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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT,
Think They VIII Send Cross TO Con.
gress From Oklahoma.

The campaign in Oklahoma will
be concluded this week and the
managers of both parties are claim.
ing the election of their candidates.
The democratic party leaders
are especially ssnguine and claim
they will elect Gross by a 1900
majority.
The issue upon which the fghI
has been made has been the ques-
tion of statehood. The republi-
cans have contended for immedi.
ate statehood for Oklahoma, with
clause providing for the annexa'
tion Of Indian Territory at a sub
sequent date. The democrats are
for the immediate union Of the two
territories in a single state.
The campaign is being watched
with interest throughout the In
dian Territory as the result will
materially affect the political fu
ture Of this section.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

If single statehood was going to
make the Indian Territory such a
benifcent present, why is it that
the Indian Territory politicians
are not keeping the road hot for
single statehood ? Why is it that
the big landed proprietors Of the
Indian Territory are leagued with
the politicians Of Oklahoma in the
effort to make two states2 Does
it not occur to the average man in
both territories that if he will
scratch the backs Of these double
statehood leaders he will find the
fellows who expect to hold the Of
fees in the two states 2 Think a
moment.-Ex.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
INHUMAN FATHER
Sent to Jail From Muskogee for Nal.
treating His Child.

A story Of aim ost incredible
brutality comes from Muskogee,
where a man named Nose Sey.
mour was sent to Jail Tuesday for
cruelty maltreating his child. Sey-
mour has been working on the
railroad grade northeast of Fort
Gibson and was arrested Saturday
on complaint of his wife that be
had been beating his little child.
He was taken to Fort Gibson and
there locked in the calaboose in
order TO keep him from tho citi.
zens who were go enraged that it
was feared they would take the
law into their own hands. He was
hurried to Muskogee as soon as
possible and given hearing
Tuesday.
The mother and little girl were
present as Witnesses. The little
one was covered with bruises and
was black and blue nearly all over.
The mother stated that the father
had stood the child up in front Of
a FIRE and beat her until she could
hardly stand. At another time she
incurred the displeasure of her
father by asking him for a drink
during the night and be go; up and
made her drink a gallon OF water.
Such cruel treatment has been GO
ing on some time.
Seymour pleaded guilty and was
fined $500 and sentenced to one
year in Jail by Commissioner
Leekley. As he could not pay bis
fine he will spend the ne xt two
years in Jail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
HAVE NO FRANCHISE.
MuskOgee Telephone Company Loses
Important SUIT

The court OF appeals in ST. Louis
has handed down a decision in the
case of the Muskogee Telephone
Co. vs. Hall ct al affirming the de.
cision rendered by Judge Thomas,
which was reversed by the terri.
tory court Of appeals.
The Muskogee Telephone Co.
claims q franchise in the Greek
nation, granted by the Greek coun-
Gil. Hall, ct al attempted to put
in telephone system at Tulsa and
the Muskogee company filed an
injunction on the grounds OF an ex-
elusive franchise from the Council.
The case was tried before Judge
Thomas and a decision rendered
for Hall. The case was appealed
and the decision reversed in the
appellate court at South McAles.
ter. Il was appealed from that
court aud the decision OF Judge
Thomas was upheld by the sU-
preme Court Of the eighth district
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
HOLDING A FAIR.
Wichita Indians Show Interesting
Agricultural Exhibits.

What is said to be the first agri
cultural fair ever held by Indians
is being conducted by the Wichi'
ta's near Anadarko. Many visit
ors are attending the fair, which
was opened By the head chief
Honkawa jim. All products oI
the farm are on exhibit, aud inter
esting demonstrations of the ole
Indian manner of grinding corn
ETC., are being conducted by the
Indian women.
The fair is pro wing a success in
every particular.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

A number of contests will come
before the townsite commission
for hearing and some interesting
stories Of realty manipulations are
promised. The commission will
take testimony in these cases and
render a decision from (which an
appeal can be taken to the sSeore-
tsry Of the Interior.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

