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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

I bris-hay and weeds. But the center
of the destructive path was a quarter
of a mile distant, and they could sec
the swirling mass go careeriug toward
the northwest. Then the rain game
down steadily and they could talk.
shes mighty purity, began he, look
ing at little Jane.
Yes, and she's good, too"
''She must be a great comfort to yer?"
II couldn't live without her"
Melancthon thought how neatly
formed was the mothers hand as it
rested on the child's head and somehow
wished he had courage to touch IT,
'She might come over TO see me some
times"
Yes, she might-if you would let
her."
This was too much, and when he had
finished telling how greatly he should
enjoy the child's visit and had included
her mother in the invitation and had
explained about the land and they had
exchanged mutual condolences about
the loneliness of prairie life, he was
almost sorry 10 see that the sky had
cleared and the setting July sun was
fiooding the glistening plain.
The widow looked toward her home
"Why, where is my cabin?" she asked,
in astonishment.
Sure enough, where was it? The
storm had leveled it to the earth and
she was without a home
'Oh, well, you can visit me now,"
said Melancthon. "Ill go down to the
store and stay with tn boys tonight"
SO they trudged through the wet grass
to his cabin and the widow got supper
for the three. IL was such a meal as
Melancthon had not eaten in years. 1t
SO mellowed his heart that in the little
after-supper talk across the table while
Jane explored the odd corners of the
room he blurted ont: '"Sposin' we
don't try to divide tn hay an land over
there-but jest own it together-an'
live here"
just at dusk little party Of settlers
approached the place.
Look at there,1 said the store
keeper, ''if that crank aint got tn
United States flag ayin' over his
house.
"Gettin' ready ter celebrate after tn
hzs'c So in, reckon. suggested Ans
baugh.
just then the door opened and a view
Of a man and woman showed a moment
Melancthon came striding down the
path and was upon them before he saw
the party.
WELL Lank, we've come ter help
yer with tn hay" spoke up the store
lzssfs fss-f-
Melaucthon stopped little aud then, /
without a word more than come on, " |
Jed the way back to the house. lie /
ushered them into the room and took /
his place By the side Of the English.
WouaRs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30
A Plea for Its More Serious and Thought.
fuI CommemorntIon.

A Plea for Its More Serious and Thought
ful Commemoration.
The Fourth Of July is par excellence
the great American holiday. With the
exception of Thanksgiving, there is no
other holiday that has distinctively
American history, and our harvest fcs-
tival is still more provincial in New
England than national II for no other
reason than that 1t has a character
no distinctively and uniquely national
we honor Independence day, and desire
TO see its eiebration dcepened as we'll
as widened. We have an impression
that, as at present observed it is de-
cidedly shallow and superficial holiday.
We have enough of the celebration,
such as it is; but it is not good enough,
what there is of it. There is no lack Of
firecraclfers and tin horns, no crying
need for more excursions or longer pro-
cessions, or more brilliant fireworks;
but every earnest American feels lack
of serious purpose, and Of incentive to o
truer patriotism underneath the annual
hullabaloo of July A. We do not Oh
ject to the noisy frecracl0er, or even
the tin fsh-horn; we will not
take unlSindly any infringement
of our morning nap after
midnight of July 3; but why cannot a
part Of the day be set aside by general
consent, and dedicated to something be-
side the topedo and the rocket, and the
equally pyrotechnic Fourth-of-July
speech of the normal pattern? Why
cannot some such impression as usually
accompanies the recurrence of Fore
fathers day characterize Independence
day? Why cannot we have more Wood
stock celebration, where our best or
ators discuss matters of living impor-
tance to the perpetuity of the republic?
Why cannot we have such celebrations
as will lead at least the thoughtful
young men and women 20 ask us this
festival reeurs: Am ] a
better citizen than was n year ago?"
"Am doing my duty as II patriot as
wcll as Christian?"
A nations holidays are moro char.
ucteristic of the national life than any
others OF the three hundred and sixty
five days Of the year. What testimony
TO the life of the American people il
borne by the Fourth of July? We com.
mend the question to our national lead.
crs and fathers. Cannot something bo
done to deepen and intensity the spirit
of Independence Golden Rule.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

