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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
PRYOR CREEK ITEMS.
A Condensed But Newsy Budget
From That Vicinity.
Mrs. Ella ROsecrsns /. qrl;s alex

Mrs. Ella Rosecrsns h qults alex.
-whittakef t-'i will be completed next
week
The school children arc prsctlclng for q
May party.
Wallace Moore is attending Mu,toEss
court this week.
w. T. whitaker rsturnsd from Table
qush last Friday.
-R. NJ. Choste aud wife are the happy pa
rents Of q ll-pound boy.
Nick Sanders is having nice eottag. buili
In the south part OF town.
Mrs. Clark made q short visit to her pa
rents at Bald Knob, Ark, last week.
We are pleased to say that Miss Eta LugSs
is recovering from prolonged illness.
Monday evening the ladies OF the W. c. T.
U. gave a very interesting public meeting.
"A few days asc L r. Essh's father and
slater from Fl. Gibson wers up TO spend ths
day.
Married, May lst, John W. Shut Of Pryor
Creek and Miss Minnie Burke OF Springfield.
Mo. Many congratulations 20 from this place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

rottenness Of officials exposed, is a
standing menace to free institu.
tions and a threat against public
peace. The man or newspaper in
this nation that undertakes to
enforce uniformity of expressed
opinion of the current issues that
now confront the Cherokee people,
or to crush out free expression
on all those questions that con-
cern us, is an enemy TO civil lib
erty, and is encouraging system
that must end in anarchy and ruin.
THE CH1EFTA1N has for years advo-
Gated a change in our system Of
holding land, and of raising rev.
enue for governmental expenses
because in those changes it be-
lieves lies the only safety against
the monopolists among our own
citizens, and the intrusion OF the
outside world.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
Great Stallion
l have sold TO J. p. Co
hea, Vinita, Ind. Ter,
I ho ureaf Humhlatonion N

zA<lV the great Hambletonian
stallion, GEORGE PERRY, and l
take pleasure in calling special atten-
tion 70 his rich breeding. One should
spare neither pains nor expense In
procuring the services OF the highest
bred stations.
Measured by the 2:30 standard, the
trotting family which was founded by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian '"rhe hero OF
Chester" Is undoubtedly the greatest
the world has ever seen. or the great
number OF horses which have trOtted
in 1:30 or better, about One-half are
direct descendants from this great
horse. His name appears In the pedi-
gree OF more than One-half OF the
horses which have made records OF 2:2O
OF better. or the nine which have
trOtted in Ala or better seven are by
his sons, another out OF his daughter
and the ninth by half brother. AT
all ages and In al classes the Handle
tonians wear the crown OF supremacy.
Did you ever take a thought that
George Perry's sire has as much Ham,
bletOnian blood as any other horse In
the world? Do you know that he is a
grandson Of Hambletonian Y? VIII
you remember Egbert, the champion
sire OF the season 1889, having put sew
enteen colts In the 2:30 list, record
never equaled by any other stallion, is
George Perry's own uncle! This rec
ord was made without any systematic
booming, such as Electioneer and
| George Wilkes
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

THE Advocate quoted some
weeks ago what it said was the
constitution, We asked for the
section that the people of the
nation might be edited, but up to
present time the Advocate has not
located it. If the national organ
wants to be believed it should tell
the truth. The facts in the case
are the Advocate quoted some
thing that is not in the constitu-
ton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
GEORGE PERRY.

