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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17
M'KENN0N INTERVIEWED
Land Office to 0pen-That
80 Acre Matter, Etc.

Capt. A. S. McKennon, of the
Dawes commission, is in town yes
terday on business connected with
the work of his commission.
The gentleman stated to a rep
resentative of The INDIAN CHIEF
TAIN that a land Office would be
opened in the Cherokee nation
some time next year and that all
Cherokee citizens would have the
privilege of filing upon so acres of
land to the head, which would be
included in their allotments.
Captain McKennon thinks that
the intention of the interior de-
partment in ruling that so acres
would be the maximum amount of
land allowed to the head, in the
Cherokee nation, was to limit the
holding of first class land to that
amount. He expressed himself
very emphatically that all Chero-
KEGS would eventually get what
ever was due them as their pro
rata shares of the land. The in
tention is, he says, to give each
citizen an amount of land equal in
value to that of every other citizen,
or in other terms, those who select
first class land will not be allowed
SO much of it as the other ones
who select cheaper grade.
Captain McKennon intimated
that the Cherokee council had it
in its power to formulate an agree
ment that would possibly be ac-
ceptable to the government in lieu
of the Curtis bill, but that the
great danger was that something
would be put into it unfair to cer-
tain classes of citizens that would
cause Its rejection by congress.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17
Sues For Citizenship.

A very peculiar and interesting
case will be tried by Judge Hosea
Townsend in the United States
court at Pauls Valley on the 10Th
instant. A lady who was a claim
ant for citizenship in the Chick
asaw nation, and who has been re-
fused enrolment by the Dawes
commission at the instance of the
Indian commissioners representing
the Chickasaw nation, applied for
writ of mandamus in JudgeTown-
sends court, ordering and directing
the Dawes commission to enroll
her, or show legal reason why they
should not do so. The case was
set for hearing this week, but the
Dawes commission, being busy
with other matters, procured
postponement until the 10Th in.
slant, when they will apper before
Judge Townsend. The governor
of the Chickasaw nation has been
+estrueted to procure counsel to de-
lend the rights OF the nation and to
have evidence to present to show
Why the person in question should
not by law have citizenship confer
red on her by the Chickasaw na-
lion.
This is an unusual procedure in
the Indian territory, and in fact is
the first case ever taken up to a
higher court by writ of mandamus,
and will be of the greatest interest
to the people throughout the Ind
ian Territory. There are hundreds
of claimants to citizenship in the
five civilized tribes OF the Indian
Territory whose claims the nations
are fighting as illegal and unjust.
These cases have been set aside
by the Dawes commission under
the direction of the Indian commits
sioners. And this one is to be tried
on its merits. If this attempt
proves successful it will open the
door for the admission of 100 ap-
plicants, which, it is estimated will
mean the admission of 500 other
claimants, as nearly all of the orig
inal claimants, have large families.
This would deprive those who
sre now enrolled as citizens
OF hundreds of acres of land and
thousands of dollars in head right.
The case is consequently exciting
great concern in the Chickasaw ma
ton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

