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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

Mr.. Joseph L. Brstow, fourth assistant postmaster
general been riding with the carriers Of
the rural delivery routes in Missouri There are now
about 1900 routes in this state HOO in Kansas and
200 Oklahoma The total number in the United States
exceeds 1000 AS the system is comparatively in
this country important questions frequently sub
mitted Mr. Bristow he is familiarzing himself with
souri, by the large mail including many newspapers, de-
yered along the country roads He is impressed with
the number of letters written and received by farmers
and their families Road conditions closely observed
on the journey The good roads movement and rural
free delivery intimately related New delivery routes
are more widely asked in the west than in any other part
Of the country and Mr. Brstow is taking notes how
much work a carrier performs and how long it takes.
Rural free delivery has developed with remarkable
rapdity 1t is big expense and will add considerably
to postal deficits during the next few years. But the
benefits immense 1t brings city and farm closer to-
gether and tends modify the rush toward the towns
increases the comforts and pleasures Of life in rural
homes and raises the standard of general information
1t adds to opportunity and labor Going for the
mailn required large expenditure of time That item
is saved Rural free delivery old convenience in the
most advanced sections Of Europe and has long been
viewed there as Of the absolute essentials 1t is max
ing swift headwaY in this country because it more than
realizes the highest expectations Mr. Brstow has chosen
the right way to find out its merits and needsGlobe
Democrat.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19
Scissoreo ano Otherwise
Smashing OF Machines.

There is considerable machine smashing going on over
the country just now and party is immune from the
evident intention Of voting to readut conditions
in localities where reform necessary Kansas Mis-
souri, and Illinois have just furnished examples Of the
disposition prevailing among the people to make politics
mean than the perpetuaton of certain individuals
in power while there has been sufficient dsquiet mani
tested in other states to machine politicians much
uneasiness.
The safety Of the American republic rests upon the
diffusion Of its governing power So far as the demo-
cratic party is concerned it has been built upon the op
nosition to centralized power Of kind the worst va
ety Of which is tile capitalization Of government in
nolitca machine Reduced to its ultimate conclusion,
the pursuance Of system Of machine politics would in
tbe end result IN the worst kind Of am autocracy beside
which the Russian system appears as mere experiment
Machine politics stands for principle whatever It.
represents an organization for sboiis of Office with all
questions Of governmental policy elegated to secondary
nostion n 4 absolutely contradictory to our form Of
government ibasmuch as 1t reduces the individual unit
= uopenity and makesa moekery Of popular elections
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

Among the people there will be sorrow over the
downfall of the machine in politics. for there is hope
centered in the system. Political machines unit rule
and other trayesties upon freedom of expression this
country have no place in the scheme Of affairs They
place ban upon free thought free Speech free action
and genuine American citizenship -Oklahoman.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

More than one hundred conventions will be held in St.
Louis this year. not the least Of which will be the ma
tonal democratic convention What with all these in
prospect and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in full
blast little wonder that the price of bed and board in
that town has reached the limit.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

1t seems to be settled fact that Secretary Corteyou
is to be chairman Of the republican national convention
Cortelyou win be remembered chiefly as private secre
tary Of the late President Mckinley though he is now
cabinet member being at the head Of the bureau Of
commerce and labor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

The announcement now from what appears to
be pretty good authority there to be no advance in
the price of postage sampsin ST. Louis this summer This
knocks out the theory of the knockers who say that ST.
Louis is hog at every angle of the game There is at
least this one exception.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

on account Of the high price in coal in New York. y
is said that the fashionable have had their dress
allowances cut down The cut had to be made IN the all
owance as the dresses already cut down as low as
the law allows
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

ST. Louis is entertaining many thousands Of guests
daily at the big Fair and gougng most Of them for their
existence while there ST. Louis can not afford to per-
mit that sort Of thing People naturally expect to pay
more in city like St Louis during big event like the
Fair and they willing to pay for their fun, but they
are going to roar if they get skinned alive ST. Louis
will do well to look into these charges OF exorbitance
Denison Herald
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

1t now appears that the friends of Judge Parker in
California began shouting before they out OF the
woods When the final test Californa's delegates
to the democratic national convention were instructed
to vote for Hearst.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

Many object to Parker because lie doesn't talk
enough That at least, is one thing Bryan has never
been accused Of not even by his worst enemies
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

Now that Clarence Douglass has been chosen poet
laureate Of the Indian Territory Press Association spring
poets might as we'll fold thier tents and out Of bus
ness.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-19

After man gets reputation for being lazy his con-
science doesn't trouble him when his wife washing for
the neighbors.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
A ERENcH RoLERo.

