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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-25
PHILATELICAL DISPLAY.
An UncommOnIy Complete Collection OF
Postage Stamps.

An UncOmmOnIy Complete Collection OF
Postage Stamps.
What is probably the only com
plete collection of postage stamps of |
all nations ever exhibited in this |
country was shown for the first time
at the Eden Musee Monday evening. |
To the thousands Interested in phil
ately, as the collection of postage
stamps is called, the exhibition IS one
UNIQUE and novel, for there are
stamps of extreme rarity that even
the owners of collections, numbering
we'll up in the thousands, have never
set eyes on. AS something like
$4,000 people within a radius Of fifty
miles of the New York City Hall are
engaged in this fascinating fad, the
Musee will naturally become fav
orite resort for them for the month
to come, during which time they will
be shown.
Were the collection the property
Of one man he might estimate it
ITHT'N HyGeAding it's value at about
%ftnoAOh4NgN- AUENG Il
100000, for there are more thar
10000 specimens of stamps that are
or have been used as biIlets which
would insure the transportation of 6
letter or package from one point to
another. The collection has been
gotten together by the labOrs of
representatives of the National
Philadelphia Society, the Brooklyn
Philatelic Club and the Staten Is
land Philatelic Society.
SplnotiOuS from tho oOlIoofiOno O1
some fifty gentlemen have been Sc,
cured in order to perfect list in
which every stamp shown is known
to be a genuine issue. These in
clude the issues of all civilized
nations and colonies, some revenue
issues-thOugh no attempt at a
complete collection of these stamps,
Of stamped envelopes, or Of postal
cards has been attempted
and of recognized local
issues. These latter, particularly
those used in this country before a
regular series of Government stamps
were issued and those used by
Southern cities before the Confeder-
acy issued its stamps, are particularly
interesting. The latter collection
also includes envelopes made of
scraps of paper, of envelopes once
used and turned, these expedients
being resorted to because of the
scarcity of paper in the South. There
is a novelty, too, in the issues of
local stamps by postmasters at New
Haven, Conn, Baltimore, Brattle-
boro, Vt, and other cities, whose
value is entirely controlled by the
desire of a rich collector to possess
| them. Another valuable lot is a
complete set of Russian locals used
for transmission of letters between
points not reached by the Imperial
mails.-N. Y. Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-25
LIFE ASSURANCE.

We draw attention to the advertise
ment OF the Equitable Life Assurance
Society Of the United States, OF which
corporation Mr.. a. J. Cartwright agent
for the Hawaiian Islands, and we subioin
the following schedule Of death claims
paid by the Association:
DEATH CLAIMS PAID By THE EQUITABLE LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED
STATES IN 1888.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-25

THE ADVERTISER IS THE
L leading daily paper Of the Kingdom
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-25

hand from the proceeds Of what Is
in reality popular loan, loan OBJ
tanned without solicitation, freely
offered by our own people, and
flowing steadily into the Treasury
without the Intervention of agents,
commissions, discounts, shaves, ex-
pensive machinery, or humbuggery
of any kind.
In view of our experience thus
far, it seems not at all impossible
that the cash on hand at the be-
ginning of the next biennial report,
with the net increase in savings
deposits during the succeeding two
years, may be sufficient to carry out
the various improvements mentioned
above in good style, without the
necessity of going outside our own
borders to borrow dollar.
1t is not quite correct, as stated III
yesterdays Bulletin, that the cost to
the general public of carrying on the
Postal Savings Bank is one per cent
on the amount of deposits. All that
comes out of the public is the actua-
cost for clerk hire, stationery and sc
on, and this is considerably less thar
one per cent. 1t is true that the
Treasury allows the Savings Banl
Bureau six per cent. and that the
latter pays the depositors only five
Out of this one per cent. difference
but not consuming the whole OF 1t
the current expenses are paid. Ih'
balance of the one per cent. repre-
senting the actual net profit OF tn
business, is used in paying the ez
penses of the POstoffice, and so come
: back to the public. The larger tn
amount of deposits the less will pre-
baby be the propOrtionate cost o
, administration.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
A NEW LAW NEEDED.

