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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07
d. w. BUsHYHEAD,
CATTLE ON THE STRIP.

A dispatch from Washington of
the 2nd inst. is as follows:
A delegation of citizens of Okla
homa which appeared before the
secretary of the interior to-day,
stated that 250,000 head of cattle
are now grazing in the Cherokee
Strip Of the Indian Territory in
violation OF the presidents procla.
nation. The cattle are said to be
in charge Of Jake Guthrie, who is
representing a Texas syndicate of
cattle owners and working in its
interests. 1t is understood that
the cattle are driven into the Strip
from Ponca agency. They are
brought up from the south by the
Atohison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail
road, ostensibly to be put on grass
at Ponca agency. This is but
about ten miles distant from the
Cherokee Strip. 1t is an easy mat
ter to drive the cattle from the
agency to the high grass in the
Strip, and this is the ground Of
complaint. What the interior de-
partment will do in respect to the
matter has not yet been decided
upon. The presidents proclama-
tion prohibits the grazing of cattle
on these lands, and steps will be
taken to enforce it. In all likeli-
hood body of troops will be or
dered to drive the cattle of and
enforce the law.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07

A PICNIC and barbecue will be
held at Chelsea, Saturday, July 8.
Republican and democratic speech
es will be made and good time is
anticipated. Everybody invited,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07
HARD TIMES

Don't talk about hard times and
money being scarce when you are
allowing some dealer to charge YOU
extortionate prices for your gro
ceries, but stop at once and come
and trade with me and YOU will see
that ! save you money on every
thing in my line. No combina-
tion prices here but all goods sold
at lowest living prices.
34-46 M. d. RENTFROW.
me D's naislin sFoctr' Big CABIN, I. I,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07

One OF the most delightful places
visited was San Jose. This is a
handsome city Of 25,O00 inhabit-
ants situated in the great decidu-
Gus fruit Chat whose trees shed
their leaves) belt Of the state. Here
are the greatest cannerles in the
world, and San Jose pears, grapes
and cherries can be found to-
day ON the shelves at several
Of our home stores. This is the
great prune producing coun-
try (Santa Clara and is also noted
for its cherries. One tree near the
city yielded last year $40 worth of
fruit, we were told, and not by any
emigration agent either, but by a
neighbor of the owner of the tree.
Our informant has sixty acres in
cherry and prune trees which he
estimates will yield S11 300 worth
of fruit this season and that the
expense of the orchard will be
$500.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07
OALIFoRNlA sKRToHEs.

The great cry Of the entire Pa
cific coast is for increased trans
portation facilities, including the
completion of the Nicaragua canal
Only one road, it is claimed, has
its domiclle in California, i. G., the
Southern Pacific. The system is a
perfect one, admirably operated,
but as long as it has the field to
itself the complaint of exorbitant
charges is sure to be made. The
cost of construction and operation
here, especially in the mountain
GUS regions, is certainly very great
and just what is an equitable rate
for transportation will probably
never be developed until compe-
tition enters the field.
&**
The perfection of California's
climate has been extolled with un-
ceasing regularity and persistency
since the days Of '49, and most Of
US had come to presume it to be
perfection personified. This prop
osition can hardly be disposed of
by saying that climate is largely a
matter Of taste, but on the contrary
is subject to suspicion as to verac-
ity Of its originatcrs. Southern
California, on the coast, may, and
probably has a delightful climate.
but as soon as the interior is pen
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07

DON'T undertake to hold your
breath until the Strip trade is rat
flied.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07

