The Chelsea Commercial. (Chelsea, Indian Terr.), Vol. 10, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, December 2, 1904 Page: 3 of 8
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!i Indian Territory News.
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kkmn • siaau official.
Thin dispatch comes (rum Washing
toir An effort will be made at I ho
ruining session of congress to abolish
th« Dawes commission and place th<«
Indian territory allotment work In
the charge of a Minnie official. Tlila
plan will be urged before the aenate
committee on Indian affairs by Sen-
ator Stewart, of Nevada, a member
of that committee, who says that
many other senators with whom he haa
dlacuaaed the conditions In the Indian
terrltoiy favora the proponed change.
Senator Stewart spent aome time
In the territory laat aummer Invent I
gating the altuatlun and aa a reault of
the Information he obtained he Is
aald to have aaaumod a hoatlle atti-
tude to the members of the commit-
alon. The s-nstor called ou Secretary
Hitchcock at the Interior department
and aaked him to summons J. George
Wright, Indian Inapector for the Indian
territory, and J. H. Schoenfelt, the
agent at the Union agency at Mus-
kogee, to Waahnlgton in order that
they may appear before the aenate
commltteo on Indian affalra early In
the coming session of congreaa, and
give the committee facta concerning
the progress of the allotment work.
Secretary Hitchcock aald be would
comply with the request. Leading
membera of the houae and the aenate
made a determined effort to have the
Dawes commission abolished at the
laat session and the appropriation for
a continuance of the work by the com-
mission was obtained with much diffi-
culty and only after positive assurances
of Chairman Tama Bixby that the
work would be completed by the end
of the present fiscal year. It is said
now that the work cannot be com-
pleted within that time and that the
commission will ask for more funds.
Th<< proposition that a ningle official
be substituted tor the Dawes com-
mission wan strongly Indorsed by
Charles G. Eonaparte In his report of
the Investigation he conducted In the
Indian territory last fall. This plan
is also favored by Commissioner Jones,
of the Indian bureau, as well as by
members of the house and senate.
According to reports from the Indian
territory Chairman Bixby has never
subscribed to the agreement imposed
by Secretary Hitchcock upon members
of the Dawes commission by which
they pledged themselves not to hold
stock or have any other business con-
nection with the Indian territory land
and trust companies, and this fact will
be brought to the attention of con-
gress, when the proposition to abolish
the Dawes commission is discussed.
It is said also that rather than make
such a pledge, Bixby has failed to
draw his kalnry for some time, as the
pledge Is required before the salary
of the commission is paid. Bixby, ac-
cording to report, will wait until the
work of the commission is completed
and then claim all the money due him
for back salary.
Examined Wherever Foand,
A party from the Dawes commis-
sion, headed by Alex Posey, is now
making a trip through the Creek na-
tion, seeking additional evidence in
connection with names on the rolls
of those whose right to receive allot-
ments has not been fully established.
They are swearing Indians wherever
they find them. Recently they met a
Snake Indian riding along a country
road. Mr. Posey, after persuading
him to tell what he knew, administered
the oath to the Indian, the latter giv-
ing his testimony without leaving his
fcaddle. Members of the government
party take testimony from persons
wherever they And them—at the wash-
board, in the fields or on the street
corner of a town—and in that way
are gathering the testimony which
eventually will clear the Creek rolls
of all doubtful claimants.
Lease Laws Amended.
Indian Agent *. B. Shoenfelt re-
ceived official notice of the amend-
ment to the regulations governing the
sale and leasing of lands in the Creek
nation which was promulgated by the
interior department November 16.
The amendment provides_ that all
leases on oil and mineral land must
be submitted to the Indian agent with-
in 30 days from the date of their exe-
cution In order that they may be for-
warded promptly to the department
for consideration and appropriate ac-
tion. All leases entered Into prior to
November 16. 1904, must be submitted
to the agent within .'10 days of that
date.
Tried to Wreck a Train.
Walter Johnson. 17 years old, of Po-
teau. was lodged In jail on a charge of
attempting to wreck a Frisco cannon-
ball. by putting obstructions on the
track. It Is claimed that the wreck
was avoided only through the prompt
action of an Indian boy, Jerry Fulsom.
who removed the heavy bolts which
had been placed on the track.
«f Ike CfMk llllM.
