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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-24

The Burke high school basketball
team is arranging a tour of eastern
Washington and northern Idaho for
the latter part of January. Among the
teams scheduled To meet tile Burke
boys are Spokane high. Occur a'Aisns
high and Harrison high
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-24

That b. F. O'Neil of Wallace will
be the next governor of Idaho is the
opinion expressed by politicians not
only of Wallace but of many parts of
the state. Mr.. O'Neil is chairman of
the republican state central commit
tee.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
Mr.. WI Ting Fang.

OF the famous Wu Ting Fang, who
is said to have become recent con-
vert to vegetarianism, a Washington
correspondent said the other day in
the Washington STAR
"Vegetarianism may strengthen Mr..
Wu's body; his brain requires no
tonic. A more brilliant mind doesn't
exist. In my last interview with him
he ratified off. as you or | would rat
lie off weather talk, these epigrams:
He who expects to find pleasure
in vice and boredom in virtue is still
a novice in both
The most timid woman has cour-
age enough to talk scandal
The rich meet relations in the
most distant foreign lands, but the
poor man can hardly find them In his
own family
THE prison. though locked day
and night. is always full.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
uaeInIA ALwAYs easAT srATe.
Her History lnter~olen with That Of
the Country.

BY the census Of 1890 Virginia con
tanned a population approximating
750, 1000, or more than one-fifth OF all
the people then in the United States,
about one-third OF this number being
negroes, of whom 10000 were free.
Comparing the returns with the pres
ent population Of the commonwealth
(2.100000). the hasty conclusion is
drawn that the increase has been ex.
ceptionally slow; but this view loses
sight OF the fact that in 1880 the fig
ures embraced all the persons living
in the territory now covered by West
Virginia and Kentucky; and 1t should
be taken into account that the Old
Dominion contributed largely to the
settlement OF Illinois and Missouri,
and Alabama, Tennessee and Florida
as we'll. Even among the pioneers or
Iowa, California and Minnesota many
names can be found whose bearers
were first Americanized in the settle
ments on the banks OF the James and
Potomac rivers. Had Virginia retained
ueF oIlslhaA geographical plopoA lioho
she would rank easily as first In the
family of states. Generously prolific
of offshoots from the parent stem,
there still remains a goodly crop of
sons and daughters under the ancient
roof tree, amid the diminished acres,
of her original domain. In 1860 large
ly more than one-half of the senators
and representatives in congress were
of Virginia birth. or were the sons or
grandsons Of men to her manor born.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
SOMETHING SOOTHING. PLEASE
Man with a Boil Couldn't Listen 10
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 strong candidate.
don't you think?"
"Um."
And shouldn't be in the least sur
prised to see him elected"
UNI"
In fact, l find lots of people who
think it's time for a change. Perhaps
You think that way yourself?"
"Um!"
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-
velt, while l have no particular fault
to find with him"
Are you speaking to me, sir?"
asked the UNI" 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-politicsl I've got boil on my
leg as big as a teacup, lawsuit COM
ing off this afternoon, and my wife
packed up this morning and left the
house. Talk to me in soothing way
or shut upi"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
READY WITH ANOTHER SCHEME.
Thrifty New EngIander Was Bound
Not to Lose Money.

Nobody had ever had reason to ac-
cuse Abel Pond of being dishonest,
but he was as sharp man in a bar.
gain as could be found in the country.
When the building committee applied
to him for site for the new library,
he was ready to sell them desirable
lot-but not at their price.
Il couldn't feel to let it go under
5000" he said, with the mild obsti-
macy that characterized all his deal
ings with his fellow men. 1T wouldn't
be right"
you ought TO be willing to contrib
ute something for such an object, "
said the chairman of the committee.
III it's worth 5000, why not let US have
it for $500, and call it you've given
the other $100?"
MN, no, l couldn't do that, said
Mr.. Pond, stroking his chin, but |
tell you what will do. You give me
$500 for it, and I'll make out check
for 500 and hand it over to you, SOS
you can head the list Of subscriptions
with a good round sum. and kind of
wake folks up to their duty Youths
Companion
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

