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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
SLAVIC MOON FABLES.
Powers Ascribed TO Fstr Luna by believer
In Superstitious Signs.

Powers Ascribed TO Fstr Luna by believers
In superstitious Signs.
A maiden was accustomed to spin late
on Saturday in the moonlight. At one
time the new moon on the eve OF Sun
day drew her up to itself and now she
sits in the moon and spins and spins.
And now, when the "gossamer days
set in late in the summer the white
threads float around in the air. These
threads nre The spinning of the lunar
spinner.
The moon is especially a ghostly
avenger OF human arrogance, and has
its humors, according to which things
go vel! or i'll with it. In its increase
it has a special force and IA certain
goodwill for the earth and its inhabit-
ants, while in its decrease it Is friend
ly to no one. The good woman must
not do any sewing in the decrease Of
the moon. for the stitches will not hold;
farming tools must not be left in the
field, because. il is believed. IL they
are, crops will not again thrive there.
II an unbaptized child be exposed to the
moonlight IL will lose its luck for its
whole life. II one points at the moon
with finger he will suffer from SWELL
ing around the nail; and whoever spits
at the moon will lose all his teeth.
These beliefs, too, are international.
The same is the case with the religious
notions about the new moon. Sorcer-
les Of every kind, to be successful.
must be performed on Sunday night Of
the new moon. The hair must be cut
only In the increase OF the moon. 9TH
erwise there is danger Of getting head
ache. II person returning home In
the evening sees the new moon, he
ought n take some money out OF his
pocket and utter an incantation that
will make II increase a hundred times
during the month.
The moon is also supposed TO have
an influence over animals and plants.
DR. +. S. Krauss, in Popular Science
Monthly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
He MoN IhE pRlzE.


yhe fiomauce of wyoming rendcrfoot
who Dencd tlo Cowboys aud bore on =
Pretty widow.
DouoLAs. Wyo., March s.--The Widow
hcCoui, only eighteen years old, has been
station agent at Dry Cheyenne, on the
stage route between there and Buffalo.
hhe is q brunette and pretty, and COM
mnndod tho admiration OF all the cattle-
men for miles around. After refusing a
dozen offers she accepted Martin Huntoon,
n wealthy ranchman, ami they were to be
married In May. Last week a blonde-
haired young Englishman. named James
Kidd, who Is travelling for an Omaha pro-
vision house, good looking aud with gentle
ways, pgoduced an impression. He went
70 Buffalo, transacted his business in a
hurry. returned 80 Dry Cheyenne
last Saturday and that night took
Tho widow 10 a dance twenty m los away
at Sheffield. Huntoon was insauely jeal-
ode and his cowboys weto ordered to p ck
quarrel with the tenderfoot aud shoot
him u possible. The programme was car
ried out but Kidd pul two six-shooters
and backed up against a closed door lead
ing TO a bed ROOM When the shooting
began the lights were extinguished Ed
Cook, Huntoon's foreman, dropped dead
from ono OF Kidd's bullets, aud three or
four others were wounded. Kidd was
shot In the orm, and the gang wero clos
ing In on him when the door behind him
suddenly opened, he was dragged into
the bed room and the door as quickly
boltcd again.
The pretty widow, instead OF fainting,
had got into tho bedroom from the rear,
and Kidd owed his life to her GOODNESS.
His escape in the darkness was not dis
covered. Kidd secured saddle horse.
and, placing tho widow In front OF him,
galloped of The couple were terribly
exhausted when they reached here sun
day night After refreshments they hired
team and driver aud pushed over the
iina TO Chad-on, Neb, whe . they were
ulnrried
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
ESCAPED me scArroLD.

JACKSON, Mich, March 12-Some weeks
ago William Cahoon, landlord Of small
tavern seven miles west Of here received
a warning from Whitecaps, but paid no
attention. Last night, while sitting in
his room reading, a load OF buckshot
crashed through the window and buried
itself In one OF his legs. J. s. Price, a
ncighbor who had quarreled with Cahoon,
has been arrested.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
TROUBLE FEARED.

