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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

Notwithstanding the
very incIement wealth.
err, we take this occa-
sion to thank the hum
dreds who attended
our opening and to as
sure them such ex-
pressions of good will
deserve nothing less
than the very best
values at the lowest
possible prices. All the
energy we possess will
be devoted tothat end,
and you may be sure
always of finding here
unequaled bargains.
Look daily for our
advertisement, which
will keep you in close
touch with the many
bargains we shall sell
during the fall and
winter season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
f0c. 25c. II G @. G. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this sec-
tion fair tonight 81 Thursday light to fresh
northwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

No other pills can equal DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for promptness certainty and
efficiency,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take C.scarcts Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
nc {. c. fail 70 cure, druggists refund money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
Washington's Favoritc Store.
Upholstery
and Curtains.

A visit to our Upho stery Department VIII
prove to you that large expenditure IS not
necessary to obtain good results in home fura'
ishing. We offer you innumberable olpor.
uoities to buy artistic, effective goois al
prices thst will surprise even the most eco
1 omical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

The Best Prescription for Chills
nd Fever is bottle of GBovE's TAsTELEss
HILL Tonic Ii is simply iron and qninine
a tastelsss form. No cure--no psy Dor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
The wv. & L."
Sewing Machines.

NO" that the "a sewing is to be done we
.'''' The housewives attention TO the Sew.
''s Machines we are selling at the popular
N 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
TACKETT& MARSHALL
AUCTION SALES.
By s. II. Lunt, AuctIoneer.
DUBLIC SALE OF
Antique Furniture
and Household Goods.

We will sell at public auction on THURS.
DAY, October II, 1900, at 10 o'clock 3. M,
all the Household ami Kitchen Furniture be-
longing TO the estate of Mrs Mary Downoy,
in dwelling N. E corner Alfred and Franklin
streets, consisting Of Psrlor Set, Bedroom
Sets, Pcturee, Stoves. silverware, Carpets,
Lsmrs, Tables Of various kinds, Bedding,
Sewing Machine, aud many other goods too
numerous TO mention. These goods are in
good condition and should attract the stten.
ton of persons. as they will be sold without
reserve Terms Cash.
oct9 2t NJ. b. HARLOW & CO.. Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

OaAlls
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woodward & LOthrOp,
'0'h' 18th & F Sts., N. W.,
WASHINGTON, ID c.

..OF go,,I. 80" Are HOur Kidneyss
psftee ADD siIagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

ADJ. AXE AGENTS FOR THE STAND
41D' PATTERNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
Curtain Materials.

.s ss.!s @,1. c sss H Mse'i 4o12c
Colorcd Coin spot Muslin, in
green red, yellow and blue 'pOt'' 1ZhC
15c ones For. ........"."........... T/ZN
5O-inch Fish Net for ain'' large Z()C
variety of patterns Special st...'...
Bobinet Sash Lace, Irish Point Lace 4 &C
Edge and Inserting. los ones. For...
Swiss Sash Lsce, Tsmbourcd Lace Doc
60 and Inserting. 6Oc ones. FOL-.
Bpfi d Bobinet Curtains 3 yds.
lOng, dainty and hlmy, 81 10 van 81 40
Rufil Bobnet Curtains, LseeE1 30
Edge s. Inserting. 50 % values foI~A
Noting ham Lice Curtains, 2pu-%1 S0
terms only $3.50 values For.
Free Daily deliveries TO Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
SPECIAL EXHIBIT OF
Lard, SChOber & Co. s
Footwear.

81. s,O"'0s tomorrow, Thursday, in our
- 'Vp'''m9nL Laird, Schooner g. Co. wi
T.. a specis exhibit of their famous shoes.
g.. V9SAni specimens by this renowned
IN, VII Dc shown, including styles for walk
,,.y N''N'nS' and general wear, and for golf.
90. - horseback riding, aud sill outdoor
. - The various prizes and med .ls re-
N.Y.. ~ Tue Worlds Exposition and other
mn, ny VIII also be displayed. You will fud
~-yl 10 interest you.
Third Ao,r
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'Oo0S DELIVERED IN ALExAN.
DPTA
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mon Coun.
held OctC-
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
TOWNSHIP LEGISLATION.
1iII to be introduced Establishing a
Basis of Valuation.

