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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
FIVE BOYS BURNED.
Terrible Death OF Inmates OF an Orphans
Home In Dallas. Tex.

Terrible Death OF Inmates OF an Orphans
Home In Dallas, Tex.
DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 1G.-At late
hour last night the boys wing Of the
BuclSner's orphans home, five miles
from this city. was destroyed by fire.
Five boys perished in the flames, three
of them being the matrons sons, and
several others were burned. Before
Mrs Britton, the boys matron. had
be n in bed n short time she detected
smoke, and Immediately arose TO inves-
tigate. Even the floor under her feet
was almost too hot TO stand ON. Per-
ceiving this, she Immediately raised
the alarm and runners were sent TO all
the rooms 10 alarm the children and
get them out OF the building as
quickly as possible. In her anxiety
TO get the children out she neglected
10 assist those who were in her
room. After seeing a large percent
age Of the children had been removed
from the building. and that others
would bo out in few minutes she sud-
denly remembered her own children,
and, running 10 the room, endeavored
10 rescue them. She was too late, how
ever, the fire had already entered her
own room, and, although she fought
the flames with desperate zeal, she was
compelled 10 retreat with the affrighted
cries of her children ringing in her
ears, knowing they were doomed to
death. The building, with all its fur
niture, was destroyed. The loss is not
known
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

Amusing stories are told OF ziem,
who lived in house at the top Of the
rue Lepic on Montmartre. His house
was his castle in the literal sense of
the word. IL was difficult to obtain
admission, for the painter had an upper
window out of which he always looked
when the bell rang, and interrogated
his wodld-be visitors. lie had basket
which he let down by cord 20 receive
packages or messages, and lie slept in
a wonderful swinging-bed. His house
was a veritable museum, illuminated
Persian manuscripts being part of his
collection. Some Of these were worth
thousands of francs, but IL was impos-
sible TO persuade him TO sell any Of
them In place of a newel-post on his
stairways stood the prov of gilded
gondola, and, closely immurcd in his
studio, he painted pictures of Venice,
and bade defiance TO all who came to
disturb his peace.-William A. Coffin,
in Century,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

When Mime. Albani was at the Nor
wieh musical festival she received z
bill from tradesman with whom she
dealt addressed "Mrs. L. Barney"
Mistakes in artists names are, how
ever, by no means uncommon. The
veteran conductor, Arditi-the story Is
not in his reminiscences-once received
a letter addressed "Signor X. Ditty."
And only last season a gentleman in
the stalls at Covent garden gravely in
formed lady: "The De Reszlses art
remarkably clever family. There is
Jean dc Reszlse, and Edouard de Res
IKE, ard Paderewsl1i. - Household
Words
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
PLUM DUFF FROM CHEMISTS.
Christmas Joke Played On Paris Apothe-
cary by Three Tncllahmcn.

Christmas Joke Played on n Paris Apothe-
cary by Three Eneilshmen.
De Quincey tells the story somewhere
OF party Of Englishmen who, finding
themselves in Paris on Christmas day
and being bound TO have plum pudding
for dinner, were unable 70 find a cook
able 10 prepare the dish in orthodox
fashion. Conferences with several dis
tinguished chefs disclosed nothing but
the most astounding Gallic ignorance
of the British national dish. This was,
OF course, before the days Of the petite
vitesse," which brought across the
channel so opportunely for Taffy and
Little Billee and the Laird their
Christmas dinner, so something had to
be done.
One Of the Englishmen happened TO
be a doctor and also an amateur cook.
lie had In his possession recipe for
plum pudding, warranted orthodox.
This, with some labor and doubling
much of his ultimate success, he re-
duced TO the terms Of n prescription
and sent TO an apothecary. LES trois
Angliches" then sat down 10 dinner
and awaited results.
Sure enough, at the proper stage Of
the feast, when the plum pudding was
due, entered the apothecary, in black
silk stockings and small clothes, ac-
cording 70 the custom Of the day, and
wearing n sword. Behind him came
his assistant, bearing aloft the ''pre-
scription." 1t was perfect in every de-
tai, even 20 the blazing halo Of brandy.
IL Is related that when the man of
drugs realized the joke that had been
played upon him he was for putting
his sword TO other than ornamental
uses. But one taste Of his own medi-
cine served TO placate him and he SAT
at the feast with his English friends.
What the terms of this prescription
or recipe actually were do not know.
Very likely the same has been printed
often. There are many formulas for a
perfect plum pudding, but all are alike
in the essentials. The one ingredient
which is sine qua non is n Christmas
appetite and a SAVIOR Of ''home" This
Juay be found or may be found lacking
in any clime.-N. Y. Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
AIMED AT TICKET BROKERS.
Representative Walkers Bm Would Prac-
tlcnIly Drive scnlncra out OF nnaIne...

