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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-09-27
BIG FIRE AT PORTER. l. I.
Indian TrrritOry Town is Swept by
Fire Loss Will be $4,000.

Muskogee, Sept. 27.-News reached
the city yesterday of a disastrous fire
at Porter, l. T. Eight buildings we're
reported destroyed entailing loss Of
$4,000. The buildings burned are
Thomas tin shop, Shortall's grocery,
Enterprise newspaper Office and print
ing plant, Harsha and Funk's real es-
tate Office, two vacant frame buildings
and Tood's restaurant. The fire
started in restaurant. Origin un-
known Partially covered by insur-
ante.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-09-27
THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC

Rates to NewsdeGlers, POstmGsters and
Publishers--By Mail, in AdUGnce,
Postage Prepaid in the U. S.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-09-27

Another point that favors Vinita as
a railroad division is her unlimited
supply of water. Almost daily engines
have to be hauled here from Alton for
water.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
Mr.. LONG AND MR.. WI.
Former Chinese Minister Ratified"
Unfortunate Author.

Former Chinese Minister Ratified"
Unfortunate Author.
John Luther Long, author OF Ma.
dame Butterfly" and Naughty Nan"
tells story Of a meeting with WI
Ting Fang at Philadelphia reception
Mr.. Long was introduced to the Chi.
nese minister as the author OF Ma.
dame Butterfly"
"Oh. the book about Chins?"
No; about japan
WI Ting Fang shrugged his shout
ders contemptuously
Why don't you write book about
China! That would be worth while
How many books have you wrltten!"
Five"
Then you must be rich"
mo, no."
why aren you rich?"
"One doesn't get rich BY writing
books"
Then why DO you write them"
Because IKE to do It"
How long does II take you to wri,s
Q book"
Sometimes 4 long while. some
times not 20 long"
You shouldn't get paid so well for
those that taks short time. What
did you come here forr'
Some one '..verted tie illustrious
Chinaman's attention. The author
promptly selired frou gatling- guu
range
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
LATEST Man.

Some friends were discussing q
painter whose laziness was proverbial
In the quarter. He is so lazy" said
one. that be paints nothing but win
ter scenes to save himself the trouble
Of putting leaves on the trees"-Nof
Loisirs.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, 8. NJ.
T. Of Colorado Springs. meets the sec
ond and fourth Friday night In the
month
MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON,
w. Princess.
MRS. COLLINS,
Secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH.

Cor. Path and California streets.
Preaching at II a. m. and p. m
Sunday school at ~ O'Clock. Young
peoples meeting at $50 .. IN.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
hls Commission.

This. said the expert, as he look.
ed fondly on the amount placed In his
hand for his portion OF the testimony.
is the kind Of lunacy commission ]
favor Baltimore American.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
Natural Rock Barometer.

The barometer rock Of Finland
composed Of clay. nitre and rock salt
turns from gray to black before .
rain. q white efiorescence Of salt ap
pearing Ia dry weather.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
Appropriately characterized.

Threcyear-old Oliver was warned TO
run away from two bumblebees which
were burning about his head. The fol.
lowing day he tore into the house, ey.
claiming: %. mamma. those old bum
1iss are out again"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

Mrs. N. A. Holiey. who has spent
some time In st. Louis perfecting her
sslS In the scalp and hair reatmeat
q Mrs. A. NJ. Pope. has come come.
She y now prepared to DO the same
work - b done In the originator's
paricrs. 6he IL the sole agent for
he famed preparation, "Poro" Ad'
lrese Asr at 3llS ArApahoe street.
o. pAooe Olive 1884.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
PAYNE CHAPEL NOTES.

