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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
More of the Burns Matter.

As there was disposition among
some to doubt the story of abduction
told by Bernie Burns, chiefly for the
reason he made the trip so quickly,
THE CHIEFTAIN has taken some pains
to verify one or two parts of the state
ment. 1t will be remembered that
Bernie stated that the man called
Harris procured him round trip
ticket to st. Louis at Falkland. 1t
has been found that the agent at
Fairland sold such ticket TO man
on the train that day. Some doubts
were also cast upon the letter from
Shelbyville, Indiana, which came to
S. J. Burns after Bernie got back.
The following brief communication
should set at rest this doubt:
SHELBYvILLE, IND, Oct. l3.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN:-Paper and
letter received. Was very much sur
prised 10 learn particulars OF abduc-
tion. Mr.. Burns slipped that little
note and address in my pocket when
l was going TO Greenburg to the street
fair. Respectfully,
FRED GooDRICH.
After leaving the car Bernie saw
Goodrich and two companions go TO a
light and read the note. Goodrich
came back to the car window and
asked Bernie what be wanted done
with it. He told him to send it 10 tn
address given and not to let Scott, the
man in whose custody he was, hear
what they were saying. Goodrich
then said he understood and left.
The man who took charge of young
Burns at st. Louis gave the
name of Scott and seemed TO be ac-
Quainted with Bridget Burns and also
her daughter Lizzie. He told Bernie
he did not wish him to think
hard of him; that what he
did was matter of business
and that he had no i'll will nor any
feeling against the young man. The
papers on which he was taken in Gus
tOdy were written in hand which
Bernie at once recognized and it is
probable may serve To fix the guilt of
the person Who arranged his abduc-
tion.
As it happened, Burns and Scott
met each other in Chicago on their
way home and on this occasion the
men made no effort whatever to re-
strain his former prisoner" but so
far as Bernie could observe seemed
glad that he had gotten away.
Scott is described as having cut
across the side Of the neck, ending
with small bit clipped off the lower
end of the ear, and scar caused by a
shot on the other side of the face.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, OF which Mr.
John Oliver OF Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by hin
as follows: 81 was In a most dreadful
condition. My skin was almost yel
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no ap.
petite-gradually growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately, friend advised
trying Electric Bitters;;' and to my
great joy and surprise, the first bottle
made decided improvement. con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and
am now well man. i know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave
OF another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only so cts per bot
tie at A. w. Foreman's drug store;
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
The Big Circus .

The railroads did everything in
their power Friday to bring crowd
to Vinita to see the Ringling circus
and with success. The "Katy"
handled the business with its regular
train service, but the Frisco run a
special from Chandler, o. T., and also
from Monett. The result is that
never since the big Cherokee payment
of 1894 has there been so many people
in the city. And the circus is pro-
portionately as great as the crowd.
Fifteen years ago the Ringlings
started out with less than a score Of
horses and a corresponding number of
men. Now they have 400 horses and
probably 800 men-including tho.e
in advance with the advertising cars,
etc-and several women. The
show is just too stupen-
dous for person TO see all in one per-
performance, as there are sometimes
dozen acts of one kind and another
going on in the arena at the same
time.
A reporter took stroll through all
the tents this morning, in company
with w. Fl. VanClcve, the press rep
resentatiye. and picked up
considerable information about
the manner OF conducting the details
of a big show The secret OF ''set-
ting up" giving two performances a
day and moving, on an average OF IS
miles, is thorough organization. When
every man has reformed his allotted
task, everything is done.
The first thing to be unloaded is
the kitchen, and as soon in the morn
ing as breakfast can be prepared a
horn is blown and instantly work
ceases and the canvas, stable men and
employees Of that character, "fall to.
The actors and people of that charac-
ter take breakfast and supper in the
dining cars. All eat the MONDAY
lunch on 'the lot" and it is prepared
in the same kitchen, though served in
different ''dining rooms" adjoining.
The food is all inviting and nicely
served, cream cry butter being one
item which was placed on the table in
ample quantities. The table was set,
for the laborers, in granite iron ware
and as clean as soup and water could
make it.
The equipment includes tailors and
dressmakers, blacksmiths, wagon
makers, harness makers and mechan-
les of all kinds.
The show also carries a detective,
Johnny Ryan, who is pretty apt to
know all the thieves who may ''show
up" and il need be they arc passed
over to the town or city authorities
and locked up, as suspicious charac-
tiers, until the circus is gone. Two
veterinary surgeons are also employed,
and their services are very much in
demand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Many of the Cherokees are pro-
nounced in favor of allowing the
federal government to run the
courts of the nation and pay all
the expense, and some OF them
are wondering why they did not
think of it years ago. After allot-
ment comes and they have lived
under its benign influences for a
few years they will be sen ding up
the same query, and figuratively
speaking, kick themselves because
they did not get it years before.
If the Indians are astute states
men they will see that allotment
and few taxes come soon.-South
McAlester Capital.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Col. A. S. McKennon, of the
Dawes commission. who has been
at Washington, D. c., for the past
three weeks on business connected
with the commission and the in
terror department. passed through
the city last Sunday evening en-
route to Colbert where he goes to
join the commission again, at which
place they are now stationed and
busily engaged in the taking Of the
enrollment.-Phoenix.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Improvement at Ratcliff's.

