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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
NOW 1T WILL BE SETTLED.

There is every indication now
that the question of citizenship in
the Cherokee nation will be settled
at no distant day. For nearly a
quarter of a century this matter
has been the most fruitful of the
many disturbing elements with
which the Cherokees have had to
contend, Prior to the advent of
the Watts association the citizen
ship question was of minor impor-
tance and the admissions had not
been in such numbers as to create
alarm. But since that time the
number of claimants has steadily
increased until at the present time
there are probably more than TO-
600 applications pending. That
fraud has been practiced both by
the Cherokee nation and by the
CldlIEdulc uO Ouc VIII QlcputCs
Many have been admitted to citi-
zenship who have not a drop of
Cherokee blood in their veins, and
many have been refused admission
who no doubt have the blood. The
announcement of the big Strip pay
ment was a signal for rush upon
this nation and a demand for
share in the Indians money, the
spectacle of which was never before
equaled. The disgraceful scenes
around the council house at Table.
quah, the open and unblushing
corruption and bribery that ran
rampant and threatened to swamp
this little nation, caused the
strongest heart to quail, and filled
the average citizen with grave
foreboding. That this maelstrom
of iniquity would reach crisis
soon was openly predicted, and
that the government of the United
States would have to ultimately
settle it was apparent to all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

The commercial advertising crit
ic, Nathi. C. Fowler, Jr., has the
following to say in regard to ''Aca-
dia," book which has just been
issued by the Canada-Atlantic and
Plant Steamship Company:
Acadia stands in a class by
itself. 1t reads like a poem of
sense. Its corners are curved. It's
sentiment is as pure and as bright
as the brooks you write about. It's
honest. You paint your pictures
with natures brush dipped in the
sunshine. Above all, over all,
and under all, remains one monu-
mental fact, against which the can
mons of criticism cannot penetrate
its book the people want. -
Savannah Morning News.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

MEMBERS of the Dawes commits
sion visited three of the national
capitals last week and are now at
the Chickasaw and Choctaw. The
result has been the calling of the
Cherokee council for August 8 and
the Creek upon the 4th. Govern
or Brown, of the Seminoles, did not
take like action, but with him it is
much of family affaiI, with him.
self at the head. The Seminoles,
negroes and all, number but $500
or 2,9O0 and no serious differences
ever arise to prolong or delay ac-
tion. Governor Brown stated to
the commission that he recognized
that grave and important changes
in this country were not far off.
As the Seminoles were less than
any other nation responsible fol-
the condition that is to bring these
changes about or make them nee
essary, he bespoke for his people
the especial consideration of the
commission. He was assured thai
all the commission could do in
their behalf should be forthcoming
The reception of the commission
by the authorities has been il
marked contrast with that of {
year or two ago, and has been a:
cordial as they could desire.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

after which they persist in remain.
ing in the country, squatting on
land and making farms, engaging
in business and exercising the
rights of citizenship generally.
This is the most numerous class,
and the one to which the Dawes
commission will doubtless give
abundant attention in the next
ninety days. The other class OF
intruders embrace those who SIM
ply come into the country, declare
themselves to be Indians and go to
work and make homes on the pub
lie domain without even making
application for citizenship, other
than joining the citizenship asso-
citation for protection while they
proceed to occupy and to use the
Indians land.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
CHEROKEE COUNCIL CALLED.
The Result OF the Conference With the
Dawes Commission.


