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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

The late Charles Bliss. the famous
star of the Dan Rice circus-he was
the original "human dy"-imputed his
success to thoroughness.
Don't attempt new trick" he
said one day in Madison: till you are
thorough master of it. The only
way to succeed is to be so thorough
in everything you undertake that fail
ure is altogether an impossibility.
IF you are going. for instance, to
be a stump speaker, If you are going
to address a lot Of farmers, don't talk
farm talk unless you have studied It
IL
"Don't be like a stump speaker ]
know who yelled at cross roads
meeting:
He who puts his hand to the plow
must not turn back
"'Wots he to do t,ien wher he gets
to the end o. the furrerr shouted e
hired man in blue overalls.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
TELL OF COMING DEATH.
omens Implicitly Believed In BY Old
English Families.

It is not in superstitious Ireland or
Scotland only that omens are sup
posed to warn an old family Of death.
Whenever two enormous owls percn
together on one Of the battlements OF
the house of Arundel and Wardour
death is at the door The ancient
family Of Clifton Of Clifton Hail. IN
Nottinghamshire, is supposed to be
forewarned of death by a sturgeon
forcing itself up the River Trent. The
apparition of a Benedictine nun IS
said to warn the ancient Yorkshire
Catholic family Of Middleton OF the
approach Of death. Camden, IN ms
Magma Britannia" in speaking Of the
antiquity and dignity Of the Brereeon
family. says: This wonderful thing
respecting them is commonly believed
and have heard it myself affirmed by
many. that for some days before the
death Of the heir Of the family the
trunk of a tree has always beea seen
floating in the lake adjoining tneir
mansion. London r. P.'s Weekly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
FoR FLAT.aoTToMED EELs.
Only Kind Suitable for River, Accord
ing to Humorist.

James Montgomery Bailey, the Dan
bury News man, in whose employ the
writer had the good fortune to be, was
the possessor Of fund of ready Wit,
which had a way of cropping out at
the most unexpected times in his daily
life as well as in his writings.
One day he received a cal at ms
office In Danbury from stranger who
was contemplating buying some prop
erty in Newtown, eight miles from
Danbury and abutting on a small
stream. This brook had been spoken
Of by the owner Of the property IN
glowing terms to the prospective pur.
chaser, who asked Mr.. Bailey several
questions about it, particularly In re-
gard to its size.
How large a river is it?' asked the
stranger.
We'll" said Mr.. Bailey, contempla-
lively, Ito the best Of my knowledge
that river, from the comb factory 70
the railroad bridge is easily navigaple
for flat-bottomed cells. Boston Her
aid.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Pearl Necklace Source Of Woe to Each
Successive Owner.

Nine. Andreef was the wife Of
broker on the st. Petersburg bourse.
She was killed by her husband IN a
st. Petersburg summer garden. The
Novoe VreInya tells this story OF a
pearl necklace the woman was wear
Ing when she met her death: 1T is
an old piece Of work by one Of the
best Partisan jewellers. It had been
sold first to the head Of well-known
French court family In the excite
ment of the great French revolution
nearly all the members of this family
were guillotined and only few OF
them managed to escape to Brussels
and so saved their lives, But the
flight cost lot Of money, and they
were Obliged to part with many fine
jewels, among them the necklace In
question. From the time that they
got rid Of this article they enjoyed
a good fortune.
This cherished jewel after chang
ing hands about ten times, was bought
by the ST. Petersburg jewaler Butz
for 10000 rubles ($2O,000) for Prince
w., who was at that time a leading
man at court. The prince, who was
great lover Of the ballot, gave the
necklace to the well-known ballenina,
Tzukki. For having done this he was
exiled from ST. Petersburg. Tuzkki
left the imperial ballet and finding
her health falling, she went to her
native countryside and abandoned the
stage forever. But before doing SO
She sold the necklace.
"a subsequent owner, the antigua
rian, Linivitch, died suddenly at
Monte Carlo, and whole series OF
people afterward who came into pos
session of the fated necklace had most
sinister experiences. One of these,
gambler, at Monte Carlo, lost all
his money, and only the sale OF the
necklace saved him from beggary.
Finally it fell into the hands OF
Mr. Andreef. He paid the low price
of 10000 rubles $(l0.300) for II and
his wife was wearing 1t when in a fit
Of anger he killed her, to whom ne
had but short time ago presented
the unlucky token. The necklace has
now mysteriously disappeared"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
Indigestion

