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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
rHn rouAr1zAr1oN R1r.1.

THE EQUALIZATION BILL.
As passed, unanimously, by the
senate on last Thursday. the
freedmen bill," after reciting the
circumstances, reads: "That there
be and is hereby appropriated out
Of any money in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated, the sum
of s75, 900 or so much thereof as
may be necessary TO carry out the
provisions Of this act; and the
amount actually expended shall be
charged against any money now or
hereafter due the Cherokee nation
and deducted thereirom. The said
sum, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, shall be by the secretary
of the interior distributed per
capita, among the freedmen, Della
wares and Shawnecs.
The bill, as claimed by ]. Milton,
is in accord with the recommen-
dation of President Cleveland.
The bill had gone to the house and
been favorably reported back by
the committee. The question
seems TO be "will il be reached
this session."
The Morgan substitute, as re-
ported by one who speaks of the
matter, has been defeated. II
this is so, direct permission to sue
the United States for an illegal
and improper appropriation of the
nations funds is denied. But
there is a way which may be am
pie enough to accommodate the oc-
casion, and in which the nation
has had some expensive expert
ences, by which the authorities
may get in their .work-the law
under which the North Carolina
Cherokees sued the nation, and
perhaps with a like result.
The transaction, even to the ex-
tent it has gone, is rather humili-
ating, as it suggests the idea that
the independent sovereignty. as
claimed by some for our nation, is
only a myth, and can be blown
into invisable vapor, as a bubble in
the air, by the breath of a few
hundred Lawmakers. Impressed
with this idea, the Morgan substi-
tute, which seems to have the ap-
proval of the chief and delegation,
is a concession in the matter Of
sovereignty that never should have
been agreed to. tits a perfect and
complete surrender Of the claim.
To agree that congress may appro-
pirate funds of the nation to satis-
fy a complaint of a part Of its own
citizens is just good deal more
that national independence, and
that other big word, "autonomy,"
can consistently compromise on,
let the terms of argument be what
they may. How often such a
thing may be repeated is only linn
tied by the pleasure of congress
and intestine complaint to interfere
with our affairs. There is no such
thing as complete sovereignty
belonging TO the nation, nor has
been since the first treaty with the
United States. This the govern
ment knows, and hence the settle
ment Of troubles on account of per
capita payments. The suit of the
North Carolina Cherokees against
the nation before foreign court is
convincing proof Of this. The ar
rest and conviction of our citizens
before an alien court for offenses
committed within our limits settles
the question.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

W. d. Hoyt & Co., W holesale and re
tail druggists Of Rome, Ga, says: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters, and Bucklee's
Arnica Salve for two years. Have new
er handled remedies that sell as well.
or give such universal satisfaction.
There has been some wonderful cures
effected by these medicines in this city.
Several cases of pronounced consump-
tion have been entirely cured by the
use of few bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee them
always. Sold by W. C.. Patton < Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
Meat is Lower.

Marks & RatcliT have decided to
put the price of Beef down to 8
cents per pound for the cheapest,
to 10 cents for the best cuts. We
keep all kinds of meats at
all times. For the accommodation
of the townspeople we will deliver
before breakfast time all meat or
dered the previous night. Orders
from a distance promptly filed
Marks & Ratclilf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24


