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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
Col. Churchill Outlines Plan
to Improve Educational
Facilities in Terri
tory,
PROPOSES TAXATION
On All Leases Of Land, Personal
Property, Licenses and Per-
mits, to Create a Revenue
of s5OO,OOO per An.
mum.

After several months devoted TO
the study Of the educational iaoil.
ities Of the territory, with a view
to the establishment Of a public
school system, Col. f. Churchill,
the special agent Of the govern.
ment has submitted his report TO
the secretary Of the interior, and
it will probably be submitted to
congress this week.
Col, Churchill's specific duties
were TO study the conditions in
the territory, and to outline a plan
Of taxation sufficient to insure the
maintenance of a free school sys.
tenn.
His report is most exhaustive.
going into details concerning the
existing schools and emphasizir g
the need Of impro vements ia the
system.
His report shows that the pres.
ent school system in the territory
is sadly deficient and extravsgant.
He presents a report showing the
operation Of one school, contain.
ing fcrty pupils, on which the In.
dians have wasted nearly $40, 900
in the last four years. There is an
utter absence, according to the re.
port, of system in the manage.
ment of the schools that have
been established and the results
are far from satisfactory.
There are about $1,000 children
Of school age in the territory who
are growing up in ignorance. In
some Of the larger towns the
schools are in fairly good condi-
lion, but the rural districts are
practically without school accom-
modatlons.
The special mission Of Mr..
Churchill was to report upon the
possibility Of devising system Of
taxation for the support Of a pub
lie school system. His report is
that it is possible to raise about
s5OO,00O year by the taxation OF
leases on land, by taxing personal
property and permits and licenses.
This, he believes. will be suffici.
cient to guarantee system Of
public schools that will serve the
purpose until lands in the terri.
tory are made subject to taxation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
BEAUTY OF SPRING
Was Reflected In the Spring MiIlln-
cry Opening of the Rateliif Mer-
camille Company.

With the delicate green Of the
spring fields as the theme, a col lor
picture was presented to those
who visited the spring millinery
opening Of the Ratclifi Mercantile
company Tuesday, as inspir-
ing as though the hand Of nature
wrought it.
Peeping from its dainty couch
Of green, a rose in it's first pale
blush, raised it's pretty petals,
where the food Of golden sunlight
was streaming in, one Of the dark
red, Of the angry sunset, would
fash out in all its brilliance.
ln graceful, curving lines, a
billowy cloud of chiffon would be
crested with ribbons Of delicate
coloring, with brilliant fora com
pleling the pretty effect.
1t was an inspiring picture, and
a fitting background for the dainty
beauty Of the spring cbapeaux,
which this year has assumed the
supreme Of beauty.
From the dainliesl to the bolder
styles; from the plain street hat
to the most elaborate, they we're
displayed in all their bewildering
beauty. The French streamers or
scarfs, are a predominating iea-
ture of those, in improved Leg.
horn style, while the flashing ca
boschans Of pearls give regal el.
feet TO the more elaborate designs.
At Ratoliff's all can be found.
The same creations that are be.
ing displayed in the great fashion
centres have been brought by this
enterprising house to Vinita.
"E qually as elegant" as the big
metropolitan stores contain, sew.
eral ladies OF Vinita who have re.
Gently returned from st. Louis, de.
clared them to be, and they know.
A visit to the store and personal
inspection will be we'll rewarded.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
Deeper Spirituality.

The Culpepper meetings continue
daily and nightly with larger att en-.
dance the day services, and a mark
ed difference In the depth OF spiritual
Interest manifested. There has been
90 old fashioned shouting, but at
times there Isl manifest disposition
toglye yent 20 exclamations OF feeling
ia the most approved orthodox style.
la the history Of the town there per-
haps has never been revival las far
reachlng In its results as this one now
IN progress. The Evangelist has
everybody with him and long after
bis departure VIII Vinlta reap the
fruits Of this meeting
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
Statehood pea.

