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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

the people are divided, will be de-
tcrmined If any action is taken by
congress upon the report. The
rights and privileges Of native
Cherokees, to which our freedmen
are entitled under the treaty, have
received different interpretations
by the chief and council and by
the public. This conflict of opin-
ion will likely be settled by con-
gress and the authority of council,
as to the rights of adopted citizens
in the country, made plain before
them.
The ludicrous part of the per-
formance is the chiefs enormous
straddling in his endeavor to ride
the two positions he has taken as
to the rights of the colored people.
The two positions are so wide apart
that there is serious danger of rip
ping his political trousers. His
breeches are not to be blamed if
they should fail to bear the ten
sion, but the chief himself for try
ing TO stradle so far. No man is
wise for putting his bifrrcated gar
ments to such a test before the
public, because they might split.
The position he has taken is not
only confined to the colored peo-
Pile, but necessarily applies to all
classes of adopted citizens. Not
being where he is by authority of
law, he can only expect censure and
criticism.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

and its officers may "step down and
out" When the clock of time
shall record 1900, Indian agents,
commissioners and contractors,
some Of whom have been scarcely
less troublesome 10 the Great
Father than the Indian himself,
will have vanished out of sight,
and the splendors Of Indian civili-
cation, clothed with the garments
of your better liberty, worshiping
the Christians God, armed with
human rights, shielded by the
American Constitution and fighting
the battle of manhood. s. S. S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
A FRESH oKLAHoMA BILL.

Since the recent decision of the
United States supreme court in the
North Carolina Cherokee case,
which seems to have given new
ideas as to the rights in soil and
government Of the five tribes of the
Indian Territory, a new bill has
been introduced in congress by Mr..
Hill, from the committee on ter
ritories. The intention seems to
be jim near conformity to the rights
and privileges confirmed to the
tribes by the court, and an endeav-
OF TO avoid any infringement upon
them. The rights Of property or
Of lands TO which patent has been
conveyed are not TO be interfered
with. nor the local self-govern-
nents of the tribes. The jurisdic-
ton Of the United St0tes courts in
the adjoining states over the ter
ritory, is TO be repealed, and a
court be erected in the territory.
The plan is a mere shadow of ter
ritorial government, TO thicken,
probably, into substance after a
Ggn wears.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
THE TILT.

The encounter between J. Milton
Turner and Chief Bushyhead before
the senate committee presents some
ludicrous as wsil as serious features
for contemplation. ]. Milton,
though rude in speech has proven
himself an Othello and won his
cause as far as the committee is
concerned. A favorable report has
been submitted by them, and a
serious aspect is the consequence
A question Of rights, upon which
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

OK EXCHANGE. says: The
Washington lobby agents of the
civilized Indian tribes say that a
$50, 600 bribe induced the house
,conmittce on territories to order
the report OF the new bill to estab-
lish a territorial government for
the Indian Territory. The Allan
tic and Pacific railway company is
accused Of paying the bribe in or
der to have the Indian lands open
ed to settlement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
ENnifnmnnf In Texns

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the re-.
markable recovery of Mr.. J. +. Gorley,
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head; everybody
cry was sent him. Finding relief he
bought n large bottle and a box of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills; by the time he
had taken two boxes Of pills and two
bottles Of the Discovery, ,he was well and
has gained thirty-six pounds. Trial
bottles of this Great Discovery for con-
sumption free at w. q. Patton x Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

IT is generally conceded that at
the present session OF congress
some law will be passed enabling
-sftizens. Of the United States TO
make collections in this territory.
Whatever objections can be Of
fercd, it would certainly help our
credit and give us a standing in
business circles.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
anouOYAH


