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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-12-23
WAS IT A HOAX, OR wHAT7

Wallace, Bissell, It al, having
failed to come to taw in showing
that they were able to pay
$4,000, 900 for our strip lands, so
that their offer TO buy could with
some degree of consistency be con-
sidered by our national council,
looks q good deal like hoax, or
going into lack pot" without a
pair. 1t was hoped that they
would come to the scratch. not be-
cause there was any disposition to
sell, bet that we could experience
the extreme satisfaction in con-
templating the fact that the lands
were worth more than their ap-
praised value, and that the price
offered by them would be the
minimum of any hereafter, be the
purchaser company or the
government of the United States.
BY reason of the many decisions Of
the supreme court, as to the
character of our tenure, no one can
reasonably suppose that we will
get no more than the appraised
price, since the plan of populating
that country by the settlement of
friendly Indians seems to be aban-
doned, which is a provision for
such appraisement and binding
only in that event. This is con-
sistent with the fact, as stipulated,
that the parties in interest should
first agree or disagree as to the
price per acre for the lands to be
occupied, and in case of failure to
agree, then the price is to be fixed
by the president of the United
States. The first is field for offer
and refusal, but the latter is an
ultimatum. There being a chance
for disagreement between the par
ties in interest as to the price, the
result would naturally be that the
president would exercise the
authority, the treaty gives him in
fixing the price, which it is un-
reasonable to suppose would be
more than s1.25 per acre, the usual
price of public lands.
In view of the fact that public
lands are scarce and getting more
so every year, an investment in
lands is about as good as any
speculative enterprise that our
moneys could be invested in, and
as to its security there can be but
little doubt which is in the posi-
bility of the country being settled
by friendly Indians, as an offset to
our refusal to sell.
In the agreement for such settle
ment there is likewise some cause
tor alarm, approaching that of our
objections to sell, which is the
authority of the government to
determine the manner in which
the lands shall be held, and the
absolute control Of the tribes, evil
dent the in absence OF any provision
for self government of their own.
This fact taken in connection with
another, that there are no Indian
governments that are really such
outside of the five civilized tribes,
the conclusion is natural enough
that there is no hinderance by
treaty or otherwise, when condi-
tions are ripe, for the government
TO carry out its policy, as under
stood by the secretary of the in
terror in his late report of incor-
porating that much Of the Indian
race into the political and social
system of the United States.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
TAHLEoUAH, !. r., Dec. 20, isss.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-12-23

The Vienna Bakery has secured
the services of George Mitchell, an
excellent baker ans is prepared to
furnish Bread, Pies, Cakes, Cook
les and everything else good to eat.
The dining room has been reno
waited and repaired so that it is as
cozy as could be wished.
Everything at cost at Badgett &
Blakeney's after December 1st.,,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-12-23
FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

The old time custom of being dressed up on
Christmas well presenting ones relations and
friends with tokens of your esteem will never be
abolished Now we do not pretend to give every one
that we will save them enough money so that they
make everyone in their family circle happy For
this reason we will make
GREAT REDUCTIONS
In our Entire Stock.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
Telegraph Rates Reduced.

A piece Of news which is welcome to
every person in the city is that re-
duction will be made in telegraph,
commencing to-day. Whether from
competition or desire to do the square
thing Is not known, but to local points
messages of ten words will be sent for
not more than fifty cents, sevcnty-five
cents being the rate previous. And
this is not the only reduction that has
been announced. Commencing May
5th, the rate on cablegrams from
Montana points to Great Britain, Ire
land or France will be reduced from
tifty-two cents to twenty-four cents
per word. The rates heretofore to
local points have been much too high,
and even with the reduction are not
any too low.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