SfANiAhDf Nhhtht nov . ir,I.
Where will it stop? But they
are simply paying them back in
technical points, as was in the
case of Bill Rogers two years ago.
But ] hold the principal is wrong
There is nothing more dangerous
for our little government than to
pursue such n course any further.
Now | believe the national party
has five clerks, and the Downings
four. Suppose in the next cleo
tion, which will be the chiefs cleo
ton, the National party conclude
that we have done them up a lit
tie bit worse than they did us
two years ago, and suppose these
National district clerks appoint
and instruct their clerks and
judges OF the election not TO sign
up the election returns, even in
delaware and Cooweescoowee
What are we going to do about it ?
viii we plead as we did two years
ago, and as the Nationals are do
ing now, that the principle is
wrong?
But no difference what VIC do,
the man is ousted all the same
Suppose we have the majority as
we have at the present we can't
claim that might is right; thai
would be making the matter worse
Suppose we just say that we
are even with them and ask the
council TO make provision TO pre-.
vent any more Of this kind ol
trouble in the future. suggest,
in the absence Of ANYTHING better
that there be a committee appoint
ed at each precinct. with the au-
thority 10 see that election returns
are properly signed up and in the
event that they refuse, 20 let the
committee be clothed with the au
thority TO sign up the returns.
DICK NEAL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
CEIETOPA-,
PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, the act OF the national council
Incorporating the town CT DowRingville re-
qures that an election be held on the nrst
Monday In December OF each year, for the sew
oral officers OF the government OF said town
and whereas, said act requires the mayor Of
said town TO publish the same, now therefore,
!, II. n. Trott, mayor OF the town or Down
ingyille, by authority in me vested by said
act, do issue this my proclamation, directing
the clerk Of the said town OF Downiagyille TO
open the polls and hold or cause to be held in
manner and form prescribed by law. an eloc-
tlon In said town on the hrst Monday In De-
cember next following the date hereof for the
election Of one mayor and i've councillors, for
a term Of oiiee OF one year from said election
Herein fail not aud take notice TO execute As
directed.
Given under my hand and seal OF onlcs on
this the lss day OF November, Issa
n. n. TEsTT,
Mayor DOwningville. G.. y,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

time I wey associated with Mr..
Turner in the management OF the
matter (since February, 1889 COW
efing The period during which the
most active work was done, result
ing finally in the passage Of the
bill, Mr.. Boudinot never concerned
himself about the claim Of the
freedmen, at least not at the poiht
where the work was being done
and the only place il could be done,
namely, at Washington. know
this to be fact, for during the
time mentioned | was in constant
conference with senator's, repre-
sentatives, heads of departments,
the commissions Of fndirn af-
fairs and others. both personally
and by correspondence, and had
Mr.. Boudinot made the slightest
move in the case l would have
heard Of him and he OF me. I
worked hard in tbs matter for
about fifteen long months, as all
who had a voice or here instru-
mental in the passage of the act
will testify, and advanced all nee
essary expenses during that peri
od, amounting to about three
thousand dollars. Mr.. Boudinot's
statement to the contrary proves
conclusively what Mr.. Turner
claims, namely. that Mr.. Boudi-
not was wholly ignorant of the inn
mense work that was being done
to secure the rights OF the freed
men, much less did he do any
Of the work himself.
Respectfully, G.. II. Ten Brock.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
LEaIsLATToN WANTED.

