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iiiigiL-L --fid0!&&BRw yWit K""' .--.-.l ..... . . .,!... . . . "."' , '-iiJ!gfe i'---ifr,n'frm fwtmAtvi " CHIEFTAIN. VINITA, INDIAN TERRITORY, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1902. VOL. XX. NO. 30 vi HEb f THE INDIAN M m CHIEFTAIN PUBLISHING CO. am f 1 ' A Pore Grape Cream ol Tartar Powder DR; CREAM fc-JSNi IHMDIR Awarded Highest Honors, World's Fair Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair STEPHENS BIL Providing for tho Opong of Additional Comncho Lands Reported Favorably. ANOTHER LOTTERY Recommended as tho Proper Way to DIsposo of tho Surplus Do main Which Embraces a Tract of About '180,. 000 'Acres. The house oommitlco on Indian aflairs has authorized a favorable report to be uindo to the house on tbo bill of Mr. Stephens of Texas, providing for the opening to set. tlemenl of 480,000 acrti of land in the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache reservation in Oklahoma territory This area repieients tho 480,000 acres set apart for grazing land under 'ho aot of June G, 1000, which authority, the bill contends was bo misconstrued by the see retary of the .interior as to lead him to embrace desirable ngricul tural lands fronting on the Red river, which bavo reen leased to - fourstockreen. The bill is in the v nature ol a severe rebuko for the secretary for selecting theee agri cultural lands for grazing purposes while including "rough and un broken and stony lands in tho in terior and mountainous parts of tho reservation," whicii congress intended for grazing purposes, as the land thrown open to settle ment. Tho bill directs that these lands shall be opened to settlement by proclamation of tho presiden within three months from its pas sage and be disposed of under the general provisions of the home stead law and ui.der the rules and regulations adopted for the open ing of tho Comancho reservation heretofore, under tho act of June G, 1000. The landB are to bo sold at 81 25 per acre, and entries may be commuted after fourteen months of residence and improvement. If tho measure passes congress it will oiler another chance to the unlucky ones who failed to draw a farm in tho last lottery under more favorable conditions as to clear litlo, as it will be only necessary to reside on the homestead four teen months to obtain title. FRISCO SYSTEM, Will Build Two Thousand fllles of Track, Making it the Oreatcat System In tho Country. The Frisco will build two thou sand miles of new track within the next two years, the planB having been agreed upon before President Yoakum left for Europe. Mr. J. D. Johnson of tho big coutracling firm oi Johnson Bros., was called to St. Louis just beforo President Yoakum left for Europe. 'How much railway construction have you on hand?" said the pres ident of the Frisco when Mr. John eon called on him. "About 000 miles said Johnson. Don't load upJttoo heavy, Johnson, for we bavo decided to build about 2,000 miles," continued Mr. Yoakum. ThoBo who have kept well post ed on the railway situation believe that tho Frisco' 2,000 miles ol new track will be about ob follows: From the terminus of the Okla homa Oily road at Quanah to Phoenix, Arizona, distance, about 700 miles. From Phoonlx lo tho coast, about 800 miles, From Birmingham, Ala,, lo the coast at Savannah, da., a distance of 800" miles. From Fort Worth south, con. nectlng links toward El Paso, about 270 mllcB. Prom Bapulpa to Enid through Pawnee and Perry, HO miles. From Blackwell to Oofleyvillo or some othor point on the Frisco lino in Kansas, near Oofleyvillp-, a distance of about 125 miles. From Oklahoma City to Goal gato, distance, flO miloe. RELIEF PARTIES Distributing Funds to Destitute Pull bloods In Different Sections, TheipTlowIng notice has been sent sift by Col. J. Blair Shoen- leltj nouncing tho ilineraryjof tho aral parties who aro distrib- lng relief funds among tho des tiluto o fullbloodt: Notice is hereby given that I will be at the following named places in the Chorokee nation, In dian territory, on the dates men tioned, for Uio purpose of distrib uting funds in my hands, to rolieve needy and destitute Cherokee fullbloods Indians, who