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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

der authority of the law by the
sherifi's of the various districts.
The nation has also gained pos.
session, through the courts Of the
United States, of many improve.
ments occupied by unauthorized
persons, | urge you to make some
provisions relating to these mat
ters, whereby the nation may be
benefited. The report Of the at.
torney's representing the nation on
this subject is herewith submitted
for your information:
REPORTS.
Reports as follows accompany
this message: Treasurer, board Of
education, eslray agents Of the
nine districts, medical superintend-
ant Of male and female seminary
and colored high school, editor Of
Advocate, attorney's for the ma
tion in the Freedmen enrolment,
United States Indian Agent, attor.
ney's for the nation ia Cherokee
enrolment aud steward Of asylum
for the insane, deaf and dumb.
AGREEMENT.
The amended agreement that
va proposed by the United States
Go vernment and submitted to the
Cherokee people last April, as you
all we'll know, was rejected by a
majority OF the legal voters Of the
nation. The original agreement
was signed by the Cherokee and
the United States commissions,
was amended by congress, ratified
by it and approved by the Presi'
dent March let, 1901. These
amendments were made without
consulting the Cherokee delegation
or the Cherokee nation. They in
cluded many very important par
ticulars, impractical provisions
embracing date as to closing the
rolls, uncertainty as to disposition
Of half million dollars worth OF
public buildings aud a mineral
clause surprising all other objeo'
tions, and thus provoking opposi-
lion among our people that caused
its rejection.
To the srecial session Of council
East May, | recommended the for
mutation OF some plan looking to
the protection Of the vast interests
Of this nation, 1t promptly pass
ed an act creating commission to
meet with the Dawes commission
for the purpose of entering into a
more practical and satisfactory
agreement. This act the presi-
dent disapproyed. without any
reaso us, further than the Honor.
able s secretary Of the Interior did
not dee n il advisable that negolia.
tlons for a new agreement should
be oonsid srsd at this time, in view
Of the fact that the recent agree
ment was approved by congress-,
submit ed to the qualified voters
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

US show ourselves eager to con
form to the demands Of the times
| suggest that all proposed agree
menis be taken, retaining what is
good and eliminating bad features
in each, aud that when completed
be submitted to the people for .at
ifcation before going to congres \
This subject has been so long be
fore the people and discussed with
such thoroughness that we are bet
ter prepared today than ever be
fore t1 make an agreement thai
will meet the will and pleasure "a
the people.
You come today to ccupy seaiS'
in the Legislative halls q this ha'
lion and representatives Of a pro
gressiye people who maintain aud
demand, pnd to whom a majority
OF you have pledged: Equal audi
exact justice to all, the infusion Of
a principle Of independence and
manly self reliance, allo,m snt Of
lands, division fall common hold 4
ings and settlement OF this esi
tate, economy in the winding pHl
of our affairs, as not a dollar osi
be expended without taking ~
from every other man woman oA,
child who have an equal intere
IN our laAds and moneys; the inI
slitu'ion OF a recognized powe.
usually called home rule-in layil
ing the plan of the future govern
ment OF this country, 20 ubholl
the fundamental tenant of all prd
gressive, cultured people; no pil8'
age Tor anyone, justice for all
To seek TO allay strife, petty diae
ences, racial and class disaffeo
tions" fI
Common sense teaches if VIZ
would be one people we must hayc
a fralernal union of hearts. d
smoldering hatred and hostility n
heart is threatening evil to the
strength and happiness Of any peo.
pie The exercise Of a kindld
feeling should bind US together for
the accomplishment and maintain
ance Of grand and noble purpose
In this hour of the gradual buria
Of our tribal autonomy.
Whilo the little government thai
we love so we'll and to which "
have clung 30 tenaciously Is fa3
going, !et US give personal supper
to each other 30 that il may b,
said the Cherokee people are keen
ing abreast OF the times and apao
with the onward march OF civiliza
tion.
As servants Of the people anl
guardians Of their interests, VI
have no time to waste in conhio
and friction among ourselves
You can lay a foundation upol
which our nation may more secure
ly rest by uniting and working Il
harmony among yourselves, / rs
sure you that whatever strength
the executive department ha Evil
be exerled for grand harmonioe
movement that will bring to on
homes the blessings Of health, hal
piness and life, and to our naliC
peace, satisfaction and prosperii
Very Respectfully,
4. NJ. BUFFIFGTON
Nov, 6, 1901. Principal Chic
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Willie Hailsel college will
henoeforth be known as one OF the
educational institutions OF the
southwest. It is now known as
we'll abroad as the town is known,
and what is more, it Is favorably
known. To live in the town in
which this school is located is a
privilege Of which all may be
proud.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Oae OF the encouraging signs Of
the times is, thai most Of the towns
Ia The territory report an in
crease Ia trade over last year, not
wiihslanding the great crop fail
uro throughout the whole country.
Wilh such a productive season as
last this country would show un-
precedenlsd business prosperity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

