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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29
October %. Is

Aaron Terrell. or sheriff, is getting hla
name up as bad man on evil doers.
--TAhlequAh is quiet this week-a calm pre-
ceding the storm. All seem eager for the gale
however
The boys here anticipate a friendly Wait
from Hon. c. v Rogers during council, and
don't want to be disappointed.
We do not believe our chief will ask ooun-
ell to pay for his trip to Washington on private
business, as does the Fort Gibson correspond
ent.
Anything the matter with the CinKFIArS
this week." Yes. We had lots Of trouble
keeping ours until we could read Il. Borrow
ers were very plentiful.
Cabin Miller, George Redbird and Levi
Christie, son Of Supreme Judge Christie. are
suspected OF the shooting OF william Lovett
onieers are in search OF them.
The leasees OF the strip paid over another
paltry pittance OF $50, 900 one day last week
making $3.50, 900 now on hand II ought to be
three times that amount II she people received
anything near what their lands are really
worth
The four men arrested last week are still
In our national Jail. They refuse OF fail TO
give a satisfactory account OF themselves. II
has been discovered that the brands on their
horses have all been blotehod and systematic
ally changed.
deputy sheriff Mama, OF this district, has
just returned from Humboldt, Kansas, whittier
he went after a couple OF ooiored men, whom
no brought back They aro charged with
horsestealing and belong TO a gang who have
! onarated ottita AUTOMATICALLY To- tha l..k 49, a.
three years the neighborhood Of Fourteenmile
creek, this and Illinois district Other Inn
portant arrests are liable TO follow, az between
lofty and any head Of horses have been stolen
This Will, IL is thought, about Do away with
the gang. Henry Burlington and Josh Lowery
are 'heir names and shoy are bad fellews,
Chief Bushyhead returned from Washing
ton, few days since. lie looks hale Ant
hearty. We understand he says he found
everything 30. X i" there in regard 10 oui
money m alters, and is looking for detaile,
atatement Of the same by the time counci
meets The people only hope all IL 30 k
sure enough, but they are fearful They hard
ly.thiue our chiefwouid ask for documents tha
would break down the position he has taken n
the $3.50, 600 matter. Then 100, II our chief va
told we ala not owe the goyorument dollar
why ala he not ASK how much tllt e0Vornmen
was owing as7 In our opinion ~ would nav
rccelyed an anawer somothlqE lite thla
''When We occupy the lands wohare baigaIn
ed Ton al Al AZ cents per acre fron youl ration
then We win pay, GROVE you. about 81 SO
oQo." Aye, there's 'he rub and We an Afral
Of it 100
October 81 i'ss rsao
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29


Affairs are not rapidly progressing at the
capital owing TO the illness Of several members
OF the house
The council has nominated Mr.. Thompson
Mckinney for next governor Of the Choctaw
nation. 1t is believed that Judge Lorne
Fulsom will be nominated by the progressive
party as q candidate for tho same once
News has just reached US from Tusk-ka-ho-
ma that tie national agent and tax collectors,
Messrs. Burgesyin, Hodges and OBkcs have
handed into the Choctaw treasury ss2 Sal, as
tax and permit .acomo for the past year.
There seems to be considerable competition
for the Indian Champion, which paper has
been n .ae hands Of the Roberts Brothers for
severa' yeArs. Many Of the Choctaws are dis
satisfied with the Present management and are
desirous Of a change. Captain T. W Stanley
lawyer and prominent member Of the pro-
gresslve party IL now urging his claims at
headquarters. Mr. II. O'Beirne OF the Pro-
tective association is also candidate; but Il
is very doubtful whether any change will be
made At tins present council, as there is a
ponderous amount Of business to be transacted
OBsERyER.
Atoka, Ind. Ter. October "a. 1ss5.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

