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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15
STORM KING RULES
IN MIDDLE WEST
Temperature Hoverine Around Zero
Stock Suffering in Nebraska IT.
Railroads are Hampered.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
Kansas City Mo-, Feb. 15.-With
the temperature seven degrees above
zero and snow still falling, Kansas
City today faced the second blizzard
of the winter Early today the street
cars We're at a standstill and traffic
is almost demoralized Reports today
show snow all over the southwest
The weather is clearing in western
Kansas, and while there probably will
be a further fall of several degrees in
the temperature, though it is believed
the worst OF the storm is over Fol
lowing is a reading to the thermom-
eter at a half dozen different points
Dodge City. Kansas, two below.
Oklahoma City eight abbove; Amarillo
Texas, four above; TT. Smith, Ark,
twenty-five above; Omaha, Neb., six
below; Norfolk, Neb., nineteen below
Chicago, Feb 15.-The storm which
has tied up the middle west is NOV
ing eastward. In Nebraska the tenn
perature has fallen below zero and it
is unusually cold Cattle are suffer
ing and the railroads are badly ham
pered
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15
ROBBERS CRACK BANK SAFE,
TAKE S1,l40 AND ESCAPE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
Muskogee. Okla, Feb. l5.-The safe
in the First National bank of Okaha,
near here, was blown open by robbers
early today, and riffied of over eleven
hundred dollars. The bank building
was wrecked by the explosion. Blood
hounds tracked the robbers to the
outskirts of the town. when the trail
was lost
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15
OKLAHOMA HAS MANY
CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS

The official Catholic directory pub
llshed by Milwaukee. Wis, firm.
gives the following interesting statis-
tics regarding the Oklahoma diocese:
Population (Catholicl about 33,500;
Bishop 1 Clergy 81. churches, 120;
colleges and academies. 10 parishes
with schools, 32; children attending.
5,372; charitable Institutions, 4
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15
SENATOR KNOX MAY NOT
ENTER TAFT CABINET.

By Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., Feb 15.-The
house today rejected the senate bill
removing the constitutional bar to
Senator Knox serving as secretary Of
state
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

Guthrie, Okla. Feb 15.-Superin-
tendent r. w. Dick of the Oklahoma
state penitentiary, has been here on
legislative matters the past few days.
He says there are now 645 conyicts
in the two prisons at McAlester and
the federal jail at Vinita. The tempor-
airy prison ? miles from the business
district of McAlester is about com
pleted A feature of the stockade is
the arrangement Of barbed wires four
inches apart along the inside Of the
board enclosure. These wires are
charged with electricity. A convict in
scaling the fence must come in con
tact with the wires, and the direct
current of electricity, While not dead
ly, will hold the man tightly until the
current is cut off.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. G. Golfer, of Car
thage, Mo- arrived here Sunday for
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. J. 4. Smith
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

c. r. Drake has gone 70 GfoNo on
business that will detam him until
about March 49,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

Miss Maude Mortz. who has been
quite lex for the past two months.
was able to come to Gown Saturday.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

Mrs. Dollie Hickman mas returned
from a visit with friends at Chelsea
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

There is a disposition on the part
of the legislature to correct the gross
production tax on coal, which is now
two per cent 1t may be cut to one
half of one per cent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

Speaker Wilson leases the Oklaho-
ma City delegation by referring to
their town as South Britton"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

"Gristmill' Jones, the republican
leader succeeded in getting his fol-
lowing to work for an adjournment
Friday to enable the legislators to
visit Oklahoma City and attend the
Lincoln day banquet
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

Suspense over the fate of the can
didacies for public buildings is tell
ing on the faithful workers from the
half score of towns in the race fol
various institutions.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-02-15

The Senate Friday disposed of the
bill fixing a new schedule of fees for
the Office of Clerk of the Supreme
Court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
Chinese Gowns

