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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 26, 1901)
yf- p"s'iKr"t,w' yut"prM8!J!i"" rqgwnv -MggEgf s. THE SUNDAY 4REGONIAN, PORTLAND, MAY 26, 1901. 10 ); y-w"1t V .--- Our Early History. The Indian W.ar Veterans of tKe Nort. 'Pacific Coast, and Congress. (The oldest l&ns white man bora wesr -of the Bocky Mountains.) The first bill to pass the Oregon Legis lature In January. 1901, was that appropri ating $2C00 to defray the expenses; of a commission, consisting of .fle Indian War veterans of the North PacilAc Coast, and two Grand Army veterans, to visit "Wash ington in the interest of a bill pending in Congress granting pensions.' to Indian "War veterans. A bill to this effect has thrice passed the Senate, having the earnest support of Hon. J. H. Mitchell at every opportunity he had. to use his voice and vote; but the bill, after going to the House, has never come up for de cided action, being held back: either by the Speaker or the committee to -whom it -was referred, or both. The last bill acted upon passed the Senate early in 1900. and, being introduced in the House by Hon. Thomas H. Tongue, of Oregon, he. on March 10 of that year, made an eloquent plea in its favor hefore the committee on pensions. To secure if possible the passage of this bill by the House before Congress ad journed, was the object of this commis sion, composed of the following: Captains Jason Wheeler. W. B. Stlllwell and H. D. Mount: Majors L. S. "Wood and J. C. Cooper. Hon. George "W. Kiddle and Grand Commander T. A. Wood, of the Indian War Veterans. Captains Wheeler and Stlllwell -were the ranking veterans, hav ing fought In the Cayuse War of 1S47-48, in which both were severely wounded. Majors Wood and Cooper represented the G. A. B., while H. D. Mount and T. A. Wood had a part In the Yakima War. and Riddle In the Rogue River War of 1855-55. These men hastened to Washington, reaching that city February A, where they rxnained In a body until the 18th of the same month. In the meantime they In terviewed many Senators and Representa tives, -were honored lay ainlne -with the McKlnley CluD, had an interview with the President, who complimented them upon their bravery in defending the fron tiers, and said they should have been pensioned long ago. Notwithstanding their utmost efforts, they failed to have the bill brought up for action, the excuse being given by those having charge of the same that to pass It as then framed would open a wide door for pensions of a. like character; and there was not time -to get a different ly worded bill through Congress so late in the session. So the commission re turned to Oregon, defeated for the time being, but not discouraged. . The great rock upon which all previous effort has been shipwiecked has been that these Indian War veterans were not mustered into the United States service, and, therefore, had no legal claim upon the Government for a pension. And yet they were recognized in this, much, that they did receive some pay Jfom the Gov ernment, a mere pittance as it seems, as, for example, an old. feeble and destitute veteran of the Yakima War relates that in place of getting $2 per day for him self and 52 for his horse and equipments, he received but $25 In greenbacks, worth at the time 40 cents on the dollar, and out of this paid $15 to a claim agent. The Indian War veterans ask to be given the same pensions as are paid to the Mexican War veterans. The following is submit ted in their behalf: First, the Govern ment encouraged Immigration before the boundary question was settled between the United States and Great Britain. Sec ond, it -promised lands to settlers before the Indian title was extinguished, and the occupying of these lands caused great dissatisfaction among the various Indian tribes of the North Pacific Coast, and finally led to war. Third, it failed for years to provide any protection to immi grants en route, or to them as se'ttlers, and the latter, in place of merely defend ing themselves, had to take up arms to maintain the dignity or tne uovernraeui, to protect immigrant trains, and punish Indians for crimes committed by them, especially murder. Savs one history: "For more than 20 years before the first emigrant party set out for Oregon the Government had been pointing out to ,the people of the United States the prize It was reaching after on the shores of the Pacific." This desire was not lessened, even though as early as 1S24 Senator Dicken son declared that "Oregon can never be one of the "United States." His were no prophetic words, and who can tell to what grander proportions the "Star of Empire" will have lead us In the next 73 years? The settling up of this country meant the breaking up of the trade in furs en Joyed by the Hudson's Bay Company; hence their desire to discourage immi gration. On the other hand, the Govern ment saw that in the settling of the coun try was the surest and perhaps the only way to secure peaceable possession and hasten the settlement of the northern were the first Americans to settle In Oregon. In 1S40 there were about 70 