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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

An effort 10 revive interest in
the Commercial Club will be made
by the officers Of that organization
the first Of next week. New and
commodious quarters have been
offered the club, free Of rent, by
generous and public minded citi-
Zen and new life is to be Infused in
the work Of the organization.
,Sinoe its organization the CONNER
cal Club has rendered valuable
service 10 Ninita, and in view Of
meagef support received, has ao.
complished a grea, deal in the
matter ofroad improvements and
inducing immigration. A aumber
OF residents Of the city now en-.
gagged in business located her.
through the inslrumenialily of the
club. Hundreds Of dollars were
saved the business men lastIwinter
through the club puuing the roads
leading into the city in condition
20 Withstand tho reins. Without
ostentalion these services we're
rendered and we're only limited
by the support given the Few active
officials by the general public. II
is 10 be hoped that the officers Of
the organization VIII receive the
hearty support OF the business
community in tieir efforts 10 keep
Vinita 10 the fore Ia the struggle
for supremacy which every town
Of an y importance 10 the territory
is now engaged H. Such an organ
iEsiion as ire Commercial Club Is
40 in1pfretive necessity II Vinila
u 70 iaaAe material progress.
First eAss shos orskRf "a Zee
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Those who are reckless enough
to sell iutoxicants in the face Of
the law should take the oonse-
quences. The law should and will
be enforced against the sale Of in.
toxicants In Viuita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The greatly reduced republican
majorities in the East and other
sections Of the country show con
clusively that the tide is turning
toward The democratic party, and
II il continues for another two
years the landslide of 1892 will be
repeated. The republican party
is the party Of trusts and combines,
and the issue is becoming well de-
Guvd. The gigus Of the times are
again very hopeful for the demo-
nrala
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The people Of the Indian Terri.
tory should now get together on
the statehood question and have
something to say with reference to
how and when il shall occur.
Single statehood should now be
the battle cry in both territories.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

There are number Of Chsec-
KEGS who ere more interested in
the pay roll incident TO the pres
ent session Of the national council
than in the election returns.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

II Is a patent fact that If the sale
OF "mead," mist" etc., can be
stopped in the western and south.
ern districts it can be stopped
here. One conviction, with a peni.
tentiary sentence, would do the
trick. One of the most striking
characteristics Of the jointist is
that while he is absolutely uncon.
cerned as to how many he starts
on criminal careers, or how many
families be ruins, he is precious
careful about bis own welfare, and
whimpers like a dog when the
hand of the law is laid upon him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

When Oklahoma is united in
statehood with lndian Territory
no attempt will be made to count
out the winning ticket |. will be
as democratic as Texas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Allo,ab, and in the Cherokee
Nation is becoming quite scarce,
but there are thousands of acres
yet in the hands Of persons whose
names 10 not appear upon the
final roll now being made by the
Dawes commission, aud who will
eventually be rejected. Itis a pity
this land cannot be made available
for there are hdndreds Of Chero.
KEGS needing land for allotments
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

If congress ever had the notion
that Oklahoma was republican,
that opinion should now be re.
vised, Oklahoma is as safely dem
ocralic as ID, Indian territory is.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The Cherokee council now in
session at TAhlsquah eliclts no IN
lerest whatever. Since no more,
warrants can be issued the council
10 a superiuous institution.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Adair now has a newspaper the
6rst issue OF which shows that the
business people Of that prosperous
town are willing TO give such an
lnstitu' lon a liberal support,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The contraction Of the cattle in.
dustry in the territory is more
than balanced by the resulting ex.
pansion Of the agricultural inter-
ests. The once great ranges will
soon be divided into producing
farms, which will bring prosperity
and content to the Cherokees.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

1t lie the duty Of every good citi-
zen in Vinila TO give his moral
support to those whose duty it ia
to enforce the laws. The only
question an officer should ask him
self is what the law really is. NJ
man has a right to violate the law
because some one else does. There
are a number OF ordinances in
Vinita that are practically ignored,
but that doesn't lessen the respon.
sibility OF the officials. Every ordi.
nance ought to be enforced or re-
pealed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

A copy Of the WREKLs cHIET.
TAIN Of October 2nd is needed at
this Office to complete file. Can
any one furnish US with a copy Of
that date n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13
President Roosevelt VIII
Seek Admission Of Ok
IahOma and Other
Territories.
AT DECEMBER TERM
The Vote Oa Admission OF Okla.
homa will Be Taken-Indian
Territory Complications
to Be Adjusted.

