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The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
RANCH TO uIssT.

The Brethcr,on ranch, situated about
ten miles below Nceker. on White rly-
or, 20 rent with live stock on the shares,
or TO he let both ranch and live stock on
shares to any good party for two or three
years.
The ranch contains leo acres good
land well fenced in two fields, and has
about one thousand dollars worth of live
stock on 1t. a recorded interest in n
good ditch giving plenty Of water for
one side the river, about forty acres.
ten acres now in alfalfa and oats. Good
team, wagon. harness, mower, hay rake,
pillow, etc. Bids will be taken up to Oc-
tober LIST. 1850, addressed to S. L. Breth-
erton, Box 23i, Lcadyille, Colorado.
who reserves the right TO reject any and
all bids.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Somebody wrote TO the editor OF n
country newspaper to ask how he would
follows: If only one OK, n good WY
would be to hoist him, by means Of
long chain attached to his tail, To the
top OF pole forty feet from the ground
then hoist him by rope tied to his
horns, to another pole. Then descend
on his back n tivc.ton pilc-drivcr, and IL
that don't break him let him start q
country newspaper and trust people for
subscriptions. One of the two ways
will do ii, sure.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

a farmer left his wagon on the north
side OF the city hall the other day and
made call on i.aiaycii. avenue
doctor 10 inquire:
Say, doc. how did that cliScr Of life
business pan outs"
you mean the Brown scluard
thcorygr
Yes, that's the fclicr.r
ut didn't work.
Didn't II make old folks young ~
mo"
ANY doctors working Mt II nowym
NO. Why do You askr''
IL had an idea. Nv old woman has
got mighty sassy OF late, telling me shut
mp, 90 TO. come of the perch aud so on.
she's over sixty, and 1t struck me that
she was celebrating ON being Sc; back
about thirty years and then giving me
the shake for u purifier man. 1, seems
| was wrong, and now I'll so home with
my mind relieved and make her walk
chalk. Detroit Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, ms
they cannot reach the seat of the dis.
case. Catarrh is n blood or cons,itu.
tional disease, and in order to cure i,
you have to take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mu.
cous surfaces. Halls Catarrli Cure is
no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by ono Of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is n regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best
tonicS known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combi-
nation of the two ingredients is what
produces such wanderful results in cur
ing catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY Il Co, Toledo. o.
q" Sold by all Druggists, T5c
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The rough count made by the census
officials renders II probable that New
York will lose Congressman after the
next apporlonmeut. Should Congress
carry out the intention heretofore eS-
pressed 10 make new nppor,lonment
al this session. there would he, In the
contingency mentioned, one more Con-
gressional district in the State than
members 10 be chosen. As the State
cannot be reiisifietei in time for the
November election, the result would be
'ha, the ih!I,y-,hree congressman would
have TO be elected ON general ticket,
with the pr liability tina; there would be
a solid Democratic delegation, II is
safe To say that no such plan rs this will
receive the appreciation OF Congress as
now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Courier
Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

From letter written by Mrs. Ada f.
lIurd of ';ro,on, 5. D., we quote: WAS
taken with bad cold, which settled on
my lungs, cough set in and finally ter.
minated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up saying I could live but a
short time. | gave myself up to my
Saviour, determined il I could not stay
with my friends on earth, / would NEE,
my absent ones above. NY husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave 1t n trial, took in all eight
bottles; it has cured me and thank God
am now well and hearty woman
Trial bottles free at any drugstore, rcgu.
lar size, 30 cents and 81 90
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The butchers Of Denver are iron'elad,
They are as much monoioiisls as are
the big four" OF Chicago. III a farmer
in the surrounding country has ia, COW
for sale they will not offer him more
than two cents u pound-iive weight
for her. They take her when slaughtered
and retail her to the people for ten cents.
That is TO say. they villa fifteen cents
pound for The choice cuts, and price
that will bring her entire carcass mp to
ten cents. The'Big four" never robbed
both producer and consumer IN "a more
high-handei manner.-FieiL& Farm.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

W. T.. Coltharp OF Rangcly, s?en. a
few days at the county seat in the fore
part of the present week. From what
Mr.. Coltharp says Rangsly will turn in
the largest grain yield to the acre of
any section in the county this season.
In numerous cases oats will run rs high
MS seventy.ive bushel TO the acre. Con
corning politics, Mr.. c. says that's a
matter not much discussed down in lis
precinct, but the bulk OF the taxpayers,
and especially the heavy ones. want W.
II. Decker for Commissioner from the
First District.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

