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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11
TMPUDENCE

Next to open faced honesty in
the transaction of private or public
affairs, comes high-headed, inde-
pendent, reckless impudence. 1t
is admirable only when used as q
necessity in the absence of more
preferable expedients to carry
some point under the stress Of op-
position, or when it amounts to he
roism, as in the instance Of Andrew
Jackson's veto against rechartoring
the bank ofthe United States. But
when resorted to secretly or un-
der the cover of privacy, especially
in the transaction of governmental
matters, a knowledge Of which
everyone j. entitled to, it loses at
tractiveness and that degree Of ex-
cusableness when used as a heroic
measure under q conviction of
right, and where no selfish pur-
poses are to be served. IfPhillips
has been appointed by the chief as
agent and attorney for the Chero-
kee nation, the people ought to
know it. Every citizen of this ma
ton has right to know who, if
any one, is monkeying with their
affairs in Washington City. If
Phillips appeared before the COM
mittee on territories in any other
way than in his own interest, or as
voluntary act on his part, the
people are treaohorously dealt with
in not being informed of the fact.
There is no excuse for secrecy, if
he has been authorized to do so,
and there is no apparent policy in
Withholding the fact from the peo-
pie, except the satisfaction, if any,
in gloating at an opposition against
his employment. If he has ever
been appointed the nations attor-
ney, the fact will come out next
council when he submits his claim
for services.
lfPhillips is acting as the ma.
TONS attorney, by what OF under
what authority was he appointed?
The treaty places the authority Of
such appointment in the council or
a duty appointed delegation. The
council having refused to do so,
and no delegation haying been ap-
pointed, how and by WHOM has he
been employed? No degree of ne
cessity can excuse an usurpAtion
of power that is delegated to the
council and which they have re-
fused TO cxercise,in the person of
Mr.. Phillips. Occasions for the !
exercise of functions that belong to
The council could be brought about
by their refusal to comply with
dictatorial measures Intentionally
sent down by the executive for
that purpose. If he can exercise
such authority with impuniiy, the
day for the appointment Of attor-
ncy Or pzenss ~ Tho pauya has
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11
THE EALsBLL CATTLE CASE

THE EALSELL CATTLE CASE.
~ Dallas, Texas. dispath of Feb
ruary 18th says "The great case
of W.M.Wyeth, Of St. Joseph, Mo-,
vs.. ]. G. Halsell, Of Decatur, Tex,
that has taken up the time of the
Federal court this week was to-day
decided in favor Of Halsell. The
suit was for certain large number
Of cattle of certain grades repre-
senting about $4,000. Mr.. Wyeth
stated to a Globe Democrat report
er that he is the loser to the amount
Of slS5, 900 besides cost of suit. In
brief, the case was this: Wyeth ne
gotiated with Halsell for the cattle
and exacted a guarantee from Hal
sell that the number Of cattle want
ed would fulfill all conditions and
be Of value in the sum above stated.
Halsell would not bind himself
as to an exact grade and number.
Through the now defunct Texas
Investment company, Of TT. Worth
the trade was made and Weyth
made part payment. The bar
gam was not fulfilled, and
Weyth sued Halsell TO re-
cover damages. Plaintiff and HE
brother, Z. G. Wyeth, left for St.
Joseph, No, tonight. The case
has attracted a large number of
cattlemen to Dallas from Texas,
Colorado, the territories and else
where, who have bean watching
the suit, as there are other suits
pending in the Federal court in
yolying similar transactions Of the
Investment Company, whose lia-
bilities exceed 100000 ard
whose assets are nominal. The
above suit grew ont Of the purchase
IF what is known as the I'D range
md cattle in the territory"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

We have the only fine seed po-
tatoes in town. The railroad strike
will probably prevent us from get
ting any more soon. We will take
no advantage OF this fact, but will
continue TO sell them at 1925 per
bushel, spot cash.-N. Skinner &c
Co., the grOcers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

n. Skinner has gone TO Texas,
but the three "H's" are on hand.
Hall, Hopper and Holland, with
the assistance Of Johnny DameTcn,
will make a quartette who are PIE
pared to sell you everything in the
grocery limo at the lowest price
n. Skinner & Co., the crocers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

