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The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

During the early part Of the flight
every precaution Is adopted to prevent
leaving q heavy trail, or n easily To
be followed ; to this end, instead of
moving, as il customary, IN single file,
thereby leaving a clearly defined path,
each warrior moves independently of
his fellows, until all danger from pur-
suit is safely passed, when the party
falls into single file, and, with the chief
at their head, moves along IN almost
unbroken silence. If during an attack
mon the frontier settlements the In
dians should encounter unexpected and
successful resistance, neccssltiung a
premature withdrawal and flight on
their part, they still resort to stratagcm
in order to secure THEN safety. In ac-
cordance with a plan previously formed
and understood by each member of the
party, and specially provided for an
emergency, the war party finding them
| selves about to encounter successful re.
sistance of the part Of the frontiersmcn
beat a hasty retreat but instead of
taking their flight in a single direction
and in one party. thereby leaving an
nnmistakable clue for their pursuers,
the entire party breaks mp into smaller
bands, each apparently fleeing IN an
INDEPENDENT direction, a few of the best
mounted usually falling behind to at
tract the attention of the pursuers, and
| give time to those Of the party who are
burdened with prisoners and captured
stock to make good their escape. In
such an emergency rs this IL rendezvous
for the entire party has been previously
fixed upon. Its location is usually
| upon or near some w~atcr-coursc or
prominent landmark, distant perhaps
| thirty or forty miles /; thither all smaller
parties direct their course, each by q
separate and usually a circuitous route.
| Should either of these smaller parties
find themselves closely pursued, or
their trail being followed and all efforts
to throw the pursuers off prove nm
ayailing, they relinquish their plan of
uniting with the others at the estab-
lished rendezvous, as that would im-
peril the safety of their comrades, and
select a new route leading neither III the
direction of the rendezvous or Of the
village, in order not only to clude Int
to mislead their pursuers. Then en-
sues n long and tiresome flight, until,
having worn out or outwitted their pur-
suers, of whose movements they keep
themselves thoroughly informed, they
make their way in safety to the vii
lage. At the latter outlooks are con-
stantly kept on some prominent hill 10
watch the coming of the absent warriors
and give notice of their approach. A
war party returning from a successful
raid into the settlements, and bringing
with them prisoners and captured
stock, is an event of thes greatest I'M
pOrtance to every occupant of the vii
lage. Having arrived within a few
miles of the village, and feeling safe
from all danger from pursuit, the chief
in command of the war party causes a
signal smoke to be sent up from some
high point along the line of march, well
knowing that watchful eyes near the
village are on the alert and will not fail
to observe the signal and understand
its meaning.-Gca. Custer, an Gaiary
| for DccemGcr.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
The Christmas Tree.

The Christmas tree is doubtless of
German origin. Though in its present
form it is comparatively Of recent date,
vet it's pagan prototype enjoyed a very
high antiquity. The early Germans
conceived of the world as u great tree
whose roots were hidden deep under the
earth, but whose top, fiourishinglin the
midst of Walhalla, the old German par
adisc, nourished the shc-goat upon
whose milk fallen heroes restored them
selves. Y~ggdnafil was the name of this
tree, and its memory was still green
long after Christianity had been intro
duced INTO Germany, when much Of its
symbolic character was transferred TO
the Christmas tree. At first fitted up
during the Twelve Nights in honor of
Berchta. the goddess of spring. it was
subsequently transferred TO the birth
dav of Christ, who, as the Goldman, is
become the resurrection and the life"
The cvergreea fir tree, an emblem Of
spring-time. became the symbol of an
eternal spring. The burning lights
were to adumbrate Him who is the
Light of the world" and the gifts to
remind us that God, IN giving His only
Son for the worlds redemption, con-
ferred upon us the most priceless of all
gifts. This symbolism extended also to
the most usual of Christmas presents
apples and nuts: the former being con-
sidered as an emblem of youth. the lat
ter as s. profound symbol of spring,
while the "boy's legs" relate TO Saturn,
who devourei his own children, and the
Krcpfel To the Thunderstorm of Thor.
%. ". Spencer IA Harp,r's for jan
HrrN.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
Former Chief Justices,

