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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13
FEARLESS MEN
and Courage in the FRse
Of Death.

There is a condition possible to some
few souls that, If not really the highest
attribute of humanity, would be chosen
by most men of noble mold, were selec-
ton possible. 1t is the unawed tran
guilty, the absolute inability to fear
that some men, not many, possess. o.
rather, one should say, by which some
men are possessed. An instance OF
such courage on low plane is that OF
Potemkin kicking aside the bloody
head of his predecessor as he stepped
to the block, an act almost indelicate
enough TO be humorous, yet, vithal.
significant of an iron nerve
Somewhere in the late seventies an
other Russian, but this time savant
gave proof of what length rapt in
tensity Of purpose will carry man to.
In order to make good his theory that
a suicide may be deliberate and un.
repenting, he subjected himself to
hideous torture ending in death, but
under such circumstances that he
might have relinquished his design al
any stage of its progress.
He lay on his back upon bedstead,
from which he had stripped all the
clothing, with a lamp placed under
meath him SO that the flames just
touched his spine, rising at intervals TO
make notes, which were afterwards
published. They show calm spirit od
research and are slightly triumphant in
tone, though touched into high relief
once or twice by an expression of an
guish. Insanity has become to such m
extent the plea through the whole
gamut of crime, from shoplifting 10
murder, that one hesdtatcs to apply the
mean and derogatory word to an sci
like this.-North American Review. 4
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13
MAKE IT 100 ACRES.

1t is believed by those who are
ina position to know, that the
secretary OF the interior could be
induced by proper representation,
to modify the rules and regulations
promulgated for the guidance OF
those who are intrusted with the
enforcement of the Curtis act. to
so modify the order as to allow
Cherokees to file upon 12O acres
instead of so. This would be
more in line with what the Chero-
KEGS consider justice to themselves
as citizens of the Cherokee nation
and the owners of the land to be
so divided. Such modification
would also be in line with the
agreement recently made with the
Dawes commission and ratified by
an unprecedented majority of
Cherokee voters at the polls.
Congress, in its wisdom, saw fit to
reject the agreement it is true, but
nevertheless, it was an expression of
the sentiment of the Cherokees,
and showed that they were willing
to acquiesce in the efforts OF the
Dawes commission to bring about
an equitable allotment of the lands
of the tribe. The Cherokees feel
oppressed and injured by the or
der that they be allowed to only file
upon so acres of land. They feel
that it is a curtailment of their
rights unwarranted by any reason
able hypothesis, and that the Cur
tbs law does not contemplate any
such unjust imposition.
Then again, the enforcement of
the so acre rule will be resisted
vehemently and fought to the last
ditch by the Cherokees. 1t will
cost the government vast sum of
money, and flood the courts with
litigation, and will end in the defeat
of the object of the government,
namely, the final allotment of the
land and the NATURALIZATION Of
the title.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13

mex door," she said. They hardly
moved throughout the service, and
never let go each Others hands, for II
wasas q strange land At last the sweet
voiced procession Of choir boys came
down the aisle. At its head waS a aim
young seraph, with a face as fair and
pure as the linen he wore. Faint, dark
circles beneath his eyes completed the
ethereal effect. is dem angels?" the
little girl began, but stopped short, sur
prised at the look on her brothers
face. Dat kid in fronts Bill Griggs,
wot licked last week fer swipin' tings
from ole Mrs. Maguire's apple stand.
He amt got over dem black eyes gev
i'm yet. Come on, let's git out" His
face was stern and set as they went
She furtively wiped q tear.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13

As to the location of a land Office
in the Cherokee nation under the
order from the interior depart
ment there seems to be no definite
arrangement or understanding. If
such an Office is to be opened
Vinita wants it, and if convience
and accessibility is considered it
will be located here. When a
land Office is once opened in the
Cherokee nation it will doubt
less be a permanent institu-
ton, and no effort on the part of
Vinita should be spared to secure
it.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13
MOSQUITO TINE In FLORIDA.



