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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-06
The Value OF an Education.
New York Sun.

Education, my dear friend" said
a minister to a convict in the peniten-
tiary, sis q powerful lever for good.
You should devote what time you can
get to obtaining knowledge. IF you
had improved your opportunities
when young you might to-day be q
respected and useful member of socie-
ty. But even now it is not too late.
What brought you to this unfortunate
place."
Forgery, SIR" replied the convict.
" was little too handy with the
pen."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-06

Sd tudb lis SHOW HOUSE dQu SloQgo
had disappeared, and he had to build
another igloo on the new foe.
Anxiously he watched for land.
sitting on the top of his snow-house
and scanning the sea with its drifting
ice packs. Of course he looked only
IN the direction from whence he had
come, the northward, but was surpris-
ed and gladdened by seeing it to the
east one day. That night a gale arose
and his ice foe broke into several
pieces, one crack running right
through the center of his house and
splitting it IN two. When morning
broke he saw that he was not over
fifty yards from land, and be lost no
time IN reaching it over the dangerous
rolling cakes Of ice, having been out
to sea over moon, as they reckon
time froA ore full moon to another.
About day after landing he came
across some EsquimauX, who took him
for a ghost. While they could talk to
each other, yet their language was
very strange to him.
He now found that he was on the
great island of Sed-luk Southampton
of which his tribe has a half-fabled
knowledge. They treated him kindly,
as all these Esquimaux do strangers,
and they soon became great friends.
The ice had already broken up be-
tween Sud lux and another greater
island farther north, and as his new
friends had no good boats, he had to
wait until the next winter to cross on
the ice with his dogs and sledge they
gave him. Here he travelled two or
three hundred miles northward from
tribe to tribe, all strangers, until he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-06

The Sultan of Turkey is taking
music lessons.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

made prosperous and secure in
their government and possessions,
seem TO be the object Of the admin
istration, but TO trample down
honest opposition, TO erect caste
lines and to create blood prejudices.
NOTES.
The death sentence Of Stovor for
killing Archilla Scraper has been
committed to imprisonment for a
stated time. AS the council is now
in session il may be we'll to repeal
the death penalty for murder, as it
will save the chief and his execu.
tive councillors the trouble of disre-
garding the verdict of twelve men
as wise and just as they.
Rev. w. A. Duncan, president
of the board of education, will, it
is believed, be reelected. The
only objection to him is that he
takes no side in politics, nor aids
in any way the triumph of any
party. This should be no objec-
ton as Mr.. Duncan has been a
minister of the gospel from his
early manhood, and consequently
man Of peace and opposed to
strife in any form. SCRIBE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
souTHWEsT OTTY NEWS.


EDITORS CHIEFTAIN:-We jot a
few lines from this prospering
little city for the first time.
Claude Washbourne, the boss
saw mill man of Spavinaw, Chero-
kee nation, was in the city last
week.
]. w. Brunk, a prominent law
yer of Neosho, spent three or four
days in the city last week.
The Academic school at this
place, under the able management
of Prof. Geary and sister, is pros
pering splendidly.
We notice daily a vast amount
of good timber comisg out from the
nation. Where keep ye eyes, ye
officers of the law?
The clothing store exchanged
hands last week. Marion Paul, Of
Texas, is the successor to Sykes &
Smell. Sykes will return whence
he hailed from, and Smell back to
the territory.
We are going to have two new
drug stores in the near future.
Competition is the life of trade.
We hear some of our leading
citizens are going to take steps to
incorporate the town. A good step
in the right direction.
Respectfully, WEBER.
November 16, 1885.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

our school fund. Yet / know Of
several cases where they are count
ed in on the roll and their names
20 down on the monthly reports as
citizens. This is one step toward
giving them citizenship. If their
names go down on our school roll
as citizens, the generation TO follow
us may not know but what they
are citizens sure enough. There
are so many whites claiming cit
izenship now that If we don't
watch all corners we'll be gobbled
up.
Section 81, page 239, Compiled
Laws, which reads as follows,
should be changed C little: "The
directors Of the primary schools
shall not permit the children of any
person, who is not citizen OF the
Cherokee nation, to receive In
struction in any school supported
at the expense Of the school fund Of
the nation" This may be con-
strued as meaning that children
whose father or mother has become
a citizen, may be allowed to go as
such. / don't think they should
have a part in our school fund
when they have nothing invested
in it. Very respectfully,
]. w. DUNCAN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
OUR SCHOOL Law.

