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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

A good story is told of hunters from
Washington who went to the coast of
North Carolina to shoot ducks. There
were six men in the party and they had
three dogs with them. They hunted
in couples Shooting was good and
from each of the six couples the sound
of guns being being fred notified their
friends of their success, for they were
only a short distance apart Each
couple was somewhat indignant, be-
cause whenever duck fell their own
dog failed to get it, one dog seeming
TO secure almost every one of the wild
fowl At luncheon time they came to-
cether. ''Well, what luck?" was the
general greeting. Elegant, but your
dog got our ducks" was the universal
respond Then they looked at each
other, while from out the little bay
glided a skiff loaded with ducks, in
the forward end of which sat the dog
which bad gathered them in.-Wash-
ington Star
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09


were impressive and pathetic. Under
a bright sun and sky through densely
packed streets and with the applause
of countless thousands to cheer them
on, the followers of the lost cause
marched through the city which is
dearer to the old confederates than
any other in the land. 1t was a sight
to stir the enthusiasm of the most
sluggish nature, as, with bands play
ing, companies moving and col
ors flying, the parade passed re-
view. Two hundred children, boys
and girls, wearing white and
red sashes followed the police, who
cleared the way and led the process
sion. The chief marshal, Gen. Gordon,
in civilian dress, looked a royal COM
mander, as did Gov O'Ferrall. who
rode with barred head. Mrs. jefferson
Davis was in an open carriage and
bowed and smiled as the cheers greet
ed her on every side. 1t was estimated
that 5000 people marched in the pa
rade. Nearly 200 Missourians were in
il, and Oklahoma and Indian territory
were each represented by a camp.
Reaching the park, the corner stone
was laid with masonic ceremonies.
Gen. Stephen d. Lee was the orator of
the occasion In closing his Grafton
he said:
In calner years, when the last ember OF sec
tinnal feeling has burned out. and the last
word Of love has gently bound the hearts OF
all Americans together. fathers will bring
a. s.NHs
the story Of pure great man who suffered for
his people ard for the right as they under
stood it, and how for this they loved him as
they loved no other. Long as yonder noble
river shall roll its tide to sea. il shall behold
no man more kingly. He was a perfect, gentle
knight May the story Of his life be sweet in
days TO come and. at last, all men come to un-
derSfand jefferson Davis
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

A story is related of a farmer who
came into village grocery in one of
our western states and exhibited to an
admiring crowd an enormous egg about
six inches long, which was laid by one
of his cid hens He had It packed in
cotton, and wouldn't allow anybody
to handle it for fear of breaking the
phenomenon. The groceryman exam
ined it with the rest, and, intending
TO ehaff the countryman, said, ''Pshawi
I've got something in the egg line that
will beat that" ''rll bet you S5 you
haven't" said the countryman, getting
excited Take it up" said the gro
ceryman; and, going behind the
counter, he brought out a wire egg
beater. There's something in the egg
line that viii beat it, guess" said he,
reaching for the stakes. Hold on
fherei' said the farmer, 'lct's see you
beat it," and handed it to the grocer.
The latter held out his hand for it,
but dropped it in surprise OIL the
counter, where it broke two SOUP
plates and platter. 1t was of iron,
painted white. 'Some folks think
they are tarnation cute" muttered
the farmer, as he pocketed the stakes
and left; "but 'taint no use buckin'
ag'inst the solid facts N. Y. Inde-
pendent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
RICHmONo.s GREAT DAY.
Thousands of cx-Confederates Attend ths
Davis Monument Unvei;Ing.

Tkoussnds of cx-Confederates Attend the
Davis Monument Unvei;ing.
RICHMOND, Va, July 3.-Never before
in its history, not even upon the oc-
casion of the unveiling of the Lee
monument in 1890. has Richmond seen
such a crowd within her limits as that
which assembled here yesterday, be-
meath perfect sky, to witness the lay
ing of the corner stone of the monu-
ment to the memory of jefferson Davis
1t was the last and greatest day of the
sixth annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans association,
which has brought TO Richmond
altogether about 1900 veterans, be-
sides thousands of old visitors. Yes
terday's exercises have added 10000
visitors and young soldiers to the vast
throng. Last night history repeated
itself in The scene which the capitol
hill presented. A small army of griz-
zled men, in jackets of gray, slept
upon the greensward around the old
state house, with coats for pillows and
the grassy lawn for their beds A few
thousand spent the night in the cap
itol grounds
The corner stone of the monument
to be erected in Monroe park to the
memory of jefferson Davis was laid in
the afternoon with ceremonies which
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
A Great Yield.

