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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
WILL THE ROLLS BE CLOSED ?

A matter that has elicted q great
deal OF argument among Cherokee
citizens, is whether the Dawes
commission will really close the
rolls on July the first as announc
ed. Many intelligent Cherokee
citizens take the position that the
rolls Of citizenship cannot b.
closed until all are enrolled. The
Chieftain does not share in such q
belief, end is Of the opinion that
that such advice is dangerous to
those who persist in remaining of
the rolls. Il is clearly the policy
Of the government to enroll all
who are entitled and TO take what
ever time is necessary TO accom-
-iisn il, but 1t stands to reason
lat work must necessarily come
an end, and that the time musl
n liked when no more names will
be allowed to 60 on. The Dawes
commission has been almost two
years engaged in making a roll Of
Cherokees, and so far as we have
been able to judge, have Wo ked
diligently and constantly. There
10 no profit at this time in specu-
lating as to whether the Interior
department is really in earnest or
just bluffiing. The part Of good
sense would be TO go before the
commission and enroll with out de.
Law.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The worst trouble with Soper's
bill recently INTRODUCED providing
for government Of the Indian
territory, is that all the Offices are
sppointive. Bu, that is about the
only way many Of Sorer's friends
would ever hopq to get Office. The
people of the territory are no, to
be trusted to elect their own Off
GERS under the Soper plan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The man in Viniia, be his
church relationship what it may,
who has not helped Willie Halsell
college by investing some money
in the institution, cannot be class
ed as public spirited. There are
few men OF means who have
never given the school a dollar
and perhsps never will, but their
narrowness lie only the more APP
parent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The predjudice that is being en-
grndtrrd against carpelbag rule in
the Indian territory is being in.
tensified as fast az the days go by.
When the time comes, in the
course Of events, when the people
Of this territory may elect their
own officials, no oarpetbsgger need
apply-Selsh.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The latest advices from Wash.
ington indicate that the prospect
for statehood for Oklahoma at this
session of congress lie extremely
doubtful. The republicans put
the matter upon a purely political
basis, as also do the democrats II
now looks like Oklahoma would
have to wait until the Indian ter.
riiory is ready.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

With all that has been said in
and out Of congress, there is no
Indication that Indian territory
will not eventually be annex. d to
Oklahoma Flynn has a bill at
tsching the Quapaw country to
Oklahoma, which Of course is on
the theory that at some future
time the balance Of the territory
will be annexed also. Oklahoma
will have the making Of the con
stiiution and the dictation OF terms
generally.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Vlnila's newspapers are not in
any sense behind the times in
point Of general Advancement.
They are known and quoted all
over the two territories and far in.
to the states The newspapers are
what they are, however, in spite
Of, and not by the assistance of
some OF our cir'zsns.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Every few days the enemies Of
single statehood assure US that the
matter Is settled that we are to
have two states, and that the single
statehood idea has been laid to
rest, ils tomb sealed and a guard
set to watch it, but 10 and behold
some one rolls the stone away,
and single statehood stalks abroad
It is like Banquo's ghost, il can.
not be doWned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Since the recent developments
in the Creek land scsndai the
masses are becoming suspicious oI
the Dawes commission. The feel.
ing openly expressed is. that pri'
vate land records that vitality con.
Germ the Indians ars not as safe as
they should be.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The Chieiiain rejoices that the
prospect is good that the destitute
fullhlood Cherokees are to bs help
ed with food and clothing to help
them through the present cold and
barren weather. The reward for
helping these starving people is
not for this world, but is reserved
for the next.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

There lie a world of difference in
q man who has been elected to of.
fee by the suffrage Of bis neigh.
bors and fellow citizens, and the
fellow who has been appointed 10
Office in payment Of some real or
imaginary political debt. The his.
tory of a republican form Of gov
eminent is that the people are
worthy Of trust aud can very prop
erly select their own rulers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
CITIZENSHIP CASES.
Numerous Doubtful Cases are Set
For Hearing.

