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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-26
4 CHRISTMAS OCCASION.
Written for the indianapolis journal.

Written for the indianapolis Journal.
The deep little gorge was not athoroughfare. A
party of prospecting miners had found that out.
10 the early days. by walking to the end of the
dark recess in the mountain aud before they
turned back the place was named mo Co."
But gold was thereabout. and the stream that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-26
WORDS THAT AMERICANS USE.
What are Called Yankeeisms are Often Good
AngIo-Saxon Idioms.


AngIo-Saxon Idioms.
Pail Mall Gazette.
We laugh at the 81 guess" Of the Yankee and
seem to look upon it as phrase of his own in
vention-forgetful or unaware of the fact that
early in the seventeenth century 1t was in COM
mon use, as, indeed it had been as early as the
fourteenth. Is it not employed as the Americans
employ it in Chaucer's time?
'Of twenty year cf age he was, gesse,"
ard in Shakspeares
Better far guees,
That we make our entrance several ways"
II Henry VI ii, !.
When our cousins puzzle US by speaking of
the fall" instead of the autumn" they are
again using good seven.eent tn century English.
Dryden has
What crowds of patients the town doctor kills,
Or how last fall he raised the weekly bills
The word "sick," which the Americans use
where most of as use the word 'ill," had the
meaning they assign oft in the days of Chaucer.
OF Shakespeare and of Pope. Where we speak of
person being plain, the Americans would de-
scribe him as homely-once more retaining
perfectly classical usage. In Millions "Comus"
we have
1T is for homely features to keep home
They had their name thence"
The verb ito whittle' most people, probably.
would pronounce to be newly coined word
but it is not SO. johnson gives an example Of
its use from 'Hakewlth on PROVIDENCE, book
which was published In 1927. IL is a good word
having no equivalent in the language, ami
those who have preserved it have done wisely.
The substantive 'whittle." signifying knife
is found in Shakespeare t''Timon of Athens. :"
verse p. but seems to have died out not long
after
'Slick" again. we should at first sight imagine
to be undoubtedly of Yankee manufacture but
we should be quite wrong. Chapman ll603l de-.
scribes the god Apollo as both slicke and
daintie." and later on in the century we End the
word used by Sir Thomas Browne and Fuller
The former speaks of slick stones-i O., smooth
stones.
A familiar form of salutation which one hears
sometimes In the United States, How dye" Is
not of native growth. but has the sanction of no
less a writer than Pope. Years make men more
laxative" he says ''but less writatve: so that
now write no letters but OF plain business or
plain how dyes to those few I am forced to cor
respond with"
IN the case OF 'cute,1 we have In enc and the
same word an instance Of the legitimate preser-
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drunken and exasperated miners hanged him.
The job was not as neat as though the accustomed
tree had been used instead of the empty frame of
the big mirror: but they would not leave out that
sentimental element, and Watts was the only suf-
ferer by the bungline. FRANKLIN FILE.
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walton of bygone usages and the unwarrauted
induction of novelty. When Americans use it
in the sense Of clever" "sharp" they can show
that it was so employed in the past; but when in
the sense of pretty" they eau do no such thing.
Many of the fair sex the word with It's latter
meaning to an exasperating extent. 'Ain't he
cutter you will hear a whole chorus exclaim as
they gaze in raptures on some baby. or, again,
What cute little dressesW Other examples of
old words that would have died out and been
lost to the language had they not been well cared
for 10 their new transatlantic home might easily
be cited "Freshet," truly described by Arch
bishop Trench as an exquisite word. is one of
them; it is used by Milton.
"All fish from sea or shore,
Freshet or purlng brook"
Another is bluff, formerly however. used as
an adjective (e. g., "a bluff peninsuiar promi.
hence. whereas the Observation-Disclosures by
our own Tennyson. round the hills from bluff
TO uf'-employ it as a substantive others are
"snag." word which we meet with in Spencer
verb sienifying to disturb, to vex, and found in
Chaucer.
The use of the formal "Sir," when addressing
a stranger or person with whom one has only a
slight acquaintance, is another instance of the
retention by the Americans of past modes of
speech Good illustrations of this particular
custom, as il existed at the time that the new
world was being colonzed, are found in the
Complete Angler" whose author died in the
year in which Philadelphia was founded by
Penn Such sentences as the following are con
stautly occurring; 'Sir, shall by your favor
bear you company as far as Theobaid's;" 'Sr,
my fortune has answered my DESIRES" II am.
sir brother OF the angler" and so on.
1t is evident, then, that many 7ocalled Amer
icanisms, so far from being arbitrary novelties,
have the clearest right to be regarded as ''Eu
glsh undefled."
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Boston RECORD.
The latest Chicago sensation is a small expert.
ment In An old street-car with reference 10
slightly warming such vehicles
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INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. SUNDAY as.

