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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-02-29

and lisa. 14:19-14, which certainly go
beyond the kings of Tyre and Baby
lon, he will find much to reflect upon,
an dthat would seem to point to such
an event of judgment.
In succeeding papers wish to show
that no Christian need fear that the
foundations. may be uprooted," for
they are as firm as the throne of God
itself. | purpose making manifest the
following facts, as recorded by Moses,
the inerrant transcriber of Gods own
words:
First, that what Moses regarding the
period Immediately preceding the
Adamic creation, is in perfect accord
with Science: VIZ. that the EARTH
WAS COVERED WITH WATER"
Second, Moses states that, in the
period Immediately preceding the
Adamic eetion, the earth had be-
come void" that is, empty" or "un-
furnished and Science corroborates
Moses by asserting the same thing.
Third, Moses states that, in the
period preceding the Adamic creation,
darkness was on the face of the
deep;" and Science, while the case
admits not of positive evidence either
way, POINTS TO FACTS THAT GO
TO SHOW THIS TO BE HIGHLY
PROBABLE
Fourth, Moses declares that i'm
mediately before the advent of man,
the waters were gathered together
and the dry land appeared Science
positively proves the same thing.
Fifth, Moses states that immediate
ly before man, God created" a great
variety of new plants and animals
grass and herbs and trees, fishes and
fowls, beasts and cattle"-to occupy
and inhabit the restored earth There
is nothing so clearly proved as this,
says Science.
OlAlI, MUSES. SldleS lhdI tue last
and highest of Gods creative acts was
to make Man: And to this declara-
ton Science yields its heartist assent.
Unbelievers, or infidels are great
boasters as to their honest desire to
know the truth. But the facts are,
that the last thing the ordinary in
fldel wants to know is the TRUTH.
BY LIES they seek to overturn the
truth. In this they are adopts, and
inherit from their father, the Devil,
al Ibis specious and subtle abilities,
and "he was LIAR from the begin
ming, and abode not in the truth" as
the Word of God well declares. 1t
is not SO much the purpose of the
writer of these papers to answer
LIARS as it is his wish to strengthen
believers in their faith in the immut-
able and Interchangeable Word of the
Living God.
vinita, Oklahoma, Feb 2Sth, 1912
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
THE ARMY ckNTEEN.

The army canteen has long been a question of discussion and it all sim mers down to whether it is better to permit those who will have their drink to do so in moderation, and re- stricted variety, or whether it is wise 10 force them to get it where there is no limit to the amount. variety or quality Secretary of War Stimson believes the abolishment of the can- teen in the army was a mistake. It Is based upon actual experience, the result of observation of both condi- tons. In support of this stand the Springfield Union says:
 If the abolishment of the canteen has served to eliminate drunkenness among enlisted men as its advocates fondly hoped it would, too much could not be said in commendation of that course. On the contrary, however, it's effect has been to drive the soldiers from a moderate indulgence in light beers to heavy dissipation in the cheapest and vilest forms of liquor sold in the dens and dives that have sprung up around military posts since the canteen was abolished. and to ex- pose them to many other forms of vice that have had a demoraiizing effect on the army. A fact that must be recognized is that a large number of the enlisted men do and will drink. and there is no way to prevent them, and the aim should be to regulate their drinking so far as possible that 1t may do the least harm to them selves and to the discipline and health of the army"
 If an evil cannot be eradicated, the form in which it does the least harm is preferable.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
WHAT THE ELECTIONS SHOW.

The tests which have been given the determination of the new party to maintain it's forces in all elections have had discouraging results in their tri~ls throughout New England. Start ing with Maine and continuing down through to Connecticut the figures show a decidedly heavy falling off from the national election. At three diff ferent periods the cities of Massachu- setts have shown that the old parties have returned to their normal strength with but small votes for the Bull Moose ticket where it has appeared. Connecticut did not have an opportu- nity to get an expression until Mera- den in its off year city election Tues- day showed that the results were prac- ticali1 the same as in years past and the normal republican vote was boiled the progressive vote dropping from 1900 in the presidential election to 270.
 It was quite evident at Meriden as in other cities throughout New Eng land that the faith of the voters is pinzed to the old parties. It is rec ognized that therein lies their oppor- tunities and from their efforts and in- huence united therein the best results can be obtained and that the repub- llcan party offers them the chance for the carrying out of the best there is to be desired in the administration of city affairs. The test has shown the strength of the republican party and in no uncertain terms, and it Is a nat ural and wise decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
EXPERIMENT STATION WORK.

