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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

PARK-We are authorized to announce Lu-
Their Park a candidate for Alderman of Union
City. Election i'll January. 1910.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

STUBBS-We are authorized to announce 7. F
Stubbs candidate for Alderman of Union City
Election in January. 1910.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

BLANTON--We are authorized to announce
DR. M A. Blanton candidate for Alderman of
Union City. Election in January, 1910,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

HUGHES-We are authorized to announce ].
d. Dick) Hughes a candidate for Alderman of
Union City. Election in January. 1910
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

REYNoLDS-We are authorized to announce
r. R. Reynolds a candidate for Alderman.
Election i'll January, 1910.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-17

DOuy, HlCluulnS INC hdyOI, anu I
large concourse was assembled to pay
him homage.
Sam Alexander was man OF the
highest order, of the highest citizen
ship, the highest character. in all
he was a man, the noblest work of the
Great Creator The philosopher of life
is he who lives so that when the sum-
mons comes he can lay Own at peace
with God and man. Hekebt the faith
and fought good fight. His home
was the citadel of his heart. It was
his shrine, his comfort, his hope and
rest. His life was pure and clean.
Individually and potentially a good
man, he was never Offensive in his
opinion. He was active In all that
contributes to the welfare Of our social
and civic life. No man loved whole
some association better, few men en-
joyed their friends SO well. The chill
dren were his boon companions He
was the life Of the playground and
the inspiration Of the Sunday school
assemblies~an-< -, headaches
T,,a e5PestiOn Thin blood :
s ssy pale, sielkly, Rlss z
teTS makes the blS %
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
AMONG INDIANS OF LOUISIANA
Tribes Cling TO Primitive Customs Of
Their Ancestors.

The blowgun Is still popular for hunt
Ing birds among the Koas3tti Indians
OF Louisiana. This weapon consists
Of a tube, usually Of cane, about six
feet long, rubbed smooth on the inside
with an implement made for the pur-
pose, aud carefully Strengthened with
the aid Of fire pointed darts
about eight inches long are used as
ammunition, each one wrapped neatly
along a third of It's length with thistle
down or cotton to make 1t III the IN.
side OF the tube. The hunter places
a dart In the tube, which he raises
to his lips and aims at his game; then
quick pun Of the breath drives the
little dart flying with sufficient force
to impale and kill a small bird or
squirrel.
discovered a curious industry
among the Koasati-the weaving OF
Spanish moss into fabrics. DNrlng my
sojourn with the southern tribes had
heard that their ancestors once made
blankets Of moss, but this was the
first time l had ever seen the process
or It's products. The moss. which may
be seen festooning the trees all
through the south, is cured and then
spun with a simple contrivance. The
moss yarn is strung on a frame and
woven into blankets. In former years
the Indians woye large moss blankets
for bedding and rugs; but at the pres
ent day saddle blankets only are
made
Among the most interesting things
found among this tribe were two Of
the old handmade pottery vessels,
now very rare among eastern indians,
a drum made of a cypress knee,
some very fine beaded shoulder
sashes, a collection of baskets repre-.
senting many weaves and forms, and
some silver head bands, brooches,
and other ornaments laborously
pounded out Of coins by the Indian
silyersmiths M r. Harrington, In
the Southern Workman
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
MAKES WORK FOR SCIENTISTS.
Eminent Men Busy investigating Pos
sibilities OF Radlum.

The University of Vienna, which has
received, through the Vienna Academy
.of Sciences, I'm anonymous donation
.of 100000 krouen FOR the establish
ment Of a Radium institute is rap
idly becoming famous among ply
sicists for It's experimental work on
the wonderful radium emanations. The
rarity and great cost of radium neces-
sarlly restrict The number of inves-
tigators. and Sir William Ramsay,
who in his recent experiments has
gone far toward proving the suspected
transmutation of radlum into helium
and other elements. was recently spe.
cially honored by the Vienna Acade-
my of Sciences By the loan Of frac.
ton of gramme OF radium for the
purpose OF enabling him 10 continue
his valuable Investigations. A gramme
Of radium, It has been calculated, has
stored up in it energy equal to one
horse power for Is days; but It parts
with its energy so slowly-it cannot
be stayed or hurried-that il takes
some 10000 years to exhaust itself
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
chrIstmaa HInh EInanee-

