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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Twas Easy for the Expert.

Mr.. Wing, the expert safe opener,
came down from Springfield yesterday
morning to open A. J. Green's safe.
Mr.. Green met him at the depot and
on seeing the small grip carried by the
expert, felt not a little disgusted.
"You havn't got enough tools in that
grip to open my safe" This, howev-
er, proved incorrect as the gentleman
accomplished his task within ten
minutes, using only one tool, and that
for diverting the attention Of the
SPECTATORS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
A Rug in the Ear.

DR.. Pinquard Tuesday removed a
bug from the ear Of the II year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Arm
our, Of West Cabin. The child has
been suffering intense pain in the ear
for some two weeks past, and Tues
day the parents brought her to town
and the doctor succeeded IN removing
the insect from her ear. Pus had
formed on the interior of the organ
and her hearing is injured, but it is
believed will be fully restored when
the soreness disappears.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
SMALLPOX YEARS AGO.
Experience of Sam StiIIey's
Family with the MaIady,

Seventeen years ago this winter
smallpox ragged over in the Grand
river country and there were a
good many deaths, particularly
among the colored people. At the
hospital the death rate was even
one out of three. Among the
families that had it was that of
Sam Stilley, who lived on one of
the Bumgarner places. Mr.. Still
ey's brother, Gar" who was in
town Tuesday, felt i'll one day and
went over to Sans. A day or
two later he broke out good and
strong; and from the middle of
November to away along into
plowing time the following spring
the family were wrestling with
smallpox. Eight persons belong
ing to the family had the disease
and all recovered. Mrs. Stilley
and her daughter. now Mrs. Louis
Thompson, escaped. With this
experience it is not to be wondered
at that the lady is somewhat par
ticular in her inquiries when par
ties from the east side of Cabin
and beyond stop at the hOuse-Mr.
Badgett's, at the military crossing
of which Lem Paris writes in his
war stories. The lady stated to the
writer this week that it took little |
doctOring but great deal of nurs.
ing. Something is given to cause
the patient to break out well, after
the first fever, and a laxative is
given. Care is taken that nothing
greasy is eaten, and that is practi-
cally, the extent of the treatment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
MiIIer's Transient Shop.

Now that the vacant lot beside Gun
ter's livery barn is to be occupied
with a new building the four-wheeled
shoe shop Of Stephen Miller's has
again been moved, this time into the
street opposite Ratcliff's. He has
moved on and of the railroad right-of-
way at divers and sundry times. The
morning the Harris building burned
Uncle Stephen came down smiling
and swinging his dinner pail as usual,
but found his schooner moved far
down the street out Of the way Of the
fire
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Good Water Prospect.

The prospects are excellent for an
abundant supply Of water at the ar
tesian well being drilled in this city.
Monday the water stood within
six feet Of the surface and the well
was then about 425 feet deep. The
supply seems TO be inexhaustible, but
the company purpose going on down
in the hope of striking flow that will
rise above the surface.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Surv.vin0 the Right.of.Way.

Engineer Taylor and corps OF sur
veyors have been at work on the
Frisco right-of-way lately. The zoe
feet south OF the track is being cut
up into lots 40xl6O feet facing Illinois
avenue. This work is supposed to be
for convenience in handling leases,
but is thought by some to be prepara-
tory to substantial Improvements by
bY The company.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Mayor sheehan's Monopoly.

The mayor seems to have had a
corner in matrimonial matters during
the past few months. At one time
the ministers Of Vinita performed an
occasional marriage ceremony, but OF
late Mr.. Sheehan has monopolized
that particular industry to the mater
ial detriment Of the ministry. With
the advent Of the new clerk things
have changed and Mr.. Chandler will
take a hand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life pills. Every pill is
sugar coated globule Of health, that
changes weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy, brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25 cents
per box. Sold by A. W. Foreman's
and Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Heavy in Every Part. .

