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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

lHE WADE BRorIIKRs.-A few days
ago word came from Sac and Fox that
Capt. Curtis, the Caddo from whom
two prisoners we're recently taken. was
In. hot pursuit Of the rescuers. The
prisoners were the Trussler brothers
and II we are not mistaken they have
been recaptured. The parties who
liberated them are Bill and Jim Wade.
man named Star who claims to be n
Cherokee but is not, and two other
whitemen. They were informed by an
Indian on North Fork of the Canadian
that a party Of officers had two horse
thieves under guard at Bob Deer's, a
well known Shawnee. The fact that
the prisoners were horse thieves SEEM
ed sufficient recommendation and
although entire strangers the Wade
gang took them from Curtis and his
men. Not satisfied with that, they
relieved the officers OF horses, arms
and everything they had except $3.50.
The next heard Of the outfit they an
peared at Sac and Fox during the
absence OF the agent, with load OF
whisky, ran saloon all night and
ended the frolic by leaving a number
of bullet holes in the agents office.
These performances, added to their
horse and cattle stealing exploits
aroused the deserved Indignation OF
that community and determination
to capture or clear out the gang was
arrived at. When last heard of the
persurers and persued were somewhere
south of Fort Reno headed for the
Panhandle. A hunting party coming
this way passed both outfits and felt
certain IL relays Of horses could be Sc
cured the officers would oyertake them.
We judge however the outlaws will not
be slow in obtaining fresh horses
should any be found. The Wades are
well known TO the writer and also TO
Herb Cox of this place who became
acquainted with them at Sac and Fox
when they first came TO that country,
five years ago. For year or two they
worked on John Whistler's cattle ranch
and proved valuable hands. 1t is re-
ported that they are quarter blood
Chickasaws, but this is a mistake.
They came from Texas, apparently
under a cloud, as they never went un.
armed and were continuously on the
alert. On leaving Mr.. Whistler's en-
ploy they went down TO Little river
and lived among the PottawRtomies
In their operations no small amount OF
policy was displayed. They seemed to
recognize the fact that their safety de.
pended upon the friendship Of the
people Of their locality For that rea.
sou probably, stock In certain brands
was never molested, but frequently
when found was returned TO the range
or word sent to the owners as to where
II had strayed. Tho writer who al
that time was operating mail line in
that section Is TO some extent under
obligations In this respect. On one
occasion a horse strayed of aud the
hope OF its recovery was abandoned.
Months afterwards aud after we had
loft the territory the Wades came
across the horse and turned il over 10
our agent They have always relied
greatly on the fact that their hands
were not stained with blood, When
they took upon themselves the Io<h n
interfering with the enforcenuil "
law Il appears that they went 0Ic|
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

VIsrriSo ISDIASs.-Some Of the Sac
and Foxes residing in Iowa have re-
Gently been to see the president. Dur
ing the interview with his excelency
an interpreter was employed but it was
afterwards learned each member Of the
delegation understood the English
nearly as well as the Indian. They
had been Informed that compulsory
education was to be adopted and
desired to protest against their chill
dren being taken from home. The
city OF Dubuque SO they said was built
upon land leased from them and from
which they had never derived any
benefit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

BEEN TO SMITH. = Maj. Cramer, n
mighty staunch old friend of the
writer, and silas Smith a hotel man,
both OF okmuIgee, were here twice
since last issue on their way to and
from Fort Smith. Oramer has proba-
bly, as an extensive an acquaintance as
any man in his portion Of the territory
and ought to be at least second chief
Of the Greek nation. These gentlemen
had been in attendance on the federal
court in a murder case against Tom
Harjo. In the year 1879 someone shot
a man named Holland of load Of corn
but the assassin appears not to have
been the prisoner and II is thought he
will be cleared.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

PARDoSED.-Robert Peeler, who lives
near Doakesville, Choctaw nation, and
who was recently convicted Of man.
slaughter, has been pardoned by the
president. One morning about I year
ago Peeler caught young man who
was living with him in the act OF
criminal intimacy with Mrs. Peeler,
and without ado killed him. lie then
surrendered and gave bail. The peti.
tion for pardon was signed by all the
court officials and jurore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24
Call at the Bakery.

