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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

be had in the federal courts here
in this territory. The report fur.
ther says:
"a partial remedy, however,
may in the opinion of the COM
mittee be applied at the present
time. One judge cannot dispose
OF the criminal and civil matters
arising among 250,0O0 people with
justice to the parties and reason
able dispatch of business. More.
over, rnisdemeanors and civil suits
of limited amount should be dis
posed of mainly in the immediate
locality where the offenses are
committed or where the cause of
action arises. The committee is
OF the opinion that two additional
judges for the court should be ap-
pointed thus making one judge
for each division, and that addi-
tional commissioners should be ap.
pointed by the court, and that such
commissioners should have within
their districts, to be limited and
defined, final jurisdiction in mis-.
demeanors where the punishment
does not exceed fine of $50, or
Imprisonment for six months, or
both, with right of appeal to the
United States court of the Indian
Territory, and should have final
jurisdiction of ciyil suits arising
within their respective jurisdic-
tions where the value of matter in
controversy or damages claimed
shall not exceed the sum of $500
with right of appeal to said court.
That the jurisdiction now conferred
upon the United States district
courts at Fort Smith and Paris
should be taken away, and juris-
diction in all matters now punish
able by said United States courts
in Arkansas and Texas should be
conferred upon the United States
courts in the Indian Territory" "
The bill recently formulated and
which will, as soon as the tariff
discussion is concluded, become a
law. is along the lines suggested
by the Teller report. The reasons
that were once so seemingly
potent, that juries could not be
found in the Indian country to try
cases, has certainly disappeared in
the light of the fact that the com,
mittee found 25O,O0O white people
residing in the territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

gle with us, TO help to build up and
maintain higher civilization and a
higher standard OF manhood and wo-
manhood. Nicely educated people
are like the 'lcaven in the neal in a
community, to give it tone and char
acter.
Most Of the college faculty will re-
main another year, with much the
same arrangement as at present, but
IL is not Il little to be regretted that
Prof w. S. Dugger is not to return
here again In the fall, he having Sc
cured place elsewhere. Outside OF
the school our people have not seen
very much OF Prof. Digger, as his time
was almost wholly taken upwith his
duties there. notwithstanding he has
only been with us one year, he has not
failed to impress by his quiet and un-
assuming manners and gentle bearing
the fact that he is very excellent
young gentleman. As an educator he
stands second to no one IN the insti-
tuition, and as an example and model
for the boys and young men of the
school his place will be hard to Gil.
Taking the school year through aud
through Prof Rowsey, the president,
has cause TO congratulate himself on
the success attained and it should
stimulate him TO renewed exertlon.
The graduates are three in number;
Miss Eva Patton, John Barrett and
John Oskison, all of Ninlta aud all
Cherokees.
The closing exercises have been very
generally attended and only commend
atory expressions have been heard
Several medal contests have been en-
braced within the commencement ex-
ercises. The successful contestants
were: Elocution, Miss Josie Crutch-
field; Oratory, John NJ. Oskison; In
strumental music, Miss Lucille Fort
ner. The decision was very difficult
to arrive at and each young lady de-
serves a medal.
The annual meeting Of the board OF
trustees occurs this afternoon at I
o'clock.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
A COURT ASSURED.

1t is now practically settled that
this territory is to have another
federal tribunal. A bill has been
prepared and agreed to dividing
the territory into two judicial dis.
tricts. The southern is to be pre-
sided over by the present judge,
Stuart, and the nothern district
will hold sessions at Vinita and
Muskogee alternately, over which
a new judge will be appointed.
The attention of congress has al
last been called to the crying
necessity of additional courts in
this territory. Congressman Cul-
berson, of the house judiciary
committee, and Senator Teller, OF
the senate committee, have agreed
upon the bill and there is hardly a
doubt but that it will pass this
session so as to become operative
within the next three or four
months. The bill provides for an
increase of jurisdiction of the
United States commissioners, the
intention being to invest them
with full lnOgisterial powers cor
responding to those of justices of
the peace under state laws. 1t is
estimated that the change will.
save the government at least $780,
600 annually.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
duaranteed Cura

We authorize Our advertised drug.
gist TO sell DR.. Kings new discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds,
upon this condition; lfyou are sfilict.
ed with a cough. cold or any lung.
throat or chest trouble. and will use
this remedy as directed, giving it a
fair trial, aud experience no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
Or. Kings new discovery could be
relied on. Il never disappoints. Sold
at A. W. ForemAn's drug store. Large
size SOC. aud 500. 2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
Browns Iron Tonic.

