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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

Junk-Men Profit Largely by an Odd Fancl
Old as the nus.


Old as the NUS.
''Ncyer take tho horseshoe from the
door" is the advice given In a recently
popular song, which precept is followed
by tho injunction that while thore the
bit Of iron will surely bring good luck.
Bo this sitmay there are certainly many
thousands OF people who to-day, while
perhaps not superstitious in other things,
are either believers in the adage, or
else, for the sake OF effect In Ornamental
tion, employ the horseshoe as an en-
blem OF good luck by giving II promi-
nent place In household decoration.
The great fad is to pick up the horse
shoe In tho street, and no who is thus
fortunate" is supposed, according TO
superstition, 10 secure extraordinary
luck as long as the shoe remains in his
possession. But all are not thus IA
vored. and in order to secure shoe a
visit to the blacksmith or junk-man Is
found to be necessary, making 1t especi-
ally profitable TO the latter A visit
paid to junk-shop at the West End a
Few days ago showed TO what an extent
this craze has reached. Among the odds
and ends there classified were exhibited
some hundreds OF horseshoes in various
conditions.
In reply as TO the final disposition OF
the shoes tho junk-man said: ~ am not
in the habit of selling them TO black
smiths or foundries, for tho reason that
can make more profit In selling them
to private parties for the purposes Of or
namentation. In that pile there are
many shoes almost new. They are
brought to me by boys who pick them
up in the street, by my collectors and
Others. sort them over and get, on an
average, ten cents apiece for them, ac-
cording 10 the fancy Of the buyer and
the condition Of the shoe. Who buys
them? Why, from the number OF peo-
pie who have patronized mo l should say
almost everybody. One man to whom l
sold shoe keeps 1t in his money
drawer, and says that has made his
business good, but guess that his own
strict habits have had something to do
with It, 1t is funny how a supersti-
tion will take hold OF people. Rich as
we'll as poor are believers in tho horse
shoe. Go into tho homo OF the former
and you will find the horseshoe in its
place over the door, handsomely gilded
or otherwise ornamented, while visit
10 the latter win find the shoe over the
loor, but in tho same condition as when
purchased. Another thing about the
horseshoe, according TO tradition, tho
Ihoe must be hung with the open side up,
10 that luck will fall into 1t from above
Ind find a safe resting-place. Should |
he shoe be hung open sido down 1t will /
lot catch luck as it falls. So it goes,
ny particular luck in the possession Of |
10 many being the handsome profit |
which derive. | know OF former
old maid who had waited long and pa
iently for a husband, but, up to cer-
ain point, without success. She bought /
shoe one day hung 1t over her door
md to-day is wife. Have shoe?n
aid the jpnk-man as the writer turned
o go. Thanks" was the reply. "I
ave two hung up at home. boston
Ieral1.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

ternaturally exuberant, Puggy had q
complete monopoly of that kitchen, and
showed how artistically complete hys-
terra could be made.
The ladies were much relieved to dis
cover their idolized pet was still in full
possession OF the small amount of sense
nature had bestowed. They we're, how
ever. inclined to be indignant with the
doctor for plainly remarking that over
feeding and coddling had been the cause
of the disorder, and new regime must
be commenced.
''It is just this sort Of thing which lies
at the rCOtof half the dog Diseases said
a doctor to the Times representative.
s'The animals are fed on cake, candy,
pie ARA pickles. take no exercise, and
live in heated rooms. Consequently
they have indigestion, followed by ner-
vous disorders and often paralysis.
Hysteria is quite common among pugs
and poodles and such pets Of the ladies'"
A pretty little dog with the ''hives"
was pathetically funny sight. 1t was
valuable pug. and the great red
blotches showed OF its smooth skin just
as they would on a baby's, while its
poor round eyes we're swollen until near
ly closed. Same cause. Too much pie.
But all the cases are not the result Of
indulgence. Dogs have sore throat,
lung fever, bronchitis and such com
plants, just the same as human beings
or horses. Then there is the accident
ward. A splendid st. Bernard was
spreading his superb leonine body over
a vast expanse Of sawdusted floor, while !
he guarded a severely crushed fore paw.
A collie that had been run over by
wagon lay blinking in his cot. Settlers
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
A DOG HOSPITAL.
Wards for Sick. Sad and Dis
abled CANNES
How a Pug Looks IN the Throes OF
Hysteria-The BIg Bull-Terrler with a
Wooden Leg, and the Wicked
Ways Of Sinful Dog.

