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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
NO FAULT OF THE CHEROKEES

The Cherokees, just now seem
to be bearing the odium of not
treating with the Dawes commits
sion, and of having sinned away
their day of grace. Strange as 1t
may seem there are a few citizens
of the Cherokee tribe who persist
in declaring that treaty ought TO
have been made, and that the citi-
zens of the nation will suffer for
the failure. Now this is not the
fact at all. When the Dawes COM
mission met the Cherokees at Tah-
lequah last spring it was thought
that an agreement could be reached
as the commission had repeatedly
avowed its intention of offering
everything that was fair and right
to the Cherokees. But when the
point was reached, the propositions
of the Dawes commission meant
disaster to the Cherokees, and
hence the latter could do nothing
else but refuse. At this day it is
nothing less than begging the
question to state that the fault lies
with the Cherokees, and that they
must suffer the consequences.
The Fort Gibson Post essays a de-
fense of the Dawes commissio
and of course condemns the Cher
okees. But when the average
Cherokee citizen remembers that
the Post is only the Muldrow
Register in a new name, and that
its promoters have nothing in COM
mon with the Cherokees, and that
its senior editor, J. 5. Holden, is
the protege of the Watts citizen,
ship association, then little atten,
ton will be paid TO its unsought
advice. We belieze It perfectly
safe to say that no well informed
honest Cherokee will say that an
agreement ought 10 have been
made with the Dawes commission
embracing the proposition made al
Tahlequah. We haye no hesi.
fancy in asserting that every meEl.
Der of the Dawes commission was
fully aware of the injustice of the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

The tone of the editorials in the
Claremore Progress recently be-
tray the mind of one who cares
nothing for the interests of the real
Indian in this country. Those
who urge the necessity of treating
with the Dawes commission on any
terms either have no interest in the
Cherokees or are blind to every
thing save to have the country
thrown open to settlement by non
citizens. 1t is barely possible that
Hates is taking an undue interest
in a matter that is none of his bus
mess
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Armstrong Interviewed Again,

General Frank c. Armstrong,
member of the United States com
mission to treat with the five tribes
of Indians, in conversation with a
Herald representative a few days
ago, at Muskogee, stated that the
"Choctaw Chickasaw Dawes"
agreement made at Atoka needs
considerable modification, and
that he thought it impossible 10
have it ratified in its present form.
That it was the best agreement
they could get from the Choctaws
and Chickasaws at the time and
that he never thought for a mo-
ment that it would be ratified in
its present form at the time he
signed it, but that it was a starting
point in the right direction, and
for that reason he signed it. He
further stated that one of the most
Objectionable features to the agree
ment was the coal clause, and that
the only way to settle that ques-
ton justly and the way that it
will be settled is for an allottee to
have title to the surface of the land
and everything beneath; that il
settled any other way it would
require future legislation to settle
the allotment question and titles
to land, and that congress is de-
termined to settle the whole ques.
tion by one act. He further states
that he had no interest in coal
mines or claims in the Indian Ter
ritory and does not care a cent
where the capital is located, and
that he has a friendly feeling for
the town of South McAlester and
that it is a good town; that false
impression has got out that be was
interested in coal claims and that
the commission is in favor of FIT.
Gibson for the capital which is
untrue; that he sees but one thing
favorable to Fit. Gibson for the
capital and that is the water; that
there is plenty of water there but
no town or anything else, and tina:
t6e commission made it their
headquarters on account of the
convenient, quiet quarters nothing
more. He also says that there
would be a modification of the
agreement ia reference to town
property;that the price IS too high,
In fact so high that the people
cannot afford to pay it, and that
ii must be changed. He is now
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

Delaware claim, and also of the
danger of relinquishiDg tribal gov
ernment prior to the settlement of
the railroad land grant. We take
the position that such an agree
ment would have been disastrous
to the Cherokees, and that abso-
lutely the only course left was to
refuse to treat at all while these
matters were hanging over them.
No newspaper in or out of the In
dian Territory was, and is more
anxious for a settlement of all
these vexed questions than is The
CHIEFTAIN, but We are not yet so
anxious for allotment and a change
of government, as to favor a
scheme that means nothing less
than robbery to the Cherokee peo-
nle
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Sons OF Veterans.