All that is being written and
said about the tangled affairs Of
the Cherokee nation is lost so far
as the real Indian is concern, d.
He neither reads or talks the Fog
lish language and is thus cut off
from the chief source Of iniorma.
tion. Very few of these people
have heard of the trouble they are
In
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Full delegations from all the
towns in the Indian Territory
have been selected and Muskogee
8 casting about for hotel room for
the state builders.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

account Of royalties and revenues
during the period commencing
July /, 1900, and ending Sept. 30,
1901, is 500, ,90S,99.
Amount of warrants issued by
the executive department under
various acts Of the national coun.
Gil on the general fluid, from
January l, 1901, to Sept. 30, 1901,
including expenses of Freedmen
enrolment, s43, ,296.S0.
CHEROKEE AND FREEDMEN EN-.
RoLLMENT.
The Dawes commissi) On has now
been engaged in enrolling the citi.
zens of our nation for nearly two
years. The process appears to be
slow and many obstacles are en-.
countered. A large number of our
citizens by blood have not Jet pre-.
sented themselves before the com.
mission. | urge in the strongest
terms possible that all our people
enroll without further delay. In
consequence Of the very large num-
ber Of Freedmen claiming citizen.
ship who are evidently not en-
titled to enrolment, the nation is
compelled to secure Witnesses from
many Of the surrounding states.
A temporary injunction has been
granted restraining the Dawes
commission from enrolling such
persons as the attorneys for the
nation contend should not be. en-.
rolled under the law.
The following is the total en-.
rollment Of all classes 10 Novem.
Der /, 1901.
Cherokees enrolled on
straight ards.......-...24,751
Cherokee's enrolled on
doubtful cards, ......... 2,917
Cherokees on rejected cards 1888
Memorandum cases re
fused under Act May
81, 1900, and rejected
for want Of jurisdiction S53
Delawares on doubtful cards 81
Freedmen on straight cards
on 1880 roll and descend
ants .......~....... Sl57
Freedmen on doubtful cards .2,5SS
Freedmen on rejected cards 81
Total numbsr OF Cherokee
citizens on straight cards,
including Cherokees, Del.
awares, Shawnees, inter-
married whites and Freed.
men. ."........... =. 2S,0O5
Number doubtful ciiizens, all
ola5seb '''s'''. O,O4Z
Rejected, all classes ....-. 1852
For further information you are
referred to the attorneys reports.
INTRUDER IMPROVEMENTS.
l have in former annual and
special messages urged council to
make some provisions for the col.
lection Of due and unpaid install.
ments on intruder places sold un-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The dinner incident, where
Booker Washington was the guest
at President Roosevelps table ere
ates no small amount OF comment
in Georgia, all of it unfavorable.
While here and there a writer
thinks too much has been said
about the affair, none are APPROX
ing the course OF the president in
raising the social equality question
just at this junoture. 70 say the
least, il was one Of the most un.
fortunate blunders a public man
could have committed. Our
northern friends may not see this
question as we do (howbeit, it
would help them wonderfully TO
see, if they would move south and
live awhile in close contact with
the negroes), but of one thing we
may be certain: The time is very
far off, so far that none now living
will ever see it, when negroes will
sit down to the tables OF southern
people and be entertained by them
socially. This is written in large
letters, and written indelibly, so
that all who runs may read
Christian Advocate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

In the matter Of the appoint.
ment of Marshal for the Southern
district, the question is will Ma.
tional Committeeman Mellette or
Senator Burton be allowed to name
the man. In other words, il is
Kansas against the Indian terri.
tory, and the longest pole will
knock the persimmon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The dilitory tactics Of the Dawes
commission in carrying out the
provisions Of the Creek agreement
with reference to the issuance Of
deeds to allotments, is becoming
exasperating to the Creeks, and a
loud protest has been made. An
agreement is not much better than
a treaty after all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14
Total. s215, ,157 %
DISBURSEMENTS.

