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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24


The action of the people in the
territory towards Jake and Joe
Tobler, the murderers of Cass and
Goodykoontz is not only remark
able but significant. The criminals
when taken had in their possession
many of the personal effects of the
murdered men and confessed that
they were guilty of the murder,
going into details, and yet the peo-
pie of Vinita at a public meeting
resolved that there should be no
lynching, and further appointed
ten men to assist the officers in
guarding the prisoners while there
in Jail. The prisoners have since
been safely lodged in Jail at Fort
Smith. That such conduct as this
should characterize men in the In
dian Territory when lynchings are
so frequent all over the country is,
as we before stated, not only re-
markable but significant. There
can be but one reason assigned and
that is the prompt and impartial
manner in which justice is meted
out at Judge Parker's court at Fort
Smith, and the regularity and GER
tainty with which the execution
follows the verdict of the court.
There is nothing that begets so
much respect for law as the exc
cution of law. Lynching Of Grim
inals will diminish in just the same
ratio as punishment and execution
by our courts Of justice in
crease. If you want laws
ignored and set aside and
violated with impunity, be lax
in their enforcement. Nothing
will bring about such a state of
affairs quicker. If you want lynch
ings TO abound let unscrupulous
lawyers, for big pay, through tech
nicalities and delays and subter-
fuges, defeat the demands of justice.
What we need now more than at
any time in the past is the faithful
enforcement Of all laws, by our
courts Of justice. Then there will
be more respect for law and crimes
will not be 30 frequent from one
end Of the land TO the other.-Che-
topa Advance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

solicitor what the dying man was
saying, that would not relieve the
difficulty. For in that case the
only proper evidence as 70 what
the dying man said, would have
been the sworn Interpretation as
given at the time by the interpre-
ter; and not what'a third party, the
solicitor for instance, might say
the Interpretation was The in
depreciation should have been
written down, preserved, and
presented as written evidence in
the case.
We think we have said enough
to convince any fair mind that the
ruling of the chief justice upon
this point was impartial, and in
strict accord with the long
established rules of evidence, and
so far from being an occasion
against his popularity with his
constituents, and his hitherto high
standing as a wise and impartial
Judge il should have the tendency
to establish him in the confidence
of the people whom he has so
long, so faithfully, and fcarlessly
served. =
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
A SwINDLING INSURANCE
COMPANY.

Some time during January this
year, G. II. Bergett and one Glass,
the former an agent of the Iowa
Mutual Aid association, headquar-
ters at Ottumwa, Iowa, the latter
an apple tree agent, struck this
town. Bergett had letters Of in
PRODUCTION to DR.. NJ. Frazee, and
asked his aid in obtaining policies
for said association. DIR. F. told
him it was a worthless, illegal con-
cern and he would not help swindle
the public. Bergett being an old
timer. in floating such swindles
found little difficulty, with the ef-
forts of Glass, in gaining the con-
fdence of several good citizens and
did as he said, ga good, grand
work for the Association" obtain
ing all told near $1,000, through
out the territory, which is clear
loss to the policy holders.
Ike Rogers, of Vinita, held a
Policy on his wife, Ruth. She died
July 10th, 1885. Every assess
ment and all dues were paid up
and Ike held receipts for same.
The association being notified OF
her death called for proofs they
were all furnished and then we are
informed that the last assessment
was not paid the day it should have
been. If this was so, why did they
not return the mony to Rogers and
drop her from their lists a.? No, il
was all right until they learned OF
her death and were about TO be
called on for two thousand dollars.
The truth is that the laws OF
iowa do not recognize the associa-
tion. 1t is a swindling concern,
and, although they attempt to
smooth their dirt over by publish
ing letter in blood-red ink and
rejecting on II. II. Trott and 9TH
ers who we're duped into assisting
Burgett float his swindle, it will
not help them. Our people must
be more careful in the future Of
such creeping, slick swindlers as
Burgett and Glass, and the Iowa
Mutual Aid association. FACTS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
Cnra Ror Pilea.

