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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
SMOKING PUMAS OUT.
Destruction of a Family of Big Cats That
Preyed Upon the sheep of a Ranch.

Destruction of a Family OF Big Cats That
Preyed Upon the sheep of a Ranch.
A sport which would be appreciated
by any New England farm boy who
ever smoked a woodchuck out of its
knoll side hole down in the meadow
or back pasture of his fathers farm is
described by a South American.
The puma, or panther, is as fond of
sheep and calves as a crow is of a row
of corn hills; consequently the sheep
herder and ranchman let pass no op-
portunity to destroy ii in spite of the
beasts pleasing characteristics. But
the animal is sly and its lairs are diff
cult to locate The puma is an epicurc,
and the sheep it selects are the fattest
and juiciest of the flock. To get them
t.>s panther must needs try several of
them so it happens that half a dozen
or more MANNED animals are left be-
hind after each visit of one of the big
cats
One day the sheepman who wrote to
the Field was informed by one of his
gauchos that he had found a puma's
den about two miles away on one of
the slopes among which the pumas had
always escaped. With an old native
to superintend things the Englishman
and some gauchos went to the slope,
and found the den as the Caucho had
reported The day was bitterly cold,
50 they piled pick and spade with great
vigor till the paws of a big puma were
seen, when operations ceased. Even
the dogs did not dare to get to close
quarters, for the puma is a lively and
effective fighter. having on more than
one occasion defended helpless. un-
armed men from jaguar., so Hudson,
the naturalist of La Plata, says One
of the dogs fell into the cavity and
escaped 4 swipe of the puma's claws by
luck How to rescue the dog was a
question that was decided by native.
The native lassoed one of the two
paws in sight-nothing else of the ami
NAL being in view. Then he got an
other moose around the same paw, and
hitching both ropes to the pommel of a
saddle started up the horse. The
puma's body was large oDe-two feet
nine inches long-but the horse had
all it could do to haul it out Once ont of
the hole it was easy to drag the animal
to death by starting the horse at 4
full gallop, though the dogs nearly tore
the helpless beast to pieces
Then came the New England farmer
boy act There were more pumas in
the hole. presumably young. and an
armful of paja grass was set afire in
the opening. A half grown puma came
out and went into hole twenty yards
away before dog could say "Boor'
The fire was allowed to burn out and
the writer dropped into the den. He
gave one glance into the rear of the
place. then got right out again Then
a carbine bullet killed a big female
that had remained in the hole. Two /
young ones were captured, and the one I
that went into the nearby cave was
suffocated by a combination of gun
powder and sulphur.-London Field.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
THE FIGHT FOR CONGRESS.
Efforts VIII he Pent by roth Parties to
Elect National Legislators.

Efforts VIII he Pent by roth Parties to
Elect National Legislators
WASHINGTON, June 13-Congressman
Babcock. of Wisconsin, chairman of
the congressional campaign commit
tee, after the St Louis convention
will return here and begin active work
in the campaign to elect a republican
majority in the house of the Fifty-Fifth
congress. He has convinced himself
that the main efforts of the democrats
will be directed to electing a majority
of the next house rather than to elect
president. For the republicans TO
elect president and fail to control the
house would, in his judgment, be a
calamity, and he purposes to leave no
stone unturned in an effort to choose
at least 4 safe working majority in
that body in which all revenue legisla-
ton must originate. Congressman
Mercer, of Nebraska, has been selected
rs secretary of the committee and w.
p. Sutton, of Michigan, assistant sec-
retary
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
GROVER CLEVELAND.

