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Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17

about. She took in also the pile Of Gig
arctic ashes at her friends elbow and
the general bohemian style of that
young lady. you're awfully good to
me, and I've known you ever since we
played dolls together" she said with
little smile, but l shouldn't ever think
of calling you
"Polite"' the blase girl finished for
her. "Well, never said was, did 1?
l only said 1 was a prominent member
of polite society, and SO I am. My
mother belongs to one Of the real old
families. and as for dad-well, he left
me quite decent share of this worlds
goods. so you see I'm not rude or TOM
boyish or Ill bred rs poor girl might
be. I'm simply eccentric. You can do
the same thing when you inherit your
aunt's property. Polite! Why, yes,
really was quite a well bred little girl
when first came out, but after a
month or two watching the impolite-
ness of my elders came to the conclu-
sion that my politeness or gentleness
or whatever you call it was taken as a
sign that l was awkward, timid or
afraid of those people. SO 1 changed
my tactics n bit"
MY mother used to tell me that true
politeness was just charity" said the
debutante softly.
"Well. that isn't the politcness that
does for society then" laughed her
friend. when Mrs. Cr2sus invited
the Misses Soprano to her reception. it
was hardly charity to let them stand
by themselves the greater part of the
evening. but she was polite, oh, yes!
She wriggled up to them with that SER
pentine glide Of hers and told them
what lovely voices they had and how
sweet Of them 1t was to sing for her.
She also saw to 1t thnt they had large
trayful of supper apiece. and she said
she hoped they would have a nice time
and enjoy themselves. Bah. The lit
tie puppy! They are twice the ladies'
she is with all her money!"
"Have you noticed the handshake
Mrs. de Vries gives you when she has
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Why Did They Missf

Hunters tales rarely make mention
Of poor shots and failures, and story
which depicts the remarkable i'll sue
cess of some famous shots in Califor-
mia few years ago is therefore all the
more interesting. The narrator, Mr..
Frank Marryat, terms the incident the
one marvellous tale in his book. "Moun-
tains and Molehills." In former times
it would haye passed for n miracle.
| Three Of US were out at midday in
search Of venison in the Santa Rosa
/ valley. The sky was cloudless and the
sun blazing hot. Making for shady
thicket, we unexpectedly started doe
in the long grass. She was out Of
range before we could raise gun, but
there still remained a fawn. The pref
ty innocent stood perfectly still, gazing
at us. Our larder was bare, and we
could not afford to be merciful.
The fawn stood motionless as ad-
varced n few PAGES and took. as fan
cied deadly aim. ] missed, and still 1t
did not move. The others fired end
missed also.
! From the. same distance. about -
yards. we fired each four bullets with
out success. Still the fawn moved but
pace or two, and our rifle ammunition
was exhausted.
then crept up to the fawn and with
In 20 PAGES fired twice at 1t with my
pistol. Then, unharmed. 1t quietly
walked away in search of its mother.
| We looked Mt each other in surprise.
Fourteen shots within 20 PAGES OF a
motIonless deer! "Well. I'll be hang
ed" wns one mans comment. "Crack
shotsr'
We could not explain 1t. unless the
rarefaction of the air had made the
deer seem nearer than II was.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
were instructed to fire with the fash in
case it revealed Indians about.

were instructed to fire with the fash in
case it revealed Indians about.
At last, when we were all in trem-
BILE with anxiety, the flash came. For q
few seconds 1t was as If great search
light had fallen upon the desert. 1t
was so binding that every eye was
closed for a second. When opened,
they beheld band of 90 Apaches on
hands and knees within % feet of the
tents. A volley was fired straight into
their faces and second as another
flash showed a few in retreat, and
then we lay there in the pouring rair
till daylight came. There had been IN
the band, as near as we could figure it,
q Indians. We had fired without aim,
and the destruction wrought was due
to luck or accident, but there were IL
redskins lying dead on the sands
around the camp. Among these were a
full chief, subchief and five or six
noted warriors. Our volleys had ac-
complished more than a years cam
paigning with 600 soldiers. Indeed
they brought peace for two years. Said
one of the survivors to me afterward:
1--WE had planned to kill the entire
lot of you. We heard the notes of the
death bird and knew you would hear
them also. but we didn't believe you
would understand the warning. Had
you not understood and moved away
not man of you would have escaped"
For many days subsequently-aye,
for many months and years-as was
posted along the desert or journeyed
across it looked for the death bird at
morning. noon and night. but l never
got sight of him. His mission was to
fly only at night and to tell of peril.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
N9th6rSOle.
An Artist
I1l Drerc
BY Henriette Rousseau.
BY Henriette Rousseau.

