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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
TIT FOR TAT.

Senator "Squaws'" bill to de-
clare all Indian women who mar.
~ white men citizens of the Unit
ed States is only pattern after a
law Of the Cherokee nation by
which We have been converting
white men into citizens Of the
Cherokee nation, who marry a
Cherokee, Delaware or Shawnee
Indian women. The senator was
down here a few years ago and
must have "eaught on to the
way this marrying business is con-
Quoted, and how the Indians were
getting the best OF it, il there is
any best in it, and il was to keep
things "sorter" even he was NOV
cd 10 the measure. The two laws
are not very far apart in effect but
the United States being a mite
bigger than the Cherokee nation
may have some decided advan-
tages in this industry, and yank
things around in sundry crooked
ways, despite the counter claim Of
this or any other nation. We are
ahead OF Mr.. Dawes in that bis
bin does not scoop in Indian men
who marry white women, while
our LAW. regulating intermarriage,
does. lie seems 10 be only after
our women, AS a good many OF us
are after his, but without fear as
% a change Of citizenship. SO our
women are al a disadvantage com
pared 20 our young men. in the
inarryinS business
Just as Il has been with US ali
the. time, the oifspri ng Of such
unions as Tie senator rccitcs in his
bin. will be, AZ a legal consequence,
citizens Of the United States, and
undcr the protection Of their LAWS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
THE DOWNING PARTY CoN.
VENTION.


The two political parties Of this
nation have reduced to a custom a
grand annual meeting, at which
gather representatives Of the par
ties from the nine districts, and all
who wish to attend. Much prepa-
ration is made to feed the people
by contribution in beef cattle,
hogs, sheep, flour, sugar and cof-
fee. These occasions, although in-
tended to be political, are as much
social as otherwise. Men, women,
and children gather in from many
miles around, and the appearan
ces are more of camp meeting
character to casual observers than
political meeting. The proceed
ings are prefaced with sacred mu-
sic and prayer, and the utmost de-
corum and solemnity observed.
II there is any institution anon G
men that needs the purifying in.
Auences Of religion, it surely il
politics, not alone among the
Cherokees, but in as big a thing as
the United States.
While a portion Of the people
are engaged in feasting and social
intercourse, the representatives
who consist of captains of the dis
tricts, with the head captains oi
the party, are closely engaged in
political matters. Various sub
jects of a political nature are dis.
cussed and as consequence speech
making is in requisition.
AT the meeting of the Downing
party in Tahlequah district, be-
ginning on the 18th inst, and con-
tinuing several days, the princi-
pal subject that enga ged attention
was the lease question, and the
chief and such members Of the ma
tional council who supported him
in his views as to the manner the
lease should be effected, were
unanimously approved in what
they did in the cause, while coun-
Gil was in session. Like an in
truder in a hornets nest was a pc
tition attempted to be circulated
at the meeting, asking the chief TO
approve the si75,0OO bill TO lease
to the old association. 1t met not
only with disfavor, but with EN-
phasized condemnation Of the
people present. Resolutions, in
stead, were unanimously adopted
in approval of the chiefs course
and lease for the highest amount
possible, TO be obtained by adver-
tising for the highest bidder. The
meeting, throughout its continu-
ance Of three days, was perfe city
harmonious and a unit in sentiment
upon all public measures. The
number of people in attendance
were about as usual at such meet
ing-1200 or 1500-during the
first and second days, but dwind-
ling to $50 or 200 in the afternoon
Of the third day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
THE CHIEFTAIN AND THE AR.
- ROW.

A friend enquiries if we care 60,
ing to pass over the scurrilous at
tack in last weeks Arrow" from
an arrogant and ignorant CORES
pondent at Coody's Bluff. Ger
tainly we are. The subject is un-
worthy Of notice and the writer
too Insignificant. Besides, the
CETEFTAIE can afford 20 be
magnaBimous - its record and
its skirts are clear. By the
way, the relative position Of
the CmEFTAIN and the Arrow are
aptly illustrated by occurrences Of
last week. The Arrow received
q communication from a cores
pondent, denying a statement
made in the CHIEFTAIS, Of which
said correspondent could not by
any possibility be informed, and
the paper publishedit. The same
week the CBIEFTAIN received q
column or more of the documen-
tary evidence from the Interior
Department at Washington show
ing the editor Of the ArroG's con,
nection with John w. Wright and
the famous Indian bounty frauds.
The CHrEFTAIN did not publish it.
Malice and hatred enter not into
the CHIEFTAIN and it will not stoop
TO contemplate act.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

iou cannot afford to waste time ex-
perimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems,
at first, only a cold. Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with
some cheap imitation OF DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds. but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can make
more profit he may tell you he has
something just as good. or just the
upon getting Or. Kings New Discov-
cry, which is guaranteed 10 give relief
in all Throat, Lung and Chest affec-
ions. Trial bottle free at W. O. Pat
tom 4 Co.'S. Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Inhcrited Dirrnncs.

