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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

l. Every railroad entering st. Louis
is directly tributary 10 these yards.
2. Texas shippers are informed that
connection with these yards from the
Iron Mountain &SOutherD railroad can
be made without cost and with much
less shrinkage than 20 any other.
B. These yards have the peculiar ad-
vantage Of being located on the st.
Louis side Of the river, from which
1--WE hundred thousand people draw
their provision supply.
4. Every packing house In 81. Louis
has regular buyer stationed here.
Buyers Of cattle, hogs and sheep, both
for the home market hnd'eastern ship
nient, are at all times represented.
3. For comfort and convenience these
yards have no superior Ia the country.
Two lines Of street cars approach here.
Hotel, telegraph oiiices aud other con-
vonloncon for 1tockme on the premises
EeTILL McHENRY, Pfest.
d. Men. PALMER, eupt.
W. A. RAMSAY,
9acrfipFr end Treasurer
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The CHIEFrAIS Office has a bill OF fine
jub stock just In, and merchants need
ing letterheads, envelopes, statements,
etc. will find It 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, 1885-10-15
A ReIIabIe ArtIcle.

For enterprise, push and desire 10
get such goods as viii give the trade
satisfaction NJ. FraEee & Co. the Drug
gists leads all competition. They sell Or.
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, be-
cause It Ia the best Medicine on the
Market, for Coughs, Colds, Group aud
Primary Consumption. Price 50 cts.
and 81. 90. Samples free.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Some weeks ago a small gold ring
with pearl and diamond settings, and
engraved on the inside, disappeared
very strangely from dwelling house in
this city. II returned to this office tive
dollars will be paid for it and no ques-
tions asked.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The festival for tho the purpose Of
ralslng money to procure stoves and
fuel for the public school, held last
Tuesday night at the opera house, met
with very good success. About twenty
Ave dollars were realized aud all Ia at
tendance seemed pleased with their
entertainment
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

A BUSINESS CHANoE.-As will be seen
by a dissolution notice in another col
umn, the firm of Skinner Brothers, is
no more. By mutual consent Nat,
whose time is chieay devoted to cattle
interests retires, having sold out to
Jim. This house was opened about
one year ago and the success attained
has been phenomenal. ]. w. Skinner,
now sole proprietor, can be depended
upon not to allow any ground covered
70 be lost.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

GONE TO OKMULoEE.-Col. L. B. Bell
has gone to the Greek capital where
council is in session, as one member
who participated in the E ufaula con-
vention Of a few months ago. Although
carrying letters from Chief Bushy head
the mission is not strictly speaking an
official one. The purpose is in case the
Greeks should show any disposition to
sell their interest in Oklahoma, to dis
suade them from such course II
possible. 1t does not appear now that
any such disposition will manifest
itself
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Whenever the world and the church
get 80 close together that an ordinary
observer cannot see between them, Il Is
time for the church to move up a little.
They cannot both stand on one plat
form at the same time. The church
should occupy the highest plane.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

A new election has been ordered In
Canadian district on the Office ofjudge.
In contest between Abraham Woodall
and Stephen Hildebrand for that Office
the supreme court vacated the same.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The authorities at oswego are en-
deavoring 10 learn who assisted Myers
TO escape from Jail there last August.
One man had n hearing lately and was
discharged. II would be much more TO
their credit II they would tind out who
murdered the poor fellow and punish
them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

DiFFicuLTIEs.-A patty Of Yinitans
who attempted to visit shaw's garden
in st. Louis last Friday, by street car,
came a long ways from being success
ful. Owing to strike the cars were
not running but part way and before
half the distance had been travelled 1t
was necessary TO turn back in order to
catch the train. The car following the
one on which they went out was sur
rounded at a street corner by e mob Of
rioters who made an assault upon the
driver and conductor. The police used
their clubs, but we're about to be over
powered when one Of them drew his
revolver and shot a man de ad. This
had the effect to demoralize the mob
and when our friends on their return
passed the scene OF the occurrence all
was quiet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

TX RELATION TO "FILLISG UP."-Every
week, and perhaps oftener, some kind
friend sends the editor something that
"may do to Ill up with" Every news
paper office is glad to receive any and
every item Of general interest aud the
giver of the same is always heartily
thanked for the kindness. Every we'll
regulated newspaper Office Is amply
provided with scissors and when news
is scarce they can be used to advantage.
The Lords prayer or the ten command
ments are infinitely superior reading
to the average local composition. II
you have anything Of interest send il
Ia. Ifyou wish TO donate something
to fiIl up with" fluid extract Of corn ID
generally preferred.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15


