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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-11-25
THE COMMITTEES REPORT.

EDITOR OF INDIAN CHIEFTAIN:-
l send to you a small part of the
report of the committee on Indian
affairs of the senate who visited the
Indian Territory in 1885, headed
by Senator Dawes, which will in
form our Cherokee people, how
our treaties and rights are regarded.
j. M. BRYAN.
We have never ceased to assert
in legislation, in judicial decisions,
and in the conduct of our wars
with Indian tribes, the rightful
political supremacy of the United
States over them as individuals
and as local governments. The
Indians have not at any time with
in a century asserted that they, as
self governing commemorative,
were Independent of the United
States. Except as we have in sew
eral instances made absolute grants
Of lands to Indian tribes, their
rights to the public lands have
only been rights of occupancy;
their titles TO the lands granted TO
them rs tribes in absolute right by
statute and by treaty are not the
rights or titles, owned by sover-
eigns, such as the states have, or as
the United States have. The idea
Of sovereign ownership or of emf
nent domain is not included in any
sense. In any Of the land grants
we have made TO the Indian tribes,
whether by statute or treaty, the
states even, have not that degree
OF sovereignty which excludes the
supremacy Of the United States
where their lands are needed for
governmental purposes and are
sought TO be condemned 10 such
purposes in virtue of the right Of
eminent domain.
The constitution Of the United
States extends to every foot of the
territory Of the United States
where the laws, civil or military,
are in force. It's effect is alike on
all the people Of the United States,
whenever they are placed where
its provisions are operative
through the laws.
The negro race, imported into
this country as slaves, because OF
their docility in accepting any form
of government, whether slave
or free, that the American people
chose to give them, have been ele-
yated TO the highest privileges Of
citizenship. The Indian race, in
their native land, because they
have refused our Institutions in
preference TO their own, have been
kept in a state of outlawry 30 far
as the duties and responsibilities
Of citizenship are concerned.
The Indian race has at last been
compelled to yield the demand for
race government and for tribal in
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HON. RAnpTT HTJNCH.

