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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

During the summer months much
Of the land becomes free from snow
and ice under the joint action of sun
and wind, and the snow that resists
removal is darkened by deposit of
fine dust particles. In this season
the animals wear their darker cloth
ing, and birds have by way of change
a less gaudy plumage. The back
ground against which they stand
would betray their presence If the
white dress of winter were worn now;
then, too, 1t makes it possible for
the foxes, ducks, and other animals
and birds to crafty a natural vanity
by putting on, for time at least, an
other coat.
In winter white is again worn. The
background is now snow and ice, and
the only chance which the arctic
chicken now has to deceive the fox
is to roll up like ball and simulate
a lump of ice. The ice bear is
equipped successfully to creep upon
the everwatchful seal, because he
looks like the other blocks of white
around him. He remembers, however,
his black nose, and is said to be
sharp enough to cover it with his
paw while approaching his doing |
prey.-St Nicholas.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
The Longest Rivers.

The longest rivers in the world are:
Africa-Nile, 1896 miles; Niger
1880; Congo, 2.700; Zambesi, $500;
Orange, 1852.
America NORTH Mississippi
S,716 miles. with Missouri added,
4,194; st. Lawrence, 2.120; Mackenzie,
2,120; Saskatchewan, 1918; Rio
Grande, 1900; Arkansas, 1874; Co
lumbia, 1888; Ohio and Allegheny,
1.265; Red River. 1900.
America South)-Amazon, 1896
miles: Rio Madeira. 1900; Parana,
2,211; Rio de la Plata, 1900: San
Francisco. 1913: Rio Negro. 1850;
Orinoco, 1900.
Asia-Yenisei, 1858 miles: Hoang
Ho. 2,S12: Lena. 2.766; Obi, 1874;
Amoor, 2.673 Euphrates, zoos:
Ganges, 1874; Indus, 1913
Australia-Murray, 5000 miles.
Europe-volga, 1881 miles; Dam
ube. 1899; Ural, 1899: Don, 1.OSs.
Dneiper. 1910; Rhine, S76.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

he could not; 1t all kept surging over
him, again and again, and when he
would thrust II away, II returned only
more strongly and persistently. Yet
he was not leaving much, after all, he
told himself, grimly; he had not had =
home for three years; he had no po-
sition. no friends, no prospects; even
the boon companions would scarcely
inquire after or regret him. or all
the world there was only just one
who believed In and trusted him, and
he had not seen her for three years.
There had been months when he had
not even thought OF her or OF the lit
tie rocky farm which he had left be-
cause II was too slow.
She had never doubted him for q
moment. or ceased to think of the
time when he was to provide lovingly
for her old age. When some of his
worst escapades had been reported
she had smiled wistfully. but hopeful
ly. "Sammy's young" she had said.
an will do better when he's older.
Him an mes goin' TO live together
agin some time: he'll be layin' by for
Il pretty soon"
Something swelled In the young
mans throat as he remembered how
many times he had heard her say that
and how many times he had declared,
IN moments of boyish repentance, that
he was going TO take care of her when
be was man. Even after he left he
had once written home that he was
goin' to git some money laid by pref.
y soon" All through these three
Years she had written regularly and
ovingly. and though he had answered
,nly, brie1y and at long intervals. her
aith In him had not for an Instant |
Wavered. Even now he had letter
u his pocket, received three days be-
ore. aud not yet opened.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
lll ~ E9'3lA

| painted china, glazed china and fmi-
tation agates. Imitation agates are
made from white stones, and are
painted to represent the pride of the
marble players heart-the real agate.
The agate painted china marbles are
of plain white stone, with lines CROSS
ing each other at right angles painted
upon them. Glass alleys are blown
by glass blowers in the town OF
Lauscha, Germany. The expert work
men take piece of plain glass and
another bit of red glass, heat them
red hot, blow them together, give
them twist, and there is pretty
alley with the red and white threads
of glass twisted inside into the form
of the Letter S. Large twisted glass
alleys and plain glass alleys with the
figure Of dog or sheep inside are
made for the very small boys and
girls to play with. But the marbles
most priced to-day are the real agates.
These marbles are seal brown or
black in color, and many of them
have large round circles on them that
look like eyes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
CircIing the Cane.