Piles are frequently preceded by q
sense Of weight in the back, loins and
lower part Of the abdomen, causing
the patient 10 suppose he has some af-
lection of the kidneys on neighboriDg
organs. At times symptoms Of indi-
gestioD are present, hatuleney, uneasi-
ness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture
like perBpiration, producing q very
disaRreeable itching after getting warm
is a common attendant. Blind, bleed
ing, itching piles yield at once 10 the
Application Of DR.. Boaank o'g Pile Rem
edy which acts direclly upon the parts
affected j. absorbing the tumors, aliay-
ing the intense itching and ehecflng a
permanent cure. Price 30 cents. Bold
bf u ffa1ec 4 o.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

a NUMBER of oattlemen have
been indicted at Wichita on the
charge of driving cattle infected
with Texas fever into the Indian
territory and through certain inn
proved herds. These are the
parties who were ordered TO be
allowed to pass through by secre-
tary Lamar, in violation, as is
charged, of the animal industry
hw of the United States.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
WHAT DID THE CHIEF JUSTICE
SAYo

Cherokee nation vs.. Foreman, at
Tahlequah not long since, Chief
Justice Mayes presided. 1t was
charge of murder; Foreman was
arraigned for killing Holt. The
solicitor was called as witness on
part of the prosecution to prove
the "dying declaration" of the
deceased. He (the solicitor, } could
not speak English nor could he
understand it. the deceased spoke
only the English, and he made all
his last dying utterances in that
language. The solicitor had been
present at the dying mans bed
side, but could not understand
what he said, and all he knew about
it was what he received through an
interpreter.
On this state of facts the court
held that the solicitor was not a
competent witness to testify what
Holt said in his "dying de-
claration."
As this ruling of the chief JUS
tice has been made the subject of
caustic criticism in various circles,
chiefly the political, we have
deemed it but just and fair that
the facts and the principles upon
which it was based should be
clearly known and understood by
the public.
What then did the chief justice
say? Did he say that "no Chero-
kee who could not speak and un.
derstand the English language,
was a competent witness in his
court? No, not a word OF that, nor
anything like it. He simply de-
cided thus: That no man who does
not understand what he hears said,
can be a competent witness to
prove what was said; and was not
this ruling correct, his own critics
being judges? Could he have been
a trustworthy judge and decided
the question otherwise than he did?
The solicitor heard the words Of
the deceased which made up his
"dying declaration;" but be did
not understand them. How could
he swear as TO what those words
were, or what they meant? If the
solicitor had been called TO prove
what the interpreter said those
words were, and what they meant,
he would have been competent; tor
he would have been able TO testify
on that point from his own person
al knowledge; but as he was called
to testify what the dying man said
not what the interpreter said he
said, he was certainly incompetent,
because he did not know of his
own knowledge what he did say.
The witness knowledge Of the
matter was derived from hearsay,
and if he testified at all, his
testimony must have been hear
say, which is universally admitted
to be incompetent.
One other fault should not be
overlooked right here; the inter-
prefer was not under oath. The
words Of an interpreter are never
received as competent testimony
unless he is FIRST sworn 10 give a
true and faithful Interpretation.
and that oath must be administered
by competent authority; and the
Interpretation must be made under
the supervision Of competent
tribunal. None ofthese conditions
concurred 10 render the statement
Of the interpreter in this case COM
petent testimony.
Moreover if the interpreter had
been under oath rrhcft ho fo1d fbc
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
TO THE CITIZENS OF OOoWHD-
sCOOWHB DISTRICT.