A. S. McKennon, Frank c. Arm
strong, and T. B. Cabaniss of the
Dawes commission, arrived in Tab
lequah Monday evening from vi
nita. The purpose of their visit
was to confer with Chief Mayes in
regard to the new enrolment. The
conference was held Tuesday even
ing in the executive Office and
there were present with the men,
bers of the commission and Chief
Mayes, ex-Chief Harris, Attorney
General Wyly, Assistant Chief
Swimmer, John L. Adair, sr., Col.
w. P. BoudInot, and Frank Bou-
dinot. The commission informed
the chief that an authenticated
roll of Cherokee citizens, a CON-
piled copy of the Cherokee citizen
ship laws, and the appointment of
a commission to confer with them
regarding the abolition of tribal
government were desired, to expe-
dite their work. During the gen.
eral discussion by those present,
of the purpose of the commissions
visit to the territory, the Chero-
KEGS were assured that every op-
portunity possible would be given
the nation in the citizenship con-
tests.
The members of the commission
left Wednesday for the Greek ma
ton, and from thence they go to
the Chickasaw, Choctaw and Semi
mole nations on a mission similar
to the one which brought them
here. They expect to finish these
visits within two weeks, after
which they will receive and file
the applications of claimants of
citizenship. No applications will
be received after September l, af
ter which the commission will be-
gin passing upon the claims at
Vinita, from whence claimants will
be notified of the results Of their
applications.
As a result of the visit of the
members of the commission, Chief
Mayes has issued a proclamation
convening council in the third ex-
ira session this year, August 3.
Col. w. P. Boudinot has been ap-
pointed to compile the laws refer
ring to citizenship, with all docu-
ments, such as records, rolls, etc.,
pertaining to citizenship. Judge
Rogers of Fort Smith, and Attor-
ney Hutchins of Muskogee, are the
attorneys Chief Mayes will likely
recommend to council to represent
the Cherokee nation in contested
claims. The council will in all
probability authorize the taking Of
a new census.
THE CHIEFS PROCLAMATION.
Chief Mayes has issued a proc
lamation to convene the national
council In extra session. Follow
ing is the full text:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
CHEROKEE NATION,
Tahlequah, l. T., July 16, '96.
Notice is hereby given to the
members Of the national council
to convene in extra session at Tab
lequah, on Monday, the third day
of August, 1896, to take into con-
sideration such subjects as may be
submitted to them, especially the
authorization of the census rolls
of April Is, 1898, as provided by
the act of council. May 5, 1894.
Given under my hand and the
seal of the Cherokee nation on the
date first above written.
S. HI. MAYEs,
Principal Chief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

VANDALISM being the taking of the
sacrament service from the Epis-
copal church. Friday Mag Sulli-
van, known as "Cat- fish Mag"
and Frank Osborne were arrested
for the burglaries. Their arrest
came about in very peculiar man.
ner. Last summer Mag left a
package at Mills pawn shop say
ing she would call for it next day.
Friday Mills discovered the box
which had been forgotten, and on
opening it found some silverware
which had been stolen. Her house
was searched and & great deal more
stolen goods found.
Saturday night the Democrats
and silver men had a big Bryan
and Sewall ratification. Nearly
four thousand people listened to
the speeches. Congressman Lit
tie and Ex-Governor Fishback,
were two of the leading speakers,
though several prominent Repub-
licans, who could not stand the
gold plank, made short speeches.
The death watch has been placed
over George Wilson. who is to be
hanged on July 80. He is one of
the shrewdest men in the Jail and
planned several attempts to escape.
1t is said that he instigated the
Cherokee Bill affair, in which Jail
guard Keating was killed.
There have been very few arri-
walls at the federal Jail this month.
The recommissioning OF the depu-
ties is one cause for this.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
Do Not Be Discouraged
...YOu Can Be Cured!
Consult
DR.. r.J.D.Hanby,
The Eminent Specialist.
Next visit to vinita.
"Wednesday, Aug. 10, 90,
LAT HOTEL COBB,...
RETURNING EVERY FOUR WEEKS.

He is recognized as the leading
nd most successful physician and
sexual diseases, stomach and bowel
troubles, rheumatism, neuralgia,
sciatica, dizziness, nervousness, in
digestion, obesity, interrupted nu-
triton, slow growth in children,
and all wasting diseases in adults.
Many cases of deafness, ringing in
the ears, loss of eyesight, cataract,
cross-eyes, etc., that have been
improperly treated or neglected,
can be easily restored. Deformi-
ties, club feet, curvature of the
spine, diseases of the brain, paral-
ysis, heart disease, dropsy, SWELL
ing of the limbs, etc., properly
treated. Blood and skin diseases,
eczema, varicose veins, varicocele,
structure, open sores, pain in the
bones, glandular enlargement and
all acute and long standing dis
eases. DR.. Handy devotes special
interest to the removal of cancers,
tumors, moles, warts, wens, birth
marks, granulG;od sore eyes, facial
blotches, red nose, pimples and
superhuous hair on face or neck
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
FAULTY CENSUS ROLLS.

