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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Set Aside By William Penn. |.

Philadelphia contains one relic
of the days of William Penn which
is unknown to most inhabitants OF
the Quaker City. 1t is a piece of
ground which is still retained by
virtue of provision in the char
ter of its original charvation.
Right in the heart OF the busi-
ness section it lies, the only place
for miles around that bears no foot
prints of the march of progress and
commerce, the only building lot
in the city which has never been
near the hands of a real estate
agent. You have but to go down
Walnut street to Second, turn up
on Second until you come to a lit
tie iron gate on the east side of the
street, swing it back and enter, and
YOU stand within the Indian reser-
walton. In the days when Phila-
delphia used to be the metropolis
of the red men, and they came by
various trails across the country
and down the Delaware to hold
council there, it grew neoe ssary for
them to have some appointed spot
for their conclaves. William
Penn dedicated this reservation to
them as a trystring place, and pro-
vided that it should be sacred to
their use forever. 1t is forlon
enough place now, shut in as it is
by high buildings on nearly every
side. The old Union Telegraph
office confronts it on one side, a
wholesale liquor dealers store
backs up against it of another, and
a high board fence ehokes of the
last hope of any outlook from the
place. There is no mark to tell OF
its original use or to stamp it as
one of the curiosities of the day.
For more than a century it has
stood in its native state in the
midst of the great city, a relic of
pathetic past, an heirloom fol
owners who will never reclaim it,
New York Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
A Quiet Wedding.

This morning at eight O'Clock the
Rev. NJ. L. Butler will join in mar
riage DR.. c. Bailey Bell and Miss
Mabel Cook. The ceremony will take
place at the home OF the brides
mother, Mrs. II. c. Cook, and will be
witnessed by but very few persons
outside the families. The bride to be
came to Vinita with her parents in
her young girlhood and by her many
estimable qualities has endeared her.
self to good many people beside her
affianced husband. AS the daughter
of the late II. c. Cook, cashier Of the
First National bank Of this city, an
interest will be taken in the young
lady's marriage by hundreds of per-
sons whom she has never heard of or
never will, but vino enjoyed the ac-
quaintance Of her father, and who will
wish the daughter, for his sake, un-
bounded happiness. The fortunate
groom, the brother of Mrs. John B.
Turner, is young physician who
came here and engaged in practice
about year ago. He has enjoyed SUI
perior advantages and it is believed
has ayailed himself of the opportu'
nifty to fit himself for the honored
profession of his choice. The newly
married couple will leave on the 10:2;
NJ, X. & t. train, shortly after the
ceremony, for a visit of several week:
at the home of the groom, in Tennes
see, and on their return will embark
in the intricacies of housekeeping IL
the city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

Col. Dew NJ. Wisdom has again
received the appointment of U. S.
Indian Agent for the five civilized
tribes. This is a tribute to,the in
corruptible honesty of the man
and recognition of his fitness
for the position. 1t should, and
prehaps it did not require any
specious pleading TO retain him in
a position which he is prehaps
better qualified to fill than any
man in the territory, certainly
better than any one out of it. The
people of the territory are to be
congratulated, for who has not
heard of the notorious doings ol
Indian agents in other portions Of
the country. Yes, we should al
be thankful--South McAlestel
Capital.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Jonah Washburn.

