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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
DISTANCES oFssTARs.


The Brightest Orbs Are Net Always the
Nearest to the Earth
As the observer on a brilliant star-lit
night looks upward to the grand con-
cave above him. studded with shining
orbs. various questions arise in his
mind. He wonders If the brightest
stars are nearer to us than those that
give less light, and il science shows any
way for finding the distances Of the
stars.
The same questions puzzled astrOnO-
mers for centuries in the early history
of the science Happily, these ques-
tons are now solved The brightest
stars are not always the nearest and the
distance of a small number of stars has
been approximately measured This
means that about twenty stars are
found TO have a measurable parsllax,
or to show q displacement when the
earth is in opposite points Of her orbit
The work Of measuring stellar paral-
lax is the most delicate in the whole
range of practical astronomy It was
tried repeatedly from the day Of TychO
Brahe down Even the great Herschel
failed to detect the leass displacement
for the telescopes of the time were not
delicate enough 70 measure the paral-
lax Of a star.
Bessel. however. in the year lS3S. sue
ceeded in measuring the parzllax of
81 Cygni. double star Of the fifth mag
nitude in the constellation Of the Swan
This little star, barely visible to the
naked eve. is the earth's nearest neigh
Dor in the Northern Hemisphere: but.
near as il is. il takes light more than
seven years 70 span the intervening dis
tance.
Henderson. in 1859. at the Cape of
Good Hope. determined the distance Of
Alpha Centauri. double star Of the
first magnitude in the Southern Hemis-
phere, ranking next to Sirius and Can
opus in brilliancy. This radiant star is
about half the distance of 81 Cygni. and
its light reaches the earth in about
four years IL is. therefore, as far as Is
known the nearest star 10 the earth.
The work Of measuring the distances
Of the stars went steadily on. after this
brilliant commencement. and there are
now about twenty stars whose distances
are approximately known Among them
are Sirius. the fourth in the order Of
nearness, requiring a light-jOurney Of
ten years; Aldebaran. requiring four
teen years. and Arcturus, thirty-ive
years
There are perhaps twenty others whose
measured distances are not considered
trustworthy. making forty stars OF
which the parallax has been detected
forty among forty millions. The over
whelming majority are so remote as not
to show the slightest trace of optical
shifting under the scrutiny Of the most
powerful instruments - Youths COni-
unnfuu
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

as paper. while IL becomes thicker to-
wards the belly and is thickest around
the tail The little paws are exquisite
ly shaped and the fOrepaws resemble
the thumb excepted-very much a hu-
man hand in FORM
have never yet seen a ella Monster
eat or drink. although ! had several
that became tame enough. What little
they did eat or drink was made away
with either at night or when nobody
was present ! generally gave them
chopped meat or earthworms; but am
positive that quite frequently. especial
" after being recently captured, they
would 90 without food or drink for
week or more. Its natural food ] sup
pose TO consist of small insects. bugs.
worms and larvR: and as it has never been
seen before April or after September, it
is rational to conclude that il hibernates
during the cool and Geld seasons
Chambers Journal
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

nursing mothers, and feeble women gen
orally, DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription
IS the greatest earthly boon. being une-
qualed as an appetizing cordial and -e-
storative tonic.
As soothing and strengthening nervine,
Favorite Prescription Is unequaled and
Is invaluable in allaying and subduing nerv-
Gus excitability, exhaustion, prostration,
hysteria, and other distressing. nervous
symptoms. commonly attendant upon func-
tional and organic disease Of the uterus, or
womb IL induces refreshing sleep and re-
heves mental anxiety and dependency.
Il IS the only medicine for the cure Of
all those peculiar weakness and ailments
incident 10 females, sold by druggists, under
a positive guarantee from the manufact-
urers, that it viii give satisfaction in every
case or price ts1.O0 viii be promptly re-
funded See guarantee printed on bottle
wrapper and faithfully carried out for
many years
For Book Of 100 pages on Woman: Her
Diseases, and How 20 Cure them, (sent
seale.i. in plain envelore.l enclose ten cents,
in stamps, to WoRL5s. DTsPESsARY MED
IcAL ASSOCIATIONS, 20. 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
on IHE HOusEIoPs.
Luxuries which the Genius Of the Future
Nav Hiring 20 Il.