same tramps were contemplating a
season of restiness in the solitude OF
Burleigh's hay loft, and were driven
therefrom by their own carelessness
In igniting the hay while lighting
their pipes. \ spark from the restGu-
rant might have been the cause of the
conflagratlon, but the correct theory
Will perhaps ever remain "A mystery.
a few wagon loads of Burleigh's stock
were saved, hut the goods saved
were the least costly that lac had
in his store. Among The articles
carried from thu building were
some tubs, pals, baskets, etc., stufl
that was inexpensive, though II was
the first that the property savers got
their hnna- on, aud in their excite
ment they hardly realized what they
were doing, bat what obey did accom-
piish, they dld with nn earnest desire
that was commendublc To- them.
Nh. Graham, OF the telephone eX-
change, went through smoke and fire
and saved The switchboard, in doing
which, hr says he had lii hair singed.
He says he will have ihc telephone
working IN three or four days, rs soon
as some things arrive from Helena,
which lac telcgralhed l"r yesterday.
Mr.. Burleigh opened hi, safe yester-
day morning and found all of his
books and accounts ia well pre-
served condition. Asked if he would
rebuild. he said he did not know
at present, but Us soon IL lac got
his affairs Strengthened up lac would
he better able to answer the query.
But he said, III do build again ii
will be with brick; have had enough
of frame buildings and cannot tolerate
thcn.t II is altogether Likely that
few months hence will see II resulnp-
ton of Mr.. Buleigh's business in Il
neat brick store. He has the business
push about him and such a calamity
as that which has befalIen him il not
TO drive all ambition out of
him
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
After the Fire.

The ground on which was stu
ated the grocery store of w. A. Bur-
leigh, Jr., the store of Mr.. Bruback,
and the house of Mr.. Anderson is now
covered with ashes and the unconsum-
able matter Of those structures. IL
took only a few minutes to deplete
what took days to construct. Pioneers
of Miles City say that Of Thursday
evening was the hottest fire they were
ever witnesses of. Burleigh's store
did not burn gradually or in portions,
but with the zephyrs tanning the
flames, five minutes OF 80 after its dis
covery the fire had spread to
every part of the building,
and to save it, was apodictic-
ally impossible, even had the
best fire apparatus of a metropolitan
city been present and working to sub
due the Illuminating element. REM
ington Bros. were In great luck. For
a time the fire pointed almost conclu-
sively to their livery stable, and
almost appeared to hiss the words that
theirs and Mr.. Huffman's property
were on the list. Charles Brown had
almost given up hopes of his stable,
and had some thirty odd valuable
horses removed. But the talepathy of
the explosive substance was RESPONSE
BILE for the counteracting Of the fire, as
when the building occupied by Judge
Staehle was lifted from its statu quo,
the progress of the fire was limited.
Mr.. Burleigh states that his loss was
fully $4,000 and might possibly have
been more. He was at home when
the alarm of fire was given, having
just reached there from his store. AT
first he did not think he would go out
but watching minute or two, noticed
that 1t was his store where the fire
was located. A young boy noticed
the fire while 1t was in its incipiency.
but it developed SO rapidly that by the
time general alarm was given IL was
beyond control. Willie Gibson, who
was employed by Mr. Burleigh says he
heard that three men were seen short
ly before the discovery of the fire
standing near where the fire originat-
ed, and that one lit his pipe and some
sparks flew from it. Mr.. Russell
states that on Wednesday morning
he noticed some hay beside the door
Of his barn, and on looking inside of
the barn noticed that bale Of hay
had been opened, spread on the floor
Of the stable and was pressed down,
giving conclusive evidence that some
persons had lslept there during the
evening. 1t is possible that these
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
BULLS FOR SALE.
The Dakota Land aud Cattle Compan

The Dakota Land aud Cattle Company.
Beg leave to inform you that they
have for sale at their Ranch. near
Frederick, Brown county, Dakota, a
lot of 100 or more, very choice
one and two year old Bulls,
bred from thoroughbred and high
grade Short Horn Cows, sired by thor
oughbred Bulls. These animals all
having been raised in Dakota, are
therefore fully acclimated. and having
been well cared for are large and fine,
and altogether the best lot of ranch
Bulls in the Northwest. We make a
specially Of breeding and raising Short
Horn, and Polled Angus from Short
Horn Cows sired by imported Polled
Angus Bulls.
DAKOTA LAND AND LIVE STOCK Co.
209 East 18th Street,
Saint Paul, MINI.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
What Locality i Exempt

From malaria? In city and suburb. village ant
hamlet, in the mining districts Of the west th,
bottom lands Of the south, in regions teeming
with the fruits Of husbandry, in trackless waste,
inhabited by half naked savages, it exists. But
Travellers sojourners old settere, all who liable
to H. can uproot from the system the diseases "a
which it gives birth, or prevent them. with Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters Chils and fever. bilious
remittent dumb ague and ague cake are each and
all overcome by this potent and searching speeii :,
1t Is not less efeaeious for liver complaint, dys-
pepsia and costiyeness, ailments not infrequenly
complicated with malarial attacks. Rheumatism,
kidney and bladder troubles, and want Of vital
strength, also remediable by its persistent use
Appetite ami sleep always seriously impaired by
the nervous disturbance and biliousness conse-
quent upon fever and ague, are Invariably restored
by the Bitiers.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

