This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 edition. Excerpt: ... there was some little trouble in that locality. There is none now. Q. The people are increasing in ag'ricultura.l pursuits and are cultivating the soil, and are living peaceably and are.doing well 1_A. That is evident to any person who has an eye and who is observant at all. There is a rapid change in agricultural pursuits. The people seem to be giving their attention to home aifairs more than heretofore. Q. Have not the schools been increasing both in number and eflicicncy i--A. They are giving more attention to education than formerly. Q. A great deal more than they ever did before 1-A. Yes, sir. Q. Is not there a growing disposition among the people to educate their children t--A. Yes, sir. Q. Have you visited our schools at Tahlequah!--A. Yes, sir. Q. Please tell the committee how those schools are progressing 1--A. As finely as could be; as much as could be desired. ' Q. From your general knowledge of the Creeks they are doing well, too 1-A. Yes, sir; I could say that of the Creeks. I have been among them a good deal. By the C HAIRMAN: Q. Is there any desire to have United States coluts established in the Ter ritory 'l--A. Well, I believe there is a desire to have that done. It would be more convenient for the people; it is very inconvenient the way it is now. It is for convenience' sake, I presume, that they want thecourt established. _ Q. Is there anything further, doctor, that you desire to say to the committee that has not been inquired of i'---A. Nothing that I think of. LUCIEN B. BELL, having been duly sworn, was examined. By the CHAIRMAN: Question. What is your name?--Answer. Lucien B. Bell. Q. Where were you born i--A. In the State of Georgia. Q. Are you an Indian by birth or adoption 'l--A. I am an...