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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
BELONGS TO EMIGRANTS.
The "Wyly Finding Not the
Property of All.

vINITA, Dec. %, 1898.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN:-Dear Sir: /
desire through your paper to COR
rect such quotations as the follow
ing, viz:
"Solon James came down from
Fairland on Tuesday mornings
train. His plan of allotment is to
give every man the same number
of acres Of land and equalize the
value with the Wyly account
ing money"
Now Mr.. James is honest in the
conclusions he has arrived at, but
is certainly laboring under false
impression as to whence this fund
is derived or where it properly be-
longs, AS many other citizens of this
'sso-called Cherokee nation" are,
and are to be excused but when it
comes to those at the head OF our
affairs being ignorant or feigning
ignorance ON this subject they are
not to be excused, but rather sus-
pected of some of their recent
practices of "tricks that are
vain"
The WHY finding OF $4,000, 900
in conjunction with duly author
lied agents of the United States
government was finding under
the treaty Of 1856 of a sum Of
money with the interest on the
same up to such finding as the
sum first above named.
This money belongs to such as
emigrated under the treaty of 1885.
6 and was really done before the
removal or very soon after those
people arrived west, but this pay
ment like the Old Settler pay
ment was postponed until 1852;
the Old Settlers being paid in
1851 and like the latter were not
paid in full. The roll of 1852 will
show to whom this money belongs
-"the emigrants."
1t was the business of the Cher.
okee nation to interest itself in Sc.
curing this settlement with the
government but your correspond
ent questions its authority to bar
ter any part of it for collection
fees.
The government of the United
States is aware of its Indebtedness
since the finding by its own agents
and certainly knows the sooner
paid the better, or justice woulc
give additional interest on the
delayed payment.
Ii wrong about this, contradiction
is challenged and the report o
"this finding" is respectfully ask
ed for. Respectfully,
OBSERVER.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27

1t would be physical impos-
sibility for the commission on the
part of the Cherokees TO frame an
agreement that would satisfy every
element in the Cherokee nation.
If an agreement is reached that on
the whole is fairer to the Indian
than the Curtis bill it should not
be antagonized; but ratified. 1t is
to be hoped that no attempt win
be made to curtail the rights of the
freedmen, for in our opinion it
would only complicate and delay
matters. The freedmen case has
been through the courts, and just
or unjust will certainly stand.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27

Mr.. SEintisnt toward the last)-
When die want my funeral to be as
unostentatious as possible no flowers,
no oration, no music, DO you under
stand?
Yes, sir. But I'm afraid
can't keep your relatives from set
ting off few fireworks, sir.N. Y.
World
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27

The usual Christmas killings
are being reported in the press Of
the country, but those from the
Indian Territory are hardly up to
the average Of q few years ago.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27

All special scenery and new plays.
The crows are the best They open
tonight a. the opera house,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27

w. W. Hastings has been added
to the force of the Cherokee COM
mission at Muskogee in the
capacity Of legal adviser.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25

work and impressed upon those present
the need of greater activity among the
members of the society. An interesting
address on ''Christian Endeavor and the
Twentieth Century" was delivered by
w. D. Hamilton of Newark "Terri-
torial Expansion for Christ" was the
subject of an interesting and instructive
discourse by S. L. Mershon of Montclair.
Flags were arranged in the church
windows representing various countries
and calling attention to the idea of Ter
ritorial Expansion The rally was sue
cess from every standpoint. The officers
of the Morristown Local Union are:
President, Roy Nelson Berry, Morris
town; vice president, Miss Winifred
Babbitt, Morristown; secretary, Miss
Ella j. Morris, New Vernon; treasurer,
Howard E. Young, Alton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25
One of Those .Teeterlng Flags. !,

While walking on Washinton street a
few doors south of the CHRONICLE Office
Sunday night, John E. Fennellstepped on
one of the teetering hagstones to which
this paper has called attention before.
and man behind him stepped on the
flag at the same instant. Mr. Fennell
was thrown to the sidewalk by the sud,
den movement and wrenched his ankle.
One of Morristown's characteristics
seems to be its uneven sidewalks and
these are often remarked upon with
a degree of surprise by visitors when the
general progressive appearance Of the
town is remembered
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25
Mr.. and Mrs. Young's RecItaIs.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward NJ Young have
been giving lecture song-recitals in
various localities this season, and have
several engagements booked ahead.
They also give instruction at the Metro
politan College Of Music. New York, on
Saturdays They include among their
pupils this season some voices Of great
promise as wen as some talented piano
pupils.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25
REDUCED THE AWARD.
Fagan's Mercenary Motives Lost for Him
More Than $4,000.

