The Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 235, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 15, 1903 Page: 1 of 4
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VINITA INDIAN TERRITORY WEDNESDAY JULY 15. 190.1
PRICE PER WEEK 10
V. NO. 235
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tpEPARTMENT'S NEWPLAN
Regulations Which Will Effect Sale
of Over Two Million Acres In
Creek Nation.
57 The Kansas City Star has the folio w-
ng uuiler a Washington date:
The new regulations for the sale and
easing of lands ii) the Creek nation
vere made public at the interior depart-
lent today. These regulations were ad-
!ted by Secretary Hitchcock because
f representation to the department that
J and companies and others were endeav
ring to induce the Indians to sitfn agree
ments disposing of their holdings at
i 'wk0mj far below their real value. The
jaw directs that the Secretary shall ap-
A Wove all deeds and that the papers in
-f lome of the transfers have reached the
W department. None of them have been
approved. The new regulations it is
elieved.will furnish a safeguard against
fraud and enable the Indians to sell their
.a nds for what they are worth.
. About 2000000 acres are involved as
he Creeks may dispose of all their al-
''J vjotments except forty acres which must
djfie reserved tor homestead purposes.
Copies of the regulations were mailed
today to the Indian agent 4 with tortus
or the leasing of lands for grazing agn-
Cultural and mineral purposes. The
Wulations provide that Creeks who de-
ire to sell their lands may apply to the
juidian agents at agency at Muskogee
hrough a petition praying that tlie
Lit
nds shall be sold. This petition must
ontain facts with reference to the title
nd a statement showing why it will be
or the best interests of the owner to
M. It must be sitrned by all the ter.
oris having any interests in the lands or
y their legal representatives. If the
gent is satisfied that the facts presented
re snlTicient he will forward to the
commissioner of Indian affairs a dupli-
ate o the petition wit a his endorsement.
ipi Tte agent on each Monday morning
twill post in a conspicuous place at his
.office for fj tieriod of sixty days a list
-o' l'ie 'an's described in the petitions
iitw't!l him 'n lne eek previous
showing in separate columns the names
.f the owners the description of the
' vnds and the dates when the bids are to
opened.
a After the lands liavebeen atlvertiae.l
' i-.th.f Indian agent or other offi er in
charge at the agency when competent
I " Ifrnm hi perietal knowledge of the value
llof the lands will appraise them at their
( :rue value according to his best judg
ement If the agent or officer in charge
I Us not competent or if it is impracticable
(for him to visit the1 lands he shall re-
'Y'l'jirc the appraisement to be made by
j fome competent officer under his charge.
j The certificate of apprai-ement is to be
! sealed ami not opened until the scaled
bids deposited with the agent have been
epened. The regulations direct that the
appraisement shall not be made public
but that no bid Uss than the appraised
valuation shall I considered
valuation si
ilf abidde
Intiguous
er desires to bid on tracts not
s lie must suomu a separate
jV'i d for each tract and if he desires to
purchase less than an entire t.act he
may inbuilt a bid for one or more leal
subdivisions. The bids are to be num-
bered in the irder in which they are re-
ceived aud each must be accompanied
hy a certified check made payable to the
commissioner of Indian affairs for 20 per
cent of the amount bid.
The right to reject any or all bids is
rf "erved but in every case the Indian
' rent must accept the highest bid. If
"successful bidder fai's to comply
(with the terms of his bid within ten
Nv tii rVicrt shall br forfeited to the
use of the owner of the land. Bidders
tr.d other interested persons may be
prerent when the bids were opened.
Listed land not disposed of at the ap
pointed lime may be relisted under the
t-.. mfr tli nrityirtal 1t;timr
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T it is diiected that deeds shall be ac-
cotnpaiiied by an affidavit of the grantee
Stating mat lie is noi a pany iu
sociation or combination of persons
object is to acquire the land described in
the Ceed at less than its fair value or
to prevent open and fair competition
nnd that neither the grantor nor any
person acting for him has given or pro-
t mised any money or any other thing by
the grantee or by anyone except ttie
consideration named to induce hiin to
igree to the sale. The Indian agent in
-eporting on the deeds will show the
value of the lands as appraised by the
" 4
)awes commission.
..' lease will be pproved for a greater
I term of years than as follows: Three
I years for grazing purposes ten years for
' cricultural purposes and fift'.-en years:
for mineral purposes. The -jsual royal-
' tics will be required.
S Cup Coldsi Frvnt Pneumonia
l-'or sale at Teopie's drug store.
COOKSON'S ACCEPTANCE
endorses National Platform In Ctire-
ty Pledges Himself to the
People.
To the Head Captains of the National
Party' Tahlequah Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory.
