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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
'LET's SHAKE 7"

Since no lease Of grass has been
Infected, and that il is folly to be-
lieve that the present council and
chief will ever agree as to the man
ncr how the lease should be ac-
coinglished, and that some plan
ought to be agreed upon to derive
a revenue from the outlet, let's
shake hands and try something
else. There are more reasons
than one for doing this. and on
account Of which the lease war
may prove a lucky occurrence, if
not excusable.
II is intimated that the secreta-
ry Of the interior is going for John
f., and some Of the strip lessees
for introducing whisky and doing
sundry things during the special
session of council last summer,
which perhaps will end, if carried
out, in an order for them to clear
out, and that bill is before con
gress to forbid the leasing of In
dian lands or something to that
effect. Therefore lease not at all,
but charge so much a head for
grazing cattle; commit the bust
ness Of collecting the tax to a
board Of collectors, and quit be-
heving that there is not an hon
est man in the nation but your
self. Ifyou don't get more that
way than by leasing the CHEF
TAIN is wrong for once.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
FROM TILE Outside.

The view taken Of the lease mat
ter outside the nation is indicated
by the subjoined extracts from
neighboring papers:
Atoka Independent:-Let every
honest man congratulate the Cher.
okees for possessing in the person
Of Joel b. Mayes, an executive Of
ficer whose unswerving loyalty TO
the interests and welfare of the
people has saved them thousands
of dollars. Never in the history
Of the Chcrokee's did they need a
tguer or 2 braver man at the helm
of state. 1t is melancholy re-
Election on the character Of the
representative in council, that the
chief has been obliged to'exercise
his veto to save his nation TO the
extent of 100000. The fact that a
bill vetoed 10y the chief--a bill Of
fering G,000,d00 acres to- the lowest
bidder Of three equally responsible
companies - should have been
again brought before the house
with the intention Of passing it
over the governors head, tells a
woeful tale of corruption and brib-
cry. Let it be said, however, to
the credit OF the Cherokees that
there were a sufficient number of
true patriots whose votes nullified
the constitutional majority re-
quired foE the killing of tie veto.
Muskogde Phoenix: 49, Webster
says an imbroglio is ga complicat-
ed and embarrassing state of
things" " What other word then
so fitly suits the present state of
affairs which are sorely complicat-
ed and none the less "embarass-
ing"
Our Cherokee neighbors need the
sympathy and deserve the censure
Of everyone for their councils dis.
reputable, unlawful and disloyal
conduct of the past three weeks.
No other Indian government has
so shamefully abused all law and
precedent and thereby heaped Dis
credit upon themselves as has the
present Cherokee council. We
venture to say that it would re-
quire several times the reputed
S25 600 to again elect the present
members. The history of the
present Cherokee council is a
months record Of which they
should feel sorely grieved. 1t may
sound a little rough in cold, hard
type, to haul out from under the
woodpilo one Of the largest and
finest specimens Of an Ethiopian.
A dozen generous capitalists, an
even round dozen of them-wct
nurses OF Il monopoly, trust or a
combine their fat pockets lined
with hundred dollar bills to be
"placed" where the greatest re-
suits are to be attained. Think Of
it that one mans absence for two
DAYS is worth to them 81 900. Ali
! this is a sadly wicked world, and
Phoenix takes a wicked delight in
holding up the garment that all
may see its thinness, and laugh at
it. We all enjoy it, "don't yer
know" and what is life worth il
we can't have a little fun out Of it?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

A prominent citizen of Forest City,
Arkansas, pays the following tribute to
the excellent result of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy:
"After spending hundreds OF dollars
for medicine aud doctors fees. without
any good results for my wife, who had
been troubled for years with chronic
diarrhoea, procured for trial two
bottles Of Cham berlain's Colic, Chole-
"a and Diarrhoea Remedy, and can
say IL etTected complete cure. -
East Arkansian, Forest City, Arkan-
sas. IL is the best medicine ever pro-
dncod for pain in the stomach, Cholera
Morbus, Bloody FluX and Summer
Complaint. Sold by W. O. Patton <
Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

THE Atoha Independent and
Muskogee Phoenix have both de-
clarcd against starvation rates to
patent medicine advertisers. The
CnIEFTAIN is with you, gentlemen,
and will sign any "scale" you may
agree upon-provided it is not too
low, Oar advertising rates have
been assailed by dead-head COM
petition, but have been and will be
maintained. When we cannot get
a fair price for an advertisement
we will leave 1t out and print read
ing matter in its stead.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Sale Of TownLots

