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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

out OF consideration English 4
sineers, however need not be nitid
as absence of headlights Involves Cd
tain advantages
The colors Of signal and switl
lights IN England are not affected
the feeble gignallight on the engll
alling upon them. There III 10 al
zlinn or blinding effect produced upl
she crew OF either train when N
trims pass N this country. whe
conditions are very different, D
problem Of proper track illuminate
IS one which has to be solved. ri
increase OF traffic and the high speI
Of trains, the introduction OF bloc
SIGNALS, Tie uain.signal system. al
lhe presence OF level crossings maj
the solution OF the problem for Am,
lean railroads one in which an d
conditions must be fnlly consider
aud adequately dealt with. and the
suit uay have 20 be something Ia q
nature Of a compromise
N brief, WE may say, sonc og N
principal requirements 1T 4 locomotl
headlight are thal the light from
shall be powerful enough 70 illumIna
The track far enough ahead to perm
Of an emergency stop. that the lle
shall nos be SO brilliant as rs eau
temporary blindness or bewllderme
IN those upon whom Il falls; that
the matter OF signal observance
must not alter on modify the colors
the lesser lights which como into
field, and that It shall be as eiectl
a form Of light ae can be devised I
fogsy or SNOWY weather
Among The various sources Of Itch
available for headlights the use
aeetylene gas seems 10 have sever
points which are worth conaiderln
A storage system of dissolved acct
lene II now being nsed III locomotl
work bg several railroads. with Va
satisfactory results. The aeetylel
flame is much more powerful as
source OF light than that from oil, al
It's greater power extends The range
vision Of the engineer without se
ously inconveniencing those On q ira
moving IN the opposite direction. al
without bewldeflng those who con
within the beam The quality Of Ii
light. or. one may say. is approxlm
ton TO sunlight, is such that It DO
not fade out or modify the color
lights upon which It fslis and It's 70
piercing qualities have brought II
the attention OF the maritime worl
and the production Of aeetylene X
By the process now in vogue n
brought lts cost down to very satisfa
tory figures The whole haadllgl
question has aroused great deal
interest in this country and IN Canad
and It is certain that The posslbllltl,
Of aeetylene gas Ia this connection Al
well worthy OF serious consideration
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
New idea n shIftIno TraIns.

Shifting OF trains Is carried out with
great simplicity BY means OF the new
slectrlo locomotive which has been
installed for the purpose at Berlin IN
the Tempelhof yafis The LOCOMOTIVES
Is built specially for use IN depots or
locomotive Yards and uses a storage
battery being thus quite independent.
There are two electric motors. one
sH each axle, which give 20 horse.
power each, or 80 horsepower for the
nare locomotive potential Of 300
volts IS employed at The terminals OF
he battery and there are leo cells.
During series Of practical tests
hieh We're made with the locomotive
L Was shown that the working speed
8as seven faat per second ana the
feh of The train sarled up 10 200
OTIS The uicHa WelsHf 81 enc trains
as 90 tons The VOLTAGE - each call
e 245 volts az The charging and 2.0s
volts on the discharge Scientific
American
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
AppIe Cream pie


Line a deep rie plate with a rich
nun paste. having an extra rim OF the
taste around the edge For the
filing stew three tart apples cored bnt
not pared, then sift them and add
while hot one-fourth cup or butter.
Beat the yolks Of three eggs With one.
half cup Of sugar add the grated rind
Of one lemon, also juice. then the
stiffly beaten whites Of the eggs. and
stir this mixture thoroughly with the
apple. Add more sugar 4 needed
Pour the mixture into the pie plate
ined with the paste and bake about
onehalf hour Whip onehalf pint
fnana4t uff ~ aatsaaaaHts IH af4.Hffss ...f all
' 7 = - "tt1i'ftF 'ttft lfftH
Il on top when really 20 serve.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