Ask some one to take a position in
the middle of the room. Give him q
stout cane and tell him to stand the
cane on the floor and bend over and
press his forehead against the canes
handle. Let him catch hold of the
cane with his right hand foot or two,
below the handle and rest his left
hand, closed, on his left knee. Ask
him to stand thus for two or three
minutes, then to move slowly around
the cane, still retaining the same at
titude. He will not be able to keep
up this circulr motion very long, for
a strange gfddiness will gradually
overcome him, and his only hope of
safety will lie in his staggering to
some piece of furniture which he can
grasp.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
. . . Q . o Q

the early part of the day his attention
was occupied by the sounds of pas
sengers coming on board and OF bag
gage and the last consignments of
freight being slowed away. But at
length, listening became HOMOGENEOUS.
and even his own thoughts, exultant
though they were. grew wearisome.
He was not accustomed to being alone
or to self-communion. During the past
few years, when not asleep. he had
generally been with boon companions
on a street corner. or with them he
had been in some mischief He tried
to keep up his interest in the sounds
on deck, and think of the fun ahead
OF him, rather than of the past. But
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
The Boy kina.

His crown Is a wealth or chestnut hair,
His Kingdom is here, there, everywhere
His scepter the CLEAN Of his laughing
eyes
That the Punishment waves to his moth
er's sighs:
And the room for his throne is set apart
In the dearest depths Of a mother
heart
He has no courtiers nor fawning danes.
With titles galore and sounding names
TO him no obsequious sycophants kneel.
To kiss his foot or to feel his heel;
No base pretenders assail his throne.
But the court he rules is his very own.
No tI1lmpets blare and no symbals crash.
No soldiers advance with martial dash
To clear the way of the common herd,
But the way is cleared with lisping
word
As the little king. on his mothers breast.
Tells her how he loves, as he goes to
rest
Go search your musty and dust-grimed
scrolls
For the human part of the restless souls
That down through ages. from throne to
grave,
Have ruled and died as the regal brave;
Then come with me-let your old book
fall
And crown your own Boy. the King of
them all.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
a. Little Hero.

One Sunday several weeks ago two
children wandered away from their
home in the Mehama hills, in Ore
gon, and at nightfall they could not
be found. Search parties went out
about sunset and ranged the hillsides
and hollows' all night long, but the. lit.
tie wayfarers were not then d1scov-
cred. Rain fell constantly that night
and during the forenoon Of Monday,
on which day the two lads were found
far up mountain side. The younger
boy was asleep. and the other, who
was only & years old, sat by his side.
The latter was indeed a hero. In
spite of the keen mountain storm, he
had taken OF his coat and wrapped it
around his brother
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
At The Last Moment.
BY FRANK IL. SWEET.

Copyright 1902. by Daily Story Pub co
This day had finished the loading OF
the vessel for her trip across the
ocean. and now, as the sun was sink
ting behind the shrouds OF the ship to
the west, the stevedores filed In front
OF the officer who was checking of
and paying for the hours they had
worked.
AS they received their money tho
steyedores passed across to the wharf
or stopped for few minutes con-
versation with each other. or with
some OF the sailors who Glanced to be-
near. One OF them dropped unnoticed
through a hatchway and slipped back
into the hold, where the freight had
been slowed. Then ne made his way
among the boxes and bales until he
came 10 a narrow space which had
evidently been left by design, for It
was long enough for a man to stretch
at full length In IL and contained wa
ter and crackers enough To keep on
starvation for week or ten days
After the young stevedore had crowd
ed Into II. he drew case in front OF
the opening 10 prevent discovery by
possible prowler or inspector OF tho
freight.
Then he made himself as comfort.
able as be could in the narrow space
and chuckled at the prospect OF
reaching the other side without cost
He thought exultantly Of what he
would do when he got there. and OF
the other strange lands ho would visit
before returning home. There was no |
sense In people spending money to
travel when little shrewdness and a
bold face would answer just as well.
He had 50 In his pocket. the sum
paid him on deck half hour before.
but that was as much as he usually
hsd ahead these days. He had given
up work. except In case of necessity;
and even the 81 would not have beel
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
sELF-PROTEcTED PLANTS.
Southwestern Vegetation Either
Armed or Armored.