When the alarm of fire Was given
ON Thursday night the band was prac-
tlring aud was pianoing on II very diff
ticult quick-~tep. The cry of iirv
pierced through broken window ia
the room the band was in, and lodged
in some Of the instruments. One
operator had his mouth in shape to
give toot, while others were footing,
and without tt formal adjournment or
"A completion of the toots, each mem
Der vacated the building they were in
with celebrity that can hardly be APP
preciated.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Presbyterian church services to-
morrow at IL o'clock, a. M, at 7:i5, p.
m. Subject of morning discourse:
"The Third Commandment" Even
ing subject: youth, the Spring Time
of Life" A sermon to young people.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

During the Indian outbreak in the
Canadian Northwest Territory he lent
the government valuable service in
the direction of troops, being thor
oughly posted on the geography of the
country. He is thinking Of locating
in Montana now and engaging in
business.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

A Knights of Labor organization
was completed last evening with a
charter membership OF fifty. The as
ISOLATED workmen are now receiving
numerous applications for member
ship, and at the present rate, inside of
thirty days this organization will be
the strongest one In eastern Montana.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

John f. Kennedy, of Blatchford, NJ.
T., and formerly of Miles City, was
paying his old acquaintance short
visit yesterday. He was engaged ut
one time in the grocery business here
and has many friends in Miles who
were glad to see him again.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
Notice.

Is hereby given that the board of
commissioners of the county of Custer
will meet in special session on Satur-
day, May |, 1856, at 10 o'clock a.
m, in the county clerks office, for
the transaction of such business as
may legally come before them. BY
order of the board. l.. G. DEAR, Clerk.
Dated Miles City, Mar. 26, lSSe.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

THE WEEKLY YELLOWSTONE JOUR-
NAL AND LIVE STOCK REPORTER, pub
lished this morning is an exception.
ally fine issue and contains all the
the news Of the week. For sale at
our counting room in wrappers ready
for mailing.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Ed Arnold, the polite and popular
merchant tailor, has moved into his
new store next to Strevell & Garlock,
on Main street, and has opened up a
spendid line of suitings, pants goods,
ETC., which he is prepared to make up
suits at short order and at reasonable
,rinao
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Whites Miles City Beer Garden, on
Main street, between 9th and 7th, IL
now handsomely decorated with
shrubbery. and will to-day open the
summer season with genuine Book
Beer and an elegant free luch. Target
shooting and other amusements.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
Beer Hall Upencd.

Theodore Schultz will open Ger
man beer and lunch hall tonight on
Park street, al Hill d Packard's old
stand. Good beer, good music, good
lunch and good time. All are in
vited. Schurz club band in attendance
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Yesterday forenoon, no pleasanter
weather could have been wished for,
but in the afternoon the wind came
up and clouded the streets with dust.
For time it appeared as though a
cyclone was imminent.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Mr.. Earnest Mason, of Vandaleur,
Ont, arrived in the city yesterday.
H e has for the past few years been
contracting ON the Canadian Pacific
road, but on its completion through to
the Pacific coast returned to the east.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Bach, Ritter d Bauxman are sup
plying their customers to-day with
buck beer, as is the usual May custom.
Go and call for this excellent beverage
the buck beer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Professor Bach announces to his
many friends that he has received
direct from the New York custom
house, the genuine Tocl,ey wines, di-
rect from Hungaria. As delicious
and medicinal tonic and for family
use 1T has no equal, and all medical
men acknowledge the fact.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Harry Reynolds, the noted speedy
skater, with record of five miles in
10 min. SO Sec, will skate at the Rink
tonight, Everyone should see this
exhibition of speed,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

All the small owners of mares who
can afford ii will buy good stations
this spring.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Sharp Bros. and ii. Clay Graves,
of Missouri valley, are paying SIS for
horses that will weigh from $50 to
LOO pounds. These they sell 10 Da-
kota at about S125.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Rev. w. c. King will preach at the
Methodist church on Sunday morn
ing and lecture in the evening at the
rame place.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

