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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

Reliable Mcasuremcnt,,
When we learn from astronomers that
the sun Is twice Rs large IN clrtunlfer-
nnco as the circle made by the moon
In passing around tho earth. we arc
inclined 70 draw long hreaths yet we
have On ''dry lands and BY actual
measurements somo comparisons of
sizes which are 10 say The least, quite
interesting
Asia is more than four times al large
as Europe, and considerably larger than
North and South America together. The
United States and Europe are almost
equal in area; British irdia Is more
than half rs largo as the United States,
and Canada is nearly equal in area, in
Guiding Alaska. Ireland and Indiana
are about tho same size. England and
Michigan are about the same size. You
could take enough land from TeSae to
make England. Iyclahd, scotland Bel
giuui, tne Netherlands, Switzerland
and Denmark, and still have enough
left 10 make Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire,
Vermont Delaware, New Jersey, Mary
land and Indiana, California Is the
second largest State. Nebraska Is more
than twice the size of Indiana The
Island Of Cuba ard the State of Tonnes-
seo are equal In area. Brazil is nearly
as large as the United States, but the
population OF the latter y 5cyen
times that y The former II all
the people OF the United States and
Canada we're placed in tho State of
Texas, the number OF persons to the
square mile would No fewer than at
present N China. Colorado is as largo
as New York, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey together 1t would take ten
States as large as Massachusetts TO make
a State as large as Kansas There are
twenty-seven States or Territories each
larger than Now York Oregon is equal
IN area to New York and Pennsyls
vania. Massachusetts, is smaller than
either New Hampshire or Vermont.
Minnesota is twice the size of Ohio. The
three States bordering on the Pacific
arc larger than the thirteen States bor-
doring on the Atlantic. Montana is
thirty times larger than Connecticut
Iowa is five times as large as Belgium,
and four times as large as Denmark.
Maryland and Switzerland are about the
Same size. London is az large as New
York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Bos-
ton, Baltimore and Cincinnati together
There are twice as many people TO the
square mile in England as in Rhode
Island, the most densely populated State
in the Union. Japan is equal in area to
Montana, and supports more than half
as many people as there are now in the
whole OF the United States Ireland
had double the population in 1871 that
she has at Help and Home
Study
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
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A eRAkEMAN,5 STORY.
A Life and Death Struggle on the Top OF
a Freight Car.


81 remember" said the freight brake
man, ''of an adventure once had which
came near being my last We were over
run with tramps during the summer
and had to use pretty severe means
sometimes in order to get rid OF them.
Two big stout fellows whom | found In
an EMPTY hnx-ear ncsSt 20 the engine re.
fused TO move until, by having hot
steam turned upon them by hose from
the engine, they were forced 70 vacate.
They made threats OF getting even with
me, but thought no more of IT,
"One cold, rainy night in the follow
ing autumn the train stopped at way
side tank for water. Going back over
the train releasing brakes ] came across
d man seated upon a car directly over a
creek which, swollen by the rains, had
become a rushing torrent. told him TO
get of the train. The sound Of my voice
had singular effect upon him, for he
sprang to his feet and grasping me by
the throat exclaimed;
"'Now I've got you. You don't remom-
Der me- do you, sonny? Well, haven't
forgotten g0u, nor the time you drove pe
from the car with hot steam. That creek
down below is just the place for you,
and in you go
"The top OF a freight car made slip
perry by rain, is not the best place for a
lifc-and-death struggle, and as he was a
heavy man and held my throat with a
grip that prevented outcry, my chance
of escape seemed slim.
II made the best effort possible 10 es-
cape, hut each move brought me nearer
the edge Of the roof. until IL needed but
slight effort to send me whirling into
the stream below.
''Seeing this he braced himself for a
FINAL effort. Events, however, were in
my favor. The car, instead Of being Of
the modern pattern, was fitted with lad
ders running up the sides near the CEN
ter, and grasped the top rail just in
time. For, as did so, the train started
with a jerk.
Losing his balance. my would-be as
sassin plunged forward, and releasing
his grip upon my throat, fell with a
splash into the stream below. II was
some time before | could regain strength
enough to go forward to the engine. by
that time the train was miles away, and
the fate Of my would-be murderer was
never learned. Santa Claus.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

