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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
Music in the Air.

revolving piano and pianist ma.
king music IN midair Is one Of the ia.
test attractions at the New York
hippodrome. The exhibition Is de-
scribed as a Hindu mystery" Under
show Of hypnotic influence both
plano and pianist rise up from e plat.
form, and having. by some unknown
ageney. reached certain height, the
instrument begins to sway from side
20 side. and In due course Is seen
swiftly revolving. together with the
performer, TO the strains Of the Merry
Widow waltz. The performer. It Is
said, never misses q note. even while
upside-down.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

the little scheme If love. The minds eye
Sees taem bending over the little crib.
hears fbe gentle lullaby as The lit1e one ia
sooihed 20 rest IN The arms u "moihcf
There ls beauiiful legend that the first
music ihal ever broke the stiffness of this
old world was when mother looked into
the face Of her babe and go0ned 20 i e
melody composed by mother love and set
to music by the ANGELS which, by and BY
hns flooded the earth with its rhythm
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
KENDALL QUARTETTt PLEASES
LARGE VINITA AUDIENCE

Before large audience at the preshy
tsrian church last night the Henry Ken
dall college auortetc el Tulsa, rendered
very heh class musical program and
an who heard them pronounce their enter
tanment one ot the best ever given IN
Vinita The auauettc is composed Of
Miss Lillian rayler pianoist Miss Caroline
Porter vocalist Miss Margaret Wyndhum,
reader. and Mrs fofstef. violieisl
While each member Of the duarlctte
pleased then hearers the singing Of Miss
Porter was especially enjoyed She has
splendid voice, with q volume that alled
thc ehnrh auditorium with melody
Miss rayler on the piano, displayed
sAin and technique that was really re-
markahlr Miss Wyndham as reader
was one 81 the especial delights Of the
eVenlne rhe musical treat and feature
Of the entertainment however may be
said to have been the work Of Mrs
torster. the yielinist Many musicians ef
che cits are sayins today that she is the
best violinist heard here tor many seasons
President Reclet oi Kendall college ne
cen,panle1 the quafgette and made a short
address in hehall Of bis college
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
CARTER ITEMS
We are having fine weather,

We are having fine weather,
Frank Donaldson went TO Alton Wedues
day.
Howard walrod is visiting at the home
Of George Taylor this week.
Mrs Eaie Lamar was in Alton wednes-
day
Mrs lsa Tucker Of Texas, is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs, Lee Todd
Lee Douthitt is helping win Donaldson
90 some carpenter work this week.
There viii be a party and candy break
ms at the Smith home Thursday night
Frank Taylor has returned home from
Fort Scott Kans- where he has been
visiting.
Nj Shelton Of Alton has purchased the
Hall place and viii take possession the
first Of the year
Miss Ola Donaldson. Of Abba spent the
day Wednesday with friends here
] T. Lamar the road overseer Is doing
some work on the roads This week
rhere.will be box supper At the Syca
more school house Saturday night he
prooeeds to bus an orsan
Chas Lamar. of near Narissa. visited
relatives here this week
Mr. Whitehead and family have moved
to Neodesha kans
Dick Faulkner Of nawah is looking ai-
ter bis interests here
c a Mitchell butehered 6ye II, hogs
the first ai this week
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Rev John Reddine the evangelist who
is pfeachine 10 crowded houses NJ the
Presbyterian church. unwittinely stirred
mp a little t,ouhlo last uieh when. II the
CAHse 81 his sernmn en The neNil he
sald the American people Il the last clee
tien Nnod dowu 4 pure Christian gentle
man who believed lu a divine Christ Ger "a
man el,o denied the divinity ot Christ
Nh Reddins Is nel politician. and as
Che election Is over could hardly be elmtred
with partisanism
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
SENATOR FORAKER
HAS NEW SCHEME
Introduces Measure IN Congress Pro.
viding for Tribunal TO Hear
Brownsville Affair
by Associated Pres.

