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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-07-18
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
o8RTsTMAs.

Christmas, the most joyful hol-
iday of the whole year and espec-
tally to the little folks, will put in
an appearance in these parts in a
very acceptable manner next Fri
day week, judging from the display
of our merchants and the inclination
Of the people. This is as it should
be, considering the many blessings
that have been bestowed upon us
as a people during the year now
drawing to q close. All are appar-
emily SO happy in the prospect Of
the arrival of Christmas that the
blessing, "Peace on earth, good
will toward men" seems prophetic
of the observance of the day, il not
of our times in general. Christmas
is day for old and young, rich and
poor. The religious can sing "Te
Deums and Glorias;" the humani-
tarians can make the poor, the sick
or the young happy; the poor can
be happy in finding that they are
not wholly forgotten; the old can
make the young voices peal with
shouts of merriment and their eyes
open with joyous surprise, while
the children can make the old folks
feel young again for a day, by their
delighted gratitude for Santa's gifts
and by the rekindled memories of
earlier days. Let us all feel glad
that Christmas is coming and make
the occasion one of merriment and
genuine thanksgiving. Let us take
an interest in this movement; make
the children happy at least once a
year by preparing a neat pro-
gramme for an evenings entertain
ment and with it a tree loaded with
pretty things for them; watch their
bright eyes as they notice this and
that article as it glistens Upon the
tree. Their enjoyment will more
than repay us for time and expense.
Examine the stock Of holiday goods
in every store; something can cer-
tainly Sc found to please this darl-
ing little girl or that dear little boy.
Put something on the tree for your
sweetheart; twill make her smile
and look so much sweeter or if you
have none give it to some other
fellows sweetheart. Your wife
would certainly appreciate kind
ness in this way. Try it. RIFF.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
REaIN ANEW

EDITORS OF THE CHIEFTAIS:-In
glancing over the Cherokee Advo-
cate OF last issue | was amused at
the manner in which its editor be-
gan TO throw stones at the CHIEF
TAIN. He says: Read pap's special
message to the national council and
see if you can find any argument
that will touch it, or break it down.
1t was recognized by your reader
as inhammatory in character, and
it struck me that the editors ideas
needed neutralizing. We may ex-
pect to see personal sacrifice for the
promotion of truth and justice,
and the Indian made better and
all happier in this new epoch. Let
us read in your next issue an ar
ticle throwing light upon the dark
deeds Of those who rob and other
wise have wronged the Cherokees
for more than sixty years. How
would it do to commence the new
year, 1886, with a fixed purpose
to approximate the natural justice
of the cause of the Indians? There
are many crying acts of injustice To
make good, and the trust in white
men which has been lost, must be
won back. The time has come in
the history of our nation to give a
solution TO this vexed question and
something must be done with these
poor, miserable, shattered and
broken remnants Of a once power
full race, who are hanging in all
their wretched existence upon the
generosity Of the government. Let
us have logic from this time, and
tell how "Lo" can be lifted up from
the depths of barbaric customs and
habits, to the full measure Of civ
ilized manhood. Come on. Advo-
cate, how can this be accomplished?
What shall we do with the Ameri-
can Indian? s. S. STEPHENS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

for Phillips, the bill was lost.
Those who naturally opposed such
an arrangement in any form until a
delegation is appointed and their
intentions q we'd as to Phillips,
and those ' are out and out
Phillips men, ON voted against IL.
JOINT COMMISSION ON CITIZENSHIP.
Ad act to create q joint commits
sion on citizenship, one member to
be appointed by the secretary of
the interior and two by the princi-
pal chief, by and with the consent
Of the senate, passed the council
house to-day, and will doubtless
be approved by the chief. 1t is the
only practical means of settling fl
nally the vexed question of citizen
ship. 1t provides for a code of just
and equitable rules and regulations
to be prescribed by the secretary of
the interior for the observance of
the commission in the determina-
ton of claims to citizenship, and to
be approved by the principal chief,
so that there will DO no excuse for
saying that justice has not been
meted to every claimant.
gCpTuO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL
COUNCIL.