connected with these missions, of whom 50 arrived that rear, being assist ed by the Government. In the Autumn of 3S-J1 there arrived overland a small com pany Of actual settlers. In 1S42 Dr. Elijah White, who held a commission from the -Government as Indian agent, led across the plains the first openly avowed Immi grant party to Oregon, numbering 112 persons. This party left its wagons and cattle at Forts Laramie and Hall. At the close of this year there were not more than 270 person In the two mission col onies. Including children. In 1S43 the im migration probably numbered over S00 persons, who. by the direction and as sistance of Dr. Marcus Whitman, brought their wagons through to the present Walla "Walla Valley. The provisional govern ment of Oregon -was organized in May of this vear. The immigration of 1844 was about 750. One political watchword that vear was. "Fifty-four-forty, or fight." In the Spring of 1845 Joseph L. Mek took the census of Oregon, and found that there were, exclusive of Indians, 1259 males and S51 females; total. 2110. The immigration that year was nearly SOW. making the population over 5000, all told, before the boundary treaty was con summated. June 13. ISM: nnd this brines vs to our second and third propositions. In 1642 the Linn land bill passed the Senate, but failed In the House. It was the belief that a land bill would finally pass: hence, in 1E47 the immigration was "between 4000 and 5000, about doubling the population. The arrival of such a large immigration Increased the alarm and dis satisfaction of the Indians, particularly the Oayuscs. That immigration brought the measles, the Cayuses being trie first Indians to take them. It was a new kind of sickness to them. To go into their sweathouses and then jump into cold water as they were accustomed to treat them selves "when sick, in this case quite cer tainly proved fatal. The Indians were very superstitious concerning their In dian "medicine men.' and sometimes killed them. for. as they believed, caus ing the death of one of their number. They had seen coyotes killed by poison given them by Dr. Whitman. During the Winter of 1845-46 I attended school at Dr. Whitman's, and saw one morning one of these wolves that had died from poiscn. When some Indians died, to whom the doctor had given medicine, their friends were led to believe that the former had been poisoned. There is a dark suspicion In the minds of many of the old pioneers that interested parties worked upon the fears of the Indians. Be that as it may. the Indians, Impelled by rage or fear, or both, committed the hor rid massacre of November 29. 1S47. In which Dr. Whitman and Mrs. Whitman and 12 others perished. This brought on the Cayuse War. and volunteers were called for by Governor ei99icifoo t-H-a George? Abernethy, to so In the dead of Winter. 300 miles through an inhospitable country to punish this murderous tribe, -rr-V,tVV, -erne thnrnuirhlv done by these i mounted riflemen after great exposure and hardships and loss or vaiuaoie lives, nuw pvur.. th rincleaders in the massacre 1 Were aoc secured until the Spring of ZodV, wnen. mey were irjeu, couuciuucu m- hanged at Oregon City. Tho inns tfon land law was nassed this j year, receding the signature of the Presi dent September Zi, isw. Up to that year not a treaty had been made to exitinguish Indian titles, and up to the Fall of 1S49 not a United States soldier had been on duty to guard the immigrant road or protect settlers in all the territori" west of the Rocky Moun tains. In 1845 a regiment of mounted riflemen was authorized by Congress, but was not raised until -tne next aprmg, ana was then sent to Mexico. Returning to Fort Leavenworth, it was recruited in May 1849, and, -under Colonel Lorlng, was sent to Oregon, but onry a part reached Van couver and. Oregocn City in the Fall of that, year. Indian titles to lands west of the Cascade Mountains were extinguished in 1850, but there was trouble In South ern Oregon, with, the Indians, who were constantly commStting depredations along the line ctf trawl from Oregon to the California gold mines, previous to 1851. In May of thaxt year two professedly friendly Indians murdered David Dilley, and this overt act brought on the Rogue River War. After considerable fighting a treaty was jnade in 3853 with some of the tribes of that section, by which they agreed to go vpon a reservation selected for them nea- by, ffut they broke faith time and agaii, until finally volunteers were called for as far north in the Wil lamette Valley as Lar and Linn Coun ties, over 100 miles from the scene of disturbances. Oregon Territory was created August 14, 1848, and yet, four years after, she was fighting he own battles with sav- ages. In September. XT32. there arrived at Fort Vancouver, north of the Colum bia River, the steleton of the Fourth United States In.fantry, of 268 men, un der Lieutenant-Colonel Bonneville. The total military fores in the Department of the Pacific in 1854 -was 1200 men, cavalry. Infantry and artillery. Of.these only 355 were in Oregon. The Oregon volunteers fought the battles and forced a lasting