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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
SAM WAS ALONE.
There Were Five of the Clay boys
When Trouble Began.

Back of the mouEtalneer's cabin wa:
great prum tree, and under this tree
was a grave without headstone.
noticed the mound as wandered about
in the afternoon, but it was evening
and we sat al the door smoking oul
pipes before 1 made inquiry.
Yes, that's Sans grave" replied
the old man as he looked away into the
gathering twilight. Sam was my son
my only son. We buried him there
five Vars ago"
saw from the look which passed be-
tween husband and wife that l had
touched on n painful matter, and l was
about TO change the subject when the
woman said:
"Joe, he may hev heard sunthin' bout
1t. Better tell the story straight"
'Wall," said the cid man after long
pause, they had hoss race up at tho
Co'ners, and our Sam was thar and got
into a dispute with one of the Clay boys.
Thar was five of the Clays, and Sam
was all alone. He was only 10 vars old,
but when them Clays begun TO elbow
him around he stood up to the hull five
of 'em. Thar wasn't no shootin' right
thar at the Corners. The Clays waited
till Sam had got started fur home and
then rid arter him and opened fire. He
had the sense TO put his hoss on the
dead run and look fur kiver. They fol-
lered him right along home, and his
hoss was shot as he jumped down at the
gate. Mary, yo' tel the rest"
Il was all alone we're" said the wife
and when heard the shootin' knowed
what it meant. l got down the Win
chester and stood at the door, and as
Sam cum up he took il and run to the
big plum tree fur kiver. Thar was five
of the Clays. and they lodged about
ard kept shootin' and paid no 'tenshun
TO me. / was that scarf that l sat down
on the ground and kivered up my face
with my apron. l can't say how long
il all lasted, but reckon not mo- than
Ten minits. When the shootin' stopped
l goa up, and-and-"
"AnA Sam was lynn dead under the
plum tree," said the old man.
Tears ran dswn the face of the wom-
an and the husbands chin quivered,
and it was a long minute before he
added:
"Yes, Sam was lyin' dead on the
ground, hit by five bullets, but out
thar'-and over thar'-and right out
yam 70 o them Clay boys was lyin' on
their backs with their sfghtless eyes
lookin' up at the sky, aud the fifth one
crawlin' on hands and knees up the
roadi"
''te mad killed four!" l exclaimed.
KILLED 70, sab, and wounded the
fifth one till he was a cripple fur life.
That was our Sam, sab, and we buried
him right whar' he fit and made his
record. Fo' dead men on their backs
a wounded man crawlin' away and cry
in as he WENT"
And there were no other Clays?"
Mary a man nor boy. The wimen
had TO cum for the dead. and / had tc
help lift 'em into the cart!"-Detroit
Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
Robbed the Grave

y startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver, OF Philadelphia, was the
subject. is narrated by him as follows:
81 was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite-gradu-
ally growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given NE up. Forum
ately, friend advised trying electric
bitters," and to my great joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made decided
improvement. | continued their use
for three weeks, and am now well
man. | know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim" !"
No one should fail to try them. Only
30 cents per bottle, at \. w. Fore
mans drug store. ok
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Troubles came like an avalanche
upon an engaged young woman in Lon
don. Her intended husband dropped
dead; the news caused q fatal shock
to her mother; her sister died on her
way TO the funerals; her brother then
committed suicide, and she was subse-
ouently arrested for trying TO drown
herself.
A waiter in Minneapolis restau-
rant found a 500 bill on the floor of a
private dining-room. On the following
day the proprietor of the place received
telephone communication from dis
tant city from the man who had lost the
money. The waiter was summoned to
the telephone. identified the man by his
voice and the money was returned.
Three years ago, while undergoing
a medical operation, Samuel johnson,
of Philipsburg, y. J.. then eight years
of age, became so terrified that he lost
the power of speech. \ few nights since
he saw a white object in the garden.
and, thinking il a ghost, screamed for
help, and from that moment be rcscy-
cred the use of his tongue.
One guillotine serves for all the ex-
ecutions in France. When IL is needed
il is sent from place TO place. The pres
ent public eXecutioner, N. Diebler, gets
$1,000 year and 1900 more for keep
ing the Instrument in good order. The
guillotine was first made legal in 1892
From January, 1873, TO August, 1894,
over 2.s00 persons were put TO death
in Paris by this instrument.
"A crowd of friends were assembled
at the doer of house in Dunellen, y. j.,
10 ses a.young couple start on their we'd
ding trip. The bridal coach had been
decorated with ribbons and colored
streamers ard big cowbell hung under
the vehicle. The bride and groom Sc
cretly emerged from a second-stery
back window, entered another coach,
and. as they passed the house. gleefully
taunted the defeated tricksters.
A clergyman was delivering lee
ture on Patience" in a new theater at
Washington, Ia. Three or four times
the electric lights went out and the
lecturer continued his discourse in the
dark. During one of the lighted inter
walls he noticed 4 man al the wings tow
ing with the wires. He rushed TO the
man and said: "Confound YOU. you
idiot! leave those wires alone!" That
ended the lecture on Patience"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
Bucklen's Arnica Salv @

