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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

law viii not be passed soon,
Councillors are not brave enough
to risk the displeasure Of the big
land owners to pass such 4 law,
He thinks that such a law would
elect him to stay at home and tend
his own farm But even if a law
was passed and striotly enforced
allowing man to cultivate only
so much land as would fall to the
share of himself and family by
equal division, would that stop
the elamor for allotment No,
the intruder question is an evil of
far greater magnitude than the land
monopoly. Already there are
more intruders than citizens in the
nation and the number is constant
ly increasing. Their presence is
an injustice to those who rent our
land, as well as to ourselves.
II there were no intruders
in the land. and If the poorer
classes were better protected, then,
indeed. there would be no great
need for allotment, but as it is, it
is the only way Of giving to the
citizen his own.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

and envy by attacking this paper.
1t says Mr.. Bell bought = contrcll-
ing interest in this paper and put
up one of his "most pliable kins-
men" as an editorial figure-head
to abuse Mayes, to laud Hooly
and condOne the actions of the
National party" This, as every
sensible man knows, is false. THE
CHIEFTAIs has had nothing to say
in Mr.. Bells favor, nor yet has it
said anything favoriDg the Nation
al leaders or party. AS for the
kinsman, the "figure-head," it has
been his lot TO disagree with Mr..
Bell more than once, and openly
did so when Mr.. Bell owned more
than half the Telephone which the
"fgure-head" then edited.
As to abusing Mayes, if the man
was not so ignorant he would see
The assertion was not true. Now
this paper wants it distinctly un-
derstood il does not think any Of
fetal in the land, whether he be
chief or janitOr, a little tin god
to be wOrshiped. It judges men
not by the Office held or for the
loaves and fishes to be gained,
but by W ha { the official has done.
Accordingly, when the chief has
done that which he should not do,
this paper has condemned him-h1 {
because OF any personal dislike,
but that he might see his fault and
strive the harder to do what is best
for his country. In the same
spirit he was praised. Honest
criticism is something that honest
men cannot condemn: it cannot an
ger the well meaning man, but
viii make the fawning parasite
furious. Now if this paper has ae-
cused the chief Of any folly that he
has not committed, the editor is
sorry and willing TO retract as soon
as the proof shows him his error.
II, on the other hand, the chief
has made a mistake, it would be
more manly for him to rectify it,
than to have his satellites by false
logic make black seem white.
To be more plain, the heaviest
charge TIE CHIEFTAIN has made
against the chief is his extrava-
gance. Now # il can be honestly
proven that it is for the good Of
tho Cherokee nation TO have six or
seven men in the executive office,
at four dollars a day, TO do such
work as three men ought to do, why
then there is no more TO be said
but TO apologize. But If such ex-
travagance is not right, then this
paper viii bluntly assert its con-
victions in spite of the frowns of
the polite Sentinel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

The Cherokee commission has
used up its appropriation, and,
like n former council, has washed
its face and hands in the clear
stream, and done nothing" Con-
gress seeing its failure has under
consideration q bill appropriating
more money so that the homo rable
commission may again wash its
hands and face in the same clear
stream Now that their old offers
are refused and they viii most
likely come back, why not make
them a proposition =? II now
seems that no more than 81. 25
viii be offered for the strip, which
by the way Is NOT ENOUGH and
should be fatly refused. Let the
Cherokee nation propose TO aIlot
those lands and give each citizen
his pro rata share, with the un-
derstanding that he can sell it to
whomsoever he or she pleasss.
Or, if he or she can keep it
they will be regarded as owning so
much United States property and
viii have to pay taxes as other
property holders do. II such an
allotment is granted by congress,
the land viii bring from two to
twenty dollars an acre-accOrding
10 the fertility of the ground. It
will bring on an average $500 per
acre-m0re than twice as much as
il viii bring any other way.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON
CORRESPONDENCE