"a delightfully."- French bolsro.'' saws 'The Idy-s
Realm 's OF bright Izard-green velvet, sEibrOI-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

words for every we'll constituted woman. Even
modest designs in table napery fail 10 inter
est women OF tie true domestic type. But when Il
comes to question OF linens perfect In design and
fabric. no woman resist the spell they cast.
James McCutcheou < Co. of No Il West Twenty
third-st. know we'll how 10 cater 10 the needs Of
the household along these lines that IL is almost
useless to euumerate the many fascinating articles
to be found this autumn in their shop.
NirtuOus indeed would be the woman who would
not covet this shops prize linen. II is made
In Ireland and is fine that IL takes 43S threads
TO the square inch. A weaver can make only eigh-
teen inches IN a working day OF twelve hours. Ex-
pensive IL certainly is. but its soft supple texture
and its beautiful Iustre make it we'll worth the
price
Here is also the place to come for beautiful lin
gerie sets The majority of them made OF
French nansOok and trimmed with French hand
embroidery. one OF the most called for designs
IN this work is a of embroidered dots in grad-
uated sizes between bands of insertion. This Is
the simplest pattern and the easiest TO launder
Roses. violets. dasies-ln fact, nearly every v1rt-
ETY. of dainty hower-are used designs for this
lovely hand embroidery.
Bridal sets receive special attention at this
store Each set consists Of three pieces-night-
gown. chemise and drawers. A pretty set which
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
THE CHARLOTTE CORDAY.
Il Hat Which Promises To Be a
FdUOrPd .StULe.

The reputation which the firm OF Lord & Taylor
Broadway and Twentieth-st, Fifth-ave- and Nine
teenth-st.. long ago established for new and eX
elusive styles is more than sustained IN the truly
elegant collection OF hats wraps. costumes and
dress goods which they showing this fall From
the wedding trousseau down the smallest toilet
accessories. their stock is complete. So great in
deed IS the choice IN every line that selection
becomes a problem.
Among the many swagger costumes for street
wear in their showroOns IS a tailor made IN
three pieces. developed in French broadcloth Of
deep buette II has box pleated skirt laid in fine
tucks from the waist to the hip line. whence they
are continued on the pIeats half way down the
skirt Medium sized buttons covered in cloth fin
ish the top or the pleats. and introduced also
on the short coat which has atted back and loose
fronts The bodice IS dressy affair OF bright yet
eia5orateiy trimmed with lace and chiffon on the
fIont and lower sleeves The IaIi OF pleaLed ct-L
fon the vest Is new conceit, com3inins WalSt-
melon pink with slate blue, cOOrs which are also
seen in the handsome embroidery which gives the
wonderfully pretty Is the color scheme shown IN
over pale lemon taffeta- A daring combination?
Yes. but that Is amply justified oy ths GeIignt
background for the trimming on the fun trained
skirt which consists OF gathered ehoR % aoCL' az @ & 81
bottom OF the skirt are headed with a vine or nne
Outlines the neck and sleeves Of the oiics with
It's decollete, pointed neck back ana IroIO- We
and in broad panel effects on the skirt -
In the millinery department. one Is impressed uy
the tremendous variety OF designs and trimmings
BY the number and size OF the showcases. when
enable the customer 10 obtain btrd's-eye view or
contemporary fashions at the least outlay or tlIe
and by the admirable lighting OF the whole, one
infers from the extensive assortment offered that
the Charlotte Corday. with its poke turban erIeGt
promises be OF the popular styles, while the
CiainsbOroUgh double deckers" hold their own ror
picturesque striking qualities. The second brln OF
these GainshOrOughs offers a convenient CoiSu or
vantage for the full snake" ostrich plunes which
stand high In favor
ON nearly all these large drers hats high CROWN
effects appear. with the immortal trio of Prince OF
Z Wales feathers. IN white and every shade
For dressy hats. by the way. this Is 10 be white
season again.
Childrens hats are shown IN great variety, and on
these not less than heJdRear for "groTu-upS p
a wealth OF exquisite handwOrk is lavisced in the
form of shirred faCinss. hOneyCoHb crowns. ETC
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