In his welcoming address to the midwinter meeting of the state board of agriculture this week Governor Baldwin referred to the importance of the work done by the state through its state college. experiment stations and boards, for the advancement of agriculture, but in that connection he might have emphasized the fact that the experiment stations are doing an extensive work which likewise inter ests the housekeeper and the public in general or should do. so as it is in their behalf that much of their efforts are devoted.
 It simply requires the perusal of the reports issued by the stations to make it plain that therein lies an im- portant safety valve between the deal- CTS in adulterated and misbranded foods and drugs, and the consumer. With the right to examine articles of such kinds secured in the ordinary course of trade through dealers there In and the publicity given the findings through reports and bulletins an ef- fsctive check upon fraud is made pos sIble and better foods and drugs thereby obtained through the import ant method of informing the people. This cannot be too fully appreciated and the fact that today no state of- fers purer coffee and spices to the con- spmer than Connecticut is a direct result of the experiment station work. Instances of short weight, inferior drugs, weak strength and adultera- tions all crop out in the tests and the same is true of fertilizers and other articles particularly applicable to the farm. It is therefore appar- ent that the work cannot be too fully appreciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
The Monkey and Bear.

Dear Uncle Jed: Once there was a monkey and bear who lived near edch other and were very good friends,
 MT. and Mrs. Bear and their two small children lived in little house near the border of a pond. Back or their house were some woods, where their children used to play.
 MT. and Mrs. Monkey lived very happily not far distant.
 One day the bear went to see the monkey. While there he said: Let us take a walk in the woods this me summer day.
 Agreed" said the monkey. So of they started, but had not gone far when the bear said: "Now, MT Monkey, I have got you and am going to give you good sound whipping" "Oh. don't! don'tl" begged the mon key. What are you going to whip me for?"
 "You went in my field and stole my oats," said the bear. "I did not, certain, and never will Please let me go; do not whip me" The bear said: T shall not let you 20! And besides I shall send you to jail and see how YOU like that"
 He pulled a whip from under his coat and gave nm a Soou souhu ! whipping.
 Now, go home" he said ana tne poor little monkey went home all lame and sore from the hard blows that the bear gave him. When he reached home his wife said:
 "Wbvl what is the matter? Youl ] clothes are all torn!" She was very angry at the bear, and said they would have nothing more to do with him, ana | after that they lived as strangers.
 AGNES RUPPRECHT. Age 9. l Gurleyyille.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Christmas Gift Rooks.

 t-Hannah L. Mcveieh, of Norwich, "The Water Babies." by Charles Kingsley.
 2-MiIdred Burbank, of Moosup, "The Motor Boat Club and the Wire less," by H. Trying Hancock.
 3-Richard w. Tobin, Jr., of Nor wich, The Motor Boat Club of Long Island" by H. Irving Hancock.
 +George Krauss, of Plainfeld, "The Motor Boat Club at the Golden Gate" by H. Irving Hancock. 5-Aenes Sullivan, of Uncasville, Little Lame Prince" by Miss Muloch. e-Marsaret Mcveish, of Norwich, i "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewall. ! 7-Anna Richard, of Uncasville, Swiss Family Robinson" i sEtheI Clark, of Gurleyville, "The i Motor Boat Club of the Kennebec," by H. Irving Hancock. : 9-Bertha Fuller. of Eagleville, i the Misses Kirby. i 1o-Lucy j. Place, of Moosup, Uncle Sam's Boys in the Ranks" by H. Irving Hancock. 11-Lucy A. Carter, of Scotland 1 Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel DeFoe ] f2-Gertrude Couchon, of Wauregan "Thro the Looking Glass;" by Lewis | Carroll.
 f3-Dora Clark, of Moosup, Dog Tales, Cat Tales and Other Tales" { 14--Harold Hanson, of Mansfield
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Uncle Jed's Christmas Talk

