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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
THE CHEROKEE PETROLEUM
COMPANY.

The act Of council, authorizing
the organization Of a company to
prospect for petroleum in the
Cherokee nation, admits into part
nership, with Cherokees, citizens
Of the United States. This law
was enacted some time during Mr..
BushyheedPs administration. A
DR.. Fucett, Of New York, seems
to have. been the "Kaihega" of the
company thus organized and, as
far as money was requisite in put
ting the purposes of the organiza-
tion into operation, seemed to be
more interested than any. DR..
Faucett addressed letter to Hon.
L. q. C. Lamar, while secretary
Of the interior, requesting his as
suranco that his efforts in making
developments would not be in vio-
lation of law or department rul-
ings. This letter of inquiry seems
to have been referred to Commits
sioner Atkins, and by him a reply
was prepared and submitted to
the secretary. As did Chief
Mayes in his respon Sc TO Secre.
tary Villas, Mr.. Atk ins quoted the
most relative points of the report
OF Mr.. Teller to the senate com.
mittee, January 3, 1885. The
right of the Cherokee nation to
make such a disposition OF prob
able interest, requiring use and
occupancy Of lands for its devel-
opment, is mainly sustained by
the character of title by which the
Cherokees are possessed of their
lands-a fee-simple as decided by
the courts and as quoted by Com
missioner Atkins.
This Communication was con-
sidered by II. l.. Muldrow, acting
secretary of the interior and in re-
ply said: "The department con.
ours in your suggestion, and for
reasons stated in your report de-
clines to take any action by way
of assurance! to DR.. Faucet re.
specting his future efforts for the
development Of petroleum on the
lands OF the Cherokees and Choc.
taws in the Indian Territory, un-
der the laws of those nations. "
The non-interfe-ence with the
rig5i Of self-government of the
Cherokee nation, asserted by its
authorities in passing tho law for
the organization of company to
prospect for petroleum and to as
sociate citizens of the United
States in the enterprise. is on &C.
count OF, as expressed in Mr.. At
kins' report, the fact that "the
Cherokees have a fee-simple title
TO their lands and they do not rec.
ognize the right of the department
to interfere in the management
of their affairs with reference there
to. They (the Cherokees) are quit,
capable of determining, without
The aid Of the interior department
or congress what is to their advan
tage or disadvantage, and the gov.
ernment cannot interfere with
their rightful use and occupation
of their lands, which are as right
fully theirs as the public domain
is that of the United States"
Thus itis seen that Mr.. Teller's
report TO the senate committee, in
relation TO the lease of Indian
lands, is having its effect in ques,
tions other than the right of thu
Cherokee nation to dispose of the
grass on our western lands, anc
quoted in support of that right.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Merit Wins.

We desire 10 say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for CJnsump-
tion, DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters,
aud have never handled remedies that
sell az well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready 10 refund the pur-
chase price. II satisfactory results do
have won their great popularity on
their merits. W. Q. Patton 4 Co.
drupQists
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Important Notice

J p. Bledsoe, Chouteau, ]. T. F.,
gives notice that hereafter he will
do a strictly cash business and
cash only. He also wishes all
outstanding accounts 10 be paid
without delay. Produce of all
kinds will be taken in settlement
at cash figures. As heretofore he
will carry a full line of drugs and
groceries. Stf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Butler Bros, of Chouteau, wish
to remind the ladies that their
stock Of fall and winter hats, ho-
siery, fannels and nice dress
goods is complete and their prices
the lowest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Any kind OF a cook or heating
stove or anything that you may
want in furniture, glass or queens
ware, tinware, hardware, &c, al
ways on hand at Butler Bros. F.,
Chouteau, /. 7.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Butler Bros of Chouteau, l. T.,
call especial attention of stock
men to their immense stock Of
heavy winter clothing, Overcoats,
fine Stetson hats, calf and grain
boots gloves, &c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Sour kraut, keg pickles, buck
wheat flour, cheese, maccaroni,
bologna sausage and the best line
Of tobaccos, cigars, candies, can
ned goods, &c, to be found in any
store in the nation, at Butler
Bros. Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Rncklen,s ArnIcn SaIre.

The best salye In the wor.d for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rhet NJ,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by w
@. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Jusr WHAT THE People WANT
have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholo-
ra and Diarrhoea Remedy with satis-
factory results. My neighbors have
also used IL to their satisfaction. II
is irst-class rein sdy, and one that Is
safe TO recommend for bowel com
plants. NJ. AUE, Post Master, Leon
Springs, Bexar o., Texas. Sold by
" q. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
For Sale.

A photographic outfit complete
for 5xS pictures and any small size
pictures. with a full set of chemi.
Gals, etc. and full directions. Price
$1,000, worth $1,000. Never used
as / haven't had the time.
JOHN MCCARTHY,
Worcester Academy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Or. L. Wells. Dentist.

