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The age-herald., 1898-04-27
DEADLOCK IN
 THE CONVENTION ! It May Take Several Days to
 Select a Judge. BRADLEY AND MCGUIRE LEAD A Birmingham Man Was Made Permanent Chair man-The Strength of the Several Can
 ddates Not Changed by Nine-
 ty-FMe Ballots.

Jasper, Ala, April 26-The democratic convention to select candidate for judge of the Tenth judicial circuit convened this afternoon alt 2 o'clock. From present indi- cations there is likely to be long dead lock. Today and tonight 95 ballots were taken without result, and the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
 The executive committee held a session at noon today. For temporary chairman they agreed on MT. E. H. Cabaniss, of Bir- mingham, and for temporary secretaries MT. K. J. Waldrop, of Birmingham, and MT. w. R. Richardson, of Jasper.
 At o'clock this afternoon the conven- tion was called to order by MT. L. B. Mus grove, of Jasper chairman of the executive committee.
 MT. Musgrove, immediately after calling the convention to order, suggested the recommendations of the executive commit tee for temporary officers and they were elected without opposition.
 Permanent Organization
 The convention then appointed commit tees on permanent organization and cre- dentials MT. P. G. Bowman, of Birming ham, is chairman of the committee on or- ganlzation, and MT. M J. Gregg, of Birm- ingham, chairman of the committee on ere dentials.
 The temporary organization was made permanent.
 After having cast fifty ballots, with no result, the convention adjourned at D o'clock this afternoon to meet at 7:3O. The convention was again called to order by Chairman F. H. Cabiniss, of Jefferson promptly at 7:30 and balloting was resumed. Several complimentary ballots were cast, Lee c. Bradley, of Birmingham, and J. H. Mcclure, of Jasper, receiving the highest number of these votes After, the ninety fifth ballot the convention adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. There is as yet no sign of a breakaway, the last ballot giving each candidate about the same vote as the first.
 The Candidates
 The candidates are Captain w. c. Ward, Judge James J. Banks, present in- cumbent, Honorable John H. Miller and Judge A. A. Coleman, all of Jefferson coun- ty The gentlemen entered the convention with the following strength:
 Ward .......... .'..'.'..lo.1t Banks .......... '.......'.ll.lo Miller .............. o.of Coleman ........... ............. 4.zo Total ...... .........' ...''..o1oo
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
CURTIS BILL DON'T SETTLE IT.

The question of land titles in the
Cherokee nation continues to be
the center around which revolve
a multitude of smaller and less
problematic propositions.
The Dawes commission, and
congress also, occupy advanced
ground upon this proposition, COM
pared with their ideas some time
back. The Curtis bill. notwith-
standing its sweeping provisions as
to allotment of land, and the dis
position to townsites, stops short
when it goes up against the fee
simple patent held by the Indians,
and after all it is nothing more than
the consent of the United States
government for the Indian tribes to
do certain things-viz, allot and in
dividualize the title to their lands.
Under the treaties the tribes can
not sell any portion of their do
main without the consent of the
gvernment, but on the other hand
the government cannot sell or force
allotment and NATURALIZATION of
the title TO the land without the
acquiescence of the owners-the
Indians. The passage of the Cur
tis bill as it passed the lower house
of congress last week, and its ap-
proval by the president would re-
main dead letter so long as the
Indians refuse to act. The same
measure provides for the allotment
of the land equitably among the
Indians, in the hope that they
would desire titles after getting
their allotments. This is a reas-
enable supposition and doubtless
will operate toward the dissolution
of the land-in-common system in
vogue SO long among the Indians.
Ba. the townsite feature OF the
Curtis bill is a more difficult propo-
sition, and involves a task that
will be hard to perform-namely,
the purchase outright from the
Cherokee nation Of the land en-
braced in the proposed towns. /
The Indians are practically a unit
against selling land to anybody .
and more especially to United |
States citizens, and to get meas I
ure of that character through the 4
council at Tahlequah at this time
would be well nigh an impossi-
bility.
The outlook at present is not
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
A Clever Trick,

