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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
Proceedings of the Late Oonven
tion at Ft. Gibson.

The sixteenth annual conven-
tion Of the Sunday school associa-
tion of the Indian Territory was
held at Fort Gibson, Tuesday and
Wednesday, July 18th and 18th.
There was not as large a gather
ing Of delegates as in some former
years, yet the Cherokee, Choctaw
and Greek nations were represent
ed by prominent Sunday school
workers, and delegates we're pres
ent from the Baptist, Methodist,
Presbyterian, Congregational and
Cumberland Presbyterian churches.
Prof. A. O. Bacone was elected
president. DR.. VIM. Paxson, of
Springfield, Mo-, gave several
most interesting and instructive
addresses on the Sunday school as
power, a review Of the Sunday
school work in the west, south and
southwest, and on the study Of the
Word. Notwithstanding the in
tense heat these addresses were
listened to by good audiences with
the closest attention, and all gained
much information from them con-
oernipg Sunday school work at
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

ton; the Declaration was read:
several interesting speeches by
good speakers, winding up by q
speech from Black Dog, the pres
ent candidate for governor, who is
splendid specimen Of the Amer
ican Indian. | judge him to be
about 80 yrs, stands full six feet
two inches. Among other things
he said his heart was pleased TO
see so many of his people taking
an interest in celebrating the
fourth, and he urged them in
great earnestness tn look TO the
education Of their children and
prepare them for that great day
when all Indians would be folded
under the wing of the great Amer
lean eagle. The balance of the
day was given to general filling
up of the inner man; roast beef,
bread and coffee was in sufficient
quantities for all, as usual here.
General good feeling and perfect
order prevailed throughout the day.
The agent was present and took a
lively interest in everything,
mingling freely with the people,
who love and respect him and look
upon him as a beneiactor, know
ing that he has their interest at
heart by what he has already ao.
complished for their good.
1t is a sad fact that the old In
dians are rapidly passing away;
there are piles Of stone on hun
dred hills which mark the last
resting place of some departed one.
CHEsQUAH.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

Ex-CHIEF d. W. BUsHYHEAD was
in Vinita last Saturday and talked
freely and Interestingly of matters
connected with the Cherokee gov
eminent. In reference to the Strip
matter the gentleman expressed
himself as of the opinion that the
agreement would ultimately be
ratified in its entirety. He did not
think that Mr.. Jordon could be
of any assistance to any one in get
ting place on the Strip; that il
would simply be matter of proof
as TO who were entitled to hold
land there under the clause allow
ing 20 persons to hold so acres
each. Mr.. Bushyhead, when
asked, said he believed the in
truders would have to go when the
Strip agreement was ratified, and
gave it as his opinion that to avoid
further complications the Chero-
kee people should allot their lands
as speedily as possible; that it was
absolutely necessary in order to
protect ourselves against intruders
and the monopolists among our
own people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