Numerous Doubtful Cases are Sci
For Hearing.
Special to Daily Chieftain.
Muskoges, 1 r., February II,
19O2-rhe United States commits.
sion to the five civilized tribes has
today set the following Cherokee
Doubtful cases tor final hearing:
FEBRUARY Porn, 1902.
Arch . E thornton.
Orvillr + rhornt' u.
FEBRUARY 9th, 1902.
Henry JeokIns. et al.
MAude Baker, et al.
Josepp b Ladd, 81 al.
Artna d Smith, OF al.
Joseph Reed.
Hattie + Smith, OF al.
Margaret Highland.
Fleming II Wasson.
Emery s Thompson.
Alta Theurer, ct al
0oloyhugh Harlow, ct al.
Sterling Colston. et al.
Walden Wicked.
John NJ Ridenhour, ct al.
Harry A Kelley.
Abram Hook. et al.
Lucinda Welch.
Anna E Lamar, OF al.
Fred Macy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The time will come, as it must
come. when the men who have
lent their l. fuencc against state
hood with Oklahoma will be
known The thing they are doing
lie to keep the territory from hsv.
ing hand in making the consti-
tuition and laws that are to govern
the coming state.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Poor old Dew OF, the beleag.
ured Boer leader, has lost bis last
cannon and nearly all his men yet
refuses to surrender. OF such stuff
heroes are made, and Of such pa
triOts the old world Is altogether
unworthy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
The Way and Statehood Par
tisans are Rapidly Losing
Confidence.
DIVIDED INTERESTS
or the Twin Territories the Argu-
ment to be Incorporated in
Committee Report in De.
tense Of Adverse Ao.

Advocates OF etatehOOu lot tDe
territories are losing hope of ia
vorable action from congress at
this session Few Of them expect
a favorable report from the com
miitee which has been holding
hearings Tor a month past.
II might be possible TO secure
favorable action from The house If
there was any hope OF the senate
yielding to the demand Of the
western people, but the senate as
1t now stands is unalterably op
posed to increasing the member
ship from the smaller western
states with their leanings toward
the democratic party.
If Indian territory aud Oklaho
ma had appeared before congress
united and enthusiastic for single
statehood for both territories i,
might have been difficult for con
gress to have ignored the appeal.
There would have been no really
good reason for turning down
the application for admission
made by 100000 people of
stable and wealthy community.
Indian territory aud Oklahoma,
however. are fighting each other.
Indian territory fears is absorb
ton by Oklahoma, and the Indian
element IN Indian territory also
realizes that il IL was governed by
vote Of the people, The 30O,OOO
whites would concede little au
thorily TO the $1,000 Indians who
now really control the situation
This war between the people of
two sections Of practically one Ter
riiory il sufficient excuse to pre-
vent serious consideration OF the
claims for statehood for a commu-
nifty " bich would al once send two
senators aud five members Of the
house to Washington as its dele.
CATION in the national council.
Arizona is democratic, as also is
N-w Mexico. Neither OF these
territories possesses the claims to
consideration possessed by Okla.
homa, and willie the people OF
hose territories are making a
brave and strenuous fight for state.
hood, they have little show Of se.
curing it.
Another phase Of the question
which has been taken into consid.
eTalion, especially in the senate, in
regard to Oklahoma is the shift.
ing character Of the majority vote
in that section of the United
States Sb ould industrial depres
sion come once more to the west,
it is said, Oklahoma would follow
the trend so noticeable through
that entire belt. Nebraska, Kan
sa- aud Oklahoma are settled by
practically the same class of peo-
pie and their political tendencies
are sgrsrian or, as it is more com.
monty called, populistic. 1t will
be long time and conditions will
have to change materially before
the senate will agree to increase
its membership from territories OF
this political character.
The admission of Montana, Utah,
Idaho and the Dakotss has served
the purpose of bringing about an
ltraconseTvalive attitude toward
the admission of any more states,
aud while Oklahoma can show
greater reason for consideration
than any territory which has been
made a state, it will probably be
some time before even that COM
munily receives the privilege Of
commonwealth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Dennis Flynn has introduced a
bill for organizing the Indian terri
tory into counties, which is very
unfair to VInita. He has another
bill, however, annexing the Qua
paw country to Oklahoma and
making Miami The county seat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

While the Commercial club is
agita,ing the question OF better
streets in Vinita, and better high.
ways adjacent TO il, the matter Of
better sidewalks should also be
taken up. Vinila's sidewalks are
an eyesore TO every resident and
visitor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
0NNN30NNN X91

