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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

TIE Democratic territorial con.
vention to be held in this city on
June 9th will be in many res
poets the greatest political conven.
ton ever held in the Indian Terri
tory. The people of the town,
regardless OF party affiliation will
work to that end. The Democrat
ic club of Vinita has the matter OF
arrangements in the hands of
competent committees and a rous-
ing reception will be given the
hundreds of delegates and visitors
that will attend. The eagle will
be turned loose and allowed to
scream, and it may be stated that
it will not be the Mckinley bird
that was caught in a trap and
shipped to the great apostle of
protection some years ago, but the
real American eagle, the bird of
freedom that scars aloft over and
above all parties and all issues.
Vinita will not lose the opportun-
ity of doing herself proud on this
occasion; she has the hotels, and
the homes that will be thrown
open to the visiting statesmen. If
necessary a "wigwam" will be
erected for the occasion, so that
every visitor, as well as delegate
can sit, and see and hear what is
going on.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

white settlement, seeming to think
that people have forgotten how
they plundered the New England
Indians of their lands. Oklaho-
ma, including all the Indian terri
tory, would make one of the finest
states in the Union and it would
pour a stream of wealth into Kan
sas City and st. Louis. 1t is a
shame that such a magnificent
domain should 60 to waste right
in the heart of civilization. Most
of these noble red men, over whose
persecution Messrs. Hoar & Co.
blubber, are about as much In
dians as l am-that is, flaxen- haired
blue-eyed, fair skinned Caucasian
Indians. These blue-eyed In
dians are the ones who fight for
statehood. and they are "big in.
juns," for the real Indians have a
law that any Indian can have as
much land as he will fence. The
genuine Indian wouldn't fence the
Garden of Eden; but the 'squaw-
men" do fence and desire to fence
"all the land.joining theirs" and
crowd Mr.. Red Man to the hills.
Last spring l lectured at Purcell.
To while away the time EN- route, |
asked the conductor if there were
many Indians there. San Indian,
what's that? inquired the knight
of the bell cord, Il never saw
one." Neither did | during my
stay in that ambitious little city.
One Caucasian Indian owns a
farm by the fence tenure 25 miles
long and 10 wide. In 1894 he sold
300, 900 bushels of wheat off his
ranch, to say nothing of cattle,
horses, hogs, etc. Governor Rem
frow, who, by the way, is a level
headed Arkansan, asked this par
ticular Indian why he opposed
statehood. He replied in language
which Logan, Black Hawk or
King Phillip could not have un-
derstood: Because it would cost
me $4,000 year IN taxes!" So
Grandpa Hoar ct al. would forever
deprive millions of industrious
white people of happy homes in
order that such bogus Indians may
roll in wealth. If McRea can se-
cure statehood he ought TO take
rank among presidential possibiii-
ties.
Recently he said that he is the
original Bland man. No doubt he
declared for 1.-The Bald Eagle of
the Ozarks" at an early date; but
the honor of being the pioneer
Bland man belongs to c. B. Ellis,
better known as foot" Ellis, edi-
tor of the Vandalia Mail and Ex-
press, who also enjoys the distinc-
tion of being the youngest editor
in Missouri. In his first issue,
Sept. 13, 1898, at the masthead
was this legend: For President
in 1896, Richard P. Bland" So
the kid editor probably preceded
all others in the movement now
considerably larger than a mans
hand. "Toot's" youthful troubles
was then like one crying i'll the
wilderness. Now the basso pro-
fundo voices of big bore statesmen
make Silver Dicks name rever-
berate throughout the land
Champ Clark in Republic.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

A BILL has been introduced in
congress providing that hereafter
white men marrying Indian women
shall acquire no interest in the
tribal property but the women be-
come citizens of the United States
but lose no tribal rights. The five
civilized tribes of this territory and
the Seneca nation CT New York
Indians are specifically excluded
from the provisions of this pro-
nosed act.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

