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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-02
A Hebrew Girls DoWry.


Settling the dowry is one Of the
most important parts of Hebrew en-
gagement. Very few Hebrew girls
marry now without one. and they
range in money value from 1000
to $4,000. Sometimes there is
some difficulty in arranging this.
The proposed brides father offers
$1,000, and the proposed groom's
father thinks it is not enough. They
argue, wrangle, bargain and finally
compromise. No written agree
ment is taken, but it is officially given
out that on the wedding day so much,
say $1,000, will be paid down in hard
cash to the bridegroom before the
ceremony takes place. Here is where
some sharp practice occasionally
comes in. The brides father, after
he is assured that the groom is in
love with his daughter, tries to beat
down the dowry, and the groom holds
him to his expressed intention. An
instance occurred here recently in
which Boston Hebrew fell in love
with one OF the many pretty Brook
lyn Hebrew young ladies. He be-
came engaged, and $4,000 was
promised him with the girl. On the
marriage day he came to her house
with his friends. The money was
not Forthcoming. and he was met
with repeated explanations and ex-
cuses. He held to his verbal bond,
but finding that the intention of the
brides father was actually TO give
him much less than had been agreed
upon he made excuse that he wished
to get shaved and left the bridal
party. Once out of the house he Sc
cured hack. drove to the New York
Central Railroad station and took the
frst train for Boston; no persuasion
could afterward bring him back.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

THK PRESBYTERIAN COScERT.-The
concert at the Presbyterian church
Thursday evening was q decided sue
cess both socially and financially. The
parts we're all well rendered and several
are worthy of more than a passing no.
tire. These in charge were fortunate
in having the assistance of Col. BOud-
mot. of the Cherokee Nation, also
Miss Henderson and Miss Ida Miller
Of Neosho, each Of whom displayed
rare talents and careful culture in elo-
cution. The music was good and the
company n happy one. The recitation
BY Miss Ida Miller, giving an account
of a mouse which entered the gentle
mans pant leg ELECTED rounds Of aP-
pianse. On an encore she gzre an &C
count of g-een water melon which
had been sto.sn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23
The Chickasaw Council.

Following is a synopsis OF the
most important laws passed and
business transacted by the Chieka-
saw Council at its recent session:
The royalty on hay has been re-
duced from 81 to 80 cents per ton.
Anew Office has been created
Collector of permits. The collec-
tor is appointed for two years,
with his office at TishomingO. He
receives for his services, twenty
five per cent. of the receipts, and Is
authorized to appoint as many
deputies a. he deems necessary, 10
be paid by himself. All deputies
are required to give a good bond
of 81 900 each.
This Legislature has prOhted by
the experience of Texas, and pass
ed a pistol law. Hereafter the
CARRYING of pistols in the Chicka-
saw Nation is forbidden, and the
law applies to citizens as well as
non-citizens. The penalty Is n
fine of not less than s25 nor more
than 500, at the discretion Of the
court; one-half goes to the inform
er and the other half into the
National treasury. No exception
is made for travellers. If the fine
is not paid, the violator of the law
is liable to imprisonment not less
than one nor more than three
months, with or without labor, at
the discretion of the court.
]. NJ. Waxner has been granted
2 charter until 1894 10 run a ferry
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

q hardship on Ground Hog. The
article was simply a synopsis OF
the petition asking for the pardon,
and nothing more. The original
document is or file in the execu-
tive department of the Cherokee
Nation and is a matter of public
record. If Judge Mays has not
seen the same, but desires to do so,
il is at his disposal. Should the
honorable gentleman take the time
or trouble 10 look through the ap-
plicat;on and accompanying pa
pers, he will find some statements
Igade which the CHIEFTAIN omitted
to mention, and which may sur
prise him. As to the article not
being signed, the gentleman
should know ere this that 1t Is
hardly customary for an editor to
sign his own productions, no mat
ter what their nature.-EDIToR-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

