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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
A GALL SESSION ASKED FOR
To Make Some Disposition of the
Strip Bonds.

The meeting of the business men Of
the nation at Wagner last Thursday,
held for the purpose of considering the
subject of the Cherokee bonds, met
with a generous attendance. Some
thirty or forty gentlemen were present
and many Of them represented a num-
Der OF their fellow merchants. q. w.
Green, Of Alton, was elected president
and Jas. w. Stapler, Of Tahlequah,
secretary. The feeling was unanimous
that something hust be done. It was
developed that when the commission
to negotiate the bonds first entered
upon their duties they could have se-
cured the face OF the bonds but there
had been 80 much talk at home about
getting a premium they were 10th to
do so. Later, when sentiment had
changed to some extent and they we're
prepared to accept par they could not
get 1t. After due deliberation it was
decided to place petitions at every pre-.
cinct in the nation on election day
CAST Monday and the report is that
they were very generally signed. The
petition is as follows: "We, the peo-
pie OF the Cherokee nation, at the gen.
eral election held Aug. 7, 1858, do
hereby petition the Hon. Q. J. Harris,
principal chief, to call special session
Of the national council, and to recon-
mend such legislation as will relieve
US of our financial distress, which was
brought by the failure Of the Cherokee
nation, through its representatives, to
negotiate the bonds" In addition to
this n very strong memorial was drawn
up aud presented to the chief by a
committee, which sets forth the mat
ter more fully and clearly. tits known
that he is ayerse to calling council or
taking any action in the premises but
1t Is hardly likely be will permit his
Individual views to override an appeal
from the whole people. The sen timent
was strongly in favor OF issuing some
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

kind Of warrant or negotiable evil
dence OF credit direct to the in
dividual members Of the nation, prob.
ably In small denominations, which
could be used by them in discharging
their obligations and which the mer-
chants could turn over to their cred
ito.s. There is no denying the fact
that many Of our best men, not mer-
chants alone but others who made
calculations on the payment, are Sc
riousiy involved and IL they fell the
entire community will suffer also. II
any expedient can be devised for allie.
Waiting impending disaster certainly
the present conditions demand its en-
plOyment and that the chief will be
fully warranted in calling our law.
making body together is the universal
Judgment ~ the best thinkers who
have been heard from on the subject.
Before the meeting closed an executive
committee consisting OF Il n Ratclin,
j. Il. Campbell, q. w. Tuner, john
son Thompson and J. w. stapler was
appointed to take such further action
as seems requisite.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

The time Of the Mound Valley bank
robbery Henry Tritthart joined in the
pursuit and as his horse came home
riderless the neigh bors concluded he
had run onto the outlaws and been
killed. He was in town a few days ago
and explained the matter; his horse
had rubbed the brldie OF and left him
lcns ways from home.
g. w. Akers, an individual who used
to farm around this town some years
since, whea not too lasy, and after
wards started citizenship mill, trans.
ferred that institution to Texas and
has landed in Jail. lie was not very
bright but was unscrupulous enough
to make up for this and caught great
many victims. Kansas, Missouri and
Arkansas were also the scenes Of his
operations
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
Dangerous Busineaa.

Parties who are disposed to move
mortgaged property to the states, or
property under execution, may learn
from case that was tried last week At
Chetopa that it is not safe thing to
do. Henry Tritthart obtained a judg-
ment in the commissioners court at
this place against d. E. Fullerton and
attached forty acres of grain in shock,
Constable Isbeil serving the papers
and placing J. S. Hileman in posses.
sion Of the property as custodian.
Fullerton procured a number Of teams
and hauled the grain across the line
and stacked il. Tiitthart then swore
out warrant charging Fullerton with
the larceny of the wheat and he was
bound over by U. S. Commissioner
Neale to appear in the Muskogee court.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
The Reading Room