Senator Vest and Senator Black.
burn were sitting on a sofa together
a few days ago discussing Cleve-
land and the members of his cab.
met, and explaining to each other
how dissatisfied they were with
the present state of affairs. 81
think" " said Vest to his friend,
THAT of all the contemplate,
egotistical, offensive creatures that
ever were called to the cabinet OF
a president, Morton has the call.
Don't you think so, Joe?" II
would think so, ," answered Black
burn, "only that | happen to have
a pretty thorough knowledge OF
Hoke Smith, and am therefore
committed TO him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
WOmen's Christian Temperance Union.

lie Hllllu dIuudl convention OF
the Indian Territory w. G. I. L.
is now in session at Musk ogee.
Following is the program:
Wednesday morning, May 9th
$50. Convention called to order
by the president, Mrs. E. n. Rat
cliff, of Vinita.
Devotional exercises conducted
by Mrs. Clara Lee.
Roll cali of officers and superin-
tendents of departments.
Appointment of committees on
finances, credentials and resolu-
tions.
Scripture quotations by eac%
member.
Noontide prayer.
Afternoon session-2:00. Con-
vention called 10 order.
Prayer by Mrs. Nash.
Minutes of morning session.
Report of committee on creden-
tials.
Presidents annual address.
Solo-by Mrs. Ivey, Tahlequah.
Report of corresponding secre-
tary.
Miscellaneous business.
Adjournment.
Evening session-7:30. Devo-
tional exercises conducted by Mrs.
Fuller, of Tahlequah.
Music.
Addresses of welcome-seven
minutes each:
On behalf of the city-Hon. 1T.
Walrond
On behalf of the church-Rev.
Henry Tudor.
On behalf of the educational
Prof. NJ. F. Brown.
On behalf of the press-Rev. f.
NJ. Moore.
On behalf of the loca- Union
Mrs. l.. Z. Harsha.
Vocal solo-Miss Otillie Schmitz
of Vinita.
Responses to addresses of well
come:
Mrs. L. J. Ross, Salina; Mrs.
Emma Nash, Pryor Greek.
Benediction by Rev. w. r.. King,
Muskogee.
Thursday morning, May 7th-
$3.50. Convention called to order.
Temperance Bible reading, led
by Mrs. X. l.. Murrow.
Reading of minutes.
Paper by Mrs. Fuller.
Report OF treasurer, Mrs. Harsha.
Music.
Noontide prayer.
Afternoon session-2:00. Con-
vention called to order.
Prayer by Mrs. Coval.
Report of superintendents of de-
partments:
Mrs. Harsha, Jail and prison.
Mrs. Nash, juvenile.
Mrs. Clark. scientific temperance
instruction.
Mrs. Lee, unfermented wine.
Mrs. Stretch, social purity.
Evening-7:30. Silver medal
contest.
Friday morning, May Sth-9:30.
called to order.
Scripture reading and prayer by
Mrs. Jordan.
Minutes of previous day.
Report Of delegate to National
Report of committee on finances.
Report of committee on resolu-
tiOns.
Discussion.
Noontide prayer.
Afternoon session-2:00. Mrs.
Walrond Will preside.
Prayer-Mrs. Mary Shank.
Question box-Mrs. Fuller.
Unfinished business.
Election of officers and delegate |
% national convention.
Evening session-7:30. Address
Dy Mrs. Helen NJ. Stoddard. state |
president of Texas.
Hints and helps.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

One of the questions that con-
gress will now wrestle with is a
bill of instructions for the Dawes
commission. 1t will certainly be
very difficult for this commission
to do more than has already been
done without additional legisla-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
MAY,

A breeze blown out of Paradise
Kisses the apple boughs;
The dancing shadows strange device
With life endows
And it is family musical
Sing. echoes. soft and longi
Come, little birds. and listen all
Your lesson song!
'Tis subtie-scented with the sigh
Blown from a Wild rose spray;
Springs dearest daughter passes by.
Delicate May.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
Hear the booming of the Bills,
EAGER Rillsi

See them rushing to the White
House at a pace that kills!
Hear the booming, booming,
of the Bill surnamed Mckinley
Of the Bill whose name is Bradley
Needing boosting rather badly,
Of Bill Allison, who inly,
Is as good as any other!
Hear Bill Russell and the t'other
Bills, Bill Morrison, Bill Whitney
Hear the echo from the hills
OF the Bills, Bills, Bills, Bills,
Bills, Bills, Bills,
OF the booming and the grooming
of the Bills
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
p e DIG r e e.

