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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
County Seat GrafterS Have
Aroused Wrath of the
KanSan.
WILL BLACKLIST
He Says, Any Town Which Has
Employed Lobbyists to
Obtain COuty Seat or
Court Legis-
lation.

An evidence of the crooked
work of the county seat and court
location grafters in the territory
has been received in Washington
through kilograms received by
members of the house committee
on Indian affairs wanting to know
il il was true that Okmulgee and
Sallisaw had been selected by the
committee as places for holding
court ia the Indian territory,
through the efforts Of certain lob.
bylsts, who are in Washington on
Indian territory legislation. The
answer was made promptly that
the selection Of these places for
the holding of the court had been
made at the suggestion Of Judge
Raymond, Of the United States
court of the Indian territory. The
further information was given that
no town would be selected for
court locations or for county seats
II il could be shown that the towns
had contributed to any OF the
schsmers, who have been securing
money on their profsssed ability
to inAu ence legislation at Wash.
ington.
In discussing the work Of these
schemers who have found easy
victims in many territory towns,
Representative Charles Curtis. Of
the house committee on Indian
affairs, said /:
"Nearly every town In the ter.
ritory has been bled by these
schemsTs, and the committee is
anxious 10 locate the men who
have been doing the work. II l
can prevent IL, will see that no
town gets a county seat II il can be
shown that money was placed In
the hands Of lobbyists for that
purpose"
The slstement Of Curlis, and
the expressed opposition Of other
members Of the house will cause
! Q feeling Of uneasiness In nun
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
Adair Items.
Miss Nora Simpson is visiting
Miss Charlie Webb in Vinita.

Miss Nora Simpson is visiliDg
Miss Charlie Webb in Vinita.
Miss Halle Thompson anil Ber.
nice Lewis we're down from Viui.
Ia Saturday.
George Cook is suffering from a
bad cold.
Mr.. r. Vandervort is confined
to his bed with scarlet fever.
Rev. Woods, from Pryor Greek,
is conducting q series Of meetings
at the NJ. Il. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. shaw are rejolc-
ing over the birth OF twin girls.
DR.. Seabright is in New Mexico
at present, but is expected home
next week.
Will Herrin and Will Morris,
from Pryor Greek, called to see J,
r. Archer Sunday
Jennie Langley is visiting Mrs
Brock. HAPPY JACK.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
Opposition to Dawes Com
mission in Congress has
Subsided.
APPROPRIATION BILL
Carrying Provisions for a Terri
tory Exhibit at Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Ex.
pected to Find Pass
age Without op.
position.

linn ediately after the diepnsl'
ton of the ways aud means meas-
ure, providing for the reduction of
the war revenue taxes, the Indian
bill will be called in the house.
No serious opposition to its
passage is at present anticipated.
There has been and still continues
In a measure, a we'll defined oppo
sition 10 the house to the Dawes
commission. Early in the session
this opposition was very marked
among the members OF the com
mittee on Indian affairs, and sew
eral measures were considered for
dissolving the commission, and
having their duties taken in charge
by the Indian bureau direct.
This was abandoned after Mr..
Tams Bixby, acting chairman Of
the commission, bad explained
the progress Of the work and as.
sured the committee that the COM
mission could conclude all it's
work within two years. With this
explanation by the committee, it
ia expected that the opposition TO
the commission will be abandoned,
Congressman Sherman, Of New
York, chairman of the committee.
will make a personal effort to Sc
cure unanimous support for the ap-
preparation for an Indian exhibit
at the Louisiana Purchase exposi.
lion. II lie not expected that there
will be any serious opposition to
this feature Of the bill.
The other members of the com.
mittee are unanimous in their sup
/ port Of the appropriation, and will
vigorously push it when it comes
up for passage.
It is contended by the members
of the committee that such an ex-
hibit would be oil iinestimable value
to the territory in exploiting its
present wealth and marvellous re.
sources.
As the bill carries less than last
years. appropriation by some
81, $50, 900. there will not be any
room for opposing it on the score
OF extravsgance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
EXPENSIVE WORK.
Cherokee Attorneys VIII Have TO
File Briefs In Doubtful and
Freedmen Cases.

