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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
A GUILTY SECRET.

A GUILTY SECRET.
Mr.. Medwyn Lancaster looked for.
ward to the arrival in England of his
nephew-the head OF the family-with
almost morbid interest. The lad had
been brought up in Italy under the care
Of his mothers relatives. and was COM
ing over to complete his education at
Cambridge University, in accordance
with the directions contained in his
fathers will. Arthur Lancaster was
then nineteen. and in less than two
years time would inherit the vast estates
which had belonged to the Lancasters
for generations.
Mr.. Medwyn Lancaster had never set
eyes on his nephew, nor sought to do
80. The birth of the lad had ruined his
expectations and soured his temper.
No one ever anticipated that Colonel
Lancaster would marry second time.
after the disastrous result OF his first
matrimonial venture, and Medwyn Lam
caster was always regarded as heir to
the property. But after leading an ir-
regular and dissipated life for several
years, Colonel Lancaster welded an
Italian lady of good family. and settled
down in Italy. Medwyn Lancaster was
much shocked by this unexpected event,
and did not conceal his resentment A
cooiness sprang up between the broth
crs' wnich cuimlnateu IN an open rupt-
s're when, IN due course, an heir was
porn, Medwyn Lancaster, maddened
ny dlsappointmenf set to work some.
~ "Is ~. oesi des,h ~ ~; 70 sa.,s'y n,nsv'l sal
.h ."I 81 'a,n sase -. n,s nr".ncr nrs. wII'
,';nusI. wnv Ia' S,'na, eseu ~ nm aan years ply
11sss rsvee4 r.tf
ing, and, being hot-tsmpered man.
expressed his opinion with characteris-
tic freedom. lie died shortly after
wards, being then 4 widowcr for the
second time. and either from genuine
,listrust of his brother, or with the in
tcntion OF putting deliberate slight
upon him. he left directions that his
son and heir should be educated in Itn-
ly by his mothers family. until he wa,
old enough TO 70 to an English Uni,ersi-
" 10 qualify himself for Ills position in
his own country.
For many wears Medw,n Lancaster
clung desperately 10 the hone thar Inc
boy would die. lie was reporfel 10 be
delicate. and the anxious upele--witbout
holding any intercourse with the Lads
guarlians-took care To keen himself
Informed MS 10 his state of health The
reports which reached him were NOT
unfayorablc fo his own cbapcos The
boy had MANY illnesses. and reo,ired
constant care md attention. Rut some
4 - =, ~ :,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Comet parties are said to be
lonable in the Eastern cities; but in
4 of getting up at four o'clock In the
ming, as they should do, to sec the
sstial wanderer, they sit up all night.
icdgo Inter OCEAN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Mrs. Ira Nuiholland, Albany, n. r, writes:
"For several year have suffered from oft
recurring bilious headaches, dyspepsia, and
complaints peculiar u my sex. Since using
your BUnDock Blood BIrTERs ! am entirely
relieved" Price. 81.
Beer Tnrss EVER UsxD.--S<nd for circulars.
Elastic Truss Co. "a Broaduay. New York.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

A GAMBLER 10 not one Of the hest men, ani
yet the man who never CANDLES is no better
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

CORN popcrR-A man who avoids wear
ing tight boots.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

For coughs and colds is renowned Pike'a
toothache drops cure In one minute
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

KIND words are like bald heads; they can
never dyc.-N o. Pieaynne
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

TnrRE are more loafers among bread and
-s- s.---'. er s'.sr rvss-es .-s~---
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

ONE half the world don't know how the
other half lies We speak from experience
Hutchia Eye
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

TnE NKw Tor, by Alfred l. fcvell. Chicago.
delIghts all children. fcud ten cents for one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

The true antidoee -
the effects Of miasme
h Hostetter's ston-
ach BittcrR This
medicine Is one Of the
most popular reme-
dies Of an age Of sue
cessful proprietary
specifics. and b n
immense deman ID
wherever on this On
finent fever and aGuo
txisfs. A wine9lhss-
fnl three times 3 day
10 the best possible
preparative for eo-
cornterlnE . malar1-
Gus Atmosphere, reg
ulafinG the liver. and
fnvigoralinE the stom-
ach- For sale BY ell
Druggists and Dealers
GcncrAlly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

cuNEh thhEh, n .. rem y, ioc'.
GENTs-l have been very low, and have tried
everything, 10 no advantage. ] heard youI
Hop Bitters recommended by so many, con
ciaded 10 give them trial. did, and nov
am around, and constantly improving, and am
nearly az strong as ever. W. II. WELLER
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