More Than So 600.
The case of Andrew Pagan against the
Whippany River Railroad Company was
decided in favor of the defendant by
Vice Chancellor Reed on Monday when
former award of s., $40 for the plaintiff
was reduced TO $3.50.
The case, which was complicated
one, grew out of the taking of land by
the railroad company owned by Pagan,
who had entered into an agreement be-
fore the road was constructed to sell it
to the company at the rate of $3.50 per
acre. There was less than two acres,
subsequently he declined to comply with
the terms of his agreement, and raised
the price from time to time until it
reached the sum Of $500. The matter
was finally submitted by agreement to
the board of three arbitrators, William
R. Wilson, George M. Lanning and
William N. Tunis, who, some time in
June last, made an award requiring the
railroad company to pay Pagan the sum
of So, $40 for the land and damages he
would sustain.
The suit just decided was commenced
by Pagan for the purpose of enforcing
this award The railroad company filed
a cross bill asking the Chancellor to set
aside the award on the ground of preju-
dice and fraud, and because it was ex-
cessive, and praying that the amount to
be paid by the company should be fixed
by the court The matter was referred
to Vice Chancellor Reed, who took testi-
mony in the Court House in this city and
at the Chancellor chambers in Newark.
About thirty witnesses were sworn,
comprising the best men of Whippany.
whose testimony showed that the land
was worth little or nothing and that the
1 damages sustained were merely nominal.
Partially or corruption in the award
was set up. On this point the court said
s'that Pagan approached two of the
arbitrators, to one of whom he made
visits at his home when the case was dis
cussed To the other he sent basket of
peas as a present. The Vice Chancellor
argues that, although the gift was not of
much value. yet when followed by an
award like this it possessed significance.
The mind of the arbitrator was likely to
be warped in favor of the man who had
thus given evidence of his friendly re-
gard. 1t looked as if Pagan was trying
to produce partial frame Of mind in the
arbitrator toward himself. Neighbors
are likely to be influenced by courtesies
OF the kind, particularly if they are
rendered at time when they signify
that friendly return is expected"
The opposition of Pagan, it was gem
orally supposed, originated in the order
given by Mayor Quayle as receiver of
the company, to run a train from Whip
pany to Morristown on Saturday nights,
which, while great boon to the resi-
dents of that vicinity, seriously inter-
fered with Fagan's hotel business and
incidentally few others who sided with
him on purely mercenary grounds. The
decision of the Vice Chancellor meets
with general approval both in Whippany
and IN Morristown. George T. Werts
represented Pagan, and Messrs. Theodore
Little and Edward A. Quayle the rail-
road company.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25

ishng forgetting forms and net bent their Fastening steps
this embryonic refuge for recamabe humany and she of the high
seat the hoest Of the lofty temples content to stand in
the crowded aisle of owy mission chapel the perfume her kind
pervasive the exhalation of spona
rcosecraon Of the missionary spirit the church
cations Of Mosown evoked by the completion and equipment
powerful auxiliary for the redemption of fallen and orsaken
man-new least to the home future occupy
0 LIGHTLY and confessed the Market Street Mission the
cherished offspring of the South Street Presbyterian
of Morristown having been nauguraed years ago;
has lacked for foparen patrons and friends
every church society Of the city clerical and lay for supporters
advocates among officials and citizens large The
of mission appeals with force to the highest pride and with tender
hoiest impulses Of community All oncede that
incompaaby the most tangible fruitful eeual and enduring age
cy devised for reaching and the Of
for whose reclamation the evangeise world has pyer and
pously the of the New Dspensation
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25
AN EVENT OF THE WEEK
Most Auspicious Opening Of the New Building Of
the Market Street Mission Monday Night.

HE the week Morristownindeed event in
restricted secular boundaries but broadcast IN influence
the formal opening of the spacious and well
appointed building of the Market Street Mission in this city, the
mission structure destroyed by fire in February
last confederation Incidents socudes and ecolecons add
ed ea to the of Monday evening and
conspired to make it the memorable It's compile
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25

-LSEWHERE oo be found record of the proceedings of
the opening night It reserved for this to treat OF the
- subject commercially The assembage would have raced
auditorium anywhere the and have inspired any for
which drawn together but other than the of
practical work could have united in audience
splenden wealth and phorc its mosaic of
whose motive had superseded all
onay sentiment and whose ymbozed harmonious
blendngs whose ns and would elsewhere have been heeo
churchmen and chuchwomen of the city bansh
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25

ton, and particularly at
this juncture and un-
der such auspices, was
at once a just realiza-
ton of purpose and en-
deavor and the joyous
release of manifold anx-
ieties. And the edifice,
apart from its striking
adaptability for mission
uses, is an acceptable
addition to the structu-
raj features Of the city
and an ornament to the
locality. It will be duly
dedicated later. A de-
scription in detail will
be found elsewhere in
this edition.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
OPEN EVENINGS TILL o O'CLOCK
Medeiros & Decker,
Lincoln Block. King Street
FOR SALE.
A REAL ESTATE BARGAIN.

