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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
WELL UP IN YEARS.


Mrs. NANCY A. OWEN, of Ithaca, N.
Y, has just celebrated the lolst ami
versary Of her birth.
a LONG married couple dwell con-
tentedly in Biddeford, Me They are
Mr.. and Mrs Augustine Landry and
they were married seventy years ago.
His age is ninety-six, and hers ten
years younger
ALvINzA HAYWARD, one of the earli-
est of the gold millionaires of Califor-
MIA, is very old and feeble now. He Is
worth probably $40, 000, 900 or more, but
has dropped completely out Of sight
behind the new bonanzaists.
MR. AND MRs. IRA WARD, of New
Haven, Vt, who recently celebrated
their diamond wedding, have had ten
children, seventeen grandchildren, and
nearly twenty-four great-grandchil-
dren, nearly all of whom are living.
THE Society of the War of 1872.
which was chartered in Philadelphia
recently, numbers fifty-five members.
of which David Mccoy. of San Bernar-
dino, Cal, i02 years of age, is probably
the Oldest. Another very old member is
Abraham Daily, of Brooklyn, who sees
without glasses at 81.
An interesting old man who is living
near Woodville, in Rappahannoclx
county, W. Va, is j. w. Yancey, now
in his 00th-year Mr.. Yancey taught
reading, writing and arithmetic to
II. Stevens, and he was one
Of the young men who composed La
escort in 1924
NATHANIEL S; BARRY. Of Bristol, n.
H., is said to be the Oldest living ex-
governor of a state in the United
States. If he survives until September
[. 1896. he viii be ccntenarian. He
vas a boy Of very humble parentage.
became tanner, as Cen Grant did,
md in 1861 was elected governor OF
New Hampshire,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
Nest stove dealers keep them. Il yours
docs not, write direct to manufacturers.
EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING CO.
JAY GOULD.

After all Jay Gould died of con-
sumption. The doctors said he had
neuralgia and Jay offered a million
Of dollars to any one who would
cure him of his trouble. 1t turned
out that he did not have neuralgia
at all, but simply consumption.
Don't you make this same mistake.
If you feel that your lungs are weak
or that you are subject to colds and
coughs, or if your throat be sore
and tender, get bottle of Reds
German Cough and Kidney Cure
and take it freely. 1t contains no
poison and it is the ehly cough
remedy on the market that minis
ters to all of the excretory organs.
The small bottles cost twenty-five
cents, large size fifty cents. Every
druggist has it.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO.. Peoria, III.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
ROYAL
Best Baking Powder
The Official Government Reports

The United States Government, after elaborate
tests, reports the ROYAL BAKING POWDER to be Of
greater leavening strength than any other. (Buk
hfin 80 Ag. Dep, p. 5oo)
The Canadian Official Tests, recently made, show
the ROYAL BAKING POWDER highest of all in leaven-
ing strength. bulletin 10, D. I6, Lpland Re0. Deb.)
In practical use, therefore, the ROYAL BAKING
POWDER goes further makes purer and more perfect
food than any other.
Government Chemists Certify:
"The Royal Baking Powder is composed Of pure and
wholesome ingredients 1t does not contain either alum phos
phates or other injurious substances.
EDWARD G. LOVE, Pm. D."
"The Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly the pures
and most reliable baking powder offered to the public.
HENRY A. MoTT, M. D., PHI. D."
"Ihe Royal Baking Powder purest quality and high
strength any baking powder of which have knowledge
"WM. McNlURTRIE, PHI. D."
The Government Report sh00Us all other 6aking
bozOde1s tested TO contain aIafns lime
or SHI6hwric acid
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
An Outrage.

"Well, what is your grievance9" said
the warden of the penitentiary to the
mutinous convict who had been brought
before him.
81 have been unjustly humiliated
sir, replied No. 62l, his cheek flushing
hotly at the recollection. "rm doing
time for embezzling a million dollars,
ana you've put me in the same cell with
a cheap, low-down scrub that's here for
counterfeiting nielxelsl"-Chicago Trib
NM
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
Cheap Rates For Winter Trip via santa
a Ronte

Cheap Rates For Winter Trip via Santa
Fe Route,
To Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California,
Utah and old Mexico, are offered by the
Santa Fe.
Tickets now on sale to Corpus Christi FL
Paso, Galveston, Houston, Lampasas, Rock
port, San Antonio, City OF Mexico Monterey,
Phoenix, Prescott Saltillo San Luis Po-
tosi, Los NeVas Hot Springs Grand Canvon
of the Colorado, Los Angeles, San Diego, San
Francisco, Salt Lake and Portland.
New Mexico is noted having one OF the
most equable climates In the world, sudden
changes being almost wholly unknown. Ii is a
most desirable place either for the business
man, pleasure seeker or the invalid, while II is
the haven for the immigrant No portion OF the
United States can compare with the fertile val
leys OF its rivers and In the productions OF the
field, the market garden, the orchard and the
vineyard.
For full particulars regarding country, rates,
stop overs, etc. call on or address Geo w.
Hagenbuch, passenger and ticket agent Santa
Fe route, sls Main street, or 1850 Union avenue
Kansas City, Mo, or Geo. T Nicholson, G, p.
T. A. and w. J. Black, A. G. p. I. A.,
Topeka, Kan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

