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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

ass were having good time near long, low,,
rakish but far from piratical-looking house
upon the hillside already mentioned. One
of the boys was white, one ofthe boys was
brown, and the little jackass was gray. The
name of the white boy was William Harrl-
son, though he was always called Billy, and
his father, an American merchant in Homo
lulu, owned the house near which the boys
were playing The name of the brown boy
was Manua Loa, or something like that, but
he was always called Cocoanut, the nick
name agreeing perfectly with his general
solid, nubbinish appearance. The name of
the jackass was Julius Caesar, but he wore
almost no facial resemblance to his name
sake. The date of the day on which the lit
tie boys and the little jackass were out there
together was July 8, 1897.
As far as the three playmates were con-
cerned, there was practical equality in
their relations between Billy and Cocoanut
and Julius Caesar. Billy's father was rich
white man, but Cocoanut's father was ma
tive and of some Importance, too, and, as for
Julius Caesar, he was quite capable at times
of asserting his own standing among the trio.
He could be, on occasions, one of the most
animated kicking little jackasses living upon
this globe, upon which the moon doesn't
shine quite as well as the sun does. On the
occasion here referred to the little jaekass
stood apart with head hanging down toward
the ground, silent and unmoving, and ap-
parently revolving in. his own mind some
thing concerning the geology of the Dog
Star. He could be a most reflective little
beast upon occasion. The boys sat together
on a knoll, their heads close together, en-
gagged in earnest and animated and some
times lQud-yoiced conversation. There was
occasion for their lively interest. They
were discussing the Fourth of July. They
were about equally ardent, but If there were
any difference it was in favor of Cocoanut,
who, within the year, had become probably
the most earnest American citizen upon the
face of the civilized globe. His informa-
tion regarding the United States and Ameri-
can citizenship had, of course, been derived
from Billy, who had derived it from his
father; and Billy's father had told Billy, who
in turn had told Cocoanut, that, by the next
Fourth of July, the Stars and Stripes would
be flying from the fagstaffs Of Hawaii, and
that then, on the Fourth, small boys could
celebrate just as small boys did in the United
States. Thenceforth Billy and Cocoanut OBJ
served the flags above Honolulu closely, but
neither of them had ever seen the Stars and
Stripes lying fattened out aloft by the sea
breeze. They had faith, though, and their
faith had been justified by their works.
They had, between them, as the result of
much begging from parents and doing lit
tie work occasionally, gathered together
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
NO. 43.

With drum and fife and cleaning blade
The columned lines, in steady tread,
Sweep broadly down the streets of trade,
Old Glory flying overhead
Up, every man to freedom bred
And draw fuller, deeper breath;
1t is the Nations shibboleth!
Der desert sands, on far-off seas,
Where icebergs lift, by dusky isles,
That starry emblem of the free
Above the babel-haunted smiles.
What matter now the tyrant's wies?
The meek are greatest now as when
The Saviour spoke and slaves were men.
Not all the'demons of the world
Thy light can pale, o stars that shine
From folds that never will be furled
While blooms the rose above the vine!
Thou art Jehovah's latest sign
Establishing the soul of things,
Proclaiming there shall be no kings.
CHARLES EUGENE BANKS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Little johnnie Explains.

Busted all my shootin' crackers.
Shot off all my rockets, too;
Roman candles, devil chasers,
Burnt my face 18th powder-blue!
Got a finger blistered orful,
Got one eye closed. same old way,
N my hair is all swinged off me
But had Bang Up day!
Cincinnati Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
A Weakness Conferred.

81 do my best not TO be enyious," said the
nervous man, "but sometimes can't help
it."
"Why, you never manifest much covet-
ousness."
"No, don't covet. But whenever the
Fourth of July comes around l can't see
deaf and dumb man without being jealous" !"
-Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday Of every month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring ir
their vouchers a few days before Court.
Test: R. F.. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Bloobumper-Is the Fourth of July a
saints day?
Spatts-I think not.
Bloobumper-I thought George Washing
ton was canonized then-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

The peddler placed his fireworks upon a
corner stand.
And he was making money until Johnny
+ CHANGED to pass;
But as there was no person near to stay
that bad boys hand,
He drew focus on 1t with his little burn
ing glass.
IN. Y. Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 25
a. m. and 2 90 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowisndville Tuesdays and Fridays at S.52
Liberty Grove. 9O7; Colora. 9.l6; Rising Sum- 1885,
Sylmar, 9.33; Nottingham, 40; Oxford, 1000 a. IN.
arriving at South st. 2.53 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
PhiladelphiL at 9.2l a. M; and 6.lO. arriving in
Philadelphia at lie D. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
The Bard of the Day.

