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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
CONFIDENT MR.. FOSTER.


The Secretary Not scared at All BY Gold
shipments.
WASHINGTON, Dee 90 The treasury
department was kept fully and prompt
ly advised Of the progress of the stock
market in New York yesterday and
Secretary Foster was in conference
with his assistants several times upon
the situation After the department
closed the secretaries, Messrs Greer,
Spaulding and Lambertson, gathered
in the secretary's room and discussed
the events Of the day. There a reporter
of the Associated press found them,
with no indication Of any excitement
apparent.
The secretary said, in answer to a
question based on report printed In
New York stating that he was much
exercised over the matter, and intended
to come TO New York to consult New
York bankers; 81 am not going to New
York to confer with bankers, or any
one else, about the financial situation.
There is nothing in it to warrant such
conclusion. The idea has not pre-
viously even occurred to me
'You have noticed the engagements
for gold shipments and the panichy
feeling reported on the stock exchange"
80, yesi but there was a more com
Portable condition of things at the close,
you know"
IF it were not for the scare that
seems inevitable in connection with
the shipments of gold abroad, il would
not be such bad thing after all. The
balance Of trade IS in our favor at the
rate of $50, 0oo,O month and the gold
will certainly find its way back here.
Last month we shipped more provisions
than ever before and believe the
showing for December viii be as
good"
Continuing the secretary said: 1--WE
have nearly $500, o0O, 900 of gold in the
United States, if $500, 100000 were to
get out it would result in the reduc
tion of our public debt to that extent
with the accompanying saving of in
terest on that amount am not at all
uneasy regarding the situation and il
anyone wants to wager that gold Will
be at premium before March 4, III
take it and double itafterwards for the
remainder of the fiscal year, ending
June 80, next"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
THRILLING SCENE.
A Convict IN tho Idaho Penitcntiary Makes
Desperate Attempt to Murder His
Keeper q IL Killed.

A Convict In tho Idaho Penitentiary Makes
Desperate Attempt to Murder His
Keeper d Is Killed.
BOISE, Idaho, Dec 10 "A thrilling
tragedy, resulting 10 the almost instant
death of samuel Halton, noted des-
perado, occurred in the Idaho peniten-
tiary The man who did the killing
was Howard French, turnkey Of the
prison, and "A coroners jury indorsed
his action. Halton occupied cell in
the topmost gallery OF the main build
ing of the penitentiary ever since his
incarceration in 1885. He had been un-
ruly and rebellious, aud during the past
month had been closely confined and
fed upon bread and water. The turn
key, accompanied by trusty had gone
to Haltons cell with the latters breax-
fast, which the vi eious fellow refused
to receive. Fren ch left the cell, but
before he could close the grated door
Halton sprang upon him. French Is
powerful man, but he was but a child
in the grasp OF the maddened convict
The trusty fled, leaving the two men
engaged in deadly struggle The gal
lery is fifty feet above the stone floor
of the prison and is surrounded by
low iron railing. Halton forced
French TO this railing and tried to
double his head over IT and break his
neck lie exerted terrible pressure and
the tendons of the officers neck fairly
cracked under the strain. Seeing that
he could not kill French by this cruel
mode, he tried to throw him over the
railing upon the adamantine floor be-
meath. Halton had all but accomplished
his deadly purpose, when the timid
trusty stepped up and pulled him away
from his intended victim. Halton
turned upon the trusty and the latter
fled. The murderous convict again
grappled with French making a super
human effort to throw him from the |
lofty gallery, when French drew a
bowie-knife and stabbed him to the |
heart The convict staggered back,
cried out, ''Send a letter to mother"
and fell dead
During the progress of this terrible !
struggle ninety convicts were at break
fast in the same building, in plain view
of the combat They became panic
stricken, and yelled like maniacs. The |
smell Of human blood seemed to set /
them wild, and a sanguinary insurrec-
tion seemed probable, but French, with |
nerve, confronted the
convicts and commanded them 10 sit
down They obeyed the order and were
quietly marched TO their cells.
Halton was one of the toughest men
in the northwest He had killed men
in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, and
had committed many other crimes. His
record of murder was eleven men.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

