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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08
SQUIRREL SHOWS DEEP GRIEF
Mourns over Severed Head of Mate
With Intensity That Seems Al
most Human.

Almost every public park. in the
United States has its lively and half
domesticated colony of squirrels, and
there is no other creature of the woods
and fields with which city children
may-and do-become so familiar. An
interesting story which shows the
depth of feeling which these little ami
mails are capable, comes to the Com
panion from Waterloo, Ia.
Y physician who lives near one of
the parks in that city had long had
an especial interest in pair of squir-
Tels which made their home in a tree
within sight of his house. One day he
noticed that one of this pair was rum
ming up and down certain tree in
the park, meanwhile chattering in the
greatest excitement. Finally the lit
lie fellow appeared on a branch. hold
ing between his paws the severed head
OF his mate, over which he was moan
ing and whining pitifulIy. On inyesti-
cation, it appeared that the dead squir-
rel had been caught and actually de-
capitated by limb split off from the
tree by storm of the night before.
The grief-stricken mate would not
abandon the body all that day, and
mourned over the severed head with
an intensity and absorption which
seemed almost human, with depth
of emotion indeed, Of which some hui
man beings are hardly capable
Youths Companion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08
DAVENPORT WILL
Be A CANDIDATE

7 heChieftain is in receipt OF com
munication from Congressman James
S. Davenport of this city, in which
communication he states that he will
be a candidate for congress from the
Third Oklahoma district at the pri-
mary to be held in August to succeed
himself and that he will make his pub
lie announcement through the press
the latter part of April or the first
.of May Of this year; that he will do
no active campaigning until after con
gress has adjourned the present ses-
sion, as he believes the duties of all
representatives are to devote their
time, while congress is in session, to
their duties in Washington and not
to campaigning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08
CERTAIN SIGNS OF POVERTY
lmpressionable Child Sets Mother
Right Regarding Financial Stand
ing Of Her Neighbors.

Small Sarah, observant and impress
Lsonable, ran into the house, excited
and out of breath. She had been call
ing at neighbor's house.
"Oh, mammal" she exclaimed, 81
thought you said the Smiths were
very, very richl"
so | did, Susie" the mother re-
piled. "The Smiths are understood
to be worth millions"
Mamma" said the child, Il don't
believe word of it. think they are
very poor"
why, Susie" remarked the aston
ished mother, how did you get such
an idea into your head?"
"Cause | saw two ladies playing on
a piano at the same time" was Susie's
response.
That's often DONE mother ex-
planned. "The ladies were playing
duet,
But that wasn't all, mamma. Mrs.
Smiths hat looks for all the world
like her kitchen colander trimmed,
and George Smith was wearing his
fathers trousers.s
why. SUSIE commented the moth
er, how you talk"
It's true, all the same, mamma.
know they were Mr.. Smiths trousers,
cause they were SO long for George
that he had 'em turned up at the bot
tom of each leg"
Small Sarah was unfamiliar with
trousers adorned with cuffs"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08
Street Cries In Minor Kew

Street cries are nearly always IN
the minor key" says the Paris Jour-
nal des Debats. And an English com.
1mentator AYERS that this key is main
tanned in our own street cries such
as Sweet Lavender" And he thinks
the explanation is that the minor key
involves less strain on the throat that
has TO emit the same cry all day long.
But London cries are few OF them, in
the minor key Of the Partisan boy
who heralds the evening on the boule-
wards with ''Volla Ee Soir." Our own
newspaper boy has cultivated the rau-
cous monotone that collects politics
and murders into one simple yell.
There is nothing of the minor key
about the milkman's announcement.
And perhaps the least musical of all
cries is that of the man who hawks
coal about the street He does not
shout Coal" No stranger would sus-
pect him of coal. He eni.s only a
single below, repeated at short inter-
walls, below without form or eomeli-
ness; it is the least common demon
nator Of the street cry.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08
ELDER cRAPPs AND THE lNFIDELs
Parson 5onehead's Leading Elder is
Evidently Having Some Fun
Over the Discussion.
Editur cheeftun:

