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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03
Thimble Rees.

Thimble bees are a form of en-
tertainment which bid fair to be
popular during the summer
months. At these affairs each
girl brings her fancy work and
sews diligently for Il couple Of
hours. while one of the number
reads aloud or tells some inter
eSting story. Tea is served at )
o'clock and the afternoon ends
with pleasant chat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03
There Are Others.

"Alger 5 political death, and the
passing Of lngersOll leaves the re-
publican party minus two states
men. Col. Soper is still with US,
however. South McAlester Cap
ital.
And how about the judge "of all
the courts in the Indian Terri
tory?"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The NJ, K. d T. is making ar
rangements for some very impor-
tant and extensive improvements
on the Choctaw division, work on
which will be started about Sep
tember 1. The steam shovel
which was pulled of during the
dull season viii be put in service
again to widen the cut near South
McAlester, and the rock taken out
at that point will be used between
there and McAlester, it being the
purposeto widen the road bed be-
tween those points and put in a
double track. This step has been
rendered necessary on account Of
the large volume of business be-
tween the points named. The en-
tire track from Denison to South
McAlesler has been rock balasted.
This work will be finished on this
division from the latter point to
Muskogee. The most important
improvements viii consist, how
ever, in cutting down the grades
from Denison to McAlester and
Strengthening out some of the
curves between these points. BY
the first of January the Choctaw
division OF the Katy will be one
OF the finest pieces of road on the
entire DECENTRALIZATION Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

A St. Louis newspaper reporter
has sued ex Governor Stone for
$4,000 damages for chasing him
down two flights of stairs. As it
was ten-story building it will be
seen The governor narrowly es-
capped a 100000 damage suit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

1t appears that Bro Holden, of
the Fort Gibson Post, would like
to have Attorney Sopel appointed
as advertisement censor for the
territory press, but as the Curtis
bill contains no provision for such
an officer we suppose the matter
will have to be deferred for awhile.
Wagner Record.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

Col. Pollock, agent for the
Osages, has closed the Arkansas
river bridges shutting his braves
off from their Oklahoma whisky
supply.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

Capt McKennon of the Dawes
Commission has recently been to
Washington to see the secretary
OF the interior relative to the future
work of the commission.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The earnings OF the Frisco for
the second week in July amounted
TO s125, 120.4i, showing an increase
OF SIC, ,S1S.S9 over the correspond
ing week last year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

George Benge, aged about
twenty, last Saturday evening at
tackled Albert Hendricks, aged
about nineteen, with a pocket
knife on the streets of Tahlequab,
inficting serious injuries upon the
latter. Young Hendricks, taken
completely by surprise, was un-
able to make any defense except
with his fists, which he success
fully did, putting his assailant to
flight. DR.. Murray dressed his
wounds, while Young Benge es-
caped.-Muskogee Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

Tulsa is the only town in the
Northern district where licensed,
or unlicensed gambling dens run
"wide open," day and night.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03
THE LAWYERS TAX.
Matter Comes Up at Muskogee To-
morrow.

P. L. Soper went to Muskogee
Saturday to represent Inspector
Wright and the Indian agent in
the matter of the lawyers tax
Enforcing the Greek law, the inter
ior department proposes the law
yers shall pay s25 year, as occu.
patton tax. A temporary injunc-
tion against removal from the ma
ton was granted, and the matter
viii be disposed of next fall, when
the various courts resume their
labors. Mr.. SOper cites the Usage
agency case, wherein Maj. Free.
man denied the traders off the
reservation the privilege of at
tending the payment to collect
their accounts, IN which the Okla
homa courts sustained him. But
though the secretary of the inter-
iOr is 10 some extent an autocrat.
he is also a lawyer, and the same
is true of Indian Agent Shoenfelt,
not to name Judge Thomas and
the district attorney, and it would
seem that with all this array of
Blackstonian talent some way
would be found for preventing the
summary ejectment of Lawyer
Hutchings and his colleagues Of
the Muskogee Bar association.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

We are authorized 10 announce the name
OF InO. II. BISON Of Grove. Delaware dis
trict. as candidate for a seat in the Ma
tional council. subject TO the voters OF Del
aware district at the regular election on
August :. 1899.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

