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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

THERE are men in the church as
well as in every party who are ter
ribly annoyed at the approach OF
the contribution box. They enjoy
religein, polite and asociety SO long
os it comes free. They are fitly re-
presented by parsimonious old
brother who once gave his expert
enee, shouted: "Thank the Lord,
l have been enjoying religion for
twenty-five years and it has not
cost me cent, "May the Lord
have mercy on your poor, stinSy
soul, amen - came from the lips on
an honest old deacon, who listened
attentivly to the exhor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03


A certain man who is very rich
now, was very poor when he was a
boy. When asked how he got his
riches, he said-"My father taught
me never to play till my work was
finished, and never to spend mon
ey uatil l had earned it. If had
but an hours work in day, !
must do that the first thing, and in
an hour. After this l was allowed
to play. ! early formed the habit
of doing every thing in time, and
it soon became easy to do so. 1t
is to this l owe my prosperity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
yINITAFAIR.

We took in the Fair at Vinita,
/. T. this week, and were surprised
to see such fine horses, cattle, hogs
and sheep, and such fine wheat,
corn and mammoth vegetables.
We saw beets "a inches in circum-
ference, 16 inches long and weigh
ing Is pounds; sweet potatoes q
inches in circumference and weigh
ing 10 pounds; Irish potatoes SO
large that two or three would make
a mess for large family; onions
grown from the seed that were 13
iuehes around and weighed one
pound ane five ounces. There were
many other varieties of vegetables
on exhibition, but we have not the
space to speak of them separately.
The display of grapes, jellies, hon
ey, cakes, and canned fruits of all
kinds was fine, and we felt as if
we would like to board there
awhile. The hair flowers, fancy
work, quilts, blankets, mats, rugs,
house plants, boquets, and many
other nice things too tedious to
mention, were as fine as one would
see at any county fair in the States.
The grounds are large and beau
tifully located and enclosed with
substantial tight board fence.
Floral hall and the amphitheater
are substantially built buildings,
the hall being located on top and
the amphitheatcr on the side of
ridge, giving fine view of the
race course, which is a beautiful
half mile track with a good board
fence ON either side oft. The rae
ing was excellent and seemed to be
greatly enjoyed by the many hund-
reds Of people who witnessed them.
The horseback riding by the ladies
was the best We have ever seen in
any country, Miss Fannie Blythe,
a beautiful young Cherokee of Vim
ita winning the first prizes in each
contest, amounting to $500
The third days exercises closed
with = grand war dance by band
of Usage Indians, dressed in their
national costume. 2
We are under many obligations
to the officers of the association
and Mr.. VIM. Hollingsworth, ofthe
INDIAN CHIEFrAIS courtesics shown
us, also to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Genett, who kindly sheltered and
fed us while we were in the city.
Weheartily congratulate our Vim
ita neighbors and the citizens of the
Indian Territory, in the success of
this, their first fair in that part of
their domain.-Osueyo Republican.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

THE following scene occurred in
Caldwell recently, and it plainly
shows that our town is more rclig-
ious than it is given credit for be-
ing outside barbarians.
Time, Sunday, and scene in the
breakfast room of a Caldwell fam
lily.
Father--"Now you children hur-
ry up and get yourselves ready for
Sunday school"
Children, in chorus--"Oh, pa, ]
don't want to 20 to Sunday school.
1t is too tiresomc.
Pa-"Get ready and go, or III
lick every id one of youl l am
determined that as for me and my
house, we shall serve the Lord"
That settled the question, and
ever since that "house" has been
serving the Lord, at least so far as
the attendance Of the children at
Sunday school is concerned
Cold~eH Commercial.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Axxr Tuesday elections occur in
quite a number of.he States. The
parties-Rcpubiican and Demo-
cratic are pretty equally divided
in several of the States, and a ~ses
deal of interest is being man '1ested
by both parties. The press Of tire
States contains little else but cam
paign thunder, and We look 10 hear
of one Of the most exciiio:; cleo
tons, for an off year, we have ever
h.a d Of for lopg time. The
CsIEFrAIS will be a,c in lis next
issue to give its readers the results
Of the elections.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

