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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
A HIdH STANDARD
OF Legal knowledge Is Necessary For
Admission TO the Bar.

~ - So ANh1W A~akG 20 ANIkE1nuNI NNUN
Admission TO the Bar.
Three applications were made 10
the district cour. Monday for ad.
mission to practice law before the
courts OF the territory. They were
referred to the bar committee and
Judge Gill who submitted the an.
plicants to a rigid examination.
Two were denied and the
oommitteereporled iavorably upon
the request Of J. J. Jones who was
sworn in this afternoon.
In considering the names Judge
Gill said that as far as he is con.
cerned gentlemen to practice in
this territory must be possessed of
as great legal knowledge as is re.
quired to practice before any trib-
unal in the country. The bar of
the territory will be held up to the
very highest standard and Il made
no difference TO him If the appli.
canthsd before pracliced in other
states, be could not hope to come
here and be admitted without
qualifications Of high character.
"a lawyer" he added, "cannol
hope to successfully practice law
without studying and reading. He
at any rate should have a knowl.
edge OF the books. or where he can
get them, from the pages of which
he can learn what he so much
lacks.u
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
The TwIes-a-week Republic.

Every Monday and Thursday a
newspaper as good as a magazine
and better, for it contains the
latest by telegraph as we'll as in.
teresiing stories-is sent to the
subscriber Of the 1T 6ice.a. Week"
Republic, which is only Sla year.
The msn who reads the "Twice.
a Week" Republic knows all about
affairs political, domestic and for.
eign eventsi is posted about the
markets and commercial matters
generally.
The woman who reads the
Twice a. Week" Republic gath.
ers o bit Of valuable information
about household affairs and late
fashions and finds recreation in
the bright stories tbAt come under
both the headings Of facts and fic.
lion. There lie gossip about new
books and dozen other topics of
especial interest to the wide.awake
man aud woman.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
A Night Of Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the
widow OF the brave General Buruham
OF Machias, Me-, when the doctors
said she could not live tlll morning"
writes Mrs. S. II. Lincoln, who at
tended her that fearful night. "An
thought she must soon die Of pneu-
monia, but she begged for DR.. Klng's
new discovery, saving that IL had
more than once saved her life, aud
had cured her Of consumption. After
three small doses she slept easily all
night, and It's further use complete
ly cured her." This marvellous medi-
cine is guaranteed to cure all throat,
chest aud lung diseases. Only SOC
and sl.0O. Trial bottles free at A. w.
Foreman's and Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
How's ThIs7

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case OF catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls catarrh cure.
+. j. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last 10 years, ana
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able 10 carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo,O.
WALDINe, KISSAN s. MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls catarrh cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best, W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
MK&T Reduct1 R,.tos in Indian
Territory

Ever since the construction OF the
N. X. x 4. Ry. through tue Indian
Territory It's local passenger rate be-
Tween stations In the Indian Terri
tory has been on tho basis of five cents
mile. The customary rate OF pas
senRer fares on railroads except In
sparseiy settled country, is three
cents a mile. The population OF the
Indian Territory has grown rapidly;
there has been a large Increase OF
passenger lrafic on this account, and
the Katy OfIiclals, recognizing the
wants OF the people aud the juetice OF
so doing, have voluntarily arranged
70 reduce the local passenger rate TO
a basis OF three cents mile. This
reduction will take effect about Nov
ember nrst. There wifi he great re-
iolclng among the residents along
the line Of the NJ, X, at.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Ar,Dn THEATRE.
Audience Unklnd Enough 80 Laugh
Their Dlsnpproval


