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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
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PUBLISHER CHIEFrAIN:-In an
swer to II. II. Trotps(9) open let
ter 10 me in your last issue, let me
say:
l did not enter into the coniro.
versy with any desire to ''sling
slush" or to have it thrown at me.
My object was to discuss the law
and the right Of the clerk to make
such decision. MY article will
show that did 60 into the law
and facts. 1t has been answered
in the usual manner of II. II.
Trott(P) before all the courts which
! have ever heard him plead-by
scurrility, bulldozing and slush.
And while this manner OF discuss.
ing a case may, and has won before
some courts, it cannot and will not
win before an unbiased public.
That II. H. Trott had no more
to do with getting up the decision
published over his signature (save
the signing of his name) than did,
| suppose is too apparent for any
one TO doubt, but as he did sign
his name he must be responsible
for the farce that il was. Nor do
suppose that any ono will do
Hardin Trott the injustice to say
that he wrote the article that ap-
peared in your last issue. | doubt if
he ever saw it before it was pub
lished, but as his name was also
signed TO that, / must say that
am n better lawyer, painter or
gentleman than he is a "fgure
head" clerk.
Ifyou want to discuss the matter
fsi-ly. come out from behind the
portly form of Trott, and if | dom t
make you "hunt your hole" and
convince the public that the Trott
decision(2) is "A farce, without
foundation in law or equity, you
may wear something you have
never worn before, i. e., a
badge with the inscription: 81
have acted for the good of my poo.
ple." Respectfully
j. IL. AKIN.
Vinita, April IL, 1891.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

pelled to demand the survey of
our country into sections, thereby
providing for public roads and to
enable our citizens to better locate
their farms and build permanent
improvements and homes.
5TH. That the revenues for the
support of any government should
bear equally upon those that re-
ceive its benefits, and realizing the
present Alode of raising revenues
in the Cherokee nation is unequal
and unjust, that we arc in favor of
a direct tax on property and in
comes, and Withdrawing all
funds belonging to the Cherokee
nation, paying it out per capita,
save and except an amply sufii-
cient fund for edRational purposes
and for the support OF our orphans
and their education.
6TH. That we demand that the
United States government shall
establish uniform system and
price for the travel and transport
tation of passengers and freight on
all railroads in the United States
and especially in the Indian Terri
tory.
7TH. That we are satisfied that
il is practically impossible for us to
successfully cultivate our lands
without skilled labor, therefore
we favor just ard equitable laws in
reference to the PERMITTED citizens
of this nation.
STn. Good government being
essential to the safety and hap.
piness of all its inhabitants, and as
snch cannot be expected if ignorant,
selfish and incompetent men are
selected and elected to official po-
sitions, we do not favor and will
not support such for office.
9TH. That we request the Con-
gress of the United States to pro-
vide by law means to yindicate
and decide all claims and ques-
tions pertaining to the lands and
moneys of the Cherokee nation in
the supreme court Of the United
States.
10Th. That the publishers of
The CHIEFTAIN be directed to
have these resolutions translated
into the Cherokee language as well
as Published in English. We
shall also appreciate their publica-
ton By the other papers of the
nation
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
Tom Howie's Characteristic Bow

