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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
Can Break the Power of Oil
Pirates In The Cherokee
Nation.
APPROVED
By Secretary of Interior Embrac-
ing Twelve Sections Of Oil
Lands Will Be Invalidat.
ed By Ratification of
Pending Measure.

The last desperate attempt Of
the oil pirates to get the approval
Of the Secretary Of the Interior of
their leases of oil and mineral
lands in the Cherokee nation has
been partially successful. The ap.
proval Of the department has been
given to leases embracing about
twelve sections Of land near Chel-
sea and a smaller area in the Bar.
tlesville gas fields.
While the action OF the depart.
ment is characterized as illegal and
in direct contravention to the Cur.
tis Act, which imposes certain reg.
ulalions and royalties governing
leases that have never been com.
piled with, thus invalidating the
leases, the courts have never
brought relief to the Cherokees.
The Curtis Act is a most elastic
measure, and can be stretched to
cover any arbitrary action.
For four years the Cherokees
have fought the oil companies in
the courts and before the depart.
ment and bave suffered series of
discouraging defeats.
II is the consensus Of opinion
among those who 'Sve watched
and studied these re Its that fur
ther litigation will only bring ad.
ditional expense.
The pending treaty in giving
title toallolments invalidates these
leases. The oil pirates are power.
less against its provisions and
their hold on that valuable asset
Of the nation will be finally
broken.
As a consequence one of the
great questions which will be pre-.
sented 10 the Cherokee citizen on
August 9Th is whether to vote q
against the looting Of their estate
tr to vote a right to these robbers
to continue their looiiDg.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The liar is only effective among
the ignorant, which explains the
fact that some Of the opponents of
the treaty are confuing their efforts
to a very contracted circle. There
are those who are honest in their
opposition, bui they are in = de-
cided minority. From The mis-
representations Of the provisions
Of the pending measure which have
been spread among the ignorant,
i','VN.- "'' "a 'uv 'prsyaricaung tai.
ent 10 the Nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
TERRITORY BANKS.
Statement OF Their Condition AZ the
Close Of Business July 10th.

The abstract Of the condition Of
the national bsnks of the Indian
territory at the close of business
July l6 shows the average reserve
held at 1906 per cent, against
10 81 per cent on April 30. Loans
and discounts increased from &c..
562, 800 to 81, 1877, 1877; gold coin de.
creased from s188, 427 TO s173, ,O32,
total specie from 1888 1891 to 1870.
445; lawful money reserve, from
1927 ,240 TO s517, 1853; individual
deposits from s5, ,574, $50 to s5, $685..
967.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

No rational reason has yet been
advanced why the treaty should
not be ralihed. Appeals have been
made to prejudice; wilful misre-
presentations have been dissem-
mated aud a corruption fund is
being freely used. A mischievous
lriunity which cannot avail against
the intelligence and character Of
the Cherokee people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
Rock Creek Notes.

Jim Lane, Of Oentralia, was here
last Monday. He reports a pleas.
ant visit.
Mrs. John Carol is quite sick.
Bro. Bledsoe preached at Grove
Point Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Harris is visiting her
daughter, Mrs, John Hains.
Mrs. Propp is suffering from
rheumatism this week.
Be sure you vote to ratify the
treaty.
The thresher and baler may be
seen on every hand, and there are
no idle men in this community.
w. II. Whitney has the largest
grape crop he has ever grown and
is selling them at two cents per ID.
George Cook and Miss Nellie
Laine, Of Adair visited friends
here las! Monday night,
Fred Hatfield and Miss Maggie
Allen were welcome visitors last
Sunday.
Elmer Clark has recovered from
his recent illness.
Late corn 10 needing rain badly.
SNIDE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
HOUCK is OUT.
Postoffice Inspector Now Looking
For Another Job.

A report from Ft. Smith states
that W. p. Houck, postoilice in d.
speclor for this district, has been
removed from Office.
1t is said that his removal
resulted from a squabble
over the postofiice at Bartlesville.
Houck, so the story goes, recon.
mended the moving Of the post.
office at that place to another build
ing.
An inspector was sent from Kan.
sas City to investigate the trouble
and reported adversely to Houck' 8
recommendations. 1t was then
charged that Houck had made his
recommendation upon the solioits.
tions Of several citizens without
making a personal investigation.
The superintendent of this dis.
trict, il is alleged, has been at outs
with Houck for sometime and took
this opportunity for letting him
out. Houck will appeal to the de.
partment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

