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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
A nnu opnnR on TIIINoa.

a NEW OeR'Ae ~ - ~
Your very humble and obedicnt
servant, has Phillips succeeded in
making the Cherokee people be.
lieve he is, with his energies, aims
and his affections undivided, but
wholly devoted to them and their
interests. And although change
has come over the spirit of his
dreams, and the people have gone
after strange gods, his bowels
yearncih for them, and like moth
erly hen would gather them under
his wings but for a lot of young
roosters who verify believe his fos-
tcring care is no longer needed, and
in their vain conceits imagine they
can do their own growing and bug
hunting. Yea, verify n wicked
and rcbellious generation they
have become, and kick up their
heels as did the asses Of Kish when
they made a break for liberty.
Yea, they have pulled down the
pillar that has guided the people,
as one fire, for 10 these twenty
years, and which yet would blaze
before them as guide in their wan
derings through the wilderness o
perplexities and surplus posses
'sions, upto.the conditions of-eivil
ization, and across the river Jordan
into the promised land of nationa
prosperity, and of such complica
tons as will necessitate his contin
ual employment. Heretofore ther
has been no means or any attempt
ed TO show him up to the people
and he and his friends have SUE
ceeded in making them belicv
that he puts in his time for ther
only, and realizes scarcely any
thing beyond what he gets from tn
nation. The Cherokecs are nC
the only Indians he has played tn
vampire upon. Only a few ycar
ago he and another were paid s7l
600 out of moneys belonging to th
Osages. A more Unsuitable BLOOD
sucker was never turned lose on
race of people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
ANOTHER CHAPTER.
r. M. Wolfe's Testimony Before
the Investigating Committee.

the Investigating Committee.
r. NJ. Wolfe's sworn statement:
Ques. Was you delegate to
Washington city in 1888?
Ans. i went in 1882 and remain
ed until 1888.
Ques. What time did you get to
Washington?
Ans. Some time in December,
1882.
Ques. Did you sign a letter to
the secretary Of interior, January
4th and 5tt, 1888 and were the
statements contained in this letter
covered by your instructions?
AIS. ! signed il. Before the
filing of the letter we had an inter-
view with the secretary of interior
who intimated that probably the
government might pay for the
whole amount Of land, and under
our instructions the general interest
of the country was placed in our
charge as we understood them, and
yet recognizing the fact that we
could not accept the money il
rendered us for the whole bulk OF
land by friendly Indians west OF
06o, it being a picked tract of land.
Then following that, the appropria-
ton was made of 0,0OO to be
paid TO the Cherokee nation with
,he condition that the Cherokee
nation, through its proper authon-
lies shall execute conveyances sat
sfactory 10 the secretary of inter
or TO the United States in trust
only 10 the Pawnces, Nez Perces,
Otoes, Poncas, Missourias and
)sages now occupying said tracts,
IS they respectively occupy the
iane, before the payment Of said
noafy Now W. were authorized 10
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
LITERARY NOTES.

FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTH
LY,-For January, 1886, has arti-
cles and illustrations by a host OF
persons eminent in literature and
art, and covers a wide range of
subjects. 1t is essentially the Pop
ular one Of our monthlies, suiting
the tastes Of the many. Christian
Reid, the favorite American novel
list, contributes a short story, "a
Matchmaking Scheme;" Brander
Matthews, the standard dramatic
authority, writes ofthe "Kembles;"
Eta w. Pierce, too well known TO
need praise, begins a very attrac-
tive serial entitled, Daughters Of
Cain" laying the scenes in cul-
tured Boston and the cattle ranges
Of the west. Henry r. Dorr, of a
family Of writer's, tells OF 'Bermu-
da," tempting readers to visit
"storm vexed BermoOthes." J." Miss
Lily Higgin, favorite with Amer
lean readers, draws "The Upper
Ten Thousand in England" Noel
Ruthven tells the story Of "Opera
in New York." Vernon Lee gives
"Tuscan Notes" w. Il. McCann,
Mrs. Sarah X. Bolton, and 1. V.
Crawford supply stories and
sketches. Published by Mrs.
FRANK LESLIE, SO, So and 81 Park
Place, New York city, at 25 cents a
number or $500 a year, postpaid.
FRAYK LEsLIE's SUNDAY MAGA-
zINE,--For January, beginning the
Nineteenth volume, is a brilliant
holiday number, abound,ng in
text and pictures appropriate TO
the season. II opens with an in
teresting and instructive essay on
"Christmas Carols" DR.. Tai
mage's sermon is on "Christmas in
America, and there are several
Christmas, and New Years stories
and pocmf, all finely illustrated.
Perhaps DC article that will at.
tract tbo lpost attention is .Pr2k
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
THE INDIANS FuTuRr