Representative Walkers Biu Would Prac-
ticaily Drive scalpcrs out OF business.
WASHINGTON, Jan. is.-Representa-
tive Sherman, of New York, Saturday
introduced in the house bill TO regu-
late the sales of railroad tickets in the
form of an amendment To the inter
state commerce act. The bill proposes
TO compel common carriers TO provide
all agents authorized 20 sell tickets
with certificates OF their authority,
which must be conspicuously displayed
in their offices. IL makes II unlawful
for other parties 20 sell or tranfer
tickets or passes under heavy penalties
and fixes penalties; also fine and inn
prisonment for counterfeiting tickets,
and provides that all unused parts of
tickets must be redeemed by the com
panies by which they are issued.
The rest OF the day was then given over
10 eulogies upon eX-SpealSer Crisp, of
Georgia, who died in the recess of con-
uress.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
MKINLEY AND CUBA.
His Policy WIN Be the Same az
President Clevelands.
No American Intcrfcrence, Says John shcr-
man. tho Next Secretary Of State
Hope for Autonomy sehemcas
Outlined BY Canovas.

PIrreBURaH, Pa, Jan. 10.-The Cuban
policy Of the Mckinley administration
will differ very little from that which
has been laid down by President Clevo-
land and his secretary of state. This
statement Is based on remarks made to
a reporter by tile man who will be
premier of the next administration,
Senator John Sherman, at the Union
depot yesterday evening. The veteran
statesman was ON his way back TO
Washington from Canton. where he
had had a conference with Mr.. Nc
Kinley, and had accepted the 30 'tfolio
of state in his cabinet. After stating
that his position in the next cabinet
had been determined. Senator Sher-
man s..id in answer TO a question: IL
thinl: the United States government
should not interfere with the Cuban
war, either 20 aid In its settlement, or
do anything which would make n
peaceful government OF the island a
charge ON this country. / understand
ON high authority that Prime Minister
Canovas has outlined programme Of
governmental reform which will be APP
piled both in Spain and Cuba. These
reforms will give the Cubans practical
autonomy and will, hope, settle the
oueqfion y
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
Deafness Cannot Be cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that Is
by constitutional remedies Deafness Is
caused by an inhame1 condition Of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this trbe gets inilame1 you have T1imblng
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO It's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine caseg out Of ten are caused by catarrh,
which Is nothing but an inhamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Cat rrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
r.. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

A SNORT absence quiclsens love, a long alb
enco kills it.-N. Y Weekly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

Has lust been issued by the Lake Shore u
Michigan Southern Ry. Copy can be Sc
cured by. sending six cents In stamps TO
cover postage, to A. ]. SMITH, q. p. A.,
Cleveland.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

RIyERHEAD, MY, Jan. 16.-The Mon
tauk tribe Of Indians, by their chief
and king, Wyandonk Pharaoh. have
asked leave Of County Judge Reeves
10 bring an action against the
Long Island Railroad Co., for
the recovery of MontaulS Point.
which consists Of about 1900 acres of
land and now worth perhaps s., 800, 600.
The plaintiffs are direct descendants
OF The once famous and powerful tribe
of Montauk Indians. Their claim is
that they have the right 10 inhabit the
peninsula and TO enjoy all the benefits
to be derived therefrom.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

The hrst written statutes are com.
prised in the law of Moses, 1891 B. c.
The first Greek laws were systematizcd
by Draco, 623 B. c. The laws of Lycur.
gus were made about s44 B. G.. The
Roman laws were first compiled by
Servius Tullius and amended by the IL
tables in 449 B. c. The pandects of Jus.
tinian were complied in 5S3. Black.
stones commentaries were published
at Oxford in 1895 and 1769.-Chicago
Inter Ocenn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
JOHN sHERMAN's SUCCESSOR.
Not Unlikely That Gov. bushnell win RE-
fuse TO Appoint Hanna.


