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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
ENDORSED IN ILLINOIS DIS
TRIOT.

CoHET1A, :. \, NJ, No.
Juue q, 1891.
At II regular meeting OF Corclla
union the following resolutions
were passed:
WHEREAS, the Downing party
has seen proper to nominate three
members of our lodge for import
ant positions, namely: Dan Young
for the council in Illinois district,
VIM. Jackson for the senate and
j. B. Cobb, jr, for council in Coo
weescoowee district, therefore be it
ResOIced, That Coretta lodge.
+. A. & /. U., hereby tender their
thanks to said party and cheer
fully recommend the before named
candidates rs good Alliance men
and worthy of support.
Resolred, That copy Of these
resolutions he sent to'lhe CmlEF-
rAIY and World, at Vinita, and the
Sentinel, Mt Tahlequah, for publ.
cation. THos. CocnRAN, Sec'y.
We cannot forego commenting
on the above, as Jackson and Cobb
are both residents Of Coowecscoo-
wee, and Cobb was nominated by
the Alliance people Of his district
but failed to accept. II looks like
bad taste, TO say the least Of IT, 10
go over into Illinois district to get
resolutions passed in their favor.
They both belong TO q party that
has always opposed and insulted
the order, Chief Mayes at Cnc
time accusing 1t Of being mostly
non-citizens,' which alone, in his
estimation, was sufficient grounds
for treating il with contempt. The
above resolutions might make a
good patent medicine advertise.
meni, but will not catch votes this
time. ED.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

\ wrong impress ion is being cir
culated over the country in regard
to the Alliance ticket, it being
claimed that the ticket WAS put
out by few men in the interest Of
the Liberal party which is not the
case. The action was taken at
Clarcmorc at regular quarterly
meeting, the fullest meeting Coo
wecscoOwce district ever had, men
from every political party were Sc.
lcctcd without any reference to
party afiliation. The ticket was
put in the field in advance Of all
others, hence there could not have
been any scheeming. These men
were selected solely on their mer
its and on account of fitness for
the different places which they are
to fll. They are good men and
we respectfully ask an impartial
consideration Of them at your
ha1ds
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

On account of the urgency OF
some other matters last week, we
were unable to publish report of
Delaware County Alliance meet
ing. The officers elected for the
ensuing year were: President, j.
b. Tabler; vice president, Rily
COPELAND; secrotary-treasurer,J j. ii.
Gibson. DR.. Davis was elected
delegate to territorial meeting at
Atoka. By resolution the CHIEF
TAIN was recognized as the official
organ of the order and its doe.
trines approved.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

Now, as the tickets OF the differ
ent political parties are all in the
field, there is one thing we would
like to mention in this connection:
A great many men have been
nominated with no show whatever
OF being elected--selected simply
to catch votes for some other can
didate. We would like to have
the public examine the Alliance
ticket in this particular. There il,
with the exception of the clerk, not
one single man on the ticket that
does not stand a good show OF
being elected solely on his merits.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
w. d. oLINaAN ACCEPTS.

GihsoS STATION, July q, 1881.
a. II Norwood. Chairman Executive Com
mlttee, Chelsea, l. T.:
Sir; | am in receipt of yours Of
July ID, notifying me Of my nomi-
nation by the Liberal party as a
candidate for election, August next,
to represent Cooweescoowee dis
trict in the lower branch of the
National council.
The principles as expressed and
laid down in the platform Of that
party being very much in accord
with my views, | accept the nOmi.
nation, and believing fully that an
allotment of our lands the only
remedy to avert the monopolies OF
our lands and grass, and other
dangers that threaten us, shall, il
elected, endeavor to carry out these
views and principles.
Very respectfully,
NJ ID CTINgAN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
WHO OHAsIIED9

AT Alton Joel B. Mayes turns
cold and dry-eyed upon Mr.. w. e.
Halsell, the great stump orator
and sometimes chief of this nation
and says that he (Mayes) never
had any conversation with Mr..
Halsell in regard to the COW law,
Halsell's statement at Chelsea can
be proven. So, also can Mayes'
at Alton, and it is only a question
of veracity between Mayes and
Halsell. And we will venture to
say that there is not one man ia
ten that would not take Halsell's
statement in this matter in prefer.
ence to Mayes'.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

The regular meeting Of the +.
A. IL |. u. of Cooweescoowec dis
trict met at Chelsea on the 9th.
Nine or ten subordinate unions
were represented. After the routine
of business the annual election OF
officers for the ensuing year. Mr..
j. G. Perry was elected president;
John A. Foreman, county sccre-
tary-treasurer; Il. A. Warren and
j. NJ. Perry were selected as dele
gates to the territorial meeting at
Atoka, August ilh. The next
meeting will be at Claremore, Oct.
9th, at 2 p. IN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
NJ. FRAZEE,
Tom How're,
j. II. BIvINs.
Ninita. (. T.
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. MI
subs. not under jurisdiction of
county unions will please report
direct 10 me. ID. S. WINS,
Sec. Treas. |. u. |. +.
Caddo, I. r., June 16, '9l.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
THEJOINT CANVASS.