There was pleasant and prof
liable meeting in 6. A. r. hall
last Saturday afternoon, and one
that re-animated the old comrades
with the fervor of 80 years ago.
Nearly two score sons of tried
and proven patriots gathered in
the Post room, and Mr.. Lee Mar
shall, mastering officer of the sons
of veterans, conducted the cere-
monies of muster and installation.
thus completing the organization
of the local branch of the Sons of
Veterans.
The organization recognizes the
omnipotence of an Almighty God,
and that only by his sufferance
and guidance have the govern
mental institutions survived the
influences of dissenssion and dis
union; that the services Of veterans
of the late war deserve and must
receive recognition at the hands of
their sons; recognizing that by
their sacrifices and services the in
tegrity and life OF the nation were
preserved.
They bind themselves by solemn
pledge to support the constitution
and laws of the United States, to
discountenance anything that tends
to weaken loyalty or impair the
permanency OF the government.
They promise to perpetuate the
memory of the services of ex- union
soldiers by the proper observance
of memorial and union defenders
day; to spread the doctrines OF
liberty, justice and equality.
The membership of TIE society
is OF every religious and political
faith, ond those subjects are de-
barred from discussion in the meet
ings.
All sons of deceased or honor
ably discharged soldiers, sailors or
marines of the war of 1861 to 1865
are eligible to membership, and
all such are invited by the organi-
cation to meet at G.. A. r. hall,
third story new Halsell building,
Saturday, October, 9th, at , p. m.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

Nothing definite has been de-
cided upon by the two commissions
at Muskogee, though each has
formulated propositions and have
them under consideration. a
treaty will probably be agreed up
on, but it may not be of such a
character as to meet the approval
of the council and the Indians
generally. Unless the Dawes COM
mission will agree to reimburse
the Creeks for lands and moneys
given the negro es, there is no
doubt a determined fight will be
made against ratification, and in
this contention we cannot but
agree with the Indians. The land
belongs to them, and if the United
States sees fit to con6scate por-
ton of it and give it to other par
ties, then the government ought to
pay for it.-Checotah Enquirer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

not standing in the way of prog
ress. They are willing to abide by
the treaties, yea more, they are
willing TO ailot their land and give
up tribal relations, but not accord
ing to the terms offered by the
Dawes commission. The Chero-
KEGS are willing to do anything in
the world that is fair and right,
but the case. is not so desperate as
to surrender to the railroads and
the Delaware claims, and God
knows what other schemes are yet
to be begged in by the Dawes COM
mission. The Cherokees will not
be a party to any agreement that
does not mean equal and exact
Justice to all her citizens.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Somebody Will Lose.

Before the freedmen payment,
horse traders were numerous
throughout the Cherokee nation.
who sold many horses and mules
son the strip" The plan pur-
sued by most of them was to take
a promissory note from the freed
men, which the traders provided
themselves and in which was in
corporated a vender's lien on the
property transferred. A great deal
of business was done in this man.
ner. Adding to their general will
ingness to contract debts on the
strength of the payment which was
coming to them, was the fact that
the negroes were offered animals
at very low figure. After the
stock was transferred into the
hands of the freedmen, it was in
many cases again sold by them.
A case of this kind got into the
United States court. A mule had
been sold several times, the origi-
nal purchaser being a freedman
who bought it from Hambrick &
Co., of Cincinnati, Ark, who
held the freedman's note with the
vendors lien attachment. The
freedmen never paid for the animal
and Hambrick Il Co. brought suit
to recover, and the Jury returned a
verdict in their favor. 1t will be
seen that the effect of this verdict
will be rather far reaching -
Arrow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Staple Dry Goods.

