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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
soMgrAINe sooTMINe. pLEAsE.
Man with a Boil Couldn't Listen to
Political Talk.

They were waiting on a corner for
the street car when the man with the
folded newspaper turned to the man
with the eye glasses and queried:
well, how do you like the Denver
nomination."
uni" was the response.
Going to be a strong candidate,
don't you think?
UNI"
And / shouldn't be in the least sur.
prised to see him elected"
"Umi"
In fact. find lots Of people who
think it's time for a change. Perhaps
you think that way yourself?"
"Um!n
"At any rate, it's going to be hot
campaign from now on, and, of course,
every lover OF his country will be in
terested"
UNI"
"As to Roosevelt, sir-as to Roose-
welt, while l have no particular fault
to find with him"
Are you speaking to me, sir?"
asked the "Um" man, as he suddenly
woke up.
Speaking to youl Why, I've been
talking to you for the last half hour"
about what?"
About the Denver nominations"
"Oh-politics! I've got boil on my
leg as big as teacup, lawsuit COM
ing off this afternoon, and my wife
packed up this morning and left the
house. Talk to me in a soothing way
or shut upi"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
She Wouldn't.

A young Scottish parson was driving
home from an outlying hamlet when
he overlook a young woman. He rec
ognized her as the maid of all work at
farm which he would pass, so he
pulled up and offered her lift. Mary
gladly accepted his offer. and they
chatted pleasantly all the way to the
farm gate.
Thank you. sir" she said. as she
got down.
Don't mention it, Mary. Don't men
ton il" he told her, politely.
NO. won't" Mary obligingly az
sured him.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
At Bannoekburn.

A splenetic Englishman, trying to
badger a Scotchman who was some
thing of a wag. declared that no man
Of taste would think OF remaining any
time in such q country as Scotland
Tastes difer." replied the Scot.
suavely. I'm take ye to a place in
Scotland not far frae Stirling whaur
thretty thousand Of your countrymen
ha' been for 500 years. an they've nae
thoucht o leavin' yet"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
THE FALL CLEANING
THINGS 1T WILL BE HANDY FOR
YOU TO KNOW.
Easy Ways of Doing Renovating and
cleanlng-TimeIy Hints for
the Good House
keeper.

It is half in knowing how TO do a
thing. One OF the triC ) Of domestic
life Is the housecleaning, but that
strenuous season may be made less a
burden by putting brains as well as
Drawn into the work. For this rea-
son we submit the following varied
assortment of hints. that those who
run may read and reading may obtain
the blessing from the possession Of
kpoYledge wisely used:
Carpets should be beaten on the
wrong side first and then more gently
on the right. Never put carpet down
on damp floor, for this often re-
suits in the carpet becoming mil
dewed,
Kerosene will remove tar varnish,
and other like substance from the
hands and will also cleanse varnish
brushes, A bit OF flannel dipped in the
oil will usually be sufficient to clean
the hands
A little very fine salt rubbed upon
stained china win remove spots and
lines made by tea and other liquids.
Verdigris on metal can be quickly
removed by rubbing with soft rag
dipped in liquid ammonia.
Many a piece of old haircloth furni-
ture can be made most attractive II
covered with pretty chintz or Gre
tonne. With these coverings one can
have hangIngs to match. Nothing adds
more to a room than its draperies.
To dry lace curtains without a
stretcher wind quilting frames with
muslin. Pin each point Of the curtains
evenly to the muslin; two or three
may be put on at once, one over the
other. Dry in the open air or indoors
in a warm room
Never paper a wall that is inclined
to be damp without first making 1t i'm
pervious to moisture by applying a var
nish Of one part shellac to two Of
naphtha. The disagreeable odor will
soon disappear and after papering,
there will be no more trouble from
moisture stains
When washing lace never rinse 1t In
blue water with the idea of improving
its color Real lace should be finally
rinsed IN Skim milk, which will give
it a soft, Creamy color.
II the covers Of the kitchen range
Get red and viii not blacken, try rub
bing on lemon juice first then blacken
the usual way.
When ants gather on your pantry
shelves, make a pie-crust dough, using
lard for shortening; bake in the oven,
and when done lay in pieces on the
shelves, and In few days there will
not be an ant around
In darnlng curtains If the rent is
large take a piece OF an old curtain
and patch the hole with it and the
damage will scarcely be noticed.
Clean enameled bath tubs and mar
BILE wash bowls with kerosene, then
rinse thoroughly with strong soapsuds
to remove the odor OF the kerosene.
Organdies, chambrays and fine
cambrics may be washed without dan
ger Of fading II they be washed first
in clear water in which a cupful OF
very coarse salt has been dissolved.
Soap and powdered chalk mixed and
rubbed on mildew spots will remove
them. To expedite matters let the
spotted article lie in the sun for a
few hours, dampipg 1t again as IL
dries.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
The Spanish FIac in Kansas.