The following arrangements for
times and places have been agreed
upon by the different candidates:
LIST. Alton, Delaware district,
Saturday, July 1lth.
2nd, Salina Court house, Mon
day, July 18th.
Bird. Tahlequah, Tahlequah
district, Tuesday, July l4th.
4th. Goingsnake Court house,
Thursday, July 10Th.
9th. Flint Court house, Sat.
urday, July 18th.
9th. Hanson, Sequoyah dis.
trict, Monday, July 20lh.
7th. Wan, Illinois district
Tuesday, July 2lsl.
Sth. Webbers Falls, Canadian
district, Wednesday July 22ud.
9th. Delaware Court house,
Saturday, July 25th.
10th. Vinita, Monday, July
9th.
lllb. Chelsea, Wednesday
July 20th.
l2th. Claremore, Friday, July
3lst.
18Th. Goosencck, Saturday
August lst.
Subject to modification at the
above meetings. The cadidates fol
principal Chief will be present and
other candidates who wish to
speak will be given an opportunity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

"If you want Wyly Melton for
sheriff in Delaware, vote for Tom
Monroe" The above appeared in
last weeks CnGEFTAIN, and con-
veyed the impression that if was
elected | would appoint said Wyly
as deputy. | will say that if | am
elected, my deputy shall be on
the east side OF Grand river, no
one person or party has been
promised the position of dep
uty's place under me.
T. J. MONROE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
ANOTHER QUESTION OF We.
RAOITY.

Mayes and his henchmen have
been telling the people from the
stump all over this country that
there was a contract on file in the
Secretary of the Interiorer's office
allowing seven and one.half per
cent for sale Of the outlet. This
Mr.. Bushyhead has always denied.
The following telegram will for
ever settle the question as to who
is right in this natter
ySIrA, /. T., July o. Is9l.
To the Honorable Commission
er of Indian Affairs, Washington,
D. Give are in a hot political
contest. Chief Mayes makes the
charge there is a contract on file
in the Secretary of the Interiors
Office to sell our western lands for
seven and one-haif per cent. Ifso
by whom made?
ID. W. BUsHYHEAD.
wAsnIEGToN, ID. e.. July 10, 1891.
To d. w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
telegram of the 9th received. No
such contract as therein referred to
on file in this department.
l.. j. MORGAN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

IN our worthy Contemporary the
Arrow, Of last week, we notice a
very suggestive caricature Of the
three candidates for chief. Mr..
Mayes far in the rear dragging a
Texas steer; Mr.. Bushyhead next,
dragging a "Bell,'' with George
Benge far in the lead. We do not
think, however, that Bell will re-
tard Bushy much, as of late he is
only a camp follower; and then
Bushyhead must shake the aies of
when he passes the wire on the
homestretch.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
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KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS

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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16


ANY man who has the conscience
and courage to denounce rings and
boodlers and Doodle methods in
this country, may expect to have
the abuse and vituperation Of that
class Of people. It could not in
the nature Of things be otherwise.
We are making an honest effort to
recommend good men only for the
various offices OF trust that are "a
Ee filed at the August election,
regardless Of party We can not
M l| no. support men that VIC
As corrupt They must
VA il reform ever comes,
.e 10 keep up The Gre
,his line.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

The denials OF a certain doughty
and defunct captain in Vinita
will pass for naught. His utter
ances were just what we said they
were. His war record is said to
be par excellence, but as a private
citizen he is a notorious failure.
But people who live in glass houses
should not throw stones. Cap,
take notice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

THE respectable end ofthe Vinita
World is in Tahlequah. The
"tother" end of it is scattered
around in the saloons dives and
back. ALLEYS Of Vinita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
oooweesooowee Alliance Ticket.