1000 yds Prints per yd. ...3c
1000 yards Standard Prints,
new fall styles, per yd. ..3 1-2 C
1000 yards strictly first quail
iiy, new fall styles, pF yd 4c
500 yards apron check ging-
hams, pr yd. ......3 1-2 c
500 yds Chelsea dress ging-
ham, new fall styles, pr yd 3 1-2 c
500 yds stand. novelty dress
gingham, n.f.styles pr yd &C
500 yards fine quality dress
gingham worth II lie. Sc
500 yds plaid shirting worth
DC for.. ....oc
500 yds extra heavy plafds,
worth Sc for.
500 yds dark fall styles fam
nelettes worth z 1-2c for. .4c
500 yds dark fall styles fan
nelettes worth 10c for. Sc
500 yds dark fall styles fan
nelettes worth 15c for 80 "a c
1000 yards Our Own canton
flannel worth 6 lac for. .4c
1000 yards Our Own canton
flannel worth z lie for. . sc
1000 yds extra heavy canton
flannel worth II LIE for s. 1-3 {
1000 yds Favorite LLmuslin 4c
1000 yds Our Own blch " 4c
1000 yds ex. quail. " 6 1-2c
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Hats.

We have hats "to burn" Are
showing the most complete line OF
Stetson hats ever offered to the
trade in this country, in stiff, black
and brown Fedoras, black and
brown Dakotas, Denver and Big
shapes. They all go at big dis
count in this sale.
Our chamoise in black, white
and otter, is the best on
earth for. 50. sc
A buckskin $3.50 hat goes for 2 sc
Our o. X. hat in black and
white will compare with
any 50 hat on the market.
They go at. ............ l 49
1 lot black Fedoras worth
S1.50 sc
l lot boys fur hats worth 60c
IOr..... oS
l lot boys all wool hats worth
45c for. ............... p
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Clothing Dept.

One always feels great joy when
well clad. This joy can be bought
at Bajgett's mighty cheap. Our
clothing department is brim full of
bright new fall goods, bought way
down in immense quantities for
cash and offered to our patrons at
bed rock prices. Facts are con-
vincing. We rely upon the true
merits of the standard lines we
carry to retain the magnificent
trade we have in this department.
We fear no competition; we have
none to fear; a comparison of quail
ity and price always settles any
controversy on that score.
These are sale prices only for
one week:
A good heavy weight blue
cheviot suit worth 81 for. 81 E75
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
The Door Closed.

According to the decision of
Judge Thomas rendered at Table
quah the Cherokee citizenship
rolls will not be reopened. He
ruled that the Dawes commission
would not be compelled TO hear or
decide any more cases for citizen
ship, and all claimants not al
ready on the rolls or before the
courts of appeal need not go to
further trouble or expense in try
ing to get on, so far as the Dawes
commission is concerned.
There were three mandamus
cases argued before the judge, ask
ing that the court compel the
Dawes commission to try cases Of
claimants to Cherokee citizenship
Who had not yet had hearing.
j Cherokee, a white adopted and
a freedman were the claimants
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

Saturday night at FIT. Gibson,
Oracle Cross, otherwise known as
frankie Day, and another girl
named Blanche -, divided
and took 60 grains of morphine be-
tween them. The Cross woman
died Sunday afternoon and was
buried by charity Monday. The
woman, Blanche, is recovering.
Blanche came from Georgia, but
the Cross woman came from ElRe-
no, where her parents are respected
people. She had made three at
tempts previously. Both have
been hangers on about the military
camp, and the Cross woman was
said to be an exceedingly hand
some woman. They were both
drinking, singing and dancing and
took the poison between turns at
inging.-Phoenix.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

A LITTLE more than one month
hence the national council will
convene at Tahlequah. 1t will be
a new council composed very
largely of fullblood Cherokee 10
dians. What will be done or at
tempted in the way of legislation
it would be impossible to surnise.
One thing however is sure-no
treaty will be made with the Dawes
commission. That battle was
fought and won at Tahlequah last
spring and the fullbloods are now
in power IN all departments of the
government. save the executive, as
the fruits of that victory. The
people of the Cherokee nation have
indorsed the action of Wat Dun
can and the fGllbloods who stood
with hifn in spurniBg the unreason-
able oyertures Of the Dawes COM
mission, in no uncertain terms.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

1890 is untrue. No names will be
taken off or added to the Cherokee
roll without due process OF trial
of the rights of such persons by
the Dawes commission after they
return to their headquarters at
Fort Gibson. Messrs. w. w.
Hastings and Chas. Pierce, at
torneys for the Cherokee nation.
are now filing their answers and
objections to certain applicants to
the Dawes commission for enroll
ment. After this is completed the
Dawes commission will take up
the evidence on both sides and
pass upon thcm.-Ft. Gibson Post.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Shoes. Shoes.

