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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
THE STYLE OF ALDERMEN.
People Who Do Address Them as "The
Honorable" In Spite of Webster.

People Who Do Address Them as "The
Honorable" In Spite of Webster.
In none of the ''ready letter writers"
are directions given as to the prefix
which it is proper TO put before the
name Of an alderman, and it is for this
reason perhaps that a controversy has
recently arisen. One Of the disputants
says:
"When writing 10 a member of the
board of aldermen or commissioner in
one of the city departments, it is high
falutin, think, to address him with
the prefix Hon. In proof of the cor
rectness of this view of the case this
correspondent invokes the testimony of
Webster. the dictionary compiler, who
said of the use of "the honorahle:r
''An American usage. 1t is a title Of
courtesy merely, bestowed upon those
who hold or have held higher public Of
fees, especially governors, judges, men,
bers Of congress or of the senate and
mayors.
Webster was born in Connecticut in
1853 and died in the same state in
1S43, long before the establishment, us
such, of the present New York board
Of aldermen and at a time when that
body was G, nerally known as the COM
mon council, and any opinions which
he may have expressed in his dictionary
or any views which he may have enter
tanned personally ON the subject of hon.
orary titles III use III the United States
could have 10 especial bearing upon the
case of the New York aldermen, whose
fame as Legislators has now spread to
confines where the name of Webster is
quite unknown.
The title alderman is derived from
the Saxon word californian" other
wise alderman or elder. 1t was 4 title
Of honor in early days in England, and
the alderman or alderman was local
functionary responding somewhat 10
the present justice Of the peace In Eng
land the alderman was usually judge,
but afterward the office came TO be an
elective one, and from the English word
has come the American title alderman
so valiantly upheld by the aldermen Of
New York, who insist upon full share
of all political honors, perquisites, priv
ileges, rights, advantages and immuni-
ties, and he would be a courageous man
indeed who would omit from the des-
ignation of an alderman Especially an
alderman recently elected) the title
''the honorable. The legal duties of
aldermen are so few, their exercise is
so carefully guarded by acts of the leg
islature, that it is necessary, so to speak,
for the aldermen 10 find, if the express
sion may b used without offense, work
for themselI Is. Accordingly from time 10
time resolutions are passed by the board
taking the form of ordinances which by
tacit agreement among the members it
is arranged shall not be acted upon un-
less the alderman of the district in
which the applicant or applicants reside
assents to action. In this way the pow
ers of an alderman in district are very
considerably enhanced, and in such cases
the petitioner, realizing the full force
and Importance of the alderman's office,
is glad of the opportunity to address
him as 1.-THE honorable, and realizes
the fuiility of another course.-New
York Sun
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
SHIPS RANGE OF ACTION.
The Naval Engagement of the Pres
cnt Largely n Matter of
Maneuvering.

"The pictures in some of the burnt
orange newspapers of battleships in ac
ton are about as funny as the japanese
idea of prospective" said naval Off
Ger TO a Star man. "These pictures rep
resent the opposing ships blazing away
ct each other with 13-inch rifles at
range of about 100 feet, and the artists
certainly work up the thing to make it
look terrific enough, in all conscience.
Its wonder TO me they don't represent
the crews of the opposing ships in the
act of using graphing irons, as they did
in engagements at close quarters III the
days of the old 70-gun frigates. As
matter of fact, if either battleship in an
engagement between vessels of to-day
got within such a range of another, or
anything like it, it would simply be
matter of the first shot. One big shell
delivered at such 4 range would leave
cniy the debris of the struck ship float
ing or the surface of the water Mod.
ern ships of war are not devised to get
within any such range of each other in
action. The nearest that any of the OPP
posing ships in the great naval battle
on the Yalu got TO each other was a
trifle under two miles, and what one
battleship can do to another at that
range is something beyond calculation.
The naval engagement of this era is
very largely matter of maneuvering-
of presenting the smallest possible tar
get to the guns OF the enemy's ships,
and of forcing the enemy to present
their biggest hull to the range-finders.
When the commander of a ship in ;he
coming engagements can contrive to
get in his work on the enemy's vessels
while only pointing with his nose in
their directiOn-leaving them practical
~ only razor's edge target-he is
liable TO eat them up. But while ther;
is still drill in the United States navS
called 'repeiling boarders,' the drill is
only retained IN the manual for the
sake of exercising the men, and the
only boarding that will be done in the
coming fights will be done by prize
crews, taking possession of beaten
ships, after the latter have struck their
eolors.'-Washington Star.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
peafness oannot he Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way TO cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous
lining of the eustachian tubes. Wben
this tube gets infiamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when il is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the iniiamma-
ton can be taken out of this tube res
toring it to its normal condition, hear
ing will bcdestroyed forever: nine cases
out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing bat an inflamcd
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give you one hundred dol
lars for any case Of deafness (caused
by catarrh) that cannot be cured 10y
Halls catarrh cure. Send for circu-
lars. free. L. J. Cheney & Co., Tule-
do. o. Sold by druggists, 75c. Halls
family pills are the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
THE HUMAN FOOT.
A Valuable Example I'm Proof of
Purpose in Design and
Structure.

