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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
NEGROES IN CANADA.
The Race Prejudice In the Do
minion.


The total colored population of To-
ronto is about 500, almost the same as
the French and the Italians. The older
generation of negroes are escaped
slaves, who came here before the war,
and have remained since. 1t will be re-
membered that negroes came to this
country in large numbers during the
days of slavery, but many returned
when assured of their freedom. Some
remained, however, and of these To-
ronto, Hamilton, and Chatham come in
for n good share. There are possibly
not more than Is living here now of
those who did not return, and, like
their numbers, their days are getting
few. The younger generation were
mostly born in Canada. The greatest
misfortune they have experienced was
caused by almost total cessation of en-
ployment by city hotels of cOlored help,
and since that time there have been
many negroes whose employment has
been more or less uncertain. Of such
as are employed, a goodly number are
in the Pullman car service, possibly
more are BARRIERS, four are letter car
riers, some are walters and restaurant
keepers, some day laborers, and among
those in special lines of business are a
photographer, an ice merchant and a
coal merchant. y large number do odd
jobs of one sort or another, and possi-
bly, one-third are without steady en-
pioyment. The women among them do
a good deal of work, and they seem to
have better opportunities of employ
ment than the men. Quite a number
are engaged as house servants, others
do washing and laundry work, and a
few are engaged in dressmaking and
sewing at home. They have not saved
much money, though n few own a lit
tie property in the city. 1t is seldom
that much crowding is found among
them, and, taking them together. they
must be regarded as very peaceable cit
liens. y few become troublesome at
times. but, as n rule, the negro is in
clined to be friendly with his neighbors
and congenial to those whom he meets.
They take earnestly to education, and
are fond of reading. The children at
tend the public schools, and hold their
own with other pupils.
The colored man has proved himself
a good citizen, and on this account il
seems a pity that most of the young
men among their number find il nee
essary to leave for the other side. They
complain that il is difficult for them
to secure places here which they are
desirous and capable of filling. and that
they have already been forced to leave.
In the United States their labor and
ability seem to be more appreciated.
They hesitate before seeking places
here. as they claim to find the white
man is almost universally favored.
They are none the less conscious of the
efforts made by some TO gain them a
fair recognition. and where such have
been made their gratitude is universal
~ sincere. Especially were they
grieved when one of their number.
after having practiced for six months
in the band of n city regiment, and
after having been granted his uniform,
was refused admission when about to
be sworn in. and given, as reason.
that he might look like back
horse among lot of white ones. To
ronto Mail and Empire.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Renedictines In England.

The Benedictines. whom Cardinal
Vaughan is reestablishing AT Westmin-
ster and Ealing. were in prereforma-
ton times the most numerous and most
widely distributed religious order in
England. They had no less than los
abbeys. priories and nunneries. The
London establishments were at West
minister, Clerkenwell and St. Helen's
Bisopsgate. The head of their COM
munity at Westminster abbey had d
seat in the house OF lords. Abbott
Feckenham, the last holder of the Of
fee, delivered a remarkable speech In
the upper house against the religious
changes introduced in the reign of Eliz-
abeth. At present the Benedictines
have a dozen houses in England. the
three principal establishments being
at Downside, Ampleforth and Rams
gate.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
THE BEST OFFER EVER MADE
BY Newspaper "a pages Weekly for
Only $I.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 s150
The Republic Sunday Magazine
was the newspaper success of 1897.
A home journal of the best class,
Is large pages every week, 4 pages
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and best reading printed. 1t con-
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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 on Friday of each
week.
Address all orders to
THE REPUBLIC
St. Louis, Mo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
CONVICTION DOUBTFUL.
A Report on the Mob That Burned
SeminOles.