We have quoted you low prices
before and thought it impossible
to get lower, but listen to this:
Ladies' genuine spring heel
Dongola shoe worth $3.50. 81 40
Ladies' genuine Dongola front
lace shoe worth 50 SO for. 1 40
Mems calf, lace and congress
shoes worth 81 for. r..... 80
Mems sewed bottom calf boot
worth S3 for. 9S
Mems heavy all solid tap sole
shoe warranted, worth 81 for l As
Boys boot, same as above,
worth 81 70 for or.......... "a
Children's shoes, 1875 to 2's,
worth 81. 40 for. 75
Children's shoes, 12's to 2's, 80
Children's shoes, 9's to 1875, 40
Children's shoes, 6's to 9's, 50
Ladies' heavy calf shoes, lace
and button, worth 81 so for 9S
Ladies' Kangaroo calf shoes
worth s1.75 for. 1 %
Boys grain shoes 3's to SIS,
worth s1.50 for. ....... l 10
One lot ladies' fine shoes,
worth $3.50, 800 and 80;
in this one week sale 60 at l 40
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Comparing the Rolls.

Tahlequah, |. T., Sept. o.
The Dawes commission clerks, un-
der the direction and supervision
of Messrs. McCOnahe and Jacoway,
are working very faithfully at the
capitol comparing the rolls. They
have a force OF six clerks furnished
by the U. S. government, and the
same number furnished by the
Cherokee nation; there will be an
additional force of six clerks put
on at very early day, and it is
thought they will be about three
weeks yet checking up these rolls.
So Tar, they have found everything
exactly correct. The report that
they were striking off all names
down to the authenticated roll OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Kid Gloves.

Special attention is called to our
line of kid gloves. We have in
stock in button and the new patent
clasp the celebrated Ph. Cour-
voisier make. in black with three
row white embroidery backs, black
with natural EN- proidery backs, OK
bloods, shades of tan, white, and
brown. Prices s1.00, 1.50 and
200. The s1.50 and 200 quality
being real kid all made with the
celebrated clue patent thumb.
This line of gloves is beyond ques-
ton the best line of gloves ever
shown in Vinita, and should be
seen to be appreciated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

worth 10c for. &c
II pieces Booktold brocade
worth 20c for. II 1-2c
10 pieces Tricot, all wool,
worth 25c for. .20c
10 pieces 36-in brocade fan
cies worth 25c for. .1Sc
10 pieces 36-in brocade fam
c.es worth 30c for. .24c
10 pieces 36-in all wool nov
city suitings worth 40c 25c
10 pieces 3S-in high novelty
black brocade, all wool,
worth 15c for. 49c
10 pieces of novelty dress
goods, two and three col
or effects worth S5c to 81:
sale price. ..... .65c and 75c
6 patterns all wool check
fancies, z yds each, worth
81 .0O lOr. .........- % w
10 patterns all wool check
fancies, two and three col
or effects, worth $40; sale
pTlCe. w
2 pieces fine Drap d. Etc, the
very latest, worth SIPS, at S9c
A beautiful assortment of silk
waist patterns in Roman stripes,
plaids, changeable Taffetas and
brocades. Also all the fashionable
colors in silk velvets, trimming
silks, braids, etc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Dress Goods.

All previous dress goods talk by
ourselves or competitors will rank
as second or third rate affairs in
comparison with the extremely low
prices we are making in this de-
partment.
Every lady who desires to wear
fashionable dress goods should
make her purchases with US. Our
prices are low on every item in the
store.
5 pieces half wool alpacas,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

tryingto arrange meeting between
the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Dawes
mmissions before the convening
of congress in order to eliminate
the Objectionable features of the
agreement and have in condition,
to present to congress, an agree
ment that they will accept and
ratify .-Indianola Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Carpets.

We have in carpets some pat
terms in ingrains IL wool 3-4 wool
and all wool, 2 and 8 ply that are
strictly up to dat; price 1880 GO
and Soc a yard. We have a large
assortment of lace curtains at
prices ranging from Csc to 400 per
pair, and every pair bargain.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Oueensware.