CoTFKYvmLK, kan, March sist. lss6
EDITOR CmEFTAIN.-Sequoyah, I,
the inventor of the Cherokee al
phabet, has earned for himself an
undying name. A name that will
be transmitted to succeeding gen.
erations, untarnished by the pref
udices that exist against great men.
Not having the advantage Of an ed
ucation, he educated himself in the
great school of nature. The muir
muring streams, the singing birds,
and the growing flowers had a
charm for him, that excited his
deepest admiration. The Cadmus
of a race; with no monument erect
ed to his memory, save the one
erected by himself. The Cherokee
nation would do itself honor, by
honoring him, the greatest of her
sons. 1t is a reflection upon ma
tions to ignore individuals who
have been lasting, and enduring or
naments to them.
1t would be only an act of jus
tice and right, for the national
council to appropriate five or ten
thousand dollars for the purpose of
erecting a suitable monument to
his memory. 1t would show to
the world that the Cherokee nation
reverenced, and respected the only
genius the tribe ever had. 1t has
long been the custom of civilized
nations to thusly honor their dead,
and it is not the beginning of n new
thing for the Cherokees to act ac-
cordingly. But let our nation show
to the rising generation that we are
habituating ourselves to the Gus
toms of the pale face, and are un-
consciously yielding to his civiliza-
tion. But monuments, however
fine and costly, wither and crumblc
with time, but the achievements Of
individuals will stand the test of
ages. So it is with great and noble
Sequoyah.
Coming generations will read and
learn of him, and wonder to what
race he belonged. School boys
will declaim his glory, and their
fathers will euloglze them for it.
Writers of fiction will pen his
praises, and weave about them the
choicest flowers of literature. Obi
may thy name Sequoyah, be
heIalded down the ages as the
noblest, the greatest, and grandest
son of the Indian race. May the
American youth learn a lesson from
thee, and develop the natural, and
cultivate no taste for the artificial.
May thy achievement serve as a
beacon to the geniuses of the nine
teenth century to explore, and re-
explore the regions Of the great
unknown to them. May it also
serve as an incentive to the aspir-
ing genius, who is working for an
enduring, and unending fame.
May thy name forever be remem-
bered among the Cherokees, that
they may around their firesides tell
their children of thee. And may
thy life, thy character, and thy
example be closely initiated by the
Cherokee youth of this day, that
they may be the embodiinents Of
integrity, virtue, and purity.
"Thou Cadmus OF thy race,
Thou giant OF Thy Agei
In every heart place,
In history living page"
JOHN II. BECK.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

The following information con-
tanned in a Washington special to
the Globe Democrat, dated the 9th,
will probably sicken the boomers,
though the Indians can stand it
very well: There was some very
unfavorablc comments when the
committee on territories, after vot-
ing down the Weaver and the
Townshend bills, brought forward
another new measure to create the
territory of Oklahoma. The talk
was that the influence behind the
new bill aimed to scare the cattle
--nen holding leases. Members of
bmmittee, it is said, discov-
hat there was a movement on
to use them. They met to-day
B reconsider the favorable action
pf this last bill. Representative
Burnes submitted a report adverse
, all bills for the creation Of this
sory. The report, which
tains that the government has
ght to the Ian Is under exist
ATTY stipulations, was adopt
The minority were given
leave to submit report favorable
TO the proposition. This is prob
ably about the last Oklahoma leg
islation for this session."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

w. w. Miller is sick in bed but
the hardware business goes on just
the same, and oceans of goods are
being sold at tremendously low
prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

GoLD can be reduced TO sheets
30 thin, that it takes 10000 Of
them, placed one upon another, to
reach a quarter Of an inch in thick
ness. But the chiefs letter, that
appeared in a late extra issue of
tho Advocate, lays away over that
for thinness
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, kheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Q. Patton * Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded,

AT w. Q. Patton d 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-
sesiplions solicited.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

1T IS rumorcd that some one is
in favor Of paying a reasonable
compensation TO Phillips for his
late services, and let him go. But
will he 90. or will he be let 60.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
Wanted.

