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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-17
A Treasure.


Wen. found anything?" asked the
museum manager of his agent.
"Got prize fighter"
What in thunder do we want wit q
prize fighter? The woods is full of EN-"
This one is deaf and dumb
what! Where is he at? Jimmy. me
boy, you are all right. Here, take this
tenner and go out and enjoy yourself"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-17

whips generallyy' ma Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Chinese can't beat the Japanese. but
they are getting a great deal Of practice In
beating a retreat.-Pittsburg Commercial
Gazette.
Kentucky young men will stand no chance
In the matrimonial market until the nom
Telegraph.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-17
HURDLES IN THE AIR.
The Cause.

Mrs. Watts-you have most remark
ably hard face. to tell you the truth
Dismal Dawson-Yesm, that is because
1t Is so dry
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
The Knights of PYthias.

y
OF the secret orders Of the In
dian Territory the Knights of
Pythias probably stand first in
popularity and growth at the
present time. The order of
Knights of Pythias is essentially
young mans society, and the
younger generation of business
and professional men of the coun.
try have flocked to its folds in
great numbers. The high standard
of nineteeth century manhood
raised by this order, and the high
ideals of human brotherhood
taught as the tenets of the order
have had the effect of increasing it's
numbers and efficiency. The
panacea OF life is happiness. The
nobility Of friendship is the key
note of this great secret order.
The beautiful incident of Damon
and Pythias comes to us as a light
out of darkness, from an age of
the world that was not fraught
with good. Twenty-three hun.
dred and fifty years ago there lived
and ruled in Ancient Syracuse and
Sicily tyrant named Dionysius.
The cruelties of this man are among
the most atrocious on the pages
of ancient history. He conquered
the valiant Carthagenians, but all
of his military heriosm was dark
ened and ruined by his awful and
brutal abuse of power, and were it
not for the Damon and Pythias in
cident his history would have been
traced only in human blood.
Thus a kindling of the fires of
friendship IN the hearts Of men
means an inspiration to nobler
things than the chivalry of battle.
These are the virtues that Christ
says shall finally wipe out all wars.
The order had its birth during the
dark days of the war-thirty
years ago-hence its paraphernalia
and trappings have much OF the
panoply of war. The order is
organized "to protect the weak,
defend the right, alleviate the suf-
ierings Of brother, bury the dead
care for the widows and educate
the orphan"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
SIMON PETER JONES'
Sermon From the Housetops tC
the Five Tribes.

Blessed are they that expect
nothing: for they shall not be dis
appointed.
Blessed are they that mourn: for
they shall mourn some more.
Blessed are the meek: for the
earth shall be buttered on both
sides; but a government official
Swindleth them out of their inher-
itance.
Blessed are they which do
hunger and thirst after your lands:
for they shall get forty acres and
mule.
Blessed are the peacemakers in
the guise of United States COM
missioners: for they shall get the
town sites and mineral leases.
Blessed are them that have
affiliated with you: for they shall
share your inheritance.
Blessed is the white man: for he
hath taken your fairest daughter,
and now wanteth the earth and
will get it.
Blessed is the seed of Ham: for
his case lieth not in your hands;
and it is written that money
maketh the mare go.
Blessed is the report oftheDawes
commission: for it is the father Of
its parents. Ii was not created for
the commission; but the commits
sion for il.
Blessed is the English language:
for it adaptheth itselfto all circum-
stances, and fitch all contingent
cies, and performeth many wonder
ful Acrobatic feats of judicial dis
tortion.
Blessed are the courts of Uncle
Sam; for therein is great learning,
and wisdom and power, and
glory and honor; but justice
hath not where TO lay her head.
Blessed is the policy of Uncle
Sam toward the red man: for there
by is much gain, and whose
getteth not in on the ground floor
is lett.
Blessed is the intruder: for he
hath gotten fhe cream from the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

sorry to believe that Bill Cook is
in that Vicinity and they know. Jim
French was there Thursday last.
The late cold snap must not have
extended far south; at any rate, the
editor Of the Pryor Creek Enter
prise is advertising his overcoat
for sale.
At Miami Christmas day Jim
Smith got into a drunken row with
John Bright, an Indian, and was
shot in the head, though not
fatally.
Out in Oklahoma some of the
churches have no bells and so the
fire bells are rung at the hour Of
service. Quite suggestive to the
unregenerate.
Gahagan, of the Seneca Dis
patch, must be a Methodist; .
good share of every issue of his
paper is given up to the subject of
chicken raising.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC FREE.
Special Offer to Readers of This
Paper.