EDIrons cHIKErAIS;--A prominent citizen
living ON Fly creek, ten OF twelve miles east Of
Vinita has twice carried grist. two bushei each
time, TO the Yinita mill, and on calling for his
meal, found IL had mystcriously come up
missing" sack and all. This Is about what
he was told by the miller "why, haven Z you
got your meal9 ! sent Il uut 10 you. One Of
your neighbora called for IL aud said he'd take
II TO YOU" Now Mr. Editor, don't you call
that eleverq Don't You wish you had such a
Kind, considerate, accommodating frlend(O
who would this the second time save you the
trouble Of carryingy our own grist
acme Ono might juat possibly make
a. mistake the frat time and get tho
wrong sack bat when this is repeated, aud
the second time you loao meal, sack and all,
wouldn't You be ready 10 cry out. "sass me
nom my friendsi" welll WELT have THE
consolation -and perhaps my disintcrestod
frond(O know it--haying no teeth 10 eat the
corn cake with, IN have 70 let that corn cake
be. And now, Mr. Editor. a. your papor Is
generally read eronnd horc, allow me 90 tell
my Kind iriondCl u this meets bis eye, Il ha
had como 70 mo and told me he needed bread
siun id re,nor have divldcd with aim than
have him take hali fls cszrN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Work SUsPEEDED.-The Saginaw Cat
tie company which has lease Of the
northern portion OF the Sac and Fox
reserve has suspended It's fencing oper-
ations ostensibly until next spring.
Their contract with the Indians pro-
vided for the completion Of this work
long ago. 1t is not improbable that
this announced temporary suspension
is induced by the "signs Of the times"
Prospects for Indian leasers are GER
tainly far from favorable at present.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

The CHiEFTAIS Office has a bill Of fine
job stock just in, aud merchants need
ing letterheads, envelopes, statements,
etc, will find II to their interest to order
at once. We guarantee better stock,
better work and lower prices than any
other shop in the Indian Territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

REwARDRD.-Some years ago a guest
at the Capitol hotel, Tahlequah,
dropped a "gold medal the size OF a
twenty-dollsr gold piece" through a
crack in the stone door step. After
considerable hard work had recently
been expended in removing the stone
the parties were rewarded by finding a
good for one drink" check on Texas
I.or
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Agent Burgess has discovered that
the pond near the Missouri Pacific
stock yards is inhabited by a fair num-
ber OF bull frogs and is making war on
them to the dissatisfaction of the
hotel cooks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

The supposition that William Han
cock aud Miss Ironsidc went to Chetopa
TO be married proved incorrect. The
ceremony was performed by T. j.
McGhee, clerk Of Delaware district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

The best and most intelligent re-
ports of our national council will be
found in these columns. They will be
well seasoned with spice-have no
doubth on that score.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

s. II. Mayes and w. p. Mcclellan
both returned from the st. Louis cat
tie market last Thursday. Bill did not
have much to say but Sam admitted
that he could have sold for more money
at home.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

1t has been discovered that the
district clerk did not send in the papers
in the Title appeal case to the su-
preme court at the proper time. 1t
does not therefore appear on the
docket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Coon NEws.-Many OF our people
who frequently have business with the
Frisco agent at Peirce City will be
pleased to learn that a change has
been made at that station. T. H..
Phelps who has made himself conspic-
uously disagreeable on so many
occasions, goes to Fayetteville and we
sincerely sympathize with our friends
at that point. Most OF the Frisco's
men are very obliging aud courteous
but this one proved an exception OF
no small magnitude.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Do not rest until you have taken
every possible precaution against fire.
Your chimneys may be safe and yet q
prairie fire will destroy your property.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Chetopa is just now engaged in liti-
CATION over calf worth $3.50 and when
the case is settled there will probaly be
$3.50 90 of costs attached to it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

