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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11
60 U o Y A II
MRS HELEN r. DrNcAN

political matters were entering largely
into the affairs of the Cherokees, and
that the once contented and united
people were scattering and greatly
differing on important political issues
Returning to the words Of the re-
port, we find that. In the fall Of
lS45 the majority of the old settler
and treaty parties having become con-
WINGED that 10 would be impossible for
them to have a peaceful and happy
residence in the country while the in
tiuence of Chief John Ross continued
potent in their national government,
resolved to seek for themselves a new
home on the borders of Mexico. A
council was held at which a delega-
tion Of forty-three members Of the
treaty and eleven of the old settler
party was chosen to explore the
country to the south and west for a
future home, with a rendezvous at the
forks Of the Canadian and Arkansas
rivers; and, after electing captain,
they proceeded via Ft. Wichita, cross
ing the Red river at Cotfee's trading
house and following the ridge dividing
the Trinity and Brazos river, crossing
the latter at Boskey creek. Here they
founda small settlement Of sixty-three
CherokeeS who had, in the preceding
June, moved from a place they called
Mount Glover, in Mexico. Among
their number was Tee-see Guess, the
son Of SequOyah. "
From another source we learn that
Tee-see went before this with his
father westward, starting from Sc
quoyah district. Cherokee Nation,
about lS4S; that he returned as far as
this point and there married the
daughter of Chief Bowls. For more
complete account Of this settlement
and incidents bearing upon Sequoyah's
probable destination. we cite You TO
the annual report quoted from.
Here we see one reason why Sc
Quoyah moved westward, and 10 where
he probably died. and that his great
object was to gather, not only his
people. but material for making his
history Of them more complete. He
IS said 70 have expressed a desire to
be ''free from the encr0achments Of
the white man" to be uninterrupted
in his study and plans, 70 oconsult alone
with his diety.
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There is much of interest clustering
about the life Of Sequoyah, and much
Of mystery surrounding his last days
and burial place But little is given
as yet that has been proven authentic.
We present you a few facts CLEANED
from what, we hope, may prove to be
reliable sources, and as time, the great
revealer and proven Of all things, the
leveler Of ambitions and nations, passes
in its onward march, we can but cher
ish the hope that sometime, some
how. somewhere, the slumbering dust
OF that illustrious genius may yet be
discovered and greatful people still
continue to honor his memory.
In the fifth annual report Of the
Bnveau OF Ethnology to the secretary
ortne Smithsonian Institution for 1888 4
we ind lengthy statement from
which we take the followinw:
"Seauoyah, or George Guess, the in
yentor Of the Cherokee alphabet, re-
moved to the country west OF the
Mississippi lcng anterior to the treaty
OF 1885, and was for several years one
of the National council Of the Western
Cherokees. In the year 1913 he left
his home for Mexico in quest OF several
scattered bands Of CherokeeS who had
wandered of to that distant region,
and whom il was his intention to col
lect together with a view 70 inducing
them to return and become again
united with their friends and kindred.
He did not meet with the success an
ticipated. Being quite aged and hav-
inc become worn out and destitute, he
was unable without assistance 70 make
the return trip home. Agent Butler
learning Of his condition reported the
facts 10 tie Indian department and
asked that sufficient funds be placed
AZ his disposal for the purpose Of
bringing him back. TWO hundred
dollars was authorized TO be used Tor
the purpose. and Oo-no-leh, a Chero-
lee. vas sent on the errand Of mercy
hut upon reaching Red river he en-
countered a party Of Cherosees from
Mexico who advises him that Guess
had died during the preceding July,
and that his remains were Inferred az
San Fernando. Mex. This intorma-
t,on vas sent by OO-no-leh. Nay 10
lSs5. 70 Agent Butler.
We note that about this time local
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