No fact Of nature Il moro pregnant
with awful meaning than the fact VI the
inheritance OF disease
Modern science, which has illuminated
30 many dark corners Of nature, has shed
new light on the Ominous words ~ lie
Scriptures, "Th0 sins Of tho fathers,
shall bc visited upon the children
unto tho third aud fourth generation"
Fifty pa cent. Of cases ~ consumption,
cancer a1d scrofula, run In families
through Inheritance. Insanity 10 herod-
itary ia q marked degree, but, fOrtu-
nately, Ike many other hereditary
diseases, tends 10 wear itself out, the
stock becoming extinct A distin-
Euishcd scientist truly says; "No organ
Or texture Of the body Is oxempt from
the chance OF being tho subject OF
Hereditary disease" Probably moro
chrnnic Diseases, which permanently
modify tho structure sud functions OF
tins body are more on less Liable 10 b. In
heritcd. Tho iiupoFtant and fnr.reachinR
practical deductions from such facts
are obvious 10 rejecting minds, and tho
best means for preventing or curing
these scases IS q subjected Intense In
torest 20 all. Fortunately nature has
provided a rOmedy, which experience
has atiesicd as infalllble, aud tho rene
dy 10 tho wOrld-falnous bwifrs Specific,
q pnre vegetable compound--nature'
nntidOio for all blood pOisons. 10 tnO
afflicted u Is a blessing Of inestimabie
value. An Interesting treatise on
"Blool ana Skin Diseascsp viii "
mailed free by addressing
Ias SWIFT BFKCIFic Co.,
Drawer ., Atlanta, Ga
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

the Downing party is 10 favor Of
obtaining the full value of the
grazing privileges on esid lands
west Of the 96lh meridian and,
lin order TO obtain IL, we favor the
proposition of the chief to ndver-
tise for bids, and said bids should
be sealed and secured by the fret
semi-annual payment being de-
posted in the national treasury;
and, that day be named by the
chief during the coming session of
council when said bids should be
opened in the presence Of the chief
and both houses, and said privi-
leges be awarded to the highest
responsible bidder, and the money
be paid to the people as council
may direct, provided, that no bid
be rsceived for less than $4,000
per annum.
Be it further resolved That the
captains in each neighborhood call
the people together for the pur-
pose OF obtaining their views and
giving the expression of the peo.
pie in general.
Be 1t further resolved: That
the CHIEFTAIN, Telephone, Capi.
tai and Advocate, VINO have been
Independent and bold enough to
stand up for the rights Of the peo.
pie in advocating the most money
for the strip, we hereby extend
our thanks, and they should re.
ceive the thanks Of the whole
Cherokee people; and we request
the above named papers to pub
lish these resolutions.
[Signed] ARCH ScRAPER,
Chairman.
GIDEON MORGAN,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Take Notice

All parties are warned against
allowing my wife. c. b. Dali any
credit upon my account, since
August 18th, 1888, OF accepting any
bills OF sale signed by her since
date named, las they will not be hon
ored. Any person receiving or
holding any property or monies
from her belonging to me or which
have belonged to me, will be dealt
with as the law provides. The
said G. B. Dali is welcome 10 a
home at my house and 70 main
tenanee by me as she always has
had, at any or all times. Furth er
than that, che is particularly in
vited and requested 10 return and
TO make my house her permanent
home. 50-3 S. W. Dali.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The Arrow, published at Fort
Gibson, says that the Cherokee
authorities unite in a most earnest
appeal TO the department and the
president to have Agent Owen
forthwith removed from his office.
The Arrow is just a little prema-
ture in assuming that its columns
re-echo public sentiment. On the
contrary il appears TO be the only
paper published in the territory
that is waging war against Agent
Owen.-Atoka Independent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

TnE editor Of the Chetopa Dem
ocrat made a drive recently of ff-
teen miles into this territory and
took especial pains TO examine the
corn. lie says: "We failed to see
any that had suffered from dry
weather. If the corn crop through
cut this section OF the country is
anything like as good as it is south
of town we will have more corn
than the railroads will be able ia
haul to market before spring."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The Vinita fair received very
fattering notices from nearly all
neighboring papers. Arrange
ments with the aeronaut have
been concluded and this year the
balloon ascension is a certainty.
The 800 base ball premium will
be competed for by six clubs and
will prove an interesting feature Of
the fair
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