tumbied down from the height provided water
for the delivers pans Therefore No Go became
q busting settlement, though it did not change
its name to something indicative of its pros
perity. A stamp-mill was being built, and ma
chinery was beginning to take the place of mems
hands in the processes Of mining Some of the
miners had deserted their cabins and taken to
boarding at the Spread Eagle, house made of
planed boards and containing painted bar-room
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The larvae OF the borer lives several years in
trees Hence be sure TO probe for the borer aud
remove him II IL Do possible. Borsrs have done
more damage to tbs peach than all the diseaass
known
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sure as do, an mebbe les ae much. On with
ye, now--off with ye."
There were faces at the window. The miners
bad grown impatient, and were watching their
ambassador 10 his conversation with Ae, though
they could not hear it. One of them ventured
TO open the door
Come in, Bantum,' said Billy, land bring the
boys Ag understands il now"
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Billy felt the grip of her hand relax but
smile stayed on her face until she was Dead and
afterward.
There was only one thing that could possibly
happen to Arnold Watts. He knew 1t so we'll
that he did not utter o word of protest The
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1nsurmce Notifies.
F. A. SGHAEFER,

r. A. SUHAEFEk,
GENT OfBremcn Board of Underwriters
IA Agent of Dresden Board of Underwriters
Agent of Vienna Board of Underwriters.
Claims against Insurance Companies within the jur1s
diction of the above Boards Of Underwriters will have
valid. 1iO1 Nv
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1nsuranrr Notirrs.

Boston Board Of Underwriters.
A CENTS for the Hawaiian Islands,
"A f..3 fv c. BREWER & co.
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Philadelphia Board of Underwriters.
A GENTS for the Hawaiian Islands,
a liza fv C. BREWER s co
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ESTABLISHED IN 1859

DOSrEfs. PROGRAMMES. HANGERS
&c. Expeditionsiy Executed attic Gazette once
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INSURANCE Notice.

THyHE AGENT FOR THE BRITISH For
n eign Marine Insurance Company lLimitedl has
received instructions to Heduee the Rates OF IN
surance between Honolulu and Ports IN The Pacific ard
prepared to Issue Policies at the lowest rates
with special reduction on freight per steamers
THEO. II. DAVIES.
1000 1y Agent Brit. For. Mar. ms. Co.. Limited
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HAMBURGH- BREMEN
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN AF'-
Il pointed Agents of the above Company, are pre-
pared to insure risks against IRE on Stone and Brick
Buildings, and on Merchandise stored therein or
office of 1853 fy F. A. sCHAEFER s co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

,Vs,,.r nv-.,... -.
r..n. " in't evening Tor
senator . II Mayes was up Tuesday on q
-nI'' " ihpor VIII soon leave for her new
nome IN ieNas'
Mrs. r W. Huilinger has been confined 10
her room by sickness.
Hon. ID. W. Bushyheed wac hare yesterdav
onroute for Washington.
e r. Mcwattv IA now nigh, oD.v.,.. =,
the Missouri Pacific aepot.
.,,..c N 49,. -,
ronI.t... e.,nrd.v ~, a., s-,su "oiuo 70 y
- ~ ''''N'' VI ''' '''o'ne''
misses. nilisr, chapman and Courtney,
VINO ATTENDED tne Dah on the twenty-second.
'' p''..' 9"''.4
MIS- W y. Williams sister, Miss Hen
uersoh' VIII oecome pupil OF Worcester at
'he beginning OF 'ne spring term.
Edward Crutchneld and w II Mobiles were
among tho out-of-town members who came
here to attend the stock meeting last Monday.
Adam CLARK, trader AZ shawneetown -.
hore Tusday, After somo deIsy ana ,nunv.n.a
his nrm has been given an extension OF several
months in which TO oIose ppits a9.,,.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