/ MAeAENGTo&. u - June = lr-o-
EDITOR CHIEFTAIx:-Ast TO ther-
NAL conditions Washington is not
slow in getting up her usual rec
ord. It appears that delicate Nav
has been crowded out by the mort
passionate June. and July, with
palm leaf fans and cooling drinks,
has come in under the constella-
ton Of Cancer. Hot you may know
It is when, to keep himself from
running down his breeches legs,
an honorable member of congress
peels off his coat while making 4
speech on the silver question.
Considering the various means at
use 20 ventilIte the building, such
as ice and mint and other cooling
ingredients down below. it must
be hot indeed when the question
of free coinage of silver and bull
lion redemption produce such hu-
mied conditions.
The only question up lately rel
ative to Indian matters was the ac-
ton Of the Chickasaw council de-
nying adopted white citizens the
right of suffrage in their nation.
This, as a question Of law, was
argued before the senate commit
tee en- Indian affairs yesterday
by Judge Wilson, of the law firm
Of Shellabarger & Wilson. Mr..
Sam Paul is here in the interest of
the adopted whites, which seems
to be Of such importance and so
desperate as to require the seryie-
es Of the most celebrated attorneys
of the city. You remember, per-
haps, that the question was referr-
ed to the attorney general for his
opinion, some time ago, and that
the action of the Chickasaw coun-
Gil was sustained by him. The
presentation OF the causes
why the council disfranchised this
class Of their citizens before the
same committee several weeks ago,
was a revelation of such base con-
duct on part of many Of such per-
sons that it will be no easy matter
to destroy IFS effects upon the
minds Of the committee; even If
there are no legal reasons to sus-
tain the councils actions in the
matter.
Itappears from the news jour
mails here that the Cherokee COM
mission, so called, has rectiii-
ed at last its capacity for swindling
ignorant Indians. 1t is reported
that the IOwas have bargained
their surplus lands to the commits
sion at 2S cents per acre. If this
is not pure and simple swindling,
it would be well for Uncle Alph ID
rise and explain why it is not.
No one Is willing to believe that
the government has taken
upon itself the role of a Fagin
by sending this commission out
there to rob lot of ignorant In
dians who have as little knowledge
Of the real value Of their lands as
the committee seems 20 have Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

LEwIs RALsroS. of Echo, a Hby
blood" citizen, took the oath OF
allegiance to the United States in
she Muskogee court last Friday.
His reason, as stated, is that he
may hare better personal ard
property protection. It is sntici-
pated his example viii be followed
shortly by not a few other citizens
Of the various nations. The de-
cree Of the court entered upon the
records was as follows, after a re-
cital of the facts: "It is hereby
ordered and decreed that said
Lewis RalstOn be, and he is here
by declared, a citizen ofthe Unit
ed States of America and under
the protection Of the same"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
Of an lhs rapers pnbIisked q lke

o. all the papers Pwblisked IN the
fadiaH Territory (some 40 or 5O)
THE INDIAN CHIEFT4IN Is
The only one considered Of sufficient
'@pOrtanor ty Geo. p. RO.rcH q Co,
The aSeH kaOsra adcsrtising agents, Of
Near York, 10 be given a place IN
their iist Of Preferred Newspapers, I"
published IN January 1890. The
aftcHti0n Of advertisers and the pub
sie eeaerutig Is respectfully cuIIed to
this fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
Respectfully,
Mrs. WN. CHoUTEAU.

Dr. B. liamlin, Of Lemore, Cal,
says a few dozen bottles Of Chamber
lain : Cough Remedy which he sold
there created such a demand fDI the
remedy that he could not well get
along without il. No one can fully
appreciate the real value Of this rene
dy until they have given il a trial.
Those who use IL lind il 50 much su-
periOr 10 any Other remedy they have
ever tried that they recommend 10 to
their friends. and that Is what makes
il 50 popular. For sale by Patton &
Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

a cERTAIS sentence in last
weeks Sentinel is very edifying;
1t condemns most heartily "chron-
ic Office seekers" If Hon. Robt.
T. Hanks is the man who wrote
that little bit of "sore-head" lit
erature. he should be reminded
that people do say he did his best
to run for Office last election; not
withstanding the fact that the peo-
pie Of his district refused him the
nomination. If it was the other
fellow that did the writing the case
is even worse. He is said to be
Just anything for the coon.
He is said to have tried nearly ev-
cry Office. bat each one proved for
him to be "non-coms-at-able, up
stumpus in swampo."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