Stomach trouble is but symptom Of and NOT
in itself a true disease We think Of Dyspepsia
Heartburn. and Indigestion as real diseases, YET
they are symptoms only of certain SPECIFIC
Nerve sickness nothing else.
It was this fact that first correctly led DR.. Shoop
in the creation Of that now very popular Stomach
Remedy-Dr. Shoop's Restorative Going direct
TO the stomach nerves. alone brought that success
and favor to Dr.. Shoop and his Restorative. With
out that original and highly vital principle, no
such lasting accomplishments were ever to be had
For stomach distress, bloating, biliousness, bad
breath and sallow complexion try DR.. Shops
Restorative-Tablets or Liquid-and see for your
self what it can and win do. We sell and cheer.
fully recommend
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

The extreme callousness of the old
English gamblers, or gentlemen, as
they we're then called. is illustrated
by the following account which Hor-
ace Walpole, the celebrated letter
writer. gives OF a curious occurrence
at Whites coffee house in London.
In one cf his epistles to Sir Horace
Mann. under date of September 1.
1850. he says: They have put into
the papers a good story, made at
Whites. A man dropped down dead
at the door, and was carried in. The
club Immediately made bets whether
he was dead or not; and when they
were going to bleed him, the wager
ers for his death interposed and said
It would affect the fairness Of the bet
and they stopped their efforts. The
Sunday Magazine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

when was a iicIie fellow i was
inclined to wait to be coaxed, relates
a learned and successful man in an
exchange. ''I remember sitting beside
the brook one day while the older chill
dren were building dam. They were
wading, carrying stones, splashing
the mud and shouting orders, but none
Of them paying any attention to me-
began to feel abused and lonely, and
was blubbering over my neglected
condition when Aunt Sally came down
the road:
whats the matter, sonny? Why
amt you playin' with the rest2'
They don't want me, ! said, dig
ging my fists into my eyes. They
never ask me to come.
Il expected sympathy, but she gave
me an impatient shake and push. II
that all, you little ninny? Nobody
wants folks that'll sit around on
bank, and wait to be asked she cried
Run along with the rest, and make
yourself wanted
"That shake and push did the work
Before / had time to recover from
my indignant surprise was in tho
middle of the stream, and soon was
as busy as the others. But for tha'
shake and push ! might be neglected
and waiting to this day. It's the peo
ple who'll help push instead OF wait
ing to be pushed that make the worth
while citizens"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Jim Wray, the Harvard rowing
coach said to a prophet of evil before
he sailed with the Harvard crew for
England; Il take no stock in your
words. Your words remind me Of
those certain married man once
heard. This married man. coming
home quietly one evening. heard in
the drawing-room the voices OF his
wife and mother-in-law in earnest
conversation. He tiptoed to the door
and listened intently. He heard his
mother-in-law say: mo. darling,
really must go tomorrow do not
believe in mothers-in-law making long
visits. A day or so once or twice
year is enough. And now let me
tell YOU dear, what a treasure think
you've got In Will. There are few
husbands like him. and you must try
your best not to spoil him. He is per.
fection as he is But don't you think
you are a little hasty and inconsider
ate with him sometimes? You must
be gentler and more accommodating
and, above all, avoid every appear
ance of structure. Men need a little
latitude and you have no right to
chide VIII when he stays out tn two
or three In the morning. for you must
remember that he is man, not a
child or a woman, and It is your duty
to allow him three or sour evenings a
week
"Will stirred uneasily. He awoke.
It all seemed SO real. and yet, alasl
It was but a dream"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