Announces that he will arrive in
Vinita Nov. 13, and remain ten
days for the practice of his pro.
fession. SO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Is one which Is guaranteed TO bring
YOU satisfactory results, or in case OF
failure areturn Of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised Druggist bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. 1t is guaranteed TO bring relief
in every cage, when used for any atfec-
tiou of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such
as consumption inflammation ofluugs,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping
Cough, Group, etc. 1t Is pleasant and
agreeable TO taste, perfectly safe, and
can always be depended upon. Trial
bottle free at w. G.. Patton & Co.'S
drugstore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Our boots and shoes are better,
our stock is larger and our prices
lower than any other house in the
country. w. r. Badgett g. Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Butler Bros, of Ch outeau have
the hest line of ladies' and misses
shoes to be found anywhere in
the country. Be sure to call and
examine different styles prices &c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Mothers, be cure to get the little
ones a pair of "Blue ribbon" or
"Solar tip" shoes for winter; for
sale by Butler Bros, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

l have tried Uhamberlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on =
tery bad case Of chronic diarrhoea, and
II gave perfect satisfaction. l recon-
inend IL 10 my trade. J.. +. BUTLER,
druggist, Eastland, Texas. Sold by
w. q. Patton & Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

EVERY CASE CuRKD. --Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
has cured every case In which 1t has
been tried, both common and chronic,
and / honestly believe it the best ever
used for those diseases. have had a
great many calls for 10. B. F. WINTERS,
Moore Texas. Sold by W. @. Patton
& O.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Don't fail to buy a good pair
blankets. Big lot Of new styles in
red, gray, blue and white at But
ler Bros. :. Chonteau. /. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

The best line Of flannel over
shirts and all wool underwear for
sale by Butler Bros, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Ladies' Cloaks.

We are selling the above very
cheap. We are over stocked on
cloaks and we will to make a sale,
sell very cheap. BADGETT a. Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Splendid sewing machine for
s25.00, at Williams e Lyons
Chetopa, Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Mems full stock kip boots s1.50
to s3.75 at Butler Bros, Chou
team.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

When you want good trunk,
satchel or valise, call on Butler
Bros, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Notice.-A good Stallion to
trade for cattle or other stock that
are in good condition. Box 203
Columbus, Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Lumber, lime, cement, doors,
windows, window glass and putty
at Butler Bros, Chouteau,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Harness, brides, whips, collars,
collar pads, saddles, stirrups and
sinches, any kind you want, at
Butler Bros'., Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Oats, wheat. bran and all kinds
Of feed at II. Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Wanted.

Stone masons and cutters. want
ed to work on Galloway college.
G. w. A. LYNCH.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

We sell the Labelle wagon, the
best in the country. IL
Lyon, Chetopa, Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

Hoods, nubias, toboggans in
endless variety at Butler Bros f,
Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
To Rent

At reasonable terms, a room, part
ly furnished. Apply TO Mrs. Hol-
ton, at academy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01

The Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga:
ccntlemea--A sixteenyear-old son OF
mine was afflicted with bad blood, and broke
cat with an eruption on various parts of his
body. put him 70 taking S. S. s., and
lew bottles cured him entirely ! live at
Ions Oak, but my post-ol6ce 8 az Kemp.
Yous truly, w. S. ROBINSON.
Three books mfilcd free on application.
an druggists srll S. S. S.
Inn SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ca.
New York, $50 Broadway
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
Dress Goods.

Our line of the same is again
complete. Prices very low and
qualities very good. BADGETT &Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-01
R2b0

BUYS the best boot in the world.
For sale only by Badgett & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
A Troublesome Likeness.

From the London Standard.
1t is said that no two blades of grass resemble
each other, but occasionally two people are to
be found so extremely alike that very regret
able mistakes ensue. case in point is that
of young Frenchman named Tiquet, who was
sentenced at a Paris police court to one
months imprisonment for defrauding several
persons. He earnestly protested that ne was
innocent. and that he was the victim of some
mistake: but his accusers positively swore to
his identity, and he was condemned 1t
Glanced however, fortunately for him. that ON
the following day another Young man. named
Filiateau. was brought up a similar charge,
and at once admitted his guilt. This delin-
quent presented SO wonderful resemblance
TO Tiquet that the magistrate. perplexed. re-
manded the case for a week. and sent for the
imprisoned man to confront him with his
second self and with his accusers. The latter
in the presence of the two young men were
entirely taken aback. one of them. however
frankly admitting his mistake, and stating that
IT was Fillateau not Tiquet. who had robbed
him-an assertion which the former confirmed
The upshot is that Fillateau has been sent to
prison for six months. and an appeal has been
lodged with the court that condemned Tiquet
to get him out of Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
The Oyster War.

