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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
oHBRoKBn OUTLET AGAIN.

There is a resolute determine.
tion to throw the Cherokee Outlet
open to settlement on the part Of
many men. Not only is the adj
ministration in its favor, but the
administration has been led to be
in its favor by the demand Of the
western states and cities as well as
Oklahoma, boards Of trade Of the
leading cities, such as st. Louis,
Kansas City, Wichita, Arkansas
City and host of others taking
active interest in this matter, and
congressman of these districts and
states will obey the call.
The following editorial under
the caption IAN Opportunity"frcm
the Daily State Capital, Oklahoma,
is one Of many being circulated
throughout the United States, and
shows the temper of the times
Thousands OF people are impa-
tiently awaiting the opening of the
Cherokee Strip. There is no rea-
son why congress should not open
it by February next. Congress is
thoroughly posted on the flimsiness
of the Cherokee claim. 1t knows
that it has been trided with time
and again by the Cherokees.
There is no doubt that the lead.
ers in congress are favorable to
opening that land at once and let
ting the Cherokees be settled with
afterwards. The decisions OF
Judge Green and Judge Seay are
clinchers in this direction.
The Strip can be opened very
soon, but to do it the people Of
Oklahoma should prepare for a
vigorous urging of congress.
The board of trade of Guthrie
should have printed in pamphlet
form the brief Of U. S. Attorney
Speed and the decision Of Judges
Green and Seay. These opinions
are exhaustive and able. They come
from a majority of the supreme
court of Oklahoma, showing that
there can be no reversal in the
supreme court here. They exhibit
all the treaties and facts in a man
ner uncontrovertible. The brief
of Mr.. Speed is remarkable for
applicable research, and there is
not point missed in Judge Green's
decision. If this brief and their
decisions were placed in neat pam
phlet form, in the hands OF every
senator and congressman, there
is no doubt that all opposition, if
there is any, to the immediate
opening Of the Strip, would be re-
moved. This is a very important
matter which should be talked Of
at the meeting OF the board Of trade
Wednesday evening.
The Cherokees should make
haste to allot their country before
it is too late. Their title is good,
as the records abundantly show,
and they need have no fear of sus-
tanning their title before the su-
preme court.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

A PECULIAR case resulting In
disagreement of the jury, has just
been tried in the Circuit court at Fort
Smith. NJ. S. Rutherford and
Sam Edmondson sued the Chero-
kee Ferry and Navigation company
for $1,000 damages for burning up
their lot by a spark from the terry
boat. The lot had been made by
filling in large ditch with saw
dust and other material from .
saw mill
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22


THE threats of Col. A. N. Will
son, of Fayetteville, Ark, member
Of the Cherokee commission, TO
take the Strip at sl.25 and let the
Cherokees take their chances in
the courts afterwards, is like pro-
position he made in a speech in
this city two years ego Col. VIII
son said that she would eat as
much grass the following season as
was eaten by the Cherokee Strip
Live Stock associations cattle on
the Strip" When it is remember
ed that the cattle were not removed
from the Strip last season the ab-
surdity of the proposition viii be
appreciated. The colonel's head,
though, may be better suited to
eating grass than treating with In
dians.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

The remains of John Wortham,
young stockman, passed over the
NJ X Il I yesterday ,en route for
western Texas, where his parents
reside. He was one of a party Of
cowboys who were guarding a herd
Of cattle ID the Cherokee country
last Friday night. During storm
the cattle became frightened and
stampeded. Young Wortham en-
deavored to turn the herd back and
while in front of the ailrighted an
imals, his horse fell and threw him
to the ground. Before his COM
panions could reach him the STAN
peding boyines had trampled him
to death The body is unrecogiz-
able and Is but mass of scars and
bruises Parsons Eclipse.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
A LEGAL STANDING.

A Washington dispatch of the
18TH, TO the Globe Democrat, is as
follows
The Indian must have legal stand
ing. He has been ignored by the
civil code long enough. Now tha.
he is taking his land in severalty,
educating his children and getting
ready to become a United States
citizen de facto, there is more reason
than eyer why he should be recog-
nized as somebody de jgre. Mr..
Henry Hitchcock, Of St.1ouis, Mr..
Horpblower, Of New York and Mr..
ThayeF, Of Boston, committee Of
the american Association called up
on The president to-day. Their
obiec. was to invite the chief exec
utive's attention to the anomalous
position OF the Indian, and TO urge
that the time had come for a change
Fbeg asked the president to incor-
pogate in bis message to congress q
Recommendation for legislation on
the subject. The thing to do, in
the opinion Of these smipBnt law
yers, is to enact law conierring
upon the Indian legal rights which
may be hereafter acknowledged in
the courts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
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KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS

the Ve~
with feeding
mules They
better
are realized here IN The east due the
packing houses
ana he regular attendance sharp competitive packing
All the sixteen roads
with the Yards aorng the best accommodations
grounds OF all the
stock destined for eastern markets.
The business the
pptnss delay
to find that they
Receipts 1890 l cattle calves 2S IN hogs 5s
sheep, 81 Ills horses mules OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

