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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

rilory, es the early day scene OF
his thrilling narrative / became
personally interested in the revi-
val of those times which, If / had
not seen, had heard Of 10 years
gone by, and for the benefit OF
those WIN lived and laughed at the
serious sacriica of these tender
feet and who may per chance read
these lines | submit his succinot
story to their m -mory OF the fuau
oial success Of those early day
jokes.
Speaking Of close CALL he
said medilatively, | want to tell
you what happened to me in 1878.
was connected with the telegraph
deparlm ent of the Frisco road.
Our traiA arrived at Vinita some
time during the afternoon and |
was compelled to remain until
about IL o'clock at night before
going north. stopped at the old
Commercial hotel. After supper
| leisurely started out with an adj.
venturesome, exploring desire in.
cident to my new surroundings.
Presently | passed by an old
frame building that ceemed to be
occupied by just such alluring en-.
Elements as | was looking for. |
meditaled moment, then went in.
The place had an odor Of saw dust
and cider. II was animated but
orderly. Gambling was going on
in it's most energetic way, and l
was timidly tempted TO exercise
my sporting proolivi,ies and soon
decided to buy SO worth of chips.
All went well and / was doing
nicely until suddenly a stern, mat
ter.of-faot looking man stepped up
to me and said: Don't you know
sir, that you are gambling with the
Indians, and that the officers will
arrest your
Are there any around here2 1
asked fearingly.
'"Yes, a dozen of them, and
you better get right out" he re.
piled.
'"I dropped every thing and run
for the NJ. X. & +. depot which
stood on stills about three feet
high. hid under there and re-
mained in great fear and suspense
until the train c,me, not even dar-
ing to 60 back to the hotel for my
valise. When got on the train
aud explained my erralio expert
ence to the semi.sympathetic and
much amused conductor, he said,
"why, you simple chump, that is
merely their way Of getting your
money"
'"Then it dawned upon me that
| had been thoroughly heeced aud
fearfully frightened; bul | was
still thankful that | got of with
the loss Of five, and escaped the
depicted horrors Of a night in
prison +. L. ID.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
Division Of Oklahoma Pie.

The following statistics incorpora-
ted 10 the annual report Of Governor
jenkins OF Oklahoma, shows the
number OF seats occupied at the pie
counter by the several political par.
ties: There are 80 officers I'm the ter
ritorial government and Of these the
democrats occupy l43, republicans,
40, popullsts, 81, fusionists, 20. That
the Indian territory il not being
wooed by an entirely aban doned peo-
pie Is shown by the presence Of 1900
Sunday schools Ia charge Of 1900
teachers, with an enrolment Of
$4,000 scholars.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
WILL RENDER THANKS
Union Service 60 be Held at Meth
dist Church Thanksgiving Day.

As with one voice the Chris
tians Of Vinita will unite 10 re-
turning thanks to their Creator, AZ
a Union service to be held ia The
Methodist church TOMORROW
morning The several oongrega.
tions will gather together at 1890
a. m. when the following order Of
services viii be conducted.
Prayer.........Rey. o. l.. Browning
Reading OF Prolamatlou..D.M. Marrs
Song.
Scripture Lesson.."..Rey. J L. Bray
Offering,
Ouertlry Pryer--.....P. L. Hlsks
Anthem. a
Sermon ........... Rev. Mr. Newly
Song. Bene1ictiOn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
At Self Destruction Made by
Mrs. Charley Martin
This Morning.
WHILE DEMENT, TED
Unfortunate Woman Shoots Her.
self Through The Breast at,
The Home OF Her Parents
This Morning, Infliot.
ing Death Wound

