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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
DIR. Ellis Dates.

DIR. L. o. Ellis, the popular Nevada
dentist will be at Adair Sept. 10th to
10th: Chouteau, Sept. l7th TO 23d;
Pryor Creek, Sept. 18th TO Oct. 9th.
DR.. Ellis ranks among the best dem
lists in the southwest and work can
not be other than satisfactory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
EYesight DESTROYED.

Two little children, (colored), were
playing over on the east side a few
days ago with a knife which accident
ly flew up, and struck the little girl
in the eye in the center OF the pupil.
There was not even scratch left on
either lid but the sight is completely
DESTROYED.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
Some one Can Fiji Your Want.

Getting acquainted with the people
who can fill your wants is easy. Just
mention your desires in our want col
umn. A reasonable want never es-
capes the notice Of some one who is
Glad TO know abOutIt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

The DenisOn Herald expresses
envy at the legal hangings the In
dian Territory is able to pull of
now and then, as against Texas
lynchings. The territory may yet
reach the mob state of civilization.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
To Sloan Springs.

j. II. Langley accompanied by
his wife and child, passed through
Vinita Sunday enToute TO Sloan
Springs, where Mrs. Langley and their
baby will spend a few weeks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
Hr. rIiIford's Mother Sick.

News was received by wire from FL
dorado, Kansas, Monday that Mr..
Milford's mother was dangerously
sick. He with his family are at Man
itoI, Col, and were wired at once.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
A Pleasure Trim.

Mr.. aud Mrs. A. c. Raymond, ac-
companied by their daughter, Mrs
Strange of Chelsea, are making prep
araJions to leave soon for an extended
trip to Wisconsin, Illinois, New York
and the lakes. This will be a very
pleasant trip.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31


Mrs. Henry Ballarc's littlegirl is i'll.
Miss JAMIE Hall is improving rap
idly.
Charlie McClellaud Of Claremore is
ia the city.
Sherbet Cups from 6Oc to sOc, at
rms Racket.
Bruce Cass OF Bartlesville, is visit
lug in the city.
Mr. Burnett and family moved to
Sapulpa this week
Mrs G. w. Clark came up from
Adalr Tuesday morning.
Miss Clara Chamberlin returned
from a visit to Chelsea Monday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. L. f. Parker returned
from Eureka Springs this week.
Best Lemonade in town, made OF
pure cistern water, at Burns Racket.
Blackleg killed a fine calf, last Sat
, urday, belonging to Judge Crockett,
of this city.
Mrs. Dee Trott and daughter, Viii
lie, went to Neosho Sunday for a
weeks visit
Marriage license was issued to Ar
thur Odell and Miss Lula Combs, both
of HudSan, l. T.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Chandler re
turned from visit to Fayetteville,
Ark, this week.
Mrs. Claude Shelton came in from
Claremore last Sunday where she has
been visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Morning came
in on the Katy Sunday night after a
weeks visit at Parsons.
Mrs. L. L. Crutchfeld returned
Sunday night from visit OF several
weeks at JacksbOro, Texas.
Those who Ia opened around the
jail Sunday afternoon were treated
10 very one-sided Irize fight.
Frank C. Churchill, revenue inspec-
tor for the Cherokee nation. came up
from Muskogec Monday night.
George BadgeLt returned from the
Joplin mining district Sunday
The Vinita company did well last
) week.
Miss Horiense Allison left yester
day for her home at Columbus, Kas.,
after a pleasant visit with her sister,
Mrs. Emmett Rea.
Emmett Skinner returned from st.
Louis where he has been selecting an
elegant stock of fall and winter goods
for z. n. Ratclif.
Messrs. Crockett and Miller: Misses
Puryiance and Thompson. spent the
day at Adair Sunday. Miss Willie
skinner accompanied them home.
Judge Denison returned Sunday
from an extended trip through the
mining country, visiting Hellville,
Harrison and Eureka Springs, Ark.
b. p. Rasmus returned from MuskO-
gee Monday, where he had been
70 confer with the agent relative to
the collection of revenue on hay, etc.
Joe Butler, w. L. Chapman and
DR.. Day, left for Joplin Sunday
afternoon. Dr. Day was taken
sick at Pierce City and returned
home.
Miss Fayant OF Ratcliff's force viii
remain in st. Louis for the second
millinery opening at which all the lat
est styles are brought for the city
buyers.
Mr.. ]. I. Clapper and wife will Oc-
cupy the new browning cottage on
the north side. Mr.. Clapper was
rhecked in as agent at the Katy de-
pot yesterday afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon seven little
misses were out calling, i'dressed in
their mammals best clothes" Each
little miss brought her card with her
"at home" days written on, and
looked very quaint indeed.
Chief Mayes has appointed the fol-
lowing persons to represent the Che
rokee nation at the meeting OF the
Ciric Federation. el meets at
Chicago on 80 18Th -i september:
|, JS. Davenport, Joe N T.ahay, w.
" Hastings. j. ii. Nash, J II. Dan
berga8 j. 5. StapieT
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

