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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-04
VIII Arrive To-day.

The following passengers will arrive to-
day on the west bound Northern Pacific,
Mrs. Geo. S. Stone, Mrs. Thompson, M. j.
Zimmerman, Rev. A. Diomedi, MIR. G. Ross
mussen. Mr.. Wm. MeGwen, Mr.. C. w. ker
rick, MIR. Tom Hughes.
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Dinner from . tin 8. at h melenn CAT.

Summer underwear very cheap at The Bee
Hive.
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Ribbons worry cheap at The Bee Hive, All of
the new shades just in.
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~errhau lunch ut the Fashion saioo
II 80 to = y. m.
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Useful nous hold goots on the bargain counter
nj The Hoo Hive.
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Helena, Montana April 70, 1891.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
TIE FIGHT ON TURNER.

The status of the adopted citi-
Gems, by an act of congress, has
been referred to the court of claims
and they should secure the most
able attorneys il they expect to
participate in the proceeds from
the sale of the strip lands. J..
Milton Turner has already won
half the fight for the freedmen but
Notwithstanding what he has done
for them there is already a con-
spiracy on foot to beat him out Of
his attorneyship and give 1t 10
other parties. This looks like
very bad policy indeed for there is
not a man in the country who has
given the cause of the freedmen
the attention which Turner has
and there is hardly a possibility of
their getting a law, er to take this
case who possesses the ability
which Turner does. Further than
hat, the very fact of his being a
olorcd man gives him an especial
advantage when appearing in be-
halt of his own race which his
white competitor could not hope
for.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
THE cow Law Discussed.
Tho Native Cattle Industry Con-
sidered in Danger.
ALIVE, I. T., Dec 81. lsi

ALLrwE, I. T., Dec q, isoo
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN:-In n late
issue of THE CHIEFTAIN | sec the
new cattle law which reads, can
act providing for revenue to be
derived from tax on foreign cat
tie brought into the Cherokee ma
tson," but which should read, "An
act to kill the cattle industry Of
the Cherokee nation" To allow
the cattle kings of Texas TO over
run this country with Texas cattle
for the pitiiul sum of fifty cents
head is an outrage on the farmers
and stock raisers of this country
and ! think ii is time to call halt
and elect men who will legislate
for the benefit and protection OF
the majority in place of few fav-
ored ones. The experience we had
few year ago will convince any
body that Texas cattle brought in
as late as the 18th of April will
kill our natives. All this to pro-
vide a revenue of fifty cents head,
and one dollar head to the per-
son holding them. AS anybody
can see, it won't take Philadel-
phia lawyer to beat the new law
The farmers and stock raisers of
the Ch erokee nation must unite
and make a clean sweep like our
brothers did in the states. Elect
legislators OF the people and for
the people; to help the weak and
poor. A few more words and l
will close. e. NJ. Condor swore
at the Muskogee court that his cat
tie were held here by Mills to
evade the Cherokee law and these
very cattle killed thousands of dol.
lars worth Of stock which Mr.. Con-
don should be held responsible for.
Wake up, farmers and stock rails
ers; you have been imposed upon
long enough; protect yourselves.
FARMER AND STocKRAIsER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
There is Only One .

There is only one Swifps Spe-
cific Is. S. S., and there is moth
ing like it. Do not be deceived by
the numerous limitations, substi-
tuted frauds, ETC., which are be-
ing pushed on the public by per.
sons whose desire is to make
money on the credulous. s. S. S.
is a distinct medicine; is different
from any other remedy. 1t must
not be classed with the old, worn
out potash, mercury, sarsaparilla,
thousand-d doses for-a-shilling arti-
cles, which are advertised, as it is
not at all like them. s. s. s.
cures by eliminating the poison
from the blood by its action on the
skin, and never tails to give re-
lief and builds up the health Of the
patient. Our treaties on Blood
and Skin Diseases will give much
valuable information, and will be
mailed free to applicants.
SwIFT's SPECIFIC Co..
Atlanta, Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
sCRIBNER's MAGAZINE
For the Coming Year will be
Noteworthy for a Number
of Special Features,