Fosdick-What poet do you suppose the
Fourth of July reminds me of?
Keedick-Whittier. perhaps, with his pat
riotic stanzas.
Fosdick-No, sir. l am forcibly reminded
of Burns.-LouisYilleC Courier-J Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

''My mother-in-law scolds because don't
fly a lot of flags on the Fourth"
well, why don't you?"
"Since I've been managed by two women
it has been impossible for me to realize that
this is free country Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
a MID-PAoIFIo FOURTH.
How a Little White Boy and His
Brown Chum Observed the Day.

HE sun shone very
fairly on a green hill
side, from which could
be seen the town of
Honolulu, the capital
of Hawaii. The sun
makes some very fair
efforts at shining upon
and around those ISL
ands lying thousands
of miles out in the Pa
cific ocean. He was
doing his best on this
particular mornin 6
and under his inf1u-
ence, so Frightening
everything, two little
hoyS and a little iack-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.

Additional trains leave Broad st. for Oxford IL l2
q. m. and 263 p. M; Monday. Tuesday. Thursday
and Friday only. .ls p. IN. Thursday and Sunday
only ll43 p M; Sunday only, 7.65a. .Ol p. m.
J. b. HUT JHINSON, J.R.WOOD.
GenI. Manager. Gen. Pass'r Aoeu,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
The Lesson of the Fourth.

The Lesson OF the Fourth.
Though cranks may prate about the boom
and fZZ
OF crackers, would they have the small
boy mute?
If you should ask me l wouti say II 10
To teach the young idea how 10 shoot.
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Wasted,

Brown-So you were sorry you put the
lighted irecracker in the minister's pocket?
Little Johnny-Yes, dad. 1t was the
biggest one had, and it didn't go off.-N. Y.
World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
NOTICE

By THE ORPHANS CouaT FOR CECIL CoUNTY,(
January 9, 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not statet
an account within year. come forward ant
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: R. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
= TON & BALTIMORE R. r.
LEAVE GOING NORTH.

CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after November 2sth. 1897. trains will
run as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Why Our Nation Will Never Fade
from the Peoples of the Earth.

ORE than u century
having elapsed since
our fathers set the
foundations of the
great republic. it is
competent to weigh
dispa ssionately and
without prejudice the
issues involved in the
Declaration of Inde-
pendence. The i'm
preston is an erro-
neous one that the doc
ument was a blow
aimed at any particu-
lar government or
people. Incidental
ly the mother coun-
try was made to feel
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Boy-Poly want cracker?
Polly-See here, young fellow, you amt
a-going to spring that newspaper chestnut
about trecracker, are you? Aw, go chase
yourself!-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Freddie-Oh, pa! the goat swallowed my
big firecracker.
Cobwigger-Well, that's nothing to be
crying about.
Freddie-Yes, it was, pa. The blamed
thing never went off.-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Perennial Lies.

Mrs. Cobwigger-Do you believe every,
thing in the papers?
Mrs. Brown-How can you, when they
state every year that the peach crop is
failure and that no frecrackers will be al
lowed on the Fourth IN Y. journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Remarkable Foresight.

Bobby-Mamma, Uncle Will says that
iirecrackers were invented by the Chinese
ages ago.
Mamma-Yes, dear, l believe so.
Bobby-Well, how did they know we were
going to have Fourth of July?-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
The Only MementO.

The proud firecracker met the spark:
Where is that cracker now?
1t leaves no vestige save the mark
On little Willie's browi
-Washington Star
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Ode to n Cannon Cracker.
There's many patriot in this land
Who cuts, like you, a caper,
With very little powder and
A monstrous lot of paper.
Washington Star.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Knows Where to Get Advice.

Jake Dubois, six miles east OF town,
is not only a good citizen, but has also
the knack Of knowing and appreciat-
ing good advice when received from
what he considers capable source.
Not long ago he came very near CIV
ing up handsome sum OF money for
having his large farm surveyed and
plated by a strolling surveyor who
claimed to be authorized to survey
Cherokee allotments. Mr.. Dubois,
like all wise men do, consulted
with his wife, and they together re-
membered seeing something In
The CHIEFTAIN some months ago
touching this very subject; so they
hunted up the paper and found that
THE CHIEFTAIN had expressed the
opinion that such survey would be
worthless to the Cherokee citizen, and
that il was wholly unauthorized, aud
could not be OF any value when the
final allotment Of land comes TO the
Cherokees. Mr.. Dubois kept his
money and thanked THE CHIEFTAIN
for its timely suggestion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Misa CLARK Entertains.