ed to take pictures of Alice Roose-
velt's wedding, has been initiated into
the Order Of the Snake by the Hopi
indians in the state of Washington.
Ne is the first white man to take
the vows Of that mystic order For
nine davs and nights he was held in
an illv ventilated underground cell
with much fasting and many ceremon-
les while the mysteries were ex-
planned to him.
He says that $50 snakes were used
in the course Of the initiation, none Of
which had the fangs removed. The
indians handled them with perfect
immunity.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Account biennial meeting suprl
lodge Knights of Pythiasl Octobl
to 25 Frisco will sell round tripHtic
to New Orleans at rate Of one
plus 25 cents (s2l.40l. Final rel
limit October 81. BY deposit
tickets with special agent at I
Orleans not later than October 30
payment of fee Of so cents at tim
deposit, an extension may be secu
to leave New Orleans not later {
November 81. For further pc
culars see Frisco agent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Muchi Ii Wing says the Chinese are
the healthiest people on earth, be-
cause they live solely on the three KS
rice. ragout and rennet. Chinese
rice IS cooked without salt and each
grain stands to itself; and it is eaten
without butter. gravy, pepper or any
other condiment Rheumatism and
oont are almost unknown among rice
eaters: yet our American physicians
sternlv forbid It as an article Of diet
among victims of those diseases.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
MADE THINGS HUM.
INDIGNANT BEES FOR a TIME
OWNED THE CAMP.
innocent Appearing Log Brought !"
10 Make Pleasant Fire Con-
taIned Elements Of Disturb
ance Galore.

The moral To be drawn from the
following incident is that nothing y
certain in this world and that It - a
wise plan to look before you leap
saws the New York World.
A short time ago young Boston
Nan. William Hoffman, brought 70 u
camp at Ashland. Me-, his bride OF 2
month. After doing Bar Harbor and
the White mountains the couple
longed for quiet ana sought It IN the
yastness Of the primeval forest Ihey
would they thought, be far from
friends and PREPARED to fnish tneir
vacation clad In old clothes and sur
rounded by limitless freedom.
The only SHADOW which erept up
ward on the roseate horizon OF domes-
tic bllsA was mice. Mrs. Hoffman mas
a horror OF mice and the second DAY
n camp when she discovered one cl
the small rodents scudding from BACK
of the fireplace in the main room she
nearly went into Mysteries. She
thought that II they had invaded one
room they might another; and tnat
day the guides spent most of their
time plugging suspicious-looking holes
with soap
When the shades Of evening fell
Mrs Hoffman grew more nervous ana
demanded roaring fire in the CRATE.
This had been cracking cheerfplly
some time when there Come knock
at the door and two Portland couples
who were camping In the neighbor-
hood dropped IN TO make friendly
cali. The advent was unexpected, but
the Hoffmans were by this time lone
some \ enough to welcome any
strangers Of respectable appearance,
ana when bridge was suggested 9
table was brought out and the party
was soon lost IN the excitement Of the
game.
So interesting did they find bridge
that the hours wore away and the fre
died down until the supply OF wood IN
the none too commodious box was
entirely exhausted. Thereupon Mr
Hoffman and his male guests wen'
out In search for more AS the
guides had retired and the axe was
missing they seized upon a fourfool
log lying Just back Of the camp ano
carrying It to the fireplace gently
laid It upon the embers
Had Mr. Hoffman been less Of
tenderfoot he would have noticed tha
the log was hollow and full Of bees
but being unversed in the lore Of thu
woods. he merely retired to the table
and began shufIling the cards. Th'
deal was half completed when th'
whole room seemed to be alive witt
buzzing, humming insects, the smel
of burned honey and pain The won
Ell screamed and ran out of doors, th'
men did likewise, and the guides
tumbling out Of their cots. came rush
ing down, thinking bear had in
vaded camp.
Near the camp was a brook AM
here the besmeared the swollel
faces, arms and ankles of the part.
with applications Of mud until the.
were sight to behold. Then a fir,
was built and the campers made al
comfortable as possible until th'
guides could smoke the indignan
bees from the cabin. Next day th'
Hoffmans left for New York to get |
little rest before going hcme.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

"Did you hear Of the servant girl
Racklotz took out from the city with
him the other day. It's marvelousi
marvelousl" said Subbubs.
aafarvelous2" Queried Gilman.
shes going to stay. eh?"
"Ohl better than that, He induced
her to buy the place for only a few
hundred dollars less than he paid for
it,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