McGurk and Tussler made sale of
thirty-ilve head of horses to j. 5. Day,
of Glendive, on Thursday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Hong Lee desires to inform his
patrons that all washing In his laun-
dry was saved and will be brought
home soon.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

A brown mare came to my stable
branded put on lately. The
owner can have her by paying charges.
CHAs. BROWN.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

1t will pay you to call at Nalhan's
and see his fine line of parasos.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

In the four day race at Helena
Reynoldslmade the fast record of so
miles in six hours.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
LOCAL NOTICES.

you wish the best l., IL and 10
year old WHISTLES call on Professo,
Bach at his new brick building where
he keeps the best goods in the city.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

The freight receipts yesterday were
five carloads of merchandise.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Warm clothing and Red Star Cough
Cure are an infallible protection in
winter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
THE DAILY JOURNAL
MILES CITY, MONTANA.
.4rrirdi Of Trains

10. !, West Bound, Due al Miles City l;s0i IA
No. 2, East Bound, Due at Miles City ;5a (. IA
The mail j. closed at 1850 o'clock, p. IN.
Psstoiiee open 10 till II o'clock, a. m, Sundays.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Alexander conquered the whole
world. st. Jacobs Oil conquers every
pain.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

NEW YORK, April 30.-Money on
call easy at = per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper 4@5. Sterling exchange
dull, but steady and unchanged.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

A meeting will be held at the
Methodist church tonight for the pur-
pose of forming Juvenile Temple.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Ice cream; Ice cream at Louis Pay
cites ice cream parlor, next door Ia
the Opera House. BY the dish, quart
or gallon, delivered free to any part Of
the city, May l 1856.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Brick masons commenced work on
the new passenger depot yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

California goods at lowest prices
ever offered ut Leighton Il Jordan's. =
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Why do the consumers want Com
stocks coal? Because IL is the best.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Croquet sets from 81 and upwards at
Basinski's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Just received again, a new lot of
carpets at Nathan's
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Bargains in improved and unim-
proved real estate at Chas. w. Seyde's*
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

The race tonight will come off al
$3.50 O'Clock.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
Money Market,

Carpets sewed, laid and cleaned by
A. g. Schmalsle.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

See Leighton 81 Jordan's advertise
ment for California goods.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

For the famous OREGON GRAPE Roof
BITTERs 20 to Wright the druggist. .
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Harry Reynolds is undoubtedly the
coming champion of speedy skating.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Proposals for County Bridges.
ofbce Of the Board Of County Commis-l
sioners Of Custer County, N. I.
Miles City, April d. 1856.
CEALED PROPOSALS, subject TO the usual
= conditions will be received at the Office Of the
County Clerk Of Caster County. NJ T., until II
o'clock on the 10th DAY of May, 1856 for the
building Of the following described county bridges
one bridge across Mizpah creek on the Miles
City and Deadwoo road at or near the crossing Of
said road over sa creek.
One bridge across the coulee in Miles City at
the crossing of Tenth street over said coulee.
Said bridges 10 be constructed at the places desig
mated and in accordance with the plans and specf-
cations now lie in the office Of the County Ilerk,
which the attention Of bidders is invited.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any OF all OF the proposals submitted.
THOs. J. BRYAN,
L. G. DEAR, Chairman Board Of
County Clerk. Commissioners.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01
LOCAL ITEMS.

J. S. Collins & Co. buy furs.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-01

Lawn tennis at Basinski's.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-01
LOCAL NOTICES.