OF all the vast number Of news.
papers printed in the United
States, the Youths Companion
undoubtedly stands at the head Of
family paper. 1t is pure and
eleyating in tone and sweet in
spirit and is a benediction to every
home it enters. Would that every
boy and girl in all this broad LAND
were it's constant readers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Anent the election Of the next
chief Of the Cherokees a good deal
is heard about the necessity Of for.
getting the past record OF certain
individuals who aspire TO that Of
foe. There is every reason to
doubt and suspicion the man who
lie continually wanting to cover up
his past acts. Every mans acts
should bear the calcium light Of
publicity. These who were leaders
in the great steal Of 1895 when
s126, 900 was boldly taken from the
Cherokee treasury are just
now olsmoriDg for the
Cherokee people to "let bygones
be bygones" and again trust them
with the reins of government and
give them a chance for another big
steal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The member of the Cherokee
council who can formulate and go.
cure the passage Of a supplement
al agreement providing for the al
lOtment Of the Cherokee land left
from the present division, now
soon to begin, will make himself
famous. From present indications,
there will be quite a large surplus
Of land, the property Of the Chero.
KEGS, and the invested funds are,
according to the agreement, TO be
prorated among the Cherokee
people. The sooner the tribal af-
fairs can be wound up the better
for all interested. There are a
number Of matters which suggest
themselves now that the present
agreement fails 10 provide for, and
will very properly be tke subject
Of additional legislation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The Indian territory is being
thoroughly advertised in the pres
ent Oklahoma campaign. Incl
dentally il Is being maliciously
libeled by the republican clique
but then, there is some satisfac'
ton in knowing that a day ol
reckoning is at hand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

1t is absolutely imperative that
the Indians be allowed to sell their
lands if this country is to develop
as it should. Never until this is
done will the most desirable class
of farmers be induced to perma-
nently locate here. Many are
leaving every year because they
cannot buy a farm and many more
are staying because they believe
they canspurchase a home when
the lands are allotted. The Indian
as a landlord is the most lenient
landlord on earth, but the evil OF
landlordism is not the question.
No man who can make and save
money farming is going to be a
perpetual tenant. II he caa't buy
a home here, he will move to some
place where be can buy or The
railroads operating in Terri
tory have seen the "hE rilinP
on the wall" and hay p the
matter in hand. The pros.
perity Of the Territory 10 any ex
tent depends on the success Of this
observation-disclosures Appeal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The notice, issued by the Town
site Com mission, fixing a time
limit within which applications
for oppraisement can be fled is
most opportuue. There is no rea-
son why the sppraisement Of the
town should be delayed to suit the
pleasure Of a few property owners.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The regular session Of the ma.
lional council conveneS at Table.
quah next Monday. The Chiefs
message, 1t lie said will contain a
recommendation for q supplement
tai agreement looking toward ul-
tlmate dissolution Of tribal reia.
lions four years hence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The congressional election in the
states takes place Tuesday, but
there is upwards Of half a million
intelligent people in the great In
dian Territory who have no voice
or representation in the councils
Of the nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

An prevalent layman has solved
the mystery surrounding the pet.
rifed man iound In Kansas and
which has been puzsliDg the soient-
isis, by announcing that, "the man
being found focking by himself in
Kansas be was undoubtedly a pre-
historic populist.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Second in importance only to
the treaty recently ratified will be
the supplemental agreement 10
adjudicate all the tribal affairs not
definitely settled in the treaty The
very best thought Of the council
should be used in framing this
instrument.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The railroads ale encounterinl
great difficulty 10 finding sufficient
cars to handle the territory crops.
Great quantities Of corn are being
stored along the lines waiting foI
tas railroad officials to catch up
with their Job.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

One Of the promised blessings
Of the approaching winter is the
departure from the streets Of the
curbstOne oracle, who will soon
hunt a friendly stove aud linger
near it until the blue birds whistle
apain
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
The WoratForm. .

Multitudes are singing the praises
Of Kodol, the new discovery which Is
making so many sick PEOPLE well and
weak people strong by digesting what
they eat, by cleansing and sweeten-
ing the stomach aud by transforming
their food into the kind OF pure, rich,
red blood that makes you feel good all
over. Mrs. Cranfll OF Troy. ]. T.,
writes: "For a number Of years / was
troubled with indigestion and dyspep-
sia which grew into the worst form.
Finally / was induced TO use Kodol
and after using four bottles / am en-
tirely cured. heartily recommend
Kodollto all sufferers from Indigestion
and dyspepsia" Take a dose after
meals. IL dlgests what you eat. A
w. Foreman. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Colonel A. ]. Blackwell was in
Fort Gibson last week with q
story that caused local newspapers
to Say that he was ready to invest
500, 900 in Fort Gibson property.
Now laugh, Vinita.-K. G. Star.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Pryor Creek, now that it has a
federal court, has enlisted a strong
influence in its 6ght to have the
hyer stop there. They think
that q court town should be rated
higher than a flag station on the
railroad map.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The report of the Dawes Com
mission shows the solving of many
perplexiDg questions as having
been accomplished. II Congress
will keep ils hands of the COM
missions work all Of the vexing
problems now confronting the
commission will be solved in good
time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
Hls Life In Peril

