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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
ncApTAINsn MUST GO.

Last August, at the general as
sembly Of the Downing party on
Fourteen Mile creek, an act was
passed declaring that there should
be no more nominations made by
captains. But strange to say, this
very sensible act was vetoed by
the head captain. Now it is time
for the people to take this matter
in hand and cast all this captain"
foolishness to the four winds ol
heaven. 1t is time for them to
meet and declare in favor of pri-
mary elections, so that the voters
themselves can say who shall be
nominated for office. Nomina-
tion by captains is unwise, auto
cratic and unjust. See how it
worked in Tahlequah district at
the last election. The captains
voted for each other SO that all
candidates nominated, with the
exception.oftwo men only, were
captains. Now how is that for
freedom ? How much "say so"
did the voters have ? When this
disgraceful slate OF affairs became
known there was general outcry,
and it was evident that fair mind
ed men were going to halt and re-
fuse to support such ticket, but
the trouble was fixed up. The
captains henchmen promised
that if no bolt was made, nothing
Of the kind SHOULD occur again;
that they would all vote for pri-
mary elections and would support
such measure at the next gener-
al meeting of the party. Last Au-
gust was the time to stop the "cap-
tain" method Of nomination, yet
nothing was done to stop that per-
nicious custom. Some Of the dis
tiicts have primary elections and
have had for years, but others
still have the form best suited to
the purpose of party bosses and
demagogues. Nominations ior
chief and second chief win be
made that way this coming Au-
gust, if nothing is done to prevent
it. If the captains were elected
and instructed by the voters it
would be all right, but as it is,
they have nothing to say. The
head captain appoints the district
captain and the district captain the
little captain, and it is this little
fellow that nominates the chief.
The captain having the power of
appointing the under captains IS
king indeed. He appoints only
those who will vote to suit him,
and thus rules oil. Such a meth
cd is one man method and too
autocratic and unjust for an en-
people. 1t should be
stopped. The chief should not be
nominated in any such manner.
Let the people say who shall be
nominated for chief and then stick
to the choice whatever it be. Get
rid Of these captains and do it at
once. It is time for them 10 go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
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TAXATION NECESSARY


Taxation is something that but
few of the citizens will talk about.
The very thought is considered
as traitorous, a deadly blow aimed
at the heart of the government,
and yet it is high time people be-
gan to discuss 1t openly-not only
that, it is time to look about and
see what amount of taxation is
necessary and make arrangements
to pay it. Every year the expens-
es Of the government become great
er, while the interest on our in
vested money remains the same.
AS a consequence, the amount is
not sufficient, and the Cherokee
government will become hopeless
~ involved in debt unless steps
are taken to prevent such a mis-
fortune. Already we are in pre-
dicament. Council had to borrow
money from the grass fund 10
make up the deficit in the school
and general funds. Now if those
funds are too small this year, they
will be so next year, because there
is no increase in the in
terest. Then it is perfectly evil
dent that the money so borrowed
can never be paid back. Instead
Of paying back, more money must
be borrowed each successive year.
Something must be done; and, as
council either does not know what
to do, or does not care to do any
thing, it becomes the duty Of the
people of the nation to instruct
them in the matter. If a yearly
rental ef 5000 600 from the strip
could be realized then it would be
easy sailing would be a prob
lem that even a legislator could
solve. BY judicious management
the government could be run and
no debts incurred, but as it is
(the government having forbidden
leasing Of the strip debt stares us in
the face and we must do one of
these things: We must cut down
the expenses Of the government;
or fad some means Of raising a
revenue without taxing cit liens, or
else We must resort to taxation.
Cutting down expenses should be
done by all means. 1t will not do
TO cut down the number Of schools,
for there are too few all already,
but a slight change from the pres
ent school system would be advan-
tageous. The great cuts must be
made in the pay Of officers, the
money spent in call councils and
in the paying Of claims against
the nation. Thereisno need tomen-
tion councils wanton wasting ofthe
peoples money in call sessions
il has been condemned again and
acain. Il seems useless to speak
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Of regulating the pay Of officers. 1t
appears to be tho determination
at present 70 make offices Of trust a
part Of a political schome, hence
much pay and little work is
the result 1t il also use
less TO speak about tho enormous
amount Of claims against the ma
tion that are paid each year. New
er a year passes but claims that
are declared unjust are presented
but they are paid just the same.
But as all this Is likely to contin-
ne in the future as it has in the
past, money must be raised to
meet the expenses, and the way
to meet them is by taxation. 1t will
not do to tax cattle alone, for tax
ing one class and not all is unjust.
Let every property holder pay a
tax on all his property. Such
course is now necessary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
A MIsLAID LETTER.
Uncle Sam and not the Colored
People the Defendant.

