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APRIL TWENTI-FOURTH, 1889, at SAME HOUR
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DARIS TIMING.
Il This beautiful art taught in lesson. oil Paint
ing, cIayOn, S'', 80 per month. lU2l llth It NV
near Mass. ave aplS-lNs1
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ENLARGED AND IMPROVED.
UNSURPASSED OCEAN VIEW
Salt Water Baths in the house Elevator
leS-'bln L. ROBERTS a. SONS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

African descent and attempt to ex-
ercise the rights that attach TO us
rs citizens. We have endeavored
in good faith TO discharge the obli-
cations incurred by accepting the
conditions Of the ninth article Of
of the treaty Of 1866.
We have, and labor still, to
wipe out the recollectio ms of anti
bellum servitude and the multiplied
wrongs Of those days and re-
member only the present fact that
we are men an d citizens, and the
man who endeavors to keep alive
this race prejudice has yet to learn
his duty MS a good citizen and is in
no wise fit to represent the real
interests ofthe Cherokee people in
any capacity.
In conclusion, we shall contin-
ue TO assert our rights as "native
Cherokees," Notwithstanding the
bad manners and senseless rhetoric
Of penny-a-lines in the public
prints or tho insults and taunts OF
bulldoEers upon the hustings.
ARTHUR WILLIAMS,
NELSON MOORE,
AUGUSTUS BURLINGTON.
Gus BufIington's Blacksmi th Shop.
June Is, 1889.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
Acting Commissioner.
RETROACTIVE JURISDICTION
OUT-DONB.

Attorney Frank p. Blair, in a
letter of the 9th ult., to Chief
Mayes says:
"0n yesterday afternoon the
Judge here (Muskogee) decided
that he would not recognize the
duly rendered judgments OF the
Cherokee courts, unless all the
parties were of Indian blood. Un-
der this decision, any ques-
ton that has been litigated in the
Cherokee courts, in which an
adopted citizen was on either side,
can be retired in this court, and
worse than that, since he has de-
cided that there is no statutes of
Of limitation, il follows that every
case that ever has been decided in
the Cherokee courts, in which an
adopted citizen was a party, can
now be ripped open and tried in
this court. Nor will he stop at
those cases involving personal
property merely; having acquired
jurisdiction of their persons in a
suit, OH account Of one being a
white adopted citizen, he will as
sumo to pass on the title TO i'm
provements also, as he complete
ly ignores the Cherokee laws (he
won't even let them be read in
courD he will decide all questions
by the laws of Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

Thousands suffer from blood poison
who would be cured II they gave B. b.
b., botanic Blood Balm) a trial. Send
10 the Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Tia,
for book Of wonderful cures, that con.
vince the most skeptical. II is sent
free.
!. o. Gibson, Meridian, Miss, writes:
"FOT a number OF years ] suffered with
untold agonies from blood poison.
Several prominent phyaieians did me
little IL any good. / began 20 use BIS.
B.with very little faith hut, TO my nticI
surprise il has made me we'll and
hearty person"
u. T. Hallerton. Macon, Ga, writes
contracted blood poison. hrBt tried
Thysicians aud then went 70 Hot
Springs. | returned home rnined
man phyaicaily. Nothing seemed "a
do me any good; my mother persuaded
me to try B.B.B. TO my ntter aston.
ishment every ulcer quickly healed. y
Benz Harris, Atlanta, Ga, wrltes
81 suffered years from syphilihc blood
poison which refused 10 be cured by all
treatment. Physicians pronounced Il
hopeless case had no appetite,
had pains in hips and joints and my
Kidneys we're dlseased; my throat WAS
liberated aud my breast mass 81 run
ming sores. Ia this condition ] com
menced 10 me n BN itbealed ofofl
nicer snd sese '.| sn5s 1p ee.N
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

