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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

The Downing party in Sequoyah,
at their recent district convention,
passed the following resolutions,
unanimously:
Whereas, the platform of the
Downing party guarantees equal
rights and privileges to all citizens
alike, and
Whereas, the treaties entered into
between the Cherokee nation and
the United States, and the consti-
tuition and laws make no distinc-
ton in the rights and privileges
of any citizens of the Cherokee ma
tion, and
Whereas, it is well known that
our national couscil has in time
past refused to legislate to the end
that all citizens should enjoy the
same privileges, and
Whereas, there was an agreement
entered into between the Cherokee
nation and the United States in
which the Cherokee nation has
conveyed all their rights, title and
interest in and to what is known
as the "Strip land" unto the Unit.
ed States for the consideration
among other things of a large sum
of money placed at the disposition
of the national council, and
Whereas, the council is expected
to enact laws for the purpose of
paying out said money per capita
to the people, Therefore be it
Resolved by this convention, that
we insist upon the platform OF our
party being carried out and the
treaties, constitution and laws be-
ing complied with, and that no law
be enacted for the benefit of some
and to the detriment of other citi-
zens of this nation, and that the
members of the Downing party are
hereby pledged to support such
measures as win agree with the
platform of our party and the treat
/ is, constitution and law. OF tho
land, and the nominee for senate
and councillors are hereby pledged
and instructed to use their best eff.
forts to the end that all recognized
citizens of this nation be allowed
90 participate in the per capita
payment contemplated.
Respectfully submitted this the
10Th day of June, 1898.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

IT is now practically settled that
another ticket will be placed in the
field in Delaware district. The
rank and file of the Downing party
are determined not to be forced to
support Hoolie Bell and others on
the ticket with him who are not
the choice Of the party by any
means. The National party is
practically in the same fix on this
side Of the river. Beside, a large
portion of the voters Of the dis
trict are independent enough to re-
fuse to accept as representatives OF
the people the candidates that are
now in the field. Delaware enjoys,
and for many years has enjoyed,
the distinction of being the "ban-
ner" district in the whole nation,
and its representative men are un-
willing to give it over to the usurp
stion Of demagogues and shysters.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

AT THE convention OF the Nat.
ional party for the west side Of
Grand river there was a tie on
candidates for senate; w. p. Hen
derson and T, j. Munroe were the
opposing candidates, and neither
received the nomination. The con-
vention adjourned siAe die and
passed into history and has no
more power to give or withhold a
nomination than the same number
of other private citizens ofthe dis.
trict. Neither have the candidates
themselves a right to Withdraw
from the convention, one in favor
Of the other. There was no con.
vention after it had adjourned, to
withdraw from. Henderson, we
understand, claims to be the NOM
inee of the National party of the
district. But the facts are as above
stated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

man in what is justly his own. To
do this, legislation must be had
that is entirely impartial in its ap.
plication to all classes of our citi.
zens. Probably the most import
ant law needed now is one that
would regulate the settlement Of
the public domain; some law that
would limit each citizen to his or
her pro rata share and that would
allow no one to monopolize. And
next would probably be some law
to equalize the. expenses of govern
ment, which will finally settle
down to an ad valorem tax. All
these are things which the old po-
litical parties have stubbornly re-
fused to consider.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

1t is understood that few Cher.
okees are making petition before
the U. S. court at Muskogee for al.
lotments of 100 acres each in the
Cherokee nation, under the late act
of congress. 1t Is true we have
fools in the Territory as well as
any other place, but the Indian
fool runs longer than in other
places simply because the fool kill.
er has no inducements TO pIy his
trade. 1t is difficult TO understand
the meaning Of the section of the
act that gives the consent of the
United States to individual allot-
ments, but the treaty OF 1866 says
the United States shall cause the
nation to be surveyed at its own
expense when the national council
shall ask it, The consent OF the
Cherokee tribe is necessary to car
ry out this part of the act, as s25,-
600 is appropriated "to pay for the
survey OF any such lands as may
be allotted by any Of said tribes OF
Indians" TO this the nation has
not consented and before any of
her citizens allot they must have
the authority from our council to
do so. II is generally estimated
that our pro rata share of land Is
considerably less than 100 acres
and the injustice ofthose who want
The earth can be seen at a distance.
This Is q question not 10 bs settled
BY the court but by the council aud
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29
soMR NnEpRp oHANans.