EnITOR OF THE CnIEFTAIN.--It
may be of little consequence
TO our readers, but / mink il tho
duty of every tue citizen who can
write, not 20 be diverted from the
discussion Of the merits of this In
dian 1cestion. In the considera-
tion Of this great question, you
need not say that I'm a person OF
good or bad repute, whether l have
personal interests to be subserved,
or whether I'm untainted with
selfishness. If my arguments are
sound they will have weight; ifmy
statement of facts are correct, they
will furnish information to all who
may read them, and contribute in
some measure TO proper under
standing of the question at issue.
The time has come when,
aside from all considerations of
humanity, this vexed problem
must be solved. One thing is cer-
tain, the United States government,
through her constituted powers
and authorities, extending her ad-
ministrative influences over more
then 100000 Of white popula-
ton, teeming and surging with the
mad waves of immigration, and
buoyant with the spirit Of progress
and enterprise, cannot longer evade
the responsibility of the question
we have chosen to discuss. As a
means TO the end desired, as a
means to the accomplishment of
this grand consummation, we know
Of none more important than that
the government adopt and adhere
to some well defined policy. hav-
ing for its object a final settlement
of the Indian question. Let GIat
policy be pre-"r,:aently just, wise
and human, that no political party
would dare to pull down what its
predecessors had built. We would,
as speedily as possible, place the
Indian question outside Of the pale
Of party politics. The cause of hu-
man advancement is too sacred to
be subject to the mercenary ends
of political patronage. The inn
mortal soul Of man was never in
tended to be used as political mer-
chandise. How many will agree
that SO long as the Indian requires
the guardianship of the govern
ment, he remains at least under
the indirect influence of political
parties. We believe that the gov
ernment can and ought to adopt a
firm, settled policy, based on peace,
founded on justice, and having for
its object the civilization, progress
and advancement of the Indians,
and their incorporation into the
civil body polite, with all the
rights, privileges AMI immunities,
duties and responsibilities ofAmer-
lean citizenship. The sooner this
is begun in a practical way, the
better for all concerned. Let it be
a gradual assimilation with the
general population.
s. S. STEPHENS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

historic America, f" by the Rov. G..
I Rider, with twenty-five illustra-
tions. There are many short and
timely articles, and the full-page
pictures are beautiful and numer-
Gus. The regular serials, Gloves s
Harvest" and "Dilettante Days.
go on, and the Editorial Depart.
mcnts are full and complete.
Published by MRs. FRANK LESLIE,
80, 50 and 81 Park Place, New
York city, at 20 cents q number, or
50 80 n year postpaid.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
.H0W ARE Won

10 There has been change in the
management OF our sprightly, and
AiI IlFosperous contemporary, the In.
n11nlAs CHIEFTAIH, by the retirement
~ athe editor, Mr.. S. j. Thompson,
lhd the installation of Mr.. j. l..
ei Aaair IN, the responsible position
an thus madb vacant.
a We acknowledge with pleasure
~ llle greeting of the new. and the
~ hfewell Of the old editor, which
! \, each one gracefully offered to Inc
4 public, and sincerely wish both all
alitAe happiness and success that
ich should result from good and
'es HghteOus intentions, vigorously and
y Mnscientiously pursued.
,An Y, Differences of opinion in fallible
= brings may be expected and cannot
'ttoh avoided. The interests, oppor-
sulgqaies, aud qualifications Of indi-
IN Ndnals are too varied and
in q;itsent to expect them 10 agree
nlere the difference is con-
Siderable. The highest compli-
\. lfni that can be paid by mortal
.iIi ~ mortal man is s-not that
le4dNs righA but tbat he tries with
VIM " his might 70 be so. Those
rl1m deserve this compliment, will
ten Expressing their convictions
send Nc reasons therefor, show that
d@ they BY differing with others
cI INpnihoy feel compelled to differ
~ courteous and respectful
4 Nlner The boys used TO say
ieh' fault is in the finder" In
ppef z qsslng public affairs, the one
w ,si aQ trsl uses the word "traitor"
Nsl sleh' should be understood to
'Sl E.n himself.
"a farewell, and welcome. -
4 '''pkec Advocate,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
oHHRoKRn cITTaFNsHIP.