An interesting address descriptive of
the anatomy of the human foot, and its
special adaptation for the requirements
If man, was given before the Victoria
institute, London, England, towards the
end of April, by DIR. Gerard Smith, NJ. Il.
c. s, who attracted 4 numerous audi
ence; he stated that he had selected the
human foot as concrete example" in
proof of greater abstract principle"
This principle being that the animal
body exhibits proof of purpose and de-
sign in structure, and of being formed
for its work, as opposed 10 the conten-
ton that the body is an imperfect re-
suit of the actions of environment, and
formed by. its work, not merely modi-
fed thereby.
The human foot offers so valuable an
example in support of this principle,
because its mechanical arrangement is
so unique, being human essentially, and
ministering TO the unique human phys
ical advantage, that of the perfect erect
posture.
The arguments advanced to support
the denial of design, or TO assert that
design, if present, is bad one, involve
the further assertions that the deform-
titles of the human body, those of the
feet specially, when they are of that
class due to failure in duly discharging
the functions of the feet mot in refer
ence deformities by disease, as paraly-
sis, etc.) are invited and precipitated by
the inherent defects of the structure;
defects which, if the foot is designed,
have been introduced of set purpose, to
intict suffering, etc.
In defense of these imputations the
lecturer brought forward demonstra-
tions that the foundations of such ar
guments are fallacious, and are entire
iy misconceptions of the meaning of the
structure of the foot.
1hat, though there exist possibili-
ues there is an efficient provision
against deformity, the disregard Of
which (or denial of their presence,
which must be held TO be consistent in
holding the major premise of material.
ISM Is the real cause of deformities of
this type and also robs cripples of the
provided means for their relief. whilst
the methods Of physical education of
children, based upon theories of the
kind. are rendered faulty.
The detailed examination of the ac.
tual mechanical arrangements of the
human foot was entered upon and
enforced by the use of large drawings.
most of them from nature, and the facts
which support the assertion of design
and the safeguards against deformities
We're demonstrated, as also were the
errors on syAich the opposite theory i.
founded, and the great Importance to
humanity Of disproving such theories
in order TO secure full recognition of
the safeguards.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
Filled Potato Balls.

Take one nice round steak, add
piece of ham and fat, one large onion, a
little garlic, pinch of thyme and mar
joram, a little black pepper, one good
sized green pepper; take seeds out;
add salt TO suit the taste. as some ham
is very salty; now put all through
sausage machine; put a pan on good
fire and put same in and constantly
stir until well done; remove from fire
TO cool; now take ten or twelve pota-
toes, peel and CRATE raw; have a good
piece of cheesecloth ready and put your
grated potatoes in and squeeze quite
dry; season with little salt; now take
a small portion of potatoes and spread
out on your hand as much as your hand
will hold and put in a large spoonful
of the meat and form into a ball; work
until YOU have potatoes all around the
meat and so make all; now have ready
a large pot of boiling water and put
the balls in. and Is soon as they come
TO the top leave a little while longer,
when they are ready to serye.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Always give the devil his due-but it's
better to keep out of his sdebt.-Chicago
Daily News.
Two Sides.-"Yes, sir, Shallup is not
only a newspaper man, but a gentle
man." 'He must lead double life."-
Life.
John-"They talk of men growing
gray in the service of n single family"
James-"I would dye first" Boston
Transcript.
They tell me he has had
16 desperate owe affairs, and look how
fat he is" "Ges. lie is an immune."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
'Ah," said the old veteran, as Uncle
Sans latest auxiliary cruiser steamed
into port, NOW comes the tug of war!"
Philadelphia North American.
Destroyers.-'Our cooking club has
volunteered TO go with the army"
''Well, I'd be ashamed to boast so open
ly of my sympathy with Spain"
cago Record.
''Some men," said Uncle Eben, 'is
mighty proud OBJ dah ancestors. But
eff de ole folks wus alive 1 has my doubts
bout whethuh de feelin' would be reci-
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Dixon-"Why is it that it is usually
unmarried women who write articles
on How to Manage a Husband?'" Hix-
on-"Oh! you don't suppose a married
woman is going to give her little plan
away, do you? ?"-Tit-Bits.
Sunday School Teacher-"This morn
ing l saw number of little boys watch
ing baseball game through holes in a
fenee-I hope 1 did not see you there,
Johnny?" Johnny-'No, ma'am, you
didn't see me; 1 was side."-Truth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
SOME DAY.

