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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

cents and leave with the assurance that
The next day you win receive twenty OF
moro replies 70 your announcement.
just now the city Of Chicago is filled
20 ovcrllowing with men and women in
search Of employment. From every.
where wage-worlscrs are pouring in,
many Of them absolutely pcnnicss.
Tho latter, Of course, drift into tie Of
fees of tho charitable institutions and
employment agencies, but those who
have enough money 20 live month OF
so without work make n bee line for the
nearest newspaper Office and insert q
notice in the next issue stating their
wants. From day TO day-until their
money is cxhausted-they repeat this
operation. Then they haunt the publi-
cation rooms to peruse the columns de-
voted to "help wanted" and write hun
dreds Of replies which hardly ever pro
duce results.
To me one of the most pathetic sights
IS the army of unemployed who watch
for the publication of the afternoon
papers as though their last hope on
earth were centered lpon the chance of
finding what they want in the closely
printed pages Of the one-cent sheets.
Every line is studied with intense in
tercst. When the reader finds some
thing that strikes him favorably, heviu
mark II witha pencil and disappear in
tho Office to write a reply. Hope and
expectation are pictured on his counte-
nance, and although he has answered
advertisements every day for weeks or
months, without success, he win con-
tinue 20 do so until stern necessity com
pels him 10 exchange lettering on tho
streets and living in a cheap boarding
House for toiling in one of the wood
yards, established by charity, for his
meals and sleeping in the bunk OF a
dime lodging house.
Every day new faces arc to be seen.
One disappears, and three others fill his
place. Where they come from, nobody
Knows and nobody cares. II they live,
they become an atom in the surging
mass Of human beings which crowd
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Of two. No washing. win pay -four
dollars n week 10 the right girl. Call,
afternoon or evening, nt 4444 Ncnamc
avenue" -Four dollars evidently seemed
small wages to the intelligent conpos-
itor who set up the advertisement and
the thoughtful proof reader who was
supposed to correct H. Between them
they changed the offer to nine dollars.
thereby causing genuine sensation In
the kitchens OF the rich and poor and
almost creating q revolution In the i'm
tclligcncc Office district of the city. No
44s4 Nonamc avenue was the most
crowded house In Chicago during the
afternoon and evening following the
arst publication of the unhappy house
holders announcement irish, Swedish
German, Polish, Danish. French, Scotch,
English, Canadian and American girls
throngcd the front steps, filed the hall,
the two parlors and thc dining room.
Tho poor lady and gentleman were al
most driven mad, and next morning
left for the cast 60 spend n week in
some quiet retreat The advertisement
Of course appeared In six consecu.
tive issues of the paper, and
when the unfortunate victims of the
compositor's blundcr returned, partial
ly restored, they found the stone steps
leading TO the front door Of their man
sion actually worn down 90 a thin
crust, the bell beyond hope of rcstora-
ton TO usefulness and the carving on
the massive oalsen door battered into
shapelcss splintcrs II Is needless 20
say that, when the young couple finally
secured servant, it was not through
the medium of newspaper, as they
considered this mt .hod of making
known their wants altogether too popu.
lar.
Almost anything can be procured
through the want columns Of a news.
paper. Geological gardens in various
parts Of the country when in need OF
any particular bird or wild beast adj.
vertisc in the most widely circulated
journals. Tho man with hobby usual
ly finds another cranl; by advertising
for his address
Some time ago q Chicago man advcr-
tiscd for peculiar species Of the feline
tribe. He was convinced of being the
only crank Interested IN the aniual,
but TO make assurance doubly sure he
announced that he would pay IS for
every specimen delivered at his horse.
Two hours after the paper containing
the notice had been circulated score
Of boys and men rang his bell Esch
had one or more pcculiar-loolsing cats
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