In the northwestern part Of Repub-
lie county, Kansas, on the site of an
old Pawnee Indian village, stands a
granite monument erected by the
state, commemorating unique incl
dent in American history. Here on
September 2s, 1906. Gen. zebulon
Pike, leading a struggling band of
American soldiers on an exploring ex-
pedition through the unknown coun-
try beyond the Mississippi river. came
upon a Pawnee village in which a
Spanish flag was flying. After much
maneuvering and almost at the point
Of the bayonet Pike forced the Indians,
who outnumbered his command ten to
one, 10 haul down the Spanish nag
and hoist the Stars and Stripes in its
place.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
COURTESY TO wELL.OREsseD.
RlchIy-clad Women Get Seats in
Street Cars.

THE species Of person feminine to
whom man gives up his seat in the
street car is subject of perennial dis
cusslon," said the obseryant woman to
the New York Tribune. Il can tell
you definitely. 1t is to the well-dressed
woman. l have used the street car
every day except Sundays and holi-
days for the last ten years. Seats for
offered me when l have on my good
clothes, and am left to stand when
have not.
Mans subjection to feminine beau
ty is a tradition. 1t isn't beauty he's
subject to; it's clothes. Ten years
ago | was good deal younger and bet
ter looking than l am now, but didn't
get seat in the street car or other
small courtesies from men nearly so
often. The reason? Why, | have a
good deal more money to spend now,
and l have acquired deeper and
more thorough acquaintance with the
whole subject of clothes Therefore,
| dress much better. If girl as pretty
as a picture in poor, common clothes.
came into a car, and a middle-aged
woman elegantly dressed, would back
the old 'un' to get the seat Homage
to feminine beauty, indeed Its hom-
age TO feminine clothes men pay.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
No Hallway Measures.

Il tried to compliment that opera
singer but he seems offended"
What aid you sayg
Il said I considered him the greatest
living tenor"
You should have told him that he is
the greatest tenor that ever lived and
that after his death real music can
survive only by means OF the phone
graph"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
Rean Rahhh.

Melt two tablespoons Of butter. add
one teaspoon Of salt, one-eighth Of
teaspoon Of paprika. one-half cup Of
milk and one cup Of cold mashed
baked beans. Stir until thoroughly
heated. and add one-half cup Of
grated cheese. AS soon as the cheese
has melted serve on small circular
pieces Of toasted bread This is a
good way to use the last Of the baked
beans and makes a tasty dish.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
Bed Taps Binding.

There is nothing that binds like rcd
tape. The story is told Of private
in the French army who desired to
buy and wear a special kind Of shoe
rather than the regulation article. He
discovered that it was possible only
after months Of delay. and after secur-
ing written permits from some seven
bureaus or more.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05

DO you know that Mr.. Thompson l
was just speaking tor asked the lady
At the tea party Of the one standing
next to her.
"Oh. yes"
L suppose he says those sweet
things to all the women he meets?"
NO: he never says them 10 me"
Indeed And you know him."
"0h, yes; I'm his wifel"-Stray
Stories.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
BE A REPRESENTATIVE
Of The United Wireless Telegraph Co.

In your home town; employees earn
ing $1,000 to s45o.oo a week; you can
do the same; no capital required; sp-
ply at once. The United Wireless Tele-
graph Co., Cooper 7Idgs Denver, Colo.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05
OUR SPECIAL SALE.

