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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

A good story from the regimental
journal Of the Fighting Fifth" con-
Germs Col, then Capt. FitzRoy and
dates back to 1860 FitzRoy was pos
sessed OF an air-gun, and one after
noon he took a shot at an adjutant,
a bird which, being an excellent scav-
enger, is protected from injury by a
fine of 100 rupees. Several people
saw the bird fall, but heard no report.
There was. of course. hubbub. and a
court of inquiry was ordered to inves-
tigate the birds death
AS luck would have it, FitzRoy was
appointed president OF the court, the
finding of which was duly recorded as
follows: The court, having carefully
investigated all the evidence brought
before it, have come to the conclusion
that the bird died Of sunstroke.-
(Signed) Phil FItzRoy, Captain and
President. Allahabad Pioneer.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
ALLows vorARIEs no pEAcE.
Unfortunate Indeed Are Those UnduIy
superstitious.

The superstitious woman started to
go down town, but found that she
had forgotten something. 1t was hard
work TO get her TO go back for II. but
when she did she sat down for few
minutes to take the curse on before
going out again On the sidewalk she
passed cross-eyed man, and had hard
work to keep from splitting three times
over her left shoulder The first car
that came along was No. 49, She let
It go by, and waited eight minutes for
another On the way down town she
remarked to q friend that she had
been in excellent health this summer"
Instantly she was obliged to loosen
her glove and rub her bare palm on
the wood Of the bench before her. As
she and her friend were walking on
Twenty-third street some thoughtless
person darted between them. The
superstitious woman was much dis
turbed and worried over the thought
of coming separation.
That night her husband upset the
salt-cellar. She insisted on his taking
a pinch of the salt and throwing 1t
over his shoulder When she dis
robed for the night she discovered that
she had been wearing one stocking
wrong side out all day. 1t was a
sign OF good luck, and it allowed her
to go to bed happy. But some time
In the night dog howled dismally
under her window. From that moment
she has been looking for a calamity.
Nothing will make her believe that
there will not be death iii her i'm
mediate family.-New York Times
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
MAKING SAUSAGE AT HOME.
Carefully Prepared ingredients Nee
essary for Success.

Homemade Sausage. There are
many variations in making sausage,
but only In the proportions Of the in
gradients used Most OF them require
the use OF young pork, a good combi-
nation being fve pounds lean, includ-
ing part tenderloin, with two pounds
of fat pork Mince thoroughly, put
ting through a meat grinder two or
three times, then season, using to
each pound OF the chopped meat
heaping teaspoonful of powdered sage,
a teaspoonful of salt and a third OF a
teaspoonful of pepper. Pack in jars
or small cotton bags, and cover fully
an inch thick with melted lard. Keep
In cold storeroom.
oxford Sausage. e.-Use for these a
pound each OF finely chopped veal,
pork and beef suet. Mix through this
a quart of bread crumbs, the grated
peel of half lemon, a grated nut
meg. a sprig each of savory, thyme
and sweet marjoram and tablespoon
full powdered sage leaves Make in
cakes and fry in little hot butter.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
AoaInst Carpet Moths.

The following recipe is invaluable to
cause the sure death of the carpet bug
or Buffalo moth:
One ounce of alum, one ounce OF
chloride OF zinc, three ounces Of salt.
Mix with two quarts of water and let
stand over night in a covered vessel.
In the morning pour carefully in an
other vessel. so as to leave sediment
behind. Dilute this with two quarts
of water and apply by sprinklins the
edges of the carpet for distance Of a
foot from the wall This is all that is
necessary. They will leave anything
that is sprinkled with this solution,
which will not injure the texture or
color
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

He was a cowboy, and some compar-
ative strangers had stolen his horse.
His friends rallied round him. and,
anxious to give him every chance,
trundled up a barrel for him TO stand
on while he gave out his views on the
matter. He was known as a gifted
swearer, and a large audience had
assembled in the hope Of hearing some
thing special. He got up on the bar
rel and looked round him. Then he
drew a deep breath, and, with sigh,
climbed down again. Boys" he said,
sadly, its no use. can't do Justice
to it,"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
straIaht from the shoulder.