School bonds at Purcell sold this
weeks at two per cent premium.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The Tulsa Daily Democrat has
been greatly reduced in size. 1t
is still very much too large for the
town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

1t is dull day when Oklahoma
City or Guthrie don't buy a rail
road or two.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The two telephone comp anies
have consolidated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The absence of many ladies at
the Sunday ball game between the
doubles and singles" was a
forcible rebuke TO Sunday ball
playing Wanton desecration of
the sabbath does not comm nd
ittelf to the ladies, as a general
thing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

One Of the most readable papers
that comes to this offics is the
Claremore Courier.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The Pryor Creek Clipper of this
week, is especially full of news.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

1t is said the friends of the
Mayes administration are working
assiduously in all the nine dis
tricts to get control of the Chero-
kee council, to be elected next
month. The administration ak
has been raised on w. 7. Davis
in Delaware district, and an effort
is being made to compass his de-
feat. One of the reasons is said
to be that Davis was outspoken
against the s126,OOO steal. Davis
ought to be elected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

The indications are quite strong
that Governor Barnes, of Okla
homa, will be removed from office
for the misappropriation of the
territorial funds. 1t is said Assist
ant Attorney General Vandeventer
has rendered an opinion to the
Secretary of the interior to the
effect that Governor Barnes had
violated the laws of Oklahoma in
the use of the territorial funds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03
DROP DROPl DROPI
A Yellow Journal Story of How
an Indian Maiden Avenged.

New York Journal.
Hattie Redbird, a pretty Chero-
kee girl of the Indian Territory,
last week killed her former lover
by the medieval method of tor
ture of pouring water on his head
drop by drop.
In her confession to the police
who arrested her she frankly ad-
mitted her crime and told with
keen delight every detaik Of her
plan and its execution.
Hattie Redbird looks like a
white girl. Sac was educated at
the Carlisle school for Indians.
Her parents are well-to-do.
But the dash of wild blood in
her veins has kept her heart as
cruel as her ancestors who scalped
and tortured their prisoners.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

We are in receipt of information
from a number of towns, and find
that the telephone toll charged in
Vinita is higher than in any OF
them. In Parsons the telephone
company was required to furnish
the city, free, a Gamewell fire
alarm system that cost $4,000. A
dollar a month for residences, and
two dollars for business houses
and Offices is about the usual
charge.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

Too qua stee is in his element
now. He is explaining the
National platform, and should
revel in his task, for there never
has been a party document suscep-
tible of a greater number OF
explanations. Worst OF all, the
Nationals of this section claim it
does not represent them or their
ideas. The d, fenses urged by the
learned National expOnents poor
translation and the English of
Chaucer as compared with nine
teenth century standards are
almost as weak as the platform.
These arguments might have more
weight il about ninety per cent Of
the people of the Cherokee Nation
did not use the English language
almost exclusively. There was no
necessity for translation. 1t
should have been written in En-
glish at the beginning. More than
that, a few Of the Nationals claim
that the Kee-too. wahS are not the
"whole thing anyway.
Recently there has sprung up a
great demand for copies OF the
National platform. - The D5wings
have been telling the people about
it and they now want To see it for
themselves.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-03

IND. TER, AUG. 8, 1899
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10
The Home Missionary Meeting.

The district meeting of the w. II. NJ.
society of the Methodist Episcopal
church was held in the local church as
before noted with Mrs. G. H. Dunton Of
Poultney in the chair. There were three
sessions, each commencing with devo-
tional service. Rev. j. G. Gooding well
coined the society in fitting words and
there were greetings from the w. f. NJ.
l.. and the w. G. II. L. The reports of
the secretary and treasurer, as well as
those from the different auxiiaries, indi-
Gated activity and growth. The papers
of the morning session, "Reation of
Prayer to Missions" and "A Plea for the
Marthas," were interesting and helpful.
IL lho afternoon the South, the Indians,
Immigrants, DeacOnness work ana Child
ren's work were subjects of bright pa
pers, and the outlook of these depart
ments of the general work showed great
advancement. Mrs. Read spoke upon
"Our New Fields" Mrs. Simpson upon
"Our Missionaries. The Rev. DR.. Dun
tons subject was "The w. II. NJ. S. as
an Educational Agency" Prof. Seely'S,
81 lift my lamp beside the golden door,"
and the address of the evening by DR..
Gates was "Woman and Missions" AL.
together, it was feast of good things.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows; Mrs. G. Ii. Dunton, president !;
Mrs. j. G. Gooding, vice-president; Mrs.
F. j. Barrett, secretary; Mrs. S. X. Bur-
bank, treasurer; Mrs. VIM. Griffith, COM
mittee on supplies; Mrs. l.. B. Lord,
home missions; Mrs. j. II. Robinson,
mite boxes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10
Houghton-Bill,ng's Nuptials.~\