Information as TO the wherea-
bouts OF Samuel Harlan. Last
heard OF in Vinita7 years ago. Ad-
dress S. j. Harlan, Wilsonyille,
Van Buren county, Iowa. Ex-
changes please copy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

CmEF BusHYHEAD and the New
York Herald are at war. We fear
the onslaught will terminate as did
that Of the bull on the locomotive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

All parties owing the old firms
Of N. Skinner & Co. or Thompson
& Ratcliff, are hereby called upon
TO settle with the new firm Of Skim
ner. Ratclin AZ Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
SCHOOL AND ORPHAN FUNDS.


The last $4,000 Of the S30O,0O0
that must accumulate in the treas
ury before there can be a per capita
payment will be paid on the first
Of May. The law says when that
emount is reached, it must be paid
out per capita. and will, doubtless.
be so paid, ii the law is not re-
pealed, of which there is not the
flightest probability.
The lease, if not annulled, will
htinue for two years longer, and
100000 more will be received,
which ought TO be turned into
school and orphan funds. One un-
selfish and generous act should re-
deem tho past course of our coun-
eli. and here isnow splendid OPP
portunity for doing So That these
funds need replenishing no one
who knows anything Of their con-
dition, and Of the necessity Of ad-
ding To the orphan fund more cs-
pecially win gainsay. Let's see
what the council win do in this
matter Il win meet soon TO legis-
lals upon tho subject 0f the lease
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

CouNcrL meets next Monday.
We hope our friends will not let
this event interfere with their farm
ing operations.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

We have two full car loads of
Merchandise arrived on track to-
day.-Skinner, Raiclif & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

More Clothing, Shoes and Boots
at Patton's than all other stores in
Vinita combined. Go and see.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Fresh line of Dried apples, Navy
Beans and other Groceries just re-
ceived at II. Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
For Rent.

The Feed Yard opposite the
PostofIice. For terms apply at
O X Meat Market.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
Consolidated.

The well known grocery firms of
N. Skinner IL Co. and Thompson &
Ratcliff have to-day consolidated
under the firm of Skinner, RatcliT
Il Co., and will in future conduct
the combined business in the Skin
ner brick. We respectfully solicit
the trade of customers of both
houses. SKINNER. RATCLIFF q Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Badgett d Blakeney have just
received a nice line of white dress
goods; call and see them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

We have in stock q few thousand en-
velopes Of light grade, suitable few
hotel use, which will be closed out,
printed or not, at very low prices. Call
for figures,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
BUSINESS LOCALS.

BUSINESS LOCALS.
Check Rowers at Miller's.
Cedar Buckets at Miller & Co.'S.
Woodenware by the cart load at
W. w. Miller 81 Co.'S.
Fresh Butter only 20 cents per
pound at II. Balentine's.
Mems whole stock brogans for
s1.25 at Badgett Il Blakeney's.
Good time to buy a cook stove;
w. w. Miller & Co.'S is the place.
Best and cheapest line of Hats
in the city at Badgett & Blakeney's.
See those nice cashmere shawls
for only $500 at Badgett & Blake
ney's.
Finest Breakfast Bacon, Fresh
Lard, Bologna Sausage etc, at IL.
Balentine's.
We have plenty of Seed Potatoes
(both sweet and Irish .)-Skinner,
Ratclifi & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
Bncklen,s Arnicn SnIre.

All kinds Of farm machinery at
w. w. Miller IL Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08
PLEASANT VIEW HERDS
DUR0C Jersey and
POLAND CHINA HOGS.
CmAs. j. sTUCKEY. Prop.

