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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

been again rehabilltated and is In
condition 70 systematically
handle the charities OF our town.
II we will put money into the
hands OF this union il is the safesi,
surest and best means Of helping
those who are in distress. Under
the present arrangement compe
tent committee will investigate
every application for aid, aud no
money will be epent on undeserv
ing persons or imposters. Organ
lied charity is the only kind that
the community can afford to inv ct
10. Let us, as community, stand
by these people who are willing to
give Of their time and labor to
help those who from time to time
have to have assistance. Not
one cent placed in the hands Of
the officers of this society will be
wasted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
Barsrtt Not Guilty.

Phillip Barrett, the steno-
grapher, Of Ardmore, held by tn G
authorities OF that city pending ia
yestigalion OF the death of Mrs.
A. Emhart. has beer released from
custody. Mrs. Emhsrt was found
in BaIretps back yard aud the
police, il is said, alleged that Bar
rett had assaulted her The au
topsy showed that Mrs. Emhart
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The anomaly Of the interior de.
partment seeking 20 enforce de.
funoi tribal laws IN the face Of the
Curtis law, which declares that
said laws shall not bs enforced
eitker in law OF equity continues.
II Is one Of the farces Of g0v5f6.
meni in the I0disa territory under
marshal law. This Cherokee rev.
enue laws never did apply TO non
citizens because they had no legal
residence here. They were made
for Cherokee citizens only, but the
courts and the department have
aonslrued them differently. The
Election Of revenues for the In
By the interior department
sloped marvellous power Of
ia those who are in
The enforcement OF
-edit 70 the govern
4 States 10 allow
6oIals 20 wiring
'sfpriaes Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

II the Cherokee delegation don't
60 to Washington this winter it
will not be regard d as national
calamity. About nine out OF ten
Cherokee citizens believe that no
good will come of an expensive
delegation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

Vinita enters the new year with
a smiling face, conscious Of hav.
ing done we'll in the year just
closed, and sure that she can do
even better this year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

Attorney General Knox has no
tidsd all maIsbals In the Indian
territory 10 send all federal pris-
onsrs after February 1st, to the
penilentiary at Atlanta, Ga. The
order will be in effect until the
new penitenlIary at Fort Leaven.
worth is completed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

A politician appoints his heneh-
men TO Office for personal service
rendered. The people elect a man
whom they consider qualified for
II, and just at present the people
Of the Indian territory are demand
ing a change to their standard Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

Congress has thoroughly awak-
ened to the necessity Of immedi-
ate legislation to correct the exist.
ing political conditions in the In
dian territory, and there is every
promise Of such legislation being
enacted this winter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The Curtis act resembles a pack
Of cards, in that it is very suscep
tible to manipulation, and what
you get depends largely on who is
shufiiing the pasteboards.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

A gubernatorial candidate in
Kansas, named Bonebrake,is ,is credit
cd with the sup port Of the "boss
busters" and tho "smasher ele-
menl." The opposition is pre-
paring for a slrenuously strenuous
dampaigu, and YET Kansas is listed
sb q dead onb."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
81 Examine the date oppo

nw- Examine the date oppo-
site your name, printed on
your paper this week, and il
it has expired or is about to ex-
pire, please renew at once. The
prompt paying subscriber is
the boon of the newspaper pub
Usher.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The people of the Indian terri
tory want the privileges of state
government because they are
American citizens and entitled to
self.government. No other rea-
son need be given.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The days of the party organ in
the United States are numbered
With the demise Of that ancient
Landmark will come the emancipa.
tion Of the press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

There IS time for all things. The
time t0 take simmons Cough Syrup
is when afflicted with Sore Throat
Hoaneue,s, Coughs or Colds. H. is
guaranteed TO cure you. Price, p and
so cents. W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

A skirmish with insurgent Fill.
pinos occurred New Years day
within six iniIos Of Manila in the
pacifsd PHILIPPINES. These were
probably a remnant that clipped
through the fingers of Otis when
he had them "well in hand" some
three years ago.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The sirenuositv of President
Roosevelt has had the effect Of
alarming the republican patty and
the bosses have about gone out of
business around the White House
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

Some people waste their lives
in winding up their mental alarm
clocks. As manufacturers Of per.
sonal trouble they are a success,
but their persistence in talking
shop makes them a nuisance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The number OF families who
have located in Vinita on account
of school facilities during the last
twelve months is large. And II
may be very properly added, the
people that move to town to get
into the schools are very good cit
izene
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The court Tuesday discharged
the following petit Jurors for tie re-
malnder OF the term. J Winner VIM
Ballard, d. w, freeman, a } Davis,
Q. NJ. Lauchurr, Louis T. Brown, B,
Good, Riley Copeland, WIN. Ingalls
ana l.. +. Elliott. The remainder ~
the jurors were excused until January
I5.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