Washington, Feb. 2.-In re-
sponse to a Senate resolution, the
Attorney General sent to Congress
today a statement showing the
difficulties of furnishing the mob
which burned the two Seminole
Indians. The Attorney General
incloses a letter written by the
United States Attorney Of Okla
homa, which reviews the matter
at length. The District Attorney
states that he has secured the
names of Is of the mob and eX-
poets to get many more. He says
that the people are in sympathy
with the mob; hence it is difficult
to apprehend the offenders. His
report says:
"The conspirators are banded
together for the purpose of resist
ing arrest, and this makes it diff
ficult for the officers 20 work sue
cessfully. Under The law these
conspirators will have to be taken
before the United States Commi>-
sioner in PottawatOmie county
for a preliminary hearing, and a
grand jury of that county will
have to inquire into the case and
their case will have 10 be tried
there, all of which is favorable to
the defendants. | have concluded
to get warrants for all the men We
have. but to make the arrests the
marshal must have authority
10 use all the men and money nee
essary. He cannot expect any as
sistance from any citizen in that
country, but must take men there
with him. | think if the prisoners
knew we can hold them here on a
limited preliminary charge they
might surrender and waive a pre-
liminary hearing, but they fear we
will hold them for the Indian Ter
ritory authorities. Now, if we
have not the authority to punish
them for murder in Oklahoma, un-
der the United States statutes, why
cannot they be punished for con
spiracy and murder in the Indian
Territory, where the United States
have exclusive jurisdiction? 1t is
true that the act of killing and
burning occurred in Oklahoma, yet
a conspiracy and part of the act
to carry out and consummate the
conspiracy occurred in the Indian
Territory, under the exclusive
jurisdiction of the United States.
The law of the United States re-
quiring the defendant to be tried
in the country where the offense
was committed will protect these
offenders from punishment under
the United States laws in Potta-
watomie county. However, We
will have proof enough in a few
days to justify us to proceed to ar
rest a number and have them be-
before the United States Commits
sioner at Tecumseh for prelim-
mary hearing. If We cannot
punish the mob under the United
States law, | have no hope of the
Territorial authorities ever reach
ing them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Measuring Memory.

Attempts have recently been made in
France by Prof. Alfred Binet to ''meas-
ure memory" One of the experiments
consists in reading series of figures
to the subject, at 4 regular speed of
about two per second. and observing
how many he can repeat without error
IN the order in which they were given.
The faculty Of voluntary attention is. Of
course, called into play in this expert
meut. Children from six to eight years
old retain. on the average. five figures:
children ten years old six figures. and
adults seven figures. Jacques IUaudi.
the lightning calcT,ator. can retain
more than 40 figures-Youth's Com
pauiOn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
WagOner's Objections.

While the appellate court of the
Indian Territory was in session a
few weeks ago at South McAles-
ter we notice from a publication in
the Capital that the four judges
were preparing a bill to be pre-
sented to Congress dividing the
three judicial districts into four,
and establishing boundary lines of
the same. The Capital gave a
brief sketch of the territory en-
braced in each district as would
be provided by the bill when
completed, but the boundary lines
of the first and second districts
were not given in a way as TO be
very well understood at the time.
We could not tell from the de
scriptions according to the Capt.
tai whether the bill would pro-
vide that Wagner be placed in
the first or second district. If
Wagner was to be placed in the
first and the lines properly estab-
lished between the first and sec
ond, the measure We thought
worthy of favorable consideration
as to the geographical location of
Wagner and Vinita, where the
two principal courts would be
established, makes the two points
convenient for the people of the
entire district. The two towns
have excellent railroad facilities.
and a division of the districts in
this way would be beneficial 10 the
public at large so far as the first
district is concerned.
Wagner is central point with
better railroad facilities than any
other territorial town, and we are
willing for any division TO be
made that will benefit all the peo-
pie, or a majority of the people in
this change. Would the welfare
of the people be served by placing
Wagner at the extreme northeast
corner of what would be the
second district under the pro-
visions of the bill? The most
progressive town, with the best
court building in the territory,
that is easily reached by rail from
all portions of the country, cut off
by out of the way points, that Is
very burdensOme and expensive
on the people to reach.
We learn from Captain William
Jackson, who has just returned
from Vinita, and who was in con-
ference with Judge Thomas while
there, that the bill as prepared by
the venerable judges. bounds the
second district as follows: Com
mencing at the Arkansas river
where the river enters the Arkan-
sas line, thence northwest to the
mouth of Grand river to a point
due east of the northeast corner of
the Creek nation, thence along the
north line of the Greek nation to
the northwest corner; thence south
and west including the Greek and
Seminole nations and all that por-
ton of the Cherokee nation lying
west OF Grand river, and the
Canadian district. Thus it will
be seen where such an arrange
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Protect the Children.