peace with the Rogue River tribes with but little help from the regular United States troops, most of whom were sta tioned at Fort Vancouver, more than 200 miles away. Near the close of the? Rogue River War the Yakima War commenced. The two were largely in concerr, for there was un doubtedly a combination of nearly alj the Indian tribes in Eastern and Southern Oregon, having for its purpose the ex termination of the white settlers. The Yakima War was brought about In this way: Three miners goine to the Colvllls mines from Pugat Sound, were murdered In the Fall of 1S55 by some of the Yakima tribe. Sub-Indian Agent A. J. Bolen, upon going out to investigate the matter, was himself treacherously murdered, and soon after Major Haller left Fort Dalles with about 100 men, not to punish the In dians, but to inquire into the cause of their hostility. Proceeding north of the Columbia .and 60 miles from that fort, which place he had left October 2, he was attacked on the afternoon of the 6th by about 1500 Indians and forced to retreat to The Dalles, after some hard fighting and narrow escape from being massacred, with his whole force. The Major called for reinforcements of 1000 men. All the available United States troops In Oregon were not sufficient to meet this. demand; hence Major Rains nniio nnn'n dnvamnr Mnsnn. of "Wash ington Territory, for two companies, and Governor Curry, of Oregon, for four com panies of volunteers to take the field as fast as raised and equipped. At Vancouver there were only arms enough to equip two Oregon companies. Governor Curry saw fit to call for eight companies, jiosi, if not all.Sof these men had to furnish their own horses, saddles, guns, blankets, etc. They had no faith in regulars for fighting Indians, and Major Rains refused to furnish any supplies or transportation unless the volunteers were mustered into the United States service. November 17 the General commanding arrived at Van couver, and this defeated every project which looked to a Winter campaign or to any co-operation between the regulars and the volunteers. He found fault with the Governor of Oregon for raising a regi ment, but at the same time called upon the Government for one. In reply to Colonel NesmitK of the Oregon troops, he said: "I have no authority either to em ploy or to receive volunteers into the service of the United States." He re turned to San Francisco without in any way communicating with the Governor of Oregon. He became a malignant, un relenting slanderer, without any just cause. "Were the volunteers wise in refusing to come under the officers of the regu lar Army? It seems that this refusal has for years been used as a pretext for not granting them pensions. I answer the above question by drawing some facts from the Modoc war of 1872-73. In Janu ary of the latter year, in a fight be tween 400 regulars and volunteers and 63 Indians, before the lava beds, 35 of the soldiers were killed and not one Indian. One thousand soldiers did not dare to renew the attack until the arrival of 72 Indian scouts from the Warm taprings reservation. In all the subsequent fight ing these saved the soldiers time and again from greater disaster. On one oc casion 14 scouts were sent In one direc tion and 66 soldiers in another. The lat ter fell Into a Modoc trap, and only 23 out of the 66 returned to camp, the In dian scouts having hurried to the scene In time to prevent the massacre of the whole party, while not one of the 24 Modocs engaged was Injured. In another battle subsequently, the scouts saved the troops from utter an nihilation, though with the loss of two of their own number killed. The war was ended by the Indian scouts pene trating the lava beds and capturing Cap tain Jack and other leaders of the Mo docs. In the Yakima War had the volunteers come under the reguJars there would have been disaster and defeat, with much loss of life, but perhaps not to the degree as in the Modoc War, for the volunteers were better marksmen than the regulars, and knew the Indian characteristics. There was also a difference in the nature of the country, for the lava beds were a veritable stronghold, while east of the Cascades much of the country is open, though very broken in many sections with hills, valleys, ravines and deep can yons, commingled with plains and prai ries. In spite of all opposition the volunteers helped carry the war Into the Yakima country, and then into the Walla "Walla Vallev commanded at first by Colonel J. W. Nesmith, and then by Colonel T. R. Cornelius. Many of the men spent the Winter In this Inhospitable country, and had several engagements with the Indians. They were poorly furnished with provisions and camp equipage tents made out of thin material, and the mer cury sometimes 20 degrees below zero. At one time a number of them subsisted 22 days on horse meat straight Their achievements made It possible for Colo nel Wright, of the regul-TF, to subse quently bring the Indians tC rms of peace under the direction of General Clark, who succeeded the General at first commanding. The volunteers .were disbanded October 3, 1856, and thus, as far as