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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

Bad as an eager politicians trickery and
duplicity must necessarily be felt to be,
Blaine, with all his weaknesses and moral
lapses, would be far less detestable man,
even in the Presidency, than that poor
stick of wormy Ohio timber, Mr.. John
Sherman. That crooked and unprinclpieai
politician now eagerly thrusts himself
forward and say he wants to take Blaines
place as the Republican candidate: He!
with his scoundrelly record in the Return;
Ing Board plot-he, with his twistings and
turnings and changes on the tariff question,
he, with his unpopularity and his record
of utter failure In the preceding Republi.
can Convention-John Sherman, who has
only succeeded by the hardest kind OF WORK r.
In Securing even the Ohio delegation, to
thrust himself forward, unlimited. and
again announce himself forword, uninvit.
ed, and again announce himself as the
Republican candidate ?-HarJord Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25
HEREDITARY sCROTULA.
History of a Very Remarkable Cas-.


The following voluntary statement, at
tested by well known citizens Of Arkansas,
was recently received by s. s. S. Company,
the writer requesting It's publication. II is
certainly one of the most remarkable in
stances of the cure of hereditary scrofula
ON record. The convalescent Is member
of a prominent family in Arkansas. This
peculiar case again emphasizes the almost
miraculous power Of the Swift Specific In
the relief and cure of the most dangerous
forms of blood disease II will be observ.
ed that several we'll .known physicians attest
the truth of Mr.. Crouchs statement. Mr.
Crouch writes that he Is continuing the use
lingering vestiges of the dreadful malady
from which he suffered for so many years,
and Is doing 50 "by direction OF one of the
most prominent physicians In the State"
ARKADELPHIA, ARK, Nov. !, 1887.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca;
Gentlemen.-Few have experienced 80
great an afflictlon as myself. For the bene-
fit of the afflicted, make, for publication,
statement of the wonderful benefit which
experienced from the use of your pr0vi-
dental remedy. have suffered for six
teen years from this affliction, OF which
also my father and elder. brother died.
Hereditary scrofula attacked me first at
the age of twelve years, rapidly increasing
till II reached Its severest form. During
all this time tried the various remedies,
with no effect. was pronounced incur.
able.
After the use of the first bottle of s. s..
s., experienced decided benefit. At
times had as many as half a dozen of
those terrible cancerous ulcers on different
parts of my body, and the palate of my
mouth was almost eaten away. have
used the 8. s. s. with continuing benefit.
was In an almost hopeless condition, and
could not rise from my bed without help.
now have only one of the scars and a
stiffness in my left foot and leg, and can
get about very handily with the help of a
crutch. have full faith that II will, in a
reasonable time, restore me to perfect
health. | used your remedy by direction
of one of the most prominent physicians of
the State. Yours respectfully,
Il. Il. CROUCH.
We, the undersigners, take pleasure In
stating that we are personally acquainted
with the above Thos. r. Crouch, and Ger.
THY that his statements are true: DR. Ii II
Arnold, Maj j A Ross, M l. Langley, NJ ID,
Arkadelphia, Ark r Fl Ethrige, Druggist,
ID Cargile, Okolona, Ark; N l. Moore,
NJ d, Hollywood, Ark; Rev G M Shaw,
Prof II p Peoples, s p Kirkham, w p
Barton, Clear Springs, Arkansas.
ARKADELPHIA, ARK, Nov. 26, 1887.
The statement made by Mr. Crouch is
reliable and entirely correct. All the per,
cons mentioned are prominent citizens, and
any statements they make are trustworthy
Yours truly,
STEWART & BRO, Druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 3, AT
lanta, Ga.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25
Leaks In Farmers Purses.