Fact is, fcllers," he began, "Inde-
pendence day didn't prove exactly a
success with me in one respect. I've
surrendered ter tn enemy"
"A pretty day ter give mp to tn Brit
ish," ejacullted Amsbaugh, in mock
scorn.
"Wcll the British also surrendered"
put in the woman.
"And tn treaty will be signed to-
morrow II tn preacher can be found,
added Melanethon. "You're all invited
ter tn weddin' an II you feel like
haulin' tn hay ter tn barn you can do
IT,"
u spose wo'llhave ter 60" remarked
the postmaster when, accompanied by
Melancthon, they had returned TO the
store. 81 only hope she won't put any
of that medicine she got into our cof-
fee
LanlS laughed "She told me about
that-it was ter kiln wolves, they
scared her 50 around the cabin
"lt may have been mighty inter-
estin' Fourth fer Lanl1," drawled he Of
the nasal tones, as, with his comrades
he started homeward across the prairie,
"but tn next time there's war | want
ter see some fghtin' before there's u
surrender"
CHARLES MORrAIr HARgER
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an error had left unaccounted for.
Melancthon had always used this strip
and was bound TO keep possession. The
Widow Morley had hired the grass cut
and stacked while her opponent was
called TO the county seat, sixteen miles
away, by jury duty; and now he pur-
posed flank movement, assisted by his
friends. The following evening the hay
should stcalthily be transferred to his
own barn.
Melancthon rose early on the NOR
row. lie took down tattercd flag
which had done service in the old
training days and hung II against the
wall. He decked himself in a red sash
and a blue army coat with brass but
tons and after dinner started out for a
stroll.
1t was intensely sultry with banks Of
white clouds floating aimlessly here
and there across tho electric blue sky.
lie rambled toward the disputed land,
thinking, and chuclsling as he thought,
now neatly he would cutwit his enemy.
His heavy boots swished through the
uncut grass before reaching the moved
section. Gold day when anybody gifts
ahead Of me-" he mused, IAN to-day
amt chilly. Mighty good time to de-
clare my indepen-well, what's that?'
A curly head rose from the bending
grasses and windnowers before him, al
most at his very feet 1t turned and
round. babyish face looked up into his
bronzcd and harsh one.
"Well, little one, where did you drop
down from?"
From mammals house." replied
sweet, girlish voice. "It's lonesome
over there am | runned away"
"W is your mother?"
"Just mamma. Are you a soldier?"
The child took in with eager glances
the semi-military appearance OF Me-
lanchthon's attire.
mo, I'm celebratin' to-day
"Why are you doing that?"
Don't you know? It's FourLh Of
July when we licked the Britishers-
didn't you ever celebrate?"
NO" replied the little one, Tets do
it,
The settler was puzzled yet attracted
by this odd little creature before him.
lie could not imagine whore she had
come from, as he knew of no such chill
dren in the neighborhood. He offered
10 take her back TO his cabin, but she
refused to so and insisted that he bring
the materials for a celebration to her
and hold the proceedings there in the
midst of the prairie.
Finally, away he trudged back to the
cabin, leaving her watching his course
with wondering eyes. He took the flag
from the wall and resurrected from
among some old keepsalses few fire.
crackers and torpedoes. There was an
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uNAPPReclATED oRAToRY.
He Meant Wen, But Somehow Failed to
Enthuse His IIearers.

ne Meant Wen, But somehow fhtlcd 10
Enthuse His Hearers.
A long, lonesome man, who was most
all nose and linen duSter, and who had
no doubt beer 'inspired" by that fluid
which biteth like serpent, called a
crowd around him at the foot of Wood
ward avenue and began
"Fellow patriots-To-morrow is the
glorious Fourth Of July. Letyour ban
ners wavel Let the welSin ring with
your shouts Of victory The naughty
British government attempted to"
''lIold on, there" shouted one of the
crowd. Don't you say n word agin
the English or off goes your head!'
"Well, then, certain European gov
crnment put its foot"
Name your gov!" shouted a second
man. "Don'tthrow no slurs on Francel"
"Und eef he means Shermany l can
lick himl' added a third.
Very well, let us skip that This
government declared its independence,
and on hundred bnttlehelds shed its
precious blood to-"
There weren't fifty fights in the
whole revolutionary warl" shouted a
man.
"All right; reduce my figures then.
At Bunker lIill the proud tyrant was
hurled to the dust amidst the victorious
cheers of the colonists.n
Not muchr' called voice "We
fought 'em at Bunker Hill, but lost the
day"
"Well, mebbe we did," continued the
orator, "but turn TO the picture of
Washington at Valley Forge. In rags,
poorly armed-frsezing in the wintry
blasts, our gallant army met and de-
feated four times their number"
What a whopperl" shouted half
dozen men in chorus. There was no
battle at all at Valley Forge"
There wasn't?"
"No, sir
Very well. cease. quit. I sub
side. 1t is evident that oratory is an
unknown quantity. in this town, and
that patriotism is dead Who'll treat
To the lemonade?'- Detroit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