the treaty Of 1866. II is an ark in
which we, the people of this na-
ton can ride safely out of this
food, shall we like Noah obey the
great voice and be saved, or viii
be and remain anation of fools and
be the greatest fools of all the
fools and be swept under this great
human tide, and not even make a
rifle ? /, as a Cherokee by blood,
say that we have come to the Goth
article of 1866, and as a citizen of
my nation and claiming and hav-
ing the right guaranteed to me by
blood, l raise my voice as high as
high heaven ..and call upon my
brothers of this nation by blood,
to join me in asking our next coun-
Gil to take hold of the Goth article
of1SG6, and ask the government
Oi the United states 10 survey and
allot our nation according to
said article. viii you, my broth
ers, let me hear from you alton
this vital subject, either for
or against what l have here said ?
II you give me a hearing let US
have it through The CHIEFTAIS or
Advocate or Arrow; l take them
all. L would be pleased indeed
for you to come opened mouthed
and unmuzzeled and tell our nation
how we can be saved, leaving poll
tics, cliques, parties and rings all
out of sight. JOSEPH MARTIN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

TnE Arrow seems 20 oppose al
lOtment for the simple reason that
there are so many complications
it viii be q most difficult under
taking II viii be very difficult,
hut these difficulties become more
numerous, year by year. 1t will
be far easier to settle the question
now than FIVE years from now.
The Arrow says it is not necessa-
~. that monopoly can be avoided
by making 4 strict law against it.
Yes, that would do much to lessen
the need OF allotment, but such a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
ARE people afraid 10 tackle th

IKE people afraid 20 tackle tne
scapt2in method of making
nominations? Can a liberty low
ing people tolerate such an in
fringement on their rights7 1t
certainly looks so. for no one but
TIE CHIKFrAIs has ever raised his
voice against it. Whether peo-
pie like this plan or not. whether
they mean to continue it or not, il
is wrOng-sbominably wrong and
ought not be endured sny longer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
An Atlanta Lady's Sad Condition.

An Atlanta Lady's Sad Condition.
About two years ago a sore
came on my nose. | called in a
physician who could arrest it on
ly for a few days, when it
would appear as bad as ever. FL
nally II became permanent, and des-
pite the constant attention of sew
eral physicians it continued to
grow worse, the discharge from
the ulcer being exceedingly offens-
i've. This was my condition when
| commenced to take SWift's Spe-
cific 6. S. So about one month
ago, but | am now happy to say
that after taking four large bottles
OF your wonderful medicine my
nose is entirely well, and my gem
eral health better than it has been
IL ten years.
MRS. LUCINDA RUSH,
Atlanta, Ga.
Swift's Specific Is 5. So cured
me of 6 blood taint that had trou-
bled me for years. l consider it
without an equal.
JAMES SHERWOOD,
Nashville, Ill.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free. The SwIFT's
SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

The qzestiOn Of bringing a suit
in partition in the federal court,
to secure the setting of of a citi-
zen's share Of the tribal lands. il
being earnestly discussed at Mus
kogee and a test case viii possi-
bly, be instituted
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

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
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

II two poodles viii tackle an
elephant, 1t Is reasonable to sup
pose that they viii be frightened
at the braying of = donkey AR
row.
Wonder who the poodles are
that the Arrow tried in vain to
frighten.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

Just received, at the Star Store,
a fine line Of Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Notions,
Glass and Queensware.-H Bal
entine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

J. I. Albert is always pleased TO
have his territory friends and pa
irons call on him when in Sen
eca. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

The ladies will find a complete
line Of seasonable millinery goods
at Mrs. Cass'. Mail orders So
licited.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

CHIEF MAYEs has more to fear
from his friends than his enemies
If the Sentinel is 10 be classed
among the former.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
Nnfice-

1t will pay anyone who wishes
TO spend a few dollars to go to
Seneca and call on J. T. Albert;
only extensive Wholesale and re-
tail grocery in the city. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

have the best $3.50 Ladies'
shoe on earth 1t "The Famous, "
Seneca, No. 36ti
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

Don't fail to call at the Star
Store and examine the ) ard 10
cent cOunters.-H. Balentine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

If you wish to see or trade at a
first-class grocery store, visit j. L.
Albert, east side Cherokee Avenue,
Seneca, Mo. 36tf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
For Rent.

