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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-16

It's hard to tell what becomes Of the
pins, but little girl up north has just
coughed up a shoe button.-Atlanta
Journal
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-16
Be Optimistic

4 Write il on your heart that everg
day is the best day in the year.-Em.
erson.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-16


Congress took a step in the direc-
tion of the conclusions of this confer
ence in 1898. when on the recommen-
dation of the late Amos G.. Warner,
then superintendent of charities for
the District of Columbia. the board
of children's guardians was created,
with authority, among other things. to
place children in family homes. That
board has made commendable progress
and its work should be strengthened
and extended
] recommend legislation for the Dis
trict OF Columbia In accordance with
the fifth. sixth seventh and eighth
sections of the conclusions of the CON
ference. as follows
J. That the approval of 3he board
of charities be required for the incor-
poration of aI child-caring agencies.
ms well as amendments of the charter
of amy benevolent corporation which
includes child-caring work. and that
other than duly incorporated agencies
De forbidden 90 engage in the care of
needy children This legislation is
needed in order t0 insure the fitness
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18

Ia p1ro Ia ,eHor; IA ~4nareta les haecn monoo
s.lt la noeae Asl ogn lo9 pasos del sarrento
oaee So prcpara
lire
Como est5 sir Ife.sterf preeunta F'lun#|
Como sleapre: dc cfaoda .uando d'lirf
LA preguntado por ml9
No 10 creo miss 4 10 menos 20 10 hc Dido
Maj tempo hace. Georges.
~ tan lnalo 40 saarias mejor IA .goc
miSs2
Es claro que estara ALI mueho mejor- dice con as
pcri la
Voumnia contesta cue puede que & fde'i q""
Ia lamen la neccson DE monento a oro. que nun
m pora perdonar~e preSente de succdt
aeo NcgsSe empcro cxplicar Ia camarcr que Sc 10
hac osear Il por que persiste permanecer en- Ia cia
ia ,c mady en- vez d. volver cuarto, que 'eta mas
Immediate nj De eir leicester decara fonnalnnie
sban,lpnara puesto.
Mas dar las cuato quebrantase Ia consancia de y
lumna q por sneor ,lecr miss Dcdl0,l mira u bao
oio a,pcfo su dchcr que cobro uerzas Il d.
,,s,ient. IN que sin ,uda tndra necesidad DE- ella.
.ra esar en- pueStO Ia otra maTana precise que
,y,r unos momentos resigne abandonarlo As, pucS
.,,ando vueve Georges e dice: No estar1ais melor 80
Ia camas'' contesa Ia cual reptile 81 str
bIlo aspereza que Pues ben iieva'n'
' hseed d. mi 10 quo queraisl
Gcores id ofrccerie Il brazo hsts Ia Pnera
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18
SE VENDE

En- Ell poblado de Hrcares Jurisdiction de NaglaSo ur
heoso predo de ereno apoposito para soares mde
de cinco mil aosamente suado en-
Gale de fspaha frenie del cual ecite saludabes
brisas
de hero anzado adecuadas vvien
da para es,a nercant la para peonae
algibe de mampostera.
Ouien interese adQuisic6n te dichas fnCas paeds
dirigrse
saers. dc II. IL MNa Cc.
San Juan, +. X.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18

lila regrcsado Aguadilla, Il psSaf
las vacacioncS, pro edente de los rs
tados Unidos, en- una dc cuyas Un'vcr
sidades cursa la carr ra de dentista, 81
estudioso iovcn Rafael Torregrosa, In
jo del Lcdo don Iuis A. Torregrosa
uno dc los clcmcnlos mas yaiosos cn
aquclla ciudad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18
NCTlCaAS

lila pasado una temporada ss Sais
German. el pundonoroSo jucz De Dis
trito, senor OTTO Schoenrrich, d QUEEN
acompala su diStinguida famnia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18

EA dc rnuch4 utlhd@d, nc G6Io para
los AboRados, Cortes JudieiAlee, Ayun~
tamientos. Corpor&eiones eInpioasios
3e todos los ramos, uino sanbisn para
81. ~enercientea. indHatrialea y perso-
mrs H. neQocioa. ii coooeimiente de jas
-a H. Puerto Rico aprUhadas g,or
@s~ras v II Co0@ego Pieeutfvo an
,r~ Tn 7e0Y
~ ~ -.~s ~sa
Tcf H~ gge~sanE8
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18

lila rcgresado dc Ia isla 81 competcu.
IT, lctrado Mr.. Dexter.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18