o'd fife there and he took that also and
putting together lunch he started to
find his audience.
A comical figure did Melancthon
make plodding through the pnlpitating
air. 1t had grown sultrier and the
clouds were moving faster, but he did
not notice it. A full-throated Bob
White balanced himself on a broken
sunilower stalk and called to the eager
traveller, but he heard not. There was
mingling with the image of the little
one waiting yondcr thoughts of a sun
ny-faced sister who back in the old boy
hood days had played with him by
the waters of Lake Erie. He had
scarcely thought Of her for years, and
now the old pang that nearly broke
his boyish heart when she was taken
from him and laid to rest came back
again.
pearly drop twinkled ON his beard
as he leaned over the child
Are You crying?" she asked, notice
ing it.
''No-no-it's mighty hot an / sweat
easy" was his gruff response as he rat
tied the fife and threw the flag on the
sod.
Now, wen eat first and then cele-
brate"
So he spread the bread and butter
and poured out the creamy milk, and
soon they were meeting on the common
level of appetite. 1t seemed more and
more TO the grizzled settler as if thirty
five years had dropped from his shoul-
ders, and ne ate with the gusto of boy
''Now for the celebration" he ex-
claimed when the lunch was finished
1T won't be big one such as they have
over ter tn city, butitll be just as lively
fer its size"
a dry sunnower stalk, remainder of
the previous years weed-growth, served
as a fagpole, and upon it the tattered
banner was hoisted. The wind was
variable and the flag veered from side
to side. uncertain which way to extend
its folds.
Melancthon showed his charge how to
fire the crackers, and shook with laugh
ter at her gay cries of half-startled
merriment Then he allowed her to
break the torpedocs against his great
rough boots and enjoyed her wonder
that he did not finch from the ordeal
Then, when there were no more ex-
plosions possible. she sat down beside
her entertainer and he played on a fife
the old marching tunes: Yankee
Doodle, 4" America, and other patriotic
airs.
81 ia,-r.l - ..-lc,, 7 ,.-,. r-,,,,,.. =,
he explained spreading the big blue
army coat TO make her more comforta-
Die, 'an' ! amt played in good while"
Then. while her curly head rested
against bis arm he told her Of those
times When be vas yorng, Hhich to-day
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

What land has heroes like to oursl
Their names are rs the lightning CLEANS
When on the darlSllng epud that lowers
In binding majesty it streams
Great Washington. the man OF faith,
Who conquered doubt with patient might;
Warren and Putnam true til death,
The swamp Fox eager for the fight
See Major Molly's woman hand
Drive homo the murdcrous cannon-bau;
How hravely Lydia Darrach planned,
For home ana country rislting all.
A glorious list and without end
Forgotten were both sex and are;
Their names in radiant lustcr blend
And shine like stars on history page.
Like stars TO light the ornament
And show the world what men may do
Who as Gods messengers are sent
And TO their mission stiil are true
No end had they 20 seek or gain.
Their work was there before their sight,
There lay their duty stern and plain
To dare and sufler for the right
The right that conquered and whose power
Is shown in our broad land to-day:
Shown in this bright and prosperous hour
When peace and plenty gid our way;
Shown in the glorious song that swells
The hearts Of men from south to north,
And in its rapturous accents tells
The story Of our glorious Fourth.
Mary f. Vandyne, in Christian Union
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AitN iAAAit lfi sAti lt
settlement to the group gathered in the
semi darkness of the store.
"But the government survey showsit's
his'n," drawled a nasal voice that
seemed to be in discord with the sum
mer evening.
"An' Lanlx is descrvin' of bein'
helped" piped up the horse-trader,
Amsbaugh.
"Still it goes agin the grain, and the
postmaster shook his head as he pulled
tighter the strap of the single mail
pouch that came to New Basel. ''Of
course, this here Englishwoman hain't
no right to the strip Of land nor tn hay
on il, but LanlS is askin' a good deal
when he wants us ter turn in an help
him jerk tn crop into his barn in tn
night
"And on the Fourth of July. too, 3"
added Amsbaugh. "Still you know he
promised to treat us white when tn
job was done Harlx!' as a step was
heard outside.
In a moment a comely woman's form
appeared outlined against the darkness
of the night. The men looked at one
another sheepishly, but She did not no.
tice them and walked straight to the
rude counter.
"A quarter of pound of rat poison"
she almost whispered, SO gentle was
her voice.
Silently the storelSeepcr put it up for
her and then she was gone. There was
a rattle of pony's hoofs outside before
anyone spoke 1t was Ambaugh.
"What dye think now2" he asked tri-
umphantly.
''Goin' ter pizen him." drawled the
nasal voice.
Guess we'd better go, admitted the
storekceper Il don't like tn looks Of
things an believe Lanl is in the
right.
There was a little council Of war and
then the door was shut aud half dozen
forms cantered away across the duslfy
plain toward farmhouse lights twink
ling in the distance. Tie widows in
opportune errand had decided her fate
at their hands and they had agreed TO
help out their eomrade.
Mclancthon did not belle his nick
name. Lank. lie was long. bony
and ungainly. He had been the only
bachelor in the little colony when IT
came out from Ohio to the western
country. and had never married. lie
had taken up a claim like the rest and
lived on il alone.
A few weeks previous the English
woman had purchased tire adjoining
quarter section and claimed the hand
some wedge-shaped piece oi botgom
land which the goYernnent surrey b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