c0TTETvILLE, KAs., January n, 1885.
EDITOR OF INDIAN CHIEFTAIH:-
The 26th article of the treaty of
1886 reads as follows: "The United
States guarantees to the people Of
the Cherokee nation, the quiet and
peaeaeble possession Of their coun-
try; they shall also be protected
against interruptions or intrusion
from all Unauthorized citizens of
the United States who may attempt
to settle on their lands OF reside in
their territory" The question of
citizenship was and is probably
the greatest that demanded the
consideration NJ our national coun-
eli. There are two classes Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
Cure For Pilea

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense Of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patienktRsuppose he hRse af-
fection Of th fidneys or neighboring
organs. At tles symptoms of indi-
gostion are ptt tent, flatulency, uneasi-
ness of the S pIach, etc. A moisture
like perspira In, producing a very
disagreeable tbing after getting warm
is oommon attendants Blind, bleed
ing, itching piles yield at once to the
application Of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Rem
edy which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the tumors, allay-
ing the intense itching and ehecting a
permanent cure. Price 80 cents. Sold
by NJ. Frazee < 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
A Reliable Article.

For enterprise, push and a desire to
get such goods as will give the trade
satisfaction. NJ. Frazoe 4 Co. the Drug
gisis leads all competition. They sell
DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
Market, for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Primary Consumption. Price 80 cts.
and 81 90. Samples free.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14
Keyuote 70 Health.

Health is wealth. Wealth means in
dependence. The Keynote is DIR. Bo-
sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. the
best Cough Syrup in the world. Cures
Coughs, Colds. Pains in the Chest,
One dose gives relief i'm every case.
Take no other. Price 80 cts. and 81 90.
Samples free. Sold by NJ. Frazee 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

CoYGREssMAN HOLMAN, chairman
of the committee which visited the
various Indian reserv ations last
summer, in his report it is said,
will recommend the giving Of lands
in seyeralty to such Of the Indians
rs are far enough advanced to war
rant such action. He desires the
work assigned TO a commissioner
which shall also take steps TO con-
centrate the balance Of the Indians
in one locality so FIR rs practicable.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

- IT SEEMS that well enough can't
5 satisfy some people when they get
6. cs 10 be law makers. Laws must be
made, right or wrong, or whether
lhsy arc improvements on the old
or not. The old school law, divid-
'.h' ing the the scholastic year into two
e =. ierms Of five and four months had
ale. be changed so as to unite them
ing INTO one Of nine months, as far as
~, he Seminaries are concerned. The
"a law had it so arranged that the
niort term closed on Friday before
hristmas, so that the holidays
ould be included in the recess
ltWeen the two terms, and that
ps in ldr might be no interruption of
own I've schools on account of them.
rson d the law now is, the Christmas
'ne wilidays come in the midst Of n
= - ~ ,mls andythe consequence is that
'rniaSe schools have lost one-half of
ipe y. ole Students, and it is very doubt
nres whether all will return before
lks sie beginning Of next term. The
y - effect is not confined to the
dy ehOols along, but inleFferes with
u Y ,npe " education of those the lava
n uPFodnQT Of a "moist and crazy
'ere dn"-was intended to benefit.
llgi .S,l Inconsistency of this arrange
The Ss apparent likewise in the
nq sion it creates by reason of a
re rent period at which the pri.
ast y schools are closed, and Who'll
@ ne. finexcusable unless some posi-
avg e advantage or benefit was the
sif sdlt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

