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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24
D. sHEwALTER, 8. N. wILso

A TTORNEl S-AT-LAW Lexington, Mo. viii
a practice in all the court in the 9th Judicial
Circuit, ind the United States courts Prompt
attention given to collections. ONCE over 4. .
Winsor 3 sons. oppL slle the court mouse.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24

lie: darling, this engagement ring
is worth $3.50" She: "rhe last one |
had cost 500 lie: "You are older
now New York Herald
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24
w. II. CAMERON. M. ID.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon, offers his profess
sional services to the citizens of Lexington
and vicinity. Office, Meng building Resi-
dence, WIN. b. Bolton's. sept20yl
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24
Wieklg SatRlllgRucer.
uEEICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
JAS E PAYNE, Editor AID Manager.

FERNS, Sc per kenr.
4 deduction of so cents will he made if paid
trIctly in advance for II full year.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24

Mother: What is the matter, Clara
You look distressed Clara Ga bride):
"George has--has had to go off on "a
trip, and he won't be back ior-for two
-hOoT Same Mother (some
years later): GLOW lorg will your
husband be awayT' Same Clara: 81
forgot to ask New York Weekly.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24
DENTIST.

EDOUARD BLITZ, l.. ID. ..
SURGEON DENTIST, office oppo- s<Ga
| = site courthouse, over Lexington dY2sS1s
Savings Bank, Lexington, Mo. IIIp
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24

Mr.. SIimpurse (atter decided re-
fusaD: 81 know what the matter is {.
It's because am poor. You would
marry me if | were rich" Miss Gailie
(thoughtfully): "Perhaps so, but you
would have TO be very, very rich"
New York Weekly.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24
JOHN TAUBMAN. Agent.
Jeffers on City, Boonville & Lexing
ton Division Tlma Table.

Time Table of the Lexington branch
of the MO. P. R. R.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-24

The republican majority of fourteen
in the senate oi the present congress is
likely to be cut down more than half in
the next congress. OF course, the cut
will not stop there unless the party
turns over a new Leaf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
ooNFL1oT or AUTHORITY

1t is to be regretted that our
public men and officials cannot
agree as to the best means of
conducting the affairs of this gov
eminent. We noticed recently a
letter OF Treasurer Ross in which
he asks the chief to cooperate with
him in trying to collect the tax off
the cattle on the strip. Instead of
cooperating with Ross, Chief
Mayes takes the matter into his
own hands and sends Lee Crutch-
field to the strip with no vestige
of authority, to collect the tax.
The result will be conflict be-
tween the chief and treasurer in
point of authority, and the cattle
go free of tax as is probably the
understanding between Mayes and
the cattlemen. When the fencing
was being removed from the strip,
Mr.. Mayes claimed that he was en-
tirely powerless to do anything
whatever, as his authority did not
extend over the strip. The upper
most idea now with the cattlemen
is how to get Mayes elected again.
In our opinion the people Of this
nation know nothing of the evils
OF monopoly as compared to what
they would experience were the
Mayes party continued another four
years ia office. AS the strip will
surely pass from our hands soon,
the Unsuitable greed of the cattle
barons will then be turned loose
upon us east of $50, and the poorer
classes will know something of
chow miserable is man when the
foot of the conqueror is on bis
naolr -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
"A ROW IN CAMP.

The contest for the nomination
for clerk at the National conven-
ton Of Cooweescoowe district
was hot one and ended with
much dissatisfaction. The con-
vention had been going on in the
absence Of several delegates, and
nominations had been declared
until it came to the clerk and
when the vote was taken Mr..
Teece Chambers had a majority
Of one over Hardin Trott. Cham
bers' nomination was not declared
and 'log-rolling" at once began a
break-up-in-a-row was imminent.
AT length the confusion subsidized
sufficiently to take another vote and
Mr., Trott received a majority and
was at once declared the nominee.
Mr.. Chambers friends quietly sub
mitted, but will fight Trott to a
finish at the polls.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
WHERE DID THRY coz
Those 2lo Negro Votes in Coo
weescoowee District.

