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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
ORnINANOE 40 -.

An ordinance authorizing the pay.
ment of certain outstanding war
rants of the late town Of Downing
Vile, c. y.
- e ordained 10y the mayor and
town council of the incorporated town
of Ninita, /. II.
Sec J.. That all warrants outStand-
Ing which have been legally issued by
the late town of Dowuineyillc and
which have Iecn registered by the
recorder of the Incorporated town
of Niuita, be taken up and
destroyed boy The town council
of the incorporated town Of Niuita
and in their stead warrants IN the
general fund shall be drawn 10y the
recorder of the incorporated town Cf
Rluita Tor par value Of each warrant
so taken Up and destroyed.
Passed and approved this iSt dag OF
March, 1898.
r. VI. BURLINGTON.
G.. GLAKENEN, Mayor.
Recorder.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper viii always have
friends but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. II she is
weak, sickly and al run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. II she
has constipation or kidney trouble.
her impure blood will cause pimples,
b.otcheS. skin eruptiOuS aud a wretch
ed complexion. Electric BitterS is the
best medicine iu the wDrid 10 regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys aud to
purify the blood. II gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth. velycty
skin, rich complexion. 1t will make
a good looking. charming woman OF a
rundown invalid. Only soc at a. w.
drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
The Whist PLAYERS.

4 leading feature of Miss Ash
brooks whist party Thursday, next TO
the Interrogation aS TO trump, was
the score card, which was embellishcd
with a photograph OF the hostess.
Miss Fortner proved the victor and
was given (or loaned a solitaire dia-
moud q ring about the size Of a hick-
ory nut, which she is TO wear until the
next meeting Of the club, when the
priceless trophy may pass 20 the care
and keeping Of another. The occasion
was a pleasant one in all respects.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Fine Farm For Sale

Will sell or exchange for less place
and town property, where well lOcat-
ed; will take cattle or hogs. Place is
located ) miles South OF Chelsea on
Pryor Creek. Contains 500 acres and
40Oin cultivation; no hills and is fine
land. Has 4 seven room house. flues,
and painted, as fine water as cOulG as X
for and plenty Of it; also plenty of
timber: 1000 apple trees - years old
and healthy; 300 peach trees bearing,
and 25O young walnut trees growing,
which have been planted; rented for
next year. Anyone wanting a farm
thisSiZe would do wel to call, ii being
my home place. loft
}. X. CLISGAN. Chelsea. !. II.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Will Work No Injury.

Prof. Morrison said Saturday that
when the public schools were cstab-
liShed the private ones-like the acad-
cmy and the collCse-musf simply
take higher ground in the scale OF eX-
cellence-and charge proportionally
for tuition. This is the proper view
and il is more than Likely institutions
OF the kind named will thereafter
yield Il fair return for the labor eX-
pended in conducting them-which
can hardly be said Of them al this
time
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Big Game.

Two gentlemen. one travelling
man. the other a resident of Viuita.
went duck hunting one day last week.
driving horse belonging to w. l..
RaineS. tie liyeryman. They shot
three ducks, and that isn't all-they
accidentally pUt a load of shot into the
horses hip. The shot was fine. aud
scattered well, Consequently the ami
nal WIS NOT scrinuslr hurl.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Has Cured Thousands, VIII Cure
You.

Ifyou are troubled with kidney or
bladder troubles, such aS drops
Bright'> disease, catarrh. gravel Of the
bladder. albumen in urine and Un-
healthy deposits. or too frequent dis
charge of the urine, pain in the back
and bladder. drUysical swelling Of the
feet aud legs. etc. etc. we guarantee
that by using Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure, complete cure will he effected.
Price 80 cents. For sale 10y Peoples
drug store. Feb %
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
FIRE PROTECTION NEEDED.
Suggestions for an inexpensive
Equipment.