CAHEI's FERHr, l. T., Nov 7, 1885.
As our council is now in session,
/ beg leave of that honorable body
to make a few suggestions in re-
gard TO a change of our school law.
The present one affords a chance
for too much fraud. 1t lis so tempt
ing that some teachers fall victims
to theft. There are dishonest
school teachers as we'll as lawyers
or farmers. This class under the
present law, makes a good salary,
while those whose scrupulous hof-
esty is such that they cannot think
of swindling their country and
people, and who are the ones that
should have the big salary, may
have to put up with small one.
Last winter while in the Office Of
the board of education, l had the
pleasure Of examining the reports
for the term ending in December.
In looking over these, when l came
to one with an average well up
with its aggregate, / would say,
"He's a good teacher, he made a
good average" One with a small
average, 1 would say, "Well he is
not a good teacher, his average is
small; he didn't attend to his bus
mess SO the people wouldn't pat
ronize him" But now my
opinion in regard TO this is
changed. Ifateacher fails to do his
duty and the people do not send, he
can mark a few extra ones down
evory evening anyhow. From
what can learn there is no small
amount Of this done. Perhaps
some will ask why the directors
sign those reports if they are not
correct. The ansb er is this: Officers
who are well paid often neglect
their duty, and those who receive
no compensation may reasonably
be expected to do so oftener. They
often sign them blindly, not know
ing whether they are correct or not.
Again, some may be hired TO sign
them. The object of this law was,
doubtless, to get the teachers to
solicit the parents TO send. As for
me had almost as soon 60 round
and ask the parents for money.
Another thing; some Of the parents
will get mad and stop their children
just to spite him-take few dimes
out Of his pocket. 1t is my opinion
that the best law would be to let
the board examine the teachers and
issue them LIST, 2nd and 3rd grade
certificates, not grading them ac-
cording TO the literal examination
alone, but according to their ability
to teach and their good morals.
This would encourage the teachers
to prepare themselves the better
for the business.
Another thing to which 1 would
most humbly ask the attention Of
our legislators is this: A great
many white children of this nation,
whose fathers or mothers have be-
come citizens by marriage. are at
tending the public schools and
receiving the same benefits that
our children do and yet they have
not a cert vested in our school
fund. Because their parents have
become citizens, does not, in my
estimation, give then share OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
THE BALL OPENED.

The appearances are that mat
ters at Tahlequah are livening up
somewhat. A fight is to made on
the lease Of the outlet we are as
sured, and the friends of the meas
ure are jubilant Of their prospects
for success. The $500, 900 appro-
priation is also TO receive attention.
Below we give the senate resolution
providing for an investigation
which we are informed was adopted
last Monday:
Senate Resolution No. 1, providing
for committee 10 investigate and
report whether the Cherokee
nation is charged with owing the
United States on account of lands
west of the Arkansas river.
Be it resolved by the senate OF
the Cherokee nation, that the
president Of the senate is hereby
authorized TO appoint a committee
of four members, two from each
political party, whose duty il
shall be TO investigate and
report TO this body as soon al
practicable from any accessible
official or documents purporting tC
be and recognized by said commit.
tee as having emanated officially,
either from the Office Of the secre,
tary Of the interior OF from the
Office OF the commissioner of In,
dian affairs:
First, Whether the Cherokee
nation is charged by any such
official documents, showing OF
exhibit, with owing any money tc
the government Of the United
Slater on account Of lands west o.
the Arkansas river.
Second, If not. whether by any
such showing the government of the
United States is charged or report.
ed TO be owing and due 10 the
Cherokee nation any money on
account Of lands west Of the
Arkansas river and if so, how
much.
Third III not, whether accord
ing 10 ahy such official document,
showing or report the United States
has paid the Cherokee nation for
mors land than is now occupied by
friendly Indians and If so, at
what price per acre the land not
40 occupied or any portion thereof,
has been paid for; and what
oinonnt according TO such official
showing or documents has been
9loid 10 this nation in excess Of the
amount paid and received for the
eccupied lands
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19


