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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION.

EDITOR CHEFTAIN II have
proven in former articles that the
white adopted citizen is entitled To
share alike with the native Chero-
kee in the soil and its proceeds,
and that they are endowed with
the same rights under the law. We
will now examine statement that
is very often relied on 10 refute
this idea and that is this "a
white man acquires the same
rights here by adoption that he
would acquire by marriage in the
states" " This is incorrect and
furnishes no argument in favor of
the negative OF this proposition.
The right acquired here and there
by marriage are two different
things; there is no analogy or com
parison betgeen them. There
property ofall kinds is undivided,
not common. Here our lands are
held in common by the whole
body polite. A marriage in the
states coniers no rights either OF
property or citizenship. Here the
case is different; legal marriage
coniers all the rights OF citizenship
and one of the rights Of citizenship
is the use, benefits and proceeds OF
the soil as common property, but q
marriage in the states coniers no
such rights. IL is simply the per-
formahce and sOlennizatiOn of one
of the most sacred institutions OF
heaven, conferred on man for the
purpose Of binding together and
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07
TOO MUCH ooNDRMNATIoN.

1t is not unlikely that there is
too great a tendency among the
people Of this nation, and not olly
the people here but elsewhere, to
criticise those who occupy public
positions. When a man accepts
office he sets himself up as a target
for the slings and arrows of every
critic in the land; all those out.
side Of Office are self-constituted
critics and consider it privilege
yea, duty-to criiicise all public
servants. II has become a some
what steroiyped expression that
council, for instance, is "doing
nothing" or twill do nothing. "
People who know nothing that is
going on are frequently heard to
make such remarks. Now there
are doubtless many who, either
from a lack Of ability or integrity,
fail 10 perform the functions OF
their Offices but all should not be
condemned because Of the short.
comings Of few. The standard
Of honesty and integrity in Office
cannot be placed TOO high for the
welfare Of the people, aud fraud
and rollennesc should be neld up
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07
CONFIRM 1T, BY ALL MEANS

The tendency of some people to
kick at anything and everything
was never exemplified better than
in the recent Strip negotiations.
There is no doubt in the world but
that the agreement is sadly de-
ficient in several very important
particulars, but it is absolutely
dangerous to reject it now. The
concessions we are getting are
worth too much to the Cherokee
people to allow even thought of
its rejection by the national coun-
Gil. That part of the agreement
which gives those Cherokees liv-
ing on the Strip so acres of land,
and excludes others, is unfair. to
say the least. and was probably
done in the interest of a few in
dividuals, but there is too much at
stake for the council to fail tu rat
ify the trade at this time. II our
commissioners were guilty of
scheming and working in the in
terest of favored few, we have a
right to deal with them hereafter.
They'can be exposed and punish
ed if guilty, but an emphatic pro.
test should go up from the people
against allowing the matter to
again run the gauntlet of congress
and be exposed to the invasion
of boomers and lobbyists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07
A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY
OF JOEL B. MAYES
Chief of the Cherokees, Who
Died Dec. Ia, 1901.

