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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
ALLOTMENT.
Address of a. B. Henry at Chel-
sea, June goth, 1901.


"How are you on the allotment
question:" This, fellow citizens,
seems to be the question which is
asked oftener than all others and
the answers bring about a discus
sion of the entire political inter-
est Of the people. | will not, how
ever, attempt to discuss the issue
any further than to defend the al
lotment idea, for this is the issue
upon which depends the future
prosperity not only of the fathers,
but Of the sons. The time has
been when the various conditions
of the Cherokee family were such
that a settlement of their estate,
an allotment of their lands, would
have been detrimental not only TO
their happiness but to their finan-
cial interests, but when was this?
1t was when the heirs of this great
estate were in their infancy. 1t
was before they reached that point
in civilization which entities them
TO self-government and never has
there been a time since our fathers
have been full grown men, in a
point Of civilization, when it would
not have been best for each and
every citizen TO have that which
was his and II title TO the same in
his individual right. Show me il
you can wherein this great part
nership business is profitable.
Show me If you can from the books
Of the concern where a dividend
has been declared and each part
ner IN the concern shared the same
equally. This partnership bus,
mess has existed for halfa century
Consider the capital invested-the
management Of the same, and after
an investigation if you find IL pays
why Of course the business should
be continued; otherwise il should
be closed, a settlement had and
each partner receive his share o
the resources on hand. We will
read the writing upon the wall anC
call it the balance sheet presented
to us, the stock holders, by oui
Legislators and officials with whom
we entrusted the management o
the great Cherokee estate.
That form of title known TO us a
a "fee simple" has been hande'
down as the only one known Il
satisfy the demands of ciyilizes
and enlightened nations. Histor,
Of those who have gone before u
says, "proiit by the experience 0
our pilgrim fathers and all other
who have owned their property il
common" Waste not your tim
in the pursuit Of happiness wher
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
OUR COURSE APPRovnp,

Our allotment campaign inaug-
urated some months ago, is meet
ing with success beyond our wild
est expectations. That it was
right we never had any doubt, but
to see so many noble, whole.souled
men from all parts Of the country,
and from all political parties stand
ing by us and approving of our
course is encouraging indeed, and
we cannot forego thanking tn EN-
heartily at this time and in this
way. While a few have ridiculed
us and others have tried to bull
doze us into silence, we are happy
to say that The great masses of the
people who read The CmEFTAIN
are well pleased with its course.
We feel that we are on the right
side, contending for the establish
ment of great principle, and
the interest we have already
aroused has amply paid us for the
time and money expended in pre-
senting this matter for the faithful
earnest consideration Of the Cher
kee people. That the allotment
of lands in severalty will correct
many of the evils we are now suf-
fering, and that it is coming-that
it is absolutely inevitable-we
haven't the shadow of a doubt, but
how to do it in the most satisfactory
manner, so that the most obscure
orphan child in the country will
get his or her share along with the
more enlightened, is, to us, a
"tangled hank" But it must be
done-it will be done. The best
minds in the country are ponder.
ing the matter earnestly, and a
plan that Will mean justice and
equity between all classes of our
citizens will ere long be matured.
The emergency demands it. The
signs of the times point to it. The
great surging tide of human pro
gress is upon us, and we are able
TO meet it. We will meet it, anC
when the smoke of battle clear:
away we will be settled down upon
our own homes, protected by our
own individual, fee-simple title, q
happy, progressive, free and un'
divided people, bound together by
/ the ties OF brotherhood and com
mon interest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
LET us HELP THE POOR.