The negro occupies a position In lbs
Creek Indian nation that he cannot
boast of In any other part of the
world, lis enjoys some privileges that
belong to neither the Indian nor th*
white men, and will continue tu do
so until a statehood form of govern-
ment follows the existing conditions
in that nation. The Creek Indians
when they were residents of Florida
and othsr southern states, were the
owners of msny slaves and dealt In
slaves, the some as did the wblto
planters of the south. When the
Creeks were removed by the govern-
ment to the Indlun territory their per-
sonal property consisted mostly of
slaves, and these were transported
with them to the present home of the
Creeks. When the slaves were freed
by the proclamation of President Lin-
coln, the Creeks did more than the
whites by Admitting the negro Into
full membership In the tribe and ul-
lowing him nn equal share in the an-
nuity payments made to the tribe by
the government und equal land allot-
ments with the Indians themselves.
This placed the Creek negro on a
basis with the Indian, and thu Indian
treaty With their slaves was recog-
nised by the government. The Creeka
gave the freedmen the right of suf-
frage, with the privilege ol' holding
uny office except that of tribal chief.
As a result, there are many negro
members of the two houses of the
Creek legislature—the house of kings
and the house of warriors. Thus the
negroes, like the Indians, may vote
and assist In making the laws. On the
other hand, the white residents of the
Creek nation, although they are Inter-
married with the Creek women, can-
not vote; they have no sayso whatever
In making the laws, although they pay
the greater part of the taxes which
maintain the Indian government By
the Indian the negro Is given the
right of suffrage and to hold office; by
tli > government he la given the right
to sell his surplus 'land. The whites
can sell their lands, but they cannot
vote. The Indian can vote, but ha
cannot *ell his land. It is stated that
80 per cent, of the members of the
Creek house of warriors are of negro
blood, and 20 per cent, of the house
of kings.
Many Cherokee Teaehem.
There are twice as many teachers
of Cherokee blood who are teaching
schools as teachers of all the remain-
ing 65 Indian tribes in the United
States. This remarkable fact was
found In a comparison of the last re-
port of the commissioner of Indian af-
fairs and the reports of the super-
visors of schools for the Cherokee na-
tion. It is a great showing for the
Cherokees and shows what can be
done in a few years along educational
lines when there is a definite object
In view. Five years ago the Chero-
kee school authorities and the govern-
ment officials began training the
Cherokee youth as teachers. The
courses in the Cherokee national
schools were adjusted to that end. The
students wore not graduated* from the
seminaries until they were fully
equipped for teaching. There are now
175 Cherokee teachers employed in
Indian territory. The Cherokee na-
tion has 243 schools In operation.
Sercnty-Threfr? Indictment#.
The federal grand Jury, which has
been In session at Eufaula, has fin-
ished its work, returning 73, indict-
ments. Three of these were for mur-
der and most of the others for "intro-
ducing" and gaming. One of the per-
sons indicted is C. W. Montgomery,
charged with the murder of H. H.
Hamilton at Crowder City. The shoot-
ing resulted from a quarrel over Ham-
ilton's slowness in getting in line at
a ball game.
Htraasre Fatality.
The eight-year-old daughter of O.
G. Wallace, of Nebo, was instantly
killed while playing in a room In
which was a loaded 32-caIiber target
gun. The gun was leaning against the
bed and the little girl with another
ehild was playing In the room. The
other child ran and Jumped upon the
bed. knocking the gun to the floor,
where it was discharged. The bullet
struck the Wallace £lrl in the head,
killing her Instantly.
Marshal Hashes' Death Areldeatal.
An investigation shows that Mar-
shal Hughes was killed accidentally by
Deputy City Marshal Elliott at Ard-
more. The officers were called to
make an arrest nnd concealed them-
selves under a bridge. As they
emerged from the bridge, Elliott's gun
was accidentally discharged, the bullet
striking Marshal Hughes In the back.
Elliott has surrendered.
Wsrk aa the Oklahoma A Half.
The grading force of the Missouri
Oklahoma ft Gulf railroad, to be built
from Joplln to the gulf, is now work-
ing between Henryetta and Austla.
IT 18 LIFE OB DEATH
Japan Will Sacriflet 45,000,000 M«n
If HtcMury to Win.
Premier Kalaara Declares Fall at
Fortress Will tlalr 'lie N ass la
la Hraened Warfare—Japa a
Klahts As One Ma a.
