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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

- IGHTNING struck VIII Wade's
Ia house Saturday afternoon for
the second time In little more than
year and caused damage that 800 Will
not repair-not taking iato account
the injury 10 the nerves Of those in
the house. The bolt tore several holes
10 the roof, knocked some bricks from
the chimney, wrecked folding bed
setting the bed clothes aire and tore
of some siding on both the east aud
west sides OF the house, at the hoOrs
None OF the family were seriously In
jured, though Mr.. Wade's mother, be-
ing here on visit and unused TO such
demonstrations, was shocked somes
what. The same stroke OF lightning
also tore down chimney aud mate
RALLY injured A. A. Kelley's house, as
we'll as shocking both the owner aud
his wife, the latter TO no small degree.
Out az J. @. Anderson's a glass jar was
Knocked of the dresser, Mrs. w. Il.
Coley, down town, received a shock In
one arm greater than possible with an
ordinary galvanic battery, and Joe
knight was almost knocked down on
the street. +. l.. Ohouteau's little
boy, Fred, was shocked so that he did
not recover for some little time. In
fact, the bolt which caused the havoc
seemed TO be "loaded for bar and got
In "pot-shotp on the whole town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

yTNHE SABBATH SCHOOL teach
ers and workers Of this city are
arranging for an organization for mu-
tgaI effort IN pushing mssslh school
work for the season, A weekly teach
ers meeting Of all the schools IN town
would doubtless result IN much good,
as an exchange of ldcas and sugges-
tions Of methods would be source Of
profit to all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29
TKuRNER EpMoNsoN, Of Beat.

TFyURNER EDMONsoN, Of Beat
r. Ties nr,,,'-'e. gained law suit In
Judge Springer's court at Tahlequah
last woek involving the estate and
will Of the late a, V, Edmonaon, his
father. A daughter Of the latter liv-
ing In Texas and half sister to the
Cherokee family living in this country
brought suit for a share in the estate,
valued at several thousand dollars.
Judge Stuart was the attorney for
Edmonson.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Thirty years is long time to fight
so painful trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell, Of UnIonyllle, Pa, struggled
that long before he tried DeWitt's
witch hazel salve, which quickly and
permanently cured him. IL is equally
effective In eczema and all other skin
affections. z. Shanahan. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

E d NEwCoMB, the outlaw, was
2I brought In by Hlck Bruner last
Thursday from Bartlesyllle. New
comb shot himself some time since
through the knee and it became nee
essary to have a physician so he sur
rendered TO Deputy Ledbetter. As
soon as able he was brought here be-
fore the commissioner, but waived ex-
animation and was committed, New
comb Is Delaware Indian, twenty-five
years OF age, and has very boyish
look hut Is an adult in crime. He has
already served term In the peniten-
tiary and has offenses enough TO his
credit TO match Bill Cook with his
forty-ave year sentence, though doubt
less many Of the charges could not be
sustained. When out with the "wild
bunch" he wore his hair away down
on his shoulders, painted his face and
presented the appearance Of very
bad man from Deadwood With bis
hair cut, and hobbllng In and out Of a
buggy to Drs. Fortner s. Bagby's ofiice
he looks as tame and mild hammered
as a pet kitten,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

IA ELV1N LOVELACE was taken
,BGl to the Columbus penItentlary
last week to spend the balance Of his
life for the murder Of Will Glass. His
fate should be an especial warning TO
the boys Of Yinlta-somc Of them his
associates-who are trying to live
without work and are not overly
scrupulous as to how they bring the
end about. Ross Skinner, postoffice
robber, also OF this vicinity, and five
persons convicted OF larceny, we're
taken to prison at the same time.
SINNERS story was that one OF the
deputies told him he might sell whls-
ky or commit some minor offense
which would give him entree into the
band OF outlaws rendezvousing west Of
here, which he could then betray into
the hands Of the officers. Instead Of
that he robbed the Catale postoflice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