FoR dyspepsia, indigestion, depression Of
spirits and general debility, In their various
forms; also as preventive a. ssi4ss fesei .ni
aRuc and other intermittent fevefs, the
Fero- -Phosphoratcd Elixir OF Calisaya, y
made BY Caswell, Hazard n Co., New York,
and sold by allsdrugpifts, Is the best tonic /;
and for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness. Il has no equal
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

TnB@rr men catch at straws offener than
drowning ,aes do.-E T. Commercial Al
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

LYDIA +: PIxKnAM's vees--,as Compound
has done thousands Of women moro r0',x than
the medicine OF many doctors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

A KEW color is called "Four O'clock II
dinner Is not ready IL Is a shade dark.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
AN ODlOlIk Law.
Mr.. Brewer, Of New Jcrhey, Kevircs The
old I'M rner System.


Mr.. brewer, Of New Jcraey, Revircs the
old Informer System.
WASHINGTON, December 2l.-On the o2d
Of June, 1871 Congress passed IN act re-
pealiug the infamous moiety Law, which
disgraccd the customs service for so many
years by misiug up an army Of spies and
informers that were disgrace to the Gov
crnmcnt which used them. J. Hart Brew
er, Of New Jersey, yesterday INTRODUCED a
bill providing for the repeal of
the above act, and re.establshing the
old informer syslem, giving the spy one
third OF the Tux collected and the custom
officer securing the duties o4efo4rth OF 1.-THE
amount recovered. The bill raised the old
army Of sneaks and the old temptations 10
injary and blackmail. But the third seq
ton OF Brewers bill is curiosity in
itself in the way that it ovcrturns the old
common law maxim "rhat man is limo.
cent until he is proven guilty und that the
burden Of proof uuGtr rest with tho accuser." !"
It is as follows: "in all casec where import
ed merchandise shall be seized 10, fraud
upon the ustomsrevcnue,andsuch shall he
brought or proceedings instituted in any
court Of the United States, 70 eplorEe or
declare the forfeiture OF any merchandise,
or to recover the value thereof, or OF any
other sum alleged to be forfeited by
reason OF such fraud upon the customs
revenue. the fact Of such fraud shall be
presumptive evidence Of guilty knowledge
and intent on the part of the claimants Of
such merchandise; and that the burden OF
proof shall rest upon such claimant to es-
!abllah his or her innocence of fraudulent
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22

THs object OF the convention Of West
Virginia colored men to be held in this
city, on Wednesday next, is not definitely
stated. Its general object is stated to be
the advancement OF the colored race-an
aim in which the white people Of this
State and country have no less interest than
lhe colored. Remembering that it is less
ti.an the length Of life since the colored
man was lifted out Of slavery into freedom
AID endowed with the elective franchise,
it must he seen that he has made Il fair
average Of advancement. And still much
remains IL Ike accomplished before he can
reach the plane to which he aspires and
which every white man ought TO hope to
see him reach. He needs education.
lie represents tho ltvge preponderance Of
illiemcy in this country. 1t is not mainly
his fault, but 1t is his great misfortune and
serious fact for him TO consider and prac-
'ical craftsmanship to deal with. Thepeo-
PIE Of tho United States made the colored
'nanfree and have him the ballot. It is
their duty and their defense to make him
m intelligent voter; and the one grand
scheme Of education may well include the
white children who are growing up in ig'
Rorance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22