This is natures great restorer OF
health; it is pleasant and agreeable to
the taste; and can be taken and re-
tanned by the most delicate stomach;
il is the only preparation OF iron that
will not constipate the bowels, or
biacken or destroy the teeth; it is cas-
lily and readily taken up and assimi-
lated by the blood, and is, therefore,
the greatest remedy known for general
debility, dyspepsia, indigestion, ner-
yousness, female diseases, scrofula,
typhoid fevers, and all diseases and
impurities Of the blood. Try sample
bottle. For sale by A. w. Foreman.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

Miss Graper's careful and consclen-
tious training, and the vocal and in
strumental parts by amateurs were
much enjoyed.
Thursday morning, May 24th, at 10
o'clock came the graduating exercises.
There were seven graduates: May
Johnson, Laura Lombard and Bertha
Rogers, Osages, Laura Rogers, Chero-
kee, and Lila Davis, Clarence Grit
flths and Joseph Grliiths, whites. The
themes were: May johnson, Joan Of
Arc; Laura Lombard, Fame; Laura
Rogers, We study not for school, but
for life; Lila Davis, A True Heroine;
Bertha Rogers, Poetry in Nature; Clar-
encc Grlfiiths, Development OF colonies
during thl seventeenth century; Jo-
seph Griiliths, English rule In India.
1t was Il class of which Worcester
and her friends may justly be proud,
and the largest graduating class thus
far. All seem deslrous OF pursuing
further studies and we trust that most
Will do so.
The Drury first prize, one years free
tuition in Drury college to the one
passing the best final examination
went to Joseph Grifiths; the second Of
a half years tuition went to Clarence
Grifiths.
Miss Sarah Aldrich, Of East North
field, Mass, who gave $500 at a crlti-
cal period for the building OF the girls
cottage, is honored by having her name
given to the building. We may add
here that the trustees inaugurated
measures for properly finishing and
equlpping the cottage. In that inter
es tDr Bagby, Col. Bell and Mr.. Hal
sell will at an early day call upon our
people for the necessary money, and
which the board promised should be
raised here if the New York folks
would go ahead last year and put up
the building.
1t has been understood for some
time that Rev. Fayette Hurd, acting
principal for the year past, did not de-
sire TO remain longer. Rev. A. X.
Wray, home missionary superintend-
ent for Missouri, presented to the
trustees for principal the name OF IIar-
old L. Hopkins, graduate Of the Uni
versity OF Oregon, now pursuing ad-
vanced studies at Oberlin, and he was
confirmed. For assistant, Miss
Georgia w. Hardy, Of Springfield, Mo-,
was IN like manner confirmed.
Miss Louise Graper was reelected
music teacher. Other teachers will ne
chosen soon, and pastor OF the Con
gregational church who will do some
teaching may be expected at no dis
tant day.
The Alumni reception at Aldrich
cottage Thursday evening was a large
and pleasant gathering.
Thus closed Worcester's twelfth
year. The teachers have done faith
full, honest work, and the pupils have
made substantial advance in scholar.
ship. We believe and hope that in
the coming year substantial advance
will be made "all along the line
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

Nor often has a town the size Of
Vinita the opportunity of listening
TO such men as DR.. Palmore, of St.
Louis, who delivered two sermons
at the Methodist church last Sun
day. This treat was one Of the
many good things that accrue from
having located in our midst such
schools as Willie Balsell college.
DR.. Palmore is one Of the grandest
men in the south Methodist church
or any other church as for that
matter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

II Col. Breckenridge gets into
congress from the Ashland district
of Kentucky again he will do so
over the protest OF the representa-
tive womanhood and manhood Of
the entire country. He can never
again represent the loyal manhood
of Kentucky, because he is incap-
able of being true to the mother of
his children or true to his constit-
uents. A seli-confessed moral
leper, whose standard of social
purity is SO low should certainly
be retired.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
FULL JURISDICTION.