EDITOR CnIEFTAIN: Seeing n
great deal in your paper Cor more
properly speaking our paper) on
alotting our lands, all of which !
endorse, have often thought |
would add my little influence to
help carry the good work forward
to successful end. Though an
adopted citizen and not residing
here very long, it looks to me as
the only salvation of the interest
of the many from the greed of the
few. AS things are now, the poor
man has no show whatever to use
his portion Of our country. He
probably has team and farming
outfit but is not able to fence. So
let us profit by the experience of
Kansas and Missouri, and while
we are allotting let us have a stock
law too. Then our poor citizen
with his team eau cultivate his
land and be on an equal footing
with his rich neighbor. Let those
who are able to own stock take
care of il and not compel the poor
to take care of it by having to fence
their portion to keep out your or
my stock. Let us not groycl along
for twenty or thirty years in old
ruts because our fathers did, but
let our motto ever be onward and
upward, reaping the benefit ol
others experience and striving to
attain to even greater heights of
success than they, having for ouI
watch words, equal and exact JUS
tice to all and the greatest good tC
the greatest number. Let us try
to take care Of the poor and needy
the rich can take care of them
selves. Yours for the right,
d. s. CUMMING.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

common treasury. IL your cattle
men are shrewder than your legis-
lators, II f-they in lew minutes
study can evade a law which cost
months of your time and thousands
OF your money to enact, don't
blame them and neither would |
have my friends who are stockmen
think these sentences we're thrust
at them with the slightest degree
of blame, but rather at that system
of government which is destructive
OF such inalienable rights as life,
liberty and pursuits of happiness,
and one which has failed in the OBJ
ject for which governments were
instituted among men. Oh, gentle
men, in conclusion | contend al.
lotment is the remedy; it has its
origin in God and is made mani
fest in nature. Cast your eyes
upon the physical conditions and
distributions of the globe, broken
as it is by mountains, rivers and
seas, and no one can fail to see in
this arrangement design and pro-
vision for the distribution of the
races into districts, states and ma
tions. and to this arrangement and
design the nature of man cores
ponds. Now in order that man
may harmonize his nature with the
great designs and arrangements Of
his grand master this allotment
should be continued by sub-di.
visions until each individual shall
own his home in his individual
l.ripht.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

WHEN a man gets the idea that
he is a part Of the machinery that
runs this world and that this gov
eminent could not exist without
his consent, or that any particular
candidate would or would not be
elected without his help, he de-
serves 10 be pitied rather than
blamed. A certain very i,lfsleatial
citizen remarked the other day
that he could get one thousand
dollars 10 leave the nation until
after the election. Great heayensl
what egoiism. The world will
move on, the sun rise and set, the
tide will ebb and flow, and men
continue to make asses of them
solyes after your are gone just the
same as they did when you were
hving. ~'Oh wad some power the
eiftie gle us, " see oursels az
iihets see us.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

THE most pitiable sight we have
Witnessed in many a day is the
desperation Of the few remaining
Mayes men in Vinita. They have
been gathering around Bill Halsell
lovingly and imploringly as though
he could save them from the i'm
pending ruin that is staring them
in the face. Sometimes whisper
ing, then again a wild burst Of pro-
family escapes, followed by un-
earthly grimaces and scowls. With
wild frenzy they accuse each other
Of perfdy. On one occasion Capt.
Nelms turned loose upon poor, in
nocent Charley CummIns. manager
Of the World, calling him ugly
names and finally telling him to
shut the d-d World Office up and
quit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
NJ. FRAZEE,
Ton HOWE,
j. Il. BIvINs.
Vinita, I T
Notice to County Secretaries.

All county secretaries oi the In
dustrial Union of the Indian Ter
ritory are requested TO be prompt
with their reports, immediately af-
ter their next county meetings 50
that may have time to get my
books in shape by August 4th, at
which time the Territorial body
meets In annual convention All
subs. not under jurisdiction OF
county unions will please report
direct to me. d. S. IyINs,
See. Treas. /. u, l. r.
Caddo, T. r., June rs, '9l.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS

ned theM Valey
with
here than in the east dne to the location
with daily and
and the regular attendance OF sharp competitive
houses OF Omaha Chicago 81 Louis indianapolis
with anOdng the
mark
The business utmost
s here
will find
sbe delay. ~ N'
sos calves IN hogs 5ss $40
llS nun of fcarslO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
THE UNKlNDEsT OUT OF ALL