A DELEGATION from the Mohawk
lake Indian rights association had
a conference one day last week
with the president and secretary OF
the interior. The former express
cd q firm conviction that some
change was necessary in the man
agement Of the Indian. Thus far
however he had been unable to ar
rive at a conclusion satisfactory to
himself as to how the reform should
be inaugurated. The secretary
was of the opinion that one of the
chief instrumentalities to the solu-
tion of the Indian problem would
be the Christian religion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
Cure For Piles

Piles are frequently preceded by q
sense Of weightin the back, loins and
lower part Of the abdomen, causing
the patient 10 suppose he has some az
fection Of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times symptoms Of indi-
gestion are present, iatulency, uneasi-
ness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture
like perspiration, producing a very
disagTeeable Itching after getting warm
is a common attendant. Blind, bleed
ing, itching piles yield at once 10 the
application Of DR.. Bosank o's Pile Rem
edy,which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the tumors, allay-
ing the intense itching and efecting a
permanent cure. Price 80 cents. Sold
by NJ. Frazee & 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

That one William Landon, a non.
citizen has trespassed on my i'm
prOvements on Elm branch, Coo
weescoowee district, G. N. All
persons are hereby notified not to
purchase said claim as it is my
property by law and have taken
all steps necessary TO put me in
lawful possession Of the same.
Nov. 16, 1885. M. FRAzEE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
PRooLAMATIoN


TOWH OF DOwHINGyiLLEt 1. T.
To the CLERK Of the Town Of DOwninglllei
BY virtue OF authority In me Vosted, i, W, l..
Trott, mayor Of DOwningyille, do Issue this
my proclamation, 10 you, directing you 10 hold
and have held In the Town Of DOHningyilie,
Cherokee nation, l. T., general election on
the hrst Monday In December, A. y. lhah, boz
ing the seventh day Of said month, for She pur-
10 s0rye until their successors are elected and
qualincd according 70 law In conducting aAid
election yOr are directed 30 diligently oKam-
law snacted fof y0ur distraction aud guidance
In witness whereof have horeunto 6el my
hand AND seal this 50ih day of October, A. u.
ls66 W L. TnOTT,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
TIE arrival Of W. A. Phillips al

THE arrival of w. A. Phillips al
Tahlequah has been pretty gener.
ally reported. His fate and the
welfare Of the people are in the
hands of the senate. A majority
of the members of that body were
elected and are pledged as his
opponents. The eyes of the Cher.
okee nation are upon them and il
behooves them to stand by their
constituents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
Proper Treatment For Coughs.

That the readers may fully under
stand what constitutes a good Cough
and Lung Syrup, we will say that Tar
ingredients with several others equally
as efiicacious, enter largely into Or.
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, thus
making IL one Of the most reliable now
on the market. Price 80 cts. and 81 90.
Samples free. Sold by NJ. Frazee & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Poor DAN, he "pities and for
gives" us. 1t is about the harsh
est treatment we have ever received
at his hands. But then, he's dow q
now. We pity him too. We would
willingly forgive il there was occas.
sion but alas, he never succeeded in
doing us injury, and 80 we are
deprived of the pleasure accorded
him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

LOUIS RIEL, the leader Of the
half-breed rebellion in Manitoba,
was executed last Monday at
Regina, tho capital of the North
west Territory. He was a French
half-breed, his mother being full
blood Cree Indian.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
Farmers and MechanIcs.

