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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

good deal about politics. She is awful re-
ticent, though" said he, "just like the
general. You never can tell what the gen.
eral is going to do about anything. Let us
go into the parlor and talk it over with
Mrs. Grant"
On entering the parlor l found Mrs. Grant,
a rather small, thin but clear visaged, dark
haired, well preserved old lady, knitting
stockings while she was entertaining a
Ieighboring lady who, judging from her
calico dress, did not belong to the %aristoc>
racy of Covington. Noticing my apparent
surprise to see her knitting, Mrs. Grant
remarked that she could not live without
work.
She at once entered into lively converse
tion and invited me to look at the various
family pictures on the wall. One was a
photograph of her deceased son and another
OF her daughter, Mrs, Cramer. There was
a handsome painting of Mr.. Cramer, the
Danish minister, who appeared to he a fine.
looking man of middle age, Then came a
plain photograph of the president and a
large oil painting OF Father Jesse in his
younger days. There were also portraits
OF George and Martha Washington and a
beautiful water color executed by Mrs.
Cramer. The parlor was commodious, but
by no means eX~travagantly furnished. The
parlor chairs and sofa were upholstered il.
black haircloth, a material then in general
use. In fact, there is hardly a house DC,
cupied by a respectable mechanic In Omaha
that INDUCES in palmer and more UMPIRE,
t~entious furniture.
Father Jesse opened the political talk by
remarking that a few days ago a cousin Of
the president had visited them and had &C.
tualIy declared that il the democrats did
not make a straight nomination he would
vote for Greeley.
well" said Mrs. Grant, but he is a
democrat and you can't expect anything
else. l don't think all the democrats will
support Greeley" Continuing in that strain
she said a few days ago she had talked
with a politician m Turner, who lived
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

my acquaintance with General Grant did
not begin until after he had become presi-
dent, during his first visit to Omaha in
1875, when l also had my introduction to
the first lady of the land and an oppor-
tunity for renewing the acquaintance of
Colonel Fred Grant.
The ovation rendered by the citizens of
Omaha and Nebraska to the first chief
magistrate of the nation who visited this
state precluded any individual not prom
inently identified with federal, state or city
government from more than paying his
respects. General Grants second visit on
his return from the tour of the world that
vii tually terminated at Omaha afforded
more extensive scope for more intimate
intercourse. AS a member of the reception
committee l accompanied General, Grant
on the drives about the city to the principal
places of interest, including Fort Omaha,
finally crossing the river with him in the
special train that conveyed him to his
home in the east.
While retaining his proverbial reticence,
General Grant appeared deeply touched by
the warm popular demonstrations and ex-
pressed himself much pleased with the ar
tistic taste displayed in the decorations
of public buildings and especially the large
VI III NtAtldIo Muo BIttltu
him everywhere with almost boundless en-
thusiasm. A rather suggestive incident oc-
Cured on the special car while crossing the
Missouri bridge. In the midst Of an ami
mated discussion participated in by half
a dozen eminent Nebraskans, who were es-
corting the general into Iowa, Mrs. Grant
entered, with the exclamation, What an
awful smoke you have in here. You could
cut the smoke With a cheese knife. Throw
open that window, general, or you will all
suffocate." The admOnition of Mrs. Grant
was promptly executed amidst laughter, but
the general did not seem perturbed in the
least, and kept on smoking.
The last time l saw General Grant was AT
Washington and the incident happened the
day after Garfeld's inauguration. A very
large concourse OF people was blocking the
sidewalk and part of Pennsylvania avenue
in front Of the White House. An old, farmer
looking man, whom | recognized as Iowa's
war governor, Sam Kirkwood, was trying TO
wedge his way through the gates. but the
crowd would not bulge. Presently a car
riage drove up and out stepped General
Grant, in plain civilian dress. Instantly
the crowd opened ranks respectfully and
as the general passed through and entered
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