And now comes the set time FOR the
settlement and the exploring of the
vast values of Northwestern Colorado.
1t has suddenly became apparent that
two lines Of road are ready for active
work and are rivaling eac! other for
the most convenient passes across the
great divide. Each kept its do!ngs
and intentions 50 secret that only
indefinite rumors of somebody being
likely to do something soon got abroad
till the last moment. 1t is TO be hoped
that they will not spend time and
money fighting. There is a great i'll
come awaiting them both in the richly
mineralized regions they are to pass
through and great advantage to
Denver in their speedy completion
Journal OF Commerce.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The lower White river people are cry.
ing loudly for the completion OF the
Range!y road. This work should he
done Just MS soon ns the county funds
will permit. The piece Of road bull, by
William Kirk gives general satisfaction
TO the Rangely people and they want
the highway between Meekcr and the
Utah lire completed in like manner.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
IfOtt >ALt.

The following Meeker town property
for sale at bargain; Lots ! ani in
block o, Main street. Two blocks from
the posioalee. Together with the fol-
lowing improvements, one frame build
ing ilSsi, one l0-hotso stable, ice house,
Ne. For further information apply al
mi, office
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

ifaTy-"shc has lifted me and I
know shall die. Tbs diSappoin'mcn,
will kill me !" Aunt IIannah-"i
know how iisappoin,ments affect one,
Harry. But you1i get over 1t, Eel,
Just as YOU do now when set tina,
yclicr hen on thirteen eggs and only
got just one poor chick out Of the lot. .
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

All the school teachers in the county
ut the present time, with one or two cx.
cep,ions. are new importations, ani rs
they are all lrst-class In their profes.
sion. will undoubtedly place OUT public
schools on much higher plane Of eff
ficiency before another school year rolls
by. We believe in importing teachers
until the home supply comes up TO the
standard.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

While IN Mocs.r DIR. Martin Of Peoria
H.. performed the surgical operation OF
ampg,a,ing onn OF the legs Of II. 7
Wilson's boy. The boy had been suffer
iIg with crysipcins for a long time, and
the disease gained such Roadway that
tho bone WAS found rotten up above III,
knee. Doctors Bruner and BraSher rs
sisted In the operation.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
uuckicn's NrnIcn SaIyc,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblaius,
corns, and all skin cruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles. or no pay required.
IL is guaranteed TO give perfect salts.
faction, or money refunded. Price -
cents per box. For sale by all druggists,
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
Watches mud .JcyycIry,

G. G. Stout is the Meeker agent for
Ballard, the New Castle jewclcr. Mr..
Stout has a handsome assortment OF
watches and jeweIry, which he is selling
at bedrock figures. Gail and see him at
the postoflice store.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The applications for the magnificent
Photographic views published by the
Denver u Rio Grande Railroad have
become so numerous that 1t is impossi.
bic to supply the demand, not only on
account OF the cost, but also on account
OF the inability Of the manufacturer to
supply them in sufficient numbers. To
overcome this difficulty the company
have had prepared set of four hand
some phoioyravurc prints of some of
the finest scenes in the mountains made
from negatives By the eminent artist,
". II. Jackson, especially for this pur-
pose. The subjects being the Royal
Gorge" "Gardcn Of the Gods, ""Cauon
OF tire Grand River" ani "Currecanti
Noedlc.n These views are 2jx3o inches,
printed on the bes, plate paper, securely
packed in tubes. and mailed free of post
age. ready for framing, on receipt of
price which is as follows:
Single copy. ......... Us %
Two copies ....,........... ~
Four copies full set. ...... LEO
We are so confident that these views
will please that IL they are not satisfac-
tory they may be returned and money
will be refunded Address
Genl Pass. Agent Denver Il Rio
Grandc II. r., Denver. Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
LOST oIs sritNNHp.