The German children were the first to behold the Christmas tree. At first, way, up in the north, the land of the reindeer and the pine and ice and snow, the pine tree was used to hang gifts upon at midnight for their gods; and when the Christian missionaries visited this land of myth and drove the old gods out for time the tree of presents was lost sight of.
 The gifts made on the birthday of the Christ were at first for the priests of the church for whom Christmas boxes were made up. and then the Christmas box became a family affair and gifts were exchanged in this way in the middle ages. The Germans dis covered Santa Claus for the children and used the pine tree to hang pres ents upon hundreds of years ago, and still on Christmas eve there is a Christmas tree in every house in Ger many, the country which still makes the most wonderful toys for the chil-  dren of the Christian world.
 And while the Christian world is alive with gifts and good cheer away off in Bethlehem where Christ was born the children have no Christmas tree. h the cave where the Savior Is said to have been born the lamps are never allowed 10 go out. It ic beneath the altar of the great Chris tian Church of the Nativity, is Il feet by 40 and lined with pure marble. A beautiful silver star studded with pre- cieus stones hanging in the center symbolizing the star of Bethlehem, and not until all of the congregation have stood with bowed heads before this star do the services begin on Christ. mass eve. The children take part il these solemn religious services.
 ] And do you know a little girl in'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
POETRY.
The Lookout Man.

Now listen, little children, and I'll tell story true And better you remember, for it means lot to you For if you heed the lesson, then when
 Christmas time is here You'll get a lot of presents and a lot
 of Christmas cheer. The Lookout Man is walking when the
 stars begin to peep To see if little children are in bed and fast asleep; And all who act up naughty and don't
 mind their mas and pas, The Lookout Man is watching, and
 he'll tell old Santa Claus. know a little fellow once who got s real bad and said He didn't care for Santa Claus, and
 wouldn't go to bed; And said he didn't have to mind
 o, he was awful bad, And didn't seem to care a mite in
 making folks feel sad. But when it came to Christmas day
 he didn't get a thing, For Santa Claus had heard of him
 and not thing he'd bring. He knew that bad boys record-bet-
 ter mind your mas and pas, The Lookout Man is watching and he'R
 tell old Santa Claus. also knew a little girl who was just
 awful bad, She wouldn't get her lessons and she
 always got so mad If anybody told her to be still and
 hush her noise Well, she was always wishing for a
 lot of Christmas toys; But when twas Christmas morning,
 to her wonder and surprise, An empty stocking hanging in the cor
 ner met her eyes. You see, she acted naughty-better
 mind your mas and pas; The Lookout Man is watching and he'll
 tell old Santa Claus. The Lookout Man is peeping through
 the windows every night And counting up the children who are
 always acting right. And going off to bed at once when
 told it's time to go, And never pouting, not a bit, or talk
 ing clothes off slow. He puts them in the good book, but
 the bad ones in the bad, And when he writes a bad one, O.
 he look just awful sad; For he knows they will get nothing
 better mind your mas and pas The Lookout Man is watching and he'l
 tell old Santa Claus.
 The Commoner.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAkES.
How EInora Made Her Way.


 Elnora Lees chief desire was to go to high school, but as her mother was too poor to send her, Elnora felt she must give up this desire.
 School would open in September, and nearer and nearer came the day on which she must start. As yet there seemed no way to get the money. The day came and Elnora's mother told her that she could start. but Elnora knew that to send her would mean that she and her mother must go without many comforts; she did not mind for herself, but for her mother.
 Elnora's first day at school was one she will always remember. The other girls laughed at her clothes. but this she did not mind, and triumphed over them all when she finished her work and was found to rank first. Books had been given to her and a bill of B for books and $10 for tuition. Poor Elnora, this was more than she had expected. She knew only too well that this day was to be her first and last, or she least thought go.
 Just before school ended for the day one of the teachers announced that anyone who had collected moths, but terf1ies or flowers should remain after, as Mrs. Fields, very rich lady, was collecting them and wished to buy all she could.
 Elnora had collected those very things, as the woods around the place she lived were full of them. She went to see Mrs. Fields, and that lady agreed to drive out with her and in- spect her collection.
 This she did. and to Elnora's great joy bought all of them. paying Elnora enough to keep her in school for sev- eral years, and agreed to buy all El- nora could collect.
 By doing this EInora not only work ed her way through high school but also helped her mother a great deal. HANNAH L. MVErGH
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
TAFT AT YALE.