1t is amusing to hear some of
the leaders around Tahlequah
talking about economy and paying
the nationa. debt, etc., when the
fact is they have been plundering
the Cherokees, and living of the
national funds for years. Since
the Curtis bill cut them off from
appropriating any more funds they
suddenly grow patriotic. A sense
of decency would suggest that they
at least remain quiet.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Our Washington correspondent
Gays that the President is di.ap-
proving some Cbickasaw laws and
may do the same to some acts of
the late Choctaw council. The
President is an unlimited monarch
go far as these two nations are con-
concerned. and We hope he will
use his wisest discretion in these
matters.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The opening of the Frisco into
Oklahoma today means a great
deal for this city 1t opens a new
era in the way of railroad facilities.
1t gives the town two trunk lines
and the very best ones in all the
west. Circumstances are such as
to place Yinita in position for an
era of unprecedented growth and
prosperity when the allotment OF
land is accomplished. The people
of this town should congratulate
themselves upon being properly
located on the map.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Reports from Tahlequah indi-
cate a disposition to attempt to
make an agreement with the
Dawes commission. A large ma
jority of the members of both
houses are in favor of submitting
q proposition to the Cherokees for
their endorsement. A proposition
that the Dawes commission will
accept is TO be passed by the ma
tional council and then submitted
to a vote of Cherokee citizens.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The Alton Advance comes this
week with a new head and a de-
cided improvement editorially and
generally. But most any change
would have been an improvement
for the Advance, as conducted for
the last year or so.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The Tahlequah Arrow remai ks
that in the selection of a successor
to John E. Butler as member of
the Cherokee board of education,
''sobriety, moral standing and in
telligence should prevail" ]" This
would be the most radical step by
the council taken in recent years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Now-that Dennis T. Flynn has
been elected to congress from Ok
lshoma perhaps he could be en-
ployed in the townsite matter for
less than $4,000.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17
Auditing the Books.

J. George Wright, Indian Terri.
tory inspector, returned from an
extended trip south and west and
has been looking over the books of
both this and the Choctaw nation
and is auditing up and sending out
various affairs of the different ma
tions, among which is the auditing
of the different cattle leases the
Creek nation has with individuals.
There are several hundred leases
of this kind in the different nations
and a statement of the various ac-
counts have been sent to individ-
uals with request of settlement
Muskogee Phoenix.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

We understand some Vinita par
ties sre dguring on putting in an
electric light plant. The city coun-
Gil will be asked for the franchise;
whether it will be granted or rot
we are unable to say. Some of
our citizens are opposed to the iu-
dividual ownership of such fran
ehises
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

There are things happening fire.
quently in every community that
the newspapers do not print. No
body would be edited thereby.
But the man or woman who has
occasion oftenest to take the news
paper man aside and ask that
nothing be printed about occur
rences more or less notorious in
which they are involved, are the
first ones to find fault when the
paper don't see fit to "roast" some
one else, under similar circum-
stances.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

A man on the east side COM
plains of seeing ghosts and other
things walking around his house
after midnight. Our advice is that
he go to bed and not be prowling
around al that hour.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

A fire at Sloan Springs, Ark, q,
last Sunday morning, destroyed
$4,000 worth OF property on
which there was little insurance.
The fire started in the Carl Gro.
Gerry Company's store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Now that the election is over the
scattered members of the Dawes
commission can return to the ter
ritory and resume work.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The Osages are having a conflict
over the chiefs election. Big
Heart, and Black Dog are contest
ants.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

That the spy sent by the United
States government to Spain dur
ing the war should have become
he guest of Weyler himself, seems
incredible. Yet there is nothing
more true. The government select
ed as its agent a man of position
who has lived much in Germany.
1t was necessary for US to have
a trained intellect that would
make no mistakes. His story is
old in the November Cosmopoli-
an, and the most exciting pages
of Dumas's fiction seem tame in
comparison with the facts.
Crossing the frontier in a first class
carriage, he was by a trifiing ac-
5ident brough into conversation
with a young Spanish nobleman;
presently who should come along
out the son of General Wey-
Ter. This acquaintance led to his
receiving many attentions from
Weyler when they reached Mad
rid, and the General actually gave
1p a day TO a trip to the Escurial.
Imagine this grim arch-enemy of
ours laying himself out to please
the secret agent whom the govern
ment had sent to find out the weak
places Of Spain. How trifing the
demarcation between the position
of honored guest and that of spy
who, if discovered, would have
been all the more quickly sent to
is death!
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Next congress will have prob
lens enough to solve, not the least
of which will be what TO do with
the Curtis law passed last summer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

A freak is a man who has to go
to the dictionary to define his own
words.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The country is saved again,
which salvation will have to last
til about the end of the century.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