Owing to i'll health | may not be
able TO visit every citizens house in
this district as required by law, in
the discharge of my duties as
solicitor Therefore in order that
1 may be able to make a full report
as contemplated by the act Of tho
national council prescribing my
duties, l respectfully ask that any
citizen Of Cooweescoowee district
having any knowledge Of intruders
Of any kind on their farms or in
their ncighborhood, TO report the
same 10 me in writing, giving the
heads Of families together with the
nuinbeg and sex Of children.
JAMES NJ. KEYs,
Solicitor Of Cooweescoowee dis
lficl.
chouieau ! Il. September !,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

THE Advocate OF last week states
that Oo-ta.hc-tah has just been con-
victcd in Tahlequah district ofhog-
stealing. Whether or not the pork
ers wero stolen from widow
woman, and the cars cut of, the
editor doesn't say.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
Hnh nherrr and Tar

Everybody knows the virtues Of wild
cherry and tar as a relief aud cure for
any elections Of the throat and lungs.
Combined with these two ingredients
Cough aud Lung Syrup making IL just
the article you should always have In
the house, for coughs, colds, Group and
bronchitis. Price 80 cents and $l.O0.
Samples free. Sold by NJ. Frazee & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
WHAT OUR RRETHREN SAY

WHAT OUR BRETHREN SAY &.
The INDIAN CHIEFTAIS publish
ed at Vinita, |. T., is responsible
for the following: "There are some
lawyers in Fort Smith who owe
the CHIEFTAIN six or eight dollars.
If they don't pay pretty soon, we
propose to print their names. y"
-Ex.
That would be a very foolish
course upon your part brother
CHIEFTAIN, from the fact that you
have already advertised them
more now than you are likely to
ever get your pay for. A man who
will not pay his newspaper bills,
especially a lawyer, is too low in
the scale of integrity for a little
showing up in his true light TO do
him any harm; and when yod dmen-
ton his name at all, you
only benefit him instead of
injuring his reputation, which
is as we said invulnerable;
from the fact everybody in
his acquaintance knows him as
well as the editor he has defrauded;
and his only customers are those
who seek his services from the
knowledge of bis ability in defeat
ing justice and avoiding the pay
ment of his contract. Our plan is
to strenuously exclude the names OF
all such from our columns, either in
a paid advertisement or personal
mention; and in this way we bene-
fit our readers by withholding as
far as possible the knowledge of
the existence OF such men in their
midst, and .injure the business of
the rascals, by preventing the pub
lie from knowing their only claim
to patronage. ge.-Eureka Springs
Daily Echo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Owing to the hard times e. w.
Franklin has concluded to make a
reduction to cash customers in the
prices of Meats. Choice pieces of
Beef will be sold from 4 10 10 cents
per pound and other Meats sold in
propoTtion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

New Jerseys, ladies Hand Bags
something new in ladies' Hand.
kerchiefs, new dress Buttons, chill
dren's knitted Underwear-very
cheap at Mrs. VIM. Wards.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Well, Judge, l was in at Skinner
Brothers. and / tell you that is the
place for us to buy Groceries.
They keep the Largest and Best
selected stock of Groceries kept in
[ he Tnrriinrv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

A SPECIAL to the st. Louis Re-
publican from Jefferson City, con-
ta;ns the startling intelligence that
Chief Bushyhead has accomplished
great good for his people. He told
the verdant reporter also, that the
Cherokees would soon build some
railroads Of their own. In view of
the fact that last counsel refused
Henry Eiffert franchise to erect a
telephone line for his own amuse-
ment, extending from Muskogee to
Tahlequah, this statement resem-
bles very thin air. The Cherokees
will not build any railroads Of their
OWL for year or two at least.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
Prescriptlons.