II is about time the people OF
this ration were looking elsewhere
than to the Downing or National
parties for relief no more auspic-
ious time will ever arrive for an in.
dependent movement than the pres
ent. No political party is worthy
the adherence of any man unless il
gives evidence Of advocating poll
cies which will be for tue better
ment Of this nation and all the
peopl2 in il. We all love our
county and its institutions when
free from corruption. We all love
our homes. We all have one OBJ
ject in yiew--the elevation Of our
conditions, so.'al, moral, aud polit.
ical, aud the Increase OF the COM
itrts and happiness Of life. We all
know that ~ political party can
give US riches. but one could give
us laws that would protect every
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

IT has been suggested that Agent
Bennett call convention at some
future time to discuss the matter
of a change of government for the
FIVE tribes. This is, we think, a
good suggestion and will no doubt
meet with the approval of all who
realize that change is inevitable.
If the Indian nations would have
a voice in shaping the course OF
the coming changes they should
certainly take some immediate, in
telligent action and make their
wants known before congress meets
again. 1t is utterly useless for us
10 longer argne that we do not want
a change, and for this reason refuse
to act in the matter. A change in
our present System ,oiH come, and
if we act the part of wisdom we
will have a hand in the matter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

A WASHINGTON dispatch Of the
25th says: The commission ap-
pointed to appraise the lands of
intruders In the Cherokee nation
will meet next week at Fort Glib
son, which will be the headquar-
ters of the commission during its
operations. While the appropria-
tion made by the last congress will
maintain the board only a few
months, it is expected that con.
gress at its next session will make
another appropriation that will en-
able the commissioners to complete
the work to be done. There are a
great many cases in controversy,
and it is possible that the author
ity of the board may be extended
to power to decide whether or not
n person is an intruder.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

until then the matter is too prepos-
ferrous to secure the credence OF
the feeblest intellect.
In the agreement ratified by
council this spring nothing like
this was ratified in the agreement
itself, and until the council acts in
the matter all schemes of this char
acter will profit them nothing
Arrow
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

THE Downing convention of Coo
weescoowee district held at KEEP
hart Spring on the 23rd and oath
insts. placed in nomination the
following ticket; Senate, Geo. w.
Clark, d. w. vann; Council, Geo.
vann (colored). James Wilson
(Delaware) Sam Tiblow (Shawnee)
J. B. Cobb, X. X. Adair, j. M.
Crutchfeld, Joe Land; sheriff, j.
T. Muskgrove; judge, Watt Starr;
clerk, Joe NJ. Lahay; solicitor, j..
S. Davenport.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

Now is the crisis of the existence
Of the Indian nations. Nobody dis.
putes this. The public monies are
or soon will be exhausted, the
lands are becoming monopolized,
grumbling, discomfort and a lack
of confidence in the governments
are everywhere. Everything indi-
Gates that a change must come,
either a voluntary or a semi-iorced
change. But what will the chan ge
be? That is the question. Not a
man can tell or guess with reason,
because there has not been any
concerted action or expression of
opinion by the citizens of the Ter.
ritory. Surely a matter of such i'm
portance, that effects every man
and every interest in the Territory
should receive full consideration
by the people en- masse. The peo-
pie should gather in convention
and settle on some plan of action.
If they do not plan may be car
ried out that does not accord with
their wishes or interest. Now all
of the outside influences and some
on the inside are working for state
hood under Oklahoma's wing, and
this will probably be the result il
the interested people on the inside
do not do something. The citizens
and people directly at interest in
the Indian Territory should hold a
convention and determine upon a
plan of action before the commits.
sion comes from Washington, pre-.
pare to treat in gibly and with
force, anu organize for a campaign
OF education TO carry TO success the
plans they may adopt. Such con.
vention may do incalculable good
1t can do no harm, but the trOubl,
is nobody wants to lead off in tbC
move or call the convention. We
suggest that Agent Bennett cal
such meeting to convene in Mus
kogee. II not in line with his duty
it is in line with his authority anC
a call from him would commanC
attention. Phoenix,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