The Balmer ~ Weber Music
House CO., 200, North 4sh ST., st.
Louis, always on the alert TO catch
the popular tide, have just brought
out several Of Gilmore's new
pieces Of music arranged for the
piano, which will meet with gem
erous approval This is the larg-
est music publishing house in the
west and in their catalogue and
supplements will be found every
thing new and popular They are
agents for the Behr Bros. piano,
said to be the most wonderful
achievement Of the piano makers
apt
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

"a LITTLE more than two weeks
before council convenes. Shortly
after the senate committee and the
Cherokee commissioners are ex-
pecied, Would it not be advisa-
bic for the chief to make some ar
engagements for their reception :
Why not have a committee to meet
the gentlemen Whatever their
mission may be it is but right that
we extend to them some courte-
sies.p
Right, brother Arrow, Those
gentlemen should be shown dns
courtesy and it would be q sad
mistake to treat them in any 9TH
er manner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

IT will be a great day for the
boomers when the Cherokee Strip
is opened for settlement. If it
could be opened by a proclamation
Of the president in the face Of all
treaties and agreements, it would
give the average boomer q great
deal more pleasure than to have it
opened in legal way. But con-
gress is not composed of boomers
and will pay no attention TO the
rawlings of those who coyet the In
dams land.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
LEGIsLATIvE DEPARTMENT,
SENATE Branch,
Clerk of Senate Branch,
National Council.
dian Territory, First Judicial

Indian Territory, First Judicial
DivisiOn -
On this 23d day Of Sept, 1891,
the above certificate pufporting
to be the original of which it calls
for, was presented to me for iden-
tificauon and preservation, and for
10 other purpose. Witness my
hand and office seal.
CHARLES H. MASON,
SEAL. u. S. COMMISSION.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
THE WAY 10 60.

Nou have seen California frequently men
TONED In newspapers and magazines Per.
haps friend has been there, aud writes eu
lhusiastie letters back home about She climate
and The fruits u makes you anxious TO rec
the country for yourselr
The time TO 80 is In the fall and winter.
Then work here Is least pressing aud Califor-
MIA climate is most pleasing The way TO 20
is via Santa Fe Route, on one OF that lines
popular, personally y-conducted parties, lsas.
ing Chicago every saturday evening, and leay-
ing Kansas city every sunday morning.
~pecial agents aud por,ers In attendance.
Pullman tourist sleepers are used. furnished
with bedding, mattresses, toilet articles. eto.
second class tickets honored Write to G 4.
Nicholson, G. p. & r. A.. Santa Fe Route
Topeka, Kan, for copy Of folder describing
these excursions
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
FRoM reports It would seem That

From reports II would seem that
there are to be some startling ex-
posures in the citizenship claimant
business. How long will the Cher
okee people let their landed in
terests remain in . condition to be
hawked at from without and dis
rupted and torn to pieces from
Eiihin2 Allot the land and you for
ever preclude the possibility Of
this kind OF robbery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

During the three years Hunts cure
has been in use q has given the most
universal satisfaction as a remedy for
All diseases and eruptions Of the skin.
Ringworm, tetter. itch, and similar
troubles disappear at once under its
magic influence. 10 cents, Sold by Il,
/. Baugh, Ohouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

A MAGNIFICENT bronze statue of
General Grant was unveiled in
Lincoln park, Chicago, Wednes-
day of last week with appropriate
ceremonies. General Walter @.
Gresham was the orator of the day.
Over 100000 people were present.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

r.. j. LBNpAY was in town last
Saturday. While in favor of allot-
ment he has no faith in council do
ing anything and believes the
proper place to look is to congress.
Council may not jump into the
river but perhaps if it is pushed in
ii may have sense enough to swim
out Let's hope so.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

IL is somewhat peculiar that the
lawyer-members of council never
discover the constitutional status of
a law until someone is hauled up
under its provisions for trial and
they get employed by the defense.
This thought is suggested by the
case of the recent indictments un-
der the cow law.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
PREPARE FOR THE INEvITA-
BILE.