Luxuries which the Genius Of the Future
May Bring 70 Us
do not despair Of the hope iiiat a
few years hence we shall even be build
ing our houses with a view 10 rational
physical upbuildment no less than to
mere conditions of existence and mega
tive comfort ! am much inclined 10 the
theory that roof gynasiu5as. sOlariums.
gardens and prOmenades Will become a
feature of the twentieth-century archi-
lecture.
What a wise use il would be to make
of our fat and unpromising city roofs.
Imagine one Of our ugly and unoccupied
roofs converted into 4 veritable garden
of Babylon, where exquisite flowers
would breathe their delicious perfumes
the year round, where swimming baths.
sEaying hammOcks and soft couches
would alternately exercise and repOse.
Yet how easily and at what compare
lively little expense such luxury might
be added to every well-regulated estab-
lishment The roof proper Of the house
would BE- surrounded by a close Orna-
mental bzlustrade Of about seven feet in
height. and this would in turn be COW
cred Sith the roofing Of glass, so ar
ranged that il could be opened in part
10 admit Of free exercise in ;he open air.
or in cold weather Of exposure to the
suns rays through the glass
A tank for swimming purposes could
easily be let into the roof. and simple
appliances for different kinds of ezer-
else would cost comparatively little.
What a charming playground for the
children How much better than the
public streets Of our large cities More
over. the cultivation Of beautiful flow
ers. which would add so much TO the
enjoyment Of this solarium parlOr. would
be in itself refining art. and tne dreary
toiler among brick walls and paving
stones cocld. the moment that he en-
tered his own door. enjoy the pleasure
Of a midsummer's outing on his own
nont-Annis JeruaSs Millsr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

TFsese lines Of Pinckney bring before the
mental vision a woman Of surTassing beau
". challenging admiration and homage.
This sentimental tribute WIS, no doubt,
worthily bestowed by the poet, but il IS a
prusaic fact that large numbers II our fair
country women are deficient IN personal
charms, because they do not Try Gnd con-
uuer the disorders peculiar 20 their ser, and
from which 50 many Of them suffer mar
tvriom- As it is the ambition Of every
woman to look her best, let the afflicted
ones use DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
and thus recover their health, without
which there can be no beauty.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is a le-
gitsmate medicine, not q beverage; carefully
compounded Dy an experienced physician,
and adapted % womanis delicate organiza-
ton II is purely vegetable IN composition
and perfectly harmless in any condition Of
the system Contains no alcohol TO inebri-
ate; no syrup or sugar to fermsnt IN the
stomach and derange digestion.
As an invigorafing tonic, il imparts
strength 70 the whole system For over
worked. worn-ouf,n rundown debili-
tafed teachers. milliners, dresSmakers,
seamstresss, "shop- girls hOusekeepers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

IN sing gon song 70 nursery tune
@ dear little maid q fUo.
Who has rcachcn cheeEs and rnSebud lips,
And eyes q = soft SEA blue.
Win chsrmE q . eieefni innccence.
That are -ipe a me ase q tUo
she Is ncs az snetL no 30. No.
And Heaven be praised FOR thaf;
she b fairy human from top 70 toe.
via Imbs that arr dainffly fz1
And where she trots. Be it high or loz.
There = wealth of surprising chat
soneoody's hears Is strong and brave,
And scncbodv's love Is trze.
By d1y. ~ night. they are amply tried
By this Iittle maid uf t1os
But somebody's love sould never tire
Had Is Ten times more 70 Do
what reward does somebody set.
Dear dreamer with eyes q bluei
A kiss q smile. frsn the roguish pct.
A tender cErcss OF tive
Why. each q these Is Heaven of bliss.
Fnun sweet little mnie Ike ron
Gene. happy maid with the SEA bright eyes
And praffls about my knee,
Thsn lay that soff round cheek 70 mine,
And ln1rh IN innocczf Eiees
That chilziish tsIk and downy touch
Give jgy and strength % ne
Then zroz. ny sweet ss vel you may.
And be lI<e sumebody. true,
For hiEa -bo-n dzznes of nrblesf henrt
HaEe bcen ns tiny - yon-
Aad i1 rhe maiden Of rweufy-one
Mas we IND fhe m I'd Of two.
Henry Johnston. IN Good Words
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
TIeER.s PouNcE
An AIligator's Fight with a Feuocioui
Monarch of the Jungle

An AIIigator's Fight with a Ferocious
Monarch of the Jungle
A small party were on a trip through
the SunderbundS u was a hot, sultry
dzy. Opposite where they were one
huge alligator. stretching out its scaly
length on the sands, lay fast asleep.
They had observed it for some time. when
one OF the party. touching his friends
hand. pointed TO the jungle.
Slowly issuing from the -lose brush
wood was seen an immense tiger. Softly
and with silent steps il advanced. raised
up one foot. poised II some time in the
air. then quietly lowering Il. raised the
other. crOuching till its belly nearly
touched the ground In this way it zd-
vanced. exactly as 4 cat when stealing
upon a mouse Having come 20 within
its bounding distance it rose. lifted its
tail. and then, lashing it on the ground.
lezped- The next second IL was on the
slligztor's back and holding on by the
nape Of the neck
The monster Of the deep thus rudely
shaken from his midday slumber. opened
his terrific Jaws and tried TO seize the
tiger in vain IL then employed is
saw-like tail and lasbed the sides Of the
forest denizen. but still the tiger held
on The contest thus kept on some
time At length the efforts of the alli-
gator became weaker and weaker. till
at last they ceased altogether. Still
the tiger held on. After some time he
let go his hold. got of the brute's back
and seizing it by the body. dragged it
some distance on the shore and there sat
over it exactly Ito return to my former
simile) as cat does a mouse.
For a while it sat thus, then, rising.
dragged il into the jungle. But the
strangcst part is yet behind About an
hour after this what should be seen but
the poor alligator crawling towards the
water, much laceratcd but not killed.
proof that the tiger does not kill simply
because he is hungry.-LOndOn Globe
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

