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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

truth is not in him, nor will be
when a test comes. Reputation let
platforms be what they may should
control the choice of the people.
Promises are easily forgotten or
cvadcd, but q well and unmistaka-
bic reputation for honesty Of pur-
pose and for an unswcrving sense
Of right and duty is more in a
candidate than a platform that
promises everything.
Endeavors will be made to mis-
lead the people, especially the
Ignorant and unsuspecting, by
promises that are intended to de-
ceive and that are lies from the
start. The established character
Of the candidate and of his intimate
friends and advisors should receive
special consideration. The suita-
bleness of candidate for Office is
in keeping with his own conduct
and the company he keeps, and
with those " no are likely TO oxer-
else an influence over him in his
official acts. No man stands alone
as a private citizen or as an officer
of the government, because in his
relations as the one, or in his re-
sponsibilities as the other, he must
TO no little extent upon
others.
The responsibility therefore
rests with the people as TO what
kind of a chief they should have;
one whose past history is an as
surance that those he should
gather about him will be honora-
bic and capable aids, or one who
will be a tool in the hands of rings
and conGpirators.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

our opinion OF the Indian problem
and listen without q mlrmur OF
unbelicf to the man who has stalk
ed out cities and sold corner lots
in the Oklahoma country. In this
way we can retain our standing
and be invited to the 'ioint."
After six days the judge return
Ell to Wichita and court was open
ell very promptly. Everything
moved off as though they knew
how it was TO be done. The To-
bier murdercrs were brought into
court and plead not guilty. Judge
w. p. Campbell was appointed by
the court as their attorney.
Well, after all, the things that
looked so strange to the Indian
when we first came are all disap-
pearing, one by one and we begin
to like the town very well.
We had thought all through the
week that this was not a religious
place but when Sunday came that
was all taken out of our thoughts,
for they work at religion just as
hard as they can. They think that
this kind of work must all be done
in one day and they work at it &C.
cordingly. They have Sabbath
school every half hour in the diff
ferent churches, with regular SER
vices for devotion between, and
the Y. NJ. G. A. and w. G. i. L.
hold meetings while the congrega-
tion is gathering. We went into
n Sabbath school where they were
singing so fast that it made our
head swim almost, and we were
not sure but that we had struck a
'icint" of some sort. After being
out i'm the fresh air little while
we were all right and in looking
over the matter we cannot say that
we think Wicl TIA is out of joint in
any place.
We do thir however, they
would do well to take the CHIEF
TAIN. This would show them how
to make the connection with the
territory east of $50 and most of
the best Indians live there.
Sept. II. PENN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
HAVEN'T YET SAID.

The leaders of the two political
parties of the country have not yet
let the people know upon what
declaration of principles they in
tend 10 conduct the next general
election or upon which they expect
to run the government should this
or that party win the race. Both
will cndeavor TO produce platforms
ample and liberal enough to cover
the varied wants Of the people
varied because of the heterogeneous
classes that compose our popula-
tion. The wants of all must be
met. In documents offered in the
assurance Of good government, of an
equitable adjustment Of rights,
both hereditary and acquired or as
secured to our adopted citizens,
must Likewise be held out. 1t is
due the people that they should be
fully acquainted with what each
candidate intends TO do should he
he elected or what line of general
policy he expects to follow. The
time mas long since passed fora can
didatc to play the dummy or TO
have his friends TO go around and
lie for him. lie must lie for him
self, if be lies at all about how
good he is going TO be, or what
wonderful things he IS going to do
should he be elected,
The character Of platform will
probably have much to do in shap-
ing the sentiment Of the people,
especially the industrious and en-
icrprising, when the established
reputation OF the candidate comes
IN as a confirmation Of the princi-
pies declared or az endorsed by
him. That man who has been
tliVd and found wanting IN capac-
ny honesty or trulhiulness should
realise but little comfort, let his
nyoNed principles be what they
mak btyepsp he is d liar and the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Auctionl Auctionl Auction /