70 the Farmers Alliance and
Industrial Union of the Cherokee
nation: The undersigned was lect-
ed at our county meeting of Coo.
weescoowee district, held at Clare
more last week, as associate editor
with ID. NJ. MarrS, on the Alliance
department of THE INDAIN CHEF
TAIN, our official organ. | take
the opportunity Of stating that /
think my brothors in conferring
such honor on me have rather over
rated me, as | do not claim to
have the ability that is lndispen-
sable to fill the office. However,
| become encouraged by taking
into consideration the mental
qualifications Of some who are as
pirants to the chieftaincy of this
nation; consequently with the
same amount Of cheek or self con-
ciet may manage to get along.
At least, hope to give more gem
eral satisfaction in my work than
those who have held the Office of
chief OF this nation for more than
the last decade.
Whilst ! am writing | cannot
iOrgetthe infamous acts Of our late
council, particularly that of taxing
the poor renters on their cattle
1t ought to have read, in my way
OF thinking, "An act to enable US to
steal whatever cattle we find in
the possession of a class Of poor
people known as renters who by
their labor and industry are the
main-stay Of the country" Per-
haps the caltlemen bad that done,
for il the renter could be discour-
aged and driven out of the c0un-
try there would be less fencing
and improvements, but a larger
range for cattle In fact, the coun.
try would 60 back to a primitive
condition with but little signs Of
civilization. This might suit the
cowman and conservative Indian
whose only desire is to be let alone
and 60 back into the breech cIout
n la Comanche, but il would be
very hard on those who are in other
business. However, / shall not
dwell on the oppressive and tyran-
ical, and | might add stupid and
disgraceful affair any longer, even
if ''ii was the best in sight" rs re.
marked by his excellency, J. b.
In the future / shall try and
keep my brothers advised on all
reform topics even at the risk of
being called a plag,.rist, as shall
have TO borrow from the writings
of others who have more brains
than your humble servant. Ny
fret duty will be to show my BROTH
ers how and what means we must
pursue in order to destroy wildcat
and bastard Alliance organizations
riio 81 aim to be simon pure; also
how TO rid our order OF all poiili
cal and illegal members who have
crcpt in for malicious purposes, as
they generally speaking, have no |
sympathy with labor. These facts !
cau for more Jerry Simpsons
'hd less JokAJ lngailes.
~ loura NnfernallY.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
Let's Txamlne the subject.

bbb = nAahAAho tlo OnbI obbs
Inasmuch as the legality Of The
organization of the new state alli-
anco that was attempted at Table
quan is being argued with good
deal of persistency, few words in
defence of the course this paper
has taken in the matter may not
be out of place at this time. The
delegates from Cooweescoowe dis.
trict claim that they acted in good
faith and did no more than they
were directed to do, and taking a
most charitable view Of the matter
their report was accepted, but AZ
the same time every one that was
at all acquainted with the facts in
the case knew that the work was
illegal. Cooweescoowee district
had no more right to send dele.
gates to Tahlequah and organize
a new state alliance without first
getting permission from the Terri.
torial body than she had to send
delegates to Texas and organize a
new state alliance in that common
wealth. Again. the decision OF
President NuttaIl was had in The
matter long before the Tahlequah
meeting informing us that he held
charter over all this territory and
that only one charter could be had
covering the same territory. State
ments of the same kind were also
received from President Polk of
= hatnational body. Consequently
.lp}escoowee county could not
delegated any such authority
to her delegates because she had
no such authority. 1t would be
Just as reasonable to suppose that
sub. union could dictate to n
county as to suppose that county
could dictate to state.
Then again: If this new state
organization is all right why
do not its officers and advocates
stay with it? Instead of that they
are coming back into the old or
CARNATIONS, the president uf
the new organization himself be-
ing delegate to the Claremore
meeting. | also see the Going
Snake district union threatens to
go back into the Arkansas state
union which is virtually admitting
that the new organization is no
good, and this is the position THE
CHIEFTAIN has taken in the mat.
ter all along. As to anything that
its correspondents may have said
as to who composed that cOnvcn-
ton at Tahlequah, whether they
were demagogues or not, the facts
in the case may be ascertained.
But be that as it may, the facts in
the case are, the whole thing was
premature and ill-adviscd and
could not stand and has not stood, 1,
and to insist upon its being legal
in the face Of Folks and Nutall's
decisions in the matter is nothing
less than insubordinatiou. In our
opinion the County union should
have settled this matter once for ali
at Clarcm re, but as it did not, let
us urge that all differences be laid
aside, at least for the present, and
that harmony prevail and the
whole order come together lISe a
thunder cloud in August and
wrench this government from the
hands of the spectators that now
control IT,
Let us remember that our motto
is, sin things essential, Unity,
in all things Charity" Let US
prove TO the world as Kansas did,
that our noble order is capable of
doing great good. Let us prove to
those who would like to see us 60
to pieces that we cannot, will not,
be disrupted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

Among the resolutions adopted
last week by the Cooweescoowee
disnct Alliance, in session al Clare
more, was the following:
Resolved, That this Cooweescoo.
wee district union does hereby de-
nounce the passage of the late en-
actment of the national council
known as the COW law and char
acterize it as the worst species of
class legislation and entirely in
the interest of the capitalists. and
that the law in reference TO miner
al leases is full cousin and a near
blood relation of the aforesaid
COW law.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
Uooweesooov,oe County Meet, oil