unpatriotic nor foolish. and because it seems
clear to me that such a course will infiict n
very great injury upon every interest of our
country. which il has been the mission OF
democracy TO advance. and will result in last
ing disaster to our party organization
There is little hope that as a means Of sue
cess this free silver proposition, after its
thorough discussion during a political
campaign. will attract majority OF the
votes of the country. II must be that many
of tae illusions influencing those now rely
ing upon this alleged panacea for their ills
will be dispelled before the time comes for
them TO cast their ballots. which will express
their sober second thought The adoption by
the democracy Of this proposition would. I be-
lieve. give TO our opponents an advantage,
both in the present and future. which they do
not deserve.
SENATOR HOAR on THE SILVER PROBLEM.
PARIS, June 17.-Senator Hoar, of
Massachusetts, has issued the following
statement to the press:
lam confident that the time is ripe for set
tlcment OF the silver question and the re-
establishment OF bimctallism by international
agreement. and with the large cooperation Of
England The next republican administration
can have the honor of this if the convention
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
MANY MINERS ENToMsEO.
At raylorsvirIe, M 80 Men Are Buried
but Al Arc Kescnrd Save Three.

At raylorsvitIe, M 80 Men Are Buried
but All Are Rescned Save Three.
TAYLoRvH.LE, Ill. June I3-Thc
Taylorville coal mining works were
destroyed by fire yesterday morning
and s5 men entombed. After hours oi
suffocation, all but three were rescued
alive. The fire, which was caused by
an explosion of gasoline, spread
rapidly through the mine, cutting of
the men at work in the lower levels.
Those rescued were taken out through
a shaft that the fire did not reach.
The flames are still raging below and
the bodies of the three dead miners
cannot be gotten. Twenty mules also
perished. The loss by fire will be S75,.
600, fully insured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

It is not unlikely that many reading
the proposition to bring the body of
Joel Barlow from its resting place
near Cracow" will wonder who Barlow
was and why his body is in Poland.
In 1911 he was minister of France, and
in the fall of 1872 he was invited to n
conference with Napoleon at wilma.
On his Journey he was attacked with
Inflammation of the lungs, and he died
at Zarnowitch. 1t is singular that
Hildreth, in his history of the United
States, speaks of him as Jacob Bar
low" and says he died at Warsaw.
Does any one read Barlow's poem,
THE Hasty Pudding" written at
Chambery, where the delicious dish
was unknown? We fear that the dish
is despised here to-day by leaders in
society and finance. Yet in warm
weather there is nothing better for
luncheon if it be served with bowls of
milk. We can think of no more beau
tiful sight than that of a wealthy and
prominent family in Commonwealth
avenue sitting around the mahogany
tree at the hour of one. The father
has left the Office, forgetting the nego-
tiation of a colossal loan in the rapt
thought of hasty pudding. Loving
wife. fond-eyed grandmother, athletic
son, cOmely daughter, grasp their
spoons firmly. and are as one in the
enjoyment. There is at last the calm
that follows judicious deglutition.
Such refreshment once characterized
the true New Englander. The Roman
with his turnips was not a more heroic
figure.-Boston Journal.
''ETHEI., did you really steal that etching
from borrowed bookgi "Yes, / just had
to-the curve Of the chin and throat were
so perfect Chicago Record.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
a FATAL FIRE.
4 Barrel OF Oil txpiodes aud Scatters
lRmrs in ENerf Direction.


lanes in Every Direction.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 13-At 2:3)
this morning a barrel of oil in the
basement of a bakery owned by Hu-
buegunde Garische, at No. So Spring
Garden avenue, Allegheny, exploded
with frightful report and scattered
flames in every direction. Several peo-
pie were sleeping on the second floor
of the building, but before they could
escape the structure was enveloped in
flames. Mrs Garische, aged "A years,
leaped from the window, striking
squarely on her head on the stone pave
ment, and was instantly killed. Tho
fremen made q rush into the
building and lying on the floor found
Mr.. Garische unconscious from heat
and smoke. A grandchild, aged five
years, was found dead in his crib.
Lottie, aged - years, was badly burned
about the head and hands and will
probably die. Mrs. Garische, Jr., ss-
capped by aid of the firemen with slight
injuries and burns. Two other per-
sons were also rescued oy the firemen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

