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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

Ex-CoNeREssMAS S. w. PEEL, Of
Bentonville, was in the city a few
hours last Saturday on his way to
Tahlequah, and talked freely OF
Strip and other matters pertaining
TO the Indians Of this territory.
He is Of the opinion that council
should make no delay in ratifyine
the agreement He expressed
himself as confident that the Unit.
ed States government would carry
out the provisions of the trade
with reference 10 iatruders and all
other provisions contained therein,
Ths gentleman is ready and will,
ing TO explain away any miscon-
struotion that may by designing
parties be sprung TO prevent the
ratification BY the national coun
ril. There is probably no man in
the country who understands the
agreement better than does Mr.,
Peel,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30
PUBLIC LAND.

The truant disposition of people
to rush headlong into a new coun-
try, or to wait for months along
the borders Of the promised
land" when there is plenty of
public land already for settlement,
was never more forcibly illustrat-
ed than at present along the bor-
ders of the Strip. South of the
Canadian river, there is said to be
plenty of good land open for set
tlement and untaken. Also, hun
dreds of men who were in the rush
when Oklahoma was opened and
who obtained land, have abandon
ed their claims, and are arranging
to invade the Strip whenever it is
declared open. This restless dis
position Of the western people, or
an element in the west that have
been very properly called "boor
ers, is due to many causes. Som
have been disappointed in draw
ing a valuable prize in former
"openings" and want another
draw at the lottery the government
has instituted to dispose of Indian
lands. Others have lost their
homes in the states through mort
cages or debt in some form and
are anxious to get land on which
to again build home. Still others
are natural born "boomers" and
are restless and unsettled. These
and many more are classes to
swarm around the Indian reserva-
tions, and clamor for more land to
be opened to settlement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

piled to the associated press from
reliable sources. On the other
hand, the earnestness of those who
sacrificed their home interests and
worked so industriously and sue
cessfully for their country in its
hour of crisis made so marked a
contrast between those who so in
dustriously worked lor the chance
to spend their oountry's money,
that no better explanation is need.
ed here of the situation IN the In.
dian Territory and the reason that
the Indians themselves are so
misunderstood. During the next
year the fate of the Cherokee peo-
pie will be settled by themselves,
whether they wish to stand before
the world and before those whose
opinions decide their legislation, as
supporters of the first class or of
the second Will they bring upon
themselves the disaster in which
the first delegation inolved them,
or will they prefer those who have
done them honor and brought them
credit. +. G SIcKELs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30
MISS sIoKELs HEARD FROM.
Delegation No. /. Contrasted
With No. 2 to the Latter's
Credit.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Mar

hAhHlhGiONt u. u hhrch lV, lss3s
If there had been any doubt in
the mind of any fair minded Cher
okee of the truth of my warning,
the last few weeks in Washington
would have dispelled it. say
fair minded; it is useless to waste
any time upon those whose self
interests blinds them to the
welfare of their people and to
truth, and who, like the ostrich,
believe that if their own heads be
hidden the world cannot see them.
There are no Cherokees who
have studied the situation but
what realize the necessity that they
should make powerful friends for
themselves among those who legis-
late Tor them. Every unworthy
representative, who by his char
acter gives oiiense, condemns and
Injuries the cause of his people at
home.
That the cause of the Cherokees
was almost fatally injured by the
conduct, appearance and manners
Of the first three, who claimed TO
be Cherokees, is now a matter OF
record, easily shown by the atti-
tude of congressman and their
freely expressed opinion. That
there are large number ready to
cooperate with worthy represen-
tatives was proven by the consid-
Grafton given by congressman
when those worthy Of attention
and respect appeared and the diff
ference In the action taken upon
the bill. Senator Platt was sin.
cere in his wish to "see Cher okee
whom he could talk with; not an
Arkansas Cherokee" / have been
glad to be Of important service TO
the last delegation who came
They were those whom / could in.
troduce to those most helpful TO
them as worthy Of confidence, seek.
ing the interests Of their people.
No word of condemnation has been
needed from me in regard 10 the
first delegation; If any are needed
for the information Of those in the
! territory, l can see that II Is sup
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30