nueNa p-aZa que ha de CONSTITUTES -
.Uuana Diss.
liza regrcsado dc Ia isda 81 competeu
tc lctrado Mr.. Dexter.
lila regrcsado 4 Aguadilla, i paSaf
las vacacioncS, pro cdente de los rs
tados Unidos, en- una dc cuyas un'ycr
sidades cursa la carr IN die dentista, 81
estudioso jovcn Rafael Torregrosa, IN
10 del Lcdo. don Luis A. Torregrosa
uno de los clcmcnlos mas ya'iosoS en-
aquella cludad.
Nos cscriben dc Aguadilla, que h;r
sido tcrminado 81 paao, para constr.
| ir en- aquclla culdad Ia nucya plaza de-
Mcrcado.
| IIa sido designado por aquel Ayllnta
micnto, c iuear donde s. edificara Il
mercado, cn la Gale dc Ia Marina,
no pucdc ser mas convcniente para di
10 obicto. y al of c,o 3 ostan ievan
tando los pianos So daIa -omienzo
laS obras dcnt.o &c Iocos dias.
Ia sai3o rafa Maragucz ci senor
Vicente ia.an, q.i II 8 encontraba ha
ce diaS en- e>a alia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-18

lila sido terminado el plano d. i.
nueya PIAZZA que Ia de construirse n
.Uuana Disa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
AITEA FOR CLASSMATES GIVEN BY MISS COBB.


 Miss Mary Lou Cobb entertained the members of her graduating class at the Margaret Allen school yesterday afternoon at tea which was one of the prettiest of the small affairs of the week. The school co1ors, blue and white, We're effectively used in a decor ative scheme which was pretty ex- pression of college life.
 Miss Cobb's home is one showing the most artistic of interiors. and it's beauty was heightened by the decora- lions employed in the clever hands Of the young hostess. She has one of the most complete collection of college pennants owned by any Birmingham girl. They were bravely displayed in room set for them and affarded par ticularly fit setting for the group Of happy young graduates who entered it in search of the favors which were distributed there by Miss Edith Thompson The favors were quaintly attractive. One was tiny silver slip per, which bespoke the decision of the hostess in regard to the absorbing question. Shall we wear white ship pers or black for graduating nightT The other was little umbrella con cealing a pencil.
 Punch was served at table in the living room by Miss Helen Thompson, who has the distinction of being Miss Cobb's "crush," an Allen school term used to designate the favored friend of senior.
 The table in the living room where buffet luncheon was served was decorated in the school colors, blue and white In the center was the long blue pennant of Margaret Allen school and surrounding it were four blue -hoWered doilies on which rested bon-bon dishes filled with blue and white hints. Silver baskets were filled with daisies and the flowers were scattered over the table to suggest daisy field.
 Miss Cobb's guests included the sen- for class the juniors. and group of her teachers. Tn ose who enjoyed her graceful Hospitality were Miss Kath- leen Norvelle, Miss Mayo Thach, Miss Felicia Street Miss Louisa Gibson, Miss Agnes Walter, Miss Hazel Copeland, Miss Edith Thompson. Miss Helen Thompson, Miss Annie Blinn, Miss An nie Donelly, Miss Eula Whatley, Miss Mary Munger Miss Marie Lorton, Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Willie Allen, Miss Betha Allen, Miss Ruth Allen, Miss Callen, Mime. Buck and Mrs. Keough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
WEDDING AT SULLIGENT.
MT. w. M. Sellers and Miss Verna
 Claire Miller Are Married.

Sulligent, May 20-(SpeciaL)-A very pretty wedding occurred at the Methodist church here Tuesday evening at o'clock when w. M. Sellers and Miss Yerna Claire Miller were united in marriage. Mrs Paul Stone was soloist. The party entered the church to the strains of Men dessohn's March, rendered by Mrs. R. G. Hill, organist. The flower girls were Hilda Brown and Mamie Hollis, and the attendants were Earle Miller and ". ". Burleson, Misses Leila Ogden and Eula Brown.
 The groom entered with his brother, A. M. Sellers, and the bride walked down the opposite aisle with Miss Maude Smith, and the Rev. A. L. Sellers, father of the groom, performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. J. E. Morris, pastor.
 The ushers were Dr. J. F. Lacey and Alex Morton, J. B. Pennington and l.. J. Howell reception was given at the home of the bride and they were the recipients of quite a number of valuable presents They left for Birmingham and other points, after which they will reside during the summer at the former home of the groom, at Luverne, Ala.
 The groom Is graduate of the South ern university at Greensboro, and has spent the last year teaching in the Agri- cultural school at Hamilton. The bride is a young lady of many accomplishments and was engaged in teaching in the music department at the same college during the early part of last year where they met. They are a very popular couple and have many friends who wish for them happiness in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Euronean Federation Planned.

