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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
PRYOR GREEN NOTES,
John Lamm killed by D.Y Jones Mar.
riage OF the Postmaster.
Measles in town.

Measles in town.
jeff Starnes is having an addi-
tion built to the hotel.
Mr.. Chestnut is progressing
nicely with the brick yard. Pryor
Creek do move.
The entertainment given by the
Children's Temperance Band at
the opera house Monday night was
well attended, and highly enter
tanning program was carried out in
Mrs. Nash's own happy style.
The social event of the season
was the marriage on Sunday,
April 2lst, at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, of our es-
teemed postmaster, James L..
Taylor, to Miss Dora B. Carly,
Of Maysville, Ark The bride is
a sister to Mrs. J. J. Hayden and
the groom is Jim-everybody
knows Jim. The happy couple
were the recipients of many hand
some and useful presents, too num-
erous to mention in this article.
They will live in the house lately
vacated by E. b. Wright. Long
life to you both, Jim.
We regret very much to have
to chronicle the killing on Satur-
day, April 20th, of John Lamb by
D. V. Jones, few miles east from
our little city. 1t seems that bad
blood has existed for some time
between the two men and in the
morning they had had some words
at Jones house, Lamb making
threats as to what he would do
Jones went to Adair and on re.
turning just before night found
Lamb and a friend of his (Lamb's,
in his lot. Jones dismounted anC
went into the house, Lamb started
to follow, still threatening him
when Jones fired on him with ;
shot gun, one charge taking effec
in the head, the other in the abdo
men, killing him instantly. Jonei
is a man of excellent reputation
and a very peaceable man. Boil
men are adopted citizens. Jone
surrendered 10 the Cherokee au
thorities Sunday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

A Homicide Reported From the Coun-
try Near BY.

Wy No"i W.
We had q hand shake with big,
good natured Andy Kygar this
week.
Col. Frank Sharp went to Del
aware court house Monday on
legal business.
Most of the people here are now
cultivating corn and will generally
finish the first Ii me this week.
Stephen Briggs has moved to
Miami; says he casts longing looks
over to Fairland, his old home.
Ed Lunday, from Horse creek,
was in town Tuesday, the guest of
his brother-in law, G. w. Edens.
A. II. Norwood, of Claremore,
was in town few days since on
his way to Delaware court house.
The heat one day, cold the next
and excessive dry weather is hurt
ing wheat and oats in this section.
Carroll Moore has returned after
q pleasant visit of several days to
his old home and friends in Illi-
nois.
Itis inferred from the frequent
calls for eggs and none to fill the
demands that the hens had gone
on a strike.
Notwithstanding the push of
spring work trade is lively and
the streets generally pretty well
lined with teams.
G. w. Teel went to Fort Smith
Sunday ia charge of Bunk Mat
thews, arrested as one of the par
ties in the Smith. Mcconnell kill
ing affair.
Drs. Fortner, of vinita, and
Donahoo and Dawson, of Alton,
were called to our city Monday to
attend DR.. Ford in his misfortune,
as you have learned.
We think it is time for some
of the young men 70 be getting
married. There are too many
pretty girls in Fairland for any
man Unreasonable tact not to make
a choice.
Friday evening last j. j. Smith
was shot and died of the wound il
about fifteen minutes, by a Mr.
Mcconnell, both men living I
short distance out. A difficulty
arose betw s,n the two men in re
gard to spring. Smith cam,
over to MoDonnell's and engaged
in a row, during which the wife 0
the latter had a "put-in" aud fin
ally threw a rock at Smith. II,
prepared to resent the affront il
the same manner but was com
manded by the woman's HUSBAND
not to do so. Just about this poin
both men got a wagon betweel
them and began firing. Smitl
received his death shot and Nc
Connell got shot in the shoulde
which was ranging in a direction
to cause death had it had fore
enough. Immediately after tn
shooting a fist fight took place be
tween Mcconnell and a relative G
Smiths, who was present, in whic
Mcconnell was bruised up to som
extent. The latter went to Whit
and gave himselfinto the custod
of Deputy Heck Bruner, by whor
he was taken to Ft. Smith. Tn
general feeling here is that the az
was iustifiable.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