SENATOR PALMER. the single tax sena-
tor of Ohio, Mr.. Mills was invited to adj
dress the convention, but he was re-
ported not well enough to speak and
soon left the hall for his hotel
Delegate Young, of Michigan, leaping
upon his chair, moved that Senator Pal
mer, OF Illinois, be invited to address
the convention. A committee sought
Mr.. Palmer, and when the gray haired
senator was seen coming down the aisle
20 the desk cheer went up which soon
grew into roar 'Gentlemen,' cried
Chairinun Owens, cit Is not necessary
for me to Introduce to you this war
horse of democracy
Mr.. Palmer put his hearers in pleas
ant mood at once by comical story
and some light comments on the crowd
The keynote of his talk was unity and
cooperation. 1--WE want he said, no
skullters in the great fight; every man
must work. The sentiment was cheered
roundly.
"Select a solid, firm democrat for this
contest, put the banner in his hand and
then rally about him., said Mr.. Palmer
PERMANENT ORGANIZATIONS
At 1918 o'clock in the afternoon the
convention WAS ready for permanent
organization. The report of the COM
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

CmcA0o, June 2a-The following tel
egram was received from senator David
R Hin this morning:
10 Hon EIEard Murphy, Jr, AnIidriru 10
TEL Chicago
WAsmNGToE. june E7-rlease express 90
The New York aeicrafi1l mr HEARTFELT thanks
ior TIER steady devotion 10 my cause lul far
TIE rallllf HEht hey made f1 preserve tle
llgats ana l.gnilg OF ne regular dcmoc-ury cf
tle kmliy staio DAVID q. IIuIs
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nm NATIONAL CouNurrrr.


Following is the national committee
named bv the state delegations:
Alabama. A. c.. smith. Arizona J. ~
shannon. Arkansas. NJ n Rose. DCla-
ware. Lewis C. Nandcrrift Florida, Seua-
tor samuel Fascoc. Georgia Clark H0wclt
Idaho Frank W Bcan. Illinois Be1lamu Ca
bic. Indiana = p ~hccrin. lowe. j Richard
son Ecntuchr. Thomas a. ShuricV. Louisiana
james Jefroy~- Maine. Arthur Sewau Nassa-
chusetis Josiah Quincy. Minnesota Michael
Doraui Missouri. JGprather Mississippi. C H
How're. Montana A. J narii-sl. NrU Nor.
IS r Shrchln. Nebraska. Tobias Castor So
aIa. r. ~ Clark Ncv Hampshire. Frank
Jones. New Jersey. Miles Ross NcW Ecailo.
H Il Fcs -u-oH. Norih pakafa. W g. Lisfc-
Bow. Ohio. calvin S Bricl- rcrr-vlFaaia. ~
D. HarHtV RheIe Island s Q Honey ~olth
Carolina. N = nlnaidscu. Tennessee. Holmes
Cumminrs IcNa-. ID r. Holmes Utah. WIZ
liam a. Ferry vermont H n ~m1ueFs viz
Vinit. Basil pa Gordon. West Virginia. John
sheridan Wisc0us. .n, u 4 NaiE Kansas, a.
W. hair
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DUnASeo. Mexico. june 25-The re-
cent report from the City Of Mexico
stating that the drouth in the northern
part u the rcpubic had been broken by
bountful rains is incorrect SO far as
the states Of Durango and Caahuila are
concerned
There has been no rain there for the
past four and o half years Lands
where corn and cotton were formerly
raised are now barren. The general
government has removed all duties on
corn and beans enabling the poor to
purchase food supplies at compare
lively low priosl
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