'Whatl That croaa-eyed sUafer who
was arrested only laAt week for whip
ping hin wsgeY
"Y--yes.n
We looked at each other for 4 long
time without speaking 1hen said;
II thought tie dear people loved you,
Mr. Howser."
"Yes.n
''You were 10 be selected above all
others and honors thrust upon you"
"Yes.p
"Your country called upon you to
down the vicious opposition. You were
the patriot who was ready 10 sacrifice
himself"
"Yes.n
"IIow much has thia experience cost
yoag0
-Four hundred
swell, you have made a fool Of your
self, and hope IL will be lesson to
yoa. You'd better 40 to bed"
VI guess Hill!''
At midnight he woke up, sat up in
bed and exclaimed:
Look here, old lady, ! hope You feel
better, having accomplished your viii
lainous ohiectl
What do you meanp"
II mean that you defeated me in the
caucusl Every body knows you, and
this opportunity for revenge could not
be passed over. Mrs. Bowser. you have
gone o step too farl Tomorrow shall
consult lawyer about divorce proceed
ingsln
go to Sleep
"Yes, I'll go to sleep, but don't imsg-
inc shall forget or overlook your base
duplicitys have borne and borne, but
this ie the endl"
Next morning, however, he made no
reference to the matter, and as sonsu of
his party made him heliete that he had
been withdrawn in the interests OF har-
mony, he came home one day to observe:
II hear that my name is being mem
toned for mayor, but ! shan't take the
nomination. l prefer to bo plain,
humble citizen. Detroit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

doorstep. One OF them even went SO
far as to ask me TO pledge Mr.. Bowser to
vote for him TO run one Of the city hall
elevators. There were three others
waiting for him when he got home TO
dinner, and saw him give them money.
He came in excited and iubilant, and
when / told him what occurred he re-
piled;
Let the dear people comel They
know that / am the man TO do all l can
for them If am elected, and elected
shall be as sure as the sun rises on the
day. What do you think2 / was talk
ing with q prominent man belonging to
the opposition and he said it would be
no use for his party to put up man
against me. Bowser stock is way up,
hey,n
For week / lived in state of miser-
able agitation. Every hour in the day
a ward heeler rang the bell. and when
he wasn't ringing. it was some man who
wanted sewer or other contract
Every evening the house was full Of
politicians laying plans and guzzling
down my currant wine, and on three
nights Mr.. Bowser had TO ''go the
rounds" Of the ward and ''see the boys. !"
On the last night l had TO help him up
stairs, and the tears rolled down his
fheeks as he whimpered:
"Shay, Mrs. Bowser. It Just breaks
my heart to shee how e'r people love me.
They cry f'r me, and-and ! cry f'r
zher r
This went on for week. and then tho
caucus was held to nominate. Mr.. Bow
ser said he would go through by accla-
nation, but as the boys would expect
some sort Of speech. not to say keg Of
beer afterwards, he would have to be on
hand. As soon as nominated there
would be no more heelers after him, and
a nomination meant election by a large
majority. ] didn't say much. but felt
pretty sure how it would come out
Along about nine o'clock he came
home. He Was running. He also
breathed hard and looked white.
what on earth is the mattel now7-
i asked. as he banged into the hall.
'G-gonei'' he gssped-
How gomez
'sGone upiT
Mr.. Bowser. tell me what has hap
psnes. You act s. il you had net 8
ghost and lost your senses
Ill didn't get the nom-nomina-
tont he whispered, his knees quakinf
i. 20 that he had TO Sit down on chair.
y rslt,Why didn't you7"
nezpse they concluded that Nr.
ihc more popular sd fhs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
"LITTLE 10 PEEP

had lost her sheep and couldn't tell where to
find them So the old nursery rhyme says
and il goes on TO bid her Leave them alone
and theyll come home and bring their tails
behind Them All this may be true OF lost
sheep, but II You have lost your health you
cannot afford 10 leave that alone II will
lot come back Of its own accord. Some
people brag that they never bother about
colds They "let them go the way they
came.n Alas too often the victims GO
20 a consumptive's grave. Until very re
Gently euro for Consumption, which is
universally acknowledged TO be scrofula
affecting the lungs would have been looked
upon AS miraculous, but now people are
beginning 90 realize that the disease is not
incurable. DR. Piercc's Golden Medical Dis
covery will cure il, II taken in time and
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
New York Hotels,