into service as shirtwaist materials by this pro-
gressivs house. which also predicts that chameleOa
taffetas VIII take high position in popular Gavcr
this season
Although the lines remain about as they have
been, air OF novelty is conferred upon these
garments by the style OF the CuI and the arrange
uaent of the fuIness in the front Novelty Orna-
mental buttons are feature Of many OF these new
waists
Second only to the beautiful assortment OF waists
in Importance. John FOrsythe's exclusive designs
in fine neckwear are known to present the soresE
kind temptation the shopper Of taste and dis
elimination Exquisite handworS j. seen IN these
dainty pieces Of French embroidery; English hole
embroidery, and Hungarian work (Which last looks
like heavy Mexican DeedIevO X. Inverted ruch-
tngs-that Is, ruchings running along the lower
edge OF the stock-are novelty OF the season
Smart street suits in broadcloths, Z5tenes tWeeds
and novelty effects in Bedford cord are SHOWN Dy
Forsythe the coats as rule follow1ns either the
EtOn style else the three-quarter length The
skirts vary in the OF their 1ulness. puf
the habit back is conspicuous by its absenc>s q
fact over which all conservative dresserS WIZ
rejoice. Some os the srnarCest models IN the coats
which accompany these suits have cutaway frOntas
and decidedly chic
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
That's Why Brokaw Is

they are ready 70 wear. That's why Brokaw Is
my tailor not my clOthier"
Curious thing" he continued but I've been
applying what I am reading Tolstoy's What Is
ArtF to apparel, and I've found that Brokaw's
garments are works Of art. Let ne read 10 you
and explain"
1hey got their two heads together as close as
opposite seats VII allow
now said the reader ITO begin with. Tolstoy
tels Us that in Marc Aurele' Renan gives a
SMisseftatlon M showing that the taior's work is art
- n Sits grand art says henan. IN the aesthetics
- < I-tasor hraAk is the Art Of Costume and
- SIL - me opinion u Guyan- TOstOy's definition
~ 80 - ms. Art IS q human activity. consisting
- SGl1sln @ external signs. hands 10 others feelings
i-ss.-ass -feo through, and that other people are
tbs, 49, ~ these feelings and also experience
-, Now. 70 apply this definition TO Brokaw clothes,
ues4l vain. the designer Of the patterns Of
s Soiof combinations Beautiful He puts them
s.-o Neates and other people infected by the
Si-s i. feeling that these colors beautiful The
ttoA goes 70 the BrOkaw cutters. They live
s--.lousi4 Ieelngs that certain lines In the fash
.e,lAs q "a garment II 2 certain form in them
--5i-an BODY Z he garments made, showing
49, INES. these forms, ana The behOlder expert
st-ees lIe same feelings that the cutter lived
s-Lsoegh' The cloth, having been cut, goes TO the
.Lsllors 70 be sewn. They live through feelings
sst every stitch must be a strong lasting beautl-
~ sttch and this feeling reflected IN tie external
ssgpearance OF the garment. makes the customer
-, mat the stitches are strong, lasting and beau
The salesnen and the members Of the firm. since
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

has recently been added 70 the trousseau OF an
autumn bride has the gown finished with hand
eInoroidery around the neck. and below this an
insertion OF Valenciennes lace, with embroidery
either side. The short sleeves are trimmed
with Nalenciennes lace, and the drawers have Two
rows OF Insertion and embroidery. with lace
trimmed ruffie
There Is a good showing here OF bridal petit
coats, which almost without exception are made
with knee hounce. covering at least three lace
underrufhes Of varying width
In the corset department the lace front model
the present vogue in Partisan corsets. is seen
II IS made OF fancy silk batste In sizes from eish-
teen TO tWenty-siX inches. Here also is the hy-
gienic model which is made extra long over the
.hlpS 10 give the support that IS needed by so
many women With this form, only a girdle is
the chest.
Daintiness is the distinguishing feature OF the
lingerie waists found here. Many Of them are
nothing more than web OF fine haGdwork. while
the less expensive ones trimmed with me-
dalllons or lace insertion.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