Hol little would-he Chinee! How Won
lil1e-ee your sklrt-ee? You sit down? No7
Hee! hee! And how on earth the man.
DARN sat down n il. and cross-legged at
that. remains a mystery-Chinese puzzle
as IL were.
That American maiden, stlu undaunted
dons the garment in her bOudoir. She
congratulates herself that she need not
wear the mandarin's hat. although tho
button Of his rank she would not mind
possessing. since it is a jewel and not
after all, a button. With her very mex,
imported mandarin outfit she wiz demand
the sapphire or the lapis button. re-
CARELESS Of the rank K indicates. for what
cares an Aemrican maid how great the
rank
The higher, the better says she: so
sapphire let It be. e match the blue Of
the embroidery-blue and yellow, with 4
touch Of black to bring out her own fas-
cinating Chinese hair.
The coat IS a love. al sjlken lined and
soft as can be. so comfy 10 wear about
her boudoir where the little skinny skirt
doesn't matter bit. bUt only makes ner
want to run with wee steps. like Ko-Ko
San. or even try the crOss-legged act OF
the old mandarin himself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
Don't Break DOwn.
m the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Prom the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
There would net be 50 many worn
out. fagged-looking women II we learned
early the value Of that ounce OF pre-
vention. With most OF US the prevention
IS Ike thunder-it comes after the danger
is past
50 much OF the misery OF life is pre-
ventable that Il IS pitiTuI how rarely the
effort Is made We lose our looks. break
down before our time. and either are
snuned out altogether. or hang on ereak-
Ing hinges when we should be In the fru
flush OF living.
Most women act as II they were
iatalists-what must be. must be. Then
they groan when the inevitable occurs
instead OF living UP 20 the true fatalist
spirit Of stOicism.
Fernaps you are one Of the persons who
never takes any rest. You look on life
as a race TO be run. forgetting that the
strongest runner goes slow until the I'm
ish.
Have you the foolish idea that 10 stop
a minute 70 read the papers OF 10 din into
famous book IS stealing time that
should be devoted 10 husband or chfldren7
Are you charitable 20 every one but your
seI. ana look upon letting up In your
mad race as Sinking?
Are you one OF those misguided beings
who think mOnOtonous plodding IS duty.
and crush out young longings for an oc-
casional matinee OF social outing lest YOU
fail IN some chimerical duty?
II so, readtust things Learn 20 look
on these things as that ounce OF preven-
ton" without which smashUps are IN
evitable- Il IS continual Flooding that
not only makes life stale. but brings
wrinkles and narrow minds
Do you ever stop 70 think what break
down means2 How many OF the coveted
pleasures or Ionged-for rests could have
been had for the Doctors hire2
Occasional fight from the grind IS bet
ter than skilled specialists TO keep one
wei. which IS the sensible modern wom-
ans reading OF that ounce OF proven
ton"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
A Little Blanket Talk.

Not little blanket, but a little talk
on the subject OF dividing blankets too
large to handle. It has become a very
general custom to divide and rebind the
large double blanket. making two out Of
one; but much newer Is the idea OF a
thrifty housewife. who was maid as well
as mistress. She divided, once more, the
single blanket. carefully binding each
section. and then felled these bound edges
together again. says the Philadelphia
North American.
This was done that she might dlssect
the parts for laundering purposes. II
may seem something or q sacrihca OF
good material, but her sole excuse-and is
II not worth while considering? her
strength, for she had found it inadvis-
able TO handle the half-sized or single
blanket when wet and heavy.
And. while blankets are under consider
alton. there is another suggestion-the
piecing Of these Of ordinary length with
a width OF white outing flannel across the
ioWer edge so as to secure a tuck-ln por-
ton No blankets will give the REQUISITE
warmth for a cold night, though il cove
the bed. II il pulls out below Even one
blanket so heightened VIII give the de-
sired tuek-in material
Now this little talk will not be com
plete without a thought for the invalid.
whose comfort IS so often disturbed by
the drawing OF heavy covers across. the
rect This may be entirely obviated BY
pulling the blanket in across the bottom
or the bed, allowing foot room for the
one who needs every little added comfort
that can be thought Of.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
An ImnenetrnhIe Hedra