The Chieftain has just recei'
limited supply Of colored constit'
al district voting maps. These
are sold at 25c each and are well
the money. Subscribers to the "
Chieftain VINO pay sLo0 in ad
for one years subscription get'a'
free. Mail orders should be ac
anied with 5 cents extra to cove
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

1T seems my daughter is deter.
mined to marry you" said old Roxley.
sternly. Now. see herei I'm told
you're a regular beer guzzler."
We'll" replied the bold youth, q
admit I've been used to my share OF
beer. but all thatll be changed when
I'm married"
"Ahi"
"Yes; III be able to AFFORD wine
then"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

It is a we'll known medical fact
pine resin is most effective in
treatment of the diseases Of the
der and kidneys. Sufferers from
ache and other troubles due to r
action of the kidneys find relief j
use Of Pine-tles. s100 buys 30
treatment. Sold by A. P. Owens
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
No snbstantlal satIsfaetlon.

"You can't really be very angry
with young Spendit, for when you
scold him about his extravaganza he
pays such close attention"
"Humphl Then that's an he even
does Baltimore American
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Edward A. Curtis. the famous pho
toErapher Of Indians. to aid whose
work j. Pierpont Morgan gave Sl5,Oeo,
and whom President Roosevelt select
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

what do you think of spelling re-
form2v
"lts about like all reforms" said
the man who is seldom pleased. THE
words that we're really hard to spell
in the first place are just about as
hard as ever"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Tone the liver, move the d
cleanse the system. Dade's ,
Liver Pills never gripe. Sold bl
Owens.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
]. c. Triplltt Dead.

News was received here last night
of the death Of J. c. Triplitt, which oc.
CURED al Sneed yesterday afternoon
al 5-o'ciock Mr. Triplitt was the faith.
or of yrs T. l. Holland OF this city
aud the remains were brought to this
city for interment. The deceased was
Ga years of age and had been suf.
ferer for some time with cancer. Fu.
Esai services were held at o'clock
this afternoon AZ the residence OF
r. l.. Holland in southeast Ardmore,
fciowei by interment in Rose HUI
cemetery. Rev S. n Holmes Of the
First Christian church conducted the
ceremonies. Mr.. Triplitt was a SOL
dier inthe Union army. and Chickasaw
-rost G.. 4. X. officiated in the burial
ceremonies. The many friends of Mi
and Mrs. Holland extend coincidence
I'm the sad hour of their bereavement
Mr. Trlplltt leaves an aged wife
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Chautauaua Hints.

Three hundred more tickets must
be sold to pull the lecture and enter.
tainment course out. Let eyerv one
pull .....-.-
Friday. June /. Is the day 20 get that
ticket you promised to take.
Two dollars buys a round ,trir 70
the chautauqua. -
Think about hearing Or, Gunsaulus
OF Chicago for IS 2.3 cents
Don't knock the committee tomor.
row. just pass up the two dollars.
TEolvc sessions for only two dollars.
Ur steel and Geo. Stuart make new
men out Of old worn out, run down
men. Thsy cure that tired feeling. No
cure. no pay.
P,ease respond promptly to the Sell
erS Of tickets.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Something About Rouah DRY.

You probably have trouble getting
a wash woman and perhaps prefer to
do your own ironing II you can get
your clothes washed. dried and
starched. From now ON tie New
Steam Laundry has designated Wed.
nesday as Rough Dry Day This en-.
ables us to return your rough dry
by Thursday evening. giving you Fri.
day and Saturday for ironing days
Our price for this work Is 35 cents for
the first dozen and all over that IL
cents per garment. To insure prompt
return your bundle must be in the
laundry by Wednesday noon. Be sure
to send list with bundle. The driver
will leave you blank lists II you ask
for them. Phone SIS.
6tf NEW STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Pleased With Ardmore.

W. W. Higgins formerly editor Of the
AHa star. was visitor to The Ard
n oiel,o Office yesterday. He Is now a
real estate agent q: Ada, having quit
the shears and paste pot to dabble In
dirt Mr.. Higgins contemplates making
Ardmore his future home. as he Is
much impressed with the business out
look here. II may be that he will take
a position on the Democrat, the new
Ardmore paper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31

DIR. Il. II. Avis and daughter. Miss
Floy. have returned from Springfield.
Mo. where DR. Avis has been attend.
ing the Frisco Medical Association.
which has been in SESSION there. The
association Is probably the largest
medical association in the world. II
embraces more than six thousand
miles of railroads. At the meeting the
association passed resolutions making
st. Louis the permanent meeting
place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
ATTENDING Assessors, Meeting.