After an inspection Of the magnificent
bronze fountain erected by Henry Probasco,
/ crossed the Ohio river over the then new
suspension bridge and took a stroll through
Covington, KY, for a diversion.
After sauntering at random through di-
lapidated streets with their dingy-looking
houses, l turned a corner occupied by an
ancient two story brick building. Over the
door Of this ungainly structure was hung
a sign on which was inscribed in large let
ters the word "Postoflcc." At once the
thought flashed across my mind that this
was the much-talked-a about pOstothce pre-
sided over since the days Of Andrew John
son by the venerable father of the presl.
dent.
Upon entering the building | asked the
gentlemanly clerk whether l could see the
postmaster. NO" he said. THE old gen
tleman was here this morning, but he has
gone home. He has been quite sickly Of
late and doesn't come here very often"
Determined to interview Father Jesse be-
fore returning, | made further inquiries
concerning the location Of his residence
and presently found myself in front OF the
house-nOt the palatial mansion that was
painted in such gorgeous colOrs by the
distorted visions Of Charles A. Dana,
Charles Sumner and Carl Schurz, but a
plain two-story brick, painted pink with
green blinds.
The building was located on a lot of
rather moderate dimensions, with the only
luxury Of a modest little garden in the
rear. The residence, a double house, was
occupied by Two families, The plate on the
first front door read plainly 81. A. Grant
In response to a pull Of the bell handle
the front door was promptly opened by an
elderly lady dressed in plain, dark merino
or alpaca, who, as / afteTward learned, was
no other than the mother of the president
OF the United States.
To my inquiries after Mr.. Jesse Gram
the lady replied by directing me through
the hall to the dining room, where she said
the old gentleman had gone a few minutes
before. Upon entering the dining room
was met by a boy about IL years Old wh'
informed me that his grandpa was upstairs
and promptly volunteered to call him down
This boy was young Cramer, the son OF the
limited States minister to VINO
with his mother, had returned from Europe
for a brief visit.
BEING left alone in the dining nall
looked around in vain for any signs OF resa
snlendor. The floor was covered WIN al
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

ingram carpet. well worn. The chairs were
old fashioned cane seats. The table was set
for tea. 1t was covered with a scrupulously
clean white cloth and the dishes, china,
knives and forks were all of a pattern that
denoted economy. A few unpretentious pic
lures covered the papered walls. A very
ancient looking umbrella hung on a nail
in one corner and a very seedy looking
stoyepipe hat was swinging on a hook near
the door.
While quietly musing over the e~xtrava-
CANT stories that had been in circulation
concerning the alleged wealth Of the Cow
ington postmaster, a rather tall but stoop-
ing old man came tottering down stairs,
supporting himself on a crutch. A pale,
thin faced. al Unlocking lady, a sister OF
the president, came in from the kitchen and
requested me to talk loud as the old gentle,
man was very hard Of hearing since he had
been stricken with paralysis.
| looked up into a face which bore un,
mistakably a strong resemblance to the
president. The eyes of the patriarch were
protected by spectacles and his head was
partly bald, but his hair still retained some
OF It's original chestnut color. He wore a
suit of dark blue cloth, cut rather loose, and
in no way particularly in consonance with
the fashions Of that day.
Having explained my mis- sion, Father
Jesse, in a rather tremulOus voice, asked
ms to be seated, explaining his infrmity
by informing NE in disjointed and some,
what incoherent sentences that he was
stricken by paralysis six months before and
that. although slowly recovering, was I'M
able to think or talk very clearly on any
subject, adding that being rs years old he
had not much hope of a speedy recovery.
Referring to the presidential contest, he
asked. do you think the general will be
elected again?' When told that the present
indications looked favorable, he said; well,
l don't know much about it now. My eyes
are so weak / can't read any more, but Mrs,
Grant, she reads and interests herself q
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
Meetings With
President Grant

Although almost within hailing distance
of General Grant after the union army oc-
cupied Nashville, following on the heels
of the battle of Donelson, and within easy
range of him at intervals during the war,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

Collins family of our city, who formerly
resided at Galena, where the elder Collins
was in partnership in the tannery business
with Father Jesse.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

DEMISE of Mrs. Julia Dent
Grant, widow Of the great com
- mander, impels me to venture
upon a recital OF some Incidents
- by which | have come into CON
tact with four generations Of Grants. The
greater part OF this sketch is compiled from
written memoranda and the rest extracted
from memory
During the memorable national campaign
OF 1872 | had occasion to visit Cincinnati,
after the nomination OF Horace Greeley,
partly on business and partly for recreation.
The Forrest City times., 1903-06-26
TRAINS COLLIDE.