NOTHING definite has yet been
done in the matter Of the Strip
bonds. The delegates went to Chi
cago last week to confer with
Christie and Janney, Of New York,
with reference to a bid made by
them. They subsequently came
tc Kansas City to confer with the
NJ, X. Il T. Trust Company re-
garding another bid from that CON-
pany. 1t is understood they have
an offer that will be accepted il
proper steps are taken to make the
offer good.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29
BETTER ROADS NEEDED.

The subject of roads in this
country is one that now demands
its share of attention, and has even
now assumed the attitude of a
problem in the affairs of govern
ment here in this nation. Com
monality of land has rendered it
impossible to permanently locate
roads, there being no section lines
on which to locate them. The mix
ed condition of our population, cit
izen and non citizen, makes it i'm
practicable to use public labor to
any great extent in working or keep
ing them in good condition after
they are laid out.
But the country is settling up so
very rapidly, large farms are being
fenced everywhere, with no
regard whatever for the roads,
that the question Of permanent
highways to the various towns is
beginning to be very serious mat
ter. 1t is noticeable that along
the railways the wagon roads are
BEING turned almost invariably up.
on the right Of way, in some in
stances so near the bitches as TO
render them entirely unsafe for
teams.
Good roads in any country be-
speak a high degree OF civilization
The smooth, well kept road
through any neighborhood, how
ever remote from cities or towns,
is q sure indication, not only oi
the thrift and enterprise of the
community adjacent, but is indie.
ative of refinement and culture as
well. On the other hand the mar.
row, crooked, siding, or gully.
washed roads, that at some season:
of the year are well nigh impass.
able, show a careless, slip-shod,
ne'er. do-well community and &
rude, semi-civilized people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

THOSE who take the pains to in
vesiigate will find that the thrifty
farmers of the country are in prime
condition this season despite the
deferred Strip payment. Farming
pays as large dividends here as
any place in the whole country to
those who 90 at it right.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

Two weeks from now the new
wheat crop will begin to pour in
and money matters gradually ease
up and it will be demonstrated
that the farmers are worth more
to the country than the Strip pay
ment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29
NATIONAL ticket for Coowee

NATIONAL ticket for Cooweescoo-
wee: Senate, Geo. w. Mayes, Ed
Sanders; council, Arch Nelms, Val.
entine Gray, Jno. Sarcoxie (Dela.
ware). Jno. spybuck (shawnee),
Tickeater, Goose Neck (negro),
Pool Sunday; district judge, Jno
G.. Scrimsher;;:. clerk. Tece Cham,
bers; solicitor, e. c. Albertyi
sheriff, Johnnie Lipe.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

THE National ticket of Delaware
district, as made up by the two
conventions, is as follows: Senate,
w. w. Burlington; council, ]. R.
Copeland, VIM. Smith, p. l..
Walker, Jim Harland, Sam Rus-
sell, Nose ofeld; clerk, VIM. Mel
ton; sheriff, JEFF Muskrat; solicitor,
Joe Muskrat; judge, Z. Nc. Lam
drum
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

AN unsuccessful attempt was
made Monday night to hold up and
rob the Valley train at Illinois
Station, the robbers reaching the
depot just as the train started.
They ransacked the station but
only found forty-five cents, which
they took.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

vention of the Goth inst, which
failed to nominate q candidate for
the senate, there being a tie vote.
Mr.. Miller is the regular nominee
of the National party of Delaware
diafrict
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