Gentlemen: I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your official
notification to me of my selection by the
National party as its candidate for the
high office of principal chief of the
Cherokee nation; also I acknowledge
the receipt Of an official copy of the
platform adopted by the National party
hich I am called upon to endorse and
upon which the candidates are requested
to Stand.
I have examined the platform and
have given each of its provisions careful
consideration. In my judgment the
principles therein enunciated and the
pledges therein made by the party are
calculated to fully preserve and protect
the interests of all classes of our people
under the law. I construe the declara-
tions of this platform to be a pledge by
the party if successful in the coming
election to a uniform administration of
the function of government without fa-
vor or partiallity to any class of c.tizens
add without discrimination against any
class. I endorse this sentiment fully.
I most heartily and especially endorse
the sentiment set forth in the second
section of the platform wherein the
party is pledged to contend for every
acre of land heretofore bought by the
Cherokee nation and not disposed of to
be equally divided. It is my sincere de-
sire to see the people of the Cherokee
nation secured in the absolute po session
of all that is due them and if possible
to avoid a large surplus of lands or funds
undisposed of aftr completion of the al
lotments now going forward; also it is
my with agreeing thoroughly with the
declared policy of the National party as
set out in its platform that all unsettled
matters of whatever kind or chiracter
between the United Slates and the
Choroltee nation shall be finally settled
ami forever closed up before the exting-uu-hment
of our government in !t0(l.
I understand the latter part of the sec-
ond section of the platform to refer to a
jiossible and a probable discrepancy be-
tween the amount of lands bought by
the Cherokee for their home described
in the patent issued by the I'nited Slates
in 18 il and the amount shown by the
present I". S. survey after making full
allowance for every acre heretofore dis-
posed of by the nation I heartily en-
dorse the pledge that the party w ill use
all lawful means and the utmost power
and iufiueiice of the Cherokee govern
ment if si.i party is successful at the
coming election to correct any and all
errors mistakes or injustice that may
have happened against thir interests of
the Cherokee nation and to secure to
our jeople all the lands due them unde
the patent or their true value m money.
The remaining plauks' in the platform
are short just and patriotic and if fol
lowed will secure an equal and fair ex-
ercise and administration of the powers
and affairs of our government. They
netd no further comment on my part
Assuring you as the head captains of
the National party and through you the
voters of the Cherokee nation of my
hearlfelt appreciation of the great honor
shown me in selecting me as your can-
didate for the office of principal chief
of the Cherokee nation and fully agree
ing with and ei dorsing the declarations
and principles set forth in the party's
p alform I hereby accept the nomina-
tion tendered me and pledge myself by
the help of Him Who rules the world to
do a 1 in my power should I be elected
t j the hij;h office for which I have been
named for the welfare and protection of
all citieus of the Cherokee nation and
preserve their every interest.
Very respectfully;
(Signed) K L. Cooksos.
Treat tnn Kldneysfor Rheumatism
When you are suffering from rheuma
tism the kidneys must be attended to at
once so that they will eliminate the uric
acjd from the blood. Foley's Kidney
Cure is the most effective remedy for
this purpose. R T Hopkins of Tolar.
Wis.; says "After unsuccessfully.doc-
toring three yers for rheumatism with
the best doctors I tried Foley's Kidney
Cure and it cured me. I cannot speak
too highly of this great medicine. Sold
by Shanahan & Mitchell. dw
Bronchitis for Twnty Yer.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville 111.
writes: "I had bronchitis fcr twenty
years and never got relief until I used
Foley's Honey and Tar which is a sure
ewe '"Sold by Shanahan & Mitchell dw
To Eldorado Springs.
The Katy will sell ticket to El-
dorado Springs M'.. ar for the
round trip bfgintiintf July 1st Bnd ex-
tending until September .10. Oond
thirty days from date of sale.
BLOW TOLANDSCHEMERS
Secretary Hitchcock Knocks Wind
Out of Creek Land Companies.
Ttie Interior department has re-
turned to Agent Schoenfelt at Mux-
Iwee all of the agree-ueuts made by
representatives of the land companies
and others with the Creeks for the
sale of Creek lands. Mr. Schoenfelt
was notified that none of the agree-
aunts made prior to the adoption of
the new regulations for the Bale of
the lands would be considered but
that to prevent coofuBlon and future
complications over titles they shoul d
be forwarded to Washington for the
official approval of the Secretary of
the Interior. That a large number
of these agreements have beea made
Is Indicated by the fact that Agent
Schoenfelt has certified checks aggre-
gating more than 400000 deposited
as part payment for the lands. All
of these checks will be returned to
the proper persons with notice that
the agreements have been rejected.