JOKES OF AN EDITOR.
\ Yale Student Who Wants to Fight IA
lnaI


Duel.
NEW HAVEN, CoSS., December GA re-
port was in circulation yesterday that the
editor OF one OF the Yale College literary
papers had been challenged to mortal con,-
bat by one OF the students who was arrest
ed a few evenings since for disorlerly con-
duct ut the 1remen's ball at Music Hail.
because the editor had written an editorial
which stated. that it was unfortunate that
the college should be diyracel by the aela
OF hall II dozen disordcrly students.
An evening paper gives this account OF
the affair: One OF the editors OF Il collep,.
newspaper finds himself in far from en-.
viable position. An article published by
MN, aud apparently referring to the ,dis.
tur1ance at the Grand Opera House las.
week, MS it spoke OF tho misfortune OF II
college which could DO disgraced by Tie,
acts OF half Il dozen men, w.ls the ground
lor the cha lenge which has been Issued
This invitation to mortal combat was wrii-
ten ny one OF the men arrested during th.
disturbance and Was given toa boating man
ior delivery: The boating man took It,
Eeaa II, tore It into pieces, and threw the
pieces into the face Of the man OF wounded
honor. A day or two after the editor was
stopped on Chapel street bya black.beard
ed man about 10 years old, who handed
him y letter and passed on. The letter
was anonymous and asked to have tius
md place for Il meeting fixed. the reply 10
be sent to "I,, Springfield, Mass 4 ~
ply Was sent and stated Hartford as the
place and Friday rs the ti,ue, provided that
\. sent before that time his real name 10
the other, party 10 the proposed rcndex-
vous. Ii the name is not sent by Thursday
night, the Yale man will stay in New
Haven Friday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
Pension AtnllNfic1.

WASHINGTON, December sl.-Under \
resolution Of the Senate, the Commissioner
Of Pensions, through the Secretary Of the
Interior. has forwarded to the Senate an
interesting communication regarding the
subject Of pensions. lie states that there
are now estimated to be 39l 65S pensions,
with an annual value Of S2Q0l3y000. The
number Of applications pending. and the
number on the rejected files, December l,
1882, are given us follows: Rejected,
79,5S3; total on the files, &c.,
7S4. The total pumber !, original
applications is 27507s, showing M in
crease Of 22,l23. The total amount paid
for arrears from January $3.50, to De-
cember !, 1882, is S07, ,s0l SOC 9s. There
are now on the files 253,G4S pending and
rejected claims, which were filed prior to
July !, 1880, and allowing 20 per cent for
reflections, there would be 2O2,9l9 for ad.
mission and entitled to the benefit OF the
arrears act. II these should be placed on
the pension rolls, the value Of these cases
wonld amount in round numbers to $204,-
795,00O. On the same proposition it would
increase the nnmbef Of pensioners from
27l ,65S to 4D4, ,5775, and the annual value OF
the whole roll from $3,OlS,OoO to S5O,OO0,-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
~@%&~---
RIVER NEWS,
"A General Resume OF whu, Ia,t,e !,

A Genoral Resume OF what Little /,
Going on.
AT meeting OF the Prince Packet Com,
pany. Thomas Prince was elected presiden I
and Thomas J. Ball, Secretary.
Seven stesMtoats, the United States dredee.
hcats and q lot of barges and small craft. are
harooredin the mouth of the Muskinpum.
The Princess onters the Bellaire traae apa,n
today, and the Little Anna intends enterin,,
tAe Martins Very trade once more, now thai
the Ice is out. = '0" '-"'
The river again fell about foot yesteraa
the marks last evening Indicating denth n
tho channel OF only five feet. The liver il
about free OF ice, and what little there IL ia
very rotten. - 10
Lalt evening the Bcllaire packet, G.
Lucas and Princess dropped down from the
Water Works to the leyee and fired IN. The
Auoaa left shortly after six for New Martins.
yilie with load Of passengers and ireirht
that had been waiting some days ior boat,
The Maddy nros., OF Gallipolis, have con.
tra9ted witt. Sweeney \ Son, Of ,bjs uity. for
IIst,class sde.wheel pass sliger steuner thai
WI be about 200 feet long. The Messrs,
Maady are Us progressive and prosperous a
set OF steaitiboRtmeu as are on the river. and
always run fine boats.
Plrrsnucen, December ol.-Riyer fee, 9
inches and stationary. Weather cloudy,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
FROM THE CAPITAL.
NOTES OF INTEREST.
The Csc Of Congressman EsasA-Ths AaoAyuous
Circular Agaiast His Cshdidaey-Ths Law Of
Promotion-Ptssioa Statistiea - Ger.
srAl Mashlnston News Notes.