/ shall never forget the feeling / had
when one of my reighbors said, at the
beginning Of the season: -oh. well.
there are not many days when you cam
mot drive into town in the middle Of the
day for the mall Ibid not understand
her, or scarcely believe her, but I do
now. also know of several other fam
lies who have regularly prepared for
the mosquito season by laying In
stock Of sewing and reading. and who
announced, when the season began,
that they did not intend 70 60 out or to
receive until il was over; no that prac-
tically all social life Ia st u standstih,
invitations usually ending with, -weath-
er and mosquitoes permitting" The
moonlight nights in this little corner
Of the earth are glorious, but We hAvs
only been able TO enjoy them from our
front piazza steps once in nearly two
months, and then only for brief half
hour, while strong sea breeze swept
In over the bay; at the same time.
friends living mile away have sat ons
On the piazza, every evening for .
while"
l am writing of life on the coast q
Florida, more than 500 miles south Of
ST. Augustine and of part of the coun-
try that. in spite of mosquitoes, has
wonderful future before it, and il al
ready the great truck garden section sf
the state for early vegetables and tror-
ical fruit, as well as most delightful
winter resort and fishing and hunting
country.
Sitting now at my front door, behind
a screen of the finest wire work, / car
look out on to one of the most beauR-
full of landscapes, the blue waters Of
the bay ripping in the sunshine, the
long leaves or branches Of the cocoanut
trees bending and swaying with pleas
ant rustling, while the crimson bios
SONS of the hibiscus bushes are nod
ding good-naturedly over the gray
stones of the wall at the mocldng bird
playing hide-and-seek among the gin
ger plants; and just beyond the wall,
on the path leading up from the water,
and bordered on both sides BY banana
trees, there comes man, who has Just
landed at the wharf with string Of
sea trout for me; he wears frame over
his head covered with mosquito net
ting, and, as they say here, Is batting
himself" with green branch that I
saw him break from my favorite guava
tree. OF course 1 shall buy the Ash,
which will cost mere trifie, but Il will
take at least ten minutes to clear the
kitchen of mosquitoes that will come
in with the sea beauties; for, as nay
fisherman says, they are very bad this
morning"
II he were a visitor he would have 10
brush or be brushed of before he could
enter with the palmetto brush, thai
takes the place of the front door bell
during mosquito time; for the brushing
operation is noisy one. All out-of
door work must be attended - in the
middle of the day, when the .nosquitoes
are less troublesome-Harper's Bazar.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13

When a young man, weu-known
civil engineer surveyed the route of a
proposed railroad. An old farmer with
whom he stopped for time admitted
one day, when he saw him figuring In
the field, that mathematics always
seemed wonderful thing to him. Be
ing young and enthusiastic, the engi-
neer began to enlarge upon its wonders,
telling him how we could measure the
distances to different planets, and even
weigh them; how we could foretell
accurately the coming of comet or an
eclipse years in advance of its actual
occurrence, determine the velocity of
the fiercest projectile, ascertain the
heights of mountains without scaling
them, and many other things meant to
astonish him "Yes, yes, them things
does seem kinder GURUS" the old farm
er replied, ''but what allus bothered
me was TO understan' why We have ter
carry one for ev'ry ten. Butt We don't,
he concluded, with conviction, "the
plaguY thing won't come out right. ~
rav0rsre r10wer OF Royalty.
The queens special flowers are lilies
Of the valley and yiolets, and her inti-
mate friends. knowing her favorite bios
SONS. send her these In profusion on
her birthday. at Christmas and the
New Year. violets, the pet flowers Of
the late Emperor Frederick of Ger
many, have become quite sacred in the
eyes of his widow. The ducaezE Of York
prefers lilies Of the valley and white
rcses-the roses Of York-for her own
wear. The princess of Wales is the
most ardent enthusiast for howers
among the royal family, and il never
content unless her rooms are simply
one mass Of scented blozsom. As for
the prince Of Wales, he cannot endure
to be without his -buttonhole- -r-Key-
stone
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13
Revampled From Our Souvenier Edi.
tiOn.

