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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The information tina the Dawes commission will not
be abolished but will continue constituted, with
the exception OF Governor Stanley whose resignation has
been accepted viii meet with the hearty approval OF the
Cherokee people and possibly with the Others Of the five
tribes The commission should be given chance 10
do something as II has been tied up with investigation
for the greater part OF the last year II IS undoubtedly
the best for The Indians have the commission continue
aud they are more interested than anyone else.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

An Interesting feature Of the trial Of United States
Senator Burton Of St. Louis the instruction concern
ing majority rule given to the jury by Judge Adams 1t
is related that after the jury had retired and taken
vote they entered the court and addressed by
the judge who pointed out the great expense of
trial and quoted from from the opinions of the Missouri
supreme court to show that In jury deliberations, tile
majority might properly rule. Some lawyers expressed
the opinion that this instruction from the judge was
clearly in error and may result in giving senator Burton
d new trial. Commoner
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14
Court Of oisAm. to Decide clt.sn.Aap Case In May.

The evidence IN the Of the adopted white citizens
Of The Cherokee nation against the fuboods has al been
taken and the will be heard by the court OF claims
IN May This is case involving the rights Of 1000
whites Sho have lntermaried with Cherokee Indians
and are lighting for right TO share IN the tribal lands
aud money Of the natkon the same footing as full
blood Indian
According 70 The old Cherokee law, when white man
married into the tribe he adopted at the same time
the marriage giving him that right To secure marriage
license, however he had 70 petition signed by
ten Indians aud pas 70 the clerk fee Of so which went
to the nation Tie tublood Indians have always con-
tended that this gave the adopted citizens right only
to the protection Of The avs OF the nation aud the pry
ere % live among them and did entte them to any
land Or money held by ne tribe n common 10 be d.srl
buted In seyealty
IN THIS tight the fulboo4s stand alone as the national
council does not dispute TIE rights Of the adopted whites
and instructed s attorneys not 10 contest he case Al
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Chieftan lets 60 before it in speaking good
word for Vnita in and out Of our desire
is that all lines of business shall prosper Eand that the
town grow as rapidly as possible We have many people
here now that few years ago not here, and the
new blood that has been infused into the business life Of
the city Is telling IN a very beneficial way Let every
new man who comes here invest money be shown every
courtesy and given fair opportunity.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The order Of the Secretary Of the Interior requiring
parents Of Cherokee children to take out guardianship
letters beoreactng In any capacity for their children viii
great expense the Cherokee people and the same
rule applies to other tribes in the Indian Territory 1t
requires fee of 50 to the clerk in the first place and
attorneys fee on top of that together with bond in
double the appraised value Of the allotment
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The way the Indian appropriation bin providing for
the alienation of Indian lands stands and as agreed
upou yhe conferees Of the two houses Of congress- in
teared whites and freedmen citizens have all restrc-
tions removed absolutely, with the exception Of the
homestead Other citizens that Is to say Indians by
blood can have restrictions removed by representing to
the Secretary Of the Interior the proper qualifications
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Appropos Of Burtons letter to Frank Crimes Colonel
H. H. Murdock OF the Wichita Eagle publishes the fol.
lowing: Had Joseph Ralph Burton gone into partner
ship with God before he hired out 20 the devil and the
Ralto Grain company, he would not now be the road
to the penitentary His claim that he and God are
majority and that II lie told the truth II would APP
pail the world win have TO be diagramed Burton went
into partnership with the devil many years ago and his
claim that he and God are running things don't de-
ceive anybody"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14
Populatlon Of Terrlterr rewn..

study Of the votes cast in tho various territorial
towns makes II interesting reading for those keeping tab
on the growth Of municipalities ia this section Chcka.
sha Ardmoe and South McAester have IN the past as.
sumed TO be In the class with Muskogee but the
election returns show that this cty more than doubles
the former In voting population and almost doubles the
latter Shawnee the second city IN oklahoma falls s75
votes, or t,375 in population behind Muskogee OkIaho
ma City cast ony 1858 votes for mayor 22 votes less
than the vote cast IN this city. Following tabulsted
list from tie various places Of most Importance and a. in
other things Muskogee leads.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14
Scissoreo ano Otherwise

