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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Salmon -colored velvet was used for the foundation of close-fitting pict- ure head-dress for opera wear. The vivid tone was made less conspicuous by the covering of heavy Irish all over lace, The wealth of soft aigrettes was fastened at the left side in a pretty bunch of salmon-c -colored or chids.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

One of the graceful models shown for spring costume is combination of the pinafore waist and godet skirt The waist, seemingly. buttons on both sides. the buttons extending from broad shoulder plaits to the waist. The sleeves are of the dress material, made in leg o'-mutton style, the cuffs but toned to the elbow. The godet skirt fits snugly over the hips The upper skirt portion is rather short. the point being above the knee, line. while the decorations slope gradually to the back, coming within six inches to the hem of the train founce The braid on the skirt Is the same neat pattern as shown on the outlines of the waist. A collar and yoke of all over complete the pretty outfit,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

In preparing bread for toast land for sandwiches, where the crust is to be removed, try using pair of sharp scissors to trim the edges. It takes much less time and makes a heater job. Keep a pair of scissors in your kitchen especially for this purpose.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
RECEIPT COLUMN
Mostly Things Nice to Serve for Your Card Party
 Luncheon.

Bouiliion--Two pounds of beef, one pound of bones, two quarts of cold water one tablespoon of salt. four whole peppercorns, four cloves Wash the meat and bones and add the water season and let simmer for two or three hours Boil down to one quart, strain and let 1t cool. Then remove the fat that has arisen, heat again and 1t Is ready to serve.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

As medicine, salt has wide range of possibilities A weak solu- ton of hot salt water used frequently as gargte is one of the best remedies known for sore throat in it's incipient stage The gargle must not be too strong. or if will act as an irritant and thus defeat the end in view.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Creamed oysters Melt two table spoons of butter in saucepan and add to it two heaping spoons of flour, cook for few moments and stir in gradually two cnps of milk which has been heated. Wash and pick over carefully one puart of oysters, boil them in their own liquor then drain and add to the cream Salt and pep per to taste. If necessary to thin add little oyster juice Two table spoons of sherry will also give a nice flavor to this dish.l
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

For furniture polish mix equal parts of vinegar, turpentine and sweet oil in a bottle. Apply with flannel and rub afterward with an old piece of silk. This is equal to coat of yarnish
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

For membraneous croup take equal parts of loaf sugar and alum. pulverize, mix together. Give an in- fant what you can take up on the point of penknife, dry, on the tongue once an hour. Usually the second or third dose will conquer the disease.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

soft chamois leather soaked in cold water and then wrung dry is an ideal duster. It can be used on the finest furniture and will leave a clean. bright surface.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

To cure cough put one teacup ground faxseed in bag large enough to swell, one pound loaf sugar. three pints water, two sliced lemons; squeeze out the bag after it has boiled thoroughly, then boil down to one quarty
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

One in a faint should be laid flat on his back and his clothes be loosened, then let him alone. Pains in the side are promptly relieved by applying mustard
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Sponges should be washed in warm water in which small quantity of tartic acid is dissolved. This will keep them soft and good color. Take care not to use too much tartaric acid, or it will spoil the sponges.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Tea stains on linen should be re- moved as soon as possible by pouring through them boiling water 10 which a little borax has been added
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

For weak eyes put two or three poppy heads boiled in quart of wa ter for four hours; strain and bathe eyes with the decoctlon as hot as you can bear 1t.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Do not approach contagious diseas- es with an empty stomach, nor sit be- tween the sick and the fire, because the heat attracts the vapor
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Crate fresh carrots and apply to inhamed eyes. Fasten with a bandage, When dry renew. Always bathe the eyes in the morning and continue the process Badly infiamed eyes have been cured in two days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

The new muzhik toque has taken Paris by storm, and every other wom- an is wearing one of the large fur toques, made of chinchilla or skunk. the favorite fur par excellence, or sealskin, trimmed with a very full aigrette either matching the fur or white, placed almost in front. slight ly to the left. These toques are especially smart and becoming when the hair Is well puffed toward the back of the head. Sometimes the top of the toque Is of velvet and the wide edge only of fur The fur tooue Is frequently worn at the theater, hut tulle is more liked, or net. trimmed with osprey feathers and paste buckles.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