My breeding stock cOnaists Of the very best
individuals Of the most approved prize win
ming strains aud pedgrees All breeding
stock 10 recorded. Four noted prize stock
BOars head the herd sowa bred and pigs Of
all ages for sale at all times. Prices as reas-
enable as any stock Of equal merit | can al
30 spare n few T.rao V/o=1 AEOr11ao
I2a1I21 At moderate rates Write for what
you want, Reduced rates by express.
Address G1E-A3. 7. GI CG1EDx.
bN ATLANTA, Ill.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Mems whole stock brogans for
s1.25 at Badgett Il Blakeneys.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Good time to buy a cook stove;
w. w. Miller & Co.'S is the place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

See those nice cashmere shawls
for only $500 at Badgett & Blake
npy'a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Fresh Butter only 20 cents per
pound at Ii. Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Best and cheapest line of Hats
in the city at Badgett & Blakeney's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Woodenware by the cart load at
W. w. Miller & Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-04-08

Check Rowers at Miller's.
Cedar Buckets at Miller & Co.'S
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-06
AN ACT OF VENGEANCE.
How Enraged Monkeys Exterminatsd
Huge Eoa-Constrictor.

How Enra4ed Monkeys ExterminAted
Huge Boa-Constrictor.
The boa has not merely ofttimes been
mastered by man, but by much inferior
beings. An officer stationed at Kali
ladgee, in India, was once climbing a
rocky hill, when he and a native who
accompanied him witnessed the follow
ing episode: A poor monkey was be-
ing slowly enwrapped in the volumin-
ous folds of an enormous boa, It, bones
breaking like pipe-stems by the pres
sure. Gradually the reptile unwound
itself, leaving a crushed, d,unrecognizable
mass. The numerous monkeys on the
rock were in the greatest state of excite
ment, running wildly about, gesticulat-
ing. chattering and moaning, though,
of course, powerless to help their COM
rade. While the snake was commence
ing its gorge, and before its body began
to fill and swell, the officer and native
went in quest of a stout cudgel and
sharp knife, expecting to make it an
easy prey as soon as it should be filled
to repletion. When they returned to
the scene of strife, the boa lay thorough
ly gorged, beneath a projecting mass
of cliff. looking more like a log than
anything more lively. On the submit
above a troop of monkeys were as.
sembled, and there or four of the lar.
gest and strongest were occupied in
displacing massive fragment of rock.
already loosened by the rains from the
main ledge. BY enormous exertion-
made. too, with silence quite unusual
to monkeys--they at length succeeded
in pushing the rock until it trembled
just over the boa's head; then, uttering
a yell of triumph, they dropped it over
the miniature precipice. 1t struck the
boa ON the head, MASKING it to jelly.
As its great tail lashcd about ineffect-
ually in its last struggle. there was
chorus of exultation-man joining his
near relative, if we believe some of oul
instructors-Over this well-accom.
plished act Of vengeancc.-Good Words
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-06
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Ladies in the Cadet Club of the
State University, Missouri, are said to
drill with guns and to be making ex-
cellent progress.
There is demand from China fol
$50 Christian missionaries at once.
Converts are multiplying in all parts of
the empire. Chicago Herald.
At the autumn meeting of the Uni
tartan State Conference of New York, il
was decided to raise $1,000 to employ
State missionary.
There are now sixteen educational
institutions in the country in want OF
presidents. This is one of the results
of. the policy of giving inferior wages
for superior teaching ability.-Current.
In the Zurich University one-tenth
of the students are females. Twenty
nine young ladies study medicine. four
teen philosophy, and two political econ
omy. Out of these forty-five female
students, fifteen are Swiss and ten Rus
sian.
The state of feeling which charac-
acterizes revival is simply an interest
in religious things. Christians then
feel strongly, and because they do thus
feel, they pray and work for the saliva
ton of sinners. Deep and earnest
feeling is at the bottom of all effective
Christian effort.
The late Bishop Fraser, of Chester.
England, exclaimed one evening twen-
ty minutes before services: II have not
single idea what l am to preach
about" He flung off his coat, and in
his shirt sleeves sat down at table,
and in twenty minutes emerged from
the room with the heads of a sermon
which thrilled and electrified a vast
congregation for nearly an hour.
The annual report of the Presby-
terian Association of Baltimore shows
that S6.s75.2S have been expended the
past year in church improvement in
and near to the city. During its twelve
years life the society-a board of local
church eNtension-has disbursed $685.
955.45. Formerly there were twelve,
but the number has been increased to
thirty.
The New York churches are en-
gagged in the agitation ofa continuation
of the half holiday that was generally
adopted by the business men of that
city during the summer months. Rev.
DIR. X. S. Macarthur said that he favored
it because it aims at the religious i'm
provement of men. One object con-
templated by the Saturday half holiday
is to induce larger numbers to attend
the house of God ON the Lords day,
Those who have carefully looked into
the matter affirm that since this move-
ment began this result has been secured.
N. Y. Tribune.
Since the date of disestablishment
and disendowment there has been
some dispute as to the right of the
Episcopal church in Ireland to call
itself, as it was wont to do, "The
Church of Ireland" and not long since
q prominent government official was
taken to task by the church authorities
for SO doing. The question was SUBJ
mitted to the law officers of the Crown.
and Lord Plunkett, the present Arch
bishop of Dublin, has been officially in
formed that the proper legal title of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in that
island is THE Church of Ireland. ~
Christian, Union.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-06
A DOSE'T OF BLUES.