There is much speculation and
wide difference OF opinion among
officials and politicians in Wash
ington as to the prospects foi the
passage of the bill admitting Okla.
homa, Arizona and New Mexico
to statehood at the coming short
session OF Congress.
The sentiment seems to be that
the bill will be passed by the Sen.
ate practically as it was passed by
the House at the last term, al.
though there are propositions look
ing to various amendments.
One of these is to leave New
Mexico out Of the bill, amitting
Oklahoma and Arizona. Another
is, drop both New Mexico and Ari.
zona and to admit Oklahoma.
The president is known to favor
the admission Of all three Of the
territories. To the argument that
they may turn democratic he re.
plies that he has no fear Of his
ability to carry Oklahoma and
New Mexico, aud lie confident that
Arizona will go republican in the
national campaign,
The Senate committee on terri.
tories has wisely planned trip OF
investigation, so its report will
presumably be in readiness for the
Senate on it's opening day, or pei
haps may be made public sooner
The presidents message usually
absorbs attention on the first day
and the report of the secretary
with the book Of estimates, on th'
second. Since the voting mus
take place on December 10, unles
that agreement be vacated b!
unanimous consent, ii might b.
we'll for the committee to get IL
findings before the public in som
form before the assemblsge Of Con
gress, and so give the country
chance to express itself on th
subject. The committee of inves
tigation, which left Chicago Mon
day, consists OF four rel ublican
and sWo democrats. This commit
tee, caly a part Of the committe
on territories, profess to start ou
with an open mind, ready to b
iBA asno0d by what il Gads ah 1
the material and moral resource
Of these territories, and their guar
antees Of permanence. Severa
arguments favor the admission o
these territories. Under our sys
tenn, they will have to be admitted
sooner or later, and a few years
one way or the other, would max
little difference in the life Of a ma
tion.
The frat democratic admins ira
tion that comes along would surely
admit them, and from a republi
can point OF view the now domi
nant party might just as we'll gaiI
the favor Of those oommunitieI
by comforting upon them the grea
boon Of statehood as TO leave thiI
advantage TO it's ever-resourcefu
opponent.
New Mexico was practically
promised admission to the Union
at the time of the Mexican cession
it has for more than half century
urged its claims upon Congrese
Oklahoma is abundantly large fol
a state, and no one objects to its
admission, especially if the Indian
Territory complication could be
adjusted. Arizona must come in,
if at all, to make a clean job Of it,
Without doubt, a9y community
prospers more under statehood
than when remaining in a terrific
rial condition. Securities and in.
vestments would be strengthened
by the change.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The senate committee on terri
tories will no doubt have the good
judgement to stop at Vinita on
their tour Of the territories begun
tcdav
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Let that Claremore statehood
convention be big one That
town knows how 10 entertain a
convention and will cover herself
With glory, as che did during The
press meeting last May.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The Oklahoma election may be
stolen from the demOorts, but
hereafter no one will have room
10 doubt that that territory lie norm
ally democratic.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

TheIg is 4 modicum Of salisiac
lop Ia anticipating what pleasure
viii come 10 the Territory when
the pebble opinion Of carpeibse
ruls os1 be registered with ballots.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

About the sorest man in Okla.
bona is the Kansas City Stars
staf man at Guthrie. The defeat
Of MEG uire broke his heart.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Il has been ninety days since
the Cherokee agreement was rati.
fed, and allotment is about &C
compllshed 80 far as the occupancy
Of land is concerned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Thf pan who is only a "good
ciilfen when The courts compel
him 20 be 10 Of The same calsbrs as
ibe sul lscls the sigilAnts used 70
selecl f5r the star part in a neck
III paglt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The amount Of grain, hay and
other products Of the farm that is
ssding its way to Vinita these
days Is simply enormous.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13
CHIEFS MEAgAGE
Reviews Progress Inward
Adjudication Of TNpl
Affairs During Year
REFERENCE is MADE
To the Necessity For a Supple
mental Agreement. Greek
Politicians Address the
Council on Statehood
Question.

