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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
THE CHIEFS MESSAGE.
To the National Council in Special
Session.

Gentlemen:-Believing that the
interest and welfare of the Chero-
kee people demanded the conven-
ing of your honorable body in ex-
ira or special session, so ordered
il by proclamation and it now be-
comes my duty to set forth, in
special message to you, the sub
ject-matter upon which | deem
legislation necessary.
II is a matter of fact that there
has not been a roll of Cherokee
citizens made, either by the nation
itself or the government Of the
United States, since the one au-
thenticated by the national council
in the year 1880, that is satisfac'
tory to our people, for the reason
that many names fraudulently APP
pear thereon and others the ma
tionai council have not taken time
to thoroughly investigate as to
whether their names should be en-
rolled as citizens or not; hence,
congress, being aware Of this bad
condition OF our roll of citizenship,
enacted a law, which was approved
June Z, 1897, directing the United
States commissioners TO the five
civilized tribes to make a roll Of
all people who are entitled TO the
rights of Cherokee citizenship, TAX
ing the roll Of 1880, and their de-
scendants and those who have been
admitted to citizenship since by
the proper authorities and their
/ dheseendaDts,.s.s .s.sr basis oil acIiOn.
For your better information and
an opportunity to acquaint your
selves with its provisions, the full
text of the law is quoted:
That the words rolls Of cili-
zenship, as used IN the act of
June 10Th, 1896, making appropri-
ations for current and contingent
expenses Of the Indian department
and fulfilling treaty stipulations
with various Indian tribes for the
fiscal year ending June 30th, 1897 ,
shall be construed to mean the last
authenticated rolls of each tribe
which have been approved by the
council Of the nation, and the de-
scendants of those appearing on
such rolls, and such additional
names and their descendants 10
have been subsequently, added
either by the council of such ma
tion, the duly authorized courts
thereof, or ths commission under
the act Of June 18th, 1896.
And all other names appearing
upon such rolls shall be open To
investigation by such commission
for a period Of six months after the
passage of this act. And any name
appearing on such rolls and not
confirmed by the act Of June 10th,
1896, as herein construed, may be
stricken therefrom by such com
mission where the party affected
shall have ten days previous no
tice that said commission will In.
yestigate and determine the right
OF such party TO remain upon such
roll as a citizen Of such nations
Provided, also, that any one whose
name shall be stricken from the
roll by such commission shall have
the right of appeal, as provided in
the act Of June 10th, 1896"
II is Of very great importance TO
this nation that correct roll OF its
citizens be made as provided for in
the foregoing cited law, and with
this 10 view, Il becomes your duty
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

OUR esteemed tho somewhat er-
ratio contemporary, the Purcell
Register, cIntinues 10 ask why the
Indian Territory and Oklahoma
should not be made Into one state.
The reasons are so obvious and so
many that it il difficult TO know
where to begin or 10 leave off
enumerating Any intelligent res
ident Of the Indian country will
state oG-hand that it would be an
unholy alliance and that he is op-
posed to it, while on the other
hand all Oklahoma is clamoring
for single statehood. Among the
reasons for not favoring a union
with Oklahoma may be stated in
the first place, Oklahoma for the
most part is poor, barren waste,
settled by the rilf-raii Of the whole
world; a conglomeration of the
races never gotten together since
the confusion Of tongues at Babels
tower. Politically it is pandemo-
Mum enlarged and illustrated, and
with debt that it neither hopes
nor intends to pay, unless per.
chance it gets an opportunity to
levy a tax upon the people Of the
Indian Territory. We pity Okla
homa, but cannot think Of going
under the same roof with her to
I,.,a
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

b. #. LAMAR received 66i votes
two years ago-nearly one hur-
dred more votes than any other
candidate in the Geld. There is
erery reason to suppose that he
will get larger vote this year.
Ia The fret place, there s-e more
VOTES 10 be cast, and in the next
place there Is no good reason why
he should not get all the votes be
aol shen. Our prediction Is that
lamar win again lead IN the race,
and es before have 81 least a hand
.omb majority over AZ
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
A snMMINa up.