and her lips had an overmastering
tendency to tremble; Mr.. Morris, to
relieve her, looked as little as possible
in her direction.
But finally there was an end TO
apples and oranges, toys, strings Of
popcorn and candy and the rest of his
errand must be accomplished; SO clear
ing his throat, and looking hard at the
ceiling, he said:
my wife thought the incest thing
for the mother would be a ton of coal
and barrel OF -four
Poor Mrs. Hill-poor Mr.. Morrisl for
It was almost as trying for one as the
other; he walked to the window and
examined the frost-work; IL was 50
thick and fine that he glanced at the
stove next, and then ut the empty wood
box and scuttle The table, with its
dim light row Of spools and scissors,
with the unfinished coat in the chair,
told the story plainly
Mrs. Hill looked up at last, and tried
to thank him; and Mr.. Morris SAID how
happy they had all been in answering
Arthur's letter; and he looked SO happy
as he said 1t, that no one could have
doubted him. Then he opened the
door and man set a large basket in
side and went away directly.
Il shall see you again, Mrs Hill,
have very merry Christmas Good
night, and he had gone before Mrs.
Hill could speak He went directly to
a coal dealer and ordered bag Of coal
and basket of wood sent at once, and
did not leave the place until he had
seen them on their way.
Mrs. Hill was still sitting in the chair
where Mr.. Morris had left her when
the heavy step OF the men with the
coal and wood, and their loud knock at
the door, reused her from her reverie.
The first thing she did after they had
gone was to make a rousiug fire. How
it crackled and snapped and she bent
over the stove and rubbed her stiff
fingers in the genial warmth. Then
she took Arthur's stocking with the
yawning toe, and quickly mended the
big toe and put the toys in. The candy
bags and strings Of popcorn she hung
oranges in a plate on the shelf above,
and stood the shining new sled beneath,
with the skates, mittens and wooden
scarf hanging over 1t.
What fine show it madel and how
she longed to catch Arthur out of bed
to see it! but she wanted the room to
get warmer first; and then there was
the basket to be unpaeked.
She folded away the coat-not fin
ished, but that did not matter now
and smiled brightly as she picked up
her spools and scissors and thought of
the day Of rest before her.
There was everything in that basket
at least so thought Mrs. Hill Two
pies; loaf Of cake; another of bread;
little heart-shaped cakes, sugared in
pink and white; plum pudding; but
ter; tea; coffee; sugar: cranberries; a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

she spoke like that to you, and she
kissed the little cold face, while her
tears-so near the surface-rained over
her own face and his. II am tired, but
that is no reason for my speaking
GROSSLY to you; aud mother win mend
the st ocking before she goes to bed"
Arthur put his arms around her neck.
you'll have u happy Christmas" he
said, loeking up into her face with
afresh as she looked at his hopeful face
and thought of the gloomy prospect
Il wish j could make a fire and
warm you before you go to bed" she
said, rubbing his blue cheeks with her
cold fingers, ''and give you something
TO eat"
81 amt much hungry" he answered,
with n brave smile.
IF finish this coat in time / shall
get something to eat, and l will wake
you up and give you some" and kiss
ing him, she turned back TO her work
and began that weary stitch, stitch.
Arthur hung up his stocking, and
going back TO his mother pulled the
shawl away a little and kissed her on
the necA-a form of caress which did
not interfere with the needle-and
with a bright face opened the bed
room door and shut himself in. How
cold it wasi for the door had been shut
all day, that what heat there was
might be kept in the kitchen. He
would like 10 have opened 1t, for a
ray of light from his mothers dim
lamp, but it would make her colder;
so he kicked of his shoes. not parting
with very much else, for it was too
cold to undress. and jumped into bed
and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
dreaming, perhaps, of Christmas feast
ings and Santa Claus.
Arthur had not been dreaming long
when low knock startled Mrs. Hill.
What could it mean? And she trem-
bled little as she walked to the door
and opened it.
A kind-faced man with merry blue
eyes sEssss-sssssfraaiTTIr there; he had very
fat pockets. and sled in one hand and
a parcel in the other; and Mrs. Hin
trembled more than ever, but from
quite another emotion than fear.
Mr.. Morris explained his errand; and
as he stepped into the room there was
a sound OF other footsteps in the little
entry. but he shut the door and IN
loaded his pockets and laid his parcels
down
Ny children sent these things to
Arthur" he said. laughing. as bags of
candy, nuts and raisins came ont in
company with ''jumping-jacks- ard
picture books Il hope Arthur won't
be offended and he drew little doll
ff1a the depths Of one pocket
-,15Iy cass-lren are all girls. and the
youngesS s-aked SO disappointed
when I sugges, a5,u was not
just the thinr for ~ shNt ] con-
ciuded 20 brlng It alo.5r
airs. lliil had hardly spoken; her
eyes required q great deal q atientiSn,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