BILE.
The feeling in this nation at the
present time as regards the imme-
diatc future is anything but that Of
security and the sentiment Of the
thinking portion Of our citizens is
that we, as a nation, are passing
through a very trying ordeal.
Whether our ship Of state will
weather the storm that is now
gathering we all have grave doubts.
Whatever may be in store for us is
shrouded in mystery though and
ii may be that it is best that it is
soto some extent at least. All
will agree that great changes are
taking place in our surroundings
and that the conditions relative TO
us are fast changing. The 'irre-
pressible conflict" has been going
silently on and we are getting more
and more circumscribed. But just
what would be best for us to do
under existing circumstances puz-
zles all. The policy Of the gener-
al government is against our long
cherished theory of self-govern-
ment. The United States will
make no more treaties with us,
neither will they keep those they
have already made. They have
regarded us all along as wards;
they now say we are grown up and
become of age and must act like
other adults are expected to act.
Whether or not We are opposed to
this condition of affairs matters lit
tie with the government; wave
of the "sceptered hand" and we
are out of the way for all time.
The emissaries of the govern
ment sent TO negotiate for the pur-
chase of the Strip only voice the
policy of the government when
they say, "Sell us your land or we
will take it," These are unpleas-
ant reflections we must admit, but
they are cold facts nevertheless
and cannot be denied or gainsaid.
Well then, what are we to do about
it--that is what shall we do first ?
The policy that has been pursued
heretofore by this nation wont do.
Inertia must not be advised.
There is too much at stake to risk
to chance. Immediate and well
directed activity is what we would
advise. Put aside all prejudices,
weigh all our chances and choose
the best way out OF the wilderness.
Secure to our bonafide citizens
what is LETT of lands, by allotment
and individualizing the title, and
thus put an end to all this uncer-
tainty that has engendered so much
recklessness and abandon on the
part of our citizens. This govern
ment cannot remain in its present
condition long. There must be
change and very radical one. 1t
may be little unpleasant to con-
template, but there is no doubt in
the world that we are fast drifting
to..statehood. With us the "prob-
lem" of civilization has been solved
long ago and when our sovereignty
is denied we may as well sHccumb
to the inevitable, throw off our
swaddling clothes and become
star in that proud galaxy of states.
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Malaria produces Weakness, general
debility, biliousness, loss of appetite, ),
indigestion and constipation. Groves
tasteless chill tonic, removes the cause
which produces these troubles. Try
it and yon will be delighted. 80 cents.
To get the genuine ask for Groves
Sold by Mnrrow 4 Co, Tulsa, ]. T. 1921
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

THE rush for spoils will begin at
Tahlequah next Monday week and
the average councillor and senator
will have his footsteps dogged by
those to whom he has made
promises before the election.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

THE discussion that is going on
in Ohio between Governor Camp
bell and Hon. VIM. Mckinley on
leading national issues is very in
structive, and what is more, is be-
ing carried on in a courteous and
manly wav.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

CHIEF JUSTICE GREEN has decid-
ed oman appealed case that a justice
of the peace in Oklahoma has not
the authority to assess a fine but
has only the same jurisdiction as
our commissioners. This decision
will materially assist in bringing
about needed legislation in both
darriinrinS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
DurLlen,s ArnIca ~aIre.

The best salve in the word for Outs.
Rruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt, R0eum
teyer Sores, Ietters, Cliapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup.
tjons, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required, 10 IL guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, OF money refunded.
Price p cents per box, tOr sale by w
g. Patton 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

OVER one million acres of land
have been purchased from the
Shoshone Indians by the govern
ment commission i'm Wyoming, for
so cents an acre and will be open.
ed for settlement soon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
1921

Mr.. G. B. Jones, Of Spring HiIl, Iowa,
says: Il have used Chamberlain
Pain Balm for severe and painful burns
with better effect than anything else l
have ever tried. IL relieves the pain
instantly and cures without LEAVING a
scar" Pain Balm is Que OF the nost
Hseiai medicines that any family can
be provided with, especially for rheu-
mausm, lame back, sprains, bruises,
toothache, earaches and like ailments
One application will relieve the pain
aud a fair trial insure a cure. 50 cent
bottles for sale by W. {. Patton & Co,
oct
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Castor OIL is a well known, safe and
reliable cathartic. However, its nause-
Gus taste renders it very disagreeable
10 take, especially so to children.
Cheatham's Tasteless Castor OIL, while
containing all the active principles of
the pure on, is delightful to the taste.
Price p cents. Sold by r. l. Baugh,
Chouteau.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

To the council: Give us what
ever there is to be had in the Strip
matter, whether money or land,
and be quick about it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

The prattle of the Oklahoma
papers about taking the Strip
money. in case it is sold, for school
purposes, is worse than folly; it is
presumption of the rankest sort.
Tho offer to pay the Cherokees
1925 an acre is virtually agreeing
that we have at least some kind of
q title. The Cherokees will allt
it if allowed 10 do so;if they fail in
that then il will be in order TO sell
for the best price possible.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