Joel B. Mayes was born in the
year 1885, in Barton county, Ga, ,
and his first inspiration was drawn
from the rugged mountain scenery
of bis native state. His own ma
ture partook of the hardihood of
his environments, and the mold
of his mind was a receptacle for
grand and lofty ideas. Physically
great, he was a.liyjRfs example of
tnat divine economy which makes
nothing in vain, and his body was
a uroper home for the command
ing INTEL lsct which had therein {
habitation; nor was II dwarfed by
being transplanted TO its western
home-it rather grew, enlarged
and burst into a broader fiowel
upon the wide prairies of the Ter
ritory. Expatriation with som,
men dampens and chills the intel
lect and puts out the vital fire o
patriotism; with him it only en-
kindled it TO a fercCr and NOR,
constant fame.
Such a man, positive by nature
yet withal genial and kindly
could not rest IN obscurity, or hid,
his light under a bushel Tn,
people saw in him a leader
Moses, SO TO speak, who was t.
lead them out Of a wilderness O
trouble and across the Red Sea
to the Canaan Of their hopes. anC
thus they entrusted him with tn,
insignia of power and the bator
Of comm and. Elevated TO the
chieitaincy at critical conjunctur'
of his country's history, he proved
himself equal to the emergency
and resolutely confronted, almos
single handed and alone, the
emissaries of might and oppres
sion, who would have despoileC
his native land Of the iaires
flower that blossoms In the crown
When diplomacy would avail, h'
used it; when courage was needed
he supplied 1t; when argumen
was warted, there was no deartl
OF reason in his intellectual armorI
and that the Strip is this day an un
diminished heritage. the prouC
patrimony Of every Cherokee citi
zen, is due TO the manly, cour
ageous and unlaltering stan,
taken first aud held TO the last b,
Joel B. Mayes. Federal taunti
could not intimidate, nor Fedora
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07
THE OLIVE BRANCH.

The entire nation shows dis
position to let "bygones be by
cones" and the bitterness and as
perites Of last summers campaign
will rapidly fade away. Indeed, a
new leaf is being turned in the
history of this country. Had not
Chief Mayes become inveigled in
TO the clutches of the COW men,
from whom he would have been
utterly unable to extricate himself.
had he lived, his administration
in some respects WIS TIE best the
nation ever had. But when we
take into consideration some of
his appointments and the mon
entities" he placed in positions of
honor and trust, the thought calls
up an unbidden sigh, and some of
his best friends were wont to ex-
claim, "What next?" In men,
tioning these things at this time
it is not intended to reflect upon
any. 1t is matter of history
The agreements entered into with
the COW men were politics on the
part of Mr.. Mayes and on The part
Of the former it was business, pure
and simple, Nobody blames the
cattlemen for the part they took
in the election of Chief Mayes.
Their business seemed TO be at
stake and they had a right to pro-
tect it. The battle was a draw
As the smoke cleared away it at
first looked like a victory but be-
yond the possibility of a doubt it
was a draw. Those who fought
monopoly failed to defeat their OPP
ponents, it is true. but they sue
ceeded in getting their cause be-
fore the people and subsequent
! events have on the other hand
shown that their opponents have
no victory. Had Chief Maye'
lived, the people Of this nation
would have had the benefit Of his
best efforts to give them a wis'
and economical government, bu
he was under obligations thar
would have crushed his admins
tration had he attempted to carry
them out. But they could not
have been carried cut and none
knew il better than those to whom
they were made. But now ,-afi,ei
suffering ine losses and bereave-
ments that she has, after losing 81
many of her leaders, the natioi
should again force her way TO tn
front, the mantle of charity shoul
be thrown over the failings Of a
and out Of the gloom Of the pas
emerge into an era Of unparallele
prosperity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

iould not go unpunished by any
means, but the point that it is de.
sired to mako is this There is
too much wholesale condemnation
of public officers when only
limited number are guilty. There
is no doubt but what this system
has been the means of keeping
some of cur best men out of politics
entirely. A mans work should
not be judged so much by results
as by his motives. If a mans
motives are good he should not be
condemned, even though he fails
in the objects desired. The course
to be pursued by public men is not
always clear by any means. There
are times when tits really hard to
decide what would be the better
course to pursue, but it is always
safer to rely upon intelligence
rather than ignorance, even though
the later be accompanied by the
most answering honesty. II is
always safe to have shrewd men in
Office though they be knaves rather
than fools. Knaves can be
watched and kept in a measure
straight, but there is no accounting
for fool; he is liable to break
over at any time and ruin all by
mistake. Honesty and integrity
coupled with wisdom, makes the
hest eouipment form nublic officer
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