r got no patience with blues at all!
Aud ust to k!ndu talk
Aginst 'em. and claim. tel along last fall.
They were none in :hc family stock;
But a nephew OF mine. from Eelinoy,
That visited us last year.
He kindo conyinct me different
While he was a Stayin' here.
Frum ever-whch way that blues is frum.
They'd tackle him ever WAYS;
They'd come to him i'm the night and come
On Sundays. AMI rainy days;
They tackle him in the corn -plantiD' time.
And in harvest, an airly fall
But doscIt o bues in the winter time
lie lowed was the worst of all;
Said all diseases that ever he had
The mumps. or the rheumatic
Err ever oihcrdd, a:ggcr's bad
Purt nigh as anything isl
Er csarbuncle, say, on the back Of his
neck, :
FIR a fcilon on his thumb
Lnt you keep the blues away from him,
And all o the rest could come!
And he d moan: "They's nary leaf below
ker spear o grass i'm sight.
AND the whole wood piles clean under snow
Aud the days is dark as night.
And you can't 20 out-ner you can't stay
i'll
Lay dowE-stand up-ner set!"
Aud a fetch o regulfer tyfoid blues
Would double him Jest clean shetl
writ his parents postal-kyard
He could sta. Tel spring time come:
And Apr ie first, As ricLotIcct
Was tnc day We shipped him homo.
MOS ~ his relatives. sence then
Has either give up. er quit,
Er Jest drcd ct. bur understand
lie the same old color yit,
-Estjd'an r. .iolsnson. in indianapolis Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-06
SELECTION OF LAND.
Geology IN Unrslisbls Guide to the Mature
Of Soil.

Geology an Unrsliabls Guide to the Mature
Of Soil.
In choosing land for agricultural ,pur-
poses it is very unsafe for the farmer to
be guided by any loose notions Of the
geological features Of the locality. &C.
ology in this respect and for this use is
one of those things Of which little
knowledge is dangerous. There are
few places where the everything soil has
been derived from the breaking down
of the underlying and outcropping
rocks, and these can only be detected
by an expert geologist and mineralogist.
Generally the soil Is made up of drifted
materials, which have been brought
from distant places by the force of
great floods of water or vast bodies OF
ice, and have been spread over the sur
face and moved back and forth in much
the same manner, but to much smaller
extent, as we see them now. 1t is only
where the rocks lie near the surface
and in the most ancient geological
formations, as in Northern Michigan,
Eastern Canada, and all along the Alle-
ghany ranges, as far south as Alabama,
that this primitive condition of the soil
exists. Elsewhere the character of the
rocks of the neighborhood can not be
safely taken as guide to the nature Of
The soil.-N r Times.