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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
Dawes commIssIon Dates.

Fort Gibson: From Monday,
August 2O.b, to Friday, August 81, f,
inclusive.
Pryor Creek: From Monday,
September 10Th, to Friday, Sep
tember 18th, inclusive.
vinita; From Monday, septem-
ber l7lh, to Friday, September
2Sth, inclusive.
Welch; From Monday, October
LIST, to Friday, October 9th, inclu-
siye.
Barilesville: From Monday,
October sth, to Friday, October
18th, inclusive.
Nowata; From Monday, Octo-
ber 18th, to Friday, October 18Th,
inclusive.
oolagah' From Monday, Oclo-
Der 22nd, to Friday, October 26.h,
inclusive.
Claremore; From Monday,
October 29lh, to Friday, Novem.
Der OH, inclusive.
Catoosal From Monday, No.
vember l2.h to Friday, November
10th inclusive.
Chelsea; From Monday, No
vember 18Th TO Friday, November
2Srd inclusive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
The CHIEFTAlN'S BIRTH.
LeG Paris Hauled the Press
that Printed Chieftain.
Uaiale, Aug. 26th. 1900.


Editor Chieflain:--I think l
hauled the first press the Chief
tain was printed With, Col. J.. NJ.
Bell bought the press from DR..
Dugan, at Pawbusky, Capt. King
and went after the press. King
printed the Indian Herald, and l
think IL was the year 1877. Vini-
Ia was a small town at that time.
Charley Peach was running the
old hotel by the depot, DR.. Trott
and his brother Hardin run a drug
store, Goodykoontz a general mer-
chandise store, j. Thompson &
Son a store on the east side, A. G..
Raymond, hardware, j.. Swain,
boot and shoe shop. | was living
on W Beatty's place north of town.
James Skinner was living where
the college is and there was a race
track between SINNERS and town.
Yours Respectfully,
LRMUEL PARIS,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
Fire Near Fiuhenry.

Huhenry, Aug, p, 1900.
Editor Chleftain;-Fire broke out
eight miles northwest Of here yester.
day and swept everything In front OF
II for twenty miles west, Including
cornnelds, fences, hay 10 stack, etc,
James c.. Smith, cattle man, lost
i've hundred tons OF hay, Mody and
George Tiger lost four hundred tons
and AL Brown lost seven hundred aud
iifty tons, all In stack. Old settlers
say II Is dryer than they ever saw Il
before. stock water Is all gone.
More lres are feared. W.O. WnIanQ.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
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ID. ]. NJ. Morrow, a former druggist
at Tulsa, was accldentIy shot while
hunting few days ago on the Arkan.
sas river north Of Tulsa.
Judge John r. Thomas, and Agent
]. Blair shoenfelt, passed up the road
Monday enroute 20 attend the G.. A.
r. encampment at Chicago.
Theo Ingram and sisters Misses
Cornelia and Emma, and Miss Henry
we're In VlnIta Monday. They re-
turned to Pryor Creek In the evening.
II other sections OF .he country are
sending as maDy men 10 jail as are
being sent by Commissioner DonCar-
les court the Muskogee bastlle will
soon be full.
We acknowledge the receipt OF the
second annual catalogue OF the Denl-
son driving park aud fair association.
The next meeting will be September
25th to 2sth.
A large amount Of liquor was spilled
at Sapulpa by the marshals few days
ago. The men charged with its sale
escaped though before the officers
reached town.
A man asked Wednesday when
another big clearance sale would take
place. We referred him TO the columns
OF The Chleftain Of which he is
faithful reader
A. L. Churchill accompanied by his
wife and little daughter have gone 70
ST. Paul, MINI. They went by steam
er up the Mississippi river and will be
gone sometime.
The Chleftaln made slight mistake
Tuesday IN stating that Dr. Joe II.
Mayes was up from Pryor Creek 10
connection with the Odd Fellows
lodge. We should have said the
Masous. Miss Carrie Mayes has re-
signed her position at Hargroye col
lege.
Rev. NJ. L. Stewart, who has been
in the city In the Interest OF the pro-
posed Chautauqua meeting, for the
last two OF three days, left Tuesday
afternoon for his home at Webb City.
lie has met with much encouragement
and thinks he can give Vinita a date
for the last week 10 September.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30

