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- -i h A Ml VJ i '" f1 'H '. " ., . .. l ; ' I ''itf'-'''"'1''''''' ' "ft"1 'i"Wkl'& f , aHBBflHJirisftfMfaAS rr j 4 w ytfwnsjr 'jt "vot jKiWK .r nrara "i. IV i & 1 ,l I 1 I f a K. , IlttHta CkttfUln. OwimnrAtK I'pRitMitxti OoxrAXT. se X. X. X ILFtKN, Miwwtfer. .9 Vixita, 1k. Ti!R.,Am. 13, 1893. Catt. J. L. AnAin is n prospect ire aprateer of Jnlrudor improve WBUi It is an unfortunate doy lor a man when ho delormlnos to got money without regard to tho means employed. This is indeed a great country, but most of its greatness lies in tho futuy and is likely to b . in tho lifetime, of tho present cot gross. The prospect is that tho census law will provide for certificates which will ho in a moasuro negotl- k able paper, upon which payment 1 can bo enforced by whoever holds tho same. The report comes from various sources and is to somo oxtent re liable that tho intruders will resist being removed from this nation and au determined to prevent, if " possible, tho appraisement of their improvements. If tho soventy allotments to bo mado on tho Strip to Cherokccs aro based on "valuablo and pormr. nent" improvements inado thero prior to Nov. 1, 1891, it is safe to say thero will never bo soventy mado nor tho halt of soventy. The first case to como beforo Judgo 8tuart on opening court at McAlcster was against two women for indulging in a tonguo lashing. Tho case was dismissed and tho jtidgo at onco gavo notice that in the futuro in all frivolous cases, where tho Government or any of its citizens wero not injured, tho costs would bo charged up to the marshals. The United Statos supremo court last weok decided tho Old Sottler case in favor of the In dians, and gavo judgment for $212,000 with interest at 5 per cent, for 65 years amounting to $795,000. Tho Old Settler and their descendants will receive this monoy as soon as congress makes tho appropriation. Tho num ber who will participate in the payment is estimated at 1000 per sons. Thb "Life and Times of Wm. P. Ross" is a book of two or three hundred pages containing a bio graphical sketch of tho late Col. Ross and with it aro incorporated his messages as chief and many of his most notable arguments before tho committees of congress, and speeches at home. To tho future historian of the Cherokee nation, whom wo should all hope soon to see about his labors, this book con tains invaluable information, while to tho student its examples in com position and rhetoric aro certainly models. Copies of tho book can be obtained from Mrs. Ross, at Fort Gibson, through whose efforts tho work has been published, or from Wm. Ward, at tho poslofficc, Vinita, at 81.50 each. THAT 700 MATTER. It is now generally ccr.oaded that tho Ilastingg-Haugh episode wjUnover be investigated by tho "- authorities of this nation. But this does not mean that tho coun try does not believe that they are guilty. Indeed some of the very best men in and out of council say positively that Mr. Baugh declared in a most emphatic manner on the streets of Tahlequah and also in Washington that Hastings agreed to pay him $700 to vote for his confirmation as delegate and had broken faith with him. It is hut: iliating to overy patriotic and truith-loving ritizen of the Chero keo nation to witness such whole ealo debauchery amongst tho offic ials of this littlo government, and if this matter is to bo "winked at" by Chief Harris and the national council aro wo in a position to command tho respect of the out side world? Not much. It will only hasten the day- of our dis solution and, judging from tho ut iterances of many prominent men throughout the nation, tho people are disgusted beyond endurance and will ecek and obtain a remedy Bom oh ow and somewhere. THB WAY TO KEEP THEM OUT. As has been do often ropeated in tboso columns, tho intruder ques tion has been and is yet tho groat uat and most complicated of all tire probloms that confront tho Cherokee