Southwestern Vegetation Either
Armed or Armored.
Writing in The Century OF the
Southwest ARIZONA and New Mexico
particularly, Ray Stannard Baker has
this to say OF the self-protected plants
of the desert spaces:
"In the green hills one loves to lie
on the grass, to brush against the
trees, to pick a twig here and there
and taste the tart sap, but the desert
allows no such familiarity. Every
thing that lives within it's confines is
either armed or armored. Every cac-
tus stalk is covered with a myriad
of spikes and hooks as sharp as
needles, that warn one to keep his
distance. Thread not on the cactus
with your heavy shoes even, for the
barbed spines will often pierce thick
leather: every rider of the plains has
had the experience of picking cactus
spines from his bare flesh. The mes
quit tree. which is a near relative to
the honey locust, is covered with
thorns, so that you trespass at your
peril; the cats claw strikes at you
as you pass. tearing your clothing and
decorating your skin. Even the agavos
and the yuccas, the green foliage of
which looks soft enough In the dis
tango, are armed with leaves each of
which is double-edged sword with
a spear point. The leaves of the
spreading punches of bear grass,
which covers thousand desert hills,
often are so stiff, needle-pointed, and
that no animal ever ven
lures to touch them. Even the grease
wood and the strange paloverde tree
the green pole of the Mexicans, a
tree with branches, but with almost
Invisible leaves-while having lao
spines, yet know well how to protect
themselves. Break off a twig of either
and the smell of II that clings to your
fingers will cure you of further de-
side to meddle."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

easy, as you will see IL you look
sharply at the picture. Still, as the
very easiest things are sometimes the
most difficult, we think this puzzle
will be very interesting one indeed.
Just try 1t, and when you are puz-
zling your brains the hardest remem-
Der that the solution Is under your
eyes all the time.
To open this lock three magic
words must be formed from the let
tiers which surround 1t. The method
Of selecting the letters is clearly in
Dictated in the picture.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

Down here In tho depth of the hold,
alone. with everything he had know
about TO be left behind. his heart had
suddenly grown tender and sore. II
might be years before he would see
the gentle old face again, and at the
thought his fingers reached fof the
letter and drew It out softly and ten
Derby But II was already dark in the
hold and he could not see
For a moment he stroked It re-
morsefully, then he pushed the case
aside and CROPPED his way out among
the boxes and bales He would seek
the hatchway or some place where
there was light enough to read the
letter He must find out what the old
mother had to say; and he would re
turn-he woodland do everything
that he had promised. He would go
back to the little farm and take care
OF the mother in her old age. He
could make living there, and that
was more than he was sure of in a
city.
For an hour there had been the
final sounds of departure overhead.
but he had not noticed this. AS he
scious of peculiar sensation of ris-
ing and falling. which told him that
the ship was under way
The hatchway was not closed, but
even there IL would have been too
dark but for light somewhere above.
which sent dull shaft into the hold.
In this he opened the letter and read:
Dear Sammy: I'm down with the
rheumatics, an the doctor says t will |
be long time fore I'm out. The
nabors are good, but they can't leave |
heir own work an do mine. I'm
feared, Sammy, If you don't come, the
arm will have to be sold. 'Tain't
yuth much, but can't look out for it
my more. But don't feel bad, dear
10Y, II you can't come. It's only
heumatics I've got.
Ever your loving mother"
The young man choked; there was
n unmistakable sob. In a moment
g had clambered up the hatchway. A
ew passengers were standing near
he rail or Longing about but no Of
GERS were in sight. 1t was nearly
ark
Slipping back to the stern of the
essel, which was almost deserted, the
Dung man glanced about YEARLY.
he wharves were a mile away and
ere shadowy outlines; but he did not
ind that, for he was a strong swim
er and a bold one. What he feared
as the Illustration of a plan which
I'd suddenly formed in his mind.
No one was watching him, however,
Id presently grasping a rope, he
gung himself over the side and from
e end of the rope he dropped into
o water.
Two hours later he drew himself
on one of the wharves, nearly ex.
usted, but with look on his face
at had not been there for years.
low for home" he said aloud; '
traight for home" Then he disap-
AIRED in the shadow of the great
Irehouses.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