Naval Forces Preparing For Trouble on the
Isthmus OF Panama.
NEw YoRK, March S-A letter from As
pinwall says that trouble can hardly be
averted when work on tho Panama canal
is actually stopped, as It will be March Is
There are about TO- 900 men living In camps
along the line OF the canal They are
negroes and foreigners Of various nations.
IL is feared that they will not only try to
take possession Of the Panama railroad
but the revolution, which is reported
TO be brewing in the interior, will
break out at the same time. The
marines and sailors on the American,
British and French vessels stationed there
art being drilled at small arms and with
the gatling gun every day. The pro-
gramme is to take possession of the line OF
she railroad at the entrance OF the town OF
Aspinwall utd protect the various con-
sulates. IT, Colombian authorities have
also good iorce under good discipline
and drill, and a. rsert that they are able TO
cope with any IN direction that may be
started.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14


Two years ago Herman CLARK, a WE'LL
known contractor, broached a scheme for
great system Of tunnels under New York
City aud the East and North rivers, con-
Meeting the city with suburban points.
Little attention was paid 10 the plan, as II
was considered too expensive to be prac-
ticable Recently Mr.. Clark announced
the completion Of arrangements for carry
ing out the great work. A capital OF
sl5O,OOO.OO has been guaranteed, Of which
f50 10000 Is considered sufficient 10 do the
tunnellng' The tunnels will be $50 feet
below the surface, thus avoiding all
buried water, gas pipes, etc, and avoid
ing any difficulty with the rivers. The
main tunnel will extend from the City
Hall in New York 10 Fleetwood park
ON the north, under Brooklyn TO
Coney Island on the east, aud under Jer-
sey City 70 Newark. There will be four
tracks. Freight and passengers will be
carried. Elevators will convey freight
aud passengers between street stations
and the tunnel The plan for carrying
freight willrelieve the city streets OF much
trucking Cars will run under larger stores
aud freight can be lowered directly TO them.
The inc0rporators OF the enterprise are
about TO organize. and when the Organiza-
lion Is perfected ii will be backed By
.arge humber OF railroad men and capital
ISIS. Mr.. Clark has studied the feasibility
OF tue scheme for many months, and feels
satisfied that within year and half a
tunnel with four tracks can DO put In
operation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
CHEROKEE COMMISSIONERS.
Warner. of Kansas City, Appointed as One
OF the Three Commissioners

Warner. of Kansas City, Appointed as One
Of tile Three Commissioners.
WASHINGTON. March S-Great interest
has been developed here concerning the
selection OF the commissioners provided
for in the appropriation bill to negotiate
with the Cherokees for the sale TO the
Government of the Cherokee outlet Sen.
ator Plumb and others have presented
the claims OF Hon. Milt Rev
nOlds, OF Geuda Springs, Kan.
Tut the appointment Is hard
" probable since ex-Congressman
Warner, OF Missouri, has been rendered
one Of the Cherokee commssionerships
and the other two will be tendsred to gem
tlemen from other localiiies-probabI
one to Illinois and one TO the Now England
section. IL is possible that one Of these
places will be rendered TO Ex-Governor
Long. Of Massachusetts since both the
President and Secretary Noble state that
the commission must be composed of gen.
uemcn Of high National reputation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
LAND DECISION.

No Authority For an Unlawful Reserva-
tion Of 100000 Acres In Arizona.
WAsH1NoroN March s.-Commissione
Stockslager, OF the General Land-oflics,
has rendered an important decision in the
Tumacacori and Calabazel private land
claim In Arizona He holds that there Is
no authority for the reservation OF 81 600
acres Of land included within the prelimi-
nary survey OF said claim, for two rea-
sons;
First-That the land, being within the
'Gadsden purchase" OF 1853, Is not oper-
aied upon by the act Of July %, 1854. in
aid OF tho treaty of uuadaloupe Hidalgo
OF 1913.
Sccond-That the preliminary survey"
OF a private claim does not Of it.elf oper.
ate as Withdrawal Of the surveyed lands
from settlement and entry even in cases
covered by said act Of 1854, the legal with.
drawel being only OF lands actually
claimed or which could be legally claimed.
Under this holding nearly 800, 900 acres
of land in New Mexico and Arizona are
In state Of unlawful reservation from
settlement, by reason OF excessive sur
veys made for the benefit OF grant claim
ants, irrespective oi the question as to the
validity or invaiidity of the claims them.
selves. Nearly all the private claims in
AriEona are within the Usdsden purchase.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
A nfeasiv Monarch.

LONDON, March s.-1he news OF King
Milsn's abdicaion from the Srryian
throne does not cause much comment In
London. This act Of the dissolute King
has been long foresbadowed, and the chief
interest the abdication excites Is found in
the speculation as 20 what recent event or
chain Of events caused Milan TO relinquish
the throne at this peculiar time. The
Pal Mall Gazette congratulate Russia
upon the abdication aud boldly as
5erts that Mllan's principal object in thus
abandoning his rights was that he might
with more freedom indulge In his unholy
passion for Mime. Cristitch, ths wife Of
the servian Minister at Berlin. Milan's
intrigues with this woman are well known
and have been retailed in every European
capital.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