= =
The interior mercantile and man
ufacturing center of the state is.
and undoubtedly will continue to
be, Stockton, once the capital; Sit
uated fifty miles from San Fran
cisco, it is easily accessible by rail
and steamer, ard is the wheat
market of a large section Of coun-
try. There are tlso some four or
five establishments here where
there are Manufactured the COM
bined harvestr, thresher and
sacker, and if a year or two it is
suggested thy will add to the
machine "a pbw and seeder for put
ting in the hext crop.
Xxx
The hoIe Of southern California
lies in irrigation and in govern
ment aid to make it a thorough
success. Hundreds of thousands
of arid acres have been reclaimed
from the desert by the application
of water from the mountain SHOWS,
but millions are yet held within its
grasp which can be watered from
the same source. Private indiyid-
uals and companies have accom-
plished wonderful results; the state
and federal governments could
work almost miracles. And some
day a thorough system Of irriga-
ton will be extended over most of
the great southwest from Kansas
to the Pacific, and south to the
Rio Grande.
***
One of the chief industries of
California is the grape culture. In
the vicinity of Fresno rasins in
great quantities are produced (sim-
ply dried grapes) while over a
great area Of the state wine IS man
ufactured. 1t is of all kinds and
qualities and there is a joke that
the makers cannot afford to adul-
terate it because it is cheaper than
water. The price ranges, by the
barrel, from Is cents to 81 so per
gallon. Ifyou will take cider vim
egar, reduce it one-third with wa
ter and put in s or 8 per cent. of
alcohol you will have a very good
imitation of the favorite wine of
this country. Much of the wine of
certain varieties, is made into
brandy and at the El Pine Winery,
Stockton, we were shown the larg
est brandy still in the world, the
product of which has a great rep
utatir
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07

etrated and the orange belt reached,
the heat at times is oppressive.
This too, in spite Of the fact that
snow.capped mountains surround
the valleys in plain sight. AT San
Francisco, during a three days
stay, it was raw, cloudy and damp,
and the writer, like quite a number
Of others in the party, spent much
of the time about the hotel, for
comfort 1t is not impossible that
the weather during our visit was
"phenomenal the worst ia twenty
years" but we found II as describ-
ed, There were, Of course, excep-
tional days
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-07
Perfect Buffet Pullman
Sleeping Car Service

Denison, Ft Worth, Dallas.
Waco, Austin, san Antonio.
Houston and Galveston.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-05
IIihgbinderS Archives in Possession Of
the Sacramento Police.
THE FRIGHTFUL OATH TO MURDER
Chief Crowley Broke Up The Society in San Fran
Cisco, and Ii Was Compelled to Meet in
Small Secret Rooms.
Special TO THE MoRSrNe CALL

SACRAMENTO. Cal, June 4.-The Bee to-
day publishes a sensational account of the
secrets of the Bang Kong Tong High
binders Society, the records of which were
captured by the police after last Tuesday
battle in the Chinese quarter, in which two
Chinese were killed and several wounded.
This was the only capture of the kind ever
made in the United States. The terriOle oath
that the members have to take while kneel-
ing bowed over burning candles and in
eense, and all the secrets of the murderous
organization are revealed. The oath in
vekes the wrath of the great god Shing
upon every betrayer Of the organization,
AID each member Is sOlemnly sworn to muir
der when commanded, even when me
victim is a brother or other relative. The
member is required to go into the streets
and fire pistols whenever ordered to do so,
even il the persons to be slain bear the
family name OF the assassinS, and the bless
ing and protection of heaven Is promised 10
ali who obey every sign and signal and
order.
The bylaws OF the society require every
fallen Chinese woman to pay monthly
tribute OF 81 TO the society funds. and ac-
cord each member the right to enter any
tan game, put down money for bet, de-
mand his winnings, If any. and walk on
with his wager If luck is against him.
Many details, even to the personal ex-
pense account of the hired fighters. including
items OF whisky aud opium are disclosed, to-
gether with letters from San Francisco, San
Jose, Los Angeles and other places calling
for highbinders or relating to the procuring
of witnesses to swear in cases of members
accused Of crime.
one letter recites that Chief Crowley
broke up the San Francisco headquarters Of
the society, and thus it was forced TO meet
in a small, secret room.
The police regard the disclosures as the
breaking up of the murderous concern,
which although but four months old here
numbers 13S members
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mated he is certain Of election. The feel
ing toward him in New York is very strong
Mr.. Mccoy has just returned from the
East
AL Bouvier-Any one who has watched
the dispatches must have known that
something was going to happen, thought
that there would he a letter or something
else, The something else has happened
and Blaine is in the fight for the nomina-
ton He is undoubtedly the choice oil Inc
Pacific Coast.
Fire Commissioner Martini think
Blaine'S withdrawal a piece OF pOIitlcat
strategy on his part in the Interests OF
Harrison. Ii Blaine was IN the nsht ne
could have cot ont six months ago ana ue-
clared himself. His withdrawn VIII keep
off ali sher candidates and DARK horses anu
Harrison will be the nominee.
Snnervisor Ebert - BY Blaine's with
drawal al this time it looks as II he had at
last consented t. become candidate.
think that he viii be nominated and that he
will be the strongest candidate IN the party.
On this coast it would be Supertiuous TO
sneak of his extraordinary popularity. L
think his candidacy will have favorable
influence on local elections for the Repub-
liean side of the house.
Fx-MayOr Pond-Mr Blaine occupies an
awkward position by his resignation at this
time. He should, in justice 10 Mr.. Harrl-
son. have announced his intention long be-
tain position until the eleventh hour.
could not tell who will DE nominated on the
Republican ticket.
Major Denis Gearv-Blaine's resignation
means that he is in the fight for the nomna-
ton. | hope he will get il, because II our
party loses he will be the best man Tor the
place.
John II. Wise - Blaine's withdrawal
means that he is a candidate. lie should
not have Withdrawn from the Cabinet un,
til the nomination was rendered III m. L
think he has destroyed the effects oil MS
posing as il he did not seek the office, but
wanted il thrust upon him. i think HarTl-
son is stronger than he was before. Blaine,
instead of having his party press Itself upon
him, is pressing himself upon his party.
Crittenden Thornton-I think it quite late
in the day for Blaine to withdraw from the
Cabinet, too late for BIS self-Tespect ana
too early to get the nomination. don be-
lieVe he will be nominated, hope re viii
be, for as 4 Democrat l think there VIII be
raZors in the air, and think they VIII cut
pretty sharp from the Harrison SIDE. How
can he carry Indiana after his extraordinary
course Of retcence followed by his present
anxiety for the place.
Dennis Spencer-Blsine seems to be the
inevitable candidate Of the Republicans. de
is pushed forward by the logic Of events, L
do not wish TO speak OF his retirement at
this time, but think that when nominated
be viii not run as we'll as IN 1851
General r i. Hammond-It viii now be
a repetition Of the battle of 1854 Our
nominees election is now assured
Judge r. p Troy Of san Rafael, Seers-
tary Of the Fresno cOnvention-Ihe Democ-
racy Is now assured OF victory blalne can
not carry New York.
E P. E. TROY am glad to hear OF
Blaine's resignation. 1t means that he is
practically out OF po.itics.
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g CUR TIN,
Gil and 013 Market Street.

