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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23
Result of Pending Election
in Oklahoma Very Much
in Doubt.
STATEHOOD ISSUE
The Great Question on Which the
Fight Is Being Made. With
the Election but Two
Weeks Away Each
Claims Victory.

With the election in Oklahoma
but two weeks away, both party's
leaders acknowledge that the re-
suit is in doubt, though openly
they claim victory.
Statehood is the only important
issue, and upon this the two lead.
ing parties differ. The democrats
in their platform declared for i'm
mediate single statehood, the
bringing in of Oklahoma and In
dian territory at the same time as
a single state, which the republic
csns declare an impossibility, ow.
ing to the unsettled conditions of
Indian territory. Waiting for In
dian territory TO get ready would
mean delay, and delay would pre-.
vent immediate single statehood.
The republicans declare for inn.
mediate statehood as defined in
the Flynn bill, which asks for inn
mediate statehood for Oklahoma,
and the giving of irrevocable con-
sent for the admission of Indian
territory TO statehood with Okla.
homs, whenever Indian territory
shall be qualified to make the
change. The democrats have op
posed this plan by charging that
its purpose is to defeat single
statehood, as the people Of Indian
territory would resist sll attempts
to force a union with Oklahoma
after the latter had gained the adj
vantage Of an earlier statehood or.
ganization and secured control OF
the state machinery.
Should a full vote be polled in
strictly party lines, the democrats
should win with a majority oI
from 8 500 to 5000. The republi.
cans are hoping that a full vote
will not be polled, and that he'll
statehood arguments will wiz
enough democratic votes to over,
come whatever democratic ma
jority there may be.
During the last week Of the cam
paign the democratic manager
will send their ablest spellbinderI
to the south western counties Il
bring out the democratic voters
They will be followed as closel,
as possible by republican speakers
Both Cross and Mcclure hav
gone through the campaign i
fairly good condition. Cross ply
sically shows the wear and tea
4 much more than McGuire. Tn
latier's throat has been distress
ing him in the last week. Whil
=. republican chances Of success sho'
q marked improvement over 81
g weeks ego, yet the situation is ez
, pressed in the words of speaker
q on both sides who say privately
al wouldn't bet a cent eithe
way"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23
Gigantic Enrthworms.

Sir Harry Johnston, whose discov-
cry OF a new species of animal in the
Uganda protectorate has excited much
interest among naturafists, brought
back TO London and exhibited there
early this summer a specimen OF a
gigantic species Of earthworm which,
when alive, was about three feet long
and as thick as two fingers. Even
larger species Of earthworms than
this exist. Ceylon has some giants, Of
a blue color, that attain as great a
size. In Cape Colony and Natal there
is n species, particolored, green above
and yellowish beneath, which, 1t is
averred, sometimes attains length
OF six feeh Giant earthworms are
also found In Australia and in South
America
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

We guarantee every stove TO re-
main absolutely alr-tlght as long as
used.
We guarantee uniform heat day
aod night, with soft coal, slack, sift-
ings or hard coal.
We guarantee that the rooms can
be heated from one 10 two hours each
morning, with the soft coal put 10
the stove the evening before.
We guarantee the feed door TO be
smoke proof, and that the stove Will
hold hre with soft coal thirty-six
hours, without attention.
We guarantee saylng Of one-third
In fuel over any lower draft stove OF
the same size. AT I'd. Lees.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

"Be instant in season." This
is a good text for the advertiser.
Find out, know, what the people
want and give It to them. Let
them know what you have in stock.
Anticipate, if possible, what is
likely to be popular. Seek to be
the fret to let the public know it
il in sock. Those who wait until
others have had their say are like
ly to get only the few strsws that
are left by the blades Of the has.
vesters. .-Printers' Ink.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23
choetaws Are Behaving

b. S. Smiser, the newly appointed
Secretary Of the Choctaw Townsite
Commission has just returned TO bis
home at Atoka from Tuskahoma. He
says all Is quiet at the Choctew capt.
tol, aud that the soldiery has been
removed, and the only peace officers
present are the light horsemen ap-
pointed by McCurtain, He thinks the
legislature will adjourn Thursday,
as a motion 10 that effect has been
passed. Mr.. Smiser has heard noth-
ing from his application 20 the De-
partment OF the Interior for recognl-
tion as secretary Of the Townsite
Commission. He expects TO be re-
cognlzed within the next three weeks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The exploitation Of the South.
west by the railroad companies,
through the medium OF a central
bureau, promises to be a most po.
tent factor in the development Of
this section, With adequate ex.
ploitatiOn, a rapid development Of
the agricultural and mineral re
sources Of the Territory is assured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Any one Of the wagon roads lead
ing into Vinita, il placed in proper
repair, would be Of more benefit to
the town than to have the contigu-
Gus territory gridirOned with rail
roads which entered the town, A
wagon road lie a business concen
traitor; the feeders of the big lines
Of railroads are distributors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