by Associated Press
Washington. d C., Dec "a senator
Foraker today introduced an amendment
TO the bin, providing for the re-onlistment
Of the negro troops discharged without
honor. because Of an alleged participation
in an atray at Brownsville, Tex and
addressed the senate concerning his pro
posed amendment lie proposes IN his
new measure 70 establish tribunal, con.
sistins ofretlred damy officers, and naming
these officers in the bill before whom
evidence may be submitted, as to the
guilt of the defendants, and before whom
the defendants themselves might appeal
10 answer TO the charge The measure is
so drawn as 10 practically take out Of the
hands Of the chief executive and to give
10 the tribunal. appointed by congress
full authority to consider the Brownsville
questions aud by It's findings provide for
re enlistment Of the discharged negroes
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
SERIOUS KNIFE WOUND
ENFLICTED At BOX SUPPER

During box supper at Bluejacket
Saturday night, and while popularity
contest was going on between four young
ladies, two boys mixed up in fight which
resulted in one, Sam Mathis, receiving d
bad knife wound in the abdomen. The
boy who did the cutting is said to have
been John Patty
Immediately after the fight Patty dis
appeared Notwithstanding a thorough
search was made for him.
This morning however he came in and
gave up.
The wounded youth who al FIRST il was
thought was seriously hurt, is reported 70
be getting along nicely
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Il the Oklsh0ma same laws age propedy
and risidly entMycd thls viii v hunt
ers paradisg t,.thv future The quail and
other sman e0Nc Is Nery plentiful now.
Though the open soasoa is too leng R0t
the slaughter 81 nhsralerA game bids secs
on with tfee hand. and there IS ~ law
10 peogee, them Wild ducks oHgh, and
feed Ia this and ether sestiousof the state
and thew Is ue Prohibition asains, the
sale o shipment 81 them and the destguc
ton IS soins 81 81 rate that viii s'oo
deplett lheW permanently
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
Rslslah,s Costume.

Sir Walter Raleigh wore 3 white
satinplnked vest, close.sleexed 10 the
wrist. and over the body doublet fne.
~ lowered. and embroidered with
pearls. and In the feather q his hat
a large ruby and pearl drop at the
bottom Of q sprig in place OF but
ton. Ills breeehes. with his STOCKINGS
and ribbon gariers. fringed 81 the end
were all white. and bis hu1 shoes. on
great court days. we're EorEeousiy
covered with precious stones lie had
suit q armor oi solid silver. with
sword aad belt blazing with diamonds.
ruhies and pearls
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
RUFUS ALLEN KILLED IN
QUARREL At NONATA

Nowata, Okla, Dec. i4-ln an alterca-
ton here Saturday night Rufus Allen was
killed. supposedly by Buster" Holland
According to the report Of the fight Holland
struck Allen over the head with his re-
volyer killing him almost instantly. Hol-
land is yet at large and the sherih's force
are in search of him.
Rufus was brother Of Dr. Allen Of
Csntralia, and was well known in Yinita
and this part OF the state.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
DEMOCRACY or DEATH.

III The democracy Of death al men are
equal There Is neither rank, nor atnlion
nor preroaalive Ia the republic Of the
grave al this fatal threshold the philos
ophor eenaes to be- wise. and the sony Of
the p1cl Is silent Dives rolinquished his
millions and Lazarus his rags The poor
man Is as rich ae the richest and the rich
man rs poor 90 the paupor The creditor
loses hls susury, aud the debtor Is acquitted
from his obligations
There tho proud mau guuendere his dig
uitieu, the politician his honor the world
ling his pleasures, the invalid needs no
physician, and the laborcr rosta from un
rcqulued toll Here 81 last is uamro's
final decree Of equity
The WRONGS ol time are redresscd. Justice
Is cspiated, che irony Of fate is refuted
the uncqunlod distribution Of wealth,
honor pcnsure and opportunity winch
mikes iifr aocfuel andiuegplIcable ceaaes
Ia the reolm Of death The STRONGEST hess
no supremacy aud the weakoai needs no
defense Tho mighdest captain suecumbs
60 the inyincible adversary who diaams
nlikc the victor and tho yanQlished
john } lnealla
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
HEARING IN MISSOURI
RATE CASE RESUMED
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Kansas City Mo-, c.l4-The Missouri
rate case hearing involving the two cent
passenger rate and maximum freight rate
was resumed before Judge Smith Ne,
Pherson this morning after a recess Of
four weeks The court has announced its
intention to have the taking Of test-
mony and arguments finished before the
first Of the year, though it may be nee
cessaryto hold a night session to do So,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
Parks Csc Continued

