Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 193, 1 July 1916 — Page 15

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM. SATURDAY. JULY 1. 1916

. The lads believed that they had slipped through the circle of ridt rs. The thought gave them courage, and each stride forward strengthened their confidence. Again they had outwitted their enemies, anil their hearts filled with pride. Then they heard a sudden outburst of yells, and they knew that their escape had been discovered. . "We are free." cried White Otter.as he lashed the piebald into a gallop. "We shall be followed." replied Sun Bird. "We must ride fast " The noise suddenly ceased, and they knew that the Crows were racing after them in grim silence. They had little fear of being caught, however, for they knew that their pursuers were at a loss to know which way they had gone. "They will look for us in the foot-hills," said While Otter. "It is good; we will keep to the plains," replied Sun Bird. They saw nothing more of their enemies until long after sunrise. Then as they slopped to rest the ponies, they saw smoke rising against the eastern sky. The plain had widened. anc! the foot-hills were far away, and the Sioux felt little anxiety. They doubted that their foes could see them at the distance, and, even if they could, it would be impossible to approach without being seen. As the smoke finally faded out and there was no answer the lads believed that the main body of their pursuers had abandoned the chase. Quite exhausted by two nights of peril, they determined to take advantage of the opportunity, and one slept while the other watched. They loitered until the sun was low in the western sky. and then, thoroughly refreshed, they mounted their ponies and rode away. That night they camped on the open plain. They made a tiny fire between two large boulders and sat beside it to talk of the events through which they had passed. They were enthusiastic over their success, and they hoped to be equally fortunate against the Fawnees. The lads talked until the fire began to burn low, and then Sun Bird rose to look for fuel. Taking hi3 weapons, he disappeared Into the dark, and White Otter stretched himself by the glowing embers to await his return. Sun Bird had not gone twenty paces when he was suddenly struck down from behind. When he recovered consciousness he found himself upon his back with his arms tightly bound behind him and a rude buckskin gag in his mouth. A warrior knelt and peered fiercely Into the lad's face, and Sun Bird recognized him as a Crow. A few moments later his captors removed the gag and pulled him to his feet. Then they led him to the fire. Sun Bird saw White Otter, with his arms bound behind him, stand

Indians Worship Thunderbird And Fear His Mighty Influence

Many years ago the Indians who lived in Indiana and along the Great Lakes believed in the Thunderbird. Many images of this bird were woven into their baskets and robes. They believed the Thunderbird protected the warriors. It is related that long ago when the ancestors of the Delawares still lived on the shores of "the Great Water where Daylight Appears," some of their mighty hunters succeeding in capturing the great horned serpent that lived in the depths of the sea, and while they held it prisoner, they scraped some of the scales from its back. Now the Thunderers were the great enemies of the horned erpent and were constantly on the watch to destroy ft. Thus it happened that when a medicine man placed in an exposed position one of the scales taken from the horned serpent the Thunderers hastened to the spot darting their lightning at it and bringing the rain which was the object sought by I he Indians.

ing la the center of a group of Crows. His eyes met those of his friend, and there was a warning in the glance. He believed that for some reason White Otter wished him to remain silent. The Crows crowded about their youthful prisoners, jeering and trying to intimidate them. The young Sioux were no cowards, however, and they treated the threats with scorn, and looked their enemies fearlessly in the eyes. - Then a tall, broad-shouldered warrior, whon the lads instantly recognized as the chief who had addressed them at the pass, pushed his way through the circle and confronted them. For several moments he stared at them in silence, and they saw the light of triumph shining in his eyes. Then he-began to taunt them. The lads remained silent, however, and when he found his stinging sarcasm of no avail he turned away and left them to the care of several evil-looking guards. A few moments later the Crows seated themselves about the campfire and proceeded to hold council. The Sioux watched them anxiously, for they feared that their lives depended upon the verdict. They had little doubt that most of the company were in favor of killing them at once. Their one hope was the chief. He was talking excitedly in the Crow dialect, and they were unable to tell whether he spoke for or against them. They telieved, however, that he would endeavor to take them to the Crew village to prove his ability asa war leader. The lads glanced searchingly at the four warriors who guarded them. They wondered whether they understood the Sioux tongue. White Otter planned to test them. He spoke to Sun Bird. "See, the men . who guard us have lost their knives," he said, craftily. ; . Three of the Crows only turned their heads and glared threateningly because he had spoken; the; fourth warrior swept his hand to his knife-sheath. The trick had been, successful, and White Otter had learned what he wished to know. Aware that one of their guards understood the Sioux dialect, the lads determined to remain silent. The warrior whom they had duped watched them closely for several moments, but their indifference allayed his suspicions: and he believed that he had misinterpreted their words. When the Crows finally ended their talk and the chief rose and walked toward them the lads knew that their fate had been decided. All eyes were turned upon them, and they waited with well-feigned indifference, for they were determined to uphold the traditions of their tribe. Spotted Dog spoke a few words to their guards and then turned away. The warriors were spreading their robes upon the

