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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

our constitution, so often quoted in
support Of the councils legal ina.
bility to sell, of itself. any part oI
our lands, only fixes, as a funda.
mental law, a custom that was a
common law Of the Cherokces from
time immemorial. Throughout all
their history they have held their
lands in comtnon, and it was only
an affirmation and continuance ol
an old traditional custom, when
it was declared by our constitution
that "tho lands of the Cherokee
nation shall remain common prop
erty." Our constitution, there
fore, imposes nothing new or
makes any change in the manner
in which the Cherokees have al
ways held their lands, beginning
ammo mundi for all we know.
Now then, it may be asked, does
an old custom reduced TO writing
change another that went hand in
hand with the tenure of lands in
common before the constitution
was adopted, in the exercise of
which the people met in general
council to consider, and give con-
sent to the sale oftheiI lands2 The
mere fact Of reducing TO writing
that which has always existed, and
that which really needed no such
record for its preservation and en-
forcement, further than compli-
ance with the advanced condition
Of the Cherokee people in letters
and civilization, cannot mean any
more since the adoption ofthe con.
stitution embodying the principle
than it did before. Therefore, it
may be safely said, that the right
of the Cherokee people to sell their
lands by popular consent and by
having the question Of sale direct
ly submitted to them, yet remains
the same in principle and effect, as
il did before it became part of
our constitution, and as a necessa-
~ condition attached 10 lands held
in common.
If there is any conflict between
this idea and the constitution, there
certainly was a great conflict be-
tween the voluntary action OF the
people, in making a popular sale
Of their lands, and the established
custom Of holding them, before the
custom became a part Of a written
constitution. The lands sold
ceased to be the property of the
people, either common or other
wise, but the unsold remained
just as they were-common prop
erty, as it was the custom then,
and as they must remain until the
constitution is amended for the
purpose Of holding them in sew
crafty.
1t is our duty as well as our in
terest to talk about affairs, and it
is for this purpose these suggestions
are thrown out. Will others take
up the subject?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
Ennch.

IpOch.
The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indi.
yidual. Such a remarkable event is
treasured in the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has
been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence it is that so much is heard in
feel they owe their restoration to
health, TO the use of the Great Altera-
tive and Tonic. IL you are troubled
with any disease of Kidneys, Liver or
Stomach, of long or short standing
you will surely lind relief by use OF
Electric Bitters. Sold at soc and 81
ger bottle at w. q. Pattons & Co.'S.
drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Mat. McCabe, of New Brunswick.
Ill.,, offers to pay FIVE dollars to any.
person troubled with bloody fiux, who
will take Chamberlain Collie, Chole-
ra and DiarrhOea Remedy according to
directions and does not get well in the
shortest possible time. One. half of a
p cent bottle of this remedy cured
him ofbloody huX, after he had tried
other medicines and the prescriptions
OF physicians without benefit. Mr..
McCabe is perfectly safe in making
this offer, as this remedy has never
been known to fail in any case ofcolic.
cholera morbus, dysentery, ,diarrhoea
or bloody 1ux, when the plain printed
directi OnA were followed. For sale by
W. G. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Probably no one thing has caused
such a general revival of trade at W o..
Patton & Cos. Drug Store as their Civ
ing away 10 their customers of SO many
free trial bottles of Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade Is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from that it ALWAYS
cures and never disappoints. Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group. and
all throat aud lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test it before buying
by getting trial bottle free, large size
81. Every bottle warranted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
COMMISSIONER ]. w. WAL
LACE.

In as much as preparation is be-
ing made to pay, per capita, "cer-
tain freedmen, Delawares and
Shawnees," citizens of the Chero-
kee nation, their proportionate
share of the distribution of 1889
1t may be interesting to all con.
cerned to know something of the
instructions given Mr.. Wallace for
his guidance in the matter. The
hrst particular item is as follows:
"In order to carry out the pro.
visions Of this act" (the act of con.
gress making the appropriation
""nd make a proper per capita dis.
tnbution of the fund, it will be
necessary to determine the status
OF each individual claimant of The
several classes named and for that
purpose congress, by an act an.
proved March 2, 1889, appropriat-
ed the sum of s., 10000.
The status of the Delaware and
Shawnee citizens Of the nation can
be easily determined, from the
rolls on file in the executive de-
partment, but with the freedmen
It viii be entirely different. There
were in 1880, when the last census
was taken, between POO and 800
"too-laters" as they arc called
and others who were never resi-.
dents of the country at any time.
1t would be unreasonable TO sun.
pose that number has decreased
but that it has increased at least
fifty per cent. The cause Of this
can be easily accounted for when
the fact is considered that the
Cherokee authorities were repeat.
edly forbidden to determine the
status OF Cherokee freedmen by the
interior department, whether their
residence in the country was a
ilagrant violation or not.
On account Of the difficulties in
the way Of speedy settlement Of
this matter, the distribution will
be indefinitely delayed as far as
the colored people are concerned
at least.
The following extracts open up
n new field for citizenship attor.
nsys:
"All evidence and testimony
submitted should be received and
considered without regard to race,
and claimants, if they 80 desire,
may be presented by counsel"
The following extract from a let.
ter Of the secretary Of the interior,
under date of October 10, 1888, is
n re-aliirmation Of the right
of the Cherokee nation to de-
termine claims 10 citizenship, a
right it has simply been exercising
and nothing more, and il is to be
seen how 10 will work in the future:
"This department has no au-
ihoriiy 10 eenfer Cherokee citizen
ship upon any person, nor appoint
q commission and empower it to
confer such citizenship, but there
seems 70 be no objection 10 the de-
Wl by your office aud such de.
|pilAs hereby authorized Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Our aim is to carry the finest as
well as the best class Of goods, and
to sell them ut 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, 1889-08-29