Save money and doctor bills. Relieve
your mothers, wives and sisters by a
timely purchase OF DR.. BosankO's
Cough and Lung syrup, best known
remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Bronchial affections. Relieves children
Of Group in one night; may save you
hundreds OF dollars. Price so cts. and
sl.00. Samples free. Sold by NJ. Fra
zee 4 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
etrayed from Prairie CITY.

Two Cows and Calves and 20
yearlings. Were branded F on
hip and H on side; mark, under
half crop in left ear and crop and
split in right. Will pay literally
for information as to where they
are. l.. d. FLINT.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Our Prescription business is
rapidly increasing but we are pre-
pared to increase our facilities if
necessary. We do not charge fan
cy prices but only the selling price
Of the drugs.
w. C.. PATTON & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

AND now it appears TO be an
exploded theory that one ring
grows upon a tree every year.
The agricultural department at
Washington finds that trees Of six
years showed twelve rings; OF
twelve, twenty-one; Of Eve,
eleven; and Of twenty-four, twen-
ty; the trees being, respectively,
locust, hickory, crabapple and oak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

We GIVE this week a copy ot
the senate resolution providing for
an investigation of the 100000
matter. We only hope it may be
thorough and unbiased by party
consideration
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

AT THE council elections held
last week James M. Keys was
chosen supreme judge; e. c.
Boudinot, editor Of the Advocate
and Allen Ross, auditor. All were
the regular nominees Of the Ma
tional party.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
To Young men;

There will be a "sale of beau
ties" at the Opera House Thanks
giving night. Now is the chance
to buy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Cook and Heating Stoves. Stove
Pipe and Tinware on hand at II.
Balentine's. 1t will pay you to
examine them if intending TO
purchase.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Raymond e. Co. are again in full
blast with the largest store, largest
Stock, Lowest Prces and the largest
variety of Goods of any house in
the nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Raymond says he has been sleep
ing for the past eighteen months
but we think he is now wide awake
Judging from the amount of
Goods a dollar will buy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

THE executive councillors recent.
iy elected, are Ned Christie,
Daniel Redbird and David
Mnskrnt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

d. II. Ross, the retiring editor
Of the Advocate, has served his
friends better than the people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
LOUIS TURNER, M. D.


Onlees, $40 Washington Ave-, st. Louis.
Has In q private and hospital practice Of
over thirty years, treated with wonderful sue
cess all curAide eases Deformitiee generally
considered inouTAblo aud surgery y speciality.
For the bencht o. those living a distance fr0m
81. Louis, 1 have perfected arrangements
whereby can treat with equai success, all
chronic and medical diseases by correspond
onoe, ] have m exhaustive method of een-
sultaiion BY symptom blanks. Ac., py which
can diAgnoae patient Aa thoroughly from .
distance as at my once Thoae desiring my
treatment can consult me by letter on the fol-
lowing Consumption, rheumatism, dyspop-
ala, kidney disease, general debility, fomele
weakness, pnlpitati0n OF the heart, liver
complaint piles, diseases Of tho eye and ear,
neuralgia, gravel. paralysis, nerve proatfn-
tlnn heart disease, dropay, nta, aCrofuln,
biliOuaneaa, diseased kidneys, wakofulneao.
cOstiyeness, weak lungs, all diseases Of the
blood, stomach, liver, bowels, heart ana ali
diseases OF women. No oxhofbitant charges
for diseases peculiar 70 both aoxef, which
! have treated with unparalleled success.
Cutarr1 Cared.
send one dollar for a full consultation BY
mall on receipt Of which will thoroughly ~.
yoktlgate yonf case, No prescriptions sent All
medicines prepared In my own lshorniory, ana
furnished T1AlEI1 90 patients tirnttcIaaa
board In NY houae furnished a reasonable
rates to patients wishing 70 visit ih6 city No
leiiefa answered nnles. accompanied py 4 ~
IN stamps Address 81 letters % .pf, AeQia
Infner' ua Washington Az, ~ AoulF, No.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

c. P. Williams has just received
new supply of Groceries.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
To Trade for HOGS.