A good story. "Her Bitter
Atonement," was very poorly told
and illustrated at the opera house
Monday night by repeioire com
pany aud the only seeming salts.
faction the audience, or certain Of
them, received for their admission
money was 10 'jolly" and make
fun Of the players.
This was aruel and Vinila aud
fence should be above "kiddinR'I
actor folks who we're evidently
trying 10 do the best they could.
1t was certainly unkind when
laughter greeted the parts of the
story that were meant to be pa
thetic. The audience we're twice
rebuked by the gentleman who as
sumed the role Of Hiram Heath,
the father, who really has talent
and displayed it. His work, how
ever, being good only made the
others appear more mediocre be-
cause Of the contrast.
The rebukes were oooasioned
first by the laughter and second by
a general stampede Of the audience
TO escape further infiiotion before
the play was ended.
II is seldom that the orchestra,
in this instance comprised solely
Of a pianist, is the most meritori.
Gus amusement giver at a theatri-
cal entertainment. Yet the young
lady who presided at the instru-
ment is a true artist. A lady re-
marked to the writer today "Why,
just think, she even gave us splen.
did music from an asthmatic and
wheezy piano clear out of tune"
One of the most graceful Of the
actions on the stage during the
he evening was Doc Bridgeman's
lighting Of the kerosene foollights.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

The indications at this writing are
that the people Of this section are GO
Ing To experience a cold suap. Not so
cold, however, as to cause distress, or
Of a degree TO be compared with the
less favored sections Of the north. AL
ready the weather has affected the
market in many places, especially the
produce market. There is an egg
famine 10 many Of the larger cities
and that the hen fruit will
be very scarce next month is predicted
by such shrewd operators as Armour
and Swift who are purchasing all the
eggs for January delivery that they
can get hold Of. The local produce
company is today paying II cents
dozen but the farmers are asking 20
cents for small lots.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Against the Statutes Are An
swering for Their
Crimes,
COURTSLEGAL GRIND
Disposition Of Charges Instituted
Against Alleged Criminals.
Some Are Guilty ana Some
Are Not---J. E. Patton
Convicted.

upon the cOnVenlng OF dietric
court in afternoon session Mon
day the bond of VIM. May, charged
with selling liquor, was declared
forfeited.
The bond Of Jim Patton upon
the same charge was also forfeited
and an alias warrant issued for his
arrest.
Trial Of Bogie Sanders upon an
indictment charging him with az
sault to kill was continued.
John Nelms pleaded guilty to a
charge Of selling liquor but as
there were many mitigating cir.
cumstanoes and he has a widowed
mother to support Judge Gill sus.
pended sentence after a severe lee.
ture and the prisoner was permit.
ted to 90 back to the farm.
Charles Whitaker entered
plea of not guilty Of the charge of
selling liquor, and a nolle pfosequi
was entered in the case of Frank
Golden charged with robbery. The
indictment against George Hub.
bard charged with disturbing the
peace was quashed.
The court then proceeded with
the trial of ]. K. Potter and ]. G.
Hill, two ranohers, who were in
dioted upon a charge Of having
stolen some hogs from Mr.. Pol
lock. The swine were found in
the pens of the prisoners. as the
evidence showed Hill, made
satisfactory explanation Of how he
came in possession Of the animals
and the prosecuting attorney
asked for dismissal of the charge
against him which request Jodge
Gill granted. Assistant Prose.
cutor Huckleberry conducted the
prosecution Of Potter and Attorney |
Kornegay, the defense. The jury !
retired at 5 o'clock and this |
morning returned verdict of gull.
Ly.
The defendant in the scIion for
divorce brought by Eliza Baker,
lgainst Ms:,h ~. Baker was en-
oined from disposing Of his prop
erty and was ordered to pay the
costs aud council fees.
Judge Gin denied an injunction
sgainst John S. Thomson as
prayed for by G. W. Hill to re.
strain him from the use Of a stair.
way
The liquor charge against Henry
Vann was transferred to Wagner
for trial.
The grand jury presented the
indictments, several Of
which had to be referred back be.
cause OF errors: George Downing,
who is in Jail, introducing and dis.
posing of liquor; ]. Donahoo, bail,
liquor; Robert Harri.
son, j. Wilson and Newton Brad.
field, bail, introducing; George W.
Edens, bail, introducing liquor;
Grant Stone, in Jail, introducing,
and Riley Edwards, Jail, robbery.
Frank King pleaded guilty to a
charge Of having liquor Chop ale)
in his possession.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Cheatham's chill tonic is peculiarly
adapted to persons in enfeebled health
and invallds. IL assists digestion
and is a perfect strengthener and ap-
petizer Satisfaction or money re-
funded. Put up In both tasteless and
bitter styles. SOC size. A. w. Fore
man. W
W. r. Badgett returned from St.
Louis some few days since very much
elated over the prospect for a good
market for feed cattle. Mr.. Evans, the
commission man, states that there are
less cattle on feed In Texas than he
ever knew.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
SAFE ROBBERS.
Ruin the Big Safe at RsteIIfPs Mlll
With Dynamite.