DETAILS OF THE BATTLE AT LITTLE cHoPrASK.
The Maryland oyster navy has again 70
ceived crushing defeat, but in the fight sew.
eral OF the dredgers were shot, and one OF
them, G. Casts. employed on the schooner
Thomas b. Schal, was fatally wounded. He
was taken to Baltimore and placed in hospi-
tai yesterday morning. The story of the fight
is that the police sloop Governor Thomas at
tackled fifteen sloops and PUNCHES, who were
dredging on the forbidden bars of Little Chop-
tank. The dredgers fired back, but the police
sloop drew nearer, and q volley fred at close
range sent large-sized bullet through the
box and also through Casts body. He was
carried below, but the battle continued 10 rage
hercely. and bullets from the dredgers' boats
cut into the side Of the police sloop and through
her rigging. After about two hours and a half
of fighting the dredgers began to close in ON
the sloop, and fearing the consequences, the
latter turned and fed followed by parting
yolley and derisive shouts from the law
breakers. The latter then returned TO their
work at the same time keeping a sharp look.
out Tor the navy. Several of the dredgers 70
celved bullets IN their arms or legs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
How Pullman Lost His Vote,

From the Chicago Times.
Did you ever hear how George NJ Pullman
lost his vote four years agos Some Of his
friends told it on him on November when he
handed in his ballot
On the morning of the election he received
a telegram asking him to come east on urgent
business. He saw that he had scant time 70
get to the polling place and then make his
train. He started and reached the precinct
Arriving there he found twenty-five men in
line. He knew if he took his place at the foot
he would miss his train. He didn't want to do
this. Most of the men in line were laborers.
Mr.. Pullman went to the one ahead and Of
fered him o5 for mis- place in the line. but the
man wouldn't sell. MIR. Pullman approached
every man with the same offer and met with
similar refusal until he got down to the six
teenth, who took the offer. The line moved
slowly and MIR. Pullman kept looking at his
watch and grew impatient as he took the lock-
step. After what seemed to him an hour he
reached the window and handed in his ballot.
George II. Pullman, No. - Prairie ave-
nue." he said.
Sorry, Mr.. Pullman" said the Judge, but
you are IN the wrong precinct"
He had no time to correct his mistake; hs
drove for his train, carrying his ballot in his
pocket. But he made no mistake this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
A HOme.Made Fernery.
From the Home Maker.


We put in, first, a layer, an inch deep, Of
coarsely pounded charcoal. This was covered
with potsherds-common red-clay flower pots,
broken into bits. Over this we spread
inches of leaf-mold, brought from the woods.
On the top Of the mellow earth we lay MOSES,
also procured in our forest rambles In the
velvet pile of this carpet We stuck abundance
of partridge vines, full of red beads that lasted
all winter. Here and there was a clump of
gray-eyed ichen fast to a bit of bark. The
month was October. and we dug ND fringed
gentians in flower and in bud, dwarf ferns.
including maiden hair. and fine root of
pitcher plant. Scraping aside the pine needles
where We had found arbutus last spring we
lighted upon a cluster of leaves. spotted with
brown, and jagged as if squirrels had gnawed
them. We uprooted the plants carefully and
transferred them to the corner formerly occu-
pied by the leprous colony of fish. Other roots
went in-woollv-leaved incognitas, with baby
pine and streamer of wild lycopodium From
the garden we selected a stocky begonia for
the central figure of the parte-re; ribbon-grass,
English ivy and tradescantia ('.Wandering
jew, variety with silvery-streaked leaves.
Deep in the soil We buried half dozen hya-
cinth bulbs. with a mass of violet roots and
dozen crocuses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
GETTING READY FOR CONGRESS.
The Work Of Preparation at the Capt..
tol-Few Arrivals Of Congressmen.

Some Of the paint viii hardly be dry in the
capitol before Congress is back again. But
little time was left for cleaning and repairing
this season. The workmen have had to hustle.
A week from next Monday and Congress will
reconvene. There has been no time for extern
sive repairs ON either wing Of the capitol.
There has been o very general washing and
scrubbing, however. The desks of the Sena-
tors and Representatives have been cleaned
and revarnished, the carpets have been taken
up, cleaned and replaced; the paints have been
touched up and are still being gone over
wherever they needed it particularly. New
brass rails or tenders have been put in front Of
the large oil paintings in the rotunda. and
water-coolers for the benefit Of the public are
being set in the walls in the main corridors on
each floor. This Is about the extent of the
work. There has been no time for anything
not absolutely necessary.
Members have begun to come into the city
to get their houses in order for the session, but
few only are here yet Most Of them, having
been actively in the campaign, have had no
time for their private matters at home, and
they will have to devote their time up to the
last moment to the business they have
neglected. Up to yesterday. there were only
about eighteen Representatives in the city and
probably something over half dozen Sena-
tors. Speaker Carlisle has telegraphed that
he will get here earlier than he at first thought
possible. His arrival is looked for ON the 27th.
MIR. Randall's physician fixed the LIST of January
as the date on which he could resume work,
but he has improved SO much of late that he
hopes to get permission to resume his labors,
with moderation, on the reassembling Of Con-
gress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
THE FEMININE LAP.
How Useful a Thing IL Is When You
Come to Think Of IL.