Members of congress have re.
ceived a memorial sent out by the
democratic territorial central com.
mittee OF Oklahoma, stating that,
at a recent meeting of the commit
tee at which twenty-four of the
thirty.six counties were represent
ed, resolution was adopted avor.
ing immediate single statehood
for Oklahoma, including the
Indian territory" 1t is signed by
w. NJ. Anderson, chairman, and a
committee, consisting OF r. b..
Forrest, Thomas II. Doyle, Roy
Hoffman and II. P. Hagan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
Condition Of Banks

The abstract Of the condition Of
the national banks in the Indian
territory at the close Of business
February 25ih, as reported TO the
comptroller Of the currency, show
the average reserve held at 20 90
per cent, against 20 80 per cent;
loans and discounts decreased
from IS, ,286, ,746 to s6 O66 ,562; gold
coin increased from sl5O,057 to
Sl5l ,502; total specie decreased
from s4O0, ,733 to s345, ,454; lawful
money reserve decreased from
1851 ,562 10 5l1 ,2S5; individual de-
posits decreased from 5000 341
10 e5, 488, 1926.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
LIKES HIS JOB.
Hitchcock IWnI Lay Down Ills fiOd
Only When Fired.

Secretary Hitchcock has re-
turned to Washington from ST.
Louis, where he was called by the
illness and subsequent death of his
brother, and has officially an
nounced that be has no intention
OF resignIng his cabinet portfolio.
He further remarked that at no
time has the thought Of Teddy
giving him his time, been agitat-
ing the Hitchcock gray matter.
This passes the buck TO Teddy,
who is reported to have been en-.
gaging in some strenuous limiting
that a resignation in the Hitch
cock chirography would be as well
come as a painted Easter egg.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
CATTLE QUARANTINE
VIII be Strictly Enforced Against
Allen Herds this Year.

The law prohibiting the impor-
ta,ion Of foreign cattle into the
Cherokee nation for grazing pur-
poses will BE- strictly enforced this
year. Revenue Inspector Guy P.
Cobb, is sending out notices to
Texas and Arkansas cattlemen ac-
quainting them with the law, and
informing them that it will be
strictly enforced this year.
It is estimated that Is, 900 cattle
were brought in last year through
the law not being rigidly enforced.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
Moon BlII ln . Nut sheII.

Schools for the schooless thou.
sands.
Good roads and bridges.
Elimination Of tribal tax.
County government.
Legislature to enact laws that
fit local conditions.
Accessibility to records.
A delegate TO congress.
Better laws and more officers TO
enforce them.
Continuation of present federal
judiciary.
The free mans sacred privilege
suffrage.
Preparation for statehOod-Cap
ital.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27
choctaw Citizenship ATTORNEY.

Mr.. T. Latham Of Antlers, ,Choc.
taw nation, has been appointed
attorney for The Chootaw nation
10 all cases affecting citizenship in
that tribe. The contract with Mr.
Latham, which was approved by
the SEQ etary Of tho interior the
other day, carries a salary Of
5000 per annum.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The rump democracy have not
outlined as yet any municipal
policy. Their efforts have been
directed entirely to arrayipg patty
against party, class against class
and race against race. The prim-
AIRY told Of their first defeat. The
working man Of Vinita is entirely
too intelligent to be used as an 10 .
slrument in relarding the progress
Of the town where he has estab.
lished his home and is raising bis
children Ia an atmosphere Of law
and order. Their attempt at draw
ing racial lines between the lndian
citizen and those who are associ.
aied with him socially and other.
wise will not be tolerated. The
logical sequence Of such "princi.
plea" Is defeat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Ardmore does not require any
party lines in her city election. We
can safely judge the future by the
past, and none will say but demo.
Gratis and republicans have worked
harmoniously together for the bet.
terment of the city. Ardmore
needs no antagonistic element
such as party lines would produce.
A.mixed council works well.-Ard.
moreite.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

There is one element Of the
fumps who want the electric lights
turned of. and another who want
the town thrown wide open to the
tin horn gambler and whisky ped
dler. To da te these are the only
ones who have made their desires
and intentions known. 1t is safe
to say that Vinita will tolerate
neither Of these conditions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The newspaper in Viniia that
puts itself on record as trying to
defeat Ledbetter for marshal is an
enemy to it's town and should be
so considered. There may be
other men who would make good
officers, but Ledbstter has been
thoroughly tried, and every man
who has family, or any interest
whatever in Vinita should ap.
preciate his value.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