Mrs. e. Slattery, of Delhi, La, 4,
says her son IA years OF age, had
a dreadful time with ulcers, sores
and blotches which followed chick.
en- pox. After using many reme-
dies without benefit, she gave him
Swifps Specific, which cured him
sound and well.
We have sold S. S. S. since the
first day we commenced the drug
business, and have heard some
wonderful reports of its effects.
Many use it with the best resul ts
to cleanse malaria from the sys-
tenn, and for blood poison, scroiu-
la and such diseases il is without
a rival. Colderwood & Co.,
Monroe, La.
Mr.. W. A. Tibbs, is a printer
in the Office Of the Jackson, Miss,
Clarion-Lekger. He says that three
years ago he was a victim of bad
blood, which deprived him oi
health and threatened serious con-
sequences. He further said that
he took S. s. s., and it cured him.
have been subject to painful
boils and carbuncles over my body
during the spring season, and af-
ter much suffering and much use.
less doctoring l found a perma-
nent cure in Swift's Specific. II
is the monarch of blood medicines.
E. j. Willis, Augusta, Ark.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
How ne I,ncnmn Fnmnus.

The Waiker, Iowa, News, says: "Our
friend, Robt. Baird, OF Muscatine, To-
wa, has been secretary OF the state
senate, and an active politician for
years, but was never generally known
until he had the collie, and used Cham
beTlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and got il into one Of their
advertisements" "Now he is famous"
Here is what Mr.. Baird said: "Whiie
in Des MOines, was taken with Sc
rious attack Of bowel complaint. For
two days / suffered Intensely, trying
several drug stores and paying them
for relief but in vain" finally bought
n small bottle OF fChamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiRrrhoea Remedy. and
two doses Of that brought me out all
right. 1t costs less than the drug
store preparations and have the bal
ance for future use. consider IL a
grand remedy" 25 aud 80 cent bot
ties for sale'by w. q. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
MORE DELAWARE POLITICS.
Three "Niggers" Direct Their At
tention to Mr.. Bell.

EDITOR CHIEFTAIS:-In your pa
per of June -, 1889, there appears
a report over the signature of"Wa-
tie Bell, secretary general conve,l-
tion ofthe Downing party" After
declaring certain nominations TO
have been made, among the rest
notably that Of his father, j. M.
Bell, for the senate, he proceeded
with nearly a column of his mis-
representation OF facts and vulgar
vituperation and abuse Of the un-
dersigned whose main fault seems
10 be that we are "niggers." That
we are of African descent and vul-
carly called "niggers," we do
not deny and if in our creation
the Almighty made a mistake in
making us such, we here tender
the young gentleman our humble
apology and promise that when we
are again created TO consult his
pleasure.
For the information of the sccre-
tary and his father, who is seeking
the suffrages Of the people OF Della
ware district, we tell him that
'niggers" though we be, we are
citizens with all the "rights of ma.
tive Cherokees," among which are
the right 10 vote at primary elec.
tions and hold meetings and ex.
press our preference for men and
measures. However unreasonably
this privilege may be questioned by
Col. J. M.FBell, whose mouth
piece this secretary general as
sumes 10 be, the arrogance and
hippancy displayed in the vulgar
insult offered through as TO the en-.
tire colored population Of the
Cherokee nation, Is but the natural
outgrowth Of early training, the
FIRST years Of his life being sustain.
ed as were those Of his father, by
food and raiment squeezed .frOnl
the blood and sweat Of our bodies
IN days when we were chattols
and not men.
Ne e7e depopneea A. infasncna,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

