The Indian Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 17, No. 29, Ed. 1, Thursday, March 16, 1899 Page: 2 of 4
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9WUHHKIHHr
IN NEW SPRING ATTIRE
our big store is now laden with all the beauty and newness of the season. Attractive goods and still more
attractive prices welcome customers to all departments. We have the newest largest and grandest display of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goo
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Millinery
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Furnishings Hats
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Gloves Muslin Wear Notions Knit Goods Hosiery and Shoes of every description for all mankind. An in-
spection will convince anyone that we have the handsomest collection of seasonable merchandise at the
most attractive prices ever shown in Vinita.
: Prices Always Right. - i
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
SI. SO Per Year or Sl.OO If Paid
In Advance
Published ThnrsdajB by
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D. M. MJLRRS Editor.
M. E. MILFORD Manager
Vikita Ikd. Ter. Mar. 16 1899
MATTE IT 120 ACEES.
f r:' to
to allow
12ft acres
wculd be
It is believed by those who are
in a position to know that the
secretary of the interior could he
induced by proper representation
to modify the rules and regulations
promulgated for the gs:3 nee of
those who are int u--1 w'th the
enforcement of If.e C:
eo modify the or .It ;
Cherokees to file up .i
insfpjid of 90. This
more in line wi'.h V: a' the Chero-
kees coDsiderjn'":e to themsf Ives
as c.tizens of the Cb rkee nation
and the owners of the land to be
so divided. - Such modification
would also bo in line with the
agreement recently made with the
Dawes commission and ratified by
an unprecedented majority of
Cherokee voters at the polls.
Congress in its wisdom 6aw fit to
reject the agreement it is true btil
nevertheierit wa? an expression of
the sentiment of the Cherokee?
and showed that they were willing
to acquiesce in the efforts of the
Dawes commission to bring about
an equitable allotment of the lands
of the tribe. The Cherokees feel
oppressed and injured by the or-
der that they be allowed to only file
upon SO acres of land. They feel
that it is a curtailment of their
rights unwarranted by any reason-
ablA-kypothesig and that the Cur
tis law does not contemplate any
such unjust imposition.
Then again the enforcement of
the SO acre rule will be resisted
vehemently and fought to the last
ditch by the Cherokees. It will
cost the government a vast sum of
money arid flood the courts with
litigation and will end in the defeat
of the object of the government
namely the final allotment of the
land and the individualization of
the title.
which thiB severe order applies it
is un-American and would be out-
rageous if applied to squatters and
intruders upon the public lands of
the government. Indeed no such
decree has ever been issued
against the known and confessed
intruders of the Cherokee nation
who have no rights whatever to
the land upon which they have
settled and from which the gov
ernment has laued to keep its
promise to eject them.
The proposition is so utterly
outrageous and unreasonable the
Cherokees are loath to believe the
order is issued in good faith and
that the government intends to en-
force it.
Another thing that has not been
considered doubtless is that it
forces Cherokee citizens to occupy
less land than an equitable allot-
ment would give them and that it
places them in such a position as
would necessarily divide their al-
lotments. When SO acres is taken
and all adjacent land occupied br-
others the residue of allotments
would have to bo selected else-
where perhaps so far away aB to
render it practically worthless.
DIDN'T SECOQNIZE VI5ITA.
AH OPPBESSIYE DEMAND.
The full force and effect of the
rigid enforcement of the Curtis act
is probably not fully realized by
the masses of Cherokee citizens.
To confine Cherokees to SO acres
in their holding and to force such
a restriction upon them suddenly
would entail an enormous burden
and the result would be a tremen-
dous loss. The matter of the re-
moval and adjustment of fences
alone would cost the tribe a mil-
lion dollars or probably more.
There are few farmers that would
be able to move and rebuild their
fences on the lines indicated in
that clause of the Curtis act. Man'
a Cherokee farmer was he to sell
his teams and convert all his stock
into cash would not have sufficient
means to so adjust his fences. The
enormity of the proposition has
doubtless never dawned upon the
average congressman. Apply the
same order to the farmers of Ark-
ansas or Missouri or Kansas and
the bone and sinew of either state
would be ruined and bankrupted.
Yet that is the fiat that has gone
forth from the interior office and
the people will be compelled to
obey or be in contempt of law and
thus force themselves out of the
pale of good citizenship. They
stand aghast and dumfounded at
the enormity of the demands
made upon them. The Cherokees
simply cannot comply with the
order. It is a physical impossi-
bility for them to do so. Waiving
every right the Cherokees are sup-
posed to have as owners of the
eoTl ojJ'on which Ihfjr live end to
The information from Tahle-
quah is that the national council
will be called in extra session soon
for the purpose of creating another
commission "to treat with the
Dawes commission. Tho inten-
tion is to make an agreement in
time for it to be submitted to a
popular vote of the people at the
regular August election when a
chief and council is to be elected.