SOMEWHAT STRASaE.-Three weeks
ago l.. w. Burlington received a dis.
patch from w. II. Tucker of Indian
apolis, Ind, directing him TO send a
team to Coody's Bluh and bring in the
body Of Cyrus Tucker. A metallic case
was sent out here in which the remains
Of the father we're expressed back 20
the son. The man II appears had been
dead some little time, but when ex-
humed the features were perfectly re.
coGnizable. He came TO this country
a few months ago. married a woman
considerably younger than himself,
and was living on Charles Armstrong;
place. Sometime before his death Mr..
Tucker was seen with quite sum Of
money, but when he died his wife de-
clared they were destitute and would
not provide a decent suit in which to
bury him. This circumstance, aud
number OF others, whether sufficient
to justify or not We do not know gave
rise to the opinion that everything is
not as 1t should be. III there are reas-
onabie grounds for suspicion we trust
the affair will be fully and thoroughly
investigated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Bro. MeCrary handed us the following letter
with the request that It be published.
Emory CoLLEGE, oxToRD, GA, Feb. Is, ISs8.
DEAR BRo MoCRARY,-l is with great pleas
urs that ! announce my safe arrival At this
place yesterday evening. Handed In Atlanta
early Monday morning, stayed with Bro.
Hemphill until evening. then came out here
This morning went out and viewed the sur
roundings. am just delighted with the plaea
and people. have not yet met Dr. Hopkins,
he being away on business, but I have seen
several Of tho other ofheers Of the college, and
everything seems very favorable found Col
Hemphili In every respect q gentleman, took
breakfast aud dinner with him yesterday. I
found Mack" well and doing we'll. He was
glad TO see me, and think We will get to room
together. am rooming with him at present.
have not yet been examined, but think /
will be able TO 70 In Maek's class IN everything
most, without Il IL Greek, and probably ahead
ofhlm Ia some other studies What l am be-
hind In Greek can make up next summer va
eauan. Tbs wonders that have seen since /
hope ! shali aeVer regret the day Ilsft have
found everything Just "a you told me, and n
any difference a little better. I did not have
any trooblc In the least In making every COM
ncction on the road. II 10 warm and pleasant
hero, and this morning put ON asuminer snlt
write again soon. A word OF encoaragemenl
uvm you would bqfcry aeeepiabl A ANY time.
Atu tnnHt4NH IN4nN4 IuT All MIA Mindless t.n
naI4 IAonN mf Toll NY fIon11 I|1II M. .
bona leeI nesf nel hnften flsli tttIN t|'N
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

-rempus fuglt.

-rempus fuglt
Three more weeks this term.
Worcester was beaten in the debate with
Pleasant Hin literary.
-LaAt Friday afternoon was monthly rhet-
orieals. Quite a number OF visitors were prea-
snt. The exercises were enlived by some very
excellent music. and DR. Harwood made an
address at the close that interested all.
The board OF trustees held a special meet
Ing In the principals once Saturday afternoon.
II was voted unanimously that the present
teaching force Is inadequate, and that the
Home Misslonary Society be asked to increase
the faculty by the appointment Of Mrs. L. N.
Dyer for the coming year. The standing COM
mitiee was completed by the election OF Dr. II
D. fortner member OF the executive COM
mittee, l.. ID. Bell Of teachers committee and
A. G. Raymond ofproperty committee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04
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J. J. Atkins, Chief Of Police, Knox
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medicine, DR.. Kings New discovery for
consumption having found IL to be all
that you claim for IL, desire to testify
10 its virtue. My friends 20 whom I
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

TRAPPING FIsH.-The Fort Smith
Times says party from the territory
recently brought big lot Of fish to
that town, and on being questioned as
to how and whore he got them, he said
he just picked them up. When the
river was highest last week he went to
the mouth Of slough where the water
had backed up, and throwing tree
across from one bank to the other,
drove stakes in the bottom Of the
slough, thus making barricade clear
across, and when the water receded the
fish could get no further than the pali-
sade, where they were left TO the
amount Of several wagon loads. The
neighbors gathered from all around,
and just helped themselves.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04
ACARD TO THE PuRLI0

l have retired from the arm OF william Little
A &C., and having been reasonably successful,
deem It not improper for me to thus publicly
express my gratitude thsreat. Ny treatment
has been universally courteous, and hope no
man can truthfully say have ever acted
otherwise toward him. My beat wishes ara
with the new nrm, aud bespeak for lts mem
bers the consideration heretofore shown.
Respectfully yours,
O. 8. sHELrox.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

A NEw ENrERRRIsE.---Th firm ofBad-
gett q Blakeney has been revived, aud
within ten days will offer TO the public
an entirely new stock Of dry goods,
gentlemens' furnishing goods, boots
shoes, hats, caps, notions, etc. These
gentlemen have secured the east room
Of the Raymond block, now occupied
by the hardware business, and by the
fifteenth they hope TO be open. A por-
tion Of the stock has already been
bought, and Mr.. Badgett visits 81.
Louis this week TO conclude the pur-
chasing, The boys are Gillof grit aud
enterprise, and with tall measure ol
good larInnn ought ln succeed ana ~
,frlrln'1 hore thef may
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

"Billy" Badgett ceased his labors at
Green & Clark's last Saturday. Fred
Walker, who for the experience he has
had is "rustler," has been employed.
The clerical force at this establishment
will now consist of Henry Clark and
the party named. Mr.. Green intends
TO give the business much more OF his
attention than heretofore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

During the past week j. Q. Tufts,
United States commissioner has ex-
amined and committed William Lynch,
charged with assault, and Leatichee,
Nose Manley and Noah Milley, charged
with introducing. James Martin, lar
ceny, was discharged.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