When the springtime comes 'gentle
Annie" like all other sensible persons,
will cleanse the liver aud renoyate the
system with DeWltt's little early ris-
ers, famous little pills for the liver and
stomach the year round. P.Shanahan. s
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Personal.-The gentleman who an
noyed the congregation last Sunday by
continually coughing will find instant
relief by using one minute cough cure,
speedy and harmless remedy for
throat and lung trouble. +. P.Shanahan. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29
p Asst MONDAY was the seventy

~ Asst MONDAY was the seventy
lA eighth anniversary Of Odd Eel
lowshlp in America. While the lodge
was In session at this place on that
evening at tOlerably late hour, sud-
denly there was ian alarm at the
door" Before IL could he attended TO
the door was burst open and a small
army OF Rebekahs fled in and seated
themselves On being asked for the
password they gave IL: "Cream and
Cake" All at once the true situation
dawned on the Odd Fellows and they
Immediately closed the lodge and sur
rendered the hall TO the ladies. In
short time the scene resembled an
ice cream parlor more than a lodge
room. Some speech making was in
dulged in; the refreshments were thor
oughly enjoyed and the Odd Fellows
were placed under many obligations TO
the Rebekahs for the delightful sur
prise and feast,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Rain fell Saturday evening and most
all night, and twas Of lncalculable
benefit TO farming interests of this
section.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Geo. w. Sheets, professional piano
tuner, will be in town within the next
week or ten days. Parties desiring
his services will kindly leave orders at
the usual place, Sstf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

The NJ, X. & t. is endeavoring to
induce farmers along its lines in the
states 70 experiment In sugar beat
culture.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Re they new or be they tough, all bl-
cyclists have brokeu skin enough to
warrant purchase OF Beggs' German
salve, and he Is wise as Solomon who
trusts It's healing power. Kept by p.
Shanahan. 4-2O
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Bob Yarbough had a live round
bout with the prize fighter Tuesday
night aud ne looks IL, every inch. BE
II said to his credit, however, he was
given the fight, though on a foul.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

When a cold is contracted, cure IL at
once, One minute cough cure will set
you on the road TO recovery in a min-
ute. 1t will cure pneumonia, bronchI-
tls, Group, and all forms OF lung and
throat troubles. z. Shanahan. a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

For sale, three show cases at half
their original cost; for further partlc-
ulars apply TO ]. f. Charlesworth. 3 81
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Horsemen can get their bills printed
on cardboard at this office. Call and
examine supply OF pictures.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Quite a number Of our people have
been attending Delaware court this
week and Others are preparing for the
coming session in COoweescoowee
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

II should be made a matter OF pub
lie knowledge that DeWitt's witch ha-
eel salye will speedily cure piles Of the
longest standing. IL is the household
favorIte for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises
aud sores OF All kinds. Z. Shanahan. s
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

There are some mighty mean people
even In the vicinity Of Kinnlson. Last
week two pairs Of double-trees belong
ing TO G. w, Selgel we're taken from
field, thrown upon a haystack, also
his, and all burned up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Not only acute lung troubles, which
may prove fatal in few days, but old
chronic coughs and throat troubles
may receive immediate relief aud be
permanently cured by using one min
ute cough cure. p. Shanahan. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

MN swain was among the number
Of QN|ta1ants at Delaware court this
weet 1e|Ng charged with the heInous
crllNN aI 4nploylng Enle Stone a year
or M k|1 TO work In the store. III
the IINN lady had been employed at
the N4 .pb land permit taken out
for ~. rs than month"; no law
wou|| 0|t been lnfracted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Parliamentary Pointer" is the
name OF a vest pocket publication by
Thos. ]. Grove, Detroit, Mich, at 10
cents, which is invaluable to those
who take part in public or society
meetings
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Blood is thicker than water. Pure
blood is the secret OF health. There is
no better preparation to improve the
blood and prolong life than Beggs'
blood purifier aud blood maker. p.
Shanahan, druggist. 4-s0
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29
WANTS. FOR SALE. LOST. srRAIED. .srOLEs