William Bayard Hale. who has 60,
more fame hy suppressine an utcr
view than ever got by printing one
is q caustie, sarcastic man. said Il
magazine editor
i once heard Hale speak al 4 bank.
ers' Christmas banquet lie always
speaks wen because he is a clergy.
man One part Of his speech I'll never
forget il bore on Christmas games
There is enc Christmas game. he
said that has become very popular.
especially IN banking CIRCLES. ID re
sembles hldeand seek You play 90 as
follows.
a cashier o. a president takes an
the institutions money and runs anal
hides Detectives swarm oul 70 nnd
him u they succeed. he comes home
with them, and has TO pas forfeit .
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29

AS soon as the Nassau street tailor
moved up TO Fifth avenue he. Of
course. sent out new cards. says the
New York Times Their appearance
caused some surprised comment among
his friends
"rhat looks funny. said one man
"Vth avenue Isn't that a new wrln.
kle?'
Not exactly, said the tailor. "Ro.
man numerals are getting to be rather
popular In writing the names of
streets. Fifth avenue business men
are particularly partial to them. On
cards aud in newspaper and street car
advertising YOU may frequently see
the address Of seme tailor. haberdash
er, or other iradesman. written vth
avenue So far the other avenues have
noi adopted the style 20 any great ex.
tent hut the time may come when the
business houses on an hose streets
vii write lVih With With. With. aud
iNth avenues
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
PRISo'' CONTRACT
EXYIHES SUNDAY
Bill Introduced in Legislature Pro-
viding for Transferring Prisoners
to Vinita and Atoka Jails

Guthrie, Okla; Jan, 28--Warned Of the
fact that the contract Of Oklahoma with
Kansas for the care Of Oklahoma prison
ers expires Sunday in a message from
Governor Haskell read to the legislature
yesterday the house passed a committee
substitute for the Redwine senate bill
providing for sentencing conviets to Nc
Alester, which viii facilitate the removal
Of Oklahoma oonvicts.
Immediately following the passage Of
this bin, BIN drawn by the attorney
general and introduced by Representative
Dunn Of Oklahoma City, was introduced
and placed on first reading appropriating
$4,000 to pay 0klahoma's Indebtedness
to Kansas for the care Of conviets and TO
pay the deficiency for the care Of oonyicts
AZ McAlester and for the expenses Of
transporting Oklahoma prisoners from
Kansas 10 Oklahoma This bin will be
reported today and will be rushed through
to final passage.
An amendment was adopted 70 the
Redwine bill providing that nothing in
the act should be construed 70 locate the
penitentiary permanently at McAiester,
By the terms Of the bill passed yesterday
the board Of control is clothed with the
authority to provide for the transfer 10
provide for working prisoners on roads, 70
transfer them to the old federal iails al
Vnita and Aloka The bin carries an
emergency which viii make il effective
Immediately upon its passage and appro-
val.
Az meeting Of the board Of prison
control here yesterday the plans for the
removal Of the remainder of the Oklahoma
prisoners in the Kansas penitenuary were
mapped out r W Dick, superintendent
Of the oklahoma penitenuary at McAles-
Ter was in attendance a hundred con.
viets transferred from the Kansas institu-
tlon win besplaeed in the old federal jail
az yinita today
The roof has been placed on the new
building az McAlester and President Con-
ners Of the prison control board says that
$50 couylcts can be accommodated there
Thee are now 236 Oklahoma convicts IN
the penitentary at Lansing and will be
taken 20 McAlester as rapidly as possible.
Mr., Conners says thas thelast 81 the pris-
oners will be removed within a week af-
Ter the expiration Of the Oklahoma cou-
tract with Kansas, January 81.
The new building at MeAlester was
built by prison labot aud superintendent
Dick is pleased with the manner in which
the work was done. One prisoner, Thom-
as Bailey, serving two years for larceny,
escaped, however
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
CLAREMORE DRUGGIST
BEGINS SERVING SENTENCE

Muskogee. Okla. Jan. 27--J. W Hale,
prominent druggist and physician at
elaremore. under indictment in the Unit
ed States court for concealing bankrupt
goods and perjury. was sentenced to Jail
for six months yesterday on his entering
plea Of guilty TO the charge of conceal.
ing the goods. IL is claimed that Hale
removed goods valued at S2,500 to Mexi-
CO after filing a petition in bankruptcy.
He admitted his guilt and was brought
back for trial Hale began the serving Of
his sentence at noon yesterday
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Going the Limit.