THERE are many wild notions
abroad in regard to Judge ParEer's
decision on the Ross-Wolf habeas
! corpus case. A great many be-
I licve that it settles the question as
!, 10 the status of our lands west OF
i the Arkansas river, and knocks
y document nineteen into a cooked
I hat. But we ask, what had Judge
Is Parker TO do in trying a purely
= criminal case with the title Of our
H. Cherokee lands? In other words,
= how could Judge Parker conclude
4, criminal case with a civil judg-
q ment? The idea is simply absurd.
: The fact is, all that Judge Parker
has said in this case, by way Of
consolation for Col. Phillips and
% his conspirators, amounts to moth
. ing more than what any private
- = individual might have said on the
o same subject. 1t will be time
/, enough for Judge Parker to decide
n, upon the status of these lands
=. when the case comes up before
him for trial. 1t is, however,
ii gratifying for us to know that when
DC the case does come before him, he
"a will not hesitate to use what little
power there may be in
ythe judicial branch of the govern
.rment TO so amend the appropria-
n tion act as TO limit the application
tof the 100000 10 the occupied
exclusively and thus by cor
8 :, recting the record at Washington,
Il, save ouI nation from the results Of
y either the fraud or the incom-
RI potency Of Phillips d Co. In the
a meantime, however, we may ex-
sect that the Phillips politicians
a will bugle this decision as a glori-
I ,us triumph. 1t is good for what
d is got up. II is capital, political
:. apital; but as a precedent, it will
'Ot be regarded in any court upon
! he title or the status of these
ands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

4.- s1s exoAau maamKnon, immil
riiicatlon in the preamble indicated
It's source. Law suits without
number, cmanating from an honest,
If mistaken, undtrstanding of ma
tional rights, and from pre-arrang-
ed causes to play the vampire upon
the nation, is no pleasant prospect
for our nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
Notice.

Proposals for furnishing III,
Cherokee Orphan Asylum, with
Flour, Meal, Bacon, Beef and PORK
for six months beginning July 1st
will be received at Salina, G. n.
until June 2Sth, 1886.
J. f. THOMPSON, Supt.,
Cherokee Orphan Asylum.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
presnrintinns Carefully Conn

Prescriptions Carefully Compounded,
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, 1886-06-24

Patton & Co. carry everything
wanted in this country and in
quantity, and sell very cheap for
cash. This is the house to buy
from.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

A WAsHINeToN dispatch to the
Globe Democrat conveys the in.
formation that Chief Bushyhead
was completely nonplused at the
action Of thc senate in passing the
freedmen bill. Here is the dis
patch; "Thc passage of the Cher.
okec freedmen bill by the senate
has stirred up quite a row. Chiei
Bushyhead and the Cherokee del
egates expected that when the bill
was called Senator Morgan Is
amendment, referring the whole
matter to the court, would be
adopted. They thought that this
was the understanding with Mr..
Dawes, and they were astonished
when the bill went through un-
amended. They called ON Mr.,
Dawes, who told them that he had
simply asked for information, il
they would be satisfied with the
Morgan amendment, not with any
intention of committing himself to
it. The Cherokees urged Mr..
Dawes to move a reconsideration
but he declined. They then ap-
pealed TO Mr.. Ingalls,, who, they
say, told them it was inonstrous
for congress to pass a bill remov-
ing such question from the courts,
and took the earliest opportunity to
move the reconsideration. The
representatives Of the Cherokees
say a bill will be introduced on
Monday TO refer to the courts the
question Of the freedmen's claims
TO per capita share in the money
distributed. J. Milton Turner,
who represents the freedmen is as
indignant over the attempt at re-
consideration as the Cherokees
were at the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Turner has been canvassing the
senate, and thinks the motion to
reconsider will not be carried"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

You should remember that Den
mis- Hicks still shoes horses, and
his work always gives satisfaction.
Give him your work.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Any person wishing TO buy a
honso and lot, or vacant lot in vi
nita should call on David Taylor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
Only SI.OO Per Copy.
ADDRESS:
ST. LOUIS
q N q N
- TO % TX
" a X D5
The Only Wholesale YARDS in st.
Louis Accessible by Rail
and Water

anu W alNA
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 &5outhern railroad can
be made without cost and with mucE
less shrinkage than to any other.
3. These yards have the peculiar ad,
vantage of being located on the 81.
Louis side Of the river, from which
live hundred thousand people draw
their provision supply.
4. Every packing house In 81. Louis
has a regular buyer stationed here.
Buyers Of cattle, hogs and sheep, both
for the home market and eastern ship
ment, are at all times represented.
B. For comfort and convenience these
yards have no superior In the country.
Two lines Of street cars approach here.
Hotel, telegraph Offices aud other con-
yeniences Tor stockmen on hepremises
EHTlLL McHENRY, Prest.
ID. Men. PALMER, Supt.
w. A. RAMSAY,
Secretary and EreasururN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Nobody can give better terms
nor greater inducements on certi-
fcates than VIM. Little Il Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