Next Monday is election day
throughout all the nine districts Of
the Cherokee nation. The cleo
ton is for members Of the senate
and lower house Of the national
council, and other district officers.
The campaign just closing has been
very tame affair compared with
other years. though it is believed
fuI! vote will be polled.
10 Cooweescoowee district Joe
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

While the fullblood element in
Delaware are objecting TO the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Bell TO the senate on
account Of his views relative to
townsiies, the townlot owners say
they want nothing TO do with him
and that if he Was once elected to
the senate he would demand pay
for his services, aud that be is only
getting ready to bleed them. Poor
Hoolie; nobody has any confidence
Ia him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Col. JOEL NJ. BRYAN, the veteran
Cherokee lawyer and politician,
made a speech at Pryor Creek last
week in which he advised the
raising of an army for the defense
of Cherokee institutions. He de-
clared that an army of twenty-five
hundred warriors could be raised
on short notice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Council is now providing for a
census of the dead that are on the
last census roll. After the cleo
ton, which takes place next Mon.
day, the list of the deceased will
be very greatly heightened, politi-
callY speaking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

THE Cherokee senate passed a
resolution Friday inviting Captain
A. S. McKennon to address the
national council in joint session,
bat the resolution was killed in the
lower house.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

JEFF McGHEE, ex-clerk of the
Delaware district, was in the first
Of the week to give notice Of the
withdrawal from the National tick
ct of Sam Nidiffer and Bert Nc
Ghee. The former was candi-
date for seat in the national
council, and the latter was running
for the district clerkship.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

THIS is the last week Of the cam
paign and nobody is excited yet.
Next Mondays vote will settle the
question as to who are to be the
last men to fill the respective Of
fees in the Cherokee nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

THE fullblood Cherokees east Of
Grand river held pow-wow last
Thursday and made a ticket Of
their own, independent Of all par
ties. The story that the fullbloods
will support Hoolie Bell for the
senate is exploded entirely. They
want a man in sympathy with
their views and one who is not
committed TO the townlot scheme.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

CHANGES and rumors Of changes
come, but the unrestricted sale OF
hop ale goes merrily on through
out the northern district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

The tariff bill was passed and
eigned by the president Saturday
afternoon and congress adjourned
that night.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

THE Cherokee council passed a
resolution Saturday evening pro-
viding Tor the abolition ofthe com
niaslon 70 treat with the Dawes
commission create la fal., and
which has been in existence ever
since drawing salary and accomp-
fishing nothing. There Is said to
be grave opposition to the creation
Of another similar commission.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
Announcement.

J. q. starr. OF Grove. announces himself as
n candidate for solicitor OF Delaware district
ON the Independent ticket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

We are authorized 20 announce VIM. Ward.
OF Deatties Prairie. n candidate for tho ofiice
OF sheriff OF Delaware district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

CONGRESSMAN M. e. BENTON, of
Neosho, has been placed upon the
house Indian committee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

policy without buying
with band of be August and 2 Extra
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29


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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22

the certainty OF reduced expenses. II
recent reports are true, the entire sys-
tenn with which Mr.. ]. Pierpont Nor
gan Is connected will soon edopt cleo
tricity and send hundreds of engines
to the scrap heap. The entire system
embraces more than $4,000 miles and
includes of course, the New York Cen
tral, the Hartford, Erie, Philadelphia
and Reading and Northern Pacific. The
effect OF such decision upon the stock
of the Electric General company can
easily be understood-when 1t is stat
ed that Mr.. Morgan, besides being
practically in control Of the railroad
companies referred to, is also in com
troll Of the Electric General company,
which will be called upon TO furnish
the new equipment. If all the roads
in the Morgan system make the pro-
posed change, II is estimated that the
cost will reach $500, ,000,O The cap
ital OF the Electric General Is $5O, ,00O,-
900, and with such an enormous sum
In contracts in contemplation this
stock is keeping company with the
mercury in the thermometers.
There is this very gratifying fact
in connection with this proposed
change. 1t will greatly improve the
industrial situation, by furnishing re-
munerative employment to thousands
who are distressingly in need of it.
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NOTES FROM CHICAGO
RETURNING DELEGATES MAKE THE
CITY A VISIT.