The Globe-Democrat's Wash
ington correspondent is authority
for the following episode of last
congress.
The treasury officials have de-
cided that Judge Springer can got
draw any pay for his services as
the head Of one of the new courts
in the Indian Territory until the
senate has confirmed his nomina-
tion. There is one senator--a
democrat at that-who says Mr..
Springer's nomination will never
be confirmed. This senator is
Pugh, of Alabama. He is proba-
bly, wrong. The senate will con-
firm Springer. What Senator
Pugh means is that if he could
have his way Mr.. Springer would
not be confirmed. The Alabama
senator is a very blunt man. He
doesn't like Mr.. Springer. He is
chairman Of the judiciary commit.
tee, to which the nomination will
go. But il the republicans re-
organize the senate, as everybody
expects they will do, when the
fifty fourth congress meets, Sen
ator Pugh's capacity to prevent or
delay the confirmation of the
Judge will be limited.
A particularly emphatic passage
between Pugh and Springer took
place during the last congress.
Mr.. Springer busted himself get
ting through the bill to give the
circuit of which Illinois is the
larger part an additional circuit
Judge. After the bill had passed
the house, Mr.. Springer went to
Senator Pugh and asked him for
favorable action in the senate. As
the head Of the judiciary commit
tee, Senator Pugn had control Of
the bill. Mr.. Springer frankly
told the senator that he had a per.
sonal interest in the measure-in
fact if it became law he expected
to get the appointment.
"Springer," replied the hard
headed old senator, 81 could push
that bill and pass it if | wanted to,
but am not going to help reward
you in that way for your treachery
to the democratic party"
Pugh is a radical free silver
man. He had reference to Spring
er's attempts at financial legisla.
tion when he charged him with
treachery to the party. Pugh is
the antithesis OF the cuckoo. de
held up the bill the Illinoisians
were interested in until one day
Senator Palmer went to him and
asked for its passage. Palmer told
Pugh he had hopes of getting his
son John appointed to the place
when it was created. Pugh sale
to him: palmer, 60 TO the presi
dent and get from him. a promise
that he will appoint your son anc
l will put through the bill at once
Otherwise | won't" Palmer wen
to the white house and saw tn,
president. He came back and tolC
Pugh that he could get no assur
ance. Pugh held the bill until h,
became satisfied in some way tina
there was no danger of Syringe
getting the appointment and thel
he let it go through. And that i
the story which leads up to Pugh'
expressed determination TO fgh
the confirmation Of Springer fo
the Indian Territory judgeship.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
USAcCoUNrABLE ACTIVITY.

The Ross element in this nation
Just es this time is having its
hands full trying to keep the Ma
tional party in line in support OF
Bob Ross for principal chief. A
large, intelligent and progressive
portion OF the party, especially in
the upper districts. have repeat
edly exp essed themselves as pre-
ferring Sam Mayes, though a
Downing nj an, to Mr.. Ross. The
party whip is being fiourished
vigorously and cracked loudly
over the heads Of these recalci-
trant Nationals in order to save, as
they say, the party from its inn
pending defeat. The Ross faction
is moving heaven and earth TO win
this election. They are organic
ing and working in the lower dis
tricts with a zeal and an energy
that is well nigh frantic. Is not
this movement ofitself suspicious2
Is it not enough to alarm every
patriotic citizen of the nation, to
see what an effort these people
are making to get control of this
government Downing men, and
independent men, and National
men, every lover of an honest
government, should wake up and
make the defeat of Bob Ross a
common cause.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
White Adopted Citizens.

EDITOR CHIEFTAIN:-Please noti-
fy the white adopted citizens of
the Cherokee nation through your
paper that there will be me citing
of that class of citizens at Wagner
on the oath day of May next.
There will be very important busi-
ness to attend to and l would re-
quest that each precinct send a
delegate to represent them, to-
gether with a list of the names OF
all the adopted white citizens, male
and female. that reside in their
precinct. All other adopted cii-
zens have contended for and sue
ceeded in obtaining their rights as
Cherokee citizens; let us do the
same. WM. JACKSON,
President w. A. G. A..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
UPHELD BY SKEPTIC AND INFIDEL

