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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

! charge of his burial and had given
minute directions as to all the ap-
pointments, and all his directions
were minutely followed. He was
buried in a sitting posture in a
rough coffin, the feather in his
hair coming just to the edge of the
ground, his face to the west. In
the coffin were placed bottle of
water, small vessel containing
food, an Indian hand bag contain
ing many little articles that would
be useful on the journey to the
happy hunting ground, and his two
walking sticks. Then a lid was
placed over the lower part of the
coffin, covering the limbs of the
body leaving the chest exposed,
and over the lid of the coffin were
spread several blankets. All the
blankets and clothing used by the
deceased during his sickness were
placed in the grave. After the
! body had been arranged in the
coffin, Wa-Pellu-Ka, an old man
who had fought in more than one
historic battle side by side with
Ma-Tan-E Qua, delivered an ad-
dress in the Indian language at the
grave, and according to Indian
custom, was the first TO drop
kinneekinic into the grave. In
this ceremony he was followed by
all the other Indians present, one
of whom sat by the open grave
for several minutes, and in low
monotone performed his last rites.
No earth was permitted to touch
the body and after the body had
been properly arranged in the
coffin a gable roof constructed of
boards was placed over the open
grave; over the boards a canvas
was spread and the grave was en-
closed in fence made of horiZont-
al poles, and the angular space be-
tween the roof and the poles was
filled with dirt. After the grave
had been finished Wa-Pellu-Ka
closed the ceremonies with brief
remarks in the English language.
A heavy pole was then erected at
the west end of the grave, about 4
feet out of the ground, and on it
was painted by George Morgan,
the secretary of the tribe, few
emblems to characterize events in
the life OF Ma Tan-E Qua. AT the
left was painted the picture of a
bear, representing the band OF the
Bear, to which Ma-Tan-E- Qua be-
longed, Wa-Pellu-Ka written in
Indian, and a picture OF an eagle.
Under the eagle was the bust OF a
man and under this the name of
Wa-Peller Ka written in Indian,
and a picture of gun. WaPellu
Ka belonged to the band of Eagles.
Lower down are five horizontal
marks, used to represent an event
in the life of Ma-Tan-E-Qua aud
Wa-Pellu Ka, wherein they had
an encounter with four Pawnee
Indians in Kansas and fought side
by side for several hours and left
the field with the scalps of their
four enemies dangling in their
belts. The stake contained beside
these characters the picture of
Sioux buck and Sioux squaw and
one mark each, indicating that Ma
Tan-E- Qua had killed one of each.
At this point Pa To-ka, who was
IN che eburial, took all the
the old warrior and
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21
WARWICK OF THE MUsQUAKIEs.
Death of the War Chief of the Sac and
Fox Indians OF Iowa.


Special Correspondence TO Globe-Democrat
Eldora. Ia. Oct. S.-Ma- -Tan-E
Qua, the well-known chief of the
Sac and Fox Indians, who made
his yearly camp ground at this
place, has just died at Tama, at the
age of 81 years. He was born at
Dubuque, Ia in 1910, and had the
place and date tattooed on his right
arm. In physique, habits, Gus
toms and mental endowments, he
was a typical Indian of the warrior
days. He wac not of royal blood.
He never laid hereditary claims to
leadership, yet even in his young
manhood be was recognized as one
of the strongest characters of his
tribe, and is the last one of the five
sent out on the tribes return from
Kansas to find suitable abiding
place in Iowa, and on July IL, 1886,
ae, in company with his four asso-
ciates, purchased eighty acres OF
land from one of the early settlers
in Tama township for $1,000. When
these scouts were sent out by the
tribe the Indians were residing
temporarily at various points be-
tween Iowa City and O;tumwa,but
soon after the selection of loca-
ton IN Tama county, the members
of the tribe came to this place, and
to their original tract of eighty
acres there has been added from
time to time adjoining farms until
today they are in possession of
nearly 5000 acres. During most OF
the period of their residence in
Tama county Ma-Tan-E-Qua was
the strong man of the tribe. He
was no king, but be was a king
maker. He was the Warwick of
the Musquakies. When the old
chief who brought the Indians back
int Iowa died, and his son was
young and timid, it was Ma-Tan-
E-Qua who called about him the
head men of the tribe, and had
Push E To- Nike Qua, the present
ruling chief, proclaimed the chief
of the tribe, and through all these
wears Ma-Tan-E-Qua has been the
main stay OF the ruling chief.
Within the knowledge of the writer
these two men have never failed to
stand together on any important
matter. and while the king is more
progressive in his methods than
the king-maker, he never advanced
beyond where his Warwick would
acauiesce. He was a strong op-
moment of education, and the last
tim The agent discussed the ques-
ton with him he ended his reply
by saying, MAYBE, after l am
dead"
Na.Tan + Qua's burial was at
tended by many of the business
men from Montour, Tama and To-
ledo. Judge Burnham adjourned
the district court and the agent
was accompanied to the funeral
by Judge Burnhsm, Inspector a
j Duncan, of Washington, and
Hon. S. NJ. Endicutt. 1 be body
had been carefully prepared and
preserved according to Indian
methods and customs and was
dressed in the regalia of 7 war
chief.
Before his death
1I~I..foI paTn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21
Piles Are Universal