The country cousin considered Thar
he was caught beyond reclaim In The
eddy maelstro,n of metropolitan lie
At dinner with bis city cousin he had
actually drunk an entire glass of
beer Then they had taken i taxlcah
and gone to a show And nov that II
was over the city cousin had hruzenly
niloted the visitor into & barroom ana
suggested drinks
No'" objected the country cousin.
Come on"
4 look Of alabollcal Wlekedncss
spread over the rural features.
aAll right. I might as Well 60 The
Whole hog III have second gas
of beer.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
CONFESSES ROBBERY OF
FALKLAND POSTOFFICE

Muskogee. Okla, Jan Condemned
BY his own written confession Of guilt In
robbing the Falkland post office last June,
], II Miller was yesterday found guilty
by the federal jury sitting in Judge Camp
bells court
Miller secured some Sls7 in money from
hs Falkland office.
Andrew Taylor was convicted Of viola
ton of the federal revenue laws
Yesterday the hearing in the govern
ments case against Joel Stansel Elias
Tieaki and Jim Downing the Indian boys
under indictment for robbine the Barron
post office was begun
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
JOHNSON CHARGED WITH
MAINTAINING NUISANCE

IN the county court today the case Of
the state vs. Irwin Johnson charged with
maintaining q nuisance Ia the way Of
pool hall at Big Cabin is being heard.
This case will probably occupy the entire
days session.
The bond Of Bert Hughes was forfeited.
but as the defendant appeared in court
later the forfeiture probably win be re-
considered This case will be the first on
call tomorrow morning
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
a Look lnto lhe Futare.

IN South Africa the dream OF anan.
eiers and railroad builders Is that, at
some future time. travellers may land
at Pernambuoo and be taken across the
continent e Valparaiso in less than
four days and without change Of car.
rlage
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
.GOVERNDR OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVES OKLAHOMA LAW
b. Associated Press

Sacramento, Calf, Jan, 27-The senate
bin, prohibiting aliens from holding land
was called up for consideration in the
assembly today "A, NJ Drew its author
asked that it be put over. Drew will
amend the measure to confirm to the
wishes Of the federal government In a
note to Drew, today Governor Gillett ap-
proved Of Oklahoma's law concerning this
matter.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29

representatives Ralclin and ooyne. Of
Craig county have introduced q bill in the
state legislature FOR the location Of the
state hospital for the insane for eauorn
Oklahoma 10 Vinila. The measure has
The emergency clause and has met with
favor nmnna Lha InalaIalors
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
WISCONSIN SENATOR FILES
CHARGES AGAINST TEMPLE
BY Associated Press

Madison, Wis, Jan Ex-senator Blaine
filed charges today. alleging that United
States Senator, Issac Temple as can
didate for reelection, gave the Republican
State Chairman, L. A. Edmunds a sum of
money in excess Of a hundred and six
thousand dollars The charges are made
in relation to the primary election recent
ly held
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
LEGISLATURE RATIFIES
ELECTION OF BRISTOW

B. Associated Press
ropeke, Kans., Jan. 27-The election Of
Jos sph, L. Bristow, United States Senator,
succ aeding Chester l. Long was ratified
by the legislature, in Joint session, here
today The v1te was Bristow us, Hugh
2 Fauelly 46
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
CUBAN GOVERNMENT IN
HANDS OF NATIVE OFFICIALS
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Havana, Cuba Jan 2S.-A new era Of
Cuban independence dawned today when
the affairs Of the island. which have been
administered by American officials for
more than five years, as a result Of the
revolution of 1905, was formally trans.
ferred 70 the newly elected native execu-
tive
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29