CHERoKEE NATION, l. r., May IS 1890
EDITOR CHIETTAIN:-I noticed
in THE CH1EFTAIN some time since,
communications from Judge Scales,
in regard to the whites and blacks.
In his first communication to
Jesse Cochran, he alludes to and
compares the Creek treaty with
the Cherokee in regard to the col
ored people. Our answer to that
is, the Cherokee nation, nor the
Cherokee freedmen have nothing
70 Dc with that Greek treaty
Then Judge Scales alludss to the
action Of John Ross, our old prin-
eipal chief, and he (Ross) oppos-
ing the second article of the Creek
treaty in regai d to the colored peo-
pie. BY reading that second ar
ticle Of the treaty, ant then read
ing the ninth article, Cherokee
tr reaty of 1866 we must infer that
Chief Jno. Ross wanted the treaty
clear, so no quibble could be
raised. 1t reads: ''They further
agree that all freedmen, who have
been liberated by voluntary act Of
their former owners, or by law, as
well as all free colored persons,
who were in the country at the
commencement Of the rebellion,
and are now residents therein, or
who may return within six months,
and their descendants shall have
all the rights Of native Chero-
KEGS"
Now we ash, If they get all the
rights Of native Cherokees, What
can the colored people be deprived
off This is Of course presuning
they returned to the Cherokee na-
iion within FAC six months. as
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
His wife Suffered From nrysipelas

Mr.. John Q. Rogers, of Dana,
Illinois, writes as follows under
date of March 27, 1890: my wife
was for years an invalid from a
blood trouble, and suffered terri
bly, at times from erysipelas She
tried many remedies advertised as
blood purifiers, but received no
benefit. 4 few bottles of Swift's
Specific Is. S. 81 cured her of
erysipelas and other blood trou-
bles. From the first her appe-
tite increased, and her general
health improved in every way.
She considers s. S. S. the best
blood purifier and tonic she ever
saw, and is willing for any one
suffering as she was to be referred
to her"
MS BLOOD POISONED By COW ITCH.
About five years ago my blood
was poisoned with cow itch, and
every spring since then have
been troubled with the poison
breaking out in large sores all
over my body. l tried various
remedies without receiving any
benefits. Three bottles Of Swift's
Specific IS. S. S. ) effected a COM
plete and permanent cure, when
all other blood remedies had
failed. X. l.. HENDERSON,
Live Oak, Fla.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed fee. Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

This remedy Is becoming 50 well
fnown and SO popular as to need no
special mention. An who have Ezed
Electric Bitiers sing The same song Of
praise. a purer medicine does not ex-
ist and 10 is guaranteed 10 do all that
is ciamel. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases OF the Liver and Kidnevs.
will remove Pimples, Boiis. Salt Rhenm
and other adfciilns caused By impure
biCod.--Mil drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as Ncli sc cure an
Malaria ievffs--for cure Of Headache.
Constipation and Indigestion try
Eiectic bitters-Fntirc satisfaction
guaranteed. ~ money refunded. Price
- rtS. and ID per bottle at ~.
I'-fIUn l Cos drugstore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
To Whom it May Concern.

We, the undersigned, hereby give
notice that one promisory note
executed by us, dated on or about
February Sth, 1890, for two hun
dred dollars (s2OO.0W due SIX
months after date, payable to
John Pfanstishl, was given with
out consideration, is void and will
not be paid, the same having
been obtained by means of false
and fraudulent representations.
Dated at Yinita, 1. T., May Goth,
1890. J. w. DORIS,
J II. DORIS,
IL GEORGE Doris.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Or. B. Hamin, Of Lemore, Cal,
SAYS few dozen bottles Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy which he sold
there created such a demand far the
remedy that he could not well get
along without it. No one can fully
appreciate the real valne Of this rene
dy until they have given il a trial.
Those who use il end il 20 much su-
perior TO any other remedy they have
ever tried that they recommend IL to
their friends, and that is what makes
it so popular. For sale by Patton &
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

specified by the ninth article,
Cherokee treaty Of 1866,
The said chief, John Ross, and
his party, were the power that
freed the Cherokee slaves, before
the United STATES government
freed their slaves. Since the treP-
ty Of 1865 our Cherokee colored
people, up to now, have been en-
joying all tho rights that the
Cherokees enjoy, killing opos-
sums, coons, deer and turkeys,
sitting on juries, having law suits
in the courts and being elected to
the national council. But the at
tack ofJudge Scales upon the me-
gro is very much out Of place.
Judge Scales has attacked the
wrong party Judge Scales cannot
make the Cherokee eolored people
in this case, the defendants. The
eolored people never entered into
treaty with John Ross, or the
Cherokee nation. The treaty that
guaranteed the said rights to the
Cherokee colored people was made
by and between the Cherokee ma
ton and the United States, there
fore, if Judge Scales wishes re-
dress Of grievances his only show
is to charge bayonets on Uncle
Sam. FAWN KILLER.
p. S.--I will also send to you in
a few days a little article in regard
TO the insignificant whitoman, al
luded to by Judge Scales. +. X.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
Hutchins, GonoraI. AZ
Houston. Texas.

