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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
THE VITAL QUESTION.
Emphatic For Statehood but Cau-
tious on the Sale Proposition.

vmrTA / T.. Jan Is, 1890.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN, DEAR SIR: -
In your issue Of the 25th inst, /
see an extract from a letter from
Tahlequah. l agree with the
writer. The sooner we become a
full fedged state the better for
us. The idea of our remaining
wards of the government much
longer is foolish and dangerous to
our interests, both public and pri-
vate. My experience with the
white man has been tolerably ex-
tensive and l am not afraid to be-
come his equal before the law or
socially.
/ see also in the same issue
of your paper where the peo-
pie have been holding meetings
resoluting about a sale of the lands
west of 96 degrees. The resolu-
tions are not far from right, but l
think q little previous Let sas be
careful about such things. We
have nothing to fear from the gov
ernment if we will be true to our
selves. The government has ac-
knowledged our title to the land in
several instances and l don't think
there is an instance on record
where the government ever confis-
Gated the land or property of a
peaceful, law abiding community
Of people. 1t has driven hard bar
gains but never robbed an Indian
of his lands when the Indian was
at peace with it. Let US lay per-
sonal and political interests to one
side for a little while and consid-
er this matter without prejudice,
as a united people. The lands
west Of 96 degrees are worth more
than the government offered for
them | have ridden over that
country and | think we have Cat
guess about one and a half million
acres on the east end that is worth
more than twice what the commits
sioners offered for the whole. The
west is not worth much only for
pasturage (for which purpose the
world can't produce any better.)
II We sell, let's get what our land
is worth, OF at least make an ef-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
JOINT RESOLUTION.

Whereas, The U. S. government
through its commissioners, Lucius
Fairchild, VIC. Sayers and A. NJ
Wilson, have made a proposition
to purchase all the lands of the
Cherok ees lying west of $50 al
81 20 per acre, consisting of some.
thing over six million acres, and
Whereas, The lands Of the-Cher-
okees are the common property
of the whole people, guaranteed
under the treaty of 1866 and vari.
Gus other treaties and the Chero-
kee constitution, and
Whereas, In our opinion it must
take the voice OF the people, ex-
pressed in a general election, held
under such proposition before a
sale could be effected, therefore,
be il
Resolved, By the national coun-
ell, that in our opinion the nation
al council, in its present condition
is not authorized to negotiate the
sale Of any of the lands Of the
Cherokees to the United States for
the settlement Of her citizens. with
out submitting the same to the
Cherokee people for their voice on
the same at all election held for
that purpose. Be il further
Resolved, That in our opinion
the price of s1.25 is not a sufficient
one for said lands, as the Chero-
KEGS feel sure that they can get the
full value Of said lands if allowed
to do SO in making a bargain Just
the same as a white man would do,
but would feel more willing to part
with said lands to the U. S. in
preference TO private parties. BE
it further
Resolved, That If the US. would
offer a sum equal to its full value
We will submit said proposition to
the Cherokee people for their vote
on said proposition at the proper
time. Be it further
Resolved, That there be appoint
ed a committee of three members
from the council and two from the
senate to notify said L. s. commits
sioners that this resolution is the
answer to their proposition to buy
said lands, said committee to be
appointed by the presiding officer
of each house.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
BUsHx's $4,000 wIGwAM
The Ex-Chief Hooks q Sucker and
Playes Him Hard.

A Washington Star reporter was
conversing with a photographer
who gets most of the Indian pa
tronage, when the latter related
the following incident in the
course Of conversation;
"* BY the way, Chiel
Bushy head, Of the Cherokee ma
ton, was here a while ago, and
seeing him crossing the lobby at
Willard's | asked a friend who
was with me. named Van Wyck
if he would like to be introduced
"'Why,' said Van Wyck, as
tonished, you don't mean to say
that handsomely dressed and dis
tinguished looking man over there
is an Indian2'
"'Decidedly, yes replied.
Here he comes now. Mr.. Bushy-
head, let me introduce you 10 my
friend Mr.. Van Wyek.'
." Happy to meet you, Mr.. Van
Wyck
"'Charmed to have the privi-
lege Of knowing you, Mr.. Bushy-
head. And really-I hope you'll
excuse the remark-you are quite
-er-civilized, arn't you?'
~ trust so, blandly responded
the chief, ex-governor of Indian
Territory and one Of the very rich
men Of that enlightened and pros
porous region.
And are all the Indians in
your tribe as civilized as yourself?'
inquired Van Wyck.
"'Oh, yes
q" DO you all live in tents and
wigwams?'
"'Certainly. Here is a picture
Of my own wigwam.
"And the chief drew from the in
side pocket OF his coat a photo
graph Of a beautiful Queen Anne
cottage, which could not have cost
less than S35.000."
"'That is my summer wigwam.
said Bushyhead with grave afiabil-
ity. L have another for winter in
town.
"Van Wyck, who had disregard
ed the nudges | gave him while he
was putting his questions, 'tum-
bled' at last. | understand that
he has been kicking himself ever
since. -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
THE ONLY rnRRIToRY PAPER
To get Into Rowell's Preferred
List, " is the Chieftain.