RUsu STRONG has been duly registered as
standard under Rule in volume Il OF the
American Trotting Register and the pedigree
can there be traced in the following form:
2O5i2 Rush Strong 90 bh foaled lS9l; by Senti-
mel wilkes 2i99; dam Lou Coons ldam of Lyle
Wilkes l65Sl by American Clay "a; &. d. Noko-
mis- by Mambrino Chief ii. etc. lSee Lou
Coons vol. Il
Given under my hand and seal at Chicago.
H., this 18th day Of August. A. ID. 1892.
J. IL. STISER. Registrar.
viii make the season of 1896 at my place
Ruby) on salt Greek, near Jim Martins.
have fine pasture and good water; mares from
a distance kept and we'll cared for. $50 to In
sure a colt to stand and suck. This horse Is
guaranteed to be exactly as represented. Ref
erences: Clark's Horse Review, of Chicago;
the Horse World of Buffalo, y. Y. and Amer
icsn Trotting Register. Chicago, Ill.
J. c. NELSON.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

Presto, change! That seems to
be about the situation in our Glare.
more city government. Notice was
received Monday that Judge Buf.
fington bad dissolved the injunc.
tion against the old town officers.
The judge virtually says he was
all wrong and takes it all back
John Sanders is now mayor, w. j.
Dodson clerk and Charlie Sanders
marshal, and council is allowed to
recognize them as such. The av-
erage resident of the town is kept
guessing as to who will be the town
officers the next time he has occa-
sion to come down town.-Prog-
reSS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

Robert L. Owens, the distin-
guished Cherokee politician and
tinancier, will sell at auction al
Blackwell, o. T., on May 10Th, a
large number OF his lots in that
town, the design being to get more
people interested to help, and by
promoting the construction of a
railroad to the place, make a few
lots with a road worth more than
many without.-Arkansas City
Traveller.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

The attempt to add the Dawes
bill as an amendment 10 the Indi.
an appropriation bill failed in the
senate. In the course of debate
the decision of the United States
supreme court in the eastern Cher.
okee case, with the ruling of Sec'y
Teller that the rights to decide the
citizenship of a claimant was
vested exclusively in the tribes,
was quoted approvingly. The In
dian lobby have won a complete
victory and the controlling power
OF the officials of the five tribes is
today more firmly fixed than at
any period of their history. The
independent nation" theory was
fully recognized even to the extent
of the supreme court decision that
"By treaties with the Cherokees
the United States have fully rec
ognized them as distinct politi-
cal community, so far as to justify
and require negotiations with them
in that character.
This would preclude a possibili-
ty of statehood without their con-
sent and SO entangles all questions
of that nature as to render efforts
of that character by Oklahoma
mere wasted effort.-Ex.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

THE status of every class of citi-
zens in this nation is now practi-
caily settled, with one exception,
that of the adopted white citizens,
and their case has also been passed
upon incidentally along with the
Delawares, Shawnees and freed
men, though in a way that will not
do the whites any good. The con-
stitution of the Cherokee nation
clearly defines the status of all
classes of citizens, but like the
other classes of adopted people
named, the whites will have to
have their case passed upon by the
court of claims specifically. OF the
Shawnees and Delawares there are
about 1900, of the freedmen prob
ably 1900. and of the white
adopted something near 2, 100.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between G.. Il. Deni-
son and y. Il. MaNey in the practice Of law at
Muskogee and N!nita has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent. All business i'm
which said Denison * MaXcy have heretofore
been employed will be wound up Jointly. 6.
Il. Denison will continue in the practice of
the law with his Office AT Ninita. and y. Il.
Maxey will continue i'm the practice of the
law with his office at MuSkOgce.
Dated at Muskogee. Ind. Ter. this April
18th. 1895.
G.. Il. DENISON.
a3-36 " b. MANEY
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
One satisfaction

Mrs. Newlywed-We raise our own
vegetables.
Mrs. Oldun-That is pleasant, but not
economical.
Mrs. Newlywed-I know that; but
then we know they are not adulterated.
Judge.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

A MEETING of the executive CON-
mittee of the Indian Territory
Press association was held at Wag-
oner Monday. 1t was determined
to hold an association meeting
about the last of August at South
McAlester and an endeavor will be
made to arrange an excursion to
Denver and other points in Colo
RADIO. A program which should
prove of benefit to every member
of the association was mapped out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
Confederate Veterans.