Tell a wife that men are selfish. she
Will readily acqmesce. But tell that
same woman that by spelling her boys
whether IN the nursery or at school
or university-sh is sowing the seeds
OF egotism, she will give you an EN-
phatic denial.-Car.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Freak photoorapbv

The newest thing in freak photogra
ply in Egypt Is posing for photographs
IN cardboard sphinx molds and mum.
my cases 4 hole IS left where the
face Of the sphinx should be and Eng
Ilsh and American faces peer ont from
this vantage upon the photographer.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
AUGUST BELMONT
UNDERGOES OPERATION


New York. Jan 27-August Belmont
the we'll known banker today underwent
an operation for appendicitis in Memorial
hospital The operation is regarded as
successful and no doubt IS entertained Of
his recovery,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
When She WIN Be Mans Eoual.

Woman can can never hope 70 be
mans equal until instead Of exulting
when she hears of the fall OF one OF
her sisters. she honestly says to her
self; Poor thing les too bad that
she got found out"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
FOUR CHILDREN GRENATED
WHEN RESIDENCE BURNS
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Pittsburg Pa. jar. 27,-Four children
were cremated and their parents seriously
injured today in fire that destroyed
the home of A. NJ. Kendall, at Dunbar,
Pennsylvania, near here. The fire started
from gas stove.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
improved Ice cream Freezer.

A new ice cream freezer. by using a
glass can, claims to do away with the
arduous labor Of turning a crank and
freezes its contents by packing in
crushed ice and salt
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
M'ALESTER MAN HURT IN
WYOMING RAILWAY WRECK
BY Associated Press

~ EAhaRNAAAAA = AAn1t
Cheyenne, Wyo. Jan. 27,--Among the
injured IN last nights wreck on the Union
Pacific at Dana, are A. S. Smith. Of Nc
Alester Okla, right arm broken. and =. E
Barber, Of Junction City Kansas arm and
shoulder wrenched.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Rubber nlsplaeIna Tea.

In once famous tea district Of In.
dIa the cultivation Of rubber has driv.
en- the production OF the former 70 sec.
ond place nearly 1900 acres being
devoted to rubber plantations
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Idle Questions.

This may be an age when time is
money but first reflect on he number
uf useless questions which we ask
each other every day, and 70 which
We neither receive nor expect an.
swers Madrid Mundo.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Worth Of Adversely

He that has never known adversely
Is but half acquainted with himself
or with others Constant success shows
us but one side OF life There IS a
merit which We may win By our mis-.
takes rhorold.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Best Wrapping for butter.

The use Of aluminium paper with
which TO wrap butter Is said to pre-.
serve the sweetness OF the butter for
4 very long period
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
MAJ. the Rsst u rhInas.

Happiness includes the art Of over.
looking things and conceallng regrets
Aa the Lord loveth a cheerful giver
the world loyeth a cheerful locker
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Net Cod

was II a good comedy?" VERY
poor the only time my husband
smiled was when he went out after
each act Houston Post.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
JURY COULD NOT AGREE
IN MIGHT RIDER" CASE
Bg AssocIatod Press

By Associated Press
Union City Tenn San 2s.-rhe jury
in the case Of Ed. Marshall might rider,
reported this morning that they we're un.
able 10 agree on 4 verdict and we're dis
charged,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
APPROVES APPROPRIATION
FOR REMOVING MAINE
by Associated Press

~ RaoNAAaANA = ~"
Washington. D. c., Jan 27-President
Roosevelt today sent TO congress a message
approving the recommendations Of Cover
nor Magoon that an appropriation be made
70 remove the wreck OF the battleship
Maine from Havana harbor.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
onIY sImnIe Inatlee.

