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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
ooNeREss ANp TnE rERRlroRY.

At the present session OF congress Of the Inn
portan duties IN hand Is 10 put the aia Of Indian Ter
ritory ID good working order ange has long existed
In that quarter and II has not grown easier by DELAY
Now that the tribal relations have been placed on bet
ter footing, the way opened for comprehensive action
the part Of congress- bill will shortly be reported
70 provide for the opening Of the mineral lands Or the
territory As these lands In the opinion Of the Interior
department belong 10 the Indians aud as the Indians
not qualified TO work them. arrangement shoud
b. adopted 10 open and utilize them The bin referred
70 provides that royalty be- paid 10 Indians for mineral
land rights At present, according 70 the interior de-
parment, the only way for the government JUS the
lands and sell them again under sealed bids which Is a
roundabout and cumbrous system The abundant coal
asphalt and other minerals should b. accessible under
more flexible rules.
ON account VI nondescfipt governmental conditions
crime has been increasing IN the Indian Tertofy Over
300 persons under Indictment IN its western strict
In sx years $3.50 offenders have been Imprisoned Al the
Muskogee Jail When the details 81 government are In
confusion, immense amount Of Individual license pre-
walls congress should take up the Affairs o the Indian
Territory vigorously The territory needs an orderly
ehnat0n Of the las. rs schools require attention Its
natural resources backward because titles are IN
Quit Indians are not responsible Tor The crimes COM
nitted, fact showing defective application Of ordna-
= laws Congressional committees dealing Win the
necetes Of the territory will not have an easy time at
rst, but wiIl soon master the particulars and bring
order out Of tie Old neglect and perpeKt The present
congress will deserve great credit II Il puts the Indian
Territory on It's fests--GIohe Democrat
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
NE FoRTn coMING pELAwARE pEcIsIoN.

TIE FOHID iOMiNtH DELLA W AXE ilEtioiON+
Perhaps no matter more nearly concerns the whole
Cherokee tribe, adopted we'll citizens by blood,
than the expected decision Of the supreme court In the
ease Of the Delaware Indians against the United States
and the Cherokee nation The involves the title 70
$4,000 Of land selected the best In the Cherokee
nation. Most Of this land Is claimed the prorata
shares Of Cherokee lands that belonged 10 deceased Del
awares THE has been through the court Of claims
and elaborate decision rendered by that tribunal
nearly year ago. The pending Of this issue has had
the effect OF stopping all the work Of the Dawes commits
sion as apperains to Cherokee Affairs for months
The land Office is silent aud the enrolment Of citizens
has been suspended and action Of any character
ates 20 Cherokee lands Is being taken. II will retard
the general work Of the commission among the Chero
KEGS very greatly, and has seriously handicapped
business In the Cherokee country because 1t places every
thing In unsettled condition II believed to be the
work Of attorneys In large measure and the element Of
justice injustice 20 the Deawares scarcely enters into
the The annoyance and delay occasioned b. the
populations Of few shysters IN Washington and the
nOrdnate greed Of some OF the Delaware leaders In the
Cherokee nation is working great hardship on the
whole tribe The end however TO BE- In sight as
final decision is expected about January ts
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
ORGANIZE A CIVIC LEAGUE.