EDIroR INDIAN CHIEFTAIN:-I
am glad TO have the company Of
Sah-le-gu-ge, even If he don't go
clean around the track with me
he is a gentleman and n scholar
and a mighty good singer, but
when he comes TO playing upon
"his harp Of a thousand wires"
strung all over our nation, we will
have to separate on the fence but
/ feel sure that we will soon meet
again. nevertheless ] love him and
the fence wont keep US apart long,
for Sah-le-gu-ge's way would be to
legalize monopoly and that is just
what we don't want. l believe
Sah-le-g "a &c don't want any such
thing, Tor it is this monopoly Of
our public domain that is playing
the very devil and causing our peo-
pie TO form plans for allotment Of
our lands and a division OF our
common funds.
We ash this council to come
over and help us. Our mineral
lands are lying in rough localities,
the land is not fit for grazing nor
for'cultiyation and the bowels of
the earth are full Of richness. We
hear it said all along the line that
the platforms of the two parties Of
our nation say they have no land
to sell; very well and so say | be-
cause the land west of 96 degrees
was sold long ago, in 1866, long
before these platforms were adopt
ed, and taking sl25 per acre for
those lands is nothing more mol
less than taking the rise the gov.
eminent offers us over the AZ AZ
cents per acre. Now what has
your little platforms got to do with
the selling of those lands? Just
nothing at all and neither has the
constitution Of our nation anything
10 do with the selling of the land
for the sale was made in the pro
visions OF the treaty Of 1885. Tn,
constitution don't touch it bu
! these big hawks say we have the
/ lands leased out, bringing in I
heap Of money; well if the none,
is brought in IN n heap il IS kcpl
in a heap and out Of sight Of n
slick skin lndians-yes got j
leased out, top and bottom, top u
caltlemen and bottom 10 oui
adopted white men, not an IndiaI
being recognized in this minning
company--got il leased from top
10 hell or China. There is som'
catch or trick, or some deyilmen
in this same mining company and
we would not be surprised 70 hear
A howl from them, as II II come
from the Internal regions. II theJ
mean. fair business, why didn'
/ they lease these ficb minerallands
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

here at home; that would look
more like business. Did we alter
the constitution when we sold
those Indians over there, landsq
Fiddle sticks, why can't we take
the advice OF Col. Wilson and let
the government and those Indians
fight IL out. We can't hold a pro-
tecting hand over those Indians
for we are like them, all in the
hands Of the United States and If
we can protect ourselves in the fu-
ture it will be doing more than we
are doing at zee present time.
This council can set us up as a
nation all right, by getting the
money for our western lands and
paying it to the people, abolish the
18th article of the treaty of 1868,
do away with monopoly on our
public domain, fix the cattle law
50 that these cattlemen must keep
their big herds under control, so
that citizens wont be run over by
the long horns and be able to raise
cattle on the small scale. AZ least
our Legislators who will take hold Of
all these vital points of our nation
and hinge right there, will be the
men who we will vote for at
our next election. If our nation
was steared up the current instead
Of down, we would be the richest
people on Gods green earth.
When we sold our westerd lands
in 1855, we sold them on a credit;
after awhile we got pay for some of
the land and tried to get pay for
the balance at AZ 40 cents per acre
and il is a God send for us poor
fellows that these big hawks didn't
make the rifle. When we are
offered AZ cents per acre by the
government to put Indians on the
land we pull of our hats and step
mp and take it like little man,
but when we are offered s1.25 per
acre, on which to put white peo-
pie, then we kick. In the name of
the great goose, what does il mat
ter to us who the government puts
on the land2 Our big hawks are
acting bigger fool than the jack
ass; he kicked his own shadow and
hurt nothing, but when our big
hawks kick this s1.25 offer, they
smite US poor devils under the
fifth rib.
We ask the blessings of the
great ruler Of the universe on us,
big hawks and all. Let us pray.
J. l.. MARTIN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
THn WHITE oITIzRNs.
The Position Proposed to be Ia
ken Defined by one Of Them.

