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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

THE U. S. commissioners who
are charged with the work of ne
gotiating for Indian lands were at
Sac and Fox last week. The In
dians heard them through in 81
lence but evinced no disposition
whateyor to dispose of any of their
territory. In vain the aluring
proposition was held out that
enough land could well be Spared
80 bring $4,000 which with their
present fund would produce an an
nuity of sl00 per capita. The Sacs
and Foxes had as good thing as
they wanted and would not swap.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

ciyuization--if IL not willingly, then
otherwise.
It is asserted thet the Indian H.
Ito in this case Is the same as that
by which the various tribes bold
their permanent reservations; but
such Is not tho fact. BY q treaty
effected in 1928, the Cherokees
were given 1000, 900 acres of land
as permanent home-the reser-
walton which they now occupy,
and which nobody proposes to
take from them. AZ the same
time, they were guaranteed a per-
petual outlet west for hunting and
trading purposes. This guarantee
gave only a right Of way, and not
title TO the soil. Nothing more
has ever been granted by any trea-
ty or act of congress. In 1866,
however, the Cherokees consented
TO the settlement of friendly In.
dians upon the lands embraced in
said outlet, aud received s348. 600
as consideration. II has been
held by the codrts that this was
equivalent to a sale of all their in
terests in the property. Judge
Brewer said in decision rendered
in 1887, "Whether the Cherokees
held said outlet by title in fee
simple, or whether IL was the COM
mon Indian title, or merely
road TO the hunting-grounds, they
have parted with their title, what
ever it was" Under such circum-
stances, it is not at all likely that
the government will hesitate TO
take possession Of the lands, and
to dispose Of them to settlers un-
der the general laws governing the
sale of the public domain. The
Chetokces cannot afford to invite
a situation Of that sort. 1t would
almost certainly deprive them of
any recompense whatever, where
as they now have a chance to Sc
cure very liberal amount. II
they care to risk it, they are at
liberty to do so, of course; but il
would manifestly be wiser for
them to take what is offered, and
graciously yield a claim which
rests upon such a slender basis Of
law and justice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
THE OHUROH IN THE CENSUS.

THE CHURCH IN THE CENSUS.
Below will be found a circular
letter from Robert p. Porter, su-
perintendent of census, which
should enlist lively interest among
the clergy Of this, as all other sec
tions of the country and we trust
will do so:
EDITOR or The CHIEFTAIN,
DEAR SIR:-IIaving determined to
include church statistics in tn g
special inquiries to be made for
the eleventh census, | wish to an
nounce to you and through you, to
your readers, my desire and purpose
to obtain the fullest and most accu-
rate results possible in this special
department. need not enlarge
upon the value Of such results TO
any who are in any wise inter-
esled in church work and progress,
and wish 10 know the numerical
strength of the various religious
denominations of the United
States.
The inquiry will be broad enough
in scope TO embrace every religious
body, Of whatever name or cree d,
however few or many its churches
and members, and it viii be con
Quoted with the utmost fairness
and impartiality. The informa-
ton sought will be arranged under
five heads; (D Organizations OF
societies; ~ Church edidces; (3)
Seating capacity (4) Value ol
church property; (5) Communf
canls. This is as much, in my
Judgment, as il will be wise to un-
dertake in this direction Of the
eleventh census.
In order to prosecute this plan
successfully and to make the re-
suits 50 thorough and accurate
that they cannot be ilnpeaehed,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

the government will have to count
largely on the prompt and gener-
Gus cooperation Of those in each
denomination who are in o position
to furnish the information desired.
This information cannot be gath
cred by the enumerators. They
are already fully burdened; and
the appropriations available for
the census will not admit Of the
appointment of special enumera.
tors for this work. 1t is necessary,
therefore, to make church statis-
tics a special inquiry, and they
must be gathered chiefly by sched-
ules placed in the hands of some
competent person in each Of the
minor ecclesiastical subdivisions
of the various churches.
The conduct of this special in
quiry has been committed to
gentleman whose qualifications
for the work will, 1 am sure, be
instantly recognized. II. X. Car
roll, Ii. D., editor Of 1.-THE Inde-
pendent" of New York, has con-
sented to assume the duties of the
position. DR.. Carroll is now en-
gagged in preparing plans for such
a division of the territory of each
denomination AZ will make it COM
paratively easy for those to whom
hisinquiries will be addressed to
give a prompt and faithful re-
sponse. / ask for him, and l am
sure you will heartily second me,
such cheerful and generous assist
ance as he may require from
officers of the denomination you
represent.
Very respectfully,
ROBERT p. PORTER,
Superintendent OF Census.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