While preset stock lasts, a 3-piece
bedroom suit, Dresser, Bed and Wash
stand, for only.slI50. HOLLAND,
6-tf The Furniture Man
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05

In the land Of the blind the oneeyed
are kings.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05

Feed your teams at J. C. Gray's mule
barn. If
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-05

WAEIED-Horses to shoe. City sheer
South Wilson street. E. A. Wright If
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15

whole town yet" said Mrs. Golittle.
and see for yourself.
"Cy," turning to her husband 'you
go right up to a barber shop, don't
care where and get your hair cut.
You haven't had it cut since fair
time. And I ought to get new hat.
so l guess that l will go with you as
far as Miss Cuttings. This remind
ed Mrs. Longhead of the hat Mrs.
Prescott had been trimming for her
and also of the one Miss Colburne
trimmed for her daughter. By this
time it was the mems turn to talk.
"Josh." said ICY" go into the Mon
itor Office and give them a calling
down. Them fellers are so dead slow
that they didn't send my paper this
week, but say. they are getting out
good paper now" He had just time
for t lese few words, for Mrs. Go
little said, Il will meet you at Gem
stocks or Nute's and you can lug the
goose and the groceries to the team,
while go into Barron's and Perley's
to get some things for the children.
Then go up to Cooks and get some
paint. Don't forget you want to get
your clock slips at Barron's and we
may get $500 Well, come along then,
and he meekly followed. The last
visit of the day was made to Hunt
er's grocery, followed by visit to
Robinson's. The two. families met
once more, driving from the livery
stables, a barrel of Russell's Regular
flour from Towers occupying consid-
cradle space in "Cy's' sleigh and a
barrel of william Tell" from Web.
ster's in Josh's, and as they parted
they said. "Aint Barton the greatest
shopping town you ever saw?'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15
The CHRISTMAS
BEARS.
By GERALD PRIME.
Copyright 1903. by American Press
Association


Association
W SABEL was having it out with her
t. father. 1t was only a few days
III before Christmas, and she should
have been at peace with herself
and all mankind In general. but she
wasn't. She had been telling herself
all this particular day that as soon as
her father came home she would put
her case before him In light SO con-
vincing that he would be brought to
admit that he had been little too mr.
bitrary. Her scheme had not worked
She was beginning to realize painfully
that her effort to gain her point had
resulted in confirming her father in his
opinion that it was mans privilege
to rule in his own house, especially
when the woman of it was bis only
daughter. a girl of twenty, who could
not be expected to know her own mind.
you know perfectly WE'LL" said Isa-
bel. with final heroic attempt to
snatch victory from the jaws Of de-
feat, that Jack and have been
have been good friends for long
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15
WHERE YOU SHOPPING?

Mr.. and Mrs. Longhead and family,
consisting of son of eighteen, a
daughter of sixteen and two younger
boys, of Greensboro. had not seen
Mr.. and Golittle of Westmore for a
long time, and as they met in Lang 8
store after the former family haa
lunched at Jarvis and the latter at
Maxwell's after busy morning of
shopping, the conversation drifted
into a discussion of the display of
holiday goods in Barton. They were
we'll posted, one family having come
down che street from the station
and the other had driven into town
from Glover way. "Beats ALL sad
Mrs. Longhead, "what a display
they have got around here. Josh
went into Davis store to get a suit
and pretty near got lost among the
clothing. However the clerk seemed
to know just what he wanted and
him look just swell. When he was
that looked like an autograph album,
and asked him to write in it, and told
him that he stood chance of drawing
a SIS suit of clothes or SIS fur muff
for me Tree! When l came out l met
my boy con ing out of John Batch ell
der's wearing swell new stit ard q
hat for which he got trusted. l DO
declare if Josh's credit amt better
than l thought it was. Well, next l
went into Seaver's to get new fry
ing pan and told the younger children
that they might run around for few
minutes. l bought some tinware,
and frying pan and then started out
to find the children. You can't guess
where found them. One was look
ing in Maxwell's window at a big
stick of candy. Maxwell is going to
give it to the one who guesses the
nearest to it's weight. I'll bet it will
weigh pounds. 1t looked so
good that went in then, and bought
some candy-here have some," and
she passed the box. 1.-The other child
was down to Pierce's looking in the
window at that train of cars. l went
in and bought book and some toys
for the children and couldn't get by
Barrows' big store without buying a
lot of things"
Ibid you ever see prettier spoon
than this? Say, before you leave this
store, do dollars worth of trading
and get spoon just like it free, .
cuoI Gieu oOSu udu WOTU 10 say.
"For the lands sake Mandy, you'r
enough to ruin a millionaire. You
must think that Cy Golitttle is made
of gold. You've got me so near broke
that L got to go to the Barton Saw.
ing Ea1k and draw some ore. Good,
ness knows what my account will look
like before the day is over" But this
did not bother Mrs. Longhead. "Well
Josh. you go along up to Phillips anC
see If your harness is fixed. and III
go up to Browning's grocery and gel
some of his excellent groceries ano
then into Jenness' for some dishes, ano
| suppose you've got to smoke so &C
into Santolucito's and get some ci
gars. l wont let you smoke your corr
cob around this town. Then meet me
IN Folsom's and we will go home
Oh! yes, we will stop at Cowles or
the way home and see if he won't
exchange our organ for piano.
'Oh, don't be in hurry abou
going home. You haven't ~hs
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15