Sedan Times Journal. The
veteran survivors Of the lst and
2nd Kansas colored regiments are
holding a picnic aud reunion in
the lndian Territory. Col. X. c..
Ward, who was one of the COM
manders of the "lst Niger" has
been invited to attend and shake
hands with the surviving members
of his old command. lie promis.
ed to go if his health would per-
nit. The picnic is on the new
railroad which is being built from
Coifeyville TO Wagner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
Rncklen,s ArnIcn SnIre

The best salve in the word for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay. required. II is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W.
g. Patton * Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Butler Bros, Chouteau, carry n
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 of
these lines call on US.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
MR. WALRoNp TALKs.

Hon. u. 4. Walrond, attorney of
the Muskogee court is in the city,
looking after some cases before the
u. $. commissioners. On the
status of territorial matters in
general he is one Of the best post
ed men we have met, and he
talked freely and Interestingly
about many matters ofimportance.
With regard to the work OF the
Cherokee commission, he thinks
that Gov. Hartrah will resign, and
that as soon as his place is filled,
and Gen. Fairchild gets through
with his duties in connection with
the national encampment at Mil
waukee, the commission will pro-
ceed to the Chickasaw nation to
treat with that tribe and the Choc-
taws. As TO the strip, he thinks
tie solution Of that question will
not be possible during the present
congress. Having once made the
offer Of 81 2j per acre 20 the Chero-
KEGS, he thinks the government is
precluded in honor from taking
the lands at smaller figure. Tie
thinks also, that the Cheyenne
and Arrapahoe claim to four mil
lion acres ofthe strip, will have to
be settled before the latter comes
in. OF course this is all 90 the
supposition Of adverse action Of
the Cherokee council upon the
governments proposition, which
Mr.. Wairond anticipates.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

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, 1889-08-29

Fairview (Kan.) Enterprise
Jokes about boys who climb corn
stalks and falling to the ground
break their necks or leave only a
grease spot are having quite a go
in the Kansas press. Some as.
founding fairy tales show that the
fiction is not on the wane, even
among newspapers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Mrs Butler wishes to inform the
public that she will open subscrip-
tion school in Mrs. S. J Stephens
residence, on Monday Sep. 2nd,
1889. Terms sl.00per month.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Flour, meal, bacon. lard, lum-
Der, lime, cement. doors, sash L.,
paints, oils, all cheap at Butler
Bros, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Cure every species Of torturing humlliatlng Itch
ing, burning, scaly. and pimply diseases Of the skin
scalp, aud blood with loss Of hair, aud all humors,
botches, eruptone, sores, ecaca, and crusts,
whethor simple, scrofulous, or contagious, when
phy siclans and all known remedies fail.
Sold everywhere. Price, CUricURA, JOc.; Soar,
elc.i REsotvESr, tl. Prepared by the POTTER
DRCG AND CHEMICAL COnruHArtON, Boston.
As- send for "liow 10 Cure skin Diseases" 0l
pages, 30 illustrauons, and 100 testimonials.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Two yoke Of work cattle, from Claremore
l. on July 18th Description: One
speeklcd red and white with bell on; one pid-
ell, red and white; one white with brown
head aud neck short bush on tail; aud one
solid black. No brands on any OF them Ad-
dress all communication TO DANtKL SNIH,
ClaremOre, Ind. Ter
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
Draying-A. B. Nichols

