CHAPTER IV.

DIAMOND-CUT-DIAMOND.

Treaty with the Government——The Annual Visits——Indians and Whiskey——The White Man’s Advantage, and the Indian’s Privilege——Punishment for Intoxication——Indian “Muck-a-muck”—— The Salmon and their Haunts——Ludicrous Scenes——Financial Revenge——The Oregon Lawyer’s Horseback Ride——He is Sadly Demoralized——His Scripture Quotations——Fourth of July Celebration——Disappointed Spouters——Homli’s Sarcastic Speech—— His Eloquence and His Resolve——A Real Change——Three Tribes Unite——A Fair Treaty——Umatilla Reservation——Gorgeous Description of an Earthly Paradise——Homli’s Return 45