Rev. Joe Jamison has been
preaching in Vinita for upwards of
a week and with degree Of power
that has stirred the town and COM
munity from center to circum-
ference on the subject of religion.
Very happily and strikingly was
the point made in one of the gen.
tleman's sermons that from pure
ly business standpoint no Ameri-
can community would see or allow
its church edifices desecrated or
put to an improper use; that the
act itself would be condemned,
even by disbelievers and THAI
skepticism or infdelity itself
would revolt at it. The world is
not slow to recognize anything that
is beneficial, and the idea that the
religion of Jesus Christ is a thing
to apply to the practical, every
day affairs OF life, and that it is
the greatest moral force in the
world today, needs no demonstra-
tion. The growth and develop
ment of evangelical churches mark
the progress and lead in the nat
ural advancement of every Ameri-
can community, and religion is a
social factor that, were it wiped
out, would revolutionize the world
and turn back the tide of human
advancement.
Remove from Vinita the
people who throng the churches
sabbath after sabbath the yeal
round, with constantly increasing
numbers, and you at once destroy
its business and blight its pros
poets socially and morally. II i
not too much to assert that infdel
ity itself would not consent to th'
removal Of the churches from th'
community, ,as the abandonment O
our churches would withdraw al
element from our social life tina
no community could spare withou
disaster. There are very few peo
pie after all who do not believe i
the risen Christ and are not will
ing to defend His institutions be
cause they enter into the woof an
web of good society and sound an
wholesome government every
! where.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
TERRITORY AND BORDER.
Newsy Notes Gathered From all
Sources.

A railroad from Bentonville to
Southwest City is being consid-
cred.
Surveying has begun in the west
ern part of the Choctaw nation,
four parties being nov at work.
U. S. Attorney Jackson was
married few days since to Miss
Kate p. Williams, at Brownsville,
Tenn.
Cul Rowe, who killed Bozeman,
has been denied bail and commit
ted to await the grand Jury's
action.
Harry st. John, son Of the Kan
sas ex-governor, who some time
since killed his wife at Oklahoma
City, is out on $4,000 bail.
DR.. Leo L. Bennett was married
at Muskogee last week to Mrs.
Anna G. Sudham. They will
make their home twelve miles out
Of Muskogee on ranch which the
doctor has recently purchased.
Judging from the Wagner and
Ft. Gibson papers, Wagner is &
pretty hard place. The papers
have set out to drive the authori.
ties into action, that the evils com
planned of may be eliminated. We
hope they will succeed.
Tramps will give Ft. Scott tn.
"shake.n An ordinance Is to b,
enforced imposing fine Of sl0C
and costs on all persons having NJ
visible means Of maintaining
ing themselves. They are TO b.
put upon the streets 100 days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
A Flattering Compliment.

The Washington News Of the
18th, in a write.up of an art exhi-
bition Of the pupils OF +. Fisher,
Goreoran building contains the fol.
lowing paragraph regarding the
work of Mrs. Owen who has for
some months been pursuing her
art studies in the capital city:
"The next room, a smaller. stu.
dio, retained by Mrs. Narcissa
Owen, OF Indian Territory, and
Mrs. Alvaro Gibbons, OF Kentucky q,
has its entrance daintily guarded
by two beautiful tapestry paint.
ings of life size female figures,
Psyche and Springtime, the work
OF Mrs. Ovens brush. Persian
rugs and japanese vases Of daft
fodils add to decorative effect Of
the charming interior. The walls
are covered with rare and lovely
pictures done by these two accom-
plished ladies'. Mrs. Owen dis
plays both portraits and land.
scapes, as does Mrs. Gibbons, whC
In addition has some dainty china
painting work to show. Hel
tapestries, Aurora" after Bon
gereau, and psyche" attract gen.
eral attention. Catalogued worl
Of Mrs. Owen includes portrait o
Gen. Kirby Smith, Of Florida
very fine; "Cupid and the Butter
Ay," my Happy Home" an'
sketch near Bar Harbor. Mrs
Gibbons shows excellent portraitl
in oil of Senator Walthall, OF Mis-
sissipyi and Mrs. Jeifries. Of Ken
lucky and portraits in pastel. -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

Ex-senator DAWES, chairman
Of the commission bearing the
venerable statesman's name has ex-
pressed an opinion on the ethno-
logical question as to which is the
superior aace, the negro or the In
dian. Mr.. Dawes says, to begin
with, that ii is hard question to
answer: In some respects the ne
gro is superior in the scale OF man
hood while in others he is very
far inferior TO the Indian. In
power and mental force the Indian
is unquestionably ahead. He has
more selfreliance and probably
more governing capacity. He is
bolder, more determined and more
stodial. The negro, through the
environment of his race, in this
country has through long centuries
Of slavery been so accustomed to
depend upon others that he has
little confidence in himself. At
the same time he has far more
adaptability than his red brother,
accustoms himself more readily to
the refinements Of civilization and
is a better worker. The full blood
Indian, Senator Dawes says, is not
making any progress, but is simply
where he was hundreds of years
ago, save what changes have been
forced upon him by his surround
inps.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