Toklo, Nov. 21.—Discussing the war
•nd the domestic, financial and politi-
cal conditions of Japan on the eve of
the assembling of tba diet with the
correspondent of the Asnoriated press,
Premier Katsura said: "To Insure
peace In the orient, and to safeguard
our national existence la the aim and
purpose of our emplra and no aacrlflee
shall be too great for successfully ef-
fecting this purpose.
"Itussla must see that the war ran-
not be concluded by the issues of a
few battles With us the war meana
life nnd death and not one of our 45.-
000,ooo brethren remalna ignorant of
the vital Issue at atake. We are pre-
pared to sacrifice our laat man and our
last cent for this war. The delay in
the derisive result of our siege at Port
Arthur gives Russia hope of being
nble to relieve the garrison and for this
purpose she resolved to empty her
naval defense at home, while on land
corps nfter corps has been mobilized
and sent eastward. The military and
naval plan of Russia seems to center
In the relief of Port Arthur and Gen.
Kuropatkin's southward advance,
which resulted in his serious defeat,
had tho relief of the garrison as Its
sole object. The Russian emperor'a
Instructions to Kuropatkin not to re-
tire beyond Mukden were designed to
raise the gloom that had been hanging
over tho people of Russia since the de-
feat of Russian arms at the battle of
Llao Yang and Kuropatkin assumed
the aggressive perhaps against his own
Judgment.
'Everything seems to hinge on the
fall of Port Arthur, but I do not con-
sole myself with the thought that the
capture of that ill-fated fortress will
bring the war to a termination. Its
capture will give occasion for renewed
plans for warfare and I am watching
keenly for such new developments.
Freeslna Weather at Makdea.
Mukden, Nov. 28.—A terrific storm
was experienced here Saturday and
residents expect a repetition of such
weather, coincident with typhoons off
the coast, until March. The tempera-
ture now Is below freezing. The In-
habitants of the leaky huts are in a
pitiable condition. The war has
reached such a phase that the Interest
In small skirmishes is very slight.
Togo Preparing; His Ships.
London, Nov. 28.—The Dally Tele-
graph's correspondent at Chefoo hears
that many of Admiral Togo's vessels
are being docked and repaired In
preparation for eventualities. The
same correspondent also gives a ru-
mor that the Japanese assault on Port
Arthur has been repulsed with heavy
1038.
JEWBtS WERE ORLY mislaid LOADED WITH GIFTS
Prlaee Fushlml. Japaaesr Visitor s
Ik* Fair. Nseoveretf Hems Thai
Had Use a Neporled Stolen.
St. Uiuls, Nov. H.—U la learned tha
Prince Fushlml, cousin of the era per oi
at Japan, recovered tba Jewels, the re-
port of whose loss creatM widespread
consternation yesterday, before he da-
parted for Philadelphia. The Jewels,
which besides their Intrinsic value ol
§6,000, were highly valued by thi
prince, owing to their associations
were recovered In a more mysterioui
manner than Ihey disappeared. Tht
laat seen of the Jewels, according tt
members of the prince's suite, wai
when the prlnco retired last Mondaj
night he laid them on a dressing tabli
In his apartments.
Just previous tn his departure, aftei
Prince Fushlml and tha members of hli
suite had been absent from their roomi
for several hours, the prince was in-
formed that the missing Jewels ha<
been found on a utile In an adjolnini
room in which. It Is stated, the prlnci
had not been burlng bis stay tn 8t
Louis.
a mob wants chadwell.
Itussln.is Pay Homage to ilesro.
Berlin, Nov. 28.—For 20 minutes
Garfield Jackson, an American negro
variety actor, was on object of wor-
ship for Russian peasants who believed
he was the czar. The villagers of
Apfannsievka, near Odessa, were un-
der tho delusion that the negro was
no other than the czar, who was to
visit them in disguise and reappor-
tion their land.
Introducing Oar Homestead System.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 28.—A project
for applying the American scheme of
free land for settlers in Siberia in or-
der to attract colonization from the
congested districts of European Rus-
sia Is attracting much favorable com-
ment. The plan as proposed follows
closely the American homestead sys-
tem.
First Trains for Stone County, Mo.
Joplln, Mo., Nov. 28.—Beginning to-
day a new train schedule on the White
river extension of the Missouri Pacific
railroad Is Into effect. Trains will be
run through to Galena, In Stone coun-
ty, a distance of 61 miles. The build-
ing of the White river line gives Stote
county its first railroad.
After "Gaa-for-Kaaaae" Fellows.