Cheatham's Tssteless Chill Tonic
is now on the market. Try it and be
convinced that it is the only real
pleasant and effective medicine known
that will in every case cure the chill Is
and fever. IL contains no quinine or
poisons and sold under the familiar
motto, "no cure no pay" For sale by
W. c. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Read the following: MIR. G. II. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: "Was down
with bcess Of Lungs, and friends and
physicians pronounced me an lncura-
bic Consumptive. Began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consnmp-
tion, am now on my third bottle, and
am able 70 oversee the work on my
farm. 1t is the finest medicine ever
made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
says: Had it not beeu for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption /
would have died Of Lung Troubles.
Was given mp by doctors. Am now in
rst u health. Try it. Sample bot
le free at ". O. Patton & Co. Drug
tOre.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

THE Cherokee commission is
not buying land in large quanti-
ties from the western tribes, not
withstanding the fact that the sol
diers are brought out in martial
array to intimidate the poor In
dians. This thing of buying up
the Indian lands must be a base
scheme at heart; else why are such
contemptably base methods resort
ed to to bring it about.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
W. H. MITCHELL,

"star Drug Store" Seneca, Mo.
When in Seneca, Mo, if you
want anything in Drugs, Watches,
Clocks or Jewelry-oall in and
see w. il. Mitchell, the old rslia-
bic druggist, east OF Cherokee ave-
nue.. 36-3S
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Manager Green, Of the San
Franciso hotel, is running a good
house and justly entitled to a good
share of the patronage. This is
the pioneer hotel Of the territory
and has always been popular
opa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
Rncklen,s ArnIca Salre.

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
Price % cents per box. For sale by W.
G. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Hon GLEN RoGERs is brought
before the people as candidate for
nomination for principal chief this
coming August. 1t would be hard
to find an abler man. He is a
plain outspoken mana man that
has convictions and sufficient
courage to express them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

IT is time for the citizens of vi
nita to make some preparation for
Il grand 4th OF July picnic. A holi-
day now and then is n most excel
lent thing. 1t brings the people
together, and money to the place
in which it is held. Let's have a
''jolllication fire works and all
that.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS.
For Minor Details Call Upon the NJ, X.
st. Railway Agent.

Take the Missouri. Kansas Texas night
train, u0.l5 p. N. 90 81 Louis and al points
east via 81 louis The morning ls.25 q. m }
train 90 Chicago and al points east via Chi
oago, arriving there next morning IN time for
ali east and north bouhd routes. Both night
and day trains make connections for all west
ern points at Kansas City. Through car SER
vice 20 Chicago. So. Louis and kansas city.
Arrangements may be made ahead for sleep
ere, by applying 90 local agent. Excursion
tickets on sale daily 90 an southern and CALI
fognia points. going sud returning on differ
ent routes, tickets good six months Any
farther Information desired viii b. ohesrfuly
fsrnishsd on application 20
A. 9 ProKi Agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Of all NE papers published IN The
Indioa Territory (some 40 or 500
THE INDIAN CHTEFTATN IS
Mo only one considered Of sufficient
importance by Geo. 2. RogcH e co.,
The ,oell kno,0a aauertisiaq agents, Of
Nsp York, to be given place in
their list of'Prefcrrcd Newspapers, I"
published IL January 1890. The
attention Of advertisers and the pub
lie generally is respectfully calied 10
this fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

II will pay anyone who wishes
to spend a few dollars to 60 to
Seneca and call on J. 7. Albert;
only extensive wholesale and re-
tail grocery in the city. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

THE Arrow in its weak, clumsy
way is trying to lay the blame of
the mysterious disappearance of
that s22, 500 on the. ..Qowging. par
ty. 1t requires "cneek" in large
quantities to take such position,
but the Arrow man is equal to any
occasion that requires only
CHECK. -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

How MANY districts are willing
to see the nominations made by
captains this summer? let's
have a few communications on the
subject. THE CHIEFTAIN is open
to both sides.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
YINITA DRUG STORE BULLETIN


Art materials, including paints,
brushee, blenders, etc,
Brushes Of every description, combs,
perfumea and all toilet articles
Fins lot Of stationery, blank books,
writing tablets, envelopes and paper,
Cigars, cigarettes, tobacco pipes and
a general line OF goods for those who
ase the weed.
Strings for all kinds Of musical in
strumonts Also fixtures for violin,
guitar or banjo.
A fresh and complets stock OF drugs
from which prescriptions are nlled By
an experienced clerk
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

IN FAVOR OF ALLOTMENT.
The Only Means for Getting rid OF
Intruders.