Oppression, gentlemen" shouted
the orator, like a boa constructor or
anaconda of gigantic size and immeas-
urable proportions, wraps the foul coil
of its unwieldy body round the unfor-
tunate patriots soul-loud and rever-
berating as the nocturnal thunder
rolling in the midnight empyrean-
finally to break its tyrant neck upon
the iron wheel OF independence, or, on
the other hand, forcing him first to
desperation, then to madness, in the
end to crush him in the hideous jaws
of mortal death"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

One cupful sugar and two eggs
beaten together, one-half teaspoonful
salt, one cupful sweet milk, three cup
fuls -four, one teaspoonful baking
powder Have ready deep pan Of
hot lard and dip in a tablespoonful at
time. as If frying doughnuts. Dip
your spoon in hot lard first and the
mixture will not stick to the spoon.
When brown on one side they will
turn over Fry brown and lay on pa
per to drain. Do not put too many in
at once, as they must have room to
turn over.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
White OAK ITEMS
Dated Oct. 20

Dated Oct. 20
A good rain last night.
Norman Kilgore and Clarence Summons
attended the"Land Of Nod" in Vinita last
night
Miss Myrtle Armor and Carl Rocks
of Chelsea spent Sunday here.
W. 0. Fuller was in Tulsa Saturday
night
Miss Pearl Hendron Of vinita spent
Sunday here.
TN. Chitwood and George Harland
drove to Vinita today.
Leonard Gordon and family have re-
turned from a visit at Galena.
A FIRE started by train swept this sec-
ton Of Kthe country yesterday. Little
damage was done.
Miss Mayne Sweatman entertained a
number of friends Sunday.
Mrs. John Murphy and husband Of Ark
ansas have arrived here to make their
fature home.
Ben Head had the misfortune Monday
evening of getting an ankle broke.
Mrs. Win Hampton of Muskogee is
visiting relatives here.
There will be church here next Sunday
at II a. m. Everybody invited to attend
Miss Trophy Trotter and Fred Daugherty
of Vinita spent Sunday here visiting
friends.
Calvin Coforth, while going home from
school Friday evening was run over by a
wagon.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
orIqin Of the Bolster.

The Crusaders are said to have
brought home with them the bolster,
and, according to Dr. Camille. their
wives, in ignorance Of the only ra-
tional way OF using the article q. E..
placed lengthwise as a support for
the back Of a person when lying on
his side). and not knowing what else
to do with It. put the bolster where it
is still found on the beds Of those who
have not learned the wisdom of dis
carding it altogether-under the pill
low
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

While cooking early fruits. berries
and the like, remember that the small
quantities of juice can be boiled,
skinned and bottled for winter use.
Berry juices would be excellent to add
70 mince pies or would be useful for
making juicy sauces. Sweeten the
duice, boil vigorously and pour boiling
hot into bottles Cork each bottle as
i is filed and dip into hot sealing
wax until one inch OF the bottle mouth
IS covered. Remember to place a
heavy wire in the mouth Of the bottle
before inserting the cork, for 1t is
later used for drawing out the cork.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
cuttlno liable.

OF great Importance to a correct
working pattern is the right sort OF
cutting table. The lap-board and or
binary sewing table are but sorry
make-shifts for the laying up of skirt
widths. Not bit better is the bed
which IS SO often used for the pur
pose. A kitchen table. If long and
wide, answers the purpose admirably
Its soft pine top permits the use Of
thumbtacks to hold both material and
patterns immovable. or weights may
be used.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

Two quarts dandelion blossoms free
from stems. four quarts Of boiling wa
ter poured over them; let stand three
days, stirring each day; strain and
add FIVE pounds sugar. three oranges
and three lemons sliced thin. one yeast
cake; let stand three days longer and
then skim out the fruit and let stand
four weeks: strain through cheese
cloth; add one-half pint of whisky and
put three raisins in each bottle; seal
alright.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
Cucumber Pickle.