The broad, open stairway just fin.
ished in the center of the dry goods
room at Ratcliff's is a work Of art,
and adds not little to the appear
ance, light and convenience of the es-
tablishment. 1t brings the large up-
per storeroOm in easy reach, besides
making a splendid arrangement for
the display of goods. On cloudy days
it makes the store trifle darker than
before.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Unquestioned Proof.

A few days since little Norval Rat
cliff came running into the house
with an extravagant story about hav-
ing seen bear and lion and a num-
Der of other animals somewhat rarely
seen running wild on the streets of
Vinita. On being asked what she
meant by telling story of that kind
the little one replied with an air of
setting the matter, beyond question,
"Well, read it in The CHIEFTAIN. "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
What News Isn't,

A news item is not like some other
things in this world-"once news al
ways news" When a bit of news is
printed once and read generally by
the people of Vinita it ceases to be
news any more and clays upon the
stomach when presented again. As
the old song goes: 'The mill will
never grind with the water that has
nasSed 4"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Mrs. Don Carlos Brother

Mr.. Robert Cooke, a brother of Mrs.
Judge Don Carlos. was here last week
on visit. He joined the army and his
command with other Tennessee troops
was sent to San Francisco, with Ma.
Mia as the objective point. The ter.
mination Of hoStilities left the regi-
ment at San Francisco and a few days
since the members were discharged.
Mr.. Cooke went home to Nashville
Sunday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Impudent Darkey Jailed.

Reece Cravens, colored, well known
in town, and distinguished as horse
breaker, garbage hauler, scavcnger,
and ''jum" drinker, got gay Friday
and stopped Judge Thomas on the
street and bantered his honor for a
game of ''craps." The judge prompt
ly had Recce arrested and placed in
Jail where he still fingers, rejecting
upon the ephemeral joys OF a jag be-
gotten by the altogether too free use
Of intoxicants mixed with good deal
of innate impudence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Judge Springer on last Monday
appointed Jos. w. Hubbard con-
stable OF the Jackson Commission
er court, vice james Pettigrew,
time expired. This very lucrative
position is fee and salary office
and takes in a wide range of coun-
try. The bond is SIS. 900, which
was filed last Monday evening and
Joe began his duties at once. The
position is a four-y year commission
and the fact that Joe has had con.
siderable experience in the line
will make him an excellent choice
for the place Phoenix.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

THE word "pillager" must be a
misnomer when applied to those
Northern Indians. The Indian
department at Washington must
have been thinking of Tahlequah
when it was looking for a name
for those bellicose red men.
Plundering Indians would do for
some of the Tahlequah crowd, tho
they never plundered anything
but their own treasury to any
great extent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Murderi Suspected.