! hereby give notice: Commenc-
ing August 2Sth, 1886, and con-
tinuing every Saturday until further
notice, | will reduce my stock Of
General Merchandise by selling at
auction. All persons wishing cheap
Goods can have them at their cwn
prices. | will allow no by-bidding
and sell only " retail lots, giving
every one a chance to benefit
themselves. Come every one
Dry Goods are all new and No. /
in quality. want money and will
sell. q, III LEWIS, Graysyille,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

II SOME one who puts himself up
as n party boss wants to- learn the
extent of his political influence let
him split from his old friends, and
he soon will find out, and that he
will be as much alone as an old
ram butted out of the flock.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Our Flour is made at Carthage,
Mo, the largest and best mill in
the southwest. No flour can eX-
cell and but few equal it in fine
baking qualities. Can only be had
of skinner, Ratclih IL Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

KANSAS intends to shuck out
from 120,0O0,0OO to 10000, 900
bushels of corn this season, as
usual. Other states may raise
more wheat, but corn is good
enough for Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

ScinLrINo, the honest coachman,
who had no more sense than TO
marry the Moriseni girl, now
mourns that lady's departure with
another man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

The Downing party will have
matured a platform by council, at
which time il will be adopted and
published. There are many things
to be embraced and It will take
time to get up a carefully consider
ed declaration of principles. The
CHIEFTAIN will be the first to give
il to the neople.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

THE supreme court will meet on
the first Monday in next month,
but as usual it will adjourn until
the first Monday in November,
when council meets.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded,

At w. &. Patton IL 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, 1886-09-23

LIKE the hunter who was about
20 have a personal encounter with
bear, are the voters of the two
political parties of the nation. 90
Lord" he said, "ef you can't help
me, please o.. lord, don't help the
bar, and you'll see the darndest
fight that ever was fit in these
narts -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Capt. w. G. Myers, the hay con-
tractor, has lost a Bay Horse Mule
ii 1-2 hands high; left knee swol-
len; is gray about forehead and
rather old. Address the owner at
Vinita, or leave word at hay camp
below here and be rewarded.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

I- 10 amusing to witness what
amount of awkwardly assumed
Signify aud importance many of
our members of council put on
when they go down TO Tahlequah.
With hardly "sense enough TO
carry quits TO a bear" and do it de-
Gently, they assume all the airs of
profound wisdom aud official i'm
portance that sits upon them in
the appearance of ridiculous bul-
foonery. At home, among their
constituents, they are known as
good fellows, and elected because
if they had not sense enough to do
any good, they surely would do no
harm. The experiment is very
much like the one a quack doctor
tried on a spider that had taken up
domicile in fellows ear, by letting
a fly june around it TO induce him
out. "Ifit didn't do any good, il
surely would do no harm"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Millinery, Notions and stationery

A new invoice of all goods in my
line has been received and can
now offer especial inducements
both as to styles and prices. Mrs.
Akin who is with me is prepared
to do any and all kinds of sewing.
Dressmaking a specially.
MRs. Il. II. CAss.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Millinery, Notions and Ladies Fur
nishing Goods.

nlshing Goods.
Mrs. Ironsidc has moved into
her new Millinery Store one door
north of the former stand, and. has
Just opened a large invoice Of New
Millinery, Notions and Ladies'
Furnishing Goods. She has the
greatest selection of this class Of
goods ever brought to this country.
Has First-Class Drcssmakcr and
all work is guarantccd--Priccs TO
suit the times. The ladies are re-
quested to examine prices before
purchasing elsewhere. All orders
promptly attended to. The stock
embraces Full Line Of Jewelry.
Cercaline or shaved corn for sale
at Balentine's. Try it.
The United States court at Fort
Smith costs the government fully $780,
600 per year, or over 5000 per day for
every working day of the year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

I have concluded to join the
throng Of territory merchants who
believe that it benooyes them TO
cut their own throats to benefit the
people. / grasp the edged tool and
drawing it across my jugular vein,
I eho,,f.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Orn nation is too small for the
immense charity Of some of our
peoplc-John the Chinaman must
be nickeled.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Now!