pealing the mail subsidy act and ruled the
amendment out of order. An amendment
was adopted giving the Postmaster
General the right to negotiate for the Gov
eminent for carrying mails over the rail-
roads or by an express company whenever
he can do so at saving to the Government
and without detriment to the public service
The committee then rose and reported the
bill to the House and 1t passed
Hatch OF Missouri moved that the House
90 into committee of the whole to con-
slider the revenue bills, theIobject being to
take up the anticipation bill. A motion 10
adjourn was defeated, and on motion for a
recess no quorum voted. and tellers were
ordered. Then came the sensation of the
session, in the information given by the As
ISOLATED Press Of the resignation of James
u. Blaine as Secretary OF State, and the
PENDING motions were forgotten. When the
excitement subsidized motion for a recess
until o'clock was defeated. Filbustering
tactics then consumed the remainder Of the
day, and the House adjourned without
action.
Census Office Scandals.
Before the Census Investigating Commit
tee this morning f. II. Quinlen stated that
ne received an appointment in the Census
Bureau for three months through Joe Ger
miller, to whom he paid SO a month.
Others were appointed at the same time
under the same conditions. NJ. Open
heimer testified that he was appointed
under the same circumstances.
Capital Notes.
Colonel w. B. Remey, Judge advocate
general of the navy, was placed on the re-
tired list OF the navy to-day, with ths rank
OF colonel in the marine CORPS
Secretary Blaine was at the State Depart
ment for several hours to-day in conference
with the Canadian commissioners on the
subject of trade relations between the
United States and Canada.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-05
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
The Hydraulic Mining Bill to Be Discussed
Opposition TO Ocean Nail Subsidies.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-Speaker Crisp
has agreed to recognize Representative
Caminetti on Monday Suspension day. to
take up his hydraulic mining bill. 1t will
carry an appropriation of $4,000 unless q
little more can be secured This is doubt
full, however, as il takes a tWo-thirds vote
to pass bills on suspension day. 1t is even
predicted by some that the bill will fail en-
tIrely of passage without regard to the
amount OF the appropriation carried by it.
Representative Wise of Virginia to-day
proposed an amendment to the postoflice
appropriation bill that no mail subsidies
shall be paid any company discriminating
against an American port. His amendment
was directed particularly against the Allan
tic coast limo steamers for not stopping at
Norfolk, as required under the terms Of the
contract. but he also took occasion TO haul
the Pacific Mail over the Goals for accept
ing the enormous subsidy Of $4,000 per
month from the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company TO suppress commerce instead of
promoting" 1t. Mr.. Wise's amendment
was ruled out of order.
Land Cases Decided.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Chand-
Ter has affirmed the decision Of the General
Land Commissioner in the case of Juana
de Acampo VS.. Thomas w. Hunt In hold
ing that part Of Hunts desert land
entry Is embraced in section 81 Los
Angeles district. He also affirmed the deci-
sion of the Land Commissioner in
rejecting the applications of the South
western Mining Company and Daniel
BOnnelli for a patent under the mining laws
for lode claims in the Eureka District Of
Nevada
Postmasters Appointed.
Frederick Wilkinson has been commits
lam A. Hufshmidt at Liliwaup Falls,
Wash, and j. Barnes at Benston, Pierce
County, Wash, vice f. Lawrence. declined.
Pensions Granted.
Pensions have been granted to residents
on the Pacific Coast as follows: California:
Observation-Disclosures Darius. James j.
Marks, James Parker, George Trowbridge.
John Lane. Charles w. Williamson. James
F. George. Joseph K. Weed. John c.
Owens, Thomas Wilson, Alfred Sphinx,
Jacob J. Veitenger, William e. Lewis.
Daniel X. Browning. James Conwell, Daniel
Crist; widow. children and minor heirs of
Elton Clapp.
Washington: 0rlsInal-Warren L. Eaton.
Augustus e. MaxsOn, John X. Bloeksidge,
Lee Reilly. Increase-Peter Huff.
Oregon: Jacob Shade. William P. r.
Wood.
Army Orders.
The leave of absence granted Major A. C.
WiIdrick and Captain L. l.. ZaIinski, both
OF the Fifth Artillery. Department OF Cali
fornia. has been extended three months
Captain William Whitehead has been de-
tacbed from the command of the Baltimore
and placed on waiting orders.
A ConsuPs Resignation.
harold Sewall. United States Consul
Ala nall od m fha
dent today and requested to be relieved Of
the duties OF his Office. The President re-
ouested Sewall TO delay his resignation for
a short time at least.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-05
A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE.
County Recorder NOSeley Of San Joaquin
Suddenly laRiSheS.
Special to THE MoRxIxs CALL.