Our Prescription business is
rapidly increasing but we are pre-
pared to increase our facilities il
necessary. We do not charge fan
cy prices but only the selling price
Of the drugs.
w. G.. PATTON Il Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

During the Fair we will retail at
Wholesale prices the following ar
ticles Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Star,
Horseshoe and Loan office To-
baccos.-Thompson & Ratcliif.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

THE young man with the Ben
Butler eye seems to be again at the
helm of the Advocate. Smart man
he-in his own ostimation.-Indian
Chieftain, Sept. 10th.
"The young man with the Ben
Butler eye" would rather have an
eve like the grand old hero Ben
Butler than to resemble in any way
the hideous monstrosity from Kan
sas who afflicts long suffering
public as the head of the CHIEFTAIN
Office, and whose moral deformities
as well as personal are so disgust
ing as ia lose him the esteem OF
his ellow-townsman.-ln fact we
would rather favor the devil.-Ad-
vocate.
Wen, we are glad that for once
in your life you have no cause for
complaint. And, by the way, Ben
Butler may rank as a "grand old
hero" at Tahlequah, but he is de-
eidedly at a discount in these
parts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

We are prepared to furnish am
pie evidence that "Cyclone" is the
best flour sold in Vinita. Ask for
our special prices during the fair.
Thompson & Ratcliff.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
SIS Reward.

Strayed, one light bay stud 3
years old; branded HF connected
on left hip. Above reward will be
paid upon delivery at this office.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Everybody call and examine
Skinner Brothers immense Stock
of Groceries before leaving Vinita,
and buy a wagon load for a few
dollars.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

CHIEF BusHYHEAD had better be
careful how he talks Of railroads or
the Advocate will light on his col
lar all "spraddlod out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Sec Frazee's Jewelry Stool


See Frazee's Jewelry Stock.
More new Drugs at Frazee's.
Cyclone" at Thompson & Rat
cliffs.
School Supplies of all kinds at
Patton's.
The finest Candies at Thompson
& Ratcliii's.
Smoke "Pearl" Cigars. .-Thomp-
son & Ratclin.
Cigars and Tobaccos at Patton's
finest in Vinita.
For good Cigars go 10 VIII
Wards Lunch Stand.
Look at those nice $500 Suits at
Badgett d Blakeney's.
Fresh Bacon and Lard, Balogna
Sausage. e.-H. Balentine.
Oats just received at Balentine's.
Horsemen should take notice.
Take a look at Badgett & Blake
ney's mammoth stock Of Clothing.
Fresh Drugs and Medicines
cheaper at Patton's than elsewhere.
The Guy aud the Royal Guy
Cigars are found only at Frazee's.
Frazee's for yonf Candies,
Frazee's for your Pills.
If here you buy your Medicines,
Cure sou they surely viii
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Skinner Brothers keep every
thing in the Grocery line, Feed OF
all kinds and the best selected
stock of goods in town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
Wanted.

One number one Blacksmith.
None but a first class workman
need apply. Address, H. Balen-
tine, Vinita, /. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Skinner Brothers have the larg-
est and best selected stock of Cigars
in Vinita-Wholesale and Retail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Fine line Of Tobaccos and Cigars,
Fancy Candies, Lemons, Nuts, etc.
lust received at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

See Badgett & Blakeney's fine
stock of Ladies and Misses Shoes.
Yau can't help hut buy them as
thoy are so cheap.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

New Books and good Books at
the Vinita News Stand. Also a
complete stock of Stationery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

You can get fit in any style of
Clothing at Badgett & Blakeney's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Don't buy your Boots before
calling on Badgett & Blakeney.
They always keep the best and
cheapest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Skinner Brothers keep 90 diff
ferent kinds of Chewing Tobacco
both Wholesale and Retail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Badgett & Blakeney's is the
only cash house in the city. Buy
your Goods Of them and get them
CHEAP.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

When you get hungry or want
something good to eat call at Will
Wards Lunch Room and be
satisfied
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Ladies, don't forget to go to Mrs.
Wards and have your Dresses
made in the latest styles.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Finest line of Dry Goods ever
brought to the city just opened al
Badgett & Blakeney's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Frazee's for Ague Mixtures and
all Patent Medicines, Oils, Brushes,
etc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Fresh Cheese, Crackers. Dried
Beef and everything good for a
Lunch at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Good Warm Lunch and Hot
Coffee always to be had at VIII
Wards Lunch Room.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Embroidery Silks in all shades,
Shetland aud Saxony Yarns, at
Mrs. Wards.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Well, well, | was in at Skinner
Brothers.. Old man jim and all
hands were busy and the way they
turn out goods-it is fun, and at
prices to compete with any house
in the states. They say they defy
competition from the states and |
believe what they say. Let's all
give such a house n boast
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