Iowa MUTUAL AID.-We have received
D letter from ]. d. Ferree, secretary of
he so.called Iowa Mutual Aid ass socia-
ion, demanding a retraction Of what
Jour correspondent said some weeks ago
of that concern. Mr.. Ferree is either
very ignorant or he is trying to "get
away with bluff as the boys say. We
hardly think in his case IL is ignorance.
He doubtless sent his agents into this
territory very well knowing that they
could perpetrate almost any fraud, so
they did not transGress the United
States statutes. He was not citizen
of this nation and there was no means
Of reaching him or his association.
Does Mr.. Ferree suppose for a moment
that this same absence Of law does
not operate both ways2 Why bless you,
Mr.. Ferree, about all we can do In this
country is to kick after we are
swindled. In relation to the Rogers
case we have this much to say: II
that, the first death Of the association
in the territory had been OF an infiu-
ential and widely-known citizen, in
stead Of poor colored woman, we
believe the policy would have been
paid. Heretofore the CHIEFTAN has
had nothing to say Of the Iowa Mutual
Aid association. We are free to say we
believe IL is a good institution to keep
out Of. To Mr.. Ferree in person the
writer stated months ago that he had
no faith in an association which for the
benefit Of the people only, proposed to
do certain things for their good. That
view has not been chan ged.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Parties who have seen the veiled
prophets parade before say It was not
so good this year as usual. The num-
ber OF visitors this year was consider
ably below what II was last.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The BKsr wAY.-An exchange dis
cusses the various ways OF advertising.
Some men merely put a sign over the
the doors. This is advertising. II is
to let the public know who does busi-
ness in that house; some hang out their
wares in front; some make display in
show windows; some scatter dodgers,
some tack up cards, or post bills and all
these ways have their uses. But the
best Of all ways is to advertise In the
columns Of the country newspaper.
In that way a man hangs up his sign
before people'seyes whenever the paper
is read. He goes into their homes,
Offices, stores and workshops and tells
them who he is, where his place OF bus
iness is, what he is engaged in, what
bargains he can give, what attractions
he has and what inducements he can
offer. Money spent in this way is
money that is scattered and yet
increases.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The ladies' society OF the Congrega-
tional church Is almost one year old
The members expect to celebrate theii
anniversary by giving a supper to q
limited number Of friends.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

ANOTHER DEATH SENTENCE. Meredith
Crow who was are sted some months
since for murder committed number
Of years ago in the Chickasaw nation,
has been 'ried at Fort Smith and con-
victed. He is the seventh murderer
sentenced to be hanged since last July.
Crow was arrested at the time OF the
Mud creek fight and was taken through
This place on the way TO Smith.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

TROUBLE AT THE SEMTNARY.-A very
serious difficulty is reported to have
occurred last week at the male semin a.
ry, Tahlequah. Two boys, Henry
Cochran and son Of Tom French used
each other up considerably with knives,
young French we understand getting
very much the worst OF It. Who was
to blame and how the trouble originated
has not been learned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

NJ. w. Couch, "Pete," turns his @
steer into our herd this week. He
knows good range and wants his stocS
to enjoy IL. No danger OF oiovercrowding
US gentlemen, step right up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Some men are not happy unless they
are engaged in some questionable
transaction. Legitimate business has
no charms for such fellows. They thrive
best on rascAlIy pursuits.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

A skating rink man at Arkansas city
was forced by the preachers and news
papers to go out Of business. The fight
was not on him personally but on roller
IL AInn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The Delineator is a magazine which
all ladies appreciate. 1t is filed with
useful directions for home decoration
as well as for dressing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

II a store room can be found in a suit
able location we are likely to have a
new exclusive clothing and gents fur
nishing goods house in Vinita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15
ls.rm r 4sr1rs.


"A light rain Monday night
"A pleasant progressive euehre party At Mr..
Halseil's Wednesday night
The cattle matter brought ont great many
dlnsrent expressions Of sentiment.
before rushing on to the city 10 buy goods
OF sending on for them, learn the prices Of your
home dealers.
Mrs. Patton has gone TO s. Louis for the
purpose Of selecting IN person certain fancy
goods which she did not feel like ordering at
random by mail Better drop in there in the
course Of a day or two.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

A certain very popular young mer-
chant in this vicinity recently parchas
ed a small but varied stock OF furniture
and household goods. Business appears
promising.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Two new brands added this week;
those of j. @. McSpadden and John
Bullette. We are glad to say our herd
is increasing in size.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

DIR. Elias X. Duval, well known
physician Of Fort Smith died last week.
Tie was torty-nine years of age and was
born in the town where he died.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15
J.e. Cash. R.B.s,swart E.B.overssrsss.
CASH, STEWART a OyERsTREET,
Live Stock Commission Merchants.
Omco-RoOm 70 Exchange building ap stairs
National stock Yards, Illinois.