If A census Of this nation is to
be taken some improvement on
the old method should be had aud
the present council should give
the matter immediate and special
attention. 1t has been suggested
that not less than two persons be
appointed from each public school
district TO take the census, and in
this way the work could be done
in three days instead of from forty
to eighty days as heretofore. Be-
side, it is too important a matter
to be left unnecessarily to one or
two persons for a whole district.
1t is very important that every
one be enrolled that is entitled to
draw and that none be placed on
the payment rolls who are not citi-
zens.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30
OHHROKRE RRsBRVEEs.

y The Cherokees have entered
into treaty stipulation with the u.
S. government twenty-five differ
ent times, and have been forced
from time to time to relinquish
their title to valuable tracts OF
land. They originally owned be.
tween thirty-five and forty million
acres, but continued to cede to the
U. S. until they have only about
six and one-half million acres. In
our treaties with the U. S. the
privilege of becoming citizens OF
the general government has been
granted four different times. The
8th article of the treaty of 1917
says: "And to each and every
head of any Indian family resid-
ing on the east side of the Missis.
sippi river, on the lands that are
now or may hereafter be surren-
dered to the U. S., who may wish
to become citizens of the U. S.,
the U. S. do agree to give a reser.
vation of six hundred and forty
acres of land, 4 in which
they will have life estate, with a
reversion in fee simple to their
children"
The 3rd article of the treaty of
1919 says: at is also understood
and agreed by the contracting par
ties, that a reservation, in fee sim
pie of six hundred and forty acres,
square, 4 + 4 shall be made
to each of the persons whose names
are inscribed on the certified list
annexed TO this treaty, all of whom
are believed to be persons Of in
dustry. The reservations are
made on the conditions, 4 4 4
that it is their intention to reside
permanently on the land.reserved. "
There were over three thousand
that took reservations under these
two treaties.
Treaty of 1885, article 18th:
"Those individuals and families
of the Cherokee nation that are
averse TO a removal to the Chero-
kee country west of the Mississippi
and are desirous to become citizens
of the state where they reside, =
y x shall be entitled to receive
their due portion OF the personal
benefits accruing under this treaty
for their claims, improvements,
and per capita. Such heads OF
Cherokee families as are desirous
to reside within the states ofNorth
Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama,
subject to the laws of the same,
and who are qualified or calculat,
ped to become useful citizens, shall
be entitled X X TO a pre-.
emption right to one hundred and
sixty acres of land"
BY the treaty of 1866, article II,
we ceded to the u. S. a tract ol
land containing eight hundred
thousand acres.
The 18th article of the same
treaty we find: "All Cherokeei
being heads Of families residing
at the date OF the ratification o.
this treaty, on any Of the lands
herein ceded, or authorized 10 bs
sold, and desire TO remove to thu
reserved country, shall be paid By
the purchasers Of said lands th,
value Of such improvements, y =
! and II be shall elect 10 remain on
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30
POINrERs FoR woRLp,s FAIR.

Footprints on the sands oftime this year will
all be turned toward Chicago, where the great
Columbian exposition is to be held
while walking may be good, the majority OF
our folks will prefer riding In a solid santa
Fe yestibuled train.
Perhaps You don't know that the Santa Fe
Route has the shortest line between Kansas
City and Chicago, by SO milesi that absence OF
grade crossing lessons the number OF compul
sorry stops; and that three trains each way each
day afford ample room Tor all travellers.
Luxurious palace sleepers fine dining car
service aud free chair carsi better than the
best Of other lines.
Leave Kansas City $50 p. m, on Columbian
Lin. 7; 90 p. m, on Denver and Chicago
Linn or at $3.50 m on day light Express.
Drop In and talk IL over with nearest santa
Route ticket agent; or address Geo. T Mich
olson, G.. p TT. A., Topeka. Kansas. W.
J. Janney. p. A, Santa Fe Route 1860 Union
Ave. kans. City Mo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30