The recorder of this tradition left us in doubt as to the form of the Thunderers, whether like men or beasts, but the belief which he recorded concerning the Thunderers and their hatred of the horned snake or snakes, is to this day very widespread among the Woodland Indians. In the middle west, the Sauk and Fox, Menomini, Winnebago, Ojibway, Potawatomi and Ottawa have many tales of this titanic feud. These tribes all believe that the Thunderers are mighty "supereagles" who dwell in floating tiers of rock In the ether above man in the western sky. It is the flashing of their eyes which we call ligthning, and their raucous cries that we denominate the thunder. It is the duty of these birds to guard man. to rake the earth with hail and water it with rain, and, above all. to prevent the evil horned snakes from destroying mankind. They are war gods and patrons of warriors, and it was through them that the war bundles, sacred paekr

plain. The lads hearts filled with hope, for it was evident that they were to be. spared until they reached the Crow camp. The Sioux passed a restless ni?ht for their captors had twisted their arms awkwardly behind them and had tightened the rawhide thongs about their ankles until their legs became stiff and numb. Each moment increased their misery. They were unable to comfort each other, for two alert guards slept between them. Several times these warriors rose on their elbows and peered Into their faces. Then the lads closed their eyes and iretended to be asleep. At dawn the Crows freed tlem from their bonds and ordered them to rise. They attempted to oliey, but their cramped legs collapsed beneath them. Their captors laughed boisterously, and the Sioux struggled heroically to their feet. They suffered intensely, but they concealed their agony, and walked to the fire with the stolid stoicism of hardened veterans. The horses were brought in, and the Sioux were mounted on tlieir own ponies. Then, to their dismay, they saw that the Crows intended to separate. They realized that the warrior belonged to different villages, and they feared they were to be parted. The thought filled them with despair, for they had doubts of ever meeting again. They believed that death awaited them at the end of the journey, and they realized that each of them must face it alone. For a moment their eyes met, and each found encouragement in the glance. Then the Crows divided into two parties and the lads bade each other farewell. The riders who went toward the past took White Otter, and Spotted Dog and his warriors carried Sun Bird into the north. VII. IN THE CROW CAMP. " After two days of hard travel White Otter and his captors entered the Crow village. The people crowded eagerly about them to see the prisoner. When they recognized him as a Sioux they began to taunt and threaten him. Then the leader of the war party ordered the lad to dismount. As he slid to the ground several boys ran forward and counted coup upon him by striking him witti their hands. He was jeered and laughed at by the old women, and one old squaw began to beat' him with a slick. Then a tall warrior pushed through the circle and ordered the people to stand back. White Otter 8aw at once that this man was a person of authority, and he believed that he was the head chief of the village. He looked searchingly into the lad's face, and then he turned to the leader of the war party. The latter spoke to his warriors, and two of them stepped forward and led White Otter away. , He was escorted to a lodge near the center of the camp. It was un

of talismans carried into battle as protection from the arrows an bullets of the foe, were given to mankind by the Sun and the Morning Star. Mary Schrocci Tells Of Trip to Morton l Whitewater school Is hating summer' session this year, and last Friday, Miss Jay took her kindergarten children on a walk down to Morton Lake. This is her version, as Mary Shrocchl told it. "We walk to Morton Parks andi pick all the flowers. We play and jump, and summer-sat. And den we play mother and lady, and den we fall down. We saw the water, and a fish, and den we see a little boat on the water. And, you know, there was a mush mellon. (She meant a water-mellon.) I had it but I couldn't eat It. It dropped' with the hag and got all dirty. "And then we played funny. Miss Jay would tell us sit down, when we-went by the water. We went to buy some candy and he gave us chewin' gum. We got some teddy bears. "And den we come home and we aing Tiptherary all the way."