A CHEROKEE PRISONER CAPTURKD.-
The Springfield Herald Of last Friday
said: Tom Ross, a Creek negro, who is
charged with horse-stealing from
Henry Starr, the Sheriff at Tahlequah,
a short time ago, was arrested by Unit
ed States, Deputy Marshal Rice Wed
nesday night on the eastbound Frisco
train near Peirce City. Ross was serv-
ing a prison sentence Of Eve years at
Tahlequah for robbery and recently
escaped, having served over four years.
United States Commissioner Jones has
committed him to Jail to await action
from Tahlequah authorities. Ross
wife, who is Cherokee, accompanied
him to this city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

"Doe" Arnold, after a sojourn Of n
couple OF years or so in the house Of
correction, returned to this place
Tuesday. As he showed disposition
TO be hostile, the agent directed his
immediate expulsion and he was COM
PEELED to 60 that noon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Prospects for the baby show. in con-
nection with the next annual fair
are still favorable. If the competitors
will do their share tho CHrKFTAIN will
see that the premium sare not wanting.
Give the babies a chance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

WILLIAM LITTLE.-The firm of will
liam Little & Co., has undergone re-
organization within the past week and
the GO" has been discarded. Q. s.
Shelton has disposed Of his interest in
the establishment and is now at leis-
ure. We trust, however, his tempera-
ment will not permit him to idle away
much valuable time. Walter Bywater,
who has been in charge Of the books
and finances leaves the house, and we
believe Mr.. Hill assumes these duties.
The firm enjoys liberal share OF the
trade of this vicinity, and there seems
to be nothing in the way OF its contin-
p4nce,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

A two-year-old red and white heifer
branded with parallel bars, marked
smooth crop of right and slit and under
bit in left ear, has been running with
abunch cattle near town. By paying
for this notice owner can learn partic-
ulars
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Dr.. Harwood, for a week past has
been conducting a very successful
series Of meetings at the Congrega-
tional church. A number Of conver.
sions arc reported and a great deal Of
interest is manifested.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Chief Bushyhead wass ummoned,
by ]. W. Smith, deputy United
States marshal at this place, to be
in Washington City on the 10th
inst. When will this trouble end should
be the exclamation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

The reporter and a couple of chums
went out duck hunting last Friday. AS
q matter of course the CHIEFTAIx man
had 20 kill the ducks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

W. ID. Clark, on old gentleman who
for twelve years has resided at Jim
Halls has recently been very sick. For
nearly a week his recovery seemed
Doubtful, but yesterday morning he
was some better.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

The Stockmens' meeting was post
Poned to the first Monday in April. At
that date arrangements for the round
up will be perfected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Thirty-seven bran new "star" sub
scribers in February. We appear to be
reasonably popular. II Cousin Dan'l"
was still on earth to abuse, us our meas
ure OF happiness would be overfiowing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

The chances are against peach crop
this season. The warm weather of
December and the cold of January is
said 70 have brought ruination.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Bran has raised seven cents per hun
dred pounds and milk has followed suit
and climbed up a nickel per gallon;
thirty cents now.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

SKEDADLKD.-Tom Wicket, jail con-
vict at Tahlequah made break for
liberty few days ago. He "sloped" full
handed, having borrowed without his
consent, the horse and saddle Of the
high sheriff, the hat of an executive
secretary, the wife OF another darkey
who had borrowed the saddle and hat
of married lady of the town, and on a
horse her husband borrowed for her of
the assistant treasurer sailed away
with her gay Lotbario in search Of
green pastures.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

The CHmFrArS IL reasonably modest, but un-
der the present circumstances we hope our
friends will pardon us for this little burst OF
enthusiasm. Our subscription list ls booming
and there seems no help for It, Below we give
list OF names Of parties who have paid Us
money on subscription during the past month
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Col. Sumner, post commander at
Fort Reno, has had bridge built over
the Canadian, connecting Cheyenne
and Arapshoe agency with the post.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

II is conddentially given out that
within week or so two mighty nice
young persons residing in this town
will become one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Vinita's business ic good now and will
improve as the season advances.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Mr.. Sam Hall is now employed at N.
Skinner & Co.'S grocery house
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

A private hop was given at the opera
house last Friday night, and all de-
clare they had "the finest kind of a
time"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

A BreAmsr.-or Tuesday Bud Ken,
United States marshal arrested Charles
Darling, and took him away at once.
A couple Of years or so ago Darling
came to this country and In thesu m mer
OF 1884 married the widow schrimsher's
daughter, then a mere school girl nt
Worcester academy. Darling came
from Bentonville, Arkansas, to this
place, but is said 10 have left a wife
somewhere in northeast Missouri.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

W. w. Dudley and some of his asso-
ciates have decided upon opening
general wood jobbing shop in this
tOWu
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

Glance over the OmEFrArx's "roll
of honor"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-04

John r. Price was commissioned last
Saturday as postmaster at Locust
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