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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
ARE WE REALLY BANKRUPT
a Correspondent Thinks not and
Gives his Reasons.

TAnLkquAH. Jan ist. isoo.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN IL beg most
respectfully TO call your attention
and, through the columns of THE
CHIEFTATN, the attention of the
Cherokee people. to a great mis-
take that was made by certain
senator's, who stated that the
Cherokee nation has become bank
rupt within the last two years.
This was made an excuse for not
appropriating money to run the
male seminary. Nevertheless, the
fact stares them in the face that
the treasurer Of the nation, in a
recent letter to the chief, states
that on account Of the accumula-
ton Of surplus funds in the treas
ury he is willing 10 increase his
bond, and accordingly the chief re-
quired him to increase it to the
amount Of $4,000; queer kind
Of bankruptcy
The revenue has been double.
for The last year and a half and
there still remains in the hands Of
the chief s6. 5000 that the Chero-
kse senate. Lnoi the conucll re.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
A PERSONAL WORD.

A friend writes to know if the
columns Of The CHIEFTAIN are
free, and promises that if such be
the case our readers shall be treat
ed to some "rich. rare and racy
reading" Send 'erin. Our space
is somewhat limited, but if the
matter is Of sufficient interest we
Nill enlarge the paper TO make
room for it. OF course our col
umns are FREE, but this is not say
ing that it is not a pleasure to
know that every correspondent is
a subscriber, paid in advance.
Further than this, il correspond
ent is not subscriber, how is he
going TO know whether his COM
munication is printed, or not ?
All parties and individuals are in
vited to air their views, if they
have any worth communicating.
THE CHIEFTAIN is an Independent
paper-the organ of the people
only.
In this connection we may be
pardcned for stating in plain terms
that THE CHIEFTATN is owned in
whele or.in part by no one who is
exerting any political dictation
(if the term may be employed)
over it, whatever, or aoho is taking
any interest, near or remote, in poll
tics. 1t lisa business institution,
conducted as business venture.
That circumstances should call
forth an assertion of this nature is
a source of sincere regret, but that
it is so is no fault Of the papers.
Especial pains viii be taken to see
that the responsible author or au-
thors OF the occasion are never al
lowed to profit therefrom; Of that
all may be assured. THE CHIEF
TAIN wants peace, but it will re-
sent an intentional injury every
time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
HASKELL INSTITUTE.
.ExtIacts. FROM a RECEIPT LETTER.
Interesting Statistics.

We nave now at the institute,
three hundred boys and one hun
and fifty girls. OF these one-half
are in school, while others are en-
gagged in the shops and other
work. There are twenty-five diff
ferent industries. Five boys are
employed in the steam laundry,
washing five thousand pieces per
week. Six boys in the harness
shop who make ten sets OF harness
in three months. A sixteen year
old boy is now detailed as FORE
man, his work having taken the
premium year ago. Six boys in
the paint shop, who are taught both
common and artistic work; some
show talent, having painted some
lovely landscapes. A full-blood
Pawnee shows most talent in this,
having painted in beautiful letters
Haskell Institute" on the arch
of the front gate.
Fifteen boys in the shoe shop,
nine of whom make shoes without
assistance and in three months
these boys have made 246 pairs of
shoes, half soled 20S, and patched
324. Twenty boys in the carpen-
ter shop, who can build an ordina-
ry house without help. Have re-
Gently made closets and other use
ful things. They also do orna-
mental scroll work, such as brack-
cts, workboxes, picture frames,
ETC.; for the latter they have fancy
woods and can dispose of their
work for private benefit, as can
those who paint pictures. SIX
boys do the cooking, assist in the
bake-shop, set tables, etc.
Sixteen girls are employed in
the sewing room, doing all the
sewing for the girls and a portion
for the boys. Fourteen girls do
the ironing.
The detail is changed every three
months; those who work in the
forenoon go to school in afternoon,
and vice versa.
Don't you think they do well to
accomplish so much in so short a
time? They are mostly full-bloods,
of different tribes. [ think the
carpenters trace viii be very use
iul to them, as they wont like to
live in tents when they go home,
and they can Guild their own
houses.
| hope your Thanksgiving din
ner was a success and that you had |
a nice time. Our Thanksgiving |
dinner consisted OF 450 pounds Of !
turkey, IS pies, 900 cookies, and /
An ordinary dinner
at Haskell requires 100 loaves of
bread, (Which is l40 pounds of
aour) 60 pounds Of beans, 3 BUSH
els Of potatoes, 200 pounds Of
meat, 35 pounds of dried fruit,
10 pounds Of coffee and about 10
gallons Of molasses; the number Of
pounds OF sugar, / don't know.
are issued once a week;
sugar in large quantities and used
until all is gone. A PUPIL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09