MI son twelve years Of age, has been
afflicted with scr0fula for eight years. HIS
hip joint pretended through the skin, and
he could not walk except on crutches. and
he was also nearly blind. had him under
the care Of the best doctors without avail
and had given him up 70 die, when | was
urged 20 try Bulls Sarsaparilla He has
used eight bottles and already his eyesight
is restored and his limb much better. His
appetite is now good. he looks well and is
quite cheerful / think with few more
bottles he VIII be completely restored
James Lee, Nashville, Tenn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured
by taxing Falls Catarrh Cure
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able 70 carry
out any obligations made by their frru
West 4 Truax, W hOlesale Druggists. Toledo.
Walding, Kinnan a. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
fares Of the system Testimonials free.
Price. &c. per bottle Sold by all Druggists
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
n.r.alt..r- Riaoa Poison.

Many Of the evils Of life are inherited
Parents transmit 70 their children a state
Of blood impurity. What fearful heritage
TO bequeath an innocent child Scr0fula,
Skin diseases, erysipelas, sore eyes, ring
worm. letter. eczema, scald head. sca6by
surfaces, syphilitic symptoms, lucrative
and cOnsumptive tendencies. etc, all Of
which make life miserable, and the victim
a prey TO designing quacks- IL IS surely
disgrace that this should be 50. II is mani
festly the duty OF every one 70 keep their
blood pure and their systems in a condition
Of good health. Nature has given Us kindly
herbs that will accomplish this II properly
used. The best are used with careful selec-
ton in that compound known rs DIR. Bulls
Sarsaparilla- There is no phase Of blood
poison this Incompatible Alternative viii
not relieve IL a sufferer from blood
disease, you do yourself great injustice If
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

Ms. ". envied the lady next door be
cause she always seemed so well and
happy. 'sShe enjoys life and don't" said
the discontented woman. How would
like 10 change places with hertz At last
she made the acquaintance Of the object OF
her envy, and this is what the lady told her:
sHappyf OF course / am, for i enjoy per
feet health Ny dear Mrs W., your face
tells me why p0H are not happy. You are
suffering from functional arrangements.
was n martyr 10 female weakness Tor years
but DIR. Pieces Favorite Prescription
cured me. as il viii you il you viii try IL. II
is OliaruHtecd to give satisfaction in every
case or price ss1.00 returned
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
should take on every trip bottle Of Syrup
Of Figs, as il acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
preventing fevers, headaches and other
forms Of sickness.
For sale in soc and S1OO bottles by all
leading druggists
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

This is a synonym for that gloomy.
harassed condition Of the mind which has
its origin in dyspepsia An the ugly spirits
that, under the name Of the "blueS. "hlue
devils.n s'megrims" and '.mulligru rs >
torment the dyspeptic almost ceaselcssly,
banish when attacked with Hostetter's :
Stomach Bitfers, that, moreover. annihi-
latcs biliousness, constipation. chills and
fever, kidney Complaints and nervousness.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

ToTHE EDTTOR:-Pleasein inform your read
ers that / have positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands OF hopeless cases have been per
mancnty cured Ishan be glad to send two
bottles Of nv remedy FREE to any Of your
readers who have consumption II they viii
send me their express and pOst-office ad-
dress Respe ctfnlly. T. A SilOcrN. N C.,
Isl Pearl street. New York
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

QUISISE win often stop the chills for a
brief period, but Shallcnberger Antidote
for Malaria removes the maiari0us poison
from the system and circs H1H A single
dose viii sometimes do it, Sold by Druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

For Strengthening and clearing the voice,
use Browns Bronchial TrOches." :" Il have
commended them 70 friends who were pub
lie speakers, and they have proved extreme
IL serTiceable. "-R0u. Heary Ward BsooAcT.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

Sir Morris Frce, will be sent by Cragin &
Co, Philada, Pa, 10 any one in the Z. ;. or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt Of y
DobJins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
Of novels on circulars around each bar
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

TEE temperance advocate thinks that the
glass which is wrong side up is right side
up.-W ashington Star.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

THERE are some circles where il is only
the man with the income that can come in.
-Binghamfon Leader.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
consumpt.o on sureIy cured.