boat On the Washita, at Cherokee
Town. The bond required is
81, 900.
A law was passed levying a tax
on all stock driven through the
territory, as follows: All citizens
and non-citizens driving stock
through the nation shall pay a tax
of sixteen cents per head, and are
REQUIRED to drive not less than
eight miles per day, nor deviate
more than a mile each way from
the main line of travel. The tax
is to be collected by the collector
of permits. Any citizen or nom
citizen taking up stock dropped
from any herd, so travelling, Is al
lowed 81 per month Per head until
claimed, but this clause does not
apply TO non-citizens.
A resolution was adopted by
both branches of the legislature
without opposition, protesting
with emphasis against the estab-
lishment of a Federal Court at
Muskogee, or any other point in
the Indian Territory, and recon-
mending Denison as the location
most convenient to the people OF
the Chickasaw nation for such
court.
The legislature has spent a good
deal Of time wrangling over a bill
making appropriations to pay the
militia called out by the governor
to assist the sheriff and posse in
cutting the wire fences Of the
stockmen, who were declared in
truders. To give the stockmen ar
opportunity to remove the fences
and come in and pay their fines
and thereby If possible avoid
collision that might result in blood
shed. the governor granted a true'
of thirty days, meantime allowing
the militia to go home, on fur
lorrgh, subject to his call 4 ma
iority of the legislature decided tha
that while the men at home the
were not on duty. in the sense de
fined by law, and refused to ALLOW
paw for that period. They passe'
the bill with the appropriation
thus reduced, which the gOverno
promptly vetoed. The next day
an attempt was made in the hOus
TO pass the bill over the veto
which failed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

sicK-Miss Ada Durham, Of Wor-
cester Academy went home to Spring
field last Saturday, accompanied by
Prof CundalI. She was attacked by
chilIs and fever nearly = week previous.
which developed into typhoid te7den-
cies. At last accounts the lady was
improving. and there seems ground for
hoping she Eill be able to assume ber
duties in the school next week Her
absence is greatly felt and regretted at
The academy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

The st. Louis Railway Register
of the 18th says the true economies
of railroad management seem to be
well understood by Capt c. W.
Rogers, V. P. and Genl- Mgr. ofthe
st. Louis Il San Francisco Road
They consist mainly of a good road
bed, excellent iron bridges, stone
culverts, 81 pound steel rail, and
rolling stock in the most perfect con-
dition. The result is shown in the
operation, which last year cost but
a trihe over 40 per cent. Ct the
gross revenue besides paying for
bridge, track and rolling stock
renewals.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Mr.. L n. Davis, living near Prairie
City has dog which displayed recent
Iy most extraordinary intelligence.
The gentleman ves driving some cattle
when his coat became unloOsened from
his saddle and was lost. Not until he
reached home was the article missed.
A boy was dispatched TO hunt for il
and after going 4 short distance met
the dog dragging il along As best he
could From appearances the animal
hsd succeeded in bringing the coat as
much as I mile
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Anegro named Daniel Canady
died recently at Sedan, Kansas.
About a week later the Coroner
took him up and Analyzed the con-
tents ofhis stomach, demonstrating
by approved processes, the pres
ence Of arsenic, and that it was the
probable couse ofthe negrO's death.
Other evidence showed almost con-
clusively that he received the poi
son in eating a water melon in the
patch of David Bradley, near Cas-
cade. Other reports charge Brad
ley with poisoning the melon, with
felonious intent. Bradley was ar
rested and lodged in Jail. The pre-
liminary will come off soon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Mai. Lfpe Of course came in the hrst
dav Of the fair. They all do So
Mai. Ridpath, agent at Quapaw
Agency, sweIled the happy throng-
Col. William P Ross and daughter
Mamie, are in the city visiting friends
Col. Tom Gunter, ex-member Of
Congress from the Fayetteville district
Is here this week.
Mr.. Lee Crutchfeld OF Jacksburg,
Texas. brother Of our Jim and Joe, Is
attending the fair.
L. II. Roberts, of the Muskogee
Journal came up Wednesday for the
purpose Of doing our fair.
Ex-Governor Thomas Carney, OF
Kansas, did US tie honor OF coming 10
see the great show this week
DR.. Doe is here consulting with the
directors of Worcester Academy The
proposed extension has got to 60 up
Seems no help for it.
Hon. John G. Scrimpsher and COL L.
3. Bell did not reach here until Thurs
dax The latter was unable to cross
Cabin earlier.
Mr.. Cal Gunter, Of Sloan Springs,
who A short time ago was dangerously
III. has recovered and is here visiting
his daughter, Mrs. DR.. FOrtner-
Mr.. wad OF Coffeyville, Kansas,
came in Sunday with two fine horses
which will compete for premiums 1T
the fair this week
President Lindsey ofthe fair assOcia-
ton came MP from Chouteau on Tues
DAVIS train. lie is a thorough going
man and a good one for the place
EN-. RatcIiG came up from Texas
Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by
his wife and child. Their new house
was completed and awaiting them
Can't J. G. Haskell. of Kansas. the
we'll known architect, came in this
morning xith a view Of getting up
plans for the new academy building.
The well known form Of Senator
Rogers cast a shadow on our streets
Wednesday. Could not for an instant
think Of missing the great show.
Mr.. Scott, the great cattle man OF
Texas Joined the procesh- Surely the
fair is a great institution when II
comes to drawing the people together
Arthur Chamberlin, .Our obiiging
postmaster. returned this Friday morn
ing from q six weeks stay in Colorado.
He is looking remarkably well and has
gained in fieSh rapidly
Marshal BOles occupied position On
the speakers stand during portion oi
the time Col. BOudinot was speaking
The Colonel is interested in our affairs
and is always a welcome visitor in vi.
nita-
Messrs. ]. V. Alexander and sam
Garvin of the Chickiszw Nation passed
through town Sunday on their return
from st. Louis, where they disposed oi
some fat cattle shipped from Red Fork
last week
E.A. Mumsell, editor and proprieto-
/ Of the Pittsburg, Kansas Smelter, &C
companied by W. c. House, John w
Mcdowell and Al Peavey are here tint
week. They have been out on q hunt
Ing expedition and made it point t'
visit our fair
DR. IA. Bland, editor of the Coun'
ell Fire, published At Washington cam'
in last Tuesday to get acquainted with
our people and witness the fair
His paper, since its foundation by Col
A. B. Meacham, has been the chic
exponent of the rights Of the Indian
and has accomplished much good
The Doctor and his wife are earnes
and sincere workers in this cause ans
are in no wise repaid for tho time sn'
energy expended
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