FROM the Herald or Fdith, st. Louis. Mis-
souri,, August 10, 1881.
Referring 70 Shallenberger's Antidote
Tor Malaria, the business manager Of the
Herald Of FAN would say, that he gave this
medicine personal trial, and was speedily
cured Of an unpleasant Intermittent Fever
he then recommended IL 10 f. j. Tiefen.
braun, 1915 Papin street, and to police officer
Meidenger, at the Union Depot, both Of
whom were cured by II Of chills and fever
OF several years standing. Recently his
wife, after a fever nf several days dura-
ton, TOOK single dose and was perfectly
cured In view Of these remarkable cures,
and remembering how much money is spent
Tor quinine, 80 little 10 be depended upon,
and often so injurious, we can only wish
that Shallenberger's Antidote would come
into general use.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

ST. Louis, March a-Advices from East
Tennessee say party OF mountain des.
psradoes, beaded by the notorious Clabs
Watson, Lee Watson, Bill Turser and
Judson Bell, attacked tho camps OF Havs
a Rlycnac railroad contractors, at work
near Cumberland Gap. Hays & Rivenac
gathered a number Of their men aud a
pitched battle took place. In which Jud-
son Bell aud Lee Watson were mortaliy
wounded and the remainder OF the gang
driven away. Tho next day the railroad.
efs captured Andy Watson, who has ter.
rofined Bell County for nftoen years. H.
was taken 70 finovllle San. There are
hina
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
Dogs I'm Dl.fayor.

HEw MARrISsvILLE. W. Va, March g.
Notwithstanding the fact that 200 to o
dogs suspected Of rabies have been killed
In this county during the past thirty days
the Interior seems 10 be overrun with ca
mines In n dangerous condition, aud the
alarm OF the people is general. There has
been a considerable loss Of cattle, swine
aud sheep, which have died from the ef-
fects Of bites inf hcied by Infected dogs,
aud In two instances horses have sue
cumbed. Several people have also been
bitten, but in no instance as yet has auy
serious result followed. Farmers consider
IL dangerous TO 20 along the roads un-
armed, and dog-killing squads are out
dailv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

"A remarkable character recently died
at Woodville, Va Old Tom Cabbage, AZ
he was known. was the mathematical won-
der aud the pride OF his locality. His feats
az figures and his calculations were indeed
wonderful, and like Blind Tom his powers
were lntnitive and innate. Old Tom did
not know letter or figure and mover
went TO school Tor an hour in his life. He
was rough, ignorant aud untutored ma
tive Of the hills, and yet be could solve,
almost In moment any problem read TO
him from the text books or from the pa
pers and give the correct answer. He
would add a column OF figures of any pos
sible length, subtract multiply o. divide,
sna do it 80 quickly 40 70 surprise every
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
The N3rthwo.tern ,I,IIer.

MfSNEAPoLIs, Mimi, March 'a-The
Northwestern Miller says: Both Ice and
low water hndered the mills during all Of
last week and, although there were four
teen running part Of the time, the -four
output fell on somewhat The aggregate
production was s6 100 barrels. averaging
1880 barrels daily, against 95, 25O barrels
tho week before and 12s. 100 barrels for the
corresponding week in 1888 The heavy
decline In wheat has affected the -four
market unfavorably and The moderate de-
mand reported by some msils previous 10
Saturday has been cnt on Prices ~ -four
have been reduced 20 cents per barrel, but
apparently without effect In inducing buy
ers 10 take hold"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

CHARLEsroN, s. G, March l2-Early
Yesterday morning a most shocking muir
der took place in this city. William Munz-
maier, Blodgett Baker. Z. l. Simons
Joseph Mcbride, o. Weir and several other
young white men were playing cards in
bar room when Baker smashed Welris hat
over the latter's eyes in fun. Hot words
ensued followed by a general row. Weir
slashed Munzmaier's throat with a razor,
nearly severing the head from the body.
"eir was badly cut on the side Of the face
aud head, and Bakers nose was broken.
All had been drinking and the whole
party was arrested.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

lbs ANGELES, Cal, March 12-Reports
that the Lower California mining boom
was started in the interest Of land com
panies are in circulation and the excite.
ment Is somewhat checked. A wholesale
hrm here has received from its foreman,
who has just arrived at San Diego from
the mining district, the following tel.
egram; Tell every body to investigate
The mines are a sell"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

Engravinss OF buildings, Portraits, Etc.
II you want Engravings OF any descrip-
tion = Buildings, Portraits, Machinery,
Maps, Plats, atc, write TO us for samples
and prices. Only photo-enRraving estab-
electric light
A. N. KELLooo NEWSPAPER Co,
Kansas City, Mo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