The hedges which we ordinarily see Dor
dering country estates are planted for
their ornamental and identifying effect
and not as n substitute for fencing ma
terial, but IN the extreme southwestern
part IF the United States there are MANY
hedges which serve primarily this latter
purpose Various species OF eacti such
as the prickly pear, are used by ranch
men to inclose cattle ranges in those arid
regions. and these hedges are practically
impenetrable. Wild animals are thus eff
fecrHally prevented from attacking the
herds and hocks. and supply Of fodder
may always be obtained by burning of
the Tpines from the tender young shoots
OF the cactus.
Remains OF hedges fifteen feet IN height
are 10 be seen near the locations OF the
old missions N Southern California. where
they once served as Notifications to pro-
tect the little settlements. Instead Of
fences the MeXicans use what is known
as the organ cactus. When stakes OF this
plant are set in the earth they readily,
take root and soon present a Formidable
barrier Of thoTns.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12

huts that can be easily burned are
erected. In some places cltronella grass,
which Is distasteful to the tsetse ny, has
been sown. The chief difficulty is to pro-
vide food. Banana and sweet potato
plantations are being cultivated TO re-
lleve the situation A craving for meat
is one OF the symptoms Of the disease.
and the bullock per month allotted 10
each camp does not satisfy
Although science is fighting game bat
tie against a stubborn enemy, the natives
cannot understand why the white man
does not cure. His carpenters and engi-
neers perform miracles. why not the
medicine man?" AS month after month
the victims borne into the camps are
taken cut again dead. the poor people be-
come discouraged. The long death roll
frightens them, as well IL may. The
whole world IS waiting and hoping that
the white medicine men" will overcome
this fly. even as they mastered the mos
quito, and hereby deprive death OF an
other of its agents.
Copyright 1909. BY Frederic J. Haskin.l
TO-mOrrOw-Afriean Explorers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS.
Continuous Comment.

From the Boeton Herald
To show how advisable II Is not 70
criticise indiscriminately a Kansas City
minister relates this experience;
shortly after was ordained 7 met an
old lady who asked me numerous Ques-
tons After being informed where 7 had
studied she asked2
Did you know the Rev Mr.. Name
less therer
Very Well I replied
Well. isn't he just the finest ever
she exclaimed enthusiastically
1t happened that my relations with
1lr- Nameless had been exceedingly IN
pleasant, and, with young mans radi-
calism. I felt tempted 10 say so The
eage-ness OF my QUesuone- was appeal
ing. however, and Mr.. Nameless was a
brilliant young man. so without hurting
my conscience. I said
'UnQuestionably. he is unusually
gifted
7 knew you'd say So she cried L
knew It. I'm his motherr''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
Designers Secret

The designer has a few little general
rules which she applies. although It is
an accepted fact that see particularizes
in he matter OF each gown for the in
dividual patron. It snes without sayirg
that she meets the patron and gets IA
touch" with her ideas.
With half an eye she sees 4 great
many things that she would rather not
settings that indicate. in the main.
the taste Of the aforesaid patron. and
that mostly indicate 10 The designer the
particular points she means 10 avoid
in the regowning OF madame.
Now. the designer has 10 start some
where, and madame IS more attractive
to her than are the half-worn clothes
Just here we let out The littla secret
OF the designer. who matches malaue's
eyes for the general color scheme If she
IS to appear artistic; but II height Is
her ambition, our designer selects the
color Of her hair.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
FASHIONS FIRST SPRING NOTE
Materials to Be ChoSen-NoveIty in SHkS-Conlbi-
nations of Unusual Sorts.