You got the real thing when you get
Hunts Lightning OH for Burns,
Bruises, Cuts aud Sprains. The most
penetrating and healing liniment
known. Guaranteed. Price, IS and
so cents, W
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

They never did fiiI; they never viii
fail. what? Chcatham's Laxative
Tablets--to cure a cold az once. Carry
them In your vest pocket. Always
ready Guaranteed, Price % cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
REPORT.
Interesting Statistics Given on Terri
torial Affairs.

The annual report OF Iudian In.
sp clor J. George Wright has been
issued in neat book form, CON ain.
ing 227 pages Of interesting stats
tics aud general Information con.
cernInG the Indian territory. OF
particular interest to the Cherokee
nation is the following summary
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
Net receipts ..sl9,a55 o.
lrENsEs or THE FISCAL YEAR.

"N ~" N" ~ w. 'N' - "
speotor's (for the Cherokee natiom
Office shows a reduction OF 81.
794.67 over the preceding year.
The receipts show falling off Of
s62 40, making net increase over
preceding year of 81 ,695 IA.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The excessive land holding cases
on trial in the United States court
impresses many as being an ex-
cessive use of The elastic Curtis
Act
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
.oFD1 IKAUKtD
Are the HoIderman Excessive
Land Holding Cases Un-
til May Term.
ARMY OF WITNESSES

Collect Their Fees From Govern.
eminent aud Depart Hence,
When Court Ordered At.
torneys to Submit
Briefs on Motion
to Quash In.
diotment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
stolen.

From Dy ranch on December 2,
1901, one red sorrel mare, white legs
aud feet mane cut close OF between
her ears, knees punch-ared with a
sharp pointed steel, leaving small
knots on ana around her knees.
will pay $50 for the mare aud siOO for
the conviction OF the thief.
j. j. MCALESTER,
w2O McAlester, Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

For Sale or Rent A lOl foot store
building ia Bluejaekeb W. s..
Maoney. WI
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

There is talk of orgaolzlng a Span
ish.Amerlcan war veterans assocla
lion here.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The people of the Indian terri
tory will never be satisfied until
they are granted an elective form
Of government. The politicians
who are scheming to keep the gov.
eminent as lar as possible out Of
the hands OF the people will be re-
membered when that day comes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

No one need worry about the
future Of the Indian territory. 1t
will take care OF itself, and is
abundantly able to do so. The
policy OF the government is to
wind up the tribal affairs of the
five tribes as fast as men and
money can do il. The transforma
tion is going steadily forward to-
ward statehood for the original In
dian territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The people Of Indian territory
have preferences as to the kind Of
government given them, but will
welcome anything like seli-gov-
eminent whether it be statehood
or territorial form. One grea
state would be far preferable to a
state and a territory, and eventu
ally we will be one state, but give
us a chance to govern ourselves on
most any terms aud our condition
will be bettered.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The Marion Holderman exces.
sive land holding cases will not be
decided at this term Of court.
Judge Gill Tuesday morning
ordered the motion to quash, aud
demurrers to the indictment sub
mitted on briefs.
The defendant was given thirty
days in which to fle his brief, aud
the prosecution until April 1st, to
file counter briei.
The order OF the court disposes
Of the cases until the May term.
The action Of the court was evi.
IDENTIFY not anticipated by the
prosecution, as ihey had
summoned a small army
of witnesses, who this morning
collected their per diems and de.
parted hence.
The principal points in the de-
murrer entered by the defense are:
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
FIRST

That the indictment does not
state an offerse against a law Of
the United States, inasmuoh as
the law under which the action is
brought is unconstitutional, in that
it would deprive the defendant of
his property without just oompen.
satiop.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

In writing an advertisement,
first arrange your facts in your
mind in the order Of their import.
ance. Then grade your display in
accordance. II you will be guided
by this simple rule, even if the
advertisement which you may con.
struct thereupon is no master
piece, it will certainly never be
a very poor one.-Printer's Ink.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

There was a increase in cattle
shipments to the Kansas City mar.
kels last year, compared with
1900, Of 3,472 cars. The largest
shipment in one day in the history
of the yards was July %, 1901; the
receipls on that day were % 962
head.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09