Rome, May 2O.-The Congress of Euro pean Federation, which has been in ses- sion here for the past four days, closed today It has been decided to organize a permanent bureau of the federation at Rome. Resolutions were adopted provid- ing for an international tribunal to deal with unified law and an interstate union for the protection of laborers. The con- gress also indorsed the foundation of an international academy of comparative Ia n11r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
MISS ELISE FARRIOR
 ENTERTAINED AT BRIDGE.

Seated about luncheon table banked with sweet peas and asparagus ferns, while trailing among the flowers were streamers of soft tulle. the group of girls invited by Mrs. E. V. Smith to her lunch leon yesterday made pretty picture. She entertained at her home and in compli- ment to her young sister, Miss Elise Far rior. The color motif, pink and white, was prettily effected in the softly shaded lights and floral decorations of mantel and buffet.
 Those present included the hostess, Mrs. Smith, Miss Elise Farrior, Miss Edith Thompson, Miss Mary Kinney, Miss Mar guerite Howell, Miss Susie Hardie, Miss Kate Perry, Miss Leila Smith, Miss Flor ence Coffin, Miss Virginia McDavd, Miss May Fox and Miss Dorothy Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
"THE TALKING GARDEN"

The little play given at the Margaret Allen school by the children of the first five grades was enjoyed by a number A group of the most interesting little girls in Birmingham composed the cast, repre- senting flowers and fairies. AS flowers and fairies and little girls are quite akin anyway the representation was alto gether bewitching. The scenes portrayed of the flowers to the spring sun and the driving away of old winter with his cruel cold There were dainty songs and grace ful dances-many things, indeed, to make the talking garden fascinating place In which to wander.
 The participants included Butterfly Marguerite Lewis; crocus, Eleanor Mes ser, .daffodil Laura Dickerson; violet, Willie May Brandon; foHget-me-not, Vir- ginia Hassinger; dandelon, Dimis Wilk- inson; daisy, Marguerite Wilkinson; sweet william, William Jemison; Jack-in- the-pulpit Katherine Mccormack; ragged robin, Annie Moore; poppy, Hewlett Ad- ans; Mary Ball represented winter and Margaret Davis represented spring.
 The months, March, April and May, were represented by Janette Brooks, Mary Hattie Cullom and Lucy Smith, and the fairies were Elizabeth Davis, Madeline Jacobs, Mary Ada Tarrant Eleanor Mur- doch, Elizabeth Hassinger and Ellen La nier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Helen Taft Will UnveiI Monument.

Washington, May 20.-Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the President, has ac- cepted an invitation to unveil the mon- ument unveiled at Gettysburg, Pa., in memory of the soldiers of the regular union army who participated in the Gettysburg campaign. The ceremony will take place on the 31st instant and 20O0 regular troops will attend The principal address will be made by President Taft An address will be made by Secretary Dickinson in case his health will permit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Chimes Railroad Does Not Pay

Berlin, May 2O-A private dispatch received here today from Shanghai says the Chinese government proposes to use the revenues of the Peking- Hankow and the Northern railways for the repurchase, as soon as possible, of the English railroad line between Shanghai and Nankin. This line is not yet on paying basis, but the govern ment is desirous of acquiring it be- cause the English minister to China, Sir J. N. Gordon, is exerting pressure on the foreign board to secure an ex- tension of. the English settlement at Shanghai in which to include ter minal station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Prjson Story Is Unfounded.

Caracas. May 0.-The British minister, Sir Vincent Corbett, in accordance with instructions from the British government, has made an official inquiry into the re- port from St. Vincent. B. w. l., that the captain and crew of the whaling ship Carrie D. Knowles are in a Venezuelan prison. Several of the crew are British subjects, but a search has failed to con firm the report that they are being held hv the Venezuelan authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Inheritance Tax in Russia.