Editur cheeftm:
Nebber in all my bawn days hev /
he'd sieh fun as | has lately ober de
'scusshun goin' on in yore papur on
de genuwinosity oh de Bible. | sez
fun, Gaze de eezy, quiet way dat Mar
Gus and dat Nathan haz in slippin' de
nife OBJ troof in de gas-bag arguments
OBJ dem fellers is sumfn peart. an
makes me laff.
Yah, yah, yah!
Yassir yassir, dar an no use er
talkin', dat Nathan ~ sure stirred
up er skunks nest fJest er think;
wen il takes ober txo kollums OBJ de
Cheeftun to say noflin, as dat Observer
did de udder day, in tryin' to answer
Elder Nathan's plane statements, it
makes er feller feel dat sich popgun
talk kin nebbur hurt de Bible.
Sum time ergo dat man Jack Rattail
sed eff it hadn't bin fer de free think
ers dat Cap. Wite would be libben on
de banks OBJ Bull Creek, in er KAYE,
ebbery day runnin' roun to git er
snaik fur dinner Now de troof OBJ de
matter IL, dat ef it hadn't bin fer de
cibbillizin' inflooences oh de Ole Book
not only Cap. Wite, but Rattail, OBJ
serber, Marcus, Nathan and dis dar.
key would all OBJ dem bin er maxim
OBJ dar homes in kaves an dens in de
hills an on de banks OBJ cricks, libbin'
on snaiks an tadpoles, an er crackin'
eech udder ober dar heds wild stone
hatchets, an er pickin' libbin' kreeturs
out OBJ dar long har and beerds, wen
dey wasn't skrappin' ober de owner
ship OBJ de shinbone OBJ er possum.
Dis darkey don't aim ter kno mutch.
but dis one ting he shure do know
an dat IL dat eff it wuz not fur de
Bible dar would be no cibbilization
Dat ar inferdel man Darwin node dat
to be dem troof, fer he wuz OBJ de
bestest gibbers to de misshunary cause
in hiz time, an fur dis reeson: Menny
yeers ergo he visited Patagonia, an
wuz run off dat koast by de most sab.
bage eannabil natives knone. In er
maxim er seckond trip menny years
after he visited dem same REGIONS,
an foun' here and dar church housen
and skool housen. an de mostest
peecerbul people he ebber met, an
Mr.. Darwin sed dat eff dat wuz wot
Christianity would do fer sabbages he
wuz gwine ter support sich er cause,
an he did till de day er hiz deth. OATS
er fact.
Go whar yer will it twell be foun'
dat all troo cibbilization hez follered in
de wake er de Bible. An dat IL wot
desc var inrerdel fellers KANT deny
trooffully; but den it IL eezy fer an
inferdel to lie, and sware to it, eben ef
he don't beleeb in err God. Let dem
felers show dis darkey jest one lettle
bit OBJ a work OBJ filanthropy, er emmy
reel charitubble kause dat dey 'rigi-
mated or ebbur supported. But ebber-
whar de Bible goes dar follers good
wurks, an de condishun oh de peoples
OBJ dis yeartn IL sure improobed, an
DAT is Ell FACT DAT INFERDEI-
ITY KANT GIT AWAY WIT. If de
Bible wuz sich a bad book it coodent
perquce sich results
Now bring on de next Korpse.
ELDER GLEN GRAPHS,
(Undertaker)
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08

The debating team Of the vinita
high school went to Chelsea today
noon to debate the Chelsea team at
that place tonight. The Claremore
team will be here this evening to meet
the affirmative team at the high school
building at O'Clock tonight.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08
THE PUBLIC FORUM

This department in the Daily and
Weekly Chieftain will be for the use
of correspondents who wish to discuss
subjects of interest to intelligent read
ers. The Chieftain is not responsible
for the various views hereunder ex.
pressed. All communications should
be brief, pointed and courteous. The
long-winded disquisition will be slower
in getting published, and the short
article will get the most readers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-03-08

set in. In conclusion, what may we
see in all this? Nothing less thaa
that the very words OF the Mosaic ac.
count Of creation are in PERFECT
HARMONY with The most recent and
best established deducations Of
Science.
Ninita, Oklahoma, March 9Th, 1912.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09