TAHLEouAH, /. II Nov. ?, 1895.
EDITOR OF INDIAN CHIEFTAIN:--
| wish to favor your many readers
of the CHIEFTAIN with an item of
what | have seen and heard since
coming to Tahlequah from Coo
weescoowee district and in view Of
the approaching election, of next
August, 1887. / find politics to be
the topic of the day. Having had
the pleasure of forming my first
personal acquaintance with Hon.
Rabbit Bunch, the present nomi-
nee for chief on the National party,
l find Mr.. Bunch to be a Cherokee
of fine type; Of aspiring nobility.
His conversation and manners
plainly indicate a business man all
over. His public record-His
first public trust was his election
by the people of Flint district to
the International council in the
year of 1870, then carried on at
Washits agency, 1. t., between
the various Indians, and the
secretary of the interior. Second,
he was elected to the national
senate, in his district, in the year
of 1871, representing his people in
that capacity for two years. Third,
he was again elected to the Inter
national council OF the Indian
Territory in the year of 1873.
Fourth, in the year of 1875 he was
nominated for the senate by the
National party and defeated by a
small majority. Fifth, he was
elected in the year Of 1877 as ex-
ecutive councillor and served in
that capacity for the term of two
years. Sixth, and in the year Of
1879 he was nominated by his
party for the position of assistant
chief with Hon. d. W. Bushyhead
as principal, when he was defeated
by w. p. Adair. AT the time Of
the death of Mr.. Adair, Mr.. Bunch
was elected by an overwhelming
majority of the national council
to fill the vacant position of assist
ant chief. Seventh, Mr.. Bunch was
hBdln uOlulldltu dS dSslblduI CnlSl
in 1888, when he was elected by an
overwhelming majority, and from
that sincerity, patriotism and fine
judgment manifested by Mr..
Bunch, from the smallest 20 the
greatest OF questions, has won for
him the Eighth-the highest
magnitude, within the gift and
power of the citizens Of the Chero-
kee nation, as a nominee for
principal chief of the nation TO run
in August next.
Thus we have the career of Mr..
Bunch, and in regard to the many
rumors put forth for his injury,
we would only ask our friends to
wait and see him themselves. He is
free to converse with any man on
any subject of the day. He can set
at rest the many rumors intended
for his injury now in circulation.
Mr.. Bunch assured me that when
the proper time came that the peo-
pie would hear from him from the
stump. Yours respectfully,
] NJ TAYIop- In
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.1HAa1A1rAHHalaln'
ment, it seems, claims the right by
stipulation to see that their claims
are justly determined.
The bill TO employ an attorney
to bring suit against such railway
companies as have or may con-
struct their roads upon Cherokee
soil without consent Of the nation,
has been, for some time in the
hands OF a conference committee,
but not yet acted upon. The term
being near its close will necessitate
an early report from them or it
will remain over for an extra ses-
sion should the chief call one, and
by his recommendation be made
subject for further consideration
and action.
The contest between the federal
court at Fort Smith and at
Topeka, each claiming jurisdiction
Of the Cherokee strip lands, is the
cause Of bill introduced to en-
ploy an attorney to appear at
Topeka, in the interest of the
Cherokee nation. The contest be-
tween the two courts has grown out
Of the claim Of jurisdiction in the
case of MIR. Connell Rogers who,
under the order of Mr.. Tufts while
agent, destroyed the improvements
of the boomers on the strip lands.
The question may be asked, "What
interest has the Cherokee nation
in the contest for jurisdiction?"
Much may be implied, to our en-
barrassment, TO have our lands
subject to the jurisdiction of two
courts-a separation that APP
proaches alienation, which it is our
duty to guard against the least
resemblance of. Topeka claims
jurisdiction because the country is
unoccupied, which is a condition
of its jurisdiction, but Judge Parker
claims it by reason of the charac-
ter Of title by which the Cherokee
nation possesses the country, and is
actually a part of the Cherokee
nation.
A bill TO divide the $50,000 last
received from the strip leasers, be-
tween the school and general fund,
is before the senate. Another is
pending to appropriate the remain
ing $4,000 for school purposes.
The treasurer is said to be en-
powered to put it out at interest
by placing it in the treasury of the
United States, in lieu Of invest
ment as are some of our funds. 1t
is hardly probable because the
government is not in need of
loan. To invest in United States
three per cent. bonds is about the
only thing that can be done.
That the courts of the country
may have competent interpreters,
bill has been introduced to
authorize the appointment of such.
They are TO he officers appointed
and commissioned.
The orphan asylum being too
small to accommodate all the
orphans Of the country, an act
to appropriate 5000 to enlarge
the building is before the senate
better late than never.
Salt is scarce and high, and 10
make it more plentiful, bill has
been introduced to lease the Salt
plains. Necessary improvements
to secure the best advantages of the |
privilege are provided for.
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dependence and their only remain
ing tribal right is in the occupancy
of their lands. They have certain
privileges of tribal government,
which we concede to them tenn
porarily but no rights that
approximate TO sovereignty.
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Condition Of Stock.

From Mr.. Andrew Fergus aud others we
learn that stock is looking poorly. Not
witlstanding the past winter has been mild
it has not been altogether favorable for cut
tie. Grass was short and poor in the fall
and did not cure well, while the ranges
We're barren of snow for several months
leaving the grass unprotected from the
dry winds and deprving the cattle of water
The snow fall III March has exceeded that
OF the balance of the winter, and stockinen
are di ( listed with its tarly appearance.
Warm weather and green grass is devoutly
hoped for. Feeble cattle in their desire To
obtain the new grass becoine exhausted and
die when the old but less nutritious would
have prolonged life The lack of SNOW has
also caused stock to concentrate around
sheep corrals and other localities where
water could be had, thus depriving them
selves of good grazing for the sake of being
near water.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

T.. T. Marston. the Jcweler.
Flow Beams and Handles at Grocshocl
Il Poiands.
Climax Chewing Tobacco at Poland's foi
81 cents yer pound.
Elegant Creamery Butter and Cheese NJ
I'oland's. next door to hardware store.
Oil Goats, Stetson Hats and California
Riding Gloves, at \. T. Nnsmores.
Another reduction in Overshirts in order
to close out balance of stock. Call and {
Bois~onneault.
Parties will find it 20 their advantage To
purchase liquors for private use or bar
trade Of keHper Il Atwood Fine Ken
lucky bourbon. just received. Something
Extra.
From SO to so actually saved by pur-
chasing q through stage and railroad ticket
to points in United States and Canada, via
Billings. Benton and Maiden Stage Line.
Covered coaches to the railroad. Choice of
routes from 1t. Paul allowed purchaser OF
ticket. For rates and further particulars
call on or address, John Beck. agent, Mai
den. Nj r.
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Paul Mccormick went to Miles City las
night.
At last the ferryboat is in the river in
running order.
MeDonald's teams pulled out for Buffalo
the 25th, loaded.
Frank McNutt of IT. Custer has been
visiting his friends here the past few days.
Old inhabitants say they never saw water
ST. low in the Yellowstone. ut this time vi
year.
Dan Cherry, of Benton, with three ten
mule teams, reported here the 9th and
loaded for Buffalo and Sheridan.
Our butcher shop has changed hands and
Joe Reed will manage the market in the
future in connection with the T. o.
ID. A. Burr has moved into bis new store
(thc BOrup building remodele,D where he
is opening up a new and large assortment
of all kinds of merchandise
Singleton Buford went to Cook City on
on Saturday mornings train to secure "A
quartz contract, ii So. he will move his
mule train from here al once.
March 2sth. SHORTER
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FORT MACiNMls NEWS.