The question Of single or double
statehood has, in the opinion OF
the Chieiiain. been settled in favor
Of single state This may not
come soon, but It will eventually
come. II the Indians are not yet
ready for such step they would
better get ready without delay
The ChieNain would not know.
ingly advocate anything that would
prove detrimental to the interests
Of the owners Of the lands Of the
Indian country, but is of the belief
that statehood would benefit the
Indians more than airy other class
Of citizens, because their personal
interests would be more secure un
der a regular government admin
istered by the people themselves.
The fullblOod Indian cannot bo
injured by stabler form OF govern.
ment. They are now living in
poverty among the hills Of their
own country, while white men and
mixed bloods are in possession
and growing rich from their lands.
Allotment is coming and will
convert the monopolists into favor.
ing statehood as soon as they are
restricted to their prorata shares
Of land. When men are not al.
lowed to have the use of Indian
land without paying for the use Of
il their objections to a decent
government will vanish.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The Uranium Of that scientist
who has discovered the secret Of
perpetual life would be invaluable
to an entomologist.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
Artist
Printer

not produce creditabe work in a blacksmith shop,
nor can he do much better in the average country
printing office To produce attractive printing he
must have material to work with If your local print
Ing Office is not properly equipped for turning out good
work send your next bill Of printing to and get
the benefit of good workmanship and a throughy up
todate plant You not bound to put up with an
inferior quality of work just because the local printer
does not appreciate the necessity of keeping up with
the times The Chieftain job department. is the best
equipped plant in this section Nothing too large
too small for to print
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The advertisement which bears
upon it's face the charm of care
in preparation and execution,
thought and good taste, infers that
the man behind that advertise
ment is prosperous aud successful
All Of the large general advertisers
show by the ever.inoreasing beauty
and concern in their announce
ments that their faith in the pow.
er Of advertising increases with
their experience Ink.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
FOURTH.

That the indictment does not
comply with Section II, of the
Curtis act, inssmuch as it alleges
land holdings only in excess Of the
proper share Of the defendant and
his wife, and fails to name the de.
PENDANTS minor children.
O,her minor points are touched
on but the above are the salient
points Of the defense.
The ruling Of the court will be
awaited with interest, as The
points involved affect valuable
property interests throughout the
Cherokee nation.
After disposing of the Holder
man case this morning the court
adjourned until this afternoon.
As no cases are set for the rest
Of this week, the court will devote
this time largely to the hearing
Of motions and pleadings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

~ ulufI fofnpflNI nsivf "a ,o.I lIl....l...4
iof lhe hoalesefksr lfAssler ., iavssio, WI
eup'l,'.'d lof stalullom dlDlrltldion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

The reports of expulsion from
the Indian Territory of persons
who refuse to pay what they con.
slider an unjust tax, sounds strange
in free America. There are courts
established to settle just such dis
putes, but they are not recognized
by the arbitrary officials who ride
rough shod over the inherent
rights of every American citizen
who disputes their authority. Such
conditions are absolutely heinous,
aud yet there are those who lear
to escape them by accepting the
responsibilities Of seli.government
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
THIRD

That the indictment il indefinite
in pointing out and specifying the
exact nature of the crime alleged
10 have been committed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09
SECOND.

That the law is too indefinite
and uncertain to form the basis
for a criminal action.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

A good deal is being said about
the delegation selected by Chief
Bufiingtor and the Cherokee SEN.
ate to go TO Washington-just to
go to Washington and spend the
winter at The expense of the Cher
okee people. The facts are that
not one Of the bunch is capable Of
representing the Cherokees at
Washington. The necessity Of
any delegation, however able, does
not exist, and the government
should not allow the funds of the
Indians to be thus squandered.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-01-09

There ls a tendency toward care
lessness during the winter months
in keeping the premises of resi-.
dences clean. A number Of filth
heaps are being allowed 10 decay
in various parts Of the town with.
out any thought as to the possible
danger Of these disease incubators.
Disinieolants can be obtaine at
small cost, and the health auibori.
ties should enforce their use before
epidemic Of some disease results.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
THE YEAR IN PORTO RICO.
anA steady Aavancenen4
Throughout ISLAND.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE report Of
Gov. Hunt. of Porto Rico, dated July
10, 1902, just made public, is the second
one presented since the Inauguration
of civil government. It advises the
president of healthy progress and
steady advancement throughout the
island, in all substantial respects. It
states that there has been progress in
comprehension of the institutions of
the United States; that administration
in municipal affairs has improved; that
education is spreading it's good influ-
ences;Athat more land has been culti-
vated; exports and imports have. in
creased; new roads have been built;
the telegraph system has been extend
ed; the health of the people is better
and the death rate has decreased.
Sugar is regarded as the. principal
crop of the island, and it is stated in
the report that the crop of 190sis the
largest but one ever produceE In
crease in area of tubacco cultursis re-
ported: # ~ ,ssss,
The value Of imports from the
United States for the last fiscal year
aggregated $40, 1894. Import1s' From
foreign countries amounted to, te.429,-
900; the. exports from Porto Hoo to
the United States, in the same period,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

