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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

be seen that none of our political
bodies have as yet offered or advo-
Gated anything to satisfy tho peo-
Pile Hence great majority of
our best thinking aud wisest men
are undecided as to choice. They
are breathlessly awaiting a man
who will bring out such issues as
will secure a speedy and final set
tlement of all the differences that
now exist in our midst, and Sc
cure to every citizen his untramp-
led rights and interests in our
lands and moneys. Many think
this can only be done by section
izing and allotting the lands, and
paying out per capita, the general
fund. Then we will have the section
lines marking out our fence rows
and public roads for us, and the
power taken from the council to
dictate how much Of our land we
shall use for pasture, farming or
otherwise; or to wrangle over the
price of grazing privileges and To-
cation of mineral leases. In pri-
vate conversation with any Of the
gentlemen who are aspiring to our
first positions they will agree with
you upon any of these questions
but publicly they evade them, evil
IDENTIFY for fear of political sacrifice.
Then can we afford to endorse
them on such principles and be in
dependent2 No. We must have
Independent men who can and will
publicly express themselves on all
issues pertaining to the general in
terest of the people. If we elect
such men to the council and sen.
ate who have no party strings tied
to them, they can advocate and
contend for the general interests
and men can't afford to fight them
as they do party interest. Then,
rs you say. it doesn't matter
whether the chiefs name is
George, Joel or Dennis. lndivid.
ual interest can and will be protec-
ted in all courts from the intruder
from the boomer element, from
party and class legislation and
from public sentiment, against a
commonality of land and moneys,
but not so with a nation. Now
for fear Of worrying you, | will
close by saying as long as you
continue to hold up the interest OF
the people and denounce personal
and party interest, fraudulently
obtained, your paper will be np.
preciated, your cause endorsed
and your name long remembered
by Il people with whom you nave
cast your lot
AS ever, your friend,
w. l.. TRoTT.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
Per Capita Payment.

In order to make three payments
upon the same trip have arranged to
make per capita payments as follows;
all to be at the Delaware pay house on
Lightning Greek, Cherokee nation.
Beginning Tuesday morning, June
2nd, will pay the regular semi.annu-
al roll to the Delawares and also the
extra roll based on the $4,000 appro-
priation, to the Cherokee-Deiawares.
This payment will close Thursday
noon.
On Tuesday night, Wednesday night
and Thursday afternoon | will ray
those Cherokee freedmen whose names
were on the old roll, but who did not
draw at other payments.
In this connection would especially
urge all who have heretofore applied
and were told their names were not on
/ the roll to stay away from the pay
ment. cannot do anything for them,
and it is useless waste oftheir money
TO continue following the payment.
Besides they take up lime which be-
longs to others. Th' whose evi.
dence was taken by ,r lJuld not at
tend this payment u..ess advised so
to do 10y letter from me to them per
son. DO not know when new en-
rollment will be made
Under department rulings the shaw
nees cannot be paid for some months
yet. Probably about September next
a more definite statement may be
| made.
No intoxicating liquors nor substi-
tute of whatever name or character
will be allowed in the vicinity of the
pay house. Al games Of chance,
whether run by citizens or non-citizens
will be destroyed by Indian police
Fakirs are advised not TO attempt 10
ply their traffic.
The above dates void ali previous an.
nouncements. LEO. T.. BENNETT,
! IT, : Indian Agent
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
A Convention called.

We, the undersigned, being au-
thorized by the Cooweescoowee
district union, at Claremore, April
Nth, to call convention of the
citizens of the f. A. & |. u, for
the purpose of nominating a dis
trict ticket. and to revise and put
forth a platform, hereby notify the
various sub-unions that said con-
vention will be held at Claremore,
Monday sumo 10, 1891, at 10 a. m.
Each sub-union will be entitled TO
one delegate at large and one ad-
ditional delegate for every ten
members that are citizens of the
Cherokee nation. All delegates
must be citizens and hold creden-
tials from their sub-unions within
the district.
NJ. FRAZEE,
H. CHAMBERS, Sr. Com.
II. X. ADAIR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
'fne Pnlplt and the Stage.