Paid to sundry persons for ser.
vices rendered in connection with
the suppression Of the spread OF
smallpox in the Cherokee nation,
Indian territory;
From funds, "Indian moneys
proceeds of labor, Chero-
kee." ...........".." : 5,I2o.54
From funds, "Interest Of
Cherokee National fund.-:
Paid Cherokee warrants and
interest thereon. ITO, 4oI. I9
From funds, "Interest on
Cherokee School funds"
Paid Cherokee warrants and
interest thereon. .... 64,442.74
From funds "Interest on
Cherokee Orphan fund.-"
Paid Cherokee warrants and
interest thereon ........ 1908 IS
From fund, "Interest on
Cherokee Asylum fund"
Paid Cherokee warrants and
interest thereon. 1922 p
From func "Indian moneys,
proceeds labor, Cherokee"
Paid Cherokee General fund
warrants and Int thereon 3,229 oS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

It would be wisdom on the part
Of the Cherokee council TO begin to
pay the 100000 Indebtedness IN
stead of talking about a per cap
ita distribution.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The apple crop in the Cherokee
nation this year has been of no
small importance, and in the fu'
ture will be one of the leading in-
dustries of the country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The Coffeyville Journal claims
that "it is nobody's business with
whom Mr.. Roosevelt eats" That's
go. il is only a matter of taste.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14
CHlEF'S MESSAGE
CONTINUED from first Paee.)
oRPHAN AsYLuM

| suggest chat the appropriation
for the current and contingent ex,
penses OF this asylum be made to
begin the first OF January and run
tho current year, thus ending at
the expiration of the term Of office
of the steward. The appropria.
tions as heretofore made begin
October let and end the Both Of
the next September. The appro.
priations should be made concur.
rent with the term of Office Of the
steward
The building is sadly in need Of
new roof, and an appropriation
should be made for that purpose.
The asylum annuities amount to
SIS, H07 80. This sum is available
for it's support each year.
Amount appropriated for the
support Of this institution from
October let, 1900, to Oct. 1st, 1901,
So, ,91S.s0, including an old claim
Of $3.50, a deficiency aud the stew.
ards salary.
BREAD MONEY.
The almost unprecedented
drouth Of the past season scorchcd,
withered and dried the crops in
many sections Of cur country.
The class of our people who have
always relied upon the corn crop
for sustenance are now almost
without bread for their families
and indications point to their &C.
tual want during the coming win
ter and spring.
In anticipation of such con-
tingency, and to relieve those who
need assistance | recommend that
you appropriate such a sum of
money as will meet the needs OF
Indian Affairs advises me that we
now have in the treasury of the
United States to our credit, de.
rived from the collection of royal
ties, the sum OF $3.50, ,233 80, and |
suggest that sufficient amount of
this fund be used for the purposes
mentioned above.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14
Total ......ns2.719. .2S8 80

These funds bear five per cent
per annum. In addition to the
above we have to our credit in the
United States treasury from the
collection of royalties the follow.
ing amount, namely: $3.50, ,2SS. 80,
The United States Indian agent
at Muskogee has received moneys
due the Cherokee nation from the
United States government on our
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Had vinita possessed an active
commercial club for the last half
dozen years, several enterprises
that went to other towns would
have been located in Vinila. But
the future holds moro than the
past ever held for Vinita, and the
citizenship Of the place will now
hustle for everything available.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The stranger in Vinita is as.
founded at the multiplicity Of re-
sources with which the place is
hleaaed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The recent conference Of friends
Of the Indian at Mohonk, New
York, OF which old Senator Dawes
is leading spirit, stumbled on TO
a great truth. The conference de-.
clared that the next reform in the
Indian service demanded the abo-
lition Of large number Of agencies
where emissaries Of the Interior
department now exercise a dee
potic power over fully civilized
communities.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Vinita now has nine artesisn
wells flowing ard the tenth on the
wav,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

One week of the Cherokee ma
tional council has now passed and
the work Of organization and OF
getting started has been accom-
plished. Now let the members
address themselves to the work Of
useful legislation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The record of the established
grade Of the streets Of Vinita are
still missing. Let the man who
is in possession of that important
document please stand up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The political pot in the Indian
Territory is boiling a little live.
lier than usual. Early in Janu.
airy there are a number of COM
missions which expire, and these
appointments are full OF interest
not only to the ambitious aspir.
ants but to the country in general.
The strenuous president has some
of the politicians guessing, to say
the least.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The Greek nation is crying for
deeds to its lands, provided Tor in
it's agreement with the Dawes com.
mission and are yet not forthcom-
ing. The Bixby land Office still
lives, however.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

In stating the amount Of reve-
nue. collected by the interior de-
partment Chief Bufilngton failed
to state how much of the amount
was taken to pay for the trouble
of making the collections.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14
Tolal dlsbursements -. .zll 3s
RECEIPTS.