SEVERAL days ago by special in
vitation from Chief Engineer
ihomes, of the St. Louis and San
Francisco Railroad, we took trip
with him 10 Tulsa the present ter
minus of the road. The road from
this place to Tulsa is new, but is
one Of the most solidly built we
ever saw, the depcts are all good
buildings and substantial along the
line, as also are section houses.
Tulsa, where the road is building
the round-houee is destined to be
a good point. The company will
likely extend the road on west
ward shortly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Sometimes it is not judicious to
be too particular in locating local
occurrences, SO we merely say that
the following conversation was
heard in certain store in Oil City
A young lady was looking al
some hosiery, and asked the blush
ing clerk:
"How do you sell thesc?" at the
same time holding up pair ofzcbrs
colored ones.
"Those arc worth s5 a pair" he
answered.
"Oh, my!" twittcrcd the pretty
creature, "they come pretty high
don't they?"
"Y-y.yes," stammercd the basn-
full youth. ''th-th-they come p-pr-
pretty high, bu-bu-but you're tall
you know. "-Gospel Banner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
WHAT OUR PEOPLE SHOULD DO.

Now that our Nation is out os
debt, besides having big revenue
which is growing larger every
year, we are of the opinion that
the salaries of our officers should
be raised from Chies do~c The
salaries now paid our oiiic ais ere
inadequate-except perhaps with
a few, and We a;e able to pay bet
ter. This wSu 4 asu more
competent c ass Of rel 10 sso -e
to positions, and tas tine T. >
come whea our people will have
to call competent men to the froat
to transact public business men
who have foresight and broad ideas
men who can take in the situa-
ton and meet emergences. When
we look around our borders and
see the numerous railroads that
are ready at VOID 10 jump into
our coun.ry--men chg ous happi-
ness ana prospe- ,y-wbea We
take iato conside'a alio1 that ques-
ton We have to settle in regard TO
intrude-s, and host of othe~ in-
tlicate questions tat have to be
settled, before we a-c safe, does it
not become us-our wholess people
as patriots, loving our country to
bring the best matcria' we have to
the front to help us in the settle
ment Of these questions, ard to
legislate for our welfare? Cc.ta;a-
ly this is cor ec, 2 nd hc,es ter we
would like 10 see s.her'ng end
prejuG ce .aid aside a4d men cai,-
ed to transse. puDi'c business VINO
are compe,enl to oca' with int i
cate questiors-whow be a crec-
it to both themselves Z I'D our cvun-
try. We must have men who can
cope with The scheming persons N
the United States who are eternally
working for our downfall, and the
sooner our people become coavinc-
ed of this fact the better Il will be
for them. We tell you the .ine has
about come when foolishness has
to come to an end and we must get
down to business TO save ou selves
and our standing. Do not stand
back on prcjudices till too late,
but let US all work together for ihe
welfare Of our count.'v and people,
by acting seosible, or else in a few
years We Wi who have lost ever
speck ofsoyere;gnty we ever pos
sessed, ard ou, homes will fall into
the hands of greedy corporations
and unprecedented and winkcd
at by the U. S. Government, whose
soul has never been too orerHowing
with tender mercy for our people.
Secretary Teller is The most
practical man who has been Secre-
tary ofthe lnlciior 70, years, and
he seems to have soul in HIN as
well as good, sound sense, and we
would like to see these cues. ols
affecting our interests settled with
so practical man, for We fea rot
but that our people wouIdhe jos
tice done them. Bet we s.,s .ei
men to represent u who,v'll com,
mand respect erd who are compc-
tent % do business.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
Fort Gibson Pick-Ups.
Sickness continues unabated.
Mrs. o. Lipe Is in poor health.

Sickness continues unabated.
Mrs. O. Lipe is in poor health.
The earthquake shock made us all
shake. Query; Did the comet SINCE
its tail?
Miss Nora Carlwell has returned to
her home in Ark. While visiting here
she made many warm friends who will
gladly welcome her return.
Mr.. uhl's new residence Is near COM
plction now.
Our modest burg was graced by the
presence Of Hon. X. L. Owens, Of Tahx
lequah, one day last week. N
Loads Of cotton continue.to pour IL Il
Mr.. Scott is stationed at his scales mi
most constantly. sse|
The Cherokee school is getting alCV
well with an enrolment Of fifty. ..e
4 light steamer from TT. Smith G
up few days since, which relieves I"
monotony not little.
Mr.. Gregory is still busy in hisw =,
shop, next door to. the blackss;as
shop. 5w
The Sabbath schools are prospe1si
very much. The children all manif(
an interest. -
The entertainment Of the jolly
Queers came off on the 2sth Of October.
Considering the inexperience and
youthfulness Of the troupe, we must
N - A Il
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