LENAPAI l. r., June ), 'el.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN VIII you
allow me space in the columns of
your paper TO ask who cut the
vote of the colored citizens down
to 124 in this district, and why
it was done?
Cooweescoowee always polls
325 to $40 colored votes and
would like to know when the court
was convened and they cut out DC
that were always recognized as
| citizens by the Cherokee nation.
1t seemed to me the court trying
colored cases would give a man Q
chance to come with his witnesses
to prove whether he had a right OF
not. Because the colored people
are powerless to do anything for
themselves such treatment is very
wrong
The Cherokees know that every
officer that has been elected in
Cooweescoowee district was elected
by the $40 colored votes. Our
chief was elected by this vote and
if that is illegal then all your Off
GERS are eillegal. To try man for his
rights without his being present is
a law ! am not acquainted with
| thought the law held man inno-
cent until he was proven guilty,
after being summoned to appear
with his witnesses before the
court, which was not done in this
case. would like for some one
to tell me when and where this
court was in session and who was
the judge. | thought our chief
paid strict attention to those rules,
but ! will say ---if he lets every
one tamper with them that so de-
sircs, it accounts for the 2l6 votes
lost since 1889. | hate to think
that affairs are run in such man
ner at our capital and that all the
burden is thrown on the negro.
When the officers start to put in
truders out they Will start for some
negro neighborhood to find them
and the negro must go even, if he
never was out Of the nation before.
Such things are very bad to exist
in a country like this. | guess
the gentlemen who haze done this
have retired from office and do
net need the support Of the negroes
any longer; l think we know them
all. Mr. Mayes told the negro
that if he didn't do something or
recommend to his councillors to
do something for them they
(the negroes) could go back
on them. They also sang the same
song two years ago and what have
they done for our good ? All |
can see that they have done for US
is to try to sell US out, what no
other party has ever done but the
grand Mayes party, "the only
friends the negro has ever had, "
to let them tell it. We know them
and have heard them sing the
death song to the negro for many
a year, and we have had a plenty
and do not want to hear any more
OF Mayes' death songs, so we will
pray for them.
IKE RoGERs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

The outlook for the Farmers
Alliance IN Cooweescoowee district
was never brighter then at this
present time. Harmony prevails,
and the coming meeting at Chelsea
on the 9th inst promises to be the
greatest meeting in the history Of
the order in this country. 1t is
earnestly hoped that every sub
union in the district will have a
full representation, and especially
those west Of the Verdigris river,
as a closer relationship is very de-
sirahle at this present time, in view
Of the fact'that the Alliance is TAX
ing part in the great political
struggle that is shaking this coun-
try from center to circumference.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

Mr. Mayos says; "To prevent the
spread Of disease among native
cattle the introduction Of foreign
cattle should be restricted to the
lointer months. . The chief seems
to have undergone a very great
change of heart in regard to the in
PRODUCTION Of foreign cattle. He
is now of the opinion that Texas
cattle will not disease native cattle,
and has affixed his signature to a
bill extending the time far into tho
spring. When Chief Mayes deliv-
cred the message above referred to
he was on the side Of the people,
and a majority Of the people, with
out regard TO party, were pleased
with the actions Of Joel b. Mayes.
But he has fallen from grace, the
funds are no longer sufficient to
run the government, and Texas
cattle no longer breed contagious
disease
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
WHY THEY OPPOSE IT.