The Teller report recently sub
mitted TO congress sets forth a con-
dition of affairs relative to the
United States courts in this terri
tory that certainly warrants legis-
lation by the present congress to
the end that justice at least may
be done the parties at interest. In
referring to the criminal business
the report says:
Ceases of smallest importance,
like ordinary assaults, often cost
the government from 5000 to $500
each, by reason of the distance
travelled by the deputy marshal 5
in taking the prisoner charged to
court and the fees of witnesses for
travel and attendance. The temp
tation to arrest persons for trivial
ofienses under such conditions,
where the deputy marshals receive
such unusual fees, is very great,
and complaint OF misuse OF power
in arrests and prosecutions is fire.
quent. The expense of proseout-
ing crimes and maintaining courts
in the Indian Territory amounts
TO about one-seyenth of the judicial
expense of the United States, and
this, not because crime is more
prevalent in the Indian Territory
than is usual in new, unsettled
countries, but because of the sys
tenn under which justice is sup.
posed to be administered therein
Such glaring and unbearable evils
cannot be fully remedied until the
question Of political and judicial
jurisdiction shall be finally changed
and territorial or state govern
ment established" /"
The above quotation from th'
clearest and most authentic repor
upon this particular phase Of af
fairs here is conclusive proof 0
one thing il no more-name'y tina
justice is not being administere,
by the governments own courts
Ia this country. The report il
practically a denial that justice car
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

ernment has lodged the title in
the tribe ia trust that 1t is without
power to compel the execution Of
tho trust in accordance with the
plain provisions Of the treaty con
cerning such trust2 Whatever
power congress possessed over the
Indians as semidependent nations,
or as persons within its jurisdic-
tion it still possesses; notwith-
standing the several treaties may
have stipulated that the govern
ment would not exercise power,
and therefore congress may deal
with this question as if there had
been no legislation save that which
provided for the execution of the
patent to the tribes.
If the determination of the ques-
tion whether the trust is or is not
being properly executed is one for
the courts and not for the legisla-
tive department of the govern
ment then congress can provide
by law how such question shall be
determined and how such trust
shall be administered, lift is deter
mined that it is not being properly
administered.
1t is apparent to all who are
conversant with the present con-
dition in the Indian Territory that
their system of government can
not continue. 1t is not only non
American, but it is radically
wrong, and a change is impera.
lively demanded in the interest of
the Indian and whites alike. and
such change can not be much
longer delayed. The situation
grows worse and will continue to
grow worse. There can be no
modification OF the system. 1t
can not be reformed. 1t must be
abandoned and better one substi-
tuted. That it will be difficult to
do, your committee freely admit,
but because it is difficult task is
no reason why congress should
not at the earliest possible
moment address itselfto this ques-
ton.
We do not care to at this time
suggest what, in our judgment,
will be the proper step for con-
gress to take on this matter, for the
commission created by an act of
congress, and commonly known
as the Dawes commission, is now
in the Indian Territory with the
purpose of submitting to the
several tribes of that territory
some proposition for the change
in the present very unsatisfactory
condition {. hat country. We
prefer to wait and see whether
this difficult and delicate subject
may not be disposed of by an
agreement with the several tribes
of than territory. But if the In
dians decline to consider any
change in the present condition OF
their titles and government the
United States must, without their
aid and without waiting for their
approval, settle this question of
the character and condition OF
their land tenures and establish a
government over whites and In.
dians oil that territory in accord
ance with the principles of our
constitution and laws.
As the matters submitted are so
complicated and of such grave i'm
portance, the committee has
thought proper to submit this pre-
liminary report, and hopes, upon
further investigation, to be able to
make such further and more
specific recommendation as to
necessary legislation as will lead
to satisfactory solution of this
difficult question.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

