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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
AREA OF THE NATION.
Commissioner Gives Out a Statement
Of the Land Beloning TO the
cherokees.

Commissions Binger Herman,
Of the general land Office, interior
department, in writing TO Chief
Burlington under date Of March
12, regarding the area Of the Cher.
okee nation, says:
4" l am 10 receipt Of your letter
dated March, 5, 1901, referring to
the interview at this Office, on that
date, with the delegates Of the
Cherokee nation and requesting
on beh alf Of the delegates a sate-
ment of the exact number OF acres
Of land, as near as may be. in the
Cherokee nation ia the Indian
Territory; alec the amount covered
by the waterways, the object be-
ing to ascertain the number of
acres which may be allotted to IN.
div!dusl citizens of the nation.
"In reply have to state that
from the actual surveys executed
under the supervision Of the d.
rector Of the United States Geo.
logical Survey, the area OF the
land surface Of the Cherokee ma.
tion is 4, 4,420,014 60 acres.
THE water surface Of meander.
ed streams lie 2S,9S4 "a acres.
These figures are from actual com.
puiation as shown by the Of
fetal township plats, except in
those townships where the Grand
or Neosho river forms the com.
mon boundary between the Chero.
kee nation and the lands of the
Peorias, Ouawas snd Wyandottes,
in which townships the area OF
water surface Of one half Of said
river is estimated from the best
data at hand, and is included in
the water surface stated.
''ln this computation Of water
surface no attempt is made to seq.
regate the water suiace Of non.
meandering streams, and the
same is included in the stated
land areas, as in all cases Of the
survey and disposal Of the United
States public lands.
"The total area Of The CherO-
kee nation, including the surface
Of meandered and non.meandered
streams, is 4,449, ,019.34 acres"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Rogers AeknowIedges duIIt.

Jim Rogers, the desperado, was
taken TO Muskogee jail Monday night
by Deputy Marshal Webb. Rogers
says that he will plead guilty to one
charge OF stealing horses aud one
charge OF selling liquor, In the hope
that the other charges will not be
urged against HIM. Today L. w.
Gentry, Of Nowata, reported that
Rogers recently stole valuable
mare from him. John G. Mel
son, OF Ruby, a member OF the
Anti-Horse Thief association, has lo-
Gated the animal aud viii return II
TO Mr.. Gentry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
FROn MIAMI.

Percy Walker, the sage of
ogeechie, is visiting in Miami.
Van Stewart and vile are en-
joying a two weeks sojourn at
Sloan Springs.
The Cherokee citizens of this
vicinity went to Fairland Monday,
most of them voting against the
treaty. "
The contract has been awarded
for the construction Of the high.
way bridge across the NeoshO
river at this place, and the stone
pier work will be commenced at
once. -z-
Hedges & Gosney, Of Spring
field, Mo who have the contract
for the stone work of tie new rail-
road bridge across the Neosho are
pushing their work to a hasty
completion.
The.coniraclors for the construc-
lion Of The Miami-Aiton connect
ing line Of railroad will establish
their headquarters at Miami next
week.
The contract for grading Of the
first mile Of the new railroad from
Miami toward Fairland has been
sub.let to Thomas Pierson. The
officials assert that the road will
be open for traffic July 1.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
An Eloouen, Lecture

Attorney P c. West, last night at
Muskogeo, delivered for the benefit
OF the churca lecture upon "Whcn
Knighthood Was In Flower" lie
dealt with the social and moral con-
ditious OF the seventeenth century
and several who heard the lecture
speak OF Judge Vests effort as a gem
10 dlcLIon., Interest ana eloquence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

AT dance dye miles south of Spav-
loaw en- the evening Of March IA, a
general row was started. During the
melee Tobc McNally was badly beaten
with brass kuuckles and cut on
the wrist with a knife. He
caused a warrant TO issue for Sam aud
Daniel Price and John Partian whom
he charges With aggravated assault.
Deputy Marshal Pies Thompson ar
rested the trio and brought them TO
town Sunday. All the men are
farmers In that locality.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Bye bali Removed.