1ohn PARKS. wa0 vas un3ef hand CO.
s.. 500 q appear al this tcfm q eoas
on e ehsrse e shooting Charles Jeans
Sas teday admitted sn bal 0a $1,000
and bis ease eonanued uaN the next
fcslu 81 couft.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

The stofy ei she hospgal hahy wintcd
IN the Muskosoe papeN has 10 L all the
tenderness and Fathas 6 humanity 4
little. namelcsS wall eom a. she hospital
IN thai city VAS kiyeH 10 business man
and his wife Who had IS little ones of
their own AMI who never wsl have. ss,e
the htsls vat vho IS 80 longer aa orphan
81, ghe "ewn child ei doune parents
The picture Is q tthe hneins of she mother
heagl. tlle ao0uiesseaee Of the husband ln
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
FORMALLY INAUGURATED
PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY

By Associated Press.
Columbia. Mo, Dec. ii-Dr Albert Hill.
was formally inaugurated as president of
Missouri university. here today. Ex-
Governor David r Francis ofliclated. Gov.
ernor Folk and Governor Elect Hadley
were present
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Viniia Is one ot the saiest places IN the
state ol oklahoma ior the lnvestct A
city that hes never had boom In the
SENSE Of extreme. Initiated values. but one
that has had steady growth
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

rhose who have brought suits fog slam
der. libel domages ole4 growing out Of
the campaan should not iorget 90 have
shcm dismissed az thepmper time g saye
court eostH
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Goyegnog Haskell and Omeg 4 none
diei have kisaoi aud mado 0p The pub
ho did not believe hnlf they and ubout
each other 10 way
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Chelsea flues every man Who'll convicted
of gun tetlne the limit ~ The law, $50
This Is i good proposition THERE are too
many .meu and boys in Vnna who 10
around rcody fer aahi
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Good rundu should enfaRc the atten.
tion ot the legislature when L meets next
month With favorable legislation Okla.
homa eau. within tive years have the best
roads of any state Ia the Union
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

The man who laughs at the idea Of
exrendine large sums Of money for school
buildings viii be eood man 10 leave out
when offices ate 10 hc filled "a next
1arnrs election
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
NO DISAGREEMENT
IN THE COMMITTEE
Nothing to Published Reports Says
Chairman Mack Of the Democratic
National Committee
By Associated Press

~ As5oNidieu ffeSs
Buffalo, n. T.. Dec il-Norman f. Mack.
chairman Of the democratic national
committe. when asked about the published
report that a disagreement had developed
between himself and Secretary Woodson
of the committee said There is nothing
to it--nothing at an.
win the democratic national committee
meet soon"
Not unless something now Unforeseen
arises, the committee is not likely 10 meet
for three years was Mack S reply.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18
ssFsrlsed several Times.

Panonoe-nidnt hc surprise you
when be kissed yout
PatFice-Yess yoa knew Sc said be
vas on'y going 70 kIrz ne oncei-
To1kers Statesman.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

The Muatoace tyonina NeNaIaoneot tlF
newest and besl dailie8 thal come GO oul
exchange table Il Is mokina place iof
Itself in ulty that already bad Two daily
nnnnlA
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Street and alley uosslngs are buddy
needed inmauy portlonsot the ely where
sldewnlka haye been constructed This
WORK should be rushed wbenever the
weather pcrmita
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

d. Lyman , Abbott suys TAFT ia liho
Christ nud raft snya Christ la just like
other men aud 30 there YOU nre
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Tie solitary knockor la atill gfloyed ai
the hind and number of sidewalka heinR
built.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Tho announcement that taxes nfe due
4 rather sudden uui tlis iH statehood
and the fruits Of statehood
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Muakoaec has decided 70 lakc iho ball
by the horns aud license her aaloous and
lhus make thcm help pay expenses
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-18

Have you bought those Christmas
trlnkeisf
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
HOUSE PLANTs.