PREPkREsG roR WTsTER.-stock men
Of the B. I. 7. il seems are determ ined
that their experience Of last winter
shall never recur again from all
sides We see evidences OF their fore
sight in providing food for the coming
winter and some are even building
sheds and windbrakes for the protec-
ton OF stock during storms James
Thompscn On Paw-PAw, eight miles
north west ofhere has under construc-
ton about six hundred feet Of stone
vail which xhea completed will be
seven feet high
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

The Dispatch publishes the fol-
lowing rather hard one on Seneca:
"There were seven men sitting
in a store in Seneca, Tuesday eve
ming and a suggestion was made to
take a ballot on the candidates for
President, which was agreed to
and the vote taken. The result
stood as follows: s.. John 4, But
Ter Belva Lockwood l."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

REGARDING NEws.-The CHIEFTAIS is
issued one day lste-on Friday-this
week in o-der that the list Of proceed
ings Of our fair might be given. While
it is still in operation, a very good out
line can be presented Some people
may be surprised to know that during
public gatherings it is more difficult to
get up a paper than on ordinary occa-
sions but it is invariably the case.
The average reader is hardly content
ed with one subject and there is moth
ing more accessible.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Some of the deputy sheriffs or posses
are complaining because they have not
received their fees for cutting The wire
fences. The sheriffs say the Council
is bound to make up the deficiency ar
rising by reason of the wire not selling
for enough to pay the expense Of cut
tfnO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23
Respectfully,

IJudge Mays evidently wrote
the above in a fi. of anger, not
stopping TO consider what the ar
ticle he refer to, purpOrted to be.
The CHIEFrAIS made no charges
whatever. 1t did not pretend to
say the gentleman's rulings were
erroneous and calculated TO work
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

A DEsERvKD CoNPLIEEST.-It is GER
tainly not out OF place to say a good
word regarding Presid, at Lindsey OF
the fair association. From the open
ing. he has been untiring and effective
in his efforts to promote the happiness
and welfare of all. To him are the
public as well as the association in
debted for much Of the success Of the
present meeting and it seems that
both recognize this fact
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

The Cherokee Stock Association
held short meeting Wednesday night,
Capt. Nelms. vice president, in the
chair. Maj. u. w Lipe, Glen Hay
den and W. II. Nobies. were selected
As delegates to the national convention
Of cattlemen which meets al st. Louis,
November 18th.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Garland Mann was not hung at
Neosho on the Il tn inst. as senten-
ced. The supreme court has or
1ered a stay ofexecution till that
body can have time to consider the
bill of exceptions fled in the case.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23
A Communication From Judge Mays.

