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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Chief Mayes is in receipt Of q
letter from the Cherokee delega-
ton at Washington, the contents
Of which are somewhat surprising
to many people, and throw consid-
er1ble light upon the action of the
Cherokee commission. The letter
states that il is positively known
that the Cherokee commission
while in Tahlequah was empower
ed TO pay more than sl.25 per acre
for the strip land The letter fur
ther states that a careful canvass
of the senate by the delegation re-
veals the fact that there is not one
man who 5<f0rs the taking of the
land for less than So per acre, some
wanting 20 pay 81 and others s5.-
Globe Democrat.
Il certainly is surprise and q
pleasant one TO know that the COM
mission had power TO offer more
than sl.25 per acre for the strip
Il is still more pleasant TO learn
that the majority Of the senate are
willing 10 pay from three to five
dollars per acre. Now if Mayes
succeeds in getting as much as
three dollars per acre, together
with the settlement of the much
vexed questions, he viii be the
next chief sure II will be useless
to try to beat him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
KANSAS CIVILIZATION

The inevitable is at hand. The
Indian Territory will be admitted
as a state. Make citizens Of the
Indians and civilizs them. How
much better than to rear them in
idleness, countenaRcing a barbar-
ism which, IN a thousand years,
xOull VI itself show no sign Of ap-
proach towards civilization. They
would be best assisted TO a civil
lied state by environment of civil
lied life and manners. Tie In
dians ask it, the interest of the
country demand it and il should
be so.-Wichita Eagle.
"a little knowledge is q danger
Gus thing" but you are not in the
slightest danger, friend Eagle. for
you have not even little knowl-
edge-concerning Indians. And
so you wish to make a state Of the
territory in order 10 civilize the
Indians. What is civilization,
friend Eagle7 Is Kansas civilized?
The people of the Cherokee nation
and other nations also-arc very
much like Kansas people, with a
few exceptions. Kansas has rail-
roads; so have the Indians; Kan
sns has merchants and merchan-
disc; so have the Indisns; Kansas,
the civilized, has schools and
churches, but strange to say, so
have these barbarians, and they
are well attended too; they read
books and keep track of the fash
ions and have political squab-
bles" just the same as people in
Kansas do. Kansas boasts of hav-
ing the latest Improvements in ag-
ricultural implements; so EaTe
these savagps. Il is no uncommon
sight TO see one of these bar6arians
sitting on his riding plow and
leaving four furrows behind him.
In haying season he sits upon his
mower, and rs he drives along be
leaves a seven-foot trace of willing
grass as evidence that his machIn-
cry is the very latest; he cuts his
grain with a self-binder and when
the threshing season arrives a
traction engine Is seen approach
ing bis farm. Kansas is r of
farms; the territory has uUE so
many-her special production is
fat cattle. Kansas has strikes, the
In1ians do not; Kansas is bur-
dened with debt; more than half
the farms in the state are mort
gagged, while the barbarians are
comparatively free from debt and
have no mortgages Then the
difference between the
two seems TO be strikes, debts and
mortgages. And Kansasxis civil
lied while The Indians are not. If
that is civilization, friend Eagle,
you may extol its blessings for a
thousand year, >ud not create the
least desire fog Z. in the breasts OF
these barbariS=s Indians. They
don't want it. Just give them
prosperity, honor. education and
Christianity, and they viii never
ask for civilization"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

SECRETARY NOBLE says the gov
srnment viii stop the cherOkees
from leasing the strip and thus
force them to take forty-seven and
forty-nine one hundredths cents
per acre for the land. That is
nothing in the world but bull-dos-
ing and robbery, and the people
ought not yield to il. If 4 fai-
price is offered, it is best to sell,
otherwise refuse to sell. If the
United States chooses to rob the
Cherokees, they have the power.
but the people are not compelled
to call the robbery q bargain.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
THE ONLY TERRITORY PAPEs
To gst Into Rowell's Preferred
List, 10 the Chieftafn.