One Of the things the council
ought to do when it convenes in
regular session next month is to
determine who has auth ority to
employ council to represent the
nation at Washington-the coun.
Gil or Dave Muskrat and Bob
Owen. A long.suffsring Cherokee
public are anxiously waiting for
the determination Of this impor.
tant matter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Vinita is the natural distribut.
ing point of a rich territory, and
as the agricultural and other re.
sources are developed this city
will soon become an important
jobbing point. There is no town
in the Territory which occupies a
more favorable location for com
mercial enterprise than the Queen
CITY,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Whatever may be said of the
management OF the tribal affairs
Of the Cherok kee nation, it should
60 down in history that there
never existed in all the annals of
the world a more generous and
hospitabls people. Any race un
der the Sun might we'll be proud
,i such a record. Hundreds OF the
leading families of Chsrokees Of
generation ago could dispense
hospitality with a lavish abandon
that would put a prince to shame.
Those were great days and their
memory is as sweet as the scent
Of a new blown rose.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23
smasned the Blue Rocks.

A party Of local traDsmen held
shoot at South Park Tuesday after
noon and pulyerized barrel OF blue
rocks. Those participating were; ed
Lee, Norman Crlttenden, Marion
Maddox and Charley Webb. Honors
were won by Maddox and Webb. Lee
used a new pair OF barrels which gave
him astigmatlsm, and the "rOcks"
that he shot at were mostly collected
after the smoke cleared away, 10 be
used again. He is now looking FOR
revenge.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The national council will meet
in regular session on the third day
Of November, two weeks from next
Monday. It is said that the prin.
oipal chief will, in his annual mes.
sage, recommend a supplemental
treaty providing for the disposi.
tion of surplus land and tribal
f,,J.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

A great many people are asking
if it is safe TO lease Cherokee allOt.
ments at the present time. Our
answer is unqualifiedly that they
cannot do 60 legally. As soon as
a Cherokee files on his allotment
he has the privilege Of leasing it
for FIVE years for agricultural pur.
poses. A lease made before filing
would be Of no validity in the
courts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

There are a number OF manufao
turing enterprises which would
pay in vinits, and which would
materislly benefit the town. Sur
rounded by a good fruit aud vege-
table country, a canning factory
would soon demonstrate the value
of that particular industry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The memories Of the coal strike
will now be turned over TO the
politicians for their customary dis.
tortlon. When they get through
with pointing out how it happened
and through what chnnnels it was
settled brain.fsg will be a national
diannnn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The republican press has dis
covered that those who have mil.
lions invested in the coal fields,
aud the thousands Of miners who
we're oontending for certain re-.
forms and the recognition Of their
organization were not parties to the
strike settlement, but that Thee.
dore Roosevelt alone deserves the
entire credit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

One result Of the co al strike is
that a market has bee "made"
for the soft and semi anthracite
coal of the Southwest. In COM
menti ne on this beneficial feature
the Knnsas City Times ssJs, edi'
torially: "The large market for
the coal of the West and South.
west is 81 re to be a powerful factor
in the II ldustrial progress of this
section The great coal beds OF
ArkAT .sas, Kansas, the Indian Ter
ritor' : and Missouri will be rapidly
dsV sloped and new railroads will
be built to reach them. The in
or ,ased production Of cheaper fuel
" i'll stimulate factories in such
oenters as Kansas City. Already
the beneficial influences Of the
| strike have begun to be felt even
more potently than it's i'll conse'
quences. Into and around Kansas
City the coal carrying railroads
have done an enormously increased
business. The roads are really
overtaxed and there may be So
rious shortage Of cars TO move the
coal and the corn Of the West"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Vinita is making a strong fight
for good country roads leading in.
TO that town. The towns that en-
courage good roads FIRE the ones
that have a big retail rade. Mus.
kogee Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

A grand jury is industriously
attempting to brighten the mu
nicipal morals of ss.pulpa aud is
receiving valuable as distance from
VIM. NJ. Mellette, WHO they say is
a regular cake of Sapolio.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

South McAlester has placed her
stamp Of approval on municipal
ownership of public utilities by
voting almost unanimously for city
water works.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