How often has the cry been uttered In
vainl But there is help for sufferers from
liver complaint and constipation, those ex-
ceedinply prevalent disorders. Al course Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters viii completely
remove them. The malarious, the rheu-
matte, the dyspeptic and the nervous also
derive unspeakable benefit from the great
remedy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

Look here, Mr.. SnielSers," said the
editor, you brought me this joke a
week or two ago and rejected it !"
"Yes, SIR" replied the contributor,
'but hoped your liver would not be
troubling you somuch to-day. Brook
lvn Life
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
A Child Enjoys

Tho pleasant favor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect OF Syrup Of Figs when in need OF
a laxat We, and II the father or mother be
costive or bilious, the most gratifying re-
suits follow its use; so that It Is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have bottle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

CLEANLINESS, exercise, and diet are the
cardinal virtues Of good health Take care
Of the first two aud il you know what and
remedy, oyercomes the results Of wrong
living.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

THAT'S Why He Was Hard Hearted =
Kind Old Man-"Hard hearted man, did
you ever have youthf' Stranger Yes;
| have several Of them. n--Y Yankee Blade.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

"I'M getting tired OF this injustice" said
the trigger to the barrel. 'You are the one
who gets loaded, and then get pulled on
account Of it tn-Indianapolis journal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

PAPA, did / hear YOU say that money
talksin ''Yes, Willieh ''Is that why they
have parrots on the backs OF the silver dol
lars ~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

BoLsroN-'I viii take you down 10 my
own tailor; | know you can trust him. .
Hubbard-'That' not IL. What ! want is
to find some one who will trust me. Inter
Ocean.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

No SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble OF the Throat
than "BroiCn's BroHeAial Tr0ehes." Price %
cents. Sold only IN bo1es.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

"SUPPosE | gave you FIVE rabbits and
then another rabblt-how many rabbits
would you havei" 'Seven.n "Seveni How
do you make that outf' "Because I've a
rabbit o. ma ain at home Tho Million.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

CELERY is reported weak in the market.
Tho stalks we commonly see are absolutely
unable to stand alone, at least out of the
around
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

"OUn gardener would make good villain
In u melodrama.n ''Why soln s'Because
he Is always laying out plots that amount
to nothing In tho end. n-Bnslon Gazette ~.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

DoN'T fool with indigestion nor with
lisordered liver but take Beecham's Pills
for immediate relief 25 cents box.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

"Do NOT make an exhibition of your rude
ness, my son. It is a foolish shopkeeper
who places his poorest goods in his show
window
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

'JENNIE, do you know what amiracle isln
Eyes m. Ma says II you don't marry our
new pastor 1t win be miracle. Brooklyn
Life.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

We ofier One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case OF Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
II. J. CHENEY a Co., Props, Toledo o.
We, the undersigned, have known H. j.
Cheney for tho last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
West a. Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O., Walding, Kinnan a. Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, q.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Price, 75e per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

MARES GUESS Claire "Who is that
youg womanl' Mario-"Judglng by the
clothes, should say 1t was Miss-ft DE-
troit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

DUDE-"What is the latest thing in swell
hatsP Hatter-"A swelled head N-Life
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
THE GENERAL MARKETS

IT is seldom thata tinsmith wears a stove
pipe hat
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. restored
him to perfect health to the great
nstonishment of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Ont. o
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

THE scarecrow has its uses, though il
doesn't aid the caws any.-Elmira Gazette
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

that every child takes readily.
2. They're perfectly easy in their
action no gripping, no disturbance.
3. Their effects last. There's no
reaction afterwards. They regulate or
cleanse the system, according to size
of dose.
4. They're the cheapest, for they're
guaranteed to give satisfaction, or your
money IL returned. You pay only for
the good Tcu eeh
&, Put up in glass-are always fresh.
G. They cure Constipation, Indiges-
ton, Bilious Attacks, Sick or Bilious
Headaches, and all arrangements of the
liver, stomach and bowels.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than The
hzs following will be inserted Al $500
pr year. The verdict VI men oWning
large or small herds Is that II pays 70
adv ertlse the brands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

