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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-15
Notice to Mariners.

The following changes have been made
in the Lights at the entrance of Honolulu
Harbor, owing to the City now being IL
Illuminated by Electric Lights, the glare of
which interferes with the lights heretofore
in use.
The outer light has been changed from
white to RED. And when the Electric
Lights are burning an Electric GREEN
Light in the same range as the Oil Green
Light heretofore used. will be shown at an
Elevation of 1871 feet above and in line with
the Oil Green Light.
When the Electric Lights are not burn
ing the lower or Oil Green Light will be in
use.
The outer or RED Light is at an eleva-
ton OF 26 feet above the sea level, and the
elevation of the inner or GREEN Lights
is as follows: Lower or Oil Light, 47 feet
Upper or Electric Light 597 feet above the
sea level.
L. A THURSTON
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
INDUsTRIAL EDUCATION

The Providence, (R. I.) Journ.
al, of recent date, contains the
following article upon subject
which is just now receiving the at.
tention OF oil the prominent edu-
Gators of the country:
The exhibition of scholars
handiwork at one Of the city gram
mar schools last week, like 9TH
ers that have preceded it, must
have furnished to the parents and
teachers Of the children who con.
tributed TO it a striking illustra-
tion Of the great advantages that
would come from a regular sys-
tenn Of manual training. One can
readily imagine, indeed, without
having observed the children's $
preparations from day to day, the
eager and interested industry they
must have shown in the work and
which is conspicuously lacking in
most book study. Herein, in fact,
is one Of the great advantages of
manual training. 1t substitutes
quick and voluntary desire for
perfunctory and listless effort; it
inspires instead Of merely cram
ming; and it lights that living
spark in the intellect which al
ways kindles the mind to cheerful
activity when opportunity is given
for some play Of individual api-
tudes. A very long step indeed has
been taken toward the full develop
ment Of the child when he is given
real interest in his task and
made alert and eager to accom-
complish something. 1t gives
him a new conception Of the mean
ing and importance Of the educa-
ton he IS receiving, and lightens,
by relief, the more sombre and de-
pressing side Of the educational
grind" But the full benefit of
such training is not to be obtained
through irregular, unorganized and
unscientific work, tackled on at
hap-hozard to the regular school
curriculum without regard TO rela-
tions, analogies and orderly Sc
quence. The whole system OF
school instruction should be reor-
ganized and place made in it for
manual training, consistently and
scientifically applied as constitu-
ent part Of the educational course
and not as an extra frill. 1t is
time Providence were doing some
thing in this direction. Other
cities are beginning to accumulate
a body of experience upon which
we could profitably draw.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
OUR LANDS OUT WEST.

Not much unlike former
whose crops are being destroyed
by the breachy stock Of unneigh-
borly neighbors, and who is forced
10 an immature harvest and an un-
timely sale OF them to sayo him
eelf, is tho Cherokee nation just
now with regard to its western
lands. The boomers, like a herd
Of rayenous swine, and having
about as much respect for the
rights Of Others, threatening TO pour
into the country and take possess :
ions Of il, and congress seemingly
about ready to.legalizo such con-
duct, or. as the exponent of the
ruling power OF ths continent, and
as generally accepted, Of all right
and justice, having proclaimed, by
their actions TO a people ciamor-
Gus for the opening Of the country
Ia white settlement, atwhat a low
estimate they regard tho rights Of
dhe Indians, much like the farmer
who is unable 10 protect his crops
from TIE stock oiunfriendly neigh
hors, II seoms that We arc to be
forced 70 sell to save ourselves, on
she principle that something Is
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
HOW THEY KEEP EVEN WITH
THE DOCTORS.