A span of Mules, Harness and
new Mitchell wagon to trade for
feeders. Enquire at this office.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Ice Cream and Lemon Ice at the
Thanksgiving supper at the Opera
House.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Oysters raw, stewed, fried and
scalloped at the Thanksgiving
supper.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Fresh Cabbages and Oranges at
II. Balentine's, plenty of them
and nice too.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

We TAKE pride in calling atten-
ton to this issue Of the CHIEFrArN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Be sure and so to Raymond
and look through their store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
ST. LOUIS
q NJ Il q NJ
- IT oC *
Y a F D9
The Only Wholesale Yards in st.
Louis Accessible by Rail
and Water

The Only Wholesale YARDS in st.
Louis Accessible by Rail
and Water
l. Every railroad entering st. Louis
lie directly tributary to these yards.
2. Texas shippers are informed that
connection with these yards from the
Iron Mountain x Gouthern railroad can
be made without cost and with much
less shrinkage than TO any other.
3. These yards have the peculiar ad-
vantage Of being located on the st.
Louis side of the river, from which
five hundred thousand people draw
their provision supply.
4. Every packing house in st. Louis
has regular buyer stationed here.
Buyers Of cattle, hogs and sheep, both
for the home market aud eastern ship
ment, are at all times represented.
8. For comfort and convenience these
yards have no superior in the country.
Two lines Of street cars approach here.
Hotel, telegraph offices and othor con-
voniences for stockmen on the premises
ESTILL McHENRY, Prest.
ID. Mon. PALMER, Supt.
w. A. RAMSAY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Plenty of fresh Butter, Eggs and
Vegetables at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Go TO G. P. Williams for Boots
anu Shoes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Dried and Salt Fish just received
at H. Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Boots and Shoes at G. P. vii.
liams', cheap for cash.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Groceries at G. p. Williams
cheaper than ever.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-11-19

Goop monlng Mr. BoudinoL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-21

even duller than yesterday, the total sales
amounting to only 2sl, 1853 shares. The mar
ket exhibits dropping tendency, but
the power of the real holders
of stocks with the continued easy money mar
ket is so great that the bears do not dare to
sell to such an extent as to create material
short interest. There is also a disposition to
wait until after the 1st of January before
TAKING LARGE STOCKS AGAIN.
The only stocks to-day that could be called
at all active were Lackawanna and Missouri,
Kansas s. Texas, with sales of $4,000 and
$4,000 shares respectively. Openig prices
showed only Il small change, but there was u
fractional decline in the early dealings, fol-
lowed by stronger tone, that continued for
a time, and then renewed weakness that
lasted until about o'clock, when the lowest
prices of the day VI ere generally made. Dur
ing the remainder of the day the mar
ket was altogether featureless and steady
most of the time with occasional slight rallies,
and it closed generally at fractions above the
lowest figures, but with losses as compared
with last evening of q to "a, except in few
instances, conspicuous among which is Lack
awanna, which shows decline of 1Ss for the
day. Missouri, Kansas & Texas is down ~,
Canada Southern, St. Louis San Francisco
and Missouri Pacific each /. Western Union
shows an advance Of u, and st. Paul & Du-
luth l. The market closed dull and steady.
The changes for the week are nearly all in
favor of higher prices, among which are Mis-
souri, Pacific 80, Missouri, Kansas & Texas
3s4, Pacific Mail 33s. Western Union IA.
Texas Pacific shows a loss of 2$s. The total
sales for the week were 8, 900 shares.
QUOTATIONS OF STOCKS AND BONDS.