The nomination Of Acknowledgement
Williams for Chief Justice of the United
States is Il respectable appointment,
but not the best that could be made.
When Grant was in the army everybody
gave him credit for selecting the right
man for the right place, and /. is posi-
bic his traditional sagacity has led HIM
Alright III this instance, but we have our
doubts about it. The six men who have
already held The position of Chief JUS
ticc were eminent in public affairs be-
q they were appointed, and have all
left brilliant records behind them.
John JAY, the first Chief Justice, had
been Governor of New York, its Chief
Justice, President of the Continental
Congress, Minister To Spain, and Sccre-
tary for Foreign Affairs under the Con-
leJ:ration. While he was Chief Justice
of the United States, he was appointed
Ivy Washington Minister to England,
the appointment not being at the time
considered incompatible with his Judi
cial position. John Rutledge. the sec
ond Chief Justice, had been President
of the colony of South Carolina, Gov
crnor of the State, and its representative
in the Continental Congress. Oliver
Ellsworth, the third Chief Justice, had
been Justice of the Superior Court of
Connecticut, and a Senator in Congress
from that State. While he was Chief
Justice he was appointed special Min
lister Ia France, and continued to hold
both offices mt the same time. John
MARSHALL, the fourth Chief Justice, had
been n member of the Executive Conn
Gil of Virginia, a member of the Legis-
laturc of that State and of the conven-
ton of the State called to ratify the
Constitution of the United States, Min
lister t. France, member of Congress,
and Secretary of State. He was Secrc-
tary of State when he was appointed
Chief Justice, and he held both offices
until the close of the administration of
Mr.. Adams. Roger i. fancy, the fifth
Chief Justice, had been ~Attorney-Gen-
cral of the United States and Secretary
Of the Tr, asury. Mr.. Chase, the sixth
Chief Justice, had been twice Governor
at Ohio, Senator of the United States
from that State, and Secretary of the
Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
New Use for Steam.

Apropos of a project for keeping the
Erie canal from freezing by means of
steam-pipes, the Springfield Daily
Union "goes one better" 1t proposes
to prevent railroads from being blocked
up with snow 10y making the rails hol-
low, and filling them with steam, so that
the snow would melt on them as it fell.
In both cases it is probable that steam
is suggested because the projects would
not hold water. Some years ago a Mr..
Witkin. IN English engineer. proposed
to keep the st. Lawrence at Quebec
open during the winter Ivy projecting a
stream of boiling water into it but as
is too often the case with the inspira-
tons of great intellects, the project was
suffered to collapse for want of faith
in il,
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

AN encounter of a fearful character
recently took place at Constantine,
Algeria, between the Jews and Arabs.
As q Jewish funeral procession passed
through one Of the principal thorough
fares an officer of tirallieurs insulted
the mourners by splitting at them. and
using obscene language. Some friends
of the mourners, becoming enraged at
this unseemly conduct, attacked the
officer, and eventually threw him down
a fearful precipice more than 100 meters
deep. Numerous Arabs rushed upon
the Jews 10 Gyenge their countryman.
and a terrible conflict ensusd, in which
several thousand Jews and Arabs took
part. The military were called out, but
order Was not restored TIL numerous
partisans on both sides were left dead
on the field.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
Newspapers.

Their value liz 10y no ear appreciat-
ed, but the rapidity with which people
are waking mp to their necessity and
usefulness is one of the significant signs
of the times. Few families are now
content with one newspaper. The thirst
for knowledge is not easily satisfied, and
books, though useful, yea, absolutely
necessary III their place, fail to meet the
demands of youth or age. Our country
newspaper is eagerly sought and its con-
tents rs eagerly devoured then comes
the demand for the city news, national
and foreign news. Next to the political
come the literary and scientific journals.
Lastly, aud above all, come the moral
and religious journals. All these are
demanded to satisfy the cravings of the
active mind.
Newspapers are also valuable to ma
terial prosperity. They advertise the
village, county or locality. They spread
before the reader a map or which may
he traced character, design and progress.
If Il stranger calls ut a hotel he first in
quircs for the village newspaper if n
friend GENES from a distance the very
mex thing after family greetings, he in
quircs for your village or county paper,
and you feel discounted if you arc un-
able to find a late copy, and COMPOUNDED
if you are compelled to say that You do
not take it.
Newspapers are just rs necessary to
fit Il man for his true position in life
as food or raiment. Show lis a ragged,
ba~refooted boy rather than an ignorant
one. His head will cover his feet in
after life if he is well supplied with
newspapers. Show us the child who is
eager for newspapers. He will make his
mark in the world if you crafty that
desire for knowledge. Other things be-
ing equal. it is a rule that never fails.
Give your children newspapers.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
Advertising in Dull Times,
The Milwaukee WISCONSIN relate
following:

The MILWAUKEE, relates II
following:
After the crash in 81, when every
body was almost scared to death, aud
the croakcrs predicted that the coun-
try had gone To smash, a dry goods
house was opened in this city, which
proceeded on the principle that in or
der TO reach the boarded money in the
pockets of the people, the proprietors
must sell at very reasonable prices aud
advertise very largely. They worked
vigorously upon this principle. Their
brother merchants who did not adver-
tise predicted that the new corners
would be ruined, as they paid too much
for advertising. Nevertheless, they
persisted. In a single year they paid
five hundred dollars i'll gold to the
Duty Wisconsin for advertising, and
at the end of seven years they retired
from business with Il fortune of one
hundred thousand dollars, while other
merchants on the same street, some of
them opposite their store, had failed"
And the New York Ercniag Post
says: "We remember II similar in
stance among our own advertisers inthe
panic of 1857. A merchant continued
his advertising i'll our columns during
The whole period of stagnation, and not
withstanding many predictions that "it
wouldn't pay" His testimony after
wards was that his sales were steady
and his profits satisfactory, while many
a merchant around him who couldn't
afford to ADVERTISE saw his clerks stand
die bphint the cOuutprS'
A financial panic does not mean that
no one has any money. There is plenty
of money in the country, and those who
hoard it are inst the ones to be eager
for the bargains which a fall in
prices hold ont. But to buy they must
know where to buy, and the merchant
who tells them will receive their cash.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

EXTENT OF AMERICAN Coal FIELDS-
Missouri. 100. 900 square miles Illinois,
5,.OCo: West. Virginia. 1900; Iennes-
see and Alabama, 14.o0; Pennsylvania,
2.Goo, of which 500 are anthracite ;
Ohio, 10000; Michigan. 800: Texas,
$500; New England, 20: Maryland,
so; altogether some 10000 square
miles, OF which the so-called APralachi-
an barrier contains more than one
fourth, divided between the States Of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia,
Ohio. Tennessee and Alabama
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

UNSUITABLE HoNICIpE.-"Hold on !
don't shoot TIM not an animal, but a
fellow being" exclaimed a lonely trav-
eler, as he suddenly came upon a hunter
who had leveled a rifle at his breast, and
seemed about to fire. 81 must shoot
you," vas the omino,rs reply I'm IN
der a vow to do IT. / vowed years ago
thai if ever / came upon q man uglier
than I am, I'd shoot him down on the
spot" The trsveler gave the hunterone
searching glance, and then, with deter.
mined voice, Mid :seShoo4I0oay.s ii
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

SOUTH CARoLINA.-A correspondent
draws 81 melancholy picture of tho de-
cadence of South Carolina. He esti-
mates that over 30 per cent. of the
farmers have lost money since the war,
and mentions one 3,0O0-acre tract of
land that has been sold four times under
the Sheriff's hammer since 1865. Be
fore the war, he says, the taxable prop
erty of South Carolina was valued at
about S4SS. 000, 600; in 1870 it had
fallen to $4,000, 600, and the decrease
has been steadily progressing up to the
present time but the taxation before
the war WAS only a little over $780, 900
annually. while the taxation in 1870 vas
about 81, 100, goo. yet the State taxation
debt has increased from 5000. 900 to
something between Sl6,OOO,0 600 and
$40, coo, 600.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

A CURE.-To the unfortunate victim
of drunkenness we recommend the fols
lowing cure: A mixture made up as fol-
lows, and taken in quantities equal to
an ordinary dram, and as often as the
desire for strong drink returns, will
cure the worst case Of drunkenness:
Sulphate Of iron, five grains; pepper
mint water. eleven drachms; spirits of
nutmeg. one drachm. This preparation
acts as a tonic and stimulant, and parti-
ally supplies the place of the accus.
toned liquor, and prevents the absolute
physical and moral pros.ration that fol-
lows from a sudden breaking off fro2
the use Of stimulating drinks. II Is to
be taken in quantities equal TO an ordi-
nnry dram, and as often as the desire OF
a dram returns.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
THk: HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,
AND
FAMILY LINIMENT,

Is tho best remedy IN the world for tie following
complaints, viz: Cramps in the Limbs and s'om-
ach. Pain in the Stomach, Bowels, or side, Raeu-
matism IN all its ferns, Bilious Cole, Neuralgia,
Cholera, Dysentery, Colds, Flesh Wounds, Burns,
Sore Throat, Spinal Complaints, Brains and
Bruises, Ch,lls and Fever. For InterSAl and III
tsrnal use.
Its operation Is not only TO relieve he patient,
but entirely removes the cause az m plant.
II pcnetratcs and rerysdes the whole ystem. re-
storing healthy action to all It's raItssns quick
cnins the blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD rANACEA Is URL vEa
ETABJE and All Healing
Prepared by
CURTIS BROWN,
No 41J Fulton street, Nv York
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