n sci of quarters is being constructed for
the hospital steward.
The last meeting OF the Euchre Club was
held at Dr. Wcodruil's.
The court martial at ST. Paul has been
postponed until the sth of May.
The sidewalk to the post headquarter
office is completed. II is expected that all
the buildings will soon receive an outside
Goa: of paint.
The "Maginnis zephyr" has been de-
cideily cool during the last few days.
mercury ~ degs. above freezing one day
and at zero the following morning. Sore
Threats and bronchial affections are, conse-
quently, in order.
An enjoyable sheet and pillow case party
Was given by Lieut.. and Mrs. Wainwright
on Friday evening, the 10Th inst. the first
one ever attempted at this post. We believe.
The spectre costumes were we'll arranged
and disguise generally was cleveriy effected
The merry unniaskiDg was oriered about
eleven O'Clock. after which dancing con-
tlnued until midnight; then. sandwiches,
salads. oysters, cakes, ice cream, coiiee
More dancing. vocal and instrumental
music. and a,ieus were spoken, the guests
grateful To their GENEROUS host and hostess
tor sc i..cch y.easa.e
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Andrew Fe.sgs, of Armeiis creek, was
in town Sunday aud Monday. He reports
horses and sheep thriving. hut cattle suf.
srring from new grass. the recent Disagree
able weather and early calving. About
50 per cent. of the calves thus far have died
from exposure.
II. j. Brother, manager of the Maginnis
Mining Co., returned from his protracte,i
business trip last Saturday evening. Fail
ing to find the leading members of his
company in Helena, he took advantage of
the opportunity and run down to Crestone.
Col, to visit his family, all of whom he
found in good health excepting his wife,
who was much improved previous to his
departure. Arriving at Helena on his re-
turn he met all the members Of the NJ. NJ.
Co., when IL was decided to start the mill
at once. This will be good news to our
readers throughout Fergus count.
A few choice Suits. some of them i'm
ported worsted. at Cost, at II. w. Higley'ss
New lot of Brides. Bits and Spurs, at
Groesbeck & Poland's.
A hunter, whose name we are unable to
learn, brought to town last week the head Of
an animal like which we have never before
seen in this county. II is shaped like a
deer's head, except that it is larger than the
largest buck yet smaller than an elk s head
Of the age to carry such antlers. The ant
lers are most beautiful, and are of the size
nd shos Of tha l..:. =
something like that of our mountain deer,
except that it is more pliable, while next
TO the skin there Is thick coat OF fur. The
inside of the ears, which is fur. is nearly
white. Those who profess to know say it is
he head of Greenland reindeer Hus-
bandman.
Articles Of incorporation have been filed
in the office Of the Territorial Secretary, for
a company bearing the name of the Helena
Company. the capital stock
of which is fixed at 100000. The Officers
elected for the first three months are s. r.
Iiauser, President; A. NJ. Esler, Vice. Presi-
dent aud General Manager A. NJ. Hotter,
Treasurer; W. T.. Cox. Secretary. The
object of this new company, as announced
in the articles NJ incorporation. is the "nlin.
ing concentrating, milling and smelling of
gold and silver ores in Shoshone county,
Idaho" The erection of works will be
at once in the centre of the
CGur dAlene mining region.
Sill another cut in Prints, from now on
) cents at II. w. Higley's.
Headquarters for all kinds of Buckskn
Gloves, at L. Boissonneault's
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The entertainment given at Groesbeck &
Poiand's hall last Friday evening, was a
fitting finale to Mr.. Mclaughlin's labors in
this district. There was marked evidence
of improvement in the children and they
participated in the evenings exercises witt,
an enthusiasm tina, gave pleasure to parents
and friends. That Maiden Las a number of
very bright girls and boys was fully demon
strated. The vocal and instrumental num-
beers rendered by local artists were duly
appreciated.
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leW!STOWN AND VICINITY.