Nearly all the agate marbles that
wear holes In the pockets of all
schoolboys are made in the state of
Thuringia, Germany. On winter
days the poor people who live in the
village gather small square stones,
place them In molds sometimes like
big coffee mills and grind them until
they are round. The marbles made
in this way are the common china.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
OIL Better Than Water

The great advantages that have &C.
crued to California cities from using
oil to lay the dust, instead OF water,
are being recognized by many cities.
and especially in those in which the
supply of water is rather limited. :
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

The master poets love to deal with
the victory Of the vanquished. which
the worlds thinkers know to be
greater than the victory of the victor
ious.-'Nathan Hale"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

Paint will make an old house look
new, but 1t won't make an old woman
look young.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
The Shilling and the Pins.

Place shilling fiat on the table,
then seize it between two pins held
at the extremities of the same diane
ter. You may raise it without diff
Guilty. Blow against the upper sur
face and you will see the coin revoly-
ing without any trouble.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

Slipped back into the hold
earned had not this trip across the
ocean been planned as part Of the
gain.
For an hour he remained awake list
euing 10 the sounds on deck and exult
Ing In his own shrewdness: then.
weary with the days labor. his head
leaned forward aud he sank into =
sound sleep.
Late the next evening the vessel
gss To begin her voyage. and during
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
Combination Puzzle.

Here is a puzzle that may seem
very hard at first, but is really quite
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01
Where,s the snidar2

By filling in, with black ink, a
certain number of the cobwebby
spaces in the center of the web, you
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-08-01

Discretion, difference of sex be-
tween nrimals."
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27

Children who are weak, fretful or
troublesome should be given few
doses of Whites Cream Vermifuge.
They will then become strong,
healthy and active, have rosy cheeks,
bright eyes, will be happy and laugh
ing all the day long. Price, % cents.
For sale at Peoples Drug Store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27
Long Distance Telephone Connec-

The long distance telephone is now
completed to Sapulpa and all inter-
mediate points on the Frisco West,
and from Cofreyville, Kansas to Wag-
oser on the Katy. TT
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27
Local Savings.

Ihe Frisco yards Is hive or indus
try.
John F. Warren was up from Adaiy
today.
Nice lot Of fine candies at Balen-
tines.
The Novelty Works for lawn move r
grinding. d197
Get your house numbers at Young
3 Perry's. dI97
w. G. Williamson has very sick
little girl.
Fine syrup, a5 cents per gallon. at
Balentine's.
w. J. Gambill, the Welch merchant
is here today.
Mexican stamped leather belts at
Lee Barrett's.
Ed Lee went to Muskogee on this
mornings flyer.
Ed Burlington will leave for Table
quah tomorrow.
J.. s, Davenport returned from Mus
kogee last night.
House numbers that you can easily
put up at Frazee's.
Col. Bruce or Conway, Ark, is
visiting Ia the city.
List your property with the Vinita
Real Estate Agency.
Miss Flossie Carselowey left for
TahleQuah yesterday.
d. w. Vann came down from Fair
land on business today.
Work is progressing on the Beatty
brick on Wilson street.
II you fail to receive the Daily
Chieftain notify the Office.
We will buy or sell your property.
Vinita Real Estate Agency.
Mrs. Carl Bradley is rapidly i'm
proving from her recent Illness.
Contractor Tarrant has number
Of buiIdingsin in process of construction.
DR.. Feazell, Surgeon Dentist,
Office in Raymond building. 35tf
Miss Margaret Clinton and Mrs.
FroDa Barrett returned to Claremore
today,
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to
children. DIV
Chas. Wilson returned from Eufau-
la last night accompanied by his wife's
little sister.
You never heard OF any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar and not be-
ing satisfied. DIV
For upholstering and furniture :
pairing 90 to b. Graffunder, back
Hill building.
Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis and
hoarsehess, DIV
Us. Davenport aud Col. Bruce Of
Conway, Ark, left on the flyer today
for that point.
St. Johns Guild will meet Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock with M rs.
w. M. Mellette.
Mack Landrum arrived tom Ia hle-
quah today and is the guest of Lee
Barrett aud family.
Have your clocks repaired at Chas.
Hartman's. He will deliver or call
for them at any time.
Vance McSpaddcn went to Table
quan today to be present at the Sem
mary commencement.
Inspector J. George Wright came
up from Muskogee last night and was
the guest OF Mayor Parker.
Beginning tonight DIR. Curry viii
give a series OF lectures on "Pre-hIs-
toric Man" at the Baptist church.
For good ice leave orders at
Foreman's Drug Store, phone 10
or j9j. George Davis viii con-
duct the business.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27