The Dreyfus farce at Rennes,
France. was enliyened Saturday
by the appearance Of a man on the
witness stand who insisted on tell
ing the truth. Perhaps the first
during the trial.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

Judge d. w. Shackleford, dem
ocratic candidate, was elected con-
gresham in tie eighth Missouri
district TO succeed Richard P.
Bland, deceased.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
AND HAVE BEEN FOR WEEKS

We are preparing for a big
trade this fall. We bought all
our staples early in large lots.
We are prepared to serve our
customers better than ever be-
fore Our buyers are spending
two weeks getting everything
that is new and desirable.
This house-noted as the
largest handlers of the most
reliable merchandise-will sur
pass all former records in the
large volume of their business
this season. We have the
goods and prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

TAKEN UP-By John sellers, o. the Wm.
stewart farm, two miles north Of kelSos
ons bay horse. 9 years old, blind IA right
eye. branded r II on right shoulder. owner
may have same 6y proving property and
payins expenses,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

The annual reunion of the Blue
and Gray will be held at South
west City, Mo-, beginning on Mon
day Sept. 18th and continuing the
entire week and a grand time is
anticipated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
Too Swift.

"He proposed to her on a postal
card " "What did she do?"
Refused him by wire, collect. "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

fhe man who well satisfied
with bis own business is never
whinning abou. other peoples.
iels the canine whose tail is in
the crack that does the bowling.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

" an old woman knows the use
Of every one of the six spoons and
forks at her plate, her granddaugh-
tar= e-o ,'---..,oI g the fact than
She mas been 2 church member
fifty years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
Willie HaIseII College Faculty.

The new faculty for Willie Halsell
college is as follows: Rev. TheO. f.
Brewer, president; Prof. j. B. Bishop,
principal in academic department.;
Prof. E. S. Fendall, principal in pri-
mary and preparatory department;
Miss Lucille Barnett, instrumental
music; Miss Miriam Pitcher, vocal
music, guitar and mandolin; Miss Inez
Cash, art: Miss Matte Williams, elO-
cution. All necessary assistance has
been provided for Profs. Bishop and
Fendall in their respective depart
ments.
These teachers have diplomas from
some Of the best colleges and univer-
sities in the states and have had expe-
rience Ia teaching. Prof. Bishop is
from Texas, Prof. Fendall from Meal
ester, Miss Barnett from Missouri,
Miss Pitcher from Rich Mond, Va,
Miss Cash from Ashville, \. c., and
Miss Williams from Fayetteville, Ark.
Delightfully."- Entertained.
Miss Sonora Gray, and Miss Fanny
Knight gave a delightful social TO a
number Of their young friends Mon
day evening at the home OF Governor
Burlington and wife on the east side.
Refreshments were served and gen.
eral good time was had. Among
those present were, Misses Jennie
Foreman, Flora Foreman, Bessie Brae,
Anna Cannon, Bessie Kennedy, Ethel
GoOdykOontz, Lilly Burns, Ida Lane,
Mamie Starr, and Fannie Knight.
Messrs. J. r. Sheehan, Morris knight,
Andrew Green, Will Greer, Kellar
Walker, Charley Mcclellan, Birch
Burnett, Stith Davenport, Sam Cobb |
and Bernie BUrns.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31

Lamps all the way from 2Oc to $3.50
at Burns Racket,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-08-31
Indian Chieftain.
LOCAL NOTES.