The Endeavorcrs' Great Convention-Ef-
fects of the Coal Miners strike being
Felt-Groat Scheme OF Railroad I'm
provement Now Hatchins.
The International Christian Endeav-
or convention of 1897 is a thing Of the
past, but II has been an event which
will long be remembered. Even
though located on the Pacific coast 1t
attracted a large attendance and thou
sands of the delegates are now traver-
sing the country and visiting places
of interest. Chicago has been especial
ly fortunate in entertaining not only
a large number of these delegates but
hundreds of others who availed them
selves of the low rates of travel. 1t
may be said of the convention this
year, that it lacked nothing In interest
and although the closing sessions were
not quite SO well attended as the 9TH
ers, still there were packed houses and
the enthusiasm was as great as at any
time. There was praise for the Com
mittee OF 1897 qualification at the re-
ception all had received at the hands
OF California in general, and San Fran
cisco in particular, and thankfulness
for the perfect weather which has
blessed the entire meeting.
The effects of the great miners
strike are being felt all over the CEN
trail West, and at no point is the
influence Of the strike more marked
than In Chicago 1t has been asserted
by the leaders of the strike, that the
obstinacy of one man alone prevented
an early settlement by arbitrat tion Mr.
De Armitt met the representatives or
the miners from five States and de-
clared to them that he would not con-
slider the question of arbitrating the
rates Of coal mining unless 81 per cent
of all the mine owners in the Pitts
burg district would consent to sign an
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
For Victims Of Seasickpess.

When once the big ship has struck
Its regular gait on the regular ocean
swell, the novice easily learns that he
Is at sea. Experienced travellers. wo-
men especially, often give up at this
point and lie quietly in their berths
for twenty-four hours. There is no
sure preventive of seasickness which I
Know, except to go to sea SO often that
hnally the motion is not noticed. A
strong will may hasten the cure, but IL
cannot greatly delay the inevitable nor
mold the elements down; nor win
champagne, nor brandy, nor a piece OF
writing paper carefully put over the
pit OF the stomach serve to this end.
TO be In good condition before sailing
ITO which one grain calomel dill
swallowed two nights previous NAV
contribute), and to eat little plain
food often when on board, so that the
stomach is not empty, aid recovery.
The most disconsolate, if they can be
persuaded to it, often rally on hot
cruel with little salt in it. Most i'm
portant OF all, after a day below, is
to get on deck; then a glass of cham
payne and ice may be accepted. There
can be no general rule applicable
Scribners.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
A Cold Church.

A good story is told of Rev. Had
ley Proctor, who once preached in Rut-
land, Vt. One bitter cold day, when
the church was but half warmed.
Brother Proctor had for his text very
warm verse, addressed to those on the
left hand; and. like the rest of us, he
seemed to feel the antagonism between
the weather and his subject. Just be-
fore the benediction. he leaned for
ward and said to one OF the deacons in
front Of the pulpit, In tones loud
enough to be heard by all, and in the
nasal twang that can only be appreci-
ated by those who have listened to the
venerable ELI Jones:
Brother Griggs, do see that this
house Is better warmed this afternoon;
it's no kind of use for me to warn sin
ners of the dangers OF hell, when the
very idea is comfort to them"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
CECIL RHODES RAID.
The Parliamentary Committee Makes lite
Report.