wrapped mp in bag and boisterously
demanded the payment of IS a head for
the creatures. The advertisement a.
most ruined the poor fellow, but proves
10 him and many others that no matter
how insane ones hobby may be hun
dreds of others are addicted 10 1t.
Stories of vast sums of money and
valuable papers returned on strength OF
little ads are numerous and well au-
thenticated. Occasionally thieves bar
gain with their victims through the so
called personal column" Of the metro
politan dailies, the most interesting
case Of this kind being that Of Chi
cago manufacturer who lost gems val
ued at 5000 and a large package of
bonds through the dishonesty Of an en-
ploye. The thief disappeared, but soon
entered into negotiations with his
former principal by means Of two-linc
newspaper notice. a dozen replies and
offers followed each other In rapid suc-
cession, and In the course Of three
weeks n settlement was effected, IA,
manufactures paying the criminal ST.
600 for the return of the papers and
Jewels.
In my opinion there Is more humor,
pathos, passion, virtue and vice to be
found In the advertising pages than in
any other part Of newspaper. Each
little notice tells story of want or
prosperity. Between the lines you can
reed the character and condition of the
advertiser. Every item Is Interesting
and teaches something. Even the pro-
sale real estate advertisements fur
nish food for reflection. and the pre-
tentious announcements OF the large
stores demonstrate more clearly than
anything else the progress Of the age.
g. w WFtPptEnr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Chicago's streets from morning till
night They lose their individuality,
and even the philanthropist ceases TO
take an interest in them as soon as
they have secured employment II they
succumb in the struggle for existence,
-.tieir fate goes unnoticed.
"Ilattlc his bones over the stones
He's only paupcr whom nobody owns"
No solitude is so complete, no feeling
of loneliness so acute, as that engen-
dered by living among countless thou
sands without being able 20 awaken
the interest Of a single individual. 1t
Is an agony whose poignancy is beyond
description. But, strange TO say, al
though thousands have experienced the
sensation, as soon as they have secured
comfortable position they pass later
sufferers by without n word Of cheer or
encouragement Selhshness can 90 no
further, and the pessimist can find no
more eloquent theme 10 prove the truth
OF his sad philosophy.
Buttherc arc more pleasing features
about the want pages Of great news
paper. One Of them came under my
observation lately. A heartbrolien old
lady had Inserted notice in the per
sonal columns Of Sunday paper ask.
tng for Information about her son who
had disappeared from home many years
before. hehad employed detectives 10
trace the whereabouts Of her wandering
boy, but with the usual result. The
bleuihs pocketed their per diem and
supplied their employer with neatly ar
ranged reports" A friend advised the
mother 70 try the newspapers. She
spent four dollars In small notices,
which were published IN the Chicago
New York and San Francisco newspa-
pers, without expecting a return, how
ever. Great was her astonishment
when she received letter from her son,
dated at Yokohama, IN which he told
her that he had seen her notice and
would be 10 Chicago two weeks later. /
happened 70 be at the railroad station
when the two were reunited, aud had 10 |
listen 10 somewhat lengthy eulogy on
the power Of the press pronounced by a |
friend Of the happy family.
Typographical blnndors In small aA. |
veriisements frequently cnuse consider.
able nmusemenL young married
nun, who had More than his share of
nnnoyanca with the servant girl prob.
lem, was persuaded by his wife 10 in.
sert notice 10 one Of the afternoon
papers for the iifteccth or sixteenth |
time during his short career as a Rene.
diet 1Fhllc chatting with the man n,
che counting room he learned that
short advertisement lould be inserted \
siS consecutive days NJ greatly re-
duecd cost In yiow of previous unsat.
lsiaclory results irom aingle Insertions
be paid Tor wotlf and loft so an.
70 this pilecii Wanted.
E'7l for geaerRl hopsowork IN ! ialpily
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23
IHe shnHn,re