There is not a section of the In.
dian Territory that does not offer
splendid inducements to the in
yestor. Its resources are match
less, and they will bring great
wealth to those who develop them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The trouble with Sentiment"
is that il is not negotiable. An
approved deed to 80 acres OF
tillable land makes all the senti
men, supposed to be hoveriDR
around The capitol at Tahlsqusb
lock like cancelled postal card.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

In anticipation of coming events
a number of Territory politicians
are putting in their time making
fences. When the people get
through with them they will look
like sLrings OF knot holes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The water courses which trsv
erse the Territory offer the power
for a score Of great msnufaolurin 6
cities. As this section is devel.
oped and populated their great
value will soon become manifest
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

A large percentage Of the people
coming into the Territory at pres.
ent represent the most desiiable
classes. There is noticeable ab.
sence Of grafters and crooks who
usually flock into a new country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

It is now becoming a question
whether the price Of corn will not
remain as high, or go even higher,
than al present. The demand from
Texas and other Southern points
seems to be inexbaustible.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The neighboring towns are max.
ing a strong effort TO divert trade
from Vinits. Their greatest allies
are poor roads, which is attested
by their partial success during the
rainy periods.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The osages are expected to fall
in behind the proces zion on No
vember 3rd, when a big pow WOW
will be held to discuHs the advisa.
bility of asking the federal govern.
ment to have their la nds allotted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The Delaware case will come up |
for hearing in the United States
Court Of Claims sometime during |
the present month. The suit is
for 157 800 acres Of land and th'
Cherokee nation is defendant. Tb 9
Delawares claim that all the o ri
ginal registered Delawares lie iua
and dead are entitled to hol a 16C
acres regardless Of grade. II th,
CherOkees win the suit II 10 Ii wing
registered Delawares will onIy
share as Chsrokees by blood and
take their land accOr' fling to &. rade
and on the other hs nd II the Del.
swares are success nl the 157. Zoo
acres will be set aside for Ia em
The case will not reach the
supreme court before NEXT year,
perhaps midsumtuer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

In the pending struggle for com.
mercial supremacy among the ter.
rilory towns, Vinita occupies a
slrsgetio position which will give
her an immense advantage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The prospective settler who is
begged enroute to the land he is
contemplating leasing, or has a
few Of his ribs Jared out Of align.
ment, is apt to be figuring out be.
tween jolts the prize OF return
transportation to the place from
whence he came.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The Indian Territory is an indie
pendent nation within itself, pro.
ducing as it does almost every
commodity dedicated to the use of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

There are numerous Cherokee
citizens who do not consider a gov
eminent guardianship of their
personal estates at all necessary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23
man.

When the national oounoil con.
venes, an inspector of tbirsts
should be appointed to see if
those nine water carriers are
really necessary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The democracy of the Indian
Territory is aperpetual nightmare
to the republican ring in Okla
homa. The worst is yet to come.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Ardmore bas announced her in.
lention Of stepping right out--on
aephalt streets.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

With little eaort the assist
ance Of The farmers who reside
along the roads leading into White
could be enlisted 10 placing them
in condition for the approaching
wet season. A little work now
will pay big dividends this winter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The sale at Musko gee today Of
the fl eld equipments of the Dawes
Commission witness es the closing
of another chapter il ! the final ad.
judication Of the affa irs of the Five
Civilized Tribes. The laborious
and trying duties CT the commits
sion are each day being simpli6sd
and the end is air eady in sight.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

King Corn and Queen Cotton
continue their benificent reign in
the Indian Territory, and their
subjects are suprsmely happy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23
SCRAP is OVER.
HeCurtain Recognized AS Governor
by the Interior Department.

The following recognition Of
Green McCurtain as governor Of
the Choctaw nation by the Interior
department efiectually ends the
political squabble in that nation:
"Washinglon, d. c., Oct. 49,
Shoenielt, Indian agent and acting
Indian in spector, Muskogee, l. 7.
Replying to your telegram Of the
10Th, inst, am, upon careful con.
sideralion OF all information re-
ceived, clearly of the opinion that
McCurtain should be recognized as
governor Of the Choctaw nation.
In the dealings of the department
and its Offices with that nation, in
executing and administering the
laws relative to the Choctaws, you
will act accordingly"
"E. A. HITCHcoCK "
Though Hunter threatens to
contest the election, no further
difficulty is anticipated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The development tf the towns
in the Territory will keep apace
of the developments Df the natural
resources Of their con Iiguous terri.
tory. The town viii ch is not as.
sisting In the populs ing Of the ag.
ricultural sections a s jaoent to it is
inviting commercial disaster.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