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has lame back and
weak kidneys. malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him
self right away by taking electric bit
tiers. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as Il stimulant to
liver and kidneys, is a blood purifier
and nerve tonic. 1t cures constipa-
tion, headache, fainting spells, sleep
lessness and melancholy. 1t is purely
vegetable, mild laxative and restores
the system to its natural vigor. Try
electric bitterS and be convinced that
they are miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only soc bottle
at A. w. Foreman's drug store. 3k
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

ard connected with the continent
by an isthmus 200 miles wide with
the Pyrenees mountains for a neck
lace.
The Spanish people are COM
posite race. The original stock
was Iberian, probably an
African people, although there was
an aboriginal race before them, the
Basques, who still hold their own
in the north western provinces.
Then came the Celts, and a thous-
and years or more before Christ
came the Phoenician, and later on
the Greeks and Carthagenians.
Rome subjugated Spain and held
sway for 600 years and gave its
people the Latin language. The
annals of the world furnish no more
interesting history than that of
Spain, and as wefollow it along down
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

The Spaniards are cruel and
blood thirsty. The national
amusement is not base ball, but
the bloody bull fight, which in
measure appeals to the savage ma
ture of the people. Earlier than the
Roman amphitheater came the bull
fight. Boys and girls, young men,
maidens, matrons and business
men attend this school of violence
aud blood. The tendency can be
none other than brutalizing, and
the stroke of the matadore satifies
only love of tragedy and death.
The cruel, wanton destruction ofthe
natives of Cuba, the cruelties of
Cortez and Rizzarro, the barbarous
inhumanity of all its generals from
the Duke of Alva to Weyler are
the natural outcome of the tend
ency of the nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
SPRINS HISTORY.

The fact that the United States
is in the midst of a war with Spain,
renders that country and its people
of unusual interest to the student of
history. Emilio CASTELAR, once said
to an American about to visit
Spain, "You will find there three
strata of glories, Gothic, Arab and
Castllian-and an upper crust of
beggars and silence. I" A deeper,
more concise, or pathetic statement
of the history and condition of the
Spanish people can scarcely be
found.
The peninsula of Spain hangs
like a pocket on the southwestern
verge of Europe, fronting the At
lantic and the Mediterranean. 1t
lies nearly four square, each side
measuring from 500 to 600 miles,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
The BEST OFFER EVER MADE
BY Newspaper-34 pages Weekly for
Only $3.50.

The semi. weekly Republic, the
best general newspaper printed in
the world, containing all the news
in eight pages twice a week, and
The Republic Model Magazine one
year for s1.50.
The Republic Sunday Magazine
was the newspaper success of 1897.
A home journal of the best class,
Is large pages every week, 4 pages
of fun, IA pages OF the brightest
and best reading printed. 1t con-
tains more high-claSs pictures and
cartoons than were ever attempted
in any other publication. More
noted writers and artists con-
tribute TO The Republic Magazine
than to any other Western publi-
cation.
The Magazine will be sold on
lY in connection with the semi
weekly Republic, but is mailed
separately each week. Address all
orders to THE REPUBLIC, st. Louis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
Oolagah Items

VIM. Clapham is travelling in the in
terest of the Ft. Gibson institute foI
the blind.
We need, ought to have, and are
going to have a stock yard, or break
hame string trying to secure it.
Oolagah can now boast of as nice
and neat barber shop as any other
town of its size in the territory.
Quite mad dog scare few days
since and as a result there are several
CANNES less in town than few days
ago.
Oolagah now has three hop ale
Joints Judge Sprnger'S decision
even turned the butcher shop into a
"joint.''
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

through the centuries, and read the
stories of its Saracen monarchs and
their splendor we find a parallel
nowhere save in the Arabian
Nights.
The drift of Spain for centuries
has been toward the end to which
she is now Fastening. She is
among the lowest of all the nations
of the earth in the scale of Hitter
acy. The Spanish are an ignorant
people. The great German refor-
amation started by Luther never
reached Spain. The inquisition
prevented the teachings CT Christ,
and said that It was better TO 60
into life manned than into hell
with a whole body, and therefore
piled the rack and the thumb
screw.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