AAntf - tAid CAiApAthAhs
Geo, r. Rowell a Co., propric.
tors Of the American Newspaper
Advertising Bureau, No. 10 Spruce
Street, New York, have issued a
pamphlet containing a choice Sc
lection of newspapers for an adj
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 all the great MONTH
lies, the leading dailies in all the
largest cities, and aims to name
the best paper in every county
seat having population Of so
much as three thousand, and ev-
cry other town, village or city hay-
ing so much rs five thousand popu-
lation, provided a paper is printed
which issues as many as thou
sand copies week,
The carefully selected list which
is now issued by Geo. p. Rowell
& Co. is the first which has been
put forth in accordance with a reso-
luton of the association Of general
newspaper advertising agents. 1t
is issued by the oldest, best equip
ped, and most favorably 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-
ducting 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 1860, 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 il will al
ways be well to confine 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 a 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-
ry, only about two thousand are (
selected; of these only one iasued I
IN the Indian Territory and it is
perhaps not necessary to add, |
The INDIAN CHIEFTAIN is accorded |
.he distinction Of being that one.
There is no subject in newspaper
lom upon which Geo. p. Rowell & /
20. are not looked upon as au-
horities and our reader viii cheer
ully attest the good judgment dis
played in CHASING THE CHIEFrAIN
With the select
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
IMPORTANT ANNoUNoEM HNT

@NfAN O~s ~A@NA @AANANN~ ~ Az ~ N@AA A4AN 4
Harvey w. c. shelton, formerly
editor Of the Telephone. is now
connected with this paper, and will
begin his duties as editor at once
Asfor THE CHIRFTAIN, twill contin,
ne as before-independent. 1t has,
at times, vigorously supported the
Downing party; it will still contin-
ne to give its support--when that
party is right. 1t has boldly con.
demned the wrong doing Of the
National party; it will still con-
denim that party-when it is wrong.
Having no tax to grind" and
knowing its support comes hom
the entire people, il will not dish
out honeyed words to fat politi-
clans unless such words are de-
served. The paper will take ad.
vanced ground upon all public
questions, recognizing clearly the
fact that our only safety is to be
found in progression-continuous
and unceasing- In all important
issues it will uphold the right,
always striving for those things
that are best for the country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

Answer The government
might agree to anything except to
relinquish the rightto protect her
citizens, The dignity Of the flag
would be compromised. The gov
ernmcnt, or the dag, Is the figure
head Of the people. The govern,
ment Of the United States is Great
ed by and for the people the
humblest or the highest have the
same claim to protection.
Q. Amt all governments this
way2
A. All other nations, as well as
the Cherokee nation, are the crea-
tion of a few called "hrst fami-
lies. /" These governments are
always run by and for the inter
ests Of these families. The treas
ury is ever empty-like ours is
getting lately.
@. What do you think Of the
intruder question
A. 1t is the most important
question we have but the Chero-
KEGS are largely to blame by letting
their affairs drift along SO far
without the protection Of the courts
as provided in the treaty and also
by harboring SO many shyster
lawyers.
@. What is shyster lawyer ?
A. Ore who furnishes liquor to
work up case of drunk.
@. Can the Cherokee nation
get into the supreme court of the
United States?
A. They cannot, Ifthe Chero-
kee Strip Live Stock association
should skip payment the Chero-
KEGS could sue them in the courts
Of the United States and in doing
so have their rights to their pat
ent ruled upon but the direct is
sue would not be reached.
Q. Why can't this nation get
hearing in the supreme court OF
the United States.
A. The supreme court is to de-
termine the rights of those who
live under them, not the interests
of other countries. Rights and
interests are two different things
so when there is a difference be-
tween two nations it is a matter of
interest-hence it is not allowed |
in its courts where justice is found
These interests are asserted by the
flag.
@. Well, can you tell me what
a dude is 4?
A. DR.. Frazee can tell you
what dude Is.
Q. Who is going to be next
chief?
A. 1t is hard to say who the |
first families" will put up for
candidates.
Q. Who do the people want
A. The majority have asked
want Dennis Bushyhead.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

THE Arrow finds a great deal OF
harmless amusement in repeating
THE CHIEFTAIN's assertions that it
(the latteD is conducted upon
business principles. On the same
page Of the Arrow is found heart
rending appeal for money, windi ng
up with the declaration that "we
are not laboring for our health"
What has your health got "to do
with saving the country r.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

THERE is no more favorable in
dication for the successful and
satisfactory solution of any public
question than its consideration and
discussion by the masses of the
people (as distinguished from
those improperly denominated
"leaders.'') 1t is this generally
recognized fact more than any
other which gives confidence to
the belief that the Cherokee strip
question will be disposed of for
the best interest of all concerned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
FoR leeo.


