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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
REORGANIZATION oPPosRD.

The following resolutions were
adopted by Vinita Union, No. 1877,
at its last meeting, January 23rd,
and directed to be printed in this
paper:
Resolved, That in the judgment
Of this union the proposition to
organize the Cherokee nation into
a separate state Alliance at this
time is premature and ill-advised,
and that to avoid political compl-
cations and maintain our sui re-
macy as an organization in this
nation we should for the present
at least remain as we are.
Resolved, That we are in favor
Of paying our present dues to The
Territorial Alliance and remaining
in good standing with that body,
This action was taken after care
ful delibcration and after CORES
pondence with the superior Off GERS
Of the order. including President
Nuttall, ofthe Territorial Alliance,
who pointed out that the matter
should properly be brought to the
attention Of the grand lodge which
meets next August. 1t has further
been as ccrtained that We cannot
desert the Territorial Alliance IN
ill an dues and other indebtedness
have been settled.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
FOR BUsHYHHAD AND ALLoT-
MuNT.


MousD yALLKY. l. r.. Jan goth, 1891
Well. Mr.. CnIEFTAIN, Judge
Clingan said halt and we have
halted; but we don't want to stand
too long. The country has all
halted SO far as Mayes and Benge
are concerned but we don't want
to stay at home on election day.
Now if the judge will suggest the
right man and he will come out
upon allotment, selling the strip,
paying out all the money we have
invested and running the govern
ment by taxation he can get about
all the votes in this section. The
talk here is Bushyhead and allot-
ment and ! have tho first man OF
either party to find who will not
vote for him. ! should like a
plank in the platform against tax
ing labor.
The Alliance is on boom here,
Now, Mr.. Editor, II you see any
thing in this worthy Of publica-
tion you can use it, Hurrah fol
Bushyhead and allotment
Herewith hand you the ac
count Of j B. Mayes, principa
chief
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

The following resolutions were
passed without a dissenting vote
at open meeting Of Graysville
union Ne. 1s4, on the 2lth inst;
Resolved, that we view with
alarm the tendency Of our law
makers to legislate in the interest
Of monied men.
That, in our opinion the passage
Of the recent COW law was fla
grant act Of Injustice to the poor
and laboring classes, and as a
piece Of class legislation, it stands
without a parallel in the history
OF bad legislation in our country.
That we emphatically demand
an immediate repeal Of the law
by a called session Of the national
council, believing that we still in
habit free country, where the
voice Of the people is supreme,
e. c. ALBERTY,
Charm. Of Committee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

In speaking Of the anti-belium
days and the condition Of society
at that time, wonder was express
ed that the men Of the present
were not worse than they are,
when citizen with quite a local
reputation for thrift, industry and
energy said that the only way be
could account for his success IN
after life was the fact the he asso'
ciated wholly with the "niggers'
quite a sarcasm on those whe
yearn for the good old times befo
do wa -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

WHO STOLE THE DONKEY p
Several members of the late
council who have been questioned
as to their voting for the COW law
have made an effort to throw all
the blame on Hoolie Bell. Now
we don wish to be considered as
the champion of Hoolie or any
other member who voted for this
iniauitous measure, but we don I
consider it right to make any par
iicular member the scape-goat for
the whole. OF course Mr.. Bell is
not perfect and according to
holy writ there has never lived
bat one man who was and he was
claimed to be spiritully a God,
and there Is no record Of His hay
ing been a member Of such body
as the Cherokee national council.
Further. the human race has rea-
son to congratulate itself that there
was no such body in existence at
that time.
II Hoolie Bell can pass bill
through the national council while
the other members are on n 'jam-
boree'' or at home eating Thanks
giving dinner, or on principle op-
posed to the measare, he is dan
gerous man indeed aud something
should be done TO protect the peo-
pie from the dangerous power
/ possessed by this man, il IT be
lawful TO call him such It is i'm
f1o1slffit iaE ~ ~ -i=9
tie credit OF condemnation for the
late c3n bill anl It bespcaks q
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
ARnur NrwsPAPERs.