Colonel q. Napier Perkins. Guthfies cold African
lion Was sued t0r $1,000 damages becau 81 al an Ice
IN his newspaper That an understanding m been reached
seems possible after reading this 10 bis Guide pThe
Lion and ne Lamb hase laid down together aud the
5000 damage suit case is gone where tie wood Bind
Twine child can nos PLAY over tie cfockale dRa.
and tie Ratchet Is buried sit the handle sticking one
foot above the EARTH
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

provision having been made they assert in the Cherokee
treaty of 1865 But the ullbood have made up purse
and have succeeded in getting the matter into court
The Keetoowah society is backing this to exclude
the whites
The whites hive pooled their claims and have employ
ed William r. Hutchngs to defend their interests.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

There has been many hundreds Of trees planted within
the city limits of vlnlta during the past few weeks II
one In ten grows into mature trees the town WILL in a
few years put on quite sylvan appearance Trees add
to the value Of only the lots on which they planted
but to all the adjacent property.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Chieftain desires to call the attention of Col r.
L. Soper the fact that at the recent municipal cleo
tlon an the towns IN the Cherokee Nation gave demo-
cratic majorties Not single town IN the Cherokee
contry went republican. This is straw that can be
made useful to the Colonel in future estimates,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

rhe fA4aes commission Is getting ready to open the
cbsrsses ad ONCE at Taldequah A. soon as the In
sa oppragatlon bin IS out Of Tie way te last remain
s s. = els viii have been removed and The sork wiil
heeln aud. Il is Hoped continue until finished
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

the great lawyers oice and excitedy exclaimed "ATr
Eyars Mr. Eyarts, know that he Is Innocent for the
angel Gabriel appeared to In dream last night and
told me son "Weln replied the lawyer ehaye Gabriel
summoned as d Witness The difficulty is to get the
Burton kind Of evidence into court.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The most important piece Of legislation now pending
in Congress is the Indian appropriation BILL all the items
OF which have now been agreed upon II removes the
restrictions on the title TO lands In the five tribes those
Of Indian blood to be approved by the Secretary Of the
Interior
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Tie K.arss boom was disposed ~ at the democratic
state convention at wclat Thafsday in short order.
Hearst has barrel Of moisy ane several newspapers
but absolutely nothing q eomnend him a. available
timber for presdeut
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Texas iuries know shat 70 % vIh the saoonkeeper-
waxahachie jury las gwen wie = Judgment q si9ep
against saloonkeeper becaase e od Der husband three
drinks after she had notified him not q 10 80 This vas
- s8s a.. n 500 per drink.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

That Grover Cleveland has come out IN favor q Parker
or president should be taken By democrats as rea
son SHY Parker should not BE- the nominee. Perhaps
Parker csnnoi help e
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

To sit around the streets and growl about conditions
viii never make them better Lay hold and use your
energy to help every worthy enterprise BE builder In
stead Of a destroyer
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Now that the election is it is good time 10 get
together and do something for vnlta In the forward
movement for greater vinita there is no politics.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Mr Noble Prentlss custodian Of the Kansas state
building at the Worlds FAIR seeking appropriation
to exhibit the beautiful girls Of her state at tie fair
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Tie last hope Of the single statehood advocates has
disappeared and now IL is only question Of little time
when Oklahoma and Indian Territory will b. united In
one superb state
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

TIE rsopos,l 1o remove TIE restrictions from lands al
,oss 70 whte etirsns Of tie Cherokee Nation sounds
Co. whites i've loks. inasmucl a. they have been
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Some men take local politics very seriously, Ia fact
make it Of first Importance. The man who makes poll
tics profession places II before business pleasure or
anything else.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Senator Barons declaration tiat. fsaten know thal
he Z innocent reminds A - remark lnade b tie
famous jeremiah Eyars During TIE rIa of q minister
Tor murder Of tho members of his church rushed into
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

In 1900 sll roter ia Muskogee. In loot 1851 voters IN
NIuskogee These figures tell of the wonderful growth
of this wsndena town Phoenix
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Il Is to be regretted that the park trees we're not
planted earlier but with the facilities for watering that
the system Of waterworls vii bring they can be saved
II care is taken
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

bill has been introduced n both houses Of congress
apprcprating $4,000 10 build an insane asylum at some
point in tie Indian Territory be designated b the
president.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

denied the prilege OF enrolment Cherokee citizens
As the matter stands the proposition is entirely
empty of any value to them
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Joplin Globe says James A. Reed is not ashamed
Of Missouri democracy Perhaps il might be well TO
lect a candidate for governor that sashamed Of IT,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Indian Territory IS making a poor start toward
becoming republican The recent elections show it to be
ia the Texas column.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Mr. Breckinrdge has econsidered his resignation from
the Dawes commission deciding to remain with the COM
mission until the work IS finished
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