Circumstances surrounding the find
ing of the dead body OF a man a mile
north OF Catoosa, have aroused sus-
picion. A grip was found near the
same place on the End inst, which is
surmised to have been the property OF
the dead man. The victim is thought
to be one OF a party Of three young
men who went out to work on lease
near Mingo. No officer being at hand,
the body was buried without an in
pnaSt
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Beggs' Geman Salve

is used in every house, writes one man
from a country town. Entire neighbor-
hoods use it for piles, cuts, burns, bruises
and all skin diseases. The fame of its
cures necessarily spread from town to
town; friends tell friends what Beggs'
German salve has done, and the whole
people acknowledge its merit, its healing
power of allaying pain.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Bucklen's Arnca Salv q.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfactions or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
by A. w. Foreman, druggist. kyr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Mustered Out.

Tom Isbell received his discharge
from the army last week 10y mail,
accompanied by blank receipts to be
signed and returned to the war de-
partment and allowing him full pay
up to the time of his discharge, with
transportation allowance, clothing,
etc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

For external piles, cuts, burns and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German salve stands to-
day without a peer. 1t is an old reliable
remedy and if used freely wounds will
heal without scar. Be careful to get
Beggs' and be sure of speedy cure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Attached.

L. p. Isbell went TO Alton Sat-
urday :and shut up the jewelry es.
tablishment Of w. III. Watkins on an
attachment sued out by ]. d. Musk
rat. Muskrat was formerly partner
in the concern and put considerable
money into the business, which it
seems he has not been able TO get.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Going to Mexico.

john Henry Dick, Dave Muskrat
and John Grass, representing an or
ganization OF fullbloods, who desire
to oemlgrate to Old Mexico were here
last week in the interest of their
scheme. IL is said quite number of
fullblood Cherokees have signitied
their intention of going and an agent
Of Mexican land company is in the
country working through these men
to induce as many Cherokees as pos
sible to accept OF proposition to go
and purchase land.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The circus paid s65 to the city for
the right TO exhibit, "kicked" like sin
because it exceeded $50, and according
to their own statement had between
eight and nine thousand people ia the
big show
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The Dawes commission is work
ing like Sam Hill at Colbert, reg.
istering the Indian citizens, who
have undisputed claims. Wher
the Dawes commission gets near
home, where people can see it, il
hasn't any of the disturbing feat.
ures, horns, hoofs and tail 1t has
when we read about it afar of
from Wichita, Kan, specials, fol
nstance.-Denison Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

A wonderful medicine-Beggs' little
giant pills-for weak stomach, impaired
digestion, disordered liver, sick headache,
constipation, female ailments, are abso-
lutely without rival. Take no substi-
tute, ask for Beggs'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Painter" Green presented the ap-
pearance of having been struck by Il
cyclone Thursday. On his way home
the night before he was waylaid, he
says, and beaten by some unknown
Darty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The Frisco safe at the freight depot
at Springfield was blown open and
robbed Tuesday night Of last week.
The robbers secured 800 in small
change and left; no arrests have so
far been made.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Billiards. Snow Liniment will cure
lame back, sore throat, wounds,
sprains, bruises, cuts, old sores, Ladies
t will cure your backache. Is & soc.
z. Shanahan. o2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Begos' German Save.

is all invaluable remedy for cuts, burns
bruises, scalds, chapped hands, sore nip
Piles, sore lips, eczema, ulcers, chronic
sores, skin eruptions, fever sores and al
skin diseases.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Capt. Cobb's horse, saddle and bri-
die were taken away from before the
store Friday night about eight o'clock.
Next morning the horse came home
without saddle or bride.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