UooweeSeoovvoe nountv Meetp az sa
The quarterly meeting of 'thi
! county union was held at Clare
more last week and was fairly we'll
attended. The most important
matter considered and disposed of
was the proinulgation Of plat
form, or declaration of principles,
which are given In their entirety
in this issue. In order that they
might reflect only the views of
ci tiZens of the nation and be re.
lieved of any objections upon this
score, all non.citizens were ex-
cused from voting or taking part
in their considerationRnd adop.
ton. The committee Which drafted
the resolutions was composed of
seven gentlemen Of prominence in
the district. Although accorded
but an hours time on q subject
worthy a months thought, the re-
suit OF their la6ors is highly credit
able.
During the absence of severa !
conspicuous opponents of tn e Tah-
lequah Cherokee alliance one little
resolution crept through the con-
vention thanking that body for
the courtesy shown in giving Coo
weescoowee district two important
offices. Another resolution by in
ference in opposition to the action
taken by that meeting met with an
organized fight and after an hours
wranglc went on the table indef-
nitely-a draw.
Wednesday night a committee
was appointed, on resolution, en-
powered to call convention to. be
held within the Alliance to nom
mate a district ticket, if in their
judgment it seemed wise to do so.
Chelsea was selected as the place
for holding the next county meet
ing but the date was lett t. be fixed
by the executive committee who
are directed to announce the same
one month beforehand.
a per capita tax of ten cents was
levied for the purpose of raising
fund to defray the expenses of a
lecturer who will visit each sub
union. This tax will be collected
the same as other dues, though if
the lodge funds will admit OF its
being taken from the treasury it is
believed there will be no infraclion
Of the laws.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

1t is generally best to be courte-
Gus and considerate of the feelings
of those with whom you are con-
tending for the establishment of a
principle. But it is not bes' to
call scheming and frau. and du-
plicity by any pet names. A thief
is thief. whether he robs your
children of their heritage or steals
your poultry from their roost.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

will stand at my place six miles
southeast Of Vinita adjoining T.. B,
Fraysef's place the two best stations in
the /. T. T.-Rysdike Hambleionian, and
Morgan, both mahogony bays. They
both show the best colts ever bred in
this country; Rysdike's yearling took
sWcepstake premium at Ninita iair last
fall over all ages; also his colts have
taken first premium for two years lie
has one % month colt weighing 1855.
Also will stand my Tom Jefferson Jack
~ bands high, weight 100 pounds. at
same place. Colts Of his get are blacks
and bays; take fret premium; weight
at five months 500 pounds.
Terms: IIambletoniaU and Jack, SI5
each to insure a colt; Morgan $40; due
when colt Is f0aled or mare traded;
premature births one.lfalf price
q. II WARRES, Prop.
d. :. WARREN, Agent $3.50
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
WANTS TO KNOW HOW.


rat cowsKIE PRAIhIE. April 18th. oi.
thelDIToR CHIEFTAIN:-I have been
neigsly observing tine senti-
a,na, as mnc.pi the people expressed in
diferen,ry interesting paper in re-
though the allotment of our lands
way Of us6 not as yet seen an idea
would he'd as TO the manner in
nations !. should be done. That is,
for use in sosition shall be made of
Hence eo We a,vements that are now
money We hndividuals. Allotment
hvet,,~s heissls, @-ce many of our best
act IS in an i'll shape 10 be taken
Ifthe THE g present owners and there
for himny holding more land than
~e v'.s have 'sS pc their pro rata share. |
our systlike to hear some Of our
"pIse No2 y e,ers express themselves on
win not ject. | am in favor Of
ssroy sas m ent, and further. / think it
the iirld be just and right TO allow
ssansa, ha.,S Individual the preference OF
let il improvements, so far as it
me I.i,sa,.. r,eapt exceed their pro -ats share.
the eyald also give them a limited
y |. wlli ~. Q dispose Of the remainder
and noter citizens who might want
eSe,hasna, 2. ,Is. il as their portion, not al
for cloth less than one hundred and
The s,l clotLcres i 10 be taken in place.
The In owneilid not dispose OF the bal
e.y with i. the specified time IL
sors 70 ''o Of money disposed of at public
value, He taxesper authorities, the
money 10 tho clothier.,
Tor the 500 worth Of cl0f o""o'S ai'eI
say Ia this transactson that I.
me Wheat and Ia the el0think,i 49,,
ne money. Money Is made for V''nen''
Inherent uses, but all OF the same,lhere.
,ral character. Money Is as much.d.
Instrument OF commerce as a wheelbi'"'
oW, or q wagon,o a railway car or 'ng
nippon the coan. We could no morll.
onduct commercial Affairs WITH.
money than wo conld'with0ut W tnen
mn which 70 transport commol ;....a
\ We see that money Is ali
I|uIN necesHiIN "a Inu1nI|n alNilfxnfifiI.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
lpNsERvArIsM marks the DELHI