The ladies of the W. q. T. U. have
decided to close the reading room for
the present, so u can have some much
needed repairs and thorough cleaning
when it will be re-opened. The read
ing room has good library by modern
and classic writer's, also the best daily
and weekly papers and magazines of
the day. This is an institution strict
ly for the men and boys of our town,
and we are 30 glad to see they know
how to appreciate and profit by a good
thing when they have the opportunity.
When 1t is reopened we hope to see all
the old faces and as many new ones as
care to run in for quiet hour or SO of
reading or a good cold glass ui ice wat
er, all OF which is free. Anyone want,
ing to take books away from room can
do so by paying customary price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
TWO KILLED AT ooosENHoK
JEFF Murrell and John vann tho
Victims.

Peace aud harmony did not prevail
throughout the Gooseneck celebration
OF the colored people last week, but on
The contrary, two homicides resulted.
Both victims were negroes; one was
slain by a Cherokee, the other by a
white man (or boy rather).
Sometime after midnight, Tuesday.
Murrell, who claimed to be or was
guard appointed by the celebration
committee, became boisterous and
John Miller, a sheriA's guard, at.
tempted to disarm him. The latter re.
fused to surrender his weapon, scufile
ensued and Miller fred, killing the
man. There is a denial of the report
that Miller was acting in the capacity
OF a Cherokee official and his actions
in the premises meet with not little
criticism.
Friday forenoon the second tragedy
occurred. In this instance the condi.
lions were very different, the victim,
John Vann, being a decidedly hard
case and the killing largely justifiable.
Some months ago, as recounted in THE
CHIEFrAIS at the time, Vann was ar
rested by Leo n. Singleton, the we'll.
known race horse man, acting as a
deputy marshal, for stealing a qnan-
tity of bacon. Vann escaped at the
Cabin creek ford on the Coffeyville
road, but was subsequently appre.
hended or surrendered. Last Friday
Vann was determined to "have il out'
with Singleton and finally drew his
pistol and struck him on the side Of the
head. AT this junc;nre John NJ. Sim
gleton, the old mans son, aged prob
ably eighteen or twenty, drew a small
revolver and shot Vann in the body,
from the effects of which he died in
an hour or so. All was confusion in a
moment and the prospect Of the boy if
not the father being mobbed was not
at all obscure. Deputy Marshal Bru-
ner and posse vas on hand and as soon
as possible took the young man. into
custody and hurried him of to the
railroad station and brought him TO
this town without delay. The father
and another person who was In some
way implicated in the affair were ar
rested by another deputy aud taken at
once to Fort Smith, where the son has
siEce been conveyed. Singleton lives
in the nation on BnoV creek and en-
joys the generous esteem of his neigh
bors; Vann has been for years regarded
as bad man and there are no regrets
expressed at bis sudden death. The
circumstances are considered sufficient
to justify young Singleton in the kill.
ing aud the officers express the belief
that his trial will result in acquittal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
Railroad Changes.

W. N. stinnett has secured a promo
tion to the position Of travelling auditor
Of the NJ, X. & T., and has moved his
family TO Fort Worth. lie was a pop.
ular agent and the town would have
been pleased with his permanent loca.
ton here but Of course are glad lie has
secured better situation. Our pres.
ent agent is +. S. Nance, OF Chetopa,
of whom the Democrat of that place
has this to say: "We regret to learn
that owing to the falling Oh in railroad
Business that Elmer Nance has been
let out at the ~, X. & I. station. He
has however, been temporarily assigned
as agent at Vinita, and IL he cannot be
reinstated here, we hope he may hold
that position permanently. Elmer is
a fine young gentleman. and Ohetopa
needs him."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
LOWER RArE no WoRLD,s rAIR.