Job wagon is on the streets at
all hours. Orders for all transfer
work solicited.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Ladies, call upon Mrs. Cummins,
Fashionable Dressmaker, at Mrs.
Cass' millinery store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Haul your own lumber and get
it dirt cheap from Washbouine's
mill. Better than any shipped in
by rail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for your Meat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Parties with teams who want
lumber can get it for almost moth
ing. See Washbourne's adver-
tisement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Reno CITY Eagle.-The Ar
kansas City Traveller says the Choc-
taw coal road is a new railroad that
issto be constructed in Oklahoma,
running from McAlister, Indian
territory, to Reno City, oklahoma.
\ representative of the company
informed Traveller representative
that that road is sure to be built
within the next twelve months. The
iron has been purchased and the
money has beendeposited day for
it. The rails are 90 be extra heavy
ones. .Uhe road is TO cross the Santa
Fe either north or south of Okla
homa City because that town refus.
es the company the right Of way.
The fact that there are Santa Fe
directors connected with t h e
scheme leads us to believe that the
company is interested in the enter
prise. II is also stated that the
Santa Fe agrees to build an ele-
CANT passenger depot wherever the
proposed road crosses its line.
There is another reason that leads
us to believe the Santa Fe is inter-
este d in the enterprise. That COM
pany has always desired line to
Fort Smith, and by building a
road from Oklahoma City to Meal
lister will have one. Grading on the
new line is to be commenced soon.
Mr.. J. b. Grindstead, Sonora,
Ky, says: My children have
sometimes had boils and other
signs of blood impurities, with loss
ofappetito, etc, at which times /
have found Swift's Specific most
successful remedy, in no instance
failing to effect a speedy and per-
manent cure.
"Swifts Specific is a great bless.
ing TO humanity" says Mr.. PIE.
Gordon, OF 725 Broad street Nash.
vile, Tenn, "ior it cured me of
rheumatism of a very bad type
with which | had been troubled for
three or for years S.S.S. cured me
after | had exhausted everything
else.
Mr.. Russell Myrick, ofthe firm Of
Myrick Il Henderson, Fort Smith,
Ark, says he wishes to add his tes-
timony to the thousands which
have already been given as to
Swift's Specific. He says he de-
rived the most signal benefit from
its U"e to cure painful boils aud
sores resulting from impure blood.
When taken for few days potash
mixtures impair the digestion take
away the appetite and dry up the
gastric juices which should assist
in digesting and assimilating the
food. Swifts Specific has Just the
opposite effect; it improves diges-
tiOn brings appetite, and builds up
the general health.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

All kinds Of plows, double SHOW
els, cultivators, &c, at Butler
Bros, Chouteau, l. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Cheatham's Chill Tonic is peculiar
ly adapted TO persons in enieebled
health and invalids. II assists diges-
tion, and is a perfect strengthener and
appetizer. Satisfaction or money re-
funded. Sold by w. G. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., props, Toledo,
.. We, the undersigned, have known
+. !. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Treux, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, whole
sale druggist, Toledo, o.
+. II. Van iloesen, cashier, Toledo
National Bans, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

For the best and neatest calf
boot in the territory, call ON But
Ter Bros, Choutoau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
NANTs. FoR sALk. Losr. srRlrEp. sroLEN

lEach notice, Of the character indicated, not
exceeding fttTY wOHps will be inserted two
weeks under this heading for EitTY CENTS i
sTRAlED.-A dark brown ally two years
old, IS hands gh, branded Z with bar below
on len shoulder =. 80 for information or
s5.Wi Tor delivery. =. n. CoNNOA,
dl-dl Niuita Il
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Already returned Oklahoma
home seekers are buying homes in
kansas. 'iiie southern Kansas
paper record instances Of this fre-
quently. They are mostly Of the
class who have capital to buy and
improve with. The poorer men
stay whore occupation Of land as a
homestead will eventually give
them homes Of their own.-Fair-
view Enterprise.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

"When the spring time comes, gen.
tie Annie" "And the chills and fever
bloom once more" "YOu had better
buy a bottle Of Cheatham's Chill Ton
ic" 'From the man who runs the near
est drug store" Sold by W. @. Patton
& Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

sTRAYED OR STOLEN AT last Delaware
pHYment ON Lightning creek, one roam horse
D years old btAndtd Z Ctn e hip q. d ,hOulder
collar marks on neck, abOu; ~ hands high
VIII pay s. 60 reward for any Information
leading TO recovery OF said horse. Address,
5i-2 JosgPn HfLL, Alluwe, II.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
BEST IN THE WORLD.
Further Great Cures Of skin Diseases
by the Cuticura Remedies.