People in New York know but little
about their own hotels. The Fifth
Avenue Hotel was built by no less dis
tinguishcd parsonage than Amos Emo,
OF Canada. The Windsor was built by
John I. DAILY, and after his death 1t
went to J. j. Belden, Curtis Judson,
who mad ne great sum OF money on
nand, secured good backing somewhere
and built the Brevoort. 1t was named
after James Casson Brevoort, whose
agents were seemingly warm personal
friends of Judson. 1t Is suspected that
the Brevoort estate furnished the money,
because they believed that one OF the
best hotels in New York should be
named after their ancient and honorable
family. The Metropolitan and the
Park Avenue hotels grew out OF the
great A. I. Stewart estate. The Metro
politan was originally built by one of
the sons of Stephen Van Rensselaer,, who
sold it to Mr.. Stewart in 1860. The
Gilsey was built by Peter Gilsey. And
so on down the list It might be seen
that every hotel in New York Is an
epitome OF family history.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

given n fair trial This world renowned
remedy will not make new lungs. but it
will restore diseased ones TO healthy state
when other means have failed. Thousands
gratefully testify to this II is the most
potent tonic or strength rcstorer, altera-
tive or blood cleanser and nutritivr. or
flesh builder, known 10 medical science.
For Weak Lungs, Splitting Of Blood, =" l.iv-
or Complaint and Dyspepsia, or indiges-
ton. It is am unequaled remedy.
"Golaen Medical Discovery is the only
medicine Of its class that is sold by drug
gists under a printed guarantee from the
manufacturer that il win benefit or cure,
in every case Of disease for which it is rec
commended, or money paid for 1t win bo
refunded.
WORLDS DlsPENsARY MEDICAL Asso-
cIATIoS, Proprietors No 6d3 Main Street,
Buffalo, n Y
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

EARNS unferhis In ieft one In rfEnt.
scar CO., Jaw. Hoses same brand same "a
riEht shoulder. Range between Little Ctbia
and HHrs- creek "a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
A CURIOUS TEMPLE


other Odd Things.
On a hill back Of the main temple is
an octagonal temple that is the most
curious one ! have seen in Japan, and
that satisfies ones love Of the novel.
strange and picturesque in such ediices.
The place IS filled and covered with
votivc offerings from those who have
heen restored to health OF had prayers
answered.
Tho outside is half nailed over with
little six-inch square boards on which
are painted the suffering pilgriiss who
Rave been cared. ana a ledge is heaped
high with avis which the deaf offer ur
when their hearing is restored.
Locks OF hair, short swords and de-
vices in coins are hung up as offerings
Of gratitude on the doors. Inside there
is a circular altar containing old statues
end sacred images. and its base is plated
with sword-hilts, short swords and round
metal mirrors until not bit Of the
woodwork can be seen.
Helmets and bits Of srmor are put
wherever possible, and the long shell
hair-pins Of japanese women have been
woven with silk cords into curtains OF
screens between the posts supporting
the dome roof
AZ around the walls and over the
rafters as far mp into The darkness as
one can see the walls are covered with
short swords ranged closely side ty side,
by overlapping metal mirrors, sword
hilts, bows, arrows. coins and curious
weapons and pieces OF armor.
The little temple is such an extra
ordinary curio itself, and its contents 50
..-ioue. that its loss by FIRE would seem
70 be more than that Of any other build
ing at Horiuii. Near it IS a nunnory
where family Of women. with shining,
shaved heads and wearing the same
gowns and garments as priests have
their affairs and images. daily services
and le11 the same life in every way as
the priests St Louis Globe-Dcm-
orrat
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
A Long Engagement.

the proper thing Detroit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
Consumption surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR Please inform your
tho above named disease. BY it's timely
use thousands Of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. / shall be glad TO send
two bottles Of my remedy rREE 10 any Of
your readers who have consumption II taey
will send me their express and post iifice
address, Respectfully, 4, a. SIoouM, N. O.,
isi Pearl strests New York
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
Not for the old Man.