states, senator's, congressman
and prominent men of the coun-
try who are expected to be pres
ent will encounter the "See
America First" slogan on all
sides. Lectures and moving pic
lures will be features at the v r
-ious amusement resorts for which
Salt Lake is famous, her hotels
and other public places, and it
is anticipated that ere the con-
gress concludes a national organ
ization will be formed to push
along the work of stemming the
tide of American dollars that an
nually flows across the Atlantic
to never return.
At the Congress proper the
subject will be handled by men
of National reputation as will
the other topics which include
issues of the hour such as Sour
rency Reform, Immigration, :"
"ParceIs Post" GOOD Roads, Z"
Worlds Peace" "Reclama-
ton of Land" etc.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09

completely deserted almost with
out exception. The women and
children were sent ahead across
the border. the men remaining
in the hope that they might be
able to retain their property.
Among those who remained were
six sons of Mrs. Lunt.
When the refugees reached Ell
Paso they learned that the men
who had been left behind had
abandoned the farms and were
hurrying toward the United
States border, in constant dang
er Of attack from the rebels, and
were due to arrive last Tuesday.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09

This is the first visit Mrs.
Lunt has made to Cedar City
since leaving here twenty-three
years ago. Her daughter who is
with her was a child when she
removed to Mexico. Both are
pleased with the changes and
improvements in the city and
will hereafter make their home
here. They do not care to longer
risk the uncertainties of Mex
lean government.
Many relatives and old friends
in this city will be glad to well
come them again to citizenship
in this community.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09
REFUGEES REACH THIS
CITY FROM MEXICO

Wednesday morning Mrs. An
ma Lunt and daughter Ellen,
with her four children. arrived
in this city from Pachdo. Mexi-
co, from which place they were
forced to flee, along with hun
dreds of other American colo
nists, from the Mexican rebels
who are engaged in pillaging and
destroying property and threat
ening the lives of the people.
After leaving their homes they
finally reached Ell Paso, Texas,
where they remained for a week
before securing transportation to
this city. From them The
Record learns that the former
homes of the cOlonists have been
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09
ATTRACTIONS OF
AMERICA A FEATURE

Salt Lake. Aug. 8. Prominent
among the subjects for delibera-
tion at the Trans-Mississippi
Commercial Congress which
meets in Salt Lake Aug. q. 30
is the slogan "See America
First" The discussion will FOL
low an address on the subject
which will be delivered by Louis
Hill, president of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, and son of ]. j.
Hill.
With the object in view of con-
centrating attention on the fact
that some $500, 600, 600 is said to
be spent by Americans abroad
every year when the tourists
know nothing of the scenic won
ders and natural attractions of
America at large it is proposed
to launch a campaign of educa-
ton. Lecturers have been en-
gagged, colored slides and motion
picture films prepared and arti-
cles written on the subjects of
the natural wonders and historic
points of interest in the United
States.
During the week of the con-
vention in Salt Lake the COVER
nors of the twenty-five western
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09

not thin stock, to market. The
east is no longer the only market
open to the western breeder for
thin sheep and lambs. Feeder
trade has barely opened yet.
mainly because little is availa-
BILE, but Michigan buyers are al
ready operating at Missouri Riv-
er markets and a scramble is not
improbable a little later on"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-08-09
SUMMARY OF FARM
CONDITIONS in WEST
Wheat and Dat Crops Large
Live Stock of All
Kinds Scarce