Three full-nedged veterinary surgeons
--Drs. Withers, Baker and Hughes
watch the interests OF the sick CANNES
OF Chicago at the dog hospital, says the
Times of that city. Three assistant
young doctors-Shipley Wright and
Pope watch their elders and walk their
very peculiar hospital wards.
/ There are no charity wards. All the
patients are dogs Of means and pay five
dollars a week and upward. Thus the
perils OF vulgar society are guarded
against, and the most prudent OF canine
mothers can trust her puppy to the Chi
cago dog hospital without fearing that
the youngster will pick up bad language.
1t is strictly temperance institution.
Whisky is forbidden, and the use Of
tobacco in every form severely pro-
hibited. of course, like the other pre-
scriptions, these rules apply only to the
patients.
1t is not home for incurables, 10 the
patients are freed from depressing in
nuences. No contagious diseases are
admitted. Thus no pug need fear the
spelling Of his beauty by the pitting Of
hospital-contracted smallpox. In short,
the hospital is beauty.
That remark is purely igurative and
applies solely TO the achievements there
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

course tnls applies to the aristocratio
pay patients that seek the hospital.
Street ours are not troubled with nerves.
These are product of higher civiliza-
ZION.
A hysterical dog is queer sight. Re-
Gently young vet was sent for in
tremendous hurry. CONSERVATION
reigned in the mansion whence the sum-
n ons issued. Mistress and maid were
alike in tears. The darling puggy-pug
was shut tightly in the kitchen. They
were afraid it had gone mad, and their
first impulse had been to call in po-
liceman. But policemen are rude Great
ures without a proper conception of a
pug's sensibilities, so a messenger was
dispatched in hot haste for doctor in
stead.
The doctor who came was young
man, and not bad-looking one. II he
had been old and ugly there is possi-
bility that less alarm would have been
vouchsafed for his welfare As it was,
every time he attempted to open the
kitchen door there was a chorus of
"0h's" and "Ah's, " You'll get bitten!"
"Ohl do be carefulr' "Oh! come back,
come back; better for dear Puggy to die
alone than to cause your death, too!''
After various frantic and Intellectual
dashes for the door the intrepid young
doctor succeeds in obtaining a glimpse
of his interesting patient. Puggy was
reveling in III of Mysteries in the most
lady-like manner. Shrieking, moaning,
whining, by turn stiffened out, or pre-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
Household Hints.

A bruise may be hindered from dis
eolors.ion by instant application Of tot
water. A good way to hinder tho
bruise itself is to avoid sitting in tho
grand stand directly behind the catcher
in order TO see how much curve the
pitcher has. Foul tips are plentiful this
year.
Use little kerosene in a boiler of
clothes to help the rubbing. To help
some poor struggling devil Of an under
taker use a little in the stove when you
light the fire in the morning.
Rooms covered with oil-cloth can be
greatly improved by taking up the oil
cloth and replacing it with Brussels
carpet
Never use the first water that comes
from pump or hydrant, as it has been
in a lead or iron pipe all night and is not
healthful. Standing all night in
glass bottle does not hurt whisky,
hence many prefer it in the morning to
water.
To prevent tramps calling second
time, feed them on your wife's pie,
made by new recipe which she has
just discovered. Texas Siftings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

A cousin from Western ranch is visit
ing the Bellinghams, of Boston.
The Cousin (at lunch)-Them stuffed
olives is the most all-fred elegant
things ever got my teeth Until
Baby Bellingham taged ., in a whis-
per)-Mamma, shis man is literally
dreadful. Suppose any OF our friends
saw him use his knife. And If he per-
sists in his criminally ungrammatical
language ! am absolutely certain shall
have an attack Of nervous prostration.
Boston Beacon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
PrecocIous Youth.

Miss Pinster lin pleading tone to
mother OF precocious Willie. who was
about 10 punish him for saucy retort
he had made 10 Miss Pinster)--Pray do
not punish him. madam. for that slight
indiscretion. Boys will be boys.
Precocious Willie lin mumbling tone
from out of the depths Of his mothers
lap)-That's where yer of agen. miss.
Boys will be men-if they live.-Mun-
ser,a Weeklv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