people. We aro now jut on the eve of a conflict with ibtn that threatens tho very ex ittteflce of the uMlon. If tho gov rnment carries out the letter and npirUof tho reccnt Strip agree incut, (and wo have no reason to Mtave that it will not) then trouble of the gravest kitid may be looked for;' The intruders bow vr plainly now that they do sot iatMl to ?MtMNt even to ia) avafttM i naaprin m toucfe- atata (wlv.Tai UI. mmp prmmmm ' ' - -- f ' r- tF y ed and lhy are Wiftnng trader the projects of j-emoval from the country under tho conditions pre ftribod by congress. For years It has been with great difficulty that a conflict between our cilizons and tho intruders has been averted and now, slung by recent defeat, and exasperated by tho nd verso acts cf congress, they aro becom ing despcralo. No 0110 doubts tho ability of tho United States army to remove them from tho country, and kcop them out for that matter but many have very grave doubts as to their being kept out and it is reasonably certain that thoy will tint bo kept out if wo persist in maintaining our present slip-shod government. Somo mode of pro tection to individual property rights in tho soil must bo had be foro there is even a shadow of hope for getting rid of this chss of people. So long as wo persist in holding land in common, just so long will tho outside world con tinue lo wedgo its way in, and sharo tho benefits of our common property. Tho cry was raised in certain localities, beforo tho Strip treaty was ratified, that it was a echemo and was detrimental to tho interests of tho full-blood and Bhould bo rejected; but Mr. Full blood camo promptly tu tho front and informed council that it was his desiro, yea his intention, that tho bill bo ratified and the monoy disbursed immediately and what was dono is now 11 matter of his tory. So with referenco to a di vision of lands: those who pretend to speak ior tho full-blood and claim to know his wishes and aro poijng as his protectors, aro fast proving to be his worst enemy. But the reaction is coming. Tho full-blood is beginning to sco that his every interest is in tho hands of demagoges and shysters who aro systematically robbing him ol both land and money. When thel full-blood clement of tho country gets 11 plain view of tho situation as it really is, then tho reaction will bo rapid and final. THB BASIS OP HAPPINESS. Tho great clamor against the ex isting system of government in the five tribes is chiefly duo to hold- ing land in common, though the system of taxation now in vogue is receiving its share of denunci ation. Tho people aro not in sym pathy with tho modo of govern ment to which they are forced to submit and tliereforo have no faith in its permanency. The democratic parly in the United States has just coma into power as' a protest against republican ex travagance and tho wide-spread and implacable discontent of the Cherokee people will sooner or later find expression in a chango of government brought about by the express will of the Iudians themselves, as in the case of the recent ratification of the Strip agreement. All the thinking peo ple oi tho rank and -file and we mean by the rank and file, those who aro not in office or in a posi tion to monopolize the country that we are fast becoming a 'cen tralized oligarchy on a small scale controlled by unscrupulous men who would sacrifice anything or everything fo money. That the public monies aro being wasted nono will deny, and that our sys tem ol taxation is m&st unjust nearly all have agreed. Kor sev eral years the people of tho Cher okee nation have been grumbling more or less all the time at the way tilings were going and have from time to time shown their dis content by hurling from oQjce some known demagogue. But tho results have not been eatislactory. The seat of troublo has not been reached. It is an axiom as old as republican governments that the only safeguard lo constitutional liberty is found in a multitude, of small land ownors protected by individual title. This class forms me permanent anu also the con servative element in all commun ities. It is hero that homes arc built around tho sacred homo stead cluster tho most tender and abiding memories and thelovoof homo finds its fruitage in tho love of country. True patriotism must havo for its incentive specific, in dividual interests, that the whole country docs not share in common. Tho sacred precincts of the home must bo private and special with rights which oven tho stato cannot question nor tako away. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL. Pcaco, gentlo and burglar-proof, eeoms to have settled over tho Cherokco nation since it has been definitely settled that wo are to havo a ''big payment." But not so at Tahlequah; the wrangle goes bravely on. Thero are a few places of "trust tnd responsibility" to fill. A delegation must bo sent to Washington and of course 11 tho "kihCgiua" want to go.and somo of them not only want to go but swoar they will go. And then an appraiser is to bo named who, in conjunction with those named by the Ljnlted Stales, will appraiso (4m iwjwoyjHiMite of the intruder? yttor to jiyUf for, fkmm. tcrml iy ' . r wsaaam .. i- v iPFwmmftmvmmmiit ---- - w.t...r. . . ,.. worthy 'gentlemen aro "pulling" for this position. Prominent among tho latter may bo mentioned Hon. 0. V. Rogers and Judgo Clark both of Coowooscooweo district, with Hastings, Baugh and a num.. ber of other "small fry," "hump ing" themselves to sccuro tho place. Hoolio Doll is on tho ground but as usual "don't want anything" and thus far has stood "far from tho madding crowd." Tho bill providing for a ieloga- tion to Washington, consisting of thochior,troasurir, and threo burly assistants has passed tho senate but hung firo in tho house. Tho bill appropriates $1,000 in addi tion to a por diem of four dollars each. Tho soiuito is now strug gling with a censiiB bill. Tho committee that roportod it could not ngreo as to its provisions. It provides for tho appointment of thrco census takors in each district who shall sit at each voting pro cinct in their respectivo districts two days for tho purpose of taking tho census, after having given no tice of dates. They aro to ipsuo certificates to all citizens ol the number of his or her family, and to take tho names of all intru ders. Indications now aro that ad journment will not bo reached be- lore tlio very last 01 mis wcck anu perhaps not until somo lime next. The $4 a day to tho averago mem ber is a powerful incentive to hold ing on. Tho aggregate expenses of council aro sotnothing liko $300 a day which, in view of the amount of work done, is enough to mako tho whole country nervous. CHEROKEE PRESBYTERY. Tho presbytery of tho Cherokco nation convened in tho Presbyter inn church at Vinita, April 4, 1893, at 7:30 p. in., and was called to order by the retiring moderator, Gideon Morgan. The opening sermon was preached by the Rev. Evans P. Uohinson, after which the nrcsbvterv was instituted for husiuoss, with prayer. The Rev. Lvan 11. lvans was elected mod erator, and the Revs. L. Dobson and S. E. Henrv, temporary clerks. Un the iollowlng morning, at a:SV tho presbytery convened and was led in its devotional service by Rev. R. J. Lamb. Tho Rov. Willis L. Miller was received from tho presbytery of Oklahoma. A committee reported tho organization of a church at Round Mount and recommended that it bo enrolled accordingly. Tho report was adopted. Tho other work of tho morning was of merely a routine character. In the afternoon the committee on tho overluro concerning deacon esses reported recommending that it be answered in tho affirmative. The report was adopted. The overturo concerning evangelists was also answered in tho affirm ative. Xo action was taken in re gard to the overture concerning vacancies and supplies. 