tEach notice, Of the character Indicated, not
exceeding Fifty Words. will be inserted two
weeks under this heading for Fisty cents.1
sTRAYED OR sToLEN-fromvinita April
II, two milk cows. One a Devonshlre. years
old. white face, white belly and legs, tail
partly so, would weigh 1880 20 1910 In fair hxt
smooth hOrnsi no mark or brand. One DARK
slender COW, some white In flank and In fore
head. years old, marked crop and split In
left and crop In right; branded Z on left hip
Liberal reward for their delivery 20 me m
Ninita or for Information leading to rccOv-
cry. Have usually ranged north and west
OF town. j. X. Trott.
TAKEN uP-One bay horse Q years old
half circle X on left hip. whlts hind foot; one
bay pony years old. spot IN forehead. right
hind foot white Address, J. T. Hassell,
spavinaw, l. 7. 3S-ss
sTRAYED-One Zee bitten gray horse
about II years old. shod all round; also one
black mare, three white feet. blaze In fore
head shod All roundi no brands Liberal re-
tion. Thomas sutton, chelsea, l. +.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29
....NeW Goods.
Will Sell Them
....At Very Low Prices.

Prices which will make
them go. Call and let me
show you the most beau
tiful
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

Unconditional surrender, is the only
terms those famous little pills known
as DeWitt's little early risers will
make with constipation, sick headache
and stomach troubles, p, Shanahan. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29
LadIes' FrIend, Dr. Putnam,s ReruIator

Write for particulars, inclosing two 2-cent
stamps. Correspondence strictly conhden-
tihl. Address, WESTERN A0ENCY.
juni7 Lock box 5, Neosho Falls, Kan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

The Downing party OF Delaware dis
trict held caucus at the court house
Monday evening and set the time for
the primaries TO be held June 18th and
the general convention the Saturday
following at Alton. The Grand river
will be the division line according TO
the old compact, but each side will
make its own nominations. The clerk
and judge are to be selected from the
west side and sheriff and solicitor
from the east side.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29
Two days picnic May lth aud Sth at

BE prepared to relieve your children
Of Group aud sore throat by having in
the home Beggs' cherry cough syrup.
Good for the old as we'll as the young.
p. Shanahan. 40
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-04-29

He has the best rigs IN the Cher
okee Nation and his prices are reas
enable always Careful attention 10
boarding horses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-11

But Mr.. Nixon discerns an effort on
England's part In the last six years to
meet these signs OF independence and
competition by a zeal that seems fever
ish IL not frantic" I'm forcing new mer-
chant construction into a market already
glutted with tonnage, her last years
product being no less than 400, 900 tons.
o
The practical aim, then, proposed by
Mr.. Nixon. is that the $500 100000 a year
which goes into the pockets of British
shipowners should stay among ourselves
To accomplish this purpose the first step
Is the spreading of Information and
arouslng Of popular sentiment for the
restoration of our flag on the ocean to
It's old place, at least, in the worlds
commerce. Various plans, such as sub
sidies and differential duties, will prob
ably be laid before congress, in order
that wise choice may be made. But
that the true method is not the purchase
of foreign-buid ships, England's own
memorable experience as here recited,
certainly suggests. Indeed, were the
ships bought, the greater cost of opera
tion here would put them at n disad"
vantage with foreign competitors. And,
besides, the teaching OF history is that a
prosperous American merchant marine
must have for its basis prosperous Amer
lean shipyards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-11
A BLOW AT EXPERT TESTIMONY.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Supreme court OF Illinois has hand
ed down a decision which is OF interest
in view of the amount of expert tesu-
mony which is now depended upon In
criminal and other trials. y man had
injured a leg by falling through a de-
fcctiYe sidewalk, and II physician was
summoned as witness and questioned as
to the character ana extent OF the IN
juries received. He refused TO testify un-
less he was paid a large fee as an "eX-
pert" and the presiding judge held that
he was in contempt of court and lined
him twenty-five dollars. Upon appeal the
matter was carried to the Supreme court
which decided that he was in contempt,
and that a person summoned to give eX-
pert testimony must do so without de-
manding the payment OF any Zee other
than the ordinary witness fee.
Both the lower and the upper court
denied the plea which was put forward
that a professional mans knowledge IS
property which cannot be taken from
him without due process Of law, and in
sisted that TO make a distinction between
degrees of knowledge would be to de-
feat the ends Of justice 1t has been arg
ucd that when professional man is
paid a large fee for his testimony his
Views-it may be unconsciously.-are col
ored by the amount of money which he
is to receive. on the other hand, 1t is
held that cquitably, il not as a question
of abstract justice, a man who has eX'
pended time and money in order to at
tain proficiency in any department OF
human knowledge should receive fit COM
pensation when he is called upon to give
testimony in the particular branch OF
science to the study of which he mas de-
voted himself And yet much discredit
has Of late been thrown upon expert tes'
timOny by its conflicting character, ant
men have come to think that II is mis-
| leading, and in many cases guesswork.
If the medical and anatomical experts
i'm the Luetgert trial at Chicago-not only
those for the defense, but for the prose
| Cution-had been paid the ordinary wit
| ness fee, 1t is scarcely possible that they
| would have taken up days in the delivery
| of technical lectures and in battles roya
one with another. When the Luetger
! trial again comes mp II is not likely, II
Wow of the ruling of the Illinois Suprem,
court that 1t will last as long as it,
! predecessor did. The doctors will sooI
| come to conclusion as to whether
bone shown TO them Is a human bone o.
that of q dog or a gorilla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-11
Climax of the BeStial.