Actresses did not perform on the
theatrical stage till the Restoration.
Charles II carried the practice to
England.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14


its stras How bad some of the old party
conform beses must feel when they view
branches growing intelligence among the
lows we're ople, that disdain TO be control
's,is, Any by them, or be forced into line
tho grcaaere no distinctive principles are
Rp the'r Wolved, or where ignorance and
i " of trjudice rule TO the exclusion OF
g. bronest capacity and Of moral and
U.nsr ,~a.a, a, r,naterial progress. The young men
caught fnd young ladies of this nation
sweeplnrho have i,oen and who arc being
Inst Inst lnfi ducated at our scrainaries of learn
IN shoN snd in our prinary schools,
noaes ,,,,r. aid who are and will by the power
night of Intelligence control the affairs
,sns.nn oi government, are coming forward
bicd wand taking stand in the front
or two ranks Of progress, industry and en-.
Dorslon tcrprise, TO the displacement of the
oppobosses who have planted them.
erea y selves upon their fossilized grounds,
Csvell and firm in their antiquated notions
buildn view the current of busy and pro-
moro NOR gressive life sweep by them on to
qaarc the conditions of wealth, refine.
9n'ne ment and national advancement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

heating establishment for the
ncflt Of some people could be in
need 10 send back TO earth that
.o,orious Thomas who betrayed
ne trust Of the North Carolina
chesokces, by taking in his own
nme deeds for lands purchased
si.h their money, what a rare
7 I'D couple he and Phillips would
|, be. No danger; the old fellow has
4 him tight and is lying low for the
.ihor onn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

= How fortunate it would he for
!. !ll 4. his nation, and Tor others in the
90 nme condition, If, according to the
Chinese belief, the seat of under
NJ sanding was in the belly, and that
he breadth of paunch was indica-
i've Of the conditions OF righteous.
'7a ness, ability and honesty. The
GOOD, the wise and the great of
past ages, who blaze as suns in
s. th hstory's armament, would pale
mo before the living embodimcnts Of
l,s'.', n.y. lo-day, If such was the case. 1t
nm nne i to be regretted though, that a
Of pnpacious stomach is not indicative
'arri ol wisdom, wit or greatness, and is
'0ye only proof Of the correctness of q
{ \. ,,rIneipal Of truism, that empty or
conditions are prefer.
= pc ,he, or that unoccupiod space is
bible 81 more use than the occupied.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-01-14

In reply to a communication ad-
dressed by Senator Mayes, as
chairman Of the investigating COM
mittee, asking information on this
subject, Commissioner Atkins
transmits a number of documents
and letters. The inclosure marked
"five" is summed up in the letter
transmitting the same as follows:
Copy Of a letter dated January
5, 1888, to the secre .ary OF the in
terror signed by said Wolfe, Ross
and Phillips, stating that said
parties had full authority TO dis
pose of Cherokee lands west Of SO
degrees and embodying therein a
statement of account of lands al
ready disposed of as understood by
them and the Cherokees, but not
as understood by this department.
(See senate executive document 10,
4Sth congress, 2nd session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-26
THE SOUTH PENN CASE,
President GoWen's Plans for the
South Penn,
OR A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ROAD,
To Connect the Reading System With
Pittsburg---How He Will Man
age the Majority.

PITTsBURG, February 25.-ln an inter-
view to day, Ralph Bs2ley, near friend OF
President Gowen, stated that the latter will
offer such price as suits him for the inter
est OF the majority Of the stockholders IN
the South Pennsylvania railroad, and
in case of their refusal to &C.
cep. his terms, will parallel the
PENNSYLVANIA With new line, surveys,
plans and estimates for which have a.
ready been made. The proposed new line
from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg will be
thirty-Gve miles longer than the original
one, but will have no tunnels, passing over
instead of through the mountains
yet giving lower average grades
than the South Penn. Bagley says
such line can be Constructed TOR
ten millions or less than the estimated
cost of the completion OF the South Penn.
He denies there has been any arrangement
between Goweu and the Wabash system
for q new trsns.continental line TO include
the Reading and leased lines, and states
that while Gowen has formed 10 new ALI
suce with the B. y D. people he will give
Garrett fair rates over the Jersey Central
on all business between Philadelphia and
New y ork.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-26
A VERY PRETTY GAME,
sut Where Does the Ssnats's Fun
Come in At7
D5NoCSATIC APPoINTEES WILL STAY
Despite 5e.ecUon BY the FiIibustering Re-
publican Senate---General
Dispatches,