One Of the pretty dresses which you now can fashion for the little girl Is an embroidered white linen The white linen is something which can he worn now, in the spring and during chilly summer days Tn making the dress use one of the Russia blouse suit patterns and notch It down the side which opens at the left front also notch the yoke outlines These notches should he about the size of a nickel and made in straight line. Buttonhole the edges. The sleeves are bishop style with narrow cuffs the yoke plain and the skirt shaped in double box plaits. Place six buttons on the waist in groups of three, using flat white pearl buttons about the size Of dime The belt closes with three small buttons at the front One could use white ar color for the em- broidery only the white washed SO nicely and one runs the risk of pur- chasing embroidery cotton which fdaes
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

When the skin is very dry it needs a good skin food used often and plen- ty of cold cream, Dry skin is usually the result of too constant and gener- ous use of soap, which takes the nat ural oil out of the skin, and a diet which lacks sufficient fatty foods.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

To cure a double chin massage daily, using the following movement: From point of chin with open hand press firmly downward, throwing the head backward at the same time Bathe the chin and throat with cold water
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
HINTS HELPPUbL
 TO HOUSEKEEPERS
An Ideal Dust Cloth, and Re ceipt for Furniture Polish
 Among Them.

old brass may be made to look like new by pouring strong ammonia on it, scrubbing with a brush and then rinsing in clear water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
HEALTH HELPS
Some Possibilities of Salt as a Medicine-Prunes as
 & Diet.

Wind collie is promptly relieved by essence of peppermint taken in lit tie warm water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

To obtain "a lasting and refreshing odor of sweet violets put half an ounce. of orris root broken in small pieces in bottle with two ounces of alcohol, cork 1t tight and shake we'll then leave four or five days
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
FASHIONS
 LATEST PADS Buttons, Braids and Other Trimmings-Fur Toques
 Popular.
Handsome buttons and jabots of cream lace or antique colored lace en- livens many calling costumes,

Braids. passementerie dyed lace, fringe and tassels find their way on the dressier calling costumes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Creamed chicken-One pint of chicken meat already cooked, one-half cup of cream, two tablespoonfuls If butter. two tablespoons of flour and a little chopped parsley. Melt the four and butter pour In the cream slowly and work until smooth Stir In the chicken meat and parsley which have been chopped in medium places, and cook for five or ten minutes This can be served on toast
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

For a runaround on the finger thicken the yolk of an egg with salt and apply
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Persons of defective sight, when threading a needle. should hold it over something white, by which the sight will be assisted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

One should eat as little as one can
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
Matters of Interest to Women
TOILET TABLE TALK.

Warm boraX water will remove dandrnff.
 Tight clothes and indigestion cause red noses.
 A. hot bath taken at night affords refreshing sleep
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Cheese and nut sandwiches Chop the meats of twenty=nve hickory nuts, almonds or any nut on hand Add them to cream cheese. and dozen olives chopped fine Spread on thin slices of white bread
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Peanut sandwich-Chop the meats fine or put through a coffee mill. salt to taste and add little sherry or ort wine to make a thick paste. This is much better than the peanut but or. which can be purchased already prepared
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Mixed sandwiches Cut fine one cup of any cold meat, such as turkey, chicken ar veal. one cup of nut meats chopped finely, one box of sardines. four small cucumber pickles chopped fine. Add plenty of lemon juice and mix we'll. Spread on lettuce leaves between white bread. This sandwich Is also delicious and mayonnalse dressing
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
Lamh.a ronuue snanIan

scald half dozen small tongues in
boiling water. letting them stand IN
the water about Ave minutes. so they
will peel readily Peel one at q time,
leaving remainder IN the hot water
until you have finished. Then drain
of and season with pepper and salt
Put In a frying pan and brown with fat
or lard When brown add half a cup.
ful OF boiling water. then put them IN
pot with three sliced tomatoes. sea.
son with paprika and whole spices as
desired tied in a cloth. and cook with
gravy Cut fine one large onion and
chilli pepper. fry brown and put IN
gravy Boil two hours Fifteen min.
utes before Il ls finished sprinkle with
brown -four 10 thicken
To make The brown -four put dry
white -four In pie tin and let It brown
slowly. stirring often When cool, put
IN Tin and use for meat gravles
Ribs Of beef cot IN one.lnch squares,
may be cooked IN the same way with
boiled rice and make a fine cheap
dish
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
MEXICO WANTS GUERRA
NOW IN MUSKOGEE JAIL