While suffering from the hide.
Gus torments of puerperal mania.
which bad followed the first sweet
Joy of motherhood, Mrs. Charley
Martin sought relief in death. at
the home Of her parents, III. week
by shooting herself through
the breast inflicting fatal wound.
The ball entering in line with
the heart ooUrsed straight through
the body of the unfortunate woman
perloratin3 the lung and it is feared
touching the heart. Drs. For,ner
and Bagby were summoned at
once to the bedside but the flutter.
ing pulse and labored respiration
offered no hope of recovery and
her death is but a question of
hours.
The tragedy Of this morning is
the awful elimination of a success
sion Of Affections that have been
visited upon the unfortunate vic.
tim during the past few weeks.
Less than six weeks ago the pretty
home was blessed by the advent
of a son, the first born, and the
mother heart was thrilled with
thatjo that mother alone knows.
This happiness was but of day.
The awful mania followed quickly
robbing its victim OF her rev
found joy.
A close watch has been main.
tanned since the fret evidence of a
dethroned reason, to prevent any
attempt to do herself injury. This
morning she was in an improved
condition aud appeared perfectly
rational.
She was able to leave her bed
and went into an adjoining room
where she conversed for a while
with her mother, Mrs. A. B. G.
Allen, and Mrs, Peden Tolbert
who had assisted in nursing her
through her illness. Complaining
ofiatigue she returned to her room.
and her mother closed the door
between the apartments to prevent
any noises disturbing ler rest.
A moment later the pistol shot
was heard and rushing into the
room The distracted mother found
her lying on the floor with a
CHASTITY wound in her breast, while
revolver with the pungent smoke
still curling from the barrel, Law
in the pool of blood that had gush.
ed rom the wound.
Medical aid Was at once sum.
moned but the bullet had almost
completed its deadly mission and
no hope was given Of recovery.
The unfortunate woman is the
only daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. A.
b. c. Allen AID with her husband.
Charley Martin, had lived with
them since their marriage.
The awful ending Of life so full
OF promise has cast gloom over
the entire community and the sym.
pathy of all is extended to the
family in their terrible sfiliction.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
stolen

Blue roam PAGER, five years old, no
blemishes, 10 brand, fOTotOp clipped,
left hind shoe on. Black mare, Grip
pied ln right front knee, travels with
running walk or pace. Two Barrett
saddles. one new. Red wool blanket
One red aud black lap robe. One
hundred dollars reward Will be paid
for capture ana return OF thieves and
property. ED LUNDAY,
WIG CleJra, l.. Il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
For Statehood Movement to
be Created by Popular
Subscription.
EST MATED COST
OF Maintaining Lobby at Wash
ington is Six Thousand Dol.
lars, Aud Executive Com
mittee Planned Yes.
terday to Raise
Amount.