The advance agent of the sultan OF
Johore is in Chicago arranging for the
visit of the Asiatic potentate to the
worlds fair. The subjects of the sultan
number half a iLlinza- sA A 4 5Vstii- do
main covers an area OF 1000 square
miles. His distinguishing characteristic
is his fad for diamonds, and when in
full regalia he strings $40, 600, 600 worth
of them from his shoulders.
The man who hesitates about getting
married because he is afraid he can't
afford IL is the sort Of man no self-re-
specting girl should ever marry any
way.
Mrs. Lovedsy. mother of Henry r.
wings stage manager. was an actress Of
some note in her day, which was the
day Of Edmund Kean and Macr eadv.
Her husband was a member of Kean's
company.
Miss Mary L. wilkins is extremely
fond of quaint ornaments and rare arti-
cles from far-off countries. Among her
treasures is a triple necklace of South
sea shells IN which all the colors of the
rainbow play hide-and-seel
The queen Of Denmark has received
from her daughter. the czarina, a gown
Of gold moire, specially woven by
new process
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
MONTANA CONTESTS.
Leech, Republican, Wins in the suprem
Court on the Boxelder Precinct Case

Leech, Republican, Wins in the supreme
Court on the BoXeder Precinct Case.
HELENA, Mont, Dee l6 The SUI
preme court yesterday handed down its
second decision in the BoXelder pre-
clnct case, involving the control Of the
next legislature. Like the first il was
against the democrats. The decision
was on the demurrer submitted by the
democrats 70 the writ Of mandate.
The demurrer was overruled The
court set next Friday as the date when
the Choteau county canvassing board
must appear in court 10 show cause
why they should not be compelled 10
give certificate Of election to Leech,
the republican candidate. The state
canvassing board meets on Monday, the
18th. The democrats are not averse TO
having the contest drag along in the
courts until after this board has fin
ished its work
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
FlREMEN KILLED.
Shocking Accident at a Fire at Albany,
"

Shocking Accident at Fire at Albany,
ny
ALBANY, n. Y, Dee 20 Human life
last night proved to be the cost of extin-
gushing the conhagration in the Fort
Orange mill, which broke out at noon
yesterday on the Columbia street pier.
Shortly after 6 p. m. the men of steam
er company No. 4, who were lingering
inside the ruins were ordered home
by the chief As they proceeded to get
out by the river front, the east wall,
which was standing sixty feet high,
toppled over without moments warn
ing, the upper half falling inward and
the lower half out upon the dock. Seven
men were buried under eight feet Of
debris and as soon as their comrades re-
covered from the shock, caused by the
sight of the human burial, they set to
work with willing hands to extricate
the unfortunate men.
James Shattuck, Jr, Bernard Banner.
his brother, Fred Banner, and John
Whitnell were first rescued. OF these
only Bernard Banner was completely
buried and but for the quick work of
the rescue would have perished. Whit
nell and Bernard Banner were seriously
injured and were taken TO the hospital
in the ambulance.
The fireman continued working on
The ruins and in few minutes came
upon the dead bodies Of Charles Mar
shall, foreman of steamer No 4, and
John Bridgeford. The body of Fred
Amthor was recovered at $3.50 p. m and
was found to be badly crushed. He
was unmarried.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
SHAME AND SUICIDE.
The son of the Treasurer OF sc. Loais XIII
uimself-Short Over GOO 600.