Muskoeee, Ok. Dec. 2-The Mexican
government is trying hard to get posses
sion Of Colonel Econacion Diaz Guerra.
who is locked up in the federal jail Of this
city Guerra II taken to Mexico, may
give up his life for a part thath he has been
taking " the revolution Ia the Southern
republic He is nov under $1,000 bond
TO appear in the courts at San Antonia.
where he must answer to the charge Of
offending against the neutrality laws. In
the jail with him is his nephew. Juan
Costa Costa is charged with resisting an
officer al the time Guerra was taken into
custody al Wilburton. OK.
Guerra is charged with attacking his
government in articles in the San Acton
10 newspapers and Of attempting 70 fill.
buster
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
Custer Proceedings Started at Guthrie Against
Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
--MOue to Thwart BarHsdaH in Attempt
to Pipe Oklahoma Gas to ST. Louis
Will Federal Courts OUerride Okla
homQ'S Constitution.

afal-sas territory vest of the Mississippi
river After spending S7500.000 for
laying 4 24-inch main from Oklahoma
70 ST Louis an equal amount viii Be
spent il making alterations 10 the exist
ms ST. Louis system soft can be used Tor
natural gas
i is believed that Barnsdall is merely
an agent Of the Standard OIL Company
This is exactly what the governor Il
Oklahoma concluded. after careful ex-
animation completed several days ago
The Barnsdall company is the same t8
which President Roosevelt, gave tie neu
lease 81 680,000 acres 81 tae Usage Na
ti0n The Governor investigation also
shows that this company has retained the
sas rights ID every suitcase t has made
d the o.l privileges that with the knop-
edge and corporation ofPresident Ro0se
welt il has acquired the gas rights 81
nearly 100000 acres 10 the Cherokee
and Greek nations This would tend 10
make the statement in the Wall Street
Journal substantially correct The result
would be that this Standard OIL agency
would 10 fast control and monopolze the
natural-eas production
Ill Is also true. a confirmed by the
governors investigation that Barnsdal
+ has promised the City Council Of ST. Louis
70 bring Oklahoma Gas to that city Barns
dali relies upon his ability to have the
United States courts override the Okla
homa Constitution. but the governor has
heretofore defeated three separate efforts
on the part Of the Standrd Oil company
10 get gas pipe lines across the state line
He viii make the fight Of his life to de-
feat this effort Of the Bransdall company
Our Oh is like our wheat, our corn and
our cotton Il Is produced in Oklahoma.
but must be shipped to the outside mar
kets for sale. Natural gas is different. Il
would produce little or no return 70 build
up the wealth Of our state if We permitted
it TO be piped for use in ST. Louis or other
points outside Of Oklahoma II We can
compel It's retention and use here il is
bound 70 produce great commercial and
manufacturing eenters within the state Of
Oklahoma and thereby add vastly to the
wealth and tax-payine assets Of the
state
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04

Guthrie Okla. Dec 2-0aster proceed
ings against tie Indian Territory liluInin-
aung 0ii company which holds the Biz
blanket oil and Gas lease on the osaee
Indian Reservation. we're commenced in
the district court at Pavhnska yesterday
by County Attorney L B Roberts Of Os-
ase County aided by q special assistant
appointed b. The governor
The company IS controlled by T. n.
BansdaH of Pittsburg.and his associates.
applicants Tor narural-eas franchise III
ST. Louis end Is alleeed % Be q Standard
Oil sub-compang
The wo principal points made by Coul
KS Attorney Roberts are First that ths
Bamsdau company Is foreign corpou
ton and cannot own land q a leasehold
which IS equivalent to an interest 80 land
within this state. second that even %
operate within The state the Barnsdail
company plans 70 monopoIize the Gas
production and hereby dominate its PRICES
% consumers 90 The future
Ina statement given out here lastnight
Governor Haskell comments On this sec
ond point 81 follows
TOT the time being they may be mak-
ine fair rates. we don't snow about this
but edoknow the history d The Standard
Oil company practices in the eastern gas
fields and that il has demanded fancy
price for gas after il completely monopo-
lized rs production.
Therefore, this company should not be
permitted 10 monopolize the gas for use
within this state. Nor should il be per
mitted to pipe il outside the state. BY
the assistance and cooperation Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, this Standard Oil oh-shoot
has almost secured monopoly Of this
Gas field But the county attorney of
Usage county and the governor are both
emphatic in their belief that the grant to
a foreign corporation Of and interest in
real estate in Oklahoma is void. and that
the attempt TO monopolize the gas pro
duction is also in violation Of the laws and
Constitution Of our State
His statement continues: The follow
/ ing is clipped from the Wall Street New
York; Journal Of November "a. a story
from Pittsburg has Il that Theodore N.
BarnsdaIl has obtained control Of all nat
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
WILLIAMS GIVES OPINION
ON NEW PAVING LAW