About a year ago Mrs. ]. G. Ander-
son began tracing up her family histo-
ry with the view Of joining the society
OF the Daughters Of the American
Revolution. BY dint Of perseverance
and the writing Of innumerable let
ters she has succeeded in obtaining
the Washbourne family tree complete
for eight generations-the grandfath-
ers and the women whom they married
and through the kindness of her
aunt, Mrs. Dorman, at Redfork, L. t.,
she has the complete genealogy of her
mothers family (the Northrups, of
Milford, Conn., for nine generations.
Among the interesting and valuable
papers she has in her possession is
photograph OF the original commits
sion of her neutrality-suspicious.,
Jonah Washburn, "First lieutenant of
the lst company, 4th regiment Of mi
litia, County Of Plymouth, Colony of
the Massachusetts Bay" dated May
9th, I776, and the certified copy Of the
original commission of her great
grandfather (the original being in
possession of Mrs. Dorman) DR.. Joel
Northrup, Of Milford. Conn.,, who was
commissioned surgeons mate" in the
military hospital, eastern division,
Oct. %, l777. The lady has also the
military history OF both these gentle
men from the department OF Interior,
Washington, d. C. Mrs. Anderson's
papers have all gone to Washington
and she will have the honor Of being
the first Cherokee by blood to join the
order. She is also eligible TO the
society of the Daughters OF the May
flower though her great, great,
grandmother, Elizabeth Mitchell, a
direct descendant OF Francis Cook,
OF the NJ ayfower. She is also eligi-
bic to the society OF Colonial Danes as
a descendant of John Washburn, Jr.,
Qo2I-16S0) OF Duxbury, Mass, sol
dier in the Naragansett war and in
King Philips war and OF John Wash
burn Sr., first Secretary OF Mass. Bay
Colony and a soldier in Capt. Miles
Standish's company in l643.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Administrator's Notice.

United States, Indian Territory,
Northern District.
In the United States court for said district
and territory. sitting at Vintta-
NOTICE
Letters OF administration on the estate OF
Louis T. Brewster deceased. were granted
TO the undersigned. dated the llth day OF
October. A. ID. ls95 by the United States
court for said district and territory.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required TO exhibit them, properly
authenticated. for allowance TO the admin
istrator within one year after the date OF
said letters, or they may be precluded from
any benefits in said estate. and IL such claim
be not exhibited within two years from the
date OF said letters they shall be forever
barred and precluded from any benefit OF
said estate.
Witness my hand this sth day Of Novem-
Der. A. ID. ls9S.
DENNIS III. WILSON,
Administrator of the estate OF Lewis T.
Brewster, deceased lila
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Tnnc.fries of NORWAY.

The traditions of tapestry weaving
have descended from mother to daugh-
ter since the days of the Vikings in Nor
way. In all the mountain farmhouses
OF the present day in Norway weaving
Is still carried on as part of the regular
housework, and girls are employed to
do nothing else. In the early days 1t
was the work of the Vikings wives and
daughters to make large tapestries
telling the story of the conquests made
by their family heroes. These were
hung in the great hall of every home,
together with the war weapons of the
husband and the sons, and the tapes
tries are said TO have been very beauti-
ful. Only vegetable dyes were used,
and, while they lacked brilliancy, they
made up for it in durability. A castle
In Denmark contained few Of these
rare specimens till a few years ago,
when it was burned down. The weav-
ers Of Norwegian tapestries usually
work out from memory any pattern de-
sired The main body is of some geo.
metrical design, with border of zig
zap lines or blocks. Certain character
istics Of these rugs and tapestries re-
mind one of those made by the Navajo
tndians.-Chicago News.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
From the Dawes Commission.

The following letter was re-
ceived by W. 1. Thornton from the
Dawes commission, and explains
the situation in the Cherokee ma
ton, as to the allotment of lands:
Muskogee, I. T. Oct. %, 1898.
w. 1. Thornton:
We are in receipt of your letter
OF the 18th, addressed to the Sec
retary of the interior at Washing
ton, which has been forwarded us
for consideration and appropriate
action.
In response to your inquiry, re-
garding allotment of land in the
Cherokee nation, we would say
that you are evidently laboring
under a mistaken idea, that each
Cherokee will be entitled to 14O
or l60 acres of land, when allot-
ment is made.
The secretary has fixed eighty
as the maximum number of acres
to be selected in advance of allot-
ment. This is unquestionably the
highest number of the best grade
of lands that a single individual
will be allowed to select. The
Curtis bill contemplates that allot'
ments shall be equal in value, and
in order that this provision may
be carried out the lands will bt
appraised, and the proportion tt
J which each individual Us entitled
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Important Appointment.