shall be taxi en- and deemed TO be
citizens Of the Cherokee nation. y
The Cherokee intermarriage law,
article 10, section 66, requires ev.
cry white man, or citizen Of the
United States, OF of any foreign
state or government desiring tc
marry Cherokee, Delaware OF
Shawnee, to obtain a license for
the same.
This provision would seem 10
embrace certain classes Of Chero-
kee citizens and by implication,
exclude other classes not named.
Neither African citizens nor white
citizens by adoption are included
in the requirements of the section
referred to.
The power of comforting citizen.
ship by marriage is not regarded
as a right attaching to citizenship,
but a privilege conferred by law.
The provision of the treaty and
constitution, therefore, declaring
these people citizens, does not con-
fer upon them the power to make
citizens Of those persons with
whom they may marry.
In the case Of the Choctaw act,
adopting the freedmen of that ma
ton, the department decided that
a provision in the act that inter
marriage with such freedmen Of
African descent, formerly held as
slaves by the Choctaws as become
citizens, should not confer any
rights Of citizenship in the nation,
was not restricted upon Choctaw
freedmen, but upon the non.Choc.
taw citizens.
Applying the principles Of this
decision TO the present inquiry, l
am of the opinion that marriage
between n Cherokee freedman and
non-citizen does not confer
Cherokee citizenship upon the
latter. Very Respectfully,
A. B. UPsHAw,
AcNfpf, NNs,n ~, aosnnar
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
A Card to the Public.

Having bought out the store and
stock Of the late firm of Baugh,
Adair & Co., i would be pleased to
meet my old friends and customers
and to make the acquaintance OF
new ones. l shall endeavor to
keep a we'll selected stock Of gen.
eral merchandise and will sell at
reasonable prices. VIII take in
exchange such "truck" as green
backs, cattle, hogs and any pro-
duGo that | can handle on this
market. / don't propose to give
the printer all the profits for blew
ing this horn, but will divide with
him, my customers and myself.
If you don't want 10 buy, come
anyhow and we viii try to enter
tain you as pleasantly as we know
how. Respectfully Yours,
G. HAYDEN.
Chouteau,I II. May 30, 1889. 39-42
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
KNOW NOT WHAT THEY ASK
A Gall In Delaware District ~.
Speeches From the Candidates.

EDiToR CHIEFTAIN:-H Hearing
that the two great political par
ties in Delaware district have
made their nominations and set up
the candidates for the suffrages of
this commonwealth. | write,
voicing the desire ofmany persons
from this locality, to hear them
from the stump" We no longer
expect to support men blindly; we
have a right to demand of them an
exposition of their position, and
that it be made in public, upon the
important measures that they as
representatives will have to meet
when once elected, especially our
senators and councillors.
There is the question of "sell
or not sell" our lands west of 96
degrees, that must be met, and it
is no idle fancy. Then the best
policy to pursue in handling this
vital matter that would reach the
best interest of this entire people.
In the present unsettled condition
of ,our affairs with the United
States government we claim that
this course is the more advisable
and that the people be made thor
oughly conversant with every
phase or possible contingency that
might arise in making the negoti-
ations with the representatives of
the United States government or
answering their propositions. We
believe our vitality and perpetui-
ty as a nation depends upon the
selection Of good men and true,
that If we make false step the
United States government will
"scoop us in" What we fear is not
the government, but our own peo-
pie. In thei: thirst and greed for Of
FIVE ,dissentions, dissatisfaction and
splits will occur and show us revo-
lutionists and Incapable of self
government. Lei vs. take warning
from experience in the last two
years, and not fall into n like er-
ror. This is why we ask these
representatives to stump the dis
trict and we belive the reasons are
powerful enough to fire the patri-
otism in every heart and they
viii gladly respond to the call,
knowing that It will be their one
chance to achieve distinction and
honor. MANY CITIZENS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