We are selling a splendid ladies'
toe slipper for s1.00. Call and
see them. .-Badgett e Blakeney.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

James Means $500 shoes at
Badgett & Blakeney's; every pair
warranted; try them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Just received at II. Balentine's,
Giant and Blasting Powder and all
kinds of blasting material.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Trunks for any price at Badgett
d Biakeney's. Don't fail TO see
them when in need of anything
in this line.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

100 pieces of fine style of Calico
at Green e. Clark's. 20 yards tor
one dollar.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

For Trunks and Valises at a
very low price, go to Green Il
Clark,s.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Look at the Ginghams and
Lawns at Green d Clark's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
viii be the Program of the day.

Plenty Of Roast Beef for all
Everybody invited to come and
bring their baskets-To the clergy
an especial invitation is extended
All parties coming on railroad
will be mel at Verdigris switch
with carriages free Of expense.
~ r~.rr-r~ma
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

A splendid ladies' shawl at Bad
gett 4 Blakeney's for only S1.00.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

One thing can be depended upon:
VIM. Little e Co. are not going to
be "done up" on the Certificate
business. If you want Dry Goods,
Groceries, Provisions, or even cash
money, 60 and see them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Overalls of all kinds at Badgeti
e. Blakeney's from 50c up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Green q Clark are chuck full Of
New Goods Of all kinds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

lent. stranger. in a svmpatheiic tohe.
the Company store.
| will try and do better next
time as this has Been dull week
with us. Yours truly,
a CHERoKEE
McAlcster, I. T., June II, 1886.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

White Fine Shirts at Badgett
Blakeney's for Sl.O0.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Sec the great s1.25 ladies' Shoe
at Green Il Clark's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
Here's Your Chanoe

We are closing out at cost oui
stock of
Clothing, Hats, Boots,
Shoes and 0veralls.
Call and learn prices.
w. G.. PATTON & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
For Sale.

For Sale.
Two hundred head of Stock Cat
tie, cheap for cash, or will trade for
good mares. Address,
J. II. ALEXANDER,
35-42 Camp Greek, |. 7.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

Clothing cheaper than ever at
Green & Clark's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Lemon squeezers.-Miller q Co.
Wm. Little & Co. are now fully
stocked up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-24

vINrrA, Ivp. TEF., JuNE "a, 1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13
THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Views Of Commissioners webb and
EdmOuda.

A reporter of THE STAB asked Commissioner
Webb this morning whether the District Com
missfoners have taken action, as proposed in
their letter to the school board, fixing the limits
within which the trustees are to act hereafter,
or have made any order annulling all orders
heretofore made, delegating any of that author
ity, which properly belongs to them, to the
trustees Of schools. Commissioner Webb replied
tnat they nad as yet taken no action In the mat.
ter. They have various matters yet to dispose
OF which will occupy their attention for q few
days. at the expiration of which time they will
take up this matter to dispose Of il, The re-
porter inquired II the Commissioner expected
any antagonism from the trustees. Mr. Webb
replied:
ayes; it seems 50. Mr.. Birney has been here
and told US so. We hoped to avoid this and
have the cooperation Of the trustees them
selves. There must be something done to
reileve the commissioners Of endorsements.
Ihey nave the power to annul by order all
orders heretofore made whereby their powers
nave been delegated to the trustees relating to
school matters.
DO you anticipate that the school board will
resign" asked the reporter.
NO. replied Mr.. Webb, II cannot say that,
out we supposed the members of that board
would suggest other means perhaps which
might solve the difficulty"
the reporter.
yes, and a superintendent of schools" re-
piled MI. Edmonds. ''These should be subor-
dlnate to the Commissioners, the superinten-
dent as the responsible man for the manage
ment and details of the schools, and the
trustees TO overlook the entire work and devise
the Commissioners, in their respective school
divisions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13