The deep-well boring house is not
the cleanest place imaginable, but is
a very interesting one to visit. The
first thing to impress a visitor is the
strength required of each piece OF the
apparatus. The drills are very heavy
and the wrenches for handling them,
as well as the cable and drum are
correspondingly massive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Smallpox Near Alton.

DR.. l. d. Hitchcock telegraphed the
Information over from Alton yesterday
morning that two well developed
cases Of smallpox had been discovered
three aud one half miles northeast Of
Alton. DR.. Hitchcock wired the in
formation TO Dr.FIte, of Muskogee,
and asked for instructions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
A Successful Feeder.

Freeman Nidiffer returned from his
farm on Horse Creek Monday. He is
feeding 1es head of steers and has had
them on full feed three months today,
and expects to feed them three months
longer, and is also feeding i6O hogs
with them. He is an advocate OF long
time feeding
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Better Sidewalks Needed.

A good deal OF complaint is being
heard about the condition Of the side
walk and street south OF the Post Of
fee on Wilson street. The sidewalk
of that locality has long been an eye
sore to the town and it certainly ought
to be repaired or rebuilt without
further deiaV,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
A Pleasant Trip.

S. S. Cobb and family returned from
Louisville, Texas, yesterday where
they have been visiting the past week.
While there they attended the golden
wedding anniversary Of Mrs. Cobb's
sister. Artie, the daughter Of Mr..
Cobb, did not return and will probably
remain and attend school at that
place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Exercising Care.

One favorable sign of the restrict
ion Of the spread OF smallpox
IN the country is that tn e
people are alert and not disposed to
admit visitors until satisfied they are
not from infected sections.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11

attend.the sale of the S. W. Dale es-
tate. Everything brought good prices.
The seven year old daughter of
Charles Hartman, the jeweler at
FOreman's, died Saturday night of
something like membranous Group.
The funeral took place from the
residence, conducted by Rev. w. T..
King.
The grip lost by George Cook about
a month ago and advertised for in
these columns was found by man
named Nail, above Jones creek, and
returned to Mr.. Cooks brother in
this city. The contents of the grip
had not been disturbed.
4 system regulator is a medicine
that strengthens and stimulates the
liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels.
Prickly Ash bitters is a superior sys-
TEN regulator. 1t drives out all un-
healthy conditions, promotes activity
Of body and brain, restores good ap-
petite, sound sleep and cheerful spir-
its. Sold by Chapman & Briggs.
TahIequah Seminary Appointments.
The Cherokee Board OF Education
made the appointments for teachers
in the two Seminaries and the Colored
High School last Saturday. They are
as follows:
Male Seminary.-Prof. Logan, Wal
ter Mitchell, E. e. Alberty, W. P.
Thorn.
Female Seminary. - Miss Florence |
Wilson, Miss S. Alexander, Mrs. II.
w. c. Shelton, Miss Patsy Mayes,
Miss NJ. L. Morgan. Miss Bessie Cum
ningham.
Colored High SchOol.-Fannie Low
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Street Crossings Asked For.

A petition TO the city council was
circulated Monday by DR.. Winner,
asking that a street crossing be put
in from the corner Of Canadian ave.
nue. and Wilson street, across Wilson
street. also one across Canadian ave
nue. from the corner Of Wilson street
in the vicinity of the court house.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Marriage Licenses.

Clerk Chandler issued marriage H.
cense to three couples, Owen c.
Bullard and Rena d. Kemper, Of Hin
ton, Mo-, E. G. Abbey and Martha
Elizabeth Hambra, OF Vinita, and C.
W. McMain and Lola Stuart, of AL
luWe.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Smallpox at Pryor Creek.

Constable Billy Simms went to
Pryor Creek Monday morning with
summons for George Mayes but was
prevented from serving it on account
Of Mr.. Mayes having the smallpox.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Not Proof Against Disease.