The executive committee Of
thirty, appointed by the Musko.
gee single statehood committee,
met at Oklahoma City yesterday
to devise plans for financing the
cause.
After considering the various
propositions submitted it was de
cided to authorize each member of
the committee TO solicit funds, and
they were also empowered to ap-
point local subscription commit
tees.
The estimated cost incident to
the sending Of the delegation to
Washington and the maintenance
Of lobby there during the pres.
ent congress is $4,000, and the
committee will attempt the raising
of this amount.
Letters received recently from
members Of congress in different
states said that beyond the intro
duction Of bills it would be un.
necessary for the delegates to reach
Washington until after the holi.
days, as congress would do little
work before that time The fol.
lowing persons were appointed as
finance committee:
Oklahoma-P. S. Nagle, King.
fisher; d. G. Lewis, Oklahoma
City; b. B. Blakeny, Shawnee, l..
s. Niblack, Guthrie; Jerome John.
son, Newkirk.
Indian territory-E. N. Ratclifi,
Yinita; Edmund AcKenna, Po.
teau; j. w. Hooker, Purcell; C.
E. Castle, Wagner; ]. J. McAles-
ter, McAlester.
j. } McAlester was elected
treasurer for both territories. The
committeeman expressed the opin.
ion that about $1,000 would be
needed this winter. 1t was order
ed that half of this be raised by
December 10 and sent to Mr.. Nc.
Alester. The delegation to Wash.
ington was given authority to en-
list the services of all who are will.
ing TO assist in the work.
Colonel Nathaniel Mckay, Of
Guthrie, was made a member of
the delegation, at the suggestion
Of ex Governor Barnes.
II. B. GiIstrap, Of Chandler re.
signed as secretary Of the execu-
i've committee and w II. Walker,
Of the Purcell Register was elected
in his stead. A committee OF at.
torneys, composed of J. w.
Hooker, Purcell; Henry Campbell,
Sapulpa, and G. L. Castle, Wagon.
er, will prepare brief to be sent
to Congress showing that single
statehood at this time would not
contravene the territory rights of
citizens of the Indian territory.
Editors Of Oklahoma and the In
dian territory favorable to single
statehood met conouirently with
the Executive Committee and or.
ganized the Single State Press as
sociation Of Oklahoma and Indian
dian territory, l.. G.. Niblack, of
Guthrie, was chairman and A. l..
Kates, OF Claremore, secretary of
the preliminary meeting. A meet.
ing to eflsc, a permanent organiza.
tion will b. held the second Tues.
day in January. w, II Walker,
OF Purcell, Roy Stafford, Of Okla.
homa City, aud IL. B. Gilstrap of
Chandler were named as a COM
mittee to prepare by laws.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The efforts Of some of The Cher.
okee councillors to prevent a
change in tribal affairs would
make an Egyptian mummy smile,
These fellows only want to be let
alone, that's all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

II will be one short winter
month until President Roosevelt
begins to throw his harpoon into
the Indian Territory contingent,
whose term Of Office expires at
that time. "And there shall be
weeping and gnashing Of teeth"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
CURTIS ON STATEHOOD.
Kansas Congressman Favors a Sln-
gle state.

In Washington interview yes
tefday Congressman Charles Cur.
tie, Of Kansas predicted that a
strong fight would be made to pass
the bills admitting Oklahoma.
New Mexico and Arizona to state.
hood at the coming session Of Con
gress. He is in favor Of these
measures, especially the OklaLo'
ma bill. He said he did not know
that his ideas agreed exactly with
the intentions of the delegates, but
he was thoroughly impressed with
the idea Of bringing Oklahoma and
the Indian territory into the Union
as one state.
"rhese two territories, if admit.
ted as a single state, would make
one Of the grandest states in The
Union and / would be heartily in
favor Of such plan" said Mr..
Curtis. both are composed Of
magnificent territoy and are rich
in mineral deposits as well as oil
and gas, while their agricultural
future is second TO no section Of
our entire country To divide
them aud endeavor 20 make two
states would, in my judgment, not
only result in failure, but would
not be satisfactory "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

From present indications the
national council will not be able to
reach an agreement on a bill pro.
viding for allotment. Those who
are in control at Tahlequah will
hardly formulate a measure that
would be acceptable to the Chero.
kee people and to the government
both.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28
Court Assignments.

The following assignments oi
judges to the courts Of the North.
ern district have been announced;
JUDGE W, RAYMOND pREsIDlSG
November 26 10 December bel
civil court as Mu.kogee
December 16 TO December "a,
criminal court at Vinita.
January 6 to January 1S, civil
court at Wagner.
January 20 to January %, gen.
eral court at Miami.
January p to February s, civil
court at Vinita.
February 10 to February 2S,
criminal court at Muskogse. 4
March 3 TO March 10, criminal
court a, Wagner.
JUDGE JOSEPH A. GILL PREsIDIYdl
December 2 TO December IA
criminal court at Vinita.
January 6 to January %, gensr.
al court at Vinila. fF
January q to February 8, Grim.
inal court at Muskogee.
February 10to March 20, ciyIl
court al Vinitas
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The Chetopa Dsmoora. desig.
natss the women shoplifters who
were arrested in that town On re.
quest Of the Vinita author
tiles and subsequently, released,
"ledies." ." Webster's definition
of "lady" is the feminine cores.
ponding TO gentleman" The
gentleman" of the Democrat ev.
identity was throwing boquets at
himself when he applied the sym
onym for culture and refinement
to Jail birds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Those who oppose a stable form
ofgovernment for the Indian terri.
tory should not complain at pres.
ent conditions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The constitutional term Of the
Cherokee national council will ex-
pire with Wednesday Of next
week. December 4.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Vinita is sadly in need Of more
good sidewalks A few thousand
dollars expended on the sidewalks
would be a splendid investment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