Ninita cannot, with prudence, long
er neglect providing some appliance
for fighting fire. If it is felt that eX-
penditures must he meagre, a half
dozen or 50 ladders Of different
lengths, three or four axes. and half
hundred galvanized water buckets.
which retail at 20 cents each. could
certainly be bought. This kind uf an
outfit. with = light truck to carry
them, heavy hook with a piece of
chain, aud rope, for pulling down
porcheS, awnings, etc, would place Us
in shape if kept in an accessible place.
To offer some resistance TO "A fire, in its
early stages. \ volunteer fire COM
pany can he organized any day and all
the members needed. secured. The
chief should be a man OF expert
ence in such work, If such an one can
be secured, and he should be made a
special city deputy marshal. or in
some other manner clothed with Off
cldl authority, 10 compel obedience 10
his orders.
Possibly these suggestions are wide
Of the mark and imperfect, but all
viii agree that we are practically
helpless and that some steps should be
taken, and at once. People who were
at Muskogee the morning Of the fire
state that il did not seem possible
that so much property could be de-
and that if some temporary
structures had been torn down there
need not have been. But no one had
any authority to tear down anuther's
house, however cheap and worthless,
and 50 two beautiful brick blocks
were destroyed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Rucklen,s Arnca Saliva

The best >llyc in the world for cuts
bruises, sores. Ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, tettcr, chapped hands, chill
blainS, coruS. and all skin cruptionS,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed 10 give
perfect SatiSfdctions or money refund
ed. Price p cents per box. For sale
by a. W. Foreman. druggist. kyr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Twelve More Weeks.

Worcester academy will continue
for twelve weeks from this date
Some represent that it will close soon.
After the twelve weeks term ends
there will be 4 summer term OF eight
weeks FOR the benefit OF young teach
ers. Normal methods OF instruction
will be followed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Still NaininO

Geo. NidiiTer's fine steer, heretofore
mentioned ia these columns, has
gained $50 pounds in 80 days. The
entire herd Of 800 are said to be the
fattest bunch OF cattle in the country.
Ii is the Judgment Of J. o. Hall ard
W. +. Halsell that they are the fat
test cattle they ever saw.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
A Pleasant Evening,

A dance was given at the home Of
J. W. Martin Friday evening. About
Fifteen couple were present, mostly
young people, who report a very pleas
ant evening. Friday was Mr..
Martins iftieth birthday. and he en-
joyed the evening as wei Is the rest
of the "bnNs.r
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Back From Washington.

VI. VI. Edmiston returned Thurs
day from Washington where he had
been in the interest OF some of the
Cherokee claimants, whose cases were
appealed from the territory court.
The arguments in the cases were I'm
i>hed some days ago but decision
has not yet been handed down.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
An Editor Killed.

d. Stewart elliott, for many years
editor Of the Coney>iiia Journal. a
veteran of the civil war, enlisted in
the Goth Kansas last summer and was
elected captain. The regiment was
sent 10 Manila aad iu a de>Jltory bat
Tie around Caloocan icw days since
Capt. Elliott was killed. His two
sons are members OF the same com
panv. \ year or two ago the gentle
man sold his newspaper and a. the
time ul his enlistment was city clerk.
a position which his daugher j. now
nliug
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Enr Medical Treatment.

Rev Leonard z. Davidson, a Pres
byteriau minister from Tulsa. arrived
last Wednesday with his wife, who
Is IN moor health and will be placed
for Treatment with Drs. Fortuer x
ElmiN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

Frank Skinner brought in 4 Fcgc-
table freak Friday in the shape Of an
ear of corn with the grain inside of
the cobb. Mr.. Skinner thinks a few
warm days like Thursday would en-
danger the fruit crop
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

With the compliments Of Roht. 4
Farmer this Office received last week
a map OF the Indian Territory. 1t
is compiled from the lately completed
survey Of this country and is 4 very
useful piece Of Office or household ap-
Dliaucc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

We are bilious race. Half OF Us
are born bilious, with prcdisp0Sitipu
Geo iHdige> ion. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator and bI.iouSneSS ard indigeS-
ti0n viii not trouble you. Mr. A. W
McLeuna. OF Johnston, :. c.. a suffer,
er from from biliuuSneSS and iudIges-
tiun gives this aS his experience after
taking Simmons Liver Regulator: Il
keep Simmons Liver Regulator IN my
home and find 10 a valuable remedy
for biIiousuess, indigestion, constipa-
tiuu did inactivity OF the liver Peo-
rIo.s DIug SluIe assnt.. Ainita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Hide Trade.