fuse TO Appoint Hanna.
SPRINGFiELD, o., Jan. 1s.-A close
relative of Gov. Bushnell. whose name
cannot be used for obvious reasons,
makes the statement, about the authen-
ticity of which there can be no doubt,
that Gov. Bushnell. in 50 many words,
stated 10 him that he would not APP
point Marcus A. Hanna to the pro
spective vacancy in the United States
senate. The governor and the relative
mentioned had quite talk on the sub
ject, and the governor gave him TO un-
derstand that Hanna's name could
not be considered for the place
at all. The relative further along
stated TO Il local newspaper man that
there was no doubt whatever of Gov.
Bushnells desire TO go 10 the senate
himself He added that he was very
ambitious politically, and that the
present situation afforded him an OPP
portunity 10 crafty a long-cherished
wish, TO get into tine senate. In con-
nection with the above, number of
Gov. Bushnelrs friends are openly re
questing him TO resign as governor and
then let Lieut.. Gov. Jones, who would
be his successor, appoint him senator.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
nandlt. Loot a Town.

PERRY, Ok, Jan. ls.-Late Satnrday
night robbers took possession Of the
town Of NewhrE, north OF here. Sa-
looms were robbed Of all money and
quantities Of whisky and beer. Resi-.
dences were entered and many things
were taken out. Officers think the rob.
bers came into town under the guise OF
tramps Five tramps were arrested
here for highway robbery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
1RADsTREET's TRADE REVIEW.
Wholesale Merchants Report No Noticeable
Change In business Featurcs-The Fall
NEW YonK, Jan. 1O.-Bradstrcet's
agency says:

NEW York, Jan. 10.-Bradstreets
agency says:
Except for q few southern rifles as reported
last week, wholesale mercL.nts throughout
tho country report no noticea bic change IN trade
features and few. II any. indications OF improves
mont In the near future. Mercantile coIlec-
tions continue slow and moderate Some Job
bors at Chicago. ST. Louis. Baltimore and other
large cities report Increased demand for dry
goods. hats, shoes, hardware and gro
ceries for spring delivery, but that in
other lines Of business Is very dull.
Dealers In staples at cities In
Texas. Louisiana, Georgia. Tennessee and
south Carolina report a better demand for
hardware and agricultural supplies. compared
with last week Some Baltimore aalesmen arc
securing relatively fair orders There has been
ne revival I'm textile circles, except increcsed
purchases OF wooi at Boston BY some OF the
larger manufacturers.
Prices this week show advances for leather,
pork, lard, petroleum and cotton. while de-
ereases are reported In prices In hides. wheat,
corn. coffee. pig iron and steel blllets No
change is reported In quotations for coal lum-
Der, Hour, oats, sugar, print cloths and wool.
Iron and steel have not met with the increased
demand expected. while sugar and coffee prices
have been affected BY competition among Lead
ing dealers
There have been f78 business failures ln the
United States this week. compared with 4s8
last week. fi2 the second week Of January.
1896, S9s In the like week OF 1885. and as COM
pared with fo4 In tho corresponding period Of
1894
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

"Drummers"-s sometimes called com
mercial travelers-are like ministers
aud doctors, fond of chatting each
other.
''rve a great story to tell you, boys"
said a drummer 10 a group in the cor
ridor Of the Iroquois last night ~
don't think any Of you ever heard me
tell II before"
''Is II really good story?" asked one
OF the party, doubtingly.
''It certainly Is"
"Then I'm sure you never told II be-
fore. ."-Buffalo Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
is 1T GEORGE TAYLoRq
The Meeks Murderer Said to Have Led
Band OF Train Robbers.