II, L. Farley underwent an orera-
tIon at Kansas City Monday for the
injury sustained few weeks ago by
being struck IN the eye by the branch
or a tree wbi'b riding thrjugh the
timber. D. Tiffany rem,Yoi the
eye.oall outlioly,whIeh bepame ueceg-
eary TO save TIE other eye.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

Majority against treaty 593.
The Cherokee Council will con.
vene at Tahlequah tomorrow to
canvass the vote, the government
being represented by a member of
the Dawes commission.
Chief Burlington, Senator Thos.
Monroe, of Alton, and Councilmen
U. G. Cornatzer and Johnson Fall
Ion left for Tahlequah this fores
noon.
Speaker of the Council James s.
Davenport leaves this evening, &C.
companied by J. G. Starr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

Piles are not only most painful, but
also very dangerous, as the Inflamed
nodules are very apt to take on ma
llgnent action and cancer OF the rec
tum is produced. They should be
cured. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Olnt-
ment will cure the most obstinate
cases. Price so cents in bottles. Tubes
10 cents. For sale by Peoples Drug
store. d-w
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Boiler Explosion. .

The boiler OF OIL. Reaves' Machine
shop at lMuskogee blow up Monday,
killing Jack Harlow, an employe, and
Jack Mason, bystander- A fire TO-
lowed destroying The boiler room, en-
failing loss o., $500.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Stole a PocketbOok.

Two little colored boys, engaged TO
clean the cuspidors 10 the law ollce
OF Turner 4 Thompson last Tuesday,
pHfere1 a pocketbook containing 05
cents, belonging o. Miss Howard, the
atenoQrdpher.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
MASTERFUL SPEECH.
Judge Thomas Address Of Welcome
Last Night was Said to be a Gem,

The Muskogee pc iple Tuesday e7en'
ny rendered reception to the sena-
torlal committee on Indian affairs or
those members now In that city.
Judge Thomas delivered an address o.
welcome and those who heard II as
sert that IL was one Of, II not the
most masteriul speech ever presented
In the territory. The phraseology
was perfect ana choice, delivery im-
pressiye, earnest ana eloquent. IL Is
sald that Judge Thomas held his
audience spell bound.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

rheumatism is concedeit q have lis
origin la a poisoned ccndlllon OF the
blood, aud TO Oe most successfully
treated by HeTbine, which acts upon
the liver, kidneys aud other Llpod
purifying organs, thereby diye'ting
the system OF the offending agents,
Price 80 cents. For sale by Peoples
Drug store. dew
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
A Cashier TestIIies.

Pepsln Syrup Co, Monticello, Ill.
Gentlemen-After twenty years OF
aches aud pains caused by conslipa-
tion brought on by sedentary habits,
l have found more relief In two bot
ties OF DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin
than all Of the hundredSof other rem.
edles l have tried, and take pleasure
IN giving yol this testimony, beliey.
ing you have the finest preparation
made for stomach troubles. Very
truly yours, D, r. Lauge, Cashier
Wabash Il. r., East ST. Louis. Sold
by Peoples Drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Hunts Lightning Oil

cures catarrb, neuralgia, sprllns,
cramp colo, diarrhoea, cuts, head
ache, rhumatism. Good for man and
beast. Failing, money returned to
purchaser. w
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

MIS-. Chas. Hudson, Denver, COL,
writes: "Both my children had bad
cases Of whooplng-cougn and nothing
seemed 10 help them. Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup effected a quick cure. -
That's what It's GUARANTEED 70 do.
Cures coughs, colds, Group, la grippe,
bronchitis, pneumonia aud consnm-
tlon. Peoples drug store. "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Grove Point Gleanings