A MEETING of all citizens who
favor an honest and intelligent
method Of disposing of the strip
lease is called at Claremore on
Thursday of this week. This
means the political burial Of some
members Of the present council,
certain. The people seem fully
aroused to the gravity of the stu.
alton and the party which hereaf-
ter selects such nominees may ex-
pcct defeat-and will not be dis
appointed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
The Coming Contest

OF fifteen rounds, Marquis of
Queensbury rules, between Sol. c..
Ketchum, the champion Indian
pugilist OF America, and Paddy
Dunn, the champion heavy weight
pugilist of Kansas, for a purse OF a
500 and rs and % per cent. OF
gate fees, will surely take place in
Vinita on Saturday evening, Au-
gust 25th at 3 O'Clock. May the
best man win. Both men will 90
into strict training at onco for the
contest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

IT rs currently reported at Tab
lequnh that the Cherokee Strip
Live Stock association were will
ing TO pay 900, COO fer the lease, but
that some Of the National mem :
bers of the council objected to the
offer. 1s that so7
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
advertisement
An Open Letter to Jess Thomas.

ALLuwa, IuD. ThH., August 18th, 1883.
Mr.. EDITOR INDIAN CHIEFTAIN,
DEAR SIR Permit me to cor
rect q falsehood that ] heard that
Mr.. Jess Thomas, of Vinita, /. T.,
has been telling. Some date Of
last fall Jess Thomas, Jack Spurlock
and Henry Donelley came 10 my
residence on Tallsla creek, on the
hunt of stolen horses. Jess Thom-
as says that when they came up to
my barn they saw his horse in
there and while they were getting
drink the horse was taken out
and run off.
This is positively lie. When
they came, / was in the barn lot.
! stepped to the gate and opened
it and invited them down. We
shook hands. l invited them to
feed their horses which they
did. They led their horses into
the barn. Their horses occupied
three stalls 1t of FIVE that the
barn contains. They had a chance
to see all that was in the barn or
on the premises, and a man can
not see horse in the barn from
the out side of the lot, as they
claim, and they got their dinners
and went on their way back to vi
nita. If Mr.. Thomas said this he
is liar, a coward and thief, for
takingit. Respectfully Yours,
+. DAWSON.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Wanted-to Sell.

A farm of eighty acres Of fine
land in good state of cultivation,
good farm house, stables and
barn. Plenty good stock water at
all seasons. Well located for
farm and cattle ranch. Anyone
wanting to buy will do we'll to call
on me at post office, Vinita, Ind.
Ter. w. G.. NELMs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23


GERMANY still mourns her hero
ic Emperor Frederic, and few can
read without interest the well H.
lustrated sketch which opens
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly
for September, tracing his whole
career. "The Old Inns and Tav-
erns of London" frequented by
wits and sages, is a chatty and
pleasing pictorial article in the
same number. Mr.. McCann tells
Of "The Romantic side of John
Randolph's Life" bringing that
eccentric statesman wildly before
us with pen and pencil. "a Well
dressed Tramp"is the rather de-
ceptive title Of a charming sketch
Of the Waxwings, family OF birds
known in many parts Of the eouu-
try. In "Queer Corners at the
Capital" Mr.. Croffut shows that
our seat Of government, If not able
to boast Of the royal relics of CEN
turies, has quaint and strange OBJ
jeets that are seldom noticed, and
which he pictures. Religious
Mendicants in India" gives Miss
Norris a theme, while Methods
Of Magicians" will interest young
and old. Duluth and its Envi-
rons" tells OF one Of our wonderful
Western cities. market Day at
the South" carries us to another
part of the country, and is bright
bit of description. "The Theory
Of Sound" brings science within
the reach Of all. The serial novel,
"The Grave Between Them" I"
deepens in interest, and the short
stories by Hildreth, Mrs. Denison,
G. r. Harker, Lucy Blake and
others, with ''Daisy's Dilemmas, "
story for the young, makes up "A
charming array Of fiction. The
number abounds in most attractive
the frontispiece being
very taking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

]. MILToN TURNER having failed
TO secure the passage Of the $751;
600 appropriation for the Chero-
kee freedmen, has turned his at
ienlion TO making democratic
speeches. He is anxious TO go TO
Indiana and endeavor to Swamp"
Congressman Owen, who was a
persistent objector to his measure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The town commissioners will
probably have Adair and Pryor
Creek plated soon and hold sales
at both places. They are being
strongly urged TO do so by residents
and others.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

w. T. Whitaker was up from
Pryor Creek this week. He is
anxious to embark in business
again and would prefer buying
someone out TO establishing a new
housa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