livo in the vicinity of tho towns named: Party No. 1, in charge of Hon. Guy P. Cobb and Major Brecken rldgo. Kantue April 25 lo 2G, 1002,ln elusive. Spavlnaw April 29 to May 2, 1002, inclusive. Whllmlre May 0 ti 9, 1002 Goingsnake Court House May 12 to 10, 1002 Zena May 10 lo 22, 1002. Party No. 2, in charge of J. Fentress Wisdom. Remy April 23 to 25, 1002. Swimmer April 28 to 80, 1902 Stilwell May 2, 3 and 5, 1902 Jampbell May G to 9, 1902. McKey May 12 to 14, 1902. Marble May 15 to 10, 1002. Bunch Moy 17 to 23, 1002. Cooketon May 20 to 29, 1902. C0LLEY COMMITTED. Youthful Forcer Confesses tils Crlms In Commissioner's Court. When arraigned In the Commis sioner's court last week, John Colley, tho youthful forger arrested by Deputy James Wilk erson at Seneca, Mo , mado a com. plele confession of his crime, Incidentally he attempted to implicate another boy, but tbo authorities givo little credence lo that feature ct his story. He gave aB Ills exouao that he needed the money to gamble with, but in several instances showed that he was not telling an entirely straight Btory. A Utl-r which ho had writ ten lo a girl in Seneca was opened by tho authorities tnd proved the boy to have an unusual amount of the criminal instinct. In it, he conveyed the intelligence that be purposed placing the blame on another boy, and expected by that defense to gain his freedom. Later in the same letter he said that his father bad arrived hero and had paid his fine segregating $300 00. Being unable to communicate with the boys father, A, C. Colley, who is at. present in Oklahoma, Commissioner Slanfield commit ted him in default of a $500 00 bond. He will be held here until furth er efforts are made to communi cate with bis relatives, and in case they are not reached within a reasonable lime, he will be sent to jail to await the action of tho grand jury. Red Men Elect Officers. . At tho meeting of the grand counoil of the Improved Order of Red Men for the Indian Territory held Tuesday at South McAleater, the following officers were elected: J.W.Price, Lehigh, great prophol; M. E. Deeming, Muskogee, great sachem; L. O. Couch, Vinlla, great senior eagamorej R.J. Evans, Dow, great junior sagamore; Mllo E. Adams, Muskogee, great chief of records; .Hugo HaaB, Atoka, great keoper of wampum; A. I. 8wadley, (Joalgato, J. J. Vance, Poteau, J. D. Looper, Ada, great trustees. The council meets next year at Ada, (be fourth Tuesday In April, To Endorse Moon Dili, StO. Treadwell, of Tiehomirgo, Is out in a stronjr"letter urging the people of the Chickasaw Nation to meet in the towns and neighbor hoods in tho nation and thorough ly discuss tho Moon bill and en dorse it. It would be a good way to get congressional action. Stand Like a Stone Wall Between your children and tho tor tures of Itching and burning oczotna scaldhcad or olbor Bkln dUeasos. How? why, by using Ilucklcn's Arnlc Salvo, earth's greatest healer, quick est cure for ulcers, fever sores salt rhoum, cutr, burns or bruleos. In fallible for piles. 25o at Peoples' und A. W- Foreman's drug stores, dw COUNCIL PLANS For Immediate and Exten sive Improvement of Streets and Sanitary Conditions. BUSINESS METHODS Will Govern tho New Admlnistra tion and Prospects aro Bright for Quick Action on n Number of Needed Improvements. Tho city council held an impor lanl session on day last week for tho purpose of discussing the plans outlined lor tho improve ment of tho (own. Tho all imporlment questions of street improvment and tho cor rection of tho present sanitary conditions wore the principal mat (era discussed. Rigorous measures will bo in stituted to keep the town in a cleanly condition and the sanitary ordinances will be strictly enforc ed. A committeo will visit Webb City and Joplin, Mo. to investi gate tho probablo cost of repairing tho btreots with gravel, and an effort will be made in cae that material is decided upon, to oh tein a steam roller from Neosho to pack It. Mr, Darrough offered resolutions making Mayor Parker, chairman of the commitle on streets and alleys and providing for the mayor and recorder sorv Ing on committees. Both resolu tions carried. The following committees wero then announced by Mayor