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
ana positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfactions or money refund
ed. Price p cents per box. For sale
by A. w. Foreman, druggist. k VI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
DON'T OvER-SOOTHE THE BABY.
A Mistake often Made by Young
Mothers.

Mothers.
When an infant cries, it is to express
dissatisfaction with something beyond
its control. This may be collie, or a
pin, or an exaggerated covering, or a
fit of the blues, or, in some cases real
up-and-down hatefulness and savagery
The disposition too often with young
mothers is to stop the crying, rather
than to remove the cause of it. Instead
OF studying how 10 render the babe
more comfortable, they really make il
more uncomfortable by their herculean
efforts TO soothe it. If they can only
hush the poor little thing and induce il
to suffer in silence they are satisfied.
Unless crying from pure spite it is
best 10 let baby keep on complaining
till his trouble is over. 1t is little
hard on the nerves of those who hear
him, but il relieves the tot wonderfully
and often does him permanent good
He will sleep all the better after his lit
tie song of lamentations is over, espe
cIally if he has not been jolted, jounced
squeezed, trotted, stuffed and scolded
till he does not know whether he is o
member of the human race or a trou
blesome article of furniture.-Eyery
Where.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

a tablespoonful of coal oil in the
rainwater barrel will keep out the
wiggles and not hurt the water for
domestic purposes, other than for
drinking and cooking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Are you lacking in strength and
energy. Are you nervous, respondent,
irritable, bilious, constipated and
generally run down in health. If so,
your liver is torpid, and few doses of
Herbine will cure you. Herbine has
no equal as health restoFer. soc. p.
Shanahan. Is
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

If you ask what is the quickest, best
and safest chill tonic, the answer will
invariably be, "My friend, use Cheat
hams: it is pleasant and guaranteed. .
Put up in both tasteleSs and bitter
STYLES. 80 cents. 4june
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
Remarkable Rescue

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfleld,
H., makes the statement, that she
cgught cold, which settled on her
lungs: she was treated for 4 month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her that she was a hopeless
victim of consumption and that no
medicine could cure her. Her drug
giSt suggested DIR. Kings new dis
covery for consumption: she bought a
a bottle and TO her delight found her
self benefited from the first dose She
continued its use and after taking six
bottles, found herself sound and well:
now does her own EOusework, aud is
as well as she ever was. Free trial
bottles of this great discovery at A..
w. Foreman's drug store. Large bot.
ties soc and Si.00. Ok
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
Cost of Modern NnvaI Warfare.

Some experts declare that a 6O-min-
ute engagement between two big fleets
of the modern ype would involve a cost
OF over SjOO,0c9. And this estimate
takes into view only expenditure of
ammunition and wear and tear of guns
leaving out of consideration damage
to or the loss of vessels.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

DIR. Simmons Sarsaparilla invigor-
ates the nervous system, tones and
strengthens the digestive organs, and
at the same time eradicates disease.
Fifty cents 90 doses. 4june
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
Salt Lake CITY. Utah.