Notice Is hereby given that a
sale OF town lots will be conduct
ed by the Town Commissioners Of
the Cherokee nation at the follow
ing times and places
Claremore, August 10th, 1888.
Chelsea, August 18th, 1888.
Downingville (Vinita) August
18th, 1888.
Rossyille prairie City, August
Nth, 1888.
Terms :--One-third Of purchase,
money payable at date Of purchase,
one-third in one year, balance in
two years.
L.W. Burlington,
II. X. Adair, Commissioner
w. r.. Mills,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at W g..
Patton & Co.'S. Drug Store rs their Civ
ing away TO their customers of so many
tree 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 rever disappoints. Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and
all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. Gou 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, 1888-08-02

ueation was conspiracy against him. But
educators are being saved from thls mlstnhci
those Of Washington among the nfst.
visited, they rendered material AID IN fur-
nishing directions for some Inquiries pursued
A note OF Introduction was asked OF congress
stead accompanied your correspondent TO the
Indian Bureau and the Bureau OF Education
aud made the introdnetions In person. one
gratifying thing was noticed In these few days
experience In the dopartments-the absence OF
oniclal insolcnee, aud the very evident de.ire
20 administer public affairs in the interes. OF
the people The idea that 'public omce u q
public trust" has gained gOodly measure OF
iulhlment In the minds OF large class OF
public servants We were obligeu 70 u.ny
ourselves all slght-seeingt owing 70 VIZ
nerves, although Mount Vernon and OId
Point Comfort were very tempting. a utlNe
about the city aud out 20 the soldieIa' nome
q quiet afternoon at the CoroOran art gallery,
and two or three looks Into the halls OF con-
gress gave all the excitement we dared 70 IN
1G.ge in. Congress In the house was debating
the tariT; at the senate they were taking IL
easy. the long time consumed by the house
over the Mills bill making business rather
slow. Many Of the faces made familiar BY the
papers were present. lngalle presiding, sher-
man. Chandler. Cameron. The pictures given
In the papers OF Ingalls, ahd sherman are good
llkenesses bat do not give any Idea OF the ex-
trcme, exquisite care with which they are
dressed up. II Senator Ingalls, had had his
hair brushed and crimped for an hour, his
boots polished for another and hi, black coat
and trOwAers Inspected with magnlfymg
glass for specks aud stains, he could not look
any more faultlcss than he did; In fact he gave
the impression OF having been through some
such process as the one deacribedi senator
sherman the same. Most Of the democratic
senators were absent at the convention. IL
was rather amusing and impressive to hohr
Senator Call, OF Florida. democrat, calling
for large appropriation, and senator Hale, n
republican OF Maine, opposing IL on the
ground Of economy II satisfied us that at the
bottom the republican party Is as economical.
"a democratic us the democratic pArty Itself
and that the democrats, when some pct
scheme Is Involved. can be a. e1travhgAnt aa
they allege the republicans TO be.
The excessive heat cOmnels me TO desist for
the present but will continue the account OF
my journey next week
Joux McCAnTitY
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
JouN McCAnTttY.
Principal Worcester Academy
WANTS, FOR slLK, LOST, sTR1TED, STOLEN

tEaeh notice OF the character indicated, not
exceeding FiFrN woRD- will be inserted two
weeks under this heading for EiFTv cKNTs
sTRAYED "A black hOrse-mule, about ~
one ear and Is collar marked VIII pay q llb-
cral reward for iss recovery or Information OF
the animal OscNn JEFFEHs,
$40 Nlnita, l. I.
s2q."O REWARD --Strayed or stolen. from
the undersigned on Rabs Greek, near McClcll- j.
ans ranch, CoOweescoowee district, brown
horss. years old. i6 hands and inches high,
has scar o or inches long on inside OF left
hind leg running down to the hook. The
above reward will be paid for delivery OF the
horse. or information leading 70 his recovery
will be literally rewarded.
iT-is SvM FnANcIs. oowAlA, /. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
The CominR 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 n purse OF a
800 and IS and 25 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 60
into strict training at once for the
con test.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
CoLonADo srmNos. Cor July q, lass.