St. Petersburg, May 2O-A bill arrang- ing for progressive inheritance tax fin Russia has been announced by the finance committee of the duma- It provides for graduated tax varying from one-half to two-thirds of per cent, depending on the degree of kinship and the amount of the bequest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The recital of the graduates in expres- ing at clock at the Birmingham sem mary. Miss Maui Porter and Miss Ma mic Shugart will be granted diplomas in expression and Miss Ruby Sharpe in piano. Mss Fannie McGlathery will re. ceive a certificate in expression. The friends of the young women are cordially invited. The art rooms at the seminary will be opened to visitors after the re- cital and also tomorrow morning from 10 to 12 o'clock and tomorrow afternoon from to 6.
 The Fenelon club will meet this aft ernoon at 2:3O o'clock with Miss Nellie Merritt, 221O Highland avenue.
 Company G, Jefferson Volunteers, will give a dance this evening at the armory. It will be a full dress occasion, the of ficsrs wearing military uniform and the other guests appearing in evening at tire. Among those who have been asked to act as chaperons are Maj. and Mrs. Carr>Seals Maj and Mrs. Lucien Brown, Maj. and Mrs. John T. Yeatman, Capt. and Mrs E. J. McCrossin. MT. and Mrs. George M. Cruikshank, Mir. and Mrs. Walker Percy, MT. and Mrs. B. A. Rey- holds, MT. and Mrs. c. J. Orrison, MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
MRS. MINoTT ENTERTAlNs.

Mrs F. L. Minott entertained coterie of her friends among the matrons yes terday afternoon in compliment to Mrs Fred Byanton of Bell Plains, Ia Her guests included Mrs. Byanton, Mrs. H DeArmon, Mrs. Jenis, Mrs. M./ Dixon Mrs Guy Pettus, Mrs. s. E. Walker Mrs. Henry Lacey.
 The party enjoyed a delightful buffet lnnchean which was served in prettily decorated dining room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
MRS. FLETcHER-COPP
 LECTURES AT ADVENT.

Mrs. Fletcher-Copp delivered lecture to large and appreciative audience assembled in the parish house, Church of the Advent, yesterday afternoon. She talked in a charming way of her work with the children, giving a splendid description of methods employed in the Fletcher school of music. Her illustra- tions of the compositions of some of her small pupils were particuarly in- teresting and she told many charming little stories of their pianism. She Is a bright, attractive speaker and one evidently familiar with child nature.
 Mrs. Copp is quite unpretentious in manner and appearance, She was gowned simply yesterday Afternoon in a brown princess frock with a Dutch neck and sleeves of soft cream lace An informal reception followed her lec- ture, many of her lecturers lingering to chat with her and gather more oi her ideas of musical education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
New Banana Cabinet Officer

Panama, May 2O.-The portfolio of for eign secretary in the Panama cabinet, made vacant by the recent death of J. A. Arango, has been offered to Samue. Lewis. who probably will accept. MT. Lewis is a member of the conservative party and occupies high social position in the capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Br7/Lla1t 4 le15 raced By
 ocieDglavons And MaldS
Mrs Henry Brante Grahtertains At Country Cub-Miss Mabel Wheelod Lunch For Bride To Be-Luncheons
 MrsIetcherpp Lectures-Notes
By TITLE MILES.

son, the guest of honor, was beautiful in a draped princess of gray with shoes to match Mrs. Redin, who assisted Mrs. Gray, wore a gown of white net and lace over lavender messaline. Altogether tho bridge party was one long to be remem4 bered, especially since it is the last to be given by Mrs. Gray before she sails for Europe next month on a sojourn of several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT. and Mrs. George Crosman Thorn ton will go to Tuscaloosa tomorrow morn ing to attend the commencement exer- cises at the university. They will be guests, of Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Losey, who visited them during the Shakespear- can production of the "Blaekfriars" dur ing the winter.
 The many friends of Mir and Mrs. E. D. Williams and their son Edward will be delighted to learn that the latter is recovering after his recent serious ill., ness. He wilT probably return to his home from tRe Davis infrmary topor- row.
 Mrs T. c. Thompson left yesterday for Massachusetts to join Miss Bessie May Thompson, who is one of the graA- uates this spring at Smith college. They plan to travel extensively in the east and Canada before returning home in octo- | ber.
 | Mrs Alfred A. Dow who has spent several months with her sons, MT. E. T. Dow and MT. Julian Dow, and has | various social functions during her stay, 1 left this week for her home in Boston,
 
 Miss Essie Winkler will return within the next day or two to her home in | Greenville, Ala. Miss Laura Winkler will remain. until after the Jordan-Gaston wedding.
 Mrs. Sam Clabaugh, who is one of this years graduates at the university. has been appointed a delegate to the convention of the s. A. E. fraternity to meet during the summer in Atlantic | City
 Mrs. Margaret Reid left yesterday aft- ernoon for Dalton, Ga. whence she was called because of the sudden death of her | father.
 The ladies of the Central Presbyterian church have decided to serve chicken pie dinner today also. The place is next to | Wimberly & Thomas, First avenue, be- tween Twentieth and Twenty-hrst streets, north.
 Mai and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler will leave today for French Lick springs to spend several weeks. l MT. and Mrs. J. H. Clabaugh will go to Tuscaloosa for the commencement ex- ercises at the university.
 Miss Eula Whatley has returned from Columbia, Tenn, where she has been in | college.
 Mrs. William Hughes is in Gadsden called there by the serious illness Of her | mother.
 Miss Jean Ballenger returned to Blount l Springs yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