does not commit itself TO the extreme state
meat Of gold money met7llism, and the leaders
are prudent in their action
/ have rec, ntly conversed with Mr.. A J.
Balfour, first lord OF the British treasury and
conservative leader in the house OF commons,
and several members OF his government. and
/ am assured upon the highest authority
that Mr.. BalfOur's reccat speech represented
the opinion of the government Sir Michael
Hicks Beach. chancellor OF the exchequer,
on March IL last. made a speech, in which he
said that the government was willing and anx-
iouS to enter into an international conference.
or upon negotiations, but it WAS not prepared
to abandon the gold standard under which
Great Britain. instead Of becoming ruined, was
singularly prosperous.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Speculative Reaction Has Not Changed the
business Outlook.
NEW YORK, June l2-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade saws:


Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade saws:
Speculative reaction has not in the least
changed the business outlook The fictitious
prices made for wheat and cotton meant no
good except for individuals. ami the change 10
prices more nearly in accord with actual rela-
tions OF demand and supply only conform to
conditions which have been well known for
months The government report as TO wheat
Indicates much smaller yield thaa anybody
really expects. but that has become so much
;he rule tina; the report has real influence
and the principal effect wa the serious dcpres-
sion caused by large sales in anticipation Of
the report, which seemed 10 be thoroughly
known in advance TO some spectators. The
government estimate as TO cotton was uneX-
pectedly favorable and has caused a decline Of
more than half cent in 4 single week. but IL
iS only just to say that some reaction from
artificial prices would have come earlier II in-
formation much more reliable than that Of the
government had not been pcrsistently dis
credited.
Failures for tho week have been 2i6 in the
United States against sii last year. and p in
Canada against a last year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
NO WOMEN DELEGATES.
Mrs. Fale., of New York, Refused Recog,
nIfInn Y fhe HnnnIisf larfx-

Mrs Fales, of New York, Refused Recog'
milton by the Popuiist Party.
NEW YORK, June 13-Mrs. lmogene
c. Fales, of Bensonhurst, familiarly
known as the mother of the peoples
party" in Brooklyn, who was recently
chosen as delegate to the national
convention of the populist party, wa:
officially informed by the state com
mittee that she was not acceptable as
a delegate. She was notified by the
secretary that the state platform did
not recognize women On an equality
with men, and that it has made no pro-
vision for women delegates.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

Three whatl Three charmingly executed
posters in colors, drawn by W. W. Dens
low, Ethel Reed and Ray Brown, will bs
sent free of postage TO any address on re
ceipt of One Dollar. All who are afflicted
with the "poster craze" will Immediately
embrace this rare opportunity, as but Q
limited number of the posters will be Is
sued. The scarcity OF a good thing en-
hances its valne. Address GRO. II. HEAF
FORD, General Passenger Agent of the Chi
cago. Milwaukee q ~. Paul Railway, OLD
Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
The Cat In Old DAYS.

No mention of the cat occurs in the
Bible or in any Assyrian record. Even
in India, Prof. Max Muller is quoted
as saying, it was but recently known
as q domestic animal. Its Sanskrit
name is majara, from a root meaning
to clean, from the creatures habit of
licking itself at its toilet. The cats
mousing habits were well known tc
the Romans, and even to the Etruscans.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
SENATOR WHITES VIEWS.
The California Man Favors ResortIng to
Constitutional Amendment.