With Dynamite.
The big safe at Ratclif's mill was
destroyed during Sunday night with
dynamite. The thieves got nothing for
their efforts, however, as all the
cash and securities had been banked
Saturday evening. Even the books
we're not damaged as they had been
taken home by the bookkeeper who
intended to work on the accounts at
night.
The thieves were evidently experts
and IL will do well for everybody TO
keep a careful watch as a gang OF safe
robbers expert in the use Of explosives
are dangerous fellows TO have in
community. The usual gang OF petty
thieves, IL is TO be expected, will be in
attendance during the next few weeks
TO gather what they can pilfer from
the crowds attending court.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

MOore's pilules are guaranteed
cure for all forms of malarial, ague,
chills and fever, swamp fever, malar-
ial fever, bilious fever, iaundice, Bill
jusness, fetid breath and a tired,
listless feeling. They cure rheuma-
tism and the lassiJude following
blood poison produced from malarial
poisoning. No quinine. No arsenic,
acids or iron. d. not ruin stamach
or teeth. Entirely tasteless. Price
so ;ents per box. DR.. c., 1sMooro Co.,
$40 North Main stsset, St. Louis no.
Sol by PeoD,s's drug stors. dwIy
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Abraham Mills was here from Che.
topa Monday.

The coming winter will be a ''feath.
cry" one unless all signs fail. Feathers
OF gorgeous hue and great profusion
are TO deck the hats OF the women,
says the Chicago Chronicle. But in
obedience 10 the popular demand for
the preservation Of native song birds
from ruthless slaughter TO crafty the
vanity OF the fair sex only plumage of
the edible birds of our country Is to be
laid under contribution for military
enrichment. Surely, too, In this would
be found enough for all that the mode
at any time might demand. What with
the plumage Of our barnyard fowls (all
OF which are more or less beautiful and
some OF which are gloriously brilliant
In coloring) and that OF our game birds,
the fowler may well leave in safety
those Of our native birds that are
sought only for the coat with which
they have been supplied by nature. Be-
sides, Ia utilizing only the plumage OF
birds devoted 70 table use a very profile
source Of revenue would be created for.
the farmer folk As II now Il there -
much in feathers Destroyed by scaldine
Tor picking, whereas BY dry picking an
this might be saved and the manufae-
turers Of feather garnitures furnished
with all that they might need or desire
.or millinery purposes, while fashion
able women might be spared the ~
proaeh Of personal adornment at tho
expense Of life to the wild-winged wan
dareys OF the air.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

The latest song and how II goes is
always Of interest TO some but the
condition Of ones health should r.
FIRST in the line OF consideratlca. II
you take DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup PeF.,,ini
yeiae y;5 can't have nd !gsstlon q stomach
trouble. That is certain. Peoples
drug store, DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
LOCAL NOTES.