large and more thorough bible
study. Committees were appoint.
ed for each nation to set a time and
call together local conventions sim.
liar to the county conventions in
the states. The committee for the
Cherokee nation was. Rev. Walter
P. King, of Tahlequah, Mr.. Gid.
con Morgan, of Tahlequah, and
Rev. II. II. Goode, Of Fort Glib.
son.
The question as to a change OF
time for the annual territorial con
vention was discussed and left in
the hands of the executive com
mittee to settle, October being con-
sidered a better time than July.
The Hon. 2. T. Walrond, OF
Muskogee, by request, gave a very
clear statement of the question
concerning the sale of beer in the
Indian Territory, and the follow
ing resolution passed and ordered
sent to Washington:
ResolUed, By the Sunday school
association of Indian Territory in
its sixteenth annual convention
assembled at Ft. Gibson, that we,
as citizens Of the United States and
of the Indian Territory claim and
expect the protection of just and
salutary laws; especially do we
urge the necessity and indispensi-
bility of the laws which were in
tended to protect the people of
Indian Territory from the business
of selling intoxicating liquors; we
respectfully invoke the attention
of congress to the fact that the
Federal court at Paris, Texas,
against the decision of every other
judge having jurisdiction in Indian
Territory, by decision on a tech
nicality, annulling the plain intent
of the law, has literally flooded
the Indian Territory with beer;
that one town of 500 population is
consuming a car load of beer daily
at the cost of % cents per quart
bottle; that every town in Indian
Territory, with the exception of
less than a dozen, have suspended
local prohibition and are licensing
the traffic, and the whole territory
outside the towns limits is unpro-
tected. We respectfully urge upon
the administration that it exercise
its powers to prevent licensing,
and upon congress to supplement
our legislation so that the evident
intent of our laws may not be de-
feated by mere technicalities.
Among those present were Rev.
VIM. Paxson, D. D., Springfield,
Mo-, Hon. 2. T. Walrond, Musko-
gee, Rev. NJ. F. Williams, NJ. D.,
Muskogee, Rev. A. J. Essex, Mus
kogee, Prof. A. c. Bacone, Indian
University, Rev. d. N. Allen, vi.
nita. Prof. Jno. Mccarthy, Vinita,
Rev. F. Hurd, vinita, Rev. r. C.
Parks, Wagner, Mrs. S. E. Jack
son, McAlister, Mrs. l.. j. Stapler,
Tahlequah, Rev. w. X. King and
wife, Tahlequah, Miss Florence
Caleb, Park Hill.
Jos. Nc G. LEIPER,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

The recent crtting Of wire fences
affords one Of the most incontro-
veriable arguments in favor of al
lotment Of lands in this nation yet
brought TO che notice Of the public.
IL shows the utter absurdity Of
holding lands in common and the
unavoidable conflict Of interests.
No remedy will eyer be aatisfac.
tory other than 70 give each IN
6iyidupl his Or her pro rata share,
Each citizen should know whore
h'a lines are and be confined
strictly thereto.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21
FROM THE oSAaE NATION.
Education and Improvement.
Fourth of July Celebration.

July ., lsg3.
EDITOR OF THE CHIEFTAIN:-A
two weeks stay on this reserva-
ton has produced familiarity with
the country and the condition of
the people generally. Through the
humane efforts of their present
agent, l.. J. Miles, and their pres
ent acting assistant chief, T. L.
Rogers, the Osages are fast being
pushed forward to civilization. A
few days ago l witnessed the clos
ing exercises of their schools and
say that the majority of the pupils
would compare favorably with the
youth Of any of their neighbor
nations, and from the appearance
Of the three large school buildings
in the agency, to say nothing Of
the three or four large mission
schools scattered over the reserva-
tion, one would think that this
country would soon become an ed
ucational center. The Indians are
rapidly throwing aside their an
cient customs and adopting civil
lied habits. They are settling in
the rich valleys and along the
water courses, and not a few Of
them own fine farms with neat
cottages tastefully furnished.
They, as a people, are very fond
of stock-horses more so then cat
tle-of which they raise a great
many. In spite of all the civiliz-
ing influences being brought to
bear upon them they still OCCASION
ally indulge in the old custom Of
smoking horses" l had the
pleasure of witnessing a ceremony
Of that kind a few days ago; 30 or
40 ponies, half as many beeves
and a large number Of blankets
and other goods were given by the
half-breeds to the Big Hills.
The national Usage convention
finished its labors last Friday,
after a stormy session Of ten days;
the result is, Black Dog for prin-
cipal chief or governor, the half
breeds having made a complete
failure in trying to get in their
man.
The fourth Of July was celebrat-
ed at Pawhuska. Some four or
five hundred people met here to
rally around the stars and stripes,
as well as to rally around the car.
casses Of three OF four beeves
which were being roasted. We
had a grand time. After a long
and plaintiye prayer by the chap
lain for the occasion there came
forth strains Of delicious music
made by the celsbrated band from
Elgin, Kan. The next TO take the
stand were a dozen beautiful little
lialf-breed girls who sang, "RaIly
Round the Flag" greatly to their
credit and also TO that Of the ma
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THERE seems to be a growing
sentiment among the people that
Chief Harris should call a special
session of council for the purpose
of regulating our jury system. for
as it now stands we are in a
measure powerless to punish
crime. Another matter that needs
attention is the wire fence. We
need a law making an all wire
fence legal, especially for the prai.
rie districts where timber cannot
be had.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