Which the publishers believe are
OF very unusual interest, and
among them the following may be
mentioned:
Sir Edwin Arnold contributes to
the December number the first of
a series of articles upon Japan, its
people, its ways ard its thoughts.
Mr.. Robert Blum, who was com
miss;oned to go to Japan for Scrib-
ner's Magazine, has prepared a
very remarkable series of draw
ings TO illustrate Sir Edwin's pa
pers. Articles upon the recent
japanese festival will follow illus
trated by Mr.. Blum.
Henry NJ. Stanley has prepared
for the January number an impor-
tant article upon "The Pigmies Of
the Great African Forest" An
other contribution in this field
will be Mr.. j. Scott Keltie's ac-
count of the recent African Ex-
hibition held in London. Both
papers will be amply illustrated.
The Wreckcr, a serial novel by
Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd
Osbourne, will run through a large
part of the year. illustrated by
Hole. A two-part story by Frank
X. Stockton will also appear.
Prof. James Bryce, NJ p, author
of the american Common
wealth." will write a series Of
-Four Articles upon India, ,embody-
ing the results Of his recent jour
ney and studies on this land of
never-ending interest.
Ocean Steamships will be the
subject OF an important series
somewhat upon the lines of the
successful Railroad Articles.
Passenger Travel" "fhe Life
of Officers and Men, " "Speed and
Safety Devices" and "Manage-
ment," are some of the subjects
touched upon and illustrated.
Great Streets OF the World is
the title of a novel collection Of
articles on which the author and
artist viii collaborate TO give the
characteristics of famous thorough
fares. The first, on Broadway,
will be written by Richard Hard
ing Davis, and illustrated by Ar
thur B. Frost. Others will follow
on Piccadilly London; Boulevard,
Paris; The Corso, Rome.
The price Of Scribner's Magazine
admits Of adding a subscription TO
one's other reading at very small
cost. Orders should be sent at
once. $500 year. 25 cents a
number, CHARLES bcRIBNEIs's .
Sons. Publishers, 1919 Broad
way, New York.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

later than the 3ist day Of Dec,
1890.
SEC. 4. Be Il further enacted,
that the treasurer shall, before
making payment in each district,
notify the sheriff Of the district
wherein the payment is to be
made, and IL shall he the duty of
the sheriff to appoint a guard of
such number Of responsible per-
sons as he may designate, not ex-
cceding five, TO meet the treasurer
and act as an escort and guard
under his discretion, until dis
charged by him, aad such persons
shall be allowed the same COM
pensation as other guards now
provided for by law.
SEC. 5. Be IL further enacted,
that the treasurer is hereby au-
thorized and directed to prepare
from the census rolls already pro-
vidcd and now in te executive
office, a list or roll OF .ch sepa.
rate district. to include citizens by
yirture of their Cherokee blood
only from which the payment here
hv authorized shall he made and
he is hereby directed to employ
ten single women fifteen days at
two dollars and fifty cents each
per day, to be paid out of the
money herein appropriated, and
the principal chief is hereby di.
rected to issue his warrants for
the same.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
THE PER CAPITA PAYMENT.
The Bill which was Vetoed and
Passed by Two-Thirds Vote.

AN Act providing for the distri.
button per capita among the cit
zens of the Cherokee Nation of
the moneys arising from the
grazing privileges of the country
west Of the Arkansas River.
SEC. /. Be it enacted by the Ma
tionai council, that the Treasurer
be and he is hereby directed TO pay
out per capita to the citizens of the
Cherokee Nation by virture of
their Cherokee blood, three hun.
dred thousand dollars or all that
may come into the Treasur prior
to the first day of Jan, 1891, on
account of grazing privileges west
Of 96 degrees Of west longitude.
Sgc. 2. Be it further enacted,
that the payment herein provided
for shall be made at the court
house in each Of the nine districts,
TO begin on the End Monday in
Feb, 1891, or as soon thereafter as
practicable, 10 heads Of families,
to guardians for wards in their
charge, to any person who shall
have reached their majority and
shall pay TO each individual in per-
son SO entitled and who only shall
be authorized to receive and rec
ceipt therefor.
SIC. 8. BE il further enacted,
that children born to persons here
in provided for since the last CEN
sus has been taken and up to the
first day Of jan, 1891, shall be en-
titled to participate in said fund,
and the Treasurer shall give no.
tice TO tho clerks Of the several
districts, whose duty it shall be TO
give notice by posting this section
at the several voting precincts for
general information. And all per-
sons claiming under this section
shall be required to appear before
the Clerks oftheir respective dis
tricts aid certify to their claims
under oath, giving name and age
and family 10 which they belong,
and shall present them to the
treasurer not later than the 10Th
day Of Febo 1891, and 10 claim
shall be allowed ipr any ehildtorn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