The Vinita Bakery lunch Stand
has opened out on a new line and
will sell fresh bread at loaves for
a quarter and Pies, Cakes, and
Cookies proportionately low. Se-
lect Oysters in bulk at 70 cents a
quart or 40 cents a pint. This is
decidedly lower than Oysters were
ever sQld ~ Finita. Fine line ol
Candies and Confectionery fol
Ehl|s||nas " lunnfs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

EDiroRs cHiEErAIS:-As I thought II would
be OF advantage. warn all the people OF this
nation against one Perry Chambers who has
lcft our neighborhood with ~ the merits oi a
rascal lie took his departure between mid
night and day with his family, after creating
much disturbance and leaving the community
to suffer loss OF property. etc. wish you
would please publish this in the CmrTrAIS.
Very Respectfully, JULIET TAYLOR.
Cherokee Nation, December Il, Iss5
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

KEEP IN MrSD.-In writing for news
papers do not let your sentences exceed
thirty words in length, or about five
lines Of this type. There are few
instances where the observance Of this
rule will not save the editor a great
deal OF trouble and annoyance. You
should also spell ont your words in
stead Of abreyiating and should in all
cases refrain from emitting short
connecting words.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Grover, the infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. II. II. Trott, died last Saturday
morning Of pneumonia. The funeral
services'were conducted next day at the
Methodist church. A general express.
sion OF sympathy was manifested by
our people for the bereaved parents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

I here will be Christmas tree at the
Methodist church Christmas eve aud
one at the Presbyterian church the
following morning at five o'clock. The
latter will be arranged under the COM
bined auspices Of the Congregational
aud Presbyterian churches.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

WORKING IN CANADA.-All along our
borders bogus Cherokee claimants are
being recruited by pettyfogging law.
yers but it has lately been discovered
that work Of this character Is being
carried on abroad. A United States
consul to Ontario informs the interior
department that n party calling him
self George w. Roberts, and claiming
to be Cherokee is going among the
Indians in Canada and urging them to
move to the Indian Territory. Roberts
claims to be acting under authority of
the United States, and promises all
who 20 a quarter section OF land and
an annuity Of s25 year. lie shows
credentials upon what purports to be
letter-heads of the interior department
and ne binds his bargains by furnish
ing certificates to those who promise TO
go to the territory. These certificates
have pretended signatures Of three
chiefs. For each paper Roberts takes
fee Of % cents. The interior DEPART
ment people are investigating the
matter and will send for this crooked
Cherokee If his offense is extraditable.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Candy, ,Cocoanuts, Oranges, Lem
ons and Nuts.-Thompson & Rat
cliff.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

The manufacturers Of the Columbia
bicycle, Pope & Co., send out a very
elaborate calender. The card is highly
colored and has three different scenes
ofwhich the moonlight is by far the
most beautiful and attractive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

n. skinner & Co. have now a
complete stock OF Groceries--prices
as low as any enc. Come and
see us.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

No nicer Christmas present can
be imagined than one of those nice
Books TO be found at Patton's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Make the children happy by
going to n. Skinner & Co.'S. for
presents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

No idea can be formed Of the
amount of Christmas goods kspt at
Patton's except by an examination.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Frazee & Co, have more and
Finer Candies than any house in
town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Papetries, Picture Cards, Gold
Pens and all such goods at Pat
tons Drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24
Notice to Parties Wishing Permits

IL. II. Trott has been appointed
special deputy clerk Of Cooweesooo-
wee District, c. NJ, for the issuance
of permits.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Beautiful Toilet sets, Cups,
Saucers, Mugs and Vases. at N.
Skinner & Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Game, Hides and Furs bought
at Badgett & Blakeney's at the
highest cash price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Goods are sold at the PostolIice
Jewclry Store with a guarantee as
to quality.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Go to Skinner & Co. for Holiday
Goods. You can certainly find
something you want.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Badgett & Blakeney are paying
the highest cash price for game,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Step in and see tine new Grocery
firm Of X. Skinner & Co., at the
corner brick.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Solid Gold Rings, Watches,
Chains and all kinds Of Jewelry at
Shelton's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Mr.. Charles Barney and Miss Lucy
Williams, both citizens, wore united in
marriage at this place last Friday, the
18th, by Bro. McCrary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

The new marshal at Fort Smith, or
his deputies, arc rushing things.
fwenty-seyen prisoners from this
territory were jailed in three days last
Naf K
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24
Prescriptions.