P. M. STANLEY, funeral director and
.embalmer, So Madison street.
MIss MARY sTEDMAN will reopen
her school at 81 Bull Run street, on
Monday, October 4tb.
MISS GRACE LEwRLLYN will resume
her class in eloCution September 9th.
For terms, etc, call at No. SO Adams
rect sf'er 3 o'clock.
THE Herbal Chill Cure, the best
tonic and anti-periodiU known. A ocrtai n
and sure ours for chills prico o. per bot
tie. Send stamps for circulars. Any rof-
eronce gixen:. Address John G. Rucksr.
LynohborR, Va.
Mics CARRIE NJ. HEATING will re-
sumo her classes in music (pisno ami
vocal) on the lat OF October next. For
terms, apply at L. Witzmann & Co. Is,
Second street.
G. w. MILLER & Co., Patent Asbestos
Fire Proof Rooiers. For durability,
equaled by none. Used on wood, tin,
iron, felt and gravel roofs. No. 55
Madison street.
MANY mo hers are unable to nurse
their children. In such cases the best
substitute to be found is Mellin's Food,
prepared after Liebig's formula, which
has proved to correspond Psychologist
ally with mothers milk.
THE Exposition Universelle de Part
Culinaire" awarded the highest hon
ora 10 Angostura Bitters as the most
efficacious stimulsnt to excite the ap-
petite aud to keep the digestive or
CANS in good order. Ask for the gen.
uine article, manufactured only by
DR.. ]. G. B. Siegert 4 Sons, and be-
ware of limitations.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-01
ADDITIONAL RIVERS.

VIcKsBURa, September 30.-Night-
Passed down: City Of Natehez, from
st. Louie.
NEW ORLEANS, September 90.-Night
Departed: Gilmore and barges and
AnRie P. Silver, st. Louis.
PITTsBURa, September S0.-Night--
River feet 10 inches on the gauge and
rising. Weather cloudy and chilly.
WHEELING. September 30.-Night-
River feet 8 inches on the gauge and
rising slowly. Weather clear and cool.
CINCINNATI, September 80. Might
River 6 feet inches on the gauge aud
falling slowly Weather clear and
cool.
LOUISVILLE, September S0.-NiRht -
River feet inches in the canal and
Q feet inches on the falls and station
airy. Business fair. Weather clear and
cool.
EVANSVILLE. September 30.-Night-
River 3 feet inches on the gauge, q
rise Of inches in the last tweBty-tour
hours. Weather cloudy and cool;
thermometer 60.
CAIRO, September 30.-Night-River
6 feet 8 inches on the,gauge and rising.
Weather cool, with heavy gale from
the nor.h No arrivals. Departed:
City OF Cairo, Vicksburg, 4 pm.
ST. LOUIS, September Sunlight
River has been stationary since last
report, and stands 4-l0 feet on the
gauge. Weather clear and cold, and
getting colder. No arrivals Of regular
packets. Departed: City of Vicks-
burg, Vicksburg.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-01
PERSONAL.

MRS. ]. II. SLATER, teacher of Ger
man, Gayoso Hotel.
CHAe. MoRRow, cotton buyer, has
returned from the East.
A. g DENNIS and wife have re.
turned from Morehead City much i'm
proved in health.
Miss NORA ASHFORD, of Holly Springs,
Mise, is visitioe her friends at ]. J..
Kelly's, No. 1874 Pontotoc.
Mrs M. G. DoBYEs hiss returned
home in improved health, sccompa-
MED by Mrs. Evans Pegues, OF WISH
ingtoD, ID O.
MRS. j. Nj. BAILEY, who has been
spending the summer in SomeTville,
Tenn returned 10 the city Tuesdsy
morning accompanied by her niece,
Mics Annie Jones.
JOHN f. WnKRRsoN left last night
with Mis- Mary Mhoon for New York.
Mics Mhoon will remain at the Select
Home School OF Nine. M. Giovanni
aud continue her veal studies under
Prof MHzo.
ATtbe Higbee School this evening at
8 o'clock recital ia music aud eloCu-
ton W IL be given by the several
teachers 10 those department.. No
cards of invitation will be Issued, and
all pa'rons and friends Of the school
will be cordially welcome
VISITORS on Change yesterday: w.
D. Galloway, Attention, Tenn; r.
Thomas, Foster, Mo-. Mrs d. G. Rugg
end mifs Jennie Rogg, Hot Springs;
Mis- Jamie Petit, CT y; RJbsrt Kors-
ner, florence, Ala. John Adams,
Kerrville; j b Chism, Friars Point,
Miss; w w. st ,ne, Mlssis ippi; IT.
Dean, White H4ven; Il. M. Neal,
Dover, AK.
ii @. CARR, editor and proprietor of
the Helena (Ark.) Patriot aud c1rre.
spondent OF the APPEAL, is in the city
TN Business for his paper. We COM
mend Mr.. Carr to the most favorable
consideration of tue psople Of Mem
phis ss every way reliab e. His pa
per circuates largely in territory tina.
lrades With Memphis aud enjoys the
confidence If the people.