Ihe mecks Murderer said To Have Led a
Band OF Train Robbers.
GUTHRIE Ok, Jan. 1s.-IIighway-
men, whose leader is said 10 be George
Taylor, murderer OF the MeelSs family,
who cheated the gallows by escaping
from the Carrollton, Mo-, jail, held up
an emigrant train near here yesterday
and robbed the people Of all they had.
A dozen men were In the gang, and
their plunder Is estimated at 81 900.
The emigrant party was on its way
south from Missouri and was travelling
in wagons. The party was met by
crowd Of desperadoes in the rough
country on the west line of the
Creek nation, surrounded, captured
and robbed Of everything they
had. There We're a number OF shots
fred, but no one was hurt, as far as
could be learned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

WAsHSGTOS, Jan. 1s.-The repub-
licans are more confident than ever OF
having a working majority in the SEN
ate for the passage Of a tariff bin in
the Fifty-Fifth congress. With every
prospect OF electing a republican sen
ator in Kentucky and the return o.
senator Pritchard from North Caro-
lima, they will have a tie vote, with the
vice president They now expect 10
get the other vote from Delaware,
where a senatorial contest Is now pend.
inc
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 16.-There Is
a strong suspicion in the minds OF his
most intimate acquaintances that
Thomas @. Conklin, superintendent Of
the Pinkerton detective agency, who
was found in his Office last Sunday
afternoon dying from a bullet wound,
did not die by his own hand, as was at
first supposed. \ part Of this suspicion
is based upon Investigations mad b.
the Pinhertons. which resulted ir find.
ing nothing on which to base the theory
of e.uicide
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
GEORGIA TOWN rERRoRlzeo.
Two Factors IN a Municipal Contest clash
Over n Tie Vote.

Two Factors In Municipal Contest clash
over Tie Vote.
AMERTcUs, Ca, Jan. 1s..-For over "a
hours the village Of Bryon, In Houston
county, has been in a state of riot.
-Four men have been shot and others
held in terror. The trouble grew out
Of an election for municipal offices, held
two weeks ago, which resulted In tie.
The town divided into two bitter fac
tions, and charges Of fraud were freely
interchanged between the leaders. A
second election was called for Saturday
10 decide the contest, and every voter
was brought up TO the polls. Not a
change took place in the alignment,
causing second tie. The leaders
of the factions were Charles l..
Baieman and G. G. Richardson.
Unfortunately, they approached
the polls at the same mo-
meut, when personal collision took
place, in which shotgans were pro-
duced. Their followers made a rush
for arms, and in few moments the
village street presented warljke
scene. The telegraph operator, who
was n lady, abandoned her keys in ter
ror, and for hours the outside world
was cut of from communication. The
arrival of the sheriff about dark re-
stored comparative peace, but at nine
p. m. the trouble was renewed, and at
the ringing of the school bell the en-
tire population was once more i'm the
street The sheriff succeeded in estab-
fishing his authority. but the fcud,
now started, especially since the cleo
tion has TO be held over again, is looked
upon as one TO result in further blood
shed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
TeIIer's Re-ElectIon Conceded.

DENVER, Col, Jan. 1G.-The members
of the Colorado legislature win vote
for United States senator 10 succeed
Henry NJ. Teller Tuesday. The re-
election Of Senator Teller was made q
cardinal principle in the platform upon
which nearly every member Of the as
sembly was elected, and there viii be
practically no opposition TO his re-elee-
tfon
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
sIxTEeN LIVING VINES.
The Matrimonial Career OF Tom Low
Aged go. Now Under Arrest.

Ahe Ahuiihohhh tareer OF rom Lowe
Aged go. Now Under Arrest.
DENIsoN, Tex, Jan. 16.-Deputy
United States Marshal d. c. Birchfeld,
Of Durant, !. T., arrived in the city last
night, having in charge Tom Lowe, 20
years of age, who is wanted in this
county under indictment in two cases
for disposing of mortgaged property.
Lowe, in the presence of officer Birch
field and Policeman James, confessed
10 being the husband of iG wives, all
Of whom he has married within the
last eight years. The confession was
made in writing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
oHloAoo's PoLLUTED WAFER.
The supply shut on from the schools TO
Prevent an Epidemic.


CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Owing TO the pol
luton of Lake Michigan, Chicago's
water supply, the board OF education
yesterday directed that the supply Of
drinking water IN the 252 public
schools Of the eity be shut off until
further notice. The order was imme-
diately put into erect. There is some
talk Of supplying the schools by arte-
sion wells or with spring water,
but the lake water, according
TO the commissioner of health, is
swarming with typhoid fever mi
crobes and the shutting Off Of the con-
taminated supply was the only way to
prevent an epidemic Of sickness. The
school children have been advised each
to bring n bottle of boiled water to
aahagl
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
Death LIst sumner. sI1teen,

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. ls.-Sixteen little
girls and boys are dead as a result Of
Friday nights fire at the Buclfner
,rphans home, and nine others are
eriously burned and crushed Three
u the injured, II is thought, cannot
recover. The awfulness OF the disaster
vas not fully realized till Saturday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

HURON, 5. d., Jan. ls.--A severe snow.
storm has prevailed here for is hours
and gives no sign OF abatement The
Great Northern has had no trains
through from Benson, Mimi, 10 Hu-
ron for IA days. The storm Is raging
with equal violence throughout the
north and west.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
AN UNFAITHFUL. WIFE.
She Was the Cause of Terrible Tragedy a
Upton, Mo.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Crazcd by
Jealousy, John Snodgrass, prominent
business man Of Upton, blew his wife's
brains out with pistol and then
turned the deadly weapon on hi...sclf
with fatal effect. Both were dead before
anyone reached them. The husbands
suspicious that his wife was unfaithful
caused the two TO separate a short
time ago. The husband closely OBJ
served the actions Of his wife, and the
visits TO her residence OF two young
men confirmed his suspicion. lie was
seen to go to the house occupied by his
wife, and few minutes later the shots
We're heard.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

cAssyILLE, No, Jan. 10.-As Thoma,
W. cotterell, farmer, of Shell Knob
End his wife were counting their
money Wednesday night, two men en-.
tered the house and compelled them 70
give II up, also a gold watch. The
amount secured wac $500. Mr. Cot
trell had purchased farm, and was 10
pay for II yesterday with the money
Alolen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

BowISG GREEs, KY, Jan. 16.-One
man was killed and two injured. one
fatally, by tail-end collision between
two sections Of southbound freight
train at Sinking Creek water tank at
6;4O o'clock yesterday morning. The
eecond section crashed into the first
section while II was taking water at
the tank.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

WAsmNGTON, Jan. l6.-The national
board Of managers Of the soldiers
home wants congress 10 appropriate
100000 for permanent improvements
at the Leayenworth home. Gen. Frank.
lin and other members of the board
appeared before the house committed
on appropriations TO urge that the
money asked for be granted
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

BISMARCK, y. d., Jan. l6.-A bill has
been introduced in the Legislature max.
ing one year the limit Of residence in
this state 10 obtain a divorce. This is
intended 10 stop the wholesale divorce
business. There will be a big fight on
the bin by lawyers and hotel keepers,
who have reaped a harvest from the
pregent law
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

NARA, Cal, Jan. william n. Roc
wns hanged al noon yesterday for the
murder u Mrs. Greenwood. Roe
smiiingly mounted the scaffold. smols.
ing o cigar, and did not falter when
his legs were strapped end the t'aeh
oep adjusted
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
Want 20 Crown Lillian Russell.

= NEw IoRK, Jan. ls.-A movement has
cen started by the managers Of Lii
ian Russell 10 have her crowned queen
OF comic opera, In emulation Of Sarah
BeTnhardt, who was recently crowned
queen Of the drama In Paris.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

buffalo, n. Y, Jan. 1s.--At the ma
tional Chautauqua meeting Saturday
these officers were elected; President,
Lewis Miller, OF Canton, o.; chancellor,
Bishop H. Vincent vice president,
Glen Studebaler, OF South Bend, Ind.
secretary and superintendent, w. A.
Duncan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21
wan sena . special Enrnr.

NEw York, Jan. l6.-The Cuban
league Of the United States has decided
10 send special envoy 20 Cuba 10 in
yestigate and report upon the present
status Of the war
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-01-21

KANSAS CRY, No, Jan. 16.--Philip
Foale, an Englishman who has been
doing business In the live stock line al
Edna, Mo-, in connection with Thies
a Parlin, Of this city, has disappeared
with something like 81 800 or 81, 900 OF
the firms money.