THE indications are that the
packers are getting sorely alarmed
at the situation as regards their
combine .on meats and arbitrary
reduction in price has been the re-
suit. The action of the agricul.
tural department at Washington
has had much to do in compelling
lower prices, by a threatened in.
vestigation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25
4 sonna LI,er MnLes a Weld Mnn.

Are yol biious, constipated or
troubled with jaundice, sick headache,
bad taste in mouth. foul breath, coat
cd tongue, dyspepsia, indigestion. hot
dry skin, pain In back and between
the shoulders. chils aud fever, etc. II
you have, any Of these symptoms, your
liver is out Of order, and ycsT blood Is
slowly being poisoned, because your
liver does not act properly. Herbine
will cure any disorder Of the liver,
stomach or bowels. II has no equal
as a liyer medicine. PIiee 7b cents.
Free trial bottles at ?. shasshsu's. .
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

Now that Tahlequah and Ard
more have suffered great and dis
:ressing losses by fire, would it
not be well for Vinita to take the
precaution to use every means to
prevent such thing happening to
it. Our water supply is inadequate
at all times for protection against
q FIRE Of any magnitude.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

The Arrow suffered considerable
loss in the recent big blaze at Tah-
lequah, but was printed on time
and mailed to its subscribers with
out the loss of a day, which shows
pluck and enterprise. Our worthy
contemporary has the sympathy
Of the press of the country in its
day of visitation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

We print the two platforms
again this week. Take your
choice, but do so with the under
standing that there is nothing OBJ
ligatory in either. AS political
documents and literary produc-
tion there is nothing marvellous
TO be found in them, taken sever
ally or in a lump. Each recog-
nizes and mentions some of the
evils Of which the government is
suffering, and both promise the
remedy and the relief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

THE wheat prospect for this
section is very poor indeed, and if
rain don't come in abundance
shortly there will be very little
wheat raised in this country. And
the prospect for the oats is no bet
ter. 1t is unusual for a drouth 10
come in March and April, but
such has been the case this year.
However, there is hardly chance
but that wheat will be higher than
il was last year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

FROM present indications there
will not be a third ticket in the
field this campaign. The Down
ings are satisfied with their an
tagonists and the Nationals will
have 10 be.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

THE Claremore Progress says
Major Lipe is spoken of as a can
didate for senator from this dis.
trict on the National ticket. Major
is a strong man and has the con-
fidence Of the people, regardless Of
party, and would make a good
senator.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

A WORTHY statesman on the east
side is just now wrestling with the
complex problem of how to oppose
Sam Mayes in this campaign and
run Tor the senate on the Downing
ticket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

OVER eighty buildings in the
business center of Ardmore were
burned last Friday, the loss reach
ing $500, 900 or more. There is no
lack of enterprise there and re-
building will commence at once.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

The Dawes commission are TO
begin work at Tahlequah about the
25,h Of May. II is stated they
win begin their missionary labors
ON the towns this time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

THE Muskogee Phoenix begins
an editorial with the announce
ment that "In all probability the
next chief will be the last chief of
the Creek nation" and closes
with the suggestion that "Gen.
Pleasant Porter is not candidate
for chief and will not be unless
the people urge it,"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

Now that the platforms Of the
two old parties have been pro-
mulgated, the balance Of the sea
son might be put in ''construing"
them. They doubtless mean more
TO some than to others. The in
tention is to please the people by
promises Of good government,
economy aad progress,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

THERE are a small number of
people, comparatively speaking,
who are holding this country in
its present cor dition for their own
personal emoiument. And there
is every reason to doubt the man
or the newspaper that insists that
it is right for a few people to own
and control that which should
rightfully belong equally to all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

In another column will be found
notice Of meeting of the White
Adopted Citizens association at
Wagner on the oath day of May.
If the above named class Of chero-
kee citizens have any desire to
have their status settled and to
obtain their rights. now is certain.
ly the time for action. Every pre-.
cinct in the Cherokee nation
should send one or more delegates
and closer and more thorough
organization should be had.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25