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The standard Of the Magazine is
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
TWAS THE snNATn's FAULT.
SO Says Councillor Webb Vann,
OF Cooweesooowee.

EDITOR CHIEFTAIE:--If you will
allow me, should be glad to in
form our people, through your pa
per, what was done in the lower
branch Of the. national council al
its late session. ! am a member
Of that body.
In the first place, the council
(not the senate) passed some good
bills. If they had become laws !
think they would have been ben
eft to the country, but they found
their way no farther than the SEN
ate chamber.
The chief. in his message, rec
commended some action to stop
monopoly Of the public domain,
This was done, and it passed the
council by almost unanimous
vote. We also passed a bill to
change the orphan asylum into an
industrial labor school. When
these bills reached the senate they
met the same fate as all other
good bills; they were killed The
council also passed a bill to re-
ceive the s6,250 which the chief
had in his possession. The senate
refused it.
Council appointed a committee
to investigate the treasurer and
found that he had taken out S6, $50
Of the peoples money. 1t thon
passed joint resolution to appoint
a committee of three from the
council and two from the senate
to ask the treasurer to restore the
money to the treasury. but the
senate refused to act on the reso-
luton.
The council struck of something
over $1,000 worth of bogus claims
which were on the general appro-
priation bill, which had passed the
senate by a large majority.
The council was not in favor of
stopping the male seminary but
amended the senate bill the third
time to continue, before it
was concurred in. Then the
senate would not make the appro-
priation to run the school.
We further passed a resolution
to answer the u S. commission
on the strip qustion, but it failed
to pass the senate. The council
took the stand that the people
should have a voice on the ques-
ton. The majority of the senate
claims that the national council
had right TO sell our land.
heard Senator Dick Wolf say, in a
speech in the senate chamber, that
the national council or delega-
ton had the right to sell that land.
suppose he thought so several
years ago when he was delegate
to Washington and tried to sell at
az and 40 hundredths cents an
acre, and without authority from
council or people,
Let the fault rest where it be.
longs. l send you copy Of the
resolution relating 10 the land,
which ! hope you will publish.
Respectfully, d. w. VANN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

JESS ELLIOTT takes exception to
The article in the Telephone which
describes the Shawnees and Della
v ares as rowing, homeless peo-
ple. when taken up by the Chero-
KEGS and points out the fact that
they had both money and lands
and were in excellent shape. He
also quotes Col w. p. Adair as
authority for the assertion that it
was the Cherokees who were hard
up-the war having shortly closed
and that the money received
from these sources and also from
the sale of the Joy lands, was an
absolute necessity to keep this
government ahoat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

THE Shawnees have appointed a
delegation consisting Of Chief
Blackfeather, Interpreter Tom
Daugherty and Clerk r. Ironside
to go TO Washington. The tribe
has petitioned for the allotment to
them of their share of the lands
and other common property and
also asked to be made citizens Of
the United States.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

OF all the papers published in The
Indian Territory (some 40 or 50)
THE INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Is
no only one considered Of sufficient
importance By Geo. p. Ro,oeH & Co.,
the aOell kaolcn advertising agents, Of
New York, TO be given place in
their list of'Prefcrred Newspapers"
published IN January 1890. The
attention Of odrertisers and The pub
lic generally is respectfully called 10
this fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

A new and valuable book re.
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

-One day last week deputy mar
shal boarded the train at Denison and
after getting over into the Choctaw
nation began a search Of the passen-
gers baggage for liquor. Henry Six
killer was aboard and being told that
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he went through IT, broke the bottle
and then arrested the fellow Tor intro
duciuO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30


The treasury departments re-
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he United States for the fiscal
year 1889, has been received. Con-
taining, as it does, a careful re-
view by states of the industrial
resources of the entire country,
territories included, it is an ex-
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Indian Territory about fifteen
pages are devoted and considering
the fact that no statistics are ac-
cessibls, the compiler Of this chap
ter. Mr.. Frank C. Hubbard, of the
Mnskogee Phoenix, is deserving
of no little credit on the results Of
his undertaking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

A LETTER was received at Mus.
kogee Monday night from Con-
gresham Rogers, stating that il
the bill passed the senate which
he felt positive would be passed
by the house, there would very
speedily be an end to all Indian
governments. Affairs are taking on
a critical aspect.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30
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Question. Do you think the
government would give the Chero-
KEGS the right to settle and deter
mine its claimant and intruder
questions il the Cherokees would
agree to sell the strip at s1.252
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

"YoU can't make whistle out
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cult to teach the Telephone crew
the meaning Of the word "busi-
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-30

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
anp