whose front leg was injured in a fight.
Jack was worth considerable money and
was a great favorite, so he was conveyed
to the hospital TO see what could be
done for him. 1t was decided that eth
er Jack or the leg must be sacrificed.
Jacks owner declared that the leg, liko
the Chinese, must go. Accordingly Jack
was put under the influence Of ether and
laid upon the slippery marble slab Of
the operating room.
The behavior of that dog was awful.
He kicked and screamed and foamed at
the mouth, and swore the most frightful
canine oaths. Whatever he might have
been in his right senses, he was dis
tinetly vulgar dog when etherized.
Fortunately the operating room is we'll
removed from the wards, so tho younger
animals could not suffer from the com
munication OF these very bad manners.
The attendant doctors made an oblique
incision just above the knee-a few
skillful slashes-and Jacks legs mum.
bered only three
He became famous patient, and after
some time his owner hit upon the ingcn-
ius device of wooden leg for him. At
first Jack found it awkward and in the
way, and would go on limping on three
feet, pushing the foreign leg ahead like
a wheelbarrow. by degrees he became
used to it, and albeit a slight stiffness,
walked as well as ever. Sad 10 relate,
Jacks woes have not softened or sub
dued his nature. He was always a fight
ing dog, and always will be. Instead OF
being incapacitated, he has great bulge
on his opponent now. A strange dog is
always welcome to chew away on that
wooden leg while Jack proceeds to do
him up with the others. He gets there
with three feet. After prolonged
fight Jack enjoys nothing so much as
calmly extracting the remnants OF his
enemys teeth from the hardness Of that
deceptive wooden leg
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
Beautiful Oklahoma.

Oklahoma has been placed under a regular
form o. government, and good iand titles
tion, joining II on the east, will shortly be
opened for settlement, This will bring
about an increased immigration. Guthrie
and Oklahoma City, the two largest cities
In the new Territory, are reached only via
Santa Fe Route. Norman, Edmond, Alfred
and Purcell, all thriving towns, are also
to Oklahoma for sightseeing or business, be
sure TO buy tickets via Santa Fe Route, the
only railroad passing entirely through
Oklahoma from north TO south. Two daily
express trains each way.
Write for Oklahoma folder 10 q. I, Mich
olson, q, T. a. I. A., A., T. q s. f. r. r.,
Topeka, Kan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
A RemlrI,nhIn showlnr.

II is estimated that Smiths Tonic Syrup
made BY DR.. John Bull OF Louisville, Ky,
Is used In not less than eight hundred thou
sand families. IN many localities II has en-
tlrely taken the place Of qulnine, having all
the good qualities Of this drug and none OF
its evil tendescies. It's use has a most ben
eficial effect on the circulatory system and
mucous membrane. II instills life into
those important portions and prevents con
gestion. II reduces inordinato temperature
and allays all feverish symptoms IL IL a
true ti-periodic and viii prevent or cure
chills and fever with inyariable certainty
In malarial districts, where colds, fevers,
influenza, etc, are common, II is almost a
sacred duty 20 take Smiths Tonic Syrup
health OF the family Is preserved.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

Messrs. A. t. SHALLBNBERGER a %,
Rochester, Pa. Gcnts;--The bottle OF
Shallenberger's Pills sent me In February
last gave TO w. G. Anderson, OF this
place; q long standing case OF chills and
fever. He had tried everything known
without any permanent good In less than
ten days after taking your Antidote he was
sound aud well, and has gone through the
entire season without any return IL seems
TO havo effectually driven the Malarions
poison from his system.
Yours truly, V, A. ANDERSON.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

and groyhounds in various stages Of dis
repair wandered around In the conya-
lescent wards. In almost every in
stance the animals were superb spoci.
mems and the property Of wealthy men
and women OF the city. The doctors ap-
pear to have a genuine love for the
creatures they tend, which is duly APP
preciated, SO that the sight Is rather
more cheerful than tho ordinary hos
pital ward.
About the funniest ease recorded is
that OF Jack full-blooded bulldog,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
German Gutterals.

Mr.. Blanque-Have you spoken with
the Herr Professor yet, Miss Waldo?
Miss Waldo-No; The German gut
terals are so decollete that they offend
my ears.
Mr.. Blanque-Er-decollete?
Miss Waldo Yes-so low in the neck,
you knOw.-The Jury.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
Are You Going 70 rrnvel?