W. r. Roberts. city assessor and
collector Is attending the meeting OF
the city assessors and mayors Of the
various towns and cities of the Indian
Territory. which is being held at Mus
kogee today. The meeting is OF great
importance to the towns OF the ter.
ritory. and Is held for the purpose OF
OF securing uniformity in the rate Of
taxation OF the railroads. which was
made legal by the passage OF the Cur
It's bill last month. The outcems VI
the meeting is being awaited with In.
terest. as heretofore a number Of rail-.
roads In the territory have paid no
municipal taxes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Civil Service Examination.

An examination for the positions
of Meohanician and Interpreter will
be held at the postoJce In this city
on June 20, 1906,
For application blanks, and for full
information relative TO the examina
tion. qualifications, duties. salaries,
etc, address G. j, Sandlin. Local
Secretary, Board OF Civil Service Ex'
aminers, Postoffice Ardmore, |. r.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31

Private skating lessons will be Civ
en to ladies' only, from until
o'clock each morning. at Scots per
lesson. Private skating lessons will
be given to gentlemen only from I
until $3.50 each afternoon at so cts,
per lesson At Royal Roller Rink.
27u PATTERSON a. DUSToN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
resehers Recently Elected, Attention,

by Monday next the place OF each
teacher will be assigned and the
measure OF her work the next year
outlined A bulletin will be issued
stating all changes in rules and regu-
la,ions and the changes in texts and
such other things as a teacher needs
In planning and developing the next
years work. Therefore | wish to meet
the white teachers Of Ardmore city
schools. Monday afternoon, June 4. at
Carnegie Hall for the purpose Of set
tling plans CHARLES EVANS
superintendent of Schools.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Bum Work

Is what you will get II you patronize
any old roofer that comes through the
country. w. A. Pride guarantees his
roofs. and is going TO remain in Ard.
more. so he viii be here at any time
to back up his guarantee. Patronize
homo industry. and not the travelling
workman who Is here today and gone
tomorrow. See Pride iOr your ~o,k.
&" 4 29.4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
HoyaI Roller Rink Rules.

4 few rules at Royal Roller Rink,
which we would like to have YOU read
carefully:
Anyone using tobacco in any form,
will be put out and not allowed TO re-
turn.
Parties owning skates Will be
charged same price for use OF floor
When through with skates return
to skate room. Don't turn them over
to anyone else, Il Is strictly prohibit
ed. 2Stf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Miss Lewis to AssIs, In the Normal

Miss Lewis OF Sherman Will be here
Monday 20 begin her class in rafiia-
reeds. clay, tile mating. water colors,
hand.loom weaving, paper.foldlng.
The teachers OF this city In body
have promised t6-support this work
and they will rejoice TO hear that Miss
Lewis is to bring a fine lot of her
work with her. Ardmore schools will
enter in upon some of this work next
yer and the teachers are going TO
count this an opportunity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31

We are going TO make our work sat
isfactory to the people Any susges'
tion you will make to the drivers as to
how you want any special piece fln'
ishd will be appreciated. Any piece not
laundried to suit you, we will be glad
to re.launder free OF charge.
6tf NEW STEAM LAUNDRY
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31

Policeman Arch Campbell shot a
mad dog. this morning in the east
part of the city. This is the first
mad dog that has been discovered In
Ardmore this year. hut there will
probably be quite number of them
from now ON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31

II our drivers fail to correct errors
in your laundry kindly ring up 575.
We can't avoid all errors but will cor.
rect them at once.
6tf NEW STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-31
Want COLUMN
WANTED.

to learn barber
trade. We prepare you for post
tons sl2 to $50 weekly Few
weeks completes Special induce
ments now. Tools. tuition, diplom-
as and positions given Don't miss
this chance. Write at once. Moler
Barber College. Kansas CITY Mo.
27-G