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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

aspiration when the book Is open or
was Farley p. Pratt right when he
said that the average Christian only
believed in the Bible when it was clos
ed. have only touched on few glar-
ing absurdities quoted from memory
but II you or any OF your reverend
friends wants further proof We viii
open the book and go through il from
Genises to Revelations with the kind
consenf OF the editor OF this paper.
who lives up to the American principal
that every man is entitled TO his day
in court 10 defend himself against de
lfamers OF character. so come ye val
liant Captain. the truth shall make
you free" think hear some one say
what must | do to be saved Jesus
sail sell what you have. give TO the
poor. take up the cross and follow me.
But what have heard of the Captain
in my ten years residence in this coun-
ty cOnyinces me that he would rather
take up a Winchester rifle and belt
full of cartridges and follow somebody
else. | am willing to abide by what
the Captain said. namely by their
works We shall know them. If there is
a man in Craig county that claims to
be a free thinker whose record will
not stand comparing with Capt.
Whites don't know him in the last
Item years and / not anxious for his
acquaintance. can believe the Capt.
when ht says he rests his faith on his
mothers advice. Every mother thinks
her boy is the whole cheese and his
must have told him so and he has gone
through life with that one idta. but he
must consider now that the six
shooter is laid aside and that he can
neither rap people over the head With
his gun nor attack their character
without being resisted. He says If
prefer the Koran / can have it, |
never mentioned the Koran. it is as
|dogmatic as his opinion that men
learned religion and morals from the
Bible There is but one God and
Mohomet is his prophet" | don't
want that Captain. You say your OPP
portunity was cut short. what that
means know not But one thing do
know that your mental development
has been cut exceedingly short
J, RATCLIFF.
Estella, Okla
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07
SNUG Bed for = Queen

Instances of something strangely
like humor sometimes creep into the
British periodicals. in spite of every
thing, Among the stories told BY the
London papers OF the late DR.. Robin
son Duckworth. canon OF Westmin-
ster. Is one or a somewhat uncourtier-
ly remark which he made once when
showing Queen Victoria over West
minister abbey When they came to
the spot where kings and queens lie.
Queen Victoria shivered a little and
said Il should not care to te buried
here-it seems so cold and damp :
Madam, replied Duckworih. Il as
sure YOU it is perfectly dry You
would be quite nice and snug.
II strikes a mere American that The
qiseen's part of this interview shows
more humor than the reverend can.
on's. But victoria's sense of humor
was Teutonie
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07
ADVERTISING NATIONAL PARKS
Scenic Wonders of Our Country to Be
Made Known to Public by De-
partment of Interior.
Estella, Okla

The department Of tho interior In
tends to advertise the governments
national parks by having large photo
graphs put on exhibition In libraries
and other public institutions through
out the country, in the hope that the
See American First" movement will
be considerably accelerated.
II Is time steps were taken to se-
cure wider publicity for the parks
over which the government has as
sumed control, says the Denver Re-
publican The public is only indiffer-
emily acquainted with the charms OF
many OF these places Of interest. Most
Of the national parks and monuments
are located in the west Heretofore it
has been the governments policy to
rest content with assuming control of
the lands and posting rules and regu-
lations regarding the conduct OF visi-
tors. What is needed. however, Is a
national campaign of education, such
as Secretary Fisher has decided upon.
The peopie should not be allowed to
forget that there are scores of places
In their own country which are worth
visiting. Some of the national parks,
Ike the Yellowstone and Yosemite,
are inexhaustible. from a scenic stand.
point Men and women go back to the
Yellowstone year after year. and find
new beauties each time The archaeo-
logical parks and monuments OF Colo
rgdo and the southwest afford life
time OF study for those who are inter.
ested along such lines.
II is the duty OF every American to
get 3 comprehensive idea of the scenic
grandeur Of his own country before ne
turns to Europe By calling attention
TO the unlimited scenic resources Of
the national parks. Secretary Fisher
will accomplish great deal OF coed.
and 1t is to be hoped that he will not
delay in carrying out his promised
campaign of publicity
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07
HAS A STEADY GRAFT
SMALL BOY TOOK PICTURE OF
SISTER an WORK RIG.
Now She Has to Pay Him Is Cents
for Print Each Time Her Best
seau Is to Call, and
Yoath ReloIees.