I Editor Fell. of the ARGus, was in town
last week.
The Lewistown school is still running
satisfactorily.
Rumor saith We are to have a skating
rink. o. we gods what next?
G. X. Norris, of Judith Landing las
been spending few days in town.
Active farm operations will commence
soon, if the fine weather holds out.
Mrs. bay will give another Of her famous
May-day parties on the evening of April 80
Miss Annie NJ. Wey,iert has been Ell
gagged to teach the Upper Beaver creek
school.
Will Derkin, who has been dangerously
sick for more than a month, is now con-
valescent. and hopes to be about soon.
Mr. Hortop intends to partition off his
dance hall. TIL. merry dancers of our
town are casting about Tor suitable place
In which to have our dances--next winter
Marshall Jackson says he will have Hour
ing machinery in the mill ready for the fall
crop Of wheat. Marshall has the reputa-
ton of saying what he means and doing
what he says.
We notice in the 'Gimlct" that Charles
Thompson. of Philbrook, was married in
NOvo Scotia, recently. Wonder il it should
not read ''Of Lewistown"? Our Charles
Thompson went east. even to Canada, as if
matrimOnially inclined.
II is runored that iiend is destroying the
fishing in our beautiful creek by the use of
giant powder. The person is known, and
il sufficient proof can he adduced h, will
be punished 10 the full extent of the law.
II our fish are not one of onr treasures, they
afford us means for most delightful sport,
as well as many a dainty bit Of food for
our tables and our people are determined
To prevent. by every means within their
power tie wasieiui destruction of the
linny tribe which have made Spring creek
famous Our word OF advice to this per-
son, is-beware!
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Notice..

OFFICE or THE CLERK AND REcoRpER)
MEAGHER COUNTY,
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Dec. Is, 1885.
In accordance with the salary law, passed
by the Fourteenth Legislature, which takes
effect on and after Monday, December 2Ist,
all fees received by county officers must be
turned into the county treasury. All par
ties having business with the recorder 5
Office involving the payment of fees, will
secure prompt attention and avoid delay by
sending the money along with their work,
as under the new departure I must collect
the fees in advance.
l.. ROTWlTT.
Clerk and Recorder, Meagher Co., MT.
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AGENTS MINERAL ARGUS.

THE following named persons have been
duly authorized as our agents to take sub
scriptions for the MINERAL Argus. receipt
for payment thereof and to collect sub
scriptions from all parties in arrears:
n. NJ. Erickson. LeSvistOsvW,
W. W. Dewitt, Cottonwood,
J0hm DarrOvvs, Tibet,
=. ?. Morgan, stanford.
Frank Chamberlain. Grass Range,
=. NARROW, II. MaglnMis.
Subscribers knowing themselves to be in
arrears can make payment to our agent
nearest to them, thus saving the expense of
mailing to us.
Respectfully, FELL Il VROOMAN.
Pub. MINERAL ARGUS,
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LOCAL NEWS NUGGETS,
April fool I!

April fool
School election Saturday.
Did sou hear the whistle blow
TO to work OF your PROSPECTS?
Cattle are not looking any too we'll.
II. ]. Brother has returned from Helena
Onion Sets just received at {. Boisson.
neault's.
BORN-To the wife Of e. 7. Colver, Sat.
uriay evening, March 9th, a boy.
Thomas NARROW of Maginnis. was in
town first of the week on business.
Coal Oil-Elane Brand-S5.o0 per case,
ut Groesbeck a. Poand's hardware store
W. r. Swope of bog creek aud Il. +.
Cra,ldock, OF Bull creek, were in town yes
ter'isy.
Long aud Short Leg Gum Boots. at y. /.
Dinsmore's. corner OF Montana and Main
streets.
Every woman who is property holder
is entitled to vote ut the school election on
Saturday.
Il. w. Leary, of Lewistown, visited Mai
den yesterday. Mr.. I.eary is contemplating
an Eastern rip.
l.. W. Laraway returned yesterday from
atwo months visit In the states. lie is
glad to get back to Montana.
In order to close out his stock of Tobac-
cos T.. Drosch is selling Kentucky Long Cut
and 1ip-top at 35c Yer pound.
Parties desiring photographs. tn,ypes or
anything in Mr.. Cuiyer's line, should call
ON him prior to April 9Th, as he intends to
visit Fort Maginnis with his gallery about
that date to toe absent couple of months.
Did you pick up any pocket-books with
q string Oh. and a small boy on the end of
the string. bogus coins. kick plug hat and
becume impre ssed with the stern reality
that it was loaded--with brick, or make
any other foolish break to-day?
The Billings Gazette has an employe who
belongs To the brass band of that city. The
artist has just 7, ceiyed brand new cornet
from the east, AMI the Gazette editor sass
for every person who will blow H." six
dollars for two subscriptions. he will play
solo. We always thought Brother Math-
.rson capable .: tooth Ii, OWE horn"
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The Mill in Operation.