CONTRARY to first reports, there
were no restrictions laid upon per-
mits or the size or number of farms,
By the late council. A very strong
sentiment exists in many sections
Of the nation in favor of the pas
sage of some legislation calculated
TO prevent monopoly of the pub
lie domain and the only cause for
failure Of the recent council to take
some action was a disagreement as
to the means to be employed.
Three propositions are presented
first, the restriction of permits,
second, the exacting Of a tax per
acre for all over what would consii-
tute a share ia case of a division
and, third, a division. The first
seemed the easiest or simplest
way, but the most Objectionable
and unsatisfactory, while the two
latter we're Of too radical a charac-
Ter 10 be inviting to the average
council member who has party
and personal policy uppermost in
mind.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
THE AUTHORITY OF THE DELE
CATION.


The instructions to the delegates,
Adair and Bushyhead, published
in this issue of The CHIEFTAIN,
show what powers are given them.
1t will be seen that no authority is
given them with reference to the
land question which is now and
which has been for some time up
permost in the minds of the peo-
pie. Why they have not been in
structed on this subject can only
be matter OF conjecture, and to
be determined by the national
council to be convened likely in
extra session not many months
hence TO meet the question, as it
may be developed in congress dur
ing its present session.
They are instructed to ask for a
good many important cessions,
without what may be deemed con-
siderations or inducements for
such cessions. THIS being the
case, it can be easily seen that the
delegation can hope to accomplish
little or nothing in their mission.
That they will do all they can
and to the limit of their authority,
it may be reasonably expected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
4 Scrap Of Paper Saves Her Life.

IL was just an ordinary scrap Of
wrapping paper, but IL saved her life
She was in the last stages Of consump-
tion, told by her physicians that she
Was incurable and 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
covery, and got sample bottle; it
helped her, she bought a large bottle,
ii helped her more, bought another
and grew better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy,
plump, weighing l40 pounds For
fuller particulars send stamp to w. "A.
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, 1890-01-09

A preventive for Group. There no
longer exists any doubt but Group can
be prevented. True Group never ap-
pears without warning, and If Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is given as
directed as soon as the first indication
Of Group appears, il will invariably
dispel all symptoms Of the disease.
This can always be done If il is kept
at hand. 30 cent aud one dollar bot
ties for sale by W. C. Patton & Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Iris suggested that the greatest
difficulty which beset the commit
tee on behalf Of the Cherokees, APP
pointed to confer with tie United
States commissioners, was not the
terms cfthe proposition, price in
cludcd. but the fact that all three
Of them were aspirants for the
chieftaincy. II this be true all
will concede the obstacle to have
been an insurmountahle one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Iris asserted that Phillips was
not at Tahlequah looking after his
attorney fee so much as he was
there in tho interest of the cow
men, to see that nothing approach
ing a trade was arrived at between
the Cherokee commission and the
council. 1t was no trouble on
earth for him to pass tho bill-in
fact, it went through as though il
was "greased." /" The necessary
two-thirds vote to override Chief
Mayes' veto, however, was lack
inr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

For some years the Indian de-
partment and the eastern friends
Of the Indian have been undecided
as to whether the foreign school or
the reservation school was to be
preferred. 1t is understood the
latter has now been practically
agreed upon and already measures
for compulsory education at home
schools are before congress. The
Sioux are particularly hostile to
the Hampton and Carlisle schools
and in their present conference
with the secretary and commission
er are insisting upon their school
money being expended upon the
reservation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

I'M. I. T., Jan. ;. 800.
Mr.. EDIToR:-During the late
session Of council I heard it repeat
cdly stated that Bill Ross, Of Hi
nois district and Hoolie Bell, Of
Delaware, were going to combine
their political forces in an endeav-
or to secure the chieftaincy at the
next election. Do you know
which one is to be chie2
ToNEKAH.
No. but we have an idea.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

For lame back try saturating a
piece Of flannel with chamberlain
Pain Balm and binding il on the ef-
f.etrd pgTts. This treatment will cure
any ordinary case in one or two days
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism.
sprains. suellings and lnmcness. %
cent bottles for sale by w. q. Patton
& Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
nncklen's Arnlca Salvc.

The best salve in the word for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tiona and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. IL is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded /.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W.
G. Patton 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

THERE will be no lack Of willing
lsmbcr from which to Secure a
governor for the new territory OF
Oklahoma. Mr.. Speed, clerk OF
the Cherokee commission, and
John |. Ollie, recorder at one Of the
Oklahoma land offices, are both
alleged candidates. Both are resi-
dents Of Indiana and a dispatch
from that state makes the an
nouncement that the appointment
Of either "would meet the approx
al Of Indiana republicans" !" From
an Oklahoma point Of observation
the approval or disapproval Of Ell
ther party in Indiana is of power
full little consequence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
Farm for Sale

One of the best in Delaware dis
trict; 5 miles south of Alton.
Well waterd, we'll located, fine or
chard, etc. Terms reasonable.
For further information addess or
call or DR.. |. d. Hitchcock, or S.
j. Burns, Vinita, /. +.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
RHEuMArTsM IN cuILDRFN.