It is extremely doubtful if the
council will be able to pass such
an act. Lastfall it took heroic work
to get the bill through creating a
commission and had not the Vini-
ta contingent worked faithfully in
the interest of the measure it would
never have passed and Vinita
was rewarded by being ignored
absolutely and entirely when the
members of the commission were
named by Chiet Mayes. The bono
that was thrown to the town after-
ward by the appointment of L. B.
Bell as a delegate to Washington
did not satisfy or compensate the
town by any means. Vinita is by
far the most important town in the
Cherokee nation and is the center
of a greater population than any
other place of the Cherokee coun-
try and common courtesy would
have given her recognition. It
will be extremely difficult for the
national council to create another
commission.
The first of April comes down
to us from the musty archives of
tho past as "All Fool's Day" but
suggestive aB this might seem the
Dawes commission have designa-
ted the same as the date of the
opening of the first land office in
the Indian Territory. All Creek
citizens will bo privileged to file
upon 1G0 acres of land. This will
be the first step toward the enforce-
ment of the Curtis act. If the
Creeks acquiesce in the order and
rush in and file on their claims it
is possible the Dawes commission
intend to proceed without the
formality of an agreement. "We
shall see what we shall see."
Advices from Washington indi-
cate that land officas will be open-
ed in all the five tribes about April
the first aud that Indian citiszen
will be allowed to file upon their
claims according to the ruleB and
regulations issued from the Inter-
ior department. Cherokees will
be allowed to select SO acres to the
head and heads of families will
be permitted to select for them-
selves and minor children.
The patsengers on a train going
through tho Indian Territory the
other day watched anxiously lor an
Indian. They were doomed to
disappointment for not an Indian
was seen in that 100 mile run
through the Indian's land but at
tho first station over in Oklahoma
a fat and lazy looking Indian was
leaning up against the depot sun-
ninchimFelf Time?.
Treaty and Anll-Trealj.
SAI.X.I9AW I. T. March e. 1?99.
To the citizens ot the Cherokoe
Nation:
. The congress of the United States
having defeated tho Dawes-Cherokee
treaty for reasons best known
to themselves and from outside re-
ports wo learn that the most objec-
tionable clause was that which
provided for teparate statehood
for Oklahoma this treaty was
adopted by our people by a major-
ity of 2105 voteB which shows the
sentiment of our people the Cher-
okee people it seems to me ought
to have some voice in the settle-
ment of their own affairs. By the
Curtis law we have not thii right.
The Curtis law only giTes the
right ot occupancy with no pro-
vision to give final title and this
to only eighty acres which is not
an equal and equitable division of
the lands of the tribe.
By the terms of the treaty we
were to receive an equal and just
division of all the lands and mon
eys of the tribe. It also provided
for title to allotments and town
lots which is what a majority of
the citizens of the nation want;
therefore I suggest that a general
convention of the citizens of the
Cherokee nation be held in the
near future to adopt some measure
by which we may have some voice
in the settling of our own affairs.
We might also take some steps to
get the secretary of the interior to
stay the operation of the Curtis
law until a new treaty be made or
until some other more equitable
law be passed by congress.
The Cherokee national council
as it now stands is probably ag&iust
making a treaty but the said con-
vention could arrange to make the
adoption of a treaty an issue in
the coming August election which
no doubt would give the treaty
faction the power in the next Cher-
okee national council.
A new commission on tho part
of the Cherokees might eliminate
the objectionable features of the
treaty that has just been defeated
and might be able to get other val-
uable concessions from the com-
mission on the part of the United
States.
It will be necessary before title
can pass to the individual citizen
to have further legislation on the
part of the United States govern-
ment or else make a new treaty as
the title is in the tribe.
Thorefore we would suggest that
if this meets with the approval of
the principal chief that he call a
convention at an early day to con-
sider these all important ques-
tions. Yours respectfully
C. O. Frye.
UNTERRIFIED ORGANIZE.
Democrats of Vinita Decide
to Hold a Primary Elec-
tion tho 20th.
M. Louli Cattle Sarket.
Texas and Indian Territory cows
and heifers this week sold at a full
range of $2.35 to 84.00 with the
bulk at 82.S5 to 83.15.