Sunday school 3 p. m. Womsnn
Mite Missionary society at p N.
Do not fail to be present and enjoy
the program and assist IN this good
work.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

Psopis's Presbyterian Church, TIVE.
ty.tAird and Washington avenues
PrsacAing 1t II =. m. and s p. IN. Sun.
day school at $3.50 p. m. Christian En-.
deavor at I p. m. Praise meeting
Wednesday at Z p. m. Covenant meet.
ing Friday at . p. m. Welcome to all
D. D. COLE. Pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
A Safe Conclusion.

When the girls father says no Il
10 pretty safe to conclude that he
isn't me 'ly trying to get himself
teased.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
Two Claims to Distinction,

The Grenoble district in France b
noted In the export trade OF that
country for two very different prod.
ucts-walnu,s and kid gloves.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

Sunday services At Zion Baptist
Church begins At l0:&5 A. m. Sunday
school At p. m. At $3.50 p. m. the B.
7. P. u. meets for praise and devo
tioual service. meeting lasting one
hour. Evening service begins At 1880
sharp. A special invitation II ex.
tended to the sinner and backslider.
A. A. WALLER. Church Clerk
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
COMMONWEALTH LIFE.

Assembly No. lo2, Commonwealth
Life Association, meets second and
fourth Friday At 17l2 Curtis St, s p. M.
All members are requested 10 be pres.
eat
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

Sunday sevices Of Bethlehem Bap
list Church: Sunday school, 1880
q. n; preaching At p. m; might ser
vice, 1850 p. m. Rev. c. A. Edwards,
pastor. Everybody Is cordially invited
.us church. aSl< Larimsr.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

WHEN YOU 90 TO lEAovIllE
You can get nrst-class rooms With
Mrs. 8. J. Motley at 207 Wes. Sixth
street. First-class table board also.
Write or call 1925
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
Alwaya

After woman has picked out her
box Of strawberries she always dis
covers that one Of the other looks
better.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

Denver Military Club--Meets every
Sunday at $3.50 p. m. at 2524 Walnut
street. Peyton Peterson, president; !;
John Clifton, vice-president and gen
eral manager; Herbert White. secre
tary, 1858 Arapahoe street
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13
The Ever Womanly,

No GV0F Womahly.
Women have all the virtues oe
priests and all the vices Of tyranta.-
@. K. Chesterton In the London Newa
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-13

Solomon Temple No. 4ls. K. T..
meets the second and fourth Thursday
At l7l2 Curtis street. All Knights
In good standing are invited.
DID. COLE. c. n,
c. p. MKENZIE. c. r
11<O Arapahoe street.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

sary every day by ordinary cleanliness.
Examine them carefully for any decay
ed or broken places that may mean a
visit TO the dentists; run dental floss
between every two teeth; and finish
with a gargle and wash with one OF
the prepared antiseptics. II is worth
the time in the saving Of dentists bills
For corns, apply a soluuSn Of dram
Of salicyiic acid and half an ounce of
CollOdion. for three or four days, and at
The end Of that time soak the foot IN
water as hot as can be borne, and the
corn may easily be removed
Massage OF all sorts may be given in
ten minutes. that being the usual length
OF time allowed. Massage Of the scalp
Will increase the growth OF the hair:
anywhere else II viii either increase or
reduce flesh, according TO whether the
part affected is too stout OF too thin.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
To Remove Hair.