A dull Saturday last, In a business
sense-an exceedingly uncommon
thing in Vinita. But most everybody
within a hundred miles Of here was In
town Friday, and did their shop
ping and saw the show, both.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Not one infraction Of the ordlnan-
ces Of the city were reported show
day
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Better than Klondike returns. Mr.
Floyd E. Wolf, Shippensburg, Cham.
berland Co., Pa, writes under date
of August 9Th, 1898: After taking
one and half bottles Of Regan's
Rheumatism Remedy, / am a well
man; l doctored with five of the best
doctors in this county, and was in the
Pennsylvania Hospital, at Harrisburg
for six months, and got relief, but
was taken with rheumatism on my
return home. For sale by P. Shana
han, 81 per bottle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The stove and the coal dealer are
beginning to put on a more cheerful
face.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
1t is true that others initiate the metl

It is true that others initiate the meth
DDS employed in advertising Beggs' Ger
man salve, others claim to heal and to
cure disease because Beggs' German
salve, the one true ointment, has been
so wonderfully successful. But in thous-
ands and thousands of cases, as shown by
grateful testimonials, Beggs' German
salve actually and permanently cures
when other medicines fail to do any good
Whatever
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The college stood out and declined
to close for the circus. The academy
held out till the morning recess-with
but 10 pupils. Circus too close.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Miss Maggie Alberty OF Pryor Creek,
has been appointed teacher in the
Arapahoe school at salary OF $40 q
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The intelligence displayed by the
Ringing educated elephants was mar
yelOus,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

There is new baby at the homo OF
W. II. Cowan, the bank clerk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The show tent was spread and seat
ed Friday for 1900 persons. There
were eight or nine thousand persons
i'm attendance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

House cleaning days, and very un-
comfortable ones they are, have come.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

A good farm to rent; apply TO Frank
Billingslea, Vinita, l. L. 40tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The Worcester academy foot ball
team have received their uniforms.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Farm for sale; enquire Of J. T.
Brackett.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

One of the byenas 10 the menage-
rie was crazy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The ladies OF St Johns Guild only
provided a lunch yesterday, which
they sold out in 4 very short time, at
$li profit, and shut up. They desire
to thank the owner OF the building
and all others for courtesles extended.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Railroad Building.

A railroad is being graded west
from Bentonville and has reached the
town Of Gravitt, on the Pittsburg s
Gulf. 1t is the impression that 1t is
coming out on Cowskin prairie and
will be constructed to Miami and be-
come a part OF the Memphis.
Married, at the Presbyterian pars-
onage, Friday, Oct. l4th, 1898, Daniel
voorhees,, OF Tecumseh, o. T., and
Miss May Armstrong, Of Vinita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

ID. NJ. Webb had fine pointer dog
stolen Friday..night and offers $3.50 fol
the return of the animal and will pay
an additional $500 for the apprehen.
sion and conviction OF the thief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

The Sisters OF Saint Francis, Clint
on, Iowa, write under the date Of
January 81, 1898: About six months
ago very reverend clergyman recon-
mended Regan's Rheumatism Remedy
to US as one Of our sisters was severe
sufferer from rheumatism. After she
had used one bottle she was entirely
cured. For sale by p. Shanahan, 81
per bottle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

Captain White went to the city re-
corder this morning and purchased a
labeled collar is accordance with the
dog ordinance, for his black Terror,
but the dog had been stolen during
his absence. And now the Captain is
the owner Of a very handsome empty
dog coilar
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20

For diarrhoea, dysentery, collie. chol-
era, hux and all summer complaints,
nothing is so gentle, soothing and effect
i've as Beggs' diarrhoea balsam. 1t never
tails to give relief and if taken in time
will effect speedy cure. Be sure that
you get Beggs', the only remedy with a
national reputation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
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, 1898-10-20
A good MANY nf the clerks. nrinl

A good many Of the clerks, printers
and other busy people missed the
show, there being no night perform
ance. The reason for this omission
was, the distance to Fit. Smith was
too great to give night performance
and reach there in time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-10-20
Men While in the Saddle Gas seps BE

straight by wearing the Gamble shoulder
Brnce Send for circulars. Gamble shoul
der Brace Co.. s50ti, Reaper Block, Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
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