last resting place Of some Indian war
rior; for in those early times, and even
now, many tribes placed in the graves
Of their braves such articles as were
valued by them in life, and then sur.
mounted the whole with huge pile
of rocks
The Sequoyah medal with its uni
que inscriptions and devises viii be
the only thing upon which we can de-
pend for authenticity One writer says;
MANY nations have warriors, but Cad
muses. are few and Fathers Of a coun-
try are usually made through war,
blood and conquest; but the fathers Of
learning receive their inspiration from
God and such seems to have been the
case with the great school teacher Of
the CherokeeS. -
To this we would add, our hero was
more than a Cadumus for Caddmw
borrowed his characters from another
native and Sequoyah unaided, and
alone, made his
While far from home and such sur
roundings as most men love, his life
went out. An appreciative nation,
his Cherokee countrymen, should
plant on the soil they have loved 50
long and well, monument to his
memory, and, towering heayenward,
1t would say to al the future, there
was none like him and whether his
grade is ever found or not, the marble
shaft would perpetuate the name and
work OF genius and hero. And
when the whole story Of his life is told
his glorious record writ in gold, as
sage, teacher, friend. 1t will be well
that it shall end-He Vas Beloved .
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distance away, as if in an effort to
walk he may have been overcome, and
thus he died, The wound him, like a
warrior taking his rest, in his blanket,
placing his parchment or whatever i
was he used beside him.
His large silver medal, which he al
wars wore, was suspended from his
neck, and they placed him high up
as they expressed it, in rocky cave and
there left him, expecting to return
with assistance to remove him to his
home and people And it is further
stated that soon after arriving home
such arrangements were made, and for
several days the women Of the neigh
borhood we're busy parching corn to
make the favorite Indian dish called
Sah-wee-see-ty, for the travellers to-
eat on their way: and that after
time they returned, disheartened, hav-
ing failed to find the spot where they
had left him. No chart, compass nor
guide, they were lost in their bearings.
This recital is given from the mem
ory Of the lady quoted. Late rumors
of discoveries OF remains and relics in
various localities nave inspired in the
Cherokees again the hope that Sc
quoyah's last resting place may yet
come to light, and numerous articles f.
in the press of the country concerning
such discoveries have furnished much |
food for conjecture and imagination,
and some research. A few months
ago, as some Of you know, Mr. Z. |
Fancher, living on farm near Sny-
der, Oklahoma, made discovery. He
found, in what is called Dead Mans !
Cave, near an old Spanish gold zine, .
the skeleton Of what he thought
might be that Of our subject, with
several relics, an old hoe, two whet-
stones. a file, one pair Of bullet moulds I
a tlint-lock rifle and other artieles.the (
most important Of which was laedal Z
bearing on one side the name of T. II. I
jefferson; Presented A. d. 1901. There /
we're various devices made on the I
medal, and on some OF the other rel
les, as If done with a sharp knife or
other edged instrument
Our friend referred to. seeing the
statemeE: Of this discovery in the pa
pers, write to Mr.. Fancher asking for
some particulars, which he kindly sent
her, and also sent a photograph Of the
place where these relics were found.
This picture shows high, rocky ridge
extending east and west, with south
entrance TO what looks to be a huge
pile Of stones. We cannot for mo-
ment think this is SeQuoyah's grave.
Mr. Fancher has perhaps found the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

The discovery of oil gas longer looked upon as
a remarkable phenomenon 1t is being found in paying
quantities over large poion Of the earths surface 1t
is now being discovered in many localities Throughout
Indian Territory and Oklahoma and Of course we expect
to find it at Vnita.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

This annual reunion will be held al
the beautiful park at Cassyille, No.
on August %, q. 25 and 26 1904. The
enjoyable reunions heretofore held in
duce nearly everybody to come back
again. Fine spring water on the
grounds and plenty Of shade. An ideal
place for a weeks outing. There will
be many attractions-good speaking,
music, and a general good time. Come
and spend the entire four days with
US, II you want TO have oneo the best
times Of yoar life. For privileges, ad-
dress the Privilege Committee. Cass-
vile, No.
o. II. THIELE L. BEAsIEY.
Secretary. Chairman.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

