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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

a doubt, that three fourths of the
Cherokee people are in favor of
selling; then why dilly daily any
longer, but let the government of
the United States understand that
We are willing to sell-call a spe-
cial session of the national conn
Gil and close the bargain-(provid-
ed always that there is enough
"grass money" left to pay the
members.) OH but SAYS Mr.
KnOwall, council can't sell, it
must be done by the people. etc.
The people have already spoken
they are willing. The United
States is willing to accept any
deal made by the council and is
not that sufficient ? But there are
several big officials who would
like by some means to secure a
bonus someway in the transaction
and who will stand in opposition
just as long as it is possible, in the
hope that an opportunity may pre-
sent itself where personal gain and
an opportunity TO defraud can be
found. From this class, good Lord
deliver US.
Next week we will air our views
on the question Of ''land monopo-
ly" east of Sc degrees. This is
the greatest evil connected with
the present status of the Cherokee
people. VERITAs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS.
For Minor Details Call Upon the NJ, Il.
ST. Railway Agent.

Take the Missouri. Kansas 4 Texas night
train. uo:Is p. m TO 81. Louis and all points
cas-; via -. Louis- The morning ts=-5 A. NJ ,
train 30 Chicago AID all points east via Chi
cago. arriving there next morning ia time for
all east and north bound routes. Both night
and day trains make connections for all west
err points 81 Kansas City Through ca ser
vice TO Chicago. ST Louis and Kansas City.
Arrangements may be made shead for sleep
ers, By applying 10 local agent Excursion
tickets on sale daily 90 all southern end Cali
foruiA points. going and returning on differ
ent routes, tickets gOod siN months. Any
further information desired will be eheerfaliy
furnished on application to
A. q. PECx. Agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
Five Strong Points of 8. S. 8.

1st. 1t is entirely vegetable,
contains no minerals or poisons of
any kind, and builds up the sys-
tenn from the first dose.
I'd. 1t cures cancer of the skin.
No other remedy or treatment was
ever known TO cure it.
Sd. II cures hereditary Blood
Taint, even in the third and fourth
generations. No other remedy
has ever done it.
4ih. II has never failed to eradi-
cate Scrofula (or Kings EviD In
all its forms from the system.
5th. 1t cures contagious Blood
Poison in all its stages by elimi-
mating the horrible virus from the
system, thus giving relief from all
the consequences of this bane Of
the human family.
"My blood had been so out of
order during the summer of 1888
that / virtually had no health at
all. had no appetite; nothing
| ate agreed with me. | was fee
BILE, -puny and always feeling bad
| had tried various remedies with
out receiving any benefit, until at
length | commenced on Swift's
Specific Is. 5 s. That medi-
cine increased my weight from 155
pounds 10 III pounds in a few
months, and made me as well and
healthy as any man now living.
5. S. ). is undoubtedly the great
est blood purifier to-day on the
American continent"
JoHS BELLFw,
No 40 North State ST., Chicago,
III.
Treatise on blood and skin dis
eases mailed free. Swift's Spe-
cific Co. Atlanta. Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
AFTER THE JUDGE.
Another Man Crosses Pens With
Judge Scales.
r.urEar,n. g. M.r. .. 80

TAuLEQuAH. c. n. Mar. -. 1870
EDITOR CHIE-sTAIN:--In a recent
issue of the Advocate l see that
Judge Scales unloads himself about
the colored citizens of the Chero-
kee nation. In discussing all
public questions through the news
papers, bell eve a person should
never descend to personalities or
to be abusive, and this rule should
govern the chief justice as well as
anyone else. We all know that
the judge has reasons to fret about
the negro's prosperity, when we
remember he fought four years TO
keep the negro in slavery and that
he even got to be a colonel for his
bravery on the battle field. But
the judge should show a little
gratitude, for had it not been for
the National party's negro vote he
would not be the chief justice Of
the nation to-day. But be this as
it may. He says that the negro
who returned under the treaty Of
1866 had no rights to the lands
and monies of the nation. The
treaty says that the nsgro so re-
turning shall have all the rights
and,privileges of a native Cherokee.
Now is not this clause plain
English? Ifitmeant only political
rights, why does the clause say
"all the rights of a native born
Cherokee ?'' When We turn to the
the Dictionary, we End the word
"All" Is defined, "the whole
number" or "the.whole amount, I"
or used by way of enforce
ment. By this we see what
is meant by "all the rights of a
native born Cherokee" | believe
the Cherokee negro should not en-
JOY these rights unless they COM
ply with the six months article Of
the treaty of 1866. l am very
sorry that the judge was somewhat
abusive in regard to the Goose
neck politicians. Some of the ne
gro voters might be for sale; l do
not know; but for this all races
have these kind Of men among
them But | protest against the
slur being cast al the negro alone.
l know the judge is an honorable
man and his convictions are not
fancied ones. am a National
man, and viii say our party will
loose a valuable man in 10 sing
the Judge, but nevertheless, under
this heavy blow, We will elect our
next chief all the same. The
judge viii please accept my best
wishes and 1 hope that he will
still be found battling for the
principles Of the grand old Nation
al party. have the honor to re-
main, Very Respectfully.
HARRISON FOREMAN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

