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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

him surrounded by the spottedest
conglomeration Of soreheads and
mugwumps the world ever saw.
The dissatisfied element Of all po-
litical parties some Of the most
corrupt men that ever lived in any
country, and II Is reasonable to
suppose that they would be instru-
mental in shaping the policy that
he would inaugurate should he sue
cecd to the chieftaincy Of this ma
ton.
And finally, ofthe National party
we have this to say: they have, as
a political party, been in the rear /;
they as party have opposed allot-
ment, and it was through them
chiefly that the trouble With the
Shawnees, Delawares and freedmen
was carried on-trouble which we
never can nor never will entirely
out-live trouble which may at no
distant day break forth and des-
troy us as nation. AS to Judge
Benge, personally, We must say
we admire him. Az an honest,
upright, impartial judge upon the
bench he is a grand man. But
whether he would be able to steer
clear of the shoals OF political cor
ruption in and out Of his own po-
litical party we have grave doubts.
AS before intimated, we belieye
the remedy lies more in the legis-
lative than in the executive and our
efforts will be directed mainly to-
ward securing a better senate and
council.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
OUR POSITION IN THE CASE.

There seems to be great deal of
solicitude in certain quarters in re-
gard to who THE CHIEFTAIN will
support for chief during the coming
campaign. We wish to say in this
connection that our desire is to see
the country in control of the men
that will do the most toward get
ting it out of the present embar-
rassment. We will insist upon
the election OF men to the senate
and council who will rise above
party and work for the interest of
the whole people. We do not care
particularly what political party
they belong to-whether any or not.
Friends, we have only one desire,
and that is to be perfectly honest
with ourselves and with you in con-
ducting the political policy of this
paper. Our interests are all here.
Whatever is best for this people is
best for Tie.
As to the three candidates for
chief that are now in the race, we
have many misgivings and doubts
as TO the proprieiy Of clecting any
of them to that important position.
Two of the gentlemen that are in
the race have been clief before,
and their environments are such
that it looks like national suicide
to again place them at the head Of
this nation. With the one we see
arrayed all the monopolistic pow
ers in the country. Under his
leadership the most notorious and
oppressive legislation has been
had, actually encouraging the graz
ing, mining and farming monopo-
lies that are crowding the poorer
classes gradually TO the wall, and
still insisting upon holding the
lands and moneys in common. that
they may have still further sway.
Then, on the other hand, we have
in the person Of Mr.. Bpshyhead a
man who without doubt for ability
and craftsmanship is far in the
lead of the others. But we find
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
THE OUTLOOK AT CHELSEA.
1850 Figures and Similar Result
Predicted This Year.
Gill;. d. Z. May ai.

CnELsrA, l. T., May 2i, lsol.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN: Noticing al
error in the columns of the Tele
phone of May 2lst in regard t,
votes taken at Chelsea, | wisl
through your columns to correct it
The gentleman fails TO state by
whom or when taken, and for the
benefit of the readers of Til
CHIEFTAIN will state that said ed
itor (though a great man, with
brain sufficient to make at least ter
average men, both smart and
wealthy, is off his balance badly,
which probably can be explained
from the fact that he and his party
have their thoughts concentrated
too much on their numerous town
sites, pastures, etc, on the Chero'
keeStrip.
The writer spends portions ol
his time in Chelsea, and finds
several loud -mouthed Mayes men
and only two Bushyhead men, and
they both white men and anxious
to have the country allotted, SC
they can get their share Of the
spoils, before they are ordered out
as intruders.
AT the last election held here the
Downing party had a majority ol
76, and | wish to say to the voters
Of this district, by putting good,
true men in the field, we will roll
j. B. Mayes' majority to at least
100 in the coming election.
We have a few soreheads in our
community, from the fact that they
failed to secure office, and the fact
OF men quitting their party for
such cause is proof positive that
they don't amount to much, nor
can they be relied upon for any
thing, though such is and will al
ways be the case. Still the rank
and file Of the grand old party are
as faithful as ever, and, as before
stated, at the coming election, with
Joel b. Mayes as standard. bearer,
will count a majority OF at least
100 in this precinct.
If the Bushyhead men would
explain how they secure and hold
their pastures, town sites, etc, in
the Cherokee strip, probably we
would all be Bushyhead men. For
the benefit of your numerous read
els, you viii please inform us
through the columns of THE CHEF
TAIN.
AS proof of the Telephone s
error. we will give figures (oflicial)
of the election held in 1889, and
are confident of greater strength
now:
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
THR BLuEJAoKET MEETING.