There are continuous changes in
the newspaper field in the Chero-
kee nation. Last week VIII p.
Thompson, Of the law firm Of
DAVIS & Thompson. assumed the
ediiorship Of the Sentinel, now To-
Gated at Tahlequah. Not a few
other papers-new ones-are pro-
iecied. Wm. A. Thompson was
here last week and expressed
his determination OF establishing
a paper at Clsrcmore. A. II. Nor
wood. il is stated in a Tahlcquah
exchange, is also considering the
issue Of paper at Claremore.
Vinita is threatened with a deluge
Of papers. or one or two with de-
luge OF operators. the list includ-
Ing Charley Cummins. john Rog-
ers. Gus Ivcy, l. B. Bell and
others From appearances there
viii be no dearih OF papers this
campaien. As heretofore there
viii probably be but one mdc.
pendent newspaper aud that will
be TINS CHIFFrAIN. Il is not 60.
ing 10 be l,oaghtout- sold out noi
bull dozed and hlufed out. You
can make memoranda OF this
The people have been aockins .
iis support The past week in ul
......l ...s..iLrrz and as Ion-
as t1e people are satisfied We a.
nstrare whether a few sore-head'
r-e ornot
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
our EXCHANGES.
Personal and Pointed Paragraphs
Found Floating by.


1t is highly amusing 70 Lockers
on in Venice, to see such fellows
as Gus Iyey, Hooly Bell and Sam
smith affecting to be the special
champions Of the people and aspir-
ing to form and lead The Peo-
plo's Party ~ The people will
understand that their patriotic zeal
is born Of quarrel over division
or spoils and position, between
them and their greedy party asso-
ciates who hold the executive
oilice Arrow.
la last weeks issue Of the Tele-
phone, we noticed a cordial invita-
ton from the editor to each and
all of.the newspapers Of the Chero-
! kee nation, to contribute all the
lemons they were able to produce,
to be squeezed by him. Judging
from this notice, the editor Of the
above named organ has found gin
ger too fiery a potation for his pal
ate, after several years trial, and
he now wants all the lemonade he
can ilnbibe to put him through the
cooling process. Come, brother
editors, and lets furnish the lemons
and thereby do a philanthropic act
1 to distressed brother.-Sentinel.
The politicians of the Cherokee
nation need not think they can so
easily pull the wool over the eyes
of the Cherokee voters as to make
them believe that the closing Of the
Cherokee schools was other than
a betrayal Of the rights Of the peo-
pie. and when the full facts are
known, the people will not cor
tinue under the disgrace of having
their institutions closed. The
Cherokee council Of 1890 will so
upon record MS a gathering Of poll
tical tricksters, without one shadow
Of credit, as conglomeration Of
inc, nsistencies which future gen.
crations will point to with scorn
and contempt. That one act Of
closing their schools for want Of an
appropriation, with an abundance
Of money in the treasury, stands
unparalleled as an outrage against
the interests Of the people, which
years cannot blot out. True, there
were few good men in council,
but they were too much IN the
minority to protect their consitu-
enls against the political shysters
who had control Of the body. They
, have nothing to fear. But if those
{ who SO blocked legislation as tc
force the closure Of the schools
have left one spark OF manhood
they will find that quenched By th'
r withering scorn Of an injured peo
pie. They have digged their owl
political graves, now let them b
buried, and make way for those
who will be true to their people. =
Phoenix.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
NlArs. l0n 500. L0sT. sTHA.EO. sI0LEN