SIX POINTS,
out of many,
where Doctor
Pieroo's Pellets
are better than
; other pillsi
]. They're the
smalles st, and
easiest to take
little, sugar
coated granules
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

PILLS Cure all Liver Ills. jaundioe,
lex headache, biliousness. sour stomach, nausea,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1892-08-03
SEoGeS AND GRASSES.
curious Facts About Two Numerous
dera nf IsIausa

Curious Facts About Two Numerous Or.
ders of Plants.
After the grasses the most widely
distributed order of plants ia the worlc
Is that of the sedges," said botanist
recently. "Whereas the former are the
most useful of all vegetable products &c
mankind the latter are among the most
useless. Whether found in marshes.
bitches or by running streams. flourish.
ing in meadows and forests, or on naked
rocks, growing on the loose sand Of the
seashore or elsewhere. they are almost
uniformly worthless Nevertheless,
some few members Of the family serve
one purpose or another, as the rushes.
which are employed in the manufacture
OF candles, mats and chairs. In ancient
times the papyrus, likewise belonging
TO the order, was very precious plant
indeed, afording material for writing
Upon. Our word paper is derived from
Il, as everyone knows
The Egyptian name for papvrus
was 'biblion,' from which our term
Bible comes. Ordinarily the plant
grows in stagnant pools and lakes. but IL
will flourish in rapid streams, the
angles Of its thrcc-cornercd stem adapt.
ing themselves 90 break the force Of
the current. Although the material
used for writing on is commonly sup.
posed 90 have been obtained from the
leaves, such was not the ease. II was
got by separating the thin plates Of
cellular tissue which lie just beneath
the outer coat OF the stem These were
trimmed at their edges so as 90 meet
equally.and were laid side by side upon
nat table. Other pieces similarly cut
were laid across them at right angles
They thus formed a sheet Of many
pieces, which were made into one unit.
ed substance. and 50 transformed into
a single sheet by simply sprinklino
them with water, the pummv matter
in them disolving and ca~sing them TO
adhere.
The ancient Egyptians produced IN
this manner papyrus sheets II "a prodi.
gious length. One obtaiuet by the IN.
nous traveller Belzoui was - feet long
by Is inches widc. From Egypt this
primitive paper was for centuries ex-
ported in great quantities. especially 10
Greece and Rome. Until the invee.fiou
Of parchment-abort 80 b. Cit was
employed exclusively for writings
which we're destined % he preserved
However. parchment did rot for "A Ions,
time supersedc papyrus, the demand for
which 40 Rome continued for "a cOneid.
cradle period after the beginning Of
the Christian era. The supply was in.
terruptcd by the invasion 81 Egypt bv
the sarocens in the seventh ccnturs
and from that time on parchment was
employed almost exclusively as n sub.
stitutc. Nevertheless its manufactur.
vas continued ns late a. the eleventb
Hntury. W ashingtOn Star.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1892-08-03

Ing Telegraph Operator.
The central figure of this tale was n
tclegrapher named Bogarlius. .Bogy,"
as he is called for short. is known in
the telegraph profession from Boston
TO San Francisco and New Orleans To
Toronto. He possessed n rowing dis
position, n love for good old bourbon
whisky. and mind that was blank as
to the value of money. The following
occurred in the days when "Bogy" was
In his prime.
He had recently been "fired" from
the New York offices. and for bread
and butter had drifted out onto n rail-
road centering in Pittsburgh 10 sober
up and get new start. lie was a.
ways careful of his personal appear
ance, and, while he could shave him
self, the cutting of his own hair was an
imposSibility. Pittsburgh, some thirty
miles from the little station he was at.
was the nearest place where he could
have the tonsorial feat performed. To
go to the city meant another spree and
consequent discharge, and "Bogy"
knew this too we'll But his hair grew.
the weather became hot, and he frettcd
and fumed. The comments OF the rail-
road men didn't add To- his comfort
Late one afternoon, after "A very hot
day, thunder storm OF remarkable i'm
tensity came up, the lightning played
hide and seek among the relays. sound
crs aud switchboard in "Bogy's" little
l0xl0 Office. Every minute the storm
increased in intensity, and the cleo
trical display was grandly sublime As
the cracks OF the bolts ON the switch
board became more frequent and the
flashes more luminous, "Bogy," not a
bit frightened. concluded TO put the cut.
out plug in the switchboard and there
by save his instruments from burning
up in case the lightning became too
strong.
On the instant he applied the plug a
bolt OF lightning struck telegraph
pole about fifty feet from the Office and
the surplus electricity came in the
switchboard and over the wire, and
Boys head was wrapped in flame.
| The shock threw him ON the floor. and
| for n moment stunned him. Shaking
himself together he got upon his feet,
and feeling no pain, he congratulated
himself upon his lucky escape There
was n peculiar odor in the room that
"Bogy' could not readily account for,
but concluded il came from the burned
silk and wax that made up the covering
OF the Office wires.
He had just succeeded in putting hin
Office 10 rights and had returned 10 It,
after making n temporary connection
where the bolt had struck, when train
drew up for orders.
"Jc-e-rusalcml" shouted the con.
ductor, as he saw ''Bogy." where's
your hair?"
! 'Bogy," in alright, clappcd his hands
10 his head, and, with startled ejacu-
lation, rushed for the little mirror hang.
ing in rear corner of the office One
look was enough. "Bogy' hadn't n
much hair rs moEth-old baby. and.
strange TO relate, the electric flame had
not scared his scalp in the slightest.
| The lSnock-dowh blow old Jupiter had
given him had driven the thought OF his
hair for the moment out OF his mind,
and until the conductors surprised cry
had reached him he thought his hair
still needed cutting Chicago Blade.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1892-08-03
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