Perhaps the orneriest, meanesi
anal boy extant lives in New York
This boys sister. who is Of marriage
able age. gave him cheap camera for
his birthday recently. The boy used
his camera for legitimate purposes for
few days. but that way Of using the
machine finally palled upon him and
he thought up a scheme.
He waited until his sister got her.
self rgged out for her share OF the
work IN the weekly housecleaning.
Then, unbeknownst to her, be took
q full-length snapshot OF her Just as
she was. The young woman is pretty
and decidedly winsome looking, but
this negative. taken OF her by her
small brother. shows her standing
with broom In her hand. clad in a
loose. yoluminous. ornate calico wrap.
per. with towel tied around her
head and with her curl-papered hair.
giving her the appearance Of a beetle.
The boy developed the negative and
made print OF it. When he showed
It to his sister she thought It was
rather funny. not snspecting the
edge" which the negative gave the
small boy over her.
He's a-comin' tonight. amt he?F
said the small boy after showing his
sister the print
He? Who? Mind your own bust
ness, kid" said the sister after the
manner of sisters thus addressed by
younger brothers in such connections.
Hes a-comin' tonight" repeated
the small boy How much do you
give me for the picture Of you?"
Then she saw the connection.
Why, you little incorrigiblel" she
said. what do you
Gimme a quarter and / won't show
it to him. said the boy in a business
ike tone.
And he stood pat Expostulations
and pleadings didn't go. He held out
for his terms. which were 25 cents.
payable in advance. no more, no less.
She promptly tore it up and put 1t
In the fire. But the boy still had the
negative hidden away, and ON the very
next occasion when his sisters young
man was due to call In the evening he
sprang another print from the mega
tive upon her. He got another quar-
ter for the surrender of this print. too.
He knows a good thing when he
has got 1t. does this extraordinarily
mean. small boy, and he has been
lashing one of the prints from the
negative upon his sister every night
upon whcih her maybe youth is due
for visit. She has offered him 81
for the negative. but the boy prefers
to draw interest instead of sacrificing
his principal. and he retains posses
sion OF the negative up to the hour
OF going to press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07
A Strike on BABEL

The confusion OF tongues mad done
Its destined part. work on the tower
OF Babel being prety much suspend.
ed. when all at once Welsh emerged
IRON the racket
The sound of consonants being pro
nounced without the help OF vowels
was al once seen to cause no smaH
uneasiness In high quarters
No use OVERRIDING the business!
these hastily exclaimed. and forthwith
called a halt
AS for Welsh. what was done could
rot OF course, be undone; but the en-
suing distribution Of languages hap
PLY reIegated Il to the remote corner
Of a remote island Of the sea. 80 that
the embarrassment was BY no means
what II might have been.-Puck.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

There is good prospect for Cher
okee payment Of form $25 to so per
capi;a within ths next 30 days. The
good Offices Of Congressman Daven-
port and Senator Owen have been in
strumental in bringing it to pass.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07
The Correct Way.

She Speaking correctly, darling
should ! say. 4 will have a new bon
net" or Il shall have new bonnet7"
He-Speaking correctiy-absolute
correctly-my love. you should say. u
won't have new bonnet
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07
COUNTY NUDGE.

/ am candidate for reelection to
the Office of County Judge Nf Craig
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary to be held in
August. l stand on my old platform
that of low taxes and law enforcement
ask the support of all voters who
view these matters as l do.
S. F. PARKS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Chieftain is authorized to an
|napnce George w. Taylor as candi
date for County Commissioner for the
First District of Craig County. subject
Ito the primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

William R. Hearst has puohased the
Atlanta Georgian. one Of the most ag-
Woodrow Wilson papers in
the United States.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Clark and Folk forces are night
ing manfuIly to turn Missouri back in
to the republican column.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce L. P. Smart as candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Craig County,
Oklahoma. subject to the Democratic
primary. August, 1872.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