NEXT Sunday is Easter, the an
niversary of the resurrection of
Christ, the Lord. No fact in hu-
man history stands for more or
could possibly mean more than the
single fact that "Christ is indeed
risen" 1t is the acknowledged
foundation Of the whole christian
system and without it christianity
is absolutely nothing. This being
so, it is not strange that it has
been SO persistently assailed by
infdelity for centuries. But it has
stood the test and to-day the whole
christian world believes it. In.
deed, the cumulative evidence is
so great that it really constrains
belief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

THOSE who are laying so much
stress upon the part of the Strip
agreement in which the United
States gives its consent for indi-
viduals to take their allotments,
should not lose sight Of the fact
that it takes two to make trade,
and that the Cherokee Nation
must be party to this arrange
ment and give her consent before
any of her citizens can take allot-
ments.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30
THE WHITE CITIZEN.

The status Of the white adopted
citizens of this nation has been the
subject of much discussion of late.
The prospect of large per capita
payment has probably been the
moving cause in bringing to the
front again this much mooted
question. But no matter what the
cause, il is a question that should
be. settled and settled right, and
the sooner the better. Our white
adopted citizens came into the ma
tion regularly, according to Chero.
kee law. Many of them have
spent nearly a lifetime here and do
not claim, and indeed, have no
citizenship elsewhere. All the
rights and privileges they have in
the world are here, and if citizen
ship means anything it must be
entire and complete. The only
reason the white adopted citizens
have not been allowed to share in
all the payments is simply because
they have not contended for their
rights. But now conditions are
changing; unless the white adopt
ed citizen demands his or heI
rights, many of them, after spend.
ing the best part of their live:
here, are to be left landless and
homeless. There can certainly be
nothing wrong in having the mat
ter settled once for all in some
way, be il favorable or otherwise
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

To CHIEF HARRIS: Let us have
an honest, impartial and complete
census of all individuals in the
nation, of all classes, and taken by
competent men, regardless of their
politics.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

THE new cattle law went into
effect the 21st of this month. 1t
provides for the payment of one
dollar per head for all imported
cattle and that no cattle be intro
duced before the 1st of December
or later than the 1st of March.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

THE distance travelled by the
average Pullman conductor is
about twelve thousand miles per
month, or equal to more than
FIVE times around the world an
nually.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30
yINIrA FAIR ASSOCIATION.
NOTICE OF RE-IssUE or STOCK.

SEcRErARY's OFFICE,
NiNIrA, 1. T., Feb. Is. 1888
To all persons holding, owning or claiming
shares, stock or Interest OF money value In the
Ninita Fair Associations
Every person having shares, or having de-
posted the same with the secretary OF the Vi
nita Fair Association, Mr.. l.. l.. Crutchneld,
will take notice that no record Of such deliv-
cry or deposit Is or can be found In the papers
OF the association. am, as secretary, ready
TO issue new stock OF shares as provided for
by the association two years ago.
So send In your certificates or evidence Of
ownership by June lsgj, as propose to take
up all the old stock under the rule referred to d.
LUCfAN u. BILL,
1920 Secretary
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

THE "Salt river" crew is being
increased in numbers as the days
go by, and before the "roses
bloom" several thousand patriots
will be willing to swear that Cleve-
lands administration is a failure,
and that republics are migrate
full.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

THOSE who oppose the 100 acre
plan of allotment for the Cherokee
nation will get a good deal less Of
good farming land, per capita, if an
equal division was had to-day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

B. II. CLOVER has come out in an
open letter denouncing Jerry Simp-
son for everything he can think
ofand says he all along endeSvor-
ed to prevent the passage of the
strip bill. Which is which, any
how?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

IT is said that a great many pri.
vate citizens are attending council
at Tahlequah and the greater por-
ton of them are there TO urge the
necessity of ratifying the Strip
agreement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

J. w. DUNCAN has retired as
editor of the Tahlequah Arrow and
John L. Rogers, formerly of this
city. succeeds him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

Council assembled Tuesday ard
action Of any character cannot be
expected for some days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

In the Hotel Cobb and
moved back to his old stand
opposite the Alliance store.
VIII run four chairs and
conduct a hrst-class shop in
every particular. g7.so
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-03-30

In is said that the Delawares
will ask for allotment, en- mdsss.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13
A POULTRY FANCIER.