We have finished another months
business and our collector may be ex-
pected around Saturday. Please be
prepared with the amount Of your bill.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Nor MURDERED.-It has been discov-
cred that the man who boarded at
Luke Sixkiller's and was supposed TO
have been murdered at fair time two
years ago is alive. His name is Tom
Gilspar and his home is at Eureka, st.
Louis county, Missouri. He was
heard Of short time ago at FL Dorado
Springs in that state. Why he disap-
peared from here so mysteriously,
leaving his personal effects behind, is
unknown. Before coming to Vinita
he stayed for a time near Carey's
Ferry where his trunk was left. If we
mistake lot the fact of his being alivo
was ascertained by this trunk be-
ing sent for. White who is accused
Of the murder is now lying in Fort
Smith Jail awaiting trial and his case
h set for next month. The presenta-
ton OF his supposed victim in court
will put a new phase on the case and a
fortunate one too for the prisoner. The
circulation of the story Of the murder
by Annie Robinson can be accounted
for in but two ways: She either held
spite against White and her brother,
said to be accessory to the crime, or
someone else was really killed. In
searching for the body of the alleged
victim in the locality indicated as its
burial place, a geat deal Of digging has
been done without reward. Whether
the story is a hoax or reality seems
hard to determine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Recent experience moves us to say
that in burning off your door yards it
is best TO calculate very carefully on
the direction of the wind.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

FEELS ENo0uRAGED.-Rev. ID. N.
Allen, of this place, has for some time
been in charge Of the Presbyterian
church at Oowala. Finding II mex
pedient to reside so far from his field
Of labor no has moved to Chelsea.
Services are held in the school house
and the attendance is said TO frequent-
ly reach one hundred. Prospects for
the church are hattering and our for
mer townsman feels highly encouraged.
He states that there is not more en-
f. .lightcned or wealthy class Of people
residing within the confines Of the
Cherokee nation. Last Sabbath atten-
iion was called TO the deficiency Of
proper seats aud az once one hundred
and fifty dollars was furnished 70 sup.
ply the same.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

MASsLAUoHTKR.- THE celebrated Rem
ington aud Wells murder case
terminated al Fort Smith one day
last week by Wells entering n
plea of guilty OF manslaughter,
receiving three years at Detroit there
for, while the case against Remington
was not prosecuted by the district at
torney. They were charged with the
murder OF a farmer named Hill at a
point in this territory near Chetopa.
Wells did the killing ani in order to
save his friend, whom he considered
innocent, he sacrificed himself by
pleading guilty 10 manslaughter.
Both are mere boys and elected much
sympathy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Our friend A. f. Ivey, presents his
law card this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

A lumber yard has been added TO
the business of Prairie City. The pro-
prietor is p. G.. Browning who has Of
late resided at Seneca.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Frank Fritz and Obadiah Tiblow are
entitled to thanks for a load of coal
donated this week to the public school.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

The popularity OF the Frisco hotel
Is daily increasing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

The young folks OF vinits are discus
sing the proposed organization of a
card playing club for winter
amusement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Last Sabbath yas cracked in num-
Der of sports by parties in search OF
nuts, wild grapes and other game.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Sheriff Lampson, of Labette county,
failed to secure a denomination for the
office and will probably be succeeded
by G. b. Woodford.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

No local paper reaching his Office
shows more care in all its departments
than the CofIeyville Journal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Examinations occur this week at
Worcester academy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Early corn in the vicinity Of Chelsea
yielded good return. That planted
late proved almost failure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

TEMPERANCE WoRK.-A few friends
Of this cause met last week and after
some consideration announced pub
lie meeting. 1t was held on Monday
evening at the Congregational church.
The house was filed to its entire
capacity and throughout the utmost
interest was manifested. Rev. ID. n.
Allen was made chairman after which
Rev. N. NJ. Wheat offered a prayer.
Miss Durham read an essay on "The
Effects of lntemperance on the Home"
which seemed to touch a sympathetic
chord in the hearts of all the audience.
ID. w. @. Duncan then occupied the
marked attention of the meeting for
thirty minutes. AS was remarked by
a gentleman who followed, this lecture
was an uncommonly good one. Drs.
FraEee aud Fortner. Mrs. Duncan and
others then followed with shorts talks.
After some disc cussion il was decided
TO organize u temperance society by the
selection Of an executive committee
which is 20 have charge Of the work.
This committee is made up OF gentle
man and lady from each church Of the
city and also gentleman and lady
from outside the churches, as follows:
From the Congregational church. IL.
II. Edmondson and Miss Ada Durham;
Methodist, Dr. Fortner and Miss @. IL.
Myers; Babtist, Rev. Postel and Mrs.
g. w. Franklin; Presbyterian, DIR.
Foreman and Mrs. Belle Stephens.
Outside the church, Df. M. FraEee and
Mrs. w. l.. Trott. Next meeting is to
be held at the Methodist church on
Monday evening November 9th and 1t
is expected that DR.. Fortner will lee
ture on the effects Of alcohol on the
human system. The work has been
most auspieiously begun and We sim
cerely hope it may be continued with
unhagging zeal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Council meets next Monday. Time
TO subscribe for the CnIEFTAN and
keep posted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Read the change in 0. P. Williams
advertisement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Sheriff Cochran is having his house
near Chelsea plasterod and otherwise
made more comfortable.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Mr.. II. Balentine is building a COM
modious fruit aud vegetable house for
use during the winter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29