We want to thank old and
new customers for the lib
eral patronage they have
given us and hope for a
continuance.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce E. J. Mcbride of Big Cabin as
a candidate for the Office of County
Clerk of Craig County, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Chieftain is authorized to an
|nounce the name of R. L. Jackson for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
of Craig County, subject to the August
primary election.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

This is the time for Craig county to
GIT busy in the matter of building
country roads.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Robt. L. Chamberlin as can
didate for the Office of Sheriff Of Craig
County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

! hereby announce myself for re-
election to the Office of County Clerk
of Craig County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary of August,
1912. r. f. NIX.
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i,s, Okla. Wednesday, February ?
HOW BIG is TEDDY. PAT

HOW BIG is TEDDY. pa?
Say. Pa.
How big a man
Is Theodore?
Is he as big
Inside hisself
As other men
On their outside?
And can be eat
A Buffalo
And Lion cub.
And can be throw
An Elephant
Right on its back
And jerk its trunk
Clear of It's hesd7
Well, no. my son.
He's not that large.
And yet he's big.
Why, some big men
Could rattle round
Inside of him
And turn a big
Back somersauit
And never touch
Him anywhere;
He killed nine great
Big lions and
His box killed eight
But that's not what
Made him so great
Not that alone:
Before he left
He got more pelts
Than over there.
And those be skinned
Are roaring yet,
Just like We heard
Joe Cannon roar
Not long ago.
Some men right here
At home expressed
The wish that some
Big Lion would
Eat Teddy up
That is. they said
They hoped it would
Some duty" do
Which meant the same;
Well, you can bet
The Lions tried.
But Teddy has
More than one hide
To show us how
They ate him up.
A mans as big
As people come
To think he is-
Because you know
ties up to him
To make EN- think
And Teddy did
When others failed;
And if they keep
On thinking so.
And more and more
Keep joining in
And thinking so,
And he keeps on
And does more things
Things bigger yet
Than other men
OF course he's big
And after while
He does outgrow
Moston other men.
And if they want
That man to be
Their President
Wei, what's the use
He's got TO be-
It's not his say
And that's how big
Oar Teddy is.
! A. Moore IA Kansas City Star.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name of Geo H. Ogden as a
candidate for County Treasurer Of
Craig County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary in August,
1912. GEO. H. OGDEN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

To serve you and give you
the BEST GOODS at the
LOWEST PRICES is our
aim.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

am candidate for County Com
missioner of the Third Commissioners
District, Craig County, subject to the
Democratic primary to be held in
August, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

The ChieItain is authorized to an
nounee the candidacy OF H. E. Riden-
hour for reelection to the Office OF
Sheriff OF craig County. Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary of August, 1912.
II. E. RIDENHOUR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-07

SAMUEL CHATTERTON
Big Cabin, Okla.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The chieftain is authorized to an
nounee the candidacy Of E. ~ William
son, to the Office of Register of Deeds
Of Craig County, Oklahoma, subject
to the action Of the Democratic
Primary of August. 1912.
E. n. WILLIAMSON.
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A. Moore p Kansas City Star
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14
. BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING
Miss 0ctavia Evans Became Wife
Of Thomas Sigman Wednesday.

A happy elimination to beautiful
romance was the wedding Of Miss Dc
tavla Simmons Evans to Mr.. Thomas
Sigman OF Corinth, Miss, which took
place at the home OF the brides
parents, Dr. aud Mrs. J. +. Evans, At
8 o'clock on Wednesday night.
The attractive home had been splen.
didly decorated In flowers and ferns,
color scheme of pink and white be-
Ing artistically. carried through, and
the beautiful wedding ceremony was
impressively said by Rev. J. q. Watt,
pastor OF the Presbyterian church,
with the bride and groom standing
under an arch of flowers and ferns, bs
meath which was suspended beauti.
fully wrought wedding bell In white
carnations. $50
The bride wore becoming gown Of
white crepe meteor, trimmed with
real lace and hand embroidered with
pearls, and carried a shower OF white
carnations. The two, attendants car.
ried showers Of pink carnations. Miss
Ida Meriwether was bridesmaid and
Miss Hattie Belle Meriwether the
maid of honor. The two little nieces
OF the, bride, Evelyn and Gladys
Evans, were. the flower girls, and Miss
Alba Duke played the wedding march.
Mr.. Robert Stevenson OF Jackson,
Tenn, was the best man, and Mr..
Sam Seaton, Jr., was-the. groomsman.l
| Immediately after the ceremony a
large reception was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Sigman at the Evans home, folA
lowing which the bride changed her
attire for a travelling gown Ut dark
blue silk, with hat to. match. Mr..
and Mrs. SiRman left on the 1l:05. p.
M train Wednesday night for Cor
.inth, Miss where they will make
their future home.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14