Parker: Finance Ilalclifi, Darrough and Fortner. Ordinances. -Darrough, Starr and Parker. Sanitary and Health Fortner, Starr and Green. Light and Water Green, Dar rough and Cbamberlin. Streets and Alleys Parker, Rat cliff and Green. Education Fortner, Darrough and Cbamberlin. Police, Fublio Buildings and Market Housc-Chamberlin, Fort ner and RalcliiT. Cemetery RalclliT, Starr and Cbamberlin. Fire Department Green and Parker. The committeo on Btreots and alleys was empowered to enter in to contract with a competent en gineer to establish a grado on 111 inois ave., Wilson 'and Scraper Blroets. Tho question of bonding the city officers was referred to the financo committee, to dotermlne tho amount of tho several bonds. The Banilary committee was au thorized to 'establish another dumping ground, tho present one boing south of the town, tbo pre vailing wind making it obnoxious, All the members of the council were present with the exception of Councilmen Forlner and Starr, both of whom wero out of town. WANT MINERAL LANDS. 5t Louis Parties Want Choctaw and Chickasaw Leases Protected. Congressman Bartholdt has pre sented an amendment to tho pro posed treaty between the govern ment and the Chickasaw and Choo taw Indians, which Is now being considered by a subcommittee of tho house commi'tee on Indian affairs. The amendment provides for tho protection of the rights of holders of permits on mineral lands in tho Indian territory. Tho pending bill provides for tho sale of all mineral and asphalt lands in the Chickasaw and. Choctaw country. The amendment was of fered at the request of St, Louis partioa who have invested some $40,000 in improving and devel oping asphalt lands in the coun try. , INDIAN APPROPRIATION. Uelng Strenuously Discussed In tho Conference Committee. The conference on the Indian appropriation bill Jhavo been in session two days and have practically gono through the meaa uro. Somo fifteen or Bixteen points of disagreement hava been paBsod ovor for future action. The prljw oipal fight seems to be over tho townslte provision put in by tho senate Tfn senate conferees are Piatt, Stewart and Rawllngs, and the bouse conferees aro Sherman, Curtis and Little. Tho different towns in tho Indian Territory have large delegations in Wash ington to feouro the establishment of a court for their towns. So far the committeo has given them no boarings, but has called in indivi duals for examination on sundry points . PROPER VIEW, Prominent Choctaw Telia Why he Favors the Moon Ulll. Dr. Harking, a prominent Choc Ijw of Coaigate, gives the follow ing very good reasons why he favors tho Moon bill: "As far as I can observo thero is practically a unanimity of Ben timent favoring the Moon bill. We contend that local self-government will bo tho stepping stone to pros perity and through tho provisions for represcntallmjn congress, en able us lodlscontinuo to fight our battles in tho third house,or lobby, and carry our grievances to the attention of tha govornmonl on the floor of the house. Wo will thus rid ourselves of being a prey for designing corporations who relard our interests in order to advance theirs. "I am heartily in favor of tear ing loose as far as possible from departmental rule. With addi tional courts, county government, suffrage, schools, roads and bridges Indian territory will work out its own destiny. A continuatibn of present conditions means to re tard the development of our great resources. With eolf-government, immigration will follow, bringing prosperity to all alike. "I am for the Moon bill as aro a great many people who have taken varit.ua views of legislation prior to tho introduc tion of the Territory or Jefferson measure." DREW COLOR LINE. Orand Jury at South HcAIester Re fused to Serve with Negro. Tho grand jury at South Mo. Alester refused to serve last week when a negro was appointed a member of the jury. The negro, whose nreeenco was objectionablo to the jurors, was vr. a. Weber, editor of tho news paper published at South McAles known ob tho "Voice of the Peo ple." Weber wob put on the jury alter the noon recees Thursday and served until the jury filed their report at tho convening of court. As soon as the jurors