A CENSUS oFTHIs TERRITORY.
The superintendent of the cen
sus had a conference with the In
dian commissioner last Monday,
says a press dispatch, the subject
under consideration being the best
method Of taking the census
among the Indians, and also what
it shall embrace. 1t has been de-
cided to pay particular attention
to the census in the Indian Terri
tory, in order to ascertain what
classes of residents are there, the
number in each class, their occupa-
tion and other facts in relation tc
them such as are usually embrac.
ed in a complete decennial emu.
meration. The recent report oi
Agent Leo Bennett, of the union
agency, which was published in
the Globe Democrat of October 4,
has drawn the attention of the de.
partment TO the necessity for some
action in regard to 'intruders" in
the Indian Territory. It is, there
fore, with a view to securing some
basis for action that especial pains
will be taken with the census OF
the inhabitants of the Indian Ter
ritory. The report of Agent Ben
nett states that within the bounda.
ries of the FIVE nations there is a
total population of 17720O, Of
which $1,000 are white farm labor.
borers and mechanics and their
families, under permit; 5000 are
licensed traders, government
employees, railroad and mine EN-.
)loyes and their families; $4,000
are interlopers and criminals and
their families, principally refugees
from the surrounding states; 400O
are claimants to Indian citizenship;
and 5000 are sojourners, prospect
ors and visitors. 1t will be OBJ
served from Mr.. Benefits figures
that about one fifth of the popula-
ton is composed of "interlopers
and criminals and their families, "
and that not less than one fourth
Of the inhabitants OF the FIVE ma
tions are such persons as really
have no business or right to be
there, and who might all be
classed as "intruders. The CEN
sus bureau proposes to get the
facts concerning the population OF
the territory, and it is likely that
a number OF special agents viii be
detailed to aid the census enumera-
tors when the proper time comes.
The matter was informally con-
sidered to-day by Supt. Porter and
Commissioner Morgan, but a plan
will be eventually adopted. 1t is
not improbable that the political
status Of the Indian Territory will
be somewhat changed by the time
the census enumeration begins,
and that the white population oi
that region, outside Of the FIVE ma
tions, will be materially increased
by homestead settlement; but it is
proposed that "intruders" shall
get out Of the five nations and keep
off the other Indian lands in the
territory. A complete census will
be taken, and then whatever addi-
tional action is deemed necessary
and advisable will be accom-
plished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
STATE OF Quo. CRY OF ToLEDo,

Frank J Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of +.
j. Cheney 4 Co., doing business in
the city Of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that SAID firm will pay
the sam OF One Hundred Dollars for
each and every case OF OataTrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Decem-
Der, A ID. 1888. A. w. GLEASON,
sEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally aud acts directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free. +. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, %.
Sold by druRRiBts. 75c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

We are assured that one of the
first acts Of Senator Bell upon the
assembling of council will be the
Introduction Of a measure provid-
ing for commission to meet the
United States commission which
desires TO negotiate for the Chero-
kee gtrip.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

THE first attempt to fill the
Cherokee commission vacancy, by
the appointment of a gentleman
named Halsey, failed; he would
not accept the place. There
are plenty of applicants, but the
president has set the standard toe
high for most of them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

DURING the simmer. Bob Bur
dctte has been serving as pastor Of
a Baptist church in Philadelphia
and at the close of his work the
congregation gave. him a gold
watch as a token of esteem and
gratitude,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
The New nlscnHnrH.