One of the most interesting games
ever played on athletic grounds of
the Male seminary was the foot
ball game yesterday afternoon be-
tween Henry Kendall college team
and the Male seminary students.
After IAN hour of hard playing
the game was called tie and the
two teams retired to play again at
Muskogee on thanksgiving.-Mus-
kogee Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The most serious car famine ever
experienced now prevails in all
parts of the country. 1t is felt
east, west, north and south, and
this in spite OF the fact that $4,000
new cars have been added to the
freight equipment of the eastern
roads in the last II months, while
each week is increasing the num-
Der. So far as the western lines
are concerned, but small per cent
of the wheat crop of this year has
been moved to market; consider
able corn of the 1897 crop is still
to move, and now comes the cotton
crop, the new corn crop and the
trffiac incident thereto to still fur
ther increase the tonnage of the
roads.-Republic.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

1t is $50 miles TO Oklahoma City,
nd aow We have a train to and
from that city once day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Light and water are two ele-
ments necessary to the growth of
a town. We have neither.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

In diving for the tug Albania, at
Orange, Texas, last week, the work.
men discovered an old copper
bottomed schooner that was sunk
during the war.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Professor and Mrs. D. W. C..
Duncan cane down from their
home at Vinita Tuesday. They
were enroute to Tahlequah to
spend few weeks with relatives
and friends. Professor Duncan
has become somewhat famous in
recent years in his articles in the
Vinita Chieftain under the nom de
plume of "Too- qua-stee." TO a
Record reporter he expressed
doubts as to the Cherokee coun-
Gil providing for a treaty com.
mission.-Wagoner Record.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

See that good. big pumpkin is
procured in time for Thanksgiving.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The national Jail should be
stopped. All of the prisoners
have been punished. They have
suffered the disgrace of being con-
victed. 1t is a dead expense and
no revenue is derived from it. The
way to stop it is to refuse to make
an appropriation. There is no
argument in favor OF its extrava-
CANT continuance. Our courts are
gone anyway.-Sentinel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

An effort is to be made to secure
the four millions due the Chero-
KEGS from the United States, and
il ought to be successful.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

The past week has been a good
one for divorces in the Northern
district as the following from the
Miami court will show;
Dora B. Watkins VS. H. F Wat.
kins; divorce granted.
Lulu Ewers VS. Frank Ewers ;con-
tinued.
John Bright VS. Dollie Bright;
divorce granted.
Charles Fair VS. Oracle Fair;
divorce granted.
Maud Nelson VS. T. w. Nelson;
divorce granted.
Nancy Boyles vs. Hugh Boyles
divorce granted.
Eva Trail VS. Allen Trail; trans.
ferred to Muscogee.
Margaret Hudson VS. Jas. Hud-
son; divorce granted.
Lulu Propeck VS. Harvey Prop
eek; divorce granted.
Eliza Fields VS. Geo. Fields; d.
vorce granted.
Henry Fisk VS. Martha Fisk; di-
vorce granted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Bob Mckee who is a brakeman
on the Katy, had his right hand
quite badly mashed while making
a coupling at Welch, 1T, Tues
day morning. The thumb and
two fingers are seriously injured
but it is thought it will not be nec-
eesary to amputate them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17
Court at Wagner.

The court is starting out well
and from the way things are mov-
ing along it appears that this is 60
ing to be q business term. Judge
Springer demands promptness on
he part of both attorneys and wit
nesses, and when cases are delayed
IN account of any of them being
absent, they must give an account
Of themselves.
The case against Al Belt for in
Producing was continued last even
ing.
Chas. Webber, introducing and
selling; case dismissed.
The cases against Joe Gibbs,
Frank Ayers, John Foster and E.
L. Croech, all charged with intro
ducing and selliag,were continued.
The case against James Gaskin
vas continued with alias warrant.
Chas. Foreman and Staden Fore
man, charged with murder. Case
against Chas. dismissed and con-
tinued against Staden.
Hugh Crow was fined $40 this
evening for contempt of court. Mr..
Crow was witness in the case
against Nose Raper, and the case
was delayed for some time on ac.
count of his absence.
The case against Nose Raper
charged with cattle stealing. was
taken up last evening and given to
the jury this afternoon. A verdict
had not been returned up to the
lime of going to press.
Edgar Smith has been assisting
Mr.. Soper, the prosecuting attor-
ney, today, the latter having been
engaged with the grand jury.
Witnesses and jurors are being
paid cash at the marshal's office
for their attendance in court. Un-
der a new ruling there are no
checks or certificates issued.
The case against Bud and Hus-
ton Mayfeld charged with larceny
vas taken up this evening.-Say-
ings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-17