The recent horrible poisoning a in
Montreal, in which a dozen people
drank up nearly half a gallon of vinum
colchici upon the superstition that it
was whisky, has a very useful moral for
inconsiderate drinkers. The above peo-
pie, who are now all in the cemetery,
found this drug, and, supposing it to be
intoxicating liquor, went in and made q
night of it, carousing and drinking in a
IN which it would not be compli-
mentary to the lower animals to call
british. The whole miserable crew,
men and women, died before morning.
The most of the whisky sold nowadays
is sure TO kill sooner or later, but little
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
Mr.. Wilson's Financial Scheme.

Among the several bills in relation to
financial matters introduced in Congress
is II by Representative Wilson, of In
diana, of which the following is the sub
stance:
f1rst-It repeats the limitation of the
amount of national bank circulation,
practically authorizing free banking.
Second-It repeats the provision re-
quIrlng national banks to keep a reserve
ON account of circulation, the idea
being that the bonds deposited will be
sufficient security without the reserve.
Ihird-Thc bill forbids national
banks to pay to banks interest on de
posts, or TO receive from banks interest
on deposits. This, it is claimed, will
not drive depositOrs 10 private banks to
secure interest on their money, while 1t
Will prevent the sending of money East
10y the banks, where it will be used ut
great risk.
The bill further provides for the crca-
ton IN the Treasury of a fund, Ia be
known as "the legal tender reserve of
500, 900, 900" The mode Of creating
this reserve is by requiring the So" =
tary of the Treasury, when the receipts
IN 'itstotiy aAS Ih SAbsoo Va shN
current expenses of the Government,
and as new banks are organized after
the passage Of the act, TO retire legal
tenders until the amount added TO those
retired and now in the Treasury shall
reach $l00, 900, 900. To prevent con-
traction, it is further provided that the
legal tenders shall not he retired faster
han circulation shall be issued to newly.
organized banks. This legal tender re-
serve is to be used in this way and no
other, viz. Persons, firms, or corpora
tons, by depositing United States
bonds, may draw a like amount of legal
tenders, and upon returning the amount
received, with an additional amount
equal to the interest accumulated on tho
bonds from the date of deposit to the
date of redemption, may take up the
bonds. To prevent this reserve from
being reduced too low, it is provided
that after three months, If the Secretary
shall deem it necessary, he may, aftel
giving ten days notice to the deposltor,
sell the bonds, reimburse the fund 10y
the accumulated interest, and turn the
balance over to the dcpositor.
The bill also provides that the Banl
Examiner shall examine and report
whether loans or discounts are made b,
The banks on corporation stocks ol
bonds, and the amount of such loans
whether n bank has purchased sucl
bonds, and the amount and kinds ant
shall publish the report III some news
paper published in the locality wher,
the bank is situated. This is to Civ,
dcpositors Information as to the charac
ter of business the bank is doing; ant
thereby TO deter banks from dealing il
that class of securities.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

social parties Of this description, whO
! devote a night to drinking and make a
serious and energetic business of 1t.
| should be particular in ascertaining
whether they are drinking the right
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

SHUT THE DooR,-An Iowa magistrate,
before whom a man was brought charged
with cutting a servants ears because
she left q door open six hundred times"
discharged the accused, on the ground
that leaving a door open Was q technical
assault, as it involved bodily injury,
and that therefore the cuff administered
by the defendant was given in seaf-de-
tense,
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

tbs new trinity College buildings a,
Hartford are To consist of four quad
rangles, and they will contain within
them nearly four acres of ground. The
plans contemplate furnishing accommo-
dation for three hundred students,
though at fist dormitories for only one
hundred and fifty will be erected. The
plans have been prepsr d by a London
architect. and the architecture is to be
the early English which fourished In
the thirteenth century.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

IHE destiny of the Nodocs rs undei-
stood to be di~persion among 8 dozen or
more tribes IN and about the Indian
territory, although fer the prosen; they
have been placed among the Quapaws.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

CHApTEp HANps, face, rough skin,
pimples. ringworm. salt-iheum, and other cuta-
neous affections cured. and the skin made soft
and smooth. by using the JuNIPER TAR SOAR.
made by CaswELL. HAZARD 4 CO.. New York
Be certain to get the jumper Tar Soap. made
by lis. IA there are many limitations male with
common tar which are worthlcss.-lCom.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
PrnsoSs who have BECOME thoroughly

chilled from any cause. may have their circu-
lstion at once restored by taking into the
stomach a teaspoonful of .Jttnson's inotym
Li,iin..nt. mixed in a little cold water, we'll
swectenel-ICom.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