Rooms, furnished or unfur-
nished; also a large barn. Apply
to X. /. Rudisill. 39tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

E5-For Club Rates. OF any farther infcrma-
ti0n desired. write legibiy 10 The undsrsi<ned
clearly stating y0Lr resi1enca. VIII st7ta,
county. street and uuEheT> More rapid re-
turn HaEil delivery wiIl be assarsd 5y your en-
closing an envelope bearing your fall address.
--EE0Zf IT
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

Call at the o. K. Meat market
for n good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
AdIrass. U. RASsETTI.

Address, q. BASSETTI,
City of Mexico, Mexico,
By ordlnarr letter. contsininE uorey order
issuetl by all express Iap1lles. new urk
Ez-aange- Drafs OF Postal Note.
special Featzrss.
BY terms OF contract the company mlat de-
rosite tbs sam Of al prizes included in the
scheme before selling a single ticket. and -
ceiFe the following Odicfal permit.
tEErrFICk krr-l hereby certify that The B4nk
ID f.onslcr lni Mexico hes on depositc the ne
-t ar lrrf o. guarantee he payment OF all
r-izas d-aNl y me Loteria De 10 Hezcfcencia
PIblica- Arclinar Castillo. lntfryen0r-
tl-fher. tie company is re iuireri % distrilr
ate aily-siE PER cclt. cf ths Nalae u al t1s
tickets In prixes-a larger port.on than 10
given hT any other lotterr
Fiuei'y TIE nullstr cf G rke.s ls limited %
-sl nas.--i 0I1l less than are sold by other lot
tcriss using the same scheme.
Spencer Hutchins, GeneraI.Agent,
Houston. Texas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

Call at the o. K. Meat market
for = good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

When in Seneca come TO "Tht
Famous" for Clothing, Boots Of
Shoes. 36tt
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

For fine ladies' dress goods come
to The Famous, Seneca, Mis-
souri. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

Persons wishing hats for the 4th
of July will find il greatly to their
advantage 20 call on me at my old
stand, as | have prepared a COM
plete selection of trimmed goods
and viii sell them regardless of
cost for that occasion.
Respectfully,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call at the o. K. Meat market
for your Meat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

- prizes Of So sPproximAtinE to -
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80 .iriEss Of 50 approxiEELing To-
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80 prizes Of 50 approximation -
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20 terminals OF 50 decided by -
------------------------ Spas 10 lt-4us p-os-SJ
sz7s prizes ---.. -Araoun-lrE % ------ SIS. 20
All prlzes sold IN me United states faiiy
paid In L. : currency.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
RATIONAL 60YEnsHExT.
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81 COS T.cksfs a. sf. So. .0ee.
Price or fIicgeis-Anlcric.n moncys Whoies
e.; hGlTes, -; quarters. 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-08

Some years ago Posy county man
went out West He became president
of a bank, president of a water works
company. and owned the electric light
plant. One fine day the bank closed it's
doors. the supply of water was exhausted,
and that night there wasn't bit of elec-
trio light in the town. An outraged
community, with rope, called on the
Posey county man, and, after standing
him on box, asked him if he had any
thing to say.
Not much. The banks busted. there
isn't drop of water within two miles.
and the electric plant has shocked itself
to death. In order to be square with
you would suggest that you cut me up
in little bits of pieces and divide me
among the citizens
When he had finished little old man
hoped up and shouted:
Gents, in the general distribution Of
the hunks of that catamount want his
gall "-l Indianapolis News.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-08