JUDGE CLARK has not talked al.
lotment much yet this year. Per-
haps he talked it enough two
years ago to do a lifetime, in view
of the way he backed it up at coun.
oil
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

THE work of organizing the
adopted white citizens of this ma
tion is progressing in all the dis
tricts. A roll is being made and
their number will be known soon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

SINCE the Careys Fei y conven-
ton the Downing party in Della
ware district has curled up like a
sick pup, and its managers don't
know which it needs, a purgative
or an emetic.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

PERSONS sending communica-
tons to this Office for publication
should always sign their real name
not necessarily for publication, but
to show good faith. Otherwise
they will not be printed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

THE district managers Of the Ma
iional party for the west side Of
Grand river met al BECK school
bouse on the 2Alh inst. and nomi-
mated John Miller for The senate,
lhps ilnishiug she work Of the con.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29
ArToRNEY DAvENPoRT. OF

city, is the Downing nominee for
suiIcrtor or This district. Young
Davenport is a nice gentleman and
a good lawyer and will, if elected f,
make an efficient prosecuting at
torney.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

ANDY NORWOOD, Of citizenship
fame, has espoused the cause Of
Hoolie Bell. This is probably
the worst thing that has happen.
ed TO Bell since his defeat two
years ago. Some inside facts in
connection with three cornered
citizenship mill that was operated
when Bell was president Of the
senate, Norwood was senate clerk
and John Beck was travelling, /"
will be very interesting reading
later on.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

Windy Webster Vann of Coowee-
scoowee has the senate fever, but
his course in the lower house sew
eral years ago gave the people at
large all they wanted in backwoods
oratory. Give us a good man to
beat. Arrow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

6EouoYAH district has 1,497
Cherokees by blood, l6l adopted
whites and 143 colored adopted
cifizana.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

Two YEARS ago there were six
candidates in the field for senate
in Delaware district-3ufhngton
and Washbourne on the Downing
ticket, DR.. Frayser and Jas. But.
Ter on the National aud Hoolie
Bell and Nose Ridge on the Lib
eral. Bell was the fifth man in
the race, being beaten by all ex-
cept Nose Ridge. Judge Bufing-
ton received 600 votes, Bell POO.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

IF you don't come to ViDita next
Tuesday and witness the 4th of
July celebration you will have
cause for regret.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

IT is reported that r. L. Owen
lost $500 in the Arkansas City
bank failure last week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

A CANDIDATE for the senate who
has to sign his name with an lie
generally satisfied with any kind
of a nomination.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

THE Downing party of Coowees-
coowoe district is not strong at
Vinita precinct this year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

No ALLoTMENTs have been made
10 the 20 on the Strip yet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29

WHEAT threshing is to begin
next week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29
w. H. TI55ILS.
Attorney & Counselor at Law

GENERAL In the United states and
LITIGATION subordinate conrts Of she
Indian Territory. and be-
,,gis Any oI the Government departments AZ
win procure charters for urlvats .o,,ox.
tons. Persons contemplating formlna = ~
poIatl0n. are Invited 70 call fhave fnII cor
yoInton laws o. all states. Litigation In 4 n A
department Of the law is solicited '"''
..tAIENFS procured a. quickly. and much
lions 70 strangers. 1--WE
DECEpENT And helrshlp lntercsts safelp
ESTATE aud legally handled. Have
spent the last twenty i've
practice Oflnw.
Anoiary public always 10 the once.
once 40 ClllkFTAiN BLOCK.
.'sn' 1oe" sesona Fioor ylNlIA, Z, 4,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-06-29
PatrOnize Home Industry !
Buy your
Trees, Vines, Shrubbery,
* Plants, Etc. zs
Vinita Nurseries.


Our trees are grown and trained
with low heads especially adapt.
ed to this western country. We
do our own grating and budding,
and consequently know that our
trees are true TO name. Our as.
sortment of apple and peach, now
being grown for the fall trade is
complete. When in the city visit
the nurseries and inspect our stock
and manner of growing, and may
nap place your order for tall plan
Ing. Respectfully,
vinita Nurseries,
,,.,.. Vinita, I. 4.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-12-13
-Four BIG and SO Kiss.