The members Of the Dawes commission are said to be
as anxious to keep the service clean and to weed out the
grafters as the public is and much more When an
empoye not keep his hands out of the Indian bus
ness he must seek other employment
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

Whoever may be elected national democratic commit
teeman week at Durant it is earnestly hoped there
viii not be a repetition Of the Ardmore convention Of
four years ago.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

Nine of ten of the people who to the territory
and take the time look around better pleased with
the northern portion than any other part of the country
vinta peases the prospector the people its water its
schools and churches attract the person looking for
home.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

Tomorrow is children's day at thousands Of Sunday
schools throughout the world The training Of child life
sone of the great moving forces of the world The Sun
day school is doing the greatest work Of the church
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

An ear Of corn ten Of which are white and ten
red exactly divided lengthwise Of the cob, is
cereal freak in the Missouri exhibit the Palace Of Agr
culture at the Worlds Fair.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

The article Sequoyah printed in this ISSUE from the
pen Of Mrs Helen Duncan, not prepared for publi
cation but the earnest request of the editor, the
lady has permitted its use.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

When freedmen and others realize that when they sell
their land that they cannot get 1t back maybe they will
be little more careful about what they get for it,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

vnita has never experienced boom and does not wish
to get into the air even now but with good and
land sales there is going be something really like
boom very soon.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-11

Look out for the caps going to blow off
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Eva No. l is its name.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08
A Splendid Enterssinmen.-T

Splendid Entertainment-The pic lures exhibited Wednesday night at the Gym" by the Camera Club. drew a packed house and was a splendid exhibition of art photography. The Review has already given a descrip- ton of these pictures as exhibited at the press exhibition given Saturday night. There is nothing to add to that description. The pictures are beau tiful, and were exhibited in a manner reflecting great credit on MT. Apgard. These exhibitions will occur every two weeks this fall and winter, and promise to be very popular with the lovers of high class pictures. as shown through a machine on the screen. Besides being very entertain ing, the pictures are instructive, and no one can afford to miss these oppor. tunities of seeing the product of the best amateur photographers in the world.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Charles Hadiey Believed to Have Died
 From Effects of Morphine.

Charles Hadley, a young man who has been working as a miner in Bisbee
 was found dead yesterday in his bed
 at the Johnson House, by his room
 mates. Dr. Bledsoe was called, and
 after examining the dead man, report led the circumstances to Coroner Brown, who set the time of the inquest
 for eleven o'clock this morning, but owing 10 the fact that he was called to Tombstone as a witness on a case set for tomorrow it is impossible to tell when the jury will meet to hear the ev- lidence.
 The supposition is that Hadley died from an overdose of morphine as he was known to be a fire eater' He
 had been on spree during the Fourth. and it is thought that night before last before going to bed he took a large
 dose of the sleepy" powder, whether
 with intent to kill or just to produce a quieting effect, is not known.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