fEach notice. OF the character indicated, not
ekeredins rirrY WORDS VIII be inserted Two
weeks nnder this heading for WHY chNrs.l
srRAYED.--A bay mare, four years old
next spring, branded } l. y on lett fhohldef
s43 rs1 ara for mare 0f Information ieadinE 70
recovery Address > p Kelley, Aiton,
sTRAYEn on STOLEN From my place
one and one hair miles north Of Ailnwei IL
one bright or blood bay Two year old hlly,
smooth built, star in forehead. black name
and tail branded lazy X thus x on leit shonl-
ider 81 for information leading 20 recovery
S-sis l.. 4 kiNAsAD, Ailuwei i, ~
FOR sALE-I have good farm for sale, lo-
Gated one mile southeast Of The iownOi AIlpn'
which embraces about $50 acres in cultivation,
two good dwellings, two good barns, good
pasture good orchard, two good wells OF wa
! Ter. All under hog proof fence, II y0u wnhl
I 20 buy call on me At biucjacket, !
lp-22s ALLEN hLhNiNa'
/ sTRAYED OR STOLEN One dark iron
] gray mare, nye years Old, about Is or = hahi'
high scar on right fore foot blhzed iacc nhl
I had on new saddle whom taken. VIII pay lNl
/ any information OF said animal e2a For re-
\ ward apnly 10 4 J McGhee, southwest cry,
aI.s.. losi '''' '"' 80 " ' J. McGnrr.
] sTRANED --One dun horse, branded S3 oi
I left shouldur. ls years old and 10 hands high
! black mare ia bands high about same age
Z so for return 10 mo or reasonable reNAfs
Z for Information.
2l-2j' wa. fnhLrs' Chelopa' Ms
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

SOME time ago Judge Joab
Scales expressed his intention Of
writing a book entitled GLOW to
get into cfice and stay there
The result Of my own experience. =
Quite number Of the younger
generation At once spoke fora copy
and the sales promised TO be very
large. Since the present Wash
ington delegation was made, work
upon the book has ceased. The
Judge does not propose to run the
risk Of prosecution for obtaining
money under false prctences. 1t
is understood that Capt. Adair, for
merly editor OF this paper, is also
taking a very despondent view Of
affairs since about the same date.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

weak spot in the upper story Of a
man Who will attempt to take ref
uge behind such subtcrfuge.
Most men would as soon be called
a knaye as a fool, and for my part
| would consider Hoolie's posi-
ton enyiable compared with that
Of a man who pleads ignorance or
'puppyism. " y 4
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
The political pot VIII be boiling quite hot
And things will be al in sputicr,
For the farmers are stirred ana are pound 70
be heard,
IN regard 70 their own bread and butter


And things will be al Ia sputier,
For the farmers are stirred and are bound TO
In regard 70 their own bread and butter
X X s.
A great many men who claim to
be reformers spend a great many
dollars for papers that oppose
every principle of reformation for
which they are contending and
when you ask them to subscribe
for reform papers they tell you
that they are not able to take but
one paper and they want one that
will give the news. Now the news
| want is bread and butter news.
What matters it to me whether
Smith who shot Jones, was white
or black, drunk or sober, or
whether he shot him or not. Nor
does it matter TO me whether
johnson has built a new house; so
long as it gives support to the
enemy | am curtailing my chances
of a continuous and bountiful sup
ply Of the same bread and butter.
# 4
The government ofthe Cherokee
nation is as distinct from the rest
OF the Indian Territory as is Kan
sas from Missouri. Then, il there
is any legislation that is detrimen-
tai to agricultural interests in the
/ Cherokee nation is it not as neces-
sary TO have separate state or
ganizaiion Of our own as it is for
/ Kansas and Missouri 10 be under
separate organization ? Then there
is the expense Of delegates to the
grand or state meeting and busi-
ness cooperation, and the more
you figure the more you find IN
favor Of a separate organization
The Alliance is an economic So
cietv and its business is to discuss
\ the interests Of tile agriculturist
and if lawis H. favor Of his in
tercsts they have right to ap.
plaud; il it is detrimental they
have right TO protest. X.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS.
For Minor Details Call Upon the NJ, X.
st. Railway Agent.

Take the Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas night
train, N0sla D. m to ~, Louie aud all points
east via St Louis. The morning ts'25 a. m ,
train 70 chicago ind OIL points east via CHE
cago, arriving there next morning ~ time for
all east and north bound routes. Both night
and day trains make connections FOR All west
ern points at Kansas city Through car SER
vice 70 chicago. st Louis and Kansas CITY
Arrangements may BE- made ahead iorsieep-
crs, by applying 20 local agent Excursion
tickets On sale daily 70 ail southern and CALI
fornia points going and returning on difer-
ent routes tickets coed six months ANY
further Information desired viii be cheerfuily
furnished 90 application 70
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
Eozema From ohlldhood