Is the time to SOW Rye for win
ter pasture, only few more sacks
left. Skinner, Ratcliff & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

INDIAN COMMISSIONER ATKINS
has the following to say of Geroni-
mo, the captive Apache chief;
There has not been such warrior
as Geronimo since the days of Rob
Roy. He had subsisted on the
roots of the desert and the serpents
of the mountains for nearly two
years. He has been his own COM
missary and chief Of transporta-
ton; he has worn out an army and
has kept vast region of country
in terror. Part of the time he has
been wounded and sick. His bar
barous heroism and endurance are
unsurpassed by anything in history.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Plenty of Vegetables, Poultry,
Eggs and Butter on hand at Balen-
tines.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Bring your produce 10 skinner.
Ratcliii Il Co. and get the highest
price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Coffee is going higher every day;
buy at once and secure low prices.
Skinner, Ratcliff * Co,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Fresh Candy, Oranges and Lem
ons Just received at BaIentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Cattle Business!
C. C. DAILY & co.
To Coemea and Cattle Shippers:

We would respectfully call
your attentions TO our facilities for
the sale of Indian Cattle and solic-
it your shipments. Our new man
in the cattle department, Mr.. Z. \.
Griffin, is very popular with buy
ers, and is giving general satisfac-
tion to shippers. We attend to all
sales personally and can guarantee
you highest market prices, and
prompt cash returns.
You will find it to your interest
to ship to
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Smoke the REX"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Try "Cerealine. skinner, Rat
cliff & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Cercaline or shaved corn for sale
at Balentine's. Try it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
ErGHrn.xrRERrT TUNNEL.
The Ordinance Amended and Adopted
by the Committee.

py tUo NO0utts@Ss
The Committee on Streets met last
night for the purpose Of finally consid-
ering the ordinance relating to the
Eighth.street tunnel, and had before
them several citizens and railroad OFF,
cials interested therein, who submitted
their several views. The following re-
solution was submitted by Mr.. A. Piz.
zini, chairman Of citizens along line OF
tunnel.
Resolred, lst, That we protest against
building the proposed tunnel.
I'd. That il the Council determine to
grant permission for this tunnel our
property shall be protected from loss
or eamage and to prevent the opening
Of any shafts on Eighth street. the in-
demnity to be increased to 5000 600 10
city or Government bonds and that the
road shall not be used by the Rich
mond and Chesapeake railroad or any
other railroad company for transporta-
tion Of freight or passengers until the
completion and operation Of said Rich
mond and Chesapeake railroad to its
terminus; and that the rate Of speed
through said tunnel shall not exceed
eight miles per hour.
After full exchange Of views by all
concerned the committee resolved to
amend the ordinance by adding the
18th clause, which provides that the
rate of speed shall be fixed by the
committee, and that the company shall
use proper measures to lessen the
smoke. The committee, after some
minor amendments, adopted the ordi-
nance, and will recommend it to the
Council Tuesday, May llth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Oakwood Memorial Day.

I6e 10Th of May, the anniversary oI
the death of Stonewall Jackson, has
been chosen by the managers of the
Oakwood Memorial Association for
their annual decoration day. Monday,
being the 10th, will therefore be OBJ
served by these ladies in this loving
and patriotic duty. There are flowers
in abundance, and it is hoped that all
willing to aid in this cause will send or
take them out to the cemetery on that
day.
The First Virginia regiment will pa
rade on the grounds during the day.
An omnibus will leave Broad and
Twenty-sixth streets at 1870 o'clock
in the morning and again at noon to
take out such Of the Board as may de-
sire to 60 out that way. The ladies
will be glad to see as many Of our citi.
zens on the grounds during the day as
may feel inclined to aid them with their
presence on that occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Kitty Hardaman ('olored), beating
Augusta Scott. Dismissed.
Sallie Vaughan tcolored), stealing
thirty five cents from d. ii. Hill. Sc
curity required for twelve months IN
the sum OF sl00.
Il. d. Hill and II. s. Wady both
colored), improper conduct. Security
required for twelve months in the SUN
Of sl00.
Frank Graflin, disorderly and using
profane language on the street. Fined
e..
Lucius Buckner (colored). assaulting
Mary Ann Stanard. Fined 10 cents and
costs.
Edward Collins (colored), drunk and
using profsne language on the street.
Fined $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
MnNea ASfYnncCll.