The annual message OF tue pilh'
oipal chief, delivered to the Ma
tional council contained an exhaust
i've review Of the progress made
toward the fnal adjudication OF
tribal affairs. The most impor'
tant matter referred to was the me-
cessity for supplemental agree
ment. In referring to this the ex-
ecutive said:
"By the adoption Of the act OF
Congress, approved the first day
Of last July, every citizen receives
lands equal in valuation to ITO
acres of the average alloiable lands
for his or her allotment, forty
acres Of which is a homestead, in
alienable for twenty.one years, ,and
the remainder inalienable for Eve
years. There are exceptional
cases and conditions on which such
restrictions are burdensome, for
which it might be wise to make
provisions for removal by supple.
mental agreement; but land being
the chief source of sustenance
TO mankind - the main sup.
port and stay Of governments
for the safety Of the present gen.
Grafton and security to posterity,
our people should not, even ii
restrictions are removed, part with
the soil soon TO oe individualized
and thereby render themselves
homeless. Though tribal govern.
ment may not be completely dis
solved until the fourth day ol
March, 1906, provisions should be
made now for a final, entire and
total adjustment Of our affairs.
Public buildings and reserva
, tions set aside for our use during
} continuance of tribal autonomy
, should be tecognized as proper
subjects for disposition ir drawing
a supplemental treaty. Collection
} Of revenues, quarantine regulations
. and other matters OF more or lesI
importance also deserve attention
, "A memorial should be drafted
incorporating therein all un6n
, ished buginess, and passed durinI
/ the present session of Council, L
3 take the same course that resulted
b in tho act Of CJbs'vss OoAGrasO'
: by us last August. l trust ther'
= will be within the contents Of salt
instrument a section providing
( that, after dividing all lands ant
paying all just debts against th,
Nation, all other property Of everl
kind and character be oashed, ouI
, assets marshaled and every dolla
be distributed TO Cherokee citizens
This matter is of sufficient impor
tance to demand immediate action
Steps toward the adjustment o
. such interests cannot be delayed
only at the peril of great pecuni
AIRY loss to our people,"
COUNCIL NOTES.
Friday afternoon Pleasant Porter
chief of the Creeks, addressed bott
branches of the council on the
question Of statehood. Cheesit
Mcintosh, superintendent Of the
Creek schools, and Mr.. McGil.
breth, bearing resolutions from the
Greek council anent a union of in.
terests in the pending change in
governmental affairs, addressed
the council in joint session.
Claude Shelton has received the
Downing nomination for a place
on the board of education.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The United States congress can
stand a contest from Oklahoma as
we'll as from any other section Of
the whole country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

South McAlestel is still dream
ing Of territorial government, the
Moon bill and the capital, a for.
lorn hope however.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

There are always those 10 every
pommuaily who Try 10 make d
iu-i - 1idiculs as possible for Of
aelsla &, DO their duty; ant there
pie 10 those Who exert them
rsfa ufke a as easy as possi.
l's 10 which eltmeul 90 you
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

Have You turned that surplus
land loose2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

m~ 900 The CpDmsroi~l Club
gel busy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

The people Of the Indian Terri
tory have asked for a delegate in
Congress, and they should have it.
There Is no better country in this
Union than the Indian Territory.
II is filled with matobless resouy-
ces, and is now at period when
it is very important that il should
have representation in Congress,
just as other territories have.
There need be no necessity for q
territorial form Of government for
the territory, If that country is
Permitted to have representation
In Congress. II is now almost
ready Toe statehood, and within
two or threS years at most, II will
have ito afiairs settled, and every.
thing in condition for statehood.
Speed the day.-Denison Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

rhsre is sill . "solid south. ;"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13
Odd PiCkingS from Countless Bargains
ClOakS and Jackets.