Rev. +. r. Shrout, pastor United
Brethren Church, Blue Mound, Kan
saws: 81 feel IL my duty to tell what
wonders Dr. Kings New Discovery has
lone for me. My lungs were badly
diseased, and my parishioners thought
could live only few weeks. | took
1--WE bottles OF DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry and am sound and well, gaining 20
lbs. in weight"
Arthur Love, manager Loves Fnnny
solks Combination, writes: "Alter
a thorough trial aud convincing evil
dence, am confident DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, beats 'em
all, and cures when everything oigs
fails. The greatest kindness / can do
my many thousand friends is to urge
them to try it," Free trial bottles at
W. G.. Patton q Co. drug store. Regu-
lar sizes 50c and tl.00.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
The Work OF Arkansas.

An that have identified them
selves with the Alliance are not
in the true sense of the word Alli-
ance men any more than all that
have Joined the christian church
are true christians. They must
attend upon the ordinances OF the
Alliance continually in order that
they may have a thorough under
standing Of their duties. Simply
taking the required obligation does
not make any great change in the
individual. He is TO be schooled
before he can always conform to
the principles Of the order. We
believe that there are some true and
tried Alliance men to be found in
different portions Of the Cherokee
nation that sincerely desire har.
mony aud brotherly love through
out the order. Then all such
should ever strive TO accomplish
this great aim and principle OF OUT
order We are compelled To ac-
knowledge that there has been
considerable illegal work done in
the nation, but the individ ual
members are not responsible. |
expect that if Arkansas had sent or.
ganizers into Delaware or any
other district before they were
properly organized they would
have had considerable success, be.
cause no one knows the principle
on which the work was accomp.
lished. Then, in justice, those
districts that have been organized
under Arkansas should be allowed
TO Withdraw from Arkansas and
Join the territorial union. A great
many have joined in good faith
and are tried Alliance men, fully
determined that as far as they are
concerned the Alliance has come
10 stay. j. w. ADA1R
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

Ere this is in print the brobab-
ility is that the Cincinnati conven-
tion will have formed a new
political party, willing and anxious
to take part in administering the
government OF the United States.
The elements Of which it will be
composed are"divers and sundry." "
in character and just what part it
will play in the United States pol
itics would be hard to guess.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

THEnE is a strong probability
that Capt. Jackson and Webb
vann will be the nominees for the
senate on the Downing ticket in
ooweescoowee district. However,
the very formidable independent
movement that is now in operation
may force the party to make con-
cessions, that otherwise they
would not make, but If Mr.. Mayes
were to make the selection himself
he would no doubt name those
two pentlemen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

THE average newspaper runs
against all kinds of people and
gets an excellent opportunity to
study human nature Canine would
be better word.) There is one
man in mind, who has a great deal
to say about campaign methods,
who is especially deserving of no.
tice in this connection. He has
been in cffice four years, is a can
didate now and will be two years
hence-if alive. Regularly every
other year, about April or May he
brings or sends fifty cents to The
CHIEFTAIN Office and gets the
paper four months. Presuming
that he has been equally liberal(O
with the other papers of the nation
there were but three others un-
til recently-his investment is
equal to twenty-five cents a year
to each one, or sl.00 year spent
for newspapers. And this man, in
his own estimation, is an oracle
regular modern Solomon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
bylaws of Vinita Union.