The uD,loraigned oneru his cnllro place To-
Gated on Bird crcek Is miles north of Talso.
indian Territory, for sale. Property consists
Of farm, q good business houho with CON-
plole stock of general merchandise, two good
dwellings on place viii sell an or will close
out mcrtf andiao and reNl thc house. VIII take
cash or lts equivalent. For farlhcr particulars
address w q. rDco w1c9. ekiaiook, n.
a,Vo ferdiryy 1ll|
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Our Efficient officer Bill Foreman, is
now city marshal at Muskogee. II q
more faithful man for the place could
be found we should like to meet him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

No FURTHER NEws.-A letter Of in
quiry addressed to a gentleman at Sac
and Fox in relation to the finding Of
Tom Mitchell's remains brought the
following response; Cannot learn Of
any new developments in regard to Tom
Mitchell; he is missing and has been
since July lst. A body, or rather skel-
eton, WAS found about seven miles west
OF Shawneetown at the head Of small
creek that empties into North Fork.
Bill Wade will swear that the clothing
was Mithell's and the boots we're recog-
nized by others as Mitchell's. This Is
all we know OF the matter" Does any
one know this man Mitchell, who is
said TO have lived IN this nation7
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Charles F. Long, once a trader doing
a good business at WewoKa In the Sem
mole nation. is now driving street car
10 81. Louis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

JEwELRY.-In this issue attention is
called to the advertisement OF O. y.
Shelton's new iewelry store in the post
office building. This is new enter
prise for vinita and one which should
be sustained by our people. Without
doubt the stock is the finest ever
brought to the territory and every ar
ticle is guaranteed to be as represented.
II is unnecessary to say that Mr.. Shell
tons guarantee is as good as bond.
all kinds OF repairing will receive the
most careful attention. Henry Eiffert
will be always on hand and will take
pleasure in showing any goods desired.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Some Of our folks who visited tho
great st. Louis fair were a triAe late
getting home, but We believe all have
ranortad
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

TURNED OvER.-Tom knight, Indian
policeman at this place, arrested NJ.
Bingham last Thursday and delivered
him to a constable from Oswego. Bing-
ham had mortgaged his team and
wagon aud then attempted to leave the
country with the property. The law
breaker who takes refuge in the terri
tory is not so safe as some people
aunpoaa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

"Your samples and prices received.
We have just had some printing done
IN st. Louis. Your work is equal in
quality and prices lower" SO writes a
prominent merchant in the interior Of
the territory 70 the CHIEFrAIN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The residents Of Prairie City and vi
einity have been made glad by the
location in their midst OF physician.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15
Game shipping is very lively.

Game shipping is very lively.
The postofnce iewelry store Is open.
The season for duck hunting is about
here.
The Fort Smith fair is in progress
this week.
Indian summer seems to have made
It's appearance.
The st. Louis exposition closes next
Saturday week.
Work has commenced on the FraEee
& 90. building.
The Burns lunch room has been
doubled in size.
We want wood and coal at this Office
on subscription.
About toe next thing on the pro-
gramme is council.
Wood and coal are now acceptable on
subscription at face value.
Worcester academy has very large
number Of pupils enrolled.
Early frosts are said 10 be strong in
dication OF early weddings.
vinita seems to have come in for her
share Of progressive euchre.
John Skinner is having new dwell
ing house erected at Usage agency.
The Delawares arc expecting their
semi-annual payment to be made almost
at once.
The new sign Raymond" sets of
the front Of that gentleman's building
very nicely.
Taylor Prince aud Isaac Smith, two
convicts, escaped from the prison
guards last week.
No trains into st. Louis were longer
or more heavily laden during the fair
that those on the Frisco.
In putting up stoves temper precau-
tion with patience and thus guard
against fires OF both kinds.
s. T. Foreman makes a correction In
his brand advertisement this week.
Notice 10 in another column.
There is a strong probability Of a
new dry goods stock being opened in
this place within a short time.
Manila packet hotel note heads just
received at this Office. Hotel keepers
are requested to apply for prices.
Two horses were stolen Tuesday
night from B. Wright in this town.
He offers S25 reward for their return,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Tommy Thompson and viii walker are at
~ Louis
Bob French was mp from Tahloqush some
days this week.
Rev. N. NJ. wheat went to Springfield
Tuesday evening.
-Henry CLARK went down TO see the exposI-
tion Tuesday evening.
Bob Blakeney will investigate the mysteries
Of great city this week in 81 Louis.
H. Edmondson went east last Monday
night and IL now presumably in 81. Louis.
- @ Mcspadden shipped load OF cattle and
took in the fair At the same time last week
--Neighbor James Martin from up at Coody's
Blud was In town Tuesday, as jolly as ever
Mrs W. e. Patton went to st. Louis Tuesday
accompanied by WIN Cook, one Of the CLERKS in
the house.
Agent owen has recently been 70 Washing
ton. II is said on business connected with rail-
road right-of-wsy AFFAIRS.
Mayor Trott Ia back from his eastern trip
and appears to have had very pleasant
time. Everybody lie glad to get home.
Charley Poole, walter Bywsteru and I'd
BEtclln got home Sunday. I'd saw as much OF
the show a. anyone and appreciated II too.
n. a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