While woman is not accredited
with political perspicuity, her in.
huence is felt every election day.
A little breakfast table talk has
changed many ballots, and usually
for the best. The only limits to
her influence are her own disfran.
chisement aud the natural cussed-
ness of her consorl.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Al the close Of the present year
the prospect is that every business
house in Vinita will show a large
increase over last year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The report of the fourth assist.
ant postmaster general has been
given publicity, and shows ViDita
to be fourth in rank Of presidential
offices in the Indian Territory
Ardmore, South McAlester and
Muskogee alone lead this city in
amount Of gross receipts and net
revenues.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

As the time for the opening Of
Congress approaches the discus
sion as to what will be done with
the Indian Territory increases.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

There was a time when orimi'
malls fed to the Indian territory
for shelter. The thing has chang
ed. now they flee to Kansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Furs ara our speciality during, the
fur season, and we always buy hides
as well as poultry and eggs. We are
the people Ia these lines. Don't scll
unless you see US. Jean, Hurst, Red
fern Produce Co. IS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The probability that the present
session of the national council will
enact such legislation as will re.
suit in a final settlement of tribal
affairs, is very remote. The ele.
ment that seems to be in control
don't want settlement just yet,
and will stave it off as long as pos.
sible. Such settlement will have
to come from the outside. The
Cherokee leaders have too many
conflicting interests to ever reach
an agreement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

When the town Of Vinila was
Incorporated the old Incorporation
Of D0wningyille was absorbed.
The new corporation even assum.
ed the payment Of the debts OF the
old, the old calaDoose went also.
Now The old Incorporation owned
an established grade for the streets,
paid for by the taxes Of the people.
This record has disappeared, and
whether il is to be enforced or not
II should at least be among the
city records. Those who built &C
oording 10 the old grade are en-
titled TO some consideration. Dig
up the old grade.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The Chieftain owes no apology
to those Chero kee councillors who
take the ridiculous position they
do on statehood. They perhaps
know a good thing when they see
il, but in the matter Of statehood
do not represent any considerable
portion OF their constituency. Un.
ill they unravel some of the tangles
in the affairs of their people they
have not won the right to dictate
the policy that should govern in
the future.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The excellent road south Of town
is pleasing the farmers in that sec
tion, and when the bad road sea.
son comes on it will be appreciated
to an even greater extent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The Indian territory and it's pre-
cocious child, Oklahoma, is now
leading all the states in the con.
struction Of railways. Horace
Speed, attorney general Of Okla.
homa, in a recent Washington in.
tervlew says: "Just look at the
economic aud financial condition
involved in the development Of
our territory through railroad
building. Few people outside Of
the territory realize the activity in
this direction. A new road is
building out Of Lawton into Texas.
An extension is under way from
Blackwell and Enid into Texas at
Acme. a railway from Fayette.
vile, by way OF Muskogee to
Shawnee and Guthrie, is one of
the certainties, and it is possible
1t may be extended TO Dallas, Tex.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas
is building from Coifeyville, Kan,
to Guthrie and Colgate. The Fort
Smith and Western is going from
Fort Smith to Guthrie. An ex.
tension Is in course Of construction |
from Oklahoma City to Vernon,
Tex. The Frisco will build from
rexarkana through the Choctaw
and Chickasaw cluntry 10 Lawton,
n the heart Of the Kiowa country,
gnich Was recently opened to ssl-
1ement."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Among the many reasons why
the Indian country is in a chaotic
and troublous condition is that
certain tribal leaders desire to have
II so. A few Cherokee citizens are
able to make more money out Of
present conditions than they would
after allotment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