Miss Sue Clark gave very pleasant
entertainment at her home in this
city Thursday evening. One OF the most
entertaining features OF the evening
was the guessing contest which was
entered into with great eclat, Miss
Nell Byrd winning the first prize and
Prof. Dugger second. Among those
present were, Mrs. Luman +. Parker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Barrett, Miss
George, Miss Punteny, Miss Fortner,
Miss Allie Williams, Miss Ida
Williams, Miss Neil Byrd, Miss Carrie
Goodykoontz, Miss Laura ChOuteau,
Miss Lucille Fortner, and Mr.. .Emmet
Skinner, DR.. c. W. Day, Prof. Dugger,
Prof. Bishop, Mr.. Dave Hall and Mr..
James Kell Elegant refreshments
we're served.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
No Place Like Vinita.

No one was ever known to leave vi
nita and be satisfied. There is an air
OF business and hustle that is ire
sistible. Another thing which makes
the town desirable place for home
and the people pleasant to live among
is the fact that few Of them hang to a
dollar as though they never expected
to get or see another one. 1t is a sig
niticant fact that the few who are
grasping in their dealings with 9th
ers, never willing to give anything for
the towns advancement, are doing
very little business, and occupy very
unen viable position in the estimation
OF their neighbors
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
A Narrow Escape,

Thankful words written by Mrs.
Ada E. Hart, of Groton, s. d.,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated a month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was hopeless victim OF con-
sumption and that no medicine could
curs her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
tion; she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well; now does her own
housework, and is as well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles Of this great
discovery at A. w. Foreman's drug
store Large bottles soc and LOO.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
The Sure La Gripp a Cure.

There is no use suffcv ing from thi,
dreadful malady, il " u will only get
the right remedy. You are having
pain all through yo' 1T body, your liver
is out OF order, ha' ;e no appetite, nC
life or ambition, have bad cold, in
fact are complet ely used up. Electric
Bitters is the only remedy that will
give you prom pt and sure relief. They
act directly on your stomach, liyel
and kidneys, tone up the whole sys
tenn and 'na Ike you feel like new be
ing. They are guaranteed to cure OF
price refunded. For sale at A. W
Foreman's drug store, only S0c pei
bottle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Fine Farm For Sale.

Win sell or exchange for less place
and town property, where well lOcat-
ed; viii take cattle or hogs. Place is
located miles South Of Chelsea on
Pryor Creek. Contains 500 acres and
400 in cultivation; no hills and is fine
land. Has seven room house, fues,
and painted, as fine water a. could ask
for and plenty Of It.; also plenty Of
timber; 1000 apple trees IL years old
and healthy; 300 peach trees bearing,
and $50 young walnut trees growing,
which have been planted; rented fer
next year. Anyone wanting farm
this size would do we'll to call, II being
my home place. loft
k. CLlFaAN, Chslsea, ]. T..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
A Social Entertainment.

Mr.. sad Mrs. ID. NJ. Marrs enter
tained a number OF their young
friends Friday night. Those present
were: Misses Ethel Goodykoontz,
Bessie Bray, Hattie Franklin, Lucy
Nidiffer, Myrtle Webb, Glen Dawson,
Servera Burnett, Alice Cooper, Emma
Masterson, Willie Trott, Vinita Akin,
Dora Ballew, Lizzie Dickey. The
young gentlemen present were;
Messrs. Fred Ratcliff, Walter Cor
natter, Kellar Walker, Birch Burnett,
Chas. Hunt, Roy Miller, Guy Master
son. George Green, Sandidge Hill,
Lewis Martin, Bruce Robinson, Joe
Knight, John Weob, Henry Knight,
Will Robbins.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Thu College.

Prof. Morrison talks hopefully Of
the college and all the patrons are
well pleased with the work being
done. Everyone of discernment must
observe that there is no short cut to
an education; that patient, plodding
toll only brings success, and the insti-
tuition or individual who holds W,
any other plan is doing an irreparaf lie
injury to the youth-rreparabl.e be.
cause school days and the tiV ,e fol
obtaining an education are. eeetins
and soon pass. The college is work
ing along these lines, and thorough
ness is one Of the main thi' az. insisted
unOn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Ironside Property Sold.

L. c. Couch traded a portion Of his
farm near Bluejacket to c. G. Iron
side for his property in the northwest
part OF town, consisting Of two lots
and house and barn. Friday Mr..
Couch sold the city property to Jas.
o. Hall for 81 300. The Ironside lots
are considered by competent judges of
such property to be among the most
desirable within the limits OF the
town
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Stuck in the Mud.