We are moved 10 remark that the republicans Of the
country are quite generally opposed 70 the nomination
OF Judge Parker Of New York 10 head the democratic
ticket
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

While March failed to go out like a lamb April is do
ing the lion act to perfection.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

II the Indian Territory any considerable part Of II
is republican there no evidences Of It at the present
time
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Folk band wagon isn't half large enough to accom-
modate the crowd Of Missouri patriots that making
a rush for Il.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Kansas City is TO have two union depots, and
= " not before they are needed
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Eastern papers report that Hearst win retire from
the contest for the democratic nomination for president
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Oklahoma republican convention at Guthrie
Thursday nominated Bird $ Mcclure to succeed himself
as congressman.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Mr., Cleveland is now authority on. how to get on
band wagon without noise
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The spring IS so very backward the Chieftan cannot
possibly handle more than ten or dozen poems day
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The who is continually telling what he has done
for vinita needs a large size paddock on his jaw.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

The Southtown Capital claims that city to be demo-
cratic stronghold IN spite Of the returns
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

Congress getting ready to adjourn about the first Of
May
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-14

o/1e Vlnita Chieftain
Weekly EditiOn
ID. NJ. rxARRS. Publisher
vINITA, IND. TER, APRIL IA, 1904.
Congress getting ready to adjourn about the first Of
May
Mr. Cleveland now an authority on 'how to get on
band wagon without noise
While March failed to go out like a lamb, April is do
ing the lion act to perfection
Kansas City is to have two union depots and sure
+ y not before they are needed.
The southtown Capital claims that city to be demo-
cratic stronghold in spite Of the returns
The man who continually telling what he has done
for vinita needs large size paddock on his jaw.
The spring IS so very backward the Cheftaln cannot
possibly handle than ten dozen poems day,
Eastern papers report that Hearst viii retire from
the contest for the democratic nomination for president
II the Indian Territory or any considerable part Of it
is republican there evidences Of It at the present
time
The Folk band wagon isn't half large enough
modae the crowd Of Missouri patriots that making
a rush for Il.
The Oklahoma republican convention at Guthrie
Thursday nominated Bird Mcclure succeed himself
as congressman.
The Indian Territory making poor start toward
becoming republican The recent elections show 1t to be
Ia the Texas column
Mr. Breckinrdge has reconsIdered hs resignation from
the Dawes commission deciding to remain with the
mission until the work is finished
Now that the election is over, it is good time to get
together and do something for vnita In the forward
movement for greater vinta there is no politics.
The Joplin Globe says James \. Reed is not ashamed
Of Missouri democracy. Perhaps il might be well to
lect a candidate for governor that is ashamed Of it.
Mrs Noble Prentiss custodian Of the Kansas state
building at the Worlds FAIR seeking appropriation
to exhibit the beautiful girls Of her state at the fair
We are moved 10 remark that the republicans Of the
country are quite generally opposed the nomination
or Judge Parker Of View York 20 head the democratic
ticket
bill has been introduced IN both houses Of congress
apprcpratng $4,000 build insane asylum at some
point In tie Indian Territory be designated b the
president.
some men take local politics very seriously, In fact
make it Of first Importance. The man who makes poli
tics profession places II before business pleasure or
anything else
It's 10 be regretted that the park trees were not
planted earlier but with the facilities for watering that
the system Of waterwors viii bring they be saved
II care is taken
Tie last hope Of the single statehood advocates has
disappeared and now it is only question Of little time
when Oklahoma and Indian Territory viii b. united IN /
one superb state.
To sit around the streets and grogl about conditions
viii never make them better. Lay hold and your
energy 10 help every worthy enterprise BE builder In
stead Of destroyer.
That Grover Cleveland has out in favor d Parker
ior president should not be taken By democrats
son shy Parker should not b tie nominee Perhaps
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09
RESOLUTION No. ID.