Among the Indians of Tule Riv-
CT agency, doctoring is rather an
unsafe business. A medicine man
who had failed to cure one of his
patients was taken out and sent of
TO tho happy hunting grounds, on
Christmas day, 1886. There be-
ing only 107 Of them at that agen-
cy, it can be easily srrmised why
they were so particular about the
death Of one of their number,
though the sending of the old doc.
tor TO kingdom come" is hardly
consistent with such an idea. They
were, we must take it, providing
against future contingencies 'or re-
currencc of any more dead In
dians on that reservation. Il
would be good thing if such
treatment Of quacks were put in
practice among more enlightened
people. Many poor fellow is
helped off to Abraham's bosom by
doctor more qualified to kill than
10 cure. A good, stout rope, with
the privilege Of a short shrift, oc-
casionally resorted to as a friendly
warning TO the profession, would
keep up the population Of any
country, even where decrease is
not SO perceptible as in 107.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
rms "ELIp ONCE aORr.

The Burlington Route (Hannibai 4 ST Jo-
ssph Il z once more leafs all It's eempetlt-
ors, in restoring the fss, train service between
Kansas CITY and Chicago. The train so well
known q year ago as the "Ell" and 80 doserv-
sily popular with the travelling public, has
once more been put on. II l. solid ycs.lbule
traln with sleepers. free chair cara aud coach =
es. and makes the throush run between the
two cities In about fourteen hours. Leaving
kansas City In the evening tho passenger
lakes supper on the dining car aad arrives 10
Chicago for breakfast. and vice versa on his
return. This Il a great saving Of timH, and
she BurlingtOu's action In restoring this SER
vice, meets with the hearty approval VI all
business men and the puSlie generally.
The Burlingion's new St Louis iins In
ereases In popularity syory day, and now
holds high place In public iavor.
The Burlington runs on this liae through
Pullman palace Sleeping Care, Of the latest
Improved dssigu. and Keeling chair eArs
seats In the later being frse OF charge.
We should also strongly advise anyone go-
ing 10 Omaha, 81 Paul, Minneapolis or the
Northwest TO take the daily forenoon train en-
the X. Z 81 ; & e D Il R.. which has a
through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Car from
Kansas city TO 81. Paul and Minneapolis and
Free Chair car 10 Omaha. or taks the sysnlng
train from Kansas CITY which has q through
alrepsr and Chair car 90 Omaha.
All OF the above trains are In every way
models OF comfort and convenience
A. Z. DAWES,
General Pass. a Ticket Agent.
81 Joseph, so.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
MI..ourI. Knn.n. ! rexa. RnIImar.

On FEBRUARY tth, reclining clair car ser
vice was established 70 run daily between Sc
daiin and Hannibal, NO, 10 leave Sedalia,
northbound. on train No. sol at 1910 p. m 4,
arriving al Noberly at 1850 q. m, and at Han
nibal at5;oa mi connections made nj Moher-
ly with Wabash Westsrn trains, for Council
Bluns and omaha, Ottumwa. Des Moines,
81. Paul and minneapolis, and 81 Louis, at
Hannibal with trains OF Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy Railroad, aud Wabash Railway
for Chicago aud oil points East, South bound
to leave Hannibal at 70 rs a. m after the ar
rival Of the Chicago. BnrliAgton aud Quincy
railroad, and Wabash railway from chicago
aud the east, arriving at Moberly at2.i5a. m :
making the connections OF the trains OF the
wabash Western Railway from Omaha, 81.
Paul. Des Moines and Ottumwa. arriving at
sedalia at SOS q. m, connecting with the
through pullman sleeping car service for
Fort scott, parsons, Denison, Dallas, Fort
Worth, Waco, Austin and san Antonioi con-
neetlons at Fort Worth with Pullman sleep
ing cars 10 II Paso. Los sngeies and San
francisco; at San Antonio with Pullman
sleeping cars to City OF ieNico via Eagle
Pass. Mexican International and mexican
Central Rallays, and via Laredo and Mexican
National railway.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
sedalla. Mo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
THE OUTLET. SHALL WE SELL
OR NOT2

