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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15

Nectar was supposed to be the bev-
erage Of the gods in mythology Its
eolor was supposed to be cream, be.
cause when Hebe spilled some of it
the milky way was formed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15

After mans wife finds that it is
useless to try to convince him that
smoking is an expensive habit she be.
gins to be afraid that it hurts the
baby's throat
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
The shiIIaIah-

The lrishman's bludgeon is called
the shillalah Tor shillelagh), because it
was generally cut from a wood Of that
name near Arklow, famous for its oaks
and blackthOrns.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15

"Will you fly with ms?" Certainly,
George said the practical girl, IF
you have perfected a really dirigible
airship. Louisville Conrier-Jcurnal.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
Seeing What One Wishes.

In all things throughout the world
the men who look for the crooked will
see the crooked, and the men who look
for the straight will see the straight.
-Ruskin
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15

William Shenstone. poet, England,
1714, said: "Show me a mans hand
writing and I will tell you his char
acter."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
Heroic

Some men regard themselves as
heroes merely because they never get
seasick
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
Telephone Meeting.

At West Cabin school house. Tues
day. March 16. at o'clock for the
purpose of organizing a telephone
company. electing officers and adopt
ing constitution and bylaws
Signed by Committee
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Ancient PoIitIcaI PIatferm,.

FrUzn the Nsw YORK E=e1inE Pest.
In the Americanization Of English poll
tics. American political terms are more
and more coming into use. The word
platform for example. is rapidly be-
ing d0mesticated in England. Purists.
of course. cry out upon IL They call
IL one Of those Disgusting American
isms." which all lovers of the undefled
wells Of good old English should avoid
But the Westminster Gazette makes
some fnconvenient citations. 20 prove that
this raw American word is. in reality.
excellent English. Of 2C0 years ago Thus
Queen Elizabeth answered the Suppl
cation" Of the Puritans. in 1855. by saying
that she had examined their platform; -
and her successor. James ]. spoke OF
another I-fsugIed platform 20 make
that stubborn kick tthe Church Of Scot
land) sto0p more 20 the English plat
form" Finally. there was couplet put
by an old lampOon into the mouth Of the
Pretender. in the early years of the
house OF Hanover:
What Is TIE Platform we're 20 bsIild On next?
or what Schemes left. we've rot already triedl
That certainly sounds intensely modern.
One might almost think it an extract
from an address Of Mr.. Bryan 20 hts Col-
lowers
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

attorney Tor Coop
er County. and IN 1892 was elected Judge
OF the Fourteenth Missouri circuit.
holding down that position for seven
years At the death Of silver Dick
Bland Mr.. shackleford was elected TO
I'll the vacancy. and he has been re-
elected to each succeeding Congress
Though the Republicans have made in
roads into the former Democratic strong
holds in Missouri. they have been unable
70 defeat Dorsey ". Shackleford. and he
comes up smiling after every strenuous
campaign. He enjoys a winter residence
in Washington, and is much interested in
the National Capitals welfare. He is a
member OF the Committees on District Of
Columbia and Claims.
There was a large attendance at the
Capitol yesterday. the galleries in both
Houses being comfortably filed. The
newspapers had announced that the
Presidents message on the Secret Service
would reach the Capitol to-day and the
wondering popUlace wanted 70 be there
when the gun went OF. The message was
read in the House. and while il was not
as strenuous as It might have been. IT
vas quite warm IN spots
It's reading was received with mingled
emotions by the members present. and
those Of their number whose names were
mentioned in the document have ad-
ditionaI cause % wish the President bon
voyage" when he leaves for Darkest
africa
The message received by the Senate
was OF a different nature. relating 10 the
calamity in Sicily. telling the Senate OF
some things that had been done and
asking authority for doing them. also
asking for an additional appropriation.
Who said that the Senate Wss a slow
moving body? Just thirty minutes after
the message from the President asking
relief for the stricken SicHlans was re-
ceived, g resolution was presented from
the Appropriations Committee by Senator
Hale and passed one no was recorded
sgainst The resolution, Senator Bailey
voting IN the negative. explaining that he
did so because he was OF the opinion
that the Federal government had no right
10 appropriate moneys for such a purpose.
With one fell swoop OF the Big stick
Representative Tawney has been lifted
from the ranks Of weil-meaning Repre-
sentatives and landed high and dry IN the
Ananias club. His name Is written there
and IT'S due 10 his meddlilg with the
Secret Service. L White Busbey. secre-
tary 20 Uncle Joe. had a narrow escape.
The swish OF the stick was heard by
The genial secretary as II descended. just
grazing him. He realizes how near he
came 10 membership IN that club. made
famous during the ROoseveltian period.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Low Tariff Best for Business.