Mrs r c Petition has returned
from a visit with relatives at caney,
Kans.
Jake smith went to Miami this
morning, on business for the sheriu's
Office.
T. p Reed and wife, or Cheeotah
were among the guests at the Cobb
last night
Miss Rebecea McDaniels goes to
Webb city tomorrow to remain until
after the holidays
The ? E. o. will hold their regular
meeting this evening at the home or
Mrs. George Kapp
George Redd was fined s25 in
Justice Fosters court. Saturday, on a
charge Of vagrancy
r. D. Mitchell returned last night
from an extended trip TO Colorado and
other western points
Miss Josephine Young returned 20
Alton last night, after spending Sat
urday and Sunday HI yinita
r + Graham, who has been visiting
Mr. and Mrs George Graham left this
morning for Houston, Texas
Hugh Adkins Of CRANKY. spent Sun
day here with his sisters. Mrs. NJ r.
Chapman and Miss Frank Adkins
Miss Leila Slough returned to Blue
jacket last evening. after spending
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents here
The Elks donated $3.50. At the
memorial services last night. to the
charitable hospital being erected at
McAlester
A Frisco freight car was robbed,
last night while standing in the yards
here Just how lc WINS taken from
the car Is not known.
John Caldwell. one Of the pioneers
Of this section died last night at his
home near 0koee. The remains viii
be brought 70 this city and lnterment
made IN the city cemetery
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
RuN WITHOUT The HEADLIGHT.


wherein Erltlah hailfQAd trains OTTER
from These Of America.
Locomotive headlights as Me know
hem in this country are prac ioally
unknown IN Great Britain, we are
told by writer in recent railroad
magazine. There are few grade cross.
Iugs there. and these are we'll pro-
teeted, SO that The light IS not needed
as danger siaai and there Is no
effort 70 use exceptionally bright
ilsHs TO illuminate the track IN front
d o train
rhe situation Is not without lts
Advantages. Bright headlights modify
or obliiarate the feeble colorcd LIGHTS
of signals and switches. and they da2.
kle the eyes Of the drivers On passing
trains IN this country the headlight
seems 20 be necessity To he ef-
tectiYe II should be sufficiently bril-.
liant TO illuminate the track for dis.
tance greater than that within which
-he brakes can stop the train. but Il
must not be so powerful as 10 blind
approaching trains crews and modify
the eolors OF signal lights lt should
also be % effective rs possible IN fog.
gy and snowy weather
The oil lamp hardly meets these
conditions; Il is too feeble. even with
4 proper reflector Electricity is too
powerful and has been abandoned BY
some OF the roads that have intro.
dueei Il. Acteylene which Is row SO
familiar as an lllumlnant on automo-
llles, is advocated by many authorl,
lies
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
Why TRAINS start LAT.
OBJECT is TO Give Passengers Il
One Minutes Leeway

Were one minute late in star ~
observed The man to his seatmat ol
n outward bound train at tae Grand
eatral the other afternoon. Either
HE train Is late or my watch Is slow.
don't think it's my watch, for lts
as absolutely accurate a chrouometer
IS there is in America j paid s7O0
.or e' be added. pridefully.
Your watch Is all right and SO is
The train replied Ills companion TIT
q something that Is not known Is the
public, but Il IS fact taat most ol
sho great railroads nowadays make
heir published time cards those
at q issues % the pgbnc 40 large
aAaery one minute faa than 1osa
hey nrnish their train auployes. For
instance this train. according Go the
lme table Is due "a leave mo station
~ is59 The time card the cnE.neer
runs by siyes Che leaving time as live
clock and az I've oc ock To the see
2nd he pulls out
The reason for that Is tlis get
the gate at exactly 1859. ! an
1graeably surprised 10 see that the
train ! want % take Is stln there and
slsde through the gate just ais il ls
closing get aboard and III my sent
luat as the train starts look ont
= the window ana SEQ no one hasten.
down the platform trying TO make
a swift swoop and land on The rear
p at tha last moment II there is
anyone left behind he O. on the other
side OF the gaze The railroads have
adopted this plan Of having their pub.
hc time tables GO seconds faster So
Chat the gate leading to the train may
be closed at the moment the train ls
scheduled % start aud so that those
who get inside at the las, moment can
1aee exactly one minute 10 get
hoard which is ample II one IS at all
lanble '- New York Press.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
carstaeG lee cream.

Foundation Ter ice cream one
Quart milk heated in double boiler
AdG two cups Of sugar four eggs four
tablespoons -four 81il until ghick and
flavor with vanilla strain and cool
fust before freezing add one quart
cream strain
Caramel Ice Cream Use above
foundation To the hot milk add one
half cup sugar burned lto burn add
enough water to make syrup over a
very hot fret then the rest Of the
sugar and ingredients follow
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
RaIlroad EurnIahea Garea.

