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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
REV. LONG ENGAGES
In a Noble Work for the Uplifting Of
Humanity.

Rev. Curtis E Long who, through
his psstorate Of the Presbyterian
church here, won the hearts of all
who came in contact with him, BY
his pure Christian character aud
sympathetic nature, has entered
npon a broader field OF work 10
San Francisco.
The evangelization Of the masses
in the California metropolis, than
which there is no more Sin STEPPED
city, is the great work undertaken
by Rev. Long. A nature so afieo
tionate and in such sympathy with
all humanity is peculiarly fitted
for this work of love. and that he
is receiving all necessary assist
ance the following from The San
Francisco Bulletin will show:
"Rev. Curtis E Long, late Of
Oklahoma, from whence be- comes
highly recommended by his breth
rem there, addressed the Presby te.
rian Ministerial Union At Ine meet.
ing this morning on the subject OF
City EvangelIzatiOn.' He began
by speaking Of the division Of
Christians in;o so many different
denominations, and ils effect upon
the masses in prtjudicing them
against the churches and render.
ing them less accessible ard less
susceptible to gospel appeals. FIG
then presented again a plan befo5t
proposed by him for movement
in which all the ministers anC
churches of the city are TO unite il
maintaining evangelisiic meetIngl
in some central hall, in which az
traclive exercises are to be con
Quoted with preaching every even
Ing by one OF the city pastOrs, ,aideC
by bis choir or a chorus Of his
young people, the desire being 81
to interest the members Of the dif
ferent churches and denomination
as to render the movement a union
one ia the fullest and widest sens
Of the tenn. The plan seemed q
meet with hearty approval, N
members Of the union manifestin
readiness to cooperate with Nj
Long in carrying it out and msk
/ ing il successful. -"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
PIiny Leland SOper Says He
is the Real Single State
hood Article,
UNBOSOMS HIMSLF
OF a Plan Borrowed From Kansas
and Wakes Eloquent on
the lgnominy of Dis
franchi ement.
Wow

Pliny Soper has interviewed
himself in Washington and dis
covered that hs is a,double-riveted,
diamond .hiiched advocate Of single
statehood. He murmured Of the
past indignities heaped upon a
bonded people, unloosened the
arms megaphonic in whirlwind
description of their present oppor
tuuities, and concluded in a com
bluation peroration of uppeIou's
and phrase emphatic on the hor
rors of continued disfranohise.
ment.
A correspondent who was at
tracled to the scene, and who sur
vived it, staggered to the telegraph
office, put the following excerpt
On the wire and sent in his resig'
nation:
"There is an easy and just solu'
tion to the problem" said Mr.
Soper, "and that is for the adop
ton Of the same rules that applied
when Kansas was admitted to the
union. Let Oklahoma and the In
dian territory be admitted as one
state, with a provision in the or
ganic law that the terms should
not apply 10 the residents Of In
dian reservations as long as tribaI
relations exist. The Chickasaws,
ssminoles, Creeks aud Choctaws,
by the terms of their treaty with
the government, will abandon their
their tribal relations in March,
! 1906 Then they would be ready
tn come IN as citizens Of the state,
and their lands and property b.
subject 10 .oxatiOn. In the mean.
time they would be left in charge
I the interior department, and
plans pushed for fitting them for
citizenship In the state.
"The objection TO the p,oposi
ton, az urged by Mr. Flynn and
otbers. is lhat-it would result in
the disfranchisement of the resi-
dents ofthe Indian Territory. True
hut the residents Of Indian reser
vations 10 Kansas we're disfrau
chised so long as they resided on
the Indian lands. The hardship
would not be Of long duration, snd
the interval would be improved in
fastening Improvement that are
sadly needed in the territory"
Just who gave THE Phny the
hunch to amble in out of the ap,
proaching wet, deponent sayeth
not.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
.0f Mails Promised With the
End of the Coming
Year.
INCREASE
OF Receipts This Year Practically
Assures the Establishment Of
an Office Of the Sec.
ond Class in
1903.