This land amt very productive. is
it?' said the writer one day last sum-
mer to a Vermont farmer who was
hoeing some sickly, yellow looking
corn in a field In which there were
about 400 bowlders to the acre.
wal, it does purity fair, purity fair. /
work it fer all it's worth"
''And even then it must be far less
productive than the western farms?"
''Wal, / dunno, dunno. l callate
on gittin' bout ten bushels out C this
land"
Ten bushels to the acrel Why. man,
out west they get"
''Ten bushels to the acrei' inter
rupted the old man. "Why. gosh-a-
mighty, | mean ten bushels to the
whole farm. Detroit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
BETRAYED HIMSELF.
The Merchants DIur Indicated His True
Standing to BIS Creditors.

The Merchants Blun Indicated His True
Standing to Bis Creditors.
"'Tis true as book" says a Maine
lawyer, that more crimes are discov-
cred through the efforts to prevent
discovery than in any other way. The
mind of the wrongdoer is not satisfied
with simply keeping still 1t is un-
easy and over-cautious and leads its
owner pretty surely to do some act
he would not have done if innocent
1t is just the same way shrewd busi-
ness men reSl the minds OF their
debtors Let an apparently prosper
Gus man become seriously involved
and very often he will try to screen
his real situation by doing things that
imply solvent condition, all for the
purpose of deceiving his creditors
"A quarter of century ago / was
practising in western Maine village,
and among my intimate friends was
young merchant who had apparently
been doing a very successful business
for several years His credit was as
good as almost anybody's in the town.
To my great surprise one evening
there came to me the principals of two
large Portland firms, to whom my
friend was indebted, and they re-
quested an immediate attachment of
his stock of goods / protested that
such a course was unjust and unneces-
sary. Then one of the merchants ex-
planned that day or two previous he
had received letter from their debtor
in which he casually mentioned some
proposed action of his which
would involve a considerable outlay
of money. He didn't believe the man
really intended any such outlay,
and he asked himself. why has
he mentioned this?' Conferring with
his neighbor, he found the young man
had at the same time written him an
exactly similar letter. That was enough
and they decided to sue. Feeling al
most sure that they were wrong, | had
the attachment made SO secretly that
none knew of it except those immedi-
ately concerned. The young merchant
was immensely surprised and at
once got friends to become his secur-
ity on the Portland debts But the
developments for the next few months
showed conclusively. that the mer-
chants had rightly read the meaning of
his unusual letter and that their debt
or's affairs We're at that time rotten to
the core. Only their prompt action
saved their claims which together
amounted to something more than a
thousand dollars. ."-Lewiston Journal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

GALVESTON, Tex. July a-GaIveston 3
had $50, 900 fire yesterday afternoon.
The Mallory line sheds, extending
from pier "a to pier 9s, burned together
with contents A train of 90 empty
freight cars on the track was consumed,
The fire started at the foot of Twenty
Fifth street, and spread in both direc-
tions. In the main shed was stored
5000 bales of jute and large amount
of baggage. ties and general merchan-
disc. Spontaneous combustion is given
as the origin of the fire.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
REPUBLICAN, BOILERS.
Half n Dozen Prominent MInnesotans BI,
Farewell to the Party.

Hair Dozen prominent Mlnnesotans BID
Farewell to the Party.
MISSEAPoLIs, Mimi, July 3-Silver
republicans yesterday issued a mani
festo announcing that they can no
longer stand by the party on account
of its single standard platform. BIZ
metallism is pointed out as the
fundamental principle of repub.
licanism and the dire results
feared from monometallic financial
basis are dilated uron. long
the signers are Congressman - A.
Towne, of Duluth; ex-Congressman
John Lind, of New Ulmsi county; At
torney Frank NJ. Nye and John Dain-
smith, of Minneapolis, and John b.
Sanborn, of ST. Paul All these have
been very prominent in state politics
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
Valuable Franchise Secured.

The franchise of easy digestion-one of
the most valuable in the gift OF medical
science-can be secured by aEy person wise
enough to use Hostctter's Stomach Bitters,
either TO suppress growing dyspepsia, or TO
uproot it at maturity. Bilious, rheumatic
and fever and ague sufferers, persons
troubled with nervousness, and the consti-
pated, should also secure the health fran
chise by the same means.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
LELAND IS ONE OF THEM.

Names of the Members of the Republican
Executive Committee
CLEVELAND. o.. July 3.-The execu-
tive committeeman who have the act
i've and immediate charge of the Nc
Kinley campaign, as settled upon to-
day, are as follows: Mark A. Hanna,
Ohio, chairman; NJ. S. Quay, Pennsyl-
vania; c. Leland, Kansas; Joseph II.
Manley, Maine; John B. Long, Flori-
da; Henry c. Payne, Wisconsin; Charles
G. Dawes, Illinois; w. T. DurbiE, Indi-
ana; Warner Miller, New York; w. NJ.
Osborne, Massachusetts,, secretary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
To Honor DIR. Root.