The Parliamentary Committee Makes IL,
Report.
Parliamentary committees work with
great deliberation, as is shown by the
fact that the report of the committee
charged with investigating the fam
GUS Transvaal raid has but Just been
presented to the British Parliament
The report Is somewhat of a surprise
1t expresses an emphatic opinion that
whatever justification there might have
been for action on the part of the peo-
pie OF johannesburg, there was none
whatever for Cecil Rhodes's conduct
In subsidizing organizing and stimu-
lating an armed insurrection against
the government Of the Transvaal. AL
though the report admits that at the
last moment DR.. Jameson invaded the
T'ransvaal without the direct sanction
OF Rhodes, it fixes upon him a heavy
responsibility for the raid and the
gravity of Rhodes TRANSACTION is
weighttly expressed by the committee.
1t declares that he seriously embar-
rassed both the Imperial and Colonial
Governments; that his proceedings re-
suited In an astonishing breach Of in
ternational comfy; that he utilized his
position and the great interests he con-
trolled In order to assist and support
revolution and deceived the High
Commissioners as well as concealing
his views from the members OF the Co.
lonial Ministry and the Directors Of the
chartered company" The raid is con-
demned but the opinion is expressed
that the affairs Of the chartered COM
pany need not be further Investigated.
Lord Rosmead and Mr.. Cham berlain.
and the under-secreatries of the Co.
lonial Once, are held blameless, on
the ground that there is no evidence
that any OF them was in any sense cog
INFANT OF the plans for the raid. Sir
Graham Bower. Imperial Secretary of
the High Commissioner, is guilty OF
grave dereliction OF duty because he
failed to decline to receive from Cecil
Rhodes confidential communications
wholly incompatible with the duty he
owned the High Commissioner.
The voluminous minority report pre-
sented by the irrepressable Liabou-
chere Is even more severe upon Rhodes
than the majority report. He plainly
declares that the raid was organized
for the single purpose of making GER
tain wealthy men more wealthy. It is
impossible to say what will become of
this famous case now that 1t has f.
nally got before the Parliament.
through the medium of a committee
report The crime with which Rhodes
and his associates is charged is a very
grave one, and IL the case against him
is ever pressed there is sufficient evi-
dence to convict him. But in dealing
with Rhodes great and powerful influ-
ences must be considered, and his
enormous wealth and the powerful in
fuence which he exerts, will probably
prevent any serious consequences of
the raid falling upon him. There is.
indeed. possible way Of escape point
ed out by the committee which re-
lieves him of all direct responsibility
Tor the particular overt act of DR..
Jameson, although holding him re-
sponsible for all the steps which lead
up to it
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
STRAY PARAGRAPHS.
-Huckleberries are ripe.

-Huckleberries are ripe.
"A we'll digger-the healthy la
borer.
Keep your eye on the Blue Birds
IN the second half.
The grass cutter may not get
rich, but he handles "lots" of the long
green.
Sunday nights rain settled the
dust.
The curbstone market is getting
larger.
Poker chips and those that US
ually gather on wood pile are quite
different from one another.
Last weeks scorching heat had
the effect of driving people to Atlantic
City and other resorts.
Farmers as general rule do not
kick at hot weather. They under
stand that there can be no good crops
without it.
When it rains, the cycler who
comes to toll gate has some trouble
in raising the dust.
Mosquitoes are lying in wait to
bore the summer boarder.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
HOW TO FIND CUT.

Fill bottle or common water glass
with urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours /; sediment or settling lndi-
Gates a diseased condition of the
kidneys. When urine stains linen it
is positive evidence of kidney trouble.
The frequent desire to urjnate or pain
in the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulhlls every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages. 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled 70 get up
many times during the night to
urinate. The mild and the extraor6i.
nary effect Of Swamp Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distress.
ing cases. If you need a medicine
you should have the best. Sold by
druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar For a sample bottle and
pamphlet, both sent free by mail,
mention The COLUMBIAN and send
your full post-office address to DR..
Kllmar q Co, Bnghamton, N. Y.
The proprietors of this paper guaran-
tee the genuineness Of this offer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
What Has Occurred There Since Ou
Former Report
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