|nnT~ 5sareAd, Yard Worked
UItT and conditioned. Pup
D040 pics raised andsprepared
1ior field work. All diseases OF the
|dog treated. My mango and distem-
Iper cures are the best, and my condi-
Itlon pills and worm medicine never
1fail. Young dogs for sale.
Gro. BIGGISs, viulta, !. Il.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27

Agents Wantcd-Life OF 4 Dewitt Tai
knngc' by Ills son. Rev. Frank Dewitt Tai
|nare and associate editors OF Christian
Herald. Only book endorsed by Talmage
kamily Enormous pr0nt for agents who
|.ck quickly. Ontiit ten cents. Write I'm
Clark & Co.. 20 fth ST., fPhisa''
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27

Far Sale Good farm. 10 miles northwest OF
|vlnita; 0oy acres under fence, nearly all
hood locust posts. three and four wire; 200
here's broke out. Good new fonr-room
house. good new barn. 4sx5o feet. Young
orchard. good we'll. and stock water. Price,
kl500 Appiy here.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

nR. L. BAGBY,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
M0ffice in New Ratcliff Building. Tele-
phone Tor. Vinita, Ind. Ter.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-27

For sale-~Two houses aud lots In business
kectlon ar Vinltn. One lot 50xf09 one 75xlJo
Ieet Also most desirable residence prop
|rty In the city, containing four lots, each
t50x300 feet. Good s-rOom house, two wells,
hood barn and outh0uses. lne orchard and
Ifnevard Apulv here.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
The Goat Business.

To Hon. W. H. Hardy, of Mineral
 Park, Mohave county, is due the
 credit of introducing the Arizona goat
 industry into Arizona. In the sum-
 mer of 1875 he purchased a herd of
 five or six thousand, one-half and three-quarter breed goats, in Fresno county, California. They were ship ped by rail to Caliente, then the ter minus of the San Joaquin valley R. R. R., now the Southern Pacific. They were driven over the Tehachipi mountains to the edge of the Mohave desert, thence across that inhospita- ble stretch to the Colorado river. He had five or six men along to care for the goats, and he carried along a movable corral in which the animals were confined at night. The corral was of canvass, three feet wide, and was supported at regular intervals by iron pins driven into the ground. He had remarkable luck in crossing the deserts, not losing a single goat until he got to the Colorado. The drives were necessarily short, as the goats could not be pushed rapidly, and everything went along all right until the river was approached. The goats smelled the water, and as they had been two days without, they stampeded for the river, and nothing could check them. Reaching the banks, which were precipitous, they piled on top of each other, and several hundred of them were either drowned or smothered. The remainder were driven to union pass. and turned loose. They furnished meat for a long time to travellers, under the guise of mountain sheep.-Ex.