TIE first section of the Curtis
bill as it passed the lower house of
congress contains provision in
which turks malignant danger for
the average official under the Cher
okee government. The provision
referred to has reference to the
punishment 5y fine or imprison
ment of any tribal officer who may
be found guilty of malfeasance in
Office, bribery or embracery. If
these officers continue as they have
for the past decade or two, taking
everything in sight and collecting
large sums of money and turning
in to the nation not a dollar, they
will all get into the penitentiary.
The delegation ought to oppose
this section, especially as it con-
Germs so vitality such a large per
cent of their office holding COM
patriots at home. Fortunately,
however, the Curtis bill cannot
reach back Of the first day of this
year, and is not one of those back
action measures that will cut both
ways, or perhaps some of our best
and most patriotic citizens would
be in the midst of untold trouble.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
Rock Greek Notes.
Too much rain.

Too much rain.
The chinch bugs are with US again.
The coyotes are making raids on
young stock.
The prospect for a good wheat crop
never was better.
Lee Marshall is going to Muskogee
to work in store.
We have a good Sunday school now,
also Il good public school.
W III. Whitney is going to plant
two acres of watermelons.
H. w. Watson and wife were down
to their farm last Sunday.
Gov. Ballew shipped a car load Of
hogs to Kansas City Friday.
Mrs. S. a. Perry has returned from
her visit with relatives on Grand river.
Herb Cox is thinking of building a
new barn, when he gets his corn
planted.
+. w. Propp is making some i'm
prove ments, in the way of building a
new house.
Did you ever hear of such thing?
Adair wants to incorporate. The
idea. Wonder who wants TO be mayor:
Those big talking men have a
chance TO go and whip Spain, but
those fellows are more talk than fight.
Go and fight, or shut up.
Mr.. Green, of Vinita, the McCUr-
mick agent, was among the farmers
last week; they are awful'nice to US
now when they think they can sell us
a machine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

1t was fully demonstrated during
the late civil war that street brags,
bullies and brawlers never made
good soldiers. They were unruly,
difficult to discipline and cowardly
in battle. Should the United
States call for volunteers, for the
coming contest, very likely this
class of men will be taken into
consideration and probably their
services rejected, without the army
has great need to be augmented by
Spain getting US in a corner. The
men, we predict, who quietly file
their applications will be ordered
out first. Such men are wanted if
there be need for them, and their
conduct shows they mean business.
Sentinel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

The persistent retention of the
section OF the Curtis bill setting
aside 151 600 acres of land for the
registered Delaware citizens in the
Cherokee nation, promises to ef-
fectually block the operation of the
measure so far as the allotment of
Cherokee land is concerned. The
Cherokees wilf never agree to pass
the title to their individual citizens
under such manifestly unjust cir
cumstenees. The supreme court
of the United States alone has the
power to finally settle that ques-
ton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment

Cures blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding piles. Allays Inflammation,
soothes inflamed surfaces and reduces
swelling. No waiting for results. Re-
lief comes at once and cure promptly
follows. Recommended by physicians
because it is so safe. so sure, and is the
only radical cure without operations.
1t contains the active principle Of the
buckeye, the newly discovered specific
for piles, and is not an experiment but
medical certainty. Price, so cents
in bottles; IS cents in tubes for handy
application. Can be sent by mail.
Sold by p. Shanahap. 3b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
Kinnison Items

After July first KInnison will have a
daily mail.
Omer kinniSon, after some months
spent in southern Texas has returned,
somewhat improved in health.
Measles and mumps have been rag
ing in the vicinity of Kinnison and
Mrs. Carrie Moore died recently with
the first named disease.
The residence of Lon Wright, near
Kinnison, was burned some time since
with its contents. Part of the or
chard near the house was also de-.
stroyed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
The Liver Keeps People Wall

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
constipation, biliousness, jaundice,
headache, Indigestion, pain in back,
cbills and loss Of energy. You will
never know how promptly these troub-
les can be cured until you use herbIne.
1t cures quickly when other remedies
utterly fail. Regulates the liver. pur-
ifies the blood. Herbine is harmless
vegetable remedy that gives new life
and energy almost from the first dose.
Price rs cents. Free trial buttle at
p. Shanahan's. yrb
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
Protect the Children.