pertinent then to ask, what were
the purposes to be accomplished
by repeating the act referred to7
II cannot be claimed that the sole
purpose was to make the Indian
competent party TO transactions
between himself and white man,
and by that license render him
amenablc to law that was per-
haps not thought Of at the time
Il would hardly bo reasonable to
say that tho repeal Of the act was
the contemplated preparation ofthe
Indian, rs competent party to a
transaction, or TO be held respon-
sible for obligations he may con-
tract, before the enactment Of some
law to scoop him up unawares,
should he be unable or fail to meet
such obligations. Such an inten-
ton has the appearance Of a con-
spiracy TO rob the Indian Of his
property. II seems not less crimi-
nal than such charge. Had the
act of repeal, making the Indian q
competent party to transaction
between himself and a white man,
contained a provision that the In
dian, in consideration Of this lib.
erty, was TO be held responsible
in law for his obligations to the
white man, there would have been
legal fairness, instead of seeming
legal conspiracy to rob him. II
may bo said that this is an untrue
charge, but it will be found never
theless correct, if the difference be
ascertained in the price Of goods
sold on credit in the Indian Terri
tory and in the same way in the
states. The reason for this is OBJ.
vious. The creditor knew there
was no law to compel payment Of
the obligation, and therefore put a
price on his wares that he could af-
ford 90 lose a large percentage on
and secure a reasonable profit. BY
the operation Of the retroactive au-
thority Of this law these excessive
charges arc TO be collected.
five look around little we may
find an interest TO be served, be-
sides protection to the white trad
er, elsewhere. Trade and inter-
course with the Indians as regulat-
ed by law is no small thing.
"There are millions in it," Mill
ions in the actual cash trade, and
additional millions in what may
be termed security charges to those
who buy on credit, and to be fur
ther secured by law that reaches
after the debtor behind as well MS
before it's date of enactment.
There is now no escape for the
poor fellow. He's gone Indian
and had just as we'll, Cesar-like,
cover up his head and give up the
ghost.
1t is not to be understood that
AN Indian should not pay his hon
est debts, if not willingly, by the
force OF law, but he should be
aware of the fact that, in contract
ing a debt, he will be compelled to
satisfy the obligation by having
his property seized.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
"OUR'Us, Amt 1T. ;.

The attempt to make political
capital against the present admin
istration, by charging Chief MaYes
as having been instrumental in
procuring the decision of the in
terror department that the power
OF comforting citizenship by mar
riage is not regarded as a right
attaching to citizenship, but priv
ilege conferred by law, is an auto
matte kicking machine that dis
turbs the dust in the rear anatomy
! Of the bifurcated garments Of those
who are guilty Of such nonsense.
Such an action by the interior de-
partment was certainly in response
to an inquiry on the subject. The
inquiry was not without cause
which must have existed at the
time and needed the opinion of the
proper authority to be settled.
There can be no fault charged to
anyone or design TO injure anyone
in the desire TO ascertain facts thai
should be known and understood
by those interested. That we
may avoid complications it is best
10 know what is ours and what we
have a right to claim.
For the information Of all con.
cerned and that facts may be
known, the letter Of Acting Com
missioner Upshaw is published
below:
Refer 70 reply 90 Dgr'f or TIM iSTEmos. }
| the following J., OTFIcK iNDIAN AF'Hs,
laaa ln9. wAsHIEGroS ,sePt.t. rs.
JOHN Q. TuFTs, Esq, u. S. In
dian Agent, Union Agency, Mus
kogee, Indian Territory. SIR:-I
am in receipt of your cOmmunica-
ton, dated August 9Th, 1885, in
which you ask If a Cherokee freed
man, a citizen Of the Cherokee ma
tion under the Sth article OF the
treaty of 1865, has the same right
to confer citizenship upon colored
citizens OF the United States as
Cherokee, Delaware or Shawnee
women. by complying with the
Cherokee law governing marriage
with white people Of the United
States.
In reply have 10 state that the
article referred TO provides that
"all freedmen who have been lib
"erated by voluntary act Of their
"former owners or by law, as we'll
"as all free colored persons who
"were in the country at the COM
"moncement Of the rebellion, and
care now residents therein, or who
"may return within six months,
'and their descendants. shall have
''all the rights Of native Chero.
KEGS. Section Of the amend
ments 70 article 3 Of the Cherokee
constitution provides that "all ma
tive born Cherokees, all Indians
and whites, legally members Of
the nation By adoption, aud ell.
freeduRen, (fnllowing fI,e Language
"a ihe 'fen,l Nwho reside 1iihinI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
Merit Wins

We desire TO say to our citizens, that
for years We have been selling DR..
king'a New Discovery for Consump-
iion, DIR. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters.
and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate 10 guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price, " satisfactory results do
not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity on
their merits. w. q. Patton 4 Go.
dInggisLs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
aR. PETER BILmOES.