In most murders where jealousy is
the paramount incentive there is some
color of romance as a relief from the
blackness of the crime itself; some
thing that human nature, weak enough
at strongest, can sympathize with If
not excuse. But in the Guldensuppe
case as disclosed in the sworn confess
sion Of the woman accompliCe we have
simply the grOssest possible exposure
uating circumstance.
The woman in the case is not be-
witching charmer, sinned against as
well as SHINING; but a coarse and
toughened specimen of bestiality, de-
void alike of charms of mind and Of
person; and the men on her staff Of
companions do not show up much bet
ter. Guldensuppe seems to have been
a mediocre sort of easy-going sensu-
alist and Thorn a thug, net. The kill
ing of the one is a crime but not a
loss; the electrocution of the other
would for all practical purposes be a
waste of expense when a good crack
on the head plus a toss into the near
est sewer hole would much more con-
veniently serve the purpose of poetic
If not statutory justice.
This case, Of which so much in way
of sensationalism was at one time pre-
dicted, concludes ingloriously in a
spattering of filth; and the best thing
that any decent reader can do, if he
must read the denouement at all, is to
perform the task shamefacedly, meta
phorically deoderize himself and pass
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-11
In Re eI.nnpStaff.

We are authorized to say that Colonel
Ripple, whom Hon. Joseph a. Scran-
ton calls upon to stand up" is ready
TO do so, face to face, with any citizen
of Lackawanna county who shall dare
TO assert that he Colonel RipDle) did
not use his utmost influence for the en-
tire Republican ticket, without reser-
walton or exception. This challenge Is
open to all comers, Mr.. Langstaf or
any of his dissatisfied friends pre-
ferred. 1t is even open to Hon. Joseph
a. Scranton, if the latter has the
nerve to face man he has so often
and so wantonly traduced.
While on this subject, we beg leave
to suggest another line of inquiry. Mr.,
Scranton seems especially concerned
over the defeat of Mr.. Langstatf. Thls
is now the sole burden of his daily
growls. The role of accuser of Others
which he is so eager to assume, does
not blind the eyes Of the public TO the
fact that his responsibility as n pro-
fessed Republican, having enjoyed
high honors ana emOlument from the
Republican party and as the directing
head of a newspaper which pretends
still to stand for Republican policies
and candidates, goes further than ma
licious criticism and Justification. Mr.
Scranton, suppose you also stand up
before the men you now seek to poison
against Messrs. Connell and Ripple and
tell them what you did for Langstatf.
You may say it was not your fight.
But if not, why do you make it your
fight now? You have already acknowl-
edged through your paper (see its issue
of oct. 26) that Langstaffs nominal
tion was not due to any influence eN-
erted by William Connell. You then
boasted that Langstaff had "never worn
William Connelrs collar" If, then,
Langstaff was not COnncll's candidate
why do you now try to hold Connell
accountable for his defeat? You then
tried to turn Connelrs friends against
Langstaff and may have succeeded be-
yond the power Of Connell and Ripple
to undo all your mischief ere election
but it certainly is most unmanly to
blame them now for your own evil
handiwork then.
We reiterate and believe we car
prove to The satisfaction of all fair.
minded men that Messrs. Connell Rip.
pie and their friends did all in theil
power fer Langstan's success, and
worked in his interest ten times as
earnestly as some of the men who are
now squealing most loudly because
Langstaff was licked. We assert anC
believe we can prove to the satisfac
ton of all fair-minded men that bu
for this support from the so-calleC
Connell influence Langstaff would hav,
been beaten, not 600 but 25OO, and tina
in his own wards, among the very in
huences now seeking to throw upol
William Connell the onus of their owl
lukcwarmness. And we serve notice
here and now, that fOrbearance unde
false accusation has about ceased T.
be a virtue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-11
Mr.. BRYAN'S ENCOURAGEMENT.
From the Philadelphia Press.