filed back Into their rooms, they issued an ultimatum to District Attorney Brown, informing him that they would not serve bo lone as the nogro was a member of the jury, and then adjourned. The custom of putting negroes on tho jury is not a new one in the territory. District Attorney Soper attempt ed to have one appointed jury commiss''oner, hut was prevented from bo doing. by Judge Springer. The jurors fully realize that they are in contempt of court, but say they will go to jail beforo they will servo with Weber. Condemned In nissourland Conflgca ted In New York. Judge Clark, of St. Louis, has con victed and fined heavily a number of grocers for selling baking powders con taining alum. The week before the health depart ment of New York seiied a quantity of stuff being sold for baking po a der which they founi was made from alum mixed with groun'd rock, and dumped into the river. The health aulhorltiaa are tlma tnL-. iug effective means to prevent the Intro duction into our markets of injurious substitutes in place of wkolsonie baklutr powders. Aa nlum costs only two cents a pound, there is n treat teuinlatlon for tliou manufacturers who make substitutes and Imitation goods, to use it. Alum baking powders can be delected by the h-mlth authorities by chemical analysis, but Hie ordinary housekeeper, whose assistance iu protecting me Health of the people is important, ctnnot make a chemical examination. She may easily know the alum powders, however, from the fact thai they arc sold nt from ten to twenty, five cents for a pound con. or Uint tome prlie like a spoon, or a gllaas, or piece of crockery, or woodemaro is given wun tue powder as on Inditcemont. As the people continue to realize the importance of this suWect and consum ers insist on havinir bakine notuler at established name and chararacter. ami as the health authorities continue their vigorous crusades, the alum danger will, It Is hoped, finallp be driven from our homes. All Itching dlseusos aro embarrass Ing as well as annoying. Hunt's Cure will instantly relievo and permanent ly euro all forma nt snp.li i)iiuok .Guaranteed. Price 60o. w FIERCE WINDS Inspired Dreams of a Gen uine Kansas Cyclone In Vinita. 0HET0PA RECEIVED Full Forco of tho Storm and Sev eral Buildings wero Wrecked, Though n o Casualties Have been Reported, Territory Orchards Sutler. An incipient cyclone came out of Kansas last week, and sweeping Boulb Ihrough the territory left a trail of uprooted Irees, and created havoc among the frailer structures that opposod its course. At Chetopa, the howlbg wind was screwed to concert pilch, and when it bad finished its perform ance in tbo town, several frame buildings had been demolished, and part of a large business struc ture was wrecked. When the territory was reached, the storm area Increased with a correspond ing reduction of force. A number of frame shacks were sent bounc ing over the prairio, but the larger structures escaped with a severe rocking. Tho greatest damage was done to fruit trees, a number being blown to the ground. At Welch, the wind reached a tremendous velocity, but outside of some dismantled orchards, the town escaped with littlo damage. No definite reports of any casual ties have been received, though;;!! was reported thislmorntaf- that several persons had sustained in juries from flying debris, at several points in tho track of tho storm. The telephono service to the north was put out of commission through the wires being grounded, but the actual damage was com paratively small. When the storm reached Vinita it had spread out over a great area and was rapidly losing its force, though it howled through the town at about 50 miles an hour. No damage was reported in this immediate vicinity except injury to trees. Ineomeofthe exposed seolions of the town, fears were prevalent that tho storm would develop into a genuine Kansas twister, but the rapidity with which it subsided soon allayed them. LATER REPORTS. Three Killed and six Injured by Cyclone at Joplin. Joplin, Mo., April 25. Joplin was visited by the moBt de structive storm in its history, dur ing which at least three persons were killed outrignt, six fatally in jured, a ecore or more seriously