The counsel for the contestants
in the Cherokee doubtful cases
having filed briefs Of their cases,
the attorneys for the Chorokees
will be required to file their an.
swers in briefs.
There are 1870 doubtful cases,
and this means that many briefs
will have TO be made by the Cher
Okee attorneys.
In addition TO the !, ,27e Chero.
kee cases there are / ,270 freedmen
cases 10 which The same course
will have 10 be pursued.
THE will entail a vast amount
Of work on the attorneys, and =
heavy szpspSs on the ualiuu,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

In calling a epeoial session .nf
;ks national council Tor March 4th,
for the purpose Of appropriating
money for the relief Of the desli-
tute fullbloods, Chief Burlington
should have the cordial support OF
the members Of the council
and Of the citizens Of the Cherokee
nation at large. The council should
meet and enact the necessary leg
islation promptly and without de.
lay. Such a course would renew
the confidence not only Of the
Cherokee people, but Of the gov.
ernment OF the United States as
we'll. Everything should be pre-.
pared in advance aud not exceed
ing two days consumed in the
work Of enacling into law the ap.
preparation OF sufficient money 20
help the Indians until a crop can
b. made and they can again take
care of themselves. A long, tedi'
ous and expensive session should
not be thought of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Charles Owen ct al.
Leander A Keys.
Elizabelh Perdue 1t al.
Hugh Boyle.
Custis L Hsrnsge.
Hannah Raper.
George L Walker Ell al.
Ora Madden.
Constantine N Walker OF al.
Mamie Rogers.
Crate Coker ct al.
James NJ Cuker et al.
Ellen Mayfield ct al.
Leila Stone ct al.
Sarah L Strickland S Ut al.
Frank b Martin ct al.
William Jones OF al.
Laura L Newcomb.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
CITIZENSHIP CASES.
Dawes Commission Sets Additional
Cases For Hearing.

Special to Daily Chieftain.
Muskogee, /. r., Feb II, 1902
The following Cherokee doubt.
ful cases have been set for final
hearing March Z, 1902:
Frank NJ Rucker ct al.
Mrs. Maudie Hilton.
Austin Anderson.
Elizabeth J McClain.
Milia G Smith.
Mary Louisa Cloud.
Dora Johnston
Ous S Skidmore ct al.
John W Hacker.
Robert J Holly.
Alexander & Ward ct al.
Jesse Talbert
James w Turlsy.
Wellington Rogers ct al.
Frederick E Rogers.
Mary A Price.
George w Green.
Columbus Scroggins ct al.
Ida L Hawkins.
Louisa j Taylor,
Robert l. Waybourne ct al.
David J Mathews ct al.
John Davis ct al.
Eugene w Lowther et al.
James Ross.
Lacindia Honnbuckle et ell.
Rrbscca J Hornbuckle et al.
Delilah e Foreman.
Mary Russell.
Robert Il TTimble.
Willis s Miles.
John r Taylor et al.
Margaret Emerson ct al.
Nathan J Brink.
Thomas Jefferson Carter.
Henry b Smith OF al.
Winnie NJ Grass OF al.
Jesse l. Riddles OF al.
Joseph E Fsland.
Nellie Bushyhead.
Margaret Woods.
William d Parham.
Elmer + Fuliz.
James E Flippin.
Stephen Duncan.
Lille b Allen.
Zra w Evers et al,
Joseph A league.
Willard Il Huionins.
Robert B Harris st al.
Nellie Polson ct al.
Ada Thurman OF al.
Matte Jackson.
Matthias Washam.
Clara V Ward.
James BaTndollar.
Zula Austin OF al.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Gives point to the fact that excessive or
irregular eating disturbs the digestion.
Nightmare or night hag has it's day time
correspondence in the undue fullness
after eating, with the belchings aud sour
or bitter rising so often experienced after
too hasty or too hearty eating.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures dyspepsia and other diseases Of the
stomach and its allied organs of diges-
tion and nutrition. When these diseases
are cured, the whole body shares in the
increased strength derived from food
properly digested and perfectly assimil-
ated.
rYour Golden Medical Discovery aud Dr.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy have been Of great
benefit 10 me writes lProf) Pleasant A. Oliver.
above meutioned remedies my sleep was not
sound digestion bad a continued feeling of
misery, I now feel like "a new man. ANY one
In uecd Of medical treatment for nasal catarrh
conld do no better than 10 take treatment Of
Or. X, V. Pierce J know his medicines ore au
right in this class of diseases"
Sometimes dealer tempted by the
little more profit paid on the sale Of less
meritorious medicines will offer the Gus
toner a substitute as being Just az
good as the " Discovery" II Is better
Tor him because il pays better, but Il il
not as good for you, II you want the
medicine that has cured others, and
which you believe will cure you.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
the clogged system from accumulated
impurities.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
TROUBLE FOR FLYNN.
Will be Held ResponibIe for Defeat Of
Statehood lie LegisIation.