KISNIsoN, 1. + May 70, 1890.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN:-In the last
issue of your paper ! saw the
names Of several would-be chiefs,
but say Glenn Rogers is the man
for that office. Why2 Because
he favois allotment and that is
the way to round up intruders.
When we own our land in several
ty there will be no intruders.
Under the present condition the
Queen of England can apply for
citizenship. OF course she would
be beaten; then she would apply
to the United States for protection
and stay here till she accumulated
a fortune and the nation could not
help itself. Why not allot at
ofe.e =? -
There are 1000 head of cattle
within ten miles Of this place that
belong to non-citizens. What can
the sheriff do2 Nothing. Why?
Because the Indian gets "as rich
as jew when the sheriff comes
around and buys all the cattle in
the country. | say the way to
stop this is to tax all the cattle in
nation. And then the Indian will
say, "those cattle belongs to that
man." Yours Truly,
+. &c. LAND.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
A. D. CUBINE,
BOOTS And SHOES,
eohsYVille, Kansas.

noes all kinds Of boot and
shoe work. g--:c..- nteeing a ilt
and satisfaction in every re.
spect. Parties desiring work
can send their names aud adj
dresses and viii receive a oircn.
lar giving full directions how TO
measure the foot.
J. W. CUBINE. foreman, has done
nethirs else fsr years ara n giving bet
ter satisfaction in the bBot business than
snl mar IN tie West.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

So THE Arrow proposes to be the
champion Of that s22, 800 business
as well MS defender Of $4,000 fee.
Its bravery is commendable, but
its Judgement is eff as usual.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
"Western Honse u

Seneca, Mo, Table supplied with
the very best the market affords
Terms reasonable. Call there
when in Seneca. A. r. MOORE. q
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Dresses cut and fit by the Tailor
system by Miss Florence Young
blood, at Mrs. Cass' millinery en-
porium.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

We claim some things for Cheath-
ans Chill Tonic, but not everything.
II will not cure softenine of the brain
or ingrowing nails, but 10 viii cure
chills-cold chills. Guaranteed.
For sale BY w. &. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

The incest neck wear for gentle
men, the prettiest dress goods for
ladies and the best goods of all
kinds for the money, will be found
at Patton & Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

If you wish to see or trade at
first. class grocery store, visit J. 7.
Albert, east side Cherokee Avenue,
Seneca, Mo. 36tf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
Hapny HoosierS.

Wm. Timmons, postmaster OF Ida
vile, Ind, writes: Electric Bitters
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined. for that bad
feeling arising from kidney audi liver
trouble" John Leslie, farmer and
stockman, Of same place, says: "tind
Electric Bitters TO be the best Kidney
and Liver medicine, made me feel lika
a new man." j.. W. Gardner, hard
ware merchant, same town, says:
Electric Bitters Is just the thing for a
man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; be found
new strength, good appetite and felt
just ike he had a new lease on life.
Only SOC. a bottle, at w. G. Patton &
Co. drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

J. T. Albert is always pleased to
have his territory friends aud pa
irons call on him when in SEN
eca. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Gentlomen's furnishing goods Of
all kinds kept at PatLon's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

| have the best $3.50 Ladies
shoe on earth at "The Famous, /"
Seneca, Mo. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

w, G. Patton a. Co. sell gentle
mems all silk over shirts for $3.50
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Mrs. f. II. Cass calls your at
tention to new line Of Spring
Millinery, fresh from the eastern
markets. Call and examine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

~. Norris, Seneca, Mo-, has a
supply of sweet potato slips at
15o per hundred. Order by mail
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

When in Seneca come to "The
Famous" for Clothing, Boots or
Shoes. 36ti
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

For fine ladies dress goods come
to "The Famous" Seneca, Mis-
souri,. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

w. c. Patton & Co. call the
attention Of the public to their
fine stock Of boots-the best in
town and the cheapest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
50. ooo rleksts a. q. $50 ooo.
Price Of fTckets-Amsrican msney; wholos,
s4 halves, s2i quarters, 81.
Agents Wanted.

u4@F0r Club Rates, or any further uiorma-
tion desired write legibly to the undersigned, !,
clearly stating yogr residence, with state,
county, street and number More rapid re-
turn mail delivery will be assured by your en-
closing an envelope bearing your full address
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Call at the 0. X. Meat market
for a good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call at the 0. X. Meat market
for your Meat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Call and examine that choice
lot Of ginghams at w. 9, Patton
q Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

s4oo.ooin City Script. L. W.
Burlington.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-29

Ladies are invited to call at
Mrs. Cummins' dress making par
lors, Thompson street, first door
south of Methodist church. Fine
work a speciality. 1913