There is no longer a perfect type OF
woman such as the Greeks admired.
There Is the ideal short woman and
the ideal tall woman, but they are
very different. Artists say that the
short woman should measure as fol
lows Height, feet inches
neck 1914 inches; bust, 36 inches;
waist. p inches: hips, 81 inches;
round the largest part of the forearm,
belowsthe elbow, II inches, which
should gradually taper TO six inches
around the wrist Here are the pro
portions OF the correct tall woman;
Height. feet Sh inches; bust, 36
inches; waist, 25 inches; hips, AZ
inches; top OF arm, "A inches; wrist,
inches; thigh, 22 inches; calf, IA
inches: ankle, nine inches.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

With one-third OF the human race
depending upon rice as their staple
food supply and doing excellently well
on that healthful grain, It behooves
the American housewife who wishes
to keep her family In good condition
during the hot weather to follow the
example of the people living in hot
countries, Rice. unlike most other
grains. can be served hot or cold. as
vegetable or a dessert When il Is TO
appear as a vegetable or curry. it
should be cooked in plenty Of rapidly
boiling water, so that each grai1
stands out distinct from the rest. II
should be stirred with a fork, not q
spoon, while cooking. When done turn
into colander to drain, saving all the
water for use in soup stock, then
shake we'll. Return to the back of the
stove or the oven 10 steam. but do not
cover. When used for puddings or
desserts where 1t is not necessary to
preserve the form of the grain, it can
be slowly cooked in the double boiler
or baked in the oven.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

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 29, 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. TO haul down the Spanish flag
and hoist the Stars and Stripes in its
place.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
COURTESY TO wELL.DREssED.
Richly-clad Women Get Seats. in
Street Cars.

The species Of person feminine to
whom man gives up his seat in the
street car is a subject of perennial dis
cussion," said the obseryant woman to
the New York Tribune. Il can tell
you definitely. 1t is to the well-dressed
woman. / have used the street car
every day except Sundays and holt
days for the last ten years. Seats for
offered me when / have on my good
clothes, and l 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 l was good deal younger and bet
ter looking than / 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 | have acquired a deeper and
more thorough acquaintance with the
whole subject of clothes. Therefore,
dress much better. II girl as pretty
as a picture in poor common clothes,
came into 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 u
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
Costly Headqear.

The proprietor Of fashionable cafe
at Marienbad is the possessor' OF a
straw hat which he values at $1,000.
The hat is not a costly variety of
panama. but is rather a roughlooking
straw hat. yet it is the pride Of the
proprietors life. because it is woven
of straws through which the crowned
heads of Europe have at various times
sucked cooling drinks dispensed in
the owners establishment. For many
years this king worshiper had been
collecting straws from the royal lips,
scorning mere mobiles or statesmen.
When the collection was large enough
the hat was manufactured
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
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 IT, he told her. politely.
No. | won't" Mary obligingly as
sured him.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
Where Safe Banking is Done.

Stranger: Where can find a safe
bank in Vinita to leave a few dollars
on deposit?
Vinitian Why, stranger, we have
five good strong banks in Vinita, all
of them good; not much difference in
them. You viii be treated well with
any Of them.
Stranger: This is Oklahoma; is it
not?
Vinitian Yes, sir; you are in the
new state of Oklahoma; the best state
in the Union.
Stranger What about the state
guarantee deposit law? That law ap-
peals to me very much; | am often a
small depcsitor, and | have had the
misfortune of loosing my money once
in my life, and at a time when |
thought the bank solid and strong.
But have learned that the common
depositor can't know much about the
inside workings of bank; and as
am a stranger in your beautiful little
town, and farmer who does not keep
posted on money matters; believe
vii. leave my deposit with the Far
mers State bank, and have the pro
lection of tie Klahoma guarantee
law. D227-3O WIS
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

A splenetic Englishman. trying TO
badger a Scotchman who was some
thing OF wag. declared that no man
Of taste would think OF remaining any
time in such a country as Scotland.
Tastes differ" replied the Scot,
suavely tn take We to a place in
Scotland not far frae Stirling whaur
thretty thousand of your eountrymen
ha' been for 500 years. an they've nae
thoucht o leavin' yet"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
No Need To.