GALLUP, n. NJ, June Ex-senator
Stephen NJ. White, of California, passed
through here yesterday on his way
from Washington to his home in Los
Angeles In discussing the platform
TO be adopted by the democratic con.
vention the senator said:
would be heartily in favor OF amending IN.
constitution so as to give congress the power
10 impose a tax on all incomes. the decision
OF the supreme court on the income tax bill !
regard as a great misfortune. not oaly because
of its direct bearing upon the problem OF rais-
ing revenue, but because II reversed the pre-
cedents Of century anI discreditS the court
itself The dis sentlng opinions OF White and
Harlan seem to me unanswerable
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
BLUE AND GRAY REUNION.
People of West Plains, No, Preparing 70
an Encampmrnt.

an Encampment.
WEST PLAINS, Mo-, June 1.-THE
people of the queen city of the ozarks
are making great preparations to take
care of the old soldiers of south Mis-
souri, and north Arkansas during their
fifth annual encampment This en-
campment is for the blue and the gray
and comprises district in both states.
Old soldiers who can visit this encamp-
ment will be welcomed. Arrange
ments are being made for excursion
rates on the Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Memphis railroad from Kansas City
and from Memphis The date of en-
campment is August is to 90, inclusive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
CLEVELAND SPEAKS.
He Maintains Democrats Should
Not Adopt q Free Silver Plank.
MR. HOAR OK THE SILVER PROBLEM.
A Statement by the Massachusetts Senator
That the Time Is Rips for the Estab-
ushment of him ctallism by In
ternational Agreement.

.AsmSGToN, June 1E-In reply to a
request from the New York Herald for
a statement concerning the democratic
situation, President Cleveland last
night sent the following to that news
paper:
have made no figures as to the probable ac-
tion Of the delegates already chosen or to be
chosen. TO the democratic national convention,
but l refuse to believe that when the time ar
rives for deliberate action there will be en-
grated upon our democratic creed de-
mand for the free, unlimited and indie
dependent COMA &C OF silver. / cannot believe
this, for know the democratic party is neither
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
Kan.ns Iisnker. Named.

TorEKA, Kan, june 1T.-State Bank
Commissioner Breidenthal has an
nounced that hereafter he will insti-
tute prosecutions against bank officials
who make false statements pertaining
10 the condition of their business to
the commissioner. This has never been
done, but q number of such transac-
tions have recently been discovered by
the commissioner he feels that it is
time to nut a stop to it
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
To seek AID for Armenia

LONDON, juno 1.-THE Armenian re-
lief com nittee having informed Mr..
Gladstone that Prof. Algar Beet had
been delegated to visit the United
States in order to plead for the Arme-
mans, he telegraphed: "As your en-
voy will lay the strongest case ever
known before one of the most gener-
GUS of nations, hope for great re-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
Seventy Men Lost by suustrohe.

LONDON, June lathe Westminster
Gazette publishes news agency dis
patch from Bombay saying it is re.
ported there that the British warship
Bonaventure, while making n passage
from Colombia, Ceylon, to Poudicherry,
capital of the French settlement in In.
dia, lost 20 men by sunstroke.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
Central Texas Drought Broken.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, June 13.-The
drought which for eight weeks has
prevailed in central Texas was broken
last night by copious rains. This will
revive corn, and insures a tremendous
cotton crop, as the plant has withstoot
the drought well.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
Nearing the Danger Point.

WASHINGTON, June lS.-The treasury
yesterday lost s., l3l, 800 in gold coin
and s. 400 in bars. making a total for
the day of 81. 1876, 500 This leaves the
true amount of the gold reserve Sl04,
23s, 754 of yesterdays Withdrawals
s.. COO Coo was for export.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

BUFFALO, \. Y, June l7.-More than
a hundred delegates attended the open
ing of the oath stated meeting of the
supreme lodge A. o. e. w. Yesterday,
Supreme Master Workman Joseph E
Riggs, of Lawrence, Kan, occupied
the chair.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
Blew Himself tn with D,nnn,ite.