W. G. Wright and number OF other
sportsmen were preparing for camp
hunt east OF Grand river, expecting to
start Friday morning, but on ac-
count OF the smallpox il that vicinity
will forego the trip.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11

The Gill pie has all been dis.
tributed and yet some people are
not satisfed-want to talk back as
1t were, and mouth about "home
rule"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Died,

Jennie, the little three year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. How
ard, died Tuesday Of typhoid fever.
Funeral will take place from residence
today at 10 O'Clock, by Rev. NIL.
Rutler.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
Three Marriage LICENCES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to RObt. Wells and Cora Highland, OF
Catale; w. p. Parish and Pearl Starr,
Of Alluwe, and Frank p. Hagerty and
Cora Bluejacket, Of Bluejacket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
THE GRAND RIVER SMALLPOX.
No New Cases, and but one Death so
far-that of jeff Dick.

The smallpox situation on Grand
river is unchanged, save there has
been one death, JEFF Dick, who
died Saturday, and old man Smith
was reported to be in a precaIious
condition. There are no new cases
reported, but a number of people
have heen exposed and will doubt
less have it. The weather has
been about as favorable for the
spread of the disease as could be.
Those NoWataites who accident
ally get mad and shoot each
others brains out are a dangerous
set.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
QUARANTINE WAS THREATENED
There are Other Smiths Than the
Smallpox Patient.

The other day when the word
got abroad down below Big Cabin
that ga man named Smith has
smallpox" Andy Smiths neigh
bors at once begun to talk of sew
ering relations with him. About
that time, however, another per-
son came along and explained that
it was a man named Smith on
Lynch's prairie, a dozen miles
away, and quarantine on Andy
was raised. Itis sometimes worth
while to find out which Smith,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
SAN ANTONIO MEETING.

Delegates attending the Fort Worth
meeting may avail themselves of the low
rate, which will be in effect from Forth
Worth for the meeting of the Texas Live
Stock association, January 25 to 80, 1900
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11

Buy your soap, stationery and fine
perfumes where you can get the best.
PEOPLES Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11

About the most good reading you
can get for the money is The Weekly
Chieftain and Orange Judd Farmer
and Almanac, all for sl.25 a year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-11
National Live Stock Association

Meeting at Fort Worth, Texas, January
10 to is, 1900, For above named occa-
sion the NJ. K. & T. Ry will sell tickets
at one fare, $Io.45, for round trip. Dates
of sale January Il and IS, limited to re-
turn leaving Fort Worth January II to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11
The work of the Gymnasium..

Notwithstanding all the photographers
who have poked fun at the college foot
han player and the athletic girl. both con-
tinue to flourish, and it is a very good
thing for the country that they do. No one
can deny that without physical strength in
It's people no nation can be great, and one
Of the best ways to avert the dangers
which come srom a highly nervous orga-
nization is 70 take plenty of exercise of the
right sort.
In many cities there are social clubs de-
voted 20 gymnastic exercises of various
kinds, and having their own gymnasiums.
and il would be good thing If these ex-
listed in every city. town, aud village In
the land. oldfashioned people are inclined
to. deDiore the increasing prominence of
athletics in college life, and TO say that
such things were never given so much at
tention in the days when Lowell, Emerson
Bryant, and Hawthorne went to school.
Hut that does rot prove that the Ameri-
can people today might not have been
stronger II athletics had had place In
college training. nor does the fact that the
grandmothcss of the girls of today, often
----sed with entire disregard for the laws
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11
TO INVADE COSTA RIGA.
FiiibHstcrs Led by II Former Convict
Jand Near David.