EDITOR CmEFrAIN, DEAR SIM
There are a great many ofyour sub
scribers, who are adopted citizens
Of the Cherokee nation and are
deeply interested in the movement
now under way to establish their
true status before the law. We
will state for their benefit that the
movement is for the purpose ofde-
fining their rights under the CON
stitution of the Cherokee nation
and the treaty of 1856, which is
the supreme law of the land. The
5th section of article three says:
can native born Cherokees, all
Indians, and whites legally men,
bers of the nation by adoption and
all freedmen who have been lib
Grated, ETC., ETC., shall be taken
and deemed to he citizens OF the
Cherokee nation. =" Now every Of
ficer, from chief down, all take a
solemn oath to support and defend
said constitution. We would hon
estly ask, have the legislators done
so? We say no, but they have
ignored it and set it aside as
naught, and if we sit supinely by
and make no protest the next step
will be Acknowledgement. aud
then declared intruders. We enow
feel that it devolves upon us, ac-
cording TO our oath, TO defend the
I Cherokee constitution.
Now how is this 20 be done,
lewhen the legislation is against us2
fSimply this: In the treaty of 1885
we find the United States consti-
tuition governs all Cherokee laws
and therefore is superior to our
constitution and the firsr article of
the amendment Of said constitu-
-tion says the people shall have a
right to peaceably assemble and
petition the government feT a re.
dress of grievances. r..
Therefore we violate no oath
contract or law, il we should be
driven through necessity to take
such steps. Our meetings were
called to assemble at each court
house in each district, Nov. 18th
and send three delegates to a gen
cral convention at Chouteau or
Nov. 25th. 1t is hoped that all
who fail to attend the district
meetings will be present at the
convention at Chouteau Oh the 25th
What we ask arc our rights un-
der the law and we will be con-
tent with nothing less.
HUEsToN SMITH.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

TAHLEouAB, /. T., nov. II, 1850.
Special Correspondence.
The only event worthy of note
which has taken place in connec-
tion with council affairs since our
last report was the delivery of
Chief Mayes' message, Saturday
evening at 2 o'clock from n stand
in the public square surrounding
the capitol building. There were
gathered together perhaps one
thousand people, among whom
were the students and faculty Of
the male and female seminaries.
That portion Of Mr.. Mayes' message
referring TO the lands west of the
Arkansas river was not changed in
the least, but conveyed the same
idea as that given in these columns
last week in an advance proof
sheet obtained by your correspond
ent. Chief Mayes spoke of the ac-
tion Of the United States govern
ment in allowing intruders to
roam over the nation in terms not
altogether complimentary. He
said it looked as though the gov
ernment favored a disruption of
the Cherokee government, rather
than means which would lead to
the election Of intruders of every
class. He said the council should
mako one more appeal to the
president and ask that he take
some definite steps toward throw
ing out the intruders who have
congregated here from all parts Of
the United States. lie favored
the adjustment Of citizenship
commission. lie thought that in
case the present one should be con-
sinued, that within the lapse of a
years time the number Of appli-
cants would largely exceed the en-
tire population Of the Cherokee
nation. lie further said that in
ease The United States did not eject
all intruders the work would de-
volye upon the Cherokee govern
lnent. and that its officers would
see that they were thrown out,
even il il took force to accomplish
their purpose. Speaking Of the
nations revenue he said the
amount Of money realized from
grazing privileges was fast accu-
mnlating within the vaults Of the
treasury and that the sum on
hand already largely exceeded
what was required for government
lal purposes. In view Of these
facts, he said. per capita pay
ment about next June would not
be out Of order, and advised the
council 70 appropriate $500, 900 fol
that purpose. 1aconcIuding, Mr,
NpoS pointed 10 tho fact that a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
THE CHEROKEE FREEDMENs
CASE.

EDITOR CHIEFTAIs;-It gives me
pleasure 10 note in your issue Of
October oath. (Which was not
called TO my attention until today
a virtual admission on the
part OF Mr.. +. c. Boudinot, that
be is not entitled 10 the fee which
be claims IN the freodmens case.
lie denies all kuogledge Of any
services rendered. BY myself. /
believe him 70 be sincere in this
siolemcui fDr during the entire
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

TuE chief on one side, the com
missioners on another and the poo
pie on a third. Surely this is as
formidable a triangle as that OF
the Clan-na-gael which disposed Of
DR.. Cronin, in Chicago.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Cor. w. A. PnrLLirs ventured
back into the Cherokee nation
last week. AS a visitor THE
CHrErrAIs welcomes the colonel,
but a visitor and a national attor-
ney are two different things.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