We see by the Cherokee Adro-
cate that Hons. r. M. Wolfe and
d. H. Ross, the late Delegates
have returned from their trip look
ing after the leasing of our salt
plains west of 96'. Mr.. Ross
states that they effected in the
main the object of their mission
and will at some future time
through the columns of the Adro-
cate let the people know what they
done with the plains. We are glad
that he is going TO do this, as our
people are very anxious to know
the whole thing-how it was lcas-
ed, or in what manner it was dis
posed Of.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

ONCE more we urge upon our Of
ficers the necessity of being tem-
perate during Court times. We
should feel bad to have to mention
the names Of drunken officers al
Courts in the Nation, but we will
do it, believing we are right and
serving good purpose in so doing.
Justice cannot be done by drunk
en- courts and officers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

The st. Joe Erery Monday in
speaking of Frank James says
that when he gets through his en-
gagement with the state of Mis-
souri,, ct al, &C., he is going on the
tragic stage. Frank has been so
long engaged in tragedy that he
r,unot even now desert the profes-
sion embraced in early youth.
When he gets through with the
law he win be in order for Rip
Van Wrinkles return from the
mountains. He will need no cos
tune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

BLISxUM put up a notice in the
postofIicc advertising COW for sale.
Now on a square trade Blinkum
can't be beat. A neighbor wanted
to purchase COW.
al understand you have a COW TO
SELL" said the purchaser.
"Ycs, sir, and she's as good a
cow as ever whisked her tail in mos
quito time" said Blinkum.
"How old is shc?"
"Just nine years old last spring,
and not a day older"
"Dreach?" inquired the purchas-
or.
'Not a breach, . said Blinkum.
"What kind of milk docs she
give?"
at ain'tmilk. tits clear cream,
and forms into butter balls all stam-
ped before you get out of the yard.
Why" continued Blinkum, warm
ing up, "her butter has taken first
premium at Oxford county for the
last dozen years.
SIS she farrow or anew milch
cow?"
"Wcll," said B., scratching his
head, she's-well she's a-whieh
do you want?"-Ey.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

A FARMERS wife hustled into q
store in a town up the Hndson a
few days ago, and went for the pro-
prictor with:
"Mr' Davis, I bought six pounds
Of sugar here the other day, and
when got it home / found a stone
weighing three pounds in the pack
age!''
ayes, ma'am."
''Can you explain such swindle,
sir7,
Il think I can,' he placidly re-
piled.
"when I weighed your eight
pounds Of butter the other day 1
found the three pound stone in the
crock, and when / weighed your
sugar the stone must have slipped
into the scales. We ere both grow
ing old. Mrs. Jones, and 1 pre-
sumo our eyesiaht has become more
or less afTected.
She looked at him for half min-
ute over her brass-bound spectaclce
and then she said she had three
dozen eggs which she wanted to cx-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

WE propose to bring about a bet
ter acquaintance between the U. s.
Court at Ft. Smith and the respec-
table citizens of the Territory.
The court is one Of our important
safeguards, and ~ such is CON-
mcndable- Dut while we have
had occasion, and doubtless will
hare again. to say some plain
things, still we propose to discrim-
mate between the execution Of the
Law and the rascally tricks Of its
hangers-on--Indioo Journal.
shake,cjust what the CHIEF
TAIN expects to do. While we
have nothing but the best Of feel
ings for that Court and its officers,
there are some things going on
there about the Court that should
bc tolerated. We will also re-
Eere things sf1hmprcper
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Our people in this section are
OF the opinion that when Congress
sdjourns, our Delegations mission
is ended. How is this? If we are
to take the instructions generally
given the Delegation by our Coun-
ell, We are of the opinion that
their mission is ended too, when
Congress adjourns. These self
constituted Delegations will not
pan out well, We are thinking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

The song, ~ am weary tonight
love, without you," was composed
by a man whose wife had left him
to take care of the children, while
she went to the theater with one
of the neighbors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