CONSERVATISM marks the delib-
sVHtions Of all the public acts of
onrT- prominent men, almost as
srsQngly as ever. As originally
drawn the resolution in the Alli-
ance platform relating to a survey
clQssd- with tbe words "with a view
TO Y. E.gol0 allotment" This phrase
vas struck outsin the house on the
first 67e and the vote in the COM
dttee stood but four to three for
wHtention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

amaE CHIEFTAIS congratulates
pa5f, the Cooweescoowee county
whsnce and the public upon
Too Zoo selection of Alliance editors
nesse at the late meeting, at Clare
mall. nrJs Heretofore sentiment has
SUP pailed in these selections, but
,be tSf' time good, hard sense was e1-
reduced and beneficial results may
: 81 Expected. Honesty and ability
genimportant requisites 10 success
i;nuttslnd ;uta printing Office and We
issuassured that the public will
e,,Lth,ei Messrs. d. NJ. Marrs and
estabIias Howie the possession of a
whiiichreasure of these cardinal
its intS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

For a number of years ! have been
subject to violent attacks of iniiamma-
tory rheumatism which generally last
ed about two months. On the first OF
this month | was attacked in the knee
and suffered severely for two days,
when procured a bottle OF Chamber
lain's pain balm and 10 relieved me
almost instantly. therefore most
cheerfully recommended II to those
who are similarly afflicted everywhere.
-R. .. WHITLEY, Martindale, N. O.,
Feb. 1898. Mr.. Whitley is very proml.
such severe pain. W. NJ. HousToS
& Co, Merchants, Martlndale. N. q.
90 cent bottles for sale by w, q. Pat.
ton K 90
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

The question naturally arises,
What is the intent of the COW law
it it TO replenish the treasury or
is it TO make it possible Tor the
country to be filed up with for
eign cattle Is it just for those
who are handling cattle on their
own hard-earned capital to see
their ranges run over with foreign
cattle ? mol and down with the
law that thus crushes our home
industries
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

The Alliance people of Della
ware district are very preculiarly
and favorably situated as regards
the present political disturbances.
They are quietly storing up
strength to be used in the August
election. They have succeeded in
keeping out Of their ranks the most
of the chronic, political wire-work-
ers aud are in a position to dictate
terms to the two old parties and
the men that escape after being
sitted through the Alliance sieve
will stand a good chance of being
elected. However, none of the
old crowd need apply, the ''im-
MOI tai fourteen" not excepted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

yeshas been reported that Jay
anyId contemplates paralleling
grsM., X. & t. from some point
bas Wagner to Texas and a par
Survey at least has been made.
caRw seems more probable that
maine will strike Paris, Texas,
M a9 hence would bear off further
estasnd pass through a section of
no no ty which has no railroads.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
oeeuma Union. no. Il.