Col. Dew NJ. Wisdom, of Union
Indian agency, has been appointed
special referee to determine the
damages to be paid by the Choc-
taw, Oklahoma & Gulf railway
company to the Choctaw nation,
for additional lands to be included
in the station grounds of that rail-
road company at South McAlester,
under the provisions of the act of
congress of April 25, 1896. This
appointment was made by c. N.
Bliss, secretary of the interior, on
the 4th inst.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Busy Times,

What with getting out the daily, a
pretty solid page ad for the weekly
and big run of half sheet bills, this
Office has had a pretty busy day. But
all days are busy at THE CHIEFTAIN
office. By the way, this Office now
gives steady employment to eight per-
sons, exclusive Of the pressman, the
circulator and the carriers or, includ-
ing those functionaries, fourteen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Catholic Schools.

Edward Goldberg, the U. S. Indian
Agent at the Quapaw agency, was
here Monday to interview Judge
Thomas relative to taking the Indian
children in charge of his agency out
of the Catholic school. Judge
Thomas refused to allow the children
restrained from attending the Cath
Ollie schools.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Two Babies.

A twelve pound female girl baby
was born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Lang
ley of Adlir, Sunday morning. It's
their first and somebody Inay look to
get stepped on before the new wears
off. A partner for the aforesaid
twelve pound girl made his appear
ance in Adair about the same time
and demanded food and clothing at
the hands of Charley and Sue Webb.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
A Pretty Wedding.

A very pretty wedding took place
yesterday at ten o'clock a. M. at the
Catholic church, Father Versavel
officiating. The contracting parties
we're Mr.. Ed Monroe, of South Dako-
ia, and Miss Mary Collins, Of this city.
Ed Shanahan and wife gave
the couple and a few friends an ex-
cellent dinner. Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe
will remain in Vinita for the present,
but expect to make their future home
in South Dakota.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

will be equalized on the basis OF
value.
AS to whether inter-married
white men in the Cherokee nation
will be entitled to an allotment OF
land, is a question which we are
not prepared to answer definitely
at this time, but the matter will be
determined before beginning allot-
ment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

pieteu-
Monday last, by common consent,
seems to have been deemed the worst
day of the season. The wind and dust
was simply awful.
DIR. Frazee came out yesterday
dressed in new suit. A somewhat
larger balance in his bank account
than was expected was the immediate
cause.
Sunday afternoon the weather was
delightful and there was a general
hlegira to the persimmOn groves, and
this s'fruit" was never more plentiful,
nor better.
George Sheets, the gentleman who
tunes about all the good pianos in
Vinita, will be here next week. Leave
orders for tuning or repairing at
Brooks music store.
w. c. Wright's horse, that was stol-
en- some weeks ago, turned up near
Kelso, Tuesday, evidently on the way
home, having gotten away from the
party who took him.
Mr.. G. ]. Hunolt and family arrived
Yesterday from Clarence, Mo-, and
will remain permanently. They will
occupy one of W. E. Halsell's houses
in the north part of town.
The many friends Of Rev. NJ. L.
Butler will rejoice that he is to re-
main at Vinita another year. The
Methodist church is not only fortu-
nate, but this whole community.
Halloween some one took DR.. Fort
ner's buggy robe and medicine case
from his buggy. The doctor has been
waiting patiently for them to be re-
placed which has not yet been done
An aged countryman was very much
disturbed and disguised last Saturday
in this town on account OF 81
many people being on the street, and
so many vehicles and teams that he
couldn't get around"
According to the astronomers, nexl
Sunday night, and perhaps Monday
night also, some time after midnight
those who desire to get up and lork Il
the northeast will see the 'stars fall.
And again about the 9th or 2sth an
other meteoric shower will be seen.
United States District Attorney 2.
IL. Soper returned from Miami yester
day. Court will adjourn there IL
day or two. One important ruling
of the court at Miami was that indl
viduals could not maintain sui
against those tribes in the QuapaV
agency, and the same rule would ap
ply here and in the five tribes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
He Was Gay.