In Chief Mayes' call for an ex-
traordinary session of the national
council We notice this language:
$50 take into consideration such
subjects as may be submitted to
them, especially the authentica-
ton of the census rolls of April Is,
1898, as provided by the act of
council, May 5, 1894" The ques-
ton naturally arises in the minds
of some at least, why was not this
census roll authenticated before
now? This is not very hard to e1,
plain, the reason being that the
average member of council knows
that said census is notoriously in
correct, and were it taken as an
authentic census that it would
mean the admission of some hun
dreds of people who are not enti-
tied to citizenship. As this roll
came from the hands of the census
takers there is no doubt but that
it was the best census ever taken
of the Cherokee people, but before
the payment was over it contained,
it is said, a great many more
names than there were citizens.
The fact is, the Cherokees have
not made a roll since 1880 that
they were willing to authenticate.
Since that time four censuses have
been taken by the tribal authori-
ties and one by the United States
government, Chat of 1S90) and
none of them good enough to au-
thenticate. Let us have a roll
this time that is infallible, and let
us hope that it will be the one on
which a division of both land and
money can and will be safely and
swiftly made.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

Here is a story Mark Twain told
over in India: "In our country" "
he said, "several years ago there
was a man come into a prohibition
town, and unlike you savages here,
they said to him, you can't get a
drink anywhere except at the
apothecary's.' So he went to the
apothecary, who said: you can't
get drink here without prescrip-
ton from a physician But the
man said: Il am perishicg. l
haven't time TO get a physician.
The apothecary replied: We'll, l
haven't power to give you drink
except for snake bite The man
said, Where is the snake?' So
The apothecary gave him a snakes
address and he went off. Soon af-
ter, however, he came back and
said: For goodness sake give me
a drink. That snake is engaged
for six months ahead.'"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

SPECIAL AGENT Dixon, appointed
to take the census of the Shawnees,
arrived yesterday and will begin
taking names this morning. Mr..
Dixon will be assisted in the work
by Ed Mcdaniel, appointed on the
part of the Cherokees by Chief
Mayes, and a third party to be Sc
lected from the Shawnees. The
enrolment will continue at Vinita
as long as Shawnees continue to
appear, and then the work will be
concluded at Talala. Jake Guthrie
accompanied Mr.. Dixon from Cof-
feyville.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

specialist in this country in all dis
eases peculiar to men and women.
He leads, others follow. Consult
him and you are sure of being cured
in the shortest possible time con-
sistent with safe and consistent
treatment.
DR.. Handy has no superior in d.
agnosing diseases. He will give
$50 if he cannot tell you your dis
ease and where located in five min
utes. Remember this Doctor only
accepts curable diseases If he can
not cure you he will tell you so.
Consultation and examination free.
Office days, Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays of each week. Office
located over FIT. Smith National
Bank. Office hours: 8 to II a. m. E,
? to 5 p. m. Sundays, 10 to II am.
| treat all durable, medical and
surgical diseases, acute and chronic
catarrh, diseases of the eye, ear,
nose, throat and lungs. dyspepsia,
Bright's disease, diabetis, kidney,
liver, bladder, chronic female and
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

In his speech at South McAles-
ter Monday, Green McCurtain told
his Choctaw audience in the native
tongue, that he had wished for the
country to remain in its present
condition and that he had opposed
allotment of lands until he saw
that further opposition was not
only useless but positively detri-
mental to the interests of his tribe,
and now, that allotment seemed
inevitable, it only remained for
them to make the best arrange
ments possible whereby each citi.
zen would get his full pro-rata Of
what he is entitled to.-Arrow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