EDITOR CHIEFTAIS:-In the item
of your paper of the 25th Septem-
Der last, l notice you give a synop-
sis of the reasons why Ground
Hog was pardoned. Ihave moth
ing to say in regard to the pardon
ing of Ground Hog. 1t may have
been a Just act. Only SO far as
said article in your paper prstends
to charge me, as the presiding
Judge, with having acted unlawful
ly and unjustlr toward Ground
Hog during the trial, in this, 'that
outsiders we're allowed to noIni-
nate jurymen to fill vacancies"
that the jurymen were allowed to
mix prorniscuously with the crowd
in spite of the protest of the pris-
oner, and that my rulings general
" were a hardship"
1 must admit it looks out of
place for me to notice the article
in your paper without my signa-
ture to it, yet under the circum-
stances / feel that it is due to my
self to deny the charges as a ma
licious falsehood, done with a cow
ardiy purpose to injure me only.
Any one that has attended crim-
inal trials in this country knows
how difficult at times it is TO get
bYstanders enough TO fill out the
panel. The presiding judge is Of
ten compelled to ask The names of
those present. This is the way
"outsiders nominated jurymen"
| in that trial. No complaint was
ever made TO me by the prisoner,
as is alleged in regard to the jury
mingling with the crowd-bui
there was complaint made by the
prosecution that the attorneys on
part OF the defense were or had
been holding unlawful intercourse
with the jury. 1 remarked at the
time ! thought it was only acci-
dental, vet l have since thcughi
the only failure to do my duty in
that trial was a failure to fine
those attorneys.
So far as my rulings on ques
tons of Law and evidence which
you allege to have been 4 "hard
Ship" / am more than willing Il
have them scrutinized by the best
jurist in the country. The ques
ton referred to when effort wa:
made to impeach certain testimO
ny, to-wit, did you at any time
at any place, to any person, mak'
4 different statement from wha
you now make?' is especially con
tr.ry to the ruling Of the supreme
court-which requires that the par
ticular person, the particula
, place and particular time must b
r mentioned evidently for the reas
on that the witness may have al
; opportunity to defend himsel
, when his veracity is called in ques
ton.
l hope Mr.. CHIEFTAIS you WI
/ excuse me for this explanation
Nv silence on the subject woul
: be ''taken for granted that wha
! your paper says about me is true
! II anybody has any more to writ
E about me please have him sign HI
name.
Respectfully,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

A ripple OF excitement waseaused al
the grounds Thursday evening by some
one entering an eating stand and dis
charging his revolver into the table.
No one was hit and the offender escaP-
ed before he could be arrested
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

A shooting occurred at or near Oaks
on Spring Greek in Saline District last
week, in which Wills Wi liams was in
stanfly killed and his father Bird VIII
hams was wounded. Leonard Williams
Eho did the shooting was = tenant Of
Mr.. Williams and the difficulty grew
ont Of dirision Of The crop.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

AWxDDISG.-The following account
of . wedding which il Was impossible
for the editor to have witnessed, owing
to absence, was handed in by q friend;
Another Missouri wedding occurred
last Sunday st the Comslercial hotel,
this city, in which Rev. Wm- P Ia
worth did the official act thz. joined
Mr.. 6. B. Williams and Miss Cora 2
Bridges both Of Warrensburg. Mis-
sour, for life. This, Ike all others
offts class was very interesting, net
only on account of the honest bride
groom and beautiful bride, but also on
account, of the cesbrities pussenf.
several of whom were from Europe
At the close Of the ceremony, the usual
question OF "who aext2" gaE asked
when one Of the European ladies' sig
nifed her readiness If "Barkus was
wiling" She was Immediately met
By another Of Her M2iesty's subjects
bat she not being a true Britton re
treated, thereby causing the Parson to
mourn the loss Of another five dollars
AFRuTr COUETKT.-After making
careful examination Of the apples dis
played in Floral Hall, 10 one is likely
to be found who viii deny that the
Cherokee Nation is 8 fruit country
J. d. Marker, Mr.. Riley and Washing
ton Adair all display remarkably fn'
fruit II is beautifully formed, sounC
and hardy in appearance and Of ex
celieat favor. II such fruit as thi
can be grown from the trees likely T.
hnd their way out here, a person Is le'
10 wonder what might not result from
trees raised in & home nursery Tn
culture Of fruit is receiving consider
able attention by our people; il shoul'
recesTf very much mOre.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