There is severe joke on one OF the
clothing statesmen in one of our big
stores. Yesterday a farmer asked
the salesman to see some clothing and
the polite salesman said, 81 guess you
want some ducking clothes" The
indignant farmer went across the
street and purchased $40 worth of
clothes, paying cash for them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

4 Yarmouth man was smoking \
pipe when a spark dropped into the
tuck of his trousers and burned q
hole. He made a claim for loss under
his fire insurance policy and the COM
pany paid the damage.-N. I. Sun.
THAT Sergt Bunker Is cerJaInIy
terror"
what has he done now?"
"As soon as we got off at the depot
he rushed up and kissed the three
prettiest girls in the crowd-all per
feet strangers"
'What old they say?"
"They said: oh. George, when are
you coming home again?'"-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Damaging Prairie Fire.

a disastrous prairie fire ran through
Mrs. Browning's farm north Of town
Saturday afternoon almost completely
destroying her large young orchard.
The fire caught from Katy engine
on the west side of the place and as
the wind was blowing strong from the
northwest, swept across Bull creek at
race horse speed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Stole Fifty Dollars.

Vet Thompson went to Pryor Creek
Monday, spent the night, and next
morning found himself $50 short.
A man named McCauslin, restaur-
ant keeper, was arrested Tuesday for
the theft but last night he made his
escape from Charley Rider, the Off
Ger who had him in charge. Mr.
Thompson proposes to spend $500 if
necessary, to effect 1.-THE capture and
secure the prosecution of the man.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

The illustrations for the serial,
"Old Testament Heroes" repro
ducing the famous masterpieces IN
art, and throwing new light on the
Bible as literature, brings the
masses in touch with the best
thought and art of all ages. This
is feature OF 1.-The National Mag
azine."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

The "Dramatic Scenes in Con-
gress," in the National Magazine,
is one of the most thrilling presen-
tations of our career as nation
ever written, and incidents almost
overlooked by the prosaic narrator
of history are brought out, show
ing the dramatic impulses that led
up to the great events of the his
tory of the United States.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

y wants ter remind desc yere poll
ticiauers,' said Uncle Eben, "dat de
bes' job OBJ whitewashin' yoh kin get
done can't be guaranteed foh mo- dan
six months or so."1Washington Star.
"Oh, please, Mr.. Thrush" cried the
too jealous hostess, addressing the
swell tenor, won't you sing? l just
love to have the laughing and talking
and singing all going on at the same
ime!"-Town Topics.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Ball THANKSGIVING.

Worcester Academy football team
will play Henry Kendall college
Thanksgiving day at Muskogee. The
boys are getting down to practice and
a good game is promised. Kendall
defeated Bacone last Saturday l6 to O..
The boys will have to hustle to beat
the champions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
Ruby Invites You.

Ruby is stretching out her arms and
has ordered a survey and plat made,
and offers free lots for all who will
come and build. 1t is in favoraed
locality and good town there is by
no means an improbability.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

First class shoemaker at Lee Barett's
Jeans pants sI.00 to sl.50, at Gray's.
Want some engraved calling cards?
Come to this Office.
Sam Hawkins is building stone
cellar at Mr.. Mars
Coal is selling at s and 10 cents a
bushel on the streets.
See that line Of Jeans pants, at
; Gray's.
W. w. Miller shipped car Of cattle
to St. Louis yesterday.
Bring all your turkeys and hides to
the Vinita Meat Store.
Jim Winner is going to work for w.
r. Badgett in the store.
Do you want a pair of jeans pants?
go to Gray's.
DR.. Fortner sold out his crop of ap-
pies at one dollar bashel.
A good farm to rent; apply to Frank
Billingslea, Vinita, 1. L. 4Otf
Team harness, collars and pads, all
kinds. Lee Barrett's harness shop.
Lap robes, and horse blankets; nice
line Just opened up at Lee Barrett's.
Jack Michaels has constructed q
pond at w. r. Badgett's this week.
Duesterdick's driving horse is dead,
and the gentleman is in mourning.
Rev. w. T. King will preach at
Pheasant Hill next Sabbath at p. m.
Tom Mccain brought in load of
exceedingly fine sweet potatoes Mon
day.
Best assortment of buggies in the Cher
okee Nation. VIII be sold cheap. Lee
Barrett.
The wagons loaded with corn con-
tinue to come as tho the supply was
inexhaustible.
There are still few straw hats
seen on the street, 10th to give up the
summer weather.
Making a nice line Of buggy harness,
single and double; tip top in style, low IN
price. Lee Barrett.
Carrier boy wanted; must furnish
his own horse. Enquire at this Office
or of Arch Goodykoontz.
Penn Phillips family are making an
extended visit with the lady's grand
parents at Tahlequah.
Joe Kline takes a position in th'
postofice with the advent Of Joe But
Ter, the new postmaster.
The work of the last grand jury j
beginning to manifest itself. Th
way of the transgressor is alway
hard.
VIC. Wright, Tom Isbell, Paytol
Tolbert anc perhaps Others, will star
to the Usage country on weeks hun
today.
Lost, on the street last Wednesda
night, a lady's black cape, blue sill
lining. Please leave at this office an
get reward.
judge Thomas hunting party lei
Tuesday at o'clock a. m, in acarriag
to drive through the country TO L
Halsell's ranch.
Captain White, Billie Simms an
Heck Bruner, have gone on a hunt il
the hills east OF Chouteau, to be gon
several days.
The ladies of the Episcopal Gull
are going forward with preparation
for their Thanksgiving dinner, to b
spread to the public.
Campbell II. Taylor came dow
from Coffeyyille last week with hi
family and will remain, making Vim
ia his permanent home.
Ed Byrd, from Sam Fields nelghbol
hood. was bound over Tuesday by Com
missioner Don-Carlos on the charge o
selling liquor In the Cherokee nation
Charley Curtis took a hand in th
election at Topeka Tuesday, an
wanted to fight the election judge
when they wouldn't let him make OF
a ticket for a voter who couldn
write.
A freight car went east on tn
Frisco Tuesday loaded with wheat
and the grain was running from it
a stream. a leak had evidently bee
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
al Reward.