The commercial progress of vi
nita during the past year is strik.
inply evidenced in the post office
receipts, that chow an increase OF
approximately 81 $50 over last
year. This remarkable increase is
attributable not only to the extern
sion OF the trade relations Of the
home merchants, but can also be
traced in measure, to an iucreas.
ed population.
Numerous families have taken
up their residence here during
the past year and have been alb
sorbed by this community without
attracting attention.
Their presence outside of their
immediate circles has passed un-
noticed.
The post office though is a di.
rectory in which they are
all registered, and today II is
handling the mail Of a large ele-
ment Who have taken mp their
residence here within the past
twelve months.
The stamp receipts show all the
merchants to have increased their
mail busin ess, and with the gen
eral increase among the residents,
a net gain of 81, ,259 is shown over
lat year The increase in the
money order department has been
approximately s1,O00.
The stamp receipts last year
aggregated s6, ,256, while this year
they are 81
A eecond class Office which car
ries free delivery must show stamp
receipts Of 5000, or only s4S5
more than was taken IN at this
Office this year. That TINS dehcl'
will be more than made up durir g
the nexryear is prac ically assured
as each quarter has shown steady
increase, and at no time has there
been any inflated conditions to in
crease the receipts. II has resulted
from the natural trade, expan'
sion OF healthy business commu,
nifty, aud an increase in population
consequent to the advantages OF
fered by an ideal residence town
The present Vinits posiofhce il
IA ed Ms third class, but as showI
above is rapidly nearing the mex
number THIS will bring free de
livery, which the rapid growth o
the town will soon make an sbsO
lutte necessity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
w Examine the date oppo.
NOT THE INDIANS.

There is nothing in the statement
that il being sent abroad TO the
effect that statehood would be det.
rimental to the best interests Of
the Indians of the Eve tribes. It
is the aim cf the government to
see that every Indian gets his
share Of the tribal lands and mon.
eys. II is those Indians who are
getting more than their share by
monopolizing the common prop.
erty of the tribes who are the prin.
cipal cbjectors to statehood or any
kind Of settled conditions. If the
objeciors could be singled out they
would be found to be, not real In
dians bat men who are more white
than Indian, and men who are
reaping a harvest out Of the pres
ent chaotic conditions. But aside
from these indisputable facts, the
white people Of the territory de-
serve some consideration. They
are entitled to a decent government
to say the least. The whites are
not seeking that which Is The In.
dams By birthright, bat they ask
what the government is able TO
give them, namely, government.
The present is no time TO ask how
these white people came TO be
here; the truth is they are here
and are going TO remain. Their
numbers will not be less but great
er as the days go by. They are
willing to be taxed for the main.
ienance Of state government in
order that their children may have
school privileges, and that they
themselves may have the right TO
govern themselves.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
hltcneock nav Retire.

A Arumor has come from Wash
ington that Secretary Hitchcock
may resign the interior depart
ment portfolio The first Of the ear.
The caufe aFsigned for his pros
peclive retirement is the constant
clash between The department and
the citizens Of the western states
and territories, where the depart
ment exerts iis principal inhu.
ence. This discomfort has been
caused by the arbitrary action Of
the present head Of The depart
ment, and has become so general
that ihe president has taken the
various disputes under personal
consideration and is is reporsed
does Dot approve Of the present
secreiary's oopdue, q hia office,
snil "A cnpndtrlne chanke.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
NERVEY BANK ROBBERY,
Sprlngdale, Ark Bank Looted by q
Lone Robber Yesterday.

An unknown man entered the
bank at Springdale, Ark, Thurs
day and finding the cashier alone
compelled him at the point OF a
revolver 10 open the vault, con.
tanning 1900 in ereenbacks. The
robber, after obtaining the money,
backed out and jumping into
buggy drove away.
Officers were soon in pursuit
the robber, who abandoned bis
team and escaped in a ihioket Of
the densly wooded country. Blood
hounds have been put on his trail
and strong force OF officers are
guarding every avenue Of escape
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The Kansas City Star break
forth in the following semi poetic
strain: Last night was a typical
winter night. A Naples yellow
moon shone out of a Prusian blue
sky on a white landscape. Nature
had taken its colors from limited
palette and there was no mixing
or blending Of hues. The lines oi
light and shadow were sharply
marked. The atmosphere, too,
was clear, sharp and cutting. Il
was a cold, still night-in the sub
urbs-the silence emphasizing the
crunohing and squeaking Of the
packed snow under the pressure oI
ones feet"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
Grove Point dIeanlues.

Mr.. l.. Robb OF this neighbor.
hood returned from Arkansas with
his bride and spent some time with
friends here.
Mr.. John Ham and MIS- Ellen
Dali were married last Friday at
the home Of the bride.
We are having nice weather
again.
Earl and sallie PaytOn are in
with scarlet fever, r..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

There are abundant reasons for
believing that the coming year
will be the best year Vinita ever
saw. Business men were never
quite so much in earnest, and
we're never planning so largely for
the future as now.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

A number Of our sub scribers'
time expires with this Issue, and
we hope to soon have their renew
ale. We expect to make the paper
even better than ever the cunning
year Events are happening very
rapidly in this Indian country aud
no one should fail to keep up with
the changing conditions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
Reyeridre for statehood.