September /, 1896, marks the
emancipation of 100000 people
from judicial bondage. Our relief
from Arkansas and Texas serfdom
is too heartily welcome to our peo-
pie to permit the day of our great
deliverance to pass unnoticed. The
Territorial Home Rule celebration
at Purcell, Chickasaw nation, is
intended to fittingly commemorate
the great event. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to every man,
woman and child in the territory
to come and rejoice with US. The
celebration will be held in beau.
tiful grove capable of shading 25,-
600 people. A big barbecue free
to all. Speakers of national repu-
tation will be present. Re- Union
of Blue and Gray. Amusements
of all kinds provided. Formal
opening of the celebration at mid
night, Aug. 81, but amusements
will be provided TO entertain the
advance crowd from noon of the
31st. Low rates on all railroads.
Entertainment for all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

S. B. Fisher and Mr.. Noting
ham on their way home from Che
topa some time since came upon a
gang of horse traders who stopped
them, and after parleying while
commenced unhitching their horses
from their wagon and gave them
some old plugs in their place. Mr..
Fisher says they paid no attention
to his protests and that there was
so many of them that they had to
submit to this highway robbery.
This occurred not far from Russell
creek switch and as soon as they
were allowed to 60 on they drove
to the switch where assistance was
secured and the horse traders were
only too glad to turn over TO Mr..
Fisher his horses. If a few OF
these fellows could be sent to the
pen for a long term we think ii
would have a tendency to rid the
country of a very bad clement
Chetopa Democrat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
FORT SMITH LETTER.
General News From the Seat Of the
Great u. s. Court.

There was no United States
court last week as Judge Parker
was sick. He was suffering from
another attack of heart failure, but
is able to be up and about again.
Ed Higginbottom and his son
are in the county Jail here charged
with counterteiting. The boy tried
to pass a counterfeit quarter on a
banana peddler and not being
able to explain satisfactorily how
he got it, was placed under arrest.
His father had three pieces of the
spurious coin when arrested.
Last summer there were a num-
Der of burglaries here, the most
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

THERE is now a days a great
deal being said about "intruders." )"
The claimant to citizenship in the
Cherokee nation is not in the COM
mon acceptation of the term an in
truder. A claimant may or may
not be an intruder. The intruders
are divided into two classes: The
first and most numerous class are
those who have applied for adnis-
sion and have been rejected by the
constituted authorities of the tribe,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

ised the Indian members of the
territory delegation to st. Louis
that if Mckinley were elected he
would oppose legislation unfavor-
able to the tribal governments,
those delegates are unfortunate
Arrow.
Who promised, and to whom;
and what were the promises? 1t
has been popularity understood
that NJ ark Hanna was the only
manager and that he sawed several
cords OF wood TO every promise
made.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

Mckinley is charged by leading
democratic papers with being of a
weak. vascillating disposition-tbe
sort of man who will make many
promises and keep few. If this be
true, and it be also true as reported
that the Mckinley managers prom
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

THE proposition of federation
of the five Indian tribes in this
territory for mutual protection is
not practicable scheme at this
date. Ten years ago such a move
would have received much favor,
and if it had been accomplished
would have rendered the Indian
government so formed well nigh
invulnerable. 1t is too late now to
do anything, other than allot land
and money, and become United
States citizens with all the privi-
leges that the term implies.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

Piles, fistula and rectal diseases
promptly cured without cutting.
Young and middle-aged men suf-
fering from impaired vitality per-
manently restored to normal con-
dition. Wonderful cures effected
through correspondence. Write
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
Epilepsy or Fits Cured-Positive Guarantee.

for question blank enclosing stamp
to insure reply. Consultation, ex-
animation and opinion in every
case given free. All correspond
ence answered promptly. Busi-
ness treated as strictly con6den-
tial. Address:
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23
JEWELRY-

Shoes
In this line safely that house in the nation
ries as large and complete stock do.
children Oxords, regular price 81 25, price SO cts
lot chdrens Oxords, regular price $780, 70 cts
lot chdrens Oxfods regular price IS cts; price 65 cts
Our line of E. p Reed Co.'S. Oxfords in black and
any size; worth So so; price $3.50
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-07-23

HATS
In this lire have all styles and coors In goods
stock low but what have and in this nas
all goods sell; about the
price. you hat don't fail to look through stock
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
Pretty Pettycoates.