Amanda L Howell.
Robert o Owen, ct al.
William Warner.
Alona n ] Hibbs, ct al.
Edward r Couch.
James NJ Smith, et al
Ewing Halsell.
Mary Ellen Eli, ct al.
John II Miller, ct al.
William L Singleton, ct al.
Francis Hicks.
Bradley Cordrey.
William w Russell, ct al.
Robert l. Ralston, ct al.
John B Brown.
Charles L Mcclure, ct al
Daniel b Davis.
Garland Mcdonald, et al.
Thomas F Thompson.
William d Thompson.
Charles N Martin.
Muskoge, / T. Feb IL The
following doubtful cases have been
set ,cr hearing February llth.
Marina Stend.
Elijah f Clingan.
Cordie Johnson.
Fannie Bean.
FEB %, 1902.
John NJ Barlow.
William E Dupree ct al.
John w Martin.
Geo W franklin ct al.
Mrs Kate Blakeney.
FEB. 26, 1902.
Ada Hall.
Mary j. Taft ell al.
Perry II BeeFon.
John w Horn ct al.
Julia A Moore ct al.
Emma ] Samuels ct al.
Minnie Il Walton.
John J Dameron.
Hiram Blaokfsh.
John r Trotl ct al.
William q rrott al al
William 4 Cave.
Charles Blaiock ct al.
George w Hicks et al.
James Z BlVin.
Henry Fl Long ct al
Harvey S Naples.
Newton T Martin.
Jessica r Nivens ct al.
Willis Battles ct al.
Mary @ Allen.
Enos Q Martin.
Darius B rroth.,
Caldean Gunter.
John W Ellis.
Rebecca Condry OF al.
Margaret Harlin.
William Bugher.
Elizabeth Cruichfsld.
Samuel Frazier OF al.
RUFUS Miller OF al.
Carrie l. Bingham.
Nancy Gunter.
Matte l. Butler o. al.
Nora Nor house OF al.
Andrew o Harlan ct al.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The indications are now that the
officebolding fraternity in the In.
dian territory, the csrpethag ele.
ment, will in some manner control
legislation for the present with
reference to the Indian territory
and Oklahoma. The present gov
eminent, or rather lack of govern.
ment, is ideal from their stand
point, for the most Of them
are drawing much better salaries
than they drew in Kansas and
Missouri, in illinois aud Ohio.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Cotton is a good crop for the
merchant, but not always good for
the farmers. 1t is a cash crop, but
the cash Is seldom left in the
pocket Of the man who raises the
crop. When cotton is the exclu.
sive crop II is the most degrading
Of all farming on account Of the
universal enlistment Of child labor
In It's cultivation and gathering for
market
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The political kaleidoscope at
Washington is just now favoring
the country with a great divers.
ity Of views with reference to the
future Of the Indian territory and
Oklahoma. In these transitional
aud perplexiDg times only the
foresight of a prophet could tell
what a day will bring. There is,
however, Subtraction in the fact
that we are not to stsnd absolutely y
still
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

When q, rus LELAND rescued his
nephew, Pliny L soper, from OBJ
livion, aud turned him loose on
the Indian territory, he exercised
the vision of a prophet. He was
cutting out United States senator
for the greatest state in the south.
....s
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The relation between the Vinita
merchant and the country farmer
and stookman has never been
what it should have been. Their
interests must be mutual, and one
cannot prosper without the other,
and therefore each should study
the needs of the other.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Trying to do business without
advertising is like trying to navi.
gate a ship without a compass -
Printers Ink.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
Boots and Shoes for Men and Boys.

One lot mems lace kip shoes worth 125 pair, to close
they marked down to. .Soc
One lot grain buckle Shoes regular 20 quality, we will
One lot congress grain shoes worth 1.25 per pair your
choice while they last 'Voc
One lot mems satin calf shoes worth 125 per pair, to
close out they will be sold at. SOC
One lot mems satin calf shoes, worth 1885, to close cut
One lot boys satin calf lace Shoes sizes to o. worth
125, marked to close at. SOC
One lot boys oil grain boots, good and seryceabe, to
3, worth 200 to close at
One lot mems split kip boots to H. cheap at 115 to
close out take your choice at Los
One lot mems rubbers worth 75c to close at. .4Oc
One lot mems rubber worth 6Oc, close .45c
One lot boys rubbers, strictly high grade goods,
size to 81 worth 75c, at CSC
One lot boys rubber boots, worth 200, at .0Sc
One lot mems rubber boots strictly first class quality,
worth 2.50 to close at las
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
Handsome Birdie

Chief Burlington has received
from John Cbaddiok, prisoner in
the penitentiary at Deer Lodge.
Montana, a beautiful horse hair
bride, with a request that he
railie it for the benefit of the
sender. The bride is an elaborate
affair, very artistic, and shows al.
most perfect workmanship. The
convict read the chiefs Thanks.
giving proclamation, which sue.
gested his sending it to him. The
chief will comply with the send.
ers request and will place the
bride on exhibition at Chapman
q Briggs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
Forged a Check.

A check was forged on the
Browning Lumber Co., lsst night
for sS 20 at the A. b. Nichols
Butcher shop. The check was
presented in payment for 70 cents
worth of meat and lard, and was
on the Cherokee National bank.
The name Of the firm was made
with a rubber stamp and II. O.
Miller, Manager, name written. 1t
was a very bungling piece of work f,
the name Of the firm being p. G..
Browning Il Co. instead of Brown.
ing Lumber Co The forgery was
discovered at the bank, as the
company banks with the FIRST Ma.
tional. 1t is supposed to be the
same outfit operating at Mus.
kogee few days ago.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Give the people Of the Indian
territory the ballot and they'll do
the rest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13
CREEK LAND SHARKS.