Many cities and number OF small towns have organ
lied civic leagues for the prevention Of fraud in local
elections This is important matter and should claim
tile attention Of the people OF Vnita who have watched
with dlsmay the methods used in the last several cleo
tions sooner or later will, a community be cali
ed upon take action TO prevent the open deuehery OF
voters ai election time No man who goes out and
deliberately pays money for their votes can cor
sstenty be called good citizen safe man In office
The town. nor the country is safe Ia the hands OF men
who ride into Office the surages Of the people Per-
laps the most glarlng and shameless instance in Vina
was al the August tribal election al which time men
went boldly through the country with grip sacks filled
with silver to openly buy votes for either candidate for
Chief and also FOR other offices. Some engaged In
this last summer would resent being called dishonest,
but what else Is III The thing seems to be widespread
and generalan II not checked will bring about depor
able state Of affairs II not the ultimate downfall Of the
American government
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Every man, woman and child that earns mon
ey should train themselves TO contribute regularly to the
support of some church The moral influence of the
churches is indispensable 10 any community and we can
not do without them II takes money 70 carry on the
work In all the church organizations and II everybody
would contribute only small amount regularly ample
means would be forthcoming keep the work In pros
porous condition Select the church OF your choice the
one you most In sympathy with mayhap the one your
mother belonged TO, and help support IT, II You don't
belong t. you help it pay expenses just the same
The organized churches have the less we Will
have to spend police grand ures and courts for the
maintenance Of law and order.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Tie talk Of further Investigation Of alleged crooked
IN the Indian Territory ecIts little interest amon
territory people The word seems to have been passe
out that the rosus report should be ignored and thd
whole matter both the departments Of justice, and
that OF tile Interior be whitewashed and hused up 4
speedily possible Every knows that there he.
really been investigation IN either department In IN
that sincere desire 10 get at the facts Is conl
cerned. Those who have had the courage make coml
plant hare been held up 20 rIdcue, and have beeEI
made the subjects OF unpleasant comment and eyeil
branded untruhfu mefdlers The publics conscIenc
Is becoming calloused and spirit Of Indifference perl
vades the territory today regards grating and fraud
a. undoubtedly 1t exists here IN plenty.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The Indian police seized shipment Of walnCt logs az
Wagner few days since and decline 20 release them
until satisfactory proof Is submitted that they cut
from land for which allotees hold certificates So far
certificates concerned the authorities have probably
exceeded feasuable c0nsi rueti0n Of tie Law. great
many citizens who flied over nine months ago have not
yet received their certificates whereas the agreement
sailed for deed within that time Scupulous care
should b. taken TO that land not filed protected
from devastation but the Individual vino Is 'sweaied#
because Of neglect the part Of the Dawes commission
t. promptly perform IT'S duty i IN plight ny the
say, this log transaction brings 70 mind episode al
vnta % years ago Arch Goodykooutz Lad got together
ane shipment Of walnut logs when the sheriff stepped
- and seized them. The logs las on tie yard some time
bnt one morning were missing someone had stolen
fassm By strange coincidence a nat car two dis
anerafd from the side tracks the night II might
lsHlsn at wagoner,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
nEMOCRATIC oRGANIZTIoN.

The Democratic organization of the Indian Territory,
80 far as the Cherokee nation concerned is centered In
the following gentlemen
National Committeeman b. Spauldng, Muskogee.
Chairman Executive Committee,J. J. McAlester,
South McAle>ter.
Secretary--P. d. Brewer South McAlester.
Committeeman for Cherokee Naton,---P L. Walker,
Fairland: A. b. Cunningham, Tahlequah; }. C..
Buchanan Webber Falls Thos J. Watts Muldrow
Joseph Lahay Claremore j. y. Turner, Ninta; W. X.
Hail. Claremore W J. Strange Chelsea; Dr. Sudderth,
Nowata r. ~ Jackson SallSiw
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Present Indications that the ont obstacle IN thg
way Of The early removal Of the rel fc Ions on the sal
Of Indian aotments Is The pronounced and uncomproul
lsng opposition OF the secretary Of the interior II Mr
Hitchcock really believes that he Is protecting the peel
pie Of the Indian Territory that Is the English speaking
portion. BY this course, he Is certainly mistaken Therl
Is apparent reason wiy intelligent mixed boods and
white people should not be allowed the full and unre
stfcted Of their lands They capable Of using III
selling IL for It's full value II they desire Many 4
them would sel portion of their lands for means wit
which TO improve their lomesteads and II permitted
do would te The best fixed people within two year
on the American continent Every well Informed COZ
gresham would support Mr. Lltte's bin, introdu
time ago for The purpose Of removing The re4fc
lions on Ian lands II the ever comes 20 bte
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