amount OF land the Cherokees by
blood will get whether they get
ten acres or five hundred. The
Delawares will get one hundred
and sixty acres and no more. But
if it is decided that they will get a
pro rata share with the Cherokees
they will get their 100 acres be-
sides because the government so
guarantees.
In 1869 the Chorokoes agreed
that the Shawnees should settle on
unoccupied lands east Of 06o on
payment of $4,000 as school
fund and $4,000 into the general
fund. The $4,000 was paid but
from all ] can learn the other never
was and as for land fer the Shaw
nees there was no mention made.
They did not pay us for any land
and there is no provision that they
shall have any when this country
is allotted. Still the treaty gave
them the rights and immunities of
native Cherokees.
In 1866 we agreed that all freed
men owned by the Cherokees be-
fore the war should become citi-
zons and be given all the rights
and immunities of native Chero-
KEGS. There was no land guarante ed
to them. The only thing / can
find which they can claim land un-
der is article four of the seventh
treaty of Washington. II pro-
vides for the occupation Of Canadi-
an district, etc., by the Cherokees,
freed slaves and all free negroes
who resided in the nation prior to
June first, 1861, in case they locat-
ed with two years, and provides
that a quantity of land sufficient to
allow 160 acres to each person
should be set apart for them. Ar
ticle seven gives jurisdiction to the
nearest United States court in
cases effecting residents Of the dis
trict.
These articles are null and void
from the fact that the district was
not taken up inside the time and
in the manner specified. Besides
the council which appointed the
delegates that made that treaty was
called at Beaties Prairie and was
presided over by John Jones and
not by the chief.
Now then l say if this country
is ever allotted the Shawnees and
freedmen will not get any land, but
then this question viii have to be
settled by the government. We
decided that our adopted citizens
had no right west of 800 and the
government sanctioned the decis-
ion. We want our adopted citi-
zens to have everything they are
justly entitled to. We called them
TO help maintain our rights and
privileges. Most Of them, or a
great many at least, have had
homes decided to them and they
found that it was too hard for an
Indian to try TO live in that way.
We want you 10 teach these things
TO the young men of the country.
If this country is ever allotted it is
not going to make farming any ca
sier nor is it going to raise the
price of corn. We generally get
twice as much per bushel for corn
here as they do in the states of
Kansas or Missouri. Why is this?
Il is because few men there own
the land they cultivate and cannot
keep the stock TO consume their
products and hence must sell.
Here we all own the land and we
can keep just as much stock as our
industry viii permit and Craze it
free. We cccsume more grain
than we raise. For these reasons
we can make more out OF farming
and stock raising here than they
possibly can in the states.
j. w. ADAIR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

THE strike brings up the ques-
ton of what is interference with
the United States mails. Many
have supposed that if the cars were
uncoupled back of the mail car no
offiense was committed. The fed
eral courts have decided that the
mail was to be carried with pas
sengor cars, ann as conductors do
not ride in mail cars, and no train
is complete without conductor,
any interference with any car is a
violation of Uncle Sans postal
laws which is severely punished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

LAST Monday morning at Usage
Mission, Willie Sells, aged seven
teen, murdered his father, mother,
brother and sister with a butcher
knife and hatchet. 1t is presumed
the object was TO gain the property
of the family. The murderer is
under arrest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

A COUPLE Of the boys, (not the
ypungesD engaged in a very un-
profitable game of draw poker the
first Of the week that terminated
before the mayor. The city treas
ury was abundantly able "to stand
the raise ,,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

III. NJ. HoxrE, of the Missouri
Pacific, issued acircular letter to
the employees last Monday, giving
the company's side Of the strike.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11
Preseriptions Careiully Componnded.

At w. c. Patton & Co.'s drug
store. In this delicate and respon-
sible work the greatest care is al
ways exercised by a skillful and
experienced clerk. None but the
purest drugs are used. Your pre-
scriptions solicited.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11
Notice.

The public is hereby informed
that the Vinita Bakery and Lunch
stand property and business be-
longs to me, and Mr.. Lubbes is en-
ployed by me as manager. This
is made because we learn
that the above fact has been ques-
toned by some. u. N. RATcLFF.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

We are fortunate enough to have
in stock q full line Of Groceries,
Flour and Feed. Prices will re-
main as usual, as low as the low
est.--N. skinner d Co, the Erocers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Grafton and club together for their
purchase. This a better system
than borrowing or hiring machines,
and puts the man with a few acres
in as good a relative position as
the lord fmany acres.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Plow Harness, Collars, Single
and Double Trees, etc, at w. w.
Miller's. You can buy here cheap
or than at any other house.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

THE delegates Of the Creek, Sem
mole and Chickasaw nations have
protested against the opening 20
homestead settlement the lands
commonly known as the Oklahoma,
and part of the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe reservations. They re-
fer, as a more consistent way, 70
the authority vested in the presi-
dent by act of March 3, 1885, to
negotiate with the several tribes
for their surplus lands, but which
was left undone, and now that the
council of the several tribes had
passed, a bill has been introduced
to arbitrarily open the lands 10
white settlement"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