Record 1:SI4 4, made at ADillne, KAN,
1883, black, star In forehead, l5f hands
high, weighs 1915 pounds, In stud con-
ditiOn, bred by George Perry, Manhat-
tan, Kan, fOaled June 25, 1882, sired
by Aladdin 2z3, record and trial 2:2y.
First dam by Almont Prince, sire Of
Halrops Tom, 2:26, Aladdin by Rys-
dyk's Hambletonian Y, sire OF Dexter,
2:l74, and forty Others In 2.20 OF better,
and sire Of fOrty-four mares which
have produced fifty trOtters In 2:30 and
better, also sire OF lU7 sons which have
sired 567 with records from 2:0ea to 2:30.
First dam Miss Monroe, full sister
to Monroe, 2:27i, and the dam OF Fer
gus McGregOr, sire Of Lady Wonder,
3:2S1l by Iron Duke, lSl. Second dam,
Young Saline, [dam OF Monroe, 2;26l,
and st. Patrick, PAGER, 2:244] by Guy
Miller. Third dam, Saline ldam Of J.
ii. Coleman, Rail- by Pamuky, son Of
American Eclipse, Iron Duke lSl [sire
OF Kelsle, 2:23t Monroe, 2:274, Silver
Duke, 1921, COriander, 2:2etl by Ham
bletonian X;dam by Miller's Sir Henry.
Guy Miller, [sire Of z. 5. Darby, 2:l6i1
by HambletOnlan X; dam by Nancy
Bolivar, AlmOnt Prince by AlmOnt
XXXIlI, (sire Of WestmOnt u. 2:I3t,
Fannie WitherspOOn, 2:l6t, Piedmont
2I7l, Aldine 2:lot and thirty-three
more in 2:3O or better: also a sire Of
AlmOnC, Jr., 1922, sire OF Belle Ham
lin, 1:l3a. First dam by Imported
Arabian MassOud. Second dam, Eagle
by Zenith, by American Eclipse. Third
dam Eagletta, by Grey Eagle. Fourth
dam, Mary Howe, by Tiger. Fifth
dam, Lady Robin by Robin Gray.
George Perry obtained his record In
perfect ease and trotted the last half
! OF the fourth heat la. George Perry
Is leyel-headed, steady and as fine a
disposition horse as can be; family
horse, can be driven 10 the top OF
speed by lady. George Perry Is a
noble breeder; his colts are large, nat
nral trotters. When you stop and
think that road horses will sell to-day
for as much money or more than they
did five years ago, why not raise the
stock OF horses that will sell and take
the chance OF getting a trotter that
will bring you big money as will those
that are selling them every day.
This horse was driven One-half mile
over Vinita track by Mrs. o. @. Athey
In one minute and twenty-five second,
during the fair OF 1891.
Terms, go for the season; yi6 10 In
sure, which Is very reasonable. This
horse will be kept by his owner at VI
nita and ought 10 be well patr0nlzed
at the extreme low figures -
j. p. coHEA, Owner, vipita, Ind. Ter
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
THE TELLER COMMITTEE.
kadical L-esisiaS.o, is Fore
shadowed.

The first fruits of the recent visit
of Senator Teller and Platt to the
five civilized tribes, says a recent
Washington dispatch, is seen in a
bill introduced by Senator Teller.
All that part Of the United States
bounded by Kansas, Missousi,
Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma is
to be known legally and officially
as the Indian Territory. A
supreme court and three United
States courts are to be established.
The Judges are to be appointed by
the president, the present judge to
be chiet justic. Jurisdiction in
civil and criminal matters is con-
ferred on these courts, save in
crimes committed by one full
blood Indian against another full
blood. The laws of the United
States and the criminal laws of
Arkansas are to be executed i'm the
Indian Territory by this system of
courts. The territory is to be
divided into three divisions. For
the first division sessions Of court
are to be held at Muskogee and
Vinita; for the second at South
McAlester and Atoka; for the
third at Ardmore and Purcell.
The supreme court may establish
one other place of holding court
on the Rock Island railroad in the
Chickasaw nation. At least two
terms Of court are 70 be held
yearly in each division. From
the elaborate provisions for the
business of the courts it is evident
that the intention Of the bill is to
bring the people of the territory
under United States laws. This
is a long step toward the end OF
the policy OF noninterference
which has been observed toward
the five civilized tribes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

Harpsr's Monthly Magazine has
kept abreast OF the best art and the
latest knowledge. Itis new every
month. Besides its articles on
general topics, the May number
contains six complete short stories,
a generous instalment of Mr.. Du
Maurier's novel, "Trilby," half a
long story by James Lane Allen.
and more pictures than the aver
age illustrated book.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

PUBLIC sentiment, to be healthy,
must be nodded by free and un.
trammeled press. Such a senti-
ment is always safe, because
always intelligent. Public senti-
ment that has its origin in hatred
and prejudice and is nurtured by
ignorance, is dangerous, bui no
more 50 than that inspired by an
intimidated and debauched press.
The man or party who says the
news shall not be printed, nor the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