This 6ne "fall weather is the
most beautiful all the year. And
the word "fall" is to be admired
more than autu mn, which is both
ugly and awkward. The poet said
that "In sprir g the young mans
fancy gently turus to soft boiled
eggs" it is snort aud muddy, but
the fall is m any weeks OF splendid
weather. Ifyou are not satisfied
with the glorious treat OF felds
aud wood. IS, the pumpkin in the
cornheld and the lark in the
meadow the Ben Davis and the
Black Twig and many sweet sights
and sounds seen and heard on
every side, then you ought to take
aturn in the holdover.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Vinita is the heart Of great
country; the roads are the arteries
and a clogged artery effecIually
stops circulation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The Choctaws are threatened
with three tribal governments.
Their finish needs no comment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The smile on the face OF the
Cherokes farmer these days, is OF
the "eXpansionist" order.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Now that President Roosevelt's
knee has healed 40 the country
may breathe a sigh OF relief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

VIII en- the business men Of any
town support their pap ers as they
do in Vinits, the paper3 can afford
to come to the city's escue when
making a fight to enhance the
towns welfare. The Chieitsin
and Leader, are we'll sup ported by
the public, and especially by the
business nlen of Vinita, and these
two wideaWake papers M ade gall
liant fight to secure the land Office
in Vinita, and what is to their
credit, they landed the prize.
When business men of Sny town,
think when advert sing in their
local paper, that tn ~ are doing
the editor an honor, will not add
to their business or tn the towns.
-Tshlequah Advocate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

The sunshine OF prosperity is
not found in the shadow Of cor
rupt tribal government.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-10-23

Tine cOiiee ard tea q spc,VsItg1 at
Balentine's.
The Conservative, 1902-03-27

pany had been successful, every manu-
featuring wheel in Nebraska would
stand still, the puff of the factory en-
gine would be heard no more. To those
impracticals the state was created for
the purpose of making offices, advancing
ignoramuses to emoluments, and certi-
flying to the craftsmanship of blow
hards and takers who have never in any
part of the commonwealth by their own
efforts added a single dollar to it's pro-
ductive capabilities.
The Conservative, 1902-03-27
SINGLE COPIES, 5 CENTS.

forgotten for a century; betrayed his
party by warning it against dema-
gogues, political heretics and unsafe
leaders who now have the imperti-
nence to accuse him of betraying the
party they have themselves pushed
over the precipice by blind, unreas-
oning adherence to policies and So
called principles which civilization
looks upon with abhorrence, and be-
nighted peoples are striving to rid
themselves of as rapidly as possible;
betrayed his party by tearing the
mask of hypocrisy from the face of it's
traducer, and proving to the world
that the democratic party is not the
vehicle in which fanatical exhorters
or unprincipled political adventurers
may take passage for the White
House; betrayed his party by walking
to the polls and depositing an honest
ballot for honest government, and
with probably 2,OOO, 900 other demo-
Gratis who loved their country above
mere party victory. administering to
one certain boy orator Of the shallow,
placid, smiling. useless, treacherous,
wasteful, and crooked Platte, the
worst political drubbing ever infict-
ed upon an American candidate. If
that be treason, make the most Of it.
The Conservative, 1902-03-27
The man who
IMPERTINENCE. twice led his par
tv On tO victory

1MPERT1NENCE. twice led his par
ty on to victory,
in the face of what seemed over
whelming defeat, is accused by the
man who twice led his party on to
overwhelming defeat under circum-
stances and conditions which seemed
to insure a glorious victory, Of hav-
ing betrayed" the party. Betrayed
his party, by making campaign in a
dignified manner becoming to the CAN
didate Of great political power; be-
trayed his party by being triumph
antly elected in opposition to the
strongest candidates of well-organ
lied opposition betrayed his party
by giving his country conservative,
business-like administration which
is just beginning to be appreciated
over the land, and will be looked upon
with favor after the last vapid utter
ance of school-boy statesmen has been
The Conservative, 1902-03-27
THE OBSTACLE.

THE OBSTACLE. Missouri and Ne
braska are con-
sidering ways and means to navigate
the Missouri river from st. Louis to
Sioux City. Capital and energy are
not wanting, and people along the
banks of the turbid stream unani-
mously favor the scheme to make it
bear a burden of products toward the
sea, but there is strong opposition
from one quarter-the river itself,
which totally ignores the demands
Of commerce, and stubbornly refuses
to work. There is a sentimentality
connected with river steam m-boating
that surpasses even ocean trips, and
the people whose homes line the
shores Of this turbulent stream have
an unaccountable longing to hear
again the long-drawn toot of the
steamboat siren, but as to the practi-
cability Of the scheme. residents of
Nebraska and Iowa, for once, join
with the people of incredulous old
Missouri in asking to be "shown.'