w.sH>g-oN, February 25.-Wnh the
.s5s-s,srdiug that he Senate has refused
p, ssaarm the appointment OF John 7.
v.s-au Jo-dsy.s Post saws. The Senate
s,s opened the ball by refusing to confirm
.,.sc,,- Johu J. McGraw, Democrat, OF
Nss. Virginia, appointed during the sum
-sr wee Mccormick, Republican, suspend,
. tn. res4lt will De that Mr.. McGraw
zl continue IN office st the pleasure Of
,as President until the Senate
al ourus Then Mr., McGraw, If it
no the nlsssrrp Of the President will be re
s7poiprei IlNJr. Cleveland chooses to
send in : Lew nomination now, Mr. Nc
tr-sw will remain while the Senate ia con-
.5sr.ng it. Ir is announced that the Sen
s,e Committee on Finance viii continue to
.-ge the rejection Of all nominations made
during the recess apon he basis o. chen-
s..a craftsmanship Tris may bs true. But
VIA. good will /, Co When the Demo
.rauc nominees axe aIsea1y in office they
1lI remain in oa.ya ~ the pleasure Of the
President. /, IS a very pretty game, but
sasrs does the Senate come in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-26
A DESPERATE FRsEC HMAh
,r.,,.s'a Sensation In tho Cha nbsr Of
DRauties.

, r.,t.s'a Sensation Ia tho Cha rnbsr OF
Deputies.
PARil, FsbrJsry 25.--A ne" kind Of
ssDsat,on ~ss made IN the Chamber of
Depu,ies this afternoon. 4 strange man
in one Of the galleries srose eIcitetly.
drew & revolver, Cred il twice with down.
ward aim, ard then cooly threw letter To-
ward ". CIenencesu. The man Wa
quickly seizsd and hurried Of oy tbs
police. When the excitement bad subs'ded
A a.t,ened bullet was found q, the lee, Of
The P.esiden, Of the Chamber. Ths pms
oner said be vas colder who bad been
iIl-uea,ed By bis sGperiors eHd ignored oS
the o:!icers Q: jGstice; that be resor'ed 70
the dsspera,e s1pedient Of creating seh-
..,;on in the Che Der Of Deputies IN order
% ,scnre attention 10 his grievances.
TIE p,i.oner gave bls name a. Poinsf,
and ,aid he was an oaicer in the French
s,nv he ssseried that the Ls:,sr Which
he threw towards ~ CIensnceau contain
ed an ofisr 70 give 10 the Government the
nAne. O. the betrayers OF Metz. o.,
In als.er declaration the prisoner SAID
,bs. in no other way 20 veil as that be bad
boon could be attract 20 much attention
- b;m.su spd 70 xha, he desired 10 tell
,bs n,bIic He decided 70 have attention
draTn to hi. tris! beesase Of It be voGd
greatly give Information no. possessed y 3.
The French people soout Ihe soteoea ~
NJ and the pressnce Of German spies IN
he French army. The euiPrits name =
une . ,;,sp "A Pefouui,r. he n undoutssd
!, E ;r,ans. he served in the Ffsrei ami
N the FrsucoGamAn var,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-26
ADoubly Fatal Accident.

Little RocE, ARK February ZS.--On
the Jones farm neGr CoiunbGs. this Safe
last Friday. while two rrEro boys, Turner
and Ed Stuart, were chopptng wood, au-
other boy came up with Il gao. \ dispute,
arose between the boy with the gun sad
Turner and Ed Stuart about the possession
Of an axe. As the displ,s Wazet hotter
the bov picked up his gun aud started to-
wards Turner, when his foot caught IN some
Grnsb copsipg him to fail and a.
tho sams time the gun wa5 discharged
Part of the load struck Turner Stuart, kill,
inc him instantly, and Ed Stuart received
n sb5. IN the mouth, which glanced down
and lodgsd in his body, fatally wornding
HIN. At the preliminary trial yesterday
the the boy who did the shooting was dis.
charged, he being under y years OF age
and no laD of Arkansas sPPiying to hiS
case.