Chief Pleasant Porter Of the
Creek nation is in Washington
asking protection for his people
from the land sharks, who are
practically absorbing the lands Of
that nation. 1t is worthy of re-.
mark that not one newspaper in
the Greek country has raised ils
voics against this cap shsaf Of du
DlicitY aud fraud being pracliced
TO defeat the law and TO rob the
Indians Of their birthright. The
most venal, ard abject slavery Of
free press and free speech in the
annals of this country. The Dawes
commission allowed their records
10 be stolen bodily from their Of
foee aud 10 be used in sWindling
lhe lndlans, openly aud :unblush-
inely, and the voice of not one pa.
por In the Greek country was
raised In protest against this high.
handed and unusual case Of rob.
sfy, for there 10 no ether name
n ID. Such a spirit Of CONNER.
allan with the apparent sane
lion Of the emisaries Of the gov
ernment Of the United States is
the most shameful page in the
history Of Indian affairs.
The state board Of pardons Of
|hllnnesota refused 10 grant the
younger Brothers an uncondilion
M pardon, and they will have TO
|remain 10 the state Of Minnseola.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

That Stephens bill is the best
thing for the Cherokees that has
besn offered. II gives them 1850
acres 10 the head, considerably
more than a fair division Of all
their lands would afford.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Did the Cherokee nation ever
authorize Robt L. Owen to collect
money due it from the govern.
mentH II not. why lie he not re-
strained from representing himself
as the agent OF the Cherokees to
collect the four millions due from
the government He sought the
job from the national council but
was turned down. II would re-.
quire something more than to be
kicked down stairs to cause the
colonel TO take a hint.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

W. L. Tro1t, an intelligent
member Of the Cherokee national
council is Of the opinion that an
effort should be made without de-
lay to relieve the suffering of
those fullblOod CbsrOkses who are
known to be in destitute circum.
stances. Mr.. TrOtt thinks the
matter should be presented at
Washington and appropriation al
lowed for relief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The prompt and intelligent &C.
ton looking to the relief of the
fullbloods that is now being taken
by Chief Burlington and the Of.
6cials Of the interior department
is encouraging. The Chieltain
has spared 10 pains to gather cor.
rect information as TO the true
condition Of these unfortunate peo.
pie and is gratified at the actio n
looking to their relief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

The vinits Commercial club is
an organization to look alter the
growth and development Of the
town. Itis doing a good work,
and has already accomplished
much. There are those among
our citiEene and business men who
do not belong to il, and are not in
sympathy with its methods and
ils work. This cannot be helped
at present. They have a perfect
night to stay ou' II they sc elect.
As was stated by President Rat
cliff last night at the meeting of
the club: "If the organization
bad done nothing else, the i'm.
provement of the roads about vi.
nita was worth all the time and
money spent." But many other
things have been and are being
accomplished. The Commercial
club is a good body Of clearheaded
business men and "does things. "
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

G. W. Miller and family viii move
soon 70 Mrs. Eugenia Thompsons
residence 10 the nOrth part Of town
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

UNTIL THE FIRST OF MARCH
NEXT, THE WEEKLY CHIEFTAIN
WILL, FOR EVERY CLUB OF THREE
NEW YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS Ac-
? 3coMPAN1ED BY THREE DOLLARS,
SEND AN EXTRA COPY TO ANY
ADDRESS. ASK THREE OF YOUR
,NEIGHBoRs TO SUBSCRIBE AND
THUS GET YOUR PAPER FREE A
I WHOLE YEAR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-13

Our styles and the quail
ity of our shoes in the finer
grades are superior to any
thing shown in Vinita for
the prices we ask.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-02

aud was Kolng 60 make the Journey
on horseback once there. he re-
marked he would be az outlaw
azmong OUTLAWS and would De a. safe
fsam pursuit and Rrres a. II AZ the
North Pole.
On Dangerous Ground.
Win an dtre respect % rracys
WONDERFUL ability as a traveller and
his skill IN 81 ading or whipping his
pursuers. Il eunnot Be denied that
tAe OUTLAW u IN a country far more
dangerous - himself now than he
ss been al ANY time since his es
cape FROM the Salem pe~nitentiary.
Up 60 the Tsepeat time the dsen.
tangled forests 81 oregon and Wash
insftun havc been his salvation. In
no country on earth. outside q the
tropics. are there better oppnrtunt-
ties for a fugttiNe 10 remain in hid
Ing than arpund Puget sound. Fur
miles anst miles around Seattle the
forests are veritRhfe Juusles la
which a man could lie safely con
cealed for weeks within % rods Of
the high road.
Tracy, being something Of \ plains
man himself. should recognise the
fact that he Il nov IN a country
u Aare II he Il ones sighted by q SHEER
iffs posse escape viii be next 10 Inn
possible. Heavily armed men are
not seer riding about thronKh East.