DO you know that Mr., Thompson I
was just speaking to?' asked the lady
at the tea party of the one standing
next 10 her.
"Oh, yes"
Il suppose he says those sweet
things TO all the women he meets7"
NO; he never says them to ne"
Indeed And You know him?"
"Oh. yCs5 I'm his wife,"-Stray
Stories
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
Red Tape Binding.

There is nothing that binds Ike red
tape. The story is told of a private
in the French army who desired to
buy and wear a special kind Of shoe
rather than the regulation article. He
discovered that il 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, 1909-03-04
Save Your Choice China.

Expensive china can be spared
much wear If round pieces Of felt are
placed between each plate They
should be cut a little larger than the
bottom Of the plate, One yard Of
felt tive yards wide) will make Al
circles. Canton flannel is less expen-
sive. and can be used in place Of felt
but 1t trays at the edges and looks
untidy.
Pieces Of felt pasted on the bottom
of ornaments which are to stand on a
polished surface prevent scratching
The small cuttings left over from the
plate circles can be used for smaller
articles
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
No HalfWav Msasures.

Il tried to compliment that opera
singer but he seems offended
What did you say?7
Il said 1 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 phono
graph
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

Melt two tablespoons Of butter, add
one teaspoon of salt, one-eighth of a
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 tasty dish
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
Spring Brings
Moving TIM

And for the accommodation OF thos
moving to the following states, tha
Frisco will give exceptionally lo5
rates from March lst to April 3Oth.
The states are: Arizona New Mea
leo. California, Oregon, COLORADO
Texas, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wasl
ington, Nevada, Mexico and Centr.l
and Western Canada.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
THE FALL CLEANING
THINGS IT WILL BE HANDY FOR
YOU TO KNOW.
Easy Ways Of Doing Renovstins and
cleanIng-Tlmely Hints for
the Good House
keeper.

1t is half in knowing how to do a
thing One OF the trials 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
knowledge wisely used:
Carpets should be beaten on the
wrong side first and then more gently
on the right Never put carpet down
ON a 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 viii also cleanse yarnish
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 will remove spots and
lines made by tea and other liquids.
Verdigris on metal can be quickly
removed by rubbing with a soft rag
dipped in liquid ammonia.
Many a piece Of old haircloth furni-
ture can be made most attractive If
covered with pretty chintz or ere
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 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.
If the covers Of the kitchen range
get red and will not blacken, try rub
bfng on lemon juice FIRST then blackeE
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 a few days there will
not be an ant around.
In darning curtains If the rent Is
large take piece OF an old curtain
and patch the hole with 1t 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 If 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
few hours. damping 1t again as It
dries.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

Parties wanting the Palace Livery
coach. daytime, phone 434; night 2S4
fGen restaurant.D 279-2S0
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04
D22730 WIS

WANTED-Two furnished rooms
for light house keeping Address
Richard Lawrence, Ninita.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-04

In the land Of the blind the one eyed
tre kings.
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
MRS. BESANT AND HER MESSIAH.
"Once a man, twice child"

Once man, twice child"
Thus old proverb the truth of which is readily
recognized by and Of reflective mind.
During infancy the mind lacks Judgment it is deficient
in perception and conception, principally from neXper
and the want of education Near the summit of fe'-
journey, the mind is active the faculties stronger
the intellect more keen, and the Judgment reached by the
mind, result Of both education and experience is more
firm and worthy of consideration. Upon passing the
meridian and going down the decline, the shadows fall
to the west senilty sets in, the faculties become
less impaired, and the period Of the Second chdhood
begins. The infantie conceptions of the mind in this lat
ter stage will be largely dependent upon the strpnuosty
of the life through which the individual has passed If the
voyage has been calm and peaceful the traveller will enjoy
greater repose during the days Of declining mentality, but
If the passage has been shoals and hogs rough and
turbulent trying and firing the mind gives way quicker
loses its grip and advanced stage Of mental alb
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
BLUE GRASS BLADE.
10