TAnLIeuAH, /. T., December 10, 1855.
The most exciting scene was en-
acted in the council to-day. In
compliance to a demand of the
chief, transmitted by special mes
sage, for an appropriation of s., ,0OC
to pay an attorney to defend the
nation in the suit of the North Car
olina Cherokees against the nation,
now before the supreme court OF
the United States, a bill was intro
dueed, putting the authority TO en-
ploy such attorney in the hands Of
the chief. The chiei coolly inform
ed the council that he wanted the
amount for Phillips, and intimated
as much that he had employed him.
The debate in the senate was on
the authority assumed by the chief
in the matter, and the Inconsistency
Of the appointment in view of the
fact that Phillips had been declared
a criminal by the investigating com
mittee and their action approved by
the senate. The intention Of the
chief, it seems, was TO force him on
the senate, and to neutralize the ef-
feet Of such action-to make them
eat their own words about his IA
vcrite. Razor edged language, that
cuts without lasceration, was laid
aside in the passion Of argument,
and cleayer and meat axe express
sions became Of fcommon use, as in
strong language Phillips was de-
nouneed as a scoundrel, n liar, a
fraud, and disgrace to the nation.
The question took partisan turn,
as Soggy sailed into Mr.. Lipe for
being untrue TO his party in not
supporting Phillips. Mr.. Iipe
stands firm aud if Phillips gets
there it will not be by his consent
or by his assistance. The bin was
amended by placing the amount
and the authority TO employ an at
Iorney in the hands Of the delega-
ton This being rather uncertain
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
AFTER OKLAHOMA

The raid on Oklahoma was open
ed in the senate last Thursday by
Mr.. Plumb, of Kansas. He pre-
sented a bill which he said was a
literal copy of the one introduced
in the last congress and passed
during the closing hours of the ses
sion. By that bill the president
was authorized-and he thought
the word "authorized" meant re-
quired-to open negotiations with
the Indians for the purpose Of Sc
curing a cession of the lands. II
had been expected that that would
be done during last summer, and
that the results would be reported
to congress at this session. He was
informed, however, that no steps
had been taken in that direction,
and thought it important that some
settlement of the question should
be reached. If not settled by con-
gress, it might settle itself in a way
not creditable.to to the country. He
expressed the hope that the meas
ure would receive the early atten-
ton of the committee on Indian
affairs. The facts appear to be that
the Kansas delegation think their
continuance in congress depends
upon their efforts towards opening
Oklahoma.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

The Cherokee council is over and
the CnEFTAIN joins with the lovers
Of justice and right in rejoicing at
the result. A year ago, prompted
by a consciousness of duty, we de-
termined upon showing up in its
true light the villainy and rascality
Of w. A. Phillips, special agent
and attorney for the Cherokee ma
ton. This done, we felt confident
his career was ended. Sneers and
ridicule have been heaped upon us
and by the associates of this man
every obstacle at hand has been
placed in our pathway. We have
tried 10 be just. IF our usage Of
number ofprominent officials of the
nation has been harsh, it has been
administered because by their
action and interest in the
premises they have seemed to
deserve il. From time to time
we have received the encourage
ment Of gentlemen from all politi-
cal parties and by these words of
encouragement we have been slim
ulated in our fight against Phillips
unemployment. We feel that we
have done our duty and by the
Cherokee council rejecting this
man we take it that our course has
been vindicated. Our belief in the
axiom that Truth is mighty and
will prevail" has been strength
ened and we shall go forward with
renewed energy found in the con-
sciousness that our efforts have not
been in vain.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
St. Louis, Fl. Scott & Wichita
Railroad.


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To Washington, ID. q. f6 hours.
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This IA nyo hours quicker than BY any other
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
FORT SMITH SCARED.

The incarnadine little senator
from Missouri, Geo. G. Vest, is al
legged to have introduced a bill into
the senate to establish a United
States court in the Indian territory.
Will Senator Vest inform an anx-
ious and perspiring world where
the proposed court will get its jur-
les from? Does the senator think
that Indians or adopted Indians
are competent jurors under the law?
If the senator thinks that the jurors
can be obtained in the states and
transported to the territorial court,
will he volunteer to furnish. the
troops TO guard the juries until
they get out of the territory, after
trying cases according to- the law
and evidence2 OF course the senate
will sit down on such a measure
Fort Smith Times.
OF course the senate will not SIT
down on such measured Senator
Vests bill to organize a United
States court in the Indian Territory
is a measure Of justice TO the peo-
pie Of the territory, and has re-
ceived the unqualified approval of
every true friend of the Indian;
even the Cherokee council has en-
dorsed IL, We refer of course to
the bill favorably reported from
the senate committee on territories
during the last session, and which
we suppose is the same lately in
troduced by Senator Vest. We
don't think the world is so anxious
and perspiring to know where the
jurors are TO come from for this
new court, as our neighbor of the
Times is, when he contemplates the
certainty Of the establishment of
this court, and the consequent
transfer TO other places Of the $780,
600 year which the United States
court now brings 10 Fort Smith.
Among the G0,0OO0 people of the
five civilized nations, 10000 speak
and read the English language, and
are AZ intellectually competent to
act as jurors As the editor Of the
Times. II these people are not
legally qualified to act as jurors,
provision in the bill can make them
SO. Besides these, there are 20, 900
cifireps Of the United States legally
residenA in the Indian Territory
rom whoin- jurors can be drawn.
il our friend is 50 anxious and per-
,pirine nov, in ths, midst Of the
,ail aud sleet and snow OF winter
Il tho mere introduction Of sena-
.or Vests bill, what win become Of
linn when the court is established |
Ind the thermometer stands 1902
IA Tie shade. !
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
strayed from Prairie CITY.