ut is doubtful IL there be any masculine lap
The male Of the human species has knees, and
that is all" So says a philosopher in the New
York Press, who goes on in this strain Of light
and airy persihage:
Marco Polo, Herodotus. or some other dis
tinguished liar, tells about certain far countries
where it is the astonishing custom for the
young men of the tribe to carry on their court
ship OF the squaws by holding them ION their
laps" while they point out the effulgent moon
to these remarkable young women, and lay
plans for future housekeeping. But both of
these worthy historians are apt to use their
words carelessly; and it is probable that even
II such strange people and customs do exist
the young woman would laugh at the idea that
the young men had anything but "a pair Of more
or less bony knees on which to hold them.
But the feminine lap is indispensable to the
female. Man has no such comprehensive con-
yenience. She keeps fancy work in il Except
FOR the accidental ball which rolls QUIT. she
lays down books in 1t, il holds her handker-
chief, bonbonniere, flowers, programme off at
the theater) }, fan, muff. parasol, her plate and
teacup Qf at supper and all her endless impe-
dimenta- 1t is a pocket-all mouth--an ad-
Unstable table, bureau drawer, a work basket,
valise, and, above all, desk.
Just why a woman should be unable to write
upon taple or desk Ike an ordinary male
Christian it is hopeless to conjecture. re-
Gently published account of Olive Thorn Mil
ler's literary workshop gives an apt illustra-
ton of this curious idiosyncrasy of womankind.
She has pleasant, well-ftted room, with fiow-
ers and books and pets and desk. This piece
OF furniture is described as being covered with
books and manuscript, while a lap tablet upon
which she writes lies among the papers await
ing heir convenience.
We have often seen fair young creature
who wished to write a letter take a small book
and deposit it in the al-suficient lap and labor
iously sciibble away when a large and conve-
niently fat table stood beside her chair And
she holds the ink in her lap, too, with dexter
ity sufficient to dishearten an East Indian
juggler. Why she prefers to do il only an ON
niscient Providence knows. 1t would seem
that the force and pungency of a girls letters
are the direct result of her finding the only
support for her right arm at the point of her
pen. 1t is one of natures phenomena-as well
ask why violets are blue or why rain is always
so unpleasantly wet
Rum creeters is women" observed the dirty
faced man in the commercial-room of the Pea
cock tavern at Eatanswill to the mildly-resent-
ful Mr.. Pickwick. And the speaker uttered a
mighty truth. We may not wish to believe it Of
them, but they certainly are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-23
CARPETS, CAnpErs,u
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
WASTE OF WATER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

WASTE OF WATER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
captain Lusk having reported concerning the
waste OF water In public school buildings that
the quantity OF waste is very great, probably
several hundred thousand gallons a day, and
recommended that at several school houses
where spigots were found located in the yards,
ana so opened as to run constantly with no
means provided for shutting the water of, that
all such spigots be removed, and that self-clos-
ing cocks be substituted for the ordinary
spigots inside OF school houses, which can be
reached and used by the children His recon-
mendations have been approved by Major Raw
mond, and the janitors win be notified to keep
the waste down to the minimum.
THEY WANT A FIR1-ENaINR
Inc following petition was handed to the
commissioners to-day: 1--WE, the undersigned
omcers and executive committee Of the Citi-
iuiiy petition your honorable body to furnish
the town OF Anacostia with some apparatus for
the extnguishing of fire, to be placed in the
hands OF volunteer fire company hero, or in
otner hands, as you may deem most advisable.
Believing the NOVEL; barrel hre-engine to be
snort OF regular steamer for our purpose we
would recommend it for your confederation.
Omcers: II. A. Linger, president; ]. 8. Barker,
treasurer; DR.. A. II. Green, secretary Execu-
tive committee: DR.. George G. Havenner,
Henry 9. Petty, Charles Barker"
MIscxLL.AxEous.
The Commissioners have ordered that here
after no water service shall be LAID unless the
same shall be provided with an extension stop
cock box Of the Buffalo pattern, with nom
detachable cover. Each box shall have
stamped upon II I'D. G. water"
joint resolution passed the Vermont leg,s-
lature requesting the Vermont delegation in
Congress to work for the passage Of 8 bill PEN
sloning all prisoners Of war.