Senator Beveridge, chairman o
the senate committee on terrific
ries, is conducting q strenuous
campaign for the admission Of
Oklahoma to statehood this win
ter. The junior senator from In.
dian 10 above all else an Ameri-
can, and is eloquent in his de-
mand for the enirancbisement Of
the citizens Of the territory. He
believes that the 100000 ener.
getic, capable American citizens
located in Oklahoma should have
some voice in national affairs. He
also believes that as soon as con.
ditidns 30 shape themselves in In.
dian Territory the people there
should be given all Of the rights
aud privileges of American citi-
zenship, and the territory should
be clothed with statehood. In his
position as chairman of the terri
tories committee, Senator Bever
idge wields a potent influence, and
his advocacy bss materially bright
ened the prospects for statehood
in the near future.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The theory OF our American
government is that all Offices
should be elective. Confidence in
the ability of the people to rule
themselves is the basic principle
Of the declaration OF independence
and Of the constitution Of the
United States. The man who
holds Office should hold il beca use
the people have chosen him. Any
other plan is undemooratic and
subversive of the principles of a
republican form of government.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The Flynn bill for the admission
Of Oklahoma as a state separate
from Indisn territory will not have
smooth sailing in congress. Such
men as Senator Quarles can see at
a glance that it is Flynn's scheme
to stay in politics.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The most costly present will, in
time, lose in a measure it's attrac.
tiveness, but a kindly act, a sym
pathetic word, a needed assistance
to one destitute grows more beau
iiful with time, and is a perpetual
blessing 10 both the giver and the
raceiver
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
Open Your Mouth

And swallow one. Cheatham's Laxa-
tive Chill Tablets combines ali the
qualities Of the best liquid chill ton
les. Dose always ready. Dose always
the same. No cure-no pay. Peoples
Drug Store. "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

1t is earnestly hoped the presi-
dent of the United States will ep.
prove or disspprove the recent acts
Of the Cherokee council so that we
may know how to proceed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

It is the high aim Of the Chief
tain to print so good a paper that
the people will want it and be will
ing to pay their subscriptions in
advance from this time forwi d.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

There are more good features
than bad in the allotment bill, and
II should be thoroughly analysed
before being either condemned or
commended.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

There is much complaint about
the Cherokee delegation selected
by Chief Bufington and the Cher.
okee senate. but il their work
proves to be satisfactory every
body should and will acquiesce.
"By their fruits ye shall know
ihenI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

Poor old Cy Leland | He has
got what every politician must get
soon or la,e--a very black eye.
The end Of the Office holder is de-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The territory sends her regrets
to Kansas. but hopes next year to
send a beautiful bunch Of political
presents back.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

When congress gets bold Of the
Cherokee allotment bill IL will
diefgure IL until the Cherokee
people will not recognize IL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
liow 70 succeed ln ausInssn.

Keep your hyer infgood condition
by using simmons n yer Purifier llin
box.) IL eorrecls Cod dstipa'ion, cures
Indigestion, BiliousnAes, stops Head
ache, gets oYouf hearth so the right
place 20 5ou can emile yolr neigh
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The Cbieitain proposes soon to
open q forum for the discussion OF
the new agreement which has just
passe0 Inc national council. Those
who desire to take part in the dis
cussion will please limit their
articles not TO exceed 800 words in
any one issue. in order that all
who desire may be heard. We
suggest that a single section OF
feature Of the document will be
enough for one article.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The South MoAleeter Capital is
afflicted with bad case Of "Moon"
Kindness.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

I, may now be said truly, the
Cherokees have a "strone" dele
CATION to Washington.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

II is the opinion of many well
informed Cberokees that President
Roosevelt will not approve the al
lotment bill recently passed by
the tribal council. Among the
reasons given are that the Dawes
commission has been ignored in
the matter, and as the bill passed
last spring creating a commissioner
to treat with the Dawes commits
sion was turned down by President
Mckinley.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26
ELECTION
OF JUDGES.

A bill has been introduced In
the Uuited States senate by
I Senator Stewart, Of Nevada,
providing for the election, by
the people OF all territorial
judges, nJw appointed by the
PRESIDENT.
The general discomfort with
the appoiutiye judiciary in the
several territories caused Seua
Tor stewart 10 make a close
study OF the existing JUDICIAL
system, and he AYERS that his
B bill contains the only feasible
Z correction ~ the existing
abuses. The bill has strong
\ support In both houses Of con-
gress, aud its author feels conf
\ dent OF It's passage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

The people Of the Indian Ter.
ritory not only want statehood but
they want their house swept and
garnished from cellar to loft.
There Is lot of government rub.
bish that ought 10 be disposed Of
70 a rummags sale or cold 20 a
wreeking company
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

For the next few montha, while
,he allotment bill is pending in
congress, aud until it is finally
voted on by the Cherokees the
Chieftain will be especially inter
esting reading. The eyes Of the
whole country will be iocussed
upon the Cherokee nation during
the next few succeeding months.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