One sorrci mare, branded W D on
left fore shoulder. Star in forehead. a
liberal reward viii 10 paid for the re-
turn Of this animal 10 Jewe,t \ Wolfe .
stable Ia Ne-kcr.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

II is observed tina, the two Western
States that fell behind In population
during the las, decade were prohibition
Iowa and Kansas. The two states in
New England that have lost In Iopula-
ZION or have showed no gain are prohi,
billion Maine and Vermont. Thess
facts are ignliican,.-D-ny-r News.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

sir. J. &. Davis. accompanied hy Mrs.
Davis and the children. and M's. iiurth,
l-t, on Mondays stage for Denver. The
! dies made quite stay here. aud their
departure creates void In social circles
that will not lie filed until their return
again next summer.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Tic safe tina, has done service In The
iiugus bank dunn. the pas, year was
this ~cck shippri 10 cfiag. there 10 be
used in the iiugus mercantile establish
Mcnt at that Point.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Hunt \ Davis have sold their s,orr nj
Craig IL J. ". ilugus n Co., of this
placc. WHO will conduct n general 'ncr'
camille business n; The hrs, named
point. THIS augurS well for N. su;uT,
o. the lower Yampa river metropolis.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

For drugs, medicines, paints, books.
stationery. fancy and ,oilc, articles.
li.li glasses, artists materials, musical
goods, etc, etc. 80 or send Your orders
TO DR.. T.. s,uycr, iiavlins. Wyoming,
aud &c, the best goods nj lowest prices.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Constantly on hand nj the Woody Park
Lin. kilns. twelve miles south OF
Mcckcr. or n, III. lumber yard OF shcri'
dan X Smith. Prices reasonable.
HUFFMAN x BAHroN.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Sometimes n patent is worth some
thing. Five years ago poor inventor of
Rochester. n. Y, was hawking about
among lamp makers new patent
burner, without success. He was pooh
pooled and discouraged. Finally Mr..
q. S. Upton, who had good nose for a
trade, took it in hand, and now the
royalties paid OH the lamps made under
the patent, aggregate fortune yearly.
Over million of Rochester" lamps
have been sold, and the proprietor has
in New York, the largest lamp store in
the world. with branches in Paris and
Chicago.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

a, the meeting OF the Democratic
Coun,y Central Committee In Meckcr
las, Saturday. TO day. was 20, as the date
for holding the Democratic primaries.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Dr. L.. II. Martin and Douglas Ros.
s.ii. Of Peoria. H.. aud A. Matthew,
IL Colorado Springs. returned from
their North Fork hunting ,ripo Thurs'
day. They report having y good time.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

On Monday the banking house Of j,
". Hugh, X Co. unlolied u mammoth
lire proof safe ia front Of their Merkcr
establishment. II Is designed io take
the place Of the old one sent 10 Craig,
Tie new receptacle iof mln,ei bullion
weighs upwards Of four ton.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Regular meetings iifN, Tuesday In
each month. a, old School House hall.
l.. j. iiErMEH.
l.. II. WAinnipaE, President
Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

All OF any OF lots one to nine In block
Meeker. Half cash, bal
aneo in one year n, 5 per cent. Write TO
Nm. IlALLoHAs,
SO So. ". Temple ST.
Salt Lake City.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
nsEKEm LoD.s. q. a., \. y. \ \. y.

Meets the second and fourth satnf'
days in each month. Visiting brethren
cordially invited.
II. e. PETERSON, ". ~
JAMES LYrrLE. Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

If you are going To paper your house
this spring come In aud let us show you
samples. figure on Dimensions. make
prices, and we can sell YOU your paper.
ATrIS Bios.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

All the schools ia the county will soon
H. running the Mesa school,
which will not open I'LL spring.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

News reached town last night Of the
destruction by fire Of Julius s,I.hlsr'S
fine ranch house on the Mesa. a, the
hour o, going 10 press no particulars
had l,c,u received
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
ron stLt.

\ well improved ranch, good title.
well wa;crei aud all fenced, only n few
mile, from Mecker. Also small bunch
Of well.bt-i mares AMI some cattle.
Farming implements and entire crop.
fof further Information call OF address
Til, Office.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Lady, heard you had n fire here
and are selling goods at bargain ~
Butcher-"Thats right, ma'am. Look
pound, only slightly damaged by
stnpkn -
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Unless man las character that
won't show dir, hc had better keep ont
Of politics. WIN your character stand
the test, Mr.. Politician
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

by $. :. Ballard. the New Castle watch.
maker and jcwclcr. All work strictly
iifst class and guaranteed. Leave your
orders with Z. e. Stout. u, the ros,o;ilcc
stDf,
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Charles A. Tschuiy, one Of tho most
popular Young eowmcn in the lower
valley, departed for Aspen TODAY, where
he will probably remain for the winter
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
THOMAS J. GRAY,
Greeley, Colo.