Our Prescription business is
rapidly increasing but we are pre-
pared to increase our facilities If
necessary. We do not charge fan
cy prices but only the selling price
of the drugs.
w q pArrox &, 70
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Full line of Poets-Rcd Line,
Landscape and Alligator binding
at Pattonis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Golden Eagle, Pullct and Ban
quet Cigars at Patton's Drug Store
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Chetopa Advance: = The orchestra
from this place was called to vinita
last Friday night 70 furnish music for
a masquerade ball. The boys say that
the Vinita folks know how to do things
up handsomely
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

An addition is being built to the
Vinits lunch stand and Mr.. Gus Lubbes
has been made manager. He will
prove a popular one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

No MoRE REWARDS A gentleman
from the Cherokee strip informs us
that the stock association will pay no
more rewards for either stealing stock.
burning the range or destroying fence
and have given notice TO that effect.
The reason the rewards are withdrawn
is that it is entirely too expensive a
way OF recovering stock that is stolen.
The association has paid nearly 1900
in rewards for cattle and horse thieves.
and the amount Of stock recovered,
barring one transaction, was worth a
little less than $3.50. The penalty at
tsched by the United States courts for
stealing horses is one year in the
penitentiary. 1t hardly pays to give
from five TO eight hundred dollars to
send man up for one year for stealine
twenty dollar pony.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Quails took big tumble in st. Louis
last Thursday, but by Saturday our
dealers were paying sl.5O a dozen
again.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

There are on an average twenty-five
extra copies Of the CHrEFTAIS sold at
the office and by W. W. Ward every
week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24
PERSONAL nssrros.

VIII Strange was in from Chelsea last week
--senstor s. II Maycs and family were In
town Tuesday
Miss Blanche McComb has gone out TO her
home on Grand river 10 remain.
lion James NJ Koys chief justice Of the SUI
preme court. was in the city Monday.
Col }. NJ. Blythe who has been absont At
Tahlequah for some tlmo. is at home again.
Mrs. Frank Billingslea was down visiting
her old friends At the Orphan asylum last week
Miss Kate Perry. Of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Is visiting Der aunt Mrs Capt Neims, OF this
city
-Messrs. G. w, Turner and John O. Tuns
we're here last Monday on their way home from
Fort Smith.
Geo. Parks has left vlnlta to take place
as messenger for the Adams express company
from ST. Louis TO Peirce City.
Mr.. J. A. Maitland, who for month had
been visiting hls brother and sister In this town,
loft for Kansas last Tuesday.
Miss 10 Price will spend Christmas at her
home in Seneca. aud her companion, Miss
Wilson, will 20 TO the country for few days
Mrs. George BiAtcnsy leaves vinlta this
week to make her future home at Carthage and
her son Robert goes up TO remain few days.
Col. L. B. Dell, president Of tho senate is
home from Tahlsquah, and from all appear
ances is very highly pleased with the session
just closed.
w II. Spencer, an attorney from Terro
Haute, Indiana, accompanied by Mr.. Freeman,
Of springfield, Missouri, made us pleasant
call this week.
Miss Emma Mcspadden who had been vis-
iting relatives and friends In this nation for
several months, departed for her home at sa-
lem, Missouri, last Monday.
Il. NJ. Martyr, OF Glasgow, Missouri, a
young man we'll recommended a. skilled
pharmacist, is now in charge Of the prescrip-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Mrs. Nat Skinner was surprised by a
small number Of her friends last
Saturday night. The young folks
brought their music along and pro-
coeded TO have a very ENJOYABLE dance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

j. G. Trott has been appointed dep
uty clerk OF Delaware district and will
keen his office in this town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Mrs. A. II. Goodykoontz's little girl
Ethel, is very sick, and the same is
true as TO Mr.. and Mrs. Marks baby.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

A few more copies the pamphlet,
Cherokee Antiquities" still on sale at
this office: price, % cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

The postolIice and Burns lunch
stand are now connected by telephone
iine
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24
Godey's Ladies' hook for January is
an unusually interesting number.

Fresh meat is selling cheaper than
ever before in this city and eight
loaves Of bread now go for n quarter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

The wife Of James Benge died the lat
ter part Of last week, out on Grand
-iver
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

The teachers At Worcester academy
will all spend Christmas at their homes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Tom shelton, the darkey who stole
an overcoSt is quartered in the Fort
Smith iail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Several thirty-hve or forty pound
catfish were brought into town last
Saturday
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

". G. PATroN & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Tom r. Knight is now city marshal
and will make a vigilent officer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24

Table As good as anywhere. Rooms newly
oAnvassed and pAporod. Excellent beds pro-
vidsd.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-24