- ~
Wednesday evening, Feb. s, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Biz,
lings occurred the marriage of their
only daugter, Olive Gracia, to Ola Rob-
ert Houghton of Putney, Vt. A few
minutes before eight Mrs. Albert Austin,
who presided at the piano, began the
familiar strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
wedding march, and promptly at eight
O'Clock the bride and groom entered
preceded by Miss Mildred Austin as
little flower girl. The bride was gowned
in white brocaded silk, the front of the
waist being covered with embroidered
chiffon with a cascade of lace extended
from the right shoulder, diagonally to
the hem of the skirt. The bride carried
brides roses and the little flower girl
carried pink carnations. The ceremony
was performed in front of an improvised
altar of evergreen, palms and ferns in
the presence only of the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties. The
Rev. j. g. Gooding was the officiating
clergyman. Among the guests from
out of town were Miss Alice NJ. Allen of
Minneapolis, Mimi, a cousin of the
bride; Charles HOughton of Black River
academy, Ludlow, Vt; DR.. and Mrs.
Roy Linsley of Bristol and Mrs. Pelton
of Rutland. The wedding gifts included
the customary silver, china, clocks, etc.,
with an unusual display of costly
pictures. The bride and groom left on
the II o'clock train for short bridal
tour and will be at home in Putney, VT,
after Feb. 24. X,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

Washington, Feb. S.-rhe war depart
ment today received the following des-
patch
Manila. Feb. S.-The situation is rapid
ly improving. A reconnaissance east to
south several miles to Lagunade Bay and
south east is driving the struggling in
surgent troops in various directions, and
encountering no decided opposition.
The army has disintegrated and the
natives have returned TO the villages,
displaying flag.
Near Caloocan. six miles north, the
enemy made stand behind the entrench-
ments charged by the Kansas troops. led
by Col. Funston, a close encounter re-
sulting In the route of the enemy with
heavy loss. The loss to the Kansas regi-
ment was Lieut.. Alfred killed and six
wounded.
On the fourth Aguinaldo issued fly
ing proclamation charging the Ameri.
cans with the initiative and declared war
and on Sunday issued another calling all
to resist foreign invasion. His Influence
throughout this section is DESTROYED and
he nOws applies for cessation of hostili-
ties and conference but we have declin-
ed to answer. The insurgents expecta-
tion Of rising In the city on the night
of the fonrrh was unrealized The pro-
vost marshal general with his admirable
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10
THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly and efiectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the
system and break up colds. headaches,
and fevers without unpleasant after ef-
fects, use the delightful liquid laxative
remedy. Syrup of Figs. Made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. 6w4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

disposition of the troops defeated every
attempt. The city is quiet aud business
has been resumed. The natives are re-
spectful and cheerful. The fighting
qualities of the American troops was a
revelation to all the inhabitants.
(Signed) OTIS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

At Gen. Brooke's suggestion the col.
lection of taxes in Cuba will be taken
away from the Bank of Havana.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood, Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-26
WRITING ON THE BEECH.
A Concord Of Sweet sounds-Omcers'
Committees, Etc.