BRIDGET. On January H. 1885, AT 1890 q N
after short illness, AhTHCR BRIDU Ell
Notice OF funeral hereafter
CANTWELL. On Tuesday evening January 4 9th
1856. at p. m, Mrs. Ann, beloved wife of jas
Cantwell aged hfty, born la County Tipperary, Ire
land.
Funeral from her late residence 300 street SOUTH
west, at 500 clock Thursday morning Friends AMI
relatives are invited TO attend
FOLEY. On January 18th. 1856, ANN FOLEY a.
her residence, 9V5 rst street northwest the sew
enty-fourth year o. her age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
PEAkE On January 10, 1856. ROBERT PEAKE
aged nftythree years
Funeral from 2l5 Eighth street southeast Friday.
18th. o. p m Friends and acqliaintances are 70
PIPPERT. On January 10Th, 1856 at q O'Clock
am, MIS-. MARY PlPPERT, wife Of Peter PipperI
AGED seyenty-seven years
Funeral will take place from her late residence No
421 n street northwest ON Thursday. z O'Clock
pm.
RENTED. At his late residence 1925 Grace
street, West Washington, De- January IL ltso
WILLIAM II. REIN TEL. aged fifty nine years
Notice of funeral hereafter.
STEIN. On Tuesday morning. January q 1886 m
O'Clock, MINNIE STEIN, beloved wife OF Charles
STEM IN The year OF her daughter Of
Frederick 1mhoE
Funeral Thursday, at pm. from her residencs.
9@5 Fourth street nsrthwesI Friends and relatives
invited to attend 2s
STICkNEY. On January 11th 1856 ROBERT
CLARK sTlCkNEf, m the seyenty-seventh year Of
his age.
Funeral from his late residence, No 1917 street
northwest Thursday, n IL O'Clock.
Burial private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13
REsprcrAR1E Dnueersrs

never deceive the public, but beware Of the Cheap
John druggists who offer you plaster called "Capst
cum" -Capsicin,' "Capusin.' Capscine," and TELL
it Is substantially the as the genuine Ben
sons Capcine Plaster or even better They ask less
for the imitation for IL costs lesx but remedial
agent 1t is absolutely worthless Tine reputation of
Bensons as the only plaster possessing actual and
high curative qualities is the result of many years
pertinent and honorable dealings on the part Of the
proprietors; and 5000 physicians, pharmacists and
druggists endorse il as the best made. Protect
yourself against deception by buying of reputable
dealers only. and avoid mistakes by personal exami
nation. The genuine has the Three Seals trade
mark, and in the center Is cut the word "Capcine."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13
RIFLING OFFICIAL Letters.
A city Post O@ce Clerk Charged with
R0bbin9 the Malta.

A city Post Once Clerk Charged with
Robbins the Mails.
Harry G. Aliiger. neatly dressed young man
OF 2S years, who has, for the past three years,
been employed rs q clerk in the city post Office,
was taken in custody about O'Clock this MORN
ing by Post ONCE Inspectors Henderson, smith
and Troy, and was held at the Inspector
once until later, when he was taken before
United States Commissioner Mills, where he
was charged with rifling the mails. At the time
OIL his arrest fve letters were found on his per-
son, three Of which had been opened and robbed
Q, ten dollar note a check and a postal note.
Inc letters were taken from the official mail.
aud We're addressed to the Secretary OF the
treasury, the United States treasurer and the
to- es sSat
months.
The accused is young man about twenty
Two years of age, who came here from New
York with his father several years ago and tor
oyer three years past had been employed in the
Washington post office, and heretofore has
borne a good reputation. From time TO time
losses nad been reported, and several nights
h ny x SUSPICION having been directed TO Allger
seen TO put letter in his pocket and was ar
rested, when he was brought before Commits
sloner Mills. A charge was preferred against
him of having distracted a letter from Catletts-
burg, KY, addressed to the commissioner OF
patents, and taking therefrom a $40 silver GER
uncate. He was advised that he entitled
to counsel and the case was continued till TO.
morrow afternoon. In default OF 81, OOOhe was
committed to jail.
Aliiger has been in charge OF what is known
as the official case" where letters the gov
eminent departments were handled. Com.
plants have been received from the Treasury
department of loss of letters, and IL is supposed
there that he has taken hundreds OF dollars, rs
he TOOK the letters addressed 10 the Treasury
department containing bills sent tor redemp.
tlon, and Also fractional currency. The letters
addressed to the Secretary OF the Treasury and
the commissi oner of patents, which very often
contain money, were mainly selected by him
In asserting the mail and retained. Alliger has
been three years and half in the post office
having come originally from Oneida county,
New York. He is not married, but has parents
and brother living in this city. His salary
was $500 per year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13
Washington stock Exchange.