When fat cattle are selling ID
,he market at nine cents 4 pound
lnsfsli no eppsarapse q lhe bus,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

II the town will furnish the
relief union the necessary funds
cases Of destilution will bs re-
lieyed. A competent aud trust.
worthy committee will look into
every case reported. Women and
children, especially, must not
siarve 10 Yinila.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-26

Until the Cherokee treaty is
printed in it's amended form and
presented to the people for con
sideration, an intelligent opinion
cannot be given as TO it's merits.
There is, however, one thing sure,
the Cherokee people will accept
anything in the range Of fairness
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-08
ANOTHER FAKE CAUGHT ON
FLY AND PROMPTLY Gagged


which the Home Rule making the Cover
II
a
H.
1898, with the knowledge
Is
title homestead association under the law
Settlement
all
Hno
through
natter
LOEBENSTEN'S
the
in
oft
the mentioned Republican
of
O
viii that provision
purchase does not sale at public auction
Further
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-08
TIE WALKERS TO LEAVE.
They Go on the Moana After a Long
Residence Here.

With the departure for England Of
Mr.. T. Rain Walker On the steamer
Moana, Honolulu and the Hawaiian Is
lands will lose a valuable citizen, a
business man of the highest integrity,
a member of the consular corps, repre-
senting for so many years as Vice
Consul, Her Majesty. the Queen Vic
toria, and more recently King Edward,
and man whose social attainments
have made him popular throughout the
islands.
Mr.. Walker has been connected with
the firm of T. H. Davies & Co, as one
of the directors and large share
holder for many years. He Is a member
of the Anglican church, and is one OF
the supporters Of St. Clements chapel,
whose quaint English church edifice is
located at Punahou.
Mr.. Walker has aided much in char
liable enterprises, but always in
quiet way. Mrs. Walker accompanies
her husband, and they win reside Tor
the future in England. Mrs Walker
has been identified very prominently
with church and social matters In Hon
olulu. and the entertainments at the
Walker residence on King street nave
always been charming functions. Mrs-
walker was placed in charge of the
princesa EauiIani when she was taken
to England to complete her education
the Princess being also accompanied oy
her companion. Miss Annie CieSnofn-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-08
EmmeIuth Wants
to Hypnotic
Mckinley.
PROGRAM OF
EXTRA SESSION
Home Rulers to Cut Salaries.
Pension for Liliuokalani--.New
Dispensary Bill.

There was very little loose information
lying around in political circles today.
Legislators who are generally ready to
talk freely knew nothing.
The vexed question as to who shall
carry the anti-Dele resolution to the
Coast was unsolved up to late last night.
1t will DE remembered how eager several
of the native members were to go to San
Francisco on the proposed committee to
greet the President. lac same members
are equally eager to carry the resolution.
the position being looked upon as high
honor. Beckley, seen yesterday after
noon, stated that En,meluth would be
the actual messenger, but that he might
accompany him.
Emmeluth feels that the proper amount
of diplomacy might prevail with the
President to extend the regular session
after all, and he may be persuaded to
go despite the extra session work now
in ham,.
The fact that this is pleasure trip.
not business visit which President Nc
egation from. Hawaii would receive
courteous greeting, politics is out of the
question, does not for moment enter
the mind of the Home Ruler. Besides
the lengthy resolution budget of bllls
which hung fire in the Legislature will
be taken for the Presidents inspection.
The Home Rule party is building great
hopes on the interview with President
Mckinley and the granting OF an extra
session is firmly believed in IL sharp
coming.
The outlook for the Appropriation ses-
sion today is the usual program of dis
putes and wasted time.
A new Dispensary bill is 10 be brought
up and some Home Rulers seem conf
dent that the Loan bill can be engineer
ed through as an appropriation measure,
though just how has not been revealed.
There will undoubtedly be much slash
ing of salaries; a few will be raised but
most of them greatly reduced. The Mill
tary appropriation is another matter
that will be vigorously pruned.
The Loan BILL if taken up by the Home
Rule party, will advance on the prom
Use of a Republican agreement to en-
dorse an appropriation for ex-Queen- Lii
liuokalani of $250,o00
: Until the resolution is actually taken
on board the Mariposa today by its ac
credited carriers, there is still margin
for doubt as to whether it will really
reach the President There are symp-
toms among the Independents-possibly
! induced by the suggestions of the astute
Territorial Delegate-of letting the mat
ter drop If the Government will grant
the Home Rulers sufficient leeway in the
matter of passing unfinished revenue
measures. Whether this is meant as a
means Of coercing the Governor or may
be regarded as transitory CLEAN OF
wisdom is an open question.
There was to have been a meeting OF
Home Rulers at Progress Hall last even
ing, but quorum failed to show up. The
secretary of the party was on hand but
| few others came. Senator White, who
was seen, said he had not been invited