IF there is any current event
that the Cherokee people are alb
solutely taking no interest in at
present it is, who are to be the can
didates for chief that are to be
nominated in August. The peo-
pie at large do not expect to have
anything to say in selecting these
candidates, but the party managers
will arrange the whole thing for
them, hence there is no necessity
for enthusiasm on the part of the
people at large.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
Onre for Headnoha-

Asa remedy Tor all forms Of head
ache electric bitters has proved to be
the very best II effects a permanent
cure aud the most dreaded habilual
sick headaches yield n its Influence.
We urge all who are afil cted 10 pro-
cure bottle, aud give this remedy a
tiial Ia cases Of habitual constipa-
tion electric bitters cnre by giving
the needed tone 10 the bowels, and
few cases long resist the use Of this
medicine. Try IL once. Large bottles
only hity cents at A. w. Foreman't
drug aInre 2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
"Fruit svrupo ohill Tonic.

Positively guaranteed to be the best
remedy on the market for the speedy
cure Of chills aud fever, biliousneas,
general debility and loss Of appetite.
Containing all the laxative and nutri-
tious properties Of the ripe figs them
selves combined with quinlne and iron
in tasteless form, making II not only
the best remedy for chills but will be
found very eheetual as a tonic and ap-
petizer and all forms OF disease caused
by a torpid liver. AS large as any dol
lar bottle and only costs so cents. Try
sample bottle. For sale by A. W.
Fnreman.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

years, amid many difficulties and em-
barrassments, financial and otherwise,
II is thoroughly demonstrated that
Vinita Is pot only capable OF main
tanning an institution whose cirricu-
lum embraces the higher branches OF
study, but that we already have one
In successful operation.
IL Is possible that some OF the
younger generation Of our city, and
some OF the older ones too, do not fully
appreciate the advantages of having a
college right at their doors, where
their boys and girls may go out into
the world college bred" at merely a
nominal cost, but II Is certainly OF In
estinlable value 20 the community.
Each graduating day gives TO society
a class Of young ladies and gentlemen,
educated and refined, 10 mix and min.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
Buoklen's Arnica salve.

The best salye 10 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.
Foreman
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

The prospects for the appropria-
ton Of any Old Settler money at
this session of congress are decid.
edly poor. The congressional
elections are too near at hand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
THE THOROUGHBRED

VIII maze the season OF 1894, az
henderson's livery barn.
DICK BASSErT WAS sired by Old
Bassett OF Kentucky. LIST dam, Lyde
Tay lor, she by old Gold Deck, out OF
a thoroughbred Kentucky mare.
Pedigree Of old Bassett chestnut
horse, fifteen and one half hands high,
by Pat Malloy. lst dam, Canary Bird,
by lmpoi ted Albin; 2nd dam, Panola,
by Imported Airdisby; 3rd dam, Inn
ported Sweet Briar, by Recovery Pat
Malloy Is by Lexington out OF Glenco
by Imported Eclipse.
TERMS; $40; half money due at time
OF service, balance when colt stands
up and sucks.
Good pasture furnished for mares
from distance. For further informa-
tlon see blacksione's Stud book, Lou
isyllle, KY, where horse Is registered.
mch s-3mo. alcHARD KILuoRR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
Oonnhl ConRhI OouRhl

If you want to, but If you desire to
stop, get a bottle OF Beggs' Cherry
cough syrup. 1t will stop your cough
in five minutes. Sold and warranted
by A. w. Foreman.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31
Willie Halsell College.