hurt and 8300,000 worth of proper ty destroyed. The fury of tho storm broke looso at 4:85 o'clock this afternoon. There was no premonition of its terrible violence. There was an ulter absence of (be usual funnel shaped cloud, and the clouds looked no more threatening than (hose which produce the ordinary spring thunderstorms. The wind was a straight gale, but it was of terrible velocity, whipping down scores of houses in the south part of the city and reducing to kind). ing wood 8100,000 worth of tho finest mining plants in this district Tho worst havoo in Joplin city was in a territory four blocks wide commencing at the west limits of the city at Seventeenth street and ending at Seventh Btreet on the east. Within this narrow belt the destruction is visible on every hand. Moat of the houses aro not completely ruined, but there is soarely a building which is not damaged. No one was killed here but some persons had miraculous esnapes. Passing east from the main por. tion of the suburban districts known as Moonshine Hill and HelghtB. Three peopls were kill od at Moonshine Hill. Nowa of tho terrible destruction did not reaoh the city until late tonight and an investigation will not be possible until morning. The hill is now a tangled mass of debris and not a single house is left standing. It is populated mainly by miners, who live in lit- tie ehaoks. Of tho little home ol BldwellHujiterlnot a stiokif limber is loll standing and the three la. mates of tho house aro dying, all having their skulls fractured. It is feared that tho mining camps farther west which oeemed to havo been in tho path of tho storm havo suffered groat damage, but no roporls havo been reoeivod from there. Examine Your Mall. The postal authorities at Wash ington. recoenizloR tho liability of postmasters to make mistakes in getting letters In wrong boxes, havo fixed a ,'penally of 8200 on porsons taking mall out of tbo office other than thoir own, and not returning it. Tho law is to have people look at their mail bo- foro taking it out of the office and if they should have mall other than their own they must return it at once. It also includes news papers. Tho excuse that it is tbo postmaster's fault "cuts no ico." If you have been cetlint other people's mall you had better take warning or you may get yourself in troublo. Jo Kline Married. Tho following account of tho wed ding of Jo Kline, well-known In Vi nita, U (tnkon from tbo Tccuu.seh Democrat: "Kllnc-Gower. Married, at The Democrat home, April 18th, 1092, nt 8:15 o'clock p. m , by.Iltv. C, A Slilve, of tho Christian church, Mr. Jo. A. Kline to Miss Emma L. Gower. "Mr. Kline Is foreman of The Coun ty Democrat office and has been with us for nearly two years. lie Is a young man of Integrity and ability and a thorough master of .tin profes sion. Mr. Kline has a host of friends who will wish him and his ncw-mado brldo a long, happy and prosperous life. "Miss Gnwer was n. resident of Staplcton, Statcn Island, Kew Yorlc, and Is tbedaugbtorot Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Gower, of tbat placc.and Is now the adopted daughter of The Demo crat family. She Is a young lady of rare personal charms and 'posscssoi a cultivated mind, which makes her a mott agreeable companion; In fact Mrs. Kline possessor all those rare graces of mind and person which no to mako the perfect wlfo and which makes homo an earthly heaven.' "May tbelr life's Journey bo always over smooth roads, strewn with the brightest flowers of love, happiness and prosperity Is tbo heartfelt wish of The Democrat family." Reveals a a rent Secret. It (soften asked how such startling curcr, that puzzio the best physicians aro effected by Dr. King's New dis covery for consumption. Here's the secret. It cuts ont the phlegm and gcrm-lnfccted mucus, and lets tho llfc-glvlntf oxygen enrich and vltallzo the blood. It heals the Inflamed, cough-worn throat and lum-a. Hard colds and stubborn coughs soon yield to Dr. King's Kew Dlscovory, the most infallible remedy for all Throat and Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles SOc and $100. Trial bottles free at PcoploV and A. W. Fororaan's Drug Storos. dw An Informal Reception. An