The same principle which has caused
the wholesale slaughter of birds and
animals ana the waste of fertility and
timber in this country is shown in the
manner in which our highways have
been treated or left without treatment.
THE only solution for the diversity of
opinion and results obtained in various
farm practices is the difference in men
md their adaptability TO carry out in
practice the various methods and prac-
tices on which successful agriculture
depends.
If the pig must be fed on slop let the
slop consist of wheat middlinRs or
bran and SKINNED milk. Such sion
will make pig grow rapidly, and If IL
also has the run of clover field 1t
should keep in good health, as it will
not be liable to disease of any kind.
BESIDES the three ingredients in fer
tilizers which are commonly mentioned,
the soil must have humus-vegetable
matter-to hold moisture and to make
plant foods available. a plant takes
food only in liquid form-tlIat is, the
mineral foods. Clover will furnish
humus If plowed under.
WOMEN who are willing TO work have
their attention called 10 the dairy. The
work in II can be readily superintendent
by them, and most of it is what they
can readily do. Their neatness and
easily acquired skin is needed IN 1t.
They can build up the private dairy and
make IL popular everywhere.
ONE of the sources Of profit when
such concentrated foods as bran. mid
diings or oil meal are fed is the manure
made from such foods. A ton of manure
from rich and nutritious food is more
valuable than three tons from some
other substances. There is more in
the quality than in the quantity of ma
nurp
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1892-08-03

How They Arc Made and Maintained IN
Perfect Condition.

Perfect Condition.
The excellence of French roads il
we'll known The United States consul
at Bordeaux describes how they are
made. The materials are brought from
the nearest quarries and placed ut
either side of the route surveyed In
order that the full amount contracted
may be delivered the stone must be
heaped in angular piles of prismatic
shape and fixed dimensions. These
heaps. placed ut given distance from
one another, are afterwasd visited by
an official Inspector, and must in all
instances fit exactly beneath a sl<ele
ton frame carried by him. The ma
terial is usually marble, flint stone or
gravel. and whatever is used must be
of the best quality and cleansed from
all foreign substances The stone must
be broken SO that each piece NAV pass
through u ring ~ inches in diameter.
II is then spread evenly over the road,
the interstices being carefully filled in
with small pieces, SO that the whole is
smooth and free from abrupt eminences
and depressions. a steam roller then
brushes and further evens the whole,
after which a superficial layer of CLAW
and earth completes the work. Roads
are clasSed rs national roads, which are
the main arteries of the system con-
Meeting most distant parts of the coun-
try, and are constructed and main
tanned by the government; depart
ment roads which connect diff.
ferent points of the same depart
ment or of two adjoining de-
partments and are constructed and
maintained by the department.; high
ways and public roads, which are the
property of the commune through
which they run, but in practice made
and repaired by the department from
taxes levied on the commune, supple
mented by department subsidy; cross
roads, which are maintained by sums
derived from the ordinary revenue OF
the commune. occasionally supplement
ed by additional taxation. and country
roads, which are kept in order 10y the
commune, except they are injured by
unusual traffic. when an indemnity
may be claimed by the communal ad.
ministration. For the purpose of main.
tanning the common roads the inhab-
itants living in the district are Obliged
TO work three days in each year or pay
an amount equivalent To the compensa-
ton of the laborer for three days.
The consul At Havre says that French
pavements increase in excellence with
age. In France, he says, all roads have
perpetual attention. IL from weight.
rain or other causes n hollow, rut or
sink Is found IL is repaired at once
Where the space TO be repaired is of
limited area the rolling of the new
coating is left 70 the wide tires OF the
heavy carts, but in the case of ex.
tended areas steam roller is brought
into use. Every carrying and market
cart in France Is IL roadmaker instead
of rutmaker, for it has tires usually
from four inches 10 six inches in width
--COlman's Rural World