The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-02-25
CAPT. JACKS BAND.

The nearly-forgotten Modocs are
brought to mind again by the following
article from the San Francisco BaLJet3l
of Jan. 80:
GA B. Meachan1, Chairman of the
Modoc Peace Commission, has finished
the manuscript Of his book entitled The
Wigwam and the Warpath, and proposes
to publish the work within few months.
He does not confine himself to his expe-
rience with the Modocs and neighboring
tribes during the last few years, but
gives the impressions received while
dealing with the red man and his affairs
for period of thirty years. The preface
4 to the volume was written by Wendell
! Phillips. Mr.. Meacham will anticipate
/ the publication of his book by lectrlr-
ing tour through the United States with
a delegation of noble red men and women
who have gained distinction, of one sort
or another, within the last decade. Dur
ing his recent visit to Oregon the lecturer
secured the services of O. G. Apologize,
of Yainox reservation; Frank Riddle,
and Riddles Modoc wife, Toby'-the
woman who was messenger between
Capt. Jack and the Commissioners. and
who warned the latter of the treachery
which resulted in the death of Gen,
Candy and DR.. Thomas; David Hill, a
Klamath chief Tecumseh, medicine
man; George Hardey, a Rogue River,
and his wife, Maggie, and thesa people
are now at Sacramento, where Mr..
Meacham is announced to lecture on
Monday evening. Early next week he
will start for the East, hating on the
way to gather few more Indians Mr..
Meacham has received permission from
the government to make up his delega-
tion Of Indians by selecting such per-
sons as he desires from any of the reser-
vations, a privilege which others have
Vainly sought. The Recommendations
ties at Washington have gone out Of their
course to assist Mr.. Meachaln for several
reasons, the fact that he was manned by
the Modocs being paramount.
+" The ex-Commissioner relates that he
visited the exiled Modocs on. the Goth Of
November and had an excellent Opportrl- |
nifty to inquire into their situation. The |
Indians have been allotted several thou |
sand acres of land in the northeast cor
ner of Indian Territory, on the Quapaw
and are under the charge of |
an Indian agent. When Mr. Meacham
arrived at the agency, after stage ride I
of twelve miles from the railroad station, |
his attention was directed to a party OF |
Indians engaged IN playing the peaceful.
and etfeminate game OF croquet. He |
was particularly interested by the stylish |
appearance of the tallest and cleverest of /
the players, fellow who entered into
the spirit of the game with remarkable
and was completely absorbed .
in the manipulation of the ball. The In
dian was attlred in pants of fashionable
cut, a travelling shirt of checked flannel,
q hat Of the pattern peculiar to the
Quakers (tal and brown and broad
q paper collar and red neck
tie and high-heeled boots with tassels.
Around his waist was Long sash of red
silk, worn. Observation-Disclosures IS. with
the fringed end at the side. Upon
neigh from one of the horses, the Indian
under discussion looked up, saw the v1s-
itors, and, dropping his mallet, rushed
to the stage to take the agents baby. AS
lac gathered the infa1t. in his arms he |
caught sight OF NGr. lIeachan1, anu Ills
face was overspread with q look of wild
dismay, and for a moment it was evident
that he felt himself in aquandary. This
was Bogus Charley, an Indian more con-
spicuous Cor treachery than bravery. Mr..
Meacham learned that Bogus had sup
planted Scarface as chief of the tribe, the
agent not knowing the antecedents OF the
men, and deeming the former an Indian
Of superior mind and morals. The agent
was speedily undeceiyed. The MOdocs
are comfortable and contented, and they
are sure to improve with time. All of
the children attend school and are MAX /
ing satisfactory progress. The country
about the Modocs' home is settled, rail |
road depots are within twelve miles OF
them and their associations are such that !
they cannot fail to lose identity as war I
like people within very short time. |
Bogus Charley and Hooka Jim asked to
see the pictures Of them men,, and Mr..
Meacham produced the pictures of Capt. 7
Jack, Schonchin,, Boston Charley and |
Black Jim. The Modocs never mention
q persons name after his death. They |
allude to him as that man, so-and-so's IA
Their, or somebody's mother. The sight |
of the picture of Capt. Jack deaply |
affected Lizzie, his third widow, by date
of marriage she shed tears very freely.
Her present husband was also affected,
but not to tears
<'Dring his progress East Mr..
Meacham will unite with his company
Natchez, the Piute chief of Nevada; Scar
faced Charley, Shacknasty Jim and prob
ably the Princess Mary"
A Dandy on the SoaffOld.