A punlice stone-the ordinary scent
cake Of gray stone. not the soap-may
be used TO remove superfuous hair. Rub
gently until the skin Is REDEEMED, and
then apply a little cold cream for a
minute 10 relieve any irritation. This
process must be repeated whenever the
'naiT reappeaTs.
courtplaster is a good wrinkle rem
Fedy. Cut the plaster into triangles and
strips to At the wrinkles, ana paste on
Ia the night Remove in the morning
and massage gently for five or ten min
lutes with q good cold cream Use a
istrong plaster, and one that will stick
well The black variety Is best for this
purpose.
Ten minutes manicuring does not
promise very much. II that time. how
ever. something may be done 10 keep
the hands in good condition. The nails
may be fled, and the skin around the
: 6dse pushed IN with an oFaDge-vood
Htick-never cut Then a final polish
may be given. and a whitening and soft
lening lotion rubbed into the hands.
good brushing is even more fmpor-
tant to the hair than thorough eombIng.
Many persons seem 70 think that when
the knots are out CT the hair II needs
nothing more than arrangement
AS matter OF fact, it should ALWAYS
DE brushed, and once a week ii should
be given thorough treatment. Vas
cline should be rubbed into the roots
s. and the hair-1ot the scaIp-brushed
hard for ten minutes, until It is glossy
and the skin tingles with healthy
warmth
The girl with unequal hips-the com
nonest Of afdictions-may cure them. II
the inequality be not too far advanced.
by ten-minute exercise daily. Bring
the knee on the larger side up to the
chest and lower 1t again. all the while
standing as nearly. erect as possible.
DO this twenty or thirty times each
day.
once week 1t is a good thing to give
the teeth extra attention beyond the
three brushings with water and a nov
Ger or other preparation, made neces-
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

These, then, are g. few Of the things
which the busy girl may do in ten min
utes a day 70 make herself healthier
and more beautiful, and consequently
happier. They serve simply as sugges-
lions; Every girl vii. Immediately think
OF others.
They show, too. that nothing Is i'm
possible If one has ambition enough TO
carry out ones wishes And I trust
that soon q sort Of correspondence
school or 'IeE-Minute Beauti1ers'' may
arise over all the land, which shall teil
the world that inventive woman has at
last found out how to be pretty though
busy"
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

"a lady of the typewriter, or the
M shop, or the operating ma
chine, or the telephone booth
has little time for the finer
points Of beauty making. She has few
hours and few dollars TO spare that she
may be properly massaged and sham
pooed and manicured.
Yet she has just as ardent a longing
to make herself pleasing in the sight OF
the world as has the richest and most
languid OF her sisters OF the House OF
Have, and she is just as anxious that
whatever defects nature or contributing
causes may have given her should be
removed or concealed.
However busy she is. it is surely pos
sible for her 70 give ten minutes a day
10 her personal care. aside from ordi-
nary methods of dress and cleanliness.
Ten minutes daily seems TO admit Of no
latitude whatever, and 10 give q woman
little chance for beaUufying. It does
not give her time to ambIe Iazilv
through the performance. to be sure.
nor long 70 observe the efect in the mir
TOR. But wonders may be accomplished
in these few moments, persevered in
day after day.
It is by no means necessary to go
through the came exercise or treatment
every day. For a girl who has no pro-
nounced defect and simply wishes TO
Improve her general appearances. no one
process need be repeSted IN a single
Eveek- Here, then. are a few OF the
things that may be done in ten minutes:
Stretching exercises OF the throat and
neck win reduce a double chin perma-
nently. Hold the chin as far Up as Il
VIII 90, and with your finger tips mas
sage II with downward motion. Push
ing the lower jaw in and out IS also
good. Once or twice a week Is often
enough for such heroic treatment.
The complexion brush IS a quick beau
tifier. A good scrub with il opens
clogged pores, relieves a muddy skin,
and removes the greasy, disagreeabls
appearance so often seen. The brush
has another use, too. Cover the face
thiokly with a good powder. and then
rub well with a dry complexion brush.
Thus all day the pores are filed with
clean antiseptic powder. instead OF with
sdust and dirt. and the skin is kept pure
and soft and clear
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

give me a formula to cure the dan
druff and TO stop the itching. J. A. 3.
d. not wash the head so often; once
in three OF four weeks Is quite often
enough Use the remedy for dandruff
which I am giving you. When the
dandruff disappears the itching viii
cease also.
FOR DANDRUFF.
Moisten scales with olive oil. When
crusts are soft wash scalp with tlncture
of green soap. Rinse thoroughly aIl4 ap-
ply almond oil to the scalp. Rub in
with the fngertips and then use the fol-
lowing lotion daily:
Ammonia muriate. 10 grains
Glycerine ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 1 ounce
Rosewater ................ 3 ounces
Rub this briskly into the scalp. At the
end Of ten days shampoo.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
ADVICE 10 CORRESPONDENTS