WHILE there will probably al.
ways be at least two political
parties in this nation it is neser-
theless true that the existing par
ties do not divide public senti.
ment upon the issues of the day
In fact, neither party represents
the real issue Neither party has
declared In favor ofallotment, but
individual members Of both par
ties are in favor Of the measure
The most progressive portion o.
both parties have become con
yinced that in II lies our only
permanent safety.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

No MORE timely piece of legisla-
tion has been had in recent years,
ifever in the history Of the Chero-
KEGS, than the recent sale Of the
Strip, and it is meeting with the
endorsement Of almost the entire
people. Not that it was profitable
to sell the land but that the condi-
tions surrounding it were such
that it had become absolutely nee
esssry TO do something promptly
and il was done.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

A DELEGATION of Blackfoot In
dians are in Washington and have
made requests for farming imple-
ments and stock, declaring their
willingness to get a living by farm
ing. There is probably not a less
civilized tribe in the United States
than the Blackfeet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

Ex-CoNGREssMAN b. W. PERK-
ms, of Oswego, has been appointed
senator from the state of Kansas to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Senator Plumb. He is more
conversant with the work Of his
predecessor than any other man
and the appointment is a fortunate
one for the state.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

THE concessions obtained by our
commissioners in the Strip trade,
as effecting the home tract, are, if
carried out, worth more than the
Strip itself Th,Is is not a cloud
nor a blot on the title of the lands
east of 96 degrees now, which
however much it may be worth,
was not so before the negotiations.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

IT is said that tLag present
congress is less favorable to the
Indian .tsaan was the last. In the
SdC1th of Senator Plumb and the
defeat of Senstor Ingalls, the In
asasss lost Two of their ablest de,
ieDders. Perkins, the new sena
tor from Kansas, is credited will
the belief that the Cherokees hav'
no right whatever to the Outlet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

GREAT dissatisfaction is growing
out of the 9th article of the new
treaty, il being claimed to be an
injustice and class legislation to
give those Cherokees who are oc-
cupying the Strip so acres Of land,
as provided in said article. 1t is
thought that that part Of the agree
lent will be rejected by council.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

IT now transpires that council in
its wisdom saw fit to kill" the bill
that was introduced to place a third
man on the delegation to Washing.
ton. Our Vinita friend should
have written one more letter per
day-six would have probably
done the work. A man never
knows how near to glory he is un-
til it is too late. But such is life,
and fame, and honor, and politics
in this wild and woolly west.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

NoTHINe helps a "noos-paper"
like the 'infooence" of those who
have had experience and know
where to "draw the line" and how
to run an ideal "noospaper."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

IT seems that the strip, trade
trade has been ratified by the
council, Notwithstanding a very
influential (?) citizen OF this town
has written five letters a day to
members instructing them to vote
against it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

THE vinita Nursery company
recently sent samples of their
stock to several nurseries in the
states, and in return received an
order from a leading nursery in
Missouri for a car load of their
trees, thus proving the superiority
OF Territory grown stock.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

GARzA, the Mexican revolution
ist, is said TO have once been a
sewing machine agent, which
probably accounts for his great
displav of cheek.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

BESIDES a great deal of routine
work the present council has pass.
ed two bills, the COW law and the
law creating the Office of attorney
general = and did it all in only ten
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

The January Atlantic Monthly
has an article of peculiar in
terest on James Russell Lowell, by
Henry James. II is devoted
to the remarkable success OF
Mr.. Lowell pa u. S. Minister al
London, and to the greatness and
charm and superlatiVe patriotism
which marked his character.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

THE Kingfsher Free Press as
serts there is a young lady in that
city so modest that she faints
every time she sees the Cherokee
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

THERE are a few people in this
country that could not be pleased
with legislation however good, un,
less it emanated from some certain
political party. But the majority
are willing to be led out Of the
wilderness, even by a political
enemy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

THE Boston Land company has
purchased 80,175 acres Of pine
land in Texas at sc per acre.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

THE Mormons are erecting an
expensive statue to Brigham
Young in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