Ducks and geese are unusually
plentiful on Rock creek this fall.
You will feel better tomorrow, II
you take Collins ague cure tonight.dw
There is still great deal OF corn In
the Held throughout the country.
e The bluest blue makes the whltest
white that's Red Cross ball blue.
Refuse limitations. jw
Judge Gill came up from Wagner
and spent Thanksgiving with his
family
Collins ague cure cures the kidneys,
works the liver, tones up the stomach
and purities the bowels.
Warm days and cool nights cause
malarla and chllls. Collins ague
cure will quickly cure you. DIV
Miss Marguerite CumrAlng OF
Adalr, has position in Badgett Mer-
rsrtile Co.
Collins ague cure is an unfailing
remedy for all liver aud kidney troub-
les and a thorough blood purifier dw
Shelby (RedJ Morris returned a day
Jr two ago from visit TO his people
near Eureka Springs.
Red Cross ball blue makes clothes
Whlter than snow. Large 2 OF pack
ese oniy AiJs. DIV
Rev. Mr. Mcclure, a Presbyterian
minister, travelling Ia the interest OF
Pc Chicago Interior, was a pleasant
aller last week.
For family use IN numberless ways
Ballard's Snow Llniment is useful
ind valuable remedy. Price, 25 and
Q cents. Peoples drug store. DIV
The two daily fast trains on the
,h0ctaw route make direct connection
g Memphis for all points Ia the east
md southeast.
The ladies wonder how Mrs.
nauages TO preserve her youthful
loks. The secret is she takes Col
ns ague cure, II keeps the system in
erfect order.
N This Office has received another
voice OF nne ONCE stationary. Those
n need OF elegant Office statl quarry
a IN find about what they need here.
Impure blood is responsible directly
% Indirectly for many other diseases.
urify the blood at once with DR..
A lmmOns' Sarsaparllla. Fifty cents
ID so doses. A. w. Foreman. W
fOr Memphis and all points east and
utheast take the Choctaw route.
wo daily fast trains, yestibuled,
altman sleepers, free reclining chair
- rs, gas lighted aud steam heated
New songs not catchyf New play
droll' New opera too long? Why,
rat on earth alls you? Is IL indlges-
,nf Get bottle OF DR.. Caldwell's
rup Pepsin. II keeps one straight
year around. buy II at Peoples
* store. DIV
Take the Choctaw route when tray-
ng east quickest time, best OF ser.
e, new equipment, close connections
nlemphis Tor all points.
'ablers buckeye pile ointment has
a thoroughly tested for many
rs, and Is a positive cure for this
80 distressing and embarrassing OF
ubles. Price, SO cents In bottles.
oes, zoe. Peoples drug store. DIV
be Harmon, who cropped this year
Mrs. Powell's place on Salt branch,
\ Ding 10 move to bis brother Jlm's
Re, some twelve miles east OF Vlni-
Forms take refuge in the small in
ne, where they can easily multi
Whites cream yesmlfuge will
roy these parasites. Tue verdict
people tells plainly how well IL
n succeeded Price, 25c. Peoples
store. DIV
name o. WIN. MGrtla, Vinlta's
,wllat famous colored barber, ap-
on abe llst Of grand Jurors drawn
he colalng term 0f United States
Al tnis place
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
nore Prisoners Arrive.

Deputy United States Marshal
Earnest II. Hubbard escorted six
prisoners from Muskogee Tuesday and
landed them in the jail here. Each
are waiting trial at the present term
OF court for various Offenses.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Double Daily Service via Choct aW

Two fast trains daily 10 Little Rock
Hot Springs ard Memphis, with close
connections Tor ST. Louis aud all
points northeast and southeast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
cherokees Defeat the nm.

Tahlequah, /. r., Dec. 4.-Tho
Cherokee council Monday tabled in
definitely the bill creating a commits.
sion 10 treat with the Dawes commits.
sion. Council adiOurns Saturday
next, and Indications are that no
Treaty will be made by the Cherokees.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
LIcansed to Wed.

Licenses TO marry have been issued
irom the district clerks Office to Irwin
Gilbert and Grace Dye Of Gilbert, and
William c. Cox and Minnie A. Hawkins
Of Klaus.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Evening Social.