The BLU Ed AOhnI ME6l I'M ".
The picnic at Bluejacket yester-
day was well attended and from a
political point of view was a grand
success, almost the entire day being
taken up by the speaking, which
commanded marked attention. In
the forenoon the three candidates
for chief addressed the people, Mr..
Bushyhead leading and being fol-
lowed by Mr.. Benge and Chief
Mayes. In the afternoon the speak
ing was continued by Judge Wal
ker, Hon. Gideon Morgan, Jno. H..
Beck, Ridge Paschal, Senator Bell
and Capt. Jackson. The discus
sion was warm one, and at times
grew personal, but in the main the
speakers treated each other very
courteously. OF the nine speakers
that addressed the people We might
say that six were in favor Of allot-
ment Of lands, the principal part
Of Mr.. Bells speech being on that
subject. Chief Mayes, Capt. Jack
son and Judge Walker gere OPP
posed TO that measure. Plenty of
beef, Of a superior quality, was on
the ground, and everybody seemed
30 enjoy themselves. A more or
derly crowd Of the size Of IL would
be hard to find
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

THE Vinita World Of last week
wants to know how allotment
should be done. The truth of the
matter is the World would like
the allotment question tabled un-
til after the August election, The
party for which it speaks being
being mostly cattlemen and mo.
nopolists, allotment might posi-
bly, interfere with their plans
The way to allot is to allot-sec-
tionize and divide. equal rights
to all; special privileges to none. "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

THE joint canvass that our politi-
cal friends are promising us dur
ing the coming campaign will with
out doubut result in much good.
Every question Of vital interest to
the people vii probably be disuss-
ed. AT present all seem willing
to present the matter to the people
for their consideration. There
never was a time in the history Of
this nation when so many men
were undecided as to how to vote
intelligently and honestly, Pub
lie meetings are being largely at
tended which shows an increased
interest in political matters
throughout the country. This we
think is as it should be and when
the farmer and the business man
wake up and take a more active
interest in politics we will certain
ly have better government. SO
long as this class stay away from
the caucus and the convention,
just so long we will have hard men
in office.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

THE district Downing convention
Of Delaware held at Echo last Sat
urday was largely attended. Three
beeves were barbecued and a reg
ular feast INDUCED in until after
noon, when the convention was
called to order by DR.. J. T. Davis.
The delegates then drew aside and
proceeded to business, while Judge
r. F. WHY and r. w Walker ad.
dressed the people. The follow
ing ticket was nominated: Senate,
..,,..1. Burlington, Claude I.
~Washboure; district judge. J. /.
Ward: sheriff, 7. R. Knight, solic-
itor, James B. Woodall; clerk, J.
r. Hastings; council, w. 7. Davis,
VIM. Ballard, Bud Dawson, Zeke
Beck, Dan Suagge, Jesse Starr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat
can't sleep, cant think. can'tiu any
thing 10 your satisfactiOn, uHd yor
wonder what ails yon- You should
heed the warning; you are taxing the
first step into Nervous Prosfiation
lou need Nerve Tonic and IN Elec.
tnc BifffTs ycu will find The exact
remedy for restoring your aefrons sys-
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Surprising results follow the use ui
this great Nerve Tonic and AlleFaiive.
Your appetite returns. good digestion
Is restored. and the Liver and Kidneys
resume healthy action- Try a bottle
Price 5oc. at W. Z. Patton 4 Go's-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

The Alliance people Of Coowees-
coowee district should let nothing
deter them from holding their po-
litical meeting at Claremore on the
10 inst. While some Of our men
are gone back "to their wollown
to the old political parhes-there
are plenty Of good loyal Alliance
men left, and a ticket should be by
all means put into the field.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
rh.N.r nisnnrnrr

You have heard your friends and
neighbors talking about 10. You may
yourself be one Of the many who
how good a thing it is. II you have
ever tried il. you are one Of its staunch
friends, because the wonderful thing
about n Is. that when once given a tri-
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Patton 4 Co.'S. drugsiors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

THE custom of holding secret
conventions is a bad one. When
the delegates to a district conven-
ton get together off in the brush
and make their nominations Sc
cretly it looks as though they
were afraid Of the light. An open,
free and fair convention is what
the people should demand. II
every voter in the district were
present, so much the better. The
captain and secret convention sys-
tenn should be dispensed with as a
relic OF barbarism.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

THE deposing OF DR.. Briggs from
the head of one OF tho foremost
theological schools OF the Presby-
terian church will be received with
approval by church people gener-
ally. The authenticity of the scrip
lures is guarded very zealously,
and when DR.. Briggs or anyone
else denies their inspiration he
places himself on a level with
other infidels.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