WHAT WAS HIS FATK2-The following
narrative, although the events trans
pired some weeks since, is given us by
a gentleman just from Shawneetown.
j. 9. Brown, a white man holding
cattle near the Kickapoo and Oklaho-
ma line, was riding down North Fork
and passed wagon containing three
Indians, either Greeks or Seminoles.
He spoke and rode on, when in an
instant one Of the three grabbed a
Winchester and fired. The ball struck
Mr. Brown to one side of the back of
his head and glancing, passed between
the scalp and skull and came out at
the forehead. He was stunned but in
voluntarily, and fortunately for him
self, clung to the horn Of his saddle,
and the horse being frightened soon
carried HIM out Of danger. Proceeding
quickly TO his ranch, Brown procured
assistance and returned at once in
search Of his would-be slayers. They
were found in camp and without diff
ficulty subjected to a severe question
ing. The one who did the shooting
was pointed out. In explanation Of
his cowardly attempt at assassination
the fellow said Brown looked like a
man who had money and he intended
killing him to get it. He was taken
away from his companions into the
woods, but what fate befel him is un-
known. Very little has been said Of
the matter but the story is generally
known and no one discreditS it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

THAT CoSrEsr.--No small amount Of
activity has been displayed in some
quarters looking TO the defeat of Mai.
Lipe for the senate. AS TO the success
Of the undertaking we have no predic-
tions 20 make. Sheriff Cochran tells
us that there were some violations Of
the statute in regard to the disposition
OF the returns which with reasonable
attempt on his part he could not
remedy. The judges after making the
count at the court house neglected to
seal up the rolls and the clerk refused
TO at once deliver them to him. re
also says that the citation which he
served did not contain the signature of
the contestor, Mr.. Chambers, and he
has filed an affidavit setting forth this
fact. His conclusions are that Maj.
Lipe will be gwen the seat to which he
holds certificate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

TAHLEouAH iIorKLs.--A glance at our
advertising columns this week would
indicate that visitors at Tahlcquah
need have no fears as to hotel accomo-
dations. The National and Downing,
both tip-top houses, declare themselves
as in readiness TO meet all require
ments. First class rooms and board
are guaranteed at very low rates. We
bespeak for them liberal patronage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-29

Read the change in o. P. Williams
advertisement.
our friend A. r. Ivey, presents hi,
law card this week.
The popularity OF the Frisco hotel
Is daily increasing.
Examinations occur this week AT
Worcester academy.
Council meets next Monday Time
TO subscribe for the CnIEFTAIN and
keep posted.
Mr.. II. Balentine is building a com.
modious fruit aud vegetable house foi
use during the winter.
sheriff Cochran is having his house
near Chelsea plasterod and otherwise
made more comfortable.
Early corn in the vicinity Of Chelsea
yielded good return. That planted
late proved almost a failure.
No local paper reaching Ills office
shows more care in all its departments
than the Coaeyville Journal.
Last Sabbath was cracked in mum.
Der of sports by parties in search Of
nuts, Wild grapes and other game.
Frank Fritz and Obadiah Tiblow are
entitled to thanks for load of coal
donated this week to the public school.
The young folks Of vinita are discus
sing the proposed organization of a
card playing club for winter
amusement.
Sheriff Lampson, of Labette county,
failed to secure a denomination for tho
Office and will probably be succeeded
by G. b. Woodford.
A lumber yard has been added "a
the business of Prairie City. The pro.
prietor is p. G.. Browning who has oi
late resided ct Seneca.
Recent experience moves us to say
that in burning off your door yards il
is best TO calculate very carefully on
the direction of the wind.
Ohetopa is just now engaged in liti
CATION over calf worth $3.50 and wher
the case is settled there will probaly bC
$3.50 90 Of costs attached to it.
We have finished another months
business and our collector may be ex
pected around Saturday. Please be
prepared with the amount Of your bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-21