Mr. Rising, OF Kansas City, ar.
rived here yesterday accompanied
by his mother who will remain
during the summer. Mr.. Rising
will return in few days.
Fred Rising, Of Vinita, visited
his father Sunday.
Alice Brown has nearly recover
ed from the small pox.
On account OF so much wet
weather, fsmeTs report having to
replant their corn.
A singing was held at Mr.. Roses
Sunday afternoon.
Several Of the young ladies' ol
this community are taking organ
lessons Of Mrs. j. Glenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. W. Brown and
Miss LetiIa went TO Grand river
last week.
Bro. Higgins preached 10 a larg,
congregation Sunday morning
Sister Colson occupied the pulpit
in the evening.
There are several cases Of small
pox in this vicinity.
Miss Sadie Webb, Of Adalr, wal
a guest Of Miss Bldah Paytol
Sunday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

Taken pp- A blue roam steer, v brand
With bar, also has another brand. not plalL,
on lclt enr, Iosou up over one year ago by
Mrs. 0arprino, four miies south OF Ylnita
snayed from Tho Cobh Farm--A brown g.
year rid mare colt. branded lnHy on loft
hhOuldef. Norman bred. With h0aVy iuano
ana ioIIuCka. small aIaloln face. til1 re-
Wafd Niclntd Ichnsln Yiniln
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
Latest I.lterary News.

No broader distinction can be made
between men than that which divides
them into two classes. To the first
class belong those who always have a
excuse why the thing required can
not be done. The second class is
composed OF those, who manage to DO.
Foremost in this latter class stands
out the figure OF General De Wet.
Allen SanRree, who has just returned
from the Transvaal, draws a vivid
picture OF the character Of this most
remarkable general OF modern tlmes
for the May Cosmopolitan, and the
article Is illustrated with the most
complete collection Of photographs
and drawings yet published.
Don't despair because you have a
weak constitution. The vitallzing
principle OF IIerbine will. assuredly
strengthen IT, In every drop OF Herb
inc there is life. There is a stimu-
latlng, regenerating power,uuequaled
Ia the whole range Of medicinal prep
aratltns. Price so cents. For sale
Peoples Drug store. d-S
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

cures ali skin diseases In all its
various forms. No internal treat.
ment necessary. Failing. money re-
funded W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

Henry knight, Tom lsbel, Huber
skianer Jim Highland and Lawsoi
cleYluger left today for Sklatook
With large wagon well loaded with
provisions aud bait for a ten days
hunting and fshing tfsa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02
spIendld Church serylce.

Sundays services at the Presby.
terlan church were we'll attended aud
full OF interest. Mr.. j. Q. Foster, OF
Nashville, made a short but butte in-
lercstlng address TO the Sabbath
school and Mrs. Foster sang delight
ful solo az the preaching service. Rev.
w. II. King preached au excellent SER
mon, in the course CT which he took
occasion TO score the decorators Of
the Sabbath who bad passed through
the streets 10 the early uorning with
their fishing poles sticking out Of
their carriages, enrouie to the creeks
to spend the day fishing.
When the liver fails TO secre,e bile,
the blood becomes loaded with bill
ious properties, the digestion be-
comes impaired and the bowels cons
stlpated.- Herbine has a direct action
on the liver and cxcretory organs, and
few doses will cure any case Of bill
iousness. Price so cents. For sale
by Peoples Drug store. d-w
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-05-02

Every pair sold by them guaranteed be worth the
for them they bring them back and they will
make you satisfied.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15

Washington, Oct. 15.-Next to reciprocity
and the Nicaraguan canal the president
discusses with all his callers the subject
Of trusts to an extent which shows how
important he considers this topic. Most
of those called into conference in the
White House consider the details of their
talks as strictly confidential, but it ap-
pears to be quite evident, from the vari-
Gus reports which filter out from time to
time, that the president has rather strong
convictions on this subject.
He fully recognizes, his callers say, the
gravity of the problem, and, while he is
full of the idea that something must be
done, he, like many other men, is some
what dubious as to how and when the rem
edy for trusts must be applied.
The president, it is said is extremely
anxious to do something to curb the
power of the trusts so far as their opera
tions tend to raise prices and crush COM
petition. At the same time he does not
desire to inaugurate a crusade against
corporations merely because they are
companies and not private firms. He is
fully aware, his callers declare, of the
great danger which would come to the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15
THE SHERIFF HAS
BEEN INDICTED
The Grand Jury Brings Four Counts Against
Megaarden for His Administration
OF His Office.