Statistics say there are 5000
travelling salesmcn and fourteen
million laborers in the United
States. Tho daily salaries and
expenses of the statesmen are about
s11.00. The average wages of
labor is about s1.50 per day. How
much per head does every lGborer
have TO pay yearly to support the
statesmen and how many laborers
would it keep constantly at work
for one year to support them in
their business Recognizing the
fact that all wealth is produced by
labor, will some of the young
members Of the Industrial Union
figure this out and let us know2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

We have just had the. pleasure
of meeting Bro. w. II. Brown,
president of the County Alliance
of Canadian. Bro. Brown will use
his every endcavor to assist in the
circulation of THE CHIEFTAIN
among the members of his district,
recognizing the fact that it fills a
long felt want and is the most i'm
portant enterprise yet undertaken
by the order. People in Canadian
are alive to their interests.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

On a fair estimate of the articles
commonly used by the farmer up
on which there is a tariff, it is
found that every head of family
pays $500 yearly. Supposing
there are 6,OC0 families in the
Cherokee nation, you have the
neat little sum of $4,000 which
it will taxe S75 men one year to
earn at 5000 per month, and en-
able millionaire TO take a trip TO
Europe in style becoming a prince
Of the land. Now we, of the
Cherokee nation, can have as
much TO do with remedying this
through the Industrial Union as
any state organization, as the work
TO effect a betterment Of things
must be done through our rep
reseHtatiyes at Washington and
we have a voice ia their selection
the same as state which has a
vote for Congressmen. Then my
friend don't say that 1--WE can do
no good by organizing in the
Cherokee nation because wo have
no vote"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

At the meeting of Climax Union,
No. 1853, on December Goth, the
following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted;
Resolved, that we call g confer
ence of all Alliance men in this
vicinity, with an especial invita-
ton to Grove and Cabin Cheek
lodges, to meet with us on the first
Monday night in January, 1891,
for the purpose of considering the
good OF the order and to discuss
the new cattle law of the Cherokee
nation. And we hereby agree to
meet with Cabin Creek and Grove
Unions for similar purposes upon
dates to be fixed by said Unions.
Resolved, that a copy Of these
resolutions be sent TO The CHEF
TAIN for publication.
q. w. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

Prof. c. Vincent, of Kansos. o
Of the leading Alliance mer { the
country, writes President Warren
Of the county Alliance that he will
be here upon the Sth inst, the oc-
casion of the county meeting. A
public address will be delivered
by him at the opera house on the
afternoon of that day and no one
should fail to hear it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

An Act Providing for the APP
pointments of Revenue
Ofacers.