Tom r. Knight is now city marshal
and will make vigilent officer.
The teachers at Worcester academy
will all spend Christmas at their homes.
The wife Of James Benge died the lat
ter part Of last week, out on Grand
.iver.
The postolIice and Burns lunch
stand are now connected by telephone
line.
Several thirty-fve or forty pound
catfish were brought into town last
Saturday.
Tom shelton, the darkey who stole
an overcoat is quartered in the Fort
Smith Jail.
A few more copies the pamphlet,
/ "Cherokee Antiquities" still on sale at
this Office; price, % cents.
J. c. Trott has been appointed dep
uty clerk OF Delaware district and will
keen his office in this town.
Mrs. A. II. Goodykoontz's little girl
Ethel, is very sick. and the same is
true as TO Mr.. and Mrs. Marks baby.
There are on an average twenty-five
extra copies Of the CHIEFTAIS sold at
the office and by W. w. Ward every
| week
Quails took big tumble in st. Louis
last Thursday, but by Saturday our
dealers were paying Sl.50 dozen
again.
An addition is being built to the
VinitS lunch stand and Mr.. Gus Lubbes
has been made manager. He will
prove popular one.
Mr.. Charles Barney and Miss Lucy
Williams, both citizens, wore united in
marriage at this place last Friday, the
4. IL.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Thomson,s CaIcuIa,ine machine.

The calculating machine invented by
Prof. Thomson appears to excel, in its
ingenious adaptation to variety of re-
suits, even Babbage's wonderful appara-
tus. By means of the mere friction of a
disk, cylinder and ball, the machine is
capable of effecting numerous complicated
calculations which occur in the highest
application of mathematics to physical
problems, and by its aid an unskilled
person may, in given time, perform the
work of ten expert mathematicians. The
machine is applicable alike to the calcu.
lating of tidal, magnetic, meteorological
and other periodic phenomena it will
solve differential equations of the
second, or even higher powers or orders
and through this same wonderful arrange.
ment of mechanical parts, the problem Of
finding the three motions of any number
Of mutually attracting particles, unre
stricted by any of the approximate sup
positions required in the treatment of th'
lunar and planetary theories, is done BY
simply turning handle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
rtaervIA osArosr.
\ Slice of slse Speech that knocked
Hoffman out.

At the recent caucus of the Democrats
of the Virginia Legislature, when noini-
nations were declared In order for the
office of superintendent of public print.
ing, Mr. Hoffman of Craig. in dramatic
speech, nominated Rnsh U. Derr of Roa
noke. When Mr.. Holman sat down Mr..
Bohanom of Matthews aud AIiddleseX,
presented the name of A. II. Mieon, ed.
itor of the 1ideDGter Iyltter, published in
Essex county. MIR. Bohanon completely
took the wind out of Mr.. Hofman's
rhetorical sails in these words:
"The gentleman from Craig has said
that he came from n county where the
lofty peaks kiss the morning rays of the
sun and the tinkling of the cow-bells are
heard along the silent streams, whose
crystal waters meander through beautiful
valleys. / will ask him where did come
from? l came from district where the
noble Chesapeake rolls her CLASSY waves
from the oyster beds of Virginia to meet
the solid pillows of the stormy Atlantic /;
where the majestic York river huns its
murmuring music that echoes along the
pebbly banks of Old Point Comfort.
| represent not u section, but the state Of
Virginia, from centre to circumference !;
from where the morning of the golden
sun gild the eastern shore to where the
evening rays linger behind her western
hills. and the iAckRl's monrnfnl cry
arouses the slumbering woodsman, and,
moving eastward, grees the orb of day
and wakes the echoes of the Dismal
Swamp"
MIR. Bohauon kept up a wonderful play
on the English language for Is minutes,
L.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
AYIarian Snr,,err.

Mtulcti lierofu
DIR. Walter F. Morgan of Leayenworth,
KAN, writes "Apropos of the interesting
article in your issue of the It'll ult., allow
me to add another instance, which NAV
be called aviarian surgery, related to the
writer, in 1876, by the late Joseph
oBrien, ESQ, of Cleveland, Ohio. On
going into his barn Mr.. O'Brien discov-
cred swallows nest, and being natural
observer and lover of animals, lie climbed
to the nest and found in it two Young
swallows, one being smaller and less
vigorous than the other, and having a
slighter covering of feathers. Upon
taking the young bird in his hand, he
was astonisled to find one of it's legs
very thoroughly bandaged with horse
hairs Having carefully removed
the hairs one by one, he was
still more astonished to find that the
nestling's leg was broken. MIR. O'Brien
carefully replaced the bird in its nest,
and resolved to await further develop
ments. Upon visiting the patient the
next day, the leg WINS again found
bandaged as before. The bird.surgeon
was not again, interfered with, and the
case being kept under observation,
in about two weeks it was
found that the hairs were being
cautiously removed, only few each day,
and finally, when all were taken off, the
callus was distinctly felt, and the union
of bone evidently perfect, as the bird was
able to fly of with its mates. Such in
stances may seem incredible to those not
yet prepared to fully accept the axiom of
the scientists, viz, that the intelligence
of animals differs from that of man only
in degree, and not in kind.