The shado,cs
that fiji your life, if you're a feeble,
suffering woman, can be taken out
Of it. The chronic weaknesses,
functional arrangements, and pain
full disorders peculiar to your sex,
can be taken away. The one
unfailing remedy for them is DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t corrects, cures, and builds you
up. 1t improves digestion, enriches
the blood, dispels aches and pains,
melancholy and nervousness, brings
refreshing sleep and restores health
and strength. For periodical pains,
internal inflammation and ulcera-
ton, weak back, leucorrhea, and all
kindred ailments, it's positive spe-
cific- one that is guaranteed. IF
it fails to give satisfaction, in any
case, the money paid for it is re-
turned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23
THE ADVERTISING PAGE.
Tho Most interesting Foature of
tho Great Metropolitan Daihes.
lfumor, rnthos, Passion, Virtue and Vice
Exposed IN small "Ads'-The Expcrl-
enco Of y Crnnh--Tho Recovery OF
stolen Property


Have YOU ever thought Of how natural
n II 70 hoye recourse TO the advertising
pages Of newspapers? When you want
help or when you need anything out Of
tho ordinary you appeal TO your fellow
mon through the columns Of journal
whose circulation iustiiies the expense.
Tho timo was when you would have
gone FROM one Of your acquaintance to
the other repeating your tale Of woo.
Now you simply walk into the counting
room Of a newspaper, pay forty or fifty
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Mrs. Judge Peterby is = very spare
woman She is excessively thin. A
few days ago her husband said:
~ don't really think that you ought
70 go out on the street, Maria"
why not?" she asked
well, you know there is 90 much
danger just now Of usad dogs They
will bite at almost anything"
"But ! don't think am in any more
danger than anybody else"
20, yes you are. Dogs love 10 gnaw
bones. n-Texns Siffinrs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Husband-I am not ready TO 60 out
walking yet.
Wife-But ] am, and we must go i'm,
mediately.
Husband-But, my dear, your hat is
not on straight.
Wife-Dea mel Isn't itp Wait n
minute till so TO my room and fix IL.
Exit wife for half an hour, and her
shrewd husband completes his work y
Puck
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

AgonIxing Twists Below tho waIstband
Arc produced by drcnching cathartic.
Why use such an Irrational means OF rem
painless, philosophlc remedy, Hostcttor's
stomach Bitters, produces tho desired re-
suit dccisivcly, but without Inconvenience
or Cfiping Dyspepsia and inaction OF tho
liver and kidneys arc likewise rcctifcd by
this benign restorative OF health. There "a
no finer tonic for tho dcbilitatcd and nor.
vous Cures malaria and rheumatism.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

or tho plants used Ia manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup OF Figs, has a per-
manently beneficial effect on the human
systcm, while tho cheap vegetable extracts
and mineral solutions. usually sold as medl-
cines, are permanently Injurious Being
well-inf0rmcl, you will use the true remedy
only. Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Fve-ycar-old Bess telling Of the med
icine she had takenl l-And took some
compulsion Of cod liver oil, and
Mrs. Fangle-You mean ''emulsion, u
don't you, not compulsion?
Bess-Wcll, think there was some
eompulsion about IT, - Detroit Free
Press
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Matthew-We've got stuffed eagle
at home.
Frnnk-That's nothing; there's a real
live hawk that comes and stuffs himself
with our chickens every week.-Har.
per's Young People
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Domestic Plazc, mum. I'd like 10 HOY
a looitin'-glass In tn kitchen.
Mistress IA practical housewife)-
Keep the tinware well secured. Mary
and you won't need one. --.Iudge
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

The great, gripping, old-fashioncd
pills make trouble. DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets prevent it. Theirs
is the natural way. Sick Headache,
Biliousness, Constipation, Indiges-
ton, and all arrangements of the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels arc pre-
vented, relieved and cured. Small
est, cheapest, easiest to take.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Halls CATARRu CURE is n liquid and is
taken internally, and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free Sold by Drug.
gists, 100. +. J. CHENEY & Co, Proprs,
Toledo o.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

as Marie happy with her new hus-
band?"
"No."
81 thought he was perfect"
''Ile is. Thht's the trouble. Judge.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

There Is q inch display advertisement
In this paper, this week. which has no two
words alike except ono word The same is
truo Of each new ono appearing each vc,,l,.
from The DR.. Hartcr Medicine Co This
house places n "Crcscont" ON everything
they mako and publish. Look for II. send
them tho nnme OF the word and thcy will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Tnr girls cannot rosist the impression
that therc Is something engaging about tho
marriage proposal Leader
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

HALF-cuRED cruptions win return. Erad-
icato them with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whistler Dvc so cents
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23
Market REPORIs.

