THE MODOCS (From The Overland Monthly)
We have come now, into the real Oregon races, who have produced great chiefs, mighty warriors, organizers of government, men of old renown. Perhaps the most celebrated of these was Cumtucne, who died about 1866. He was rather a peace chief--that is a great orator, prophet and rain-maker. Not only among the Muckalucs and Modocs, but through all surrounding tribes, he was known and dreaded, and Indians traveled 200 miles to consult him. It was believed that he could poison water or food by his simple volition, and many other wonderful things could he perform.
New Orleans Republican (New Orleans, Louisiana)
15 Jun 1873, Sun Page 6
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