From Our Special Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, December 2i.-Tie au.
onymous circular Issued by some enemy
Of Representative Eeuna to prejudice his
election TO the United States Senate, De.
cause he Is member OF the House, is cal.
culated to be Of service rather than dctri.
ment 10 him. The general cnrIent Of all
talk here puts Mr.. kenna strongly in the
lead and indicates his nomination by
the Democratic caucus. His oppo.
nents evidently zee his advantage
and to break It's force some one has dis.
triributed the circulars throughout the
State and among the members OF the Leg.
islature, In which kenna Ia changed with
bud laith 10 his constituents in seeking
Senatorial promotion from the House, and
the bitter sorrows OF special election TO
fill his seat in the next House i'll case OF
his promotion ure piteously depicted. This
paper is well written, q little spiteiul in its
tonc and makes III unfortunate issue
for the purpose of its anonymous authors.
In looking over the list OF the Senators Of
tuo puNeu oLAteS tncTe III l0unu to De
nearly half Of that body elected after ser.
vice in the House, and many OF these by
direct promotion. The history Of the coun.
try neutrality-suspicious. examples Of the fact
that the people have regarded experience
in the House III IN element OF qualification
for the Senate and the promptness OF the
transition in many cases has demonstrated
their unwillingness to lot that experience
rust. '6onger, OF Michigan, Frye and Hale,
Of Maine, and other, were promoted, and
in New York Laphum and Miller were
elected 10 the Senate at the time Of
the Conkling fasco, even when it was
doubtful II their vacancies could be, filled
by members Of their own party.
kenna is recognized as vigorous, active
man, bold in the advocacy Of his honest
convictions and fearless in the discharge Of
his public duties. 1t has been many Q wear
aince any man or anything like his youth
made the impression he has upon the de-
liberations OF Congress. and he has also
many strong attachments among lis mem
bere.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
FIVE MlLLlOn HAsE.BALIs,
The Number Made In u Year-The lnsiae
Of the Sphere.

OF the Sphere.
PHlLADELriIlA, December 2l.-"Base-
balls are like human beings-you never
know what's in them until you cut them
open," said al Reach, the old.time second.
baser, as he placed one Of his professional
League bulls before circular saw, and ai-
ter some little trouble halved it. "There,
what do you think OF that! A great deal
of science and hard work is required in the
manufacture Of balls. For instance the
ball known as 'Reach's Professional
adopted lust week by the American and
Inter state Associations, is patented. In the
centre ls a round piece Of the best Para
gum. Then there is the best stocking
yarn. This il stretched first to its utmost
tension. Then it is wound by hand 50
tight that, AZ you see, 1t re-.
sembles one solid piece Of mate
rial. The winding Is done by single
strands at Il time. THIS makes it more
compact. A round OF white yarn is now
put in, and the whole covered with rub
Der plaster cement. When this becomes
hard it preserves the spherical shape Of the
ball, and prevents the inside from shifting
when the ball is struck. You have seen
balls knocked egg shaped the first blow
they were struck. Well, with this cement
covering, that is impossible. Then comes
more yarn and finally the cover. The
covering for all the good balls is made Of
horsebide. Long experience has shown
this TO be the best. Cow or goatskin will
become wrinkled and wear loose. Why,
there is AS much change in the making Of
base balls in the last ten Years as there is
in tue game itself. The sewing on Of the
covers is done by hand, and The thread
used is catgut."
1t is calculated that about five million
base.halls are made each year, and these
ore not eytravagant figures when it is con.
ssldered that upon every vacant lqt in the
!asye cities anil upon every yilluge.greep
in the country there are crowds Of men and
boys bangins away at bali Whenever tie
weather permits. And yet people say the
national game is dying out.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
The Holiday TrNtle,

NEW ionK, December ol..The holiday
trade this year is larger than year ago.
1t began unusually early, and, rather
strange to say, although u whole weeks
shopping lies between this time and Christ
mas, the immense stocks OF the leading W
tailers are already pretty we'll picked over.
In the largest fancy goods store in New
York some lines OF stock are entirely sold
while they are out Of q good assortment OF
some other articles. Unpleasant expert
ence ip the years past is evidently teaching
tho lair sex not to wait until tho week be.
fore Christmas to ito their holiday shop
ping. The most enthusiastic shoppers can
find no pleasure in the work in the last
few days before. Christmas. Such crowds
as eveu New York can not turn out, except
when the populace for fifty miles arouhd
is emptied into the city, then make the
sidewalks almost impassable, while the In.
terror OF the popular stores are the sce;lc,
almost, Of 4 struggle for lille, as well rs Il
frantic effort 70 see, select, and get the at.
tentlon OF half dead clerks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22