A grey wolf was killed last week in
the city Of Cofeyville.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Two horses were stolen Tuesday
night from B. Wright in this town
He offers S25 reward for their return,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The Fort Reno corn contract was
awarded to a Caldwell man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Manila packet hotel note heads just
received at this Office. Hotel keeper
are requested to apply for prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

There is strong probability Of a
new dry goods stock being opened in
this place within short time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

s. T. Foreman makes a correction in
his brand advertisement this week.
Notice IL In another column.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

In putting up stoves temper precau-
tion with patience and thus guard
against fires Of both kinds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The season for duck hunting is about
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The st. Louis exposition closes next
9aturdav week
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

No trains into st. Louis were longer
or more heavily laden during the fair
that those on the Frisco.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Indian summer seems to have made
its appearanca
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

Work has commenced on the FraEee
4 90. building.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-10-15

The Burns lunch room has been
doubled in size.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
The Wilmot proyIso.

The Wilmot proviso, which was des-
tined to play an important part in
politics, says Ben. Perley Poore, in
the Boston Budget, originated at the
dinner-table of political club in the
city of New York, which met weekly.
1t was composed of democrats OPP
posed to the extension of slavery,
and among those present On the day
in question, were John Van Buren,
Samuel j. Tilden, John A. Kennedy.
Isaac Fowler, Andrew H. Green, and
other well-known free-soil democrats.
Mr. Howe, q western member Of con-
gress, was a guest, he having visited
New York to confer with the demo
cratic opponents Of slavery. During
the consultation John Van Buren,
said that the protest against the ex-
tension Of slavery introduced into
congress was not worded right. He
suggested thot the exact words Of
Jefferson in the famous ordinance OF
17S3 and 1887 should be used. This
was agreed 10. Mr.. Howe stated
that it would be difficult TO introduce
the proviso, as the speaker would not
give the floor TO anyone favorable TO
freedom. Mr.. Tilden, as the chisi
organizer Of the movement about 10
be made, proposed that q ruse should
be played. II was agreed that each
man composing the little body OF SIX
teen or eighteen free-soilers in con-
gress should have 4 copy Of the pro.
viso in his pocket Each should
spring to the floor at befrst chance.
and shout aAlr. SpeakerI II was
thought that one Of them would be
recognized Mr. Tilden. with other
members Of the club, vent 20 Wash
ington to aid in carrying ont the plan.
Alta time agreed upon, The Spartan
band. each with the proviso IN his
hand. sprang 10 the floor. and in con
cert shouted. Mr.. Speaker The
sneaker Vas beuildered He could
NOD ignore the ubole crowd lie -
le,cis,d Judge Wlimot as The most nod
ernts a. 1be party. and - the Wilmoi
pr5riso passsd i1iO history.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
A Man of His Own Mind.

The following dispatch is charac-
teristic. Gen Toombs calls no man
master, and asks nobody's leave,
North or South, to express his own
opinions freely:
ATLANTA, Aug. 9.-In an interview
to-day Gen. Robert Toombs said
"Gen. Grant was the greatest soldier
produced by the war. Gen. Lee was
a very good engineer, a man of fine
family. but no man to head an army,
Gen. Grant was simple-minded and
honest, and had no more animosity
toward the South than toward the
North. Being West Point geadu-
ate, it was a profession with him
JEFF. Davis was the wrong man for the
Confederate presidency 1t should
have been Albert Sydney Johnston
or Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. The
South was throttled by Davis West
Point ideas" @