The Santa Ne route has lowered the world,s =
falr rate. it leads, while others follow being
hret 70 cut the price AZ Well az hrst In qalok
and comfortable service.
The present ticket rate nom Kansas City to
Chicago and return is ti9 80.
ihe Columbian Exposition represents the
world In miniature. You Het European trim
without the ocean voyage. 10 mlas this ch ance
for aelf education would be a mistake alwave
regretted, Another mistake would 10 moi L.
70 over the santa fe route, which has the heal
aud uoat direct line % Chicago. passeneers
landed within one 70 luur blocks oi rapld
transil lines 10 iAir grounds
call on u. Jenney. passenger agont. Al
luoQ Union Ave. Kansas City, Mo., ana IA
~ nee Illustrated folder describing Worlds
Fair buildings, 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
Baking Powders
Before Congress.

Inc Pure Food bill before Congress would be righteous
measure Tor the people and should become law The public
want pure food and IN order protect themselves must know
what aduteaed All aduerated preparations should be so
branded including Baking Powders containing Ammonia or
Alum Then people dose themselves with absolutely
pure Ammonia or Alum, they will do it knowingly The
public have been looking up the composition of Ammonia and
Alum and they don't like the idea eating either in their hot
bsclit ~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
TO WHITE ADOPTED CITIZENS.

WAoOSKH, I. r.. Aug. 4, 1893
TO the white adopted citizens OF the Chero-
kce nation: The names and postoance Of all
the members OF the White Adopted Cltinens'
association should be forwarded to Dr. 8. A .
Bryant. secretary, at Wagner, 1. 7. together
with the enrolment fee. All those who have
not Joined and wish TO become members can
DO 80 by sending their names and one dollar
IS an enrolment fee for fhe purpose Of Bear.
Ing their share OF the incidental expenses OF
the association. All reports should be made
by the hrst Of September. 1893
WN. JACKSON,
). A. BRYAN, Pres. w. A. G. A.
Secretary. ausai
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

ttfhIb ". >, lNuIAu AGENT, y
MusKooEE. 1. r.. JuLY srn, iS93 }
After somewhat over four years' service a.
agent for the Cherokee. Greek. Cboctaw, Sem
mole, Chickasaw. Delaware and Shawnee In
dians fthe Indian Territory, shall retire In
few days from this agency. after which I
shall be pleased 10 act as agent or attorney fof
the public In all matters requiring such SER
Vice.
The duties at this agency for the past four
years have given me much insight into depart
mental regulations and famliiarized me with
methods aud decisions in matters Of law and
treaty concerning Affairs In this territory.
Especial attention will be given by me to all
matters which properly como before she Union
Agency, or me tribal councils or courts, as
we'll ne before the United States courts AT
Muskogee and Fort smith and In the various
departments at Washington
without hesitation. 1 refer to any responsi.
bic business man In the Indian Territory.
Very respectfully,
1913 LEO. BGxrKrr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
ron YOUR INFORalrIoN.
The Worries Fair Special Grand Cheap Es-
cursions

The Frisco line announces, In addition to
its regular daily excursions that it will sell Al
lts coupon ticket settling stations on July l1th.
titn aud jlat aud August lth, lsu0, veFr cheap
one way and also iound trip Worldls fnlr
Special Excursion Tickets 10 Jhicago aud re-
turn. These uckets will be valid for use on
specified day only, and Will be gOod Tor pass-
ABe IA coaches and chair cars, but Will not be
hOnorcd la Parlor or Sleeping Cara In either
direciion. Tor iull particulars, call on b. i,
walker, ticket agent Frisco line, Vlnlta, / n.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

New supply of chattel mortgages and
promissory notes in stock at this
office. The mortgage is a new form
and is said to 90 out and get the prop
erty itself we do not know that this
is true.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
PRYOR CREEK ITEMS.