For Senate, w. l.. Trott, John A..
Foreman.
Council, M. Daniel, Joseph Mil
ler, b. W. Rider, w. D. Clingon,
Graville Craig, Geo. w. Mayes,
Lewis Whitmiro.
District Judge, John Drake.
District Clerk, II. II. Trott.
Solicitor, Cornelius Alberty.
After the nomination Of the above
ticket, the convention unanimously
endorsed and recommended Gideon
Morgan Tor 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.
NJ. FRAzEE,
Tom HOWE,
J. II. BIvINs,
Niuita. ( T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

IT is a very great mistake to as
sumo that men are so welded to
any political party as to be un-
changable, as the recent stampede
in the Mayes ranks will attest.
Since Mr.. Halsell's declaration al
Chelsea men have quit the party
by the score. All that is necessary
is TO convince men that a thing is
wrong and they are ready to aban-
don il, SO r.ach for the reason
abIeness Of men.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

DURING the debate at Alton
Chief Mayes violated the common
courtisies due from one man to an
other by calling ]. II. Beck liar.
Mr.. Beck nonplused him however
by whipping out letter of rec
ommendation from Mayes himself,
stating that he was everything de-
sirable in a young man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

Why don't w. W. Hastings APP
point those school teachers before
the election, and remove all doubt
that he is holding the appointments
back as an incentive to political
work. 1t is SO easy 20 prove that
he is not attempting to work 'em
for ali they are worth that . reas-
enable man would do it. Until he
does the suspicion will rest in
many minds that he dare not make
them now.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

THE contract of the Cooweescoo-
wee district Alliance with the
CHIEFTAIN closed with last weeks
issue. Space in its columns will
still be given to the order but will
be entirely under the control Of its
editor. All announcements and
matters pertaining TO the order will
be gladly published.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

The election of Jno. A. Foreman
and w. L. Trott to the senate from
Cooweescoow district is well
nigh certain, and if they are elect
ed the allotment ice will be bro
ken TO moral certainty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
ID. W. BUsHYHEAD.
PROTECT TIE POOR.

one OF the saddest things in con-
nection with the unprecedented
mortality OF native cattle in the
upper districts is the fact that the
losses come largely Off people that
are least able to bear thea. A
great many farmers have struggled
along for many years to get a small
bunch of native cattle and have no
other source Of raising money.
Having a small lot of steers to sell
each year enables them to procure
the clothing and other necessities
of life for wife and little ones that
it takes money to buy. Small herds
Of from ten TO fifty have been
swept away in a single week. The
people in the timbered districts
can hardly realize the great wrong
done, because they are not overru n
with Texas cattle. We would not
for one momen; entertain the idea
Of destroying any cattleman's bust
ness, or hinderiug the proper in
vestment of capital, but we must
enter a protest against system
that is so injurious 10 the poorer
classes and to the native cattle in
dnssry. And the hardest part OF
ii all is that Chief Mayes, the man
these people thought was theis
friend, is in favor Of perpeiuating
fhe business, IN the face Of their
great and almost unbearable losses.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

"THE foxes have holes anu birds
have nests" but after the election
Joel Mayes will have nowhere to
lay his head for even the cattlemen
will have no further use for him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

ONE of Mayes' orators at Alton
last Saturday, gave utterance to
the following burst of eloquence;
"Joel B. Mayes is like George
Washington, first in war, first in
peace, and last in the hearts of his
countrvrnen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

THERE are few men if any that
would represent the peoples inter-
ests better than would Judge
George W. Clark. He is in favor
of allotment and division of funds,
and a government by taxation.
The judge is a candidate for coun-
Gil on the Downing ticket
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

If there is one thing in the
world more detestable than all
others it is the man Of the world
hiding behind religion, posing be-
fore society as a specimen of pure
and undefiled religion, when at
heart he is the child of the devil.
OF all the frauds, the pious fraud
is the worst.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

THE Mayes campaign has mar
rowed down to question Of
veracity between Mayes and Hal
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

vrNITA has little use for sewer
drainage as the filth and refuse
Of the town passes Off through the
"World.n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

BROTHER SAM was up Monday as
per agreement aud fixed" the
colored folks-to 60 out and work
for the other fellow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

WI. are authorized 10 announce Mr. Gideon
Morgan, o. q candidate on the Independent
ticket for Judge Of the Northern judicial
Clfouft
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
ALLIANCE POLITICS.

CLAHEMonE, /. T July 10, lsIi.
EDITOR CmEFTAIN:-Allow me
TO make a few remarks in reply to
Mr.. Hosey's letter, which contains
some questions which cannot be
answered satisfactorily in n short
communication. The many theo-
ries all concentrate in one broad
question, i. e. how shall we obtain
the legislation that is and may be
demanded by the Alliance? This
seems to cover all of his dissatis-
faction. and | may state here that
If he (l1osey) was not so strong u
party man he could see and know
without being told. The fact that
we demand implies that il not
granted we have. or will have,
sufficient force behind it (the dc.
mand), you remember we do not
petition to compel them If the i'm
plication of force is followed. We
are brought face to face with this
proposition, how shall we obtain
this legislation demanded by the
AllianceY III we have force enough
to COMPEL our representatives to
act. our going into politics is not
necessary, but such is not the
case, therefor we are compelled TO
utilize the force that is in our
power. We promise unity of ac-
ton in the furtherances Of the in
terest Of the toiling farmer and not
the politician or the corruplionist.
Party prejudice must give way TO in
vesligation, and truth seekers will
ultimately arrive at unity, and n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

IT is a fight to the finish. The
monopolists or the people must
one or the other go down.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
NATIONAL NoMINATIoNs.