Informal reception was tendered Judge Sanborn of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at the etc gant home of Mayor Parker Saturday evening. A number of centloracn wero present and a pleasant hour was spent. The distinguished jurist was accompanied by Mr. LlttleUeld un attorney of St. Louis and tbo two arc making a short tour of the Indian ter ritory. Attornlcs C. L. Jackson and VY. T. Hutchlns of Muskogee wero present. Judgo Sanborn and party left over the midnight Frisco for the WC3t. Itbcumatlsm Is conceded to have Its origin In a poisoned condition of tho blood, and to be most successful ly treated by Herblue, wtilch acts up on tho liver, kidneys and othor blood purifying organs, there by divesting the system of the offending ogeuts. Price, 50 ceats. For salo at Peoples' Drug Store dw Revival At Big Cabin. Tbo good peoplo of Big Cabin, I. T., invited tho southern evaugolUls, ltev. Sam S. Holeomb and wife of Pino Bluff, Ark., to oonio aud bold a revival meeting there for ten days. Thero has not been such a meeting there for years. The peoplo for miles around aro attending, peoplo arc being oon veiUJ uo havo not been to church fur years. Tboy aro both btrong preachers and gocd musicians aud singers, The meetings close next Sundoy, Children who aro weak, fretful or troublesome should be given a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge. Thoy will then become strong, healthy and active, havo rosyjeheeks, bright eyes, will bo happy and laugh ing all the day long. Price, 25 cents. For ealo at Peoples' Drug Store, dw A case tint rivalled tho famous, "Who hit Ulliy Patterson?" episode was heard bofore autlng Mayor Cham berlln Thursday afternoon, when u negro boy with a badly damaged cra nium, told bis troubles to the court. Ills diminutive assallaut was .acqntt ted on an "ago" defense, bo being un der twelve years. Don't dospalr booausi you have a weak constitution. Tho vitalizing prluclple of Ilerulno will assuredly strengthen It. In ovory drop of Her blno there Is life. Thero Is a stimulat ing, regenerating powor, unenualed in the whole ruogo of medicinal prepara tions. Prtco SO cents. For' sale at People Drug Store. dw ScreMloois! 4 With Hardware 50c We want your trade;ve're after it. P. 6. BROWNING & CO, VINITA, IND. TER. 5 Olivhr Bacuv, Pres. J. O. II vu,, V. L. CiiAiruix, First National Bank, V VINITA, INDIAN TERRITORY. CAPITAL. Stoo.ooo. Wt4rtM..'W Oldest aud Strongest National " DIRECTORS. o OUVER BAGBY. B. F. J-3K7ffEK, E. B. fRAYSER, A. L.C11UC1IILL, E.N. i EA TCUFF, ll A. GRAHAM, . O. HALL, G. IY. CLARA; IV. E. HAlSELL. Uooa a Safe GonorallDanklnff Business. 4 : a. - Sfvsvivaav I. K. McQTJFFIN, TH03. T. WIMEB, W.Jl. McGEOEfJE, President. Vico-Presldsnt. Cashii ...The Cherokee National Bank... Ulnlla, Ind. Terv 0-A.PIT.ATi S25,000.00. "" L. K. Parker. Jr W ; II. Darrouf h. JfiTuSlcOiOTti: Fred I. KeIIT. E. N. Katcllll. TbM. T. Wlmer. L. K. McOufflo. Every Courtesy Extended that is Con5lstcnt with Sound Banking Interest Paid on Time Certificates of Deposit. WANTED ! By The Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company, Of Topeka, Kansas. A few Firt-class Insurance men; as District, Local and Special agents, in the Cherokee and Creek nations. Indian Territory. r'ffaii'- THE KANSAS MUTUAL LIFE is an old line, or level premium company; it has assets of over $617,000, surplus to policy-holders above all liabilities of over $ 186,000; and insurance in force of over $11,358,000. It sells the most modern contracts of life, term and endowment insur ance. First-class terms made to men of ability. Call on or address JOS. P. SCOTT, Agent, .. L.VV'V-ts.'VVSVV 'V - Watch Repairing Plain and Ornamental Engraving Promptly Executed. When you have any work In the above '. nw that you want done call aud see me. Fine and complicated watch repairing a specialty. Motto Not the cheapest but the BltST work at all time 26' d. Wilson St, Each V - Pres. W. P. rinu.ir3. Cashier. Assistant Cashier J SURPLUS, $20,000. Bank in the Cherokee Natloru- - 'vs. -v-.'--i '- ist-i-iii - V'Tfc' - '4V - - V"4,V. - T - VSvxr lbSI August Schlieeker, Jeweler ana UfrtKfan I I k i' t u, HI . v i '.i t t ).al -! if, !"rf H if. i