CoIle, sit with me, love, in the cleaning
OF the firelight's flicker and fiarei
Together wen drift in our dreaming
Away from the trouble and care,
And the present with all its sorrow
Forgotten tonight shall lie
As we talk of the glad tomorrow
And the some day by and by,
OF the day Of our hopes, belated,
When / win from the world a name,
And my thought ships decks are freighted
With honor and gold and fame.
And all that is brightest and clearest
In the wealth Of the worlds supply
I'll bring to your feet, my dearest,
In the some day by and by.
By blossom and bloom surrounded
Our own little nest shall stand,
The castle in clouds we founded,
The home that our hearts have planned,
Where never shade of sadness
Shall darl1en our sunset sky,
And life shall be Joy and gladness
In the some day by and by.
But if of our dear dream stories
No tale of them all come true,
And the sky Of our grandest glories
The tempest shall hide from view,
Then, facing it, dear, together,
With never tear or sigh,
Wen wait for the clearing weather
And the some day by and by.
Joe Lincoln in L. A. VI. Bulletin.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

The requirement of medicine is 10
tighten the burden of pain and cure;
this brings US 10 the question of 4
remedy, and Tabler's buckeye pile
ointment is the only remedy for
blind, bleeding or protruding piles
that is incOrsed by physicians, cures
the most obstinate CASES soc. T..
Shanahan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
Beggs' German Salve

is used in every house, writes one man
from a 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.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Sam Ridenhour is doing a good ice
busiress-wagon on the street all the
time and delivery immedlate-but so
licits more orders. Hail the wagon,
or leave orders at Foreman's drug
store. Mail or telegraph orders filled
first train
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Farm on West Cabin, fourteen
miles from Ninita. for sale: one hun
dred acres in cultivation, two hundred
and fifty in grass, all fenced: house
aud other improvements; price 5000.
Address c. A. Collier, Claremore, l. 7.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Ihe treatment for worms must he
prompt and safe. Whites cream verm-
Huge can be trusted 10 restore your
child TO health. 1t is Il tonic As well
as a worm destroyer. Every bottle
guaranteed to bring worms. 25c. p.
Shanahan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

For external piles, cuts, burns and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German salve stands to-
day without peer. II is an old reliable
remedy and If used freely wounds will
heal without scar. Be careful to get
Beggs' and be sure of a speedy cure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Schoiield & West, owners of the
hydraulic drill unloaded here some
days since, are endeavoring to secure
an order TO put down thousand foot
test wpll
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

A wonderful medicine-Beggs' little
giant pills-for weak stomach, impaired
digestion, disordered liver, sick headache,
constipation, female ailments, are abso-
lutely without a rival. Take no substi-
tute, ask for Beggs'.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

For diarrhoea, dysentery, collie, chol-
era, iux and all summer complaints,
nothing is 50 gentle, soothing and effect
We as Beggs' diarrhoea balsam. 1t never
tails TO give relief and if taken i'll time
will effect speedy cure. Be sure that
You get Beggs', the only remedy with
national reputation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
without n Doctor.

There is a town with 10000 inhabit-
ants in Syria, not far from Latakia, IN
which there is not single physician.
The name of this place is Hannah. Is Is
he case With most of the towns IN that
country. diseases of the eyes are eH-
.ecdiugIy common.-N. \. Sun.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
contradictIng an ola proxcrb.

1t is said that a rolling stone gathers
no moss. -As matter of fact, il is the
rolling stone that keeps the world on
the move. The man who sits down in
the spot where ~ happens TO find him
self and goes TO gathering moss con
tributes nothing To the hustle. the ac-
tivity, the well-directed energy that
goes 10 make III" prosperity of coun-
try. Inventions. discoveries. com
mercc. science. art and literature get no
assistance from the stone that never
rolls. II is the rolling stone that dis
covers, invcnts, produces. Washington
Post.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Bob Jones, cOlored, suspected of
being implicated in the theft of +. w.
Strout's horse, was arrested at Wag-
Oher last week and lodged in Jail at
Muskogee TO await trial.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
Beggs' German Salve

is an invaluable remedy for cuts, burns,
bruises, scalds, chapped hands, sore nip
Iles, sore lips, eczema, ulcers, chronic
SIS, skin eruptions, fever sores and all
skin diseases.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
Creamcd Beef.