1 lie report of the committee concerning the revision of the Confession of Faith was received and discussed. All tho overtures except 15 1-2 and '11 were answered L in tue amrmatlvc. Tho following commissioner were elected to the general assem bly: Rev. Evan P. Evans with Rev. E. Edgar Mathes, alternate, and Elder Arthur Chamberlin with David Smallwood, alternate. At tho evening services tho work of tho different hoards of the church was presented by Rev. E. P. Robortson, E. E. Mathes, J. McC. Leiper and A. D. Jacke. The (fevotional services wero held at tho Worcester academy April fith, at 2:30 p. m., and wero conducted by the moderator. Tho roports of tho different com mittees wero received and ap proved. Tho presbytery feeling the need of a prcsbytenal evangelist elected Rev. D. N. Allen to that position; ho has not yet given a definite an swer, but it is hoped that ho will accept it. The standing rules of the pres bytery were changed so as to meet hereafter on Thursday instead of Tuesday as heretofore. Mr. Detlev Lcscove was exam ined on experimental religion and his examination being sustained, ho was r. ceived as a candidate for the ministry. Tho devotional services wero held April 7th at Willie fialsell college and were conducted by tho Rev. W. It. King. The work or this day was merely routine, re lating to the work for the coming year. Tho presbytery accepted an in vitation to meet at Eureka on tho first Thursday in October. The presbytery voted to extend its hearty thanks to the people of Vi nita and to tho pastor of tho Presbyterian church for their kind and hospitable entertainment. ' Presbytery adjourned lo meet at Eureka, and was closed witli prayer. 'IH. .!. ..,... n ..,1.1 ...no Alio iJicrtujf bui jf iia a ufiuiu niw a very interesting ono and all who came went away feeling that it had been good for them thus to meet together. On Thursday the Ladies Presby terian Missionary society mot in the Congregational church. Mm, John Ross was elected president, Mrs, Arthur Chamborlin, Mrs. Jacke and Mrs. Ratcliff, vico pres idents, Mrs, E. E. Mathes, cor responding secretary, Mrs. W. It. King, recording secretary, Miss Gcuova Hicks, secretary of liter ature, Mrs. David omallwood, treasurer. A resolution of thanks was voted textile ladies of Vinita for their hospitable entertainment, 'I ho popular servico in tho ov enlng was conducted by tho ladies society: Mrs, Arthur Chamberlin, Mrs. Johnson, Mis. Jacko, Mrs. Holderman, Mrs. King and tho Rov. W. It. King mado interest ing addresses, Tho session was a pleasant one and wm enjoyed by vll ytewti, n l'eiSTKBS FOR TTOfliU'S txi. footprint! 0:1 tliniloflml!iUfwlll ll t timipit towtnl Uiilearo, when Ibo grul Columbian rxpoutlon It Id b lialil Whlln wtUln mtj b (rood, lha midorliy of nnrfolk will rreror Tilling in i solid SnU Fe mtlbull train. ..... . rThij6uilon'rknow lbl the 8nt Tt Stoats hat the aliortcat line between Kantta City and Chicago, by Mmlleai that abitnoe or grade crotalnff iraiena the number or eompdl nory atopai and that three tralna each way each day afford ample room lor all trarelera. Lutnrloita palaoe aleepera, lino dining car atttlce and rree chair cart) better than the belt orothnr line , . , Leave Kanaas City 3 in p m , on Columbian Mm i 7 ro u m , on Denter and Chicago Mm tor at Mill) a m , on day light Kxnreaa. Drop In ami talk It oror with nearetl Santa tlonte ticket agentttir addreitUxo. T. Kiel; nltan. U 1 AT A.. Tnpea, Kanaaa. W. J. Janney, V, A, Santa re Itonte' 10.7) Union Are Kana City Mo Photographs! U O U "V PalronizC the Photog rapher that is reliable, prompt and makes the finest finished pholo gfraphs made in the In dian Territory. uu Located In Co WLER Vinita, 1830. rU ,m,... VXGK'S FLORAL GUIDE just Htucd, contain! tf A me Af JaJkMt, Ci Vr. tirjnmta, mat, Lhmattt, Vntckmint rif,i'ntiett CVritrtvyV. fount DvtcrifHloiM and prf CM of the ten bt J lower and YegtMc, nJ many Novtltta IryCh mtrTca ftol Golden Nurjci Corn, Ihtjr pU ! evcr)1udy IjM yr Hun 'rwli vf beam if til and ftppnpri t quotation! from tha tet authcr maket IJHThPoftt' Number. 