The east and west bound passenger trains on ti7
olllded just east of town in the cut "Wednesday los
IO4l o'clock Both engines deraed, ana tn ~ one
demolished, and two rails spread and badly t"'s' - ,hs
Vas II Jured, except lady passenger got p'up med
cheek6one and very little scratch The aciiueut lie
The east bound train was lS aoo "a Il a
he side track east of the coal chute, and Just
sharp curve that the engineers could MT tei ste the
nrther than about 100 yards Pete RING was PIT ~ and
vest bound and did all he could to avert the hit
when he for that the machines were oo saeh
re quit his engine, swinging of gracefully ny ~, ohey.
stand The other train was at stand sun an" nd all
ng orders. 1t might have been very mueh "oi''
oncerned congratulated that it was not. ~,
The track cleared in remarkably snort IN" des.
O'Clock both trains had departed for their respective
latons.
1t to 20 be very unsafe place ter TIA - doea
anyway, and day awful caasrophs ing y. - srp
here which will be appalling and expensive Ihs rn,'
nrve and the very heavy grade, makes it ex'fsme'
Us at that point,
The Forrest City times., 1903-06-26

In testimony whereof have hereto set my'n""u '"'
liked The seal Of said county court this > DAY oil uo y"
The Forrest City times., 1903-06-26
List of Delinquent Tax Payers.
- az ARKayehs.

werv9 County o. s. Francis County state = A.sa.-
fss following fun ar rei
- 1e'inaBen 5d 1soFsnt persoas tax payers g .a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
ONLY AN EXPERIMENT.
She Found Ouf Something which
Made Up for Her Failure a.
New woman.

She decided that she would be .
new woman.
THAT" they explained, is to be
as much like man in your methods
as You can be-"
Well. she was going to try it, any
way.
The next time her father denied
her something on which her heart
was set she was disposed to cry, but
she refrained. Her brother, she
knew, would get mad about it. So
she got mad. But her anger seemed
to be only amusing, writes Elliott
Flower, in the Chicago Post.
"But new woman" they ex.
planned, doesn't get angry. She
merely argues"
So she sat down to discuss the
question, but her father refused to
discuss it.
ut is settled" he said.
She retired and considered the mat
ter deeply. Her feelings were hurt,
and she was again tempted to cry,
but she determined that she would
not be weak. She would again resort
to reason.
But her father only laughed and
refused to listen to reason.
s.Don't be foolish" he said. Il am
the best Judge Of this"
That was too much. The tears
came and she rushed away. A little
later he followed and found her
curled up on settee, weeping.
He smiled and walked away, but
presently he came back, to find her
still weeping
"Now. don't be absurd about it,"
he told her.
Her only reply was convulsive
little sob.
He went to the door and then
stopped. She sobbed some more, and
he gave an impatient exclamation
Then he came back to her again.
ooh, WE'LL" he said, 'if you're going
to feel as bad about it as all that,
why, do as you please"
She dried her tears and kissed
him, and after that everything was
lovely. She said he was the dearest
father in the world, and he said that
she was a true woman, with all o
woman's arts.
Later she told friend in conf
dence that she didn't want to be 2
new woman.
'1t doesn't pay" she said. "if you
want to have your own way"
Perhaps there is moral in this
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
BLoUsEs AND SKIRTS.
Combinations That Are Much I'm
Favor for Dressy Oc-
casions.

Blouses are worn with light colored
skirts for dressy wear. and if one has
a beige suit the skirt in itself win
pay, for most of the pastel colors
now used for silk and satin blouses
harmonize well with beige. Gray
skirts are also well worn with pretty
colored waists, says fashion ex-
change.
Dahlias closely grouped together
are seen on some of the new hats.
Some of these hats are composed en-
tirely of one narrow row of plated
illusion after another. White and
black have the largest following, but
blue, pink, and red are also seen.
The white Illusion chapeaux general
ly have a facing of black. Few
colors are used together, but those
colors must contrast or harmonic
well. Japonicas, jessamines, camel
las and white rosebuds are very ele-
giant, but there are few women who
can carry such wax-like flowers sue
cessfully.
Beige with pink is a new combina-
tion in millinery. and yet one off,
sets the other admirably. Illusion
made into hats employing these
shades has recently been brought on
by leading modiste. A hat com
posed Of twist after twist of these
soft tones was finished off with a
large cluster of pink camellias rest
ing under the side of the chapeau.
The all-fower hat, which has held
sway for the past two years, is gain
ing in popularity, if possible. Now
adays one sees beautiful toques of
violets, trimmed with their leaves and
an aigrette shooting up at the side;
others of pink fish geranium and
foliage, finished off at the side under
the crown with chou of white IL
lusion: the ever-pink rose with scat
tered foliage; the forget-me-not pic
ture hat for the debutante; the toque
composed of faded and spotted oak
leaves with acorn garniture; the
laurel-wrcath hat ornamented with
berries, and so on. ad infinitum Age
does not seem TO wither and custom
certainly does not stale their great
variety.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
TWO HUNDRED GoDFATHERs.
A Custom in Northern Germany That
Gave to One Child That NUM-
ber Of sponsors.