One of the essentials In keeping a
house plant thrifty and growing. Is to
keep reporting It as fast as 1t grows
larger The amount Of soil in the
average flower pot is very small, the
roots soon permeate it, and within
a few months all the available plant
food is exhausted. The roots Of
plant absorb plant food from the soil
in which they grow. When all with
in reach has been exhausted, they be-
gin to push out in search Of more
Finding only the sides of the pot, they
crowd together. When this root
bound condition of roots takes place.
the plant no longer thrives: 1t may
live and even bear blossoms, but It b
not growing and producing blossoms
as It is capable Of doing in a larger
pot and with better food
When a pot becomes root bound,
which may be known by its pushing
roots out through the drainage hole,
let 1t rest from watering a few days,
then soak It we'll, turn it out Of its
pot and put II into one which az least
doubles its quantity Of SOIL Give il
a good soaking. and place in partial
shade for two or three days. Roots
develop In the dark.
For a stimulant and food for potted
plants. take two quarts Of poultry
compost, two quarts Of wood ashes,
ten gallons OF soft water and mix
thoroughly. When this is well dis
solved. give the plants a watering
with 1t about every two weeks. With
some plants, once a month is often
enough. This liquid fertilizer VIII
not only give more abundant flowers
and growth, but a deeper green and
brilliancy OF foliage.
In watering house plants, give hem
a heavy soaking and let that sufics
for several days. Crit.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
M MISSION.

1 1--we for those who love me
Whose hearts are kind ana true;
For the heaven that smiles above me
And awaits ms spirit too;
For oil human ties that bind me,
For the task my God assigned me,
For the bright hopes left behind me-
And the good that / can do.
1--we to learn their story
Who suffered for my sake;
TO emulate their glory.
And follow IN their wakei
Bards, patriots, martyrs, sagea'
Whose D deeds Ell crown Ss1' history's pages.
And tines great volume make
/ live to hold communion
With all that is dlvinei
TO feel there Is a union
'Twixt natures heart and mlnei
To profit by amiction,
Reap truth from fields OF hction'
Grow wiser from conviction
And fulfil each grand design
live 10 hail that season
BY gifted minds f0retold,
When man shall live BY reason
And not alone by gold;
When man 70 man united.
And every wrong thing righted,
The whole world shall be hghted
As Eden was Of old.
live for those who love me,
For those who know me true;
For the heaven that smiles above mo
And awaits my spirit, too
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrongs that need resistance
For the future In the distance,
And the good that I can do.
Dublin University Magazine
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
Mixed Pickles.

Edwin Markham at dinner, said Of
mixed metaphors: when / was teach
ing in Los Angeles used to read every
week a little country paper whose edi-
tors metaphors were an unfailing Joy
to me. Once. remember, this editor
wrote Of a contemporary: Thus. the
black lie issuing from his base throat,
becomes boomerang in his hand. and,
hosting him by his own petard, leaves
him a marked man for life. He said
in an article on home life: The faith
full watchdog or his good WIFE stand
ing at the door, welcomes the master
home with an honest bark. In an OBJ
ituary Of farmer he wrote: The race
was run at last Like a tired steed. he
crossed the harbor bar, and, casting
aside whip and spur, lay down upon
that bourne from which no traveller
returns. "--Rochester Herald.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
FRUIT GATHERER.

Professional growers Of small fruits
have been on the lookout for some
such satisfactory device in which the
picked fruit can be temporarily held
by the picker. These devices have
taken many forms, the majority con
sisting of baskets and similar recep-
tacles, which are secured 70 the BODY
OF the picker. A vass improvement
in this limo is the frait gatherer
shown here. the invention OF 6 New
Jersey man. It consists OF a leather
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
ABOUT BEGoNIAs.

A subscriber has been surprised !.
find that his plants Of Double Tnb,s -
Gus Begonias" hear both doubls 49,
single flowers, and he asks for ~
explanation. II he will observe IN.
flowers Of his STRAIGHTFORWARD plsn,.
he will find that they are Of tvo
kinds, pistillate and staminate. Nov
in the double-howered plants ne
staminate flowers viii be double bo
cause the stamens have turned n
petals, while the pistillate win remain
as they are upon the single-fowerss
plants. There are no Tuberous Re-
gonias that bear all double flowers
They all vary in bloom as described
Parks Floral Magazine.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16