Last week in the quarantine cat-
tle division the receipts wore 3S5
cars. Texas furnished 260 cars
the Indian Territory IS cars Mis-
sissippi 2 cars Arkansas 50 cars
Louisiana 2 cars Tennessee 1 car
and Alabama 2 cars.
T. J. Monroe Afton I. T.
marketed 53 head SG2-pound atoers
sold at S3.S5 to tho Clevoland Pro-
vision Co.
James G. Mehlin of Chelsea I.
T. marketed 44 head 1223-pound
steers sold to Swift & Company at
$1.30.
H. B. Spaulding of Muskogeo
I. T. had eleven care of cattle on
the market including 946 and 994
pound steers at S3. SO.
The Bunk of Afton I. T. had
three cars of cattle on the market
consisting of 910 pound steers sold
at 83 GO and 1029 pound steers at
$4.40.
D. H. Middleton of Muskogee
I. T.. had in 42 head 1122-pound
steers sold at $4.00
M. S. Dovin Afton I. T. mark-
eted SOG pound steers at $3 55 and
PoT-ponnd eere at S3 90.
The democratic convention held
Monday night at the opera house
was n"warm number." At about S
o'clock the convention was called
to ;rder by Davis Hill who.repre-
senting tho executive committee
offered the names of J. B. Burck-
halter and F. S. I. Amos as tem-
porary chairman and secretary re-
spectfully. Tho house accepted
the organization and made it per-
manent with a rush.
Edgar Smith introduced a reso-
lution providing lor a primary
election of tho democrats of Vinita
for the purpose of selecting candi-
dates to be voted on at the city
election to be held April 4th.
George W. Hill offered a substi-
tute providing that the convention
proceed to make tho nominations
and the fight was on. It soon be-
came evident that the convention
was not moving in tho direction
mapped out by its promoters and
the "machine" was about to bo
smashed. The debate upon the
question as to whether the party
should proceed to nominate by
convention or by primary election
waxed warm and interesting.
Smith Turner Edmiston; Korne-
gay Boll Davenport and Spencer
spoke in favor of the primary
while Davis Hill G. W. Hill and
others spoke vehemently against
the primary and in favor of the
convention method of bringing out
a ticket. The motion to hold a
primary election- next Monday to
voto on candidatei lor mayor and
town council was carried by a
largo majority and the first blood
was won for the new crowd against
tho "party" as the Hill faction
have constituted themselves.
The primary election fellows
were now in undispute dposscssion
of the "machine" and proceeded
to form a city democratic or-
ganization by electing a new exe-
cutive committee who are to select
olection judges and to conduct the
primary election next Monday and
to control tho movements of the
organization in the city.
Tho executive committee elected
is composed of tho following
names: W. H. Kornecay W. G.
Nelms L. B. Bell It. U. Farley
and Edgar Smith.
FEATURES.
Well the boys got
back but it wont fit
slate.
Goo. W. Hill said that he was
in the ranks of tho Georgia democ-
the frame
any other
racy before
"hatched."
J. B. Turner was
It was Arkansas against Georgia.
Smith had "seen" in Arkansas
and been "shown" in Missouri
but couldn't convince Georgia.
J. B. Turner thought that if
nothing would do but a city demo-
cratic tickot that democrats would
take a hand in the making of it
and control the "machine."
Davenport had been born in
Alabama a state noted for rock-
ribbed democracy and at the time
ofSherman's famous march to the
sea hence the orthodoxy of his
democratic faith could not be
called in question.
Xot Allowed to Speculate.
In a letter recently to tho Unit-
ed States attorney in the Southern
district Inspector Wright says
"it iB unlawful for any person to
cut timber for any purpose of spec-
ulation or sale in any of tho na-
tions" and asks that he have tho
marshal investigate tho timber
tufting business in th.il district.
IleTamplcd From Our SouTeulcr
tlon.
An Indian Territory exchango
reports that a ranchman went to
tho nearest town on buiiness
and shortly after his departure
Bessie his five year old child
wandered away Irom home in an
attemp to follow him. The mother
missed her two hours later and
instituted a search. When the
lather returned the neighborhood
turned out in force and searched
two days and nights finally an
Indian found Bessie on an aband-
oned trail. She was fast asleep
and across her body stood a New-
foundland dog. The dog was torn
and bleeding and near by lay the
bodies of two wolves. The girl
was unharmed and she and her
protector were taken back to her
homo a distance ol twelve miles.
Sad to relate the dog died that
night ol his wounds. The ranch-
man gave him a decent burial at
which all the neighbors attended
and n marble headstone has been
ordered for his grave. Drovers
Telegram.