Headquarters Camp McGee.
United Confederate Veterans :
Ninita. Ind. Ter.
All old confederate soldiers are requested
to meet at the L. :. court house IN Ninita on
Monday. the 11th day of May .1s'si. at 2O'clOck
p. m. The object is To get all tie old soldiers
enrolled and discuss such other matters As
may be presented. BY order of
J. q. SCRIMSHER, Commander.
W G. NEINs Adiutant aJ-R
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

CAPT. WM. JACKSON was elected
Mayor of Wagner last week. The
Captain headed the democratic
ticket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

INDIAN legislation in congress is
a speciality with the Washington
correspondents of the metropolitan
press these days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

FRUIT and politics will be plen-
tiful this year-barring a late
frost.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
- Rush
V Strong,
>4I STANDARD Bred.

Winner of third prize at worlds fair, Chics-
go. i'll. He was published In Clark's Horse
Review of Chicago. and the Horse World OF
Buffalo, y. Y. as one of the best colts in the
world. lie is seal brown years old. ID hands
inch high. weight $50 pounds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

Fort Smith will have another
days sport July 1-six men will
be hung.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
In a warm bath Of CUTICURA
SOAP, and a single application
of CUTICURA (ointment), the
greatskin cure, when all else fails


200 acre farm lis miles north of Bartles-
Vile; good land. fine improvements; good :
room house; plenty OF water.
80 acre farm u miles west of Vinita; good
room house; good improvements.
Will trade for city property or sell on part
payment. ON easy terms. These farms are
bargains. Call on or address J. ID. BlOssex
Ninita. |. T.. or Inquire at this Oifce. .35tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

Dampness in dairy houses should be
studiously avoided. Dampness pro-
iuces fungoid growth, not only devel-
oping but increasing organic germs;
and there are, when the conditions are
favorable, countless invisible germs
floating in the air TO attacl, the milk
and spoil it and the butter. Then be-
ware of damp floors. \ little lime
scattered around, or placed in box in
the dairy house, will absorb a large
quantity of the moisture. But the first
important step to take is to see to the
drainage; see that it is as perfect as
Farmers Revirx.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
To Whom 1t MAY Concern.

All persons introducing. importing. or pur-
chasing from nOn-citiZens who have intro
duced or driven into this Cherokee nation.
I'm CoowecScoowee district. ANY cattle in
number. described in section So. article 1.
chapter L.. on page -. 2g3 and @g4. compiled
laws of the Cherokee nation of lS92. and the
amendments thereto approved Dec. Il. iss6,
are respectfully required and notified by me
to report and pay any and all tax due the
Cherokee nation from Dec. lst. ls.'2. to date
to district clerk of COowcescOOwec district.
J. NJ. LaIIay. and take his receipt therefor.
otherwise ! shall proceed against all such
persons holding such cattle. and in arrears
FOR taxes due thereon. under the authority
conferred upon me 10y reason Of said law.
Given from under my hand this 2Oth day OF
March. 1926. JOHN BULLErrE.
Solicitor COowccscOowce Dist.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
Cherokee Nation. Ind. Ter.
COoWppScpOWee District.

Cherokee Nation. Ind. Ter,
COowccscoowce District.
To whom IL may concerns;
This is To certify that ], Joe VI. LaHay.
clerk of CoOweescoowee district. L. N. do
hereby appoint John Bullette as my lawful
agent to act I'm my stead in collecting tax on
cattle introduced into the Cherokee nation.
under articles I. sections 80. 30. 511 51s. 3'9
5si and $50 pages ~. .g3 and 29t. compiled
laws of the Cherokee nation and amend
mentS thereto.
In witness whereof | hercuntO set
SEAL my hand and seal OF office ON this.
- the Srd day of March. \. ID. 1896.
jun L.. JoE NJ. LAHAY;
Clerk COOwceScOOwce Dist. 4. y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07
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and list Of two hundred inventions wanted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-05-07

1t is stated that the death list from
the forest fires near Hinekley, Mimi,
will reach 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-29
Telegraph Operators on strike.