Are the best months In which TO purify your blood
for at no other season does the system 20 mucn
need tho aid OF reliable medicine like Hoods
Sarsaparlla, as now. During the long. cold winter.
the blood becomes thin and impure, the body be-
comes weak and tired, the appetite may be lost.
Hoods sarsaparilla Is peculiarly adapted 70 purify
and enrich the blood, 10 create good appetite and
10 OF EarcpnlS Al M fircd ffoiire
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
Hood's SarsaparllIa

every spring for years have made 1t n practice
TO take from three TO ave bottles OF Hoods sarsa-
parilla, because | know IL purlnes the blood and
thoroughly cleanses the system OF all impurities.
That languid feeling. sometimes called spring
fever will never visit The system that has been
properly cared for BY this neverfaing remedy
W. H. LAWRENCE. Editor Agricultural Epitomist
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

NEw YoRK, March l2--The French
steamer La Gascoygne, which was several
hours overdue, reached her dock here yes
terday morning. At an early hour she
was sighted of Fire island flying the sig
nal for tug boat. Her detention was due
to breaking some portion Of her ma
chinery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
Is Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

Nou Nfe NOT ''ShnHon H1I0Fu N"H0H7
With malarial disease, but with prodigicus
violence afterwards, II you neglect imme-
diate measures Of relief. The surest pre-
ventive and remedial form Of medication IA
HOstetter's Stomach Bittors, the potency Of
been demonstrated for over thirty years
paat The liver When disordered and con-
gestcd, the bowels II cohstipated, and the
Kidneys II inactive are promptly aided by Il,
and II is Invaluable for dyspepsia, nervous
debility and rheumatism
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

BAoKAcnE Is almost immediately relieved
by wearing one Of Carter's Smart Weed aud
Belladonna Backache Plasters. Try one and
be free from pain. Price % cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

WHEN bathing the face do not open the
eyes under water, as this Is apt TO be in
furious TO tho epitheial covering Of the
eve
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

TESTED ny TINE. For Bronchial hficc
tons, Coughs, etc. BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TROcHEs have proved their efficacy by test
Of many years. Price, % cts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

TnB skin contains moro than 1900, 900
openings, which are the outlets Of an equal
humber OF sweat glands
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

In France juggling IS taught for the ben.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

Don't wait until you are sick before trying
Carter's Little Liver Pills, but get vial at
once. You can't take them without benefit
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

NEVER sleep opposite a window which
VIII throw a Hood Of strong Light on the
eyes when you wake in the morhing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

THE stomach daily produces nine pounds
Of gastric juice for digestion OF food; its
capacity is about five pints
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14

IT is now proposed 10 clear the air in mllls
and factories OF all dust by means Of cleo
tficit5i
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
The Best Spring Medicine

~ have taken three bottles OF Hoods earsapa-
rilln and consider II the best blood medicine have
ever taken. II builds Inc up. makes me sleep bet
ter. gives me a good appetite and improves my
health generally" Mus. =. r. LEIGHroS Port
land Me
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-14
ELY'S
CREAM BALM


I suffered from "a.
tdrrh ~ yodrs. Th'
dr0ppiHgs into he
throat ircre ndusedi-
ing. Ny noss blcd al
most daily Since
frst day'suse Of Elv's
Cream Balm hare had
no bleeding, soreHoss
"a entirely gone. d.
q. DdUtds0H, rRI.
Boston Buslgst.
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HENNKY AND WIFE HELD.

CHICAGO, March 12.-George Henney
and his wife, charged with being fugitivos
from justice, were brought before Justice
Wood yesterday morning and the cases
against them were continued, awaiting
the arrival Of the Kansas City humane
officers. They were not required to deny
or affirm their guilt as alleged abduetors
Of Lucy Spellman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-12-19
DUNE ANIMALS.

Il can hardly express to you how
much feel there is to be thought of
arising from the use of the word
dumb" as applied to animals.
Dumb animals! What an immense
exhortatio that is to PITY 1t is a
remarkable thing that this word
dumb" should have been so largely
applied to animals; for, in reality,
there are very few dumb animals.
But, doubtless the word is often used
to convey a larger idea than that of
dumbness, namely the want of power
in animals to convey by sound to
mankind what they feel, or perhaps /
should rather say the want of power
in men to understand the meaning of
the various sounds uttered by ami
mails.
But as regards these animals which
are mostly dumb, such as the horse,
which, except on rare occasions of
extreme suffering, makes no sound at
all, but only expresses pain by GER
tain movements, indicating pain,
how tender we ought to be to them,
and how observant of these move
ments, considering their dumbness
The human baby guides and governs
us by its cries. In fact, it will nearly
rule household by these cries; and
woe betideit, if it had not this power
of making its affections known. 1t
is a sad thing to reflect upon that the
animal which has most to endure
from man, is the one which has the
least power of protesting by noise
against any of his evil treatment. >
Sir Arthur Helps