We reached the conclusion that
ssue OF such a large amount In
can have but one meanink, and
s that the construction proposed
merely from Mobile to Pasca.
This Is accepted to mean that
ng talked OF electrified line from
e to New Orleans maybe on the
realization. Such is the dis
ia, at any rate, 10 circles that
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CLOSES SESSION
EXCELLENT PROGRAM CARRIED
OUT BY PUPILS OF ACADEMY.
Three Girls And Three Boys Re-
ceived Medals Numerous Pre-
miums Were Given Other
Studious Pupils.

The annual commencement Of the
boys and girls OF the Infant Jesus
Academy was held last Tuesday night
and attracted large attendance.
The participants acquitted them
selves splendidly and received encour.
aging applause from the audience.
During the evening the medals and
other awards Of merit were dIstrlbu-
ted to the winners by Rev. Father B.
O'Reilly. and the hearts nf the pupils
made glad 10 the premiums that were
won. The medal winners among the
girls we're Marion CAVITY, Thelma
Ramsay and Sadie Feure, while the
boys who won medals were Louis RIOS,
Waller Feore ami Edgar Whlnon.
An excellent program had been ar
ranged fpr the evening, every number
of which prnved worthy ~ attention
and decidedly interesting The pro-
gram WAS AZ fullOwS:-
Trio-"Soldiers Are Coming" Misse%
N. Davis, s. Feore, Master ". Feore.
"Where IL Ny Wandering Boy Tonight
Full Chorus-by the Boys, ac-
companied by Miss V. Davis.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Canta,A).
,r Characters:
Two Orphans. Misses NJ. Canty. y. Ferrer
Good Fairies. 1900. Misses y. Feore, b.
Feore, A. Weber, M. Davis, v.
Krebs, d. Blanchard, M. Ferrer,
T. Bugge, L. Ferrer, ]. Westbrook.
Sprites ......... Misses M. Pol, l. Pol,
M. Ford, r. Evans.
Evil Fairies. .... Misses F. Krebs, T.
Ramsay, g. Whinon, J. Mansfield,
o. Krebs, B. Ferrcr. I. Bishop.
Two Angels. Misses E. Krebs, H. Krebs
MUSIC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT miss 1. Johnson
Tableaux.
Duet-"Sweet Thong hts".. Misses l..
Pol and M. Ford.
Trio-"With Light Hearts" Misses B.
Feore, s. Feore, Master w. Feore.
Intermtssion-Twenty Minutes.
Duet-"By Moonlight. Misses A.
Weber and B. Feore.
liking COLE"
Characters:
King Cole Master w. Feore
Pages age I'm .sters b b. Evans, Chr. Chris.
man, E. Bugge. T. Bugge.
Music by Miss N. Davis.
Fuss IN the Well Master r.. Whlnon
Jack Frost Master r. Dawson
Boy Blue Master M. Pol
Humpty Dumpty :. Master III. Roskho
Herald ............M Master H. Spratley
Merry Men Masters j. Ferrer, ].
Ford, +. Hughes, II. Bugge, e. Gatti,
L. Seymour, Fl. Roskho, G. Roskho.
"When the Shadows Make the Twilight
Fade Away"-Fuil Chorus. -. Girls
Distribution Of Medals and Premiums.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14
CELEBRATED SIXTH BIRTHDAY
Little Hostess Entertained Little
Women And Men Of City.