Worms rob children of the life giv-
ing properties of their food, retard
their growth and weaken their consti-
tuition for life. Most mothers know
the symptoms of worms. Children are
pale, restless and peevish, appetite
is tickle and sleep is disturbed. Thou
sands of mothers have found Whites
cream vermifuge prompt, safe and
absolutely certain remedy. 1t kills
worms and gives the child strength
and vitality. You can't afford to take
chances with worthless limitations;
remember the name Price 25 cents.
Sold by p. Shanahan. 3b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

SOME of our contemporaries are
poking fun at US on account of our
hostility to the Curtis bill, and
think it funny that the measure
passed on the very day we were so
vehemently declaring against it.
Now hold on, boys; the Curtis bill
has not passed the senate yet, and
may be amended so that it will be
a good measure. "He who laughs
last, laughs best"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

good for the towns obtaining titles.
The chances are that allotment
will proceed to a finish before the
towns are on different footing
from the present unsatisfactory
condition.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
United States BattIs.hip Indiana.
Put a Stop to Pain.

Rheumatism, neuralgia and other
painful Affections are now as easily
cured as they were once hard to cure.
Science has learned what pain is and
Billiards. snow liniment is the result.
Cures strains, cuts, bruises, stiff joints
and contracted muscles. Penetrates
to the very bone and relieves almost
from the moment it touches. When
liniment is needed, you owe it to
yourself to get the best. The dealer
is authorized to guarantee this one.
Price 30 cents. Sold by p. Shanahan. 3b
Gov. Harris of the Chickasaw nation
reports that he can place at the dis
posal of the government two full regi
ments of Indians, all of whom are
for service in Cuba.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

The Star claims that Sallisaw has
more hop ale joints than any other
town in the territory of the same size
and also more disturbances.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

sTRAYS TAKEN UP-SOrrel horse. scar on
right side OF neck. II hands. years old Bay
mare. "A hands years old. Bay mare la
hands star IN forehcad.5 years cid. Bay year
ling. colt none branded. Owner can recover
by Identifying same. paying for this notice
and their feed since Jan. 1. 1895. II. r. Chas-
tain. Ninita, L. I. 32-S
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05

DAvENP0RT, FRAYSER & DUGGER
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
Offices in new HAieeII bldg. vIsrrA,I.T.
Davenport A Hall. Attorneys at-Law,
Rooms & bank bldg. CLAnEMoRE LIT.
Practice in United States and Cherokee Courts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-05-05
GORE.

JONATHAN GORE,
ATTY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC.
Particular attention paid to
collections.
References: First National Bank,
Ninita. Ninita National Bank.
Office with Melletie & Smith, over
Postoffice, Vinita, /. 7.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Wanderers of the Sea.

Nearly all Of the old-time pirates have
disappeared from the seas, but there
are yet many ocean marauderS that
are almost as much dreaded as these
outlaws of the black flag. OftentimeS
when q ship goesedown at sea it is de-
serted by its crew and left at the mercy
of the waves. If it is wooden ship
and turns over in just the proper way
or fails to fill entirely, it will sometimes
float for years, the sport of every storm.
II is then known as derelict, and ev-
ery seaman fears it, for should he steer
his craft into it on some dark night 1t
might stave n hole in his Prov, and
Gerelict and ship go down together.
There is no chart that can place these
wanderers, no telling just where they
may be, and they are therefore doubly
dangerous. OftentimeS a derelict will
remain wandering about the ocean for
many years. 1t will get into the gulf
stream and be swept across the Allan
.ic. and up to the coast Of England:
then it will sweep down the shores of
Europe in the vast ocean eddy, recross
the Atlantic and go nOrthward again
in the gulf stream. Every mariner that
sights ii reports to the naval authori-
ties and il is marked on the monthly
charts so that ship captains may look
,nt for Il. SoIsetim2s. if it is big dere-
iict, n gunboat is sent Out on a chase
TO look for it, and if it is found the
sailors charge it with dynamite and ii
IS blown off the face Of the seas forever.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Serving the Hostess FIRST.