am going to tell about some of the
lovely things that sad Olga Nethersole
wears on the stage. In one act she
wears wrap the Ike of which has not
been seen In this country ever. 1t Is
worn over dress Of rich silk, and this
is in turn covered with an overdress Of
fine silk moussellne de sole, and this Is
embroidered with everything imagina-
BILE which could be impressed to make
It still more beautiful. There Is u de-
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
HER lMPERrINENT LoRGNErrE.

HER lMPERTlNENT LORGNETTE-
one matron say. Who is that insignifi-
Hant little girl in whiteY"
%And did you hear the answerY
Me debutante blushed. Yes" she
admitted, II was wedged in among a
lot Of people, and couldn't get away
soon enough. The other one answered:
-Oh, she's just come out. Mothers an
old school friend of Daisy Van Sut-
phen. They don't amount to anything,
though-poor as church mice"
The blase girl put her feet up an inch
higher and laughed unpleasantly. Just
like the dear creatures" she sneered.
''Wonder what they'll say when your
old aunt dies and leaves you that tidy
little fortune Of hers. l don't think
you'll be that Insignificant little thing
then, but that stately and beautiful
heiress.
II didn't know more than half doz-
en- people, and they sent me In to sup
|per with a man old enough to be my
grandfather, and he talked to the wom-
an OH my right all the time"
"All the best men had to 60 to the
heiresses, you know. my dear"
The debutante made n tragic little
gesture. Betty" She exclaimed, you
made use just now Of the term polite
society What do you mean by that"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
uNcoNFEssED.

She may seek to fiirt and hout me,
She may seem to dream and doubt me- !,
She may lead me devious ways ..Ik
With her wiles about me; .sinaE
But, beyond it-ah, she knows yss45E
By her footstep my heart goesl S;H
She may will to tease and try me. T'EES
She may choose to run and fly me. SSStaS,
She may give me stint OF praise sYft
And be seldom nigh me; tsN
But, beside it-ah, she knows --.s- a
By her footstcp my heart goesi
~"
Che may cozen and deceive me, -.
She may show pretense to leave me, ~
She may turn away her gaze -
Thinking thus to grieye me;
But, beneath it-ah, ! know
By my heart her footsteps go!
Post Wheeler in New York Press
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
HER PLIPPANr HANDsHAKR.

HER FLIPPANT HANDsHAKR
The blasc girl clasped her hands over
er head. "My dear GIRL" she drawled.
I'm one Of Its shining lights"
TN debutnnte gave q hasty and
ky(ewhat scandalized glance over the
Jm, which resembled boys den.
yith its collection Of arms and nrmor
nd Its boots and riding crops scattered
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17

The maxim "Thc only good Indian Is
dead Indian" does not ind favor
with Miss Ida l.. Palmer Of Fort Hall.
Ida. She is primary teacher In one Of
the largest and most successful Indian
schools. She speaks highly OF the In
telligence Of the little savages. .
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

A party in honor OF her cousin, Miss
Georgia Sherer, OF Seneca, was given
by Miss Berta Sherer last night. A
number OF young people enjoyed the
pretty affair. amongst whom we're:
Misses Eva Mellette, Edna Gill, Mary
Johnson. Mable Bagby, Carrie ARM
strong, Lola Herod, Claude Little,
Bessie Little. Masters. Geo. Lewis,
Roy Franklin, Lewis Clinkscales.
Emmett Hughes. Charlie York and
Harry Sherer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

Clay Title and John Sheehan, who
grow great with booze, started rough
house in Whitney's restaurant late
last night. Marshal Ledbetter, who
had arrived on the midnight train
from Muskogee. was passing the res
taurant when they were at the height
OF their stunt and took hand. The
marshal's cut in broke up the game,
and both OF the whiskey lighters were
put in Jail. Mayor Shanahan assessed
them s5 and costs when brought be-
fore him this afternoon.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16
PROGRAM
Union Teachers Meeting at Metho.
dist Church Friday Evening $3.50.