New Millinery of all kinds;
Ladies' Underwear new and cheap,
at Mrs. Wards.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Golden Crown Flour always ON
hand at Badgctt & Blakeney's il is
the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

From w. S. Ross's place on
Big Cabin, about the 10Th of
August, light sorrel mare pony
mule; about 0 years old. Had
white face and nose, also white
belly. Liberal reward 10 the
finder.-W. s. Ross, Vinita, 1. I.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
Cattle Business !


10 Cow Men and Caits Shippers
We would call your attention 20 our faclii-
lies for the sale Of Indian Cattle and solicit s
-FOUR ahipments. l, Is tc your Interest 10 ship
TO US on account Of our large experience In
soiiing Indian cattle. During the past ten
years We have sold more Indian Cattle. and
for more man, than any arm In the.oommiasloa
buainess. We point with satisfaction 70 Mo
fact that out Of over two hundred customers
In ihe Indian Territory for whom We have sold
cattle, IN only ons Instance has there been any
dlssa'ifaetion' Tha, party, while good man
was unaoquainied with the chipping buslnsa,
iiia cattle had heon siampedsd. the fAi al run
on Of ihem, ana 40 wild that the buyen wSlsa
afraid 10 handle thom. we also polnt 70 our
record All over the Indian Territory for felr
and honorable dealing with cuntomars. N
yos want fair and honorablo treatment 4
highest market prices and prompt cash fosuFnsS
ship 70
DAILY, Miller & Co.
national sioeb Yards. nlIpols.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

The Guy aud the Royal Guy
Cigars are found only at Frazee's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
THE oHRRoKnR oouNorr.

We give herewith list Of the
members Of next council and their
position with reference to the re-
employment Of w. A. Phillips, so
far as wc arc able 10 learn. We in
tend TO keep this list standing and
will cheerfully place "Anti-Phil-
lips" after the name of any mem
Der who holds such views, or we
will remove the words in any in
stance where we are incorrect. In
many instances we had no means
of ascertaining and thus have prob
ably omitted designating many OPP
ponents TO Phillips in our list.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Fresh Drugs and Medicines
cheaper at Patton's than elsewhere.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Frazee's for yonf Candies,
Frazee's for your Pills.
If here you buy your Medicines
Cure sou they surely viii.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Take a look at Badgett & Blake
ney's mammoth stock Of Clothing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

Oats just received at Balentine',
Horsemen should take notice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24

All kinds of Country Produce
bought and sold at II. Balentine's.
You can get ct in any style of
Clothing at Badgett & Blakeney's.
Frazee's for Ague Mixtures and
all Patent Medicines, Oils, Brushes,
etc.
Golden Crown Flour always ON
hand at Badgctt & Blakeney's il is
the best.
Embroidery Silks in all shades,
Shetland aud Saxony Yarns, at
Mrs. Wards.
New Millinery of all kinds;
Ladies' Underwear new and cheap,
at Mrs. Wards.
Good Warm Lunch and Hot
Coffee always to be had at VIII
Wards Lunch Room.
Fresh Cheese, Crackers. Dried
Beef and everything good for a
Lunch at Balentine's.
Finest line of Dry Goods ever
brought to the city just opened at
Badgett & Blakeney's.
Ladies, don't forget to go to Mrs.
Wards and have your Dresses
made in the latest styles.
Skinner Brothers keep 20 diff
ferent kinds of Chewing Tobacco
both Wholesale and Retail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-24
gtraved-Mare Mule

w. G. PATTON & Co.