WARREN G. SAyRE, the new
member Of the Cherokee commits
zion, had a conference with the in
terror department authorities and
the president last Monday and was
duly instructed as TO his duties.
The gentleman was speaker Of the
Indiana house Of representatives
two years ago and is an able man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

e. ID. Salt, Druggist, Bippus. Ind
teFiilies; ~ can recommend kleet, ic A.,
Biiier ~ the very hest remedy. EVER
boitlee sold has given relief IN every
case. One man took six bottles, aud
was cured Of rheumatism Of 10 years.
eihnding," Abraham Hare, drngpist.
Dellville. Ohin, afiiflns: 1.-The best srll-
Ing medicine ! have ever handled ia
my ~ years experience, Is Electric Bit
tfrs." Thousands Of others have adj
81 their testimony, solhHt the verdict
N unanimous that Electric Biftera 20
cure all disease6 OF tie Liver, kidnefg
or BLOOD. Only y hslf dollar q bottle
81 W. e Patton 4 Co.'S Drug sioFe.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

A friend to the farmer, the mer-
chant, the banker, the million airo
and the panper is Cheatham's Chill
Tonic" Never fails to cure. "No
cure, no pay" Sold by W. q. Patton
x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
Mnyor powningvIlIe. D. :

Love beckons" Stick a bottle OF
Chcatham's Chill Tonic IN your pock-
ct and push ahead; success will attend
You. Cure guaranteed, Sold by W.
&, Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
remedy Price 80 cents Nasal In
jectoe free. For sale by w. g. Patton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Shiloh's Cough and consumption
cure is sold by Us on guarantee. It
cures consumption. For sale by w.
T.. Patton & Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

The enterprising firm of Butler
Bros, at Chouteau, are selling
Heating and Cook Stoves at prices
defying competition. The people
OF their locality cannot afford to
buy elsewhere.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Butler Bros, Chouteau, keep the
best line of staple and fancy groce-
ries to be found in any store in
the country. Call on them and
examine their goods and prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

"The Lori helps those that helps
themselves. act on this theory aud
rub on a little of Hunts Cure aud
see how quickly you aie cured Of Itch,
RingwOrm, letter or any other skin
disease. Cure guaranteed. Bold by
w. G.. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Mrs. Cass' milline-" emporium
continues TO he the leading estab-
lishment of its kind in the terri
tory. Go and see her goods.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL.
First Weeks Prooeedings,> of the
Usual Unimportapt Nature.

Delivery Of the Message "A Per
Capita Payment recommended
Several National Seats Vacat-
ed by the Downings = General
Notes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

The ladies Of Vinita and vicinity
will be well repaid for inspecting
the dresses which Mrs. Cummins
is making. at Mrs. Cass'.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

"Quinine impairs the hearing. des-
trOys the nerves and injWes dIgeE-
ton" Cheatham's Chill Tome asset
digestion, and does not aieet the hear
ing Or nerves, aud guaranteed 10 cure,
Sold By W. e.. Patton 4 Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Flour, meal, bacon. lard, lum-
Der, lime, cement. doors, sash,
paints, oils, all cheap at Butler
Bros, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

viii you suffer with dyspepsia and
Liver complaint Shil0h's Vital
izrr is guaranteed 10 cure you. For
sale by w. G.. Potion K 20.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Manager Green, of the San
FrancisO hotel, is running a good
house and justly entitled to a good
share of the patronage. This is
the pioneer hotel Of the territory
and has always been a OCULAR
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

For the best and neatest calf
boot in the territory, call on But
Ter Bros, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Butler Bros, at Chouteau, have
a complete assortment Of coal and
wood, cooking and heating stoves.
Call upon them and examine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

See the splendid line of Ladies'
Dress goods at Green's. They are
elegant and cheap.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

All parties owing me accounts at
Prairie City will find the books
with G. +. Walker, who will col
lect and receipt for same. Please
call and settle at once.-C. s.
SHELTON. 9-12
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-11-14

Our aim is to carry the finest as
well as the best class Of goods, and
to sell them at the lowest.possible
figures, and in order to convince
you Of this fact, we invite all to
call and examine for themselves
Butler Bros, Chouteau. /. T.