l. The regular meetings OF this
union shall be held on the second
and fourth Fridays of each month
and shall be called to order promt-
" from October lst to April 1st at
Z o'clock p. m. ., and from April lst
to October 1st at s o'clock p. m,
by the highest officer present, or,
in the absence of an officer. by
any member, provided there be Il
quorum.
2. The right to move A reconsid-
Grafton of any question disposed of
at a called meeting shall accrue
to any member of the union at the
first subsequent meeting. 1t shall
be the duty of the secretary to read
at the opening of each session the
report of the last regular and all
intervening meetings.
3. 1t shall be the duty of the
president to preside at all meetings
of the union, and open and close
the same in due form; to preserve
strict order and decorun, and en-
force the constitution and laws of
the order; to decide all questions OF
order, subject to appeal to the un.
ion il demanded by two members;
to give the casting vote on all
questions before the union in which
4 there may be ar equal division OF
members, except III life election OF
officers and in appeals from his de.
cision; TO inspect all ballots on APP
plication for membership; to sign
all orders drawn on the treasury
for payment Of such sums of mon
ey as may be voted from time TO
time by the union, and also such
cards, certificates or notices as
may require his signature TO au-
thenticate them; to appoint the
non. elective officers at the time OF
his installation and to fill vacan.
cics whenever they may occur
to Apo int at the same time such
standing committees as the union
may prescribe and such other com.
mittees from time to time as may
be required. II shall be the
duty Of the vice president to per
form the duties of the president in
the latter's absence.
4. Every member desiring to
address the meeting shall arise in
his place, address the president
and await recognition from the
chair before proceeding. A failure
to observe this article or to inter
rupt any speaker, without said
speakers consent Immediately
asked for, or upon a question o
privilege or n point of order, shall
be considered a violation Of order
and subject to fine Of ten cents
at The option Of the president.
B. Except Oy unanimous con-
sent no member shall speak more
than twice upon the same subject
nor shall he consume more than
five minutes in either Of his nd
dresses.
g. All fines imposed shall ope
rate as a suspension, debarring th'
mcmber from participation in thu
proceedings OF the union, and h'
shall remain suspended until al
6nes are paid; Provided, sale
fines may be rcmilted by vote 0
the union.
Z. II shall be the duty Of Ia,
secretary 10 keep a record Of al
fines imposed and also OF all dug
or other indebtedness Of oacl
member, and said record shall b,
read in open session under lhs
heading Of "Unfnished Business
at every regular meeting.
s. Smoking during the sesaoni
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

Political trcksters are busy trav-
cling these days, getting weak
kneed voters to sign a contract
that if a PERSONS name is used in
the primaries or the convention
they agree to support the ticket
straight. After defeat this contract
is known in the state as the 'yel
low dog contract. We trust nc
good Alliance man will be guilty
Of such unworthy methods to pro
cure a trihing mans vote, as II Is
the man and not the party to cote
for.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

The World Of last week makes
use Of the following very sensible
statement that "allotment is the
cnly salvation for our govern
ment," but spoils il all by want
ing 10 put off that salvation" un-
iii all other questions are settled,
That is one Of the principal things
10 be gained by allotment. The
settlement Of all these vexed ques-
tions would follow in the wake Of
allotment aud be ultimately and
finally settled. There would no
longer be any room for Mr.. In
iruder, besides other complications
are arising daily over which we
seem 10 have no control. II we
were compelled ic grant citizen
ship 10 al tho intrudors we have
we had aetler allos 10 keep
nii.s n cnl Than remain as we are
heilor rheAS the ms we have
shAp Z Y ,.~sse We know nosof.H|
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

1T is reported that Judge Tom
Burlington is a possible candidate
for the senate in Delaware district.
We know of no man in or out of
the Downing party whom we
would rather support for that po-
sition than the judge. And being
a good Alliance man he would no
doubt receive the endorsement of
the order in his district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

A RED-HoT joint canvass between
the three political parties now in
the field, with numerous. barbecues
and plenty of "white mule" may
be fully expected this summer.
But 1t is to be hoped that the pro-
gramme will be more varied than
that offour years ago-at least the
same "jokes" should not be re-
peatad at every gathering.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

THE candidacy of Senator Hen
derson for reelection is a foregone
conclusion, and is attracting but
little attention. He is not a very
interesting figure in or out of the
senate and his retention in that
body has 70 signifcance whatever.
He is National, a Downing and a
Liberal and probably Prohibit
fionicf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