"The more the merrier," is saw
which, like many another, is but par
tally true, as the paterfamilias with
a dozen olive branches to train knows
to his cost. In city Of northern
Germany man to whom life was a
CALLING load was, by way of New
Years gift, presented by his wife with
healthy boy-the tenth in number,
all Of them living, with unimpaired di-
gestions. Now, the state in Germany
makes no special allowances for bur
dens of this nature, either in the form
Of prize money or of exemption from
taxes, says the London Express. But
necessity Is the mother of invention,
and the heavy-hearted fathers neccs-
sity must have been truly great, for
his invention proved genial. He sat
down and penned letters to his we'll
to-do friends and acquaintances, invit-
ing each OF them to become godfather
to his boy, promising to call the child
by his name. In Germany 1t is Gus
tomary for sponsor to offer not mere
ly q silver mug, but a present proper
tionate to his means to the child, for
whose bringing up he assumes re-
sponsibility in the eyes Of the church.
One evening at dinner given in town
one guest over the walnuts and wine.
asked another to pay him call on
certain day and hour. Impossible, re-
piled the hidden one, "for I have an
engagement on that day. ! must be
present at the christening Of young
ster who Is to be called after me, the
son of x.r How curious!v exclaimed
another. 81 am to be godfather to that
very child" "Impossible," said a
third. II have been asked to be his
sponsor, and / have already bought
the presents" At this point the
conversation became more and more
for 1t turned out that at
that table there were exactly nine pre-
sumptive godfahers to the latestyoung
X. One OF the guests. with a mathe-
matical bent az mind. thereupon haz-
arded the remark "If there be nine
sponsors among l6 guests here
present. how many are there among
the whole population2" And il
was resolved there and then to
solve the problem. Inquiries were
made next day and the days follow
ing. and the result arrived at though
even that may not have been quite ex-
haustiye- showed that there were 200
well-to-do male citizens who had been
invited to stsDd sponsor for the child,
on the understanding that he 'sas to
receive their names in baptism, and.
of course. they were TO offer accept
able presents at the font
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
More work for Niagara.

Another draft Is to be made upon the
gigantic working power of Niagara
falls. On the Canadian side, in the Vic
toria park. new power plant is un-
der construction. Its first section,
now being built, will provide $4,000
horse power, by means of five genera
tors Of 10000 horse power each. This
Is twice the capacity Of the separate
generators now used on the New York
side. BY increasing the size Of the gen.
orators. It is found that the cost per
horse power is lowered. BY means Of
cables. the New York and the Canadi-
an plants will be connected for paraI-
lei operation.--Scientiic American.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
MIGRATION MEETING.
fmIgratIon Agents Of t:;e Frisco
\ stem Held ! rIceting at okla
homa City Friday.

the following from the Daily
Ghoman shows how they were
hived in that city:
She immigration agents Of the
|sco system surely had possess
Of OkIahoma City yesterday,
b there we're fully two hundred
Them in the city. The morn
was spent in friendly greeting
making acquaintances, aud
len a trainload of recruits ar
led in the afternoon the entire
By Of visitors was taken in
hrge by President s. c. Heyman
} committees and driven about
city in carriages and there
9 20 end to the ordinations Of
prize and delight from the Wis.
re, who we're all Of the opinion
i Oklahoma City is the best
Tn in the Southwest
4 reception and luncheon was
|dered the immigrant agents at
|ht by the Chamber of Com
rec.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23