Ho ~ cNhCtcu Wy bst unhoh"i
council; That there be and IL here
by created the Office of revenue
collector for the several districts
of the nation, and who shall be
appointed by the principal chief
and confirmed by the senate and
whose first term of Office shall ex-
pire on the third Monday in No
vcmber, 1891, and thereafter be
for term of two years from the
third Monday in November in
each year.
The said revenue collector shall
be required to give bond in the sum
Of not less than fifteen thousand
dollars for the faithful performance
Of his duties, and no property,
save improvements upon the pub
lie domain, shall be exempt from
sale to satisfy judgment upon a
forfeiture Of such bond. The du
ties Of revenue collector, as herein
provided for, shall be to collect all
revenues upon foreign or imported
cattle provided for in an act OF the
national council approved Dec. 2,
1890, and entitled an "act provid-
ing revenue to be derived from
a tax on foreign cattle" and all
that part of said act conflicting
with the provision of thiI section
are hereby repealed.
Be it further enacted; That the
revenue collector shall have the
supervision and recovering of all
dues, tariffs, taxes or fines due the
nation collected by the clerks,
sheriffs and solicitors of the sew
eral districts Of this nation, and it
is hereby made the duty of said
revenue officers in each district to
inspect monthly the books, ac-
counts and papers of public mat
ters relating to revenue or money
collected on account of the Chero-
kee nation, in the Offices of the
clerks, sheriffs and solicitors Of
each district and to receive there.
from all such revenue or money
and report and pay the same over
to the treasurer within ten days
after so receiving the same-and
the treasurer is hereby directed to
publish monthly in the Cherokee
Advocate or some newspaper pub
lished in the Cherokee nation the
reports Of revenue collector, pro-
vided for, and file a copy of the
same in the executive Office and
any revenue collector failing 10
report and pay over as herein pro-
vided for shall be summarily dis
missed from Office by the principal
chief and the reports herein pro-
vided for be made and filed in the
executive Office, shall be evidence
conclusive in all cases for the guild
ance of the principal chief.
Be it further enacted; That the
pay Of the revenue collectors here
in provided for shall be five per
centum of all monies collected on
cattle imported into the Cherokee
Nation later than November 1st,
1890, and fifty dollars per year,
provided however that the revenue
collector shall make and publish
fixed day upor which settlement
shall be made with him by the
clerks, sheriffs and solicitors, as
herein provided for.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

The full.bloods say that IL the
half-breeds and white men don't
want the Cherokee Advocate, they
don't, and are willing to kill 1t.
Be merciful gentleman. Arrow.
viii you join an honorable,
open movement next summer
looking to its abolition, as at pres
ent conducted by the nation I?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

We have pleased to meet Hon.
Henry Lowery in Muskogee and
onsiderably surprised and very
much gratiiied when he gave us
"the genuine grip and prefxed
Brother" TO our name. Henry is
"dead in earnest" and Canadian
has no man who will be Of more
benefit to the order, besides being
"jam up" good fellow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

No, thank you, Mr.. Democrat
and Mr.. Republican; we can now
get along very well without your
assistance in 1892. The two P's
will make a fine heading for the
laborers ticket-and it won't take
the "bar'l' to put them through.
Polk and POwderly, that's it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
1901.
HaTpeT's BazaF.
ILLUSTRATED
illus

HArpar's Bazar is a journal for the home.
Giving the latest Information with regard TO
the fashions, its numerous illustrations,
fashion-platek and pattern-sheet supplements
are alike Indispensable 10 the home dress
maker and the professional InOdiste. No ex.
pense IL spared In mailing its ArtibtIc attract
ireness Of the highest order. Its clever short
stories. It's parl0r plays ana Thoughtful essays
satisfy all tastes and It's last page IL fAmOus
as budget OF wit and hnmOr. In its weekly
Issues everything Ia included which Is Of In
terest 10 women. During lelli Agnes B. Orms-
bee Will write q series Of articles on ''The
HOube Comfortable" Jnllet COrsOn Will treat
OF "bAnitary Living and m interesting
sueceaslOn of papers on Woman In Art and
History" superbly illustrated. will be fur
nisheh byifheodOre Child. The serial stories
Will bs by Walter Besant aud Thomas Hardy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
1901.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

America by Theodore Child. viii be continued
In Harper's Magazine daring the greater part
OF the year 1891. The articles on Southern
California, by Charles Dudley Warner. will
also be continued Among other noteworthy
attractions will be a novel by Charles Egbert
Cradiocki n collection of original drawings
by w NJ. ThHckery, now published for the
nrst tlmei a novel written aud illustrated by
George du Maurieri novelette, by william
Dean HOwells, aud a series Of papers on Lon
don By Walter Brsaut.
In the number and variety of illustrated
papers and other articles on subjects OF timely
Interest. Is well AZ IN the unrynlled character
OF It's short 6tOriss. poems, etc. Harper's
magazine: will continue to MAINTAIN that
standard OF excellence for whch II has been
so long distinguished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

Say, Mr.. Granger, get President
Polk's message and read it twice;
then read it once a week for a
month; then allow it 10 digest for
couple Of weeks and then tell us
if you do not think it is the finest
production of the kind you have
aver read
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
Millinery Goods Regardless of Cost
DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS.
For Minor Details Call Upon the D., X.
ct. Railway Agent.