The gospel singer has had wonderful suc-
cess. with the aid OF few friends IN estab-
llshing amt conducting the Clybourn avenue
mission Of Chicago. This Is his faVori,e work
and to this is devoted the proceeds from the
sale Of his book. THE No. CTOwning Glory
LYNN Book -" Of which Mr. Bilhorn IL the
author aud composer Of a great portion OF the
hymns, and which he uses In his evAngsllstio
work AsA singer MI Bllhorn has cooper
ated with many OF the prominent eyAngsllsis
but has at the same time kept himself free To
90 where he felt that he could do the greatest
good. lie made many friends In vinitA and
Vicinity while assisting AIR. Wolfe. the evan
gelist. Ia conducting Q series OF religious
meetings which have just closed In Vihita.
These meetings we're full OF Interest and
nearly two hundred souls confessed the Saw
iour publicly during the meetings. which
were in progress very near two months. As-
sociAted with Messrs. Wolfe and Biihorn were
several other Christian workers consisting OF
Mr.. Leslie, Of Chicago, Mr. and Airs. Lamb,
and Messrs. Marten. Weston and Sargent, OF
Toronto. Canada. Mr. Blihorn len lasi Mon
day evening for Fort Gibson where he will as
slst Rev. David Allen In hsldinx religious
meetings for a short time. large party OF
ylnitE friends assembled At the depot on the
evening Of SIR. BihoTn's departure 20 bid him
goodbye. and while gathered on the platform
awaiting the train, all united with the gospel
singer In singing sOme OF his pathetic sOngs.
June n. lao. MBs. W. {. HAIL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
A SAFE Investment

Is one which Is guaranteed 10 bring
you satisfactory results, or In case ol
failure a return Of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised Druggist n bottle OF DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
tion. IL Is guaranteed to bring relief
In every case, when used for any Afiec-
tiOn OF Throat. Lungs or Chest, such
asconsnmption, inflammation oflunRs,
Bronchiiis, Asthma, Whooping
Congh, Group, etc. II Is pleasant and
agreeable 10 taste, perfectly safe, and
can always be depended upon. Trial
bottle free At W. q. Patton & Cos,
drugstore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
wASrs. ron slLr. Losr. sfRlrrD. sroLE'

Each notice. Of the character indicated, not
exceeding FlFTY WORDS will be Inserted two
g. % REWARD. The above reward will be
paid for the delivery st my farm miles north
OF Ninita, In Delaware district, for each TeN as
steer, branded V q on right side. ID OF 4 U
connected (f above Ol az hip.
q. w. 0HKES, Nlnita, Ind. Ter.
sTRAYED OR STOLEN-eso REwARD;--
One light bay horse, sixteen handa high,
twelve years old. no brands harness marks
and limps with len hind foot when trotting or
running One white hind foot.
One dark bay mare, nfteen and one half
hands high, about ten years old, no brands !
harness marks aud has scar above right eye,
18th. r. M. THOMPSON, Bluejacket, l. +.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

Our aim is to carry the finest as
we'll 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.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04
BucklenIs ArnIca SaIye.

The best salve in the word for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rheum
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. IL is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by w
Q. Patton & Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

Butler Bros, Cbouteau, carry q
fine line of pocket and table cutlery
glass, tin and queensware, and all
kinds of garden tools, grass and
bush scythes, and are agents for the
celebrated Champion mowers
combined mowers and droppers,
self rakcs and self binders. When
in need of anything in either o.
these lines call on us.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

III. A. Galloway, the we'll known and ex-
perienced apotheeary, is employed in our
house and Will be glad TO meet his old friends
and customers. Ills skin and accuracy in COM
pounding medicines has always been aeknowl-
edged.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

The old water mills on Spav-
inaw, in Saline district, j. T.; in
good running order and the best
water power in the west. The
house is 50x50 feet and four stories
high. Call on or address j. w.
Elliott at Pryor Creek, 1T, or l..
Lombard, at the mills.
Al If ELLIOTT Il LOMBARD.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-07-04

Butler Bros, Chouteau, keep tho
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.