Whereas, the primary object oI
all laws enacted by any govern
ment should be TO confer equal
rights TO all citizens under said
government, and
Whereas, the late council Of the
Cherokee nation has seen proper ia
legislate entirely in the interest
and for the benefit Of a few and to
the detriment OF many,
Resolved, That this union de-
nounce the cattle law passed by
last council as detrimental 10 the
many and that we are not 50 far
lost 10 a sense Of justice as 10 ap.
prove Of such deliberate spoliation
Of our property.
Resolved, That We demand that
no southern cattle be allowed on
the east side Of the NJ, X. & T.
B l.xzxnp, P,esi
f2onE< >1fNXl Hnf( nf1 TO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

During the three years Hunts cure
has been in use it has given the most
universal satisfaction rs remedy for
all diseases aud eruption Of the skin.
kingworml tetter. Itch aud similar
magic influence. so cents. For sale by
W. q. Patton < Co., Vin.ta, j. X. Daw-
son, Alton, II. h. Baugh, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

Will the Alliance be the bone of
contention between the old parties,
or will she boldly enter the field
this summer with a ticket Of her
own? Could we not elect a few
such men as Judge Clingan and
w. l.. Trott, for instance
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

The best salve in the word for Cuts
Rrnises, Sores, Ulcers, salt, Hhcum
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
nay required. IL is guaranteed TO Civ,
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box FOR sale 10y w
~ pogtnn & M
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

w. p. HENDERSON suggests pc
ition through the GHETTO the sec.
'etary Of the interior praying that
he Chcrakee strip be leased for a
,eIiod Of six months for grazing
as invns. Many ofthe cattle east
pr: rr9:;g,'p.ctiSkfgSs4s y. he thinks would
iabi'i6ed oSt there if permission
cliae, y mucured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

Judge Foreman's position on the
various questions that came up in
the county meeting prove him to
be liberal, fair-minded, progress
sive mana man who can rise
above party when occasion de-
mands
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

A FORUM for the nal contents, ,
gnoufs and hyeaas in human form
is now provided in vinita. THE
CHrEFrAIN hopes no longer to be
importuned by tiio class.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
Notice to Organizers.

All Industrial Union organizers
are requested to comply with the
requirements of the constitution
and report 10 me at least once {
month, las the constitution provides
so that may know their where.
abouts and how the work is pro
crossing throughout the lndain
Territory.
A. II. NUTALL, Prest.
ID. S. WINS, Sec.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

W. O. Patton & Co. have secured the
agency for the celebrated Deering bin.
ders. DO not fail TO see them before
placing your orders for binders. The
Dcenng is the best harvesting machine
made. A full line OF repairs will be
kept on hand. July LIST.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

WE want a good live correspon-
dent for the Register atTahlequah.
Muldrow Register.
-FOUR case is hopeless. We
We been trying to unearth such
tie of printing Office machinery
it,ix years. They don't thrive
prshlequah.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

Tie lady who imported Peruvian
dog tor the sake Of his Peruvian bar;S
10 cure chills had never heard OF
Cheaiham's iasfeless chill tonic. IL
cures the chills any where somehow
aud all IL costs is 50 and rs cents per
bottle. Guaranteed. For sale by w.
@. Patton & Co. Ninita, J. X. Dawson,
Alton, aud II. l.. Baugh, Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23
Binders and Binder Irvine.

There are binders aud FINDERS; then
there ~ the Mccormick. Well, we
d0nl say there is no other Binder, but
We do say there - no better.
The McCOrmick will cut wheat and
bind ". All marhines wont do that,
80 be on The safe si'le and buy the Nc
tormick. y. ID. Can'lry. Coifeyyille,
kas.. agents In tho Cherokee Nation
iei The McCormick Harvesting Ma
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

STRAYED OR sTOLEN-on or about the
9TH OF April. one sOrrel mare, five years old,
three white feet, blaze on nose, scar on knee
ant split In one ear. $500 will be paid for her
return or any information leading 10 her re-
eoVery a AGNEw.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

The prompinrsr and certainty OF It's
cures has made Chamberlain's cough
remedy famous. II IN Intended especi-
ally f)r coughs, colds, Group aud whOOp.
Ing cough, and is the most electual
remedy known Tor these diseases.
80 cent bottles for sale by W. q. Pat.
fan 4 IN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-23

What is more dlscouraging than a
bad case Of cbills2 Nothing. Why
Then, NOPE around all summer. when
a hottie of Oheatham's tasteless chill
tonne viii cue tonY II never fails:
guaranteed Sold by W. q. Patton
Il Co., Viniia. j. X. Dawson, Alton,
and X l.. Baugh, Ch0utean.