Beggs Mfg. Co. As a general thing
am down on all kinds of patent medi-
cines, but am happily disappointed
after trial of Beggs' cherry cough
syrup among my customers and pa
tients. 1t relieves all throat and
lung difficulties at once. II. C. Ogden,
NJ. ID. Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Machine men can get any quantity
of babbit metal at this Office. Don't
you need Il little lor great deal) for
fixing up that mower, binder, thresh-
er or mill? Type, if you prefer-not
1lt
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
EnsN Mnr of balancing u

'Bridget, you've brokca as much
china this morning as your wages
amount to. AOw. how can we prevent
this occurring again2'
= sQl don't know, mum, unless yez
raises me wages."-Pearson's Weekly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
Redbud. GOrdOn. Co. q;

Beggs Mfg Co. Please send by eX-
press at once one dozen BeggS' blood
purifier. 1t is the most wonderful
medicine | ever tried for ScrOfula. S.
L. Taylor Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment,
gives instant relief. 1t allayS inilam-
nation and heals. 1t is prompt in its
action and positive in Its effect. 1t is
the kind that cures without pain or
discomfort. 1t is for piles only; soc,
tubes 75c. p. Shanahan. Is
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Brady Bros, of Muskogee, are
charged by Il Cincinnati firm with
having misrepreSehted things to get
goods, and has replevined a small bill
of goods purchased from them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Flying machines must make cheap
rates to Indian Territory travellers ac-
cording to the territory papers, as
they announced $50 and so made a
flying trip to such and such a place
YeSterlaY.'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Billiards. Snow Liniment. There is
no pain it will not relieve, no swell
ing it will not subdue, no wound it will
not heal, it will cure frost bites, chill
blainS and corns, p & SOC p. Shanahan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Wanted, the address of Robert Q.
Smith, last heard from near Musko-
gee five years ago. Information will
be thankfully received by his daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. J. FlippS, Detroit, Texas.
Nation papers please copy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

The president on horseback rides
spiritedly across the cover of the July
Ladies' Home Journal under his new
flag, and his chief characteristics are
detailed in an illustrated anecdotal
biography, contributed by his nearest
and most intimate friends. Very
timely. also, is 1.-The Presidents 5
March, " composed by Victor Herbert
and designed to be played as a compli-
ment to the head of the nation when
ever he appears in public. At this
time much interest will be taken in
the original Declaration of Independ-
ence, now guarded from public gaze.
which, with the original draft OK the
treasured document. is photogTapi-
cally reproduced in the July Journal
by arrangement with the State de-
partmeat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

j. ii. Newbern, NJ. D., of Whitetield,
one of the foremost doctors in the In
dian Territory writes: Il have rec
commended and sold Beggs' blood puri
fer for the past five years and am
pleased to say it has no equal in any
blood medicine that i have ever tried. +"
Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

The rain falls on the just and un-
just. Beggs' cherry cough syrup cures
a cold, asthma and lagrippe caught in
rain OF shine. We keep it. Peoples
drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Your hair can be saved. Beggs'
hair renewer will do it as it acts di-
rectly on the scalp and hair folicals.
The effect is wonderful and perma-
nent. Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Wanted, girl of experience, compe-
tent to do housework; small family.
Inquire here.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

An effort is being made to raise sufli-
cent funds to bridge the Arkansas
river at Webber Falls
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

5. a. Perry will have any quantity
of blackberries, and they will be ready
for delivery very sUon. Drop him a
card at Big Cabin.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Begg's German salve Is a cure for
piles. No matter how bad the case
may be. They relieve at once. scalds.
Old sores, burns, eczema, tumors. etc. {:
sold by Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Commenting on the means of iden-
titication provided for members of the
five tribes, in the preparation of the
new citizenship roll, the Muskogee
Phoenix says that two important ad-
juncts-the camera and the branding
iron-were overlooked.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Rev. ,. ii. Jones, Tacoma, Wash.
says: Il have suffered for years with
constipation and indigestion. One
bottle of Beggs' little giant pills re,
lieved me entirely. Peoples drug
store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

The household remedy is Hunts
Lightning Oil. All aches and pains
quickly relieved. Satisfaction or mon
ey refunded. Hume
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Representative Curtis, of Kan
sas, has introduced bill, provid-
ing that when 800 or more Indians
OF any official civilized tribe shall
notify the secretary Of the interior
OF desire to sell their lands and
emlgrate TO Mexico that officer is
authorized TO permit them to ne
gotlate for the sale of their lands
and improvements and assist them
in obtaining the highest price pos
sible, and other details. Such In
dams on removal relinq uish all de-
pendence on the United States
government.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Almost all the farmers in Oklahoma
unloaded their surplus wheat before
Letter did
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Bear in mind THE CHIEFTAIN prints
as cheap aS any. but better than most.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Blood hounds will be attached to
the mar>hals force at Ardmore soon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

The Katy has laid off her callers at
MuSkogee on account of the dull busi-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