The SON OF the Treasurer Of st. Loais Kills
HimseIf-short over $50. 600.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 20. About o'clock
this morning the watchman in the city
hall discovered fire IN closet in the
private Office of the city treasurer, w.
J. Foerstel, in which papers aud docu-
ments Of various kinds pertaining to
tho office were stored. The fire was
soon quenched, but 1t is said that some
OF the Office books were burned.
About Q o'clock word was received
that Edward Foerstel, son OF the treas
urer and also his chief clerk, had shot
himself at his home. This event was
Immediately connected with the fire
and suspicion was aroused that young
Foerstel was short in his accounts and
that the fire had been started with the
view Of destroying the evidences of the
defalcation.
1t had also been known for some time
that young Foerstel had negotiated
loans through w. T. Vow, and some OF
the notes given by Vow, who, it APP
pears, was only go-betweeD, bore the
Endorsement of Michael J. Foerstel.
These were declared to be forgeries by
Foerstel, but Vow obtained money on
the notes and the matter seemed to be
settled The treasurer declared that
his sons accounts were straight and
that he could not explain Edwards at
tempted suicide
Young Foerstel died at 1925 a. m. 1t
appears that he stood before the mirror
OF his dresser and fired the ball into his
temple, inAicting a large, ragged wound.
He sank TO the floor unconcious and re-
mained in that condition until he died.
Nothing was found in his room or on
his person that would indicate the cause
of his act
The young man was seen in the treas
urer's office yesterday afternoon and
the door of the Office vault was found
open when the firemen entered the
room this morning, but the door of the
inner safe was locked An investiga-
tion is now being made OF the safe,
vault and office accounts and by even
ing it is expected that it will be known
whether there has been defalcation.
Late last night the investigation Of
the city treasurer's accounts was com
pleted, his books being checked with
those Of the comptroller and the banks
holding city deposits. AS a result OF
this searching inquiry an embezzle-
ment Of t63,020 was discovered In
this phase Of the affairs but little ex-
cept sympathy for exTreasurer Foer-
stel is heard. 1t is settled by the in.
quiry that he personally is innocent Of
wrong doing His son sunk the whole
sum in frantic real estate deals, the ex-
tent OF which it will take weeks to un-
ravel. But the father is broken
hearted man who suffers punishment
for the sons wrong doing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
Important Decision.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Dec. 2o-The general
land Office has rendered decision which
will be read with interest by all parties
contemplating entry on public lands
The decision is to the effect that per
son does not lose any right by
passing over or visiting any Indian
lands prior to the issuing of the
presidents proclamation. 1t is only
between the time of issuing the procla-
nation and the actual opening Of the
land that the land is forbidden ground.
Under this decision parties can visit
and look over the Cherokee strip and
other Indian land prior to the ratitca-
ton Of the treaty. without any risk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

The church bells rang merrily, and
the organs deep note peeled forth upon
the night winds; lights streamed from
the windows and through the doors as
they swung 10 and fro, while softly on
the listening ear stole the sound OF
voices singing of peace ON earth, good
will toward men,
| But the peace and warmth and glow
had not reached French street. first
chimney, two flights down.
| There was little dre--just enough
to give it the name-but it seemed an
empty title.
The curtain was not drawn-what
need Of that? since the frost had
worked so thick screen that not even
loving star could peep in with q hap
py Christmas greeting. Mrs. Hill. with
an old shawl over her shoulders, sat
close to tho table, with dim kerosene
lamp beside her.
She was blue with the cold, and her
| fingers were so stiff that the needle
went laboriously through the heavy
seam. Her tired eyes filed with tears
now and again, but she dashed them
away-every minute was precious; for
if the coat was not finished tonight,
and taken bacl-there was a sorry out
look for tomorrow. And the thought
of the empty larder and coalhod nerved
her to frantic efforts at faster work
ing; and when the clock outside told
the hour of eight, it sent colder thrill
through her frame.
Arthur, in spite of the cold, had
pulled off one Of his stockings, and was
looking ruefully at large hole in the
toe.
Look" he said, holding it up before
his mother, with comical expression
on his little mottled face.
80, Arthur how you do wear your
stockings outl l mended them all up
last Saturday night"
but it coined right through againl"
and Arthur glanced from the yawning
stocking toe to his mothers tired face,
then back again to the stocking.
''Do you s'pose the presents viii come
through?"
"No, l am afraid they WON'T" she
said, half bitterly.
But don't want 'em tor and he
looked up with perplexed expression
at his mother who was afraid his pres
ents wouldn't come through.
He examined the hole again, taking
its dimensions by thrusting three
fingers through it and stretching them
apart.
Yes, there was no doubt a good
sized toy could squeeze through that
hole.
"Can you mend it, mother?"
30, Arthur, don't ask me to do any
thingl" she answered. fretfully, and
Arthur moved away little; for never
in his life before had he heard his
mother speak like that
But the next instant she reached out
her arm, and snatched him passionate
ly to her heart
Arthur, dear, mother is sorry that
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