Frrsn TIRE Wau STREE summary
Comprehe7siveiy summed I'D. the case
cf the manufacturer on the tariff issue
may embodied in the question. DO You
believe in small profits and many sales.
or IN few sales with great profits The
tariff makes the producer sell dear. Il
frequently makes him buy dear, too. when
he comes % purchase his raw materials.
owing 20 the tariff on such imports. Con-
seQUently he Is gradually reaching the
point Of view that Il he got his raw ma
teriaIs free, his cost OF production would
be lessened. and his sales proportionateIy
expanded Going a step further. II the
duty on his finished product were then
lowered. his output should increase again
for naturally at A reduced price his sales
would increase. Concessions make mar
kets. tariff ramparts exclude them. The
merchant and manufacture realize this.
and are beginning 10 record themselves
in favor Of quick sales and light profits
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
a LITTLE MORE CROSS.

A little ucre cross and little less creed.
A little E,cre beauty of h-otherly deed
little more bcarinE Of things TO bc bone,
With faith in the infinite triumph q nCru-
A little icss doubt and a little m0Tc do
G the simple sweet service each day brings to
view.
A little more cross, with It's beautiful light,
It's lessen of love and its message 0f right.
A lille lcSS sword an a little mCrp usC
To soften the struggle and tighten the blows;
A little mere worship. hstle More prayer.
With the balm Z is incense 20 brighten the c1re;
A little more song and a little less SIGH.
And a cheCry goOd-day 20 the friends that 20 b.
A little more Cross and q little more trust
In The beauty that blooms like rose ont q dust
A little more lifting the load q another
4 little more thought for the life of a brother;
A little more dreaming. little more laughter.
little moTe childhood. and sweetness thereafter,
A little more Cross and a Ettlc less hate.
With love II the lanes and rose by the gate.
-B2ltimore Sur-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Hopeful sign of the Times.

william Allen White. IN American GIagazire.
II the rich man votes only for The re-
turn Of prosperity. and the poor man
votes only fOr the fun dinner pail. neither
should be surprised If the other tries to
rob him. II We vote only for material
things We shall get only material things
The man who coddIes his stomach gen
orally has q weak heart-likewise the aa-
ton BUt with this nation Of ours tEe
most hopeful sign Of the times is that
we are beginning 10 get a national sense
of our ailment. All doctors agree that il
Is the stomach and not the heart OF the
hCad-of this people that is wrong In the
campaign just closed the Republicans.
the Socialists. the Democrats, and the
Prohioitionists all proclaimed almost in
unison against the further extensions OF
special privileges.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Doctors for the Wei.

From the Boston Traveller
There seems to be much 10 commend
the practice Of employing a doctor at
so much per year to visit the homes Of
his clients, watch their diet. clothing.
habits, the sanitary condition Of Their
person and homes; 20 teach them the
laws Of health and how 10 be temperate
in eating, drinking, bathing. exercising,
recreation and work. People who are
never sick are the ones TO whom this
should apply with special force, for there
always comes the day when sickness
knocks at their door. The old adage. An
ounce OF prevention IS worth pound Of
cure" is as good to-day as when 1t was
uttered centuries ago
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Concerning Germs

From The L0uisFilie Cogrer-Journai
Just now there IS published story
about the results Of experiments by a
physician who found Jwenty-eight colo
MES Of deadly germs upon a glass plate
to which "a vigorous and perfectly
healthy young girl had touched her lips. q"
The conclusion of the physician. or the
writer Of the article. that kisses are
therefore ''death-laden" is hardly con
vincing. II the young woman with twen-
ty-eight varieties Of disease germs upon
her lips is vigorous and perfectly
healthy" the inference is that the
twsnty-eight varieties Of germs are not as
deadly as they are painted, and no vig0r-
Gus and perfectly healthy persoz should
he greatly afraid OF the girl or greatly dis
turoed by the physicians discovery.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
our Relations with China.