Worms rob children Of the life Civ
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 ficklc and sleep is disturbed. Thou
sands of mothers have found Whites
cream yermifuge prompt, safe and
absolutely certain remedy. IT kills
worms and gives the child strength
and vitality. You can't afford TO take
chances with worthless limitations;
remember the name. Price p cents.
Sold by =. Shanahan. 3b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
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
a 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
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Free pills

Send your address to III. f. Bucklen
s. Co., Chicago, and get a free sample
box Of DIR. Kings new life pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cuFe of
constipation and sick headache. For
malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weak
en- by their action, but by giving tone
to stomach and bowels greatly invig
crate the system. Regular size 25c
per box. Sold by A. w. Foreman,
druggist. TX
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
The REPUBLIC
St. Louis, No.

Editors are the first to hear of
scandal or gossip, indiscretions of
men and women, things unfit for
publication, intrigues, clandestine
meetings, night buggy rides, young
girls gone astray, fiirtations of
married women, amOurs of mar
ried men-and in fact all neigh
borh ood scandals. Editors gen.
orally know all the naughty doings
in a community, no matter how
secret. If half they hear was pub
lished, divorce suits would follow
in some cases, social ostracism
in others, shotguns and gore, i'm
prisonment, lynching, shame, des-
olate homes, humiliation and mis-
cry. The editor learns much of
the shame and hypocrisy of life,
and it is a wonder that he believes
in anything on earth or in the here
after People who abuse the editor
the loudest sometimes owe their
standing in society to his for
bearance.-Ex.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment

Cares blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding piles. Allays Inflammation.
soothes inllamed surfaces and reduces
swelling. No waiting for results. Re
lief comes at once and cure promptly
follows. Recommended bv physicians
because it is so safe. 50 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
a medical certainty. Price. 30 cents
in bottles; - cents in tubes for handy
application. Can be sent by mail.
Sold by y. Shanahan. 3b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10

Thompsou-Something worrying you,
Newman?
Newman-Forgotten what my wife
ordered this morning. | remember
that, at the time. | thought. We'll. that's
a sad subject" What could il have
been?
WAS it sad-irous?"
That's just what it was-three sad
irons.''-Judge
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
WHY should Marshal Bennett

Why should Marshal Bennett
oppose the re districting of the
northern district? Litigation here,
now, is too expensive, for the reas-
on that the courts are too far away
from the litigants, and the dockets
too crowded to give any one a
speedy trial. 1t is a very common
thing for a party litigant and his
witnesses to attend court at a great
distance from their home and at
much cost, only to learn that his
case has been continued till next
term, because of the crowded con-
dition of the docket his case can
not be reached. We should have
more courts, and then there would
be no such long and expensive
trips from home, and no longer
the vexatious delays in trial of
CAGES which often amounts to de-
malls of justice. The redistricting
of the northern district would give
US more courts, would give us
more commissioners. The people
of this district are entitled to this,
and they know it, and will re-
member Mr.. Bennett or any other
man who stands out against a
measure so conducive to the pub
lie good. The docket for the south
ern district being so overcrowded,
Judge John r. Thomas will be
sent there to assist Judge Town
send, and Judge Springer will, no
doubt, hold court at Miami at the
April term, as We understand that
Judge Thomas begins the Purcell
term of court March 2Sth.-Fair-
land Rec
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10

AS | understand H." said the Strug-
Cling foreigner, the word gent Is mere
IL 4 contraction for gentleman.
"Then you don't understand it," an
swered the native.-lndianapolis Jour
nal,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
MnrNcIous Growth.

is your town booming out there in
the mining district, Slicks?"
Il should say so. It's more wonderful
than magic. Ipitched my tent in hole
in the ground one evening and when
walked up was in the cellar of union
depot. Detroit Free Press
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Properties of KoIa Seed.

Seeds of the kola tree (cola acumi-
natal are stated by the secretary of the
Royal Botanic society to have been
planted at Kew a long ago as 1850, and
the plants propagated were distributed
to numerous tropical stations, where
tine nuts are now produced. Until re-
Gently, however, there has been no
great demand for the production. not
withstanding its very remarkable prop
critics. The nuts. several of which are
contained in a feshy fruit four TO six
inches long. have been used in their ma
tive home in West Africa as far back as
it is possible TO trace. and they give to
people eating them great endurance of
prolonged labor and eNertion withou;
fatigue. the kola paste being estimated
to be five times as sustaining as cocoa.
The kola nuts contain over two per cent.
Of caffeine. They are claimed to lack
the tendency of coffee and cocoa to
create biliousness. and that of tea to
cause nervous excitability, while being
far more nutritious than any of the
three In medicine they act as 4 pow
erful nerve stimulant.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Most often in Trouble.