Curley Ralph, Joseph Denager and
A. Frankenfield, arrived on the Katy
Thursday from Rich Hill, Mo-, and
hired team and driver from one OF
the livery stables to drive to Nowata
that night. They started and got as
far as Pat Shanahan's place, where
they got stuck in the mud, and after
wading out and wandering around till
a late hour they finally decided to re-
turn to Vinita and take a daylight
start next morning.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Administato 8 Notice.
United States. Indian Territory
Northern District

Northern District
In the 1ited States court for said district
and Territ Dry, sitting at Ninita.
NOTICE.
Letters Of administration On the estate OF
Alexander ]. Conner. deceased, were granted
to the undersigned. dated the 18th day OF
November. A. ID. lS9s by the United States
court for 5 hid district aad territory.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them. properly
authentic ted for allowance. TO the admin
istrator within one year after the date OF
said letters. or they may be precluded from
any benefits in said estate. and IL such claims
date of said letters they shall be forever
barred and precluded from any benefit OF
said estate.
Der. A. ID. ls9S.
DENNIs ii. WILSON.
Administrator OF the estate of Alexander
J. Conner deceased. 12l3
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo, |
Iucas CnuntY.


Frank J Cheney makes oath that
he is the enior partner Of the firm OF
f. J. Cher ey & Co., doing business in
the city o. Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum Of one hundred dollars for
each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls
Catarrh G Ire.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn ID before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day OF De-
cember, A. ID. 1896.
A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucOd. surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials free:
F. J. CHnNBY s. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls family pills are the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Relieved of a Mauser.

Drs. Fortner & Bagby removed the
steel point of a Mauser bullet from
the back of Tom Isbell's neck Wednes-
day morning that he has been carry
ing ever since the battle of LaQuasi'
ma at which time he received seven
wounds. 1t was corroded a very lit
tie and was still bright. Recently il
has been giving him some trouble, got
sore and seemed to be working out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that VIII sen
at public auction to the highest oiudeI
for cash In front of my livery barn IN
Viuita I. T.. at p. M, on the 24th day
of December, 1895, the following horse
to-v;t. One chestnut sorrel horse about
Ist hands high, star in forehead. brand
ded L. c. on the left hip, weight about about
1000 pounds. That out of the proceeds
of said sale shall be first paid the cost
and expense of this sale and second the
amount due as charges for keeping said
hor,e to-wit: the sum of f2s.oo. The
balance if any less srI borrowed money
will be held by me subject to order OF
Looney Glass, the present owner OF said
Lorsa w. B. RAINEs.
I,-I6
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Wdding.

Rev. Il. III. Prim and Miss Annie
Duncan were married Tuesday of last
week. Miss Duncan is a daughter OF
James A. Duncan, of Fly creek, and
the Rev. Mr.. Prim is very well
known Methodist minister located
this year at PawhuSka, in the Usage
country. They spent Tuesday night
at the home of Presiding Elder Cop
pedge in this city and left next morn
ING for Pawhuska.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Hogs are Low.

Three dollars and fifty cents per
hundred was the highest price paid
for hogs in the st. Louis market last
week. This is an extremely low price
fer pork. The only hogs that brought
that price were sixty-six head from
Oklahoma that weighed 295 pounds
and were an exceedingly fine and even
lot. About $3.50 was the average
price paid for good hogs during the
,rnaly
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Rainbow Trout.

+. n. Crowell, received from the
fish commissioner, on Monday Of last
week, three hundred rainbow trout,
which he succeeded in placing in the
fine pond on his farm west OF town.
Mr.. Croweli received several hundred
OF these fish early in the fall, but
when transferred from the shipping
tank to that of Mr.. CrOwell, nearly
half OF them died within a few min
utes.-Afton Enterprise.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Administrators Notice.

United States. Indian Territory.
Northern District.
In the United States court for said district
and territory setting al Ninits-
NOTICE.
Letters Of administration on the estate of
Samuel Vann. deceased. were granted to the
undersigned. dated the 18th day of Novem-
ber. A. D. 1898, by the United States court
for said district and territory.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them properly
authenticated. for allowance. to the admin
istrator within one year. after the date OF
said letters, or they may be precluded from
any benefits in said estate. and IL such claims
be not exhibited within two years from the
date OF sa d letters they shall be forever
barred ami precluded from any benefit Of
said estate.
Witness my hand this 18th day OF Novem-
Der. A. ID. ls9S.
DENNIS II. WILSON.
Administrator of the estate of Samuel
Vann deceased. 12l5
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
BegRs' Geman Salvs

is used in every house, writes one man
from country town. Entire neighbor-
hoods use it for piles, cuts, burns, bruises
and ali 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. Peoples drug
store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Bucklen's Arnoa Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptiols,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to gv
perfect satisfactions or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by A. w. Foreman, druggist. K VI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-08
Lost q Check,

c. p. Jones, prominent cowmf n,
operating in the country north OF
here, was in the city Friday. Mopdly
night, on the way to Kansas Ci y,
Mr.. Jones lost a s9eO check given h m
by Sam Frazier, on the First National
bank Of this city. Payment was at
once stopped.