From the Boston AdrertissF-
The United States has been and still
is very fortunate in her relations with
China. We have some advantage over
other nations in that We manifested our
national friendship before China showed
such marked signs Of her awakening and
promise Of rapid modernization. Thus
our national friendship is not tainted
with glaring Sslf-interest. This good
will of the Chinese nation Is worth re-
tanning and fortifying. The Boxer up
rising and the boycott were hysteTical
incidents. and are past. They never rep
resented the nationality Of China In
taking the lead in prompt recognition OF
China's forward effort as the forecast Of
a material greatness. the United States
might achieve a sentimental foundation
for very practical foOthOld in China
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

IN the matter OF committee assignments
in the Senate, it seems quite likely that
Mr. Roots service in the Cabinet win be
accepted by his colleagues as qualifying
him as thoroughly for something good
as q four years service on the Committee
on Ventilation and Acoustics would quail
ify him
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
LONDON VIEW OF HIM.
British Opinion of the President and
Recent Messages.

Prom TIE Loados lEasl Globe.
Mr.. Roosevelt is SO great a man in
many respects that It is a thousand pities
he can not contrive to be a greater. The
Office which he SIN holds IS one OF the
highest 10 which any human being can
aspire, and the enormous power for good
which Il confeTs has. upon the whole.
been worthily exercised by its present
occupant Il IS. therefore. with feelings
Of regret and repulsion that we see the
President Of the United States descend
Ing into the cutters Of controversy and
endeavoring to outvie the very Bowery
OF New York IN the violence and coarse
ness % his abuse This Is the true IesA
maieste. and Il IS infinitely more damag-
ing 10 the dignity Of a great ruler than
any foolish gibes from the outside can
ever be. Mr.. Roosevelt talks Of lying 20
"blackmaiI," "scurriIous Ubels-" declares
that his parliament is deeply concerned
over the fact that Secret Service agents
are investigating the conduct OF its mem
bers. and recommends the criminal pros
ecution OF a newspaper which has dared
70 attack his government
NT. Roosevelt had far better recon-
mend the prosecution Of himself for the
heinOus O1enSe OF degrading the Presiden-
tial ONCE by mingling in s0rdid and dis
glsting disputes. The ginger" which. 10
use his own words. he put into Mr- Taft's
election campaign. has evidently entered
his cwn system. and the result Is a very
melancholy spectacle. IL was a betrayal
alike Of the traditions Of the great Office
and Of the simplest canOns Of good taste
even 10 throw himself into the campaign
at all But. having done SO. and having
succeeded. re might surely spend the last
few months OF his occupancy Of the White
House IN an atmosphere OF personal dig
nifty. To preserve 10 the end the man
ners and the language OF an angry 6sh-
wife IS not the way TO win the respect Of
his own country or OF anv other
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05


There is much OF the pathetIc and
something. perhaps. OF defiance in this
letter, written by James TiIman. Of
South Carolina, and printed in a
Palmetto State paper Just before he de-
parted for the West recently:
Varied emotions POSSESS ne in bidding adisu.
Psrhsps farewell. to South Carolina. and 70 TIE
people Who have known me from childhood
II 3 hard to say g0od-hy. and only those who do
50 can feel It's sorrUE
When I think Of the thousand kindnessss friends
sid ne Of the fOrbez-snoes they have show, NV
Shortcomings. us thsn the heart throbs strongzs-
with gratitude and beats the sad farewell. RB,
destiny dec-ees that I q.
II distant section q the couutrv. IN fsroer
California, where il Is said all is sunshine and
clouds are unknown. / wander IN search Of beal-b
There. among StrHuEgTs. in cuuinc years If vas-,
BE- left 70 ne. I hone 10 clasp The hands Of rnasv
and call thcm f1eHds-fnends such as I leave BE-
hind
But Il II be otherwise. then. as IN the oft-oso,e5
bt none the iess touching lines Of H-fated Byron.
Here's sigh to those who love ne.
And smile % those who hate;
And whatever ssy's above ne.
Here's a heart for every fate
Only a short time ago Jim Tiilman
was one Of the most promising political
figures in his State. in so far as success
IN politics means anything. He was within
resch Of the governorship. having won
the lieutenant governorship. His horizon
was rosy with hope But In a moment
Of supreme trial he destroyed the life
Of man who. Of all others, opposed
him most bitterly-shot him down in the
streets Of Columbia It was a madman' s
act-cruel and revengefuI
Tillman was tried and acquitted. It
was travesty on justice, Of course. His
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
CnrncEie's Humor.