When an infant my body broke
out an over with an eruption or
saeh which became more aggrayat-
ed as grew older. From early
childhood until / was grown my
family spent q fortune trying 20
cure me of this disease. Every
noted physician in our section
was tried or consulted When /
came ofage ! visited Hot Springs,
Ark. and was treated there by the
best medical men, but was not
benefited. After that, under the
advice of a noted specialist, | tried
the celebrated Clifton Springs,
New York, without any good re-
suits. When all things failed /
determined to try 5. 5. S, and IN
four months was entirely cured.
The terrible Eczema, was all gone,
not a sign left; my general health
built up, and / have never had
any return Of the disease. / have
since recommended 5. 5. S. to a
number of friends for skin dis
eases, eruption, etc, and have
never known OF a failure 10 cure.
GEO. W IRWIN,
Irwin, Pa.
Treaties on Blood and Skin Dis.
eases mailed free. SwIFr's SPE-
cIFIc Co. Atlanta. Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

TIE Peoples Party" or about
an Vinita knows Of it, was on a
big boom last week. The ina
tional organizer" was in town,
drunk as a fool, and if possible
added to the contempt in which he
has always been held heretofore
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
A NEW RAILROAD PRoJHoT.

A NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.
Our business men have been con.
sidering the matter Of organizing,
and With the combined assistance
Of the different points interested,
to build railroad to run from
Bentonyille, vim Sulphur Springs
and Southwest City, and connect
with the NJ. X. & T. railroad at
Yinita, /. 4. This would be a
connecting line between the two
great roads and would give d.
rect outlet both north and south.
This matter should be lookcd'atter
and the people at other points con-
suited. - Southwest City Enter
prise.
A railroad built over the route
here described would be Of almost
inealeulable value to Vinita. II
would connect us with Cowskin
prairie and other fertile sections o.
country, would give US a renewed
growth and general boom and we
can assure the projectors the
hearty support Of all our people
When the day Of organization i
named yinita will be on hand tC
render any aid possible; be assur
ed Of that, gentlemen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

SENATOR INGALLS,, 5f Kansas,
will be senator no more. The bal
lot taken Tuesday resulted as fol
lows: House w. A. PETER, edi-
cor Of the Kansas Farmer, 96, In
CALLS %, G. w. Blair, democrat, D
ingalls, 35, Peffer ?, Blair
Kelley /, Morrill, /.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

THE ruling Of the y. S court is
that If q Cherokee citizen have
more than one place the excess
may be sold under execution but
the purchaser must be Cherokee
citizen. A receiver may be ap-
pointed to take charge ofChefokee
property in the interest Of a non
citizen
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

THE Alliance, we venture to say,
viii hardly elevate to Office in the
nation those choice spirits which
both Of the old parties have east
out, or who have Quarreled and
fallen out with them over a divis-
ion of the spoils. That is not ex-
actly the purpose for which the
order was organized.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

The stormy days Of February,
according to Prof Hicks calcula-
ton are 1, 2, 8, 12, 13, IA, p, 2S,
"a and 25. The first period he
predicts win end in one Of the
most general and bitter cold waves
Of lhe winter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

A HANDSOME year book publish
ca by the Detroit Journal Com
pany was received by this Office
la.ely. Besides a calendar it con-
tains photographs of the different
employees on. the Journal, and Of
Ihe leading men Of the cityi alse
some of the finest buildings in the
state. 1t is replete with valuable
information, and certainly work
of art
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

Iris not impossible that a rea-
sonable settlement Of the cow-law
controversy may be arrived at.
Should the movement succeed, all
parties will have cause for con-
pratulation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

The best salve ia The wof.d for Cuts.
Hrnises. Sores. Ulcers. salt. kheum.
Fever sores. letters, Chappei Hands,
Chilhiains. Corns, aud all skin Ernp-
tions. and positively cures FILES, or M
sae sannired- hi guaranteed 10 give
perlectsatisiaciion, or money refunded.
Price y cents per box. For safe hy "
e.. Patton e Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

MRs. TmBLEs, better known as
bright Eyes, who has been
sent among the Indians by west
ern paper to investigate the cause
of their discomfort, ailirms that in
competent interpreters are re-
sponsible for a great many Of the
wild and absured statements cred
tied to Indian orators. As she Is
herself an Indian, and an educated
woman as we'll, she is peculiarly
fitted for the work She has under
t.l-an
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
LAME EXCUSE.