crop situation in the feeding
states and especially at this time
will be interested in the follow
ing brief summary of conditions
now prevailing in Nebraska.
Iowa, Illinois, northern Missouri,
and the territory which looks to
Omaha and western markets for
its supplies of feeder cattle and
sheep.
Harvesting of small grain will
soon be over and yields are rum
ming better than early estimates
indicated. The wheat crop is
better than the average for the
past several years. Oats is a
good crop and in some sections
there will be bumper yields.
Prairie hay will be more plenti-
full. while the supply of alfalfa
promises to be the largest for
many years. Corn, while gener-
ally backward month ago, is in
growth nearly up to the average
for this season of the year and
the present condition is highly
satisfactory. With favorable
weather from now on there will
be more corn ih these states,
than there has been in recent
years.
Every one of the states men,
toned is seriously short of all
classes of cattle, due to drouthy
conditions of last year curtailing
the feed supply and to the sever
est winter in many years, which
forced the marketing of thou
sands of cattle during the winter
months which otherwise would
have been in pastures this sum-
mer for feeding out the coming
fall and winter. Prospective
high prices for meat foods next
year will naturally stimulate
feeding operations and, coupled
with the prospects for plenty of
feed, will insure a heavy demand
at western markets for cattle
and sheep. Last year there were
sold to country buyers at South
Omaha nearly 500, 600 feeder cat
tie and more than 1.500, 600 feed.
er sheep. If supplies are avail
able it is safe to predict that this
number will be exceeded this
year. Range cattle and sheer
will come to market in good
flesh, in consequence of which
there will be greater competition
for offerings among packers and
feeder buyers. especially at those
markets which enjoy a heavy
feeder trade. The outlook il
therefore encouraging to the mar
who will have cattle or sheep t.
market this fall.
Regarding the situation the
following extracts are quoted
from a recent issue of the Breed
ers' Gazette:
'At the inception of the feed
er season mutton finishers are
concerned about prices. The
western lamb crop is undoubted
ly short, thin cattle are scarce
and sheep feeders have had &
profitable season. Iowa will bt
a heavier purchaser than evel
before and Missouri, practically
out of business last year owing
to drought. will again be a con,
tender at Omaha. Ten years age
neither Iowa or Missouri was &
factor in the feeding sheep mar,
ket. y The main reason 9
higher feeder market is predict
ed is the fact that the light enc
of the western movement win bs
small and packers will buy every.
thing fit to kill. With q short
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
BARBER AND HARRIS
TO GET APPOINTMENTS

That Q. II. Barber. the well-known
newspaper man of American Falls, s
TO be appointed state game warden BY
Governor elect John NJ. Haines, and
that A. A. Harris of Boise would pluck
the plum of chief deputy in the game
warden's office. was the talk among
sportsmen of Boise last night. and as
1t comes from several who are close 70
the governor, it is believed likely that
he will announce those appointments In
few days.
In the southeastern part of the state,
o. ". Barber was one OF the strongest
supporters Of Governor Haines, while
in Boise. a, A. Harris and e. +. Van
Nalkenburg We're among the first men
out in behalf of NJ. Haines prior -
the primary election. aud during the
entire campaign worked in his behalf
That Mr.. nNalkenburg would land
plum entirely satisfactory to himself
is known, but for just what place he Il
slated is not yet known. 1t will like !
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
Beautiful Ball of the S. NJ. Club.

The very beautiful bah which was
given by the members of the Sine
Nomine club Friday evening in Moose
hall was brilliant and largely attended
affair. more than one hundred couples,
principally from the high school, at
tending. The decorations were notice.
ably effective, consisting of pennants
from all the colleges of the United
States. During the moonlight waltz
the emblem of the club was prominently
displayed. The young girls We're
sweetly attractive in their dainty party
frocks and the pretty formality of the
whole affair was noteworthy. The p.
A. L. fraternity was the honored guest
of the occasion. Punch was served
throughout the evening from flower
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29

important hish pressure areas arc
shown, one On the Pacific coast and the
other occupying the country east Of tn
Mississippi rtFer and south u the ohio.
Precipitation has been principally con-
fined q Oregon and Washington AMI
the extreme northeast. Mild tempera-
lures prevail except in the southeast.
where the temperature is lower than
usual.
LOWEST TEMPERATURE ELSE
NHERE-Boston. so, Buffalo. 20. Chi
cago, "a Denver. 26 Des Moines. IS.
Duluth. Ii; Galveston. Il Hatteras,
81 Havre. 80 Helena Is. Huron. 90.
Jacksonville. "a; Kansas city. SO.
Knoxville. y; Louisville. =; Memphis
36' Montreal. Il. New Orleans. a..
New York. 81. North Platte. 10; Okla
hefna. so; Phoenix. "a fittsbnrg. p.
Peeatello, "a; Portland, "a; st. Louis.
90. st. Paul, 10. Salt Lake. IS; san
Francisco, A. Seattle. "a Spokane. 80.
Toledo, % Winnipeg. IS; Washington,
81,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
Idaho Silver Service.