81 just seemed TO have gone all TO
pieces" writes Alfred Bee, OF Wel-
fare, Tex, "billousness and a lame
back had made life a burden. / could
not eat or sleep aud felt almost too
worn out TO work when began 70
use Electric Bltters, but they
worked wonders. Now sleep
like a top, can eat anything, have
gained IN strength aud enjoy hard
work." They give vigorous health
and new life to weak, sickly, rundown
people. Try them. Only 50c at Peo-
plei aud A. W. FoSeman's drug
stores. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

II should now behoove the farm.
srs and ccuulry people generally
10 lookout for the establishment
Of roads along the section lines,
whenever practicable. Under ex.
listing laws roads may be opened
aud certainly should be located
without delay.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

If parties are allowed to hold
land IN excess of their prorata
share after November Twelfth the
main object Of the Cherokee treaty
recently ratified will be defeated.
The way to bring about allotment
in the Cherokee nation is to en-
force the law promptly and vigor.
rraly
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

President Roosevelt's "tbink"
that be can personally carry the
western territories If they are ad-
milted TO statehood will probably
be lost in the "lhinks" Of a few
hundred thousand oiNsens who
think otherwise.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The Indian Territory will never
be compelled to erect q home for
inebriates as long as the present
liquor laws are in force. The man
who fights Territory booze usually
finds a speedy rest in the cemetery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

There is a strenuous activity in
all lines Of business in Vinita at
present, which is inspiring. Em.
ployment is offered TO all and the
idler Is simply following his own
Volition.,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

From present indications in the
republican press, President Roose
velts Thanksgiving proclamation
will knock all the jingle out OF the
celebrated "Me und Gott" verses
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

There lie an interesting race be-
tween the territory towns in mu
nioipal improvement. With ap'
praisemsnt Vinits will forge ahead
OF the procession to her destined
nlaoa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The necessity for more street
crossings on the NJ. X. & T. rail-
road within the limits Of this city
is becoming urgent. There is not
one single crossing from the juno,
tion with the Frisco to the north.
ern limits OF the city. This is a
condition that is q ear about intol.
arahla
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

II The metropolitan press would
give the same spece to reports Of
the church conferences now in Sos
sion IN the Indian Territory is
they do 10 shooting scrape a diff.
ferenl opinion Of ibis favored SEQ
lion would. no doubt, soon exist
Ia the public mind.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The great crop of nuts and wild
fruits in the woods has materially
cut down the church and Sunday
school attendance of late. A day
in the woods is very tempting this
"Indian summer" weather.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The failure Of Dennis Flynn to
keep bis political engagements has
reoulted in the MCGUIRE republi.
cans accusing him of Flynn fam
ming them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

"When they are alfected, life is IN
danger" says Dr. Abernethy, the
great English physician. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys Sold
by Peoples drug store, DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The visitor of today may be the
resident Of tom orrow. No loyal
Vinitan should begrudge the time
used in acqusinting strangers with
the advantages offered them here.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Judge Raym ond now refers to
himself ss "us" no personal pro
noun in the singular having been
found adequate to suggest his al
mightiness.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The bomeseekers now entering
ing the territory will 6ud this Sec
tion a veritsble land of promise.
Their own efforts will determine
their auccess.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

The republicans OF Muskoget
are now assorted. There are Lilly
Whi,es, Black and TAns and
Creek coons, all in fact colors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Wsgonsr has displayed a pro.
gressivs spirit by voting q s35, 600
issue Of school bonds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Oklahoma is now flirting with
the Seminole nation and is coyly
suggesting annexation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

Lo6 shoes and straw has have
not yet taken their south W ard
diRht.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
AlIAppIicatiOns For Appralse.
ment Must Be Filed Be-
fore November lst.
TIRING OF DELAYS
The Townsiie Commission Has
Issued an Order Fixing the
Time Limit in Which Ap.
plioations Will Be
Received.