CoLoRADo srmSos, Col July %, lass.
EDITOR oRCHIEFTAIK:-Remember-
ing yourself and the readers OF the
CHIEFTAIS, may | write to you all
through its interesting pages
Leaving Parsons July 18th,
nothing Of note was Witnessed
more than the fine, promising con-
dition Of growing crops in the fer
tile, agricultural district of
THE NEOsHo VALLEY
and the consequent hopeful spir-
its Of the Kansas farmers and bust
ness men who have for the two
preceding years been irreparably
despondent because of he burn
ing drouths. After changing cars
at Council Grove we have a full
equipped, first-class passenger,
designated the Missouri Pacific
Colorado short line and fast train
TO Denver.
COUNCIL GROVE TO sALINAy
the evening ride is most delight
ful and Etting to the susceptibility
Of ones expectant Imagination.
Passing through this rich and eel
ebrated farming section just at a
time when the vast fields Of corn
and endless green prairies lend
the scenery a most advantageous
and charming sight, and the sweet
scent of new-mown hay tints the
evening zephyr with all its beauty,
fragrance and profusion. As the
day fades away, the improvements
and inhabitants gradually disap-
pear, leaving nothing but the
smoke rising in the distant hori.
zon like streaks OF fog on the
ocean. AT intervals, as the stars
burn bright in the midnight SKY,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Provisions Hardware Glassware and Ranch Supplies

are daily added to the list Of cx-
perienced ones.
I consider that Manitou has two
great aud permanent fcRtures
above Hot Springs and all other
health resbrts--its climate and In
resistible scenery. But time will
not allow me to dwell longer on
this beautiful, lirc-giving paradise
and | shall leave it with regret, to-
morrow. II. l.. DECKtN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

THOMAS CARNEY, ex x.governor Of
Kansas, died very suddenly last
Saturday morning at his home in
Leavenworth, of apoplexy. He
was very we'll known in this sec
tioh and made frequent visits here
for the purpose Of purchasing
Shawnee lands.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

LIEUT.. NJ. P. HARRISON, a broth
or of the Republican presidential
nominee, was stationed at Fort
Smith in 1S49 aud in the fall OF
that year was slain by Indians on
the Red Fork OF the Colorado riv-
er. With n detachment he was
returning from Santa Fe and one
evening rode ahead Of the troops
IN search of camping place. His
dead body was found next day and
the belief was that lie was killed
by Tonkawas or Kiowas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
.'rAKEs THE RAG FROM THE
BUSH"

OF alliihe ridiculous and absurd
reasons offered In the defense Of
the late council for not leasing the
grazing ont west for the highest
amount bid, and for preferring a
lower one by $4,000, and possi.
bly, by s25, 900 had chance been
given, is that the council in its
majesty had seen fit to do so.
This is elevating the council TO
supFo@e heights and placing them
~ tho likeness Of the Divine Rul-
~ of ne universe, and in posi-
ilon on a level with thai which
,eeon2orR submission 70 the IN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

The Oklahoma bill secured the
attention Of the house on two oc-
caeions last week. Upon the first,
a number of exhaustive speeches
we're made and the bill went onto
the calendar. On the second, no
member had anything to offer and
Tho subject wNs dismissed in mo-
mont. Mr.. Springer, of Illinois,
who has the bill in charge, was
very much surprised aud stated
that this was a most extraordinary
condition of affairs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

A celebrated NJ. D., has rooms at
the San Francisco hotel which
during Office hours have been con-
stantly crowded with the sick
halt, lame, blind, rheumatic, neu-
ralgic and others representing all
phases ofhuman inGrmity, all Of
which he has relieved or cured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

THK Sioux Indians Of Standing
Rock agency, Dakota, with whom
n government commission have
been negotiating for week, have
positively refused to relinquish
any part Of their reservation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

j. Salathiel, an Independence
grocer, cut the throat Of a man
named Thomas Ross last Satur-.
day because the latter took an ap.
pie from a barrel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

IF we have anything you want
in the clothing line, and we think
we have, you can buy it from us
by 20 per cent cheaper than any
other house in the territory
Ba dgett & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

The Lightning Press is the sim
plest iull circle, rs well as the ca.
siest on team and men and the
most rapid in its operations. 1t is
made of steel. weighs 2, 200 ponds.
Price $500 WILLIAMS Il LYON,
Chetopa. Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

THE president has vetoed an act
granting right of way for a railroad
through this nation from Fort
Smith to Baxter Springs. The
treaty he construes to provide for
one east and west road, and one
north and south. lie believes also
that those indiscriminate grants 10
cross the lands occupied by the In
dians, if not in absolute violation
Of their treaty rights, are danger
Gus to the success OF the govern
ment's Indian management.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

Maggie Taylor, sick girl
living near Neosho, escaped from
her bed last week while the watch
er was asleep and going to a creek
near by, was drowned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

TnE receipts Of cattle at Kansas
City last week were 20,696, being
5000 in excess Of any week in the
ciiy's history.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

The International and Great
Northern railroad, Of Texas, has
been severed from the Missouri
Pacific sYstcm.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

SOMEONE has been leaving the
Phoenix office door open when the
wind VAS blowing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

We have all the best styles of
mems fine shoes for summerwear.
Big reductions in prices to reduce
stock .-Badgett IL Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Challenge of 800.