Our Shawnee and Freedmen
friends and perhaps the Della
wares, might as well make up
their mind that the paymaster will
not be around for some days.
This Is 10 be regretted but seems
to be . fact. There Is danger OF
the court Of claims adjourning for
the summer vacation before reach
ing decision III The matter of the
number Of shawnees who are "a
participate. Indian Agent Wis
dom Is accredited with stating thai
Il win necessarily be II or Il
months before tho Freedmen
payment can 10 arrived az.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

IT Is said secretary Hoke Smith
will lte in this city on Friday of
next week, May 3rd, and from
here gees To Claremore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

KEYS VI uso Ovt.vy ..s.~ rr-r-'-
over 10 Charles A. Wells, his SAC
cessQF,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

1lau1o1I IufulE
,,,,,
rno d drew" Id true great nerve TO mqT'
i.,1re n'R f,oT s,.is der an IDIOT Y
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-04-25

cinity Of Coffeyville, and at one
time kept whisky joint there
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-07-19

For sale by 2, c. NJ l.. Clark III.
d.aige & Co. Western Hardware Co...
Salt Lake Hardware Co., aud Gee \
i'n-. Salt Lake CITY. Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-07-19

ing short Of that will satisfy themi
44i that 10 Tlght toe.
Auoiucr &, pAfturo IA the appolnIlr r
90 PIUi. stephens 10 take lual lu 'l7
.rEui CONCERT at the CIJsr. IL We are 70
v..ow the uustum md tules, tue VIC
tonuus aver handles lie baton 10 Tue
.iaud uJuCuti. NUt tANt l wish 70 zee
bar tae Professor i.lu this eEai'e'
ps5iti.u, bat rather 10 let the nonpf ftsl
Uu lIh who gaiuuu the victory litbu
appointing Vi Pro. StU, ntus 90 thii
guslllJu 10 because oil NAat o. b'
| done f.r us In the past, ilHu say tlat
u Us 0iiiug anu pftlt', ~ tNH o'h .'
rspJ. 1 wliItny tuat We have a geuu..
man uufa In uuf county tHai 40 Won %
like very much tptrr occupy that mucN'
cyvulcI pJ.lI.Iu, l VIII EuafuHsre thas
ne wUuiu hauuia tue u''oh 70 p-''-1'
llDu.
since havos slI lbis much Oh sHo
matter, 4 yt.u.t very we'll l"' uH
without aiding wUfa 90 tha'uih 90
meut 90 al parties cOntufn.Ii hhH W.
a.IAfc .uu0fuuI BOO tulu IA s1 cACclleu.
uuuoftuLl.H. LII no Dl- tuh sway
with tho ldsa tuat the Eisirddial i'
GOTTEN ~ Tor speculation. mhkc
mention VI tuls because parties nn7o
expressed their belief that sufh VA
the case. Tue h!sIOr uithu Latcduiud
cannot Ioini 70 single iur.HDce where
any extra anl0uft OF money las ever
been made cut Ot them over and HuuNc
actual cxpeu.eg. Will roior 10 our
grand la.iuual EIsieIdiUl at Chicago,
where tue st talent OF tho world i"Dd
mart. very much qupsilOh whethtf
an extfg dollar was ieit over nficr pay -
ing expprsrp. iu connection win
tins Will ak, could We, as n Territory,
invest money 10 batter advantage thuu
do what wsad1utg II did not cost m"
ore dollar, stiil / appreciate tue
results ~ though I had, Individually,
Maid out 1870. What We lost az tue
world's Religious conference We moro
than mauc itup with our chuir
Now then, yYu ohoif leaders, got 10
wufk, ard sec that you do DouT WORK
we'll. Select only Tue very bss, voices,
those that nave had the mUsi expert
cncy. Leave nothing uuiUu'; let
every memrtf see 10 10 that they are a.
every rehearsal. Oct plenty Of copies
Tor all, remember that thB "n0n0f" 10
Of moro value than the ptiEp you will
gs'.
i0uis Tor success,
"Y DERYS Pun"
T.. Sin referring 10 the number oI
voices constituting one choir, should
have added that real that LESS thar
100 wuull be rather y small amount lt
take part in puch a great gAihsrirg, a
WI thail SEQ NJ this Eistedd'ui 81 SAL
Lake city, on the 3;d ant IA Of noI
October. Y DEHYS.