As anticipated the townsite com.
mission, firing Of the dilatorY
tactics o. many property owners in
not filing their applications for ap.
praisement, has set a time limit
within which applications will be
received. The announcement is
incorporated in the following no.
tioe, issued today:
"NOTICE is hereby given prop.
erty holders in the town OF Vinita
that all applications for sppraise.
ment must be fled with the Town.
site Commission, at their Office in
the Hill building, on or before
Saturday, November /, 1902. This
action Is necessary because Of the
tardiness of many lot owners in
filing their applications. All ap.
plications must be in before the
NOn mlttlou bhu buhiuubuOo WV
work Of appraisement. 1t will,
therefore, expedite the work il
this notice is needed.
"EDwIN Long, Chairman.
Those property owners who fail
to respond are liable to encounter
annoying delays in obtaining title
to their holdings. These delays
which may prove very expensive
will result only from their owr
volition, as the Commission has
passed the buck to them, and they
are at liberty to purchase a stack
of trouble il they so desire.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30

And light dressings with CUTICURA,
purssi Of smOllient skin cures. This
treatment at once stops falling hair,
removes erusts, scales, and dandruff,
SOothss irritated, itching surfaces, slim
ulaiss the hair follielss, supplies the roots
with nourishmsnt, and makes the hair
grow upon a sweet, wholeSoms. healthy
scalp when ali else fails.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-30
Millions Use

CUrIcURA SOAR, assisted BY CUuoURA
OINTMENT, for preserving, purifying, and
boauufying the skin, for cleansing the
scalp OF crusta, scales, and dandruI aud the
stopping Of falling lfair, for softenlng, whlton-
ing, and soothing red, rough, and sore hands,
for baby rashea, ltchings, and chahngs, and
for all the purposes OF the toilet, bath, and
nursery. Millions Of women use CuTICURA
SOAR In the form Of baths for annoying irrita.
tons, innammationa, and channRs, or 100 free
or Offensive Precipitation, IN the form Of
washes for Lucrative weakncsses, and for
many sanauye, anusepuo purposes which
readily suggest themselves " women.
Complete HumOur Cure, ST.
CUTicuRA SOAR (25o), 20 cleanse the skln OF
crusis and scales, and soften the thlckened
cutiolei CUricunA OINTMENT (6Oc), 70 In
htantiy allay itching and Inflammation, aud
e0othe and heal, and CuTIoUHA RE80LgENT
fILiS (l0c.), 70 cool and cleanse the blood.
CUrIouRA RHsoLYENF PIELs (Chocolaio Coated
arc new, tasioless, odofleas economical sub.
eiitutc Tor the celebrhiod liquid OUrICUnA RN-
Solvent ~ well a. for an other Wood pudlers
ana humour cures. IN screw.cap Nala, contain
ing " doses, price, 20.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-15
Total water rentals........ =.
SCHFDUJE HR'

Amounts paid for sewer and water
taps during the year ending April 80,
1900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-15
DECISIVE SCORE: 22 TO 81.
Grammar Grades Conquer the Freshman in
Base Ball.

ArbOr Day was the time set for the
cham piOnShip base ball contest be-
tween the Grammar Graders and the
Freshmen of the Howe high school,
For weeks the preparations for the
battle had been going Gu The
Freshman had diligently made at
temptS to study Caesars Comment
aries" and the Grammar Graders,
with their knowledge of electricity.
read up on thunderbolts, while the
girls longingly looked toward "Robert's
Rules of Order" But in it all there
was method. The day came, cold it
is true, but not hostile enough to
Subdue the two classes which came to
the fair grounds in battle array. The
first to enter the arena were the
Grammar Graders. Everyone wore
their colorS of purple and white
Next came the Freshman, equally
loyal to their purple and gold. Never
was there d greater display Of cOlOrs
and more hearty enthusiasm in a
class contest. The supporters of each
class Wed in giving their heroes
encouragement. Shouts could be
heard far and wide when good plays
were made
The first OF the Grammar Graders
at bat was hit by pitched ball and
slowly walked to first. Then by a
series Of well directed hits, bases on
balls and errors the Grades netted
seven scores, which could not be over
come by the Freshman until the
third inning when they made the
score stand 10 to 9. Things now took
on a more cheerful aspect in the
camp of the Freshman, and as t was
found that the Graders could do
nothing in the fourth inning and the
Freshman had raised the score to Is
to 9 the purple-and-gold supporters
nodded their head knowingly. But
the sign of defeat gave courage to the
Graders. In the fifth inning, by
making eight runs, the Graders took
the lead and he'd it until the end of
the game. The last four innings
brought only four scores to the Fresh
men, while the Graders crossed the
home plate fourteen times. The game
thus ended in favor of the Graders by
a score of 81 to %.
The Howe Grammar Grade have
now right to look upon the base ball
championship of the city schools as
their own unless another class should
oppose this claim. Following is the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-15

the Oldest, Largest and
best circulated Newspaper in
Wood County. Circulation
1858. Gives all the News all
the time.