Thinking thereby to WOO,
He stood out in the dew
And lightsomely lifted his lay.
Which disgasted the maid.
"HOw silly" she said,
And jOcundly Tilted the jay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
PROPOSED HOME FOR DEWEY.
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER THE PROJECT

Washington. May 15.-F. A. VANDERBILT AS
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury: Charles H.
Allen. Assistant Secretary of the Navy: Perry
;. Heath. First Assistant Postmaster General
Acknowledgement Goblin and Ellis H. Roberts
Treasurer of the United States, who have been
appointed National com mittee to take charge
of the funds with which to purchase home
tor Admiral Dewey in Washington. had a meet
ing to-day in Mr.. Vanderlps office. Although
the members Of the committee are all busy men.
they were enthusiastic over the idea Of great
National gift Of the character proposed for
Admiral Dewey, and they willing 60 under
take the work of receiving those funds from
whatever quarter they may come. The commit
tee will be glad to serve any newspaper. or
sanzation or individual wishing TO make a
contribution for the purpose in view
The National character OF the committee
makes 1t a proper one to have charge Of the
matter. and 1t is expected that the many news
papers who propose taking up the work will CO
operate with this committee. Treasurer ROD
crts Is now prepared to receive contributions
70 any amount handsomely designed receipt
VIII be prepared at the Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing, and all contributors will receive
such receipt A formal address TO the public
will probably he issued The first sub
scription to the fund $3.50. was received to-day
from General Felix Agnus. Of THE Baltimore
American" and he will receive the first receipt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
BRITISH VIEW OF ATKINSON.
From The London Times.

''Om The London Times.
n, mere can be excuse for the conduct OF which
~. Atkinson have been guilty, In at
.sHpung TO address directly to troops In the field
,soieni denunciations Of the whole policy which II
- thelr duty TO carry out. His pamphlets have
oeeh stopped by the Postmaster General, acting
.hoer the orders OF the Cabinet, and though the
MEASURE Is a strong one, should be sorry 20
ainin that II is not justified by the circumstances
~ would have been better perhaps as "A mat ter OF
ttV1rm; 70 leave II 20 the general commanding IN
taIla 10 intercept literature directly subVersiVe OF
csssslplne But. after all that is only question
~ .oi a. the essence OF the matter being tnat mill
10y ulsciplne must be maintained Ia all circuih-
o,aHCts AND at all costs.
mere Is no question OF freedom or discussion or
81 V administrative sensitiveness 10 criticsm MT
nthhson Is Al liberty 10 discuss the matter WIN
we Whoe American people and 10 abuse inc Au-
MInlstTation TO his hearts content but ne mas 10
!ieht 10 address fiery denunciations under sense
Iohal headings 10 the troops actually ensaeeu ~
HshtnR the enemy. In the absence OF a rtsussal
army Tor foreign service, II may be difncut ioI
ZONE Americans 10 realize that a citizen IN tne
heio IL on very different footing from cltizeh
gong 10 the ballot-box at home. But tnat " a.
lesson which all will have 10 learn, and Whlch IL
- the rent and the duty Of the Administration ~
ENFORCE IN one way another II MI Atklnsou ~
cSncerneo only 10 bring the war 10 an enc ne "nS
Shosen the best possible method OF prolohelHs ~
IN attempting 10 circulate among the troops ~.
tent oenunciauons which regards them po,hs
70 sediton. and regards the Ftlipnos VINO
would certainly read them. constitute erect ell
"1a<a&aSnent 10 further resistance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
MAJOR JOHN W. RUSSELL.

Jacksonville, Fla. May Is (SpeciaD.-Major John
W Russell OF this State who died yesterday. was
prominent figure In Florida business and political
circles His body has been sent North for burial at
Woodlawn. In charge OF his son. Frank Major
Russell laid the foundation for his successful busi
ness career lumberman In the pine woods OF
Maine al the age Of eighteen. At the outbreak OF
the Civil War he commissioned second leuten-
ant and regimentaI quartermaster in the It'll Maine
Volunteers. He detailed from the regiment
and appointed assistant quartermaster OF the Third
Brigade Second Division. Army OF the Potomac.
He was commissioned captain and assistant quar-
termaster United States Volunteers In 1862, and
attached the Sixth Corps where he served till
March 1855 He then transferred to duty at
Jacksonville Fla. as chief quartermaster OF the
district Of F1orCa. and served such until mus
tered out in April 1856 He participate In cam
pagns In Virginia. and was In many battles. Soon
after coming from Florida he became large saw
mill operator here. and afterward at Oustee. near
where he owned two hundred thousand acres OF
timber land He retired from active business in
1893 on the reorganization OF the Eppinger Rus
cell Company and his interests were then in the
Ncw-York office He at one time one OF the
largest humber factors in the South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
DIED..