"Brick" Pomeroy has just issu-
ed another book, entitled Reach
ing for Hearts" 1t contains thir-
ty-four of his noted Saturday Night
sketches, and in paper covers are
sent for IS cents, by the Advance
Thought Publishing Company,
234 Broadway New York. Same
amount Of choice reading matter
as 81 80 books contain. Send for
il, or send 81, and get this and
three other books by the same
author.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The Dawes bill, in relation To
the marriage Of white men and In
dian women, was approved by the
president last Friday week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
ClnthinP.

am in receipt Of my fall stock
of clothing, the largest and most
varied ever shown in this city.
If you want a suit for yourself or
boys, in short or long pants / can
show a magnificent line; over one
hundred styles to select from.
e.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Hay Press.

The Lightning Press is the sim
plest tull circle, as well as the ea.
siest on team and men and the
most rapid in its operations. 1t is
made OF steel, weighs 2 200 ponds.
Price $500. WILLIAMS & Lyon,
Chetopa, Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

A fine lot Of mems and boys
boots also ladies' and children's $
shoes, will be found at II. Balen.
tines.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

Pants.-See my immense line of
pants, just received. In point OF
style, fit, &c, they are unsurpass-
edo. w. Green.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

TnE fast mail between Chicago
and Kansas City is TO be discon-
tinued.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The man who plowed and plant
ed his corn early has, without ex-
ception, made a crop. And this is
the case nine times in ten.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The Cooweescoowee circuit court
convened Monday to dispose Of
the Markham-Lewis log case. No
report has yet been received.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

Oven fifty newspapers have
suspended publication in Kansas
wiLiA the past six months.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
WANTS. ron slLE, LosT. srRlYEp. sroLEy

zach notice. OF the character indicated, not
exceeding F1FTY woHDs will be Inserted two
weeks under this heading for FITTv CESrs ]
sTRAYED. "A bay nlley, year old past.
branded l. on left shoulder. A bay alley 2
years old. reached and bob tall, same brand.
90 reward for Information leading 20 reeov-
cry. 5O-h A LRFoRcE, Ninita, l. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

Plain toe slippers, Newport ties,
fancy slippers and low cut shoes
for ladies at greatly reduced prices.
-Badgett Il Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Giesecke Boots

Take the medal and are by far the
best goods ever offered to the trade.
for sale only by G.. w. Green.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The weather is growing cooler
and the approach Of fall is indi-
Gated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Parasols.

/ have n few fine silk and satin
parasols left which you can bay
at your own price. e.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

A great deal of sickness exists
in all directions and the doctors are
on the move all the time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Underwear

For gentlemen at 80 cents per suit.
Just the thing for hot weather.
BADGETT & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The Chiekssaw election resulted
in victory fer the ticket beaded
by Governor Guy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

Everybody should attend
Green's great August sale.
G. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Great BarRaiDS,

New supply of goods for 5 and
10 cent counters.-H. Balentine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

Hats Hats Hats
All sorts and sizes at greatly re-
duced prices at Badgett Il Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23
Great Rarpains.

Everybody should attend Green's
great August sale. G.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

Robert Dobkins was a caller
Wednesday morning
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

The fare from Vinita to Fort
Smith via the Valley Route is
1915.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

MINNESOTA had frost last Fri
day night.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

vrMrA, ,lSD. Trn. Avorsr %, 1883
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

N. B. simrson Is yery 80.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-23

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-11-19
Gems of Thought.

Conscience is at most times very
faithful and prudent admonitor.
1t is not for man to rest in abso-
Lutte contentment. He is born to
hopes and aspirations, as the sparks
fly upward, unless he has brutified
his nature and quenched the spirit of
immortality which is his portion.
The greatness of all actions is
measured by the worthiness of the
subject from which they proceed, and
the object whereabout they are con-
versant; we must, of necessity, in
both respects acknowledge that this
present world affordeth not anything
comparable unto the duties of re-
ligion.
1t (example) comes in by the eyes
and ears, and slips insensibly into
the heart. and so into the outward
practice, by a kind of secret charm
transforming mems minds and man
ners into his own likeness.
Death sets us safely on shore in
our long-expected Canaan, where
there are no temptations, no danger
of falling, but eternal purity and inn
mortal joys secure our innocence and
happiness forever.
We should consider that, though
we are tied TO the chains of fate,
there are none but rational creatures
that have the privilege of moving
freely and making necessity a choice
all other things are forced onward
and dragged along to their doom.
Our part is to choose out the most
deserving objects, and the most like
ly to answer the ends of our charity,
and when this is done all is done that
lies in our power; the rest must be
left to Providence.