This is the year Vinita should
lay the foundation for no. only a
progressive, but a beautiful city.
Her location and natural resources
justiiies this expectation. Lying
within that zone in which nearly
all trees, shrubbery, flowers and
vegetation will grow, few years
should gee it the garden city Of
the southwest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Every man who wants to sell
whiskey in Vinita and has not
been allowed to do so, is against
Bud Ledbetter, Every man who
wants to run a gambling den, is
the same way. Scratch the OPP
ponents of Ledbetter and you will
find something wrong in nine cases
out of ten. Here is the issue in
this campaign, and the only one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The good government ticket,
beaded by Luman F. Parker,
should be elected from top to bot.
tom. The way to insure the best
things possible for your town is to
put progressive men in Office. No
man ought TO be supported that
proclaims himself opposed to law
and order by voting and working
agsinst the most efficient city
marshal Vinita ever had. This
fact alone ought to fix the status
OF every citizen in the coming
election. There are but two classes
those in favor of good government
and those opposed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

A few more primaries and vini.
Ia will be a city OF magnificent
distances. Wednesday its corpor.
ate limits were stretched to include
the Grand River country on the
east, and ell the territory that
reaches away TO the Kansas line on
the north. Exactly twenty.one
residents of this new addition
were voted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

There Is not an interest Of Vini-
ia or the Indian territory that
would be bettered by the drawing
Of party lines. "Not now"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Public sentiment in Vinita is a
potent affair. We have a number
of citizens who will never be hap
py until they get open saloons and
gambling dens in Vinita, but pub.
lie sentiment now is such that
movement Of that character would
not be tolerated. 1t is the sort OF
people our towr is composed Of
that makes it the most IL oral city
in the Indian territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

A sisunch supporter Of the
"democralio" ticket says the Cul.
pepper meetings are lessening the
chances for the success of bis tick
Ell. He alleges a fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Indian territory matters will
have to stand in allegiance until
the municipal elections in the ter-
ritory are pulled off a week from
next Tuesday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

As republican or as a dsmo-
crat no man can be elected to Of
fcs in Vin:ta this year. He must
come before his neighbors and
friends as a citizen seeking the
welfare Of the town, independent
Of partisan lines.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The establishm ent Of a land Of
fee in the Cherokee nation is con.
templaled on the completion. Of
the Cherokee rolls, July let. This
will settle the question Of land
holdings and of monopoly in gem
eral. The beginning Of the end
will have at last arrived.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Those wicked, heather Boers
actually let Gen. Methuen 90
after capturing him. Wonder
what the Barbarians will do next.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Children often inherit feeble diges-
tive power and collie Of a more or
less severe character resuits, when
food Is taken which Is at all dificult
to digest. Whites Cream Vormifuge
acts as general and permanent
tonic Price, 25c, at Peoples drug
store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

As Cromwell prorogued the
Rump Parliament in England,
even su will the citizens OF ViDita
prorogue the rump democracy on
the fret day of April.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The anti. Jedbelter men should
get up an air ship contest after the
election. They have the air.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

A. F Chamberlin has announced
himself as a candidate for the Of
fee OF Recorder at the coming eleo
tion in Vinita. Mr.. Chamberlin
was postmaster in Vinita for sew.
eral years; is a competent business
man and, perhaps, has as many
friends 9s any man in the com.
munity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Some Indian territory newspa-
pers still insist on the dissolution
OF the Dawes commission. This
is not likely to happen and, it
would be an act Of folly on the
part of the government if it should
happen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The Ridenhour ticket seems to
be going to pieces about as fast as
the days go by. The time is not
propitious for the element tha, is
trying to get possession of the city
government, in opposition to law
and order. We believe the battle
is practically over.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The names OF rejected claimants
to Cherokee citizenship, whose re.
lection has been approved by the
interior department will be re.
osiyed constantly from now until
all are finished. Whether the
finding Of the Dawes commission
thus approved means a finaliiy re
mains 10 be seen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The rumps are rapidly appreci-
aling, that prejudice is a very
poor vote winner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Pauls Valley has also had ex-
perience in drawing party lines.
This year lie a free for.all race, and
the best men will be elected re-
gardless of party affiliations.
-Chickasaw Enterprise.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The man who claims that there
are no honest elections, and that
rascaliiy is everywhere, is un-
safe in Office If any man is caught
buying or selling votes in the com.
ing municipal election he ought to
be prosecuted promptly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Il has been suggested that all
the campaign funds on both sides
in the pending municipal contest
be turned over to the Culpepper
meetings where Il will do the most
GOOD
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The rump democracy is just
now provoking the derision OF the
citizens Of Vinita by their strenu.
Gus efforts to gather strength for
their weak and waning ticket.
They have been driven from one
subterluge to another in such
rapid succession as to make them
the laughing stock Of the town.
First they claiuoed that none but
democrats should hold office; then
none but Cherokee citizens, and
later Ledbetter was too bad a man
for marshal, as he was a disorgan
izer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