az. AFine Residence Lot, situated
on King street, Honolulu, next to Mr..
Alexander Young's residence, being
the premises of Mrs. Kate L. Vida. 1t
has frontage on King street of 2O5
feet; depth 300 feet; Young street
205 feet. 1t has three cottages with
IL large rooms and 6 dressing rooms.
Main house has 9 large rooms, 5 clos
cts and kitchen. The place is sup
piled with water from an artesian
well on the premises.
(2). -Four Lots, 5Ox10O, on King
street, Kalihi.
(3). One Lot, Kalihi, opposite Geo.
Markham's place, 3-4 of an acre.
az. One and one-tenth acres at
Moiliili.
(5). House Lot and Houses, Aqua,
Punchbowl street, residence of Mrs.
Holt.
(6). 29h Acres at Puiwa, Nuuanu,
Honolulu, Oahu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
\ SHINING EXAMPLE.

And what is disarmament? The
United States is the only great nation
in the world that has deliberately and
for decade after decade, obeyed this
philanthropic principle and kept it's
army not only down to, but far below
the strength needed for ordinary
police duty. With the same popula-
ton and territorial area Germany,
Russai, Austria, France and Italy
would each have an army of at least
100000 men.
Still this is an important and fruit
full subject, and we suggest to Presi-
dent Mckinley that he presently cause
the Hon. John Hay, Secretary of State,
to distribute to the powers "A note in
timating that the true basis of dis
armament is to make the peaceable
United States the standard of mill
tary provision. If we maintain an
army of 100000 men for 75,OO0,OO0 peo-
pie the other nations are not to eX-
ceed that proportion. This would
give France about 10000 men. Ger
many $4,000 and Russia 115, 900. That
would be disarmament, but it will not
be possible until the nations accept
with sincerity the lofty principles
which have governed the western
republic.-.Army and Navy Journal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT WARNS
IMPORTERS OF VEHICLES.
\ Clash Between Regulations and the
United States Army Wagons-A By
Authority.

The Interior department has start
ed out to enforce the provisions of
the wide tire act passed by the last
Legislature As "A warning of what
may come by authority is published
calling the attention of the public to
the law The notice is:
"The attention of all parties inter
ested is respectfully called to Act 25
of the Session Laws of 1898, which re-
lates Tin the matter of wheel tires and
aXles) more particularly to vehicles
which have been brought into the Ha-
waiian Islands, or the construction of
which shall have been completed af-
ter the 30th day of June, 1898, and al
so to the penalty to which they will
be liable for noncompliance with the
said Act"
The reason for this warning is the
importation, constantly going on, of
new vehicles. some of which come
within the law and some quite outside
of it. 1t appears, too, that the gov
eminent army wagons, brought down
few weeks ago. are liable under the
regulations, their tires being too mar
row for their size. Local men not
complying with. the law will be pro-
ceeded against: it is not yet clear,
however. what will be done with the
government wagons on Hawaii's roads
their construction being on the
lines prescribed by national military
regulations for general use.
The portion of the law which applies
to these cases Immediately in point is
as follows:
Every owner of cart, dray, wag-
on, omnibus, stage coach, wagonette
or other vehicle used upon any pub
lie road, and which shall have been
brought into the Hawaiian Islands or
the construction of which shall have
been completed after the thirtieth day
of June, \. ID. 1898. the aXles of which
are one and one-half inches or more
in diameter shall have wheels, tires
and aXles proportional as stated be-
low:
(Here follows the description.)
"Any person found guilty of a vio-
lation of any of the provisions of this
act shall be fined in the penal sum of
not less than ten dollars nor more
than twenty-five dollars"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
A SUMMER REFLECTION

ITS hard to tell just what to do"
said the man who was sitting on the
back porch in his shirt sleeves.
Yet one ought to get start with
such brilliant prospects opening up
all over the world" remarked the
next door neighbor, who was mending
a hole in the fence.
Eyes. But supposing 1 had gone
to the nlondike, I'd be so far away
now that l couldn't go and help de-
velop Cuba. And if l go to Cuba I'll
miss a chance to go when the next
rich territory opens up. There's no
use trying to deny it. This is a hard
life"
And then he tilted the chair back
against the wall and went to sleep.
Fine lob printing Star Office
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
PRESSING WIDE TIRE ACT Turn Your Back