One person in every four has some
form OF rectal trouble. Remedies that
will relieve are plenty, but there is
one remedy only that radically cures
the most stubborn cases. Tabler's
buckeye pile ointment cures blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles,
no matter how old or serious the case
may be. No pain, no operation, nc
loss of time and but trifling expense.
II your case is serious you must choose
between surgery or buckeye pile oint-
ment. The latter is the surest
Price. in bottles, so cents: in tubes.
IS cents. Sold by 7. Shanahan. 2b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

MUsKoGEE is making a great deal
of unnecessary fuss because she can
no longer "hog" all the court bus
iness of the Northern district. She
may as well come down "off the
perch" gracefully, for down she
must come. From this on she has
a fight on hand not for supremacy,
but for existence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

A SOC iron tonic. Pure soluble iron
concentrated and pure morpheus qui.
nine is contained in Cheatham's taste
less chill tonic, making it the most de-
sirable iron tonic on the market. 1t is
a true tonic, strengthener, appetizer,
toner up Of the system, and blood
purifier. Only 80 cents. oi
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21
THE LAST.

The last kiss
That's a sad onei
The last dimes
Oft a bad onei
The last dude
Who will he be?
The last belle
: Who will she be?
The last straw
Did the business;
The last drink
Made the dizziness:
The last love
That's the sweetest
The last thoughts
The completestl
The last glimpse
Is the fairest;
The last style
That's the rareSt.
The last rose
Is the brightest;
The last laugh
Is the lightest.
The last smile
Cheers the ramble;
"The Last Man"
That's by Campbell;
The last help
Is a true mans;
The last word
That's a woman'sl
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21
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.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

Wealth is supposed to give ease, but
what if the possessor happens to have
chills? Why, ne should simply ex-
change 80 cents of his wealth for Il
bottle of Cheatham's tasteless chill
tonic and his ease would be restored.
1t always cures chills. Guaranteed.
Tasteless in SOC size. OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

Cheatham's tasteless chill tonic
cures the chillS, builds up the system
and drives away all ills. 1t makes
strong the weak, and fattens the lean.
It's the tonic of tOnicS, the best ever
seen. 30 cents. OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

would asking The
mal great parad attraction
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-10-21

They are selling like hot cakes
those boots and shoes at Gray's.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
PARIS DREsSMAKERS.
There Are Enough Of Them to Form
Good Sized Town.

There Are Enough Of Thorn to Form .
Good Sized Town.
Paris is the city where the dressmak-
ing trade flourishes as it does in no
other spot in the world. In 1850 the
number Of couturieres, as given in tho
Annuaire du Commerce, the CONNER
cial directory Of those days, was only
1853. There were besides 67 shops for
the sale of ready-made feminine appar-
ell, but there were none. as there are
to-day, which sold lingerie or certain
articles exclusively.
In the Bottin las the Paris direc-
tory is Familiarity known) of 1895 there
are 1896 couturieres and 296 CONNER
tial houses for the sale OF ready-made
garments, besides many establish
ments which manufacture and sell
iupons de desous or under-petticoats
alone. The number of working dress
makers in Paris is estimated at $4,000.
In all France, according to M.
Georges Michel, the industry OF manu-
featuring the various articles of wom-
ans dress is in the hands of 81, 400 male
and 143, 64S female owners of shops or
factories. These furnish employment
r. = Nd s;,S %, persons, Of whom over $780,
600 are womis. ..,..a.. MN 90. az,
In addition to these LnJarers. .caJ
persons who make their living from in
dustries which are tributary to that
Of the manufacture OF feminine appar
el. The total value Of the product Of
this labor from 70 many hands Is est
mated at 6 5O,000,000. sA4, sssS
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
Dyspeptlc Oranges.

A mysterious disease which has at
tackled many orange trees in Florida has
been discovered to be Indigestion. The
department of agriculture in its Year
Book" pays special attention to dyspep-
tic oranges, and describes the disease
and its cure. Its cause is the same ~
that which SO often brings on disease
in human beings--overfeeding. Excess
sive cultivation and too much nitro
genous manure affect the orange treo
just as too much heavy table d'hote
dinners affect man. Instead of look
ing pale and taking pepsin tablets, how
ever, the orange tree turns very dark
green, and reddish brown sap exudes
from the twigs. The tips turn up and
shape themselves into S-likc curves.
The fruit turns q lemon yellow color
before it is half ripe, and has q very
thick rind. As it ripens, the fruit splits
open and become worthless. The
reddish brown resin gets on the fruit
before it is ripe and renders Il unsal-
able.-Kansas City Journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
Psrsnip and Satisfy Fritters.