Among the sources Of preventable loss to
British agriculturists, Professor w. Freame
mentions the following: The imperfect work
ing of the soil, which is q very common cause
of failure; the use Of bad seeds, or those
mixed with seeds of weeds and parasites; the
encouragement of weeds. which not only rob
the soil but nourish insect pests that may be
awaiting the more valuable plants; the de-
terioration Of grass lands, which embrace
three-sevenths Of the area Of the British Isles,
and Of the nature Of whose heritage 80 out OF
100 farmers are utterly ignorant; the insect
and fungi pests, whose maintenance Is often
severe drain; the diseases Of live stock,
some Of which may be prevented or greatly
reduced; and injudicious expenditure. The
need of the British farmer, Professor Freame
concludes, is sound technical instruction In
agriculture, whereby his losses would be
greatly lessened and his gains correspond
ingly augmented. --Arkansaw Traveller
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25
Board and Feed Stable.

have released the Barn the rear Of Whites Hote
and am running the Barn in front OF Wmte nS
TnoWn a. the Rail yarul and have good. warm sAnes
TO take horses by the day or week and woud dc
faction. Any one that has horses 70 10 OTTAWA
will and the best OF ana he harm Al any
hnur ~ day or night Mr.. Brown would IKE 70 M, y,
his friends cali and see him, and he VII spSvS
give them satisfaction " Proprietor
deCl0-U
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25
A CASE OF PEDIGREE.


Have yoa heard Of Mrs Whitbyt 'Mong the ladies
of the land
Who have beauty, youth aud fortune, she was
born 20 take her stand.
She Is concly she is graceful She Is dcbonairahd
tall
And her grcat-grandfathers portrait hangs III IN
dependence Hall.
Mistress whitby lives secluded. You would
scarcely think that she.
With her simple country manners, had nobIe
pedigree
She Is never seen In public, AZ reception or at ban
Yet her great grandfather portrait hangs IN IN
dependence Hall.
Your great grandfather reader, with the bla'est'
may be-, fought
In shc war for Independence aud, unucky dog
was shot,
lie fought, while Mistress Whitby's only taiheo'
yet, after all,
Her great -grandfather's portrait hangs In inde'
pendence Han
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

Freight trains carrying passengers leave Ottawa ~
follows: For Paw Paw and Earl, 40 Pm; for 6trea
tor sos A. H.. sos p. ~. and l0U A y; for Aurora
II. AN
Pullaan Palace Sleeping Cars. c B. O. Drawing
Room tsrs Horizons Reclining Chair Cars, aud the c.
O. PaIsre Dining Cars, by this route All nforBar
ton about of fare. sleeping car accommodation
and time tables will be- cheerfny given by applying to
~ PAUL MORTON
General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago.
II. II. STvHK, -
General Manager Chicago. GRO. <. ROE.
Agent at OfH1ux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25
In loves Harnass.

Most women naturally look forward to
matrimony as their proper sphere in life
but they should constantly bear In mind
that fair rosy face, bright eyes, and q
healthy, well. developed form, are the best
passports to happy marriage. All those
wasting disorders, weakness, dragging
down. sensations, and functional Irregular
ties peculiar to their sex, have an unfailing
specific in DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t is the only medicine for women,
sold by druggists, uader posttiCe gudrdn-
tee from the manufactures, that 1t will give
satisfaction in every case, or money will be
refunded. This guarantee has been print
ed on the bottle wrapper, and faithfully car
ried out for many years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

The FREE TRADER job printing ofiice II
now the largest in Ottawa; and has capacity
for more work than any two Offices in tn
city. It guarantees satisfaction IN any INV
of work from calling card to bound ooek
and can give special prices on catalogue
or work calling for large quantities NO aP
prentice or "blacksmithing' work done.ii
this office, the former being turned over .
our windy competitors and the latter &c
journeymen in that line of business
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

The New York Tribune now finds itself
very much at sea; an organ without can
didate; rudderless ship signaling for d
tug to take it into pert. But whose tug
shall ii beg VIII it fly the colors of Sher
man, Evarts, Hawley, Lincoln or Depew
The Tribune does not know-Elmira TEE
0Tlnl,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

The threatened dearth of ministers is seri-
ously occupying the attention of all the
Protestant churches. There are, for in
stance, 10000 Baptist churches in this coun-
try, and only 10000 ministers, including
many whose ministry is purely titular, and
who are engaged in various occupations out
side of the ministry.-New York Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