STOCKTON, June "A great sensation
was created here this afternoon by the
alarm Of the creditors of j. +. Moseley,
County Recorder, and the subsequent dis
covery that he was missing and cannot be
found.
When last heard from he was in San
Francisco. That was on Wednesday morn
ing On that day he left his hotel to go to
Dixon, as he said, but inquiries show that
he did not 20 there.
Moseley owes about $4,000 here, for
which no security had been given, and the
noteholders are wild. He made big sale
of real estate in Solano County on Satur-
day, and the money was paid over to the
FIVE owners Of the tract, he being one OF
them. That transaction amounted to
SOS, 900, and Moseley's commissions were
about $4,000.
He promised to be here on Wednesday
night to settle up everything, but has not
been heard from, and all sorts Of stories
are going around tonight, but his family
and closest friends fear he is dead
1t Is known that be has been greatly agi-
tated, and his brain was sfiTe for several
months in the anxiety about his o Obligations.
| MOseley was bold and successful trader
in land, and during the past five years he
has made some big deals. His largest trans
action. and the one which led TO his trouble,
occurred last December, when he bought
and sold the Ross Sargent ranch Of 1900
acres. He took many ranches In the trades,
and has been working of the lands as fast
as possible, but he could not realiZs as fast
as he expected.
He has always been popular here, and
lis friends are hopeful that he may yet be
found and will face his troubles. Those
who know, however, that he decided some
~ "a Z IN on
ent people say that his brain must have
given way and that his death followed
The banks are not affected by Moseley's
disappearance rs he did not owe them a
dollar. His dealings were wholly with in
diyiduals.
The Office accounts are also straight to a
cent, as his chief deputy had full charge
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-05
1HF RAsrERN PRESS.
Opinions Upon the AlI-Absorbing Topic
Under Discussion.