CHICAGO, July 3.-The leading fea-
lures of the Fourth of July celebration
here will be two concerts to be given
in the great Coliseum building, the
proceeds of which are to be devoted to
the erection of life size bronze figure
to be placed in one of the city parks as
a tribute to the patriotic work of the
late DIR. George f. Root
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok, July 3.-Aaron
Haning. formerly resident of this
city, but recently of Keokuk Falls,
was called to his door yesterday morn
ing at three o'clock and shot and killed
and then robbed, it is thought, of con-
sidera able money
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
strattop.s Candidacy Announced.

NEVADA, Mo, July ,. 3.-Judge Daniel
p Stratton announced himself yester-
day as a candidate for the democratic
nomination for judge of the state su-
preme court. He has served ten years
as judge of the Twenty Sixth judicial
circuit and still holds that Office.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
BoodIInc Alderman Removed.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, July 3.-Alderman
II. ii. johnson was removed from office
last night by unanimous vote of the
council, after trial lasting three
days. johnson was charged with bood-
ling. He will fight the case in the
courts
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
Tho Teller Bolt Indorsed.

OMAHA, Neb., July 3.-The Republic
an Bimetallic league, of Nebraska, has
issued an address indorsing the Teller
bolt at St Louis The league was or
ganized a year ago and has small
membership.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

A HUMAN heaFt Is a skein of such imper-
ceptibly and subtly interviewer threads,
that even the owner of it is often himself
at a loss how TO unravel it.-Ruflini.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
Iemhership Eco Moro Than Double

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July S-The live
stock exchange increased the price of
mem bership this afternoon from $1,000
to 81. 500 There were only two mega
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use Of DIR. kline's
Great Nerve Res orer. Free 81 trial bottle
a. treatise DIR. KLINE. g33 Arch St Phila Pa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

"YoU nebber yet" said Uncle Eben,
"could fin er man so stingy dat he isn't
willin' ter share his loatin' time wifi some
body dat's really busy."-W ashiDgton Star.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
TO CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS and the EAST
Via RurIIngton Route.

The travelling public is sure to find the
best fast Vestibuled Trains from the Mis-
souri, River to the East via the BURLINGTON
ROUTE. Elaborate Compartment Sleepers
(same rate n standard sleepers); free Chair
Cars Of luxurious pattern to St Louis;
Standard Sleepers, free Chair Cars and
Dining Cars to Chicago.
Ask ticket agent for tickets via TeSlbUled
Ell to Chicago, and via the VeSti5uled Linz
tied to st. Louis.
l.. w. WAKELEY, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
st. Louis, No.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

HISTORY makes haste TO record great
deeds, but often neglects good ones.-Hosea
Rallou
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

HALF the misery of human life might bs
exlinguished by mutual Offices of compass
sion, benevolence and humanity.-Addison
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

IT is not your posterty, but your actions
that will perpetuate your memory.-Na
.pOleon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

/ CAN recommend Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption to sufferers from Asthma-E. ID.
TOWNSEND, Ft. Howard, Wis, May 4, 81.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

IT is Heaven itself that points out a
hereafter, and intimaies eternity to man.
Addison.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
THE GENERAL MARKET,

NATURE cannot be surprised in undress.
Beauty breaks il erywhere.-Emerson
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

THE manner of vulgar man las freedom
without ease, and the manner of = gentle
man has ease without freedom
field.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

IS such world rs ours the idle man is
not so much biped as bivalve. Horace
Mann.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

MUsIc is prophecy of what life Is 20 be,
seeing into hearing.-AIrs l.. NJ. Child.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

PEOPLE look at my six days in the week,
to see what mean on the seyenth.-Cecil.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
GladnesS Comes

tIJith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle eefforts-pleasantef efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which 1t acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that You have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
Ill reputable druggists
IL in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sl1illful
physicians. but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-09
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than
the first following will be inserted
at $500 per year. The verdict OF
men owning large or small herds
is that it pays to advertise the
brands.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-12-26
A OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion,
18th Judicial District Conrt-No.

18th Judicial District Conrt--No.
3l4.
Succession of C6lima Thihodeaux.
Application of Demas Leblanc to be
appointed administrator of said
succession.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties Interested in said succession, or
having any opposition to make to
the application of Demas Leblanc
to be appointed administrator Of
the succession Of Celima Thibodeaux
TO file the same in writing in the
Office of the clerk of the district
court within ten days from the date
hereof.
Given under my official signature
this 10Th day Of December, 1896.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk OF Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-12-26