Geo. p. ROwell & Co.. prOprie-
tors Of the Amerieap Newspaper
Advertising Bureau, No. 10 Spruce
Street, New York, have issued a
pamphlet containing q choice Sc
lection of newspapers for an ad-
vertiser TO use, who prefers TO con-
fine his advertising investments to
such as are likely to pay him best.
This catalogue names all the
greatest and all the best newspa-
pers. The selection made includes
every religious, agricultural, or
other class weekly, having a regu-
lar issue of so many as ten thou
sand copies ali the great month
lies, the leading dailies in all the
largest cities, and aims to name
the best paper in every county
seat having a population Of so
mu ch as three thousand, and ev-
cry other town, village or city hay-
ing so much as FIVE thousand popu-
lation, provided a paper is printed
which issues as many as a thou
sand copies a week.
The carefully selected list which
is now issued by Geo. P. Rowell
K Co. is the first which has been
put forth in accordance with reso-
luton of the association of general
newspaper advertising agents. II
is issued by the oldest, best equip
ped, and most favorabIy known of
all the agencies, and is likely to
invite careful examination ard
criticism from both advertisers and
publishers. Geo. P. ROwell & Co.
have a more thoroughly perfected
system and better facilities for con-
Quoting the necessary negotiations
with newspapers and watching the
fulfllment Of advertising contracts
than has ever been attempted by
any other house in this line in this
or any other country. At their
advertising bureau, which was es-
tablished in 1855, have originated
most Of the methods OF conducting
such business, which have prov
ed TO be permanently successful.
They have issued the American
Newspaper Directory for twenty
two years. They now advise their
advertising patrons that it viii al
ways be well to confne advertise
ment orders to papers selected
from the Catalogue of Preferred
Papers here referred to, unless the
has some conclusive
reasons of his own for using others.
The population of every place
where q newspaper is published is
stated in the catalogue; county
seats are designated, and the cir
culation rating accorded to every
paper by the last issue of the
Newspaper Directory is
given. Out of the seventeen thou
sand papers named in the Directo-
~. only about two thousand are
selected; of these only one issued
in the Indian Territory and it is
perhaps not necessary to add,
rHE ISDIAE CHIEFTAIS is accorded |
the distinction OF being that one.
There is no subject in newspaper
dom upon which Geo. p. ROwell & |
Co. are not looked upon as au-
:horities and our reader will cheer
iully attest the good judgment dis
played in chasing The CHIEFTAIS
with the select.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS.
For Minor Details Call Upon the n, L.
st. Railway Agent.

Take the Missouri. Kansas 4 Texas night
train. u0;l5 p m 70 ST Louis and all points
east via -. Louis The morning tss$s . N
train 20 CaiesgO and all points east via Chi
eAgo. arriving there next morning In tims for
all east ani north bound routes Both night
and day trains make connections for all wsst-
srn points at Kansas City. Through car SER
vice 70 Chicago. -. Louis and Kansas City
ArrEngements may be made ahead for sleep
ers. BY applying to local agent Excursion
tickets on sale daily 20 all southern and Cali
fornia points. going and returning on dinrr-
ent routes. tickets good ak montks- Any
further information desired win be chesrfally
furnished ON application TO
A G. PEcE. Agent
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

A GREArER part If not all the
merchants buy their -four from
Missouri, thus sending out OF the
country annually a large sum of
money that could be kept at home
If only there was 4 Touring mill
in Vinita that could compete with
other mills. Farmers about Vinita
do not raise wheat because there is
no market for il. Create a de-
mand and there viii be a supply.
Not only that, but there viii be
thousands of dollars circulating
about the neighborhood that now
leave the country to find a home
in the pockets of rich Missouri mil
lers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Of all fhe po2ers Pablished "a the
Iadian Territory (s0uas 40 or 50)
THE TNDTAy CHIEFTAIE Is
.hs only one considered Of sufficient
importasrs By Geo. P. Ro'osH & Co.,
tie nell lnora adrsrtising agents, Of
Ner York, to Be girra place IN
their Esi Of Preferred Newspapers, "
puJiished IA January 1890. The
attention OF ad=srtisers and the pub
lie generally "a respectfully called to
this fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

OS the sixth Of this month, Col.
Frank P. Blair. attorney for the
Osages. called on President Har-
rison to find ont the policy Of the
administration in regard to the
lands Of the civilized tribes. The
president said fatty that it was
hisintention to eject The cattlemen
from the strip very soon, and that
X was the intention of the admin
istration TO force the Cherokees to
sell the land for whatever the
United States government chose
&c pzy for il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

TEE Ckickasaw legislature con-
vened in special session at Tisho-
mingo last Monday. and SO quiet
ly we're the members summoned
that no information reached the
public in advance Of that date.
The exact purpose of the session
Is not known but it is presumed to
be to adopt measures for collect
ing the permit tax, payment Of
which has been generally refused.
Some time since Gov. Byrd asked
for military assistance in expell-
ing all non-citizens refusing COM
plianns with local laws. As the
request was disregarded it is sur
missed he now intends reorganiz-
ing The national militia and re-
moving them himself. TrOubu-
lous times are anticipated
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

he knows the value Of property;
the value Of q home. Allotment
brings to every citizen, localizs-
ton. necessity of agriculture, pas
torial pursuits, the introduction Of
ideas Of property in things of sale
and barter; from the savage to a
civilized life. Y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13