ANY arsenic?" softly asked the little
woman as the druggist came forward
with hisns.al fetail Smile.
"Yes'm.r
"Td like quarters worth, please"
"Yos'm. How are you going to ad-
minister it?'
'Why-why, on cheese or bread, |
suppose. Isn't that the general way?7
"Some give it in coifee?'
"Why, rats don't drink coffee, do
they?p
"Ohl it's for rats, eh? Then cheese is
the proper thing. - Detroit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
Gave Himself Away.

Miss simperthy-What was that poor
man arrested for?
Mr.. Rowne de Bout-Having too much
TO say.
Miss Simperthy-Nonsense ] saw him
begging with deaf and dumb sign.
Mr.. Rowne de Bout-Thats just tho
reason. Puck.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

throW thAn morse UP 70 mo 70 your dying
day2"
"I'm so glad you have decided not 10
buy anotherl Is Il some moro chickens,
or new fire-cscape, or another dog to
eat us up?"
Re turned pale and refused TO say an
other word for two hours. Then he
could hold himself no longer and he
suddenly observed;
81 suppose you wili feel proud of the
title Of Mrs. alderman Bowser."
~ hat do you mean?"
Just what ] say. You are soon to be
knowp as Mrs. Alderman Bowser,"
Arc you going to run for offlcePn
II am. 1t was all settled this after
noon. am going TO be nominated for
alderman Of this ward.
Mr.. Bowser. is 1t possible that you
are going to let them lead you into any
snch foolishnossl l thought you had a
more level head than that, in spite Of
all your mistakes.s
"My mistakesn he shouted. 81 never
made one in my life, except when mar
ried you'll Level head I'd like to see
someone who carries moro level head
than dol"
And so you are going to be alder
man?'
'If | life
Bet what for?',
Because 1t is the wish Of the people
My country calls. The committee have
canvassed tho ward and concluded that
was not only the best man for the Office,
but the only one who stood any show
against the vicious opposition. 1t is a
sacrifice on my part, but the true patriot
must be ready to sacrifice"
'Tm so sorryw
$50 sorryl For whatP Because !
have been selected above all othersl
Because honors have been thrust upon
mel Mrs. Bowser, you have never APP
preciated the man you married, and you
prohs5ly never will"
well, | shan't say any moro.
think it is a put-up job 10 get money out
of you, and know what gang will be
running here after you. It's your own
affair, however. Don't blame me II you
get left"
There you gol Always opposed to
mel can plainly see why some men
5.fver get along. If l had wife like
some know of I'd have been Governor
OF the State long ago. I'm going to run,
however, and after I'm elected you'll
probably be just mean enough to say you
brought it about
didn't say any more. AS soon as he
left the house next morning | prepared
for visitors, and l was not disappointed.
He was hardly out Of sight before the
bell rang, and opened the door 10 find
dirty-looking fellow with his hat on
his ear who asked.
SIS Bowser home?"
mo, sir"
"Gets out pretty early, doesn't he?
Leave any money for me?'
''No, SIR"
'He didn't, eh? Purity specimen of a
candidate he Isl Expects us to do all the
1gurin' fur nuthin', does he?
''Who are you, sir?"
''Who are II" he repeated as he slanted
his hat little more and spit over his
shoulder. "Im the party as carries this
ward in his vest pocket, am, and If old
sRoNso don't come down literally he gets
{eik Tell him 10 come and see me. q
Mine times that forenoon answered
\ The bell 70 INA ward heeler or some
other sort OF political parasite on the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

away precious lliha aud money and tr,,,e
with your health experimenting Nlin. IN
certain medicines, when Dr. Plurc6H Npld'
en- Medical Discovery IA 70 positively cor
tain Ia its curative action rs 70 warrant lta
Diseases OF the blood, skin and scalp, and
AL acroful0us Affections, Or money paid for
10 win b0 refunded
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

The saving IN elotnitg where Dobbins'
Electric Soap Is used Is trenfB tlnss tho soap
bill. II is no new experiment, but has beer
sold for "A years To-day just as pure as IN
1865. Try II, Your grocer has H.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

You hardly realize thatit Is medicine, when
taking Carter's 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, 1890-01-02