ALWAYS buy umbrellas IN fair weather
IAey are sure 70 60 up when IL rains.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

TnE bad habit Is ono thing that grows
larger and larger the more IL ia contracted.
Dallas News
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

ST. LOWS Bccr Is the host, and tho IA. r.
G. Bohemian Bottled Beor,n Tho American
Brewing Co.'S, is tho best in 81. Louis
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Syrup

My niece, Emeline Hawley, was,
taken with splitting blood, and she
became very much alarmed, fearing
that dreaded disease, Consumption.
She tried nearly all kinds of medi-
cine bat nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrup and
she told me it did her more good
than anything she ever tried. 1t
stopped the blood, gave her strength
and ease, and a good appetite. 1
had it from her own lips. Mrs.
Mary A. Stacey, Trumbull, Conn.
Honor to German Syrup. o
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

THE RAMS Horn Is published at Indian
apolis, Indiana, at Sl.JO per year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

COMPLIMENTS usually 20 out searching FOR
matcs.-Detroit Free Press
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23
AronI.Ins twist. nelow tho wnl.,hnn.

TnE value Of n farm product IA not always
declining when IL "a on the vain. Boston
Courfpr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

NERVOUS, bilious, disorders, siok head
ache, indigestion, loss Of appetite and cons
tipation removed by Bcerham's Pills.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

lF you can't lick a man be lenient with bis
faults.-Tcxas Sitting.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

GLANDS uPr' exclaimed Old Time, stern
~. And the frightened clock trcmbingly
struck twelve
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

THE exercising Of horses Just before q
race is the preamble
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

ANERvous affection-A mans on tho eve
OF proposaL-Puck.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23
STOCK BRANDS

Eos occupying more spscs than the
lrst following win DO inserted at $500
,er year. The verdict Of men owning
arge or small herds Is that II pays t.
ldvertiec tho brnnds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-23

Chicagos streets from morning till
night They lose their individuality,
and even the philanthropist ceases TO
take an interest in them as soon as
they have secured employment. II they
succumb in the struggle for existence,
their fate goes unnoticed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-20

Standing advertisements 10 psper
command confidence. "-Barnuu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-20
COUSTY RUILnING

16-Estate of Jane Gillett. Bond filed
and approved and letters issued to Frank
4 Gillett.
Estate OF E. T. Essex. Leave given
administrator to sell fat hogs at private
sale.
Guardianship of minor heirs of Michael
Thomas. Order autboriZ ng guardian 10
expeud portion of wards money for
education of ward.
Estate of Joseph B Cox Order dis
trlhuting fund in administrators hands
among heirs and those claiming liens
thereon
lS-Gusrdisnship of Henry Spsch
Guardians report filed and approved
Estate of john c. Adams Appraise-
ment bill and widows award filed and APP
proved
Estate of Johann Andersen Final re,
port OF administrator flied and approved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-20
Entrrta5n meuts