corning DR.. Eliot and his critics can say as the late
Col. lngersoll said of Garfield lie speaks from the
inside out" Dr. Eliot knows The preachers speak from
the outside i'll. They do not know They merely assume
and then infer. While orthodoxy could WELD a control
education, it had powerful allies for the young
Criticism denied the privilege Of existence Now
things have changed. Young ard
longer to be made hereditary victims of sencless super
sttion and with the collegiate institutions of the nation
arrayed against the myth and fable of the Christian sy
tem the preachers forced take the defensive
thereby keeping them fully occupied with their personal
concerns, deprving them of the opportunities they have
hitherto enjoyed of meddng with the rights and liberties
of Others
The tenor Of the arguments offered by those who have
attempted crtcise the declaration Of religious in
dependence is that if Dr. Eliot speaks true, then must
Christ have lived and suffered in vain the Christian
lgion must be all wrong and the work Of the missionaries
the result of "A mistaken zeal And all this is BY
close reasoning and comprehensive study the preachers
themselves will learn that Christ lived suf
fered depicted in the four gospels that this Christ
myth that the Christian religion is all wrong and
that matter how sincere missionaries may be their work
is the result of gigantic mistake mistake that has
thousands of human lives and wasted considerable treasure
Then will the preachers round to DR.. Eots way of
thinking and the religion of the future if religion there
must be, will have surely dawned.
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15


new messiah who to make his her appearance upon
the soil of the world
The life of Mrs. Besan has been far more stormy and
turbulent than falls the lot Of the average man. and ex
ceedingy few The hrilliancy Of her mind and
intellect during the period Of her advocacy of radical
thought, stands mcNcclel, and with but few equals
Originally the wife Of church of England clergyman i'm
buel with desire assist her husband in his work. she
undertook to write history of the life Of Christ and
through her personal study and investigation announced
there life of Christ write. \ legal separation
followed whereby Mrs Bcsant deprived of her children
under the law Of England which held that an Atheist
whittier Mrs. Besnt had drifted, unfit and an i'm
proper pers have charge Of the education and train
ing Of child Something then said to the probable
effect of this separation from her children upon the mind
Of Mrs. Bcn but her strong mentality her vigorous in
ecct held her up and her remarkable argumcntaiye and
oratorica abilities brought her the front among
English Ireehnkers and she became an active associate
Of the late Charles Bradaue with whom she worked and
aborcd and suffered for the cause of mental freedom
willing follower, at all times Mrs. Bcsant never
leader She developed nto ardent advocate Of socialism
and associate editor Of the National Refouner
weekly FIeehought paper edited and published by Charles
Bradaugl. Later, Mrs Bcsant started Il monthly maya
zine Of great merit entitled sour Corner which nourislcd
for and died. In every city town of import
mce throughout Great Britain, her voice was heard in an
advocacy Of FrCchought and Socialism, and the radicals
Of the country gave her welcome Her pen wrought
eloquent arguments in behalf Of Atheism, and her tongue
convinced many. None doug)tcl her sincerity and her
name became a byword in almost every English home
During this period Of her active public work Mrs
Bean would have scorncd the thought that her mind
would be brought such idocies she advocating
today Were she mentally vigorous today she was
quarter Of century ago, she would express belief
i'll Messiah intended to offer a plan of vicarous atone
mcnt for sin. Not until the death of Madame Bayasky,
notorious adventures, did Mrs Besant become pro-
nonced in her departure from Freetougt principles but
with the leadership Of the Theosophists confronting her.
and reconciliation with her children, following the death
Of her husband her mentality began to decline and she was
now capable Of INDUCING in the widest sort of beliefs
which included mahahnas, spirits COLLINS, end .iyne
mes.alships
The Editor Of the Blade knew Mrs Bcsant in England,
while still youth, heard her lecture, became impressed
with Lcr a1lAr