This is a question that should
he thoroughly discussed and un-
derstood by all interested. In
order that this may be done, the
CHIEFTAIN tenders the use of its
columns to all who wish to take
part in the debate. 1t will print
all communications on tho subject,
that are respectful and moderate
in language, let differences of
opinion be as wide apart as they
may or reasons assigned as antago-
nistic. The subject demands a
iiiepdly, candid and dispassionate
investigation. The time has come
when the people should refrain no
longer from speaking their honest
sentiments, either for or against
the sale Of those lands, and to give
their reasons for the faith that is
in them. Public opinion can be
reached or formed in no other way
than by talking the subject up,
and by presenting both sides of
the question, with the honest in
tention to discover what is for the
best.
Don't let the coming election
scare you into utter silence on the
subject, or let your prudence, for
fear you might not chime exactly
with others, cause you TO be SO
non-committal that your friends
can't tell where you are. Every
man who wants to he n candidate
in the coming election should study
well the question, and, when he
has arrived at what he may deem
proper and just conclusions, plant
himself right there and let the
people know where they may
find him.
Again we tender the columns Of
the CHIEFrAIS, without distino-
tion Of party affiliation, creed, col
or or previous condition, to oil
who may wish to air themselves
on the subject.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
SHERIFF HENDRRsoVs VIEWS
He Favors a Sale and an Allot-
ment Of the Lands.
ppLAwAaE prsrplcr. G. 81 Moh 1s

DELAWARE DIsTRicT. c, ", Ach. Is.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIE:-The most
important or | might say the only
important question at present con-
fronting the Cherokee nation is,
What action shall we take in re-
gard TO our lands-both east and
west of the Arkansas river? 1t
Will not do to sit around and say
None; no action is necessary. +"
Anyone possessed with half a
grain of perception knows better,
and / believe the question should
be oandidly and honestly met and
discussed. We have always been
prone to ignore all issues until a
crisis is at hand. If experience
teaches US anything it should
teach us that this policy is faulty
one. If we move in time we shall
probably be able to dictate terms;
five sit idly by until everything
is "cut and dried" " tho probabili-
ties are we shall be compelled to
take what is offered us. Martin
VanBuren's intentions were good
of course, whom he signed our pat
ent and so doubtless were those Of
the members Of the commission
with whom we made our treaty.
Circumstances, though, have
changed and we have changed
with them, and so have our sur
roundings. Looking at our affairs
candidly, and from every stand
point, | am free TO say that ! be-
leive the best policy we can pur.
sue is to sell the country west Of
the Arkansas river for the highest
dollar we can possibly get and
also TO allot our country east Of
the river. j would also be in
favor Of paying out, per capita, the
purchase money, which invested
as II would be largely in, the im-
proyement Of our homes and
farms, would place us in more
comfortable circumstances than
any other people in the country.
BY classification or grading Of
our land il certainly seems as
.ii.c-sb an equitable and just dis
tribution can be arrived at, and
once il is done, the poor man will
discover his biTth-right is Of some
value 10 him and that he is poss-
essed Of actual property instead OF
what now seems ideal If he has
not the means OF disposition to
use Il, some one will readily be
found willing 20 pay for the priv
ilege Of doing 50, Anoiher benefit
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
A CURIOUS PHASE OF ADvnR.
TISING.


Dwellers in the "efFete East"
are sometimes astonished at the
manners and methods of the in
habitapts Of the wild west"
They are astonished because the
ways of the Westerner are unfa-
miliar to them. What is unfamil-
lar is generally interesting. Be-
lieving this, we reproduce a group
of advertisements that appeared
ina recent issue of the INDIAN
CH1EFrAIN, published at Vinita,
Ind. Ter.
The advertisements are what
are known rs "stock brands. +"
The illustration Of cattle and horses
show not only the appearance of
the brand, but its location upon
the body of the animal, and
whether it is vented upon the
right or left side. The roa ding
matter gives the owners name
and address, the location of the
range, and additional information
concerning the brand. Such adj
vertisements are numerous in
newspapers published in stock
raising vicinities.
The advertisements are publish
ed throughout the year, and the
newspapers in which they appear
become virtually, a directory OF
brands. The ownership of strayed
or stolen cattle may be established
by reference to these newspapers,
and the honest employment of
conflicting brands is prevented by
the knowledge obtainable from the
advertisements of devices already
in use.
There is one conclusion to be
drawn from this. and it is appli-
cable to all advertisers alike. 1t
is this: 1t pays to make the pub
lie familiar with your brand
Printers Ink.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
THE oHrRoKER FRnEpMrN.