TIE total taxable property in Phila
delphia. this year, Is reported at S5is,
243, 555-a gain avsr last year IL 81,
Ofa. 9s7.ts
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

Send the money for az. 80 the abavs directly tn
The TRIBUNE. At the pIbhshed rate, and you v IN
receive 10th newspaper and magazine. Remit by
registered letter, draft on New YoTk, or postal
order. Address,
THE TRIBUNE, New S.rh.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
Dr. J. Walkers California Via

rgar Bltttr> arr a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the NJ
tive herbs found o1 the lower ranges at
the Sierra Nevada mountains at Caiifor-
mia, the medicinal properties pf which
are extracted thcrclrum without the uss
of Alcoh"l. The question u almost
daily asked. What D. the cause at tlo
unparalleled success ot NINTGNR Bur
TEE>t' pur answer Is. that they move
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood puriiicraud \ li!c-siving principle.
a perfect liCnoyJtoT and inyiguratur
Of the system. Never before ~ tho
history If The World has II medicine been
compounded pJs-es-iBs the rrInarkhhl.
qualities &c NfVEuAR ETrrgRS in heading tho
SICK of 'vcyl disease aI.s Is heir Ia. They
are 4 gentle furgat!vc ~ veil "a a T"nt,.
relieving Congestion or Inflammation ~
the Liver and NIsccMl Organ, Ia Bilious
Diseases.
The properties OF DE. WAiSEE's
VINEGAR HITTERS are Apcuent. bpaph"scu,.
CaImlnativc, Nutritious. Laxative. bur"tir.
Sedatiyc. Counter ~IrTitant, SuddTliie, Altera
ufc. and Anti EilloA'
u. ~. MCDONALD - CO..
Druggistx and Gen Agts. San Frsnriscss California.
and cor. Of Washington and Charlton Sts y
Sold by all DruNItsss and Ia sisr..
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01
Thirty YEARS E:XPERIkN0c OF An
OLD NURSE

n WIEsLOw's SOOTHING SYRP is THE
PRESCRIPTION OF one Of the best fetsle Ph,si-
clans aud Nurses in the United STATE, and las
been used for thirty years with nSer faiiug
safety and success by millions Of n,;hers md
children, from the feeble infant Of onrweek oldto
the adult. II corrccts acidity of the tomach, Ne
iievcs wind colo, regulates the bowel, and giws
rest, health an 1 comfort 10 mother ana child. We
believe IL to he the Beat and surest Rsncdy in te
World I'm all cases Of ~DYsENTERY and DIAa-
RHEA IN ~CHILpREN, whether itarises from
recthine or from any other cause. Fdldirecti0s
for using will accompany each bottle. None Gem
Inc unless the fac-simile OF CURTIS xPERKgNas
on the outside wrapper.
SOLD BIZ ALL MEDICINE DEALEB.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

CONSUMPTION, TIE scourge OF the hui
man family, may Ia it, early stages be promptly
arrested and permanently cured.
h~iNENswuoD. W. Va, Oct. Is, 1874
Dr. X. V. Pierce:
SIR: For tho iast year l have been usuig
your Goideu MedtcSiD Discovery. / owe INV life
to 1t. having icen an ctcd for YEAR.. Bud not
use 1t but n siiori time before | was benefited.
ct that tine | wa- very BAL. not able ~ sat up
much. was suffering greatly with my throat
was getting blind. had a dry cough and much
pain ia .y lungs. l have used twelve bottles
Of the Discovery, and am alm"-t well.
kAIE + WARDNER.
A son Of Mr.. j. II. MEsECK, Of Chatham
Pensioners. n. Y, has been cured Of Con-
sumption by DIR. Pierce's Code Medical Dis
covery. SO saws Mr.. &. Is. Garfield, editor Of
the Chatham Courier.
s. Il. EGLAE druggist, Of West Union. O.,
writes TO state that DIR. Pierce's Golden Med-
cal Discovery hak effected q wonderful cure OF
Consumption in his neighborhood.-iCom-
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

l4AAAagler than you are, / don't want to
live The crack of the hunters rife
was not heard.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

BEy WooD Won $4,000 on the result
of the Ohio election.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-01-01

EVERY farHltr viz UWns u RoVu SUCK
Of horses. cattle and sheep, and intends to
keep them through the winter, should get at
once IA good stock of S~heriddn's Cardtry Con
,iition PO,edfrs. One dollars worth will save
III least \ half ton of hav.-ICom.