We have great many styles but space will not pei
NIT us to quote many prices
$125 Ladies castor SeSlor2 fur m an and .t braid sa
them for I25.
81 50 Ladies black fur trimmed cape would ,,ot be
them little less, yours for $50.
&1 90 Ladies fine double fur trimmed capes,
pI'VO would be cheap at 2 5o our price Ioo
co 90 Here's a sumner. 40 inch sweep fine
pO'OO plush cape, fur timmed will keep you
warm in any climate yours for ooS.
Ct I'm Chdrens red and blue jackets, sizes to
wI'OV Id years. at $50.
GO m Ladies grey and blue jackets, great
VO'VO bargain at $3.50.
co GO Ladies' Gibson style Jacks, tucked in back
VV'JO avery stylish gaIment at ooS\
See our line of Monte Carlo coats they are the
leading styles this season. We have thetm from
1850 to 1900.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-11-13

New skirts every week at the JUnBO
This week the new Eleven Gored Zibline
skirt made in the fashionable shades blue
and black suitable for winter wear We
show more ready made skirts than any firm
in this country. Don't buy until you see
our line.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
CANCELS THE ORDER.
Commissioner and Mrs. Macfarland
Deprived of Visit Abroad.

Commissioner Macfarland, who, with
Mrs Macfarland was to have sailed for
Scotland Saturday, has Cancelled his book
ing, and will remain in the city throughout
the summer Prior to the illness Of Com
missioner Ross Mr.. Macfarland made mis-
plans for going abroad. He and Mrs. Mac
farland are both of Scotch descent, but
neither has visited the country. 1t was ar
ranged that the return trip should be made
September 6.
When Mr.. Ross Illness became serious
Mr.. Macfarland made ready to cancel his
plans. 1t was realized that 1t would be
many weeks before Mr.. Ross could return
to his work, If ever, and the supervision of
all his departments had to be taken up by
the president of the board. When Mr.. Ross
died the passage to Scotland was finally
Cancelled.
The new Commissioner, when appointed,
will require some time to become ac-
quainted with the several departments he
will be called upon to supervise, and could
hardly take up the work Of Mr. Macfar-
lands departments as we'll during the pres
ent summer. Mr.. Macfarland's arduous la
bors of the past several weeks, however,
do not seem to have had any effect upon
his health, for he continues robust and un-
usually we'll
Evening star., 1902-08-05
CONDITIONS OF CROPS
SUMMARY OF REPORTS TO THE
WEATHER BUREAU.
Drought in Southern States Broken,
but Continues in the Rocky
Mountain District.

The weather bureaus weekly summary
Of crop conditions IS follows:
The drought prevailing in the previous
week from Virginia and the Carolinas west
ward to Arkansas has been largely broken,
the rains being excessively heavy over
the western part OF the region named.
Drought, however. continues in portions of
the lower Ohio valley, the Carolinas and
northern Georgia. The central and northern
portions of Texas have again received very
heavy rains, and the lake region and the
northern portion of the middle Atlantic
states have also suffered to some extent
from excessive moisture. The protracted
drought in the central and southern Rocky
mountain district continues with increased
severity, and portions Of Kansas, Nebraska
and the north Pacific coast region are in
need Of rain. Generally the temperature
conditions have been highly favorable.
AS whole, corn has made excellent prog
ress in the principal corn-producing states
and an unusually fine crop is promised In
q small part of the lower Ohio valley and
in southeastern Missouri, central and west
ern Kansas, Tennessee and Virginia a part
Of the crop is, however, suffering from
drought.
Some winter wheat remains TO be harvest
ed in extreme northern districts, where
Evening star., 1902-08-05