Ii is amusing, diyerting and az
the same time disgusting to hear
some members Of the late council
trying to shield themselves from
the consequences Of late legislation
by showing their scape-goat ahead
and, Washington like, saying, II
can't tell a lie, Hoolie Bell did It
and for revenue only"
One member Of the senate has
admitted that he did not examine
the late COW law; only knew that
it was introduced by "Hoolie'
and was scheme to raise a rev
enue. This member willingly and
most anxiously signed the petition
asking for call meeting Of coun.
ell to remedy the evil and darn
ed" Hoolie for working his crab
bit iootp on him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

DR.. ]. T. Davis delivered an adj
dress before Logan union, Deia-
ware district, last Saturday, which
received marked attention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

United states senator Richard Coke
writing of prrsion's "Hed Axe" Co a
friend said, 81 have tried 10 aud found
IL very eiieciual" This medicine is a
positive cure for any kind ofheadache,
acts in fifteen minutes. andis perfect
Isl harmless. an druggist keep 10. Any
person Who suffers from headache viii
10 well to try dose of Preston's He'd
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

SITTING BULL was one Of a few
Sioux Indians who could write in
English, but autograph hunters
had to pay round sum for his
signature.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

} /, llandcock pres't, Ninltai
" W ward seefetafli
Pryor Creek la
} ri Williams proa't, Pryor creek
d / Elliot secretary,
Chalsea 1855
n X Adalr presit, Chelseai
h Mespaddun secretary,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

If you are
thinking about California
AS a future home,
Or,
If you wish to make
A pleasure trip there
This winter
Drop a postal card to
w. J, Janney Tray. Pass. Agt,
No. 1850 Union Ave,
Kansas City Mo.
Ho will be glad to inform
You about low rate
Excursions,
Personally conducted,
To Pacific Coast,
Via Santa Fe Route.
Shortest line to the coast;
One days time saved;
Our Pullman tourist cars
Are models Of comfort
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29

lNDh rtoNNrf INV ga % N~NNA-
Always buy the Oats wagon.
Fresh groceries always on hand
at the Star Store.
The Arkansas Traveller" is the
very best wagon made.
Call at the Star Store and exam
inc our stock Of clothing, hats,
shoes, etc.
James Oats. the wagon maker,
Cincinnati, Ark, keeps ON hand
all kinds of farm and spring wa
CONS. Prices reasonable. Farm
wagons complete for $50 TO $50.
The Star Store has just received
new line OF preserves, jeliies,
apple butter, etc.
You will always find a good
stock Of Furniture, Wall Paper
Building Paper, Pictures, Picture
Frames. Windows. Doors, Etc at
the CHEAP CAsH STORE. Southwest
/ CITY. No EDWARDS & Co. q.
WE are indebted 20 The Bhlmei
/ & Weber music house company
of Sd. Louis. for several sheets o
very fnc music. This irn is th,
most accessible in tie country foi
cur readers and we can assurl
them that their orders viii always
I receive satisfactory attention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
Shllnh,s Consnmntlon Cnre.

successful cough medicine we have
ever sold, a iew doses invariably cure
the worst cases OF Cough, Group, and
Brnnchills. while its wonderful sue
cess in the cure of Consumption is
without parallel In the history oi
medicine. Since It's first discovery y
has been sold on guarantee, a test
which no other medicine can stand. II
yon have cough we earnestly ask
you 10 try lt. Price Toe, 5lc aud 81. Y
your lungs are sore, chest, or back
lame. use Shiloh's Porous Plsster.
Sold by Z. Shanahau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-29
Az mlsfORIc MusE.

poor tnnocentss they hocked around
irhalr ithlF gum on the council grounui
They found tile countfy Ia stew,
So taxed the bulls for revenue
rha hears. nppenrlng on the soone,
Were pleased with yerinre, seeming erteh
They robbled up a. six per cent
The poor, conildlng innoeenta
rbe granger. rolling pumpkins near,
Viewed the sceno without fear
And straight word 10 his brother. aent,
Lets 'doup' bulls. beara aud inhoeents