OF all The papers published IN the
Iadian Territory (some 40 or sO)
THE INDIAN CHIEFT4IN Is
cha only one considered Of sufficient
fmpOrsancs BY Geo. r. RosreH d- Co.,
the speH knolra advertising agents, Of
Ess York. to Be giren a place IN
sksir list Of Preferred Newspapers"
published n Jc@uaTy 1890. The
attention Of adcertisers and the pub
Iie generally Is respectfully ealIsd TO
this fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

10 risk his Judgment in deciding
either way. Future events may
be somewhat determined by pres
ent indications, and belief IS to
final results may be reasonable
and strong, but without a conclu-
sion as clear and convincing as a
mathematical demonstration that
certain events sriU take place, no
one would be justified in saying
that we are safe or not safe
Prophecy may be more often the re-
suit of clear perception of the
tendencies of things and timely in
dications than inspiration, but after
ali fulfillment is the only proof
of its correctness. Therefore one
may risk his judgment as to some
future event, warranted ever so
much by existing conditions
and tendencies, but for his pains
he may be WIDE Of the mark.
IF the inquiry infers a condition
Of safety complete in all respects,
the reply may be that we are not,
but IN fact, it may likewise be
said that we are. Anyone who
recognizes the condition in which
our western lands are just now,
and fully appreciates the pressure
that is now being used to force
cession of them to The United
States, can readily perceive that
we are not safe in that respect
that we must sell or do worse.
This is immediate and will not
admit of much procrastinatiOn-
Something must be done and that
soon. l do not claim that this is
my belief, but that it is of these
who are in position to know, and
who through friendly motives ad-
wise immediate action by our au-
thorities TO avert complications
and unnecessary troubles.
In some other respects it may
be said that we are not entirely
safe. We discover this in the act
to create courts in the Indian Ter
ritory-not in that alone, but like
wise in the alleged necessity for
such courts in our country, which
seems to have been anticipated by
our last treaty with the United
States. The necessity for such
couIts in our country portends an
increase of the causes now recited
as the reasons why courts ought to
be established in the territory.
How great this necessity is ana
viii be By reason of the presence
of the numerous citizens of the
United States and their business
relations in the country, there
need be no irritation Of jurisdiction
between the tribal and federal
courts, If the jurisdiction Of each
is as distinct as it is in the states,
but just now it appears. if we take
what is being attempted, and the
fact that neither the United States
nor any Of its citizens own fOOt Of
land in the territory, that such is
not to be the case. What the bill
provides though. is not to be con-
sidcred conclusive, because its
court provisions for our territory
are not favored by the senate men,
bers Of the conference committee,
but as reasons for present and fu-
ture apprehensions. The opinion
NAV be taken that in the sale Of our
western lands to the United States
there may be more security of home
affairs, and that in all other re-
spectz, if proper care is taken to
secure certain concessions, we may
be comparatively safe for many
years to come. Respectfully,
JoHN i. ADAIR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

So FAR twenty-six railroad bills
have been introduced in congress
thai affect the Indian Territory.
About half these bills propose to
grant right-Of-way through the ter
ritOry 10 new roads, while the rest
propose to give old railroad CON-
panies the privilege building new
lines and otherwise extending the
roads already in the Indian coun-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
Cuticura Resolyent