harvesting has been much delayed by rains
and considerable damage has been done to
wheat in stack and shock. Harvesting Is
in general progress on the north Pacific
coast under favorable conditions
Spring wheat harvest has been somewhat
delayed by showers in Minnesota, where
harvesting is in progress far north as the
middle portion of the state In North Da-
kota high winds and hail have lodged and
damaged spring wheat slightly and rust is
appearing on the late sown. The crop is
ripening very rapidly in the Dakotas some
what too rapidly in South Dakota, and
harvest has begun in extreme southern
North Dakota. In Oregon and Washington
sp-\g wheat has made favorable advance
ment.
Oat harvest in the northern districts has
progressed under more favorable condi-
tions than in the previous week, and is
nearing completion, except in the more
easterly sections.
The central and eastern portions of the
cotton belt have experienced more favorable
weather, and very general Improvement
in the condition of cotton is indicated. the
rainfall of the week having largely relieved
the drought. The Carolinas portions of
Georgia, Louisiana and Missouri. however.
continue to suffer from drought and she'd
ding and rust are more or less extensively
reported in. the central and eastern dis
tricts. In Alabama, Mississippi Tennessee
and Arkansas the rainfall has been gen
orally ample, and excessive in the last
named state, where cotton has been beat en-
down 10 some extent. Central and north
eastern Texas, in common with Arkansas
and the northern portions of Louisiana and
Mississippi and western Tennessee re-
ceived during the fore part of the week
from two to ten inches of rain In Texas
cotton is making heavy bush as a rule.
continues to fruit satisfactorily, but there
is considerable complaint of shedding boil
worms and weevil, especially in the lower
portions of the Brazos and Colorado val
leys. The latter part of the week was
more favorable, and picking which is in
progress as far north the Red River
valley. with a continuation of the weather
of the latter part of the week will be GEN
eral within ten days.
Rains have benefited the tobacco crop In
Tennessee. Kentucky, Virginia and Mary
land, and the conditions have been highly
favorable for curing in the Caroinas.
The reports respecting apples continue
generally unfavorable, except in Kansas
Michigan. New England and portions of
| the middle Atlantic states
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Orders for Engineering Work.

The District Commissioners have issued
orders for public engineering work as fol-
lows:
That the roadway Of I street northeast
between the west side of 9Th street and
Florida avenue be macadamized at an esti-
mated cost of $500, chargeable to the ap-
propriation for repairs to streets, 1903.
That the roadway of B street and of Vir-
ginia avenue northwest from 18th street to
E street be macadamized, at an estimated
cost of $500, chargeable to the appropria-
tion for repairs to streets, 1903.
That trunk sewer be laid in 18th street
southwest between the Potomac river and
d street. at an estimated cost Of 81 800, and
that pipe sewers be laid in 18th street
southwest between B and D streets, at an
estimated cost of $2,730, chargeable to the
current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers,
Evening star., 1902-08-05
RESULT OF A FALL.
Death of James s. Robinson, Seventy
Years of Age.

died at 1:3O o'clock yesterday morning at
the residence of his brother, s. W. Robin
son, $40 Connecticut avenue, as a result OF
injuries received while in the back yard of
his brothers residence about 8 o'clock Sun
day evening. Mr.. Robinson was alone for
a time in the house and went for a walk in
the rear yard. While so engaged he fell
down an areaway. 1t is said he attempted
to mount flight Of steps and lost his foot
ing He struck the right side of his head
against the cement wall and his groans
were heard by neighbors next door, who
went to his assistance.
The funeral services will be conducted a,
the house at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
and interment will be made at Glenwooi.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Ran Aaway a Second Time.

The local police were notified yesterday
afternoon that Harry Hicks, thirteen years
old, and Lawrence Bailey. aged twelve,
who reside on 9Th, street, between A and
streets northeast, had run away from home
and had gone to Wilmington, Del, where
they were taken into custody by the police.
The parents were notified and money to
meet the expense Of stheir transportation
home was forwarded TO Wilmington. All
went right until the, train arrived in this
city, and then they made a hurried depart
ure, and have not since been heard from