Feed that turkey.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-17
County Convention.

The Republicans of Trego county
met in convention at the court house
last Saturday afternoon, pursuant to
call to place in nomination a county
ticket.
The organization was perfected by
electlng t. r. Moore, chairman, and
III. Harlan, secretary.
The usual committees were appoint
ed on credentials, resolutions and or
der of business.
The resolutions are as follows:
We, the Republicans of Trego coun-
ty in convention assembled, reaffirm-
ing our faith in the party of Lincoln
and Grant, the party of freedom,
equality and protection, do resolve
that the present administration de-
serves our hearty and unqualified sup
port for its adherence to those prin-
! cipleS. for its sound and conservative
government, and for its prompt, en-
ergetic and well directed conduct of
the SpaniSh-American war; and while
we believe that the American flag
once raised should never be lowered .
we trust that same administration to
decide as to the extent and govern
ment of the Greater America in such
manner as shall be the wIsest and best
for all Americans.
| Resolved, That we are not party
of iSmS and untried theories, and fur
ther believing that the present state
| administration has not been upon
| lines, looking to the execution of
wholesome and beneficial laws, that
departing from patriotism has used
its appointing power for political
purposes merely, we desire to replace
it with men true, tried and capable,
who will be in harmony with our ma
tional rulers and conduct the state
affairs for the best interest of the
greatest number.
We know that in union there is
! strength and that the perpetuity of a
party or a nation lies in the upright
ness and efficiency of its officers.
therefore we unite in placing before
the people d ticket composed of hon
est and able men, and we trust to see
an unbroken line from highest to low
est chosen to ill our public places and
manage our public trusts.
Having these things recommend it,
the party rests its faith in the judg-
ment and good will of the people OF
Trego county.
The following ticket was nomi-
mated:
Representative &C. M. Bell OF
Franklin.
superintendent Harlan OF
Wa-Keeney.
Clerk, District Court-A. S. Bailey
of Riverside.
/ Probate Judge-M. w. Cliff of Wa
Keen y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-17
Mt. Pleasant Sketches.
DIV One Neversweat)

(By One Neversweat.)
Autumn is here.
Camp meeting is the order of the
day.
Joe Henly is preparing to seed his
wheat land this fall.
: Chas H. Burt's daughter of Illinois
expects to be here next week on a
visit.
Mrs. Edna Badgley of Bethel was
visiting relatives in this vicinity this
week.
Israel Roser and wife will occupy
his father-in-law'S place during his
absence.
Thomas Ryan of McCracken will
move to the Ryan & Chenow eth ranch
this fall.
Joe Richardson and family expect
to start on pleasure trip to Nebras-
ka this week.
Miss Matte Page has departed from
this vicinity and is attending school
in the county capital.
Al Silvers brought a large load of
lumber to his place and is now erect
ing good building with same.
Frank Squire and family expect to
move to Ness county this fall. v e
are sorry to lose him from our vicinity
Oscar Huey has been in the vicinity
OF Nd-keeney Tor some Time pas
seeding ground to wheat for Robert
l.. Bailey.
E. A. Bailey departed the first of
the week for his future home in En-
poria, where he will attend the State
Norm al school.
Miss Dora Altman reports very
pleasant time at the Ransom camp
meeting with the accomplishment of
much good done.
Chester West, yer now sports a ! ran
new buggy and harness and takes es-
pecial interest in our Sunday school.
Why shouldn't he.
Our school has been in progress for
the past wosweeks under the super
vision of Miss Millie Barber. The
children appear very studious and
we'll pleased with their new instruc-
tor and the school thus far promises
to be one of the best we have ever
had.
Charles Scott is convaleScing at
present. He has been confined for
some time with typho-maldrial fever
We are glad to chronicle the fact
that he will soon take his former po-
sition as clerk in Rogers s. Co.'S store
at Ransom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-17
Fairview Items.