II so, and in whatever direction, or :
whatever route, have suniciency Of Hos.
tetter's Stomach Bittors with YOU Then
you may bid defiance 10 sea sickness, brave
the influence OF malarious climate or ab.
rupt transitions Of temperature, avoid dys-
pepsia, and the st0machic pangs begotten
of bad food aud water, and comteracts an
unexpectedly developed tendency TO constl-
patton, biliousness and rheumatism.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

please give me bite Of something,
ma'am?' appealed a hungry tramp.
Here, poor man, is some canned beef
II is all can spare you"
sIs it Texas beef, ma'am2@
.'Hes, poor manr'
Then" said tho wayfaring man,
turning sadly away, may God forgive
YOU: I never. never can. -
Dealer-Now, here's a showcase that
viii magnify the goods you put into It.
Customer-Great Scotti Then don't
want 1t. I'm a shoe-dealer, and want
a case for displaying womeo's shoes
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

A woman from whom her husband
had twice vainly sought divorce went
of with some other things in the recent
cyclone whirl in Iowa, and he hasn't
seen her since. It's an i'll wind, etc.
Pittsburgh Post
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

A. M. PRIEST, Druggist Shelbyville, Ind, g.,
says; "Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best Of
satisfaction. Can get plenty Of testimonials,
as IL cures every one who takes itn Drug
gists sell il, 15c,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

Wife (e;a0a, M and baby squalllngl
James, wake up and walk with little
Paul
James No, thank YOU
Wife You herrid thing don't you
hear him crying?
James Yes, but don't like TO be
Paul-bearer you know; its Disagree
able job. kearnoy Enterprise.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

SIR N0reis FIRE. viii be sent by CraRin a.
Co, Philada, Pa, TO any one in the U. s or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt Of 25
Dobbns' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
Of novels on circulars around each bar.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

Texas Editor-A Mormon editor is In
Jail for supporting four wives.
Wife-lou say he was an editor?
That's the way-it reads.
And he supported four wives2
Just so.
Well, don't believe it-Texas sift-
ings
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

CHILDREN that are peevish and siclly fre-
quenuy owe their disposition and distress
10 the presence Of worms ia their little in.
testines. They win be more healthy, happy
and pretty ifyou give them DR.. Bulls Worm
Dcstroycrs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

You hardly realize that It's medicine, when
taking CARERS Little Liver Pills they are
very small; no bad effects all troubles from
torpid liver are relieved by their use
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

COMPETITION begets enterprise and enter
prise has induced q grocer % advertise
genuine horse eradish, fresh from the
horse ~ Binghamton Leader.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

Having used "Mother's Friendn would
not be without 1t. II is boon 70 wives
who know they must pass through the
painful ordeal OF childbirth. Mas @ MEL
RuRNE, Iowa. Write the Bradfield Regu-
lator Co, Atlanta, Ga, for further particu-
lars. Sold by all druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

IT Is only when a man begins 10 dictate
his letters that he finds out how poorly he
can talk Puck.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

THERE is a rumor current that a paper In
this country recently printed census joke,
but II lacks confirmation. However, such
a thing Is liable 10 occur almost any day
Norriatovn Haraid
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

RELIANCE may be placed in every repre-
sentation made by Maher a Grosh, Toledo,
o, whose ad win be found elsewhere in
this paper No risk in sending them
money; they win do exactly as they agree.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

How SAD It makes a man feel 70 observe
a ilve-dollar straw bat on seven cent head
--kearney Enterprise
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

EVEN when a rattlesnake manages 10
keep Its head all right il is liable 20 get rat
tied at the tail o, Picayune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

ANY one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills, they are so very small No trouble 70
swallow. No pain or gripping after taking
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

MANY n man can self fifty cent article
for dollar and then not be able 70 hold on
10 the dollar.-Puck.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

THERE Is notion which finds lodgment
IN many minds that success in going through
tho world Is Commensurate with success In
going through the inhabitants Jury.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

HALF-CURED eruptions will return Eradi.
cate them with Glonn's Sulphur SOap
HIS Hair and Whiskcr Dye 80 cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

LAnoR is honorable; always excepting.
possibly, the laboring jaw Of the demagogno
or ignoramus
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

SNurH's ToNIC SYRUP is giving universal
satisfaction in this place.-JAo. n. bingham,
Mckinney, Teras
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

THE man who carries q ballot In ono hand
and q fiye-dollar bin in the other to-day
should carry a ball on one leg aud a chain
on tho other tomorrow. AS shland Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

THE trouble with Justice Is that she does
so little besides holding her scales. Gal
weston News
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

IT Is blow for blow when the bac'1ers
OF prize-hghters are boasting-N. o. Pic
ayunc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

THE music that hath charms 20 soothe the
savage was produced by his victim while
being scalped. Binghamton Leader.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

THr best cough med cine Is PisO's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

Whipper-I should think you'd prefer
Miss Partridge. It's true she doesn't
dance as well as Miss Pider; but she is
30 much plumper!
Snapper-Well, / was brought up TO
like grace before meat.-Puck.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-03

~ - -
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