1 y T try r of n (jooj gnrdtn i lI 1 TKi to cm KrrGmde, uht h c An be ded ict -i from fir t 'r lei, ceitn nothing C norhtmcrj W.'y. !??? 'Q?Z&&5 -W ' j-j s . ieq G. A. WILLIAMS, Coodjs Uluir, InU. Tor. Home branded X on left ahonlder on aid X on hip Itange nin nan crreK. auruvt ORBBN YBAROAIN, Tulaa, InU. Tcr. some hate bar from point of right hip bone lorooionau uropanu tinder -bit left! cron Tight. Itange on Hominy ' rrrek, Otaga nation. o came aoid except for ihlpment mchllW. W. P. RINGO, Nowata, I. T. E3 Alao both lup on ahoulder Crop, oter blt andnnder bit left crop and Ofcr-blt rlrht. lionet hare the crnat I' on Irtl thonlder Mark SwallowTorlt and under- Jlanei Donb- bit lerti amooth crop left ' c"'k "'" Cattle told only rnrahlpmeut owat febM JOHKSTONH & KBELBR, Bartlesvillo, I. T. Ill on right aldeitome HB hire the bar J on right aide with- I ont the crott Varl oar old brand, and ear marls Hang on the weat aide or CaAey riv er on Uonble creek. dot 30 M S. G. WILLS, Vitntn. Indian Territory. O on etcn nip uonei i tome Im to KS on left Ide MarlKS crop riKht and tuaiioir fork left Itange n White Oak.erTeii mllet aouth weat of Vlnlia. eloo rrnard ror conviction of thfft or thli brand, ihc li), 03. Till' rilOltOUUHBRED DICK BASSETT, Will make tie ttav.n of ikft1, at John Gun r'i tiverr tta'de. at Inita DICh II Atfirr r wat aired by Old llmelt or Kentucky Itt dam, I.j'le Taylor, the by old Cold Deck, ont of a thoroughbred Kentucky l'edlcrre of old Itattett Chetlnnt hone. (If. teen and one-half Inn. I. high, by 1'at Malloy. Itt dam, Canary Illrd, by Imported ,Mblni:nd dam, I'anola, by lmi"rteIAlrdltbyi9rddam, Imported-Sweet Ilrlar. br Itecorery. I'at Hal toy Itby I.eilnjtun ont of Ulenco by Ira)orted Eelll'te TKItSlS-BII CO for the teatnn. Good patture furnltlieU for maret from a dlttanre For farther Information tee Illack ttone'a Stud bek. Inlitllle, Ky., where bone laregtatered. mcli iVJ-smo Ilicu trsD Kit.aona X1CK UMMtl)!. JIM litHIKUK. 9C9fr THE MT Ieop.es' Jllarket, MMmUM & HOOKItS, I'roi. Good Beef and Pork Always on Hand. Davis Hill & Co., Undertakers and Embalmers a Ilurlal Onez and Oankota of all Hiras ami Styles. .V. r. toitXKit IIXIMOIS AVK.JHII.S01 ST. Vinita, I. T GEORGETOPPING, Hill KDICIt OF I.AlldH English Berkshire Hogs, Am booking order? for Spring Ilnncii and Farm six miles south of Cgdar Point, Kui, .(. 'JiWjft fifli " Ji vi c Sfj for t&, r.( CrUrrJ, HOW frvsgi fd. fTffT"1-" - "vV. v-i2&w?aS cfisJEBK2iai5 BAD0ETT8 STRAIGHT CASH HOUSE. Vinita, Indian Territory. Save Pennies I Save Dollars! By Buying your Goods at Badgett's. YOHILL By Coming First, BflDQETT8, . Save 10c per Yard On twenty difforcnt styles or French Foulards or Sllkolino in great varieties. Sold elsewhoro for 25c. Badgett's Price, I5c. per Yard. Save I5c. per Yard c, , ,0n Honr'ctta8, Diagonals and rancv figriro suiting, all shades, Sold olsuwhcro for 50o tier yard. Badgett's Price, 35c. per Yard. Save 40c. per Yard On 4G inch Gloria Silk mado ot Puro Australian Wool and Silk and much bottor Tor servico than China Silk. Sold clso where for 81.25 per yard. Badgett's Price 85c. per Yard. Save 25c. per Yard On 38-inch all wool French serge; extra lino quality in tho latest shades. Sold elsowhoro for 81.00 por yard. Badgett's Price 75c. per Yard. Save 50c. a Pair On Men's Milwaukoo Oil Grain Plow Shoes. Full lino'or Sizes. Sold elsowhoro for 81.50 a pair. Badgett's Price $1.00 a Pair. Save 35c. a Pair On Ladies' GIovo Grain Shoos, solid inner and outer soles. Best to bo had anywhere Sold elsewhere for 81.35 to 81.50 a pair. Badgett's Price $1.00 a Pair. Save 20 percent On all your Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Furnishing Goods by buying of Badgett. " RElSEiSiBER " That Badgett Originates and Others Imitate! Aiway Leads; Others try to Follow. W. R. Badgett-Strictly Cash House, VINITA, IND. TER. Lt2F"Mail orders receive prompt attention. yen