French governments. which titles
are guaranteed by the government
of the United States under the treaty
Of cession, and accordingly that the
United States government officially
recognized such rights. and on Feb.
/, 1855, under special legislation,
issued letters patent therefor to said
nation or tribe of Tchetimaches In
dians, as per authentic title OF con6r.
nation annexed as a part hereof.
That the value said lands greatly
exceed the sum of $4,000. THAT
the following persons, citizens of
Louisiana and residents of St. Mary
parish, have for several years, under
pretended titles of no possible legal
value and unknown to petitioners,
been in tortious possession Of said
lands, to petitioners unjust exclusion
and manifest injury, to wit: Alcide
Veeder, Hermogene Robichanx, Hu.
bert Delhaye, G. Fl. Huxley and
Jean B. Labat, and that although
thereto amicable requested, they
have refused to recognize petitioners,
title and to vacate the premises.
THAT the rents and revenues of
said property amount to a yearly
sum of $4,000, for which said posses
sors and trespassers are responsible
in solido from the time Of their res
pective possession.
Wherefore, petitioners pray that
said Alfred Veeder, Hermogene Ro-
hichaux, Hubert Delhaye, c. FL.
Hinkley and John B, Labat be cited
to answer this petitition; that jndg-
ment he rendered against them in
favor OF petitioners as the true and
lawful owners of said sections Nos.
%, %, Fl and 81. etc that wrlts of
possession issue in due course, and
that said occupants and trespassers
be adjudged to pay in solido to Pc
titjoners the yearly sum of $4,000
from the lst of January, 1885, or
from the time they each and every
one have, respectively, takea and
held tortious possession, up to the
delivery thereof, under writs of pos
session to be Issued in due course
and lor general eIief."--PicayuDe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-12-26

TIE pusillauimohs demagogues
who are trying to make political
capital out of the.unfortunate condi'
ton of the drouth-stricken farmers
in North Louisiana should be
ashamed Of themselves. The Gazette
is not given to f%ulsorne hattery, but
it is gland to be able to say that
Governor Foster has noted well in
this matter, and those who fud fault
with his manner of proceeding ale
displaying a petty, peevish nature
Lafayette Gazette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-12-26
Life in Meeker.

The "lopg" man and the short"
man of Chicago will not move west,
even it the Chicago police should
some day makestllis city an undesira
BILE field of work. When o Colorado
town called Meeker can turn ont a
regiment of citizens, armed to the
teeth, and blow daylight through
three bank robbers before they had
time 10 mount their horses Che east
ought to be good enough Cor any sort
of pIug-ugly Who believes that the
world owes him D living.
Meeker is ninety miles from any
railroad or telegraph Office. Pre-
sumably it got its name from the
fact that there was nothing tougher
in the whole country. Tuesday
three bank robbers tackled the cash.
Ter Of the bank. Being abaak
cashier, he naturally threw up his
hands PROMPTLY; banking etiquette
has declared this to be good form
the world over in such a situation.
The robbers got the money, but then
it was that the western spiritt over
did itself. They fred o few bullets
into the ceiling just for luck.
Any int who has ever been in a
western mountain town, ninety miles
from a railroad or telegraph line
knows what q regolver shot during
business hours means. Every man
and boy within hearing grabbed
something having a trigger and wen
out to mx up with the robbers. II
five minntess there were three splen-
did specimens of the bank robber
ready for Identification by any
friends who might wish to run the
chances of a l%ynchiDg in claiming the
corpses.
Good for the citizens Of Meeker
They show what a people may do il
they don't rely on a police force
They show what the reputation of q
town may be abroad, if it can onl,
keep the telegraph, the railroad ant
the trolley car out of its incorpora,
ted limits.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-12-26
An Indian Tribe Suing for Lands.

A suit filed iE the courts in this
State by a tribe of Indians is a rare
thing, but such a case was filed in
the United States circuit court some
weeks ago. The petition is as fol-
lows:
"The petition of the nation of the
Tchetimaches Indians, located in the
parish of St. Mary, State of Louis
lana, through their great chief Paul
Nelson. duly authorized by said ma
ton or tribe; with respect, represent
that your petitioners r the owners,
as a tribe Or nation and individually
in common as members thereof, of a
tract Of land situated on both sides
Of bayou Teche in said parish of St.
Mary, being sections Nos. %, %, 81
and 81 of township ID south, range
east, of the southwestern district oil
Louisiana, which lands we're vested
in them 40 nation or tribe by regn.
lar grants from the Spanish and
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-12-26
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish OF Vermilion,
nth Judicial District Court-No

fIta JUDICIAL DfsLrlct COurL-N0.
$50.
Succession Of Alcee Meiancon.
Application of J. T. Absbirc 10 be
appointed administration of said
succession.
Notice is hereby given TO all par-
ties interested in said succession or
having any opposition to make 10
the application of j. T. Abshire to
be appointed administrators Of the
aforesaid succession to file the same
in writing in the Office Of the clerk
of the district court within ten days
from the date hereof.
Given under my official signature
is 18th day of December, 1896.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court