Mail reports received by the Government
from official sources in Central Ameri a
and Colombia show that the poiiti al sit
uatlon. in Nicaragua ard Colombia paiticu-
larry, is not encouraging to the maiuten-
ancc of peace. despite rcassuring state
nen,s from other official sources thst Ger
trail America is quiet. The Government
has received also information by phi
that a Nicarasuan fiiOustsring party has
landed near David, 4 town in tee northern
part OF Colombia. and has proceeded % that
place with the apparent intention of in
vadiug Cos,a Rica. David while lart;sIlv
clsssed a a Colombia town. is within al
area claimed by Costa Rica. 1t is very
near to the Costa Rican boundary n,
recognized BY Colombia. 1t is on IA sraIl
stream about twenty miles in and from
Boca Bravo, an indeataticn on the Faeifc
side.
The cruiser Detroit has proceeded to
Chiriqui Lagoon. bay on the Caribbean
Sea, or east side of the disputed Coicnl-
hian-CCsta Rican territory. on account OF
the landing OF the expedition. but she is
zoo far away TO 60 any good in protecting
American interests, unless there should
be an outbreak extending to the coast
towns
II is SUSPECTED here that the ilibusters
are !cd ny dCI3. central American. who
was sent TO Sing Sing priscn several years
cgc fer couEterfeitirg bonds of Costa Rica
in this country. On his release he went to
Nicaragua and proceeded to work up senti-
ment against the Costa Rica Government
among rambler Of refugees from that
country. Mcra's party recently proceeded
to the Costa Rica border eli Nicaragua and
the Costa Rican Government ordered troops
to meet kim. Mora did not attempt to
cross the border. however 1t is evident
from dispatches received here that Costa
RIGA suspects that Nicaragua is at the bot
tom OF the Mora movement. and that its
object is TO start an iusurrection when
viii enable Nicaragua to invade the neigh
boring state and regain a suip of land
bordering on the proposed Nicaragua
Canal.
Tie oficial despatch containing the in
formation about the landing of the filibus-
tering party near David says that the
Colombian Government is taking every
measure necessary to carry out the neu-
trslity laws. 4 Colombian expedition will
probably be sent against the flibusters
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11
SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEET.
Matters Disposed of mt the boards
Monthly Session.

meeting Of tie Board of School Trus-
tees was held yesterday afternoon at 4:3O
O'Clock. at the Franklin School. Thirteenth
and X Streets northwest
An amendment to House bill 91S9. for
appropriations for the general expenses OF
the District government was submitted
for approval TO the board by the District
Commissioners. This amendment provides
for a minimum salary OF $500 per annum
fer teachers in the public schools o;
Washington. The board give this amend
ment their approval.
4 Communication from the Mount Pleas
ant Citizens Association. conveying q set
OF resolutions adopted by fiat body, was
read, and directed to be tabled and filed.
These resolutions gave * as the sense OF
the association that the course of study
pursued By the pupils Of the public school
should be confined to the simple forms OF
education.
C. E. Nelson. Of T.yining City. made an
offer to donate two frame buildings at
Twiping City to the school board for
school purposes. This was referred to the
committee on ways and means
Rev. Wallace r. Scruple and Willis
Brown were permitted 10 address the
beard in support OF q request from the
Anti-Cigarette League Of Chicago. that
they be given the privilege to make ad-
dresses TO the school cnildref. CT the Dis
trict presenting g them the evils OF cigar
cite smoking. to organize them against
the habit. and to pledge them to ab5i-
hence. Their suggestions were faycTabiy
received by the board. and a motion yaS
adopted. according permission to address
the schools under such arrangements as
would be satisfactory 10 the school super
intendents.
Various appointments. promotions.
leaves Of absence. transfers. changes Of
salaries and designations were considered
and approved by the board.
After the general business was disposed
OF the board went into executive session.
at which the following resolution was
adopted
"Kesclved. That instruction iF music at
the public schools shall hereafter be de-
void OF all caleslhenic or unusual feat
ures."
The board then adjourned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11
THE KENTUCKY CONVENTION
Republicans VIII Meet Mt Louisville
ON Nay II.