There is no question but that indict-
ments will be returned against Sheriff Me-
garden when the grand jury next reports
1t may be to-day or it may be tomorrow,
but the indictments will be Forthcoming
at the first report. They will be four in
number, so it is said. Warrants will be
given to Coroner Williams to serve and
he will be in temporary charge of the
office, if the sheriff is removed by the
governor.
When the grand jury left its sanctum
this morning and worked it's way along
the marble corridors and staircases of the
courthouse to Judge Harrison's court
room every one in the building knew of it
in a twinkling. 1t was just as if all had
been placed on an electric circuit and
some one had pressed the button to an
nounce that the jurors had left their
room
''The grand jury is going to report,
was whispered on all sides, "and Me-
garden is indicted" For it had been ac-
cepted as an unquestioned fact that when
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15
ROOSEVELT And The TRUSTS
President Anxious to Hit Upon Method Of
Curbing Their Power for Evil.

country from legislation which would
tend to restrict the ordinary uses of cap
ital.
At the same time he has expressed HIM
self again and again as being in favor of
legislation, either by the federal govern
ment or by the states or by both. which
will tend to keep the trusts within legiti-
mate bounds and make them merely or
ganizations to cheaper production, which
is their legitimate sphere, instead of be-
ing conspiracies to crush competition aR1
create monopoly.
The president has requested great
many men in different parts of the coun-
try and in different walks of life to feel
public opinion for him and let him know
not only the conditions Of public senti-
ment regarding the trusts themselves, but
more particularly to secure suggestions as
to the best methods of restricting the
operations of the trusts to their le-
gitimate sphere Of action. The president
fully recognizes the difficulties growing
out of the limited power of the federal
government, and of the consequent di-
versity of legislation by the states, but he
believes, it is said, that the time is ripe
for a judicious agitation Of the subject,
so that in the end some method may be
arrived at which will cure the manifest
evils Of the trusts without in any way
attacking the natural rights of capital to
combine in a legitimate manner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15
He WILL LIVE HERE
Bishop Edsall Definitely Decides to
Reside in Minneapolis.
ONE CONDITION EASILY MET
1t Is That He Be Furnished as Com
Portable a Home as at
Fargo.

Samuel Cook Edsall, bishop of the Epis-
copal diocese of Minnesota, will make his
home in Minneapolis In a letter to a
friend in this city, Bishop Edsall says:
Since Bishop Whipples death l have
been carefully weighing the various con-
dltlons as to the place of my future resi-
dence. After prayerful and careful con-
sideration I am now ready to say that /
will accept the offer made by the Mime
apolis churchmen when l was simply
bishop coadjutor. l will live in Minneapo-
lis, provided I can be furnished with a
suitable house."
In another place in his letter Bishop
Edsall says he will expect as comfortable
house as he has In Fargo.
determined effort will at once he
made by the Minneapolis churchmen to
secure the desired home for the bishop.
suitable house will cost between $12.-
600 and $4,000, and the intention is to
purchase it outright Friends of the
bishop said to-day that now that the
bishop has consented to make MINNEAPOLIS
his home, there should be no DELAY in
providing him with house to live in.
They are anxious that churchmen and the
public generally see to it that funds are
at once forthcoming to insure his resi-
dence here.
Bishop Edsall will come to the CITY In
November to take up his work. His
friends are greatly elated over the pros
pect of his coming, and they declare that
a good home will be provided for him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15
EASTMAN GETS PLACE
ON THE NORMAL SCHOOL BOARD
Gov. Van SAINT Appoints st. Cloud
JOurnaI-Press Man to Sue
ceed w. B. Mitchell.