arms ana IN airy other part that per-
spires particularly Change your cloth
ing frequently, and do not eat heating
foods
RESPIRATION CELcesSiTe1-
Subniuate of bismut h---.-s.-... - ounce
Powdered oleate Of Zinc.-..-.... y ounce
Dust frequently over the perspiring
parts.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

den dropping Is a sign that you are in
need of glasses.
D. A. WI am afraid I can give you
but little help. In the first place the
stiffness arising from chronic Fheuma-
ttsm is extremely hard 70 cure, and in
the second case il needs close personal
treatment which, Of course I cannot
give. IAshould advise you to go for
treatment to the doctor who finally
cured you OF the rheumatism itself. III
II were possible for you TO take them,
warm mud baths might be of benefit
otherwise hot steam baths would do you
good.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
superauOus Hair on the Face.

Kindly tell me a harmless. and yet eff
fective. remedy for removing superiu-
Gus hair on the face Dr. b
Nothing but electricity or the x-ray
treatment viii remove superhuous ha1E
permanently. I do not advise the use
OF depiIatories on the face, but prefer
the pun1ice stone treatment, as describ-
ed in my article today. The treatment
must be repeated whenever the hair re-
appears
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Paste. Powder, and Freckles.

would thank you very much to give
me little advice in regard to face
powder I would like TO know the name
or the very best-that which contains
no alum and which will not hurt the
complexion do not use much as
do not know what kind to obtain. Ny
skin IS tender, and am very freckled.
The freckles must be obstinate, as
have tried everything TO remove them
and nothing does any good
ESTHER
The Washington times., 1907-08-25


M for several months. and it IS
V dry and coarse and losing its
color. The front IS BLACK,
while the ends are now reddish
brown and gray hairs are coming IN
rapidly ali over my head As 7 am only
think this ought 10 be. ] would Ike all
OF my hair 10 be black, as II formerly
was I also have dandrUm and my scalp
itches- Can you tel me OF a formula
THAI Is perfectly harmless thar WUld re-
store my hair TO It's natural color
(blGclI) and prevent fl from coming OUT?
Is bTflhantins for the hair harmlessf
Kindly toll me what ] can do for ny
face. The pores are getting very large.
have some blackheads. and my skin is
yellow. I am wondering II I wash my
face correctly For several months
have been washing IL in this way; Be
fore retiring ] batho IL IN medium hot
water for AZ least five minutes. then 1
wipe most Of the water on, and imme-
diately rub into my skin a cold cream,
masEagtng my face with II for at least
cream on with soft towel, wash my
face IN warm water again for a minute.
then rinse IN cold water Have / been
doing right2 Is il best 10 leave the
cold cream on the face all nlghte
WORRIED.
What your hair needs IS a good gen
erai tonic TO tone I'D the condition OF
the scalp and stimulate its action.
Nothing but a stain VIII actually re
store gray hair TO its natural color. and
l should not advise this except as a last
recourse. BTflliantine, as I give the
formula for It, IS harmless, but Il I
were you ] would use nothing but tbs
tonic Just now.
QUINsNE HAIR TONIC
Sulphate OF Guin1ne. ........... dram
Diluted sulphuric acid..-........ 10 miniTns
ROsewater ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S ounces
Recufed splrit5-................. 2 ounces
Nix. then further add: Glycerlne, 4
ounce; essence royale or essence must,
or 6 mnims- Agitate until solution Is
complete. Apply to the roots every day.
BRILLIANTINE FOR HAIR
Sweet almond oil........... 5 fluid ounces
Alcohol -......-.............. : nuld ounces
GtyCerlne -..--.---.-.s..s--. LllA Dunes
Oil OF rose gerauiUm. y drops
AS TO your skin. am giving you a
formula for enlarged pores, and also
one for blackhcads. A simpler method
OF washing would be &c use first hot.
then cold. water, massage with the
cream, rub of and apply a little pow
der. Or, II you wish, you might leav 9
the cream On al night and wash Oft
with hot water in The morning. II is
merely a matter Of preference.
BLACKHEADs o. THE SKIN
Boracic acid .........-............ drains
Alcohol -.--.-...--..--...---....-. ounces
Kos" stSsT OUNCES
skin affected.
LOTION FOR ENLARGED PORES.
Distilled witch hazel............. ounces
Apply with a piece Of old linen or alb
sorbent cotton.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Needs Flesh Developer.