An Indian Territory exchange
reports that ranchman went to
the nearest town on business,
and shortly after his departure,
Bessie, his five year old child,
wandered away from home in an
attemp to follow him. The mother
missed her two hours later and
instituted a search. When the
father returned, the neighborhood
turned out in force and searched
two days and nights. finally an
Indian found Bessie on an aband-
oned trail. She was fast asleep
and across her body stood New
foundland dog. The dog was torn
and bleeding and near by lay the
bodies of two wolves. The girl
was unharmed and she and her
protector were taken back to her
home. q distance oftwelve miles.
Sad to relate, the dog died that
night of his wounds. The ranch
man gave him . decent burial, at
which ali the neighbors attended,
and = marble headstone has been
ordered for his grave. -Dfoyers
Telegram.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13
Swell.

Havers-Was the banquet to the
count swell?
Jabbers-Swells Why, didn't rec
ognize single thing ate, except the
ice wateri-Puck.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13

Papa-Well, Emerson, what are you
going to give mamma for Christmas?
Emerson-My new essay, entitled
Santa Claus; the History Of a Myth
Puck.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-13

The Tattooed Man--Wot made yer
90 little2
The Dwarf-K married young, and
nse pifef mother wuz aIlrs zitttn' doTn
on me.--N. 7. journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-26
CHAPTER XI.
Caught by the Tide.

The next evening, as soon as little 1.aur.
had finished her lessons, and been CONSIGNED
to the care of her nurse, Nora went for
walk.
luuor house was but couple of miles
from the sea, and Morals favorite walk was
at the foot of the cliffs along the shore.
She had gone some considerable distance
and was thinking of returning, when a voice
"a mans voice, raised in cry for help
caught her ear; and, looking round with a.
startled glance, she saw someone in a grey
tweed suit sitting on a great boulder at the
foot of a cliff some little distance away
No one else was in sight, so Nora conclud-
ing the man, whoever he was, was hurt, or
at any rate, was in need of help, turned her
steps towards him, and found, to her great
surprise, on drawing nearer that the wearer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-26

to know that though he loved her much, he
loved honor more.
Without word, and very simply and
quietly, she appraised her face to his.
Tenderly, solemnly, he laid his lips on hers.
'Good-bye my love-" he whispered. 1T
must be goodbye love you too well to dare
to meet you knowingly again.
Goodbye" shes whispered back; land
and forgive me-"
The rescung boat was rapidly drawing near
so near that they could plainly distinguish
it's solitary occupant.
With a little thrill of surprise Nora recog-
nized in him the maj with the SCARED cheek
and deep-set eyes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
Tor over EIruy years

AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. It is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. S-5-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
CLOCKS IN THE WHITE HOUSE,

"The clocks in the White House,
remarked an official clock winder to
a Washington Star reporter, "are
by no means the least interesting
things about the house, though but
little has ever appeared about them
in the newspapers. Strange as it
may appear, but one of the old
clocks is of American manufacture,
though all that have been purchase
ed of late years are. The one clock
referred to was made in New York
and was purchased when James
Monroe was president. 1t is one Of
the permanent fixtures in the
green room, and has been there
ever since it was purchased. AS a
timepieCe it compares favorably
with any of the foreign made clocks,
though it was made at time when
America was not as famous for its
timepleces as it is now. The most
interesting clock there, of course,
from its history, Is the clock in the
blue parlor, which was once the
property of Napoleon Bonaparte,
who presented it to General La
fayette, and the latter presented it
to GeneralW ashington. The frame
of it is made of alabaster and
French gilt bronze. 1t has to be
wound but once in a month. 1t
keeps time today as accurately as
when first made. What is known
as the Lincoln clock, purchased
when President Lincoln was in the
White House, is an object Of inter
est in the red room, and is of ebony
and gold. 1t strikes the quarters,
halves and hours. In Mrs. McKin-
leys room is a clock which has
been running without the slightest
intermission for nearly thirty years.
The clock at the front of the stairs
leading up to the presidents Office
is the one that the public generally
sees. 1t is rather modern ia con-
struction, of the 'regulatorpattern
and is very reliable. The clock ir
Private Secretary Porter's room is
admired for its cathedral gong
rather than anything else, but it is
good clock, and has proved itself
such for the ten or fifteen years it
has been there. "
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
DOES THIS STRIKE your