NaEt is deeply lamented by the ma
tives. who held him in high esteem.
/ Thomas Mast was appointedfconsul
general at Guayaquil this year. leav-
ing. New York for his post July 1.
He was born in. Landau, Bavaria, Sep
TENDER %. 1910, and came with his
parents to the United States six years
later. AS d caricaturist and cartoon
list he became famous. f5:sssfX
Thomas Mast may be said to- have
been the original newspaper cartoon
list. and it was to his talent that car
toons in the daily press owe their
earliest development. Among the
we'll known caricatures and types
used in political cartoons Mr.: Mast
created many. The Tweed money
bag, the republican party elephant,
and the democratic jackass originated
with him. The lire OF work since dc.
veloped and improved by some was
entirely of his own creation.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

"A terrible case OF Cavalleria Rus
ticana occurred in the nearby village
Of Barra, Italy. the combatants being
two well-to-do young men, the prize,
sLucia Gfaciott Il. sStiletto were the
arms chosen and both men persisted,
bleeding from numerous wounds. As
one Of the duelers received his death
stroke, he seized the enemy around
the neck, and, pulling him down,
drove his knife into his stomach. The
bodies became rigid in theS embrace
Of death, could not be separated. and
had to DO buried n one casket.. M
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
BANK IS ROBBED.
Two Cowboys Hold Up Institution ut
Hillsboro, n. M, ana Escape
with 100000.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Dec. Ia At.
Hillsboro, Sierra county, two cowboys
on Friday held up the officers of the
Sierra County bank at the point of re-
volvers and carried away $4,000 in
gold and currency. The robbers were
armed with Winch and revolvers.
They proceeded to the bank and de-
manded the money in the vault, back
ing their demands by presenting their
guns. One of the robbers kept the
bankers covered while the other
dumped the booty into sack. They
Immediately mounted their horses
and, with a few parting shots, rode for
the mountains.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
u. FAVOR REcIIpROc1
Treaties with other Nation. Urged
ut the National Convention of ~.
the. Reciprocity League. 81 4 Y Z

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 411.-Reciprocal
treaties with other nations that will
result in putting more profit into the
hands of American workmen, in aug
menting home industries and in gen
orally increasing the commercial
strength of the United States, were adj
vocated by Gov. Cummins, Of Iowa, in
a speech before the National Reciproc-.
ity league. John Charlton, for over
score Of years member Of the Cana
dian parliament, delivered a forceful
Grafton in support Of reciprocity be-
tween Canada and the United States. y
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

Experiments in grating vegetables
made by M. L. Daniel, Of the faculty
Of sciences Of Rennes, France, show
that it Is possible to graft together al.
most any two varieties of the same
species or two Of widely different fam
lilies. The graft is often profoundly
modified, it being possible to obtain en-
tirely new types by this process.
Among his successful gratis were to.
mato and egg plant. ,s-e,.-ae
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

U The counter displaying Canton
China is always attractive to wise
shoppers, who know that the pieces of
china, scrudely pictured with the quaint
scenes of Chinese life, make appre.
sciated gifts. A charming cracker jar
In this ware that stands on three
small feet can be purchased as low as
rs cents, while odd plates, platters,
teacups and saucers can be had at cor.
srespondingly low prices ss fts. =
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

Il A London newspaper man, said to be
capable, was suddenly called upon to
write an obituary ofsBret Harte. With
q mind full Of something else-we are
not told what-he wrote column and
"a half and sent it toHthe printer. When
IT came back in proof he was horri-
fed to find that he had written a
lengthy article about Mark Twain. Il
was too late rewrite the obituary and
he was obliged to change the name
and the title Of the books and let the
article 70 in. . ,s...sg,. s7.s..5.... ne.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

Switzerland has just completed a
new capitol building 1t iss magnifi-
cent structure on the banks Of the
Aar. surrounded by some Of the most
beautiful views Of this beautiful coun.
try. The building cost more than q
million dollars. It covers several
acres, rising from 1 massive stona
platform or .esplanade looking out
over the river and the mountains.
The structure is pure Swiss in every
respect. Swiss architects planned it.
built lyssy
BIT 0f material IN It came from
Switzerland.