are going to Vinita, Indian Territory, Wants to sell it to yon. CELEBRATED DEERING BINDER, Agent for the MOWER BINDER Also handles all standard makes of Farm Machinery ln the Market- Come in and Learn Prices. Hardware, Stoves and Tinware Of Every Description. Full Line ? Wagons, Buggies and Carts. Hardware, Stoves, Furniture, Coffins. Farming Implements and 1NCLUD1NO 1 Walking Plows, Riding Plows, Harrows, Cultivators and Barb Wire. All of these goods, but especially Plows' I will sell in the next sixty days at Bed Rock Prices. D. S. CUMMING. - Adair, Ind. Ter. T. F. THOMPSON, Keejs a Cert Feed and Produce Exchange, All if nsJn if r.Mfn4-mi mi ixuiua ui uuuimv PAlrC A3T THI HIW HOCK $ TO'l. Save Dimes I See Double the Variety. Sco tho Largest Assortment of Now Goods. Save Time as well as Money. Be Better Pleased. Last and Always to want BINDER ! fnd TWINE. Saddlery. Of Every Description and of the Best Makes, Df,sllinn BOU Bought 1 iuuuuo and SoUd Pmisi Store, Gotog'- Going! ' Going i The best stock of goods ever1 brought to tins city at figures that will make you hold yoUr breath in astonishment Calicoes, Ginghams, anLdmaeo"e Dress Goocds at tfic Lowest Figures ever known in the history of the city. Fast black hose from 5c to 25c ppr pair. Ginghams, checks, 27 yds. for a $1 .00. Renfrew dress mntrhams. 18 vds. for a $1.00. Calicos, Challies, Lawns, Satteens, and all other pressN;.j nnrl Flrf flnnrlc nf lifrl i nrlf 'lirirnS. ' .w. .j ' n run uiiiu ui. uouio Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, j "OUT OF Children's and youth's clothing a specialty. Can fit " any boy from 3 to ,20 years of age. '1 ' 1 SUITS FROM $1.25 TO $10.00, J j Boy's Pants from 35c to $2.50. , i A fine Line of- PafaSOlS Our stock of Cook Stoves, "Ranges and Shelf Hardware is complete; anything you want from a tack to a 400 lb: range. OUR, STOCK OF Staple and Fancy Groceries Arc always fresh. In fact we have the largest and most complete stock of General Merchandise in the city. We will pay you more tor y than anv one else: remember th us your produce. Don't fall lo como nnd oxamino our stock before you buy your good, wo will tako plcasuro in allowing tbem to you, and proving our assertions to bo truths. Our expenses are less than any other liouso in town; why shouldn't wo ell you goods cheaper? Uivo us a trial and wo will satisfy you of tho truth. REMEMBER THE PLACE! Cheap Cash Store, East Side of. Track, M. L. & W. M. .. Q-enCL ZDaruug? Store, Seneca, -:- Missouri. CARRY THE FINEST LINE OF Drugs, Paints, Oils, Wall Paper, Etc.,. In Southwest Mletourl. Bend Ihom nn order for anything in tho above lino and it will receive prompt attention. Proscriptions carefully tilled with purest dru?s. lM8,WcBt Sido Cherokee Avenuo. 'SUsfo &.c3Wk Go (iHConroftATto) LIVE STOCK COMMISSION MERCHANTS KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS COMIGHMEHTS SOUCfTED- Vinita, Indian Territory. A comploto stock of Builders' Material, Coment, Lime, Lath, Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Mixed Taints, Wall Paper, Etc. Yellow Pino Finishing Lumber ' Cypress Shingles a Specialty PIUOBS FURNISHED ON APPLICATION. Term.: CASH. Wi L TROTT LTJCIEN B. BELL .Real AND CONVEYANCER. -'et2!2555C Wil Buy any sell lots in all the surveyed towns of the Cherokee nation, ALL PERSONS Buy, Sell, Rent or Exchange Farms ARE INVITED TO CALL. Will draw Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts and alt Legal Documents. NOTARY PUBLIC jn the OFFICE. OFFIOBl FirttDoEMttfPwtofflce, & ' . lp. : s mi 1 ui 1110111115 uuuuo( SIGHT. Ranging from 40c. to $2,00 Wc make wagon and plow timber a spec ialty; wagon and buggy tongues, shafts, wheels, felloes, spokes, bows, etc., etc. our oroauce is and bring CAMPBELL, ft ? . Estate Agent , wW DESIftING TO 1 Vinita, Ind, Tf& v M ts; 0. h-'1 -ft n ..? A - V "& ..i1 it 'ip'i 'kAfm, '"nnM -"-imt AMumrtM. ,'rA, w aAjtf. 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