The twice-a-week st. Louis Re-
public will be sent free for one
year to any person sending before
January 81, 1895, club of three
new yearly subscribers, with SO to
pay for same.
Already the clans are gathering
for the fray in 1896, and 1895 will
be full of interesting events. The
skirmish lines will be thrown out
the maneuvering done and the
plans Of campaign arranged for the
great contest of '96.
The remaining short session OF
the Democratic Congress to be fol-
lowed shortly by a Republican con-
gress with a Democrat in the Pres.
idential chair will be productive OF
events Of incalculable interest.
In fact more political history
will be constructed in 1895 than in
any year since the foundation OF
the government, and a man with.
out newspaper will be like a
useless lump in the movem ents OF
public opinion.
You can get three new sub
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minutes effort. Remember the
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Try it at once, and see how easil y
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
NEWS NOTES.

NJ. &. Butler is building a fine
house at Muskogee.
Lou Cook visited her brother
Jim in the Tahlequah Jail Christ.
mas.
Reynolds is the name Of a new
town ION paper which it is sought
to build In the Choctaw nation 8
miles south of Kiowa.
The report having been circu.
lated that Marshal McAlester was
a kinsman OF Bill Cooks, the
marshal has entered denial.
The people of Fl. Gibson are
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

ANOTHER YEAR HAS CONN.

Another year has been garnered
into the great store house of the
past, and il is not without sadness
that we see it wing its flight and
hid us farewell. The old year Just
closed has brought us many un-
thoughtof blessings, pleasant
friendships and happy associations
along the wayside. The year has
been marked by many special
events and will be crowded full OF
lasting memories by the Cher okee
nation. We have passed another
milestone and a new road lies on
beyond us To some of us it will
doubtless be beset with dangers
and dark places, up rugged hills
and tunnelled mountains of un.
seen toll and trouble(all the better
for us that they are unseen) and
to some ofus through the valley OF
the shadow of death, out beyond
this earth-life of ours. The year
1895 may be the starting year to
happiness and success in life TO
some of us, or it may be one of
great strife and temptation and
ruin to our poor frail humanity.
As a nation let us hope that the
dark clouds that now hang like a
pall over the five tribes may be
dispelled and from out the dark
ness and gloom we may emerge
with safety. Let us hope that
the "Indian problem" may be
solved in a way that will insure
protection and contentment to all
concerned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
Ahanlntalu Fraa

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The St. Louis Globe Democrat alb.
solutely free for three months. See
the offer in this issue and take ad-
vantage of it at once. The Week
ly Globe Democrat is issued in
sem-weekly sections, eight pages
each Tuesday and Friday, sixteen
every week, making it Semi
Weekly paper, yet the price is
only one dollar per year. In
politics it is strictly Republican,
but it gives all the news, and is
absolutely indispensable to the
farmer, merchant, or professional
man who has not the time to read
large daily paper, and yet desires
to keep promptly and thoroughly
posted. Sample copies will be
sent free on application to Globe
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

JUDGE STUART has been in
Washington in the interest of pro-
posed judicial legislation. His
preference is reported to be an
extension of the powers and an in
crease of the number of federal
commissioner in the territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
liso. i u, and
sucketh - u get his
mush and "a mattereth
little whethe "a the means
iuafifiat tb

| W
mush and n - mattereth
little whethe ~ the means
justi6eth thdenu.
Blessed is the law Of nations: for
it is to be observed only by those
unable to fight you.
Blessed is the spirit of sitting
Bull: for his end is like unto your
own, in that it was ordained by
the powers that be, even so is seal
ed the doom of your political au-
tonomy.
Ye are the salt Of the earth: but
ye sJld your savior in the Strip
agreement. Ye sold il for a song
and did your own singing. And
as ye dance ye must pay the piper.
Ye may be the light Of the world;
but ye can't hold candle to Uni
ted Stotes court in the construction
of Indian treaties.
He that is hungry and thirsty,
let him be hungry and thirsty still.
He that is homeless, let him be
homeless still.
He that hath plenty, let him
have plenty still.
| call not to him that hath not,
but to him that hath, to put his
home in order, for it is written, He
that hath, to him shall be given,
and he that hath not, from him
shall be taken away, even that
which he hath.
Many shall come, but few are
chosen; for the way of the monop-
olist is picnic at every mile post,
and pie for them that pay for it.
Verify, they have it in for us
hard. SIMON PETER JONES.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
opening

SAM MAYEs need have no fears
of defeat so long as the Telephone
is opposed to him. The crowd
that at this time are yelling for
Ross are the people who have to
be subdued, and that make eternal
vigilance the price of liberty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

THE denunciation of wrong do
ing is indispensable in a newspa-
per when occasion requires it, but
The CHIEFTAIN does hope to be
able to say great many pleasant
things during the year just now
onan;no
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03
something to be Done.