Two Cows and Calves and 20
yearlings. Were branded + on
hip and ii on side; mark, under
half crop in left ear and crop and
split in right. viii pay literally
for information as to where they
are. These cattle were registered
by the Cherokee National Stock
mems Protective and Detective as
sociation. This association guar
antees a reward of $50 per head on
all stock stolen from its members.
l3 l.. d. FLINT.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
Cure For Pilea

sense Of weight'in the back, loing and
lower part Of the abdomen, causing
the patient TO suppose he has some AZ
lection OF the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times symptoms OF indi-
gestion are present, Aatulency, uneasi-
ness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture
like persplration, producing q very
disagreeable Itching after getting warm
ls common attendant. Blind, bleed
ing, itching piles yield at once 10 tho
application Of Or. Boeanko's Pile Rem-
edy,which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing tho tumors, allay-
ING tbe intense Itching and enectinR q
permanent cure. price 30 cents. Sold
~ n fra1ce 4 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
LATEST FROM TAHLEoUAH.

Council adjourned Monday night.
J. G. Schrimsher was confirmed as
a delegate to Washington but the
Office bids fair to be only an hon
Orary one. The chief submitted
seven or eight other names, all OF
which were Objectionable to the
senate and as neither would give
in an adjournment was had. No
appropriation was made to pay
expenses and the instructions
though drawn up were of course
not acted upon. The chief would
name no one opposed to Phillips
and the senate would confirm no
one who was not. An extra ses-
sion is anticipated in January or
February. Mr.. Schrimsher may
well consider himself a very pop
ular man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Two light sorrel ponies, geld
ings) blaze face. One had white
feet and legs up to hooks and knees;
were 3 and 4 years old, II hands
high. The 3-year-old was branded
p on right shoulder; 4-year-old has
white right fore foot, shod all
around, reel-footed behind. Both
in good order and had saddle and
gear marks. VIII pay s5 reward
for any information. Address,
p. A. ATCHLEY, Vinita |. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
Wnd Cherry and Tar.

Everybody knows the Virtnea OF
Wild Cherry and Tar as a relief and
cure for any affections Of the Throat
and Lungs. Combined with these two
ingredients are few simple healing
remedies in the composition OF DIR.
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup
making IL just the article you should
always have in the house, FOR Coughs,
Colds, Group and Bronchitis. Price 80
cents and Sl.0O. Samples free. Sold by
NJ EraEee Il Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

While money is close, wages aud
prices low, expenses should be cut down
In every household. Economy Is the
watch word for mothers; head OF Doc
tor bills, by always keeping In tho
house, bottle OF DR.. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup. Stops a Cough In
stantly, relieves Consumption, cures
Group and pain in the Chest In one
night. II Is just the remedy for hard
times. Price 30 cts. and 81 90. Samples
free. Sold by NJ. frazee & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Two weeks ago the Advocate
published a column of rot as an in
terview with an imaginary "Gen-
eral." Then a change of heart
struck tho editor and last week he
declared that anonymous cores
pondents were not just the thing
and should be discountenanced.
Conversions, if they take place,
must begin somewhere we suppose.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
PreAcrlntIonA.