The City Council of the city of Pullman,
Washington, resolves as follows:
I. That the city of Pullman intends to
construct sidewalk as follows Com
mencing at the intersection of West Main
and State streets, lot 10, block A. run
ming thence northeast along lots 10, II,
IL, 10, ID, IS, 10, II and IS, block AZ, on
the east side of State street, to the inter
section of State and Olsen streets, as
graded.
2. That the cost of said sidewalk will
be apportioned against the property abut-
ting on said sidewalk between the points
aforementioned, and said cost be assessed
against said property.
3. That the walk so constructed shall
be five feet four inches in width, of plank
one and one-fourth inches thick, with
proper stringers 2x6 inches in dimension
d. That any objections to the construc-
ton of this walk shall be filed with the
city clerk on or before February d, 1904,
and be presented to the city council at
the regular meeting to be held Feb. d,
1904. d. F. STALEY, Mayor
Attest: J. S. CLARK, City Clerk.
published Jan. g, I9o4.)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09

property, delinquent and the names OF
the owners thereof, together with a state
ment of the amount collected by him
and the city clerk, after said delinquent
list has been checked and approved, shall
deliver the same to the city attorney for
collection, by suit or otherwise, as may
be directed by the city council.
SEC. ID. In all cases where the city at
torney commences suit for the enforce
ment of the lien of said assessment, he
shall be entitled to receive for his COM
pensation the sum that the court or the
law may allow for attorneys fees in such
suit, if collected from the owner of the
property, over and above the cost adj
vanced by the city and the amount of as
sessment and interest.
SEC IS. This ordinance SHALL govern
the procedure of the assessment and coll
lection of the cost and expense of making
the sidewalk as provided for in this ordi-
nance, any general ordinance on the sub
iect of special assessment to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
SEC. 10. This ordinance shall take eff
feet, and be in force six days after its APP
proval and publication.
Passed January 9TH, 1904.
ID. +. STALEY, Mayor.
ATTEST u. S, CLARK, Clerk.
Published January 9th, 1904.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09
The Weekly OrGgOlial.

For the large number OF people in the
Northwest whose mail facilities will not
permit them to take a daily newspaper,
the Weekly Oregonian is especially de-
signed. 1t is edited expressly for traders
in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. con-
tanning besides all the important news of
the Columbia River Basin, a systematic
presentation of the news of the world,
supplemented and elucidated by editorial
comment written from the beginning to
the close of every week. Illustrated
stories, travelling correspondence and fea-
tnre articles add TO the attractiveness of
The Oregonian. The regular subscrip-
ton price of The Weekly Oregonian is
$3.50 per year. Given in connection with
the HERALD for II months for only $3.50,
a saving on the subscription price of the
two papers of SI.oo.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09

The stockholders of the Pull
man State Bank held their annual
meeting Tuesday, and reelected the
old officers for the coming year.
Shoes go at 20 per cent off dur
ing the clearance sale at the Windus
q Harris Shoe Store. (2w)
Buy shoes now while you can get
them at 20 per cent off of Windus
& Harris. (2w)
If you need anything in strictly
up-to-date gents furnishings at
prices that can't be beat, see Miller
& Wilson.
All your wants in gents furnish
ings supplied at the lowest prices at
Miller & Wilson's.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09
ORDINANCE NO. 4s.

An ordinance amending Section of Or
dinance No. I, of the City of Pullman,
entitled Gan Ordinance Defining and
Prescribing the Duties of the City
Treasurer of the City of Pullman, and
Fixing his Compensation"
The City Council of the City of Pullman
do ordain as follows
SEcTIoN THAT Section s, Of Ordi-
name e No. T., entitled, Gan Or
dinance Defining and Prescribing the
Duties of the City Treasurer of the City
of Pullman, and Fixing his Compensa-
tion," which said Section s, reads as fol-
lows "Section Said Treasurer shall
receive as compensation salary in the
sum of six hundred dollars per year, paid
monthly by warrant of twenty-five dol
lars on the current expense fund, and
warrant of twenty-five dollars on the
water fund of said city," be amended to
reod as follows: "Section 8--Said Treas
urer shall receive as compensation a sal
airy in the sum of seven hundred eighty
dollars per year, paid monthly by war
rants as follows warrant of twenty-five
dollars on the current expense fund; a
warrant of twenty dollars on the
water fund, and a warrant of fifteen dol
lars on the electric light fund of said
City"
SECTION 2-All parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed
SECTION 3-This ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after its
passage and FIVE days after the day of its
last publication.
Passed January 7, 1904.
D. F. STALEY, Mayor.
ATTEST: J. S. CLARK, Clerk.
Published Jan. 9th, 1904.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09

A shipment of FIVE large boxes of
grasses and grains, to be used as a
part of the agricultural display at
the St. Louis Exposition, was made
recently from the Agricultural De-
partment. This shipment was made
under the direction of the State
Commissioners.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the street.
grade ordinances for Star Route, Maiden
Lane, Ruby, Short, Opal, Montgomery,
Monroe and Oak streets are now before
the Council, and will be acted on at the
next regular meeting-Jan. 81, 1904.
S. A. SMALL, City Clerk.