TnE interesting fact il announc-
ed BY Messrs. Charles Scribner's
Sons that they have acquired from
Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley all the
American rights for his personal
narrative of The expedition for the
relief OF Emin Pasha- Prior to
the appearances of the comPlete
work. Seribner's Magazine viii
publish an article upon his last
journey by Mr.. Stanley. Il viii
be illustrated and is certain to be
As important contribution as any
that hes ever appeared in an
american Magazine. Readers
may have noticed that Mr. Her
bert Ward, who was one of Stan
lrrs officers. makes no mention
of the expedition in the article re-
counting his experiences upon the
Congo, which sPPearsin srribner's
for February, the fact being that
Mr.. stanlev has reserved the sole
right 10 describe this most re-
u,arkable Of all his African under
takings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

MANY bills have been introduced
in congress 10 extend = territorial
government over the Eve civilized
tribes; but il is safe to say not one
Of them viii pass. I: is not like
" that the Uaited States govern
ment viii break its treaties with
rs vet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

IN letter ofthe 5th inst. Chief
Mayes asks President Harrison to
remove the intruders from the
Cherokee nation according TO ar
ticle 6, treaty Of 1885 and 26th ar
ticle. treaty Of 1865. A good move
on the part OF the chief
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

can do no less than to stick to the
bargain; and it is 10 be re-
gretsed that the United States
government was forced TO take the
matter of per capita in hand and
remind the Cherokees of their OBJ
ligations.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Il Is ruaored about that II. W.
G. Shelton viii soon take charge
vi The editorial part Of the Vinits
CHIEFTzIs- = Cherokee Advocate
The rumor is false for there is no
such paper IN exissence as the
Finita Cz1EF1zrx. Newspapers
should try 70 publish facts, not
~u.-o~z
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
Horss and senate are haring

Horsz and senate are having a
monkey and parrot tinertrying to
explain The lack Of legislation dur
ingthe late regular and call sessions
n council Each is pointing his in-
ger at the other and saying you
did il, |" when, If the truth must be
told, both did it. Both branches
Of the national council sat nine
teen thousand dollars worth-to
themsalves-and did nothing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Gov. BYRD, of the Chickasaw
nation. presented a memorial re-
Gently TO congress asking that the
United States fulfill its treaty
stipnIations and rot extend any
teritorisi government over the In
diaas. nor create any more courts
in the fnrritory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
Notice..

Anyone wishing to buy q good
place in Tahlequah near the female
seminary-new house and good
spring water-enquire of Gideon
Morgan, Tahlequah, l. T. Also
good farm near Fort Smith, Ark "a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
THz ARROW has manned a numbc

THz Arrow has named a number
Of tickets for the National party
for the next campaign No Ma
tional ticket, however, viii be
stronger than Bushyhead for prin-
cipal and Bunch second chief
They are about the strongest team
IN the Earsy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Manager Green, of the San
Franciso hotel, is running q good
house and justly entitled to q good
share of the patronage. This is
the pioneer hotel of the territory
and has always been a popular
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Mrs. Cass will close out her
stock Of Felt Hats regardless of
cost. Ladies, call early and
make your selections. Millinery
and dressmaking still receive the
most prompt and careful attention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Mars has more strawberry
plants than Garter had oats, al
so all kinds Of nursery stock at vi
nita Nursery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

For rent-Two rooms, furnished
or unfinished. Also part of a
good stable; call at second house
south of the Congregational church
(town clock.1
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

DisPATcHKs from Washington
gire the impression that a new
commission viii be sent out TO
purchase the strip
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Ladies, call on Miss Florence
Youngbiood at Mrs. .Cass' millinery
store for estimates or dressmak-
ing. Tailor system used.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Cheatham's Chill Tonic, aside from
being the best in the world. is an ex-
cellent tonic for enfeebled persons,
does not nauseate. enriches the blood
and makes you feel like a new person.
Try it. Sold by W. {. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

The richest and poorest, the oldest
and youngest, the proudest and humb-
lest, the largest and smallest, all use
Cheatham's Chill Tonic. Guaranteed.
Sold hH " G. Patton < Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Pine Lumber for Sale,
A full assortment; also cut shin
gles- Thos. Bluejacket, Bolens
Ferry, Grand river. S-26.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

A Nasal Injector free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's G. atarrh remedy. Price
so cents. W. G. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Try Hunts Cure for Itch .Ringworm,
letter, Eczema, Old Sores, Itching
Hives, etc. Cure guaranteed Sold by
w. G.. Patton K Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
For Sale.