Lost, on the streets Of Vinlta, Fri
day evening, ladies' handkerchief
with drawn work border, in points
about two or two and one half inches
in width, Bring to this Office and get
rnIua I'd
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10
To Cure a Ooid in One Day

Take laxative bromo quinine tab
lets. All druggists refund money IL
it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. @. On each tablet. wSmay
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

STRAYED-A roam filly, years old, l5h
hands high, llO0 pounds, no brands, wire scar
on right fore foot, just above hoof. - re-
ward for delivery at Byrd's livery stable, VI
nita L. TT. W. Hackleman. 1l-l2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-10

The football team at the Academy
are spreading themselves getting
ready to meet Kendall at Muscogee
on THANKSGIVING day.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-09-29

Only five weeks separate us from
the congressional election. There
has been complaint of Republican
apathy in two States which have re-
Gently chosen State officers and con-
gressmen. These are Vermont and
Maine. In both these States, how
ever, the Republican majority was
overwhelming. There was no espe-
cial incentive for the Republicans to
make any effort to poll their full
vote, and, therefore, many of them
did not take the trouble to 60 to the
polls. But there will be no Republi-
can apathy, it is safe to say, in the
rest Of the States. The Republicans
have IN excellent chance to hold their
predominance in the House and to
get control of the Senate, and they
are likely to do both. Much depends
on the result of the coming election.
1t is of especial importance to the
country that the Republicans be in
entire control of all branches of the
government during the next two
years. Many issues of transcendent
importance will have to be dealt with.
and the Republican is the only party
which has the balance and the sanity
to deal with them wisely. Every Re
publican should. and undoubtedly
will, do his duty on November 8th.-
Globe-Democrut.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-09-29
No More Hugging.

Hugging while waltzing is now
under the ban. The decree has gone
from the men who teach WALKING
that no more hard pressures shall be
permitted during the process of the
fascinating whirl. Reprimands are
in store for any young men or young
women who persist in hugging in the
dance. All this has been decided at
the twenty first annual convention of
the American Society of Professors
Of Dancing, which has adjourned
after four days session in Lyric
hall. in New York City, after adept
ing the new dances for the coming
season. electing officers and settling
other matters interesting to the dane
ing world.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-09-29

Gen. Shafter remarks that with
no more than $4,000 men on the
fighting line he captured $1,000 pris
oners. Nevertheless Mugwumps and
Democratic newspapers pronounce
Shafter a failure and his campaign
an awful example Of neglect and in
competency. But Skaters cam
paign will 60 into history as one Of
the most brilliant in the world, while
history will also record that, all
things considered, his troops were
better cared for in camp campaign
and hospital, than the troops of any
other army at any time in any part
of the world.