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 28.—United
States Attorney Dean has been asked
to investigate the position taken by
the gas-for-Kansas adherents in the
state with the view of finding out if
they are violating the Interstate com-
merce law.
Maklaa Common Cause f
Washington, Nov. 28.—The friends
of "Trust Buster" Lawson say that
there is a working understanding be-
tween him and the president to make
a showing on trusts. This is the ex-
citement of the hour In administra-
tion circles.
When Indlaa Met ladlaa.
St. Louis, Nov. 2S.—The Haskell In-
dian football team, western champlona,
went down before the muacle and
brawn of the Carlisle Indian team In
the game here Saturday, the scot*
Handing "A to 4.
Keeper of Hoadhoase Wear Arkansai
fltjr Killed Dr. Parsoas, Who
Was Trylaa to Close Pise-.
Arkansas City, Kan., Nov. 23.—Dr. S
B. Parsons was shot and fatally wound-
ed by Andy Chadwell. keeper of a roach
house near here. Parsons' home Is Ir
tho country cast of this city. Chadwell
surrendered. There Is grave dangei
of lynching. The tragedy is the out'
come of an attempt of Parsons and
othern to close the roadhouse. Chad-
well was taken to Wlnflcld to the coun-
ty Jail. Parsons was 70 years old, •
mason and member of other orders.
"the world do move."
Catholles, Jews, Methodists. Bap*
• (.'alon Thanksgiving Service.
Detroit, Mich., Nov. 25.—With "unity
in things necessary, liberty In what Is
doubtful, charity in all things," as the
motto for the day. Interdenominational
Thanksgiving service was held in the
Detroit opera house yesterday, partic-
ipated in by ministers of nine denomi-
nations. They included a Jewish rabbi,
a Catholic priest and Baptist, Congre-
gational. Presbyterian. Episcopalian,
Methodist, Universalist and Unitarian
pastors.
Rnssln Borrows 92<10.00C,000 More.
London, Nov. 25.—In London finan-
cial circles it is understood that nego-
tiations have practically been con-
cluded for the Issue in Berlin and
Paris simultaneously in January of
five per cent. Russian treasury bonds
to the value of $260,000,000 for five or
seven years, the price of the issue to
be about the same as that of the last
Paris loan, Berlin taking $100,000,000
and the sime French bankers who
made the last loan taking $160,000,000.
Japs Captare Rich Cargo.
Chefoo, Nov. 25.—The report that the
steamer Tungchow, laden with 30,000
tons of meat, was captured by the Jap-
anese while trying to enter Port Ar-
thur, appears to be correct. The Tung-
chow was a British vessel and belonged
to Butterfleld ft Swire, of Shanghai.
When leaving Shanghai she was trans-
ferred at the last moment to a man be-
lieved to be acting for the Russian gov-
ernment.
A Present for Every Jap Soldier.
Toklo, Nov. 25.—Several charitable
arganlzatlons, headed by the ladies of
the ptriotic societies, are arranging to
send New'Year's presents to every sol-
dier in the field. The contributions al-
ready assured indicate that there will
be enough to give each soldier two
pltscnts. The people of Tokio are con-
tributing thousands of packages, each
containing a number of useful articles.
McKlnley Moaanent nt 'Frisco.
San Francisco, Nov. 25.—A monu-
ment to the memory of former Presi-
dent William McKlnley was unveiled
yesterday at the main entrance of
Golden Gate park. It Is a symbolical
statue of the republic and cast In
bronze. The figure, on a granite ped-
estal, represents a woman of heroic
?lze with a large Bword in one hand
nd an uplifted palm In the other.
Bis Wolf Hnat la Oklahoma.
Lawton. Ok., Nov. 25.—Fifteen hun-
lred people and 75 dogs participated in
ane of the greatest wolf drives in the
history of the southwest near Chatta-
nooga. Forty square miles of territory
was covered and about 40 wolves were
corralled, ten of which were captured
nd killed.
Toathfal Ambitions Clipped.
L*nsing. Mich., Nov. 25.—Five boys,
from 8 to 11 years old. attending on#
sf the city schools, were found to be
sarrylng revolvers. The weapons bad
Seen stolen from stores here and were
carried for the purpose of overawing
iny teacher who might attempt tn
punish them. The boys were arrested
Tba rmmvoiu Wtrt Lavishly Ea>
uruiood at tht Fair.
a Flllplaa Chief Have (he Proa Is
deal His Prised Knife—ti alet a a*
laeveatfal Saaday—Baek la
Waahlaatoa.