Lieutenant Calhoun Anerum and his
wife tnee Miss Dixie Quarles, formerly
Of Boise) We're guests recently at a
dinner on the battleship Idaho. They
say that the officers and men are very
proud Of the silver service donated to
the vessel by the state of Idaho. The
sol is said to be finer than that of any
other vessel in the United States navy,
with ore exception and not inferior 10
it The set is OF splendid design and
execution. The crew on the Idaho feel
recompensed for the long delay in pre-
senting the service by it's beauty and
elegance.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29

America at the age Of is. He Travelled
extensively and worked at various
trades, but finally settled III Emmett
He leaves a bereayed wife. three sons
and ii daughter, all of whom arc grown.
Mr.. Lingren was an Industrious man
and loving and affectianate father
At his death he was 60 years Of age
Funeral services were held by Rev.
carnay of the Swedish Lutheran
church 81 Boise on Thursday 4 large
number Of friends and relatives We're
present to pay their last tribute OF love
and respect to their esteemed neighbor
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29

our meetings usually are; those who
did attend however We're we'll repaid
and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoons
program. Roll cali was responded to
by the telling of Christmas legends Of
other lands. These proved to be both
interesting and entertaining This be-
ing the social meeting Of the club no
business was transacted EXCEPT ap-
pointing committees on entertainment
for the next meeting which will be
held at the home of Mrs. c. p Pierce
Jan. 2, and Will be benefit after
noon" the proceeds TO be added to the
floral funds II is hoped that every
this meeting and each one will bring
at least one guest. An exceptionally
good program is being arranged for the
occasion and delicious luncheon will be
served. We were all delighted to re-
eeive card Of Christmas greeting and
New Year cheer from our four absent
members, Mrs. Teane, who has lately
removed to Portland. The club Is al
ways pleased to hear from its absent
members and know that we have the
best wishes of all. The following ex-
cellent program was listened to with
marked attention.:
Instrumental duet--Mrs Roberts and
Mrs. Stark
Life of Harold Bell Wright-Mrs.
Jeffers. followed by excellent reviews
of this famous authors works by Mrs.
Maberley, Mrs. Paynton and Mrs
Pierce.
instrumental solo--Mrs. Roberts.
The meeting then adjourned and light
Were served by the hos
Tess and her assistants
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
CLUB GLEANINGS
Columbian Club Magazine Decorated.

Columbian Club Magazine Decorated.
Decorated with Idaho wild flowers in
water coiors. a few of the June mum
beers of the Columbian club magazine
Idaho" are to be seen in the windows
of the local book stores. Several
artists will give their own poetic inter-
probation of form and color to the cover
and some of the pages in the little
book in the Guise of ldaho's best
known wild flowers, the creamy syringa
blossoms predominating. The maya
zine thus decorated will make a pretty
gift to send an eastern friend and as
the booklet is filled with articles de-
serptive of the resources and add
Vantages of the state, 1t will also serve
as an advertisement of a very attract
i've kind. The proceeds will be added
to the Columbian club building fund.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
Pleasant Family Reunion.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Swope
on the bench was the scene of a happy
family reunion Christmas day, when
tWenty-one members of the family as
sembled to enjoy a Christmas dinner
prepared by Mrs. Swope. The dining
room was beautifully decorated in
Christmas colors and contained a table
TxS1a fect on which covers We're laid
for twenty-one. feature of the table
decoration was the unique centerpiece
which took the form OF miniature
aeroplane designed by j. G. Shelley
Among the good things enjoyed We're
fruit cake and nince pies baked by
Mr.. Swope's sisters of Colorado
Springs.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
Christmas Entertainment.

The Christmas tree prepared by the
Catholic Women's league Sunday last
was an enjoyable and successful
event After delightful program rem
dered by the children, Santa Claus,
with bells a-ehiming, bounded out of
the chimney to the merriment of all,
and supplied with goodies for the 200
children present. As they marched past
Santa gave to each stocking filled
with nuts and candy and an orange
st Johns hall was in festive array.
Christmas bells and green's forming the
decorations.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-29
D. a. r. Meetinq.

The ladies of the d. A. r, met Sat
urday afternoon at . 80 o'clock at the
home Of Mrs. 7. r. Linton The house
was beautifully decorated with Ameri :
can flags mingled with Christmas dec
arations. The first paper, THE Cam
paign ON Long Island read by Mrs.
Bradley Sheppard and the Disasters
Following This Campaign by Mrs.
Titus; american Successes at Tren-
ton and Princeton by Miss Gageby
After the program refreshments were
served from a table decorated with cen
terpiece of small clustered American
flags Miss Gagehy and Mrs Titus
pouring. The hostess was assisted by
Miss Van Boskirk.