What do they want with meg
And yet her little friendly note
Declares thrice underlined
/ must GOT fail Well wen, won'tl
She's always sweetand kind
Now, les me see. had not thought
GPon ny wardrobe's state;
] must took up my evening vest
by Jcve it's rather late
To rummage for a satin tic
And fish out gloves TO match
Great Scott my best shirts at the wash.
And this one needs patch.
I'll thread a needle-if can .
q am the man who brags
OF single blessednessll and see
II can't mend these rags.
This threads too coarse; or else, perhaps,
My needle is too slim
The light is poor or it may be
My sight is getting dim.
Why we're mems fingers only made
To drag aud thump and jerk?
I'm thinking how her little hand
Would get around this work.
And how she'd smile and bite her thread,
And look so wise and calm,
And-therel I've stabbed my finger through
Oh, what an ass / ami
The clock ticks on. must make haste,
Since she desires-alas
For those lost opportunities
Our thoughtless youth let pass
But, as she S single stlll, who knows,
Some joys we may retrieve
Perhaps she'll mend up life for me
Before next Christmas eve.
Madeline 5. Bridges, in Judge
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

WAsHINGroN, Dec. e0.-Wheu the
senate bill Increasing the pension of
wholly disabled and INDECENT Mexican
veterans from IS TO S1s per month came
up in the house this afternoon, Mr. Will
son, of Missouri. endeavored to secure
the passage of an amendment to include
members of the First Missouri volun-
teers, but Mr.. burrows. Of Michigan,
and Mr.. Dingley, of Maine, questioned
him sharply, and, perceiving that the
amendment would continually be de-
feated on cry Of no quorum, he with
drew it rather than jeopardize the sem
ate measure
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

CHICAGO. Dee ia lester has been
received bv the Burlington general pas
senCcr department from q prominent
PRESBYTERIAN minister Of ohio declining
with thanks thc customary half-rate
permit for the ensuing year This d.
vine takes the ground that as an oh
server Of the law he cannot accept IN
his own favor @ concession which i7 Lot
shared bv thc general puhlic ln otEcr
words. the iaw frovus uP7n ang dis
crimiuatidn in tlvor of any pariicll-
lar class. aud. therefore, p hl.-rate 90
clerrvmcn can only De construed as 9
Violation b Lhe law
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22
Theatriral Trop,e s,r,,d,a

DECATUR. Ill, Dec 60 The Ken
lucky Colonel company, with Mckee
Rankin and Frederick Bryton as the
stars. came to grief in Decatur The
company has been in tough luck since
it was attached for s62 at New Orleans.
and it got to Decatur from Jacksonville
Saturday on the baggage, +. W. Haines.
the local manager putting mp the cash
to get the play on the stage. One of
the negro singers attached the receipts
for s5i salary and there was but slai
in the box Yesterday Mr. Brvton anit
the company 10 start out from Chicago
with bis old play.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

HELENA, Ark, Dec 20-Eighteen
convlcts at Appersou's convict camp
here were suddenly taken sick. They
belong to gang Of 10 who came here
last week to work ON the railroad.
Their appearance caused much discon-
tent among the free labor who peti
toned the county judge not TO permit
them TO come. OF the eighteen who
took sick, four died in a few hours and
five more are sure TO die. They show
all the symptoms Of arsouical poisoning
and believe themselves that their food
has been iampered with by some negro
women
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-12-22

LINCOLN. Neb. Dec. 16-The Union
Pacific Railroad Co, was mulcted in the
district court for $500 in an unique
suit The statutes provide a penalty Of
$50 for each failure TO whistle before a
locomotive reaches "a crossing, and
Farmer Hale. across whose domain the
railroad insisted on running despite his
vigorous protests, kept tab ON the en-
gineers until seventy-siN omissions had
been noted. The case was hotly con-
tested, but Hale won. As the informer
gets one-half. Farmer Hale considers
himself square with the railroad