A Washington dispatch of the
10th says the Indian approprla-
tion bill as it became law, con-
tains the following provision:
ITO enable the secretary of the
interior to ascertain who are en-
titled TO share in the per capita
distribution of the sum of s75, 900
appropriated by the act approved
October 10, 1888, entitled, AN
act to secure TO the Cherokee
Freedmen and others their proper
tion of certain proceeds OF land
under the act of March 3, 1888,
and to make payment thereof, the
sum OF $4,000 or so much thereof
as may be necessary, and to COM
pensate IN such sum as no may
deem reasonable any duly author
lied agent or agents acting tor
said freedmen and rendering
them aid in obtaining the allow.
ance of said s75, 900, the sum Of
s15, 900, or so much thereofas may
be necessary and the amount so ex-
pended in ascertaining to whom
said money shall be paid shall be
charged against the Cherokee ma
tion on account OF its lands west of
the Arkansas river, and shall be n
lien on said lands, and shall be
deducted from any payment here
after made on account OF said lands,
and said secretary is hereby au-
thorized and directed to make in
quiry and report to the next ses-
sion of congress what other sums
Of money, if any, have been appro-
priated by the Cherokee nation in
violation Of their treaty obligations
in reference to freedmen in said
nation, and what sum would be
required TO secure to said freed
men those treaty rights in respect
to the same"
The dispatch closes with the
following paragraph:
"The language Of the above is
significant in that 1t fully recog-
nizes the Cherokee ownership Of
the lands west OF the Arkansas
river"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

The Advocate of last week says:
"Ned Foreman, well known to many
Of our readers, met with. sad and
fatal accident few weeks ago while
out wolf hunting. When the beast
had been run to its den, Mr.. Foreman
leaned his gun against tree prepar-
ing 10 enter the den. Tho gun slipped;
he tried to catch it and missed the
gun was discharged and tore away Il
part Of his wrist. Though not a dan
gerous wound apparently, he died
seven days afterward, modification
having set in"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

better than nothing. While the
intelligent reader Of events see
danger in the conduct Of the late
congress and the evident growth
Of exposition to set aside treaty
obligations to the Indians,as far as
trouble and seemingly endless
litigation are to be considered, +,
there are many who view with
alarm the tendency of an irresista-
bic power now slowly but surely,
in their estimation, getting ready
to strike the fatal blow, and which,
from present indications, must fall
soon. As a consequence, these
will favor sale, even at a sacri-
fee, while the first, believing in the
eternal power of right, and that
there is always enough of the true
and honorable in every communi-
ty and in all assemblies TO success.
fully combat those who are not,
will never give their consent at
any price less than the market
value, or for national propositions
and future national purposes, will
never agree to relinquish another
foot Of Cherokee soil. Tho doc
trino of what is preached as mani
fest destiny and the survival of the
fittest, whether applied to human
or animal life, or the continuance
osone class of institutions, as best
adpated to human progress and
prosperity, to the downfall of 9TH
ers, have but little weight with
those with whom the considcra-
tons Of national pride overtop the
prudential policy ofpersonOl COM
fort and aggrandisement. The
doctrine that each generation
should take care of itself, and that
which gives strength and prosperi-
ty to the living is equally to the
interest OF the unborn, and that
the tendency OF things is always
upward, to the wiping out Of all
hindrsnces in the way, the policy
with many will be to sell, while
the coarser considerations of dol
lars and cents, and Of tie pleas
ures they secure, will insure the
approval of many.
In anticipation OF the coming of
the commission to make PROPOSE
tions for the purchase OF tho out.
let, the question of sale or no sale
should be closely canvassed, and
all the causes, whether for or
against such thing, carefully
weighed. That an answer of some
sort will be expected, no doubts
can be entertained. To remain
entirely reticent on the subject
will only ineite displeasure on
part OF the commission, and
comment that we do not know
what we want. Individual senti-
ment will not satisfy, because
some national expression of pur-
pose will be expected and proba-
bly, demanded. 1t is safer to say
positively that we do not wish to
sell, nor intend to, than to leave
the question in doubt, and a mat
ter Of speculation with the next
congr,si. If not safer, it will at
least show that we know what we
want.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
sprinr Opening.