they were concerned, closed their service in the Indian Wars of Oregon. After waiting for years the veterans of 1855 and 1S56 received but a very small part of the pay they were promised. The Oregon Territorial Legislature in Janu ary. 1856, voted to give them $4 per day to the man, $2 for himself and $2 for his horse and equipments. This promise has never been redeemed. Can the United States do less than give them a pension as a just recompense? The pay offered, may seem high to us now, but be it re membered that many of these' men weip well-to-do, and had no need to enter the -war just for the money there might be In it. Besides, wages were high, and $2 to $3 per day was not uncommon for hired, help. They left their homes, many of them their farms untitled, and no crop rralsed during their absence; their fam ilies not suitable provided for, and all to punish murderous savages for hor rid crimes, and by striking terror into their hearts, to prevent such a complete union of all the disaffected tribes as would enabled the redskins to wipe out all the white settlements on the North Pacific Coast. From over 7000 volunteers in service, only about 1000 remain, the Indian War veterans of over 50 years ago, as some of them are. Many of these are in destitute circumstances. We see them dally with bent forms and tottering frames, and heads fast "whitening for the grave. It has been suggested that a land warrant-Jfor 160 .acres might be given each of them,, Instead of a pension. Had thiB been done years ago it might have availed much, but today all the best lands have been taken up by settlers, or are held by corporatlbns; hence, there are no lands that are within easy reach or that could make a home for aged and feeble men. To sell the land warrants would not be much help, as they would bring only about what Government land Is worth. And also the question naturally comes up, Is not the general Government bound to assume the war debts of a territorial government? We hold that It should and did do so. We have a grand and glori ous country, grand in Its proportions, glorious In its achievements, magnificent in its untold wealth and resources, and we are passing on to a grander future. Shall it be said that under these condi tions we permitted the Indian War vet erans, who fought as bravely as did the Blue and Gray at Gettysburg, or later the gallant Blue of North and South at Santiago, to go down at last to virtually penniless graves, as many of them will If not helped? Forbid it my countrymen. Ponder well the facts, O Legislators of our grand Republic, and then nobly grant a pension to these deserving veterans. Albany, Or., May 24, 1901. OREGON AT BUFFALO. Onr Exhibits the First to Be Com pleted. Buffalo Times, May 19. Today Oregon's exhibit at the Pan American Exposition is seen in com pleted state, and the Pacific Coast State receives the distinction of being the first state that can say as much. Credit Is due the capable superintendent, Mr. Henry E. Dosch, of Portland, and his nine as sistants. Mr. Dosch has a commendable habit of being punctual. Had some of the other state superintendents been as conscien tious as he, there would not now be the great rush among the states to get ready by Dedication day. Mr. Dosch represented Oregon at Chicago, was superintendent of his state's exhibit at Omaha, and has already been appointed in charge of the exhibit that is to be made at Charles ton. These honors are sufficient to Indi cate that the valuable worth of his wide experience, keen judgment, trained knowl edge and expert thoroughness are under stood and appreciated. A Times representative, in passing through the Agriculture building last evening, came upon Mr. Dosch. The su perintendent Is always to be found In happy frame of mind, but he appeared delighted as a small boy with a new red wagon, as he championed Oregon's enterprise. Modest man that he is, he would have all the credit redound to the state and A. J. Johnson, the forestry expert, whereas in truth the genial su perintendent himself deserves the lau rels. Much of the state's exhibit is his personal property, and his acceptance of the position of superintendent entailed a considerable expenditure of money, for which he will not he remunerated. "It took only two weeks to get the Oregon exhibits in place, and we are to be seen In the Agriculture, Mines, For estry, Horticulture and Liberal Arts build ings," said Mr. Dosch. "Think of it, we came 3000 miles and are nevertheless the first state to present a complete ex hibit. "Our mines exhibit Is worth $60,000, and there Is one piece of quartz weighing 600 pounds ithat is very valuable. Professor Lane, United States Agrostologist, says our grains, grasses and forest plants ex hibit are the finest in the United States." The Oregon exhibits at Chicago and Omaha were also the first in place, and Mr. Dosch has a letter conveying the thanks of the executive committee for the energy he displayed in the work. Mr. Dosch is an authority on horticulture, and has written at length on the subject. He has a diploma from his state for his distinguished services, he