WHEN Jacob wrestled with the
Lord and prevailed. his name was
changed to "Israel." When Col.
Phillips wrestled with the Nation.
al party and prevailed his name
was changed to "Quiliki," and
now that he has prevailed over
the Downing party he can again
be called "Col. Phillips, attorney
for the Cherokee nation.n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

The United States, by virtue OF
its courts in this country and at
Fort Smith, is maintaining a stand
ing army Of deputy marshals, but
when the Dalton boys want to rob
a train they do it in the most ap-
proved fashion and are not taken
IN tow by the marshals either.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THE CHIEFTAIE again calls at
tention to the unjust system of tax
alton in vogue IN this nation. The
invested funds belong TO the whole
people and the interest therefrom
runs the government. Therefore
all pay the same amount Of tax,
regardless OF their financial con-
dition.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

Mr.. JOHN JoRDoN has got him.
self into a very unenviable posi- =
ton in his attempt to say who
shall settle upon the Strip in the
event of the ratification of the
agreement. Jordon presents the
ludicrous spectacle Of one who has
" bitten off more than he can
chaw" and every attempt he
makes at an explanation the worse
it appears,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THE land question is growing
more serious every year. AS little
as is said about it, four-fifths of
the citizens of the nation are land
less. Unless a change in the land
tenure is effected the rising gener-
alton will not be Sin il"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

WHEN the intruders are removed
II will be in carrying out the pro-
visions of the Strip agreement.
But if they return we will have
no more "Strips" to give the
United States to have them re-
moved. Therefore TO forestall any
further trouble the country had
better be allotted at once.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

A GREAT many wire fences that
have been recently cut by the
sheriffs of Cooweescoowee and
Delaware districts have been again
put up by the owners.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

IEsINUATIoNs are always either
false or cowardly. Truth and
courage need neither cloak nor
veil. If a mans intentions are
straightforward and honest he
will resort to no secrecy and have
few explanations to make.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

IF our laws are SO amended as
TO meet the twelve juror require
ment, will the amended law cover
cases that antedate the amend
ment2 is question discussed in
legal circles.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

If there is any other way of reg
ulating the settlement of the pub
lie domain and the intruder ques-
tions, save by allotment, will some
anti-allotuant organ please indi-
cate il?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

Mr.. PEEL S supply of turnip seed
was exhausted last Saturday.
Farmers in the fifth Arkansas dis
trict will have to look to some
other source hereafter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THE Tittle-Shufeldt matter is
engaging some attention and prom.
ising to become more interesting
An ejectment case was set for trial
before Clerk Trott in this city yes.
terday but dismissed on an infor-
mality in the papers. 1t is report.
ed that Shufeldt has large force
of men who will maintain him in
possession of the building in con.
troversy at Lenapah, whereas the
chief has directed the sheriff to
uphold the laws.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THE unanimity with which the
press and people ate asking what
Chief Harris went to Washington
for is both amusing and sugges-
tive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21


MUCH is being said these days
about the struggle between capt.
tai and labor, aud the strikes and
up-heavals in different parts Of the
country clearly indicate that there
is something wrong in the relation
of one to the other. Lovers of the
human race are anxious and vainly
seeking a pacific solution Of the
problems involved. The attention
of both pulpit and press is turned
to this all absorbing topic, and
various and sundry remedies have
been suggested. The moral and
intellectual differences between
men are so wide that il seems inn
possible to SO regulate the money
getting powers Of all as to avoid
or prevent some becoming million
aires while others are paupers.
Whenever the world sees fit to
adopt the golden rule as its gov
erning principle, then, and not till
then, will strikes cease and labor
and capital find their true relation,
one to the other.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