There is an outfit at work up on
Cabin creek skinning dead cattle and
paying 81 cents pound for the hides.
The hide trade is altogether too i'm
portant an one this winter-they are
coming into town by the four horse
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Another BED Wagon.

The Jumbo gave an order last week
90 joseph Hunt for a Jumbo wagon.
The order was given 90 the Spring
field Wagon Co. with instructions 90
make is good wagon as they could
build.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
To Bridge Cabin.

y subscription was started Thurs
day last TO build a bridge over Big
Cabin west Of town. Jim little head
ed the list with s. and J. J. Spencer
followed with $50. The probable
cost i> estimated 20 he about 81 .OO1.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Hrs. Crocketf,s Sister.

Miss Bessie Kennedy, Of Brunswick.
No, who has been visiting in Kansas
City for the past week. arrived Ia Vi
nita Thursday on 4 visit 10 her sister,
Mrs. John Crockett on south Wilson
= r..t
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Hawkeyes Come.

G. Z. Howard aud family. Of Des
Noiucs, Iowa. have decided 10 locate
in Niuita aud have taken possession
OF the Thompson hotel. east Of the
Katy track
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Odd Fellows.

The Odd Fellows Of this city are
going to decorate their lodge room
with life-size portraits Of the charter
members and also Of the past grand>
a soon as al the photographs can be
gathered un.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Successful.

a. NJ. Brooks efforts as a Singer
sewing machine agent have not all
gone "tO the bad" sales having been
made to Mrs. MastersOn, Mrs. Annie
Reynolds, George Collins and Sam
FraySer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
HUM0R GERMS
ARE EXPELLED BY
CutiCura ReSOIVenf
Greatest Of Blood Purifiers and
Humur Cures.

That is to say, il purifes the blood and eireu-
lating fuids Of Honor GERMS, and thus removes
the cause, while warm baths with CUTIcURA
SOAP, and gentle aaointngs with CUTIcURA (oint-
ment), greatest Of emollient skin cures, cleanse
the skin and scalp Of erusts and scales, allay
itching, burning, and Inflammation and sOothe
and heal. Thus are speedily, permanently, and
economically cured the most torturing, disfgur-
ing, ana humiliating humors Of the skin, scalp,
and blood, with loss ot hair, when the best ply
sicians and all other remedies fail.
sold throughout the World. Price. CUTtcURA REsor-
VENT SOC. and els CCTrCCRA (ontmentl 5cs CUTICuEA
soar. IS POTTER DRUg AND CHEN. CORR. sole Props,
Boston, az How TO Expel Humor Germs free
EHOE Ii0WUnO CUIIcuKA soar.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Located at East St. Louis. Ill.
cHAs. 7. JONES supt.
Chattel Mortgage Sale.


Notice l. hereby given. that 10y virtue 81 a
chaItel mOrf-a executed on the 2Sth daV uf
NAY lsqs. 10y i l. Rogers iu favor Of Laura
A Milford to secure the payment OF % note
fOr two hundred dollars. dated May =. l~.t~
due oct. lst. i-s-. with Interest al 10 per cent.
per aunum from date until paid ! will uu
the 18th day of March ls.9. between the
hours Of nine O'Clock "a. %. and three o'clock
D. m. Of said day. at the farm Of J. L. Rogers
about j. miles southwest Of Ialala. Indian
Territory. offer for sale 20 the highest bidder
SOr cash in hand. the following described
5DerSenGl property. viz: One span 81 black
mules one mare ana one horse mule both
slack saseE years old, weight about 1900
pounds eaCL. came Kate and Pete. branded
Il on leff hip. ahggt D or l6 hands high
Also one sE2n 81 sarge horses about lG hands
high. one white aud she CtteT bay. years
old. no brands white hOrA. naued Nike and
the bay is named Bin. Also ~ hD-c ~ two
wear old cattle. heifcrs and steers rr;. uo ed
on left hip X; 6 cows branded same Eay on
left hip; or 50 much thereof aS may 1e nee
,sSsrV 20 satifSy said note and the cost OF
foreclosure Of said mortgage.
Dated this ssth day Of February. 1899
LAURA 4. MILFoHD.
MOrtaggec.
Ey Blue & Wilson. her attorneys
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
For PUBLIC Schools.