The place cards which were ornamented with sprays of sweet peas, each was inscribed with an appropriate sentiment from Longfellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

and Mrs. Chapline Hodges, MT. and Mrs. J. M. Tull MT. and Mrs F. M. Joy, MT. and Mrs. H. s. Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Porter Walker
 Mrs. J. s. Bridges has issued invita- tions to a reception to be given this aft ernoon to Mrs. Fletcher-Copp. The hour is o'clock and the reception will take place at Mrs. Bridges studio. 2004 Fifth avenue. At o'clock all those who have ever studied the Fletcher method of nut sic are invited to meet Mrs. Bridges. This invitation also includes the children who have studied her method.
 The Highland Clan will meet this aft ernoon at 1 o'clock with Miss Annie Mae Walthall.
 The Amaranth club will meet in Miss Carrie Handley's studio. fourth floor of Cable hall instead of the parlors of the Young Women's Christian association.
 A reception will be rendered the mem- bers of the graduating class of Miss Hannums school this morning at Il e clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
STREET RAILWAYS
 ID BE COMBINED Chattanooga City Council Has
 Taken Matter Up QUICK TIME FOR TRIAL Negro Is Sentenced to the Peniten- tiary in Less Than an Hour.
 Changes Will Be Made in
 Rifle Ranges.
QUICK TIME FOR TRIAL

Chattanooga May 2O.-(speeial.)-A joint resolution authorizing the consolidation of. the Chattanooga Railways company and the Chattanooga Electric company was introduced in both boards of the city council Monday night. In the upper board the resolution passed two readings and was referred to the judiciary com mittee for further consideration. In the lower board 1t passed one reading and was referred to the streets and sidewalks committee. The joint resolution allows either company to purchase the other, or authorized the organization of a holding company to take over the properties and franchises of the two concerns and operate them as one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Coo, and cozv Summer Resorts

are numerous in North Michigan. For Michigan in Summer" book of pictures and descriptions, free to persons planning vacation trips, write R. H. Lacey. S. P. Agt. 221 Fourth avenue, north, Nash vile, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

The upper board of the city council has passed a resolution allowing the Tennes- see River Power company six months time from July 1, 1909, in which to com mence the work of stringing wires in this city to utilize the electric power of the lock and dam at Hale's bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

T. J. Steward negro, was tried for murder on Monday, found guilty and sen- tenced to the penitentiary in less than an hour. He had killed John Ware, another negro. The killing took place August 2 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

The many friends of MT. and Mrs. D..
 E. Williams and their son Edward will be delighted to learn that the latter is recovering after his recent serious ill- ness. He wiT probably return to his home from t{e Davis infrmary tomor- row
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

Mrs T. c. Thompson left yesterday for Massachusetts to join Miss Bessie May Thompson, who is one of the graA= uates this spring at Smith college They plan to travel extensively in the east and Canada before returning home in Octo- ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21

negro. The Killing LOOK place August ?, 1907.
 Mrs. Sadie McNutt, wife of H. C. Me- Nntt, a conductor on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, died in this city Mon day afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. She was a daughter of the late Frank Irons. at one time a car inspector in the local yard.
 Col. James Parker, commander at Fort Oglethorpe, Chickamauga park after in- specting the rifle range at Catoosa Springs, Ga has submitted a report to the war department, asking that an addi- tional appropriation be made for the pur- pose of building an additional backstop behind the line of targets This will les- sen the degree of danger to both mark CTS and citizens.
 A number of Chattanooga lawyers are agitating scheme to induce the judges of of the court of civil appeals to come to this city to hear the Hamilton county cases.
 The court of civil appeals has been in session in Knoxville for several weeks, and it will be about June 15 before the Hamilton county cases are reached. The Hamilton county docket for this session is an unusually large one. It is prob lematical how long it will take the court to dispose of them, but 1t will probably be several weeks.
 Mary Minor has brought suit against her husband, Pink Minor, for divorce, al- leging brutal and inhuman treatment They have been married 2S years and have | eight children. She says her husband 1 often threatens to break her neck. She fears he will some day carry his threat into execution. s4