Ey CHIEF BUsHYHEA
49,, - - ,r-, y ,fer reports to the
contrary notwithstanding.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-01-07

A COMMERCIAL treaty with.
France is being negotiated. =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
"PLAY BALI

The TwiB-C ii VIII Hav- n 'Eeam
In the III. A,agu, Club Or
gantzed La-t Night-uirecsors Uhn. =
en-.
The meeting of the stockholders of the
new Twin City base hall team was held
at the Peal house in Moline last evening,
large number of base ball enthusiasts
from both towns being present w. r.
Moore, of Moline, was called to the chair
and G. G. Hodges, OF Rock Island, acted
as secretary. The stock books showed
that So. GOO had been suoscribad-S2 600
of which had been taken in Rock Island
At least $500 more is in sight and it is
intended to make the capital stock So
500. 1t was decided to call it the Rock
Island Moline base ball
club. It was decided also to secure
Harry Sage as manager, if. suitable
terms could be agreed upon. On motion
it was decided to have each city select
three directors, in accordance with which,
c G. Hodges. Fred Woltmann and Ed
ward Kreis were selected from Rock Isl
and, and W R. Moore. Oscar Peal and J.
D. Chapman from Moline A meeting OF
the directors was then held which was
later adjourned TO meet again at the
Harper house at o'clock this afternoon
when officers will be elected, manager
decided upon, and the preliminary work
OF getting in shape for beginning the
season will be arranged for. The pro-
moters Of the club are very enthusiastic
and feel just pride in the success they
have thus far attained. Harry Sage will
undoubtedly be made manager of the
club as his experience in different leagues
and wide acquaintance with ball players
generally will we'll qualify him for the po-
sition. He also enjoys the advantage of
being f st class player and would give
strength to the team. Applications for
positions from players in all sections of
the country have been received, from
which team can no doub; be selected
that will gain for the twin-cities place
at the head of the list
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
Absurd.

The Union this morning in abiding to
the refusal Of Superintendent Parker, of
the Postal Telegraph company. to accept
the resignation Of Miss Nellie Murray, its
local manager, takes occasion to make an
other venomous thrust toward THE
ARGUS, because of the stand taken by
this paper at the time the Postal com>
pany Withdrew it, night Office here. THE
ARGUS has made no personal attack on
Miss Murray, nor would it so forget
itself as TO approach on that
delicate aground. On the contrary
it has trefrained from associsting Miss
Murray in any way with the position in
sisted upon that the company should
keep its promises here and that il had
not only failed to provide continuation
of the service vouched for when it sought
its ordinances here. but failed to make
any particular effort to secure business.
At the time thei Mon made its first ri
eiculous assertion concerning THE ARGUS
position on the postal telegraph matter,
1t was considered too absurd TO notice and
NJ reference would be made to it now but
for the. repetition Of falsity which IS no
more clear to any one than the friends of
the local manager, who have at this time
interceded for her retention here.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
The Theatre.

Milton MOBILES is essentially one of the
best actors on the stage. He ia an ideal
n character in himself Probably no
N ID has done more to elevate the stand
ard of the drama than he. Consequently
the public delight to honor him and his
gifted wife, Dolly Mobiles Mr.. Mobiles
writes his own PLAYS and acis them as he
writes them. The second prcsentatio n
of his great play, From Sire to Son." at
Harper's theatre last night was wit
messed by large and appreciative aud :
ence. The production as usual was pre-
sented with careful attention to every
detail. Milton and Dolly Mobiles are
always welcome again wherever they
have appeared.
Tonight at the Burtis at Davenport will
be presented the successful comedy,
blue Jeans" Rock Island will be well
represented in the audience.
Tomorrow night the Carleton Opera
clmpany will sing the popular opera In
digo" at Hsrper's theatre. 1t will be q
musical event worthy the attendance Of
all lovers of the highest order of operate
prod iction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
The Blizzard