The following changes from yesterdays quotations
ON the Washington Stock Exchange are noted to-day
9. AIS, 1891, coupon. 1927 bid, 112as asked. u
As, coupon, 1874 bid, 1888 asked. u s. A. regis.
tered 12;sA bid l23As asked per imp IS, 1891,
ll67s bid. ITS asked. 2Oyear fund. 5 p c. 1899
currency. la bid. 30year fund. 6s 1902 CON- l27as
Washington Gas 37a bid, 3s1l asked. National Union
ins., TIA bid. 10 asked Masonic Hall bonds, 1854
DID Washington Brick Machine, 100 bid, ll31,
asked ASKED p Real Estate Title Insurance 100 bid 1O
peake and Pot Tel. Co.. IS asked. e. s. Electric
Light, "a asked. Nat Safe Deposit Co., lO3 bid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13

TORONTO, Jan. IA special TO the Globe
from London says that the privy council has
agreed to rescind the new rule in relation to the
landing of live cattle In the United Kingdom.
The regulation was that no cattle could be
landed alive from vessel which within thirty
days had touched at a scheduled port. This
cattle trade, u large proportion of the vessels
in that trade call at Boston or Portland. Vari-
Gus presentations have been made to the
authorities, and the first Canadian cargo coming
within the operation of the rule was treated eX-
eeptionally, and the cattle were allowed to be
landed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13
The Water Scarcity.

LIEUT.. TOWNSEND SA VS. 1T Is CAUSED BY PEG
PIE LETTING THE WATER FLOW TO AVOID
BURSfED PIPES.
Since the cold snap there have been numer-
GUS complaints made to the Commissioners
about the scarcity of water in the mains-the
pressure within the water-pipes having per-
ceptiby diminished.
A reporter of THE STAR called upon Lieut.
Townsend this morning to ascertain tue cause
of this state of things.
The lieutenant states that "the public gener-
ally are In the habit of violating the law will
July by letting their water run continuously
rather than take the chances OF letting their
Waterplpes burst by the frost. There are hun
dreds, II not thousands, of families who are
OF being discovered and fined by the water in
spectors for 1t. These complaints, for
1 nn,,bws most part part come from the
from Capitol Hill-wherever the grounds are
high: This thing will right itself Whenever the
weather moderates. In the meantime our
water inspectors are at work and will make all
the cases in the courts they can. But the Judge
of the court naturally, it seem, leans toward the
persons prosecuted, and for the most part
nominal fines are imposed, and SO it goes on
this way. There Will be no permanent i'm
provement until the new water works are COM
pleted and in operation, when the water press
ure VIII be greater. The plumbing in most of
tenements houses Is very defective, the pipes
being left exposed to frost. We are at work
lighting these odds all the time and try to do
the best CAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-13

J. G. Brown. OF the office Of controller Of the
currency, Treasury department, has resigned.
W. F. Thoman, a colored messenger in the
office of the Secretary Of the Navy has resigned
by request. to take effect on the 18th instant
Robert Lee Bains, of Mississippi, has been ap-
pointed a 81 600 clerk In the Post Office depart
ment under the civil service rules