THE Kansas City Times Of yes
terday morning contains a special
dispatch from Ashland, Kentucky,
which says: "The horrible murder
of Christmas eve, 1881, when three
children were murdered here which
resulted in a lynching and the kill
ing of nearly forty people afterward
is recalled again by developments
about to be made which will demon
strate that Neal, Craft and Ellis
were innocent of the crime for which
they suffered. Eor some time sew
eral philanthropic gentlemen, some
of whom never saw this city, have
been employing detectives to .sift
every theory and investigate every
clew. Their work has been crown
ed with the greatest success as the
arrest of the real criminals will soon
follow. The evidence against them
is conclusive"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

passed from the council, because
II is an easy matter TO recommend
any one so Objectionable to the SEN
ate, that they, with honor to them
selves, could not confirm.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

THE governments witnesses in
the Henry Woods case have return
el home from Fort Smith.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

You can buy at W. w. Miller
e. Co.'S everything ever found in a
Hardware store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Patching, darning and plain sew
ing done cheap for cash. Enquire
for Mrs. KEYS at Balentine's store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Books--Blank, School and Mis-
cellaneous, at Patton's drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

All kinds of Seeds, Seed Potatoes
and Onion Sets at II. Balentine's,
in any quantity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Corn Meal, Graham Flour, etc,
just received at IL. Balentine's
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

TIE North Carolina Cherokee
case against the Cherokee nation
was decided on the 1st inst. by the
supreme court in favor of the Cher
okee nation. 1t has caused US a
great deal of trouble and expense,
but there is now an end Of it.
With no Immediate expressions Of
qualification could we rejoice at
such AN event; if the circumstances
that made such suit possible were
different or had not designedly
been brought about, but that law
was enacted by congress, without
any opposition from Phillips and
the delegation, and 10 which it
seems they must have given their
consent, cannot be overlooked.
To plunge some helpless person,
10 the imminent danger of drowning
into some raging stream, and then
demand a price to rescue him, is
only an exhibition of treacherous
power. and not of humanity or
honesty. What will he next do to
make his employment necessary
and to swell his finances?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

For Rent after April lst.
A room 20 X 40 feet on second
floor of Raymond block.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Don't forget that Green & Clark,
keep Golden Crown Flour.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

SENATOR MILLER, Of California,
died in Washington last Monday
afternoon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Garden Hoes and rakes at Mil
ler's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Fresh Butter, Eggs and Chickens
at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.

The railroad strike is "on."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

SMALL farmers who cannot az
ford 10 buy costly agricultural inn
plemonls might adgantageously
p4l ~ opssalioa lAe plan Of coop
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11

Gov. IRELAND says the word
"Texas" means "welcome." and
was used by the Indians in greeting
the first whites who landed on the
Texas coast. But the Texas Silt
ings says the Gov. is not correct;
"By ancient Spanish archives it ap-
pears that certain lands were stu
ated on el pals de los Tcjas, or in
tie country Of the Texas or Tejas
Indians, and being pronounced
alike. 1t is well known that the
Texas or Tejas Indians were tribe
living in the valley Of the Rio
Grande who were exterminated or
driven on by more savage tribe.
The word Texas or Tejas is the.
root Of the names of all the Indian
tribes IA Texas and Mexico. The
prefix indicated the location of the
tribe. The As-Tejas, or Astecs,
dwelt on high land Of Anahuac.
Tho Tol.Tejas, or Toltecs, lived
a. far south as Yucatan. The Huas-
Teins lived on the Gulf coast be-
tween Maiamoras and Vera Crnz, |
and the Ieal.Teias were situated ~ |
Chs AlalqQl l0anala.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-03-11
ST. Louis, Ft. Scott g. Wichita
Railroad.
-THE NEW
PULLMAN SLEEPING AND CHAIR
O. W CLARK

ears attached 10 passenger trAins.
Leaving Anthony I'l0 a ~ Wichita eifa
m. lola 1ilh = m arriving ~ -, Louih
union depot .50h. M. daily.
Through from lola 90 SO Louis in n hours
making direct connections In union depot al
~. Lonis Tor all points east, making the time
between lola Cincinnati on Louisville 25 hours.
10 Washington, ID q 40 hours
baltimore, AZ hours
New York "a hOurs.
This 10 lye hours quicker than by any other
route No change OF cars for any class " pas
seugera from 80 Louis
Second class and emigrAnt passengers are
carried on express trHinh
Through tickets by this line on sale a. the
principal oilees on the line be sure and ask
Tor Information before purchaeing elsewhsrs.
In writing your irienda aend them ono OF Our
folders showing maps and describing our line,
and advise them 90 purchaso our land point
ticket 20 Reeco This tiekot will give Them
tho privilege ~ buying nt licore round trip
ticket 90 end Of track st half fare.
Mapa and mrlhfF lplllmhti0n Will he far
nished on application % the undorfEnod.
J VI MlLL1H, q. n REcroa,
Grhl hanHger, A q n 81 A
"a Scott Nm ~ ssoii, "a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-31
It Was Little Phil.
BALTIC. American, July 20.