St Louis, Nov. 28.-Not an unpleas-
ant Incident marred the day President
Itooaevelt spent at the world's (air.
The announcement that tha nation's
chief executive would visit the ex-
position drew tremendous throngs and
to guard blm from possible danger
that might menace blm, secret servlos
man, soldiers and police guards
abounded. Tbey bad comparatively
little to do, however, In preserving
order. "Tbla Is marvelous," be said.
"It Is beyond description and exceeda
my fondest expectations. I have bad
tbe best time 1 ever had In my Ufa
and I have seen more than I aver ex-
pected to see In one day's time."
From ten o'clock In the morning un-
til six o'clock In the evening tbe dla-
tlngulshed visitors, following an ar-
ranged schedule, hurried from ona
building to tho next, from one part ot
the grounds to another and overlooked
nothing of Interest From the start
to tbe end of the tour, Mrs. Roosevelt
and Miss Alice Roosevelt accompa-
nied the president and fatigue waa
forgotten In the enjoyment. Whea
the party reached tbe Philippine reeer-
vatlon at 4:30 p. ra., the chief execu-
tive was loaded with gifts. One Fili-
pino chief gave 4he president hla
prized knife.
In sharp contrast with the strenu-
ous experience of Saturday, when a
hurricane effort was made to view tba
mammoth fair in nine hours, President
Roosevelt's time Sunday was passed
quietly and uneventfully. Rest and
recuperation from the fatigue of Satur-
day constituted almost the sole Idea of
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt and
their Immediate party. After a lata
family breakfast at the residence of
William H. Thompson, the treasurer
of the exposition company, the presi-
dent and party attended divine servica
at 11 o'clock in the Second Presbyte-
rian church. It was known that tha
president would attend the morning
service at this church and long be-
fore the hour of hla arrival the streeta
In thst vicinity were banked with peo-
ple almost from curb to curb.
At four o'clock the party went for
an extended drive. The drive extended
through Forest park and over the resi-
dential boulevards in that section of
the city. It was 5:30 o'clock when tba
president returned to Mr. Thompson's
residence. As soon as the president
was recognized tn his carriage people
followed him In vehicles of all sorts,
principally automobiles. On his re-
turn trip the president waa followed
by a procession containing more than
200 vehicles. At night the president
and Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roose-
velt were entertained at dinner at
eight o'clock by Mr. and Mrs. Francis
nt their residence. At 10:15 they left
in carriages for the exposition grounds,
where their special train had been
held, awaiting their departure for
Washington.
Promptly on schedule time the spe-
cial train carrying President Roose-
velt, his wife and daughter and tbe
members of his party departed for
Washington at 12:01 Monday morning.
Kansas Democrats Stayed at Home.
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 28.—Roosevelt's
plurality over Parker In Kansas Is of-
ficially placed at 126,093. Tbe demo-
cratic vote fell oft everywhere in the
state and little of it went to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, where so many
prophets said it would go. The dem-
ocrats simply failed to show fight and
many stayed at home. In sosm coun-
ties 50 per cent failed to vote
Iowa Tenth KlUed at FsothaM-
Sac City, la., Nov. 28.—Calvla Fhrae-
sr, 17 years old, is dead as tba result
at Injuries received in a football game
with the team from Lake City aa
Thanksgiving day. The lad was play-
ing left halfback and was thrown whlla
carrying the ball. Injuring his stomach.
Will Aak for Good Pooltloa.
St Louis, Nov. 28.—The nine repub-
lican congressmen recently elected
from Missouri met here Saturday and
concluded that when congress meets a
strong effort will be made to get soma
Missouri republican elected clerk or
sergeant-at-arms of that body.
; Gay and Hla Boa Hot Held.
•St Joseph, Mo., Nov. 28.—George W.
Gay " and son, Lester, who were held
by Sheriff Spencer for investigation
In cftninoction with the murder of
Gay* near Agency, were released, tha
officers failing to connect them In aay
way with the clrme.
Flllplaoa aalttlss the Pair.
St Louis, Nov. 28.—The two com-
panies of the Philippine constabulary,
numbering 280 men and 14 officers,
not including tha band, under tha
command of HaJ. A. D. Haskell, de-
puted last night tor Saa Franclsca
sad Maaila.
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