] offer to match my horse, Little
Buckten, TO run one-halfmilo dash
or heats for 800 or more, against
any horse in the Cherokee nation,
race 70 occur on Vinita track.
j. ID. KELLY, Echo, Ind. Tor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

Plain toe slippers, Newport ties,
fancy slippers and low cut shoes ,
for ladies at greatly reduced prices.
& Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Underwear

For gentlemen at so cents per suit.
Just the thing for hot weather.
BADGETT & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

Meals at all hours; tea, coffee
and other refreshments. Fannie
Keys, adjoining II. Balen tines
store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Just received. n new lot Of dry
goods notions, laces, &c.--H. Bal
entinc..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

Wantcd.-Fresh butter, eggs,
chickens and country produce
II. Balentine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Hatai Hats Hats I

All sorts and sizes at greatly re-
duced prices at Badgett & Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
Note Below the Following Reductions;

10 pcees Plaid sung old price 2c pei yard going 2So
s pieces Suting old price 15c going at lOc
pieces Popin old price ~ 12c, going at loc
3 pieces Saeen, old price ~ 10, lOc
Iacea and Plain Bunting reduced from 25c to 1880
White Pques check from 13to l4c
lot Zephyr Gingham reduced from 15c to IL l2c
lot Prints, full standard, old price 1.2, now oI4
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
=CLOTHINGl=

Mems Scotch suits, old price S17OO, now S6OO
Mems Corkscrew suits, old price $500, now 1000
Mems Serge SUITS old price slSO0 now nLOO
Mems Cheviot suits, old price $1,000, 500
Boys suits, old price $1,000 now 800
Boys SUITS old price $500, 800
Boys suits, old price 5000, 500
Boys suits, old price $500, now 400
Boys suits, old price 800, 800
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02
THE PLAINS AND MOUNTAINS.
A Trip to the Summer Resorts of
the Rockies.

Green Fields. Arid Plains, Noun
tains, Springs and Glades The
Scenic Beauties Of Colorado Ex-
tolled by a Vinitan-A Refresh
ing Letter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02


one is instantly reminded Of Hot
Springs and thinks there is no
town there, but as we follow the
canyon for a mile or more we
think there is no Cnd 10 il. Mrs.
Decker serves as a competent
guide in Manitou, she having re-
membered every nook and corner
from her sojourn here two years
ago. Above the Iron Springs the
streets and byways become isolat-
ed and terminate in one narrow,
lonely trail leading toward the ro-
mantle, perilous pass to Pixies
Peak, the goal of a large number
who visit Manitou. This is es-
pecially true of those who come
here for the first time. The new
arrival finds everything
GRAND, WONDERFUL AND EYTIoISG,
but the whitcned summit Of the
massive mountain. rearing up be-
yond the emerald foothills, has es-
pecial attractions TO those who
know no fear of what lies between.
Dangers there are, toll and fatigue
for all who accomplish the ascent,
but all that is forgotten in the ex-
citement and adventures of the
journey, and in the sublimity Of
the scenic surroundings. II is safe
to say the scenery along the trail
is as grand and
BEAUTIFUL, WEIRD AND WILD,
grolesque and wonderful as any in
America. Attempts TO describe il
are idle. Only those who have
seen Il understand Il, and scores
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-07-04
IRELAND TO M'GuYNN.
IT'S LOADEDi

The Saloon a Curse to Labor-Cathof4c
Politicians Responsible.
II have no patience with those Catholics
who are talking of helping the poor, of
helping the laboring man, Of elevating
him and society and are not total abstain
ers and don't encourage it. The labor
question is one Of great interest to us all,
and we know very well that SO long as
they drink, no matter whatever regula-
ton is made, they will remain poor. It Is
q fact that. owing to the accursed liquor,
the Catholics as public body do not OBJ
tain respect throughout the world. The
Catholics who are saloon keepers are far
more numerous than tho general popula-
ton would want This fact condemns
the Catholics
I'VE cannot hold up our heads with
pride while the Catholic politicians are
voting for the liquor interests and with so
many Catholics in the saloon business,
hence we have our full quotas in the city
prisons, poorhouses and jails. Why is
this? We are not a criminal people, but
ON examination whisky is the cause
Bishop Ireland.