THE young doctor-who feil in love at first
sight explained IL in one ewOrd-cauterize.-
kearney Enterprise.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
THE GILA MONSTER
Facts Concerning This Mysterious
and Dreadful Lizard

sIs a siaExish Reptile Bat When saddea-
" Asfscksd or cornerrd splts a Dead
" Poison- Studying n Captive
by Submitting it 10 Tests
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

DoxoT suffer from sick headache moment
longer. Its not necessary. Carter's Little
Liver Pills VII cure YOU Dose, one little
pill Small price. Small dose. Small pill.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
The Blue<

EVERY man has his own particular bent
the one whose ways are crooked
Baltimore American
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

An Eastern man has patented an elevator
boot Il viii be popular with stern parents.
hkely.-I.owell Mail
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

WHEN a barrel is full it generally gets
bungcd up. And this is the case with a
man.-BOston Courier
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

ALL the world may be a stage, but good
many OF the people arc merely supers
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

SOME mems heads are 50 soft that q
shadow from brick wall will produce =
concussioa Of the brain.-Ligkf-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

MAST mothers would willingly pay a dol
lar a box for Dr. Bulls Worm Dcstroycrs
If they could not get it for less. IL costs
only 25 cents and is sold by druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

WIEN a train is telescoped the passen
gers are apt 20 see stars
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

IT Is said that the tailor made girl takes a
measured step.-Boston Gazette.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

A MAN short in his accounts does not stSl
long when found out-N. o. Picayune-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

FORTfFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
2 ke's Tocthache Drops Cure in one minute.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

DR. PTERcE's Pellets, one a dose Cure
headache, constipation and indigestion
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

BRONCHITIS Is cured by frequent small
doses Of PisO's Cure for Consumption
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

ERE as small as homeopathic pellets, and
rs easy 20 take as sugar. Every body likes
them Carter Little Live- Pills. Try them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

BATH-TrBs are now made Of papcr-that
Is, stationary tubs.-BurlingtOn Free Press
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
IN. I.adr NeEt Door.

~PUr not your trust in riches" but
there's no OBJ jections % your putting your
riches in trusts.-N0Ekers Statesman
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

A POCKET mafch-safe free % smokers oi
'sTansiIl's Punch s. Cigar.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

Smallest. CheaPest, Easiest 10 take. One
Cures Sick Headache, Bilious Headache. CONSTIPATION
all arrangements OF the Stomach and Bowels = O
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01
PURELY VEGETABLE and
PERFECTLY HARMLESS.

Unequaled as n LIVER PILL.
.iny. Sugar-cnafed Pellet a dose.
indigestion. Bilious Attacks. and
. g vial. by druggists-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-01

for Malaria removes the maiariOus poison
from the system and ciucs HsH A single
dose viii sometimes do IT, Sold by Druggists
TEE temperance advocate thinks that the
glass which is wrong side up is right side
up.-W Washington Star.
FoK Strengthening and clearing the voice.
use Browns Bronchial Tr0ches." Il have
commended them 20 friends who were pub
lie speakers. and they have proved extreme
~ serviceable. "-Rer. Henry Ward BseoasT.
WHEN a train is telescoped the passen-
gers are apt TO see stars
Sir Morris Frce, will be sent by Crzgin &
Co, Philada, Pa, 10 any one in the Z. :. or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt Of =
DOb5ins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
Of novels on circulars around each bar
ALL the world may be a stage, but good
many Of the people arc merely supers
Doxor suffer from sick headache a moment
longer. ltis not necessary. Carter's Little
Liver Pills VII cure YOU Dose, one little
pill Small price Small dose. Small pill
IT is said that the tailor made girl takes
measured step.-Boston Gazette
MAST mothers would willingly pay dol
lar a box for DIR. Bulls Worm Dcstroycrs
If they could not get it for less. II costs
only 25 cents and IS sold BY druggists
BATH-TUBs are now made Of papcr-that
Is, stationary tubs.-BurlingtOn Free Press
ERE as small as homeopathic pellets. and
rs easy 20 take as sugar. Evcrybod likes
them Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them
A MAN short in his accounts does not stay
long when found out-N. o. Picayune-
FORTiFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey Of HOneh0und and Tar
Z Sc's Tocthache Drops Cure in one minute.
BRONCHITIS Is cured by frequent small
doses Of PisO's Cure for Consumption
A POCKET match-safe free % smokers 81
lsTT-r.ufr1re Drrr...ltff -.