Prayer. ...... :. ..Rey. Browning.
Song.
What is the Mission OF the Sunday
School? l?..-........ Fred Young.
Song.
Study OF the Sunday School Lesson
Conducted by..-... 4. Nj. Smith.
Songs.
Who Derives the Greatest good from
the Sunday School? .......- .-..-..,
Mrs. G. w. Patterson.
Discussion. Song.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16
Tine Devil.

DIR. Newly will deliver his popular
lecture "The Septuple Devil" (the
devil in the home, the devil In Soc
iety, the devil in the church, the
devil in the pulpit, the devil in the
pocketbook and the devil In politics,
next Sunday at ) p. M. at the opera
house. No admission will he charged
but each one is requested to bring a
silver Offering for the collection. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16
Western Hotel Sale.

An auction sale of the furnish
ings of the Western hotel was held
this afternoon to satisfy chattel
mortgage held by W. E. Halsell.
Several entered bids during the
sale but the entire lot was finally
bought in by Mr.. Halsell for 1915.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

The "feather and blanket" fea-
/ ture of the proposed territory ex-
hibit at the st. Louis worlds fair,
however picturesque 1t might be
made, should be subservient to q
q display that would illustrate the
conditions that obtain in the ter
rilory at present. The old life of
poor Lo is Of historical interest,
but the illustration Of the civilized
conditions that exist in bis lands
today is Of great present value.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

One of the greatest needs Of
Vinita is a building and loan asso-
citation with capital enough to
build every man a dwelling who
can furnish the collateral.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

Charles Curtis now proposes TO
I, admit Oklahoma to statehood and
make all Indian territory one
county. We can promise Mr..
/ Curtis that there will be at least
one democratic county in the new
state.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

LOST small metal syr nge In black
case. Return 10 DR.. Louis Bagby aud re-
ceive reward. ga
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

The union teachers meeting OF
the Sabbath schools of vinita, this
evening at the Methodist church
will be full Of interest and every
one interested in Sabbath school
work should be present and take
part.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

Papa-Claudia, is the young man
industrious to whom you are en-
gagged?
Claudia-Industrio Why, papa,
he said he intended TO propose TO
me a month ago. but was too busy.
-Tft-Bifs.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

II is well to remark that COIN
cident with the Katy hold-up,
Tuesday morning, bank nas
raided by bandits in Ohio and
stages were held up, in lurid border
style in New York and California.
The territory outlaws are, more
over. safe in jail, the others still at
large.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

Briggs-well. we had an addition to
our family yesterday.
Braggs-You don't say so7 Boy or
girl2
Neither. Il was my wife's mother"
--Tit-Bits.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

The town OF Virita has many
thousand dollars invested in yard
fences. wh sn an ordinance prohib-
iting stock running at large would
save il all.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

There are a mum Der of bogus
claims that will be presented TO
the next session of the Cherokee
council aud it will 5ehoove mem
bers to be on the lookout for them
and prevent their approval. If
all the money that has been
wrongfully taken from the Chero-
kee treasury could be returned the
tribe would be out of debt, where
as it owes nearly 500. 900.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-08-16

she-Has the widow given you any
encouragement7
He-she asked ne 81 snored in ny
sleep-The Smart Set.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
A GOOD THING.

German Syrup is the special pre-
scription of DR.. A Boschee, celebra-
ted German Physician, and is acknow-
lodged to be one of the most fortunate
discoveries in medicine. 1t quickly
cures coughs, colds and all lung troub-
les of the severest nature, removing,
as il does, the cause of the affection
and leaving the parts in a strong and
healthy condition. 1t is not an expert
mental medicine, but has stood the
test for years, giving satisfaction in
every case, which its rapidly increas-
ing sales every season confirms, Two
million bottles sold annually. Bos-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
A FIENDISH ATTACK

An attack was lately made on c. F.
Collier of Cherokee. Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid
neys- His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in
chair except proped by cushions. No
remedy helped him until he tried Flee
trio Bitters which effected such a Won
derful change that he writes he feels
like new man. This marvellous med
icine cures backache and kidney trouble
purifes the blood and builds up your
health. Only soc atBeardsley's drug
store,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
rs LIFE WORTH LIVING?

Then don't neglect a cough or cold,
especially when only twenty-five cents
will buy bottle of Mexican Syrup. 1t
is so soothing, and so many consump-
tives have been made well by its use.
Read some of the testimonials on the
wrapper around each bottle that prove
this remedy more sure for deep seated
colds, habitual coughing and even con-
sumption, than any other remedy
known to physicians, many of whom
recommend and prescribe it where less
effacacious remedies fail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
PAIN CAN BE CURED.

