Q.—Why did they bury it?
A.—They said the priests said it was poison. Stanfield and Nicholas were their interpreters to us.
Q.—How did they obtain this vial?
A.—The Indians said the priests found it among the Doctor’s medicines, and showed it to them, and told them if it broke it would poison the whole nation.
Q.—Was there much stir among the Indians about this bottle?
A.—Yes, a great deal.
Q.—Why did the Indians kill your brother?
A.—Edward Tilokaikt returned from the Umatilla, and told us (after they had killed him) the great chief told them their disease would spread.
Q.—Did your brother make any effort to escape?
A.—He told me the night before he was killed that he was preparing to make an effort to escape. I told him he must not, he was not able to walk. He said he had that day agreed with Stanfield to get him a horse, and assist him away. I said, “What will become of me?” He said, “I know you have been greatly abused, and all I care for my life is to get away, and make an effort to save you; but I may be killed before to-morrow at this time, but, if it is the Lord’s will, I am prepared to die.” This was Monday, a week from the first massacre. About three o’clock the next day my brother and Mr. Sales were killed, and I have always thought that Joe Stanfield betrayed them.