Beech, S. G., April lst, 1899.
A singing convention was organized on
Anrii la at Midway Baptist Church, Abbe.
Vile County. The pastor Rev. B. P. Mitchell
took the chair and stated the objected Oh Inc
meeting.
r. p, Milford-President.
q. C. Iey-Vice-President.
r. Earl Elgin-Secretary.
J. B. Hampton-Chaplain.
~ fonr Consisting OF w. d. Mann. E. q. Shlr.
ley, W. S. c. McCleIland and the Secretary 10
Mr. Eskew, OF Anderson County, was asked
by President Milford to ia ia ks GnaTge crsdt O., dhe
prof. j. T. Milford, of Anderson County, also
rendered valuable services: 49,,
An intermlssion OF one hour was then
given for dinner. In the afternoon, froI' !:
S. Locke of BoVersyle, ,so,1 Gs nag saSinr eha that
nious voice added much to the occasion;
Prof. j.. w. Banister, also OF Anoersoa
County, was present ana MS sInslus s mas
raad n tRe convention and approved.
Saturday night an interesting sermon was
preached by the pastor TO large and appre-
ciatiye audience. Singing was again con.
Quoted on sunday Prof NJ: L. wills I,h tbe ol
above mentioned singers added much to the
eyercisrs. An urgent appeal was MADE DY
| the pastor for the orghange.
the following: 2. f. Elgln. Chairman: w.
- I1e Mann G. NJ. Clinkscales. John Knox,
whose duty 1t shall be to receive lnvitations
! rom different churches In the county tnat
NAV Wish the convention TO meet win lhem
and to arrange the time ana prosraH4lhe i3f
the next h'ee''Ds' T. Earl Egin,
Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-26
o.. -. ' 49, f-l' - : . - 49, . :.
MOUNT CARMEL DOTS.
All Sorts Of Good Things About the
Good People of the Savannah

Mt. Carmel, April %, 1899.
Col. w. N. Mercler Of Augusta g., was In
town last Tuesday on business.
Cotton planting has begun in earnest In this
section.
The Town Council will In the near future
begin to put the streets and sidewalks In good
J. F. Sutherland has started bis brick
machinery and Will make a considerable
number OF brick at his plant In the town.
Messrs: I. L. Gozby and Thomas A. Box;
works OF Marietta, Ga, was In town last week
maki Ing proposition 70 erect the monument at
the grave Of NJ. L. Kay, which The w. o. w.
The steeple Of the Baptist church will be
torn down and more modern one will be
| erected in few days.
J. w. Morrah has been to marke ct and bought
beautiful line OF dry goods and notions Tor
his Mt. Carmel store, and is prepared to dupl-
cate any prices. buy your goods at home.
| Capt. James Robinson, who has been quite
| sick. Is much better at this writing.
+ Mrs Annie Cade of Washington, Ga spent
| last week with her brother, Messrs. Il. j. and
L.. Z. McNeill Of Mt. Carmel. Mrs. Cade Is
daue ehter of W N. McNeill of Ellington, s. c.,
Miss Mamie Patterson, who has been teach
Ing school 10 the Level Land section. has
returned 10 home In town.
| Hunter Bros. will take down part of their
mill house and rebuild 1t, they will also build
| strong rock dam across the river, and other
Improvements will be made on their mill
property.
TIL Brough spent last Monday with friends
| In town. Mr.. Brough Is slxty-five years old,
but looks like man Of forty. He was gallant
Confederate soldier and was wounded in
several engagements.
| Mrs. M. b. Paschall has opened up her
millinery stock ln the rear of T.. G. Bakers
store. Mrs. Paschall il one OF the most expert
| milliners in the country.
The ladies Of the Methodist church will IN q
few days place eautifu set ofpulpit fnrni.
ture In the church. and other needed Improve.
| men ts WILL be made.
Mr.. G. Cade last fall planted row OF White
| Oaks, arou nd the Methodist church property.
The plants are doing we'll aud the people are
| required to keep their stock up. May Mr..
| Cade live to see these trees In their beauty.
| Messrs. Edmond and Lanier are doing some
| fine work with the road machine in this
| section.
DR.. Thomas J. Hester is very unwell at his
home, on Vienna st.
The people of Abbevile seem greatly inte--
ested In the Black Diamond Railroad. We
simply throw out the hint that natural course
for the Black Diamond from Anderson TO
Port Royal Is via the Savannah R. R.
to Augusta Ga, tnen to Port Royal. We
are expecting to get this road, but II we don't
get 1t we would like to see Abbeville have It..
Rex.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-26
SELL YOUR LAND.