While the large cities in state Of feyered excite
ment anent hre escapes and death traps, there
number Of small towns that might prohtably undertake
the Inspection will show that Vinlta hotels are
amentably bad In this important matter, and there IS
ordinance the statute books OF the city that Is
being openly and agrantly violated In justice TO those
who spend a portion Of their time soournlng at our
hosteries they should have some protection
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The prompt action Of the city council Ia awarding the
contract for waterworks and sewerage Is matter q
graduation to the citizens Of ynlt9 The matter has
been pending for good while but has been dealt with
In conservative business manner throughout. The
town will take its place among the best and most
progressive cities Of this great country 1904 IS getting a
good start, and confidently expect great things the
way Of growth and business
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Judge Gin passed out some very welcome New Years
gifts yesterday and harmony Is said 10 prevail every
where except Tahleauah, where ocal political light
teiegnped there would be a revolution Those fellows
have been reading the CentnLAmercan news but a
warship will be dispatched to the scene instanter
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The ChIeftain dons new dress today and LAYS aside
font Of type that has done service for q years and
morea testimonial the goodness of the type made by
the old st. Louis Type Foundry, conducted by VIM.
Bright but which passed years ago into the grasp
ING ociopus--the American Type Founders Co
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Speaking Of the fact that the president used a
Joe Folk idea In his message AID called vigorous atten
ton the need Of extension OF extradion treaties
reminds that Mexico has surrendered Kratz but New
York still holds to Zegler and lndianatO Taylor Bet
ter amend interstate extradlton matters that po
lltiea power may protect charged with criminal
aafs
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The alley back OF the Cobb hotel In an exceedingly
filthy condition and needs the attention OF the author
ties II IS menace TO the general health Of the town
and should be cleaned up at the owners expense
There Is an ordinance, which II enforced would make
such condition impossible.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The walking Delegate is generally opposed TO an
work, and MS mission is to engender strikes and hold
ups There two wild eyed specimens in
this city that could be spared very we'll Unions are
All right when controlled by sober thinking but
wien In the hands Of drunken blowhards a nusance.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Few tears would be shed II grass should grow in Wall
street The masses shall not weep when specuat0rs
come 70 grief Their downfall viii 0nly emphasize the
virtues which lie at the base Of free peoples
Tie present depression Of business Is ony tie result oi
tie water being squeezed ont Of eastern stocks
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

There is certainly no danger Of two states being made
of Oklahoma and Indian TeniiOy,now hereafter but
tie abomnabe scheme Of piece meal absorption has been
4 menance al along. Every politician the Indian
Territory side who fayos such Juggling with the rights
" tie people should be marked for the slaughter
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

1904 is campaign year. but there political issues
atal likely 10 arise that viii make times any closer than
they are The money question is no longer disturbing
element in either party and there prospects that
the trusts will be attacked or seriously molesed
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Clean politics il the term IS permissible is not ma
cline politics When The people assert themselves the
machine disappears Missouri democracy IS now having
the fight OF It's life the people against the most corrupt
machine Of recent years.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

superintendent NJ. T. Williams, Of the South McAes-
ter electric railroad base ball and interested IN
forming the territory League That he IS Of the right
sort may be inferred from the fact that years day
he gave a sevencourse blowout 10 the employees Of the
company
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

II the republican party wishes 20 destroy what little
hope there og making Oklahoma and Indian Territory
republican, let 1t pas the piece meal absorption state
hood bin that has recently been proposed Such an
outrage would not be forgotten for generation.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

II nothing goes amiss Yinta will step out into grow
Ing thrifty city tonight, the peer far As modern
public utilities concerned, Of any western city Of It's
size BE glad you part OF the city and manifest
your Joy In substantial manner by doing something to
advance the era OF prosperity.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

II Is the duty of every good citizen to assist the official
every department of government In keeping the ser
vice clean by purgng Il Of corrupt When asuperor
officer knows that he has moral reprobate In his em
ploy his duty is very plain.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

s=The brick layers and stone employed ON the
government Jail at South town, struck yesterday The
grounds for their grievance were the employment Of
superintendent who not practical brick layer
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The expectation now is that Henry Robbins editor
of the South McAlester News will be appointed post
master at that town, succeeding VIM. Noble. Mr.
Robbins candidacy endorsed by the republican local
club and the executive committee Of the Choctas nation
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