As the election approaches the
issue is sharper and sharper
drawn. The citizens Of the town
have quietly ranged themselves es on
either side, and without undue
excitement will finish the cam.
paign. mo one expects the unruly
element in Vinita to vote for the
strict enforcement Of law. The
people who chafe under good gov.
ernment are always eseking 70
throw it of. The few xnD .insi &
upon dividing on partisan lines do
not take this view of course, but
their votes aud their inAuen ce are
both misdirected an abortive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The song OF saw and hammer,
the shou, Of five hundred merry
school children and the roar Of
busy trade in tss smarlest town
in the Indian territory, are all
against turning the town over to
the lawless element. The very
sunshine and the birds singing in
the trees protest.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Evangelist Culpepper says be
wants to convert Vinita because it
is a kind of Jerusalem" of the
Indian territory, the center Of in
luence and the gateway TO this
wonderful country. He is in the
right town, and bis estimate Of the
place is correct.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The anti.Ledbetler and the anti.
Parker fellows complain that the
Culpepper meetings are against
them. OF fcourse the meetings are
against them, and every other
good thing is against them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Bud Ledbetter is not seen at
church as often as some people,
but it should not be forgotten that
be makes it possible for other peo-
pie to attend without being in.
suited by a drunken mob on the
street, on their way to and from.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

II will prove big job to turn
this municipality backward at this
time. 1t has an impetus and "a
speed forward that will be danger.
Gus to the one who tries to reverse
the motion. Those who propose
to put out the lights, open the sa.
looms and raise cain generally are
in danger Of being run over.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27


Whatever may be said about
Evangelistic methods, and this
town has had it's share Of the sen.
sational mountebank religi onists
in other years, it must be said
that Culpepper, who is now
preaching in this city, breaches a
pure, chaste and manly gospel.
Foroeiul and fine, there are no
claptrap, lrills, nor furbelows
about him. He impresses one as
a man terribly in earnest, and he
has a way Of making his hearers
believe what he says. Religion is
the profoundest subje ect ever con.
sidered by the mind OF man, and
this evangelist magnifies 1t and
glorifies it. The town will be bet.
ter, and Christianity stronger for
Culpepper's stay in IL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

There is little said these days
about the Soper bill. A few c)pies
scattered over the Indian territory
here aud there is s!l that remains
and they will soon find their way
into the waste basket. It, how.
ever, fixed SOper's standa.d Of
government for the people OF the
Indian territory whose kindness
and hospitality he attempts TO re-.
ward by a four years political
graft.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27


itis necessary 10 the interest Of
good government to elect a mayor
aad council in hearty accord with
law and order, aud who will sus
tain The marshal in his efforts TO
keep the peace The ticket headed
by Luman +. Parker is without
doubt The best one from top 10
bottom Vote II straight.
The citizens Of Vinlta should
make the defeat Of tho 60 called
democratic ticket as complete as
possible. No voter should stay
away from the polls thinking bis
yalr Will not Be needed. The do
irai must be overwhelming. Let
lhe people Of viniia speak In no
uncertain lone al ibis election. the
bnsiness ipsereeis Of lhe place are
Involved.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

The Dawes commission will
soon take up its work among the
fullbloodCherokees with a view Of
giving them one last opportunity
Of enrolling. The sensible ones
will appear and list themselves
and families.without forther de.
lay. A few may hide out and fin.
ally lose their birthright.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-03-27

Bepsh dollar democratic ticket
ehelecled-hic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
AMICABLY SETTLED.
Differences Between Bakers and Their
Employes Adjusted.

The pending trouble between the jour
neymen bakers and the bosses was amic-
ably settled Saturday at midnight, when
the employers decided to grant the de-
mands of the men for an increase of %
cents day in the minimum scale of wages.
The contention was for a minimum rate
of s2.75 per day, the demand being made
several weeks ago In the communication
to the employers the members of the union
stated that unless the request was COM
piled with by Saturday night, April ., they
would refuse to go to work the following
day.
The negotiations were conducted peace
ably, and as the bakers go to work at
o'clock in the morning both men and bosses
held meetings until late at night. 1t was
midnight before all the written replies of
employers acceding to the demands were
brought in and there was rejoicing among
the journeymen bakers when it was real
lied they had won the fight.
The danger of a bread famine in Wash
Ington was imminent, but it was happily
aVerted.