Guthrie, on Dec. 2-An opinion on the
new paving law which viii be Of great
lnserest TO an Of the larger cities Of the
safe was handed down yesterday by
Chief Justice Williams Of the Oklahoma
supreme court in the case Of Hans C.
Paulsen vs. the city Of n Reno affirming
the judgment Of the district court Of Can
adlan county
The court holds IN the first place that
where o majority 5f the property owners
petition that a street BE- paved. /, Is the
duty 81 the city council 20 proceed hi
accordance With that petition. and further
more that under those conditions the
court win not interfere with the carrying
out Of a paving contract because of the
technical irregularities especially where
as in this case. the plaintiffs made no
protest at the time q the letting Of The
contract and allowed the contract 10 60
ahead
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
IS agelpE oF FAmous 90.
NsN sslas 7hsi Has Caught Popular
Fancy N NsN Vsr1

For several years there has been
served at tie waldorf Astoria a salad
called TIE waldorf salad. which was
ioT % the appetite of The ben Tivsnf
hut a rev saiad has been introduced
that ecllpses e L is called the Salad
Astoria Not only Is lt a soy 20 the
appetite hat 80 attrac.ively pat To-
p ther 10 IS mosaic arrangement of
4 Iors that one hesitates q demolish
f Once broken and served Il proves
- delicious that every woman who
parlakes cf It at once determines 10
learn how % make one Just ike i al
home
oscar Says & O. TIE simplest and
most beautiful q luncheon salads Il
Is made by splitting a head q romaine
salad lenethways laying ouehalf On q
plate with the heart side %. then
closely placing alternate quarters o.
orange grape fruit and Bartlett pears
en- the rouaine until g IS fully Gov
cred finishing oh each end with half
ot q picked walnut decorating the top
With tins strips Of green and red pep
pera making e look az II tied with
narrow ribbons Then last ot all.
pouring over the whole dainty
French dre lng and serving New
York Press
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
OFFICIAL COUNT SHOWS
PLURALITY TO Be 1l,O4S

Guthrie, Okla. Dec. 3--As result Of
official count made By the secretary Of
state. 70 be submitted to the Legislature.
Assistant Secretary Of state Leo Meyer
yesterday announced that the Democratic
plurality Of the state, based on the vote
for presidential electors. is il.S4s The
result announced hs the supreme election
board showed Bryans plurality 70 be
something over $4,000, but the foregoing
result. as declared the secretary Of state
constitutes the correct figures. which viii
be submitted 70 the legislature for It's
canvass
The total vote for the three leading
parties was democratic. l22.406: repub-
lican. 0.55S, Socialist. 2i.779.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
psvn 60

Into small saucepan put yolk of
one egg. onehalf cup MIX and two
squares chocolate. shaved or two
heGping tablespoons Cocoa Cook un-
ti thick as cream. stirring ali the
time Put in piece Of butter as large
as an egg as you remove It from the
FIRE and let It melt Then pour Il into
the following mlxure White Of one
egg one cup sugar. one-half cup
milk, ne-quarier teaspoon Glove. one
and oue.haf cups -four. one teaspoon
soda There Is no cream tartar in this
recipe Bake IN a sheet and frost
with a white frostlng. one teaspoon
butter, i've teaspoons hot water, one
teaspoon vanilla and enough coniec.
toner's sugar TO spread
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
MOB SURROUNDS
ALEXIS PALACE
People Of Port Au Prince in Posses.
sion Of City. Legitime Succeeds
the Deposed President.
B.AsAeIated Press