Catarrhal Denfnrsa Hay rcTcr-~A New
Home Treatment.
Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases arc contagious, or that they
are due VI the brdsence ~ living pnrnsltea
III the lining membrane OF tho nose aud
euslachihh tubes MicrOscopie research,
however, has proved this " be q tsct and
tho result Of this discovery II that simple
remedy has been formulated whereby
Caiarrh, HAY Fever and Catarrhal Deafness
are permanently cured IN from one 70 three
sinlille annhcntlons made at home by the
patient ohNa IN rw9 ~oehs
N. B.-This treatment 10 not 4 enuH Or pn
ointment both have been discarded BY
reputable physihiansR as iniurlous.. A parnph'
lot esplnitling this tcw tfl'atlpent ID gent Qn
receipt of three cents III stamps 10 pay
postage by A. II, Dixon ~ Son, cor. or John
tan Adp0catc.
Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should
aaraftlilv read tho abopQ
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

PARAGRAPH speaks of Elder Brig
ham Young, a son of Brother Brigham
and his three wives and eleven chill
dren." How man can be son Of that
number of wives and children is curious
enough to be extremely aggravating.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

The Jaw permits man 10 use his wife 20
Io0 ais creditors. Yet IN the face OF this Il
Is argued that marriage is failure -Bing
hamton Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
THE BOWsERs.

ELL, what do
you think?" que
rled Mr.. BowHeR,
as no hooked upat
mo across the
supper table one
evening.
~ on - yo u
haven't boen and
bought another
horse, Mr. Bow
scr?"
"Horsel Can't
you think OF any
thing but horsef
L suppose you'll
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

GkEAf mistakes arc often made in trying
70 cconomize 1t Is a safe rule 70 follow
that the best is always the eieapest A cheap
physician may cost sou your life. II you
have Malaria In your system, you will not
only be miserable, but unfit 10 work Lost
time is money lost One dollar spent for
Shalenbcrger' Antldotc will cure you In
twenty four hours Sold by Druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

IT is all right TO blow your own horn, but
some people haven't any horn 10 blow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

OSn would imagine that counterfeitera
wore very exact about their work, consld.
efing tho danger Of detection, and yet they
are satisfied II II Is pasaable. --Baltimore
American.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

You can no more judge q man by his
daily walk and conversation than you can
an election-day saloon BY its front door =
Detrolt Free Prosa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

IT is nolongcr necessary TO take blue pills
20 rouse the liver 10 action. Carteris Little
Liver Pills aremuch better Don'tforget this.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

I Wdg surprised
after using Ely's
Crcanl Balm tioo
months 10 ind hs
right nosir0, Whicll
IRIS closed for "a
pears. tcds open and
fire. as the other !
fecl ucru hanl,f,ll
n. r. CrcsseHghdnL
275-fSih street,
BrpuklVf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02
RECENT EVENTS.

~-iuAuo company l.as been organ
lzed with intent 10 Pipe natural gas from
the Indiana hold TO that city, q distance
OF 1870 miles
srAruAnY wrouRht N italy hiteF 4
nudei OF an American artist may not
DO brought here free OF duty as tho pro-
ductlon o. On American ARTIST. 81 has
decided thp Treasury Department.
Two BEArRcE lNeb) men have pat
ented d portable CORN huskefs which II
arnwn through tho folds and huslss the
corn az clean as could be desired. Il Is
claimed ~ Will husk twslve acres day,
4 HavNo man blowing on a ranch
near Calf, Cal, found over sixteen hunT
dred dollars. His employer kept all
but twenty dollars Of IT, and left the
plowman to plod his weary way in the
field. III
MARY who had tho iittia lamb died
iatciy iier name was Mary II, Sawyer
and She was born eighty-eight years ago
in Sterling, Mass. What became OF the
lamb history sayeth not, but likely II is
dead, too.
A CALIFORNIA paper relates that after
The recent rain-storm many people OF
Angels Camp, Calaveras County, got
money enough for their Thanksgiving
ainners by picking up gold in the
streets and In the shallow streams
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

$500 Reward offered for an lncurable
case OF Catarrh ~ the propnelurs o. DR..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

TALK about generalshipi II Napoleon had
ever seen a girl climb a barbed -wirc fence
he would have held the honors Of Auster-
litz at nothing -Binghamton Republican.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

A sHoRr acquaintance--the man who "a
always wanting to borrow money. Burling
ton FREQ Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-02

How WIZ admire the man who happens ~
catch us when we are doing good deed on
the sly.--Atchison Globe.