CHICAGO, June 90. The national DEM
ocratic convention met promptly at
1880 o'clock yesterday morning. Prayer
was offered by Rev. Alfred II. Henry,
Of Chicago.
The committee on credentials an
nounced that it would not be ready un-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30
COLORADO MINES DAMAGED.
Tho sudden Rise Of water In Creek
L-------.-L -.

Tho sudden Rise Of Water in a Greek
caused rumpslide.
SILVER PLUME. Col, June 25.-The
water in Clear creek. mountain
stream which passes through that place.
took "a sudden rise this morning and be-
sides fooling many cellars in the town,
&C. undermined the large dump Of the
$3.50" mine. The dump slid down the
mountain with terrific force. covering
everything in its way. Five mines. the
nandenhcrr. the Terrible. the Brown,
tire Monarch and The Covte. which were
underneath the "550" suffered great
DAMAGE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30
IT'S WORK FINISHED.
The Democratic National Conven-
tion Completes It's Work
AdIai II. stevenson, Of Illinois, Chosen fos
Vice President Upon the First Dai-
Iot-Closing Up the Work of
the Convention.

CHcAGO, June 24--Chairrnan Wilson
hammered the convention 10 order al
1865 o'clock yesterday and Rev. Thomas
Greene, of Iowa, delivered the prayer
The roll call Tex speeches nominating
candidates for vice president was begun
at p, m. Arkansas yielded 70 Indiana
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com mittce would
report.
Roger Q. Mills en-
tered the hall and
there went up a
shoutand it changed
from Mills to Hill
Then q band Of clac-
qucrs for Hill in the
gallerie S takin &
hold made a Hill
chorus.
Upon motion OF
Thomas II. johnson,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

Ohio moved that the rules be suspend
ed and Cleveland be nominated bv ac-
clamation. The motion was carried
amid tumultuous applause A motion
10 adjourn until . p. m. was then car
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Whilc, like o halo round II cast,
The radiant work OF patriot hands,
Shines the bright record OF the past
Among the nations OF the earth
What land has story like our ownf
No thought OF conquest marked her BIRTH
No greed OF power was over shown
BY those who crossed the ocean Wild
That they might plant upon her sod
home for peace and virtue mild
And affairs rear to Freedom God.
How grand the thought that hade them roam,
Those pilgrim bands by faith inspired
That bade them leave their cherished home
And, with the martyr spirit fred,
Guide their frail vessels DER the main
Upon the glorious mission bound
On alien soil grave TO gain,
Or else a free born nation found.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

mittee was called
for and read. II
named William l..
Wilson, Of West Vir-
ginia, as permanent
chairman, 5. =,
Sheerin as perrna-
nent secretary and a
list OF assistants and
vice presidents and
secretaries by states.
On motion of Don
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GROVER CLEVELAND.

til Q o'clock, and the committee on
resolutions was called and passed, not
being ready.
Delegates Bronson, of Kentucky, and
English, of Indiana, were made com
mittee to learn when the credentials
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30
CLEVELAND WINS.
Tho Democratic Convention Namos
Him for President.

Only One Ballot Necessary to Decide tho
contest-The Platform ms Finally
agreed upon-second Day of
the Chicago Convention.
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CHARLES MoRrAU HARaER.
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Az lE.lo tlpch III thN alNNii'pu tht
convention WAS ready for permanent
organization The report of the com
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-30

Very well. cease. quit. sub
side. 1t is evident that oratory is an
unknown quantity. in this town, and
that patriotism is dead. Who'll treat
to the monade?'-Detroit Free Press.