Muddy complexion, Nauseating breath
come from chronic constipation. Kar's
Glover Root T0a is an absolute cure and
has been sold for fifty years on an absolute
guarantee. Price rs cts. and SO cts. 8
Sold by Williams & Williams,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Most people never stop to think
that sthe best way to keep out of
divorce is not to yet married.
What's the good of nothiug2 ?
Anything.
Lots of nfe's omelets turn out to
be scrambles.
Curiosity is the mother of Love
and his daughter is Suspicion,
To test woman's breeding, lie
to her; to test her tact, compile
ment her.
1t is always the devils busy day,
but he doesn't waste time hanging
up any signs about it.
When a woman wants to be re-
venged on a man she only has to
ask him to carry a band box for
her.
1t is only small souled women
who do not know that it is only
small souled men who do not shed
tears.
If man is wise, he won't try to
quarrel with a girl; he with only tell
her he doesn't think she can wear
the color he knows she likes best.
When a woman thinks her hus-
band could not live without her,
it is for the same reason that a
sick baby could not live without
nurse.
1t is hard for a woman to pre-
serve her ideals when her husband
refuses to water the petunias be
cause he is in hurry to keep
business engagement.
Successful marriage depends on
how much each one can make the
other believe he or she is giving up
for the other without really giving
up any thing.
If man stays out till four
o'clock in the morning and tells his
wife he was catching up work in
his office, so they can take little
trip some day, she will believe him;
if he is five minutes late to dinner
and tells her it is because he went
block out of his way to put one of
her friends on the car, she is suspi-
cious right away.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22

EVERYTHING in sterling silver, and
best plated table ware, at the "od
reliable" II. Il. Schuster's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
Dental Rooms,
r. II. NJ. SMITH PrOD'r,

Teeth extracted without 0aln SOC, by
his new method No chl0rOi0rm, no ether
no bad effects and absolutely no danger
Best Set Of Tooth .nu, 800
Gold Crown ..,..., ..D., 800
All kinda oi Dental work nt reasonable
prices. Satisfaction ~ r d. No
charge for examination,
1ey- llSl East Broad Street, Tex
arkana Arkansas
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen, ner-
yous and hot, and get tired easily. lfyou
have smartlng feet or tight shoes, try AL
lens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweatng ees groRR9g gs 6StGrf SnS
bunions of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try II today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores for 25c Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen s. 0lmsted,
Leroy, N. Y. 3 "A
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
TO THE PUBLIC:

We have the oldest and most reliable
repair shop In Texarkana. DO upholster-
ing, Notwithstanding and repairing cane
chair bottoms and others. Repair trunks,
guns, LOCKS & keys, mattresses umbrella
making and repairing a specially SAM
pies for upholstering and furniture sup
plies always on hand. Old trunks and fur"
nitre bought and exchanged.
Call and see us, or drop postal card.
Place Of business No. 800 Vine ST.
o-A-tf W. +. LOREN & co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
TELL YouR SISTER

A beautiful complexion IS an impOSSibiIity
without good pure blood, the sort that
only exists in connection with good diges-
tion, healthy liver and bowels. Karl's
Clover Root Tea acts directly on the bow
els, liver and kidneys keeping them in
perfect health. Price 25 cts, and 81 cts, 6
Sold by Williams & Williams
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22
OUR INTRODUCTION T-o44xy BEAUTIFl
COLLECTION OF L WCIILy EVERBL0

ScGS o& S H
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22

Those who appreciate good dental
work will do well to call on DR., Sims,
who has been located in Texarkana
about four years guaranteeing all
work, yet there has not been four
filings returned broken down or
fallen out. Office over Palace
Drug Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22

The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co.. have the only safe and conven-
lent rooms in the city, for storage
of your furniture or piano. We
are prepared to store goods of any
kind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22