J. <. THoaEs, Chief Engineer Of
the st. Louis and San Francisco,
has just returned from Fl. Reno,
where he went to meet his survey
ing party who were out finishing
up some surveyors ON the proposed
line of the road. Mr.. Thomcs
thinks that the road will be extend
ed right away from Tulsa west max
ing Alberqurquc, New Mexico their
point Of destination, there 10 con-
meet by rail with San Francisco,
CAL, and all that section ofcrvp.ry.
This win be one of the esandest
lines of railroad in the whole coun-
try when finished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Washington, Oct 2s.-Foreman
Dickson, ofthe star-routej jury, was
arrested this morning.
He was arraigned in the police
court and gave bond for 5000 to
appear. Counsel for Dickson ask
cd for an early trial and Judge Smell
said he would take the cases in their
order, beginning with that against
Payne. Tuesday next During the
colloquy between council, Smith for
Dickson, commented in rather
severe terms upon Bowen's absence;
to which Gov. Wells replied, ifhis
client wanted him he had but to
swear out warrant against him in
Philadelphia, as the statutes provi-
de for such cases. Smith said he had
applied to the court officers here
in vain to have Bowen brought to
Washington.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

In the Scovi]le case the jury re-
turned a verdict of hereditary in
sanity. Mrs. Scoville had fed an |
could not be found.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
Editor
vINITA. ut. Nov. 8. ;sss.

OKLAHOMA PAYNE must be dead
or sleeping as we can hear nothing
of him lately.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
NILES N YWEzfT-'
FOUR HOURS!

New coaches and good stock. Dis
tance, eighty miles schedule time,
twenfy-four hcrrx Makes close con-
nection at Xnikogee with trains on the
Missouri Pacific railroad and at Fort
Smith with the Little Rock 4 Fort
smith and the Frisco lines.
n. r. KENXEDY.
Superintendent
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03

Located af East st. Louis, NJ
Directly opposite the city Of s. Louis-
Buyers for al description cf live rfcrk
always in attendance. ard within the
grounds Of the stock yards are 4 becf
ranninz coup1nr, with = c1rerltr [or
slaughferine ,oH head q cattle d1',y,
= capacity for -leuehtcrinE 1000 hogs
dnils-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
The West Scandal.

London, 21.-Ths scaadalous gossip
published in a New York paper respect
ing the British minister st Washington.
is wholly discredited here by those in a
position to know. Iii believed that it
was prepared in London by his personal
enemies. and was sent to New York in
order that it might be telegrsphed here.
1t was telegraphed, but London papers
refused topublish it, and the matter re-
mains unknown outside of diplomatic
circles, where it is said the Madrid scandal
is declared 10 be not only untrue in fact,
but was never heard of in Madrid itself.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Dseelvsdiu,o Rlnxnn,.,x ~

Bordentown, n. j., 2l.-Lsndo Blair,
alias Page of Johnstown, has been be-
fore the Burlington county court, in
Mount Holly, 10 answer to a charge Of
bigsmy. Several years ego she married
wynn. d. Blair, Of Burlington County,
who soon Afterwards went to Montana.
For number Of years she heard no It'd
Ings OF him, AMI IN the meantime James
Page of Johnstown, made her an offsr
OF marriage, which she refused, saying
she had husband living somewhere in
the west: On April 9th, 1881, notice
appeared IN the county newspaper, an
nouncing the death OF her hui. band in
Montan4 Territory, on March 18th, OF
that year. Page renewed his offer and
the ceremony was performed. The two
were living happily together when. just
before the sitting Of the grand jury
OF Burlington county, Blsi,, the sup
posed dead husband, appeared in the viii
lage Of JohnstoWn and on learning that
mis- wife had married again had her in
dlcted for bigamy She asserted that she
was ilnOcent of any intentention of do
Ing wrong, and supposed that the death
notice was proof positive of her husbands
demise. Il 10 said that the death notice
was published 10 cause trouble. The
court suspended sentence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
The ..Jeannette. Peonle

New York, 21.-RerGLd's special.
from st. Petersburg: General Peiach-
enlso teleErsphs the following to Gensr
Anoutchine, under date of January %. b:
On the 18th Of January nine American,
headed by Lieutenant Davenhover, lett
Yakutsk with Cosssck guide. They
expected to arrive at 1rkutsk on January
2lst. The search instituted By Lieuten-
ant Melville and Yskoutsk FIR belong
and lis eighteen companions in the
northeast archipelago had. up to the
month of Decem Der, uhhappily been
fruitless, despite the clue afforded by the
letters of Dek,ong left in the deserted huts.
Our men will institute a fresh search.
Everything possible will be dsne and in
the spring the northern par: of the Archi-
pelego will be secured. Lieutenant
Melville discovered several instruments
and log book buried in the ground.
The place where they lay was indicated
by sticks
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
MauY Mllli0na.