One of my children was afflicted
for a long time with rheumatism.
After a number OF remedies had
failed | commenced giving her
Swift's Specific (S. S. So After
taking couple of bottles she was
entirely cured. w. p. THOMPSON,
Piedmount, S. c.
Treatise on Blood and Skin dis
nnenc r,aailnl free C.-snf- Go
cific Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
40 REWARp.

For information as to the where
abouls Of man in this nation, Of
good character and fair business
capacity. who can set 100 votes
for chief at the next election. Par
CONSULTATIONS immsterial Ad-
ABILITIES, care Of this
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

The richest and poorest, the oldest
and Youngest, the proudest and humb-
lest, the largest aud smallest, all use
Cheatlam's Chill Tonic. Guaranteed.
Sold by w c. Patton * Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
NO pILL was passed by the lat,

NO BILL was passed by the late
council providing a per capita pay
ment. Il is alleged TINT one well
known citizen had the temerity re-
Gently to advocate going to Table
quah and forcibly taking the grass
money from the treasury and II di.
yiding up. He would find Difficult
" in raising a ''corporal's guard"
Of followers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

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, 1890-01-09

Shiloh's Nitalizer is what you need
foI constipation, loss of appetite, diz-
ziness and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 and IS cents per bottle. For
sale by w. &. Patton K Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy tor you. For sale by w.
c. Patton Il Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Chronic grumhlers never grumble
about Chcatham' S Chill Tonic. II is
even better than recommended, and
guaranteed TO cure. Sold by W. q.
Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
Cor Sale.

A Monarch hay press. Can be
seen south Of Skinner, Rateliff &
Co.'S. store on vacant lot. Parties
desiring to purchase will examine
property and make bids. .--Jona-
than Gore, Vinita, /. +.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Cheaiham's Chill Tonic, aside from
being The best ia the worid. j. an ex-
ccilcnt tonic for cnfeebled persons.
does not uauseatc. enriches the blood
aud makes yon frei like a new person.
Try ii. sold bg NJ. q. Patfon so.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Council saw fit to suspend the
sessions of the male seminary for
the coming term and apply the
money thus saved to repairing the
building. 1t is understood that
Chief Mayes thinks seriously Of
running the school upon credit,
for he feels that such saving is
no economy. The judgment Of
the people would probably be
with him. BY the way, while
finances are little stringent would
it not have been well enough for
the senate to have agreed TO the
acceptance of that s6.250 which
could be had for the taking ?
What think the people ?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

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
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

That hacking cough can be - quick
ly cured by Shiloh's Cure de guar
antee il. For sale by Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

For lame back, side or chest. use
Shiioh's Porous Plaster. Price 25vcnts.
For sale by W g. Patton & Co,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Croop, whooping cough and bnn-
chitiSs Immediately relieved by Shi-
loh's Cure. For sale Oy Patton 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

w. w. Miller has erected COM
modious warehouse on one Of the Frfs-
co side tracks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, bv Shiloh's Catarrh
remedy. Price 30 cents. Nasal ln-
iectOe free. For sale by w. q. Patton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Go to the Lumber Yard for
Mixed Paints--alI guaranteed.
Also Building and Wall Paper
all grades.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Shiloh's Cough and consumption
cure Is sold by US on a guarantee. lt
cures consumption. For sale by W.
4. Patton 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

See the splendid line Of Ladies'
Dress goods at Green's. They are
elegant and cheap.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Pine Lumber for Sale,
A full assortment; also cut shin
giles. Thos Bluejacket, Bolens
Ferry, Grand river. S-26.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

See the mems stoga Boots at
Green's for 81 50 per pair.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
Photographs.

Fowler has located on main
street near railroad crossing and
will do general photograph bust
ness,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Immense stock Of new goods at
Green's this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

win you suffer with dyspepsia and
Liver complaint? Shiloh's Vital
izer is guaranteed to cure you. For
sale by w. G. Potion & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
A. ID. CUBINE,
Manufacturer OF and dealer IN
Boots and Shoes,
cOffeyvIIIe, Kansas.

Does all kinds Of Boot md Shee
work. guaranteeing it and salts
faction in every respect. Parties
desiring work can send their names
and addresses and will receive a
circular giving full directions how
to measure tlle foet.
/ W. CUBINE. Foreman, has
done nothing else for years
and is giving better satisfaction
ia tie boot business than any man
in the west
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09

Call at the 0. X. Meat market
for good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call al the 0, X. Meat market
for your Meat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
Stanley is Back
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
Agents Wanted Everywhere.

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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-09
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