Wash, scrape and boil parsnips till
tender, and mash fine when done; to
each pint allow two tablespoonful OF
butter, salt and pepper to taste; add
beaten egg; stir all together over
the fire a few minutes, let cool, shape
into balls, dip into egg, then into
crumbs, and fry in deep, hot fat. Sal
sify or oyster plant fritters are made
in the same way, only when boiling add
two tablespoons of vinegar to the water.
BOILED parsnips, dipped in batter and
fried in hot fat are excellent, ano'
boiled, cut in halves lengthwise, but
tered and peppered, they form nice
accompaniment to steak. = boston
GlokA
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

One of the most remarkable products
Of Nevada is a species of wood known a.
mountain mahogany. which, when dry,
is as hard as lockwood, very fine grained,
red in color, and of very high specific
gravity. 1t has been used for boxes
for shaftings, and, in some instances.
for slides and dies in quartz batteries.
1t burns with blaze as long-lasting as
ordinary wood, but after going through
what appears to be regular combustion
it is found almost unchanged in form.
being converted into a charcoal that
lasts about twice as long as ordinary
wood, giving out immense heat, greater
than coal, all the time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

rh.,s 4 no nanns IN this section Of the
country. connected With the medical world,
that |, better known to the public than that
~ Mr.. Monroe Peterson. He il situated in
a nice. comfortable home, with good farm,
about four miles west Of johnson City, ILL.,,
He /. now fifty-eight years old, in healthy
condition. and weighs one hundred and ninety
pounds. Not more upright and honorable
citizen does our nation afford, and he Il
looked upon with wonder, because Of his
healthy condition after 20 long period OF
misery and suffering.
The cause Of NJ. Peterson's long suffering
was hurt which he received in fall, while
running 4 drill in 1861, being . soldier at
the time. He has been crippled In his right
Leg ever since that date. Sciatic rheumatism
then set in, and his leg began to slowly
wither away and draw up In the Joint, and
now 1t is about two inches shorter than tho
other. It began TO grow worse and. finally,
his whole body began to shake like person
with the st. vitus' dance. His drst severe
attack was about six years ago.
There 10 no disease in the power Of human
endurance more awful In it, pains and
Affections than sciatic Rheumatism. Some
times it, pain may be slow, steady one,
while, at other times, It comes with jerks
and wrenches that seem to twist the body
out Of all shape Of recognition. II seems to
contract the muscles, drawing the body al
most in knot. While this is probably the
times found in milder forms. So 1t was
with Mr.. Peterson, but with 1t was associ-
ated feeling and condition almost as un-
comfortable and unbeatable. The body was
in continual shake. rendering Il impossible
for him to do anything: He had lost al
control Of his muscles; On application to q
affection might last him all his life, or, on
the other hand, it might leave him entirely
1t an unexpected moment.
For over three years he was not able t.
write word, 90 severe was his shaking. HI
could not even sign his vouchers, thereby
having to make his mark and witness 1t. Al
aid, nor even sit down in chair without
assistance. So severe was the shaking
his head that Il almost caused him to g
blind. He could not distinguish person I
rods distance in front Of him.. He CAM
very nearly losing his mind, and HI. friend
to be taken to . hospital. When he wa
taken to town for examination by . .physi
clan, he had to be examined in the buggy
90 difficult was it for him to get out. Often
times It would seem that life was nearly ex
tinct, and his feet and hands would have :
order to restore the circulation. For tw
years he was not able to feed himself ct tn
table. His ever faithful and dutiful wife pu
the food to his mouth. Alright he would tax
smothering spells and would have to
lifted up In bed that he might regain b
breath and strength. At this critical perio
able to do anything but sit and suffer hi
miserable life away.
One physician gave, ~ his decision Of tn
case, that his leg would have to be placed i
vice and stretched TO it, original length
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
A Singing Fish.

A reader Of the ST. Louis Republic
residing at Bentonville, Ark, writes as
follows: II read your note on vocal
fishes in Notes for the Curios' on Sep
TENDER 10 and wish to say that along
the coast of Florida and Georgia have
often heard the musical notes of what
the old fishermen call the singing
shad.' They differ from the common
shad in being smaller and also in the
formation of their mouths. Their
singing is pleasant at first, but soon
grows monotonous, owing to the fact
that it il a constant repetition Of the
same sounds"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
Cntarrh Cannot be Cured