The people of the United States
may take the consolatory view that
something is to be done with the
Indian Territory. There are many
plans, good, bad and Indifferent,
before congress, and there is OBJ
struction, of course, to any plan
designed TO do away with the pres
ent absurdity of "nations" inside
the jurisdiction of the United
States, but out of it all is to come
the dissolution of the Indian trib-
al arrangements and the substitu-
ton of an American territorial gov
ernment fit for all men to live un-
der. The present congress has a
chance to distinguish itself and do
the whole country service by dis
patching this Indian business out
of hand, but may not prove equal
to the undertaking; if so, then the
next congress should Immediately
take hold of 1t under the head OF
unfinished business. TX. c..
Star.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

OKLAHOMA has about given up
hope in its "single statehood"
scheme and is now sulking because
this is to be prohibition territory,
and wonders if prohibition can be
made a success.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

IF we had any disposition to
continue the "discussion"with our
pugnacious contemporary over at
Alton, we really haven't the space
TO spare this week. However when
ever there happens to be a lull in
events TO chronicle, and adyertis-
ing gets scarce, We will give our
-. ded neighbor the benefit
9lmns at the regular rate.
ipe our advice is TO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

THE moropolists OF the Indian
Territory are like the sugar trust:
they know what they want in the
way of legislation and how to get
it-huv IL
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

The Cherokee delegates have
had the temerity TO demand of the
secretary of the interior the proof
of allegations contained in the
Dawes commissions report. Good
heavens, gentlemen, where will
you find penitentiary room, and
who will hold the ofiicesY It's a
good bluff, but what if the secretary
should "call you" and produce the
proof?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

The secretary of the interior has
approved the plan of sending
pupils from the Indian schools in
to the homes Of such suitable per.
sons as will take them. The re-
suits have proved beneficial and
efforts will be made to induce
adult Indians to leave their reser.
vations and seek employment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

The Brother in Red suggests that
Paul Alexander Johnstone be put
to work on the Bill Cook hunt
Who is hunting Bill Cook, anyhow?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

Marshal McAlester wounded the
feelings Of several gentlemen at
Wagner on Christmas day by
raiding the express Office an6
breaking a number Of jugs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

Chetopa is the most thoroughly
lodge town on earth and a local
paper has called a halt, on the
latest--the Knights and Ladies OF
Security. The editor has no OBJ.
lection TO the order, but very
sensibly says enough is enough,
even Of a good thing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

Will Rider was killed at Musko-
gee last week. 1t was stated last
by his companions that he was
showing how the Cooks twirl their
pistols on their fingers, but the
officers have arrested them, not
crediting the story of an accident.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

LAST council passed an act re-
curing all persons admitted to cit
zensbip to remove to the nation
within six months.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

The tug o. war seems to be on
in Washington between the pas
ture owners and the Dawes COM
mission.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

THE Territory Press will please
accept The CHIEFTAIN's New
Years greeting. Be truthful and
you'll be happy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

Sam Still shot John Smith,
though not seriously, at Chouteau
last week. Still was arrested, but
eluded his oaptor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

THE vote of Oklahoma, for dele
gate, stood, republican, 20,649;
populist, 1888; democrat, II, ,05S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-01-03

Than we ever have at any irBe since we have
been in business We creit kTr large sales to
the fact that we sell dothis, ~ pper than our
competitors do. Our line
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05