A subject of great interest TO the
citizens of the territory is now be-
ing agitated by representatives in
Washington. 1t relates to the ap-
praisement of townsite property
in the various nations. Under the
terms of the Curtis act it was pro-
yided that all tuwnsite land should
be appraised at lis actual value.
improved property was to be paid
for at so cents on the dollar, while
unimproyed property was to be
paid for at its full value. The
question now at issue is as to
whether or not the assessments
are to be made at the value OF the
properly today, or at the value Of
The property at the time the towns
were located. 1t is claimed by
representatives of the property
owners that the present value Of
this property is the result of the
improvements made by the white
people, and that the Curtis act
cOntemplates merely an appraise-
ment of the land upon the basis
OF its value at The time it was set
tied. They assert that all the
tOwnsite property in the territory
now is worth several times as
much as it was when the towns
were first settled, by reason of the
improvements placed upon the
land by the white people. In
other words, that the white peo-
pie have given the property its
value. The Curtis law, however,
contains no reference to an ap-
praisement upon such a basis, but
refers to "existing values" As it
Is apparent that the interior de-
partment will insist upon pay
ments being made upon existing
value today, an effort will be made
to secure the passage OF a bill
through congress amending the
Curtis act so ss to admit the ap-
praisement upon the basis of the
value at the time the towns were
located. The passage of such a
bill would save the people of the
territory, it is estimated, over
81 100000, and at the same time
give TO the Indians every cent to
which they are entitled.-Wash-
ing correspondence, South Meal
ester Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
A Young Folks ORGANIZATION.

A Westminster League was organ
lied at the Presbyterian church Sun
day afternoon with a large and en-
thusiastic membership. Officers, Dol
ly Chamberlin, president; Robert
Ratcliff, vice president; Levy Mars,
secretary Of literature; Lee May Nc.
Glasson, treasurer; Winfred Cham.
berlin, secretary; Oliver Bethel, as.
sistant secretary. Outlook committee,
Flossie Carter, chairman. Music com
mittee, Winnifred McGlasson, chair.
man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
CHRISTIAN JOURNALISM.

The Topeka Capital makes an
announcement this week that is
unique in the history of Journal
ism. The Capital publishing
company will place its plant and
the entire editorial and business
control of the paper in the hands
OF the Rev. Chas. NJ. Sheldon, au-
thor of "In His Steps," for six
days, that he may exemplify his
idea as to how a christian daily
newspaper should be run.
The enterprise of both Mr..
Sheldon and the Capital is COM
mendable; as an advertising scheme
it will undoubtedly be a success,
but will prove absolutely nothing
as to the feasibility of conducting a
newspaper upon a purely Christ
ian basis as measured by Sheldon.
The paper will sell during the
week it is published by the rever-
end gentleman, as people will
doubtless buy il simply to see what
1t looks like.
But after all, the standard OF
christianity should not be out OF
reach of the masses, and We be-
lieve that it is not so entirely be-
yond the everyday life Of the peo-
ple as some would have US believe.
The fact is every newspaper
and every other business ought
to be run upon basis of right
eousness and absolute honesty,
which is not beneath the standard
of a christian man or woman. The
Pharasees of Christ's time found
fault with his teaching for the. very
reason that it reached the common
people and was not exclusive, and
his denunciation of the self right
eOus hypOcrites of his day is the
most scathing in all of the litera-
ture of the world. The halo of
mysticism that has gathered about
the christian character ought to be
dispelled, and can dispelled by
adopting the bible standard of bus
mess Bnd social life. "As ye would
that men do unto you, do We even
so unto them"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Glorious News,

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, Of
Washita, /. T. He writes: "Four
bottles OF Electric bitters cured Mrs.
Brewer OF scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head
and face, and the best doctors could
give no helD; but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum,
ulcers, bOils and running sores. II
stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels
expels pOisOns, helps digestion, build:
up the strength. Only so cents. Sold
by A. w. Foreman's and Peoples
drug stores. Guaranteed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
A FERRY OVER QUICKSAND.
How the Stages in the Indian Terri
tory Cross the Arkansas.

A primitive ferry-such as was
used in Missouri forty years ago
is still in operation at the crossing
Of the Arkansas river between
Muskogee and Fort Gibson.
1t is "hand ferry" and prob
ably the only one Of its kind in
the great southwest. At the point
where the stage road crosses the
broad Arkansas the river is very
shallow at most seasons Of the
year, but its bottom is quicksand
and a horse will bog in it very
quickly. For this reason the
stream cannot be forded without
the use of the ferry. The ferry is
a fiat platform wide enough for an
ordinary freight wagon or stage
and is surrounded by a heavy rail-
ing. When teams are driven on
it the ferrymen-four negroes
take up long poles and push the
boat from the bank propelling ii
across the stream by prodding the
poles into the sand near the for
ward end of the boat and walking
toward the stern. Sometimes the
current IN the river is swift, but
these ferrymen are so skilliul that
they are able to land the boat al
the proper point on the opposite
side of the river without mishap.
The ferry makes from six
to ten trips a day, carrying the
stages and freight wagons that go
from Muskogee into the Cherokee
nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
The Nichols Case.