Take the Missouri, Kansas & TexaS night
traln, uO;i5 p. NJ to 81. Louis and all points
east via st. Louis. The morning ts:s5 a. MI
train to chicago Ind oil points east Via chi
eago, arriving there next morning In time for
all east and north bound routes. Both night
and day trains make connections for all west
ern points at Kansas city. Through car ser
vice to chicago. 81. Louis and Kansas City.
Arrangements may be made ahead for Sleep
ers, by applying to local agent. Excursion
tickets on sale daily to all southern and Call
fornia points. going aud returning on differ
ent ROUTES, tickets good six months. Any
further information desired will be eheerfully
furnished on application TO
A. q. PECK. Agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

To the officers and members of
the Sub Unions of Delaware dis
irict: Notice is hereby given that
the Delaware district Farmers
Alliance and Industrial Union will
meet in the hall Of the Logan
Union No. III at 2 p. m. on the
second Thursday of January 1891.
a complete representation is ear
nestly requested as business OF
will be transacted.
Fraternally,
A. II. COLLINS, Sec'y.,
Del. Dist. Union No. 6.
Prairie City, Dec. 20, 1890.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01
TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The Trade OR-A Few Matters In
Council.

IAhLtQCAHs Dec. ~.
Tuesday last, senate made an APP
preparation for The Advocate. The
bill had an appendage provid-
ing that newspapers could borrow
Cherokee type by giving bond to
treasurer for its safe return.
w. A. Phillips submitted prop
osition 10 defend the suits institu-
ted by the nelawares and Shaw
nees. The committee to whom
WAS referred the matter of these
suits had previously reported a
bill appropriating $4,000 to hire
attorneys.
Wednesday a letter was received
from John A. Blair saying his offer
of $50, 900, 900 for the strip was
genuine and he meant just wha.
he said, but il contained no condi-
tions.
The bill Of claims came back
from the council, amended with
Phillips, Peabody's and several
other claims knocked off.
The number one bill, to pay
members, was again introduced
and Mr.. Wolfe amended by max
ing all warrants heretofore or here
after issued draw interest at the
rate Of six per cent. per annum.
II passed, was concurred in by the
council and is before the chief.
An amendment was also tackled on
TO this bill requiring all hon-citi-
zens to pay 81 90 per month on all
cattle and horses over and above
the amount allowed by law.
Council adjourned over till Fri
day for Christmas.
Christmas day was dull and
without any happenings.
Friday there was a squabble over
the disagreement of the two houses
on the claims OF Peabody and
Phillips. A conference committee
was sent out and they brought in a
majority and minority report.
The senate adopted the minority
and the council the majority, and
the matter still stands open.
Saturday the committee on edu-
cation reported bill to abolish
board Of education, to suspend the
seminaries and appropriate money
for the primary schools; it also
creates the Office Of superinten-
dent Of education.
Negotiations for the strip are at
an end and the U. s. commission
ers are gone. The difference was
finally confined wholly to three
things: Sixty cents an acre in
money, dhe manner Of determining
who wore intrnders and just how
far the cherokees should be al
lowed 10 sue.
The u. s. commissioners agreed
that the Cherokees could sue for
monies in the U. s. courts but not
for lands or titles and that a
joint tribunal should determine
who are intruders. 1t is thought
if the United States had acceded
10 these last two points trade
might have been consummatcd.
This seems very near trade and
ID slno seems singular that the
unlled States would fear their own
courts and would not accord The
Chesokeos the right 70 determine
who arc insrudeTs upon their own
preinlsin
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

No AGREEMENT having been ar
rived At by the Cherokee and U S.
commissions II is now proposed to
place the matter in the hands Of
the delegation to Washington. II
this Is done, look out for "per
oents.n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

Pryor Creek Union No. 1888.
Officers elected: J. N. Williams,
president; J. p. Barrett, vice-pres-
ident; d. ]. Elliott, secretary; w.
r. Salsman, delegate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-01

If being the president of the
greatest organization on earth will
not immortalize Polk, his message
will