CINCINNATI, June l3. - Frederick
Mehler, laborer. committed suicide
in d field near his home in Fairmouni
yesterday afternoon by blowing him
self up with dynamite, Part of hi
body aaa clothing were SCATTERED fay
hundreds of feet around,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

DALLAS, Tex, June l3-At Hico
Hamilton county, fire started in Ne
Dermott's livery stable about mid
night Many concerns were more or
less damaged, the total losses being
estimated at $500 The origin of the
fire is unknown. The Hico Review
newspaper was totally DESTROYED.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

CONsTANTINoPLE, June ID - The
French guardships started for Yalova,
in the island of Crete, yesterday, with
SIS, 200 with which to paw the ransom
of the two French women who were
captured recently near that place by
hriuop1e
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

CITY OF MEXICO, June l3.-It was re
ported that in the revolt in OaXaca
free masons were attacked. particular
ly at Jauquila, where the Indians com
mitted atrocities, burning prominent
maSnnS alive
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
Rome wasn't Built in a Day.

Neither ars the obstinate maladies, 10 the
removal of which the great corrective, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, is adapted curable
in an hour. To persist in the use of this
standard remedy is no more than just. Bill
iousness, constipation, malaria, rheuma-
tism, kidney co nplaints and nervousness are
among the complaints which it eradicates.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands. who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fiicted with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home TO their hearts, as a costive condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

"YoU surely do not favor pc ticoat gov
ernment.' said an ohjector TO a woman suf-
frage advocate. NO, don't" was the re-
ply. II favor boomer government. DO
troit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

SoUTHARD learned the art Of combining
colors by closely studying butterflies
wings; he would often say that no one
knew what he owed to those tiny insects
= Smiles
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

A call for the national democratic
League to meet at Chicago August IL
has been issued.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

THERE is third silent party to all our
bargains. The nature and soul of things
takes upon itself the guaranty of the full
fillment of every contract, so that honest
service cannot come 10 loss. Emerson.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

Democrats of the Fourth Maine dis
trict elected silver delegates to the ma
tional convention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

The National Educational Association will
hold its next annual meeting I'm Buffalo, and
the Michigan Central, "The Niagara Falls
Route" has made rate of one fare for the
round trip plus $500. association member
ship fec. Send stamp for Notes for Teach
ers," containing valuable information rela-
tive to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and 10
cents for Summer Note Book" fully de-
scriptive and profusely Illustrated of the
Summer Resorts of the North and East
City Tickle Office 10 Adams Street. .. w.
RUGGLEs, Gen'l Pass'r a. Tk't Ag't.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18


s. Smiles.
FITs stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. kline's
Great Nerve Res Orer Free - trial bottle
a treatise DR.. KLINE g33 Arch st. Phila Pa.
PROSPECTIVE CoNTEsTANT-''The testator
was very ignorant man and drew the will
offer you small encouragement''- Detroit
Tribune.
CRU.I--"I know that age Is telling on
me- said Miss Screicaf "Y,s. dear: but
telling the whole truth. Sketch.
PIso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many Il doctors bills. f. HARDY. Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. =, '9i.
Coon, the more communicated, the more
abundant grows.-Milton.
A sALLow skin acquires a healthy clear
ness by the use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair AMI Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
IT is said we pay tie most for. what is
given us-J. Beaumont.
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is n Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
He only is exempt from failures who
makes no eIorts.-Whately.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

''THEY say the jewelers. arc down on BIZ
cycles" Yes, II hls got so that fellow
who rides wheel doesn't care whether he
owns diamond pin or ."-Chicago Rec
ord
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

"ErHEL, did you really steal that etching
from a borrowed book,n "Yes, l just had
to-the curve Of the chin and throat were
so perfect Chicago Record.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

A sALLow skin acquires healthy clear
ness by the use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair AMI Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

PIso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many doctors bills. +. HARDY. Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. =, ~.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

Coon, the more communicated, the more
abundant grows-Milton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

He only is exempt from failures wi
makes no efforts.-Whately
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

IT is said we pay the most for. what Is
given us.-J. Beaumont.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-06-18

5 " ailo
fork and IN
derbIt In one
ear. oversl0pe
in the other
All cattle are
branded s A
ard notch on
nose. Range
on Wolf creek
Also Z heart
on left lille x
o on left jaw
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Legal Notice.

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