OF the design above; and many Persian.
Chinese, and other artistic coIorings
are shown in the moret conventional
printings. A pretty striped effect re-
peats the design az ffty-twO-inch
lengths, the design Is graduated in
tone and width 10 be heavier al this dis
lance. and thus 10 form a border for
gored skirts. A very effective. wide stripe
Of bun alternates with q deIicately tinted
Persian stripe OF the same width in a
twenty-seven-inch eheure, and in each bun
stripe are two narrow ones OF white with
black pin dots between. Ombre Persian de-
signs form other striped effects. two tax
ing in the width OF the fabric Embrold-
cred linens and pique. the latter in solid
raised sprigs or figures. and the former
in open work, as well as in solid, are
intended for the tailored costumes.
Plain French piques also come in solid
cOlOrs, the finish soft and woven with self
tone checks or stripes. twenty-seven.
thirty-one. and thirty-two inches wide,
respectively. The very heavy line in open
work designs Of embroidery, which come
in all colors. are forty-eight inches wide
French cotton erepes and Syrian nets for
waists are made In many effects; the
japanese crepes. also for waists or outing
dresses. come in several weights. and a
sheer India crepe is 70 be found, with
natural crinkle that is very attractive
These japanese crepes come in all colOrs.
including an iron gray that is a very
clear. yet deep shade. KanOka IS a very
fine quality OF crinkle cotton crepe.
thirty-sIx inches wide. and Chijimi
crepe, thirty inches wide. and striped
IN color. Is designed for shirtings
or dresses. The robes OF sheer
batiste, with solid color hens and en-
brOidered Persian, Chinese, OF Russian
designs above. are very pretty, the hem
top in shallow points giving a better
line than a straight band. Italian linen
crepe. closely resembling a heavy silk
Canton crepe. is a novelty, and Italian
linen embroidered robes are also new. A
grass bleached linen for tailored suits
is shown in oyster white, the width,
inches, being remarkable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
DoH'tS for DebutanteS.

Don't think yourself the axis on which
society revolves. To realize the world
was not feigning content before your set
came out viii ease the thud next winter
when younger girls push you out OF the
limelight, says the Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
Don't expect a whirlwind career OF
popularity. Even dollars cannot make a
tearing belle. and a girl must have IN
usual beauty or charm to achieve lasting
success the first season.
Don't think Il shows social knowledge
10 be blase. Pleasure will never have
quite the same rosy tint again. you viii
fool no one into thinking you are sstiated.
so why not have rafting good time and
acknowledge it?
Don't make an open boast Of only caring
for men No matter what her secret long
ings. the clever deOutante is as charming
if not more SOTO women than 20 the
other sex.
Don't be artificial Remember that So
cially you are on show, and TO show I'D
traits that are not yours is 70 make a
false beginning The greatest charm O.
youth IS naturalness-
Don't take all the good times coming
and make no return The attentions show
eIeO on the CepQl4nle are less Tor her
own sake often, than because OF her fam
fly. The girl who takes them as her due
and shows no appreciation VIII find her
popularity soon wane.
Don't be priggish or prosy or pert. It
Is a toss-up which is most Stunned. the
girl who assumes 10 be shocked at every
thing or the girl whom nothing shocks.
and the droner IS not more boring than
the ''smarty'' or fresh debutante.
Don't tear around so madly that YOU
have no time 10 spare for your family.
your health. and your mind. Gayeties
OverdOne bring disagreeable reaction. and
gayety IS overdone that shuts out home
duties. ordinary precautions. and books
for a long winter through.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
New Mode in Lingerie.
ON ne Philadelphia North American.

From TIE Philadelphia North American
The latest touch for lingerie IS to have
cherry ribbon bows to fasten I'd the
dainty garments instead Of the old fanil-
lar baby blue and pale pink. This is a
very decided change and one that indi-
Gates a complete revolution in the gen
eral dressing Of the particular woman
Where before she attempted to wear onIv
feminine garments Of the soft shades
she now would not think Of wearing the
plain white gown without some touch of
splashy embroidery.
As you see, she carries out the idea
even to her dainty bits Of lingerie
Light shades are far 100 quiet. Some
thing really definite must be worn. and
while all OF the embroidered undergar-
ments are quite simple and trimmed only
with hand embroidery or a band of real
valenciennes lace. the color OF ribbons
makes up for lack OF feminine frills and
furbelOws.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW

There Is q new cult which teaches wo-
men to dwell upon the thought OF opu-
lence TIL It becomes a fact by sheer force
OF will imagine most Of US would be
tempted TO scoff at such belief. though
there is no doubt Of the value Of It's kerr
neil Hopeful thoughts are wholesome
and there is no doubt that we get more
enjoyment from life when We regard it
with confding eyes.
It is pleasant 10 think Of abundance in
any direction. and If there is the tiniest
chance OF attracting II by such simple
metods It IS a good occupation for people
Of all ages and both sexes. Thinking
persons declared that the recent panic
was brought about more by universal fear
than by any change in actual conditions
Somebody started the talk Of hard times
and il was taken up and repeated until
men and women were afraid to spend a
dollar Hoarding did not improve mat
tiers. and fear was the prod which sent
Us into all kinds OF foolishness-
Then hard times really did come be-
cause money was not spent as freely as
usual and we al felt the pinch Wise
acres said that times would be better af-
ter the Presidential election. and they
were. because confidence returned 10 the
spending public II we can be so easily
affected by thought-spoken. 20 be sure
there may be more IN the new cult than
we are willing 10 coneede. At all events
dwelling upon pleasant thoughts IS a deal
more wholesome than harboring gloomy
ones.
once witnessed a clever little play
built upon the way in which we look at
the world. 4 genial old gentlman who
saw nothing but good IN the world mis-
laid his spectacIes and found them again
at least he thought the pair he found
were his. although they changed his
whole attitude toward life. They be-
longed 20 his hard-hearted, suspicious
brother. and the mistake was not dis
covered till the genial old gentleman had
made himself and everybody connected
with him extremely miserable. There was
a happy ending, however, and a good les
son in the story.
People really welcome US IN the spirit
with which we approach them When
we look for troUk,e we find il quite near
at hand, and when We anticipate pleas
ure We usually get It. I never knew a
man or woman 10 dread the loss OF a
good position without realizing the loss
in. earnestness. and have seen many in
stances OF that kind. The attitude OF IN
certainty is wrong because il Is bound 70
affect cne's efforts and be felt IN some
way by those who pay the wages. There
IS an indefinable air Of discomfort which
no wise employer viii tolerate for any
length OF time. IL is the atmosphere one
finds IN some homes. and is the infallible
sign OF lack OF harmony between the
members. can feel such an atmosphere
directly the door Is opened and am
always glad TO be free OF f. Whether
the continued thought OF OpulenCe brings
IL or not. II is much better than dwelling
upon mental pictures OF poverty, IS It not?
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
EAGLES AND HENS.

The eagle ought have place among the false alarms;
place its picture on of arms but what
did eagles do but oc the sun? They'd be in Jail for
larceny justice should be done They half good
eat malard duck grouse they'd surely panic in
section clearinghouse and this weary world farmer
go trade pail of eagle eggs for nails calico The
humble hen toher hand still helps the world along; she
lifts the farmers mortgage she s her morning song;
yields the fragrant omee and when reduced she makes
the boarder feel that he die The eagle does
stir the souls of earnest thoughtful let take him
the shield and substitute the hen WALT Mason.
Copyright b
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12
Teeth to Match NecktieS.

From Home TAX.
That is quite q brilliant idea. Why
nOt2 II one goes 20 the expense OF arti-
fetal teeth. isn't it a pity that our neigh
bors should not be envious?
So some people evidently think. for the
British manufacturers OF artificial teeth
make them in all sorts OF colors.
Any color warranted IasD that their
clients Ike 10 demand, and at the short
est notice; so that a South Sea Islander
OF a native Of Siam may, II he choose.
lord Il over his fellows with teeth 70
match his necktie- What a cOnqUering
smile his would be-
It IS pleasant 10 know IN days Ike these
OF decaying industries that artificial teeth
are an important British export. and that
thousands OF men. women. and girls are
employed in their manufacture.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-12

From the Philadelphia North American.
In the spring showing there seems to be
no dlminution Of popularity in the line
OF JabOts and other fuzzy necBwear. II is
said, and II is doubtless true thar The
Dutch neck will remain the first fav9rite
in the eyes of the summer girl. but when
she is forced by stern necessity 10 wear
the high color with her tailored suit she
will turn 10 the hand embroidered and
and slightly tinted bow Of linen. or she
viii wear graceful arrangement Of
baby Irish lace