The sew Blood and skin Purifier and puress and
best Of Iiumor lsenctiics. internally and crrIcrRA,
the great ska curg. and CUTfcURA soar. IN ex-
Quizite skin Bcautifcr, externally, speedily, and
permanently every species Of itching. burning.
sealy, crusicd. p1piy. srrofulous. and hereditary
diseases and humors Of The skin. scaip. and blood
with loss Of hair, from pimpies 70 scrofalz-
Sold everywbere- Priee. cUT1crRA. soc.: Soar.
&c. RrsoLrEST, 4i Prepared by the PUrTKR
Dars AND CHEMICAL CoRPoRATIoS, Boston
as-Send for " How % Cure Skin Di--a-es," /" 81
paSes, - Illustrations, anu 100 testimonials.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

II was just an ordinary scrap OF
wrapping paper, but it saved her life.
She was in the last stages of consump-
tiOn, told by her physicians that she
Was inCurable aud could not live but a
short time: she weighed less than sew
enty pounds. On piece Of wrapping
paper she read of DR.. Kings New Dis
cOyery, and got a sample bottle; II
helped her, she bought large bottle.
il helped her more, bought another
and grew better fast. continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy,
plump, weighing 40 pounds For
fuller particulars send stamp 10 W. H.
Cole, druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bot
tie Of this wonderful discovery free at
VIC. Patton & Co.'S. drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Review OF the Week-A Worlds
Fair and a Postofice Bill.
w.snlsero,.. D. Il. N.r. q. D

wssHISeros. d T.. Mar. 81. 1870
Mr.. DOlph delivered his speech
in the senate Saturday on the reso-
luton offered by Mr.. Voorhees, as to
agricultural depression. He said
that the protective tariff had in no
degree contributed to the present
depression ofthe farming interests.
According to Mr.. Dolph, they are
better off than they would be un-
der tariff for revenue only" and
were far more prosperous than
they would be IN any Tree trade
country.
An amusing episode grew out Of
the Voorhees, resolution. On his
motion the senate dill appropriat-
ing s14 ,S75 for the purchase Of the
CaprOn collection of japanese
works of art now in the national
museum was taken up and discuss
ed. Mr.. Hale satirized Mr.. VoOr-
hces for his advocacy of the meas
ure as fit were one in behalf of
the farmers of the country. whose
depressed condition he had pietur-
ed 70 the senate. lie supposed
that the farmers of the west would
be very much satisfied and even
delighted to know that congress
was hunting old Japanese relics.
Senator Daniel proposes a COM
prehensive amendment to the
worlds fair bill. 1t empowers the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

The Telephone was not dead af-
Ter all Last week it again made
Its appearance an eight page paper
instead OF four page paper. THE
CHIEFTAIS is glad to see it's old
friend again
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

IrIs reported that Commission
er Wallacs is using the authenti-
Gated rolls ofthe Cherokee ..ation
for his guidance in determining
who, Of the cOlorsd people, are to
be recognized as citizens We are
rather inclined to doubt the cor
rectness of this rumor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

IT is said that the chief does
not say whether he is in favor of
selling the strip or not, but it is
generally thought he viii come
out in favor of the sale when hs.de-
hvers his message to the council
In Nav
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

The best salve in the word for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. salt, kheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chappei Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin Erup-
tiOns, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. IL is guaranteed 10 give
Pric- . cents per box. tOr sale by W.
c. Patton x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

TIE McA,esier fair association
are sending out programmes of
the spring races to be held May
29, 30 and 3lst- The purses are
quite liberal. there beipg six or
seven $50 prizes offered.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

This is what yon ought n have, in
fact, you must have 10. TO fully enjoy
life Thousands are searching for IL
daily, and morning heeanse they find
II not. Thousands upon thousa nds
II dollars are spent annually by Our
people in the hope that they may at
tain this boon. And yet il may lie
had BY all. We guarantee that Flee
iric Bitier<. fused sccorsling to direc
iiOns and the use persisted in, will
brIng You Good Digestion and Oust
the drmnn Dyspepsia and install in
stead Enpepsy. We recommend Elec-
tric Bitiers for Dyspepsia and all dis
eases Of Liver. stomach ami Kidneys.
Sold at Soc and 81 On per bottle by W.
C. Patton & Co.. drEygi st.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
UNCLE SAM as CHEAP JOHN.