Montreal Sept. pa strike of the
telegraph operators and train dispatch.
ers on the Canadian Pacific railway was
ordered last night. Just how many men
have gone out cannot be ascertained.
Assistant General Manager TAFT says:
"A committee. claiming to represent the
telegraph operators employed In con-
nection with the railway service on the
several divisions, sought an Interview
with the executive officers at Montreal
yesterday, for the purpose of discussing
some alleged grievances. The members
of the committee and the men whom
they claim 10 represent have declined to
inform the officers OF the divisions on
which they are employed of these al
legged grievances. as they are required TO
do by the regulations OF the company,
and as Is always done by other en-
ployes. This appears TO be the sole
reason for the strike which has been
ordered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-29
Lively shooting In Maine Town.

New Sharon. Me-, Sept. 29.-The ex-
change of compliments in the form Of
buckshot and bullets between three un'
known men and Mel Blaisdell. farmer
OF this town. Saturday night, resulted
I'm possibly fatal injuries to one man and
the slight wounding of the farmer. The
men tried TO rob Blaisdell's place. but
were stopped by Blaisdell, who was shot
at and wounded in the shoulder. He
brought his shotgun into action just be.
fore the men were out of range. Latef
q wounded man was found on the piazza
Of the Central House, Belgrade Mills,
after the attention of the proprietor had
been drawn to the arrival and departure
of a carriage outside. The stranger,
who gives his name as Phillips, has his
throat and chest filled with fine shot, his
thumb and part of his chin torn away.
He refuses to talk about himself. Sherin
Blake of Pennington has the man in GUS
tody
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-29
or Interest to Eudeavorers.

Boston, Sept. 90 = Massachusetts
Christian Endeavorers hold their annual
state convention this year at Worcester
Oct. Is and 16. Preparations are being
made on a large scale for one of the best
conventions in the history of the state
Mechanics hall has been secured. The
rates Of Entertainment will be Sl.25 pei
day, in private homes. The railroad
fare will be cents per mile from points
within % miles of Worcester 81 from
points from % to 33 miles from Worces.
ter and ~ cents per mile from points
more than 33 miles from Worcester.
Delegates should notify +. w. Walsh,
Jr., winthrop, Mass, before Oct. D. OF
the number OF persons going from each
town, in order that special tickets may
be placed on sale at their stations
otherwise, regular tickets and full
fare will be necessary. Evaneglistie
services will be conducted at noon by
the delegates, in stores and factories.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-29
Wholesale Suspensions.

New York. Sept. 29.-The stewards OF
the Jockey club held meeting yester-
day afternoon, and took severe action
against a number OF people who have
been infringing upon the clubs rules.
Among other things the stewards did,
was to rule Riley Grammar off the turf.
Jockey Martin was suspended. and the
suspension may be made permanent.
DIR. A. Burrow was ruled off the courses
Of all associations racing under the
rules OF the Jockey club. Jockey Taral
was reprimanded, and ordered TO re-
fund present OF $500. which ne had re-
oeived. All entries OF w. Wallace win
hereafter be refused. In regard TO the
Grammar case, II was resolved that Gran.
n9n be warned and ruled on the turf for
Offering and making presents TO Jockeys
I'm violation OF the rules OF racing. Dr
Burrow was ruled of until such time as
he shall be willing TO answer the stew.
ards OF the Jockey club all questions
respecting the charges OF corrupt prac.
tices which ne has made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-29
1RINITY CHURCH.

Mayor NcGuinne-s will welcome the
convention 10 Providence after the open
ing exercises this evening. Rev. L. NJ.
Taylor will respond. Rev. II. A. Buttz,
ID. d.. OF Drew Theological Seminary,
will then preach the convention sermon.
DR.. Buttz il very popular among the
Epworthians, and, indeed, all through
out Methodism. lie came near election
to the Episcopacy az the Cleveland gen.
eral conference last May.
President Wheeler OF Trinity Church
Chapter, No. 100, has been worry active
and efficient ia preparing for the great
convention. His committees and sub
committees ha We greatly aided him.