Alvah Eastman, of St. Cloud. was this
morning appointed director on the state
normal school board to succeed William B.
Mitchell resigned. Mr.. Eastman has al
ready signified his willingness to serve.
MIR. Eastman is editor of the st. Cloud
Journal-Press and has been supporting the
board of control in its controversy with
the normal school board. He will work
in harmony with the board of control if
possible. His appointment by Governor
Van SAINT indicates that the governor is
doing all he can to help the board of con-
troll out of its unpleasant position.
Messrs. Mitchell and Eastman are not
on good terms personally, and Eastman S
appointment will not have any tendency
to heal the breach between them.
Attorney General Douglas will not act
in the suit with the board of control until
all the necessary papers have been drawn
by President Ankeny Of the normal board.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15

the jury did report there would be bunch
of bills against the sheriff
The jury filed into the courtroom fol-
lowed by the usual trail of curious people.
A case was on trial before Judge Har-
rison, but just as he was about to inter-
rupt the proceedings, the jurors left.
Under the circumstances 1t was an ex-
traordinary proceeding and the spectators
including several ex-deDuty sheriffs who
are now on the police force did not know
what to make of the move. 1t was taken
by some to be sort of ruse to cover the
actual doings. But it was learned later
that the Jury simply had another form of
an indictment for Jerry Reardon, who was
then on trial. However, the hitch had
been overcome and there was no necessity
for returning the other Indictment.
Seeking Megaarden's Shoes.
Candidates for sheriff and their friends
are crowding the county commissioners.
1t is reported that Otto Langum and Tom
Gallagher are in the lead, but that other
candidates, notably S. B. Loye and L. A.
Lydiard, intend to be heard from before
the election is held. County Commits
sioner Mike Nash denies the story that he
is a candidate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-10-15
President Roosevelt Has a Momen-
tous Conference With @. A. R.
COmmander-in-Chief.
Recommendation Of Judge Torrance
as to Evans Retention or
Dismissal "Goes."

From The Journal Bureau. Room 10, Post
Building, Washington
Washington, Oct. 15.-Judge Torrance,
commander chief of the G. A. R., left
Washington last night for Cleveland, from
here was rather unexpected. He went to
Cleveland to attend a meeting of the Nc
Kinley monument commission, of which
he Is member and got word there which
brought him to Washington as soon as
the meeting was over.
Just what that word was Judge Torrance
does not say, but it is understood that
President Roosevelt wired asking for a
conference regarding Grand Army mat
ters. The President is collecting material
for his message to congress and wants all
light possible on pension questions, the
adminitration of the pension Office and
other things near the old soldiers heart.
The conference between him and Judge
Torrance lasted for more than an hour and
was most cordial in every way. AS was
to have been expected, the judge declined
to discuss it with newspaper men.
While he was waiting for the president
to be at leisure Judge Torrance met
Henry Clay Evans, commissioner Of pen
sions, who had also come to the White
House to see the president, but not by APP
pointment. Torrance and Evans chatted
| pleasantly for few minutes and arrange
ments were made for the former to visit
the pension office in the afternoon. This
visit lasted two hours and Mr.. Evans sub
mitted to Judge Torrance large amount
of documentary evidence bearing on pen
sion cases which are relied upon by the
anti Evans forces to prove their charges.
Judge Torrance would not expresses any
opinion regarding the character Of the evil
dence or what it seemed to show.
All Depends Upon Torrance.
From sources which believe to be en-
tirely reliable it is learned that the pres
ident yesterday discussed Evans case
very freely with Judge Torrance, and
| made it clear that he was a friend of the
old soldiers and wanted to please them as
far as that was possible without doing
anybody an injustice. He knows practi-
cally nothing about details Of the Evans
controversy. He knows the bitter feel
| ing against him, but nothing beyond that.
He wants to settle the case on it's merits
| strictly.
| 1t is believed that Judge Torrance, as a
result of his conference with the presi-
| dent, will make a study of the Evans