On the merchant who says he sells
below cost the year round. The. man
who makes such statements isn't a
safe merchant to pin your faith to.
We don't sell below cost-just little
above. And yet our prices are pretty
certain to be the lowest in town,
quality considered. 1t dosen't cost any
thing to call and see for yourself.
Russian Linen Crash Suits complete
for $3.50 per suit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
Kaahumanu Street.
Hawaiian
Electric
Com pany.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really
n the long run, the cheapest and best light
tor sse in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
4leman of Honolulu came rushing down to
she office of the Electric Company and said
S'NSSge lne figures for wiring my house, and l
wait it done at once; no more lamps for me-
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
30 near setting fire to the house and burning
GJy children and take no more risks"
T6is is the sentiment of quite a number in
she past few weeks, who have ordered their
laouses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
shat you want the best and safest light; send
gNor the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
sshem what you WALL.
We have complete stock of everything in
'his line and have just received lot of the
very latest designs In chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-11-04
Rarnb1erS:
$50

This price the well known RAMBLER bicycle for the balance of
1898 and 1899 possible careful investigation
consultations with
principal agents and whemen Gormul Jeffrey Man
Company fail
improve the 1898 models RALERS satisfied
perfect is possible make decision
the of efectng saving patterns
which will this
public in the reduction of price
Gomu Jeffrey proudly boast of the fact that
they the
working many years.
highest efficiency
built
We good stock
the old reliable, popular wheel they
$4,000 RAMBLERS, everything II he wheeling at
=. Q. Hall & Son, It'd.
Corner Fort and King Streets
Evening star., 1898-08-20
MEN BEHIND THE GUNS
They Win the Battles Ashore as Well as
Afoat.
Why the Private Soldiers Wishes
should BE Considered in the
Proposed Mastering Out.

"It seems to me-" said well-known bust
| iness man, who takes a lively interest in
current events, to a Star reporter this
morning. that the authorities In determin-
| ing to Immediately muster out such a large
portion of the volunteer army have given
| very little thought to the private soldiers
who will be included in the order. 1t does
! not seem fair or just TO the men who car
| ried our flag into Cuba and are coming
| back weakened by wounds and their con-
stitutions shattered by fevers and exposure
| to be suddenly thrown out to be confronted
with the problem of self-support. Thou
sands of the men in the ranks gave up
their employment to carry a gun for 1880
a month. They did not enlist foc money
but sacrificed their chances in the battle of
NE TO take part in the patriotic battle for
humanity
1T was not natural for these men to sup
pose that they would be virtually cast out
OF the army as soon the last gun was
| fired, and none of them imagined that he
would be made to shift for himself with
health broken down in the countrys serv-
ice.
Il am very much inclined to think he
continued, that if the volunteers are
mustered out as now proposed there will
oe very little incentive left for them to offer
their services again should the necessity
arise. You remember that the heroic Schley
said 1t was the men behind the guns that
won the fight at Santiago
1T Is the men behind the guns who win
on land as well as on sea, and / believe
their welfare should be jeaiously guarded
by oEr leaders in the government So in
the mastering out the wishes of the men
! behind the guns should be considered. Let
those who desire to return to private life
be relieved of duty and the Others continue
IN service President Mckinley and mis- ad-
YlSers nave very efficiently managed the
fr ancial end of this war. The war tax
being levied is being collected all over the
country in q satisfactory volume and with
out any kicking on the part of the people,
and I'm sure Uncle Sam can we'll afford to
beard and clothe his heroes for a few more
months and let them have S1350 a month
to spend while they build Up strength to
meet the struggle for livelihood. Then,
WREN he lets them go he can say to all
the mothers and wives, Take your dear
Cres back. have had the use of them TO
my great satisfaction and honor and re-
rown, and l return them to you in the best
possible condition.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
NEW TURNPIKE CONSTRUCTION.
County, Nd, Officials
Consider the Project.
of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, August 20, 1898.
In accordance with an arrangement made
Tuesday last the county commissioners met
here yesterday. The object of the meeting.
which was a special one, the consider
alton of the subject of building the new
turnpike from Rockville to the District
line. The recent advertising for bids had
failed 10 secure an offer to construct the
road within the amount named in the law
{$23,000, and the board doubted its au
figure. a proposition was made to the
board Tuesday that the entire road be con-
structed by the commissioners themselves
under the supervision of a competent super
visor, and 1t was understood that three
long experience in this class Of work had
offered to assist in the supervision of the
work free of charge. This plan, which was
advocated at the Tuesday meeting by Mr.
Samuel H. Phillips and concurred in by
every prominent member of the bar, ap-
peared to meet the approval of all interest
ed in the new road 1t was regarded as a
lawful measure and one that would save q
large amount of money to the taxpayers.
ThlS plan, together with others, was con-
sidered at the meeting yesterday, and after
fuH deliberation it was finally determined
to divide the road of eight miles into Sec
changes in the specifications and to readver-
tise for bids.
During the progress of the conference
which was held privately, q large crowd
was IN attendance on the outside. anxious
TO know the decision.