From Gun-Beating-Dan Harring- ton, a miner employed by the Copper Queen company, was last night taken to the Copper Queen Hospital threat ened with brain fever. Harrington had been celebrating little on Tues day evening, and was arrested. It IS alleged that he was offering resist apce. when it is stated that he was struck on the head with a gun barre, in the hands of Marshal Snodgrass, and a gash cut in the scalp which re- quired seventeen stitches. He is now lin a serious condition at the hospital, and what the result will be is as yet unknown.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Kicked By Horse-Last night Mrs Ferris Foley was kicked in the face by a horse, and sustained a severe flesh wound. She was standing talking with another lady near the Bank of Bisbee when carriage passed with a horse tlde behind. The led horse struck out with his right hind foot just as he passed the ladies, and Mrs. Fc ley was struck in the face She fell to the ground, and was at once taken l;o Library Hall. where medical aid was called. No bones were broken Mrs. Foley was in a delicate condition from recent attack of illness, and tainted from the effects of the blow land fright.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Big Ore Roturns-B. F. Graham. of
 the Lucky Tiger, was in Bisbee last evening. He said that the reduction plant Wall now be set up and put into
 operation as soon as possible. Work
 in taking out ore is being kept going, and shipping is going on just as fast as teams can get the ore to the sta tion. Several car loads were shipped last month that gave splendid returns. The company got $25,000 for what was shipped during the month of June. The ore that is not shipped is being pill led up awaiting the arrival and erec-
 tion of the reduction plant.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Adjourn for Year-Saturday night the Fourth of July general committee will meet at the fire house to dispose of all business resulting from the eel ebration. The finances were disposed of as planned and there are no debts to hang over The prizes are paid and the band ,Lzz been paid. There may be some sf1zif debts to consider and it is for this reason Chairman. Grady ex- poets all committeeman to be present Saturday night, when a final adjourn ment for a year will take place.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Nacozari Railroad opens-Next Sun day the official time table of the Nae czari R. R. will go into effect. Trains will leave Agua Prieta Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Return ing will leave Nacozari at 9:10 a. n. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, connecting at Douglas with trains Nos. 1 and ? on the Fl Paso & Southwest ern R. R. The convenience of through trains will be appreciated by the in- creasing travel to NacoZari.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08
Warrant Not sEsned-In

Warrant Not sEsned-In speak of the bill that was brought in for the construction of the garbage boxes, Mayor Taylor said that he will not sign the warrant for the payment thereof. The whole proceeding of or. dering the boxes without first getting bids when the bill would be over $50 is absolutely against the law. and the Council can not pay the bill. although it voted to do so at its meeting Wed nesday night.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

A Bad cheek-A young man named Lamb has gotten himself into trouble for issuing a check for s100 on the Bank of Bisbee, without funds in the bank. Lamb is arrested on a felony charge. and will have a preliminary hearing today.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Returned Last Night-Last evening Rev Harvey NJ. Shields returned from Fl Paso, where he went with Mrs. Shields and the children, who are on their way to one of the health resorts north of Albuquerque.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08
OPEN UNTIL 7P. N. PAY DAYS.

For ;he accommodation of workmen and others who are unable to reach the bank during regular banking hou;s, this bank will remain open until ?. n. on the evenings of the 10th, 11th. I2th and 18th of each month.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
 Bisbee, Ariz
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Yes, We have Bath Tubs, all kinds of water closets and fixtures and can fit your house in any desired style and at any old price. E. c. Ord & Co.,. Timers and Plumbers.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Judge in Tombstone-Justice Of the Peace Brown wen. to Tombstone last night 10 testify today on the case against the man Thornquist who is to be tried for murder.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Beard of Equaiization-Yesterday af- ternoon the City Council met as a Board of Equalization at the fire house 10 go over the city assessment and to hear kicks" from the taxpayers.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

In County Jail-Oficer Johnson last night took Ritz the man who was sen fenced 10 serve sixty days in jail for stealing a coat, to Tombstone 10 serve his time in the county jail.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Attend IL Sure-It will be one of the finest balls of the season. That of the B. A. T. Opera House, Thursday ev- ening, July 14th.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

One of the Boys-Christ Hedspeth of He was one of the old time Turkey Track COW boys and had quite bunch of cattle himself before the Greene Cattle Company has bought up all the stock in Northern Sonora.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

4 nice cold lunch at the Almo will refresh you; Sandwiches, coffee, etc.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

erotherhood American Yeomen- Richard Homestead will give a grand ball at the Opera House Thursday ev ening, July A.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

A Big Mine-Charles Bell, of Bell &
 Fields, of Douglas, was in Bisbee last evening. Mir. Bell is largely interest ed in the Santa Rosa He said that this property is now shipping copper ore To the smelters in Douglas, and it is proving itself 10 be one of the great
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