having per sonally supplied the material for the hor ticulture exhibit on several occasions. He owns the horticulture exhibit at the'Pan Amerlcan -Exposition, also. Mr. Dosch was asked why it was that Oregon appropriated only $20,000 for the Buffalo fair with an exposition of her own scheduled for 1905, whereas $60,000 was appropriated for the Chicago fair. The superintendent made evasive reply, but it was evident from his manner that the Oregon Legislature was afflicted with "mossbackism." The Oregon exhibit Is much more at tractive than that of either California or Washington, although each of these put a great deal more money into the fair. Oregon sent more than enough of every thing needed to arrange its exhibit, and several states "borrowed" the left-over grain to fill out their show. The Oregon exhibit Is one of the most beautiful at the Pan-American Exposition, and is an education in itself. Wu's Example of n Chinese Joice. Washington Letter. Washington Wu Ting Fang, the Chi nese M'-ister, was asked the other day If there were any Chinese humorists. "Oh, yes," replied Mr. Wu; "plenty of them. There are some very good jokes hi Chinese literature." "Tell one," said his visitor. "Well," said Mr. Wu, "this Is a famous Chinese story. There was once a traveler who stopped at the house of a friend for some refreshments. He asked for a cup of tea. It so happened that the friend had no tea in the house, but he said he would send his son to borrow some from a neighbor. The wife put a pot of water on the fire to boll. The son did not re turn and It became necessary to add some cold, water to that boiling in the pot. This was done, several times. The son did not return with the tea, and finally the wife said: 'Inasmuch as the tea does not seem to be forthcoming, perhaps you had better offer your guest a bath. " Catholic Church. In the Philippine. 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Once the system ls tainted with It, the disease may manifest itself In the form of scrofula, eczema, rheumatic pains, stiff or swollen joints, eruptions or cop- I per-colored spots on face or body, little ulcers in the mouth or on lire tongue, sore throat, swollen tonsils, falling out of the hair or eyebrows, and finally a. leprous-like decay of the flesh and bones. If you have any of these- or slmljar symptoms, you are cordially Invited to consult U3 Immediately. If we find your fears are unfounded, we will qnlckly un burden your mind. But If your constitu tion is Infected with poisonous virus, we will tell you so frankly aricl show you how to get rid of it. Our special treat ment for Blood Poison is practically the result of our life work, and Is Indorsed by the best physicians of America and Europe. It contains no dangerous drugs or Injurious medicine of any kirid. vIt eoes to the very bottom of the disease and forces out every particle of Impurity, j Soon every sign and symptom of Blood Poison disappears completely, and for pver. The blood, the tissue, the flesh, the bones and the whole system are cleased, j purified and restored to periect health, and the paltient prepared anew for the duties and pleasures of life. SURGSCAL ED letting :ARLY OF MEN M WEEK ONLY- IN OUR DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Just received an additional line of Blgelow &. IiOwell body Brussels. Moquettes and Axminstersy all with borders to match, and in order to gain room, we will clear out a choice lot of velvets, regular price 51.25 at 95c; also a lot of tapestry Brussels, regular price, $1.00 and 73c; during this week, only. At68Cenis and 58 Cents Above prices include sewing, laying and lining. "Ye are also offering special In ducements In our furniture depart ment. Below we quote only a few prices: Bedroom. sultr 3 pieces, consist ing of bureau, washstand and bed, 'golden oak finish. Only $11.00 Sideboard, golden oak finish. Only $10.50 166-168 First Street. I ooooooooooccooooooaeo Portland SEVENTH AND STARK STREETS M.. except Sundays and holidayj. 250 PERIODICHLS $1.50 7Z QUKRTBR : 1 l.OO A YEAR by disease which ig it run has sent Y GRAVES. by the llliill of both dMM-t Ms& J. JLssui Kifflsr.KB. 2tjy Manaaer. These Electro-Medical Specialists of the Departments Of this Institute by their special com blned Electro-Medical treatment are mak ing many wonderful cures In diseases of the Nose, Throat and Lungs, Head, Heart, Stomach and Bowels, Liver and Kidneys, Rheuma tism, Catarrh, Paralysis, Piles, etc., Private Diseases, Con tagious Blood Poison, Rup- . ture, Stricture, Varicocele, Hydrocele, Nervous Debility, and All Allied and Associate Diseases of Blen. HOME Most cases can be 'TREATMENT sonai visit .is pre RY MAII Jarred. Dut it it 13 ui J'irtiu impossible or Incon venient for you to call at our office, write us a full and unreserved history of your case, plainly stating your symptoms. Physicians having stubborn cases to treat are cordially Invited to consult us. We make no charge for private counsel, and give to each patient a legal contract In writing, backed by abundant capital to hold for our promise. Address all communications to PORTLAND, OREGON