IT it said that the United States
government will make no more
treaties with Indians. They are
probably getting tired of breaking
then.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

ONE of the cold facts that council
will have to deal with is the dispo-
sition Of the Strip.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
NOTICE. no SroCRMEx;

offer to gather all Texas cattle on the east
slide Of Grand River and put them in my pas
ture for s.. 90 head WAR; MAYEs,
Pryor Jreek T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

HooLIE BELL is not member of
the senate but he will probably
have his say all the same.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

GOVERNOR STEELE, of Oklahoma,
thinks that the Outlet should be
taken from the Cherokees at AZ
cents an acre.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

JUDGE SEAY of Oklahoma, has
held that lemon extract is an in
toxicating liquor and has fined q
man s25 for selling it 10 an Indian.
At the same session the question
came up whether action could be
maintained by the informer to COM
pei the payment Of the penalty of
sl.00 a head on all cattle pasture d
on Indian lands. one-haif of which
goes to the informer. The de-
cision was in the affirmative which
makes $4,000 for some one, the
whole amount due being $500, 600.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Why pay rs cents or Sl.00 when you
can buy Plantation Chill Cure (Regu-
lar and Tasteless) for so cents, which
is guaranteed to cure you. For sale by
w. e. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

ALL the progressive men in the
country are not for allotment, but
all allotment men are progressive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

ONLY two more issues Of this
paper until we begin to give the
proceedings of the Cherokee coun-
81
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

THE watchword as to the Strip is
Fee Simple and a Fair Divide, "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

If people would take the advice OF
W. G.. Patton & Co, the druggists,
they never would start on a journey
without q bottle of Chamberlain IS Col
ic, Cholera and Dlarrhea Remedy. 1t
can always be depended upon and ia
pleasant to take. oct
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22
LoeKHART, TExAs, Oct. "a lssa
Messrs. Paris MEDICINE %.
Paris Tam

Dear Sirs;- Ship us as soon
as possible 2 gross Groves tasteless
chill tonic. My customers want
Groves tasteless chill tonic and will
not have any other. In our experience
Of over 20 years in the drug business.
We have never sold any medicine which
gave such universal satisfaction.
Yours respectfully,
1921 j. s. browne a 20
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

We refund money in every instance
il Plantation Chill Cure Irregular and
Tasteless) ever fails but IL never fails.
For sale by W. @. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

A meeting of the members Of
the Muskogee Bar was held at the
court house Saturday afternoon last
to consider proposed new court
bill The bill, which has been pre-
pared by Judge Denison, was read
before the members and thor
oughly discussed. 1t provides for
exclusive Jurisdiction forthe Indian
Territory courts; final jurisdiction
in minor matters is conferred upon
the U 5. commissioners and pro-
vision is made for the appointment
of TWO more judges. Besides these
features the bill provides for the
adjustment Of many other matters
A committee was appointed to con-
slider the bin and get an expression
of views from members OF the bar
on same and report at meeting to
be held at the court house in Mus
kogee. 4 x The agent showed me a
circular letter he had issued during
the week addressed to certain Cher
okee freedmen who were known
as being upon the"questioned list
Of his payment last spring. This
letter advised those to whom adj
dressed that the department had
ordered a payment to them of
Is. 20, which the agent would make
upon personal application at the
agency There are so lew OF these
persons that the agent thinks he
is not justified in making payment
at other points. | believe he
stated there were about 100 of this
class. Mr. Bennett stated that he
was now continuing the payment
TO other Cherokee freedmen whose
flames appear upon the approved
roll, there being about 800 of these
who have not applied for their
money. II is believed there are
a number Of freedmen whose name
were omitted from the approved
rolls, bat 40 provision can be made
for their enrolment until congress
makes special appropriation for
this purpose. This will not be done
before next summer at earliest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Oheatham's Tasieless Castor Oll, as
the name indicates, is a castor oil so
treated as to become palatable. The
medicinal virtues Of the oil ia not IN
the least impaired, but OH my, what
an improvement Ia the taste, Price %
Gents. Sold by j. II. Dawson, Alton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Gov. STEELE of Oklahoma has
resigned. By some it is thought he
may be appointed to Gen. Rsum's
place as commissioner Of pensions
while in other quarters tits assert
ed that he is to take the presidency
of large Gatlin gun mandatory
TO be established at Marion. Ind,
Judges Seay aud Green are men,
toned for the place and also w. P.
Hackney. This resignation it is
thought will reopen the capital To-
cation fight in all its bitterness,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Our sales of Plantation Chill Cure
Irregular and Tastclessl exceed in
amount Of all others together. For sale
by w. g. Patton & ca.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

Dick Wolfe is the monkey
wrench" Of council.