"There is a fraud upon the public
that we would like to root out" said
post Office inspector. "but 1t is almost
impossible 20 reach the culprits, and to
make out cases against them--difiicult
even to get evidence on which to base
a stop order against their mail. This
fraud is simply the larceny Of two-cent
stamps by means Of fake advertise
ments in the help wanted columns Of
reputable newspapers which have no
means Of knowing the fraudulent na-
ture Of che advertisements. It costs
only trife to advertise for some kind
Of help, and some Of these advertise
ments will bring from 1000 to 1900 re-
plies from people who are looking for
work OF seeking to better themselves
Four-ffths 81 these applicants for the
bogus sob viii iuclose stamps for re-
ply. You can figure it out Eight hun
dred stamps are worth SIG. These
stamps are taken ont Of the letters,
done up in packages Of rs or 50. and
sold al small discount - \. y Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
-UABLE INFORMATION
'srtIes who Are About to Select
and File on Their Land
Ailotments.

40 following figures will come
'}y to Cherokees when they
|lhinking Of selecting their al
tents.
ae apprais en- ent parties made
X jeen clsssifi cations Of Chero-
and, giving each q value as
|gs: Natural open bottom
oe 30; best black prarie land
" bottom land covered with
Der and thickets, t6 30; best
|ie land other than black, So /;
|om land subject 70 overflow,
y; prarie land, smooth and
|Dle, t4.00; rough land, free
\ rocks. e8 90; rolling land, free
4 rocks, t4.00; rocky prairie
!, $3.50; sandy prairie land s2.
III prarie land. So 90; hilly and
u land; 500; swamp land,
%; mountain pasture land.
p; mountain land, sandy loan /,
mountain land, silicious,
rough and rocky moun tain
'50 cents; flint hills, 80 cents.
)times % allotment does not
int to $685.. 80 in value allow
each allottee, In which event
llottee takes another place
where else. For ins.an CO,
han selects sixty acres Of So.
BE still has s25. due him and
that be can select fifty acres
cent land miles away If he
\ D 70. But II must Away be
me- Gre lots. and as Z result
y will be many small holdings
tered about the territory.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23

Greasospots can be removed from
wallpaper by rubbing gently with soft
bread-erumbs. Pack the crumbs light
" in small ball. and work with a
rotary motion. # the stain is very OBJ
ztinatc. spread with a paste Of potters'
clay. water and ox-gall; dry. and re-
new paste until the stain disappears.
Wipe down the walls with a clean old
pillow-case tied over Vom-
ans Home Companion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
The Territory Press.

The yinita Chieftain is wisely
posing the Juggling Of politics
D the municipal campaign Of
i town. II declares that Vinita
] heretofore borne the reputation
|sing one Of the best governed
las in sne Territory and de-
|ea .nat this is because politics
|e been kept out Of the question
merely the fitness Of candi-
Ne for the positions have been
Eidsred. .-Checotah Times.
is rumored that Hitchcock is
|etire from the cabinet and Cy
bnd, Of Kansas. is to be made
Fetary Of the I1terior. While
FEAR this is too good 10 be true.
here is any such chsnge con-
bIated it cannot be made too
|kly. A few more rulings
decisions" from Hitchcock
y tangIe things up in The In
Territory ths, The snarl viii
y be unwound. He nov has
Greek deeds 10 such shape
no one knows anything about
b., has issued instructions re-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23

Nice Old Lady-Will you kindly tell
me II the lady who writes "The Moth
er's Page" every week in your paper
Is in? ] wanr to tell her how much
! have enjoyed reading her articles
on srhe Evening Hour in the Nursery"
Office Boy-That's him over there
with the pink shirt, smokin' pipe
The Yazoo Bazoo
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-23
)hite Daough

garding inter- married Cherokees
that are directly against The pro-
visions Of the treaty, and no one
dares venture prediction as to
what his next move will be, but all
agree that it will be something
that will still further complicats
territorial matters. Let Leila nd
have it, and if things don't then
20 right we will all 'cuss'' Piny
Soper. Purcell Register
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-27

be kept in Turkish waters until al
the American demands submitted by
Minister Leishman have been granted
There are no financial claims against
Turkey, as is frequently suggested.
The demands made by Minister Leish-
man involve the same rights for Amer
lean physicians, archaeOlogists and
missionaries as are granted the citi-
zens Of other na1ions.
Protection was also demanded for
about 300 institutions Of learning that
are under American control or patron
man so that he might present it to the
sultan.