time. The only reason he hasn't spo
ken about ito you-is because he has
been waiting until he was in more of
a position to do so.''
..Then it's mighty lucky for him that
he concluded to postpone it." declared
Tom Truesdell testify. Romance is all
very we'll for those who can afford it,
but Jack Goodale doesn't belong to
that class. pay him fair salary.
and l admit he earns it. But l don't
see how he expects me to accept him
as a son-in-law. How could he ever
provide for a wife as extravagant as
you? Absurd"
HE has a little money, and he may
make lucky deal some day." she per-
sisted in spite Of the fOrlOrnness of her
hope.
do YOU mean that the young man
intends to gamble in wheatY' he asked
ironically.
"Why shouldn't he? You do. don't
your
Tom Truesdell snorted impatiently.
NO" he retorted, II do not gamble. A
gambler risks his property. l never
risk anything. l know how the market
is going because l make the market.
There is a difference, Isabel"
Driven to desperation, Isabel played
her last trick. 1.-The man you want for
a son-in-law," she said, lis no better
of financially. He has nothing but his
debts to distinguish him.
He smiled sardonically. IF l want
! him for a son-in-law," he returned de
cidedly, 81 am we'll enough off to af-
ford him. grant you Gerald Van In
gen has very little means, but he has
something that the Truesdell family
Weeds a good deal more. He has posi-
tom
"Hes an empty makeshift," declared
Isabel wrathfully.
"He isn't very brainy, l suppose, -
her father admitted. He'll be all the
easier to manipulate on that account
That ought to appeal to you, Isabel
But haven't made up my mind yet
Mr.. Van Ingen is coming to lunch
| with me tomorrow, and l shall make a
study Of him. He certainly ought to
| do great things for us socially"
Van Ingen was punctual at Trues
dells office on the following day. AS
he entered the busy place he found
the hustle very disquieting to his
nerves. Tape machines clicked, clerks
were shouting perplexing fractions
into telephones. and there was an up
roar quite unfamiliar to the young
mans ears. All at once Truesdel
rushed into view, almost overturnins
his distinguished visitor. and without
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15
SUGAR Mater.

Eau sucree is said to dispel thirst
more efficaciously than any other
drink, and it is simplicity itself. Put
three large Jumps of sugar in tum-
bier with a tablespoonful of water
and allow the sugar to dissolve. then
fill up with more cold water The
French say that the perfection Of this
drink consists in letting the sugar first
melt slowly in a small quantity of
water.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15
THE GREAT QUESTION
Sweaters for All, Both
Young and Old
Numbers of Other Articles which Space
Will Not Permit of Mentioning

Make oav store Jour- Aead.qNarters during
Jour Christmas shipping: We aViX try and
assist all so that their purchases aoiH be pres
ents z0hicA aoe aO0uAd be aoill1ng to accept our
sei0es, and 0nr highest aim IS to please e0e,J-
b0ay. It's a hard thing to do, 6ut aUe'H try.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-15

Don't wait till the night before Christmas.
You have an idea now what you are going to
buy, and we can give you much better atten-
ton than later when others will be here, too.
We can't wait on everybody at once, and we
can't keep all the lines complete up to the
last. Remember how you tried to get some
thing last year and the last one was gone !;
simply because some one had shopped earlier
than you did.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
SHOWS STUNNING
HATS IN NEW SHOP
MARION BLAIR'S MILLINERY ES-
TABLiSHMENT NOW LOCATED
AT NO. 216 WOODWARD.