THE UNklNDbST OUT OF ALL.
Some weeks ago we predicted a
landslide in the Mayes ranks, but
did not expect it so soon. Neither
did we think it would be precipi-
tated by one who had been the
chief beneficiary. Mr.. w. K. Hal.
sells declaration at Chelsea did
the work ehectually. 1t was gen.
orally believed that such was the
case, but it is no longer a question
Of doubt. He acknowledged just
what the people have been trying
TO prove, namely, that he (Halsell)
handled our council and chief in
the passage of the Infamous COW
law. This is enough, "turn tie
rascals out"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

IF Doel Baugh has any qualifi-
cations for a seat in the senate he
must have acquired them while
iunning Jim Titles saloon in this
city some years ago, as that is the
most prominent position he has
.yor hold
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

1T is reported that his corpu-
lency, the HOMO H. II. Trott,
has secured the services of a Estate
niger" of rare abilities who will
act as whipper-in of the colored
fraternity in the coming election
for clerk of fCooweescoowee district.
The colored people are too smart to
be handled in this manner. Trott
should have thought of this when
making his famous decisions
agaist the colored people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
Cooweesooowee Alliance Ticket.

COOWobbCOOWSS AiiiuHND AASnDS'
For Senate, w l. Trott, John \.
Foreman.
Council, NJ. Daniel. Joseph Mil
Ter, Joseph Cobb, Il. W Rider, r.
X. Adair, Grayille Craig, Geo. w,
Mayes.
District Judge, John Drake.
District Clerk, II. II Trott.
Sheriff, } NJ. Crutchhcld.
Solicitor, Cornelius Albsrty.
After the nomination of the above
ticket, the convention unanimously
endorsed and recommended Gideon
Morgan Tor Circuit Judge Of the
Northern Judicial Circuit
The following were appointed
the executive committee Tor the
coming campaign. and all cores
pondence and other matters relat-
ing to the canvass will be directed
to them.
NJ. FRAZEE,
Ton HOWE,
J II. BIvINs,
Vinita, T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

WHEN man makes a statement
that he is ashamed of or advances
a theory that is wrong he should
have .he manhood TO abandon it
and not try to lay it on somebody
else. Further, an explanation
that don't explain amt worth
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
ever hel.

HooLrE BELL has lost his grip in
Delaware. He does no. stand a
shadow of chance Of being elect
ed. Hoolie is a cute fellow but has
outlived his usefulness. Judge
Burlington and Claude Washbourne
will carry the district by a large
roa;oritv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

SOME Of our paragraphs in last
weeks CHIEFTAIN were little too
purgent to suit the fancy of our
opponents and brought several
prominent gentlemen to their feet.
Gentlemen, keep quiet, please, and
hold your tempers. "The dog that
howls is the one that's hit, +"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

Collins ague cure has cared thSus-
ands and will cure you. II acts on the
liver and is positively the best liver
medicine ON the markct. w. Y. Pat.
ton 4 Co, Wholesale agents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

THERE are two Alliance men,
Marmie Daniels and Granville
Craig who have sought no endorse
ment from other political parties.
They have placed themselves en-
tirely in the hands Of their Alli-
ance friends, and are out and out
allotment men and deserve to be
oloofad
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

Mn. HA1sn1I., speech at
Chelsea, threatened 'nO some
thing on HooIie Ben and others,
(Which he will probably do later
on) as being mixed UP in the pas
sage OF the COW law. But the
thing the people are most in
terested in is the defeat Of Mayes.
tits the rascality ofrascals, though,
all around.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

THE finest thing about the Cher
okee people is that they have
views and are not afraid to express
them. They have been telling
them to each other a good while;
now they are giving them to the
public. One of their views is that
the Downing party has become
effete. They are now imparting
their views to Joel Mayes. They
have even limited to Joel that he
must step down and out. Joel is
going to act stubborn about it, but
public opinion is on a June rise"
Everybody is mad; even the man
that stood by and bossed the job is
mad, and the only thing left for
Joel TO do is to follow the example
of Crocket's coon and come down
and deliver his hide.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