News lie scarce. weather hot and dry.
The family OF II. NJ. sappington has the
sympathy Of the entire community on the loss
oftheir little child which died last week.
The possofhce war is on again. Mr.. Elliott
was appointed arst, then james l.. Taylor.
Now both parties claim 10 be postmaster, but
We suppose pnele Sam will settle that for
them.
W. A. Hancock, the handsome bookk keeper
for G. Hayden, OF Chouteau. Is taking weeks
vacation and OF course be had TO come 20 Pryor
Creek. VIII says 10 hunt chicken, but dame
rumor says lt's dear.
Election ls over and somebody Is beaten.
hAYe seen elections In three states and sew
eral In the territory. bnt this one was ths
quieiest have ever saw, 40 drunkenness
and no fights 10 report.
deputy U. S. marshal r. p. Lindsey IA
maklng record with the evil ioers here
abouts, lie Is an erioient oniceT and will do
bis duty. He sometimes has TO use a rops
but he gets there Just the ssms'
The case Of J. T. McSpadden against
a. j.. Stewart, editor Of the Chelsea
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

All that honesty, experience, and
skill can do TO produce perfect pill,
has been employed in making De
Wits Little Early Risers. The result
Is a specific for sick headache, bilious
ness and constipation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
Shot in The Hand .

Some months ago the mail carrier
was robbed between Fort Gibson sta
tion and the postofilce and several reg.
istered letters taken. IL came to the
ears of Frank Boudinot, of Tahlequah,
that he was accused by +. A. Latta,
assistant postmaster at Ft. Gibson, OF
being one of the men who committed
the theft. Wednesday Of last week
Boudinot gave Latta severe chastIse-
ment with blacksnake whip. Next
morning the disturbance was renewed,
when the assistant postmaster drew a
Winchester and fred at Boudinot
breaking several fingers of the left
hand, one Of which had to be ampula-
ted. IL was a most fortunate shot, as
but for book in the breast pocket,
causing the bullet to glance, the mis-
sic would have penetrated the young
mans body at a vital spot. Boudinot
fred return shot with pistol with
out effect.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

Parties having farms to rent would
do well to place them in the hands OF
the Vinita Real Estate Agency. They
have had a number OF applieatiopa
from good reliable farmers for places.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

On Aug. IL the NIX. & t. road will sci
one way and round trip tickets to Chi.
cAgo at greatly reduced rates. Parties
desiring to visit the Worlds fair will
call on local agents for rates.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

Little vegetable health producers; De
Wits Little Early Risers cure maiar-
ious disorders aud regulate the stom-
ach aud bowels, which prevents head
ache and dizziness,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
Frisco nxcureion Katea.

Frisco Excureion Mates.
st. Louis, $1,000.
st. Louis and return, S13.45.
Chicago, Sass.
Chicago and return, 30 days, $40. 30.
Chicago, limited to Nov. 10th, S25 90.
Pueblo, Colorado Springs or Denver,
1895.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder

IS Pure Cream Of Tartar Powder from Ammonia Alum
Lime OF other aduteraon And every Investigation whether
IN the laboratory Kitchen confirms and emphasizes its SUPERIOR
ily in every way
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

"Jim Pat" Thompson succeeded last
week in his efforts to secure the Alton
postodice. lie will make an obliging
officer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
NOTICE.

All persons interested In the old settler
claims are hereby notified to meet at Chelsea,
August 26. 1888.
JNo. HILDEBRAND. Pres
JSo. d. MATTnEws, Sec
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
BUSINESS LOCALS.

lfyou can afford to be annoyed by
sick headache aud constipation, don 4
use DeWitts Little Early Risers, for
these little pills will cure them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

Isaac McCollum and several other
old soldiers from this vicinity, with
their families, attended the reunion at
Southwest City last week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

w. w. Miller had thirty-fye feet Of
water drawn out Of his we'll, and now
thinks he has the best water in this
country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
MAsTs. bon SALE, LosT. srRArEp. sroLrn