The Purcell Review says because Ii
man shuts his eyes in church and in a
fog-horn voice sings II want TO be
with Jesus" it's no sign he won't head
the procession to the cyclone cellar
when black looking cloud shC ws up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Stay that barking by using Ballard's
Horehound Syrup. 1t arrests the
cough, allays irritation of the throat
and relieves CONGESTION of the lungs in
day. 1t is safe and pleasant to take
and never disappoints. p & soc. p
Shanahan. 10
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Mr.. C. E. Foley is likely to be the
first mayor of Eufaula.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

II your child has thin, pale cheeks,
uncertain appetite and unrestful
sleep, it has worms, and curing with
strong medicines only makes condi-
tions worse by irritating its delicate
stomach. Whites Cream Vermifuge
is mild but certain in effect, and is a
superior tonic as well as a positive
worm destroyer. p. Shanahan. 10
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Beggs' eye salve will cure innamed
or weak eyes. Nothing better, try it.
Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Hunts cure for itching piles.
Hunts cure for ringwoIm.
Hunts cure for letter.
Hunts cure for eczema.
HINTS cura curac oil shin ,r.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

Cheatham's Chill Tonic is peculiar
iy adapted to persons in enfcebled
health and lnyalids. 1t assists diges-
tIon and is perfect strengthener and
appetizer. Satisfaction or money re-
funded. Put up in both tasteless and
bitter styles. 5O-cent size.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07

In arranging the different commit
tees for the entertainment OF the
press association at Wagner the citi-
zens of that town have made great
hit by naming L. Cohn, the Rochester
tonic man. as one of the committee
on refreshments.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
How q Thisq

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot bt
cured by Halls catarrh cure.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm. West & Truax, whole.
sale druggists, Toledo, o. Walding,
Kinnan Il Marvin, Wholesale drug.
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls catarrh cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by druggists.
Testimonials free. Halls family pills
are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-03


p0rarily parted company from wheat ana
aro higher ON the week ON improved
speculative buying and enlarged export
i.'' ''''', ,i.'7' -.
slightly easier ami the supply oI lohh'se
shows some enlargement me price si-
uation generally is 'n 'n,'ul1siHs one
ana advances ouInlinDer de'Hles'
1he early arrival or winter Nu'"l "l
90" ''.' '' ..'.,.,,t.,, ANA
cotton crop estimates more popular anu
enlarged speculative ana SPOT pui 'l'''''
nave advanced -, ,,,.ril.d ,,,
Anthracite coai pas poem i,,.' ~, ,.,i6
li some hai n..7' '' s.,,. ,,o,r
weather hui li'i' ". 1'.
o.Fei' menus i' ''-
'. '"'lD' .t., ,.,t,.. epeou-
~" anu 'opp' -, ,bo fdrn,,l
ltlF'll' "Hu ''li ,'..,,,i.i,,tion I'M
launcnins obi lne
sl5H.iy "'--''I ..,l.,.,
BOOTS AND 9iOH''
nh. b,,t and shoe situation has been
,.--.,.l I. a.. Severe weather expert
''-I 3D.. orflook for rubber
,4. o,thcr d. etoadier and hides
&c.. [r ,,,,,sual feature at this
f,. ,..9, una recent advance in
ui4e OBJ ''' o., b.vo eliminated
ft" sugar "ii' D., lotto, is ebouu
,"ia ven cru ~ smear imports from
IN reports ''1o t, be,r.ilv increase.
Europe are IN. ,,,....r,t.r business being
I.''.'
very AeaFE. ,-.,-.,. y.e.tner has tend
Tho advent OF "l'. s.,,o,d for buiiding
Cd TO reduce me o''ll o ,,ari,ots nar-
lpmnct' WHICH l' ,. 1.,ressed during
ticularly the East was ~ in,c,iyitv
tho summer because oi
in building. $3.50. ,,wover report-
A rather better tone ~ .l,. new, year IS
cd and the openin5 ol '''
awaited with conlde'l
THE LUMBER TRADE.
Recent advances IN prices oil pune anu
soruce lumber are well maintained,
stocks I'm dealers bands are n01 az -"
heavy and advices ooln rom Se'''" P enc
and cypress producing sections OF the
south and the white pine markets or the
Worth and Northwest are that heavy
outnut has beon. as f. rule. satisfactorily
handled The hardwood SITUATION mann
tains aii of The strength previously not
"a Tho domestic wood working demand
h. of cood volume. while export business
~ steadily. Increasing and prices as