,,,,ocA,. ppLICATIONS, as they canno
WIZ VII The seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a
hiaod or constitutional disease, and IN otaer
to cure it YOU must take nterns, ss
IL ss,.an,iv m the blood aud mucous suria
ae.s Halls Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medi,
cine BY one Years q. 's aed Gs IS
physicians ~ ;n II Is composed of the
regular nn Irs'1k, known. combined with the best
S Ssso ' priers acting directly on the mucous u
Surfaces The combination S wonderful ,as
ingredients is whs, proahucess Send for testino
mas FL j. CHENEY 4 CO, Props, Toledo y.
sold by druggists, price 100;
Halls Family Pills are the oess.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

No cat in Maine probably had more
need of her nine lives than did one in
Monmouth store recently. The large
oat bin in the rear Of the feed store,
holding an even car load, had just been
filled, when the cat, chasing a mousse
went down head first between the par
htions of the bin, eight feet, to the
foor beneath. There she remained on
her head for 10 days, or until, the oats
having been removed, she was discov-
cred. Tabby is now alive and well ana
Just as eager for mice as ever.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
Ball Lightning.

A week or SO ago, during thunder
storm. lightning in the shape of ball
"a well-known but rare phenomenon
descended in the yard behind house
at Themenau, Austria. The ball, about
one foot in diameter, was of bril-
liant blue. On reaching the ground
1t rolled along short distance and then
burst, flooding the whole neighborhood
with dazzling white light. No dam
age was Immediately apparent. but sew
eral hours after flames burst from
building situated at some distance from
where the lightning had struck.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

A suggestion of confirmation OF the
Darwinian theory is conveyed by the
following colloquy:
Mrs. McGuire-Is it sick We are, MIRA
Murphy?
Mrs. Murphy-Indade, I'm that same.
wuz walkin' the flure wild toot'ache
all night, an l cot cowld in the pa ms
~ my feet.-N. Y. Herald.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke sOAf 'lIc AMY
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full Of life, nerve and vieor, take No.lc
be,, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or o.. Cure guaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New 1orH
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24
IT M.McDERMID,
DENTIST.

No charge for extracting where plates are
inserted Teeth extracted by a new and near
ly painless method. All work warranted as
represented. Office and residence cor. Coon
and Main streets.
Grangeville, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

The O. r. & N. Co. have reduced
their cabin passage, Portland to
San Francisco to So, including
meals and berths.-F. w. KET-
TENBAcH, Agent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy always affords
prompt relief. For sale by G. A.
Bonebrake, druggist.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

Sash doors off sizes, kinds and
varieties, at WAY Down prices at
O. G. Bunnell's, Lewiston.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-09-24

The empress of Russia has carriage
clock Of tortoise shell, mounted in gold,
having the handle incrusted with
diamonds, and above the dial the i'm
perial crown in brilliants, with the
initial "a" below it, also worked IN
brilliants. The clock was given to the
Princess Alix upon her marriage ny
English ladies residing in st. Peters
burg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-23
NORTH CAROLINA WATERS.
The Work of the Government to Improve
the Condition of Our Sea Coast.

Washington, D. c., July 22.-Several
river and harbor improvement projects
in North Carolina have during the past
year been under the supervision of Capt.
w. e. Craighill, who has just made
report to the war department
The dredging in Royal Shoal, Ocrocoka
inlet, North Carolina, says the report,
was completed, and similar operations
were begun at Beacon Islom slue, being
finished in January. The first named
Improvement is in good condition, but the
other is shoaling. Fishing creek was
cleared of snags and similar instructions,
as were also Pamlico and Tar rivers.
Shoals at the mouth of Contentnea creek
were dredged and snags remover from
the stream. The Neuse river was snagged
from near Goldsboro to Newbern. Jetties
were constructed at Pitch Kettle and at
Beacon's Old Field and others COM
menced at Maple Cypress and Wing
Dam crossing Freight carried on the
river during the year amounted to 297 ,092
tons, a gain of 19,067 tons over last year.
Work at Beaufort harbor during the
year was confined to maintenance of the
works previously constructed. The depth
of the bar is reported to be 101a feet at
low water. There was gain of o,2S4 in
the tonnage at this point during the year
The inland water way between Beau
fort harbor and New river was dredged,
11,041 yards of material being removed.
There is an available balance of $1,000
for continuing work at this place.
Work on the Northeast river was con-
fined to snagging.
The Black river was also snagged and
shoal at Hawes' Narrows improved.
| Several shoals in the Cape Fear river
above Wilmington were improved by reg
ulating works of pile and brush The
river was also snagged. Improvements on
this river at and below Wilmington con-
sisted in extending and repairing the re-
tanning dixie at Shows Maroli, repairing
| New inlet dam and in operating the sue
| ton dredged. The material removed at
| the shoals near the mouth of the river
amounted to 463,173 cubic yards.
The merchandise carried on the river
during the year amounted to 673,20S
| tons, gain of 55,154 tons over last
year. Cotton loaded at Wilmington
amounted to 103,527, ,167 pounds.