Why suffer pain? Pain is trying to
kill you. Why not kill pain. Nothing
kills pain, either external or internal
pain, so quickly and so effectively as
Gooch's Quick Relief. Cures cramps
and collie.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
PALE, PUNY CHILDREN

If child has a bad smelling BREATH,
if it habitually picks it's nose, if it is
cross and nervous, if it does not sleep
soundly, if it is hollow eyed, if it has
pale, bloodless complexion, if it grow
ing thin and lifeless, give it Mothers
Worm Syrup and you will remove the
cause of its distress quickly. Then
will its little cheeks get red and rosy,
it's appetite and digestion improve, and
it's health be better. Price only %
cents No other worm killer so effec-
tive
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
Home Seekers Excursion
to the NorthWests West
and Southwest.

Via the North-W estern Line. Home
Seekers Excursion Tickets at greatly
reduced rates will he sold On the first
and third lIucaJ,t59 vi each month
through the year 1901 to the territory
indicated above. Standard and Tour
ist sleeping Cars, Free Reclining Chair
cars and "The Best of Everything. "
For full particulars apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y. %
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
slant Relief and Permanent Cure in All.

There is nothingOlike Asthma
brings instant relief, even in th
cases. It cures when all else fail;
The Rev. c.. f. WELLS, OtTiI
H., says: "Your trial bottle di
lene received.i n'good condition |
tell you how thankful I feel for 2
derived fromIit. [ was a slave,
with putrid sore thrOa and As2
ten years. | despaired Of e's
cured. I saw your advertisem81
cure of this dreadful and tornrl'i
ease, Asthma, and thO9ghtyoa p
spoken yourselves, butre5OLyea
a trial. To my a-t0nishmeni 7
acted like a charm. Send re "a
bottle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
A KANSAS MINISTER.

Rev. L. S. .Coulton of Circleville KS,
SAYS: ''Dr. Warner-Your White
Whine OF Tar Syrup has been in my
family and found to be ali and even
more than you claim for it. 1t is a
spe sdy cure for all throat and lung
diseases.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
Report OF irwin Lake school,
STEPPED IN LIVE GOALS

"When child I burned my foot
frightfully,' writes W. H. Eads, of
Jonesville, Va, (which caused horrible
leg sores for 80 years, but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve wholly cured me after
everything else failed. Infaliiable
for burns, sealds, cuts, sores, bruises
and piles. Sold by E. Beardsley. %.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19

When you take Gooch' Sarsaparillt
you find it a complete cure for bat
blood.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19

caee's German Syrup was introduced
in the United States in 1868, and is
now sold in query town and village IN
the civilized world Three doses will
relieve any ordinary cough. Price 10
cts. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
BE NOT DECEIVED.

Don't think you can neglect your
health and reach old age. The way to
longevity is to be kind to nature and
then nature vii be kind to you. Con-
stipation, inactive liver, etc, are foes
to nature Mexican Root Pills help
nature, Try them. They cure by
cleansing and STRENGTHENING.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-10-19
rev. DR.. Morris wechssI
Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai IN
~ Work 1gT \

Rabbl OF the cong. DII0I II
DRs. TAFT BROS. MEDICINE W..
Gentlemen: Your Asthmale3lTT.'
cellent remedy for Asthma anu h +
and its composition aIlevLate' Az y.
which combine with Asthma T. !.
is astonishing and wonderful, =,
ing it carefully analyzed' We u, "
that Asthmalene contains no W."
phine, chloroform or ether; ,,ce,
Rev. DR.. MORRIS "hOD'
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-26
CHARLES P.
VEDDER
ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED
Suffocated With Pow
der Smoke, He Fell
so Feet--Heroic Ef-
fort to Save Him.