BALTIC. American, July 20,
A rather dramatic scene occurred
at the panorama of the battle of Bull
Run to-day. CALVIN Chase, the COL
ored newspaper editor, was explain
ing to several friends the leading
features of the battle when he was
interrupted by big, burly fellow,
who announced himself as Virgini-
an who had owned a hundred negroes
before the war. and who noisily de-
manded to know what right Chase
had to discuss questions relating to
the rebellion. There we're number
of people present at the time, and
Chase, unwilling to be drawn into
quarrel with the man, who evident
~ was under the influence of LIQUOR,
modestly withdrew. The Virginian
then In loud voice declared that ne
could lick any Yankee that ever lived
and directed his remarks principally
to stout, stocky little man standing
near. The latter made a sharp re.
joinder, which finally led to the Vir-
ginian inquiring the little mans
name. my name is Phillip H. Eher.
idan, present address War Depart
ment, Washington. D. c." was the
unexpected reply. The Virginian
raised his hat politely. and, extend.
ing his hand. said: beg your par
don. General. We tried for four years
to lick you. and never fairly succeed
ed. l take it all back. You're a
better man than / am. Shake" The
General "shook," and there the mat
ter ended.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-31
Gems for Thought.

To begin is nothing it is perseyer-
ence that wins.
We all praise contentment. But
how few of us practice it.
Wrong.doers are never secure of
their greatness or gain.
We all have a life. work to do no
matter where we are placed.
The purse had better be empty than
filled with other folks money.
A man should never be ashamed
to own he has been in the wrong.
Manner is one of the greatest en-
gines of influence ever given to man.
Candor bears about the same rela-
ton to bluntness that refreshing
breeze does to cyclone.
Those who bravely combat adver-
sity can with safety stand little
prosperity if they get the chance.
1t is all we'll enough to talk, but
mankind prefers luxury now. if OBJ
tainable, and to take chances against
poverty later on.
The indolent man has at least
one good trait of Characteristic is
generally contented, and that because
he is too lazy to he otherwise.
Unselfish persons so thoroughly
enjoy seeing Others happy that if I'M
happy themselves they don't realize
it and others don't know it.
1t signifies little what we say of
our acquaintance, so that we do not
tell them what Others say against
them. Tale-bearers make all the real
mischief.
1--we lived nearly forty years."
says Moody, land I've learned one
thing. if nothing else; that no man
or woman who treats parents disre-
specially ever prospers."
Married couples resemble a pair of
shears. so joined that they cannot be
separated, often moving in opposite
directions, yet always furnishing any
one who comes between them.
In looking back over life from the
threshold of eternity, most of us will
realize that We have priced most that
which is of least value and neglected
what was of intrinsic worth.
A few strong instincts and a few
strong rules should govern us and
among them one ought, if possible.
to cherish an undying love of truth =
not abstract truth. but the every day
article.
The tone of good company is mark
ed by the absence of Representatives.
Among Well-informed persons there
are plenty of topics TO discuss without
giving pain to any one present
without submitting to act the part of
a butt, or of that poorer creature the
wag that plays upon him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-31
Vegetables for the Farmer.
Pittsburgh Stockman.

Pittsburgh Stockman.
Although farmers are those who
should, above all other classes, enjoy
the choicest productions of the soil,
they are, on the contrary, very self
denying in that respect. Many of
them pay little attention to the gar.
den, and while they no doubt produce
the usual crops of cabbage ana pota.
toes, a great many of them know
nothing of forcing cucumbers. or of
the methods of getting other yege-
tables early. We know of dozens of
farmers who never grow celery, who
never put out bed of asparagus, and
who take no thong hit of having sweet
corn, peas and beans in succession
during the season. Some of them
buy from the city articles of food that
could easily be produced at home.
Vegetables quickly decay, and our
friends in the city must buy peas that
are too hard to cook. beans that are
tough and woody, lettuce that is
wilted. and other vegetables that are
almost unfit for food. While the
farmer should have full supply of
vegetables, he should have them
fresh and good. When growing them
for his own use he can have them
early or late. IF the growing of gar
den vegetables entails more labor. it
is compensated for by the lessening
of the table expenses. by health and
by the satisfaction of knowing that
he has the freshet and best.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-31
An Enterprising, Reliable House.

w. D. Nydegger can always be re-
lied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best of everything. but to secure
the Agency for such articles as have
well-known merit. and are popular
with people. thereby sustaining the
reputation of being always enterpris-
ing, and ever reliable. Having secur-
ed the Agency for the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, will sell it on positive guaran.
tee. 1t will surely cure any and every
affection of Throat, Lungs. and Chest,
and to show our confidence, we in
vite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free.