The difference existing for several
weeks between the Richmond Granite
Company snd their employees having
been placed in the hands Of the Execu-
tive Boards Of the Knights Of Labor OF
Districts S4 and %, have been amicably
adjusted. The sessions of the Boards
have been almost continuous for several
days, and the result has been an ad-
vance in wages averaging Is per cent
a matter this city may well be proud
Of. These granite quarries are located
on the Richmond and Allegheny rail
road two miles above the city. Mr. j.
Binswapger is the president. The set
tlement is regarded as alike honorable
for the company and advantageous TO
the wage-workers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Personals and Briefs.

The Committee on Streets have
granted the ladies Of Hollywood
Memorial Association the use of the
city hands to put in order the soldiers
graves for memorial-day.
Alb. Bolts, Esq, Of fredericksburg,
Grand Treasurer Of the Grand Council
Royal Arcanum, of Virginia, is in the
city, and attended the entertainment
given at the Theatre last night by the
subordinate councils Of Richmond.
Mr.. Leopold Spies, well.known citi.
zen and property-holder of Clay Ward,
left the city Thursday night for New
York, where be will embark in the
Teuton for Bremen. He will visit Ger
many on business, and be absent .
couple of months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
a Noble Charity.

That noble band OF Christian work
ers, the Little Sisters Of the Poor, who
administer to the wants of so many
aged poor in this country, claim the par
ticular attention of all charitably.dis-
posed persons at this time. They have
been holding pound-party during the
week, and this is the last day. The
contributions have not been as generous
as heretofore. They are in want of gro-
ceries especially. To-day, or indeed
any time next week, donations can be
left either at the Home, No. l6 Harvie
street, or at any of the following places !:
Christian & White, Sl4 Main street ;
Mr.. j. NJ. Higgins, Franklin and Sew
enteenth streets; Mr.. d. Columbus,
Third and Broad; Mrs. Mittendorf,
Eighth and Cary; Mr.. William Rankin,
Pine and Cary; Mr.. Mahohey, Eigh-
teenth and Venable; Mr.. P. O'NeiIl,
Louisiana street, Rockets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
nar.sm's Great Cirsas So maeDs'
aFSsno.
THE REPRODUCTION OF JvnB0 AND
MANY OTHER PEATUHss.

MANY OTHER FEATURES.
For more than fiity yssss past ?. 7.
BsYnum has been before ths public CO
tering to their amusement and instrac-
ton, and during that time be hes been
the originator and manager Of nearly
oil the largest public enterprises Ia thle
country. All his past great achieve
nents, however, are dwarfed BY COM
psrison with his present enormous sx.
bibition, and which in It's entirety win
come here OF Thursday, May 18Th. His
this years show, comprised under ~
name Of the uuited Bxrpum and Londoo
Shows. consists Of nine immsnssly large
exhibitions in one, with three full cir
Gus companies in three rings, Q museum
Of living wonders, two double msnags.
ries, big elevated stage, the great Ro-
man hippodrome, the Congress Of Gi.
ants, reproduction Of Jumbo; Alice,
Jumbo's widow; the ivory.bonsd els-
phant skeleton, Miranda band, troupe
Of Arabs, etc., etc. /: is transported
upon railroad.train mile long has
500 people on its payroll requires .
tent covering ten acres, seating 10000
persons, with two other tents each 300
feet long. Herds Of elephants, csmsls,
500 horses, 125 ponies, and hundreds
Of wild animals are under other huge
canvsses. In exhibiting this over
whelming collection Of noveltiss--in
which 100 acts Of daring kind ars
shown-Barnum has we'll sustained his
title Of the "prince Of showmen," for
in his line he has no equal. In addi.
ton to the attractions mentioned there
are the thrilling Roman-chArios races.
male and female jockey races, hurdle,
fiat, and steeplechsse races, and many
other kinds Of sports and contests. Be.
sides all this there will be . grand
equestrian entertainment, In which 3
great many European sensations will b
introduced. The entire exhibition 10
one Of the most exciting character, and
entirely novel IN every respect. The
monster parade will take place in the
morning at 8 o'clock. As the entire
show visits Europe in the fall, this Is
the last chance to see this wonderful
exhibition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.
MOTHERS! MOTHERS!!