Hon. W. Y. Lucas, ex-siate auditor
Of Iowa, says have used Cham.
beriain's cough remedy in my family,
aud havo no hesitation in saying II is
an excellent remedy. believe all that
is claimed for it.. Persons afflicted by
a cough OF cold will find it friend.
There is no danger from who0ping-
cough when this remedy is freely
given. Fifty cent bottles for sale by
W. G.. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

Ii there is any one thing that
all political parties are agreed up
on it is the immediate sale of the
strip lands and the payment Of the
money out per capita. Every ef-
fort should be made though to get
every dollar it is worth and also to
secure the abrogation ofthe 10Th ar
ticle Of the treaty of '66 together
with the immediate removal Of
intruders from our midst. This,
with allotment Of our lands, should
certainly make us happy people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

Cheatham's iasteless chill tonic has
gradually made its way into almost
every southern state; We might say,
every southern family, IL could not
have done this had il not been g med
icine Of rare merit. When YOU have
chills give il an honest trial and il
will surely cure you. Price 10 and a
cents. Guaranteed, Sold by J. K,
Dawson, Alton, |. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

The best salve in the wor.d for cuts
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, salt, khcnm
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Ernp
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pav required. IL is guaranteed TO gitt
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. eor sale by W
G. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
NAriONALrAHTY
E.aaN.
DOWNING PATTY.
g...Fa

This shows how the old party
stood at the last election. We can
form a pretty fair idea of how we
will poll in August next. Can fur
nish you a copy of figures of dis
trict in 1889 il desired.
Respectfully.
NJ. w. Couch.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

WHEN the Downing party of
Delaware district nominated
Claude Washboure and Judge Buff
fington for senate, they selected
two men that are clean, honest,
and capable, and their election is
well nigh certain. If a majority
CT the senate is composed of such
men we will have nothing to fear
from that body.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

JUDGE BENGE says that the peo-
pie are being educated up to the
allotment idea, and it is only a
question of time when all will be
in favor of it, and that the full
blood ought not to be expected to be
as far advanced on this question as
others because he has not had the
matter presented to him fully.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
ADniSlsTaAroa's SoTlcE.

Notice 10 hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of n y, Tanner, late deceased OF Coo
weescoowee dlstrlct, g. n. All parties hAv-
Ing claims against said estate are requested ~
come forward and present the same and all
parties Indebted 70 said estate Will please
come forward aud make settlement as the
law directs. l.. a. kIRKKAD,
$50 Administrator.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

A long-fell want suppl ed at last-a
pieasant castor oil. 1t IS known AZ
Cheatham's tasteiess castor oil. Chill
dren take Il with delight, anytime OF
day or night. sweet as honey, and
just as effective as the plain, sickening
castor oil that we have been used to.
Price p cents. Sold by } r. Dawson,
Alton, I. +.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

If the two old parties in Della
ware and Cooweescoowee districts
continue to dicker and compromise
with its corrupt leaders, and refuse
to put good men and new men in
the field, we predict a Waterloo
for the the third party. We hope
they will take advantage Of the
situation and put the very best
men 10 be found on their tickets.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
wAsrs, ron sALr. Losr, srnlrED. STOLEN.

Each notice, OF the character Indicated, not
exceeding fIFTY WORDS VIII be inserted two
weeks under this heading for FlFrY cKNTs J
sfRAYED-Two colts. One is dark iron
gray horse,. yeerling, The other a bay two
tho kneoi ieft front foot white 10 fetiOck star
ln forehead. Neither are branded VIII pay
good reward. Dennis Hicks, vinlta, A.
IA
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

The following item, clipped from the
Fort Madison Iowa. Democrat. con-
tains information well worth remem-
bcung: Mr. John Roth. Of this city,
who met with an accident a few DAYS
ago spraining and bruising his ieg and
arm quite severely, was cured hy one
soc. bottle Of Ghambcrlain pain
balm This remedy is without an
equal Tor spfains and bruises and
SHOULD have place in cvIF house
hold. For sale by ". G.. Patton < Co,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
NOTICE.