what they We're last year. and purple viii be the
leading shade. plain and in various comhina tons
Green and red. also. viii be among the toplners
with blue in second place. Luxuriant effects In
lemon and straw colors VIII be by the ultra
fashionable, and the staple grays and blacks VIII
have their usual following. Few plain colors will
be worn, and stripes and polka dots carry ostra-
clsm with them All the scarfs VIII be figured.
The Ascot IS stiu 20 be conspicuous chiefly by its
absence, and the four-in-haud. which can also be
turned into a puff. Will hold absolute sway. Some
especially rich effects will be seen In black and
red, gray and black and purple and gray.
OF course. there has been a change In hats; there
always Is every six months but IL IS 50 slight
that the average wearer won't know IL unless the
dealer tells him. Crowns just a trihe higher
and the roll IS just bit heavier Black IS the pre-
dominating color. though seal browns are having
early fall run. Soft hats, too, are popular this
fall, and are being worn more than ever IN the
finer shades Of nutria- There IS a tendency 70
the wide, nat hriu and the peak is shaped cow
boy style. The crown Of the silk hat is belled
trihe more. and is little heavier the top
The curl OF the rim is also heavier than hereto
fore. The general effect Of the changes in all
styles is 20 give a more hat appearance
The fancy for soft shirts for winter wear has
suffered no weakening, and the stiff, starched
bosom IS hardly holding its own for everyday wear
COlors viii be modest in shirtngs consisting
chiefly OF thin stripes and small figures on white
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

they come into contact with the finished garment
Tive through all those feelings which have ami
mated every hand that has done work the
garment
The customer on seeing n Brokaw garment.
feels that Il Is work Of art just 7 did though
until now I couldn't tell why. for the various
workers by means OF the clothes have handed on
10 the customer feelings they have lived through
lasting art
There are two things I must do" said the
listener. the explanation ended. "I must buy
by ihe way, isn't very strong on dress. personally
NO. He doesn't get chance 10 read the Rrolxaw
aeverttssrnents. and he has never been IN the
Cooper Square store"
Ard men tell Us they never talk about clothes.''
remarked two women.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
THE FOUR-IN-HAND LEADS
Bigger in Knot and Gayer IN Color
Haberdashery Styles.

Perhaps the most noticeable change in fau and
winter haberdashery from that OF the summer is in
neckties The narrow scarf which owed its vogue
TO the extensive wearing Of low. rundown col
lars has dwindIed into Hothinguess and the new
style is larger This IS also due TO the collar The
pointed or whitening collar Is the proper thing
and the points call for a big knot. Therefore the
four-in-hand Is two and a quarter and three inches
wide. In colors. brown has survived the summer
and IS still somewhat OF a popular favorite. The
first heavy frost however. Will send the brown
scarf 10 the old clothes dealer. and other coIors
viii succeed It The winter scarfs VIII be gay TO
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
CHIC WAISTS AND GOWNS.
FOrsythe's Individual Stamp on Them All
Neckwear

A New-York woman once heard to say: "Ie
I could be sure OF having Forsythe shirtwaist or
fancy blouse to every day OF my life, | should
face the future with equanimity." She was
candid woman. Manv thousands Of other New
Workers have felt the same however. for the name
John Forsythe Is. and long has been. guarantee
OF excellence in bodices OF every description Need
less TO say that at the Forsythe store. No SIS
Broadway. a most attractive stock OF goods for
fall and winter wear is hand.
A majority OF the waists hold couservatively TO
the tailor made model which Is developed in Scotch
haunes advertised as nOn-shrinkabIe) in plain
colors hair stripes and all the elan pIaids Their
silks, with frequent Persian designs; heavy pongees
IN rich tones, as we'll as rich brocades, are called
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

grounds. The pleated bosom is in moderate de-
mand.
The fancy sock, It is almost needless to say, IS
not to be driven away by snow. Jacquard effects
and small figures on dark grounds, all OF sober
shades. will be the leading styles.
MuHers, after 4 winter Of retirement are to be
again generally worn. TIE racetrack and jockey
and loud bizarre COlOrs of previous will not
be seen. however Dark effects, in green and blue.
plain, with red and blue figures. will be popular.
Summer tan still holds good in gloves For even
ing wear white and buff chamois viii hold front
place
silk or linen or silk and linen handkerchiefs will
add touch OF faddishness to the best dressed
too glaringlE.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
NEw Row EoR lie HAlR.