Out at Prescott Ariz 10 years ago a
young man with red hair, blue eyes, and
soft hands tramped into town. He had
come down the country from the Tin
Cup district of Colorado on prospecting
tour, but why he shouldstrike into Pres
colt for anything nobody knew, He
had been IN hard luck, as anybody could
see His blue wooden shirt had leen
washed and washed until it was almost
brown from the corrosive action of
alkali water. and his clothing was torn
and wrinkled. He was gentleman. for
all that He had a pleasant word for
everybody, although some of the boys
had caught him moping about the cor
ners of the Ark saloon. How he lived
nobody knew. He had no money and
he could get no work.
Idaho Jack, a reckless gun fighting
cowboy from the Three Sisters mount
aims of Idaho. was in town, too He
had some money, told good story, and
absorbed liquor like blotting pad. He
said he was on his way to Deming.
Every night saw Jack at the Ark. When
morning came he was always drunk.
He made friends with everybody except
the stranger from the Tin Cup district
One night when the Ark was blue with
smoke and Idaho Jack" was in the
midst of harum scarum story the mo-
rose stranger arose from his chair,
walked up to the up country romancer,
and cuffed him across the ear.
For an instant not q word was said.
Then Of a sudden the Idaho gunner drew
his weapon like fash and fired. The
stranger fell dead. Nobody knew his
name, but when the sheriff ransacked
his clothing he found this note:
To the Sheriff: MY name is A. O. Hep
burn. My parents live at Groton, N. Y.
] have been out of work and starving I
have not money enough now to buy
poison or gun, and there is not water
enough in Arizona to drown a gnat /
therefore take this opportunity to slap
Jack, knowing as / do that it means in
slant death, and that is what / seek. It
cost nothing. 1t is a new way to seek
suicide, and / demand of you that you
do not prosecute Jack, because he was
not the agressor. Bury me as / die.
That is all ask. Sincerely,
A. G. II.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-12-08
THE nEvERsE or HEAVY.


The mosquito is desperately wicked
hind the bars
A bilious man i,unting for something
to get ma at, is generally success full in
his search.
The tall hat, London journal notes,
is now hundred years old. Aud now
and then you meet with one that looks
it
One of the severest tests Of an intelli-
gent gentleman is to sit and listen pa
tiently and politely to the advice of a
id fool.
Mr. Brumford Chappy-A fellow told
me to-day that didn't know enough to
go in when it rainel. Miss Eigerly-
What vant of tac.!
Poet who is reading his verses to his
friend: "Ahl my ords seem to touch
you You are shedding tears. No,
only wiping off the perspiration.
Mr.. Jones taking his watch from
under his pillow: six o'clock, and no
one has come TO wake me yeti shall
certainly lose the train if they don't
come soon.
Mr.. Whitehead (Rho has just slapped
stranger on the back oh, l beg yo
pawdon. sab; thought it was my fren'
Smithers Yo' hab on de berry same
clos he gen'r'ly wars
Stranger-Yes; Smithers attinded de
same pokah pawty did last ebening,
He am at present confined to his room.
Life.
Little Roger-What makes you walk
lame, Uncle John?
Uncle John-There was an accident
on the bridge to-day and got caught in
the jam.
Little Roger-I got caught in the jam
once, and walked lame for a week. -
[Puck.
Can ] give my son college educa-
ton at home asks an anxious mother.
Certainly; all you need is base ball
guide, a lawn tennis set Rugby foot
ball, and bunch of cigarettes Il Law
renee American.
Tangle-You know Longhayre. the
poet Well, it's his birthday tomorrow,
and I'm going to give him a handsome
pocket book.
Broflson-My dear fellow, what posi-
bic use can poet have for pocket
book. Light
Wheatpit- Well. did you go to Venice
when you was on the other side?
Corncorner-Cert.
Wheatpit-W Whatcner think of it? De
you see the Bridge Of Sighs?
Corncorner-Yes, but / was disap-
pointed in it 1t amt bridge of no
such remarkable size after ALL There's
bridges right in town here that are twice
as big.