daughter q william r II ana PaSiin. HrI@us & New
cT.INcH-on Monday May Is. Joseph W. cinch. In the
Funeral ser,c. q, bis late residence 50 East both
St. Tuesday evening May 49, at 73o.
Interment convenience Of the family.
GREENwooD-on Sunday. May H. 1899. Joseph X
Funeral b, late residence. ISL R.msenst. Brosas-
Ign. Tuesday. at O'Clock.
GUTwILIIG-Atter a short lines Julie Falken.u Out
Funeral YIN take place from her late rs',ssSes No
Please omit flowers
HARRIswon sunday May /. sai,h ". Harris 50.
.sdsne. Corner Of Psrksi and ccnaaSs
Trains leave Nev-York cortIandt-.t $50 .. NJ; also
- from chambers-st.. s:22 p. m.
Troy papers please copy.
LoRD-On Saturday MAY r. Matilda D. widow u
Thoms. Lord and daughter q Robert f. and Matilda q
services. Al Trinity chapel 25,h-. tuesday. Nay
Washington and Newport papers please copy
xs1 ;. n, MgoS.y May 10 MSTFsre' osenss BE-
daughter Of Rev Charles ". Homer. in the a7th year
Funeral service, will be held at Grace Church Broadway
and iith-st.. New York city on Wednesday. May II.
at 10 a.
MORROW the , ian inst: at Bristol. Penn. Eli:.-
James, and daughter d the late Captain Robert
Funeral .s7vice. Wednesday May 10 at O'Clock ,.
In 81. James's Church.
Internent Carlisle. Penn.
RUSsEIL,-In Jacksonville Fla May o. 1879 MA>ss
John X. Russell. aged ~ years.
Maine Delaware and WaShngtou papers please COPY.
Inc hssn Ss Of @ Geo @ss sssmsn
i.om s'SsH 81 ESs s Has at f'Ahn
Carriages VIII meet train on II. r. n. r. leaving Nov
York IL 30.
H. 1899 Of Bright's disease. William D.. Of the
late Thomas and Amelia Jones southart in the osth
Of his
Funeral services his residence "wednesday Nay
Carriages viii meet train leaving Grand Station
| at 205.
| STANTON-In Brooklyn Sunday evening May II.
Elizabeth Hull, daughter OF John and julia Huoosi
Stanton aged months and % DAYS
| Funeral services No. - South Portiand-avs- q
"Wednesday afternoon the i7th inst. a; O'Clock
VAN AMRINGE-on Sunday. May IL 1899. Isabella No
| Ney. wife Of Thomas y. Van Amringe. -.
Funeral late residence No 2s west iz1to-
St. on Tuesday. at D. m.
VIEIE-At her residence Riverside-ave and Ssh 81. o.
Monday. May IS. failure Juiiett4 Dana vile
OF General Egbert I. Wee and daughter Of the lats
Richard T. Dana.
Funeral at ST. Agnes's Chapel s2t-st ana o.
| lumbus- save Thursday. May Is. az ?. m
| Relatives and friends invited 20 attend.
Boston papers please copy.
WARRIOR Sunday April 30. at San Juan. Porto Rioe>
Marguerite beloved daughter Of L1eutenAnt
Commander Aaron Ward. United states Navy and An
ME Cairns Willis
wEsr-on May Is, Lacy G.. beloved wife Of Dr. Edw1zs
West her residence. No. l56 West i2th-st.
| Notice Of funeral hereafter
Harlem Railroad ride from the Grand Centrax
Depot Office. 10 East 42d-st
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
MR.. BATCHELLER HONORED.
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF PHrLA-
DELPHIA AWARDS HIM THE JOHN
CLARKE GOLD MEDAL EOp HIS
PNEUMATIC INV