Sherman Hartwell, whose fine farm is located on the Roxbury road, south of Washington, deals in Partridge Cochins and Bronze turkeys. quite extensively. His homestead is located on a slightly knoll and is surrounded by pines, which serve as break from the wind. Mr Hartweil's Partridge Cochins are his pride, and he has some reason for it. His birds have taken first and second prizes in the big poultry shows at New Haven, Boston and New York. Just now he is getting ready some fine cochins to exhib- it at the coming shows at New Haven and Madison square Garden, New York. MT Hartwell receives orders for his Coch- ins from all over the country. He re- gently shipped several birds to California and Michigan. Mr Hartwell's Cochins are of the very best breed, the care he gives them showing for itself. Mr Hart we'll has one of the best barns in Wash- ington. He keeps Is COWS. Mir Hart well also has an extensive demand for his Bronze turkeys and always keeps quite flock. He is one of the patrons of the Echo Farm dairy. His farm com prises about 15O acres and is we'll titled.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13

visiting his sisters, Mrs Randle and Miss Nichols.
 Frank Ferris spent New Years with his mother in Brooklyn.
 Miss Lizzie K. Adams has gone South.
 Mrs Charles Gregory, of Norwalk, is visiting her mother who is confined to the house with bad cold.
 Mrs D. Bouton and D. 5. Hurlbutt are on the sick list, attended by Dr F. Cor ham.
 The familiar face of Mrs George Nich- ols has not been seen in church for num- Der of weeks past on account severe ill- ness. Glad to hear of her as improving.
 J. Bedient sawed down a chestnut tree measuring it and in. through.
 Mrs George Read fell and broke her arm last week. Dr Andrew Gorham set it on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13
W s.shington.
ROMULUS TOMLINSON.

Widely Known in This Section, Who Died at l Soldiers Home in Maine.-Appreciativs Notice { by A. S. Baldwin of Washington Depot. | The death of Rome Tomlinson Gas he preferred to be called) at the Soldiers home in Togas, Maine, calls up to mind g flood of old memories and associations
 In my early youth, I was suddenly stricken down in single night, from an active eXhuberant, wide awake boy, to a helpless invalid, unable for many months to turn in bed and which baffied the skill of the most eminent physicians the coun- try round for some years. Then I was taken into the family of Rome's kind hearted mother (my aunt) and was SC nursed and strengthened and built up ir health, under her skillful treatment, that in few weeks I was able to walk some with crutches, with Rome's assistance and the crutches he helped to make, and so in certain sense ''helped me on my feet again.
 Of his building a little wagon to draw
 
 not stop now to speak. From that time on I grew to be active and suple for one in my circumstances, as many of my old associates can attest, and for 20 years scarcely knew what sickness was, so have great reason to remember him and his kind hearted mother with feelings o1 the very liveliest gratitude.
 At that time his father was dead and his mother conducted family worship reading out of the large old family Bible that always lay on stand in the corner and leading in prayer, while we with all elder brother, now minister of the gos- pei, daily kneit together around that family altar.
 and piety.
 Later in life we drifted far apart. He became the victim of the demon, drink and went the way of the demon votaries But never lost my interest in him, nol did another special friend, Mrs Woodin, who was with his mother when she died
 Some years later when was on from the West aud at q time when his case seemed the most hopeless, she said to .ne, ssYou and believe in d covenant keep ing God and the prayers of pious moth- CT, and We must pray for him.' TEat compact never was broken.
 She preceded him but a few months to lhs ssbetter land. I do not believe she lost interest in him even then, though this may be speculation.
 In the good providence of God he again became sober man in his right mind and cannot but believe, that with his early education. associations and training, his long waiting in comparative isolation for the last great change, that he listened to. and needed the ssstill small voice. J and although l do not learn that any great effort was ever made to ssdraw him out, 7 or help him on in the good way, l have an abiding belief that he is among the redeemed with those who have gone on before, in the mansions above, al though he may have to be classsd with those whom Paul speaks of as being sssaved 90 as by fire, their works being burned up.'
 It has been my good fortune and pleas
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13