Having taken the necessary steps 10 make
that portion Of the Nnita and Coney Vile road
legal, and also making good and safe road
bed around my field where heretofore Il was
almost impassnbie I have enclosed the old
route and Will prosecute 70 full extent Of law +,
any and all persons who have or may hereafter
cut and destroy my fences OF plOw and work In
said enclosure without my consent.
NJ FRAzKE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

EX-SENATOR HENDERSON claims
that he was not reported correctly
in his great(N speech at Beck
school house on may 2Sth. He
says he did not say that he would
vote for the COW law again had he
the opportunity. Henderson's
greatness(?) shows itself more in
defeat than in victory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

Few men have expressed them
selves more positively and forci-
bly, on the allotment question than
Hon. Gid Morgan. Mr.. Morgan's
plan is to sectionize and allot on
cash basis, !. c. the man that has
bottom land worth $40 per acre to
get Just half as much as the man
that had SO per acre prairie land
and SO on.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
NOTICE.

| am authorized TO say to the National voters
on the west side OF the Grand river there Will
be held at Alton, on the 20th Of this month a
convention for the purpose Of putting ont more
candidates Very respectfully.
.IOuN r DUNCAN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
INpIlN TERRlroRl
COOwErsCOOWgg COUNT
DELAWARE COUNTY ALLIANCE.
President y Tabler. Grove;
Secretary-Dr 4 II Collins. Fairland;

This department viii be conducted by the
County Alliance Of Coaweeseoowee and Della
ware districts and those bodies are RESPONSE
bic for the same u NJ. Mars aud Thomas
Howie have been selected by the former body
aud J W. AdAir by the latter Their post
onice address Is Nnita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

TAKE the cattlemen out of the
Mayes faction OF the Downing
party, and where oh, where !
would it be?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
TAXES NOW DUE.

The tax payers Of the town Of Downingville
are hereby notified that am ready to collect
the city tax for the year Of 1891. and all par
ties who are delinquent on July list, 1891, viii
hnd their tax receipts IN the shape OF an exc
cutIon. JonS PAINS,
City Marshal
Nlnita NAV 2s irI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

IF qualification counts for any
thing, Tom knight will be our
next sheriff of Delaware district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

THE National, Downing, and
third parties are only three differ
ent routes to the public crib.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11

Frank D0bbs, Defendant.
The defendent. Frank Dobbs Is warned TO
appear In this court on or before the goth day
OF june A. y, 1891 and answer the complaint
OF the plaintiff CnAs II. MAsoN,
u s. Commissioner.
vlnita, /. H.. May 22nd. Is0i
AKIN TiBnlL~. Att'ys. for Pi'tf. $40
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
Farmers Alliance,
AND
INDUSTRIAL UNION.
NlTIONlL OKGANIZATIl

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
President, l. 4 Polk, North Carolina.
Vice President, Il Clover, kansasi
Secretary, J II Turner, Georgia
Lecturer, y r Willis, kansas
INDIAN TERRITORY.
President, A II Nuttall, Caddo;
Secretary, ; WINS. Caddo;
COOwEESCOOWEE COUNTY.
President, T. A warren, vinita;
Vice President. n II Cornett. Eagle, +,
Secretary, } r Kenworthy. Eagle,
Treasurer, Thomas Howie, vinitaj
Chaplain, w Thompson, Adairi
Lecturer. J W Parker, Adair
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-11
NAMING ORDER.

United States OF America Indian Territory vs. f.
Before Hon. Chas. II. Mason, u. \. Com
missioner. Firat Judicial Division.
John Gunter, Plaintin.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1891-05-15

Hon. M. ID. Harter, of Mansfield, Ohio,
recently delivered an address on the free
coinage of silver before the Young Mems
Democratic club of Cincinnati He spoke
for two hours on the subject, his address
being clear and comprehensive. He class
ed the silver question with the Mckinley
bill, both being twin pieces of class legis-
lation, such as the Democratic party was
opposed to. The argument that there
were serious difficulties in the way of ar
riying at proper understanding of the
question was mere ruse of the silver
ring to bind and deceive the people, for
there was nothing more simple than the
result of the free coinage of silver. After
a splendid argument made to show that
there could not exist system of bi-met-
allism without q restriction on the coin
age of the baser metal, for the cheaper
metal would inevitably drive out the
dearer, he declared that ruin would fol-
low quickly upon the passage of an act
authorizing the coinage of silver indie
pendent of the Government.
The value of the dollar of to-day in
trinsically is about seventy-six cents. 1t
was the intention of the silver ring to
force the people to pay them the differ
ence of twenty four cents. In other
words the miner would take seventy-six
cents worth of silver to the mint and OBJ
tain dollar for it. Such state of af-
fairs would reduce the value of all things
about one fourth, and universal panic
would follow. Frequently during his
discourse Mr.. Harter was interrupted by
applause, and when he closed he was ten
dered a vote of thanks. In his peroration
he was highly eulogistic of Ex-President
Cleveland for the attitude he had taken
on the subject of free silver, and on the
other hand was rather severe in his criti-
cism upon Governor Hill, of New York,
for failing to define his position.