One OF the prettiest and most at
tistic hat shops in Detroit Is that open
ed. Wednesday. by Marion Blair on
the second floor at No. 216 WOODWARD
ave. For many years Miss Blair had
her millinery establishment on the
third floor OF the j. Sparkling q Co )
store, at Nos. lo3-157 Woodward-aVe.,
and had large number OF patrons,
many OF whom have called TO con
graduate her on her new shop.
All day Wednesday. friends dropped
in TO inspect the rooms and admire
the chic hats and quaint Dutch bon
nets, which predominant in the show
ing. Spring flowers and towering
plants. sent by friends. bespeak the
high esteem in which Miss Blair Is
held.
The shop Is model SO far as dec
orations and furnishings are concern
ed. The show room, which is com
modious and well lighted, is furnished
throughout in IA restful shade OF green,
the walls and ceiling blending har-
iHerieusly- with the soft velvet OF the
carpets The tables. chairs, show
cases and wood work are in French
green. and there are several fitting
booths. with French plate mirrors
where miladi may take view from
all sides. OF her new chapeau.
IL is the idea OF Miss Blair to con-
duct her shop the same as heretofore,
with especial care for ready-to-wear
hats at reasonable prices. and also
have the higher grades of millinery.
Her stock is spick-and-s from the
eastern markets.
AS nearly as possible, Miss Blair
has retained her former corps of trim
mers and saleswomen, and this shop
will be conducted along practically the
same lines as heretofore.
While the shop is located on the
second floor. an elevator * always
available that opens onto the street.
, The special display of millinery will
continue through until Thursday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
MAN CRUSHED To
DEATH UNDER
TRAIN WHEELS
VICTIM .OF ACCIDENT AT THIRD.
AVE. CROSSING OF MICHIGAN
CENTRAL BELIEVED TO BE
CHARLES BUSH, OF FLINT.

A man believed to be Charles Bush
an automobile worker from Flint. was
struck and instantly killed by Mich
igan Central train. on the Bay City
division. al Third-aYe and the railroad
Wednesday morning.
la one OF his pockets, Coroner Ben
nett found letter. addressed 10
Charles Bush and asking him TO hurry
to jackson. as his brother was dying
Ii was signed by sister, Anna.
John Smith. OF No. 20 Hecla-ave.,
was walking along the tracks with
Bush when the latter was killed. The
two men had met at the Lincoln-avo.
crossing. and Bush had told Smith
that had just come from Flint. and
was seeking work in an automobile
factory. At the Third-st. crossing,
Smith says, something told him u
turn around. and he saw the passenger
train bearing down upon him. He
jumped, and an instant later. Bush
was struck and killed.
Smith insists that no whistle was
blown. or bell rung. and that the acct
dent occurred on the crossing. The
body was found 20 feet from the cross
ing but Coroner Bennett intends TO in.
Vestigate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
WHEEL RIM
OF ENGINE RIPS DEPOT

NEW YORK. March l7.-While the
Boston and Washington Express was
speeding through New Brunswick on
the Pennsylvania railroad the rim of
one OF the driving wheels OF the loco
motive suddenly few of.
Careening off the tracks. the heavy
rim crashed into the station. tearing
big gap in the building wall and
ripping up the platform on which sew
ertl persons were standing, before IL
lost its momentum.
Meanwhile the train with the rim
less drive wheel pounded along the
westbound tracks for 200 yards before
the engineer could stop it,
Then investigation showed that no
one had been hurt in the accident.
But il also showed that the axle of
the engine had become so badly twist
ed that the train could not be started
again Traffic was tied up for four
hours. before another engine was sub
stituied for the half wrecked one to
take the ain on its way
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
CONFERENCE ON HOME
RULE BILL APPROVED

Mayor Breitmeyers suggestion ~
the mayors OF the principal cities OF
Michigan that they get together on
the home rule proposition and unite
In trying TO secure The passage OF a
satisfactory bill in the legislature. is
receiving favorable attention. -Four
mayors have replied TO Mr. Brett
meyers letter thus far. All assure
him of their hearty support and prom
lse to cooperate with him in any way
he may suggest.
Mayor Bennett. OF Lansing. says
rather significantly la his letter.
Unless some steps are taken by
9thc cities. doubt whether We viii get
what the constitution intended
Mayor Milham. of Kalamazoo. sug
is,s.s II conference OF mayors IN fsans
ing TO consider the proposition. Other
places suggested for such confer
encc are Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Corporation Counsel Helly said this
morning that he had finished drafting
the home rule bill. lie would not dis
cuss the measure except to say that
il contains everything and com
prises 81 sections.