The courier-index., 1920-04-23
Richest Indian
 In United States

Of the 325, 900 Indians in this country, Jackson Barnett a mem Der of the Creek tribe, living in Oklahoma, has the distinction of being the wealthiest of them all. He is worth very close to S2.000,- 900.
 During the war he quietly, and without the least sign of bragging, bought a million dollars worth of Liberty Bonds.
 When the Southern Baptists re- gently started a campaign to raise $75, 100000 for church and educa- tional development, Barnett handed over S200,000 as his share.
 Some years ago oil was discovered on his allotment of land. Since that time his royalties have never been less than S50,000 monthly.
 But the great outstanding fea- ture concerning the career of this particular redskin is the fact that he continues to remain happy and contented despite this great wealth that haf been thrust upon him.
 His daily habits and general mode of living are practically the same today as they were back in the old days when the occasional procure ment of sack of smoking tobacco, a ham, bag of cornmeal and a can of molasses brought joy to his soul and keen satisfaction to his appetite.
 Barnett's sudden requirement of vast wealth would have enabled him to hire two or three. fancy French chefs, with a bewhiskerd butler thrown in for good measure, and he could have daily indulged the in ner man with all sorts of gastro- nomical dainties from angel food smothered in grape juice, right on down the menu to snail's breast garnished with spring onions, plus an occasional Welsh rarebit washed down with something suitable. In fact he could have eggs, butter and sugar on his table three times daily if he so desired. "Jack" however, continues to remain unchefed and unbutlered. He likewise continues wearing his happy smile and main tains perfect health. There is noth- ing drab or fishy about his eyes they sparkle. His few wrinkles come from smiling, not worrying. Each night at nine o'clock, disdain- ing such civilized contrivances as mattresses, feather pillows and pa- jamas, he rolls himself into his red blanket, and, without a single worry on his mind, luxuriously stretches on the front porch of his modes. one story cabin and sleeps soundly until the twittering of the birds awake him at day y-break.
 Thus far none of the interested members of the fair sex have in the Ieastwise tempted this member of one of Americas first families to plunge into society or matri- mony. He is perhaps the only mil lionaire between New York and Los Angeles who is lacking in such ex- perience.
 When it comes to personal com fort 1t will be observed that this unspoiled son of nature is ever a firm believer in solid comfort. His picture clearly indicates that hard boiled shirts, stiff collars. and neck ties that ruin five dollar bill, are much removed from his thoughts. Coats, in his opinion, are to be tol- erated only when the weather de- mands it. With the approach of the balmy days of springtime he also lays aside his snuff-colored vest and plaid neektie and discontinues the use of the three upper buttons of his shirt. Another bothersome ad- junct of civilization that apparently causes him no worry whatever, isl the daily habit of shaving. He seems quite content to permit his meagre facial adornment to pursue its own course whither it will. He thus escapes the agony of over-es- timated razor blades, moulting shay ing brushes, and the seeking of hot water when there is none.
 Golf, polo, tennis, croquet, yacht ing, aeroplaning, fox trotting, poker and other forms of outdoor and in- door sport have no appeal for this millionaire. When he feels the need Of a little diversion he merely goes