My farm situated one mile east Of
Pryor Creek 100 acres in cultiva-
ton. Address, ]. w. ELLIOTT,
Pryor Greek, 1. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Shiloh's Cstzrrh Remedy, q positive
cure for Catarrh. Dphtheria and Can
Mouth. W. g. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Shiloh's Cure will immediately re-
lieve Group, Whoopirg cough and
Bronchitis. W. G. Patton 4 Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

See that splendid line Of pants
Just received at g. w. Green's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

A house to rent. Apply to Mrs.
n. l.. Timberlake.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, Of Bour-
bon, Ind, says: "Both myself and
wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Con-
sumption Cure" W. q. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Ladies, have your dresses cut
and fit by the tailor system at
Mrs. Cass'.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Call at the o. K. Meat market
for a good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Immense stock of new goods at
Green's this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
Ladies. Read this UnnaralleIed offer-

To any lady sending rs the namss of twenty
other ladies vita thar address. ne will make
q handsome present worth several doIlars.
Address tsnclOsing four centa for pocsagel
SIS TExAs P0RrRxrT Co.. Dallas. rexas-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call at the o. K. Meat market
for your Meat
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13

Agents Wanted
Agents wanted In everF county Big In
dueements 20 good nen 70 introdncs cur
work For terms address fencloslng stamP)
SIS TExAs P0ErEkIr Co., DaiIas. Ssxns-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-02-13
THE ooUNTRY's SALVATION

per annum.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Important Proposition

There having been several recent of fers made to the board :; f school trus- tees of this district for the purchase of the lot belonging to the district, lying vacant at tue corner of Alameda street and Stone avenue; that body has deci ded to obtain the views of the tax pay ing citizens on the question as to wheth- CT or not the lot shall be sold at all. No tices for a public meeting have been posted by the clerk of the board, and
 will be held next Saturday week at the ward school building on Congress street. This is certain y proposition worthy of careful consideration by all who have the welfare of the city schools at heart, and 1t is one upon which public opinion already gives unmistakable signs of di- vision.
 The lot in question was donated to the school district several years ago, at the time the old cemetery was aban- doned as burial ground. 1t IS beau tiful lot, conveniently located for school purposes, and with a small outlay could be made an attractive spot. The soil IS the best to be found in Tucson. and all kinds of trees and vegetation wou flourish there to perfection. The lot is 2J0 feet by 300 in size, and as ieve as a
 floor. Recently the old cemetery was cut up into lots and sold by the city, and the school lot is now surrcunded W individual property. No doubt the lot could be sold for good price. but nevertheless, there will be decided op- position to its sale at any price.
 MT. Sammy Hughes was met late yes terday evening. He had just heard of the matter. and was open in his opposi- tion to the sale of the lot. He claims that at was through his efforts that the lot was donated to the school, and he proposes to do all in his power to pre- vent it's sale. MT. Hughes thinks 1t would be better to sell the school lot on Congress street, if any is 10 be sold. He thinks the old lot where the ward school is now taught, is not suitably located for school, being on what will some day be a live, bustling, crowded business street. The two lots are virtu- ally in the same Reighborhood, and the district can never make any practical use of both lots, and the question now to be determined is whether is it judici- ous to sell one of them now. The meet ing will no doubt be largely attended, as 1t IS for the determination of a question of vital importance.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
TREE CULTURE.

Tucson has many valuable advantages and with a little care, labor and ex- pense, can be made a very attractive city. Flowers, shrubs and trees grow rapidly and require but little care. Stately trees and shady avenues lend a peculiar charm and attractiVeness to the landscape, and their absence leaves a void that other and even more costly ornaments cannot fill. This is the sea- son for setting out trees. Everyone owning d lot can well afford a few dollars and few days time in planting trees about their premises, thus beauti- flying their homes, enhancing the value of their property, and adding to the beauty and symmetry of our city. We know of an instance in this city where the expenditure of few dollars in shade trees enhanced the value of a property in Tucson fully 90 per cent at sale recently. Everyone owning property in Tucson desires to see 1t improve. We want stranges to come in and make their homes with us, hence we should so arrange and improve our town that the first impression of these strangers will be pleasing. Plant trees, have pleasant yards with flower and shrubs about our homes, and Tucson will soon be as attractive as the coast towns of California, of which we have read so many fabulous tales.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18

GENERAL CROOK has been down to call on his old chum, Geronimo, and his fel- low Chiricahua Apache murderers iii AlaJama, and OF his return to Washing ton set up a most lugubrious blubDer and sheds crocodile tears by the gallon over the discovery of their melancholy situation" The dispatch says his recital to the President and Secretary of War of the woes of his band of choice cut throats "has determined them to do something to repair the great Injustice done these Indians" "Ihey are living" said General Crook, ''in policed camp, with nothing to do, hopeless and dying" It may have been a great injustice that was perpetrated on these Indians when General Miles ran them down and shipped them far away, where they had no chance to continue their deviltries, but to the relieved inhabitants of south ern Arizona the injustice is not appar ent; and that they are ''hopeless and dying" will not cause the relatives and friends of their victims to shed many tears. The only regret on the part of Arizona is that they do not die fast enough. If the President and Secretary of War are determined to do something to repair the great injustice done these Indians" we hope they will not be re turned to Arizona, but as long as Gener- al Crook lives there is always that dan ger confronting us.-Epitaph.