BGAssoeiated B Press
Port Au Prince Haya Dec. 2.-Iaa
people 81 Port au Prince have revolted
against the government and are now b
possession Of the city. There has been %
fighting with the government troops. A
prov ovisionalieoyerament has been estab-
lished and General Legitime has accepted
the presidency Of the new administrator
Ii was not thought that the outbreak
would occur.so quickly. or would be sue
cessful without the shedding Of a.drop 81
blood
The people 81 Port al Prince have
turned agains, Lord Alexis. and his palace
is surrounded by an infuriated mob call
ing upon him 60 leave the country AL
most everybody in the crowd is armed
The Haitien women are beside them
selves with rage and are calling down
curses on the head Of the aged man who
was, today. deposed from the presidency
Of the Republic and are hurting coarse
epithets At him and his family
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
JURY IN MURDER
TRIAL COMPLETE
County Attorney Relates to Iu,s
Story Of Murder Of DR.. Rustins
and Story of Abbie Rice
By Associated Press

By Associated Press.
Omaha, Neb, Dec. With ontg +.
preemptory challenges left when ~
court convened this morning il Appeared
probable that the first witnesses. in bs
trial Of Chas F Davis, charged with tbe
murder. on September 2. Of Dr. Frederic.
Rustina, would be called to the stand dur.
ing the afternoon.
The jury was completed during the
morning session, and County Attorney
English at once began his statement b
the jury He told the story Of the KILLING
Of Rustina. on the porch Of his home h
the early hours Of the morning of Sep,em.
Der End. as told BY the witnesses. al tbe
coroners inQu, He followed this with
the story Of Abbie Rice her relation with
Rustina and Of her attempted suicide
which failed owing 70 her lack Of nerve
and also told Of Rustinas statement 10
her. later. that he had secured the service
Of Chas E Davis in earring out the sri.
eide plan
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
SLtEPERPREPARES
TO TRY WYCLIFFES
Special Attorney for Prosecution
VIII Attempg 70 Transfer Case
10 Westyille

Ca b L Sleeper q Tulsa tae
attorney appointed by the government to
assfs, NJ ,he prosecution 81 the MyeAae
brothers ios the Killing 81 Deppy United
Ststes Harhsk Heary Nier and De Gs-
strap has been in Vimta for the pas, fso
sa5s vmkne On TIE case and ieft last
niea for Pryor Creek From Pryor Greek
Colonel Sleeper ain s. 70 Kansas and 70
tbe spot where ille hshL "a ~hich Gilstrap
was killed. occured i was through The
Tulsa attorneys Influence hai the
government bad survey made . deter
mine TIE county ID shich she k.lI.ns
occurred THIS survey showed DE- fsat
and killing II Gilsuap u haye been Il
Aaair county and Colonel sleeper eill
aftemm y haze tbe case transferred q
the court a, Wes,slle. The following
despatch from Grove would indicate that
ehere may Be- some friction when the
atsempt Is made . transfer tbe case
Grove OK Dee County Attorney
Coppaee u Delaware county states that
lhe WyclIae brothers are % be tined ID
that county regardless 81 reports thai the
alleged crime ives committed b Aaair
county The cases are ~ for the Decem-
BET temofcoun atGUs which nmea
here next Monday
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-12-04
BAKING DAY QUERIES.

Here are answers 70 every how
much qgeon that can arise 81 bas
Ing day
one cur g sugar VIII sees.eu one
quart q any MIXTURE a bs ed
chilled q frozen
One teaspoon oi e1traS VIII aafr
one Qnar 81 caatard or pudding
One spoonful of extract Wal
favor one quar-, of mixture IS ba
frczcn
one leeei teaspoon of sa.t aifl sea.
son one quart 81 soup. sauce q veget
abie
The ordinary French dfes lne three
tablespoons oil one and onehall
tablespoons vinegar. onefouah level
teaspoon salt oneeishth level tea
spoon pepnerl wll molstea one pint
oi salad
One tablespoon q water O mlb
should be allowed for each eee n 3
omelet
Allow four eggs Us each qaat o,
milk Us making cup custards
ALLOW from four % SIX eee to each
quart oi mAb IN making a cusard 10
be turned from the mold
Rice viii absorb three times its
measure of water and a larger guam
iiiy oi milk OF stock
One ounce Of butter and one ball
ounce u -four are used to thIcken one
cup ~ liquid in making a sauce
Allow two level teaspoons Of baking
powder 10 each cup OF -four when nC
eggs are used