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Francisco Weekly Call. Only s3.2j for
both papers. Specimen copies can lie
had by addressing this office.
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risG COLs NINA nIsLOs>. 4 LOAN
NAsOtlN11ON.

Meets III. iirs; Monday in each month
iof the transaction Of regular busincSs,
Special meetings u, the call Of III. ff-si'
dent. II. ]. HAY,
l.. II. WAinIipaE, President.
Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
4 Vs,si Mrcei. on .nr %. a u. q.

\ terrible accident occurred on the
Denver aud Rio Grandc railroad NJ I.in
o'clock las; SUNDAY morning near Adobe.
Train No. 81 was running in two sec
lions. The ilrst section had two coaches
loaded with laborcrs and hai become de-
rallied some four miles below Florence.
The second section dashed into them
with terrific force, completely smash.
Ing the two coaches. iuiuring from % to
10 men and killing eight outright.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
NOTICE.

This paper Is on die and always read,
for reference nj III. Public Library OF
Denver. In the ives, wing Of the High
School, Nineteenth and S;ou, streets.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

BonS-To the wife Of Mr.. Charles =
Price OF ouon, Colo. n hoy. Charley
numerous Meckcf friends extend con
sra,ulaiiona.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

~. l.. DcCoursry Of Colorado Spring.
and \. l.. Eddy Of Denver. registered
u, the Ncrk.t hotel yesterday.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Place your otdcs with the for carpets.
dry gocds. lino!cnms and oil cloth. n,
Denver prices. ". l.. Sai,marsh.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Evergreen trees are the dudes OF Tie
forest. They make the sprucest boughs
-itomc Scnlinel.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

"wha, shall call this cigarette
The maker asked his boy.
The boy replied: The doctors pct
AMI uniefias.f's Joy"
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

:
Twenty-Five inen.- u column i.f Month u |"
Professional Cards, ~hfn rzii Ia aiNaie'',
siaOo pr y.ar.
Iosai and Lsai Sotiees, n'tssn cents I~T
iine for nFst insertion and ten cent, foE each
subsequent insertion.
An communications shusili bs ailFusssi :"
THE AIEkEn HERALD,
Ns.keF r8l1fi.in.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

For Chinese silk hlndkcfchicis.
quccnswarc AID fancy goods, call on
John Wong. a, tho Hing k.c Laundry.
Goods received direct from China.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
GssUmCss CALENDAR.

~, JAMES onuEcn.
Fourth street. cas, end Of City Park.
Service ,o,marow, will L. IN follows
SUNDAY School. at i0a. IN.
Evening prayer and sermon, al
y. IN.
s-tyic. u, Powell Park School house
nj .. IN.
Friday evening service, nj SIP. III.
All are cordially invited Ia attend
this service.
\. l.. WILLIAMS,
Rector.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Manager D.ndy Of the Meeker Mil
Ing company shipped 1900 pounds OF
Hour 10 Graf. this week.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Climax, i'ipcr iicliscIck. star. ilorsc,
shoe aud iirs, We Got Plug Tobacco u,
". l.. Sal,maIsls.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

One OF the best ranches on South
Fork for sale at a bargain. Inquire at
this Office.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

DR.. Nsvins. rector Of the American
Episcopal church in Rome, DIR. Rains
ford. rector OF 81. Georges Episcopal
church. New York City, and Mr. As,or
Chandler aiso Of New York. are now
up la tho North Fork country enjoying
the fishing and hunting OF that sports
mans paradise. The clerical gentle
men are both distinguished clurchmcn.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

A line pair Of almost new hani-made
chaps" VIII b. sold cheap. Inquire
AT Tns HERALD office.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Mall orders for any thing In tho
ligc OF cigars. tobacco. pipes or coffee.
,ioncry promptly illci by ". L. salt
marsh.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Subscribe for TnE HERALD ant
Philadelphia Press. only - - year fol
hllh paurra.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Another invoice Of choice swcc, coca.
nuts. confectionery. this week. NJ
ATTN Bios.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

a pfndcn; man Is like pin; his head
prevents him going TO sar.-ruledo
Ice.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Subscriptions iof nil magazines. books.
or newspapers. received by us.
ArTiN Bios.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