A north bound freight train met
with an accident at ::Adair on Tuesday
a. m BY which four ears we're wrecked
A wrecking crew was dispatched from
Parsons within 3 very short time and
the debrh cleared
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Two gentlemen from COffeyville,
who have been the rounds of most
of the western fairs this fall, de-
clare the enthusiasm here display
ed to exceed anything seen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Our readers viii be pleased TO Learn
Of the marriage Of Mr.. Augustus Z.
Ivey and Miss Julia Sixkiller, which
took place at 1'ahIequah on the I4th-
To our friend Gus, in his hour of hap
piness, is the fraternal - extended
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

An Illinois Central special car con
tanning some prominent officials CT
that company was attached 70 the
north bound Missouri Pacific train
Tuesday afternoon
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Always go to Patton's for Boots
and shoes. They have everything
imaginable in this line. You
can scarcely form an idea OF how
cheaply they are selling.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

The attention of the ladies OF
Vinita and the surrounding country
is called to the dress goods display
ed at Patton's. The days OF
1sending off, are over.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Col. BoudinOt. in the course Of his
remarks declared his intention to e1-
hibit some samples Of fruit next year,
which reed make no man blush, should
they fsil 70 secure inst honors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT contains immense stock Oh
eyery variety and serviceable Dry oods IN
OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT yOu will hnd the srges % Eb @ T.
frscIass Clothing shoes hats, Ladies and tents
ingG Goods. While
OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is fully up TO the times IN an sn
Styles and Fashions
DIR GROCERY DEPARTMENT repete with KIND OF staple
and Fancy Groceries, Flour Bacon, Canned Gooo
Cheese, Etc.
oUR HARNESS DEPARTMENT full line of Saddles harness
and Leather Goods of all kinds In
DIR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT DAPAkfMENt you eah Eee
Wagons Buggies, Pows, Spring Wagons, ETC.
DIR HARDWARE DEPARTMENT is weIl stocked with Nails
Screws Chains Hinges Tinware Axes Utensils Too ETC. lou
will find in
ORR GLASS AND oUEENswARE DEPARTMENT every variety
of Dishes, Crooks Jars, Jugs, etc. While IN
OUR DRUG STORE DEPARTMENT you will hnd speno s1oek
Medicines, complete IN every respee'
serption carefully compounded by skfu apo1eeay ln a
Connection we have stock OF Noo Lamps
Clocks, Confectionery etc And
STATIONERY AND BOOK DEPARTMENT where you vii nnd
variety Writing Materials Paper Blank BOOKS note anu
Receipt Books School Books and line OF good Reading
Prose Poetry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Az On FRIESD.-Three years ago tn e
writer took = P0ttaEatomie pony TO
Kansas and sold il. Within 4 few
weeks the animal Ess shipped TO
Illinois and naturally enough the pre-
sumption zas It ESuid never be seen
again. Going out to the fair last
Wednesday, the scribe Eas mentally
comparing the horse he was riding. 4
borrowed one. with his old friend
when gianeing up he espied "Oid
Buekskin" tied to a sspAng- The
present owner stated that he had
traded for him in Polk county, Mis-
souri,, had driven him 20 Texas and
was on his way back Although blind
ed BY hard work the horse seemed To
know his former master and "niek-
ered'' as of old when his name WAS
called While only = pony ~Old Buck
skin," he was then but seven, has
more than once been riden from Sac
and Fox to Cheyenne Agency. one
hundred miles, ia twcnty-tour hours
and come through as fresh as spring
morning.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-23

Mrs. Thos. Bluejacket at the old
rock building has brand new
stock of millinery goods which
will be sold at low down prices.