As suggested last week, a petition
was drawn and signed by the ueccS-
sary numbeF Of voters asking for a
vote on the public school question,
and presented TO Mayor Burlington.
The petition asks that the town be
org lized and established "a a single
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Wants Work.

Lewis Muldrow says these warm
days remind him that il j. about time
To- 90 fishing. but that he thinks a
heap more about worE, anj j. longing
for a good hard job of real worn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than
the first following Will be inserted
at $500 per year. The verdict OF
men owning large or small herds
is that it pays to advertise the
brands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
To be One of us.

Dr. Ed Straw, from Rural Retreat,
Va, a brother Of the late DR.. Straw,
Of Ninita, arrived here last Friday
at o'clock, and will likely form a
partnership with DR.. Stuart ia the
practice Of medicine.
Lost-All cOntience in the druggist
who tries TO sell something Of similar
appearance or name and claim il to
be the same as Simmons Liver Regu-
lator and it i made only by J. H. Ze-
lin * Co. Look and see that the
name Simmons River Regulator in
full is on the package, being particu-
larly careful 10 see that the last word
in the name is Regulator, and you
can not be deceived. Peoples Drug
Store agents, Ninita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

G.. BLAKENEN,
Recorder.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

Better Than K IOndlke returns. NJ.
Floyd E. Wolf, Shippensburg, Cham
berland Co., Pa. writes under date
OF August 9th. 1898: After taking
one and a half bottles OF Regan's
Rheumatism Remedy. l am a well
man: ! doctOred with five Of the best
doctors in this county. and was in tho
Pennsylvania Hospital, at Harrisburg
for six months, and got relief. but
was taken with rheumatism on my
return home. For sale by p. Shana-
nan. 81 per bottle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-19

no longer, major" 1 added turnir., 20
the man in command. 1 had indeed 49,,
enough and was anxious to get awav
On the contrary, you cannot leave >,
was the short reply. -'a'e'
cannot, l cried and backed N tha
door by which 1 had entered ana onar,laS
80 f1icA-y put only 10 step into the arms
there. 'N'' Oeeh posted
Arrest him." called the Major ou,at,,,
till 1 call" ann 0"' vi earshot
IN moment my sword and revo1var
were taken from me. and the men led mo
out INTO the hall, where L came unexnect-
guy lace TO race with Lota, who looked
me picture of distress and grief she
new TO me- and pushing the men aside
took my hands 9iue
iltz, FRITZ, what is this?" she crjad
mere mas been some mistake. T.ota
Dut no doubt 1t viii be set right So
hothihg, l whispered. I saw then thai
her clothes were all soaked and soddened
ny the ram. She had evidently been out
waiting for me. GUY
out. '' Saine
Lota broke ia. "4ie"
Capt D'Aguilar. what does tb,s
mean? Why is my-why is the Graf Won
AANt-Sbi ann treated IN This Way2''
Is TINS the Count Won Hollebrann?" and
his eyes lighted.
Say no more Lota," WHISPERED
I win speak. Fritz. This is an outra, a
a shame; who dares 10 do this in nv
house? l Will go TO Mai Montrev" sba
cried passiona tely. The Graf Won Ho1le-
brann is my future husband. and cama
mere TO meet me. 1 care not who knows
u, tritz. She spoke proudly, little guess
ms the III turn she was unwittingly doing
me. Il am not ashamed Of the man 7
am pledged to marry"
20, that's it, said the brute of can
tam his eyes glstening. ITS a pity yo,
at me. :"
A messenger came to recall him ana
Lota' an against my wishes went into the
room with him.
Then ] heard voices in loud alteration
Lota's in entreaty aud expostulation and
finally cry that made me break from the
men who held me and dash into The room
into the midst of a singular scene. Lola
was on her knees before the major begging
and imploring TO do had not time 10 hear
what, before my captors had seized me
again and dragged me away TO another
room whore they stood guard over me.
1 remained there probably an hour when
l was carried again to the presence OF the
three officers. I was placed on the sile
Of the table opposite the Major, and the
soldiers were sent away
you are the Graf Won Hollebrann. lieu
tenant in the German army?'', began the
Major, in dry. inquisitoral manner
Before I answer any quest ions. must
understand The object of my being interro-
gated, and the reason for this treatment
You have been caught acting in a very
equivocal manner, and I am giving you an
opportunity of explaining your conduct. II
YOU cannot, or viii not explain il, the cou-
sequences must be on your own head
Yes, I am the Graf Won Holebrann
What next!"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-19