II. J. Brother returned from his trip 10
Helena and Colorado last Saturday evening,
tons for the starting W of the Magnnis
mill. The whistle blew yesterday and
this morning ore crushing commenced in
earnest.
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One of those large dolls at the Ladies'
Bazaar will be disposed Of by lottery. These
dolls are large sized - inches in height;
numbering ny TO ~, are now on sale at the
Bazaar, ut 80 cts. each. The drawing will
take place on Saturday evening April l0th
should all the tickets DE sold at that date
Purchase ticket.
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Schoos Election.

Notices have been posted for the annual
school election, which occurs on Saturday.
April Sd. A full board !, to be elected con
sisting of three trustees and a clerk. Polls
open at 10 O'Clock, closing at H. Women
who are property owners are entitled To
vote. See that good men are chosen to
serve the people.
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Just received direct from u. LAMBETH 4
Sous Celebrated Seed Farms. acomple,e a.
sortment of FRESH SEEDS which will be
sold at Eastern Prices. Send in your
orders early. Almanacs mailed on appli-
cation. c. BoIs .oNNrAuLr,
Maiden, NJ. r.
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Notice.

In accordance with an act passed by the
last session of the Legislature of Montana
Territory, it becomes my duty to collect the
Special Road and Poor Tax. Those liable
for the same will please be prepared to pay
when cali. SAN. SNYDER.
Assessor of Meagher County
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Taken-i'p.

Came to my place over a year ago, one
bay horse, with saddle marks, hind fee,
white up to fetlock. Branded HF (com-
bined) on left shoulder and X on left hip.
Owner can have same by proving property
and paying costs.
ANTOINE FLrrgY.
Lcwistown, March 9Th, lssG.
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Are happy men, but not more so than are
scores of private citizens in this vicinity
who have used VAN MERITS BALsAM for
Coughs and Lung troubles. This great
remedy has proven IL hundreds that Con-
sumption can be Cured. Why suffer when
You can obtain a sample bottle free of
Thompson & .IraHerd.
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\ large assortment of Fresh Garden
and Timothy Seed just received at l.. Bel
anger's. Timothy Seeds $40. per loo pounds
Call early and get choice selection.
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The co-rartnership heretofore existin,
between Thomas Lee and c. Obrecht wa,
dissolved on the 22nd day Of February
lssti. by mutual consent.
THOMAS LEE.
{. OBREcHT.
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Spectacles and Eye Glasses

In large variety, comprising Double Con
vex. Brazilian and Pcrscopic Lenses. just
received at
{. BoIssoSNEAuLTs.
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LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA,

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA, !
March 10Th, lss6.
Complaint having been made at this Office by
George Jones against Robert Converse for failure
TO comply with law as to timber culture entry No
E1s SCI See. 4. township 8 north, Of range 10
east, In Meag her county, Montana, with view ia
the cancellation Of said entry; contestant alleging
That the claimant Robert Converse has fail lei to
break. or cause to he broken five acres Of the tract
claimed, or any portion thereof
Now, therefore, the said parties are hereby sum-
moned TO appear at this office on the 25th dav IF
May, 1856, at 10 O'Clock a. M, to respond and i,r
nish testimony concerning said alleged failu re-
said testimony to lie taken before q. T. Roberts,
Justice Of the Peace, at Sahara, Montana IN The
l2th day Of May, 1885, and continued from day 40
day until taken. W
=. Atkinson, Attorney.
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Go To

Dinsmore's for Bargains in Clothing, Gert's
Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes. Hats,
Caps, etc.
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Notice..
SHORTER.

Now is the accepted time. Dihsmore il
selling OvERCOATS AT COST. Call ant
STE them.
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Chas. Lehman will continue the business
at this place, and will collect all bills due
the hrm and pay all Indebtedness. All
those knowing themselves indebted to said
firm will please call and settle Immediately
without further Notice.
CHARLES LEuMAx
wv. W. DEWITT.
Cottonwood. ~. L.. March =. sS.
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STOP THAT COUGH

With VAN WERT's BALsAN. Your enter
prising druggists, Thompson Il Brianerd
have ii for sale. Samples free.