Council is still wrangling over
where the Strip money is to be
paid out. The chances at present
are that Vinita will get the first
whack at the big payment and the
two upper districts and part of Sa-
line will probably be paid there.
The senate passed bill provid-
ing for the appointment of three
commissioners to receive the
Dawes commission. Council will L,
it is thought, adjourn to-day or to-
morrow. 100000 is, according to
senate bill number two, appropri-
ated to the general fund, or more
properly for general purposes.
The various and sundry expenses
incurred in making the payment is
to be paid out of this reserved
fund. The treasurer and three
assistants are to be paid $3.50 per
day. A commander of guards is
to be elected by a joint vote
of the two houses, and paid $3.50,
having power in conjuction with
the treasurer to employ suitable
number of guards to be paid 81, 90
per day. There are so many
amendments being offered that it
is difficult to foreshadow the shape
in which it will finally pass. 1t
Is generally believed that the pay
ment will begin about :he frs.
Mondav In Juna
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

THE indebtedness of the Chero-
kee nation at the present time
amounts to about two hundred
thousand dollars, bearing interest
at the rate of 6 per cent. This is
increasing, probably at the rate OF
two thousand dollars a year, and
no arrangement looking 20 its
liquidation is to be countenanced.
The member of council who would
have the hardihood to propose a
system of taxation would be hiss
ed down. "Whither are we drift
r9ii
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
See the world's Fair for is

See the Worlds Fair for Is OTIS. d.
Upon receipt Of your address and
fifteen cents in postage stamps We will
mail you prepaid our Souvenir Port
folio OF the Worlds Columbian EK.
position; the regular price is 6fty
cents, but as We want you to have
one, we make the price nominal. You
will find il a work OF art and . thin z
to be priced. IL contains full page
views OF the great buildings, with de-
scriptions Of same, and 10 executed in
highest style OF art. IL not satisfied
with it, after you get 1t. We will refund
the stamps and let you keep the book.
Address II. E. .Bucklen & Co. Chicago. 4
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

AND vinita is at length suggested
in connection with the proposal TO
establish more courts in this coun-
try. This is the legitimate and to
be expected result of little effort
on our part. 1t always pays to be
alive and to let the world know it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

WE print this week a bill intro
duced by Senator Higgins which
If passed would about turn this
country over to the intruders and
nuilify the act Of March 3rd, 1898,
providing for their removal from
the country. Thore is not much
likelihood of the bill ever becom-
ing law, but in it turks danger
that will menace the Cherokee
nation as long as lands are held in
common.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03


THE mob that is now marching
on to Washington to thunder its
"demands" in the ear of congress
is the beginning of what may in
the future prove a very dangerous
precedent. This "army" of half
crazy aud hungry maniacs are not
SO much in search of work as they
are promoters of anarchy and
strife. The possibility of all the
tramps and malcontents Of the
country being organized into an
army is eAough to make one shud
der.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03


MAJOR KIDD, of the Dawes com.
mission, spent a day or two in
this city last week comforting with
the citizens in regard to the work
of his commission in the Cherokee
nation. The commission will
probably take up their headquar.
tiers in Vinita soon, for time at
least. They contemplate going
out among the people and explain.
ing the situation to,them as plainly
as possible. Commissioner Kidd
is OF the opinion that congress will
continue to investigate and
legislate upon the condition OF
affairs here until the changes
are made that are thought
necessary. The only question
with the commission. seems to be,
how to bring it about in such q
way as to protect the rights of the
real Indian.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
BuokIen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup.
tions, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded,
Price 25 cents per box; for sale BY A.
tnIeman.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

SAM MAYEs seems to be the
"logical' candidate for the chief
taincy ofthe Downing party in the
coming campaign.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

THE death of Hardin Trott re-
moves from Vinita one of her most
familiar figures. His portly form,
good humor and kindly disposition
made him the subject Of universal
esteem. As an officer, citizen and
friend the people Of this town knew
him by heart. and in him they
knew a man who demonstrated the
fact by his life that it is possible
FOR a man to live at peace thor
oughly and entirely with the
world. He was endowed with a
superabundance of the milk of hu.
man kindness. Peace to his ashes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03