You have heard your friends and
neighbors talking about II. You may
yourself be one OF the many who
know from personal experience just
how good thing II is. II You have
ever tried II, you are one Of its siaunch
friends, because the wonderful thing
about II Is, that when once given tri-
a. Or, Kings New Discovery ever ai.
have never used it and should be az
ilictad with q cough, cold or any
Throat, LING or Cnrst trouble, secnre
bottle at once aud give IL a fair trial.
II is guaranteed every time, or money
refunded. Trial bottle Free at W. q.
Patton & Co.'S. drugstore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Martin has opened a billiard
hall second door east Of Frisco
hotel and will be glad TO meet all
his old friends. Cigars, tobaccos,
ginger ale and all temperance
drinks. An orderly house on all
occasions and no card-playing.
Fixtures all new.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

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, /. Il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

LAST Monday, in London, Miss
Clara Huntington, daughter of the
great abroad mognate Of this
country, was married TO Prince
Hatzfcldt. of Germany.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
Farm For Sale

Situated in Delaware district
twelve miles east of Vinita, three
miles south of Alton; good houses,
barns, spring, well, timber, prai-
rie, orchard and vineyard. One hun.
dred acres or more in cultivation.
VIII sell cheap for cash. Apply
to w. l.. TRoTT, Vinita, Ind. Ter,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
THE WHITE CITIZENS.

At a meeting of the white adopt
ed citizens held at this place Oct.
2sth, 1899, about thirty persons
were present. V. l.. Benton was
elected chairman and Jess w. FL
liot, secretary. DR.. NJ. Frazee
and DR.. ]. T. Davis spent some
time in discussing the object of the
meeting. After the argument
closed a motion was made by DR.,
Frazee, and the same carried, that
a committee of three be appointed
to call a general meeting Of all the
adopted citizens at such time and
place as the said committee may
designate. The following named
persons were appointed as such
committee: DR.. J. 7. Davis,
Huston Smith and Thomas Howie.
1t was then agreed by the commit.
tee that they meet at Vinita, Nov.
2nd, to make arrangements about
calling the meeting.
Meeting then adjourned.
JESS w. ELLIOTT,
Secretary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

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, 1889-10-31

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, 1889-10-31
Cured by Cuticura

am cured Of q ioathsome disease, eczema, In ~
worst stage 1 tried different doctors and bcou
through the hospitAi. bot all 20 no purpOso. The
disease covered ms whole body from The top Of my
head 70 the soles Of my feet Ny halx all out,
and after using three bottles Of CUTICUHA hEsOLg-
KNT, with CuTicUnA and CUTIcuRA Soar, huA
myself cured at the eo6t of about e. j would not
b. without tho CCTicUnA krMEDiEs 10 my hothQ,
a. hnd them useful IN many eases, and thifh
hey are The only skin nd blood medicines.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

C6uSciL meets next Monday.
Lctus hope the session will be
characterised by wise and judi
cious legislation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Mrs. Cummins, at Mrs. Cass' ,
has secured the assistance of an
experienced city dressmaker. La
dies, take notice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Mrs. F. II. Cass calls the ladies'
attention to her new fall and win
ter millinery goods. Notice the
late styles and exquisite trimmings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Parties knowing themselves in
debted TO us for either Hardware
OF Drugs are earnestly requested
to call and settle.-W. w. Miller
g M
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
Stoves Stoves I Stoves |

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, 1889-10-31

r. L. Rudisill can now be found
at Patton's drug store, and is pre-
pared 10 do all kinds Of watch,
clock and jewelry repairing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Flour, meal, bacon. lard, lum-
ber, lime, cement. doors, sash
paints, oils, all cheap at Butler
Bros, ChOuteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Our losses by the late fire COM
pei us to ask prompt settlement
Of all accounts. w. w. Miller Il
10
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

You will find prices staple dry goods dress goods coaks
jackets trunks vasos and notions comparison the above
named lines Call in and examine stock of goods feel
will find everything complete with prices suit Come in
whether you buy No trouble show goods
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Shiloh's Cough and consumption
cure Is sold by as on guarantee. II
cures consumption. For sale by w.
q. Patton x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

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, 1889-10-31

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, 1889-10-31

Take your watch work to R:sL
Rudisill, at Patton's drug store.
All work guaranteed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Watches, clocks and jewelry re-
paired by r. L. Rudisill, at Pat
toms drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by shiloh's Catarrh
remedy. Price 80 cents. Hasal In
lecioe free. For sale by w. ". Patton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

win yon suffer with dyspepsia aud
Liver complaint Shlloh's Vital
izer is guaranteed TO cure YOU. For
sale by W o. Potion &Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