President Cleveland has made another
good departure. He has nominated ten
non. commissioned officers Of the army to
be second lieutensnts. If this practice
were more generally observed it would
increase the morale of the service i'm
mensely. A sergeant will be much more
jealous IL he finds that strict attention to
duty will open to him the avenue to higher
promotion. Times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

The best on eartn can truly be said OF
Grigss' Glycerine Salve, which is sure
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises. scaids'
burns, wounds and all other sores. Will pos
itiyely cure piles, letter, and all skin erup'
items. Try this wonder healer. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refundred. Only 20
cents. Sold by E. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25
Yon sturdy oak whose branches wide
Roldlv the storing and winds DEFY,

Not long ago an acorn, small
Law dormant meath the summer sky.
Not unlike the thrifty oak in Its germ,
development and growth, Is consumption
But even this mighty foe of mankind, posi-
lively yields to the wonderful curative pro
perties of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medica
Discovery If taken early. Don't be blind
to your own interests and think yours q
hopeless case This remarkable remedy
has rescued thousands. OF druggists
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

There is nothing in the world more teau,
,ifnl than fine healthy baby. Keep II So
by using DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup Price 20
cts bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

To keep silver pieces looking new do not
rub them but pat them dry-this is on the
authority OF manufacturer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

tised, in forty. eight hours, to.
the satisfaction Of all con-
cSrned. This same majority,
by its action places the Cher.
okee people upon record before
thu outside world MS nation of
absolute idiots without sufficient
intelligence to realize tho differ
encc between $4,000 and s1s5.-
600 and hence utterly incapable of
self-government. There is no
state or territory of the United
States to-day but what would be
realizing at least $500, 600 for like
amount Of gmss for like purpose.
The truth seems to be that the
leading Nationals and few "elev-
enth hour" recruits from the
Downing ranks would rather
have the whole tract converted in
to Il lake of fire and birthstone
than Chief Mayes should make
any political glory in its disposi-
ton. No man since the day Of
his nomination has ever been
more unjustly treated tn nm Chief
Mayes. The opposition lost no
opportunity during the campaign
to snccringly speak of him as
though he had been an ignorant,
dishonest political "ster son." an
impostcr in the family household
with no rights or interest in the
country, and after his triumphant
election without the aid Of q sim
gle dollar Of foreign cow-king
"boodle," they did their utmost to
rob him OF his seat. Failing in
that, their time has since been
employed at the expense of the
people ia trying TO legislate him
and our grass below zero, and
their pet company's interest up to
a Pixies Peak altitude. Chief
Mayes is building on foundation
as solid as the eternal hills and
all snarling and yelping of
the partizan "purps" who so Bit
terly oppose him will never pro-
duce rent in his political struct-
ure from base to dome, sufficient
ly large to contain mustard seed q.
Joel is straight; goods, all wool,
yard wide, not a rotten thread in
warp or woof, don't bulldose worth
a cent and has back bone equal to
an army pack-mule-all good
qualities in o chief in these degen-
crate days Of legislation.
Truly, BERcILIcUs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