Rainy weather this.
Miss Maggie StOkeSberry will teach
the Eairview school.
Our farmers carry a smile on their
faces after the welcome rain.
Orlando Carlson is making hay for
John Wahlborg these sunshiny days.
Mrs. John Altman and son Elihu
passed through this vicinity on their
way to Ellis last Wednesday.
John Herbert of Glencoe was seen
in this community the first part of
week. Wonder what attracts his at
tentiOn?
Enoch Nelson was in this neighbor-
hood the first part of the week look
ing for cows that had strayed away
from him during the rain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-09-17

The pain of a burn or scald is al
most instantly relieved by applying
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t also
heals the injured parts more quickly
than any other treatment, and with
out the burn is very severe does not
leave a scar. For sale by Jones &
Gibson.
A. McAtee. the liveryman, hired a
young man who had been doing odd
jobs around town to drive travelling
man to Hill City. Arriving at Hill
town the young fellow put the team
in the livery stable, collected 81 and
skipped out. Macs little experience
cost him ST.
Charles Adams of Chicago was in
town this week visiting old friends.
Mr.. Adams was one of the early set
tiers of Cove county near Castle Rock,
where he was engaged in stock rails
ing. He left here in '9S and went to
Chicago where he is owner of one of
the finest livery stables.
GRAND PICNIC.-The Russians of
Hoganville will give picnic for the
benefit of the Catholic church on
Monday, September Goth. Dancing,
singing, string music and other
amusements. Refreshments, dinner
and supper will be served. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
The Woodmen of Oakley will have
hot time on September D. Music
will be furnished by band, the mem
bers of which are all Woodmen. Rev.
t. Martin of Clifton, Kansas, will
speak on the subject: s'Facts, Comical
and Serious" The program consists
of ball game, horse racing. foot racing.
bicycling, games. sports and dancing
Reduced rates have been granted by
the Uunion Pacific-one fare for the
round trip from Wa-Keeney and in.
termediate stations. Everybody is
invited to attend.
We have been asked so often, who
is this man Sunley who is running fol
superintendent on the pop ticket:
that we have made some inquiry and
elected the following reliable infor-
nation which is of general interest
at this time. Mr.. Sunley is a Ness
county teacher who taught the dis
trict school at Cyrus for the term OF
1856. boarding at J. L. Beamer's. In
1867 he taught near his home in
Ness county. In 1878 he again
taught the Cyrus school which is a
joint district of Trego and Ness coun-
ties. For this later term he moved
into vacant house which just hap
pens to be conveniently located few
rods on this side of the county line.
| This was about ten months, not
0hree years" He claimed to be a
/ Republican at that time. That is all
of his experience in Trego county and
Wilcox township. Personally, Mr..
Sunley is regarded as pleasant gen.
tleman and successful teacher and
we take pleasure in properly intro
ducing him to the people of Trego
county. If elected (Which seems I'M
reasonably he will doubtless get par
TALLY acquainted with the teachers
and school affairs of Trego county by
the end of his term. His opponent,
Mr.. Harlan, needs no introduction
having been a teacher in Trego coun-
| ty for the past fourteen years and al
SO taught one year in the Hays City
schools before that. He has held a
first grade certificate ever since COM
! ing to the state. Mr.. Sunley has a
second grade certificate. Mr.. Harlan
also taught a few years in Illinois and
in Texas before coming to Kansas,
being well acquainted with the school
systems of the several states.