If tho city campaign continues
to be as good humored as tho dem-
ocratic convention was last night
at the opera house there will cer
tainly bo no cause for men feeling
ugly at each other either before or
after the election. Let us have a1
good-tempered pleasant and ami-j
able campaign and a heap of lun.i
EdI- NO NOTION OF DYING.
A Little Story on and One
by D. S- Warren.
Dan Warren is up again and was
in town Monday. His brother John
said a few days ago that whether a
man lived or died during a spell
ofsicknes3 depended much on the
man being afraid he was going to do
so or not. He did not 'low Dan
would die on any small provocation
and the writer agreed with him.
In spite of being in rather spare
condition Mr. Warren was bewail-
ing the fact that he was not at Big
Cabin some weoka ago when a
couplo of horso thieves were al-
lowed to depart unmolested by
two of the residents of the town
who recognized them. In proof
that he had had some experience
and was not guessing at what ho
would have done Mr. Warren told
of being a constable a good many
years ago in Webster count- Mis-
souri 12 miles south of Marshfield.
Hs arrested a man named Eli La-
key for murdering another with a
knife and compelled him to accom-
pany him with very little ceremo-
ny. The man was convicted and
sentenced to be hung hut made
ma cscuu i ic uuja uciura iiiu i
date set for execution and was
never captured. He is thought to
be alive and living in New Mexico j
Treaty Onlj Asleep.
Hon.L. M. Bell of Vinita ad-
dressed a largo meeting in the
court room Wednesday afternoon
on the prospects of the Cherokees
eflecting a trade with the United
States after the failure of the re-
cant treaty before congress.
Mr. Bell was one of the delegates
representing the Cherokee nation
in behalf of the ratification of the
treafy by congress. He stated
that the opposition to the treaty
was not as strong as many believe
but that the lack of time was the
main causo of its failure. The
two most objectionable features
were the statehood clause and the
valuation of land. He believes
that it will bo for the best interests
of the Cherokee people to arrange
for another treaty with Dawes
commission on the lines of the old
treaty with some modifications as
were indicated by those interested
in legislation for this country. By
this plan it is believed that the
Curtis bill will be held in abeyance
until such treaty is made as the au-
thorities at Washington Btill con-
sidered the treaty as now pending
and that the failure of congress to
ratify it for want of time was no
fault of the Cherokees and would
he unjust to strictly enforce the
provisions of the Curtis bill until
congress has acted on a treaty
made by the Cherokees. Clare-
more Progress.
ANOTHER RAILROAD.
A Line is Pointing This Way
Which we Need.
A company has bought the Ben-
tonville railroad connecting that
town with the Frisco at Rogers
and is going to extend to South-
west City and on west the object-
ive point being Coffey ville. Some
surveying is now being dono
in the eastern part of
Delaware district and stop3 should
be taken to see that Vinita is put
on the line. Vinita is nearer on a
direct line to Coffey ville than any
other town in this section and our
poople and the Business Men's
league should look into this pro-
ject and see that our interests d i
not suffer by default.
As to the location of a land office
in the Cherokee nation under the
order from the interior depart-
mant there seems to be no definite
arrangement or understanding. If
such an office is to be opened
Vinita wants it and if convience
and accessibilly is considered it
will be located here. When a
land office is once opened in the
Cherokee nation it will doubt-
less be a permanent institu-
tion and no effort on the part of
Vinita should bo spared toecuro
it.
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Take time to stet into our store a minute and look at
Our Line of New Spring Clothin
It will certainly pay you to see them and get our prices.
and every one a beauty too.
Suits from $i.oS to SiS.oo;
Hats Hats.
We carry the most complete and stylish line
of hats shown in the city. We "want your head"
for one of our hats; give it to us once and you will
surely come again.
Furnishing Goods.
We have the swellest line. See the neckwear
we show for 50 cents. An elegant line of Man-
hattan shirts at $1 and $1.50.
Shoes. Shoes.
Gentlemen would you be well shod? If so
wear a pair of our shoes. For durability and com-
fort they have no equal. See them.
Our buyer is back from market getting all
the new things. Visit our store and see them.
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pearance without any
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moderate price. Wc have opened our stock of
umme- russets and tans in all shades and shapes.
vyou hats from all over the country and some from across the f
water. Miss I lay ward will show more new and stylish creations than ever Deiore snoun m wima.
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box. This is the most wonderful invention of the age standing as high as a common organ tnis
wonderful box takes off and puts on the music itself. Thev arc attracting large crowds in the city ot St.
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complete. Our prices' will never be lower. See the lines we are showing.
Our Grand Millinery Opening
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