The following account of ceremony
which was performed in Tucker county,
W. Va, is worth relating and will serve
to show how solemn an affair the ques-
ton Of matrimony is considered to be in
the infant protege Of the Old Dominion;
'Do you take thiswoman, whose hand
you're a-squeezin, to be your lawful wife
in flush times and SKIM"
81 reckon that's about the size of it,,
squire"
''Do you take this man you've jined
fists with to be your pard through thick
and thin?'
well, you're about right for once,
old man."
"All right, then. Kiss in court, an l
reckon you're married about as tight as
the law can jine you. l guess four bits
will do, Bill, if don't have to kiss the
bride. Cor. Washington News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-12-13

The other day was told of little
girl who attended a distribution Of
prizes given by the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals. She had
won, you must know, book as a re-
ward for writing the best essay on the
subject given, and with the other sue
cessful children, was undergoing a viva
voce examination. 'Well, my dear, !"
said the gentleman who had given away
the prizes, can you tell me why it is
cruel to dock horses tails and trim dogs
ears?' Because" answered the little
girl, ''what God had joined together let
no man put asunder. Leisure Hour.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-12-13
ON THE WAY TO CHURCH.

There is one know. see her sometimes pass
In the morning streets upon her way to mass:
calm, sweet woman, with unearthly eyes.
Men turn TO lock al her, but never stop,
Reading in those blue depths the death of
hope
And wise chastisement for thoughts un-
wise.
Pure is her brow, as of marble saint;
Her brown hair pencils it with ripples faint,
There is no shadow ON it and no light;
Her cheeks are pale, like lilies in eclipse;
Hardly little redness on her lips
Paints the sad smile where all the rest is
white.
Tall is she and bent forward like reed
Which the wind toys with she walks with
speed;
Girllike her limbs and virginia. her waist;
OF the world wonders there is none so sweet
As is the summer lightning of her feet,
Speeding her onward like fawn in haste.
What is her secret? All the world has tried
To guess it. One | knew in guessing died
And was no wiser for his mortal pain.
Each has turned sadder from the thankless
quest
And gone back silent, even if he guessed,
Knowing all answer would be counted vain.
knew her once. know her not today.
Our eyes meet sometimes, but hers turn away
Quicker from mine than from the rest that
look.
Her pale cheek quivers, a flush comes and
goes,
AS in the presence of a soul that knows,
And her hands tighten on her missal book.
Men have done evil, yet have won to heaven;
Lived in blood outlines, yet died forgiven.
May not, | too, one day win my grace2
All, no! the sacrilege Of this worst sin
Outweighs all grace. dare not enter in
Nor kneel, & cd s robbeT, near that angel face.
London Sun.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-12-13

The way Gounod earned the first
money by his compositions is related by
the Freres Lionnet in their Memoirs. "
They met him at the house Of Escudier
in 1855. At that date he had already
produced his "Sappho," but at his own
expense. He asked the Liornets, who
were then in vogue in the Paris salons,
to sing some Of his melodies To en-
courage them he sat down to the piano
and sang few Of them himself, They
admired them greatly. Yes he said,
Everybody admires them, everybody
compliments me on them, bat no pub
Usher will bring them out. They are
said to be too difficult for the public. By
the way, Thave just composed song to
the words of Beranger entitled Mon
habit | consider it one Of my best
compositions, and | think it would suit
you we'll" Thereupon he sang it.
Anatole Lionnet promised to sing it
the next evening and did SO. He then
spoke to the publisher about it, but the
same objection was made. YES, it is
charming, no doubt, said the publisher,
"but it will not sell. However, if M.
Lionnet will undertake to sing it for a
few nights will consent to publish it
and give Gounod 100 francs for it.
Gounod joyfully accepted the modest
sum; it was the first he had earned
London Globe.