The Great Northern railway n Eng.
land. has apparently solved Che prob
lem ol how 10 amuae children pagsen-
gers during 4 long trip It provides
what Il calls me failfoad playbos Tor
En- litll ie3pies use This eunsiAts
eafdhpald reproductions 81 tht
a Northern tfains and stations
lItte se!tNe noTaefs newshoys.
saneefs AND a'l ihe people met In
aln With these the babies amuss
seHaelYes on the waY.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
Afier cookIna OnIona-

To remove The smes Of onions.
wash the pan thoroughly In the usual
way and wipe dry Wlh a dish cloth.
Next sprinkle with alt SET on the
sieve and allow If to brown. shaking
the pan well from time % time Rinse
again ia clean waler 70 which n lump
of washing soda has been added when
an taste and smell 81 onion VIII have
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
Mea na

One pound d hamburger steak one
far bread crumh arehalf cup grated
eAeese Two eggs haien until HIGHT
ore tablespoon chopped parsley salt
and pepper; miS h balls size OF aa
fgg then drop ln soup iock and boil
ten minutes and then aid two heaieu
eggs one room sfeld hee aHf
stir in lastly for fhielIerne serve
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

4 dti IONS sHt e pfnpHf
from cola fnct mat aaa
asdnr ~ 4y q uEns s
If easoa hsahlf 0ith lf 80 en
sir 'ft a little minree ls and
over wth maxonuaiae oal
r dressing Serve 0n r bea of
He leaves
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

This one,N said the pelican. de.
posting ID its pouch the big fish Il
had caught win just about hsi the
bill
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10
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o o
0 LOCAL and PERSONAL Q
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o 0 Q Q Q o o o o o 0 Q Q 0 o 0

G01EAA anu &SAs11 ~ a. :
oo Q Q o o o o o o 0 Q Q 0 0 0
From Mondays Daily
Guy Patten was at Tulsa today
r. L. Carpenter is here today from
Welch.
Hugh Ritcbey was here from weleh
Sunday
George Graham went to ehouteau
this morning
W. c. Chamberlin went 10 welch,
this morning
O. L. James was in the city today
from sapulpa
Wiley welch was here today from
Oklahoma City
J. c Haynes was here yesterday
from Falrland
Harry Mitchell returned from Sen
eca, Mo. this morning
j. W Roberts, of claremore spent
last night IN this city
Jim Crutehneld came over from
Chelsea this morning
Mrs. A. 7 Mclaughlin. Of spaylnaw
was in the city today
John Harln Is here from Joplin for
visit with old friends
Fred Ratolin left titl morning for
points south on the Katy
Tom Mespadden came over from
Chelsea today on business
]. 7 Hamilton Of Miami was trans.
acting business here today
Mr. and Mrs n " Parker and y. y.
Rider left sunday for st Louis
John Dawson. Of Weich was mingl
ing with the throng here today
c. A Taft, Of Roland. Okla. vas
here this morning on business.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

"a contributor
Railway ard Lol
motive Hnginel
ing Level erol
ings are few III
far between
that country a
usually special
protected. SO "a
any serious
tempt at track
luminatlon Is Il
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

when some folks find = thing hard
70 undefstan' they hev m easy way
ut sayin Il amt no good Boston
Herald
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

Quite a little girl was watching the
snow fall oh. mummy she cried ef
wish The snow would stops Il mahes
The air 50 unildy
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80 asndnI1h -

french candied fruits minced and
~oleeaed silahtly with pineapple or
1eanve Juices are faYurite sandwich
lnr
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-12-10

propriated s3.000.000 surplus for Inn
proyements and charged of S433.4ii 90
for additions and betterments in Texas
He also admitted that the report 10
the Texas commission for operation in
Texas which covers A per cent Of
the railroads entire mileage. showed
q loss Of s428. .425.s8. lie testified that
he did not know whether the company
had a deficit III the states Of Kansas
and Missouri last year IN response
TO questions By Chairman Love and
Assistant Attorney General Benshow
he stated that the gross operating
revenues for the fiscal year OF 1908
were s25 5.300ql5 for the entire line and
that after paying all operating ex-
penses and taxes the road had Il net
income Of s6.G52.605 after deductine
rents and hire Of equipment etc,
there was left q profit OF se.fi4025
available for interest returns on tie
value OF the property Auditor seelig
would not admit that this profit vas
made IN Oklahoma but he dld say
that The railroad had loss III Texas
Of half a million dollars, but he did
not know whether the road made any
money IN Missouri and Kansas OF not
but that he could show loss on IN.
trastate business In Oklahoma BY ap
plying his own formula IN charging
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
NOTICE.