Right-thinking Americans can
but view with regret the huckster-
ing attitude of the government
with reference to tho purchase of
the Cherokee outlet from its pres
ent owners. The government
would undoubtedly be driving a
good bargain if it bought the land
at 50 per acre, without any consid-
eratioD of its indirect and incalcu-
liable value in the development of
the country. And yet the gov
eminent commission o5stinately
maintains that sl25 per acre is a
generous price. And il should be
borne in mind that they are not
dealing with a savage tribe, but
with a community of Indians who
have successfully demonstrated
the capacity of the red man for
self government. Surely, under
the circumstances. the proper
course would be to make the
bargain a good one for the Indians,
and it is certainly a shame that
they should be forced TO sell their
lands for less than its real
value.-WashingtOn H2tchet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

LAST Monday Chief Mayes was
informed by the Cherokee delega-
ton in Washington Slat the IA
mouf Watts case had been decided
and the Wattses rejected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
Wanted.

Five hundred dozen Chickens,
Geese. Ducks and Turkeys, be-
tween now and the 18th of April.
for which | will pay the following
prices in cash: Good hens, per
dozen, 500 TO s225; good zoos
tiers, per dozen, $50; geese, full
feathered. each 35 to 40c; ucks,
per dozen $50 to s2.G0; turkeys,
40 to SOC. To be delivered at vi
nita, Ind. Ter.
J. F. CHARLEswORTH
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

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 a popular
one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
Cured by Cuticura

II had known Of the CCTTcrRA REyEDrEs
t-cnty-cizhf years ago Il Toud have saved ne
eooo % two hundred doiia-Hl and an immense
sn0uni q suffering. Ny disease fpsoria-i-l con
Fzenccd ny head in spot not larger thsa n esn;
II spread rapidly all over my body zod got under
nv nEsis- The scaics woui1 drr1 on Of NE ali The
time. and my suffering vas endless and withzut
rcnef. One thousand dollars would not tempt ne
20 hare this disease over AGAIN. anu poor niAn,
bat feei rich 10 be relieved Of what soEne Of the
doctors said vas lcprosy, some ringworm, pso-
ri.sis, etc Itc9k and s1rH1tlarfilas over
o=e year and half, hut no cure went 20 two OF
threc doefors. and no eure- cannot praise The
CrTrCrEA kENEnfEs too nrch- They have made
nv skin clear and free from scales - = haby's-
Ali used Of them were three boxes Of CUTIcURA,
snd three bottles Of CUTICuRA RrsoLyEST. and
tive czkes Of CUTfCuRk ScAF- II you had heen
here and said you would have cured me for s91ol0o,
you would have had the money- / looked Ike the
picture in your book Of psoriasis picture number
two How % Cure skin Diseases but nov an
~ clear any person ever Was- I'hro1gb force Of
habit I rub my hands my arms and legs -
scratch once IN a wiki. hut 10 No purpose ] am
all well. / SCRATCHED twenty eight years. and Il
rot 10 be a kind Of second nature 20 ne. thank
you thousand tinrs-
DENNIS DOWNING, waierbury, Vt
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

For sale, n stock of groceries,
notions and fixtures. For particu-
lars call on or address Mrs. J. A.
Hall, of Vinita, |. T., or J. A.
Hall. Adair. I. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
The Medical Association.

The Indian Territory Medical asso-
citation will hold its fourth meeting at
McAlester. 10 a. m, June 4th, 1880.
Let the title Of all papers to be read
before the society. especially the regu-
lar essays by appointment, be forward
ed to the secretary at the earliest con-
venience OF the writer's.
b. F. FoRTSEE, President.
J. o. CAILAHAx. Secretary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
A Scrap on Paper Saves Her Life.

Call at the o. K. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10

In one minute the Outicura
lN AAuti-Pain Plaster relieves rheu-
Esnziic. scisfic. hip. Kidney, chest, and
~ muscuar pains and Weakncsses-
Tbs first aad only pain-kiIiing Pl-strr-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
IEtaIMdtIGn Tor Our PaiTGlS.
The FRISCO Line.