Pare and slice two dozen cucumbers
and one dozen small onions. Sprinkle
them with salt and allow them to
drain well in colander Then place
them In bowl, adding one quart Of
vinegar, one cup of olive oil. one-quar-
ter Of a cup each Of black and white
mustard seed, one teaspoonful of eel
cry seed and one-quarter teaspoonful
of powdered alam Nix thoroughly
and seal in pint cans.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

Take three eggs, separate the whites
and yolks, putting the whites in cool
place. With the three yolks mix three
cups of of milk and three tablespoon
fuls Of sugar. Cook to thin custard,
flavor with vanilla, and set aside to
cool. Crate three apples, covering
with sugar as you work, so they don't
turn dark Put on the whites of the
eggs and beat half an hour. When
done put in a dish and turn custard
over Il.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
The Pineapple.

This delicacy would be prepared
more often II 1t were less tedious to
pare core and slice. Few use sliced
pineapple these days, since the food
chopper has been brought into so
much use and makes this rather
coarse-flbered fruit more palatable.
Use sharp bread knife to cut the
pineapple in quarters. Pare each sec
tion and remove the eyes and bits Of
hull with penknife. Really nothing
takes the place OF sharp penknife
for the purpose, not even the latest
improved pineapple knife, for it takes
out too large pieces. Next cut the
quarters into small sections and run
them through the food chopper and
add sugar Immediately to extract
juice. Unless a pineapple is prepared
early in the day it will be almost as
insipid for dinner as winter pear,
the most tasteless fruit there is.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

-Four level tabiespoonfuls Of buster.
one cupful Of sugar, yolks Of two eggs.
one-third cupful Of boiling water. one
fourth eupfui Of lemon Juice. grated
rind Of one-half a lemon. Cream the
butter, add the sugar, egg yolks well
beaten and water. Place over hot
water and stir until the mixture thick.
ems then add the lemon juice and rind
and serve
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

Make small pocket a little larger
than the watch and sew on the inside
OF the skirt belt. Sew one side OF the
pocket fiat on the belt 1t is easy to
slip the watch in and once there it
cannot get lost. In thin summer
dresses the pockets can be made Of
the same goods as dress and will never
show.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

When your bread is ready for the
baking tins take out enough for one
loaf, roll out thin, sprinkle thickly
with sugar, roll out two or three times
this way and work in a cupful Of rails
ins. Then bake as usual. See If this
isn't GOOD.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
sorambIed Egqs IN Biscuit Cases.

Take baking powder biscuits and
cut q circle through the top crust
down through the middle; remove the
orumb, butter the inside and I'll when
reheated with scrambled eggs. Scat
ter chopped parsley over the top
Harners Bazar.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
OEOEE ITEMS

Dated Oct. 19
A three days picnic ended Saturday
with great success.
Misses Gambill and Smith were shop
ping in Vinita Saturday.
A. J. Smith and family returned Sun
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
A Good Dust Collector.

Bits Of damp newspaper or soft
brown paper strewn about room be-
fore sweeping viii collect loose dust
while sweeping and prevent 1t from
spreading.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21
what He Needed

MY eyes bother me a good deal,
doctor. DO you think I need stronger
glasses? ?"
no. I think You need weaker
eiasses-and fewer was the blunt an
vsf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-21

To make a tough fowl tender add q
pinch of baking soda to the water it IS
cooked In, while il is boiling.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
in Frisco
FGDOr the Revolution