In another column is COM
munication from w. L. Trott,
which most iOrcibly verifies every
so-called accusation il, yesterdays
Chieitain. 1t will be noticed that
Mr.. Irott has dropped into mute
silence on his ass ertion tina. the
treaty granted every alternate sec-
tion Of land TO the railroads, nor
has he offered any proof of that
assertion although the Chieftain
has offered him sl0O fnr the same.
Mr.. Trott has also aba odoned his
amusing assertion that the treaty
was favorable to the oil pirates. 1t
is not TO be wondered at that he
was ashamed to see his n anne used
IN connection with such a palI ably
silly statement. The Chieitain
stated yesterday that Mr.. Trotts
opposition was Born Of pr ejudice.
There is evidently no limit TO it
judging from Mr.. Trotps own
statement. The Cherokee people
will surely not listen 10 a man
whose prejudice is so deeply root.
ed that II does not soften 10 the
cries OF starving women and chill.
dren, A prejudice which would
hesitate to relieve the suffering o{
his own people. A prejudice
which can see only hidden vii in
Christian charity. Such a char.
acleristic is never found in a. lead.
or oil men and any influence W hich
Mr. Trott may have had he has
sacrificed by this amszing self ao.
cusation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The Indian Territory has done
much in making the Frisco system
the valuable property that it is to-
day, and it is safe to predict that
the great schemes Of extension and
development in this section
planned by President Yoakum will
be consumated, even though the
road may be absorbed by the Rock
Island.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
CROP CONDITIONS.
Big Yields Assured In the Cherokee
Nation,

The following bulletin showing
crop conditions in the Cherokee
Nation has been issued from the
Oklahoma agricultural station:
Over the northern portion showers
occurred duriug the early part Of the
week followed by warm aud dry
weather; cotton and corn are doing
well, but the late corn needs more
rain; plowing Is Ia progress, but the
ground Is becoming hard; hay is yield.
ing we'll and Is being put up "a good
condition; threshing progresses slow
ly, with yields fair 10 good; vegetables
are good; stock Is doing well.
Over the middle portion local show
ers benefited cOrn ami cotton; corn Is
doing well, and good crop Is assured;
c otton made a rapid growth, and IS In
A line state Of cultivation; grass is
zoo d, and being secured 10 good con-
ditiL q; good crop Of potatoes is
being secured; threshing coutlnu es,
with y heat aud oats yielding we'll
Over the southern portion daily
showers 3 laced crop, 10 hne condition
and grouna Ia good working order;
corn and cot ton are 10 good condition
and nne yiel ds indicated; late pota-
toes have been plantedi oats are har-
out lar go Yield prairie grass
a large yield, and an immense crop Of
hay secured; range Is good and stock
Is doing well; cane Is 10 line cond ition
early gardens are doing we'll.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The marshsl's Office at South
McAlester has received notice
that the pay Of jurors has been in.
creased from 81 to s3 per diem.
This will not make jury duty any
more agreeable to the average oili.
zen but will result in an even
more disgraoeful scramble among
the professional jurymen to dis
grace the court by their presence
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

TREATY OR THE CURTIS LAwi
Under the above caption W. L,
Tfott has issued a printed argu.
ment against the ratification of the
pending treaty which in a way is
unique. Il i5 al illogical master
piece; a tlim7y tissue Of puerile
repetitions Of exploded misrepre.
sentations. A complete analysis
OF it's weird assertions would oc.
cupy time which they in no way
deserve. One Of the most grotes-
que features Is the assertion that
the treaty is favorable to the oil
companies. No one knows better
than Mr.. Troti that the oil leases
were granted under the provisions
Of the Curtis Act and that the rat.
itication Of the treaty will invali.
date those unholy instruments and
drive the oil pirates out Of bust.
ness. The most bitter enemies OF
the treaty are the oil men and the
only consistent campaign that is
being made against its ratification
is being conducted by their agents
with their money. A fact known
to all and OF which a man as con-
versant with Cherokee affairs as
Mr.. Trott must certainly be cog.
infant. 1t 10 this "oeneficsnt"
Curtis Act which has thrown the
treasure vaults Of the nation wide
open to these professional looters
which Mr.. Tiott wildly appeals to
the Cherokees to accep. in lieu Of.
a measure which makes each citi.
zen steward Of his own. Probably
the most hagrant misrepresenta.
ton in this most marvellous col.
lection lie found in the repetition
OF the assertion that the treaty
grants each alternate section of
land to the railroads. Mr.. Trott
could have employed bis time to
better advantage when he wrote
that paragraph by coming to this
Office and receiving a check for 800
by adduclng proof Of his assertion.
Mr.. Trolt we'll knows that there is
a standing offer from this Office 10
pay the sum Of s100 Ito any one
who can show where the treaty
contains any such illegal provi.
sion. The entire document is
woven out of just such palpable
misrepresentation. No one doubts
he sincerity OF Mr.. Trott's oppo
'ilion TO the treaty. But il is an |
opposition born, Graded and nur
.ured in prejudice. A prejudice |
which seeking qualification would
condemn the Cherokees to a delay
n the settlement of their affairs
until their estate has dwindled
way under the blIghting touch OF
lhe coTruptionisls who have grown
Wealthy at their expense.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