have rendered France a valuable service.
l must press you for your name. there
fore"
Nevertheless, 1 must refuse to give It,"
I answered. firmly
How did you come here?'
i was at the rendezvous and your guide
met me and brought me here
How did you know of the rendezvous?s'
Il have told you the whole thing has
come out l could scarcely have been
there IL had not known of it. presume %
is true?"
Confront me with hesitated as te
had Deen about to mention a name and
added: with The writer of those
The shot told and the plea was accented
TO my huge satisfaction
AT that moment the thrd oficN who
had hitherto said nothing. whispered a
suggestion 10 the major who nodded ac-
quiescence, and sent him out of the room
on viii give your wo-d to remain here
quietiy?"
see no reason for that" said sharp.
ly' u came voluntarily and am not likely
TO run away"
Nevertheless, I must detain YOU" re-
turned the major peremptorly.
pay 70 heed TO threats" said 1.
BY heavens, but the mans a spy. I
hemenly.
My blood took fire at this.
y on lie, sir" / cried in a voice Of pas
sion. and l rushed forward and struck him
on the mouth
"A thousand hells," he shout d, and was
for whipping out his revolver, but l was
first and covered him.
Try TO draw that weapon and you're a
dead man." l said sternly, ard meant il
TOO, as he read in my looks.
The major had not had time to inter
fere, but now he said:
Put up your weapon, sir, and consider
yourself under arrest, whoever YOU are.
Your private quarrel you must settle some
II m wiling to settle 1t now. across the
table" said /.
Silence he Numbered.
Then be so good as 10 send that man
out of the room, or I'll leave it,"
But al that moment an lnterruption
came. The third officer returned and said
the man they had been expecting had ar
rived, With him came, also, as l knew
we'd enough, the crs of matters. Man
while, my antagonist stood scowling at
me, the pallor of his cheeks thrown m nv
the contrasting dark red of his shaggy
whisSers and beard.
Let him come in" said the major. and
IN the dead silence heard footsteps and
the clank OF a sword as the spy crossed
the hal.
The instant my eyes fell on him I could
not restrain an exclamation of astonish-
ment. He was a man high in favor with
the STAFF and of excellent family. Lieut..
Won Mason. His face fell as he caught
sight of me, he turned white to the lips,
and would have fed, seemingly had not
the captain, who was nearest 10 him,
clapped a hand on ms shoulder and cried
with a sneer:
Come In, come in. You two worthy
gentlemen know one another, l see"
i bit my lips with rage at the taunt.
I'VE will settle our quarrel now, If you
please" said to him. u can stay here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-19

Is that great human engine, which de-
cides the health Of every man and woman,
working properly?
Are symptoms like the following star
ing you in the face every day;
Weak, sluggish circulation.
Puffy or dark circles under the eyes.
Sallow, yellow, unhealthy complexion.
Urine cloudy, milk-llke or stringy; dark
IN color or offensive.
Painful, scalding sensations In passing It,
Duh, heavy headaches, dizzy, tired feel
ing, faint spells, irregular heart.
Obliged to go often during the day, and
to get up many times at night.
Pain or duh ache in the back.
Feeling Of oppression and apprehension.
Restless, irritable and hard to please.
An tagged out, run down, sleepless
nights, and discouraged.
, II you have any of these symptoms, take
the advice Of one who has made life
study of just such diseases and look wen
to yourself, because you have kidney
trouble.
If your urine when allowed to remain
undisturbed in a glass or bottle for TWEEN
ty-four hours, forms sediment or set
Ting or has a cloudy appearance, it is evil
dence that your kidneys need immediate
attention.
Brights disease, which is destroying
more human lives than any other disease,
may be stealing upon you
The symptoms you have noticed are the
danger signals nature sets to show tina,
the track OF health is not clear.
Take Swamp Root. the famous na,xr Al,