Our Prescription business is
rapidly increasing but we are pre-
pared TO increase our facilities il
necessary. We do not charge fam
cy prices but only the selling price
Of the drugs.
w. c. PATTON & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

THE CuIEFTAIS is an independ-
ent newspaper. In order to rid the
nation Of that barnacle. w. A..
Phillips, it was frequently necessa-
ny 10. score some of our officials,
but il was the men and not their
party we attacked.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

SECRETARY LAMAR has requested
the president to ask congress to
authorize the use of s12, 800 of GER
tain available funds for the tempo
pary relief of the Northern Chey-
ennes on the Tongue and Rosebud
rivers in Montana. The depart
ment has information that these
Indians are in great distress for
want Of food and sufficient clothing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

No USE to make a fight on Phil
lips, hey7 We hope a number OF
our friends who thought we were
wasting our ammunition will take
cognizance of the fact that they
were mistaken.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

A few of our fresh arrivals are
Buckwheat Flour, French Prunes,
Empire Baking Powder, Pure New
Orleans Syrup, Lye Hominy, Eu-
pion Oil, Pure Apple Vinegar that
wont freeze. .-Thompso e Ratcliff.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Mr.. l.. W. Blake, the subject of the above
sketch, with the Evening Chronicle, ST. Louis,
Mo-, In answer 20 the Inquiry Of a reporter.
said; "FOr seven years had been ailing with
eatarrh, and during that time have been treat
ed by six eminent physicians, without success
Some doctors told me had consumption. FOT
the past three years ] had n continual dis
charge Of mucous drOppings In the throat, n
cough and pain acrOss my forehead. Added 10
that was loss Of memory, voice, appetite, roar
Ing Ia the ears and general feeling Of wretch
edness About i've months ago eOnSulted Dr.
Turner. To-day ] aE ~ well a. ever, have
gained twenty pounds, and don Z detect trace
Of my old trouble. Yes, sir, would be pleased
20 answer hy letter, any person suffering from
Louis Turner, ~ d.. has ofhees At $40 wash
iDyton ave 81 Louis Mo and has In . private
and hospital practice of over thirty years,
treated with wonderful success all cuFable
eases. Treatment Of def0rmlties and surgery
q speciality. Net zaocosearT - see Pa
taoEts, BY my original system 0f eOnsulta-
tiOn. ! can treat patients BY mail a. success
fully o. In personal consultation. Patients can
consult me BY mail on all Dlseasea of the Blood,
stomach, Liver, Bowels, Heart, Nerves, Cen
eral Debility, and oil diseases peculiar 20 the
sexes. No eKhoTbitant charges Consultation
~ once and BY mall one dollar. Send One
Dollar for full consultation BY mail, on re-
copt 0f which ] Will thoroughly infe3tRato
your case. Medicines furnished free a. patients
II you are sick or alllng, write me- No letters
answered unlcsa accompanied hy I cts in
9iamra. Address All letters 10 Dr Louis lur-
nffi 80 NaahlnfteR AyQneg. ~ LouIt, no.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

IT'THE United States will acqui-
esce in the new citizenship COM
mission bill, and if the decisions OF
the commission are made final, ii
ought to prove a good measure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

THE CmEFTAIN, its editors and
its correspondents, all seem to cause
the Advocate a great amount of dis
tress. Let them alone If you don't
like them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
Straved from Prairie Citv.

One bay yearling filley branded
J ID connected on right shoulder.
Will pay $40 for delivery or So for
Information. Address,
Mrs. PRUDY A. DAVIS,
10 Prairie City, 1T,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

A pound of the best Baking Pow
der for so cts. and a splendid piece
of Glassware free. Come and see;
it is something of real value
Thompson & Ratcliff.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

No nicer Christmas present can
be imagined than one Of those nice
Books to be found at Patton's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Game, Hides and Furs bought
at Badgett & Blakenoy's at the
highest cash price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
Notice.

I have this day again taken
charge of the Cherokee Meat Mar
ket. Shall sell good meats at bed
rock prices and for cash only. l
respectfully solicit the trade of all
my old customers and shall hope
for many new ones. G. w. FRANKLIN
Vinita, 1T, Dec. 2, 1885. ii
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Our unexcelled Carthage Flour
has the largest sale Of any flour in
Vinita. Thompson & Ratcliff.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Christmas Goods OF Every De-
scription at w. G. Patton d Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Fine assortment Of Christmas
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, etc., just
opened at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17
couscIL has adjourned.

"MY sowLoERs," were magic
words TO Mr.. Phillips for years,
but wouldn't work this time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-17

Golden Eagle, Pullet and Ban
quet Cigars at Patton's Drug Store.