A prominent cattleman of this
town said Oh the street in a con-
versation few days ago that if
this country was allotted
not one man in ten would be able
to buy the improvements that
would be on the land that he might
select. This " lets the cat out -
this is the idea of justice the cattle
barons have. If the land was al
lotted there would be no buying to
do. Ii one mans fence surround
ed anothers land he would not
be forced to BUY it of course the
owner Of the fence could move it
if he saw proper. No, the idea is
just this it is the grass they are
contending for and a hope Of hold
ing all they occupy. II this sys-
tenn of monopoly goes on another
four years poor man cannot flnd
room on the public domain to build
a cabin. The question is some
times asked. why don't everybody
60 out and make farms ? We tell
you they are not able and for that
reason they are forced to let the fav-
ored ones occupy that which is just
ly theirs. But few of our wealth
lest men are in favor of division,
which speaks well for their sense
Of justice and right. They have
too much regard for right to OPP
pose a movement that would give
to the poor that which justly be-
longs TO them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
WHO WAS OHIEF

-Four years ago when Joel b.
Mayes was running for chief he
promised the people all over
this country that if they would
elect him he would be chief. Has
he always been chief ? Mr.. w.
e. Halsell stated publicly at Chel-
sea last Monday that he "was the
man that passed the COW law that
had been talked of so much and
that he told Joel Mayes that if he
did not sign it he would pass it
over his head, and he signed it. +"
Fellow citizens honor bright !
who was chief on that occasion 2
Aye, let lis go further--who was
chief, and council and senate on
that sad and long to- be-remember-
ed occasion -? With faced
ness and humiliation beyond all
power of pen to describe We are
bound to say that Mr.. Hal
sell was both chief and council
that day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
Delaware Alliance Take Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Delaware district Farmers Ali.
ance and Industrial Union No. 8,
will meet in regular quarterly ses-
sion at the hall Of Lost Creek un-
ion No. rs, the 2nd. day of July
at p. m. 1891 This meeting
will continue from day to day un-
til the 4th Of July, when extensive
preparations have been made for a
GRAND ALLIANCE BARBECUE.
AS there will be an election ofoHi.
GERS for the ensuing term, and
other business Of Importance to
come before this meeting it is
earnestly requested that full at
tendance Of the membership be
present Parties going by the
Frisco railroad viii get of at
shawnee station, one mile east Of
Grand river bridge. This rail
road will sell round trip tickets
for one fare for the OCCASION.
Faternally,
y II COLLINS, Sec.
Del. Dist, union No. 6.
Fairland, / r., June 10, 81.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

Allsub-unions in Cooweescoowee
district are hereby notified TO elect
delegates to attend the county
meeting at Chelsea, |. r., July 9,
1891. 1t Is especially requested
that all unions make out their re-
ports and send them TO the county
secretary at least one week prior 10
the meeting.
+. A. WARREN, Pres
J. F. KENwoRTHY, Sec.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

OUR portly friend, Hardin Trott,
is stirred to the depths of his soul
over the prospect of seeing the
clerks Office pass into the hands
Of another. His friends say he
has the finest set Of books any,
body ever saw. His books may
look good to a casual observer
but how about the false entry in
the Nelson hay case ? Trolts
books would show that Mr.. Neil.
son paid the royalty on the 9th of
May and the evidence in court
would show that it was not paid
until May the 18th. ANY case on
earth could be beaten by tamper-
ing with the record bad preci-
den { to establish indeed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
Notice to County Secretaries.

All county secretaries Of the In
dustrial Union Of the Indian Ter
ritory are requested TO be prompt
with their reports, Immediately af-
ter their next county meetings so
that may have time to get my
books IN shape by August 4th, at
which time the Territorial body
meets in annual convention. All
subs, not under jurisdiction Of
county unions will please report
direct to me. ID. S. WINS,
See. Treas. /. ". /. n.
Caddo, / r., June rs, '91.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
Bell md the Wild C.

CowsKiS pnAtEtE june -. 'al.
EDIToR CHIEFTAfN.-To settle a
controversy please answer a ques-
ton. Did HOolie Bell belong to
that "wild cat union organized by
Frank Howard last winter some
where below Ninita, called Red
Hill union or does he belong TO the
Alliance at all d? ALLIANCE.
Hoolie Bell, we believe, was a
member of Howard's Red Hin
wild cat union lie docs not
belong to any other Alliance that
we know OF.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
HAS CHANGED HIS MIND