New York, 2l.-Tbe Times SAYS tbs
expert accountants from the treasury de-
partueot at Warrington, who hs q been
engaged IN the official count of the wealth
slowed away 10 the sub-treasury build
ing, have flushed their lAbors. They
found correct to n penny the report made
by GeHerAl Hillhouse on December 3lst
last, when he retired from the position OF
assistant treasurer of the United States.
The grand total is about SIS, OOO, 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
Cable Clicks.

London, 23.-The police cosfiscsted the
last NUN Der Of London Pt&neh in conse-
quence OF cartoon bearing on the recent
Imperial rescript.
Calcutta, 25.>-It seems certain that the
Ameer has executed Mahomed Jan and
several other state prisoners.
The plan Of . recently discovered plot
against government in Nepsud, was to
throw q bomb into the room where the
ministers were assem- led, and to cut
down those attempting to escape.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24

IS no Asf6dS GQn n0CLsn2 s.lG1k q
Its main line runs from Chicago to Council
Bluffs. passing through Joliet, Ottawa. la Sale.
GeneSeO. Moline, Rock Island. Davenport West
Liberty, Iowa City, Marengo, Brooklyn Grinnell,
DeS MOiDeS (the capital OF Iowa.. Stuart, Allan
tic. and Avocz: with branches from Bureau
tine. Washington Fairfield Eldon, Belknap,
CeHtTeville Princeton, Trenton. Gallatin. Came
ron, Le3yenworth. AtchiSOn, and Kansas City;
Washington 70 Sigourney, OSkalCuS3 and Knox
vile; Keokuk 70 Pennington, BOnaparte, Ben
toasPort Independent, EIdon, Ouunlwa. Eddy
VILE OskalOoSa. Pella. Monroe. and Des MoneS;
NJ Zion 10 ke9sauqua; Merton 70 Monroe; DeS
MoineS to Indianoia and Winterset; Atlantic TO
Griswold and Audubon; and Ayoca 10 Harlan
ard Carson. This is positively the only Rail-
road which owns. and operates a. through line
from Chica 70 into the State OF Kansas.
Through Express Passenger Trains. with Pull
man Palace Cars attached. are run eat n way daily
between CHICAGO and PEORIA, KANSAS CITY
COUNCIL BLUFFS, LEAyENWoI:T'i and ATCHi
SON. Through cars are also run between Milwau-
kee and Kansas City. via the '' Milwaukee and
Rock Island Short Line"
The "Great Rock Island rs nagnifcentiy
equipped. Its road bed is simply perfect and its
track is laid with steel rails.
What will please you most will be the pleasure
OF enjoying your meals, while passing over the
beautiful prairies OF Illinois and Iowa in one Of
our magnificent Dining Cars that accompany all
Through Express Trains, You get an entire
meal. as good as Is served In any Tst-class hotel
for SeYenty-fye cents
Approaching the fact that a majority OF the
people prefer Separate apartments for different
OF this line warranting itl we are pleasedto an
nounce that this Company runs Pullman Palace
PULLMAN PALACE CARS are run
COUNCIL BLUFFS. KANSAS CITY, Al
all Ticket Agents in the United States s
For information not obtainable at J
r. r. CA BILE,
9Ice Rr-s;d=nt and General Mansyz
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
Unrepentans Jeff

New Orleans, Plat the reunion oil
the Association of the Army Of Northern
Virginia, tonight, Jefferson Davis made
short speech la which he said tae cause
vas not lost, but only sleeping. Abiding
to the stirring events Of the late war in
which those before him participated, he
said: "You have done your duty in the
past, and may God spare you 70 do it in
tie future should ever the necessity
sRain arme.r
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-01-24
WASHINGTON ADV cen.

Washington, Ex-senator Pugh will
soon introduce a bill making it a Grim.
mai o1ense for any person t. get up 8
simulated electoral return. Pugh's OBJ
Ject Is to simplify presidential electoral
returns by excluding all matter which
tends to create side Issues.
Secretary FHlger says he has no inten.
hon OF going on the Supreme Bench,
The circulation of standard silver dol
lars for the week ending January Fl,
was SO, 916. against 1O8, 49S for the cor
responding period Of 1881.