Are you disturbed At night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciating pain Of cutting teeth
II so, go at once and get q bottle OF MRS.
WINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. II will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon IL; there is no mistake about
it. There Is not mother on earth who has
ever used it who will not tell you at once
that IL win regulate the bowels, and give
rest to the mother and relief and health TO
the child, operating like magic. IL Ii per-
fectIy safe to ,ise In all cases. and pleasant tn
the taste, and is the prescription Of one OF
the oldest aud best female physicians and
nurses In the United states. SOLD very.
where. Twenty-Five cents n bottle.
my s-eod1w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Consernps or Court.

The Dispatch Was mistaken in stating
that . rule had issued against Edgar
Allan on account Of the wording of the
check rendered by him to the Court for
the fine imposed upon him by the
Chancery Court. No rule issued against
him, and before examining witnesses to
lay the foundation for such rule, the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Richmond Theatre-MiOstr

At the matinee to-day and tonight
McNlsh, johnson & Slavin's Minstrels
give their performances. They are re-
puted to be one of the biggest (if not
the biggest) minstrel shows in the coun-
try.
Their entertainments are novel and
Of course highly amusing. They are
said to introduce many new features in
minstrel business. The political satire
with which the entertainment closes is
spoken of as being most amusing.
The names Of McNish, Johnson &
Slsvin ought to be guarantee enough
that their programme will be ably
and thoroughly carried out. Crowded
bOuses may be expected on both occs-
sions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Political Disabilities Removed,

Governor Lee yesterday removed the
political disabilities of John Hughes,
who was before the war convicted in
the County Court Of Nelson Of unlaw.
ful shooting. 1t seems that Hughes go,
into some trouble with Q man named
Norborne Johnson, and the latter being
Of superior physical strength, com.
menced to chsstise Hughes with q cow
hide, and he, smarting under the in.
suit, shot and killed johnson, foI
which he was tried, convicted, and
given one year in the psnitsntiary,
which he served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08
Masonic Notes.

Joppa Lodge, No. 40, had work in
several degrees at its May meeting at
St. Adams Hall Thursday night.
Last night, at the same hall, Temple,
No. Q, conferred the E. A. degree on q
prominent young member Of the bar Of
this city, and went from labor to re-
freshment.
Tonight Richmond Commandery,
No. Q. K. T., will meet ct St. Albans
at 7:3O to confer the Order of the Tenn
pie on several Knights Of the Red
Cross who have been waiting advance
ment for some weeks.
At s o'clock tonight St. Andrews
Commandery meet at St. Adams for
drill, and on Monday night No. 2 will
meet for 4 similar purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-08

Court called attention to the statement
alleged to be contained in The check,
and asked Mr.. Allan II he had any
statement to make, and he replied that
he had not. Then Witnesses were sx-
amiped to establish the certainty Of the
words contained in the check for the
purpose of seeing whether said rule
should issue or not, and as none OF
those examined were able to give the
Language Of the check the matter ended.
Thereupon Mr.. Allan disclsimed any
intention to be disrespectful to the
Court.