Strong pressure is being brought
to bear on Delegste Flynn Of Ok.
lahoma, to make a final request on
the committee on territories 10
pursue any policy it may see it,
provided that statehood may be
gained for Oklahoma. Political
complications are certain to rice
in Oklahoma if statehood is de.
MED that territory because Of the
conflicting representations Of
single and double statehood advo.
Gates. Mr.. Flynn has insisted
from tbs beginning Of the session
on his bill admitting only 60 much
Of the Indian territory with Okla.
homa at one time as was fully pre-.
pared for the burdens and require.
ments Of statehood. Should this
attitude result in the defeat OF all
statehood legislation his political
enemies in Oklahoma are prspar-
ing to inaugurate a campaign
charging him with the RESPONSE
billty for the defeat Of statehood
Legislation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
STATE or ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO, I
IUCAs COuNTY.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath thal
he Is senior partner OF the firm OF II.
j. Cheney q Co, doing business 10 the
city OF Toledo, county aud state afOre-
said, and that said nrm will pay the
sum OF One Hundred Dollars for each
aud every case Of Oatarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of Halls Cartarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHEEHEY.
Sworn 20 before me and subscribed
10 my presence, this 9th day OF De-
cember, A. d. 1885.
Sc all A. w. CLEAsON,
NOiary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally, and acts directly On the blood
aud mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
J. &. CHENEY a Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
EXTRA SESSION |
National Council Will Meei
March 4th, to Furnish
Relief for Full
bIoods.

A telegram received by the
Chieitain from Chief Burlington
Tuesday stated that be had
wired the secretary to issue a call
convening the national council IN
extra session March 4Ih.to enact a
measure Tor relief of fullbloods.
The chief left Washington for
home Tuesday night.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The political prestige obtained
by a person or party through such
devious msnipulations as Soper's
territory government scheme, lie
but temporary, but the political
Oblivion to which they will later
be consigned by the people will be
eternal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

One pair OF Dayton Computing
scales, in good condition, cost $500,
will sell az f25. One square top show
case at a bargain. JUMBO STORE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The Kansas City Star misunder.
stands the ohieftain with refer
ence to Pliny L. Soper's chances
Of being one Of the fret senators
from the new state. The Chief.
tain means that he will be a sem
ator should that Office be appoint
i've, no one expects Soper TO be
alecled
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

beT Of towns, which joined in a
scramble for the "iuhueDoe" Of.
fered by the LOBBYISTS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

A government BY appointment,
is builded on a false foundation,
and canDoti long survive, the
storm Of public sentiment, which
will be directed aRainst
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
CRY POLITICS.


Our esteemed contemporary, the
Vinita Leader, announces itself a.
favoring a straight democratic city
ticket at the coming city election
A friend and contributor ba'
called our attention to the fact and
wants 10 know where the Chief
tain stands upon the question OF
city politics.
We answer with the greatest
alacriiy; The Chieftain don't care
a continental whether the meu
who hold office in this good tow
are democrats or republicans We
would rather have a good repub
lican than a bad democrat any day.
aud vice versa. Nalionel issues
d1c' touch city politics anywhere
aud IL IL a mistake to array the
two parties against each other. Il
would be fortunate for the town il
party politics could be wiped ou
eniirely so far ss the town IL
concerned. The united strength OF
both is.what we want TO take car,
Of the interests of the town. In tn,
-.vieivs years Of the Chieftain's ex
istence under the present editorial
management, there has never been
a time when il was not ready t.
annouce itself on any issue thai
has ever been presented. It is q
great mistake TO inject national
politics into the conduct Of the at.
fairs Of our little city, just as il
would be TO mix up politics in the
schools and in business.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Elswhere IN this paper will be
found the advertisement Of the
New Haven, Missouri, Nurseries.
The offer Of one hundred Keiffer
pear srees 10" s15 90 is a good one,
as that is The most productive pear
grown and il is we'll adapted to
this locality.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Elegant costumes aud q perfect pro-
duction hy the Chase s Britain Co.
AZ tht opert host Thnfyfay ulghfs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20


The provisions in the new In.
dian bill that no person shall be
deported from the Indian terri.
tory who occupies or is in posses
sion of property within the limits
of any townsite is the rankesl
kind OF class legislation. Why
discriminate in favor OF the towns-
mao aud against country peoplrR
II the law will not apply to all
people alike il ought not to be
enacted. The fact is, there is no
law for the ejectment Of persons
anyway. 1t lie simply an arbitra-
ry and tyranical act on the part Of
government officials, unwarranted
by law. But the bill as now pro-
posed licenses squatters in the
towns and discriminates against
the people in the country. 1t is a
little remarkable that a measure Of
some drgree Of fairness cannot be
proposed. Congress is turning
territory Legislation over to the
wrong crowd. Let the common
pe,ale have something to say in
stead of lsa wing 1t all to the pro
fessional politician.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

A good healthy public sentiment
is the best preventive Of crime in
any community. When a major.
ity Of the people are law abiding,
and where the moral element is in
the ascendency It is easy to en-.
force the law. Efficient officials
are indispensable but the people
back Of them are the true exeou
tore after all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