Each notice, OF the character Indicated. not
exceeding fluy Words, will be Inserted two
weeks under this heading Tor fifty cents
sIRAiEp OR STOLEN-Flve head OF ?
yenr-oid colts, described as follows. black
hlleysi bay horse, bald facei iron Rrayt 1
ROAM all branded s on right jaw. Liberal re-
ward for the h0Tses o. Information.
500 L. L. Smart, Niniia, l. I.
sIRANED-From near Tulsa, two blue roam
horsee ave years OLD, no marks or brands ex-
eept one or them has split Ia len earl one bay
mare nine Year, cid, no brands. has ANAL
white spot In forehead; one bay horse, no
brands on him, eight years old. white on his
nose All the HOove horaes are about l5b
hands high and all are work horses; harness
marke on them, A -easOnable reward will
n PAID ior their return OF Information lead
Ing 10 their recovery.
49, A W. BRApsHAH,
@H Tulsa, I. 7.
| AIDES who will do writing for me at
- their homes viii make good wages. Re-
Ply with stlf-addressed, stamped enVelope. 10
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

All the talK in the world will not con.
vince you so quickly as one trial of De
Wits Witch Hazel SalVe for scalds.
burus, bruises, skin affections and
niles
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

Mr.. Scott, our popular insurance
man, has rented rooms at Mrs. Goody-
koontz's where be and wife are nov To-
Gated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

Ignorance of the merits of DeWitt's
Little Early Risers is a misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liver,
cure headache, dyspepsia, bad breath,
constipation aud biliousness.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

One word describes it-"perfection".
We refer to DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salvei cures obstinate sores, burns,
skin diseases and Is a we'll known cure
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

NJ. L. Patterson, Alton. Ind. Ter,
threshed 267 acres Of Fullcaster wheat
which averaged "a! bushels per acre.
Seed wheat for sale. 1851
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

We could not improve the quality IL
paid double the price. DeWittis Witch
Hazel Salve is the best salve that ex-
perienee can produce, or that money
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

A farm Of 200 acres in cultivation;
cali on or address II Balenline. vlnita,
Ind. Ter. 43.tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
Houses for Rent.
Farm for Rant.

Call on or address IL. Balentine
Vinita. 1. T. 43.tI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

MA PHIALPHAN LODGE, No. Il. X.
M0A OF z. Meets every Tuesday evening
EHg In their castle hall at 1850. visiting
EktJN knights In good standing invited.
Davis NH, X. orr. and s.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10
YINIrA CHURCH DIRECTORY.

NJ n. Church South ~. w .McCrary, pastor;
sasbath school At 1000 q. mt preaching at II
" ana p. m. prayer meeting every We'd
arst Sunday.
fresbyterlan' Church.-D. N Allen, pas
tori preaching. Sundays At II a. m and I D.
IN. sunday school at l0a. m. prayer meet
ng Thursday nights.
Congregational Church--Rev. Fayette Hurd,
pastors services every Sunday at II q. m. and
Endeayor Society, d. M Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening.
w. 2. 7. U.-Meets every Wednesday at 4
O'Clock, y. m.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-08-10

The case Of J. T. McSpadden against
A. j. Stewart, editor Of the Chelsea
Banner, for house rent, was continued
until next Saturday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1893-08-17

June 49, 1910. May %, ls93.
Tlle neart, The kindly heart IS still.
The pulses NJ whose strength
Were feverea IN ~ evil Will,
A and 'aded nv N" stimulus Of I'LL,
Attained lift's perfect length
These hardened hands have done their best
Throughout the four score years
Well have they earned tins holy rest
Upon gentle and An honest breast,
Amid our flowers and tears.
Tie peace that halves this dear clay,
Think not that us of death;
lis life It's wen spent life that may
Alone lend Death the beauty that to-day
Thus treatheth without breath,
Conscience in this man was his soul:
A child, simplicity
Marked him child If heaven, whose goal
Whether through gloom glow his hours
may roll,
He nears continually.
The memories Of his guleless days
Will play amid our dreams;
They'll be light upon our ways,
A guardianlspell when in the tempter's maze,
A horde of pleasant themes.
The tittest reverence one can pay his dust,
By him best understood,
Is to embrace his own deep trust,
And, stunning all things evil and unjust,
Like him to love the good.
Swanville Aug. 8, 1898