A. u. Orcutt was appointed postmaster at Coweta,
though W. C. Edwards received the endorsement OF the
republican club at that place.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Emulating the example OF the woman's clubs some Of
them at least McAesters town council declines 10 take
steps fedeate with their pretentous neghbor
South Town.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Before the Muskogee bar holds that Springer memorial
meeting might be well to sound Judge Raymond. lie
has decidedly eccentric ways and Of
making them known.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

What Is a carpetbagger? How old is Amp Where is
Trotter Reyele and others? Are questions to be
wered in 1904.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Judge GIN carved the northern district political pie
Friday in an exceedingly skful manner lie welded
the knife like expert and the fellow who didn't get
his proboss into the trough happy his for
funate neigilbOr
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

What has become OF an those bills passed by the Cher
okes council? Is possible that president Roosevelt
has let other interfere with the approval Of these
weighty measures appropriation bills and alf
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

There are above three thousand Vnita people who are
Sger the work the waterworks and sewer sys-
tenn proceed and expect to The contract let this
week.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Human nature does not change Just beeausethe bells
ring at year Turning leaf requires other effort
than mere resolution to be good
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

II is thought the townsite boards will their la
bors about the first OF February.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The expectation is that half million dollar loyal
Creek payment win be made very soon,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

J. p Scott, Of Vinlta was In the clty Tuesday. Mr.
Scott is general agent for the Indian Territory Of the
Illinois Life Insurance Co, and does good business In
this line lie republican, which is the only real bad
thing that b said against him. bat In speaking Of
the next presidential election I've said he did not
who tleg elected president II they would ony give
statehood and take OH the restrictions Wagoner Record
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The A. II. r A. OF CoiTeyvle is taking steps to stop
sunday hunting and will invoke the Kansas statutes To
that end. The order might take hand down this way
with propriety.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Tie report is that sto0Ga Is to be expended In incres
ing and improving 1T. sill Two permanent recruiting
Offices are to be established in tile territoriesone ~
oklahoma City, OF some magnitude
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Oklahoma is going to Washington IN a special train,
headed by Ex-Governor Barnes to work for separate
statehood They expect to make stay Of two weeks at
the National capital.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The time is rapidly approaching when tribal govern
ments will expire by limitation OF law. and the Indians
will have to abandon their form Of government.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Train service ON the new railroad from Tulsa to Perry
oklahoma, was naugurated last week
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

j. \. Holland, old time reader Of the Chlefan at
Grove. was pleasant visitor In Vinlta this week
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

To some persons the Information Ia another column
that Tams Blxby, chairman Of the Dawes commission,
has decided make ~, Indian Territory his permanent
home and Of enter the political arena, viii not be
the most welcome intelligence. No man who knows
Bxhy. OF thinks he knows him. whether he likes that
individual OF not will deny that he Is formidable IN
whatever undertaking be applies himself Neither Il he
the man say down to divide. Under tlee circum
stances IL Is fair TO that II Mr. Bxhy enters the
arena and succeeds IN his aspirations obviously TO
eventually become governor using tie republican
tonal commtteemanslIlp as q stepping stone Some
persons prominent IN these lines viii surely retire
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

The sweetest music IS the song Of the Optimist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-13
Irvlno M. Glenn

oregon's peerless baritone will sing
the bass solos in the Golden Legend.
Hear him next week at the May Festi-
val
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-13

WAR
NEWS
Japanese Swarming In
to Enemy'S Ter
ritOry
Are Pushing Their Campaign
Against the Russians
With Great Energy

Toxic, May 13.-Admiral Kateka re.
ports that the third feet has arrived
at Korr hay, near Dalny on the 18th.
The Japanese war vessels Itakushima,
Nishin and Meyako demonstration
and bombarded the place, while the
torpedo fiotalla was engaged in
sweeping the sea for mines. An Off
Ger and four men landed and destroyed
the telegraph lines of the Russian
mines. Three were successfully de-
stroyed, but the fourth exploded pre-
maturely wrecking torpedo boat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-13
The Boy Office

viii be open Friday morning at 8
o'clock for reservation of tickets by
subscribers only at the Burghardt
Book Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-13
CHICAGO Markets.

Chicago. May 13.-May wheat 91@
so; old July, S6@s5; new, s4@SS7s ;
July corn. 4SM @45ss.