To the Members of the Colorado State
Negro Business League and Negroes
Throughout Colorado, New Mexico
and Arizona Who Are Interested in
the Material, Moral and Mental Up
lift of the Race.
Greeting:
The time for holding the fifth an
nual session of the Colorado State
Negro Business League is fixed for
July 27th-2Sth and the place changed
from Boulder to Denver. Let all the
members of the League govern them
selves accordingly and be present at
the roll call at 1000 a. m. on the 9th.
There will be much very important
business to be attended to at this ses-
sion, business that will require the
best brain and thought of the entire
membership. The Negro Townsite
Company which was launched by the
League at our last session is now a
living reality and full report will be
made at this session. Much remains
to be done and great reward awaits
those who have part in the doing.
Arizona has had great commercial
awakening and good reports will be
presented at our meeting. leave here
on the 10Th for a tour in the interest
of our League and will speak in Ari-
zona, New Mexico and Colorado arriv-
ing in Denver in time for the opening
session. Let us agitate all along the
line and make the Denver meeting
the best in the history of our League.
Send all communications to w. A.
Gatewood, secretary, No. 201O Curtis
street, Denver, Colorado.
Yours for God, the church and race,
H. FRANKLIN BRAY,
President.
Done at Phoenix, Arizona, this 18th
day of July, 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church.
so3 East Twenty-sixth Avenue.
Sunday Services.

11:OO a. m. and 500 p. m.-Preach-
ing.
1890 p m.-Sunday School; ]. D.
Rice, Superintendent.
1880 p. m.-Epworth League; J. D.
Rice, President.
First Sunday in each month, Sa-
cred concert by the League.
Mid-Week Services.
Official Board, first Monday in each
month.
Wednesday Evening, Prayer and
Glass Meeting.
First and Fourth Thursdays, Ladies'
Aid Society meets at the parsonage;
Mrs. T. S. Clinkscale, president.
Third Thursdays Womans Home
Missionary Society, meets at parson-
age; Mrs. Anna Mcpherson. President.
Friday Evenings, choir practice;
Miss Leila Rice, Organist.
Strangers are especially welcome.
JAMES N. WALLACE, D. D.,
Pastor.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
Drunkards in ScotlInd

Drunkenness in Scotland appears to
be on the increase, according 10 the
judicial statistics for 1906 just issued.
In some instances the drunkenness
reached absolutely appalling degrees.
In the little town of Blairgowrie, in
Perthshire, with a population of well
under 5000, the proportion of cases Of
drunkenness reached 1,042 per 10000
Of the population, or one case for every
ten men, women and children of the
inhabitants.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
NOTICE - A WONDER.

Prof. Will Taylor, corn, bunions
and ingrowing nails, specialist
Guaranteed cure. Painless, no cut
ing. Phone, Main 1858, 911 Eight
eenth street. Clip this advertise
ment, as it may not appear again
The life and works of Paul Law
renee Dunbar containing his complete
poems and best short stories. The
book is sold only by subscription at
the following prices: Morocco, $3.50;
Half Morocco, $3.50; Cloth. $1.75. ]. II.
Doniphan, agent, 1886 Stout street. Ad
dress him card and he will call and
show you the book.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Denomination: Presbyterian.
Date of Service: July IS, 1909.
Name of Church: The Peoples
Presbyterian.
Preacher: Rev. ]. A. Thomas-Ha-
zell, S. T. B.
Morning Topic: The Forgotten
Churchgoer."
Evening Topic: Systematic Con-
tribution-A Necessity To A Church's
Financial Success"
Special Mention: Installation OF
Pastor-elect at 8 p. m.
Strangers are cordially invited.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The following persons are sight-see-
ing and visiting in Denver: Miss Ma
Zell Williams of Kansas City, Miss
Cantie of Columbus, Ca; Misses Pier
son, Logan, Johnson, Tenie and Leola
Burns, and Miss Zelma Endicott. Mrs.
Perkins and Miss Endicott are stop
ping with Mrs. Batee, 2215 Race street.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
>MlScAsaslserlA,
Copne 18th and LaPimeF
STRANGE Lake in Africa.