Boy one year and n half old. Face and
body IN terrible condition, being COW
cred with sores. Sulphur springs fail.
Cured by Cutlcura Remedies.
have used your CurIouRA RgNEptEa IN two
cases where Il proved 10 be successful. Tho fret
was IN the ease Of a boy year and half old.
Ilis fnoc and body were In o terrible condition, tho
former being completely covered with sores.
took him 10 the Mnsscna Sulphur SPRING. but he
did not Improve any. I was then advised 70 Wy
the CUr1CunA REMEDTEs which did. He took
one aud sne half bottles Ui CuTfCUnA REsOLvENr,
whom his skin was as smooth ne could be, and is
to-day. used the CuricuRA on his s0res and the
CUrtcunA soar IN washing him. ne Il now Eve
years Of age and an right. Tho other case wns
disease Of the scalp, which was cured by washing
with the CUTIcUnA Soar and rubbing In the CUrf.
cunA, ono b0ttl1 Of CurIcunA REsoLvENr being
used. They have proved successful In every cnse
where l have advised the use Of them. II u sur
pdsing how rapidly a child win improve under
their treatment I recommend them for any die.
case Of the skin ss being the best In the world.
This y my experience, and l am ready 70 stand By
my statement. JOHN II. BERO,
American House, Hogansburgh, MY.
An UnbearabIe skin Disease Cured.
I have been afflicted since last March with a skin
disease the doctors called Eczema. My face was
covered with scabs and sores, and the itching and
burning were almost unbearnblo Seeing your
CUTICunA REMEDIES % highly recommended, con.
cludcd 10 give them a trial. using the CUrfCuHA
Internally for four months. l cali myself cured,
In gratitude for which make this public statement.
MRs. CLARA a. FREDERICK,
nr.ah nr0ok. Conn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Chealham's Chill Tonic is acknowl-
edged to be the best. Physicians use
aud prescribe il. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by w. G.. Patton & Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

Families not already supplied
should loose no time in procuring a
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Chole-
ra aud DIarrhoea Remedy. IL is the
only remedy that can always be de-
dended upon for bowel complaint in
all its forms. % and 80 cent. bottles
for sale by W. c. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29

"Love thy neighbor." You can new
er do this il you allow your neigh Dor
to suffer with Itch, letter, Ringworm,
etc, without advising him TO use
Hunts Cure. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by W. &. Patton K Co,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-29
PAINS ann WEAKNESS

phQVC skin and scalp preserved aud hcautiliod
DhOl y BY CrTIcUaA Soar. Absolutely pure.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-28
OUR EXCHANGES

With much regret the colored peo-
pie will learn that Cadet Young, the
colOred man from Ohio at West Peint
failed to graduate last week with his
class. He did not pass his exami :
nations. West Point seems to be a
Jonah to cOlored students. Chicago
Conservator.
Prohibition met with two reverses
during the week. Pennsylvania and
Rhode Island have spoken against
it.-Weekly Pelican.
Senator Chandler teld the New
Hampshire legislature that he was
going back to the U. s. Senate with
a fixed purpose, ''frst to maintain
the protection system; and second, to
strive to enforce the 18th amend
ment." If it cannot be done, it
won't be his fault. His six years
service will be made lively for out
Democratic senator's, who have OBJ
tanned their seats by force, violence
and fraud.-La., Standard.
Secretary Window, on the recon-
mendation of Mr.. E. w. Halford,
the Presidents private secretary, has
appointed John Hughson skilled
labOrer in the Treasury Department
at a salary of $72O per annum.
HughsOn was porter ON one of the
Pullman ears caught in the food at
JohnstOwn, Pa, and it was through
his heroic efforts that Mrs. Halford
and her daughter, who were on the
train, were saved.-Ex.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-06-28
AtchiSon News.

The AtchiSon Literary Circle i
still progressing. At it, meeting
last Thursday evening . brief pro-
gram was given because most Of the
members who were on for exercises
were absent. Hope they will attend
better.
James Morton took sick last Sat
urday and died suddenly in . short
while after. The funeral will take
place abeut three p. m Monday.
Dick Clayton was drowned Sun
day about enc o'clock ?. m. while in
skiff on the river.
Messrs. W. Halsey, J. BurEey
and NJ. Burgey left for Omaha, NOb.
Sunday evening.
Miss Alena johnson has opened :
select school in the basement Of the
A. n. E. church. She Woul6 b
pleased TO have friends send their
children.
The young D. o. B. went to LsA1-
enworth Thursday last to attend the
tenth anniversary Of the daughters of
that city.
Mrs. Susan Irwin and Miss Lulu
Bird have opened . dreSsmakiag -
tabllshment at ia AtChison st. and
wish every lady and child whO desire
good work done to pAtrOnizs them.
The A. NJ. e. church hopes to
raise about $3.50 on the 3Oth. Every
member and friend should rally to
the front.
Mrs. Susan Irwin and Miss Lulu
Bird serves ice cream every Sunday
now. All wishing good cream should
make them a call at TIA Atchison
st.
Remember that Sunday is the great
rally day at E. B. church. Every
member and friend should rally to
the front and contribute IS literally
as possible.
w. w. Mosley.