OF Smith, Of Fairland, who is a
candidate for the national council
over in Delaware district is well
qualified for the position to which
be aspires, and no better man
could be selected. He comes from
one Of the old, substantial families
of that district and will, il elected, ,
work for the people as a whole.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

DIT Smith is making a vigor.
Gus campaign for the council in
Delaware district, and the voters
OF that district will make a mistake
If he is not elected. "The great.
est good to the greatest number" !"
is the platform upon which he is
making his race.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
Consumption Threatened.

u was troubled with hacking
cough Tor a year and j thought had
consumption" says q. Unger, 2ll
Maple ST., Champaign, III. ~ tried
a great many remedies aud l was un.
der The care OF physicians for several
months. l used one bottle OF Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t cured me. and /
have not been troubled since.n Sold
by Peoples drug store. DIV
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
COMMISSIONERS NAMED.
F. ID. Adams Appointed To the First
District.

Judge Gill yesterday appointed
+. d Adams United States Com
missioner and Van Stewart con.
stable Of the 6rst judicial district.
Commissioner Adams will hold
court at Miami.
o. II. Graves was appointed
United States Commissions at
Pryor Creek in the fifth judicial
district with j. H, Harris as his
constable.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The true friends Of the Chreo.
KEGS are desirous OF seeing a set.
Element Of the tribal estate so that
each one can receive his equitable
share before it dwindles away.
The most strenuous opponents of
the treaty are those who have con.
tirually robbed the nation aud do
not want to lose so rich graft.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

OIt Smith, candidate for a seat
in the council in Delaware, is un.
qualiledly for the pending allot
ment bill, and is working as hard
for its ratification as for his own
election. This alone, should rec.
ommenG him to the honest voters
Of his district.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The misrepresentation dissem.
mated by some of the opponents
Of the treaty have proven to be
veritable boomerangs. As these
various lies have been exposed
those who were at first deceived
have become aggressive champions
of the treaty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The campaign being waged by
the oil men against the ratification
Of the treaty is indicative of the
straits to which the opposition lie
driven. Their only argument is a
corruption fund which is being
freely used among the full.bloods
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

An outrage on the rights OF
women was consumated in the
Commissioners court yesterday
when one was fined for using q
broomstiok on a man. Such an
invasion of an inalienable right
should receive the severest con.
damnaiinn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

and that no campaigning is neces.
sary This is very dangerous
condition to slip into, During the
few remaining days a vigorous cam.
paign OF education should be
waqed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

ter gang mas discovered in Mul.
drow and DArrough a veritable pair
of heavenly twins. II is difficult
to discover over which Of the pair,
as TO their social and political fu-
ture, he enthuses most.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Fortunately, 40 one ever takes
Too. qua.stee seriously. He is as
yarrulous Of pen as be is enervai.
Jog of speech, and is recognized
only as an inspirer Of that tired
feelinn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The opponents OF the treaty
have failed TO consider the intelli-
gence Of the Cherokee citizen in
their 6ght against that measure.
No Cherokee who understands it's
provisions is going to vote against
Il, unless influenced by prejudice
or some purely selfish motive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

About the only crime or malici.
Gus Intention that Too qua slee
has not charged against the gov
ernment is that they intended to
condemn the Cherokees to listen
to his everlasting pratlle. But
then such barbarism is too horri
bic for contemplation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The oppressive uncertainty
which has retarded the develop.
ment Of the Cherokee nation will
disappear when title can be OBJ
tanned to allotments. The treaty
carries title.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The opponents of the treaty will
tell you tomorrow that it grants
every alternate section of land to
tbs NJ. X. & T. aad Frisco rail
roads. 1t is absolutely false. The
Chieitain has offered s1OO to any,
one who could dduoe proof of fthe
assertion. Not one of these mis-.
representers has accepted the of.
fer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The candidacy Of OF Smith for
the council is being very favorably
commented on, aud it looks as
though he would be returned a
winner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

j.. NJ. LaHay is conducting a
most effective campaign for
ratification.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

No Cherokee approves Of the
looting Of the Nation by the oil
pirates. Yet a vote against the
treaty lie an endorsement Of that
robbery.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

A vote against the treaty Is q
vote to deliver to the oil and min
eral pirates the keys to the treLs.
ure vaults of the Nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

There is an unaocountable lelh
argy among large element con-
cerning the treaty. There seems
10 BE- feeling abroad that the
meeeure is certain 10 be ratified,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