Yale has reason to feel honored and so has Connecticut in view of the an- nouncement that President Taft when he completes his duties as chief ex- ecutive of the United States will take the Kent professorship at law in Yale university. President Taft's liking for his college and the college of his father is well known and he is equally in- terested in the profession ito which his efforts there will be chiefly devoted. Recognized as an excellent authority in his chosen calling, and often re- ferred to as one who should occupy a position on the bench of the United States supreme court it is with man ifestly high distinction that he goes to Yale outside of the prominence which he has attained as president. Yale is most fortunate in being able to announce the filling of this pro- fessorship by one so competent to ad- minister it's duties, and bring to 1t added fame and strength.
 Such a decision by President Taft is not a new departure for a presi- dent after concluding his duties in the White House. It is like what Grover Cleveland did when he went to Prince ton after leaving Washington and ex- President Harrison did for the Uni versity of California and indicates that he feels a deep interest in carry ing forward the important work of education in the institution to which he is so firmly attached. New Eng land, Connecticut and Yale will heart fly welcome him and may his rela- tions there be such that it will bring him as a permanent resident to the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

Depot, Rip Van Winkle." by Wash fngton Irving.
 15-Nelie colburn, of South Can- terbury. Swiss Family Robinson"
 Letters of Acknowledgements. GHMondoSsv4iSunu usscS ,-ibvHoH
 Elmer Burbank, of Moosup-I re- ceived the prize book you mailed me and thank you very much for it. Frances W. Biacker of Stamford When the postman left our mail the other night and I found that nice Christmas box with a prize book in lit from you, I felt very much pleased. Will you accept many thanks from me for it. I wish you a Happy Christ mas.
 Ethel Erickson, Mansfield Center-I thank you many times for the lovely book I received. I did not get it un- 1 til few days ago because it was missent to Mansfield instead of Mans | field Centre It is the incest book that I have ever had. Everybody that has read it says that it is very nice 1 will now close wishing the Wide Awake Circle success in the year 1913, that is soon coming. | CuftiS C. FlScoy or MOOSup--1 tnAHh you very much for the book I received from you. I think it is a very inter- esting book.
 Anna Richard, of Uncasville-I thank you very much for the book you sent me. I am very fond of story books have begun to read it. It is very pretty story.
 l Auuusta Krauss, of Plainfield--I wal very much pleased when I received my book. I always wanted that book of Robinson Crusoe. I could hardly wait until I got to the post office was so anxious to get 1t. l got il so near Christmas 1 call it one oi my Christmas presents. Calvin R. Main, of Norwich-I thank you very much for the nice book yot gave me.
 Viola Howard of Norwich: I thank you very much for the book you gave me. It is very interesting. am or 1 Chapter 21
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
My Visit to the Farm.

Dear Uncle Jed: This fall I visited friends on farm in Scotland. It is 2 nice large farm. They have f1fteer cows, four horses. six pigs, and lots o1 hens and pigeons. They also have three nice cats-Teddy. Dick and Mig ger.
 spent most of my time out of doors went after the COWS every night ant fed the pigs and hens.
 The best fun of all was going after corn in a dumpcart and riding home on top of the load.
 would like to have stayed, but had to come home to go to school.
 I will close now with best wishe! for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
 GERTRUDE CoUCHoN, Age g. Wauregau,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
ECONOMY TO OVERCOME WASTES