LOUISVILLE. April 10.--The Republican
State Central Committee met this after
noon on the call OF Chairman Barnett.
and named May II as the time. and the
Auditorium In Louisville as the place for
holding the State Republican Convention
for the selection OF delegates to the Re-
publican National Convention, at Phila-
delphia- The meeting was we'll attended.
Aside from naming the date for the con-
ventic1 the meeting was important from
the TACT that movement was started to
harmonic the two factions of the party
IN Louisville. The factions known as the
Davisites and Hambrickites are both very
strong, and the split has been disastrous
to the party, both in local and State cleo
lions.
A committee will be appointed which
will determine how the Republican Con-
gresslonal nominee shall be aelected, and
which shall have charge OF the campaign
arrangements. This committee is de-
signed to take matters out OF the hands
Of both the Davis and Hambricl commit
tees. 1t will be in the nature of a COM
promise Committee. This committee will
be composed half of Davis men and half
Of Hambrick men. with chairman who
has not been actively associated with
either faction. 1t is argued that this COM
mittee would give an absolutely fair deal
to all factions, and as consequence there
would be only one Republican nominee
with a united party back OF him. Ii is
practically settled that IL the guberna-
torial contests should be decided adversely
to the Republicans Taylor and Marshall
will be renominated for those places by
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11
C. N. BLISS FOR SECOND PLACE.
Urged by Hanna to BE McKinley's
Running Mate,

Senator Hanna returned Yesterday from
his visit to New York and Philadelphia.
He will make no statement for publication
about his visit to Cornelius N Bliss, at
this time. but 1t is said at the Senate, on
good authority, that during the conference
Monday Mr.. Hanna urged Mr.. Bliss to al
low his name to be considered for the Vice
Presidency. 1t is said also that the OBJ
lection of Mr.. Bliss family is the only
real obstacle in the way OF his conserving
TO run. This II is thought, may be over
come just as their objections to his going
into the Cabinet were, after much discus
sion, set aside. President Mckinley, 1t
is said. is anxious that Dir. Bliss should
allow the use of his name if he can con-
5istently do so, and Mr.. Hanna and Mr..
Bliss both understand this.
The President is not giving any encour-
agement to those politicians who think
that Governor Roosevelt should be the
nominee for Vice President, as he believes
that 1t would be better for the Governor
and his party that he should again be
nominated and elected Governor of New
YORK, belief that is evidently shared by
Mr.. Roosevelt. 1t can be stated further as
fact that Mr.. Hanna has never
mentioned to President Mckinley the
subject of his possible retirement
from the craftsmanship OF the Re-
publican National Committee. The rea-
son given for Mr.. Hanna's possible
retirement is his occasional ill-health
caused by acute attacks of rheumatism.
The President would regret Mr.. Hannl's
retirement and would oppose it on ally
ground except his ill-health but as yet
MIR. Hanna has not given consideration to
the subject. II his health is good at the
time of the nominating convention, he
will probably remain in charge of the
campaign. II not, he may resign. 1t is
the general opinion among his Senatorial
colleagues who have talked with him late
ly that he will retain the Craftsmanship.
The arrangements for the Philadelphia
Convention. as they stand at present,
contemplate the selection of Senator odge
OF Massachusetts as permanent chairman
and Senator WoIcott as temporary chair
man to make the opening speech that will
be the keynote of the campaign.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11
COMBS CASE CONTINUED.
The Habeas Corpus Proceedings at
Frankfort Postponed.

FRANKFORT. Ky, April 1o.-The ha-
beas corpus proceedings in the Circuit
Court for ''Tallow Dick Combs were called
today. Combs attorney asked that the
case be set for trial this afternoon, but it
was postponed until tomorrow. Comts was
IN court when his case was called. but WIS
returned to Jail. A number of prominent
witnesses were before the grand jury to-
day In the alleged conspiracy cases. includ-
ing ore Republican official, who was in the
general Office to the Secretary OF States
Office at the time the shots were fred.
There is a general belief that when the
indictments are filed the cases will not lie
heard until next term Of court. or in the
event CT change OF venue. until the reg
ular term OF the Bourbon Circuit Court.
Attorneys representing beth sides of the
governcrship contest held conference to-
day TO perfect the agreement to take the
case TO the Supreme Court. They realize
they have close race to get the case be-
fore the Supreme Court in time to secure
the decision before adjournment for the
summer, and both sides are hurrying the