Handsome ncw s71iruruf E7trsssizF escry
thfur nov rsn Etrt cl the Nj si-s-prs river a
f-u i-r,r cf elegant heN Pullman Drawing Bccz
49, HufrG S.cepcrs have Just been put into
rsrl.ea ty this rCquiaT route - ru1 d1iiV he-
tgcru - Louis a1c Gaiyeston- Teas. va Fors
Sulitk. PATts znd Dallas without change.
a fuii cuupirrrnf % eleEsnt ncw Il clining
thEir CEN = tte ncsI improved pattern aud
euish. with The celrbTrtei eCarfr Chair gp-
osfrrri n leather These c4rs arr ruoccis q
prr-rcilon ard VII be run dally between So
Louis ard Ea'~t--d. Kansas. va Springfield,
Cartilage a1d Nich u. zlf between - Iogis
and Pltr T. Eslsas. va Casthaze. Jop.in. Chor@
rfrilc q .ua-ld. ATsarsas City and Caldwell
All passengers travelling between - Louis and
Arkansas ard Texas AMI betucel - l.nuis al1
kallsas pcilts sEould TatrCuize tAis grcka
through c4< route through he ErE-d SOstA-
west
We vi ziEays ieas AL competitors In every
hing popular With TIC trays.inE pubiio
~ any particular insorI-sficu esil zpsa =
adsrrss ksErest agent Frisco line OF the saAsA
SsnsA.
n. WISHART,
GensEa- Fissen.;rr AGENT
ST. LOUIS 10
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
FREE FROM RHEUMATISM.

nfaHPLEs, black heads, ehzpped and oily skin
fiM prevented BY cgTIcuRI AEDIcKTED SOAP
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-04-10
Scratched 28 Years

Suffering rndlr-s. No relief. Doctors
and Iri-sii~sn~s fail Speedily cured by
Cuficura az a cost Of IS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-12
woMANs WORLD IN PARAGRAPHS.
A Picturesque Italian Woman and Her
American Girl Critics.

A Picturesque Italian Woman and Her
American Girl Critics.
Copyright by American Press Association
The other morning an Italian woman
came into car of a New York elevated
train. She was rather short in stature,
deep of chest and shoulder and strong
of arm. When she walked it was with
a long, firm step that gave you an i'm
preston of magnificent physical strength
and endurance. Her hair was combed
smoothly from her brown forehead and
wound in heavy, splendid purple-black
braids around her head. She was bare
headed. What head covering needed
she, either for use or beauty? She wore
long gold ear pendants, and was dressed
in white lawn, pink fecked. Her
gown, her white apron, the hand
kerchief tucked into her belt We're all
immediately clean. Her eyes were
black and full of fun, and she looked
straight before her The woman might
have posed in painting, so pleasant and
picturesque was she to look upon. See
ing her you somehow thought of the
olive orchards and mulberry groves Of
Italy, of the Mediterranean green and
violet shimmering in the sun.
But mark you! So near this whole
some, picturesque creature that she
could have heard them if she had under
stood sat two American girls, and made
fun OF her, audibly and pointedly. They
nudged one another and giggled, and
commented on the Italian woman to a
young man with them. The girls were
skinny creatures, with horribly fitting
false teeth, with cheap shoes that had
tremendously high heels, pointed toes
and part of the buttons split off. They
had their waists pinched till they looked
like wasps, and they were bedizened
with tnery warranted not to wash or
wear. The structures upon their heads
were covered with false flowers to a
great height. ana the little knobs of
dingy hair upon both their heads would
not have made one of the Italian woman's
splendid purple-black braids. Their
chests were narrow and hollow, their
arms like broomSticks. They were the
clear type of the common, ignorant,
shallow. narrow minded American girl.
Yet they sat there and looked down
from infinite heights of self satisfaction
upon the spotlesSlv clean Italian woman,
picturesque, powerful, useful. The Lord
have mercy on them.
II was in 1880 that Harriet Martineau
was in America and wrote home that
there were only seven occupations open
10 women in America. Now there are
800 and more.
There Is no sadder sight than TO see a
talented. lively, independent girl get
good and tame and conventional as she
grows Older.
A leading dry goods merchant Of Ko-
komo. Ind. Is Miss Minnie Trueblood.
Why Minnie
Checkley says that nearly all women
urn their toes inward when they walk.
Do they: ELIZA ARCHARD Conner.