T LANDOWNERS In this County having
- land for sale will find 1t 10 their Interest
to com no nicate with me as TO location, num-
her Of acres and very lowest price for same
NV object Is to induce good citizens to settle
amongst US and hope land will be quoted at
the very stpossible figures.
WYATT AIKEN,
March l. 1899. II RICHARD SONDLEY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-26
THE NEGRO PREACHER CAUGHT.

Palmetto, Ga, April 23.-Elijah Strickland
the negro pl eacher here, who was accused by
Sam Hose, the negro burned to death near
Newman today, of paying him (Hose) $l2 to
murder Farmer Alfred Crawford, was cap
tured by mob OF people from this vicinity
three miles out Of town tonight. He was
brought to Palmetto and at mid dnight was
placed on trial for his life by court com posed
those who had arrested him. Speeches for
and against his character were made, and the
trial Is In progress at this hour, Q2.aO a. m.l
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-26
NEGRO PREACHER HANGED.
The Palm ettO Mob Let Him OF Mer.
cifalIy - He Protested his limo.
cence-The Indignant Citisens AT.
ter Another Fiend Who Will Meet
the same Fate.

Palmetto, Ca, April 24-Rev. Lige Strick-
land, who paid Sam Hose twenty dollars TO
kill Alfred Gran ford, was hanged by the sam
mob last night that burned Hose here yester-
day.
The mob is still after Hewitt. All night the
lynchers sat at court on the hrst publicsquare
here, and then at one o'clock this morning
tidings OF possible interference oy state troops
having rea ched here, they adjourned to the
wildwood.
The preacher was taken out of town deep
among pines where huge oonfires furnished
light and warmth. The white haired minis.
ter, weeping with an appeal to the throne OF
grace, was tied to tree. while his counsel
proceeded to defend him before the mob
court. The negro hears an unsayory reppta.
tion. He protested constantly that he was
guilty, calling on God 10 witness his inno-
cence and pleading for mercy. He was q
picture OF abject terror.
There was rush from all quarters 10 the
lynching by train and teams. Several spe-
cials came In from Atlanta and other points,
and regular trains were crowded With eager
sghtseers.
Ing. He was terribly tortured before match
was touched TO the Kerosene which saturated
his clothing and body. His ears were cut OF.
his fingers separately slashed from his hand
and his body otherwise mutillated before the
torch was touched TO the pile OF wood sur
rounding b I'M. The mob cqt up charred por-
tions Of his body as souvenirs OF the horrible
affair. Hose bad killed white farmer while
at supper with his family and then outraged
his wife In her husbands blood.
Atlanta, April 24-A telephone message
from Palmetto at ten o'clock says the mob
captured Albert Sewell. negro who had de.
cared that the death of every negro shoul ID
be avenged and put him TO death. The MOB
is still on the hunt for negroes and probably
two more will he lynched before the work Is
finished.
The mob found Strick land at the house OF
Major Thomas, his employer. who said Strlck-
land had nothing to do with the Crawford af
fair. Others said Strickland was law-abid-
Ing citizen.
Some members Of the mob favored the law
taking It's course and suggested going to
another place where several others lived who
knew Strickland.
This met with approval. The court moved
to the woods and there Strickland was strung
up two or three times In an effort TO make
him con fess, but Strickland denied his con
nection with the Hose Crime.
The crowd was evenly divided and finally
decided to take Strickland TO the Fairburn
all. This was the last seen OF Strick land
alive. A couple OF farmers coming TO town
this morning reported seeing his body to
tree shockingly mutilated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-26
E. F. G1LLIARD,
TT AILOR. =.

uAS moved and occupies the rooms up
III stairs in Knox's Hall. ana 1s now pre-
na red to do all kinds OF repairing and clean
Ing OF gentlemen's g clothes on short notice.
Samples OF suits always on hand. Oharges
reasonable
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-03

q. p. o. z.
FL Paso Lodge, No. 1871.
Z Meets first and third Tuesdays in each
month in Odd Fellows hall
~ s. J, GATIIN, f. r.
T. E. SHELTON. Secretary.