occupied, and when he had entered his guards threw hiiu to the ground and bound him. Then they withdrew. Left to himself. White Otter began to speculate upon his chances. He believed that death was inevitable, but he found it hard to become reconciled... Still, he could think of no way to escape. He He struggled to loosen the thongs about his hands and feet, but a few moments of exertion convinced him that his efforts were vain. His situation appeared hopeless. He realized that at any moment he might be called out to meet his doom. He heard some one talking in a loud tone, and he believed it was the leader of the war party. The day was almost at an end, and, the lad wondered whether they would spare him until the morrow. The question brought Sun Bird Into his mind. His heart filled with dread at thought of him. Ho feared that he had already paid the penalty. Then his gloom was lighted by a ray of hope. Perhaps Sun Bird had escaped! His heart leaped at the possibility. . White Otter knew if his friend was tree, that he would endeavor to find him. However, the hope was too forlorn to build upon, and ho banished it from his inind. Then a warrior entered the lodge. Behind him came an old squaw with meat. The Crows freed the lad's hands and sat beside him. The squaw gave him the meat and went out. When Whilo Otter had finished eaiing she returned with water In a buffalo hide receptacle. Ho drank heartily. Then the Crows bound his hands and followed the old woman from the lodge. After they had gone White Otter reflected upon their Visit. It had strengthened his hope, for he believed if he were to be killed that night : that . the Crows would not have sent food and drink to him. The thought was particularly reassuring just at the moment, for daylight was fading and the lodge was already dark. . He heard the people breaking sticks. , and then he saw the fire-light flickering on the walls of the lodge. It filled him with a vague premonition of danger. As the ; glow grew brighter White . Otter believed that the Crows 'were preparing for a ceremony. He wondered' if he would have a part" In it. The thought tested his courage.- He had heard old Yellow Horse, the Sioux medicine-man tell harrowing tales of the tortures , which these people had inflicted upon him, and White Otter feared that he, too, was about to pass through the experience. Then he heard the monotonous beat of a war-drum. It was the summons to assemble. His heart pounded wildly. The Crows were shouting and laughing. He wondered if they were gathering to witness his death. Then the din

Birds Make Nest Raise Brood of The canary is not usually regarded as a sea going bird, but the steamship Admiral Schley, running between Seattle and San Francisco, has been selected as the home of a pair of wild canaries, and passengers this spring have been enjoying the novelty. Just when the birds adopted the bow of the steamship for their home is not known, but it probably occurred while the vessel was in port in California. Once a nest was begun, the canaries had no inclination to leave it, eventhough their home makes periodical trips on the ocean. Wherever the Admiral Schley goes the canaries go. No weather is bad enough to shake their allegiance to the ship, and the crew has become rather proud of the family. On the voyage which ended a week ago Friday, a passenger managed to catch one of the little birds. It was a beautiful thing of irrldescent green and yellow and somebody found a bird cage to put it in. The captive canary evidently bad business In Us own nest in the!

I ceased and the lad listened apprehensively. Some one was making a speech... When the speaker finished the Crows raised a shout which sent a shudder through the youthful prisoner. He believed that his end was near. -The thought unnerved him and he struggled furiously against his bonds. The effort was useless. As he realized his helplessness his courage, returned, and he waited calmly, for he was determined to die like a man. The lad's suspense was soon ended, for two warriors entered the lodge and removed the thongs from his ankles. They drew him to his feet and took him outside. His appearance was the signal for a new outburst of yells. The Crows had worked themselves into a frenzy, and White Otter daw that he could expect no mercy. His guards hur ried him toward the fire and bound him to a stake which had ben driven into the ground a short distance from the. flames, The warriors formed a circle around him., Then the leader, of the war party

came forward with the man whom Whito Otter took to be the head chief of the village. "Mountain Bear, the great.Crow warrior, does not apeak your tongue, and I will tell you , what he Bays." said the young man. "He says that the Sioux declare thornselves brave. He says that you are a Sioux. He says if you are bravo he will believe , the Sioux words. I , have spoken the worda of Mountain Bear." For a moment White Otter regarded him in silence. Then, as the Crow war-chief seemed to expect an answer, the lad mt'do reply. "I have listened to the worda of Mountain Bear. It is good that ho has come to a Sioux to learn how to be brave," he said, sarcastically. The leader of the war j party translated the words to the chief. Mountain Bear smiled contemptuously, and then he turned to address his warriors. His words seemed to rouse them to a fury, and at the conclusion of his harangue they began to shout and dance wildly about the captive. As they passed the stake each dancer struck the Sioux- with his open hand. The lad gave no indication that he felt the blows. Then -they drew their knives. They pretended they were about to drive them into his heart, and made violent passes within a few inches of bis head. Then two warriors stood before him and fitted arrows to their bows. They aimed at his breast, and White Otter smiled scornfully. Ah they released the bowstrings, however, they twisted their wrists, and the arrows sped past on each side or mm . -men a aianoiu ailooklng old squaw came toward him with a brand from the ' fire. She held it close to his eyes, but White Otter laughed at her. This (To Be Continued.) , on Bow of Ship; Young Canaries I bow. Probably It remembered that It was time to stand watch over , the eggs and give its mate a rest. Anyhow, it managed to squecso through the wire bars of the cage and return to Its home and young ones. Anotner pair or birds with a taste for travel is a family of swallows which has made a home in a life preserver aboard the port commission's ferry boat, Issaquah. While the ferry crosses the lako these birds dart back and forth on their business, catching fat spiders and worms for the nestlings. Sometimes, when the ferry is close to land, the swallows go ashore for supplies and easily overtake their floating home again. Before they nest, wild birds often appear timorous. Sometimes, in ttpite of this natural fear, they choose nests In very public places, and once they have nested they almost invariably sta by their homes, running what must be to them frightful risks In order to care lor their eggs and fledgelings.