ONE of the questions to be de-
cided at the coming election is
whether a government Of the peo-
pie, by the people, and for the
people, where all men are equal
before the law, one man has right
70 obtain absolute control or not. If
the present condition of affairs is
continued another four years this
Cherokee Nation instead of being
the land of the free and the home
OF the brave will be the home OF
the rich and the land of the slave.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09

ThIs department will be conducted boy the
COunty Alliance nf fCOowrefc1uwee hnd Della
ware Districts and those bodies are responsi-
Bile for the same u n, Mars nni Ihninhs
HOWE have been selected hy ihr former body
AMI J. W Adair by the latter. Their post
once address l. Ninlta.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-07-09
DELAWARE q

PTesihent.-J - Tabier. Groves
serTetary DIR 4 "a Collins. Fairiandi
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
Opaque Shades!
The largest stock of Shades and Fixtures we
have ever had.

Our recent purchases embrace the latest
in artistic achievement Of designs and color
ings We are confident of your recognition
of the advantages we offer, on an inspection
of our stock-for which purpose the latch
string of welcome is always out-which en-
braces Moquettes, Velvets, Body and Tapestry
Brussels and Ingram Carpets Art Squares !;
Wilton Daghestan,S Smyrna and Tapestry Rugs;
Hassocks; China Mattings, Japanese Embroi-
dered Mattings, Japanese Embroidered Rugs
you should see them, they are beauties.
Large and elegant line of Lace Curtains, in
Irish Points, Swiss Tambours, Brussels, Not
tinghams and Muslins. Chenille Portiers
Madras and China Silks for Sash Curtains
Curtain Loops, Chains and Shade Pulls. Cur
tain Poles, Shade and Shade Fixtures. Curtain
Pole Sockets Sash Rods and Brackets
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
The Tarpon.

The tarpon is the Megalops atlanticus
of naturalists. member of the family
ELopidg, and may be considered
gigantic herring. They have a wide
geographical range from the extrem-
ity of the Florida reef to Cape Cod.
two specimens having been captured
in the latter locality in 1874. From
May to September they are extremely
common in the northern streams of
Florida, seeking the warmer waters
of the reef and the more southern in
lets during the winter. Large ones
are the rule, averaging one hundred
and fifty pounds in weight and from
five to seven and half feet in length,
while their maximum length is said to
be over eight feet, and their weight
three hundred pounds. The smallest
specimen observed in the st. Johns
River, according to careful observer,
weighed sixty-eight pounds, and its
capture was effected in manner that
illustrates the agility of the species.
1t leaped aboard the steamer Water
Lily. clearing the guards, and landing
fairly in the captains lap, who was
sitting in chair in the middle of the
forward Century.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
Brings Bad Luck.

81 have known commercial travel
ers." says hotel clerk. Ito stay out
until the early hours of Sunday morn
ing and yet they would get up and go
to church Sunday, no matter how
severe the weather was. They said
they were not particularly religious.
but that they made it an invariable
rule to go to church on Sunday or
they would have no success during the
week. l remember case of young
fellow who came in from the train late
one Saturday afternoon. never had
a worse week in my life.' he said.
Why, l haven't taken one decent
order. And the reason is l neglected
to go to church last Sunday as is my
usual custom. l am going out to-
night and may be out late but l want
to be called in time for church to-
morrow forenoon He did not com g
in until o'clock in the morning, but
be insisted on being called at 9 o'clock,
and though it was raining pitchforks
went to church after a hearty break
fast. l ioked him when he returned
and declared that he had not been to
church. But he told me the minister's
text and several good points of the
sermon. Well, he declared that he had
good luck all the week and booked
several of the largest orders he had ever
taken in this city."-N. Y. Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
A BOY HERO.
He Chose to Perish for the Sake OF His
Comrade.