tiyes, while the secretary of the
same board has no lees than ten
relatives in responsible positions.
THE same condition of affairs was
complained Of by the superinlend-
ent nearly year ago, and al
though the department called the
attention of the principal chief to
the reports, no changes were made.
There are twenty-one boarding
schools in the territory, and it is
reported not more than nine Of the
superintendents are competent to
teach the ordinary English
branches, yet these important and
responsible superintendents' posi-.
tions have been regarded as politi-
cal perquisiles, and no education
al standard or requirement is de-
manded Of them. The superin-
tendents usually appoint the teach
ers in charge Of the neighborhood
schools, and employed in the
boarding schools. The schools,
therefore reflect the incOmpetency
Of their heads, and the work per-
formed must necessarily be of an
exceedingly low grade. Parents
do not appreciate the Importance
of regular attendance upon the
schools, and superintendents and
teachers do not stimulate them to
send their little ones, nor, in one
sense of the word, can blame at
taoh to a parent who is unwilling
to place his children under such
incompetent instructors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
Sustaining lts ReDutalIou.

A friend IN closing business lettT
20 this ofilce says; al have laid last
weeks Chleftaln away for reference
as / believe a better paper has never
been printed durlug the 10 years OF
It's existence. The people OF this
country take great pride IN the Chief
tain, and resetd Us utteranees as
seml-oalclal on AZ matters nogtalalng
70 the indlan, ltis llorc than sns-
talnlng ne reputation Is an Indien
Territory newspaper"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
Robbed The draye.

A startling incident occurred OF
which Mr.. John Oliver, OF Phlladel-
phia, was the subject, II is narrated
by him as follows. 81 was in most
dreadful condition. My skin was al
most yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coat
ed, pain continually in back and sides
no appetite-gradually growing weak
er day by day. Three physicians had
given me up. Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Bltters,' and
TO my great joy aud surprise, the
arst bottle made a decided improve.
ment, / continued their use for
three weeks, aod am now a well
man. know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave Of another victim. F"
No one should fail to try them. Only
so cts guaranteed at A. w. Foremans
aud Peoples drug store. dw
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
a Few Words About "cIaIre. ]"

In these days OF exaggerated COM
edy and impossible drama, IL is pleas
ant TO chronicle the coming OF a play
which possesses plenty OF pure com.
edy, and has a plot which is not alone
natural, but is artlstlcgily worked
out. Such a play is "Clare," which
has been chosen for the opening bill
for the appearance OF the Ruble The
atre Co., at the opera house Thursday
August 80. This comedy drama Is one
which appeals TO all classes Orlgl.
inal 10 construction IL is ever natural
and appeals to the best sentiments In
human nature. The strength OF pure
love, true friendship and devoted
self-sacrliice are as truely depicted as
are the baser motives aud the fralltles
Of humanity. Throughout runs u
vein Of pure comedy which leayens
the whole and makes up "olalre, "
that Ideal drama which never falls TO
please and is never forgotten when
once seen. Remember the date aud
reeollect the prices are only IS, 25 aud
80 cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
skInner-Chouteau Weddlng.

The wedding Sunday afternoon Of
Miss Laura Chouteau TO Mr.. Emmett
Skinner was a very quiet affair The
ceremony took place at o'clock at
the home OF the bride, Rev. NJ. L.
Butler oniclatlng The bride and
groom left on the Katy iYer a few
minutes later for 81. Louis. They
viii be at home 10 their friends at the
residence OF John Byrd after one
week
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
A Little Brief Authority.

The latest ruling of the depart.
ment, that il a man is occupying
more land in territory town for
a home than regulation lot, 100
by $50 feet, he must part with the
surplus unles he can show 1t to
contain improvements of such
value as to entitle him 10 purchase
over plus at the inoreased percent
age. What such improvements
shall consist Of, the order does not
state. Ordinarily, fruit trees,
wells, barns, fences and the like
would be considered valuable and
permanent improvements, but II
is not known yet what view Of this
will be taken by the department
clerks in Washington who are
carving out the Gssliny Of the Ia.
dian Territory a. pastime. This
ruling will work great hardship
upon many people.-Soulh Nc
Alester Capital.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
A 0ood Season.

The present season as an all-round
crop year has been a most marvellous
and favorable one. With the excep-
tion Of months dry weather, mostly
III August, the season has been nearly
perfect. The quality OF the wheat,
oats and corn grown this year is OF the
best, and there Is an abundance OF
everything that good land and q
salubrlous climate can produce.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
maj Throbblnr lieadache.