Charles f. Vcdder. the Santa Cruz
valley rancher. died at St Mary's hos
pital this morning. the result OF de-
plorable accident which happened yes
terday
Mr., Vedder had contract for dig
ging well near the new residence
being erected by DR. Rodgers out near
the University. Yesterday afternoonl
he put In a blast and went down In
the well before the smoke and powder
fumes had disappeared He began to
suffocate and signalled to the Mexican.
Antonio Bravo. who was helping him,
to pun him up When almost to the
top he become unconscious and fell
back into the we'll. a distance OF 80
feet fracturing his skull.
Bravo at once called assistance and
went down after him. He was still
alive and was at once removed to the
hospital where DR. Rogers operated
upon him but medical aid was OF no
avail and he died this morning.
Vedder was employed as a section
foreman on the Southern Pacific ten
years and was consequently well
known In Tucson. For the past few
years he has cultivated a small ranch
in the valley,
Bravo. the Mexican who went down
the we'll In a heoric effort to rescue
Vedder from death. is complimented
on all sides for his bravery and fidel-
ity
He was thirty-fiYe years of age and
leaves a wife and two children. He
will be buried to- morrow afternoon.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-26
He is Afraid of Himself
A Phoenix Mans AffliCtiOn.

PHOENIX. Oct 25 Charles Deck
er. a well-to-dO property owner and an
old resident Of Phoenix, surrendered
himself IN the authorities yesterday
afternoon. requesting that they protect
him from the danger of sclf-deGtruc-
ton on account Of phenomenal noe
turnal insanity which visits him daily
HallucinatlonB fill his soul with terror
each night. he sayH. although he is not
addicted to the use of alcohol nor an
csthctics In the day time the man is
absolutely rational and conscious of
the struggle through which he passed
the night before
He recited his story in lucid man
ner, begging the aheriH to watch over
him when he humicidhl mania should
Ttcuf-
AZ snndown Decker manifcsts ner-
yous symptoms and last night he i'm
plored his jailOrS to ALL him Dot
tors are nonplussrd over the Dr
Jekyll aud Mr Hyde manifestations.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-26
TO
PLEAD
FOR
STATE
THE
CONVENTION
MET AT
PHOENIX TODAY.
Allen T. Bird Made
Permanent Chair
n.--Gov. OterO
Speaks.

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Oct 26.-~Thc
Statehood conference began to-day on
schedule time. and was ushered In
with substantial show OF enthusiasm.
All the counties and most OF the
principal cities. towns and commercial
bodies are represented.
1t Is a good sized convention com
posed of earnest men who are dead In
earnest about doing something practi-
cal 10 bring about Statehood.
The convention is being held In the
Opera House and there are enough
State enthusiasts present to fairly
crowd It
Governor Otero OF New Mexico and
his staff are present and are receiving
a good deal OF attention from the dele
gates. This is return of courtesy as
Governor Marphy attended the recent
New Mexican statehood convention
held AT Albuquerque.
Governor Murphy went to Ash FORK
Yesterday to meet the New Mexican
governor The two governors hesd
reception at Prescott last night and
arrived here this morning.
All Phoenix turned out TO welcome
the Chief Magistrate of the neighbor-
ing Territory. He WAS escorted from
the depot to the hotel by band OF
music and more than a thousand peo-
pie on foot. or horseback and in car
riages.
There was an informal reception
held at the hotel. and most OF the dele
gates to the convention were introduc-
cd to Governor Otera and the members
Of his staff.
The convention was called to order
at the Opera House by Governor
Murphy promptly at 10 o'clock he
made a very brief speech, and Frank
Trott. the Chairman OF the Territorial
Democratic committee read the call
for the meetings.
Mayor Talbot, OF Phoenix. then
delivered a felicitous address OF well
come. in which he implored harmony
and an intelligent and united effort for
Statehood
Governor Murphy who still held the
gavel. called for nominations for tenn
porary chairman. and J. A. Doran. OF
Yavapai county was unanimously
chosen.
f. J. TrIppell, of Tucson. and II. u.
PATTERSON. OF Yuma. were made TEN
porary secretaries,
Committees on Credentials. Perma-
nent organization. and Resolutions
composed of thirteen members each
were then appointed. Sam Barkley oi
Tucson. Ia on the Credential Commit
tee J. A. Zabriskie, OF Tucson, is on
the Committee on Permanent orgahi'
2ation and Roscoe Dale. of Tucson, Is
on the Committee on Resolutions
The convention then took n recess
until O'Clock.
The convention reassembled at ESQ
The Committee on Credentials re-
ported that there were no contests
and all who came credited to the con
vention were duly admitted.
The Committee on Permanent or
ganIzation reported Colonel Allen i
Bird OF Nogales, for permanent chair
man and he was elected.
The Committee on Resolutions no
being ready to report Governor oter'