question OF such serious import
ancc that some action must he ta-
ken to reconcile differences and
bring about mutual concessions.
The letter Of instructions Of Acting
Commissioner Upshaw to Agent
Owen gives a new aspect to af-
fairs, in that he said that Kester-
son ''must he dealt with as nm in
truder, in the light of the facts in
the case" thus accepting the de-
cree of the court that pronounced
him one. A direct acknowledge
ment of tho governments obliga-
ton to remove intruders is ex-
pressed in the language OF the sec
rotary of the interior "He must
be removed as an intruder"
There is some excuse for the or
der to restore TO Mr.. Kesterson
his property, by reason of the in
vitation Of the national authori-
ties to the North Carolina Chcro-
KEGS, to remove TO this country,
as Mr.. Kcsterson claimed that he
was one, but the reasons assigned
for restoring to Mr.. Kesterson his
property condemn rs arbitrary
and unreasonable the demand to
restore the property those whom
the Indian office has authorized TO
remain in the country and make
Improvements, against the consent
of the nations authorities. There
is no implied consent or sufferance
on part Of the nation in such cases,
as the secretary claims for Mr..
Kesterson. Tho authorities have
been made to submit TO their resi-
dence in the country, and now are
made TO further submit to q de-
cree that their improvements are
personal property and the nation
has no jurisdiction over it, not
even TO the extent Of the interest
the nation has in the materials Of
which the improvements are made.
III implied censent or sufferance
OIL part of the nation is claimed as
Just and reasonable course why
Mr.. Kcsterson's Improvements
should be considered personal
property, and Lecause it is such
the nation has no judicial control
of it, contrary reasons ought to
forbid the same application to be
made to the Improvements of
those who are not residents of the
country by any inference Of con-
sent whatever.
The question is settled and the
conditions are laid down, and we
must, par force, go on submitting.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13
"BERoILIoUs" BoRETH
A Good Sized Hole In the Coun-
Gil and Some Members.


EDITOR CHIEFTAiN AT no time
or place, in no land, cline or coun-
try since tho days Of our father
Adam has there ever assembled
body of political "trumps," envi-
Gus, "rule or ruin" partisans,
and apparently "boodle" cursed
legislators, who so disgracefully
disrcgarded the rights and inter
ests Of their constituents, as did
the majority who so doggedly OPP
posed Chief Mayes and the "im-
mortal fifteen" in the leasing Of
our grass lands west Of 96. In tie
first place the only fair, honorable
way TO dispose of said grass is to
advertise it TO the highest respon-
siblo bidder and thereby efieetual-
ly choke of the "shenanigan" Of
the "boodle" god and his more
dispicable hirelings. There are
no intricate questions of states
manship or dipl omacy involved in
this matter any more than there
would be in the bargain and sale
of a peck Of navy beans and but
for the disreputable action Of a
majority Of veteran demagogues,
some Of whose pension rolls are
supposed 10 date back to that
memorable period Of the seven
and ono-half per cent. racket. the
grass question could have been
disposed Of after being adscr-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13
THE LEASE QUESTION IN CON
GRESS,

Mr.. Warncr-Does the gentle
man hold that the Indians had le-
gal authority to lease these lands ?
Mr.. Hooker-There is no ques-
ton about that at all.
Mr.. Warner--Then you and the
Attorney General disagree2
The above is an extract from the
speech of Hon. Charles Z. Hook
er in the house Of representatives,
July 26th, 1888.
In his reply to this question. Mr..
Hooker took the grounds that the
Indians have no less the right TO
lease these lands than Mr.. Warm
er TO lease his farm in Missouri.
Mr.. Hooker said: "When you
make a solemn patent, whether
you make it with Indians or with
white people, you part with all
right and title of possession" Az
ter reciting the Cherokee patent
in broken quotations, filling the
interstices with argument and re-
plies to the interrogatories of Mr..
Warner, he said: 1T is a grant
as absolute, as unqualified, as free
from miscOnstruction as any pat
ent of the government to any man
who now holds an acre Of land
granted from the public, whatever
may be the color Of the skin"
According to Mr.. Hooker's argu-
ment and the position We our
selves take, the right Of the Cher
okee nation to lease its western
lands vests in an ownership as
simple, as perfect and as free from
the privilege of outside ihter!er-
ence as the right the owner 20
hire his house or TO lease a "truck
patch" on his possessions Of which
he has perfect title.
That he disagrees with the attor-
ney general that Cherokees have
not the right to settle these lands,
or chat their authorities have the
legal right TO lease them, Is cvi-
dent in the position he takes in
the question Of title to the lands,
which being complete and perfect
in every respect. no interference
on part OF the government Of the
United States can be exercised
without being charged with med
ding where il has no business.
As far as legal differences are con
cerned the attorney general has as
good a right to pike IN and say we
shall not sell the products OF our
farms TO outsiders, or the stock
from our ranches. 1t cannot be
claimed that our title 10 the lands
we wish to lease is in any way i'm
paired by the stipulation giving
the United States the privilege to
settle friendly Indians on them,
because another stipulation stands
counter to anything Of the sort.
This is the only condition that can
be pleaded as an excuse that our
title has becouie in any way condi-
tonal or effected by the exercise of
theright Of the general government
to settle friendly Indians out there.
For any complication o. embarrass-
nent Of any kind the Cherokee
nation cannot be held responsible,
unless legally contracted or au.
thonzed by The national council ia
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