LocATrNo the right men in the
right place is an amusing, and in
teresting game TO the student of
Cherokee politics. 1t resembles
the "shell trick" you see the
shell and think you see the
ball. It's possible that you do,
and probable that you do not.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

Dons anyone object to knowing
'-how much Of this estate he is en-
titled to, and where it is located ?
If so please state your objections.
II you are a candidate for Office
you may have delicacy in an
swering, but we insist upon it all
the more on that account. 1t will
take some Legislation to get allo.
ment and we are looking for men
that are "built that way,1 not ior
campaign purposes only but real
out and ont allotment men--who
are willing to talk allotment in
season and out Of season and work
for that end.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

of this union is prohibited and any
member guilty of splitting tobacco
juice upon the door or upon the
stove shall be fined ten cents for
each offence and it is hereby made
the imperative duty of the presi-
dent to assess such fine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

NEARLY all the celebrities Of the
nation were at Claremore last
week. Tahlequah must have put
on deserted appearance, but then,
"the goyernmentstiil lives" In
deed, this is a great country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

HoMlD W. BusnYHEAD came

20 NoK.'D w. BUsHYHEAD came
up from below Monday night in
tending TO spend several days in
Che city but was taken sick and re-
turned Tuesday night. II is re-
ported by-F. w. Strout, with
whom Mr.. Bushyhead is very in
innate, that he will not accept
the nomination for chief on the
third party platform but will get
up one himself.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

The Alliance convention called
at Claremore on June 1G,h should
be composed of the mUst active
and intelligent of the order. The
committee not having the address
Of the secretaries of the various
sub-unions will rely on the notice
given through these columns,
which is authority to select dele
gates to the convention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

ONE very remarkable and
laughable thing in connection with
the Gooseneck intruders is that,
according to report, four years ago
there were only 124 negro voters
in the district, but when the cleo
ton came on they numbered $40.
Wonderful increase in so short a
time. But after being imported
by both political parties to take
part in the election they have re-
NAMED and insist on being recog-
nized as Cherolet citizens. Poll
iic. sre getting badly mixed, eh
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

The present system OF taxation
Gift may be so called) is a very
unjust one. The poorest individ-
ual in the country pays as much
'Ax as the richest, because every
S@.is equally interested in the
binds, the interest of which
ed to run the government.
rich men are not only
a. almost exclusive use of
r,,a,n AcssFk not tpxed in
P~ GPr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
The picnic last Friday was very
well attended.

Our spot cash figures arc always
right. When in Coheyvile call in and
see us. We are the largest exclusive
Implement aud Vcbiclc dealers In
Kansas. T.. ID. Caudry, Cherryva!e
and CoileYYille. kansas. I3
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
TO our CONTEMPORARIES:

'Envy not greatnessI for .hou makess
Thyssif ibs worse, and 80 the distance
greater -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

THE campaign liar is abroad in
the land.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

This department will be conducted by the
County Alliance OF COoweescOowee and Della
ware districts and those bodies are RESPONSE
bic for The same. u NJ, Mars aud Thomas
HOWE have been selected by the former body
and J W. Adnlr by the latter Their post
Office address % Ninita
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21

We are Authorised 80 announce Mr.. Gideon
Norran. a. q candidate on the Independent
Ticket, for Judge Of tho Northern Judicial
Urcult
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
Farmers Alliance,
AND
INDUSTRIAL UNION.

INDUSTRIAL UNION.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
President, l. Polk. North Carolinai
Vice President, II r Glover, Kansas;
Secretary. J II Turner, Georgia.
Lecturer, j y Willis, Kansas.
INDIAN TERRITORY.
President, 4 II Nuttail, Caddoj
Secretary, ID Wins. CaddOi
COMMISSIONERS COUNTY.
President, = 4 Warren. Ninita;
Vice President. 4 B Csrnett. Eagle, 1T;
Secretary, } = Kenworthy, Eagle;
Treasurer, Thomas H0wie, Vinitai
Chaplain, w q Thompson, Adairg
Lecturer, J W Parker, Adalr
DELAWARE COUNTY ALLIANCE.
Prcaideut--I ID TAblcr. Grove;
Serretary-Dr 4 II Collins, Fairlandi
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-05-21
DELAWARE COUNTT ALLIANCE.