A gay party Of young people as
sembled at the home OF Judge Clark
aud wifeMonday night and engaged IN
games and other pastimes. The party
was given In honor Of young George,
their 10 year old son.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Hunts Lightning OIL

Cures catarrh, neuralgia, sprains,
cramp collie, diarrhoea, cuts, head
ache, rheumatism. Good for man and
beast. Failing, money refunded. A.
w Foreman. W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

L. A. Winston, deputy court clerk,
left Tuesday for Springfield, ILL.,, 10
obedience TO telegram announcing
the serious illness OF his father, EI-
Clerk w. A. Winston.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

All points Ia Tennessee, Mississippi,
Alabama. Georgia, North and South
Carolina best made by the ChOctaw
route. Two fast trains daily, make
close connections at convenient hours
AZ Memphis with trains IN all direc
tiOns.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Lady Correspondent Wanted.

l want to hear from any lady who
has stomach trouble. 1 will recon-
mend DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
guarantee IL TO cure. Yours truly,
Peoples drug store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Holiday Exoursion to the southeast

Via the Frisco line on sale Dec. 20,
p and p, good for return 80 days
from date OF sale at rate OF one and
One-iifth fare. b. L. Walker, agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
AFrlxhtful BIunder

VIII often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or brulse. Buckllns arnica
salve, the best 10 the world, Will kill
the pain and promptly heal II. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils,
felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best
pile cure on earth. Only 25c box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by A. w.
Foreman and Peoples drug store
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

An attractive woman thrlves on
good food and sunshine, with plenty
OF exercise in the open air. Her form
glows with health aud her face blooms
with its beauty. When troubled
with costlye habit, she takes a few
doses Of Herbine TO cleanse her sys.
tenn OF all impurities. Price so cents.
Peoples drug store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Skin Diseases Ia al its var
laIns, No lnternal treatment
ssa Failing, money refunded
.ftlseh a. W, Fpremaul "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

The family OF f. NJ. Chilson have
removed their residence TO the new
house recently constructed by Captain
Day In the southwest portion OF the
city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

COL Dick Blue arrived from Colum.
bus Monday night and Is attending TO
business in the court.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Praise the bridge that carries you
over either a food or cough. Bal.
lard's horohOund syrup has brought so
many over throat and lung troubles,
such as coughs, colds, bronchitis, ETC.,
that It's praises are sung everywhere.
Price, 25 and so cents. Peoples drug
st0re. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Attorney W. p. Thompson went r..
rablequah Tuesday TO renaln t.Il sa !.
wday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Jesse Cochran left for Tshlequah
on the Katy fye, Tuesday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Maude II. Adams OF Dayton, O.,
writes Gentlemen:-rhe require.
menls of the last society season, with
late hours, promlscu0us eating and IT.
regular habits left me physical
wreck. Sick headaches, indigestion
aud a sluggish condition of the organs
we're my daily torment untll tried
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Yours
Is truly a household remedy With us.
Gratefully yours, Maude z. Adams.
Sold BY Peoples drug Store. dw
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Cf. oliver BagfV went to Muskogee
Tuesday 20 attend the Indian terri
Tory medical association meeting.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Diseases and dagger lurk in the
vital organs. The blood becomes
yltlated and the general health is un-
dermined whenever the stomach and
liver fail 20 perform their functions
as nature intended. Herblne will
tone up the stomach, regulate the liy-
er, where other preparations only re-
lieye. Price soc. Peoples drug
store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

The new EplscOpa, church building
will be finished and ready for dedIca-
tion within a couple Of weeks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

NorE.-Avoid baking powders made from
alum. They look like pure powders,
and may raise the cakes, but alum
Is a poison and no one can eat food
mixed with il without injury to health.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-29
LOngSdOrf & Sturgeon
SPOT CASH GROCERS.
Leaders Of Low Prices.
Phone 1872. 25s North Mali

highway TO recovery. The writer was
present and saw It performed. It was
sknIfully accomplished and the patient
did not know until hours afterwards that
it had been done
THE operation developed an intestine
that had practically formed loop. This
was Strengthened and gave instaneous re-
lief
NO one can imagine how Mr.. Brown
has suffered. Words could not convey
an idea and the rest and ease from pain
left his mind clear. pulse normal and a
very decided Improvement all along the
line. If he rec0vers-and we believe he
WILT VIII be due to the skill Of DR..
Purdue and the advice and treatment
given him by his physicians, coupled
with the kindness Of his nelghbors. who
have been with him night and day. az
well as his Sife, who. though Of weak
constitution. has done what one woman
in a thousand could not have endured
to do"