TOMORROW afternoon, between one and
Two o'clock, the Republicans Of the
Seventeenth Ohio district hold their pri-
mary meetings. Every Republican in the
district ought to be at the polls to speak
his will. \ full convention is composed
Of 1872 delegates, and every man Of them
ought to be there. The choice Of the con-
yention should be the choice Of the Repub-
iicans OF the district. It is nota question of
llis or that aspirant's "claims." The diH.
,rict should be representation the long
tern, aud the short-by Republican. To
make sure Of this heshould be the strong
rs man IN the district, whoever that may
be. Ii the convention will 90 to its work
in this broad spirit the people will ratiiy
its choice. The convention is called, not
10 compliment this Republican or that,
but to name Republican who will make
the best nominee aud the best Represents
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22

THE interesting news which comes from
Richmond about the Pigeon divoce suit, in
which none other than Mrs. Labouchere is
thought to be plaintiff, recalls bit Of COS.
sip whc!, has been foating through the
dmmatic press. The gossips have it that
Mr.. and Mrs. Iabouchere have never been
'churched, for which reason the Queen
would not permit tie Madame 10 be pre-
sented ut Court, though her husband is
rich, powerful, brilliant, great editor and
II alnember OF Parliament. II Mrs. Pigeon
intends to live as Mrs. Labouchere, and Mr..
Pigeon be still III the flesh, nothing could
he more honorable to the late chaperone OF
Mira. Langtry than this same tardy appli-
cation for divorce. At the came time 1t
wonld appear that Mrs. Laboucllre has
recently been straining at strawB and
throwing stones from her glass palace.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22
A MANIAFOR BRIC.A.HRAC.
The Sale OF an Aged Lndy's lLle.I.Ong
Collection 0fCuriosities.

The Sale Of an Aged l.ndy's Lile.LOng
Collection ofCuriosities.
r PIllLADE1put4. December 2l.-There was
Of at executors sale. yesterday
part Of the estate Of the late lin, Sarah
Crawford, wife of Henry M: Crawford, who
had q mania for collecting and preserving
bric.a.brac. All the relics OF her departad
children were treasured up as though
sacred. After her death the little satchel
containing the school book with its dog.
cared leaves and torn pages was found
among her effects, and even the broken
slate pencil was preserved ia lis accus.
toned place as holy remembrance ot the
children who had died before her. Large
quantities Of dress goods were accumu.
lated, velvets, raeinos, silks, India slawls
and scarfs. 1ler large aud bandsome resi-.
dence on Spring Garden street ,was filled
With accumulations Of objects Of interest
and beauty. When the house was exaui.
ined after death; blankets and bedspreads
were found in deep piles in large roomy
closets and scores Of costly shawls were
heaped in the different rooms. :, Sor was
this trait confined to the collection Of arti.
cles OF clothing, for in the collars and cup
boards great quantities Of preserves were
found that had heea acepplulating for
many years n. ,s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-12-22

boost At the opening, but all that the bulls
cou!d 10 they were unable TO get the price
above Sc. The lack Of confidence among
dealers, which has been noted 80 often Of
late, was more apparent than ever to-day,
although the eaeesaol II we're not TO be
seen upon the market. which outwardly
displayed Il better feeling than for several
days.
Said one dealer " have completely
lost all confidence In the market. It may
go five cents either way in at, hour, there
Is no telling. Two months ago l looked for
two dollar oil, but now 1 do not expect to
get above one dollar as long Us there is the
uncertainty now existing regarding Forest
county. When II can be proven that there
is very little oil III that district, the price
will go up, and not before"
The reports from the Reno well this
morning are very conflicting, the proluc.
ton running ali the way from 1860 bar.
rels day down 10 GOO. In one statement,
however, all the dispatches agree, and TINT
Is, that the well isiallingoG. The Grandin
well is doing $50 barrels; the Murphy is
reported as flowing slowly, while
the Schultz well, the greatest bear
yet TO come in, has been sold by
the anchor Oil Company to the Union
Company, and It is thought that 1t will
now be held OIL for some time. The price
paid ythe Union Companyis not known.
The carrying rate at Oil City to-day is
sixty cents.
In the afternoon the market WIS quiet
and steady. The first bid was S2l, and ut
o:l5 O'Clock there wasan advance to s9l.