Would quickly leave you, II you
used DR.. Kings New Life pills.
Thousands OF sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood aud strong nerves and ouild up
your health. Easy TO take. Try
them. Only 25 cts. Money back II
not cured. Sold by A. w. Foreman
and Peoples drug store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
Indian Chieftain.
vINIrA, IND. TER. Aug, 30, 1900
LOCAL NOTES.
Kodack for sale; applv bere.

KOdack for sale; apply here.
George Bullette is here from Tulsa,
Phaeton for sale. W. b. Raines. 1H
District Attorney Soper is at Chel.
sea.
Machine oil at W: W. Miner's. All
kinds.
Tom Allen has purchased a new two
seated carriage.
A good farm TO let near town; call
at this office.
Judge Jesse Cochran wet home TO
Chelsea yesterday.
Mrs. w. p. Henderson has been real
sick for several days.
Don't forget that Cobb s. Nicolas.
son handle Doadelion -four.
. Miss Maud Miller went TO Bristow
yesterday morning TO teach.
George b. RayHeld, OF Oklahoma
city, was 10 town yesterday.
The Vinita bail team went to
Oswego yesterday for two games.
"The best show we have had this
sea son. ."-Okiahoma City News.
Mrs. @. J. Hunolt and childred went
TO Missouri yesterday TO visit friends.
See those new side boards at Ming's
They are just what you need.
hlss Tot Foreman is getting ready
to return to school at Jackson Tenn.
L. w. Burlington returned from a
two weeks outing at Eureka Springs
Have you seen that picture moldlnp
at the Ming furniture storeg
The Chleftaln has had many COM
pllments on its anniversary addition
Those rockers at the Ming furniture
store are beauties and cheap.
Dinner will be served Friday by the
ladies OF - Johns guild at Gus old
stand,
J.. y. Bell, Chief Burlington and
John Parks vent 70 TT. Gibson Tues
day night.
Mrs. Charles Hartman will leave 10
day or so for visit with relatives
at Wichita.
Misses Gertie aud Bertle Taylor
leave soon .or Columbia, Mo-, 10 at
tend college.
Mont Condry was taken 10 Musko
geo Tuesday night, held on a charge o.
stealing cattle.
This weeks rains have not only re
freshed the earth but given the street
sprinkler a rest.
Oscar Wade, OF Wagner, wal
drowned Ia the Verdigris Sunday
yhile swimming.
Chief pufington will left Tuesday
Afternoon 20 Join the Dawes commits
Sion at ~. Gibson.
Prof. A. w. Bishop Is assisting Il
organizing the Chautauqua meetinl
for tbe last OF next month.
Miss Mabel Miller left on Tuesday
afternoons flyer for visit Will
friends at Chelsea, Michigan.
Editor Quinn, OF the Chelsea Re
porter, was here Tuesday morning OF
jls way home from Kansas City
Mrs. Dr. Wilmer has recovered from
her sick spell az Portland, Oregon
and has gone TO the mountflps,
Miss Mlnta Foreman Will soon leay'
for Tshlequah where she will teacl
10 the keWale Seminary next term.
a large wheat acreage will be sowI
III this section this year, aud th
quality VI seed wheat is most excel
lent.
J. Howard Langley was convlncei
Monday that goods could be b)ugh
cheaper an Vinlta than anYwher
else on earth.
Big Greek is furnishing It's usua
!, quoto OF criminals this week. Thl
marshals make haul from that coun
W almost daily Of late.
Mont condrey was 90 trial Ia Com
missioner Doncsrlos' court Tuesday
charged with stealing two hoal
OF cattls from a fullblood Cheroke
woman named Nellie Tiger, llvinl
Rear Claremore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
OVER The PHONE.
News Items Whispered From
Other Towns.


MIAMI.
The Chautauqua meeting here
last week was a splendid sue
cess and DR.. Stewart of Carthage,
the promoter, proposes to offer
Vinita a weeks program, begin
ming September 23d, and lasting
till Saturday 29th. He can give
Vinita Webster Davis, Prof. Hawks
and others, on a guarantee Of 500
season tickets at s1.00 each, good
for the whole week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30

Kansas City vs.. Parsons az Parsons
Sunday Sept. 2nd. For this occasion
the NJ. X. q Try. viii sell tickets
from Vlnita pt rate Of q for round
trip, train leaving Vlnlta at l0:4o, a.
ui, and re:usnlng leaving Parsons Oh
special train az 7'So, p. N. J. n
clappeE Agent,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30

A young man went out 10 the
Frisco tank Tuesday night to board a
freight train ana while waiting was
held up and robbed Of s23 by two un-
known highWaymen. lie thinks he
would know their faces II he could see
them but semehow has not been able
10 meet them slnce.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
ONCE IN AWHILE.