Mrs. VIM. Choiiteau's Spring
Opening will occur upon Friday
and Saturday of this week and
at that time her stylish Millinery
Bazaar will present an appearance
for beauty and grandeur never RI
vailed i'm the history of the Indian
Territory. All the ladies are in
vited to oall and are promised a
sight, fairly dazzling. All the new
styles of Hats, Bonnots, Feathers,
Ribbons, Ornaments, Trimmings,
Dress Goods, Buttons, ,Jewelry and
Novelties in ladies' wear will be
displayed. No lady DESTROYS OF
learning the correct styles can af-
ford to miss this grand spring open
ing at Mrs. Chouteau's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
Enorh.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness TO robust health
marks an epoch In the life of the indi.
yidual. Such n remarkable event is
treasured in the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has
been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence il is that so much is heard in
praise Of Electric Bitters. So many
feel they owe their restoration to
health, TO the use OF tine Great Altera-
tive and Tonic. II you are troubled
with any disease Of Kidneys, Liver or
Stomach, of long or short standing
you will surely find relief by use OF
Electric Bitters. Sold at Soc and 81
per bottle at w. o. Pattons & Co.'S.
drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

which would accrue from selling
the outlet and allotting tho land,
would be the permanent abatment
Of the claimant nuisance, the mag
nitude (which we all realize fully,
/ trust.
These are my views and l am
honestin in them. Ifany man diff
fers, or has better, or other ones,
which l hope may be the case, l
shall be glad to have him state
them through these columns.
Respectfully,
w. p. HENDERSON.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
Their BxsIpess Boomlnr.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at w O.
Patton q Co.'S. Drug Store as their Civ
ing away to 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 II always
cures md never disappoinis. Coughs,
Colds, asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and
all throat aud lung disaHses quickly
cured. You can test it before buying
by getting u trial bottle free, large size
81. Every hnttle MnrrAnlel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

ID. NJ. Mars, at his nursery 8
miles southeast Of Vinita, has a
full line Of home grown trees,
shrubs and plants as fine as can be
found anywhere and invites inspec-
tion and comparison. The advan-
tages OF procuring trees from home
nurseries are apparent TO all. Or
dcrs sOligitcd.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21
TO THE N. O. oHERoKEns.

l win meet you at Tahlequah
on April 10th. for you tootake into
consideration the way you should
ask the interior department TO
make payment for your removal
and subsistence. There are quite
a number Of you that are
not on my roll and unless you are
enrolled the payment may be from
time 70 time put on, Therefare.
for your benefit, aud 70 ha1|en w
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

HARRY HILL, and other Of the
boomer leaders. were advising
their followers one night last week
20 stake out their claims and 20 to
plowing. Early next morning
they were all flying before the
military and Oklahoma is now
said to be depopul atcd again.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

Elliott Bros, Pryor Creek. Ind,
Ter, have in addition to Family
Groceries, Seed Potatoes, Onion
Sets and Buttons, Landreth's Gar
den Seeds, whice are sold very
ehoap. but for cash only.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

Persons troubled with rheumatism
try Chamberlain Pain Balm. One
application will ease the pain, and its
continued use has cured many cases
OF chronic aud inhammatory rheuma-
tism, that had resisted other remedies
aud even the treatment of the best
physicians. Price, 50 cents Ter bottle.
fol sale by W. Z. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

TnE commission TO negotiate for
the strip is not likely to be out
here just yet, for the reason that
We funds are not yet available.
One Of the number will be Ex-con-
gresham Warner, of Kansas City,
commander in chief of the Grand
Army.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-03-21

Miller & Co. have their supply
Of farm machinery. If you don't
want to buy just yet. call and get
acquainted with the plows, plant.
ers and culliyators.