Principal Chief,
G.. w. BENGE.
Assistant Principal Chief,
HENRY CHAMBERS.
Judge--Northcrn Judicial Circuit
III. T. LANDRUM.
DELAWARE DISTRICT.
Senators,
u. b. Brayser, j. Z. Butler.
Council,
Riley Copeland, Sam NidifTer,
John Miller, Zeke Field,
Andy Hyder, Ben Ofelds,
Judgc-T. j. McGhee,
Clerk--W. w. Breedloye.
Sherin-Tom Monroe.
Solicitor-Jim Critlenden
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16
Horse and Mule Department,
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-16

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TAIN PunLisniNo COMPANY,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-11
RATHER CLOSER.
April Settlements Make Money Markets
Rather Closer-Colieetioas Generally
Slow, which IL Charged to bad
Roads-FAilures for the Quarter.
The South and West Show the Greater In
crease IN Number and AmOunu-Spec-
Hlation I'm Brsadstuns keeps 40
tiVe-Large Advance.

Nxw YoRK. April e.-R g. Dun 4 Co. -
weekly review of trade says:
The actual condition of business does not
improve, however hopeful the opinions war
ranted. The interest of property in many
forms are for the time affected and mean,
while the usual demand for money in April
settlements has made markets rather closer,
although speedy relaxation is expected.
Nearly all the interior money markets are
quiet and comparatively dull. The collec-
tons are quite generally slow and unsatis-
factory, improvement being noted hardly
anywhere, but the state of roads is usually
recognized as prominent cause.
The failures for the first quarter of 1891
have been 3,545 in number, against 1922
last year; the liabilities we're $42, 16I. 6S1,
against So, 1853, 96S in the United States. but
more than the entire increase, both in num-
oers and liabilities appears in the southern
states alone. The eastern and middle states
report fewer failures and smaller liabilities
than last year, but the western states report
nearly as much increase. In Canada the
number OF failures has been 575, against 636
last year, but the liabilities Sc, 04S 2S4, against
$3.50, 40 last year.
Chicago notes an increase over last year in
receipts of grain and cheese and 80 per cent.
in wool; no change in cured meats and hides
and decrease in flour, lard, butter and so
per cent. in dressed beef.
Merchandise moves more slowly than q
few weeks ago an account of bad roads.
Wooden manufacture is doing fairly, but
reports from the west are that growers look
for high prices in the new clip of wool, which
the present market for goods do not warrant.
The boot and shoe trade is dull. Speculat-
ing IN hreadstuffs does not abate, and with
sales of SO, 10000 bushels here, wheat is
cent higher than a week ago. Corn is
shade lower and oats unchanged, but pork is
80 cents barrel higher and a Il cent per
pound. Cotton has not changed and trading
is light; coffee is an eighth stronger and oil
&c with small sales. The average of all
prices is a shade lower than a week ago.
The Atlantic exports of wheat, flour and
corn are mucn smaller than last year, but
the domestic trade of the country, repre-
scented by bank exchanges, continues sur
prisingly close to that of last year, because
of the large advance in prices of important
farm products.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the last seven days num-
Der 243, as compared with total of 256 last
week. For the corresponding week last year
the figures were 265.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-11
An ENCOURAGING Document.


TOPEKA, April 4-Secretary Mohler, Of the
state board of agriculture, has issued a crop
report. 1t says: The correspondents of this
board, numbering about 500, and represent
ing 104 of the 106 counties of the state. indi-
cate very clearly that the general agricuI-
tural outlook throughout the Jtate is more
encouraging at this date than it has been for
some years.
The mildness of the winter was highly
favorable to the wintering of stock, which,
on account of scarcity of feed, otherwise
would have suffered greatly.
The frequent rains and SHOWS during March
have greatly strengthened the wheat plant,
and have furnished an abundance of moist
ure to start to grow vigorously all spring
crops and grasses as soon as the warm sun
shine comes.
Winter wheat has 35 per cent. increase of
acreage of the previous year, of which only 2
per cent. is reported winter killed.
General condition of plant as compared
with full stand and unimpaired vitality is
9S1S per cent.
The condition of fruit buds of all kinds in
every portion of the state, according to our
correspondents reports, has never been bet
ter at this date than now.