A carpenter by the name of NJ. s.
Powers fell from tue roof of house in
East Des Moines, Iowa, and sustained
a painful and serious spraln of the
wrist, which he cured with one bottle
OF Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He SAYS
II is worth 50 bottle. Y cost him 80
wata, and P. Shanahan, Yinita. july
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THIS time next summer politics
in this country will absorb the at
tention of the public and patriot
ism will flourish like a green bay
tree
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

CITIZENS of this country should
lose no time in securing for them
selves and children a tract of good
land while it is possible to obtain
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THE Tahlequah press has at last
wakened up and discovered that
thero is something wrong with the
Strip transaction.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

L. L. Duckworth, from Going
snake, reports that large major
ity of the full-bloods in his dis
trict are in favor of fallotment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

Coon hay is bringing seven dol
lars a ton in ST. Louis, of which
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hauling.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

THE prospect Of waiting another
year for the opening of the Strip
sets heavily on the stomach Of the
average boomer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

DURING the last three years 27,-
\619 Indians have been naturalized
and taken their allotments Of land.
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

ANOTHER term Of congress is
about closing and the Cherokee
nation is still intact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

JonS JoRDoN stock has ''took a
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-07-21

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-01-14

there are 1000 people, seven hundred
are down with the grip; Waucoma,
Iowa, reports an average OF six
deaths daily for a week; five thou
sand cases are reported on the island
of Guernsey; in portions of France
influenza of particularly malignant
nature has appeared, and many peo-
pie have died. The death list in
cludes a great many older people.
At Walpole, n. H., three members 'of
a family, husband, wife and sister,
aged from 65 to rs years. all died
within three days; in Mortified the
other day, Holton Dillingham;, aged
81, and his wife, aged rs, both died
as a result of the grip; and from
otherp parts of this state come tidings
of similar nature. In this imme-
date vicinity the force of the malady
is beginning TO be felt-notably in
St. Johnsbury, in Danville, in ST.
Johnsbury Centre, and other towns
in this county, where whole families
have been stricken at the same time,
and quite number of deaths have
occurred. 1t is indeed a strange and
perilous condition of affairs, and the
local physicians find themselves
crowded for time in which to attend
to the many calls made upon them.
So far as St. Johnsburv is concerned,
the disease seems to have developed,
in majority of cases, in bronchial
trouble, and but comparatively few
cases of pneumonia are reported; in
other localities, however, pneumonia
has appeared with alarming fire.
quency, and much suffering and anx-
ietv have resulted.
In view of all this, special care and
thoughtfulness should be exercised in
warding off, as fully as may be, the
attacks of this persistent foe of the
public health, and no risks should be
run, even by the most robust indi-
vidual. La grippe is making a rec
ord this season that will long be re-
membered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-01-14
RECORD OF THE WEEK.
Thursday.

Three men and two women said to
have been hung by the roadside as
sequel to the recent lynching of the
outlaw Sims in Alabama.-Diphthe-
ria and influenza epidemic in portions
of Pennsylvania and New jersey
The famous Alaskan recluse, known
as the Duke of Japonski," becomes
insane-Disastrous tornado in Oak
land, Fla, and one woman killed.
Considerable damage at Berlin by a
heavy fall of snow.-The house
refuses to pass a resolution looking
to aid for the starving Russian
peasants.-Death of the khedive of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-01-14
LA GRIPPE.

Still its work goes on, and the
number of its victims bids fair to ex-
coed the list of last season. The
news dispatches from all over the
country indicate the extent to which
this dreaded epidemic is holding
sway, and latterly there have begun
to come in reports of a large number
of deaths resulting directly or indi-
rectly from this disease. A few in
stances CLEANED from different sec
tions throughout this country and
Europe will be enough to emphasize
the condition of things which now
exists. AT Vandalia, ILL.,, a place of
$4,000 inhabitants, over five hum
dred are suffering with the malady !;
at Tuscola, in the same state, where