II Is easy enough 10 be pleasant,
Wheii life flows by like a soug,
But the man worth while is the one who
will smile
When every thing goee wrong.
For the test Of the heart Is trouble,
And Il always comes with the years,
And the smile that is worth the praises
Of earth
Is the smile that shines through tears.
II Is easy enough to be prudent
When nothing tempts you to stray,
When without or within no voice OF sin
Is Turing your soul away.
But ite only negative virtue
: Until II Is tried by fire,
And the life that is worth the honor Of
earth,
Is the one that resisis desire.
BY the Clinic, the sad, the rallen,
Who had no strength for the strife,
The worlds highway Is numbered today
They make up cha item Of life,
Bnt the virtue that conquess passion,
And the sorrow that hides in smile.
II is the-e that are worth the homage Of
cai a
For we find them but once In awhile.
E.K s.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
ADAIR NOTES.

Patton Adair and Miss Bette Ram
sey OF Adair were married last Friday
evening.
Rev. Pope preached to a good con
gregation Sunday.
Miss Minnie Meeks will return to
Adair and take a position as post
mistress again.
Miss Bernice Lewis came down
from Vlnita Sunday and spent the
day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
whenP Wherep whnt7 How MuchT

These four questions are generally
asked in regard to all coming theat-
rical entertainments aud when fully
answered the whole ground is covered.
On Aug. 30th, the popular Ruble
theatre company will present at the
opera house the latest comedy and
dramatic success. Engagement will
be three nights. Reserved seats are
nov oI sale at Green's drug store.
Prices 10, 25 aud 35c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
Report by StrahOrn-Hutton-
Evans Commission Co.
Special TO Daily chIsftain

Special 70 Daily Chleftain
NATIONAL STOCK YARDS, III, Aug. 2s.
Receipts at Chicago today are
1000, market steady. At this
place 1000 only were received TO-
day with market strong and ten to
fifteen cents higher than last FIJI
day.
Aug. 40.
Chicago has eighteen thousand
cattle today and market steady to
ten cents lower, fifteen hundred
here and thirty to thirly.five cents
higher than last week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30

Collins aguo cure ~ an unfalllng
remedy for all liver aud kidney
troubles and = thorough blood pur-
Iner. Peoples drue stolo, dw
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-30
Warning order.

In the United States court for the Northern
district Of the Indian Territory at Wag-
Onor. /. n.
I. D'll. o's'5s, S' a:., D...is''a. no. .p.
The aefs 1dant. Lou Osborn, Is warned to
appear ~ this court within thirty days and
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff. Della
OnbOrn.
Witness the Honorable Joseph A. GIL
Judge OF said court and the seal thereof az
Wagner. Ind Ter. this 21st day OF August,
A. ID. 1900. Chas. A. Davidson. CLERK
Iseall BY r. ., Hunter, Deputy,
Davenport a Thompson,
Attorneys tor plaintiff.
W. q. standeld,
z 2S-sOd Attorney for nonresident Dei't.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

has reached Washington and has had an opportunity
TO confer with the President who one time desired
TO appoint General Wheeler TO the Regular estab-
lshment in order to permit him to go on the re-
tired list In the ordinary OF events
would occur to provide for this action until
General Merritt retres next June.
II has been known TO General Wheeer's friends
in Washington that he was much dispeased with
the duty assigned to him in Iuzon which prevented
him from going TO the front and taking in ac-
tive operations against Aguinaldo. Although Cen
eral Wheeler win be sxty-four years OF age next
September, and would not therefore. reach the
compulsory retiring age in the Army until that
time. IL IS held by those who know him best that
he fully capable Of efficient campaigning in the
Philippines. They say that he was in fact IN bet
ter physical condition after he reached Manila than
he Santiago where he displayed more agil-
lty and endurance than any OF the other general
Army officers assert that the reverse was true
Manila and that he could not have survived such
prvations and physical demands as
surgent leaders IN the last three months
There IS considerable difference Of opinion in
congress as to whether General Wheeler will be
permitted TO take his seat in the House lmmedi
both sides of the House hold that IL has been
shown by examination Of law and precedent that
only thing open TO him is TO go back his dis
trtct and seek reelection if he desires continue
service IN Congress. II seeks reelection a a
special election to III the vacancv 1t is believed he
without opposition. The suggestion has been made
that General Wheeler may have actually resigned
gress. thus qualifying himself resume his seat
tb tne a HOUSE eu[ ms Is dsP3sed or by the facs
held his commission and was in the service when
ton arose as to whether his name should be con
sdered in making the House Committee assign
Notwithstanding that the resolution approved by
eral Wheeler not entitled 70 a seat the 5TAStian
may not be reached this year and as personal
his place without objection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