Under Discussion.
ST. LOUIS. June 4-The Globe-Democrat
will tomorrow say editorially: If Blaine
has been contemplating this step, 1t VIII pe
dificult to. reconcile it with the theory OF
fair dealing. If it was unpremeditated'
II is g Dftv he did not resist TO the last the
uncertainties against which he held out so
long The Blaine sentiment may be strong
eDonpb 10 control the nomination, out the
frie1ds of the President will not surrender
without a vigorous struggle, ana Viii MAKE
the most of the apparent duplclty when
has DiRced in the 6eld at the eleventh houT
a man who had formally renouneed all III
fenti0n or desire 10 be 81 candidate.
CHrCAGO. June 1.-The TUbune tO-mOr-
vnw will say: Blaine has been made the
candidate by the VIII Of his party. 1t Is the
duty Of the convention to nominte the man
who has the smallest number Of enemies OF
lis own. and who can draw the largest num-
Der of votes from the opposition.
PHILADELPHIA, June 4.-Ihe Press Will
say editorially: While the country Will be
well served by the nomination OF either
Blaine OF Harrison, the conditions
Of apparent sntagonIsm which nave
arisen between them viii be regarded
bv all true Republicans as most lnauspl-
cious and regretabe. 1t viii require Inc
gravest reasons to Justify Sueh an action at
such a time, aud Blsins's friends VIII de-
plore the influence which have led him TO
take this pTecipitate step.
NEW YORK, June 4.-The Herald Will
say tomorrow: 1t is now definitely settled
that Blaine is IN the field for the Presl-
dency. All that can be said at the moment
is that be deserves the nomination.
Republicans viii certainly honor them
selves By honoring Blaine. lie is the only
man in the rarity whose right to this dis
tinCtiOn is undisputed.
New YORK, June 4-The Tribune to-
morrow will say: Much sympathy viii
naturally be felt for the President, whose
splendid record large portion Of
tie country has presumed would be
crowned in a few days by a renominat on.
That this break with the Secretary should
occur at so critical a moment, both for him
a4d for The party, is 10 be regretted. II IS Il
improbable that the break in tue Cab
met may really strengthen rather
tn p weaken tie Presidents prospects.
Whatever the future has in store Tor Blaine
h.s past at least is secure. He retres from
TIE State Department in the assured pos
session of enduring ren9wn. The people
have no gift 10 best0W hlch could enhance
On Faun
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THE COAST PRESS.
Expressions OF Opinion on Blaine's Res
iGnati0u.

Expressions or Opinion on Biaine's hes-
fenatiOn.
PORTLAND, Or, June 4-TO-morrow's
Oregonian win say: Mr.. Blaine acts in a
theatrical manner. It is quite his way. he
always studies pastures and calculates eff
fects. Il is apparent that he has resigned
for the purpose Of becoming a candidate
for tie Presidency For his resignation az
This time there could be no other motive,
and he as chosen bis time with view 10
producing a startling effect. Such a per-
iOrMaGCC Is unworthy any man who aSplres
10 lie Presidency. More, Is IS disgTacetul.
Sir Blaine IS an actor, player, crafty,
tricky. sensational and inSe ceTe.
SEATTLE, Wash. June 4-Dhe Post In
telli-ruceT tomorrow VIII say; When the
friends Of President Harrison on their ar
rival at Minneapolis began 10 characterize
Mr. Blaine as a traitor, Blaine, as matter
Of self-respeet, could no longer remain in
the Cabinet Blaine is under no obligation
10 Harrison. The obligation is with HaT-
TisOn, lot with Blaine. Blaine's magnani-
nous letter OF withdrawal to Clarksen gave
the President and bis friends every Opp0r-
tunjtv to organize the convention ia his be.
half, which they failed 10 do. The rank
and dle Of the Republican party now desire
10 be heard. and their voice Is for Blaine.
TACOMA. Wash, June 4.-The Ledger
will say tomorrow: Mr.. Blaine has re-
signed from President HarrisOl's Cabinet,
This can have but che possible meaning.
and that is that Mr. Blaine intends to ac-
cept tie nomination that is CERTAIN 10 be
rendered him at Minneapolis His nominal
ton will more than likely be made bY
accanmatiOn. The country will accept the
nomination with the same enthusiasm and
Unauimity with which il will be made. Blaine
Will be elected.