Figures run up to astonishing size when an attempt is made to tell the amount of money and foodstuffs which are wasted every year, all Of which tacks on more or less to the cost Of living and perhaps equally astonish- ing is the fact that the knowledge Of such conditions does not serve to check the drift, for instead of decreasing there are continual increases and ris- ing indignation thereat. The board of health of New York declares that ow- ing to the poor system of docking there are wasted foodstuffs amounting to s2o0,o00,o0o each year. Inability to properly handle the articles and take care of them imposes a duty on those systems of transportation and New York of course is not alone in that .predicament. Waste goes on every where and while in New York last year eight and a half million pounds of fruit, two and half million pounds of vegetables, 73,O00 pounds of butter, 350,O pounds of fish and 95.000 pounds of miscellaneous products were act ually thrown away, that tells of only small part of the great and useless drain that is steadily going on.
 It is not solely in transportation, wholesale quarters or even the retail that waste is confined for it is to a large extent fault in the home where failure to economize is often too ap- parent. Economy Is an important habit to cultivate and 1t need not be confined to foodstuffs for Senator AL drich says the government could save $500, ,G00, 900 year by practicing proper economies. It is certain that the need of closer study to reducing needless expense exists in all directions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

spired the Christmas song, Christians Awake! Salute the Happy Morn. It was 230 years ago that John Byron of Manchester, Eng. was playing with his little daughter Dolly and he prom ! ised to write her something pretty for | Christmas morning and she found this old, popular song in an envelope on her plate Christmas morning, and this Christmas carol has been sung since 1882.
 | And this incident prompt Uncle Jed to call your attention to the fact that /! the first Christmas carol was sung over 1000 years ago by the angels. It is found in the New Testament and reads as follows:
 Fear not; for behold bring you good tidings of great joy. which shall be to all people. For unto you is born lthis day in the city of David a Sav- four. which is Christ the Lord. l And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in manager. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
 Perhaps the following little poem will do. for some of the Wide Awakes /! to recite at the Christmas exercises: 1 Der the fields of Bethlehem Wintry stars were shining bright; Little lambs were fast asleep, Just as 1 am. every night. l Then a great light shone around, l Voices came from heaven, too; 1 All the lambs were so afraid I guess I'd be, wouldn't you? | But the angels only told
 Of strange and lovely thing; Of a Babe in Bethlehem I wish I could hear them sing!
 Fear not! In a manager lies
 Christ, the Lord!' the angels say.
 That is what dear Christmas means l Christ was born on Christmas day
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
How to Make Sofa Pillow.

Dear Uncle Jed and Wide Awakes: I now will try and write you again:
 I think the boys must have had a good time in Norwich burning barrels on Thanksgiving night, and also think Calvin Main had good luck raising squashes, tho have such large ones.
 Hannah L. McVeigh: I am glad you liked my last piece. I am going to try making your molasses candy and fudge.
 The next time I write I will send you my way of making candy with su- gar.
 I send in a way of making a pretty sofa pillow: Get one-half yard of the narrow striped blue and white bed ticking, then cross stitch the white stripes with red working cotton. They make very pretty pillows and one tha' can be washed. You can put a ruffit around them, or finish them with cord I hope some of the girls will try this and see if 1t isn't pretty. LUCY A. CARTER. Age Il. Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Moosup.

The Sled.
 It had been showing all day and all night, but in the morning 1t had stopped The sun shone so bright that the snow sparkled like diamonds.
 The old hemlock tree was full of soft snow which was very pretty to look at.
 The bluejays and snowbirds hopped around picking up crumbs. The blue jays carried corn to hollow tree, where they hid 1t.
 James, the oldest son, was making paths when his little brother and sis ter came running towards him, all cov- cred with snow. They were drawing a sled behind them.
 Whats the matter, Navy" he asked 'tIs your sled broken?"' No; 1t got to going fast, and Jack fell off and fell, too, she said. Can you fix something around the sled SC We can't fall off" Come here and let me brush the snow off, before you catch cold" he said, as he ran to the house after z broom.
 T like the snow when it looks pretty like this" said little Jack.
 "WIll you try to fix the sled so wt can't fall off?' asked May. We want nice long ride down thu hill," said Jack. Come, bring the sled around to tht woodshed and I will see what I car do," and Jamie started off toward tn, woodshed. He came out with a large soap box.
 "Bet I know what you are going tt do,'' said May. Guess I do. too," Jack said, al Jamie put the box on the sled.
 Jamie nailed the box upon the sled while May and Jack talked about thu ride they expected to get down thu big hill. Now get in and I'll give you a nic' ride to the hill." said Jamie, as h. picked up the rope. When they came to the hill Jamie gave the sled a push which sent then down to the foot of the hill.
 NELLIE COLBURN, Age 14. South Canterbury.