badges of silver and carrying the National
colors, were next in line. Then came the
City band, orator of the day, the Mayor
and other dignitaries in carriages. Wash
ington Fire Company, accompanied by a
miniature hose-cart drawn by sixteen
tiny boys in uniform; old volunteer
brigade, with couple of two-year-old tots
oostumed as George and Mary Washing
ton, and Native Sons of the Golden West
and citizens in carriages completed the
procession.
There were literary exercises at Burton s
Mound, the Grafton being delivered by
Judge B. t. Williams of Ventura. An
original poem by Mrs. Walton concluded
the exercises. There was also a barbecue
and feast free to all.
Field Athletic sports gave entertainment
to large crowd of spectators. The results
were as follows:
100t-yard dash-Won by C. Broughton. Time,
IL 3-5 seconds.
Running nigh iump--v C. Broughton, feet
8 inches.
Putting nine-pound shot-Ed Rainey, al
feet = inches.
220-yards dash-C. Broughton, min 2-5
seconds.
Running high kick-Tie between Broughton
and Rainey, 8 feet l inch.
440-yards dash--A. Berch, SO seconds
Pole vault-Giddings, 8 feet inches.
Hop-step-and-iump- Broughton, AZ feet
Inches.
Broad jump-C. Broughton, IT feet inches.
Four-onred boat race-From wharf TO bath
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
OBSERVANCE OF THE FOURTH IN THE EAST

! rections there are indications of an eHort 70
change the nature of our Government ny tltns >
/ forming it from simple Republic OF states ~
strong centralized Government WIN Eas Ely
augmented powers These are some OF tne
evils or dangers which threaten the, people
and which patriotism, as well as gooo pollc5,
require should be stoutly ana earHesu5 ~
sisted.
WASHINGTON. D. c., July 4.-Secre-
tary Herbert addressed TIE following letter
to the Tammany Society of New York, IN.
cident to the patriotic celebration OF
to-day:
Gentlemen: / beg to thank you for the in
vitation to address the Tammany Society at 1ts
coming celebration of the one hundred and
nineteenth anniversary OF American 1ndepeno-
euce and to express at the same time my regrets
that | cannot be present. Inc Democrauc
nartv mss been sorefy tried during the past two
wears 1t came into power at the beginning OF
a financial crisis, which was tne Ioglcal OUT
come of many years of Republican legislation.
For a time there was disposition TO mold US
responsible for existing condltlons, hotWlth-
standing the fact that for thlrty-tWo Sghrs ane
Democracy has never been for single hour
able to Ieeislate at Washington. 1t Is peculiarly
unfortunate that when we did get INTO power
we were not united, but in spite Oh taUIi SeId
differences among ourselves we nave ppheia
the honor of the country at home ana ABROAD;
we have by the repeal of the sherman law ah9
by stopping the 9utaoW on s Which we found
in great peril, and we have reIorhleo INC tain
laws. 40 haai-.
Prosperity is returning and voters are oegln-
Ming to take that sober second thought which
so Invariably leads the American people TO
correct conclusions. If we would put the
Democracy in power again at the coming rIes-
idenfial election we have only to forget our
factional quarrels come together for sound
money as our fathers did in the days OF JACK.
son. stand together against the roD6erles OF
high tariff as we ourselves did in 1892, ana
continue to adhere TO those vital principles
that have made the Democracy living force,
whether in or out of power, since the Gays OF
Jefferson. With the sincere hope that your
great organization, which has rendered SO
many memorable services to the Democratic
bodies in the Empire State of the Union, seeing
and approaching the necessities OF the hour
and recognizing the opportunities before US,
will in the near future set an example OF
fraternity that will inspire and give courage.
and confidence to brother Democrats through-
out the land, 1 am, faithfully yours,
A HERBERT.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
ALL TAKE a HOLIDAY.
NetC forks Celebration Characterized by
Mann Excursions.

NEW YORK. n. Y. July 4.-The One
hundred and nineteenth anniversary the
independence of the Nation was celebrated
to-day. The morning opened cloudy, but
not so threatening as to deter those New
Workers who had planned passing the Ma
tional holiday out of town. Thousands
left the city for the nearby seashore re-
sorts and the many parks about New Y ork.
Cheap excursions were run on many of the
railroads, carrying thousands to the noun
tain resorts close at hand.
Long Branch, Asbury Park, Seabright
and the resorts on the coast were filled.
Coney Island especially was in holiday
attire. The pilgrimage to that resort began
early, and all day long the crowds kept
streaming in by train and boat. Here and
throughout the city the small boy and his
pack of fire-crackers was heard. but such
patriotic demonstrations were most guard
eddy carried on, in view OF the declared
intention of the police to arrest all Offend
ers firing off fireworks, etc., within the city.
The first event CT the day was the raising
of the stars and stripes over the old block
house 10 Central Park by the Judson Kill
patrick Post, G.. A. r. The stars and
stripes were also raised to the head of the
flagstaff in Battery Park at sunrise. These
two were the only events of the day which
savored OF the military. Rain began fall
ing heavily at II o'clock and materially
curtailed the celebration in both cities.