As a rule the prices agreed upon
were based upon appraisement made
by the Dawes commission. The ap-
praisement Is not acceptable for the
reason that the new regulations di-
rect that the lands offered shall be
appraised by the agent at the Union
agency when they are advertised for
sale. It is believed that under this
arrangement none of the land will be
disposed of for less than its real value.
Weather Indications.
Tonight and Thursiay probably
scattered showers. . Fair Thursday In
west portion. Cooler Thursday.
Mcbanlcs of all kinds boarded for
3.50 per week; good board and good
beds. Meals 20 cents. This Is the
place to go for a tquare meal. Blue-
jacket hotel south of court house.dlm
A R Bass of Morgantown Ind. had to
get up ten or twelve times in the night
and had a severe backache and pains in
the kidneys. Was cured by Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by Shanahan &
Mitchell. dw
R. It. Time Table
iwlT '"Vssouri Kansas arH
fIj Txas Railway
SOUTH BOUND.
Trsln 1 Pnssin(ter 4:1 a m
Train IV. riyer 8:44 a rn
Train . Psssenger 8 -t V m
Train 1 Local 1:M p a
SOUTH BOCSIJ.
train i. Passenger 12:19 a n
rmtn 6. Klyer H W am
Train 4 Passenger.. ll:4'a m
Train o. Local U'M a m
liiolIUffi'il
A Modern RUJ Line. Traveruii to
State ml Territories Ol
MISSOURI
ARKANSAS
KANSAS
OKLAHOMA
iMOIAM TEKRITOItr
TEXAS AKD THt
SOUTHWEST
tntntsser
MISSISSIPPI
ALABAMA
AMD THE
SOUTHEAST
Reduced raf in effect all the rear
EUREKA SPRINGS
The Frwc -on. oirmes wide-vestthulet
eliTi.-u-'ii'i:-"! i imis; All cl car ar.il dinioi
ban- m ii" iii" n.anagemeniof Fred linrvey.
VIS1TA. GOINO WEST
Train PassenRer IS. 08 pm
Train w. Metwir 1:17 am
Train 41 Local l:-5 a m
GOING EAST
40C Passenger 4:M)pm
Train 4!U. World's fair Special l'-':l m
Trftln 4-4U. Local 1:16 m
For detailed Information in regard to
r In service rates etc. apply to
J. O. LOVERS'
Plstrlc Passenger Agent. JopHn. Mo
(First Published June 20 1:113.)
Warning Order
In the Tnlted States Court for the North-
ern District of the lndlsn Territory at
Vlnfta.
Louella Warner Plaintiff.
vs No. 13
William U. Warner.JDefendant.
The defendant William G. Warner ! here-
by warned 13 appear In this court within
thirty dys and answer the complaint uf
the plalntili Louella Warner.
WITNESS" the Honorable Joseph A 8111
id2 i f said court and the seal ther eof at
Vinlta this the 13Ui UnJ of June A. I. 13.
CHAS. A. PAV1DSON. Clerk
By T. A. Chandler Deputy.
Fdizsr Fmlth. Attorney for plaintiff .
Pr. ston P. Davit. Attorney for cob-resident
Defendant.
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Muslin Skirts 75c values clearing sale price 48c
Muslin Skirts 1.00 and $1. 25 values clearing sale price ' 85c
Muslin Skirts 1.50 value (our leader) clearing sale price 98c
Muslin Skirts 1.75 value clearing sale price .$1.24
Muslin Skirts 2.00 value clearing sale price 1.49
Muslin Skirts 2.50 value clearing sale price 1.85
Muslin Skirts 3.00 value clearing sale price 2.19
Ladies' Night Dresses
Ladies' Night Dresses
Ladies' Night Dresses
Ladies' Night Dresses
Ladies' Night Dresses
Ladies' Night Dresses
Ladies' Night Dresses
A big lot of 50c Ladies'
35c Corset Covers clearing sale price
50c and 65c Corset Covers clearing sale price
r 75c Corset Covers clearing sale price
$1.00 Corset Covers clearing safe price
Every
Come
Mercantile Company
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We intend to close out every single garment
at exact Manufacturer's Wholesale Prices.
Jk. S FOLIiOWS
SKIRTS
marked 50c clearing. sale price.. 39c
marked 75c clearing sale price 59c
marked $125 clearing sale price ..85c
marked 1.50 clearing sale price $1.19
marked 2.00 clearing sale price ... 1.49
marked 2.50 clearing sale price 1.85
marked 3.00 clearing sale price 2.19
DRAWEM
Drawers clearing sale price.
Corset (Covers-
Item is an Unusual Bargain.
in and See For Yourselves.!
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39c
20c I
42c
59c f
79c i
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Marrs, D. M. The Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 235, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 15, 1903, newspaper, July 15, 1903; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc774922/m1/1/: accessed April 17, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.