"The Cherokee nation to-day has
within its reach, means, if properly
handled, to maintain every de-
partment of its government and in
sure prosperity and happiness to
its people"
The above we quote from Chiel
Mayes' annual message, Nov. 6,
1888. Mr.. Mayes says at that time
there was means to maintain every
department Of the government. In
the name Of God, how is 1t then
that every department Of this gov
ernment is being run on credit
Further along in the same message
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

WE take advantage of the lull in
the news to crafty R. A. Hosey Of
Estate Alliance" fame by noticing
him. In regard to his statement
that THE CHIEFTAIN is "dead let
ter with the Alliance" we will say
thatHosey is a ''liar by the watch. "
The CHIEFTAIN prints more Ali
ance news, and is read and en-
dorsed by more Alliance men than
every other paper in the Cherokee
nation. But then, we can't stop
to throw stones at every cur that
gets in the way. Hosey should
change drinks before writing an
other "piece =
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

AGENT BENEFITS raid upon the
Chickasaw intruders is in some re-
spects like the thief who entered
the mans mouth to steal away his
brains and after making diligent
search came out empty handed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

A WRONG impression as TO the
position some of our leading cat
tlemen occupy on the allotment
question is a source of much need
less censure upon that class of citi-
zens. Every man is supposed to
look after his own interests and it
is right and proper that they
should do so. 1t is unreasonable
to expect them to take the initia-
tive in a movement that would be
detrimental to their interests.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

FROM the Vinita World we learn
that our friend, Lee Crutchfeld,
admits that allotment will carry in
the two upper districts, thus vir-
tually conceding the defeat of Joel
B MaYes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

THE Liberal party movement,
taken as a whole, is success and
is gaining strength rapidly, but the
Liberal convention held at Lam
drum springs, in Delaware district
last week was a first class failure.
Still. what was lacking in numbers
was made up in Jumbo"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

WE do not want the country to
forget that Chief Mayes was offered
one dollar per head import tax on
cattle, and accepted fifty cents.
The people should also remember
that the cattle law was passed by
an overwhelming majority, hence
the necessity for brand new coun-
Gil and senate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

OUR friend Jno. P. Drake, Of
Chelsea, has accepted the nomina-
ton for district judge on the Ali
ance ticket and has been endorsed
by both the Liberals and Nation
ais. Better material for the Judge
ship could not be found in the dis
trict and we predict a walk over
for Mr.. Drake.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

SENATOR BELL and John H. Beck
addressed the colored people Of
this city Thursday night on the
Importance of voting for Hoolie
Bell in the coming election. Much
enthusiasm was manifested and
they cheered each other Justify.
There is something very remark
able about these two fellows of late.
They haven't joined a new party
for better than two weeks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

The following item, clipped from the
Fort Madison (loaal Democrat, CON
tains Information well worth remem-
beung: " Mr. J0hn Roth. Of this city,
who met with an accident a few davs
ago spraining and bfuisinC his leg and
arm quite severely, was cnred by one
soc. bottle of chamberlain pain
balm This remedy is without an
equal for srrans and bruises and
should have place in every house
hold. For sale By ". g.. Patton x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

WE are in receipt of a letter
fro m Claude Washbourne in which
he states that he is for allotment
out and out, "sink or swim" +" Joel
Mayes to the contrary notwith-
standing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

The Alliance people Of Coowccs-
coowee district should not loose
sight of the fact that If they stay
together and concentrate their
vote they are strong enough TO
elect their entire ticket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

Our popular young friend, Joe
Lahay, Of Claremore, is now prac-
tically in possession Of the field for
clerk, having no one to defeat but
Hardin Trott
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

MAJ. LIpE is nominated for the
senate on the National ticket, than
whom better man does not live
in the Cherokee nation. We un-
derstand Mr., Lipe will not accept.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
ANNOUNCEMgNl

We are authorized 10 announce Mr.. Gideon
Morgan, as a candidate on the Independent
ticket, for Judge Of the Northern Judicial
lircnit
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

If you want Wyly Melton for
sheriff in Delaware, vote for Tom
Monroe, If you want good citi-
zen and an efficient officer, vote for
T. r. Knight.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

"GENTLEMEN, I'm runnin' for
senate and if God and the people
are willin' I'll be elected. "-DoeI
Baugh.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

If you want man with cast
iron ck-bone for sheriff, Jim
Crutchfeld is your man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

"FELLow citizens, if am elected
chief of this nation III be chief"
y. B. Mayes, July, 1883.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
AWTOKE ED PRACTICE.