In the mad scramble to get hold
of the Strip money, it is not every
one that considers What this per
capita payment has cost the Cher
okee nation. The Cherokees have
parted with more than half their
landed interests, and this coming
payment is the proceeds of the
sale. Each man, woman and
child belonging to the tribe has
sold something like 250 acres of
their birthright, and have left con-
siderably less than 200 acres.
Therefore this payment represents
more than one half their individ-
ual possessions; a small homestead
is all that is left, and it is getting
smaller as the days 90 by.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

D. M. MARRs, Editor.
ME-. MILFORD. Manager.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03
Mems Shoes.

Our line of Mems Shoes is superior to any we
have ever shown We carry everything from
the cheapest Plow to the finest Kid and Kan
garoo Dress Shoes
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

vrNrrA, IND. TER, MAY 8, 1894.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

Call and see what the purchasing
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-03

We also have this week some new styles of
Wash Dress Goods in Pongees and Pekin
Cloths small, neat, figures on Black Grounds
Should be seen to be appreciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-07
TIP TO TlMlD SWANS.
Propose While YOU Are waltz ing, and 1
i Hard for Her tO Refuse.


\ certain ballroom belle tells how she
rec. lived an offer Of marriage during the
dance:
Ny last proposal. she says, was from
a man at a ball. ON his dress-c)at, as he
claimed me for a waltz was a long white
thread. | smilingly called his attention
to il and took it OFF. Ny sister saw ne,
and knowing things were in mat interest
inC condition when Il word would pre-
cipitate matters. thought TO tease me by
saying:
"Who is it that says il a woman viii
take the trouble to pick thread from a
mans coat that man may have her Tor
the asking?" she laughed gleefully az our
discontinue and iloated away.
The first time we stopped to promenade
my partner glanced down at me. and
there. caught in the flower Of my gown,
was the same long thread. lie bent down
to take II OF just as we came to clear
ins among The dancers,
What are you DOING ! said
I'm picking a thread Off your coat"
he replied. stepping IN front Of me. "Nil
you?" 1 thought he meant would go on
with the waltz. | laid my hand in his,
and We glided into our places.
DO YOU understand" he whispered
Now. II was bad enough 10 have 10 re-
fuse a man on the sofa, but 10 have 20
DO it when you are In his very arms, when,
while he tells you over and over that he
loves you. he can emphasize with hand
pressure without reproof: when every Sc
cond you are imperceptihly being drawn
closer and closer. until the wretchcd
truth dawns upon YOU that the music and
the dance are secondary things. and mat
In reality you are being huggei-actua!ly
Rugged by man YOU are not going 10
marry-you must resist the impulse 10
pat both hands against him anu push
him with all your might You simply get
tired suddenly, and are taken 10 your
chaperon. where. at least, you can refuse
him properly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-07
WAS BOUND TO GET WARM.
Fire Couldn't Hurry Guest i'm a Burning
Hotel.

He was testy old chap. and when h.
found there was no steam heat in the
hotel uhs happened last January, and
II would cost him half dollar for a
fire In his room, ne got into "A hun and
went off to bed in the cold. 1t was
real cold. too. and the old fellow almost
froze before h. could Wndrcss. says the
Detroit Free Press, and when be- got
under the cover, II wasn't much better
for there wasn't enough cover In Tho
house to make that room warm on
such q night About o'clock In the
morning loud rap came on his door,
followed by lot more.
What DO you want?' h. asked, with
his teeth chattering
Get up. quick. there's fire I'm the
basement came the alarming response
Go way from there. and let me alone,
he shouted back.
There were several kicks on the door,
and the man ina the hail yelled:
Get up. the house is atrc, and you'll
be- burned up
"Go way from there, tell you"
shouted the tes,y guest. TIN glad 90
know there's fire somewhere Ia the
house. and I'm going To- stay where q
ann TN u gets mp here. Ia like t0 know
what this room would f'el hka II IL was
warm
Twenty minutes later a fireman from a
ladder took the testy guest out Of the
window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-07
ROARING WELLS IN THE WEST.
Thought to Indicate the Presence "' ""
Underground Sea.