When you visit Little Rock stop
with Gleason. He leads all others
in catering to the appetite and
comfort of his customers. His
house is unsurpassed by any in the
tate. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22

Fine line of new gold and gold
plated cuff and collar buttons,
diamond studs etc. at Schuster's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-22

Prckly Ash Bitters cures diseases
of the kidneys, cleases and strength
ems the liver, stomach and bowels.
For sale by all druggists. 3 l3 2w
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-11
AN UNFORESEEN ACCIDENT
Investigation Into the Death of
Robert Longstaff.
STORY OF THE EXPLOSION
Gilston Reletas tbs Fight With the
Flames in His Efforts to Res-
cue Jongstaff = No One
Wes Blamed

The coroner held an inquest on the
death of Robert Longstaff last night.
Mr.. Longstaff was burned to death
Friday afternoon in an explosion of a
five-gallon can of "S7" gasoline in the
Continental Oil company's warehouse in
the southern part of the city He and
John s. Gilston were working alone in
the building at the time of the acct
dent.
The coroner and jury went to Mr..
Gilstons house last evening and
listened to the injured mans testimony.
Mr.. Gilston said that he was ware
houseman and that he and Longstaff
were engaged in carrying cans of gaso-
line from the cellar to the main floor
of the warehouse for shipment. They
had taken out probably a dozen cans
when they noticed that one of them
was leaking. Gilston went into another
room after some solder. In another
room was a gasoline furnace, a small
affair, used in heating the soldering
iron. There was a small flame in the
jet. When Gilston turned around he
saw through the door thin spray of
gasoline flowing from the can. 1t ap-
peafeQ to .CllstOn tnat the spray SHOt
out an unusually great distance. He
called to Longstaff to go to the solder
ing furnace and turn out the jet. Wit
ness could not say whether Longstaff
had reached the jet or not, for in an
instant the room was ablaze from the
explosion, which carried witness from
his feet.
MY hands," said witness, 'were wet
from the oil and the flames ignited
them. With fire on my hands and face,
! rushed in after Longstaff, but he ran
through the flames and out into the
yard, after him. The teamster who
was in the yard saw the man ablaze
and ran after him. We overlook him
and together carried him to his home.
I have worked for this company for II
years, and this was the first accident
we have had. I regard it as an acci-
dent unforeseen
The jury then proceeded to Sherman's
undertaking rooms, where the testi-
mony of =. c. Atwater. Chief Sanger
of the fire department, Nelson r. Ester
brook, the teamster and DR.. T. B.
Moore, who attended the dying man,
was taken. Their testimony was in the
main theoretical with reference to the
cause of the explosion. Mr.. Atwater re-
garded the building as safe as any he
had ever seen, and Chief Sanger also
regarded it as safe, and the matter of
protection well considered by the COM
pany. The jury agreed that the ex-
plosion was due to an accident unfore-
seen, and blamed no one.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-11

San Francisco, July 10.-Several lead
ing citizens of Guatemala, just arrived
on the steamer San Juan, confirm the
reports that a revolution is threatened
in that country. A prominent plant er
now here said:
The inflated currency, combined
with the surplus production of coffee,
explains the condition. OF late years
every bit of arabic land has been used
for the growth of coffee, with result
that there is overproduction."
The Cali says that President Cabrera
is charged with having ordered the
coinage of a silver standard piece GOO
fine in place of 1876 fine. This brought a
storm about his ears. and he laid the
blame on the superintendent of the
mint. who now lies in jail In order to
adjust matters Cabrera made demand
upon the banks for subsidies of silver.
This was refused, with the result of
the expulsion of President Rocenda
Devella Of the Bank of England and
the forced flight of Alexander Abra-
hemsen of the Bank of America. Silver
has been made contraband. All Guate-
malans who attempt to ship 1t are ap-
pretended and incarcerated. The treas
ury, foreign relations and public works
portfolios in the cabinet are now va
cant, no one caring to accept either
office. The floating of s2,500,00o in paper,
in which the laboring people are paid,
and which is practically worthless has
led to much suffering in all parts OF
the country. srr