If the new state constitution
we're to provide for life tenure jobs
for all Federal officials in the In.
dian territory it would allay a
good deal of opposition.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The rigid enforcement of tha;
portion of the Curtis bill which re.
slricts land holding to 80 acres,
will bring allotment and final set.
Element mighty quick.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

When the territory is admitted
to statehood the penitentiary
should be established at Table.
quah-just for old associations
eake.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

II the Cherokee nation survives
another week, and oou neil ad.
journs, a sigh Of reliei may go up
from $4,000 Cherokee citizens.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

When Cherokee politicians are
accused Of looting the tribal treas.
ury the only important question
that could be asked before making
the charge would be as to the truth
or falsity Of the charge. II true,
the Cherokee people ough. to be
informed oft. The Chieitain has
no honeyed words to use in this
connection.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

SO the town council will order
the establishment Of new grades
Tor the streets. Perhaps some.
body has erected a building that
does not conform to the estab.
lished grade.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

From the number Of good farm.
ers coming into this section there
will be no tillAble land lie idle
next season. A bountiful crop
year will astonisb the world at the
producing capabilities OF this
country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Under the present form Of tribal
mismanagement the Cherokee pol.
itician is amenable only to his
conscience, that went into an ever
lasting trance at the first assault,
on the national treasury.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Don't forget TO be thankful. The
man or woman without anything
to be thankful for is poor, indeed.
Six thousand dollars was sent to
the treasury Of the United States
at Washington few days ago to
the credit of the conscience fund.
There is about the same amount
in the hands Of a prominent Cher.
okee official that is the property Of
the nation, but there is no pros.
pect that it will ever join the con.
science fund. We mean the bal.
ance on the strip grazing privi.
leges collected ten years ago.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Good roads should be the watch
word of the Vinila Commercial
Club. The movement started
some time ago to bridge the streams
should be pushed to a conclusion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

To keep up with the procession
in this swift moving Indian terri.
tory will make the most enthusi.
aslic rustler hump himself when
conditions are little more settled.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Kansas City 10 agog over man
who was at his own request buried
alive few days ago. On the con.
trary, the Indian Territory lie ex.
cited on account Of a number Of
politicians who are very dead but
refuse 10 be buried.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The date of the admittance o.
TIE territory into statehood will
Nspire the same concern in the
<Cherokee politician that the last
Thursday in November does in the
gobbling "lurk."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The necessity for the payment
Of the Cherokee public debt Of
$500, 600 is urgent. When all the
outstanding warrants against the
tribe are redeemed, great leak in
Cherokee finances will have been
stot,ped.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The National W. G. T. u, just
adjourned at Fort Worth, Texas,
forgot to put Col Bob Ovens rec.
ommendation, touching double
statehood, into operation. That
venerable organization very wise.
ly concluded to desist from state
building at the behest of Owen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

The present activity in Vinita
real estate is but the fore-runner of
the rapid settlement Of the town
that will follow the delivery Of
titles. Desirable immigration
should not he restricted by con.
tracted lin to a town that is des-
tined to develop into a metropolis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

lfyou have pecaus to sell or know
Of any one who nave them, see ol
wrlte us. Jean, Hurt, Redfearn
Produce Co IS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

When the president makes up
his slate of Indian Territory ap.
pointments early In the new yeur,
there will be several more re.
cruits for the single statehood
forces.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-11-28

Senator Quarles, it is said, will
try to secure Legislation for the
protection Of game in the Indian
territory. This is one of the very
least of the long list Of abuses that
need the attention of Congress.
There is bigger game that ought
also to occupy the senators atten.
ton.