The homage which the people
pay to the memory of men after
they are dead is in proportion to
their honesty and integrity while
living. This fact ought to impress
upon young men especially the
priceless value Of an upright and
blameless life. True patriotism
and unselfish devotion to truth
never did nor never will fail Of its
just reward Though the recon-
pense sometimes never comes un-
til after death, it is none the less
eloquent for that reason, because
it teaches a lesson to the living.
Men of very meager abilities
have risen to prominence
through honesty and integrity,
while bright, talented young men
have sunk into oblivion because
NOBODY had any confidence
in them. But for older men and
those who have had experience to
set traps and pitfalls for the un-
wary young men of our country
deserves the contempt Of all lib.
erty-loving people. The point we
wish to make is just this The
custom of corrupting and buying
the Influence of struggling young
men who happen to be poor
is too prevalent in this country.
The thing should be swept from
the politics of the country and its
perpetrators relegated to the rear.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

"MY friends, we are on the wag-
ged wedge Of woo-in. ~. N. Keys.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02
NATIONAL NoMINATIoNs.

NATIONAL NoMINATIONS.
Principal Chief
G ". BENGE.
Assistant Principal Chief,
HENRY CHAMBERS.
Judge Northern judicial Circuit,
II 7 LANDRIM.
DELAWARE DISTRICT.
Senators.
j B Frayser J p. Butler.
Council,
Riley Copeland, Sam Nidiner,
John Miller, Zeke Field.
Andy Hyder, Ben Ofelds,
Judge #. J McGhee,
Clerk W. w. Breedlove.
Sheri1-Tom Monroe.
Solicitor-Jim Crittenden
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

IT seems that there is some dis.
satisfaction among the managers
of the Mayes campaign in regard
to the distribution offunds. Money
has been plentiful, and has flowed
like water. No discretion what
ever has been used in its distribu.
ton. Men of no political stand
ing whatever have been paid large
sums of money, and above all the
matter has been talked"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

The wind is an out Of Joel
Mayes' kite-got knocked out at
Chelsea last Monday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

In their zeal, the party organs of
both the Mayes and National
parties are out-running their dis
cretion, and are more injurious
then helpful in the cause in which
they are enlisted. They are just
now engaged in TRADE against the
independent movement that has
been inaugurated in this country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-02

tions, and thereby mako N impos.
sible for honest and pure men TO
obtain Office,
10. Lastly and IN conclusion, in
view Of the enormous extravaganza
and corruption Of the present ad-
ministration, and the enactment OF
class legislation by our council and
senate, approved by our chief, we
see no security in perpetuating our
present form Of government except
by allotting our lands in severalty,
and retaining our present tribal or
ganizotion. Therefore we pledge
ourselves to support no candidates
who will not pledge themselves to
carry out these demands.
Cooweescoowee Alliance Ticket.
For Senate, w. l.. Trott, John A..
Foreman.
Council, Nj. Daniel, Joseph Mil
Ter, Joseph Cobb, b. w. Rider, r.
X. Adair, Graville Craig, Geo. w.
Mayes.
District Judge, John Drake.
District Clerk, IL II. Trott.
Sheriff, J NJ. Crutchfeld.
Solicitor, Cornelius Alberty.
After the nomination Of the above
ticket, the convention unanimously
endorsed and recommended Gideon
Morgan for Circuit Judge of the
Northern Judicial Circuit.
The following were appointed
the executive committee Tor the
coming campaign, and all cores
pondence and other matters relat-
ing to the canvass will be directed
to them
M. FRAzEE,
TON How're,
J r. BIvINs,
Ninita, | T.