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2s-Despite
the fact that all Chinatown is dressed
IN the conventional blue and white 10
mourning for the late Dowager EN-
press and Emperor, a secret meeting is
being carried on here among some Of
the most influential Chinese merchants
TO raise money to aid the cause Of the
TevoiutiOnists in southern China.
1t is said that $1,0O0.000 has been rails
ed by the local Chinese, and sent to
China to further the revolutionary
cause. The majority Of Chinese on the
Pacific coast are natives OF the south
ern part Of the Flowery Kingdom, and
all regard the Manchu dynasty as IN
terlopers.
II is said tonight that every Chinese
merchant Of Importance In San Fran
cisco and on the Pacific coast has
agreed - aside one-tenth of his in
come for the support Of the Chinese
revolutionary cause until the reigning
dynasty is surplanted.
The powerful Chinese Six Companies
and every Tong on the Pacific coast
is reported to be behind the new move
ment. It is stated that a committee
has been appointed in New York and
other Eastern cities TO collect money
10 swell the revolutionary fund.
The center Of the revolutionary &C
fivities in China Is to be situated few
miles inland from Canton, whence the
limited States derives the great major
ity OF its Chinese immigrants.
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Tokyo Receives NeWS
With Much Rejoicing

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 2s.-The nev,s
that formal agreement between
Baron TakahirR and Secretary Root
has been drawn up at Washington
and VIII be signed within a few DAYS
was received here with universal re-
Joicing today.
The members OF the japanese lib
eral party, which is in control OF
the new cabinet, take the announce
ment to mean that it will Do unnec-
essary for Japan TO proceed further
with her naval expansion which is
costing so much money.
The American Friends Society. which
was foremost in entertaining the At
lantic fleet during its visit to japan.
halls the forthcoming convention as
a sign that Japan will have nothing
10 fear from America and that she
can afford TO reduce her enormous
naval budget under which the jan
anese empire has been growing since
the RussO-Japanese war.
The new cabinet has already an
nounced policy of economy with
regard to naval expenditures, but the
news that a formal agreement be-
tween the United States and japan
Is TO be signed has set at rest any
RpprehensiOns that existed as to the
wisdom OF the policy Of economy.
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Provisions of Japanese
American Understanding
lnaugurate New Policy.
TO SIGN AGREEMENT
IN NEXT FEW DAYS
Said to Make America, More Than
Ever, Guardian of open
Door,"

Secretary Root ana Baron TGkahira
viii within the next few days sign the
Japanese-American agreement which
VIII. in erect. inaugurate a new policy
in the Far East and make America,
more than ever, the guardian Of the
"Open door"
The provisions OF the mutual under
standing which was forecast in dis
patches early in October, have virtually
been agreed upon. according to the
statement Of an official OF the State
Department yesterday. All that re-
mains TO be done is the lesser arrange
nent of details.
The diplomatic representatives OF the
foreign powers. although anticipating an
agreement, have been taken Of their
feet by the extent OF its provisions. The
prevailing opinion is that &c supersedes
the BriJish-Japanese alliance. For all
practical purposes, II constitutes a de-
fensive alliance OF the United States
and Japan for the protection of mutual
interests In the Chinese empire, and also
makes the two countries the guardians
Of the territorial integrity Of China. a
function, which, In the Hay agreement,
was left to ali the foreign powers.
In some quarters the agreement is re-
gaTded as a triumph for Secretary Root
IN bringing Japan 10 a commitment OF
its intentions with regard to China
The uncertainty OF the Japanese atti-
tude has long been the foremost problem
IN the Orient. There is a general
impression that the present arrange
ment will Inevitably tend 10 lessen
the influence Of England and Germany
in the settlement OF Oriental problems.
and will obligate the United States
more than ever 20 look out for the
interests Of the other powers
There are those who think that Sec
rotary Root desired the arrangement ir-
respective Of whether II was brought
about as a friendly or as a precaution-
airy measure. since the advent OF the
Japanese in Manchuria.
The representatives Of the foreign
powers have today been making Jealous
efforts &c cover the terms of treaty and
fathOm the intent which lies behind it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29