We carry the largest and most
complete stock of china, queens
ware and glassware than any house
in the nation We have beautiful
china in anything you want. Also
numerous decorations in English
ware. We are just unpacking
beautiful line of lamps.
Handled tea cups per set......36c
6 inch plates per set. ..2lc
7 inch dinner plates per set. .29c
5 inch square bowls each 49,. Sc
1 quart pitchers each h.......11c
Large bowl and pitcher each. .59c
Our s1.30 decorated ware in
cups and saucers go now for soc
Our 81 decorated ware in plates
90 now for.......7 .79c
These are one week prices only.
We are worth millions but it would
soon be gone if We continued doing
business at these figures.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

The perpetual expectation of be-
ing torn up, and of having their
government abolished, is having a
bad effect upon the progress of the
Cherokees, and has unsettled the
people of the whole territory to a
ruinous extent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

THE st Louis Republic remarks
that the Dawes commission has
been on the government pay rolls
four years, and has done nothing
to date except draw up treaties
which are all right until the In
dians are asked to sign them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Blankets.

Heavy cotton blanket worth
60c for.
ID wool, heavy blanket worth
S1.35 for. or.............
% pairs extra wool blankets
worth S1.75 for. 81.
Heavy red wool blankets
worth $500 for. .......... l..
Heavy all wool California
blankets worth S. sale price 3.
Extra large heavy California
blankets worth $3.50 sale
price. Observation-Disclosures. 4.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

THOSE who are still halping
about the Cherokees going to be
left out in the cold because they
refuse Ia treat with the Dawes
commission are showing zeal with
out knowledge. The Cherokees
are simply centendins for the pres
ervation of their rights. and are
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

Extra heavy ali wool Califor-
MIA blankets same as used
government contracts worth
$3.50; sale price. ... 90;
Comforts from 65c to 81 each
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Grocery Dept.

The fastest growing grocery
house in the west, caused only by
honest and fair dealing and prices
always away down.
Special Rio Roast coffee well
worth 25c for. 8 3-4c
Best Peaberry roast coffee,
worth 30c for. .......... lie
Best African Java roast cof-
fee, worth 30c for ....... Is lie
Lion and Arbuckle package
coffee for. 9 7-Sc
Soda crackers per 10. b....... &c
Axle grease. ......... &c
Salmon per can. &c
Ark soap Is bars for. 25c
Baking powder per can. DC
The best flour sold in vinita at the
lowest prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30

We have a few pieces of the
original white all wool
shaker flannel, well worth
SOC; sale price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Ladies { Gents furnishings

Mems shirts and drawers worth
s1.50 a suit for. S9c
100 odds and ends undershirts
worth SOC to s1.00 for. ..... 35c
Greatest bargains in children's
underwear ever shown; price
shirts or drawers &c to-. 25C
A large line of ladies'vests and
pants, full weights, 15c to-. SOC
Children's union suits. worth
75c to 81 for .25 to I5c
Ladies' union suits, worth 75c
to 81 90 for. 4Oc to Soc
A good pair overalls for. ..... 3SC
better one for. 45C
hummer" for. ... 6OC
Best quality Pantaloon over
alls, riveted pockets; in this
sale for. 'OC
Good blanket lined duck coats
worth S1.50 for. S9C
same in boys worth s1.25 at 75C
So. 80 duck overcoats tor.....S1. .9e
Ladies' fast black hose, worth
10c for. 4C
Ladies' fast black hose, extra
heavy, for. 81
Mems heavy seamless ID hose 4C
We have large line of ladies'
misses and children's hose, excel
lent values, Zoe, II 1-2c and 25c in
fieeced and ribbed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-09-30
Woolen Dept.

Every item IN this department ii
the greatest bargain. This de
partment carries this season tht
heaviest stock it ever contained
An all wool twilled flannel
worth 20c for. r.........13 IL
A regular 25c quality of red
twilled flannel; this sale. 16c
35c quality, very fine and
soft for-.. .Zoc
Heavy all wool shirting and
dress styles worth 35c for 2Oc
Extra quality 3S-in woven
border skirting flannel,
worth 45c; our price for
this sale. ......-...3 .33c
Best quality GA waterproof
worth Csc; sale price. .45c