The Vendetta" is TO be presented at
Hsrper's theatre tonight and will beyond
doubt be witnessed by large audience.
The Easiou (Pa,) Express saws of this
excellent production:
A large audience attended the per-
formsnce of The Vendetta" last night
The Limited Mall packed the house the
night before. I: is seldom Eqston has
the opportunity of seeing two such re-
n arksble productions in as many DAYS
THE Vendetta" is TO the sea what The
l. mited Mail" is to the rail Both pros
auctions are masterpieces. Both plays
are stories of deep heart interest. Both
companies have created sensations here,
and both will be welcomed bv overflow
ing houses should they return. Let us
hope they will.
Tomorrow night the ArielThomas
combination is TO appear st Harpers the
atre uncer the auspices of the Rock Isl
and Lecture association.
Elsie Leslie who appears at the Burtis
Saturday evening as tue Prince and the
Pauper, in Mark T~ains story of that
name, is wonderful child She is really
an actress natural and cultivated ar
fist, although scarcely II years old.
There is nothing of the juvenile amateur
or mere reciter about her. Her memory
is phenomena. srd she ii's Into tho parrs
she assumes with such naturalness and
skill that her audiences are charmed and
astonished. The play is exceedingly in
teresting and admirably adapted from
Msrk Twains clever story.
The American comedy "A Barrel OF
Money" was produced in Omaha week
before last and is spoken of as follows by
the Omaha World Herald: The first pre-
sentation of "A Barrel OF Money" in
Omaha was given at the Grand opera
house last night. Ole of the largest
audiences OF the season was present az d
the plsy was enthusiastically received.
The Barrel Of Money is a highly inter,
estiDg comedy with plot that offers
just enough tragedy to raise it above the
ordinary plays of the kind. Several
thrilling situations are introduced and
are succeeded by Il clash of fun and
music before the audience has had time
to tire of the more classical scenes. The
company is an exceptionally good one
and without exception sustained their
parts admirably Il vii, be at Harper's
theatre Saturday night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-20
Catarrh Cant be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease. aud in
order 20 cure il you have TO take internal
remedies. Halls Catsrrh cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfsces. Halls CatarTh
Cure is 70 qusck medicine. II was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians IN
this country for years; and is a regusr
prescription 1t is composed of the best
tOuics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina,
tion Of the Two Ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
cstsrrh Send for testimonials free
F. J. CHENEY & Co. Props. Toledo, 0
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-20
ANDALUSIA

ANDALUsIA Jan. IS -Gosd slsikhing
and sleishirg parties is the pleasurable
order OF the day.
Robert Thompson and wife welcome
the advent Of daughter.
The grip is making his calls here IS
well as elsewhere, but so far only one
ath has occurred.
Frank BrussO was the first 10 cross the
ice at this place with team. The cross
ing is now considered good, however
John Buffum and wife came in from
northwestern Iowa to spend part of the
cold season with their son. Ira II. of this
place.
The merchants of this place and farm
ers of the vicinity are harvesting ice and
better quality has not been had for
years
Frank Safeldt and wife gave a party
Wednesday evening in honor of Fred
Klesha, who makes his home with them.
Many Of the young people of Fred's age
attended, and mos, enjoyable time was
had
Fred Shsffsr, who had an operation
performed upon his leg rs noted in a
former letter, is some better at present,
but has suffered intense pain since the
operation. II is hoped that he will soon
be well as Fred is good boy and well
liked,
The entertainment given at the Baptist
church last Tuesday evening BY the Am
phion quartette of Davenport was one of
the best entertainments gwen in the
place, and, considering the cold, was well
patroDized. We hope to have them here
again in the near future.
We have been having great time over
the exchange Of text books as recon-
mended by the county Jperintendent and
a committee of directors, and as a change
was recommended only where promotions
were to be made, many thought we
could trade the Old finished book" as
part pay on the new advanced one &"
This our dealer refused to do. conse>
quenily the talk. Now we do not sc
cuse any one of wrong doing in this mat
Ter, but unless we can exchange as above
stated, we get no benefit of the old books
For instance, may wanted TO trade
RObinson's Rudiments of Arithmetic for
Flsh's second part. the dealer being will
ling TO allow IS cents for the old
book if traded for Fish's first part, but
would not accept it as part paw
on the second part. Now this seems in
consistent as it would give the company
az cents cash, whereas it now gives them
but 80 cents, and certainly the difference
IN cash would be more acceptable than
the old books which To the compsny must
be comparatively useless Nevertheless,
we have accepted the terms as they are,
or have been given us. The patrons of
the Andslusis schools are too much in
teresteG in school work to stand back for
few cents on book. and were simply
contending for what seemed just.