Commencement exercises at Willie
Halsell college c nd to-day. The char
dcter Of these exercises throughout,
continuing from the medal contest
last Saturday night, including Dr.. Pal
more's commencement sermon, and
the entertainments given during the
week by the college societies, together
with the examinations, have been all
that the most enthusiastic patron,
friend or benefactOr OF the school
could desire. After running four
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-05-31

Practices In the u. S. courts for the Indian
Territory, also makes a specially of cases be-
fore the departments. courts and congress Of
which claimants to n common use and ben.
ent' OF the lands aud the national funds''
pie are interested. VIII appear before the
secretary Of the Interior In cases of any o {
those persons who have occupied improve
ments made prior TO Aug. u, 1855, appraised
under the act OF March 3rd. 1855. and claim to
BE- Cherokees. Correspondence solicited.
The Helena independent., 1894-01-01
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.
The Most Important Games, Races and
Battles Of 1893.

The Most Important Games, Races and
Battles of 1893.
MARCH.
b. Ed Smith defeated Joe Goddard In Is
rounds at New Orleans.
8. Bob Fitzsimmons whipped Jim Hall in 1
rounds at New Orleans.
q. Oxford crew defeated Cambridge in IS min
utes II seconds; Thames course.
MAY.
IL. Diablo won the Brooklyn handicap at
Gravesend, N. Y.
70. Jim Hall defeated Frank Slavin in II
rounds in London.
JUNE.
8. Frank Ives defeated John Roberts at BILL
liards in London.
80. Lowlander won the Suburban handicap.
Sheepshead Bay, N. Y.
"a. Boundless won the American Derby at Chi
cago.
q. Z. w. Goff won the all round athletic cham
pionship Of America at New York.
20. Yale beat Harvard in the annual boat race
at New London, Conn.
AUGUST.
I. George Dixon defeated Eddie Pierce for
the worlds featherweight championship at
Coney Island.
aN Domino won tho s65.Oo0 Futurity stakes At
sheepshead Bay, N. Y. o&,ya
OCTOBER. -z
!. The American yacht Vigilant won the first
race IN the contest for the Americas cup
over the English yacht valkyrie by min
utes 4s seconds.
O. The Vigilant won the SECOND race over the
Valkyrie by 10 minutes Is seconds.
M Tho Vigilant won the third race against
the valkyrie by 10 seconds, deciding the
contest.
IL. Directum trotted mile In 2:06H at Nash.
Vile: new worlds record for stations.
NOVEMBER.
4 Directum, king of trotters. defeated Mas
cot, king Of PAGERS, at Fleetwood Park, N. Y.
!. John 8. johnson, bioyclist, with flying
start, rode mile in minute Is 3-5 seconds;
worlds record.
q. Directum defeated Alix, queen of racing
trotters. at Fleetwood Park In straight
heats; best mile trotted In :C8.
25. Yale defeated Harvard at football; score, 9
too.
30. Princeton defeated Yale at football: score.
OtOu ~ v
The Helena independent., 1894-01-01
"A yYhite Elephant.

The rulers VI the miniature republic of
Andorra decided recently that the country
should possess a cannon. Krupp there
fore was ordered to manufacture one of
the most Modern type. The great gun ar-
rived at its mountain destination short
time ago and was placed on the highest
point in the 'seountry, SO that the citi-
zens could see that the valley was well
protected. A day was appointed to try the
cannon, which was able to send ball IS
kilometers. Just as the two artillerymen
of Andorra were ready to fire it occurred to
one Of the prudent citizens that the shot
might cause some trouble.
The territory Of the republic Of Andorra
does not extend over more than six kilo-
meters. To. direct the shot therefore to-
ward the surrounding mountains would
be the same as firing at France or Italy,
as the bali would necessarily fall On the
territory Of one Of these countries. A
war might be the result. It was then de-
cided to shoot the ball in the air, but
some one suggested that 1t would endan-
ger the lives Of too many people in its de-
scent and possibly bore great hole in the
republic of Andorra. Good council prevail
ed, and the two artillerymen were com-
manded to unload the gun. The shot has
not vet been fred, and the good republic
ans are uncertain what to do with the ex-
pensive gin.--New York Tribune