The right leg is far more subject to
accidents than the left. 1t has been
found that the ratio is about 10 serious
accidents to the right leg to three TO the
ltft.-Cbicago Tribune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Knew The Comhination

Client-Can you draw a viii that
can't be broken?
Honest Lawyer cannot; but | can
draw one that no one but myself can
break-Puck.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
q PRETTY RUG.
How to Make nm Attractive Carpet
Covering.

Chenille rugs combine beauty and
durability, and are so economical that
they commend themselves to the thrifty
housewife. Select soft wooien material
either dress goods or knit underwear.
from the pile of cast-off garments. and
cut in bias strips one inch wide. Gathe'
the strips lengthwise through the mid
die. using a coarse needle and No. s
thread. 1t will not be necessary 10 sew
the strips together; simply lap the
edges and gather through them. twist
ing THE roll as you go. When one thread
Is full. tie on another. and proceed until
YOU have all you need. Much OF the
beauty of the rug depends upon the col
ors used. and If the goods are faded. as
they are likely to be. dye them the col
ors you wish with dye. Roll these gath
cred strips into balls and send them to
carpet weaver. whose charge for weav
ing and chain will not be more than %
cents per square yard. 1t does not re-
semble ordinary carpet weaving. as the
chain sinks into the rags and does not
show. Use some dull color for the mid
die and bright colors for the border. If
You prefer a hit or miss certer. collec;
all the small pieces you have. cut int
strips and lay in n pile by themselves.
When you have enough. mix them wei
and sew them. The shorter the strips
and the greater the variety Of colors,
the prettier il will be. Have the border
of some plain color. Heavy crocheted
fringe made of carpet chain or colored
cord should be placed across the ends
Good Housekeeping
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10

A liquor dealer in birmingham.
Ala. mixed wood alcohol with cheap
whisky. and sold il to his patrons. Ten
Of them died within three days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
4 W arnfng.

He (starting)-Is that your father
coming downstairs?
She Cooking at the clock)-Oh, no;
he won't make any noise when he comes
doWn.-Whim Whams.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10

Tramp-Can l get work in this town?
Farmer-Nes, lots OF il.
Then I'll try the next town. ~. Y.
journal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
How to Press Embroidery Property.


In all cases of embroidery on linen
the work should be carefully pressed
when finished. and ii is important for
every embroiderer TO know how this
may be done in the simplest and safest
manner. The proper way tc
press the finished work is to lay the en-
broidery face down on clean cloth
spread over an ircning-blanllet or two
or three trhicknesses Of flannel: place
Thin, dampened cloth on the back Of the
article TO be pressed. and Then use
hot iron deftly on the wet surface unit,
it is perfectly dry. \ steaming process
is ihus engendered. whereby the en-
broidered linen is rendered smooth and
the effectiveness of the work much en-
hanced.-Woman' Home Companion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains. corns. aud all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfactions or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
by A. w. Foreman, druggist. kyr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10

Boil state brown bread q a smooih
Jelly with water and little milk: when
it Is almost transparent. aad enough
milk to make IL creamy. lille butter
and a palaIabie seasoning cf salt and
pepper, and serve it hot.-lIousewife.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-10
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than
the first following will be inserted
at $500 per year. The verdict OF
men owning large or small herds
is that it pays to advertise the
brands.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-07-13
rnE ALAMEDA KILLING.

Being I%nvestig ,ted by the Justice Of
Peace There To-day.
Under Sheriff C.. L. Newcomer went
to Alameda to-day, where the prelimin-
airy hearing OF the parties who took part
In last Saturday nights fatal eight AT
that place will be held this afternoon.
The man who handled the knife,which
IL reported to have been a razor will
such deadly effect, il named Lucero.
While the details OF the row are not yet
very clear, owing 10 the fact that about
everyone present had partgken 40 freely
OF the vino del pals, IL seems that the
four injured men were assaultlng
LucerO. who, being overcome by physical
force. defended himself with the knife,
cutting right aud left through his four
assailants.
This modest beginning brought on "a
general fight, when clubs were freely
used along with the fists, The result Is
that there are n large number OF people
at Alamedg, more or less badly bruised,
who say nothing about II for shame.
Lorenzo Garcia, DOuacian0 Sand0Nhl
and Vicente sails, the three men cut, are
still In q very critical condition.
joaquin Gonzales, who died from his
injuries, was buried yesterday.