If Prince Henry wants to visit
The spot where royalty is practicsd
to the greatest extent in the United
States, he should make a flying
visit to the Indian territory.
Lincoln's famous Gettysburg ut
terance that the government was
"Of the people. for the people and
by the people" don't apply here.
Now that the fullbloods have
been helped in their hour Of dis.
tress, let them reciprocste by en-.
rolling themselves with the Dawes
commission without further delay
II they desire to show themselves
to be good citizens let them do
their part in the work that is De
ing done for their benefit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

We have not yet had the pleas
ure Of seeing a copy of the Soper
Dill to organize the Indian coun.
try into counties, but if the press
reports sent out from Washington
are correct, 1t will not please a
score OF territory people. The
proposition to leave the selection
of oounty seats to the four federal
judges Of the territory could not
eminate from ,ny other than the
nephew OF Cy Leland. 1t smacks
go much OF Kansas bossism as to
turn the stomaohs of selfrespsct
ing republicans everywhere Soper
is afraid Of the people of the In
dian territory aud is seeking to
keep the government out Of their
reach as long as possible. The
federal judges Of the Indian ooun-
try have vastly too much authori-
ty already.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Vinita never had a more ener.
getic and enlerprising set Of bust.
ness men than she has at the
present time. The possibilities Of
such a combination of talent when
enlisted for the Advancement Of
the OF the place cannot be
measured. The future OF Vinita
is in 6rstclass hands and no good
thing will be allowed TO escape.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The richness Of the contiguous
territory, an inexhauslible supply
Of unequaled water and the BEST
schools in the territory are but .
few Of the advantages which make
Vinila the best business and resi-
dence town in the territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

It is an anomaly, but true, that
the great legislative branch Of the
gre ,test country on earth, is com
posed Of men, whose breadth Of
mind, is bounded by sectional
lines
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The false statements sent out
by the Washington correspondent
Of the St. Louis Globe. Democrat
to the effect that the Cherokees
are repentant, and are now will
ing to accept the Standard Oil
treaty voted down last spring, may
emanate from the same govern
ment official who wanted to bet
large sums of money that the said
agreement would carry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Washington dispatches indicate
that Judge Charlie Raymond is 10
be allowed 70 carve out his own
judicial district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The patriotism Of some repub'
can members of congress is dis
played only when politically ex-
pedlent. The admission into the
union Of the several territories,
with their present wealth and un-
developed resources, does not ap-
peal to the iervid expansionist
when he considers their political
complexion. A yellow skinned
Malay inspires them to eloquent
efforts, but a glimpse OF a white
skinned territory democrat, brings
On an attack Of political prostra.
lion
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The present rapid progress OF
Vinita is along substantial lines,
and as consequence there will
never be the period Of depression
which inevitably follows q boom ,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20
short and 10 the Point

Gentlemen:-Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin Is the finest preparation Tor
the stomach aud bowels that ever
used. Wishing you continued success
4 am y0urs very truly.
NJ q K.........
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The secretary Of the interior has
shown exceedingly good taste and
judgment in declining TO recon
mend a bill providing for an
equal division of tribal property
with intermarried whites in the
five tribes. The Dawes commission
has the matter OF enrolment in
hand and are enrolling such oiti
zens. Any special act Of congress
at this time would only be in the
interest of SONS lawyers who have
made contracts with white citizens
TO secure such rights.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The promptness and liberality
with which the business men Of
Vinita have taken hold Of the mat
ter Of relief Of the fullbloods shows
them to be men Of the kindliest
fellow feeling, and generous in the
fullest measure wherever occasion
requires. They not only know
how to accumulate money, but are
willing to spend it for any meri-
torious cause. Fives, tens and
tweLties count for more than long
empty prayers coupled with sting
iness.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Atthe opera house Monday night
was given what purported to be a
reproduction Of the famous "Pas.
STOP Play" Of Absrammergau. A
full house greeted the performance
but il was very bungling, un
scriptural and inarIislic effort to
give views Of the most sacred sub.
ject known TO the world. The
people of Vinita and a large pro.
portion Of them members of the
different churches contributed
something like one hundred dol.
lars to an entertainmsni that is
little less than saoriligeous. To
thus make a mockery Of the cruel
iixion Of the Saviour ought 70
bring the blush Of shame to every
protesting Christian in yiniia.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

Is it possible that Tams Bixby
did really know nothing Of the re.
duction in the membership Of the
Dawes commissiOn2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-02-20

The aiding OF the fullbloOds who
are suffering for food in the east
ern part Of the nation has remind.
ed the country that they are the
easiest people fed in the world
The average iullblOod family can
live az long on a bushel Of corn as
1lhe same sized white family could
live on ten dollars worth OF iami
~ groceries. The spark Of life
can be kept 10 fullblood CheFo-
kee cheaper than any other being
that walks on two legs