The best scientists OF the land favor IN"
or,,ion that Nebraska. Kansas. and parts
of Indian Territory are situated over d"
immense underground lake or sea. IL Is
a well-known fact that In seVerai p.ao'S
in Kansas whole sections Of land have
sudbenly disappeared, leaving only iath-
on,lass lakelets to mark the spot "n'a'
they were once situated.
proof mat there IL something peculiar
vii, the foundation Of the secti'h Oh
the country mentioned may be touhn III
th,. celebrated tide wells or folk' buN-
Ter. and ColfaX counties, IN Neo'dsHa.
polk countv is best provided with thvae
curious wells. having between d"s'n
ard twenty. which roar ana emo ara
rou, With an unseen tide. The ruailhh
of these remarkable curioslues (Ihey
cannot be called natural wonders Dc
cause they are the work of man. al ie's'
as far as excavation Is concerhed) II
caused by the inhalation and eNhala'oh
of immense quantities OF air.
There are hours. regular and UNIFORM
IN which the air viii rush ont with
loud. Kissing sound. and again an equdl
space OF time in which II seems ush'
all the air OF the Platte valley VIII pc
sucked into the cavernous depths OF those
wonderful wells. me p'tloN ga 'u'' '
and aow does not seem TO depend upon
either the seasons or the state OF the
weather. but is thought to have some
MYSTERIOUS connection with the high ana
low-ttde periods Of the Atlantic ana
Pacific oceans.
40 meteorologist Of national reputation,
who sought 10 fathom the mystery OF
the Platte river tide wells" and VINO
issued little pamphlet with the tue
Roaring Wells OF Nebraska gave 1t as
his opinion that the roaring phenomenon
was in some way connected with the
prevailing direction Of the wind. being
strongest in time Of west or southwest
breezes. The farmers In thu three coun-
ties mentioned as being best provided
with these tide-regulating. air-eNpeiling
wells. believe that the water supply rs
connected with a body large enough 10
have A regular ebb and flow Of tide.
All the wells in the counties Of Polk
and Butler which are tide regulated are
OF about the same depth, those OF COLI
fax being deeper. but all extending TO a
porous stratum having the same general
characteristics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-07
SENATOR SMITHS STAND.
lie Exactly Outlines His Position on the
Senate Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., August ..
To the Editor Of the New York World:
In answer to your inquiries: /. Do you
think a tariff bill Will pass?
All signs indicate that the conferrees
will agree tomorrow. and If they should
the bin should pass both houses and be
presented 10 the President not later than
THURSDAY.
?. win It be the Senate bill or the
House bill?
Practically the Senate bill, with some
nodifica lions and changes
2. On what articles will the chiei
changes be made?
Sugar. coal. and iron, if any of conse-
quence are made.
{. What is your position on these ar
ticles?
L have favored free raw and free re-
fined sugar from the beginnlnS. not De-
cause | 10 not consider IL nj SUBJECT
for revenue duty but for the party
reason that the rcimpositon ui a du'y
on such an article after it has once
been taken Oft might be unpopular 80
far as coal and iron are concerned,
am in favor Of free raw material thcO-
reticalIy. and FREE coal and free iron
would bo a practical benefit TO my state.
But | have never been able 10 see how
such q bill could pass. and rs l have in
sisted upon moderate protection for the
industries Of NY State. / could not deny
the right Of other senators 10 protect
the coal and iron interests OF their con
stituents. Moreover. there has been
constant daily danger Of defeat OF ala
tariff legislation. and such result
would be- 80 deplorable that have done
everything in my power to avert 1t, both
by making concessions myself and
bv earnest efforts to conciliate others
whose votes were doubtful. ! do not
think that the public has appreciated at
any time til seriousness OF this danger
nor the necessity, with bare majority
of one in the Senate. Of harmOnizing the
many diverse interests. But We who are
anxious for the continued supremacy OF
the Democratic party have appreciated II,
ard were much relieved when we
thought on the passage Of the Senate
bill. that We had passed the danger
line. Whether we are right CT not, in
view of the subsequent complications, OF
course, remains to be seen.
). VIII the Republicans flibuster?
| think not, unless such changes as ]
do not anticipate shall be made in the
schedules The Republicans believe that
the Senate bill does not give sufficient
protection to American Industries, and
they will consent to rs passage on the
theory that It will cause the defeat Of
the Democratic party in the coming cleo
tons
&. Would the Senate accept free coal
and free iron?
only those senator's who have insisted
upon a duty upon those articles can
answer that question. There IS certainly
no reason why | should object If they
are willing to make the concession.
JAMES SMITH, JR.