FrCu. the PhiladcIrhia Rcco-d-
Ridicule IS one Of the most potent wea-
Carnegie never did anything finer in his
life than turn the battery OF his wit upon
the millionaire beggaTs who were de-
manding ihat the steel trust should still
be kept in the list Of nursing infants kept
at the breast of the American consume-.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

From the Baltimore News
Il cost Cuba a little more than s5.0O0.-
coo to be pacifled by an American army.
and Uncle sam is going 10 collect every
cent Of the money. Possibly the expense
OF gong on a jamboree may finally per-
sUade the dons to get a steady job and
stick 10 IL
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

aeouittal was due undoubtedly to his
great political influence. From that day
to this, Jim Tillman has been going down
grade. He probably has not known q
happy moment since ne fred the shot
that cut short the earthly career Of N
e. Gonzales. The greatest punishment
fell not on his victim. Gonzales. dead.
sacrificed but a few brief years Of life
at best But TiIlman. it IS sure. has
suffered the tortures Of the damned-the
realization Of the fruitlessness OF his
.vengance all but overwhelming him at
times
It Is impossible 10 contemplate this
melancholy figure without q sense OF
sorrow for the man. He has paid the
cost-paid it heavily The hand that
blotted out the life Of Gonzales struck
Jim TillmaR simultaneously. and from
the dire consequence Of that blow there
is no relief this side his own grave.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

sons or other
things are con
cerned. ne is from
Missouri. He was
educated in the
public schools. and
after graduation
taught the young
sters in Saline
County. No, fer
two years. At
night he burned
the midnight oil
studying law. be
ginning practice at
BOOnYiIIe. When
only twenty nine
years old young
ShacklefOrd was
elected prosecuting
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Her Liabilities Hearr.

From the Ohio State Journal
Pennsylvania does a good deal OF loud
bossting about not having any State debt
but at that We don't know OF any other
Commonwealth with heavier liabilities
than PittsbuTg and B9ies Penrose.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
The Reason

rs there any truth in this old joke
about a woman always being behind time
whenever her husband wants her 70 go
anywhere
There Is A woman has 70 dress her
self. and also ind all her husbands s
things
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

What would John Randolph say If he
should come hack and ind Roanoke
gone dry?' asks the Atlanta Journal
Probably make a few inquiries concern
ing the drug stores and things.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Show me a woman who wants TO vote,
and I viii show you e woman who doesn't
know anything about cooking says a
writer in the Montgomery Advertiser.
But who wants 10 see a woman who
doesn't know anything about cooking?
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
AEErnVatinR.

It makes a man mad TO have his wife
sad about all day and then bring home
no scandal worth listening TO.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

There viii be one day less in this year
than there was in the one Just passed 20
the has been" class That. however. is
no reason why We should not resolve 20
make IL even better
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
IudicinI Decisions,

From the Detroit News.
They call it a decision Just because It
happens TO come from judge, when Just
as often as not it is an evasion, or only
one more stage in a controversy.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
one Good Resolution.

From the Pittsbslrg Dispatch.
a New Years resolution 70 pay all biiIs
at sight would add greatly 10 the activity
and confidence Of business.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

OstenslbIy, President Castro went 20 Eu-
rope for the purpose Of purchasing some
military supplies for Venezuela Now he
seems to need somebody to, show him the
way 20 go home.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
The RrMfIdrrrd Bnrd-

1T beats ne"
7 prithee explain yourself"
with all this unparalleled prosperity.
why is il that the price Of poetry doesn't [
advance2''
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Enough for Ohio.