In heartless Paris. which. to foreign eyes
Seems made of mirrors, gaslight and dis
play,
A splendid buildings's walls began to rise,
Ascending stone by stone from day to day.
High and more high the pile was builded we'll
And scores of laborers were busy there,
When suddenly a fragile staging fell,
And two strong wOrkmen swung alOft in air.
Suspended by their hands to one slight hold,
That bent and creaked beneath their sudden
weight
One worn with toll and growing gray and old
One mere boy, just reaching mans esta te.
Yet with hero's soul. Alone and young,
Were it not well to yield his single life,
On which no parent leaned, no children clung,
And save the other to his babes and wife?
He saw that ere deliverence could be brought
The frail support they grasped must surely
break,
And in that shuddering moments flash of
thought
He chose to perish for his comrades sake.
With bravery such as heroes seldom know
lis right" he said, and, loosing his strong
grip,
Dropped like stone upon the stones below.
And lay there dead, the smile still on his lip;
What though no laurals grow his grave above,
And DER his name no sculptured shaft may
rise,
To the sweet spirit of unselfish love
Was not his life a glorious sacrifice?
Elizabeth Akers in Harper's Young People.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
An Intelligent Animal.

The keeper of the bear Island light
is the owner of an intelligent dog.
When a steamer passes the light it
whistles its salute, and in response the
lightkeeper rings his bell, or rather
did ring before the dog took the job
out of his hands. Seeing that the
passing of boat and the ringing Of
the bell were two things that went to-
gether, the dog tc'k it into his own
hands-or mouth to ring the bell.
and when a boat comes along, without
waiting for her W istle. he seizes the
bell rope with his teeth and rings Q
vigorous salute.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
Waterproof Paper.

A special kind of paper has been in
vented, which. it is alleged, is abso-
lutely impervious to water. and will
even stand boiling. The waterproof
ing can be carried out either after the
paper is made or during the operation
of making 1t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08

To meet the demands of our increasing trade,
we have been compelled to devote our first
floor to the finer grades of Carpets, and Cur
tains and we now have facilities for handling
and displaying our stock which will be alike
pleasing and satisfactory to ourselves and pa
trons-the rear being carpeted and fitted up
for the display of Curtains and Tapestries.
With our increased facilities for handling
these goods our stock has been correspond
ingly enlarged, and we now pride ourselves on
having one Of the finest Carpet Rooms in
Northern Ohio. We feel that we are warrant
ed in assuring our friends that we can offer
them advantages, as an exclusive Carpet and
Upholstery House, not to be had elsewhere
in this County or vicinity.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08

Tapestry, Ramie, Jute Goods and Pushes
for Upholstering, Rug and Upholstery Fringes,
Gimps and Gimp Tacks for Upholstery Carpet
Bindings, Oil Cloth Bindings, Felt and Sewed
Innings for Carpets, &C., &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08

Long familiarity with the products of
reliable houses, enables us to place our orders
only with such, preferring to give our patrons
goods Of intrinsic value, rather than indulge
in thu deceptive blazonry of glittering gen
eralties F" born Of Shoddy, as means of cat
tracing" customers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08

1t is estimated that the Australian
colony of Victoria will have 10000, 600
bushels of wheat for export this year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08

Moss agates from Wyoming have
been introduced in some of the new
jewelry. as have also the almost ruby
-red garnets from Arizona.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08

In concusion we promise you best efforts in
making your visits alike pleasant and profitable and shall
always have house in order for callers whether
inspection or purchase
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-08
WE ARE STILL PAYING

In goods hundred cents the dollar for every dollar
ou leave at store B Don't forget this. You can't
afford to.-Our stock complete than now
in the way of Pure Drugs. Patent Medicines, Perumery
Toilet and Fancy Goods Brushes of all kinds Paints and
Oils Cgarsin fact, anything and everything in line
of busness.--Anythng not in stock will gladly get
on short notice make speciality Of Trusses, Sup
porers and Shoulder Bracesand will guarantee satisfaction
HART. The Druggist. Opera Block, RaVGlla