with the new fashion OF dressing the hair in
Paris, the roll II the back. with the long comb
put IN sideways and the tightened sides. new
style of hair ornament has come into being. This
is a broad bow OF pink blue velvet made usually
into "a stiff knot the two bows at one side and
two wired ends AT The other. and almost covered
with glttering sequins. These new bows are rather
startling in effect at first, though the eye soon
becomes used 10 them
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
FORKS OF ART.
What BrOka7c Brothers Offer Gus
toners.

Clothes that not only TT but give distinction 70
the wearer invariably attract attention 10 him
Thus several pairs OF eyes were directed at a man
who entered an elevated train the other day. sat
down, and began reading Tolstoy's What is ATt"'
Presently TIE man sitting opposite who had been
bestowing most critical glances on the others
attire, leaned forward and asked. Who's your
tafor?'
"Brokaw," replied the one addressed "Why?"
You see, 7 am riding my hobby horse" said
the first speaker apoIogeticaIy. "as Tristram
shandys Uncle Toby wont 10 DO. It's clothes"
IT'S mine, too." responded the other.
You said Brokaw was your tailor" began the
afst Il thought their garments were ready TO
wear"
so they are" was the answer. "But they are
custom made, despite the seeming paradox. before
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
BIG RUN oE COARSE LAcEs.

Coarse laces. in both wool and cotton. are said 70
be having great run OF popularity, in both Paris
and London.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16

de-ed with green kid and silk braid ana touch "a
gold. Thls is worn over lacey blouse, and vtth 4
plain cloth skirt of dark green trimmed WITH a
broad green military braid"
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
LINENS FOR THE BRIDE.

Trousseaus and Household Articles in Every
Conceivable Form
Household IInensg" There Is magic in these
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
BABY LION
IN SUNDAY
SCHOOL.

Philadelphia. Feb "a baby Hon four
weeks old. borrowed from a menagerie.
was exhibited by the Rev. DR.. Clarence
II. Woolston. the pastor, before the sun
day school in the East Baptist church,
Columbia avenue. Sunday
DR.. Woolston made the baby lions ac-
ouaintance a few days ago. The docility
OF the little animal and his splendid eyes
looking UP wonderingly into the face OF
the clergyman struck the latter as afford
ing an opportunity OF giving an object
lesson to his Sunday school.
The consent OF Trainer Rollins was OBJ
tanned. and, resting on a bed OF straw
inside telescope bag, the little animal
was carried into the Sunday school room.
DIR. Woolston said
Now children. | want 10 tell you some
thing about This little fellow He has
been away from his mamma some hours
and he Is hungry. and like a good many
little boys l know. he wants to go back
to his dear mother who, no doubt. misses
him very much.
'TThe little lion has not been named yet,
and Mr.. Rollins has kindly allowed us 10
give him q name. We have decided 10
call him after the youngest member I'm
our cradle department. and upon investi-
cation we find II Is Norman Williams
Hautz eight weeks old. whose home is
at No. 600 Miller street.
THE lesson | want YOU To learn from
him before he goes back Is this. As YOU
see him now he Is ali Innocence. lie Is
gentle and docile as the sweetest infant
child. BY nature he is wicked and saw
age. and when he grows up 10 he big
lion. n YOU should meet him I'm the Jungle
he would destroy YOU or lay YOU pros
trate By blow.
so 10 II with children. We are all
sinful by nature. but. unlike the lion. our
future Is open 20 us We can all be good
BOYS and good girls. and when We grow
up TO manhood and womanhood We can
still have Christian character and gentle
ness by following our Lord Jesus Christ"
Following the pastors little talk which
seemed 10 make an impression on the
children, the lion was taken among the
children. and DIR. Woolston gave II 10 the
youngest OF all TO stroke as an evidence
OF it's harmlessness. An impromptu series
Of farewels marked the baby Hons de
parture.