Charles Nichols, who was COM
mitted to the county Jail from COf-
feyville two weeks ago, for break
ing Jail in 1897, was released yes
terday on a cash bond of $500.
When the officers arrested Nichols
this time he was under bond OF
$3.50 to appear in the federal court
at Vinita this week, and his father
was his security. 1t became nec-
essary for his father to secure his
release in this county go that he
might appear in the federal court,
in order TO save his $3.50 in that
court. If the prisoner is convicted
and sentenced to term of impris-
onment it will be impossible for
him to appear in this county, and
his father will have his $500 re-
funded At the expiration of the
prisoners term in prison he will
be Immediately rearrested upon
the charge now against him in this
county. He went to Vinita this
morning accompanied by his fa-
ther.-Independence (Kans.) Re,
porter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Cannot Cut Walnut Trees.

The case of J. A. Sample, from
near Texanna, l. T., charged with
timber depredation--cutting walnut
timber-came up yesterday. His
defense was that he was improving
land for his son-in-law, who is a
full blood Cherokee Indian, and
cut the timber solely for the pur-
pose of clearing the land. The
court-Judgs Thomas-held and
instructed the jury that he viola
ted the law if be cut the timber for
any purpose, he being a non-citi-
zen, and had no right TO cut it even
even while in the employ OF a citi-
zen. The defendant had previous
" received a letter in December.
1898, from Agent Wisdom telling
him it would be no violation of
law to sell any timber which had
been cut in good faith prior to the
passage q the Curtis act. Thomas
took a different view of the law,
aud so instructed the jury. Mr..
Tom Owens, of Marcum & Owens,
appeared for defendant. When
the jury brought in a verdict OF
guilty Mr.. Owens gave notice that
he would appeal the case.-Mus-
kOgee Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25

teachers, has it and the school ha.
been quarantined.
Constipation leads to liver trouble
and torpid liver to Bright's disease
Prickly Ash Bitters is a certain cure
at any stage Of the disorder. Sold by
Chapman s. Briggs.
A. f. Chamberlain went to the
Howard place north OF Alton Sun
day afternoon to establish quarantine.
Three members OF the family are
down with smallpox.
Rev. J. Fl. Myers wounded himself
in the knee a few days ago while try
ing to stick hog. The cut has been
very painful but is getting along as
well as could be expected.
so doses for 80 cents. Is the same
size OF other 81 bottles, and money re-
funded il DR.. Simmons Cough Syrup
fails to give entire satisfaction. Try
it; costs nothing il not satisfied.
Petition for Incorporation of Phil
lips addition consisting OF twelve
blocks on the northwest OF Vinita,
we're filed in the United States court
Monday by Attorneys Davenport &
Thompson.
One Cent a dose is all we ask for
DR.. Simmons Cough Syrup, and We
are pledged to refund the cost price
per bottle il il fails to do all that-is
claimed for it. You get immediate
relief.
A car load OF mules belonging to c.
J. Hunolt which were at the stock
yards ready for shipment Monday
morning, broke the gate open and es-
capped. By riding hard all day he got
them all back except two.
A chronic kicker is bad enough, but
a continual scratcher is worse. Bet
ter initiate a mule than a hen
Hunts Cure will do up the worst case
Of Itch, Tetterand Ringworms, Itch
ing Piles, Eczema known. Price soc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Rock Creek Notes.

Farmers are plowing every day.
Alex Hunt left Monday for Oregon.
Gov. Belew still has few cattle
left.
Mrs. F.:W. Propp has been on the
sick list.
Mr.. Tenant is crippling around with
the rheumatism.
Elder Stinson preached to a large
congregation last Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Walker, OF Chelsea, vis.
tied friends here last week.
Mr.. Nora Balew will join her huS.
band in the Creek country in few
days.
Ed Miles and family are going to
move over on Cabin creek on the But
ler farm.
Mrs. Minnie Dickerson, OF Vinita,
visited friends here last Saturday, re
turning home Sunday.
Lee Williams, the old section boss
and Wash Vcnters, Of Viuita, were
out on business trip last week.
The little son Of Thad and Etta
Ogden, who had his leg broken last
week by a wagon running over it, i,
getting along nicely.
Married, at the home Of and by Rev
Il w ID Gilman Cnudarr T,-.,,, -. 81 -
Jim Glenn and Miss Daisy Johnson
well known young people Of this vi
cinity. They have gone to house
keeping on the Tenant farm.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Very Fat Cattle