am thin, have narrow hips and a
DC orly developed. fiabby bust. have
tri ed different developments, with no re-
suits. Do you really believe the Vau-
caire remedy will IN every case increase
the size OF the bust7 I would be so hap
py could my appearance in this respect
be improved. as Il is a source of constant
unhappiness to me. / have the form
ula. but would you kindly state how ii
is TO be taken, and also how soon one
can note results? I am twenty-four
years old
Ny neck is growing hollow. What can
I do for that2 have tried massage with
nnnn- hIlfrar
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
For Profuse PRESENTATION.

I am troubled with excessive perspira-
ton. and would like to know II there
Is snything that will help NE I per-
spire very much in both cold and warm
weather, especially under my arms
When I work hard it is a good deal
worse VERY ANXIOUS.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Dress as lightly as possible. and battle
twice daily in tepid water. ip which
soda or borax has, been dropped. Apply
the remedy I am isiv1ag YOU under the
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Shrinking the Lips.

have lost the formula for reducing
the thick lips. kindly let ne know the
quickest. easiest and cheapest way TO
do this POLLY z
There e no formula: simply get a
little glycerite OF tannin at the drug
store and rub il into the lips twice
daily, Do not let It get on % the
tongue. Do not bite or forcibly COM
press the lips at any time.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
MASSAGE CREAM.

AlLOt~AC " DV4NO4S $500 - = -
Melt the first I'VE ingredients together,
beat until the mass concretes, adding
the benzoin. drop by drop, during this
process.
Extract OF violet or any perfume may
be added, u agreeable.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

The cream OF which You speak Is In
tended especially for the neck and face.
AS cucumbers are now IN season you
should be able 70 squeeze out the juice
yourself; otherwise you can buy it bot
tied at most drug stores I should not
advise you to make the lotion at home.
II would be far better to let the druggist
have the trouble, and thus save expense
as well
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