From The Springfield Republican.
The verdict in Ohio seems 10 ne that
the Presidency Of the United states is
enough Of political honor for one family,
even though it is an Ohio family.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

The Boston Herald says a good word
for the baseball Umpires- II is only be-
tween seasons that anybody ventures 10
do that
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

though not OF an especially wild type.
incidentally. We suppose the lady needs
the advertising.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

OF Pittsburg's ninety-four councilrnen,
six only. It appears. can be guaranteed
above reprOach- Even Philadelphia Is
handling Pittsburg lemons nowadays.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
How Il HappeRed.

I've had 10 give a great many we'd
ding presents" declared he
so have !. - responded she.
Suppose we marry and get square with
our friends?"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Representative Dorsey ". Shackleford.
from the Eighth district OF Missouri. is
a modest man when It comes to saying
things about himself, but when other per
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

What has become Of Senator JEFF Da-
Wis. OF Ark ?" inquiries the Baltimore sun
Wait q while. The Senator has sched-
uIed an eruption for the month Of Jan.
uary.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

The Bristol HersId-Courier, referring to
or remark. Chancellor Day is talking
again" doesn't know whether it is really
again" or yet" Perhaps the question
Of a constructive recess is involved.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Mark Twain's Incorporation should
serve quite satisfactorily as an antidote
for a great deal of recent corporation
batting.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Your Uncle sam" is perfectly willing
20 dig down IN his ample jeans and pro-
dUce something for Italy's benefit.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

A Georgia woman slept from December
Zi to January /. Too bad. She missed
all the holiday fun.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

The man who paddles his own canoe
persistently Is generally the fellow who is
gble 10 patTOniZe taxicabs later on.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Let's Have IL.

Ye who make representations.
Say your say.
Name the next administration
Oyster Bay.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
0uIte So.

A thrifty. economical wife is a blessing
/ TO poor man; but a rich. liberal wife is
not % be spurned.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
ITS CROP.

September brings
A host Of things
Apples. and pears. and plums.
And in mild June.
So runs the rune,
A wealth OF roses comes.
But pauper Jan.
Show little can
No fruits OF posies bud.
It has to stop
At just one crop
a bumper yield Of mud
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
Save while You Can.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Conservation OF their resources has en-
sbled several eminent gentlemen TO gobble
the largest remaining pine tract in the
world.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

The London Saturday Review speaks Of
Mr.. Roosevelt as "ex-President." Not
BY some strenuous days yet,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Mr.. Aldrich is preparing a little tarin
bin Of his own. We have long harbored
a suspicion that he would do just that
thing
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Miss Lillian RusseITs announced de-
termination to print those hfJy-sevea
varieties Of love letters she has in her
coIlession has aroused some curiosity,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

The fact that coal may be had at $ per
ton az the mines is interesting Almost
as much so as the fact that beef may be
had for 10 cents per pound on the hOof.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Duty Is paramount with that woman
''As ITO how?~
III she can't go 70 a bridge party, she
always sends a substitute"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Hon Theodore E Burton probably en-
tertains a keen appreciation Of the fact
that he laughs best who laughs last
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

large output Of very bad puns. whatever
e-se may be said Of Il
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

The Allentown Call thinks Santa Claus
Is a Democrat Does the Gail subscribe
TO the theory that the old fellow is a
mvth2
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05

Rider Haggard's stories Of Africa might
interest the President, though Mr. Hag-
gard isn't one Of the original Rough
Riders"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-05
jim TilIms1'S GOod-bv

Welcome. Congress. We have missed
you
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-18
G. N. MUST YIELD
TELEGRAPH LINES
DECISION OF NJ. .. CIRCUIT COURT
AFFIRMED BY COURT OF AP-
PEALs AT ST. LouIs-WEsTERN
UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
WINS ~ ACTION.

The decision OF the federal circuit
court of North Dakota. slightly rnodi-
fed in unimportant details. was af-
frmed by the federal court of appeals
at St- Louis in the suit of the western
Union and the Great Northern Tele-
graph companies against the Great
Northern railroad.
The suit dealt with the question OF
the proprietorship of the telegraph
lines along the Great Northern rail-
roads right of way, which had been
erected under contract with sub
sidiary company of the Great North
ern before the merger. The railroad
claimed that the contract had expired.
and as the poles were on the soil OF
its right Of way, it had proprietorship.
The courts held that the lines were
working under later contract and be-
longed to the telegraph company Both
sides were assessed the costs OF the
suit.