The custom of serving the hostess
firss q: luncheons or dinners seems a
highly commendable one. There are
so many little vagaries and novelties
of service nowadays that it is difficult
to know them all. A lady who was a
guest of honor at recent dinner
found herself embarrassed by having
q platter handed her holding, appar-
entity, whole turkey. She glanced
it over with quick apprehension and
could see no evidence of its having
been carved. Thinking that frank
ness was the best way out of the situa-
ton, she appealed to her hostess for
instruction, which, of course, was
courteously impaired. 1t was with
both chagrin and relief that she found
the turkey was in condition to yield
to the touch of fork inserted In any
part of the fowl of which she wished
to partake. The list of table silver
grows every season. Many OF the
utensils are passing fancies and are
not heard OF, perhaps, outside OF circles
who constantly seek such novelties.
Obviously, the hostess knows how she
wishes her guests served, and her ez-
ample is often relief and comfort
New York Evening Post.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

enterprising citizens. For nearly de-
cade he has been identified with league
affairs. He Was chief consul Of the
New York division. Under his able
guidance New York's membership in
the league was increased from 4,S57 to
nearly 10000. He fought the Albany
lobbyists and obtained the passage of
the Armstrong bicycle baggage bill.
That was the first bill Of its kind to
pass in this country. Other States have
emulated New York, and it is Mr.. Pot
ter's nope that before long every COM
monwealth in the United States will
have done likewise. He has done grand
work in the cause of good roads. That
is his hobby. He once edited maga-
zine published in the interests of I'M
proved highways. 1t is said the publi-
cation was the best Of its kind ever
undertaken. Mr.. Potter is a brilliant
orator and IS one Of the best parliamen-
tarians in this country. Last year the
league grew under his direction. That
organization passed the 100000 mark
with him as its chief executive, and its
treasury is in a most prosperous condi-
ton. He may be depended upon to con-
tinue the good work.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Fashion Fancies.

Checked more poplI4.
Fou!ards in small scrolls.
Ties Of heavy repped silk.
Scoop -brimmed hats again.
Bordered foulards and ponSees.
Neckties of plaided black gauze.
Madras in plaids for shirt waists.
japanese kimonos or house gowns.
Black skirts with bayadere stripes
Black mohair sicilian for odd skirts.
Plaid taffeta skirts with ribbon
frills.
Shepherdess hats loaded with fow-
ers.
Alsatian bow effects for tiny bon
nets.
Scarlet shirt waists of heavy repped
silk.
Black taffeta skirts having pinked
rufies.
Covert cloth top coats in black and
colors.
Cashmere gowns braided with lace,
shirred.
Plain and fancy crepons in black
and colors.
Poplins having q velvety effect in
the finish.
Straw hats trimmed with rufTies Of
taffeta silk.
Light cloth blouses having fiat,
fitted basque.
Band trimmings in net and cord
like lace work.
Lightweight tailor suitings in
monotone plaids.
Turbans with straw brim and soft
silk crown.
Shoulder capes of lace and nous
seline lined with silk.
Short cloth jackets with tucked
sleeve tops and revers.
Negligees of striped and plaided
flannel and fannellette.
Black grenadine with roman stri pes
IN bayadere effect.
Tailored suits of heavy cottons, as
piques, duck and madras.
Black doub faced satin sashes
from four TO eleven inches wide.
Large silk and velvet flowers in the
burnt orange nues.
String ties, stocks and Ascot tics
of bright plaid taffeta.
Tailored jacket suits of covert and
serge for girls of eight to sixteen.
Traverse stripes of every variety in
wooden and silk goods.-Drygoods
Economist.