showed marvellous speed. but he was
weak IN the handling OF punts.
PandemOnium relgned when the bat
tered warriors left the field during the
intermissiOn. The Navy men, CARRIED in
blue and red. began blaTing away at a
fTightful rate. while over on the Army
side the Khaki covered musicians played
as the cadets sang and cheered. While
the bands were playing, Mrs. Roosevelt,
the Firs Lady Of the Land, was holding
a reception in her box. Mrs. Nicholas
LongwOrth. always a sympathizer OF
the Navy, was opposed In her belief by
the charming Miss Ethel Roosevelt, who
IS a warm friend of the Army. Miss
Helen TAFT was on the Navy side.
Bewteen the halves. Secretary Of War
Wright called upon Secretary of the
Navy Metcalf, and then Mr. MetcaIf
walked over 20 the Army side Of the
field amid the cheers from all parts Of
the field.
The Second Half.
When Rerefee Evans. of Williams,
blew his whistle Cor a resumption Of
play, Army was defending the west
goal Everybody was on the Qui Vive
Tor something startling and sensational.
1t had been said that Navy would spring
-SAA4N NV tdEAAtS- DUN learns sLetI leu
in slam bang at each other There never
was hereer tackhng than throughout
this second half. Man after man was
laid out. Both teams wanted TO win.
and fought like tigers. Navy finally did
eiectrify the onlOokers, when, after tine
inevitable exchange Of kicks. LANCE exc
cut6d a beautiful forward pass TO Jones,
his left end Ten yards were gained on
the play, but LANCE went back to his
puntlng tactics, ana Greble would re-
spOnd in kind for the Army.
All through this half the ball went
back and forth in the exchange Of
oUnts. Navy would frequently punt on
hrst down, stiIl evidently hoping 10 Sc
cure the ball on q tumble by the Army
backs. To some II seemed as If LANCE
should have directed more Of MS plays
10 the rapidly weakening Army line.
The onslaught Of the Nays backs had
put West Point on the defensive, and
her line was crumbling. But LANCE
thought otherwise. and as a result lost
numerous opportunities TO make de-
teTml1ed assault upon the Army goal
line Italian hand. and not only punted
at every opportunity. but played his
men not 10 score again, but 10 keep
Navy from piIlng up any additional
points. As a ~esult the strategy OF
the West Pointers along such tactics
proved effective. and the game ended on
the Army 6-yard line, where Dean had
been nailed after catching one of
Lange's puEts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
MORE HAMS DENIALS.

NEW YORK. Nov. 28.-Attorney Jo-
seph A. Shay, Of counsel for the Hams
brothers. has received letter from the
wife Of General Hams in Washington,
in which she denies in toto the charge
made in the story OF her life as told by
Mrs. Claudia Hams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
TO DANISH NERVES
Rapid Succession of Chang
ing Scenes Render Break
downs Infrequent.

Nerves. II we are 10 believe the spe-
ClaIists. are the first things to give out
under the stress Of excessive study
While the college cannot remove all
possibility OF nervous breakdown as
long as highly strung girls. often poor
ly prepared. are under the necessity OF
taking examinations and presenting
scholarly work, there IS much ia college
life to render such breakdowns infre-
quent
Monotony Lacking.
First Of all, monOtony. chief factor N
many nervous disorders. is never char
acte-istic OF college life, unless the stu
dent absolutely refuses to share IN the
good times all about her. Plenty OF
fun is to be had for the asking, not only
IN the games and out-Of-dOor sports. but
In the life OF the girls IN the halls Of
residence.
Stimulating companionship, jolly times
at luncheon, pleasant chat at dinner I'M
der tae guidance Of teachers wLo know
how to divert the stream OF conversation
away from shop" dances, formal and
informal, the relaxation Of the tea hour,
PLAYS, and drives and occasional trips 10
the theater on holidays, all these keep
from stagnation and from the extreme
nervous tension Of 'all work and no
play"
Unjust Criticism.
When, however, the occasional girl
does give out aervously in spite Of wise
provisions TO the contrary. it is the
signal for much wagging OF heads. the
croaking predictions that higher educa-
ton for women is fatal TO health.
Only the friends O. wOmen's colleges
pause 20 consider The mucn greater
humber OF cirIs who break down under
the pressing demands of false social
life, without any compensation in the
way Of mental riches to comfort them.