with eyes and mouth open to their
fullest extent Gladys stood gazing after
her. too dazed to say anything for a
second. Then with an effort she pull
ed herself together and shrieked. At
the top Of her voice:
"You like to sit near Jimmie Gatesl
He's your b-e-ap!"
Victoria came running back with FIRE
In her eyes, Before she caught up
with her accuser the black legs Of
Gladys, making zlgzag lines while her
pink bows bobbed wildly, had carried
her into her aunts front yard.
From the safe shelter Of the hail
she heard victofia's voice shrilling:
"Gladdy1 GLADLY! Will you come up
and play dolls at my house to-nightY
amt going to do any home work and
don't you neither. Then you'll be put
IN the exile row and Wen play dolls
at night instead Of studying. What's
the use of studying all the time? MY
pa wants me to be a teacher, but !
amt going to be. I'm going to be a
cash girl: they don't have to know
everything. Come on!"
with arms entwined the two little
girls went on happily down the street.
Chicago News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16

obligation
There prosecuting would regard
much Of his dignity office commit
ted
client whom he believes be guilty Is only by lie darkng Of the
trutwhich the tingtha client cleared and
a
paid
bribery distinctly col
the fee
pursuit justice Or in such case his
client individual to conspiracy against
likely contingent fee
or OF a percentage o e
influential and
wealth.
which
individual the laws which made
TO
This conspiracy against the courts and against the State Of which
Indignantly
pay very respect
profession influence
with the people.-From Munsey's Magazine.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
THE BLAoKMAN AvocADn-

One Of the finest specimens Of the
avocado ever presented to a frnf
loving public is being shown by E.
Blackman, who is the original propa,
gator Of the fruit, and after whom
the Department Of Agriculture. AZ
Washington, has named this partieu-
lar avocado.
Il is called the Blackman and the
pulp or fruit is unusually thick ana
rich. Mr. Blackman has one tree Of
the new variety, but of course the
fruit is not yet abundant.
From this tree he will have large
amount Of bud wood next year "a
expects to grow his new avocado In
large quantities.
The outside of the avocado is ofa
dark purple, the fruit is large and
heavy and bids fair to become the
favorite in this section, both for its
luciousness and its good shipping
qualities.
Mr.. Blackman is to be heartily con.
graduated on his success In producing
a new variety Of Dade County's gseat
product.-Miami (Fla) Record.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-16
AS ro uMeRELLA AANDLEs.
A Point Of View from Which Their
Great Variety Is Seen to Be
Of Utility.

OF Otilitys
81 had read" said Mr.. Jorkinson, "of
the innumerable varieties in which UNI
brella handles are now made, and this
seemed to me, in a way, like simply
catering TO peoples vanity; but now
after going to church on a rainy Sun
day I find myself regarding this great
variety of umbrella handles from an.
other point of view.
cat a moderate calculation there
were a hundred persons who brought
umbrellas with them to church on this
particular Sunday, and one after an
other as they came in they all deposit
cd their umbrellas, all together, in one
big umbrella holder that stood in the
vestibule; that is, almost all. There
was one or two who l noticed put their
umbrellas just outside the rack, over
in near corner, where they would be
a little separate and so be more read
lily found and identified.
II am bound to say that this SEEM
ed to me a somewhat dangerous thing
to do, not because | thought that on
coming out anybody would Intentional
ly take the wrong umbrella but be-
cause of the liability to make mistakes.
Why, have known mistakes to hap
pen even where there were only per-
haps half dozen umbrellas huddled to-
gether.
But nothing happened. The SER
vices over and the congregation dis
missed each and every one Of those
churchgoers got back his only idenu-
cal umbrella and all this without the
slightest trouble, hurry or confusion.
GAS 1t happened was one Of the ear
lier ones out and saw the one OF two
men who had put their umbrellas over
in that corner outside Of the rack reach
over there and get theirs; and felt
a little conscious as took mine out
Of the corner of the rack in which for
its easier discovery and at the same
time to make less the liability Of any
body else mistaking it for his own
had placed it,
even hero, on this privileged sub
ject, there was little Joking:
I" DO you suppose you can pick out
good one? says, smilingly, one Of the
two men as they approach the rack,
and the other says smilingly in return;
'Oh, l guess So but what he real
ly did was scrupulously to select his
own; and to be sure that's what they
all did.
Il was one Of the last in the church
and one of the nrst out, and so saw
nearly the whole number of umbrellas
and of the hundred or more that saw
III the rack believe no two had
handles alike. Hence my changed view
as to the myriad varieties Of umbrella
handles New York Sun.