5orp-To Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Bro phy, Thursday. July ', daughter.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Cold lunches delightfully."- served The Almo.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Cold lunches served at. Alauo,- Hughes block
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08
hearinu
Preliminary F

Kerr, the Beer Garden bartender. who was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. will be given a preliminary hearing Saturday.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08

Delicious coffee, cocoe~ cold lunches Alamo.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-08
BRIEF
 CITY
 NEWS

Dain;y cold lunches at the Almo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-16
Early Morning Maria ore

A pretty nuptial event was sol
emnlzed yesterday morning at thu
residence of tie brides mother
Mrs. BETTE Burks of Sherwood
Rockbridge county, when he
daughter, Miss Lille BErks, wa
married tG Mr.. Howard L. Ken
nedy. Rev. W. O. Tolbert OF
Grpce Methodist church, Roanoke
former pastor of the bride, Off
ciated. The wedding was very
quiet affair and was witnessed by
only few immediate friends OF
the contracting parties.
The bride was tastefIl.y dress
ed in going-away & wn Of brown
broadcloth, with hat and gloves tc
match. The only attendants were
DR.. j. G. Burks of Roanoke and
Miss Annie Burks, brother ana
sister Of the bride. The parlor
was illumined with colorcd lights
and Japanese lanterns and the
DECORATIONS weya fefns and ever
greens.
lmmediately after the ceremony
break fast was served, after which
the newly welded couple left over
the early morning Chesapeake and
Ohio train Oil visit to the St.
Louis Exposition.
The bride Is quite I'm attractive
young lady and is the eldest
daughter Of the late DR.. C. r.
Burks of Rockbridge. The groom
is the son of the late Mr., Joseph
Kennedy Of Lexington, aud is en-
gagged in the lumber business near
Natural Bridge.
Among the guests at the mar
riage were Mrs. NJ. y. Fisher of
Lynchburg, Mics Dora Mallory of
Petersburg, Dir. +. Y. Clark Of
Roanoke, and Mr.. VIM, n. Kennedy
Of Lexingsas,N-a brother of the
gro IN.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-16
Change in L. & o. Schedule

The winter schedule Of tho C!ies
apeabe and Ohio went into fleet
Sunday, November 18th. The
most important change was / he Il =
continuance of the train rrriving
in Lexington ut S:l5 II. ni.nnd leav-
ing at q $50 p. III.
I his change will be fell con
sid.rably ty the business interests
Of Lexington, especially on account
of the excellent mail facilities it
afforded the community. AS II
means Of travel this train offered
many advantages, net only to the
business men OF Lexington and
community, bit also to persons
having business matters to trans
act in Lexington. On the other
hand it Is claimed that the train
was run ut distinc. loss to the
company, since the travel was very
light. 1t is not generally the policy
OF railroads to operate trains at
loss.
The discontinuance Of this train
applies only to the North River
branch. On the james River line
the train connecting with this
one will continue daily except
Sunday. Thl, it will be seen that
persons desiring to go east in the
afternoon can leave L xington on
the 4 O'Clock train and by wait
OF two hours at South Glasgow can
take the main line train, reaching
Lynchburg at the same time as
when leaving here at $50 p. IN.
The same service applies to reach
ing Lexington from the east. Al
person can come to South Glasgow
on the early morning train and by
n delay there OF several hours can
reach Lexington a ~ 80 p. m.
1t is said that efforts Will be
made in Lynchburg to have this
train put on again rs its discon-
tinuance works disadvantage to
some Of the business interests of
that city. Steps may be taken in
Lexington also to see If the SER
vice cannot be resumed.
Among the other changes that
went into effect Sunday was the
change Of the arrival OF the train |
from the west at ~ 80 p. III. in.
'tead of IL. 45 p. H., and the ar.
rival of the evening train from the
last at 2;a5 instead of $50.