From July /, 1900, to June 30,
1901, the following amounts of
royalty have been collected by the
Agent and deposited in the treas.
ury Of the United States, to the
credit of the Cherokee nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Lincoln said in The memorable
debate with Douglas, that the is.
sues for which he stood might be
obscured for a day, and that his
opponent might win that particu.
lar election, but the principles for
which he stood would live on aft
er they were both laid in their
graves. SO il is with statehood
and local government for the four
hundred thousand people Of the
Indian Territory. The consuma-
tion may be delayed by the Chi
canery Of politicians for a year or
longer, but eventually all opposi-
tion will be swept away and the
people Of this great country will
be recognised at the ballot box.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The opponents of single state
hood are now "between the devil
and the deep sea-" They cannot
stop themovement and are asham'
edto climb on the band wagon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Those who oppose single state
hood in the hope of double state
hood are pinning their faith to
forlorn hope. One state will be
made Of the original Indian Terri
tory and the only question is,
when2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

1t pays 70 read the adver-
tisements in The Chieftain. 1t is
good commercial literature, and
there is never an issue that does
not show you where you ca n
purchase something you are bound
to have, at a saving Of cost.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Total deposited 80. S4,643.H
The net amount deposited in the
treasury Of the United States for
benefit OF the Cherokee nation, on
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

One thing that will bring more
trade to yinila THE season than in
other years is the condition in
which the roads are being
placed adjacent to town. The ex.
penditure that is being put on the
roads will be returned many times
repeated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

There are great possibilities in
the easy reach Of the present Cher.
okee council now in session at Tab.
lequah. Whether these opportu.
mites will be made the most Of for
the bellerment Of the tangled con.
ditions remains TO be seen. Let
us hope that order will yet come
out Of chaos.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Former Governor Stone Of Mis-.
souri, says, be is not running for
president. As the nomination is
not to come to Missouri, perhaps,
New Oklahoma will get it, who
knnMa2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The abundant 'tesian water in
vinita will eventually bring man
ufactories and with them the tin
bucket brigade-the thing that is
indispensable to every large town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The South McAlester Capital
has the distinction of preaching to
empty pews so far as its anti.state.
hood sermons are concerned. Like
the traditional buffalo that stood
on the track Of the Union Pacific
railroad and beloved until he was
knocked senseless into the ditch, b,
our friend, the Capital, still con.
tends thattwo states must be made
instead Of one. Its lusty effort
against the oncoming tide brings
to mind the story of the prophets
Of Baal against Elijah at Mount
Carmel. The Capital cries aloud
but no fire comes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

One Of the brilliant antitheses
thrown out by opponents Of single
statehood is that it would be ruin
Gus to the iullbloOd Indian, as his
land would be taxed, and that
statehood should be delayed until
the whites get possession Of this
same land.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Up to the present no one has
had the temerity to quote a mem
Der of either house of congress as
fGvoring double statehood for the
Indian Territory and Oklahoma.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

A home administration under a
territorial government would be
an anomoly worse than the present
condition. The man or newspaper
who is afraid to trust the 400, 600
people in the Indian territory with
the right Of self government, and
the consequent use of the ballot, is
an unsafe leader and will not cut
much ice from now hencefOrth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

One Of the cleanest and witnal
the best publications in the United
States is the Youths Companion
II has more than halt a million
circulation, aud may be rated with
the high.toned, high class litera-
ture Of the country. The boy or
girl growing into maturity who is
constant reader of the Youth 8
Companion is not apt to go wrong.
Il instills into the minds Of young
and old the highest and best ideals
Of life.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The town Of Yinita is not the
only place that is growing. Olhef
places in this north country are
moving to the front. Claremore
and Chelsea, Alton and Fairland,
Welch and Bluejacket, Pryor Greek
and Adair are all growing, and the
development does not stop with
the towns; throughout the country
agricultural interests are opening
up marvelously and the country is
filling up with good farmers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The Dawes commission is meet
iug with little success at Table
quah enrolling fullbloods. Up to
Friday night only five had en-.
rolled during the week. The com
mission has offered to send con-
veyance out to their homes after
them and to pay their expenses
while making the journey to en-.
roll, but that has not brought
them. The iullbloods are making
great mistake.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

Why buy a flour that's mashed and
half cooked, destroying all It's nutrl-
clOus elements, when YOU can get our
whole wheat -four thai retains all its
natural nutrlment. Frisco MIL CO. u
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14
Corning, o., Nov. 5, 1900.
Pepsin Syrup Co.,
HnrffonTI. tn

IVHVIIVIIVi IIIf
While visiting in Tayloryllle, ILL.,,
] came across Jour Syrup Pepsln.
Ha7e.used two and one-balf bottles
and II has done me more good than all
the medicine ! have used for two
years. Please let me know II you
will send me three or four bottles
and what 1t will cost to send IL 20
Corning, Perry county, Ohio, aud
oblige, Mrs. Sarah A. McCracken
Sold by Peoples drug store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14
FINANCES.

The Cherokee nation has moneys
now deposited in the United States
treasury as follows:
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-14

The Cherokee national council
is attracting the attention Of a
large proportion of the people OF
this country at the present time.
II reports are true another agree
ment will occupy the attention Of
both houses at once, and it is con.
6dently expected that good re-
suits will be Accomplished.