PNEUMATIC INVENTIONS
Philadelphia. May 15.-The commentator Of the
venerable Franklin Institute Of this city is an
honor that is bestowed lightly. 1t awarded its
John Scott legacy premium and medal to the in
ventor OF the Mergenthaler linotype machine. and
no one will question It's wisdom and justice In do
ing so. The honor is never conferred except for
inventions OF unusual scientific value and public
usefulness. 1t has just awarded the same pre-
MUM and medal 10 b. c. Batcheller Of this city
for his inventions In pneumatic dispatch apparatus
which is now employed by the Government In the
postoffices OF the large cities OF the country.
The report OF the Committee on Science and the
Arts accompanying the award states that the in
ventOr has solved five difficult mechanical prob
lens. some OF which have puzzled scientific men
and inventors for more than fifty years. while
others considered either impra ctical or i'm
possible OF solution. Tie principal problems in
volved
First-Overcoming the momentum OF the carrier
at the point where II is received.
Second-Operatlng the receiving apparatus auto
matically
Third-Preventng collisions
paratus.
Flfth-The automatic selection Of delivery station
by the
That Mr. Batcheller has solved all these prob
lens, and In such scientific and practical manner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
DONALD MLEAN.

Sioux Cry. Iowa May 15.-Donald Mclean. pro-
moter OF the Pacific Short Line. or Sioux City,
ONeill and Western Railroad who was killed in
Chicago last night by a fall over a balustrade on
the fourth floor o. the Palmer House was probably
the best-knowr railroad man in this region He
FIRST arrived here in the latter eighties. with a
scheme for g. railroad 10 the Pacific by route of
his own considerably shorter than any OF the other
transcontnental lines. Local capital aided him 70
the extent OF building far ONeill Neb.. where
funds failed him The road subsequently, pissed
into receivers hands. and is soon to be sold
under a foreclosure. Mr. Mclean had made re
peated efforts TO get work started again. but failed
each time. He was generally considered leader
among the countrys promoters. OF his family
history before he came here little IS known except
that he was a scotchman. He we'll known
among Eastern capitalists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
FREDERIC BRANDEIS.

Frederic Brandeis composer. and organist Of
SITS. Peter and Paurs Roman Catholic Church.
in Brooklyn. died on Sunday night at his home No.
ll3 East One-hundred "a nd-twenty- from
heart trouble. He leaves a widow and four chill
dren. The funeral will take place tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock al the house. The burial will be
in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
Frederic Brandeis was born In Vienna. Austria.
in 1885 He studied In the College OF Vienna, and
received tuition in piano playing from Fischof and
Czerny and composition from Ruhnatscha.
The rebellion OF ls4s Brandeis senior his
fortune. and in ls49 he emigrated 10 America with
his family. Young Brandeiss efforts in compost
ton met encouragement from Julius Schubert. who
sent some OF his earliest productions to Schumann
and 10 Spohr. In 1880 he became Organst for the
Church OF ST. John the Evangelist. and its de-
struction by fire he accepted similar place in St
Jamess Roman Catholic Church From 1850 10
1856 he the organst at the NewYork Syna-
gogue. Since the latter date he had played in
Brooklyn.
Mr.. Brandes several times first honors in
prize composition contests Among his bestknown
compositions are The Ring" ballad for orchestra
and chorus: MY Love Is Like the Red. Red Rose"
a song. and The Castle BY the Sea" song.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
UNION SEMINARY ALUMNI DINE.
THE REV. DR. BRIGGS AMONG THOSE PRESENT

THE REV. DIR. BRIGGS AMONG THOSE PRESENT
There were lH Of the alumni OF Union Theological
Seminary present at the ninth annual dinner held
last evening. The Rev Or. S. B. Rossiter, OF the
seminary presided. The subject under discussion
was The Educated Ministry" which was discussed
by the Rev. Robert Bruce Clarke. Professor John
Mason Tyler and the Rev. Dr. George William
Knox The Rev DR.. Charles A. Briggs was pres
ent and sat near Robert A. ogden and the Rev
DR.. ID. r Frazer, OF Newark y. j.
The only aIlusion 10 DR. Briggs's becoming a
member Of the Episcopal ministry was made by
Dr. Rossiter. who IN hts remarks told story OF a
hoy who tried TO baptize cat In the good, old
Baptist way. The cat resisted vigorously at ne ne
first two attempts get IL into the water. On
the third attempt the animal scratched the boys
hand The boy threw the cat down and said Vel
go ahead and be an Epscopalian II you must
The story was received with much laughter