samar from recapture by the natives When the
troops landed Captain Jeery hoisted the Stars and
Stripes over the Spanish bank and established
hospital. drove out body of insurgents and saved
property valued at $500 geo according the testi
mony or wealthy Filipino merchant 1t happened.
curiously enough, that Captain Jeffery was court
martalled on 4 charge Of looting as a result OF
this salvage Of property. but he triumphantly
acquitted, the owner Of the property. Senior De La
Rama, certifying that 1t was solely through the
captains efforts that his property was saved
10 add to his brilliant record the officer Is cred
tied by General Miller with having saved Iloio
from water famine when the city was burning:
with cleaning up the city after the fire through
me employment Of a large number of Chinese.
aohng travel to be reopened; with procuring trans
portation for the Army supplying the troops and
with being the first depot quartermaster at 1loiIo.
tJererai Miller says In conclusion: Il wish to say
Ishat When there was any hazardous important
duty 10 De done he showed marked executive abil-
Ky, proLnptness and readiness in executing my
ord" - - -
Captain Jerery honorably mustered out on
July Is, and has just arrived in Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
ROBERTS A POLYGAMLST.
HOUSE COMMITTEE AGREED ON THAT
POINT, BUT DIVIDED AS TO METHODS
OF EXCLUDING HIM

washington, Jan. 1.-THE special committee NJ
me house OF Representatives which has been in
VeSusauns the case OF Brigham H. Roberts Of
Otah' to-day reached a final decision On the
polysamous status of Mr. Roberts the COMMITTEES
was unanimous, and agreed on a statement ~
1acts. On the question OF procedure to be adopted
the committee divided The majority con-
sisting OF all the members except Mr. Littleheld
OF Maine and Mr.. De Almond of Missouri
Favored exclusion at the outset Messrs Little
field and De Almond will make minority report
favorable to seating Roberts on his prirna facie
rights and then expeIling him.
The statement OF facts found by the committee
is as follows
Representatve to the LVIth Congress e from a the
stare or Utah, and was at the date Of his cleo
had been for more than seven years naturalzed
cttzen OF the United States. and inhabitant
We We further g find that about 1878 he married
he has ever since lived as such, and who. since
thei ha+ marriage a1d has borne him six Children
Se snc Rib6Ie3 with whom he has ever since lived
MIN SIX children Of whom the last were twins
Rin6e ne contracted another plural marriage with
lived in the habit and repute of Tnarriase YnnT
committee is unable to fix the exact date of this
out as his wife before January 1897 or that before
that date she held him out as her husband,
that before that date they were reputed to be hus
n,
publicly charged against him during his campaign
for election, and were not denied by him.
That the testimony bearing these facts was
taken in the presence of Mr. Roberts, and that he
fully cross-eXamined the witnesses, but declined
to place himself on the witness stand
The session Of the committee to-day followed
many prolonged executive sessions. which left no
doubt TO the attitude of the members, with the
exception Of Mr.. MLers OF Indiana, who has been
out Of the city. He returned to-day and il
determined TO bring the matter to direct issue.
Accordingly, when the committee met. Mr.. Nc
Pherson of Iowa, offered a resolution for the ex-
clusion Of Roberts. Mr.. De Almond Immediately
proposed a substitute, recognizing the coustttu-
tional rights Of Roberts TO take his seat on his
credentials and providing for his expulsion. There
discussion except informal remarks, and
the vote first taken Mr.. De Almonds sub
stitute. Mr. Littleheld Joining him in the afirma-
tive and the others voting in opposition The
was then taken on Mr.. McPherson's motion 10
clude. resulting follows:
Yeas-Tayler. Frear. Morris and Mcpherson, Re
publicans; Lanham and Miers, Democrats
Nays-Littleheld Republican; De Almond Dem
ocrat.
Chairman TayIer was authorized prepare the
majority report. and Mr.. De Almond will submit
the views of the minority. Chairman Tayler says
the report of the committee will be made Satur-
day. and that the will be taken up in the
House next Tuesday.