Women must have their wills while
they live, because they make none
when they die -proverb.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
DON'T BE SERIOUS
ON YOUR VACATION

When of on your holiday laugh on the
slightest provocation. Take nothing ser
iously. II you are in the country go
out and feed the chickens, hunt the
eggs, wade in the brook, and lie out IN
der the naples during the long after
moons.
II you are fortunate enough to go 10
the seashore, keep on the water and
beach all day long. Forget there are
such things as business or bridge, OF
fees or households. Just be lazy and
drink in sunshine and pure air enough
70 last you all next winter
Even a mild Irritation rlav be good
FOR the business girl who has TO be
serious all the remainder Of the wear.
and since flirting has been sanctioned NV
the staid philosophers and teachers AZ
one OF our largest universities. we may
recommend the game as mildly stimu-
lating 10 ones emotions and a film 10
ones personal interest in life. But dor,'t
get serious over IL. Don't get serious
over anything. Remember, This is the
one time and place IN all the year where
you may-tust frivol
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
THIS WEEKS PUZZLE
SEEN ON VERANDA

An autumn reyerie, or what may
be found on veranda in the early
fall:
IA heavenly orb and what it re-
fleets.
"A NEUROLOGICAL bird and to
bunder.
3-Something familiar to baseball
players.
A tough substance and a plant.
"a receptacle for powder.
"a capital city and allotted
periods.
Half of tool and to speak
jestingly.
s-A part of the natural day and
insects.
"a sort of vehicle.
lO-A deceased English suthoress
and certain screens of a stage.
ll-Part of a railway construction.
l2-To pull roughly.
1910 rob, an exclamation and
ConsOnant.
l4-To conceal
ia part of the head.
l6-An instrument resembling a
crowbar.
l7-Part of a lock.
lS-SOmething seen in an opticians
establishment.
l9-Something frequently presented
to defeated candidates and an
auxiliary.
20-Small articles generally account
ed worthless.
2l-Concreted sugar overwhelmed.
22-To restrain and to barter.
Estate of being young.
24-Diminutive and conversation.
25-An act generally attributed to
doves.
Pa popular form of candy.
ga pronoun, a standard, and a
relative.
2s-Part of a play.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
Contestants Requested
To Send Solutions Early

Evidently the puzzlers find the YER
anda a BIT too diverting TO set their
wits 20 work. at any rate a good many
Of them have failed to get busy" with
their lists. So many good things are
lost BY procrastinating that 1 feel like
sounding a note Of warning.
The number OF solutions that came
in last week a few hours after the
fatal stroke OF 3 on Friday afternoon
really made one feel sorry. Almost
everybody who goes in for the pug
zles at all goes IN with all his heart
and soul. and good work should be put
in position 20 receive its meritcd re-
ward Last weeks puzzle seemed a
very easy problem indeed. 10 many, for
the correct lists began with Sunday and
kepl coming clear up until yesterday
morning.
Especially to be remarked among the
taruy arrivals was the illuminated bill
OF rare presented by Miss Moran. OF
1Ao PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest,
ana the true to life" cards properly
printed and forwarded by Mrs ]. G.
SoolsbN. OF 1923 3 street northeast.
Neither OF these stood the ghost of a
chance since the contest was closed
before the lists reached the office 1
dwell at great length upon this matter
because 1t is a pity 20 have meTitorious
work out OF the running entirely
Please. therefore. bear in mind the few
rules which govern the contests the
principal one being that all competitors
must have their solutions in by O'Clock
on Friday afternoon, otherwise Il is
impossible to enter them.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
SOME USEFUL HINTS
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Meat will not brown so quickly. and
will not burn. II a pan Of water is
placed In the oven.
Rust stains may be removed from
white goods by applying lemon Juice
and salt 70 the spots.
Flowers dipped In or gentled paint
ed with. melted white wax will remain
as II fresh for a long tiLss
ICED tea is improved in favor IL
dozen cloves are allowed 10 soak in il
Tor a few minutes
To remove an ink spot from the fin
gers moisten II and touch Il with the
sulphur end OF a match.
The addition OF a beaten egg to the
mashed potatoes used for potato cakes
viii be found worth while.
shaving magnesia is a good substitute
for talcum. as It is harmless and does
not adhere TO the skin
? An excellent cement for mending
china may be made BY mixing plaster
with gum arabic and water
Cold rice mixed with shredded cocoa
nut and a well-beaten egg is very nal
atable when made into fritters.
Stains and discOlOratiOns on tInware
can be removed by dipping a damn
cloth in common soda and rubbing
briskly.