ture such as a chinOnier. and practice
raising yourself 10 a sitting position
without moving your knees or touching
your arms or hands 70 the floor. Hang
by your finger tips TO the top OF q
door. and see how much you can count
until you are forced 10 let 60.
To lengtnen the waist, bring the arms
slowly from a hanging position to one
above the head. with the finger tips
touching, and meanwhile rise TO the Cip-
toes. Keep this position as long ss pos-
sibls.
ExPECTANT-I think I can 6nd
remedies for most 81 your troubles. In
the first place. I would advise you 20
use the hardening pomade for the bust
which you quote, and TO battle Z. also,
in warm alcohol or vinegar. or IN cold
water. This trea tment viii not make the
bust any smaller. II viii simply cause IL
10 become hard and firm.
On this page you viii find formulas
for blackheads, for srsckles. or sunburn
(use this on your tanned skin; peroxide
viii not help YOU. and for enlarged
pores. As 20 your habby skin, the
trouble seems 70 be beyond simple means
OF control II I were you I Would ask
my doctor about II. Undoubtedly the
wrinkles come from this cause, and
cannot be treated until by massacre or
n some other way the skin Is frightened
Use the complexion brush with first lot
and then cold water to tone up your z'Ein
generally.
You were very foolish to NEEDLE with,
your eyebrows as you did II is possible
TO obtain an eyebrow brush with which
you can train them in tbe Wav thezi
should go. Tnis viii take time, but Il Is
better than unskillfUl trimming.
am giving you something 70 stop the
hair from falling. Il Will not fnSure fe
in any way. As to dressing II. YOU are
Lot 100 old 10 wear II with a bow az The
nape OF the neck, under the coil, es-
way.
Do not let yourself become nsrrovt
chested from STOPPING shoulders. You
are just IN a condition to fall victim
10 some pulmonary complaint. ana a.
narrow chest VII make matters vvoY-ss
Remember 20 stand and sit IN an erect
position; practice walking with q hootri
on your head and take deem brsafhinr
exercises. Live as much as possible IA,
me open air It viii be better for you
N every way.
cannot give here the rneasur ssnsu1s.
time along that line.
FOR biaciSheads and enlarged Dores 4,sss
ne formulas given elsewhere on shtsl
page.
LEMON AND GBYCERnE LOTrcrx
1tor L4ght Freckle6 and Sunburul.
80 49, OsuIOL1 s.--s-,.s-.s.--. drains
- WaSSf II ounces
BoFaX $500 $780,, . d,s--.
Red rose petals. ! ounce
- 44-1 .-.-ss.--s.-.--.....s---- ! Ounca
Dissolve the acid and borax IN The
water; tnfuse the petals for an Ls,13r.
strain through q Jelly bag: after TWEEN.
ty-four hours decant the clear portion
ana add the glycsrine. Apply as often.
as agreeable
FALLING or THE HAIR
I1ncture Of nux vomica- l ounce
9p.IIts q rosemary ounces
<N4~1aAVA s~--.-s-s-s-s ounces
Apply several times & week to lhe
roots OF the hair.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
SAGE TEA
Dandruf 40 Itching.

/ am troubled with dandruff and my
head itches so that il IS necessary for
me TO wash it twice q week. kindly
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
A Girl Who Would Be Tan.

Kindly tell me of a simple exercise
that could take mornings and evenings
TO make myself grow taller. I am very
shortwaisted, so please prescribe some
thing that will at the same time length
en- my waist. am a girl seventeen and
Cne-half years old s. E o.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Blackheads and Enlarged Pores.

Kindly publish n your columns a
remedy for blaekheads OF long standing
and enlarged pores Of the nose caused
by the same. a P. ].
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

No matter how seemingly hopeless
your condition. the Vaucaire remedy
VIII help you IL you are in good health
otherwise, though il may take some
time IN your case. This is the formula
for the developer:
DR. vAUCAIRE.s REMEDY FOR THE
BUST
Liquid extract OF Ralega
tgoatsrue} ...............154 grains
Lacto phosphate of lirne.....I54 grains
Ilncture OF fennel- 10 grains
simple TruD.,-............~... 1874 ounces
The dose is TWO soupspoonfuIs with
water before each meal
DR.. Vaucaire also advises the drink
ing Of malt extract during meals.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
HARDENING PONIADE.
Tan astrlngent.J

This pomade should not be used as
a massage cream, but should be applied
after massage TO restore shrunken OF
fiabby skin.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Stretching exercises are all good. Lie
fat on your back on the floor, with your
toes under some heavy Diecs. OF furni-
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

ticle. I am giving also a remedy for
obstinate freckles. Be careful in using
it on tender skin.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
For Fiabby Skin.

I an thirty-fve years Of age, and, al
though 7 have bat a slight double chin.
my cheeks have become fabby and hang
down. 7 would much like 10 know how
20 remedy the same. G. G.
The pomade am g1vinR you VIII re-
store your skin to its usual elasticity
and 6rmness.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

The powder I am giving you contains
no alum. and is absolutely harmless. I
cannot recommend any proprietary ar