In honor OF her sixth birthday last
Tuesday, little Mary Elizabeth Dono'
van entertained a large party OF her
little friends with birthday party.
The little ones enjoyed themselves 10
childish games and amusements, after
which the refreshments appealed to
their palates. Several unique features
were introduced IN the party, each oil
which appealed strongly to the chill
dreu.
The little hostess 10 vitatiOn list In
cluded Georgene and Iven Frentz,
Fannie Peterson, Marie Ford, Helen
Ros, Edna Sharp, Helen Ros. Sybil
Cooper, Marjorie Scott, Sisterett Ros,
Nelse Addicxs, Dwight Matthews,
Richard Voell, Ernest Gatti, GregR
Burkhalter. Johnnie Collie, Leo j.
voell, Jr., Willie Mcvea Collie, J. d.
Crane, Jr., Willie Lewis McWhite,
valsin DeJean. Jr., Hugh McWhite.
Assisting Mrs. J. Will Donovan,
mother of the hostess. In entertain
tanning the little guests we're Mrs. w.
L. Mcwhite, Mrs. w. E. Sharp, Mrs.
v.P. DeJean, Mrs. geo J. Voell. Mrs.
Herman Collie and Mrs. ]. q. Peter
son
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14
BEAUTIFUL MORNING WEDDING
Episcopal Church Scene Of Day.
Fuller Marriage Wednesday.

A beautiful morning wedding was
solemnized at the Episcopal church
at 10 O'Clock on Wednesday morning,
when Miss Irene Fuller. the charm
Ing young daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. W. Fuller Of Gautier, became the
wife of Mr.. Leo Day of St. Charles,
Ills, Rev. John Chapman officiating
In the presence Of large number OF
relatives and friends.
The bride was attired In becoming
dress OF white with all over embroid.
cry, carrying brides roses, and her
two attendants wore white voile. The
best man was Mr.. Hermes of Gautier,
with Mr.. James Gautier az the
uroomsman, and Miss Jessie Bodman
was the bridesmaid, with Miss Cecil
Saucier as the maid OF honor. Little
Eunice Bugge was the ring bearer and
Lois Fuller and Fairfax Gautier were
tile flower girls. Misc Pilstrom pre-.
sided at the organ.
Immediately following the cere-
mouy the.bride changed her gown OF
white, all over embroidery, for a trav.
cling costume OF blue silk, with hat
~ match, and the happy couple left
ct 1890 O'Clock for st. Charles, Ills,
where they will make their future
home At St. Charles the Rroom'l
parents will give them a-reception,
The brides parents gave a pre-nuptial
supper At the family residence 10 eau
tier lin Tuesday night. j ..Na- ~
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14
Absence OF Official Announce.
ment Makes News Report From
Mobile Of Pertinent Inter-
est To PascagouIa.

Recent news reports from Mobile
relative to the proposed Mobile-W West
Shore Traction company are encour-
agingly indicative OF early commence
ment OF actual construction work.
Some time ago the organization voted
bonds to the amount OF s2,000,000 for
construction purposes, and recent in
formation Is to the effect that prac,
tical builders are now engaged In
thoroughly inspecting the proposed
route.
From what can be gathered from
unofficial sources, the promoters Of
the traction line have practically COM
pleted every detail Of their organiza-
tion and work up to the actual letting
of the contracts for construction. The
contractors, as stated, are reported IS
having visited the compaDy's offices
at Mobile, and to have thoroughly In
vestigated the line Of track and the
country through which il shall pass
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?
One development in this connection
that is attracting considerable atten-
tion Is the fact that the company has
authorized the issue OF $1,000, 900 In
bonds for construction purposes. The
merest casual inspection Of the pros
pectus of this company dispels immed-
lately the suggestion that this amount
or anything approximatiog 1t, will te
necessary to construct the line from
Mobile TO this city, via Bayou lie
Batre,. Coden, etc., as proposed.
Students Of such probleus appear
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1912-06-14

-sAt IN endeavoring to fathom the
movements of men of money who are
diligently endeavoring 10 develop the
country and its resources.