President--J u Tablcr. Grove;
Serretary-Dr 4 II Collins. Fairland;
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
COUNSEL.
RICHARD OLNEY, ESQ.

Inc properties and concessions VII ich the Com
Pia ily VIII immediately control embrace the ex-
cIusiye right for period of SO years to control
tne llghterage, wharfage and Warehouse bust
ness 81 the Port Of Cartagena, the exclusive right
70 Dulld and operate a railroad from Cartage1a.
70 lne Magdalena River, about 81 miles, the
monopoly OF same for 90 years, land grant of
ABOUT sas. 100000 acres from the Government, the
refusal right to build other railways exemption
from taxes and duties upon material. &c. &c.
Inese concessions were obtained and are now
neid by Mr.. 8. p. McConnco, who has spent near
Two years IN investigation collection of data,
be issued to Mr.. McConnico in payment for the
concessions, said shares to be retained by him or
distributed TO parties In Colombia and this country
%no nave assisted him in the development of the
enterprise NO money consideration Is to be paid,
Inc Directors wish it to be understood that they
are not the concessionaires, and that Mr.. Nc
Connco IS the sole owner Of the concessions
iii ~ Is estimated that the following expenditures
VIII pc necessary to carry out the project viz:
For the purchase of the 80 years monopoly con-
tract, including the present plant of lighters and
Jugs az Cartagena, construction Of wharves and
warehouses; ware and 81 miles OF railroad. equip
Allow srnins for continoo;. 025 600
ffaIr
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
Cartagena
Terminal & Improvement
Company,
incorporated under the laws Of WsstItvirgnla.
CAPITAL

AS,OOO six per cent Cumulative Pre-
ferred Shares Of 500 each, 81 200, 900.
5000 Ordinary shares Of 500 each,
100000.
Ater payment of G per cent cumulative dIvl.
uehd on the amount paid up on preferred shares,
uhere VIII be paid over to the Old Colony Trust
Co., as trustee Of sinking fund.- for the purpose
OF retiring the Preferred Shares, per cent per
annum, on the amount paid up, or so much as the
net earnings viii allow. The ordinary shares will
then be entitled to receive 6 per cent (non-cumu-
lativel, after which all shares will fare alike.
The holders OF the Preferred Shares drawn and
retired shall receive, in addition to the cash pay
ment, an equal amount Of ordinary shares without
further cost. Thus, holder Of Preferred Shares
would receive back at least per cent cumula
1--WE dividend, and, as fast as his Preferred Shares
were retired under the Sinking Fund, he would
received the full amount paid up on his Preferred
Shares, and in addition q bonus in the same
amount of ordinary shares
Only 20 per cent, equal TO $4,000, to be inn.
nediately called ttp.
This company has been formed for the purpose
Oh acquiring and operating certain valuable con.
cessions in the United States OF Colombia, South
America.
Colombia Is the northernmost OF South Ameri-
can countries and has population of about 4,
100000. Its chief port, Cartagena, has the finest
harDor on the northern coast and one OF the finest
In the world-distant by steamer from New York
eight days; from New Orleans, five days; from
Tampa, four days. The great commercial artery
OF the country is the Magdalena River, navigated
for $50 miles. but impossible at the mouth by
reason Of shifting sand-bars. Its tributary pop
ulation is 100000, and tits proposed to improve
the inlet and outlet for the business Of this river
through the port of Cartagena by building so
miles OF railroad to The Magdalena River, some
distance above Its mouth. The volume OF exports
and imports Of the United States OF Colombia is
about s2O,0OO,O0O per anuum, and in the
year 1888 there entered the harbor OF Cartagena
1o6 ocean steamships with registered tonnage
of 243,O77 tons.