That strange African lake, Lake
Tchad, has been the subject of renewed
attention within the last two years.
and the fact that in period OF 20
years 1t alternately increases and de-
creases in size and depth seems H
have been well established
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

A committee was appointed to look
into some irregularities about the way
that our Colored undertakers are treat
ed about funerals being conducted in
our city. The members of that COM
mittee are: Rev. d. E. Over, w. c..
Williams and J. N Wallace
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Bishop Grant will be the guest of
the Minister'S Union, August 26th, at
the City Park. 1t will be the occasion
of their annual outing. The Bishop
is to be the guest of the Woman's Mite
Missionary Society on this same date
and plan is on foot to have all the
Missionary societies represented on
this occasion.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

An elaborate five course dinner was
given last Saturday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Burdine of II East Tenth
avenue, in honor of Mrs. Samuel Aber-
nathy, who will leave soon for Califor-
mia. Covers were laid for ten.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

ciative audience on the beautiful lawn
of Mrs. A. c. Peck last Monday night
There were several selections from
the famous late Negro poet rendered
by the girls of Mrs Peck's training
school. Refreshments were served to
the assembled guests after the pro-
gram was rendered.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Evangelist F. D. Douglas of Wash
ington, D. c., who is conducting a SER
les of meetings at Campbell A. NJ. E.
Church was introduced by Rev. w. C.
Williams. A spirited revival is in pro
gress at the Campbell Church.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

John R. Jackson, the proprietor OF
one of the largest clothes cleaning es-
Establishments in the city, left this week
to join his wife in Seattle, Washington.
They will visit in California before re-
turning home.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The Rev. w. R. Davis preached at
Central Baptist last Sunday night and
will preach at SCOTS NJ. e. Church
Sunday night. The Rev. Davis is in
the West to rest up.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Rocky Mountain Lodge No. /, A F.
and A. NJ, held their annual picnic at
Bloomfield Park last Wednesday even
ing, and as usual a large crowd was
in attendance. Much credit is due the
chairman of the committee, ]. R. Con-
tee.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Mrs. Barge, the national field secre.
tary of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society, lectured to the newly organ
ized w. H. NJ. society last Thursday.
The lecture was along the line of the
work of this organization in the
Southland.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

c. A. Holley left last Sunday night
to visit relatives in Bloomington, ILL.,,
he will also visit in Chicago before re-
turning home.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The Rev. VIM. Beckman, field secre-
tary of the National Baptist Conven-
tion was introduced by his brother the
Rev. j. B. Beckman, pastor of Cen
trail Baptist Church. Rev. Beckman
spoke to the delight of all.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Mrs. Anna Bobo, one of the delegates
to the Topeka district conference, will
give home entertainment at her res
idence Friday evening, July 23rd-the
benefits to go to help pay travelling
expenses to the conference.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The Sunday school has decided to
have its annual outing at Littleton,
August 5th. Friends are invited to
join the children with their parents on
this occasion. There will be plenty
of amusements for the little folks.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The Colorado Statesman a pleasant
call Monday. Professor Neeley left to-
day to visit in Colorado Springs before
returning home.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The Epworth League will give
free social August 3rd at the church.
The pastor will give one of his inspir-
ing lectures on this occasion. You are
invited to attend.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

L. E. James and family of Kansas
City, Mo-, are recent arrivals in the
city, with the intention of permanent
ly locating.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The pastor and his wife entertained
the members and friends of the We'd
nesday night class July 14th. Mrs. E.
w. Stone was the guest of honor. She
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wal
lace.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Dancy and son of West
Tenth avenue left Tuesday night to
visit Mr.. Dancy's mother in Iowa.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly
worn mems clothing. Dress suits for
rent. Phone Main S4SS, 1877 Broad
way.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

The Epworth League rendered an in
teresting and uplifting musical pro-
gram last Sunday evening. This will
be repeated every first Sunday.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Misses Cora and Bessie Bennett of
Topeka are visiting in Denver They
will spend some time in Colorado Wis
iting many places of interest.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Stewart and Cooper have opened up
a beautiful shining parlor at 1901
Broadway.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Do not forget that there is some
thing, good every week in The Colo
Jrado Statesman Tell your friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

Mr.. ]. D. Rice, the president of the
Epworth League, is one of the dele
gates to the district conference which
meets at Independence, Kans., July
2Sth.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

s. c. Cook, a valued employe of the
Burlington system, left Monday for
Omaha, where he will meet party OF
prominent officials, whom he will con-
duct on a tour of inspection.