OF last week was especially unfavor-
able for a sale of spring and summer
SILKS ana we feel it both a duty and
pleasure to continue our special prices
TOT another week. With our stock
largely augmented with later arrivals
OF choice styles for this week. we will
on Monday a. m. continue the sale with
attractive additions and special new
features.
The high toned printed Jap silks, %
inches In width, seems to be a leading
favorite- We are selling them and in
tend TO continue this entire lot at SSc
per yard.
A good assortment still left of those
~ inch printed China silks while thew
last will go at SOC: probably no dupli-
Gates can be had. the crystal silks in
II new shades for spring costumes are
quite as popular as any shown 10 date.
me favorite colors are moving very
freely, and not many days will see a
scarcity in these goods
Make your selections now while first
choice can be had.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
An Evenings Entertainment.

The Woman's Relief Corps entertain~
ment given for the benefit of needy old
soldiers at G. AR. hall last evening was
attended by large audience and proved
success in every respect. About $50
people were present at the opening of
the musical and literary programme, the
fist number on which was the singing
OF America" by he audience. Rev. F.
W. Merrell then offered prayer after
which Mrs. L. G. Dougberty and Miss
Ethel DoughertY rendered q charming
! piano duet. Mayor McConochie was
next introduced ard made short address
in which he pictured scenes on southern
battletields that brought back to many of
the veterans present memories of camp
life in the south. At the conclusion of
his address Miss Della Stone and Philip
Wells rendered a piano and violin duet
| which was followed by well rendered
recitation by Miss Edith Qusyle
Mrs. W. B. Barker, Rev. F. w Mer-
rel and Sewal Dodge then sang
"Oh Restless Sea Miss Clara johnson
then favored the audience with recita-
ton. The Misses Belle Folsom and May
Culton mex. rendered a piano duet that
was we'll received, after which Sewall
Dodge and Rev. I. w. Merrell sang ION
the Fields of Glory" which received
much merited applause. Mrs. Milton
JONES next gave numerous recitation
which was follow ed by q pleasing vocal
duet by Rev and Mrs. Merrell. A reci-
tation by Miss Bertha Johnson was tol4
lowed by vocal solo by Mrs. W. B.
Barker. a piano solo by Miss Mae John
son, and song by Matte and Louia
Jones, and the programme was closed
with the singing of Marching Through
Georgia" by the audience. After the
close of the programme fine supper was
served and general social INDUCED in.
The affair was one Of the pleasantest of
its kind ever given By the corps and was
greatly enjoyed by everyone present
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
COCNTY BUILDING



1l--Estate of John Nelson. Ap.
praisement bill and widows award filed
and approved.
IA Estate of Hamilton Wreath
Claims allowed. Executors report flied
and approved.
Guardian ship OF minor heirs If Bona
parte Hardin. Requ st by miner over IA
years Of sge for the appointment of Sarah
A. Hsrtwell as her guardian fled Petit
tlon by Sarah A. Hsrtwell for letters Of
guardianship flied.
Estate OF jacob Korb Executrix's re
port filed and approved. Claim OF Sam
uel korb allowed Ut 1895 So
Estate of William Flood. Proof of
identity of Mary Flood as one of distrib.
utees entitled to share of the estates
funds in hands of county treasurer. and
order on county treasurer to pay said
Mary Flood out of funds in county treas.
ury belonging TO said estate the sum of
$40 "a. her distributive share OF said
fund.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
HI v Ssy

That the ''Of Night" at the Y M. C.
A. was q decided success, and the exhi,
bition of fossils, minerals, eggs and pho
togrsphs was very much enjoyed.
That the Ladies Auxiliary will give an
entertainment Friday evening, March %,
for the benefit of he piano fund.
That State Secretary Bruner will soeu
remove his head quarters to the associa-
ton building in this city.
That the annual election of officers and
directors is already topic of converse
ton.
That II new members were received
last week.