A vote for the treaty is declar
alton Of independence from for
eign management Of your affairs
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The opposition to the treaty has
been driven to the last ditch. Mis-.
representation and a corruption
fund are now their only hopes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The statement that the oil com.
panies 'avor the treaty would draw
a wise smile from the celtic physi.
ognomy OF "Mike" Cudahy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

W. 4. Davis will not only
vote for the treaty but is work
ing for ratification.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Ex-Chief G. ]. Harris, after
studying the treaty is working
hard for its ratification.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

With the ratification of the
treaty the Cherokees will enter
fairly upon the highway to pros
,otfty
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
Eugene
Fields
VIews on Ambition and Dye
popsIa.

Dyspepsia" wrote Eugene FielA
"oiten incapaoltates man Tor endeAvoi
and sometimes oxtingulshos the firo Of
ambition" Though great despite His
complaint Flold suffered from fndlges-
tion all his llfo. A weak, tired stomach
cart digest your food. 10 noode
rest. You can only rest Il by the uss
Of preparation like Kodol, which ro,
lleves II OF work by dlgosting your food,
Rest soon restores II 10 its normal tonS.
strengthening,
satistyLnHs
EnVInOrntIna.
Prepared only BY ~ Q. DEWITT a 90, OhicaFa
Ahe ~ bottle contains ~ times the 80. 1llR
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Soggy Sanders has announced
his endorsement of the treaty
and is working for its ratifca-
tion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

The one who votes against he
treaty lie voting away the rights Of
his children.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
fcation.

Under the treaty the poor man
gets as much as the rich man-the
country is divided equally-hence
the poor man will vote for tho
treaty, and the rich and selfish
man against it.-stillwell Stand.
ard.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

"rreaty aud Title" will be the
battle cry Of the viotors tomorrow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Word was received today that Mrs.
Robert o'Shea, who has been quite
ill Is rapidly Improving.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Vote for the treaty and drive
the oil pirates out OF ,he ne'ion
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Dick Duck, a recognized lead
er of the fullbloods at Catoosa,
is out in a declaration in favor
the treaty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Nice flesh county honey az Balen
tines.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Fresh lot " and 10 cent counter
goods on handfat Balentlnes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
To fhe Far Northwest,
Via Burlington Route

"The Burlington.Northern Pacific
press" now leaves Kansas City at
D. m making direct connectio
ali lines from the cast and south. I'll
the only through train from Kansas
through the northwest territory travei
bv the Northern Pacific railway Thro
coaches, chair cars, standard aud tor
sleepers Butte, Helena, Spokane, n
ma, Seattle, Portland
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
ELECTION OFFICIALS.
Judges and Clerks Who WIN Serve
In Delaware District

The following appointments Of
election officials have been an.
nounced by Claud Shelton clerk
OF Delaware District:
Timber Hlil-T. w. Prdther, John
Payton, Judges; Geo. Dixon, Harry
Schouse, Clerks.
Ninlta-L. w. Butlngton, L. p. Is
bell, Judges; w. Charlesworth, Isaac
Mode, Clerks.
Ketchum-S. +. Melton, w. NJ.
Warner, judges; J. d. Yost, Tom
Ketchum, Clerks.
Fairlaud-IIenry Iicox, jim White,
Judges; John Mccullough, Irwin
James, Clerks.
Ballard-R. Ballard, John Miller,
Judges; Joe Clark, w. II. Ballard,
Clerks.
Grjve-J. II. Gibson, jim Crltten-
don, Judges; a. l. Ballard, BIZ Mel
ton, Clerks.
Cave Sprlngs-Ose TIarlin, Harry
White, judges; George Fields, West
ley Fields, Clerks.
Taylor-Pheasant Tanner, Percy
Washbourne, Judges; Geo Freeman,
w. l.. Smith, Clerks.
Afton-F. NJ. Dawson, Thos. Raj
lard, Judges; j. NJ. Smith, Homer
Melton, Clerks.
Ochelata-W. NJ, Ballard, Tony
Mouse, Judges; Ross Mode, Jox Fox,
Clerks.
New Town-Sam Mouse, jess Beck,
Judges; Peter Luton, Waite Buch
anan, Clerks.
Becks-Ooon Studiyant, Jeke Beck,
Judges; Bdrto Garner, Jno. Beck,
Clerks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

Cool laundry soap ana 10 bars for
25 cents al Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

George Mlttendorf has been ap
pointed postmaster at WeeIeetka,
vice Lake Moore resigned.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07

j, G, Scrimsher is one of the
prominent Cherokees who APP
prociating the equitable charac-
ter Of the treaty advocates rati-
fication.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-08-07
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