rIOlH lle t'nllduelpnla ITeSS.
Mr.. William j. BRYAN took the trouble
on the day after election to send broad
cast over the country his opinion that
the returns from the elections are en-.
couraging to the cause of free silver Are
they? a brief review will show whether
they are or not.
Beginning with Massachusetts, it is
found that without making any canvass
and without spending any money the
Republicans carried that state by the
largest majority they ever had with the
exception only of the election in Novem-
ber 1896, which was held under un-
usual conditions. Can Mr. Bryan find
any encouragement there?
In New York state unwise counsel in
New York city kept nearly 100000 Re-
publicans from voting the party's state
ticket. But they did not vote for the
Democratic state ticket. They simply
refrained from voting. Had they given
their votes to the Republican state tick
et as they would have done under other
conditions, the state would have gone
Republican by 10000 majority. Rather
poor encouragement for Mr.. Bryan there.
Then there is New Jersey: The Re-
publicans made no canvass. The state
committee purposely let matters drift
But a Republican legislature was chosen
and this old, rock-ribbed Democratic
state gave n Republican majority of over
5000 1t is hardly necessary to point to
Pcnnsylvania's 10000 Republican major
ity gained without any canvass as an
other sample. Small encouragement, IN
deed, for Mr. Bryan in these two states.
Take Maryland: Senator German made
| the most supreme cXCrtions to carry the
state because his political future rest
| ed on the result Every force that
money, triCkery and organization could
| bring to play was cNcrted in his favor,
| but this old Democratic state gave 1000
| Republican majority and elected a Re
! publican legislature which Will retire Mr..
| German to private life. Scant Bryan en-
couragement there.
Ohio with its $4,000 Republican majority
| and a legislature Republican on joint
| ballot does not help Mr.. Bryan any. The
| Democrats made the most hcrculean ef-
forts to carry the state but they were
| defeated by a majority which has been
exceeded only four times in forty years
| Take Iowa: The Republican candidate
| received the largest vote ever cast for a
Republican gubernatorial candidate in
that state and won by one of the largest
majorities. 1t is easy to see that Ohio
| and Iowa give no encouragement to Mr.
| Bryan.
In Nebraska, MI Bryan's own state
the free silver majority is about 80 per
| cent. smaller than it was last year. Does
| that encourage Mr.. Bryan? or does Kan
| sas. the returns from which indicate a
| Republican majority of 10000 or 1000!
| Virginia is not worth mentioning. In
| fact the only state to which Mr.. Bryan
can turn for announcement is Kentucky
| but even that gives a Democratic ma
| iority so small that it would have sent a
| shiver through the whole Democratic
! party a few years ago.
| When Mr.. Bryan says he is encour
aged by last weeks elections he is sim
| ply whstling to keep his courage up.