Among my girl friends are two sisters
who are exceptionally careful to have all
their belongings dainty and becoming
While visiting at their home recently was
shown, among other things, their supply of
skirts, or petticoats, which l will describe
for the benefit of others.
First, there were two pink flannel skirts
The lower edge of one was trimmed with
lace crocheted from pink Victoria crochet
silk. feather stitching of the silk was at
the top of the hem. The edge of the other
skirt was finished with a row of hearts, each
two inches wide, set point upward around
the skirt. The edges of the hearts were
bntton-hole stitched to the flannel and a
flower embroidered in each with Asiatic
twisted embroidery silk. The edge of the
flannel below the hearts was trimmed off.
Both skirts were gored and fitted to the hips
of the wearer. A narrow band of tape
covered on the outside with pink ribbon
finished the top. The ribbon extended
three-fourths yard at the back for ties A
feather stitching of the silk finished each
edge of the ribbon band.
Of the white shirts there was one with
two six inch widths of narrow tucks, be.
tween which were two insertions of rickrack
braid with a two inch width of tucks be
tween. Below the last row of tucks was a
rufae with edge and insertion of rickraCk
braid,
Another white skirt had insertions of GRO
Chef lace between the widths of tucks and
an edge OF crocheted lace, ard insertion on
the ruffle. One had an insertion of EN-.
broldery between two-inch hens, and a wide
fiounce OF Hamburg embroidery.
Other skirts were gored TO the knee and
finished with plain, full ruffles.
Two seersucker skirts with umbrella
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
Candy As Food.

By the laws of Massachusetts candy is
classed as food, and the inspectors of the
State Board of Health look out for injurious
candy along with other kinds of food Be,
ing heterog eneous mixture, there can be
no standard of puri for candy, and the
only test used is to determine whether it is
dangerous to health. A few years ago
there were many prosecutions for the sale
OF injurious candy, but complaints are now
very rare. Among the reasons for the
change is the growth of public taste for
better candy, the work of the State Health
Board, the efforts of the National CONNECTION.
ers' Association, and the cheapening of the
materials.-The Helper.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
A HELPFUL CORNER.
A MAIDEN'S mo"

"Know We fairer land than this
Beneath the heavens shining sun,
Where all there is of earthly bliss
May surely be by manhood wo1?"
"Ah, no." the traveller said; Fair Miss,
I've iourneyedfar and looked on none.''
"Know We a climate thatfor health
Is better than South Florida,
Where virgin soil gives greater wealth
And asks less labor for the pay?"
The traveller glanced, perchance with stealth
At her, but boldly answered Nay"
Know We land with bluer skies?
Or one where clearer waters flow?
Where brighter colors drape sunrise,
Or aught to match this sunset glow?''
The traveller closed his steel-gray eyes,
And, turning. simply answered, "No."
"KnoW We land where tree and vine
Will make for man better lot?
Know We an air that's SO like wine
In short, another favored spot?"
The traveller made impatient sign,
And said, "My angel, do mott
you've questioned me, and I've told truth.
And will even further go.
I've seen no maid so fair. forsooth,
Will We repay the debt We owe?"
"Ah. me. thou wandering gray-eyed youth,
MY answer, like all yours, is NoI''
"And have come from fartherest earth,
From Russia white and warm Carthay,
To kneel to thee, sole one of worth,
And at thy shrine due homage pay
so turn, brave traveller, from this dearth
OF love, for I must say thee Nay!"
And am 1 buried here in woe.
Where Nature in her beauty lies,
And yen not with me forward go
To make it perfect Paradise?''
All, silly man, dost ye not know
Two negatives mean-Yes? Arise!'
Pineapple,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
A Simple Test for Butter.
OleOnar0arina.

Lard, oIeomargarine, butterine, ETC..
placed between two pieces of window glass
and held up to the light, disclose white,
Opaque spots, which are crystals OF fat
Pure butter does not show these specks.
Examining lard IN this way is an excellent
means of cultivating the eye, and qualifying
one to readily determine when testing but
ter, to distinguish the imitation from the
genuine. This is a simple and practical
rule, and sure one.-Grocers Review.