Miss Emily Seeley has returned from an extended visit in Brooklyn.
 M. E. Hawley has visited friends in New York.
 Charles L. Hubbell and Sheriff Hayes are at Hartford, on Capitol hill.
 Misses Moore, Sprinkle and Allen have returned to Boston, much to the regret of their many friends here, who have had the pleasure of the music from such gifted artists.
 Mir Frye of Danbury has visited at the home of Moses Hull.
 Miss Watson, guest of Miss Shade, has returned to Wellesley college.
 The lumber used at the Methodist church Is the property of the ladies aid society and Is now for sale.
 George Clingan of New Haven has wis. itedhis mother.
 Arthur Hull Is improving, being able to walk out.
 Charles Lane Is clerking for E. Haw- ley & Go. MT Northrop, who has so long been in the store, left their employ at the end of the year. He will now learn trade, that of pattern maker. Mir Northrop was liked by all, being very at tentive and obliging.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13
EVANSVILLE.

Merritt Disbrow assists Charles Lewis at the mill
 Orrin s. Dorwin visited his brother at Southville, recently.
 Mrs w. B. Hamlin aud Miss Alice J. Hamlin spent Wednesday week at South vile.
 Thieves are reported to have again vis- ited the premises of Mrs Jane Manville, this time taking a collar to working harness.
 Fred Warner has returned home after spending several days in New York.
 Miss Mary Hendricks of Gaylordsville is visiting her cousin, Miss M. J. Crosby.
 Large quantities of tobacco are being delivered at the warehouses in New Mil-
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13

ure. ever since he has been in the Sol dier's home in Maine, to send him week ly the Chicago Advance, religious pa per of rare excellence and our county pa- pers with home news, that he might keep in touch with his old home that he never expected to see again.
 It is pathetically related of him, that on the morning of his leaving for the home, never to return, he visited his mothers grave and plucked flower from it and carried with him. He now rests by her side, life's fitful fever over. while his spirit, we trust, has gone to join her and the host of friends gone on before, in the mansions of the blest.
 should like to speak of his early days. His genial, hearty, whole souled, fun loving ways and bright promise, but it would make this article too long.
 The lessons we may draw from his ca- reer are the evils of the drink habit which wrecked so promising life, and perhaps the blessedness of being born of Christ ian parents, in line with Gods promises, or of being Christian parents of children who may be left orphans to battle in life with the fierce temptations that assail on every side.
 MT Tomlinson died suddenly of fatty degeneration of the heart. He was about 65 years old. The only remaining mem. bers of the family are an invalid brother, Rev Johnson L. Tomlinson, a Congrega- tional minister living in Simsbury, Conn.,. too feeble to attend his brothers funeral obsequies at the grave, and a daughter, Mrs Hattie Royce, wife of chaplain of the navy, who was booked to sail for Italy to meet her husband there, the day that her father died. It is doubtful if she heard of his death before she sailed. Sheldon Logan, cousin, went on to Maine and brought the remains home. He was taken in charge here by the G. A. R. and buried with civic honors by that body.-[A. s. Baldwin.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-13
WHEN IT COMES TO HATS.

According to figures in the News, hat ting las t year 1892, fell but little short o1 the preceding year, 1891, in volume. h 1891 there were manufactured 133, ,9OG cases, in 1892, 133, ,472 only 434 cases less. Since 1884 there has been a steady in- crease year by year, with slight varia- tion in 'sS and '89, to the volume named for the last two years. It appears that the whole number of cases manufactured during the nine years from 1881, includ- ing 1884, according to the table given, was 1,106,58 A case is composed of three dozen, (stitf hats, and Danbury matters make no others, making for the nine years 3,3l9,758 hats, or yearly average of 36s, ,S62. Truly Danbury hats cover multitude of heads.