Serape perfectly lean beef to pulp,
mince. put in a pan with salt, pepper,
one tablespoonful of water, two table
sPoonsful of rich cream, butter the size
of an egg. Cook two minutes, stirring
constantly. Add one tablespoonful of
cracker dust, one teaspoonful of made
mustard.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

The ChetOpa Democrat says the
base ball club of that place is spoil
ing for game with some good club.
If they will practice up while Nini-
Ia viii give them 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Extra copies of The CHIEFTAIN
containing the Curtis bill-the law of
the land until congress wills ether
wise-can be procured at ) cents
each.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Some Of Ninila's younger ball play
ers s-the second nine il might be call
ed-defeated the Bluejacket club
some days since.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Prof. Caldwell Is arranging to or
ganize foot ball team: thirty boys
will be uniformed and drilled for the
work
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Ballards snow liniment is the most
penetrating liniment in the world. 1t
cures pain and iIilamation of all kinds
quicker than any other known REM
edy; price, soc. Every bottle guaran-
teed. p & soc. p. Shanahan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

A set of harness belonging L, Peas
Thompson was stolen from Gunter's
livery barn Wednesday night OF last
week
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Ihere Is no remedy equal to herbine
Tor the cure of constipation, sick head
ACHE Indigestion, vertigo, loss of
memory, uncertain appetite, unrest
ful sleep or skin eruptionS: if you
want perfect tonic for the liver,
herbine will not disappoint YOU. soc.
z. Shanahan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Machine men can get any quantity
of babbit metal at this Office. Don't
you need little Tor a great deal for
fixing up that mower, binder, thresh-
or or mill: Type, il you prefer-not
plates,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
STOCK BRANB

Not occupying more space Il
the first following viii be inser\
at $500 per year. The verdict
men owning large or small b
is that it pays to advertise
brands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
j. W. WRIGHT,
Nowata. |. Il.
Men While in the Saddle fas asps ss

straight by wearing the Gamble Shoulder
Brace. Send for circulars. Gamble Shoul-
der Brace Co. sJ0ss, Reaper Block, Chicago
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

Fred Kelley has moved into his
new dwelling in the northwest por-
tion of town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21
Mamma Wins

Little Johnny-Ma, want 4 piece of
that raisin cake.
Mamma-Nhy, Johnny, don't YOU
know that those 1aisins came from
Spain? But there, poor child, you may
have piece.
Il wouldn't eat piece of that cal.e
any quickerin' I'd eat poison. ."-Chiea-
60 Evening News.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

BallardS horehound syrup i the
best known remedy for consumption,
coughs, colds, and all throat and
chest troubles. Every bottle is guar
anteed. 1t is the best remedy for
children. 25 & 5o.. p. Shanahan. u
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-21

a good pasture for limited num-
Der OF stock adjoining town, with
good water and shade and abundant
grass. Enquire at the nursery.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Sixth race. six furlongs, selling. Name and Weight Jockeys.J <. F. Str Fin
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
SAN RAFAEL JUSTICE
 MAKES TWO HEARTS ONE
Some Trouble About the License, but Avarila Hess Finally Becomes
 Mrs. Green.

SAN RAFAEL Oct. 26.-The final chap ter Of the story recounting the indiscre- tion of youthful Avarila Hess, who eloped and went to Victoria with a man named Wolfe, was written to-day, when the girl was married in this city to Edward D. Green by Justice Gardner. In response to telegram from an attorney of San Francisco, County Clerk Bonneau held his office open after the usual hour, and met Miss Hess and her mother, Green and the lawyer by appointment. Subse- quent events showed why. The mother Mrs. Lizzie Vernon of Merced, made affi- davit that her daughter was past Is years of age and gave her consent to the mar riage. Upon this showing the license was granted, and shortly afterward the par ties were married and took the late train for the city.
 It was only yesterday that the couple applied for a license in Oakland, and as the mother admitted the girl to be only If years old, the law requiring that she be 15 had to be observed. and a license was refused If Mrs. Vernon told the truth in Oakland she perjured herself to- day by swearing that the girl is past 16 years of age. This explains the secrecy maintained in securing the license and the fear expressed to the Clerk that the reporters might get hold of the facts.