Nidiffer & TnOmason's cattle, al
WOOdley, are about as fat as can
be, it seems and will be shipped a.
soon as the market warrants. This
winters experience at WOudley has
demonstrated the economy OF feeding
meal instead Of corn in the ear. Free
man Nidiffer's cattle, on Horse creek
were put up for long feed and will
get il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Stephens,

Mr.. J. Nelson, of Checotah, and
Miss Jessie Stephens, Of this city,
were united in marriage Sunday at
Fort Gibson.
Miss Jessie is one Of Vinita's most
accomplished young ladies and her
many friends wish her an abundance
Of happiness. Mr.. Nelson is a pop
ular young man Of ChecotAh, and is at
present employed as book-keeper in
one OF the leading stores Of that place.
The happy couple will make their
home at Checotah.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
ANOTHER WAR STORY.
John COuntryman Relates a
Story of Escape.

John Countryman, the sage of
Horse creek, can tell a story of es-
cape from impending death and of
hardship that perhaps cannot be
duplicated by another man in the
whole Indian Territory. John
was captured out - 81 ose of
the war and put in Jail at Benton
vile, Arkansas, tried and convict
ed of "bushwhacking" rhe day
was set when he, with four others,
were to be executed by hanging
and the death watch was set over
them the night before. The first re-
lay of guards stayed with the prls-
Oners till midnight and were then
relieved by another set of guards
who had attended a dance in tile
fore part of the night. The guards
and the condemned men played
cards awhile, and finally the for
mer went to sleep on watch and
Countryman and his pals escaped
from the Jail, climbed a ten-foot
board fence and got away. Coun-
tryman had gone to bed, but see-
ing his chance, go. out in his night
clothes. He wandered around in
the hills about three days and his
feet were so badly lacerated that
he took off his shirt and wrapped
them up. He finally reached the
home of friend near Maysville,
and was furnished with clothing
and made his escape to Texas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Adalr Notes.

Joe Sesy and Abe Jones are both
sick with fever.
Mr.. Durham has bought the hard
ware stock Of Mr.. Abercrombie and
has moved into the w. G. Langley
residence.
Mr.. Brown, of South McAlester,
bought the bankrupt stock Of general
merchandise of W. J. Seaton, paying
s9U2.6O. The appraised value was
sI003. 60.
John b. Webb died last night, Of
pneumonia. He has conducted hay
baler, saw mill and other like enter
prises in this community for a good
many years and was man Of prObity
and integrity. For some years he Ie-
sided upon the Bell place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
The Appetite of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out OF
order. All such should know that
DR.. Kings New life pills, the wonder
ful stomach and liver remedy, gives a
spendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
25c, at A. w, Foreman's and Peoples
drug stores.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Shooting Scrane

Deputy w. n. Stannard brought J.
II. Baily down from Miami yes,erl sy
charged with shooting Milo Saunders
in the head Sunday morning with a
shotgun loaded with No. s shot. The
row occurred over some hogs belong.
ing TO Bailey running in Samuels
field. The case is being heard this
afternoon in the commissioners court.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Mail Declined.

The mail clerk on the Frisco train
Tuesday morning refused to take mail
other than that which was sent from
the pOst-office in the regular govern
ment mail bags. A number OF people
carried letters over to the train but
We're not permitted TO mail them on
the train. As the pOStOffice mail had
not been fumigated there would seem
to be no difference.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
Renters Have Gone. 4.

There are a great many vacant
farms in the country south Of Coffy-
vile. A disposition in some quarters
to "fre" the renters led to an emigra-
tion of considerable magnitude, many
OF the latter class preferring to get
out rather than go TO the expense and
trouble OF entering the courts and de-
Tending any equities they might have
in the places they occupied.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25
plea for Better Sidewalks.

One Of the greatest needs Of Vinita
now that we have artesian water
is better sidewalks. The sidewalks
along large portion Of our streets
are in deplorable condition. Board
sidewalks are temporary and unsafe
structures and should be replaced by
brick or stone. Vitrifed brick makes
an excellent sidewalk aud can be
built at reasonable cost.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-25

"Dock" Lynn. one of the Wag-
oner town commissioners, seems
to have pull in Washington and
to have used it in stirring up
trouble for some other commits
sioners. Lynn carried a plat OF
his town up with him aud it
proved to be the first one to be
filed. Some of the Choclaw COM
missioners have been soldering"
for more than a year.