See the mems stoga Boots a
Green's for 81 so per pair.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Immense stock of new goods a
Green's this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
Burning and itching

was sick In the IAN of 1888 with q burning ana
Itching 90 bad that IN three weeks l was covered
with rash, and could not sleep nights or work
days Bone doctors thought u might bc salt III um
(ocxomn), and Gald they had never accn anything
hke Il before. received no help from my Of them,
or from any medicine that could gat hold Of until
! tried your CuTIcunA RENEnfEs. After threo
weeks uae ! wns able 20 work, and Kept getting
better, until l am now entirely cured. l recon-
mend them 70 all suffering with skin diseases.
a. Il gkMEIl T'nnavlIIe Va
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for q good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call at the o. X. Mtkt market
for your Meat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

r. Bainbrilge, Mnnday Esq, County
Atty, Clay CO., Tex. says: Have
used Electric Bitters With most happy
regults. My brother also was very
low with Malarial Fover and Jaundlco,
but WAS cured by timely Use Of lhis
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bit
ters saved his life."
Mr. ID. /. Milcoxson, OF Horse Cave
Ry,, adds a like testimony, saying:
lie positively believes he would have
died, had II not been for Electric Bit
teTB.
This great remedy will ward of. as
well as cure all Malarial Diseases, and
for Kidney, Liver and Stomach diaOr-
oers stands unequaled Price Doc. and
81. az W. q. Patton 4 Cos. Drugstore.
Shiloh's Vitalizer Is what you need
foi constipation loss OF appetite, dix
xinfss and All symptoms Of dyspepela
Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. Fol
sale by w. Z. Patton x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

am now selling Dry Goods Clothing and Shoes Gents Fur
nishing Goods Ladies' and Gents Underwear, Ladies'
Cloaks and Jackets, Hats, Caps, Trunks and Vascs,
Cheaper than before sold in vinta or
in any of the bordering towns.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31

Hon. s. w. ADY, OF Newton, has
been appointed y s. attorney for
the district Of Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
Skins on Fire

Agonixing, itching, burning, and bleeding
Eczema in its worst stagos. "A raw sore
from head 20 feet. Hair gone. Doctors
ard hospitals fail. Tried everything.
Cured by the Cutieura Remedies for 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
Don't Read This,

REcAusE IT MIGHT BE OF GREAT BENEFIT TO YoU IN
BUYING FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-10-31
MOST Intenao ItohInp
Cutlcura Reaolvonf

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The Senate Adjourns
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION,
Regarding tho Killing OF Fur Bearing
Animals in Alaska.

A proclamation was issued late this after
noon by the president giving the following
provisions of laws. No person shall kill any
otter, mink, marten, sable, or fur seal, or
other fur bearing animals within the limits
of Alaska territory or in the waters thereof.
Every person guilty thereof for said offence
shall be fined not less tn an $500, or more
than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than SIX
months, or both All vessels shall forfeit
their tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo for
violating said law. The secretary of the
treasury shall have power to authorize the
killing of any such mink, marten, sable or
other fur bearing animals, except fur seals,
under such regulations as he may prescribe.
It shall be the duty of the secretary of the
treasury to prevent the killing of any fur
seals, nor shall he grant any special privi-
leges. Section 1856, Revised Ststutes of
the United States, is by declared to in
clude and apply to all dominion in United
States waters in b hiring sea.
1t shall be the duty of the President at a
timely season in each year, to issue 4 proc
lamation and cause the same to b. published
for one month at less, in one newspaper
published at each United States port of
entry on the Pacific coast, warning all per-
sons against entering such waters for the
purpose of violating the provision of said
section. 1t also causes the vessels of the
United States to diligently cruise said waters
and arrest all persons and seize all vessels
found engaged in the violation of the laws"
Pursuant to the above proclamation, it
warns all persons against entering Behring
Sea within the dominion of the United
States for the purpose of violating the pro-
visions of section 1856. and proclaims all
persons found engaged in any violation of
the laws of the United States in said waters,
will be arrested and punished. All vessels
SO employed will be seized and forfeited"