County aud mail orders solicited and
carefully Oiled for anything In our line.
ATTN llnDs,
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The family s,osrplpc was II eve
mean, Tor pipe OF peace bingham.
ton Republican.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

st. Johns Club cigars, ioc; three fol
&c. ut S,,lty's.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Harry Gon has gone to Utah after u
bunch OF critic.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

A,,ix lros. Will be found hcaiiquar
,cis for NIL fruits In season.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Agnes Booth Invincibles, l5c; two 70,
&c, ut Salty's.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Henry Clay, iOc; three for &c, n,
Saltys.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Spanish blossom cigars. only SIS.
per box o, ~. ut sslly's.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

II takes u pretty sharp remark Ia cut
SLOW man 10 tho iuick.-iiosion Post.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Subscribe for The HERALD and De.
,roi. Free Press. Only s3.2j.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Tie Republican primaries were held
on Monday and w-f, quite animated.
Tho .ollowin. named gentlemen were
voted for and the twelve receiving the
highest numbrr uf votes represented
McrgrT In the county convention, which
was held In this city Yesterday:
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The !usular ycln-a taste for liquor
Time.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13
HOME NEWS
CORRECT.

The time is now hero
When man coniesernds
To announce that he is
In the hands Of his friends"
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Eli Nyc, Clover Leaf. buzz and fioi
DE Vista cigars, onl, e nj saiiy's.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Inquire OF C. A. Booth at the IIugus
store.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

One of the best papers in the United
states is the Chicago Herald. The
weekly edition Of this irst-class family
paper and THE HERALD for $3.50 for
one year.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

\ fine line Of imported and domestic
cigars this week. We solicit your order
by box or less quantities.
ATTIN Bios.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

The census Jokes are nearly all emu
m,faicI.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

bows saddle. For particulars inquire u,
this Office.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Fishing ,arl.lc a, sal;y's.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Subscribe for TIM HERALD.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Ten per cent Discount
on all
Mems and Boys Clothing
IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW GOODS.
3 PoRGEs. Dealer in Hats Caps, Boots Shoes. Nc.
MKKKKg Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Published KYeFy Saturday by
JAMES LrTfIE, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

There will be general demand from
this section OF Colorado fOr the repeal
Of the bounty on bear. Two reasons can
be gwen in favor OF the repeal of the
las. The fist, and principal one, is GA
account Of the large number Of deer
killed by the bear ,rappers for bait; and
the second reason is, there are great
many people in Rio Blane0 county who
don, want to see the bear eStsrinin'
atsd; they wan, few left for the
amusement Of summer visitors. Take
the bounty oil bear and add it to that
on mountain lions. Lions kill hun
dTsi head OF stock where bear destroy
one
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

Entered in the fu-i0fiie- al Nssker i,io iilanen
County, coda, as second class mall matter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-09-04

The Interior department, OF
request Of the Indian affairs com,
m:ttees, has furnished a report
upon the proposed approval Of the
ninety.nine year leases and virtu-
ally sealed the fate Of the measure.
The legal questions involved were
referred to Assistant Secretary
Chandler who reported d adversely
to the proposition and in present
ing this opinion to congress, Sec
retary Noble said.
In my judgment the resolution
should not be adopted. | believe
it will establish a gross monopoly
in the interest of the railroad com
pany, and break down competitive
interests in all the adjoining terri
tory. II will cripple the Indian
nation now, and greatly interfere
with the policy of the United
States TO lead the Indian tribes to
lives Of industry and self-support.
Future opportunities and benefits
to the Indian nation or its mem
bers would be anticipated and
shut out for the immense period
Of a century; and when the United
States endeavors hereafter to deal
with these tribes, in the interests
of our own people, the great val
ues of the lands will be found in
the hands of third parties, thus
sanctioned. These coal leases
will not be all if this policy is
adopted. There will be more Of
these, and there will be many
more as to other valuable products
the Indians may be induced to
barter.
The question of the legality of
these leases is also in my judgment
most serious, as exhibited by the
first assistant secretary. But |
place my objection chiefly upon
the ground of public policy, and
the proper administration of our
Indian affairs.