their intructions to our delegations
to Washington.
General Hooker deserves the
gratitude and praise Of the people
Of the Indian Territory for this
great speech Of his in the defense
Of Indian rights. He and Mr..
Barnes, of Georgia, are represen-
tativos from states inhabited by
Indians as cotcmporaries Of many
yet living in them, and they know
how they have been wronged,
plundered and driven west.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13
SETTLED ATLAsT.

The decision of the supreme
court Of the United States, in the
suit of the North Carolina Chero-
KEGS against the Cherokee nation,
not only determined the right of
North Carolina Cherokces TO por-
ton Of the lands and moneys Of
the Cherokee nation, but the right
of the Cherokee nation to decide
all claims to Cherokee citizenship.
Under the authority, SO declared,
n commission on citizenship has
been created, and thousands Of cas-.
es have been decided. The bust
ness OF the commission moved
smoothly along under this moro
ordiRO rerum until case was ta-
ken up and decided, involving the
sale Of an improvement belonging
to a party declared to be an intrud-
er 'on the public domain of the
Cherokee nation. An order to
Agent Owen was issued 10y the
commissioner OF Indian affairs to
demand of the authorities Of the
Cherokee nation a suspension OF
the sale until the case was exam
ined into by the Indian office.
Chief Mayes declined TO aocede 10
the order on the grounds that un-
der the constitution Of the Chero-
kee nation lie had no authority
TO suspend law or stay lis execu-
tion in any civil action. AS an
eilset TO the authority Of tho Cher
okee nation TO decide questions OF
citizenship, and 10 declare those
failing TO establish citizen rights,
intruders, the commissioner
held that the authority TO remove
rested with the interior depart
ment. Between these two posi-
lions, one aggressive and the other
restraining, The right TO decide
claimsto citizenship was render,
cd near.about imperative in effect
rhe sale Of l1cslerson's improve
ments took place nevertheless, an,
Others Of similar character wcr,
advertised fon sale A clash d
authority was becoming dali,
more imminent, with a possibili
~ of ofconseqpences that render tai
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

You are feeling depressed, your ap-
petite is poor, YOU are bothered with
Headache, you are fldgetty, nervous,
aud generally out OF sorts, and want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with slim
ulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave You in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an Alternative that will pur-
ify your blood, start healthy action Of
Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitaii.
~, and give renewed health and
strength. Such a medittne You will
find in Electric Bitters, ami only 30
cents bottle at w. q. Patton & Cos
Drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

AcTrKo COMMISSIONER UPsHAw
has notified Agent Owen that he
need give himself no uneasiness
regarding the charges preferred
against him, as they are "too
trivial for consideration" Such
is the information contained
in Washington dispatches of the
9th. II is intimated that after the
election is over the charges against
the Cherokee strip men will be
pushed. This reporting business
may prove boomerang TO the COW
men
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13
Tbcir RnsIness DoomIug.

Probably no one thing has caused
such a general revival of trade at W. G..
Patton q Co.'S. Drug Store as their Civ
ing away to their customers OF 80 many
free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from that IL always
cures and never disappoinis. Coughs.
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and
all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. Ion can test IL before buying
by getting a trial bottle free, large size
81, Every bottle warranted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

THE building Of the new female
seminary, at Tahlequah, is prog
rcssing as rapidly as circumstance
eS will permit. 1t is strong and
substantial, and in workmanship
excellent. Mr.. Illsley, the con-
tractor, is not sparing in making | t
strong and "a jov forever"