MANklAGE DlCENSES.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk w. H.
Henrie, since those last published.
]. ID. Buck of McAdoo, Luzerne
County, to Miss Minnie He'll, OF
Bloomsburg.
]. Lee Martin of Bloomsbury, to
Miss Emma Correl, of the same
place.
John R. Reese of Lycoming County
Pa, to Miss Annie E. Artley, OF
Franklin township.
William Holdren of Hemlock town
ship, to Miss Alice Evans of the same
place.
William G. Wertman of Lime
Ridge, to Miss Amanda Fenste-
macher of Mainville.
James G. Reiner of Centralia, to
Miss Joanna Herb of Taylor, Pa.
Miles Artley of Franklin township,
to Miss Mary F. Simpson of the
same place.
Elias A. Benscoter of Berwick, to
Miss Maggie McAffe of the same
place.
TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
The following transfers of real es-
tate have been recorded in the office
of c. B. Ent, register and recorder,
during the week.
Pentscost Lumber Company Limit
ed, to the Union Tanning Company.
for tract of land in Sugarloaf town
ship.
Peter II. Knight and wife, to F. d.
Knight, for tract of land in Beaver
township.
Cortes B. Robbins to James M.
Staver, for land in Bloomsburg.
A. r. Demon ct. al to Isaiah M.
Demon, tor tract of land in Mt
Pleasant township.
w. E. Kocher and wife, to Freder-
ick r. Getty, for tract OF land in Sugar
loaf township.
Locust Mountain Coal 81 Iron
Company to Bridget Tigne, for tract
of land in Centralia.
Joseph Tyson, ct. ux., to Margaret
Wagner, for tract of land in Locust
ownship.
M. ID. Henrie to Sarah A. Long,
for tract of land in Fishingcreek town
ship.
John G. McHenry, Adm, to
Martha E. Campbell, for tract of land
in Bloomsburg.
Richard T. Smith to Atlantic Re-
finlng Company for tract of land in
Benton township.
William Hartzell to Harvey M.
Hartzell, for tract of land in Miflin
township.
Matilda Hughes, ux., ct. al, to
John L. Woods, for land in Blooms
burg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
JONAS LONGS sons
WEEKLY CHATS.
WILKEs-BARRE, Pa.
July a3rd, 1897.
July s3rd, 1897.

Selling dependable goods f.,
less than all other stores and NAL ~
ing Our qualities better and bet,.
is the reason why you always !.
the Big Store crowded. We ba..
no duK times. The great cle,.
ing sale now in progress will mai,
July the banner month of the 81,
son. We expected this. W.
know how eagerly our price ouo.
tations are sought and of con,s.
cut considerably lower than ~
others. This week is Your or.a. ~
opportunity to save monev I bS
spending It. Buy for future needs
you've never bought cheaper.
probably won't again for som,
time to come.
For the children, or for that
matter for yourself, we are SELLING
our complete stock Of printed
Cashmere Flannels, celebrated F
F. Cashmere's, novelty plaids and
mohair fabrics, Dress Goods,
worth 25c. and $780,, at roc.
R. and CIV. B.-Nemo and
Thompson's Glove Fitting Cor.
sets are reduced from 81 to 7;c.
Boys striped duck Suits mad.
with large sailor collars, just the
thing for this sultry weather, are
3Sc. less than the stuff costs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
SHIRT WAISTS.

Ladies' fine quality lawn waists
with detachable white collars and
colored soft cuffs, worth u more
during clearing sale, 4oc.
Beautiful Madreas, Percale, Dim.
ity, Lappet and Organdy Waists,
6oc.
Fine quality Shirt Waists, New
Gerhie shape made Of fine Lappet
Madras, Organdies, also the swell
Lawns in Red with Polka Dots at
75c.
In cool wash Fabrics we are Of
fering a special line Of Zephyr
Ginghams from our mills at KS.
40 in. Imperial Jaconettes, pretty
patterns, worth IL Hc., 8Hc,
43 in. Imperial Organdies worth
Isc. at IoHc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
Ladies Gan Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bnnions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery Of the age. Cures
and prevents swollen feet, blist=rs,
callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is a certain cure for sweating, hot,
aching feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, csc. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-22
PIANO FOR SALE.

The undersigned has authority to
sell Steinway square piano, as good
as new, and in fine condition. For
particulars call on Geo. E. Elwell,
Bloomsbury, Pa. Cost 5000 when
new. Will be sold at great reduc-
ton. If.