The proceedings of this day break in upon
the routine of life to remind US OF noble and
useful character. History has been defined as
the biography of few men, and no list of these
few and essential individuals would be too
small and select to exclude the name of Wash
ington. That name has become proverb for
honor, constancy and true bcnevolence. Not
brilliant, and not popular, as the world COM
monty uses the words, his life teaches Us the
elements of real dignity of character.
The great plain shaft which the nation has
raised 10 this illHstrious man, and dedicates to-
day to his memory, fifty illustrates his place
and work 1t will be perpetual reminder to
the world of that upright, lofty and serene
character to whom Providence entrusted the
conduct of a new cause in history. The war for
independence marks the beginning of a new
epoch in human progress, and ii was TT that
this time should bring forth typical man to
explain its meanings.
The monument may cTumble;-at best it is
only an emblem. But Washington himselfshall
live and while he lives the triumph of the cause
Of political liberty is secure:
"While stands the Coliseum. Rome shall stand;
When fails the Coliseum, Rome shall fall:
And when Rome falls, the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-21

Gladstone finds himself confronted by more
unrelenting enemy than the mahdi or dyna-
mite; .'fOr age" says Bacon, Twill not he de
fed" vigorous constitution, a judicious life
and good conscience have heightened ont his
span beyond that given TO most men, but he is
plainly now nearing its limit. His doctor tells
him bluntly that he must choose between office
and life. The desperate emergencies OF the
time require more vigorous powers than re-
main to the great liberal leader. and he must
yield the state into younger hands. 1t is 10 be
regretted that a career so noble in its outlines
should end in cloud of unpopularitt; but
time will clear and correct the view. Modern
England has no more illustriouS figure than
that of Gladstone,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-21

If Congress had made a national celebration
Of the dedication OF the Washington monument
instead OF a private entertainment. and fixed
the time for it at a season when good instead of
bad weather might have been counted on as a
certainty, the demonstration would have been
much finer. and il would have been enjoyed
with greater comfort as well as by larger num-
bers. Personal vanity in high places carried
the day, however, and presumably those who
had their way are happy. As for the public and
its wishes and interests, they are small matters
with those in power-eXcept about election
times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-21
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THE PALAIS ROYAL IMPORTS ALL FANS
DIRECT FROM EUROPE THE NEW STOCK
EMBRACES THE LARGEST VARIETY EVER
EXHIBITED IN WASHINGTON; THE PRICES
FOR THE SPECIAL SALE ARE ACTUAL
WHOLESALE PRICES
ALL LEATHER GOODS SOLD BY THE PALAIS
ROYAL ARE "SADDLER-MADE;" THE VARIE-
TH COMPRISES LATEST NOVELTIES IN
SATCHELS, POCKET BOOKS, CARD CASES,
Ere, IN ALLIGATOR, SEAL, CALF AND RUS
SlA LEATHER FOR SPECIAL SALE WE QUOTE
EUROPEAN PRICES.
JEWELRY.
MORE JEWELRY Is SOLD AT THE PALAIS
ROYAL THAN BY ANY JEWELER IN THE
CITY; 1T Is BECAUSE WE SELL AT SMALL
PROFIT STERLING SILVER, ROLLED GOLD
OXIDIZED, RHINE STONE, STEEL AND JET
JEWELRY IN ENDLESS VARIETY FOR La
DIES. GENTS OR CHILDREN. WHOLESALE
PRICES FOR THE SPECIAL SALE