Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 29, Number 15, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 October 1898 — Page 3

WARRIORS IN PAINT.

INDIANS PORTRAY THEIR PICTURESQUE PAST.

An Interentinar Feature of the Traia*mUiiiiiiilppi Exhibition at Omaha. Snvnxe Danceit and Stately CeremunicM—Oiil Encmie* Sleet In Peace.

[Spccial Correspondence.]

OMAHA, Oct. 4.—One of tbe most novel and at tbe same time tbe most interesting features of tbe Transmississippi international exposition at Omaha ia the great assembly of Indiana. This instructive ethnological exhibition was made possible by a grant of $40,000 made by congress for this very desirable object. Situated in tbe heart of the American Union, Omaha is within easy reach of all the remaining great Indian reservations, and it has been possible, at a comparatively slight expense, to gather here representatives of all the North American Indian tribes.

Such a representative assembly of Indians was never held before and, it is quite safe to predict, will never be held again. Slowly, but surely, tbe remnants of tbe aboriginal inhabitants of this continent are disappearing from the face of the earth. The places that once know them will soon know them no more forever unless under widely different circumstances and totally bereft of those salient features and characteristics which kept them so distinct from the Fesfc of tbe population.

To the merely curious observer this exhibition of tbe rod men posing as savages cannot £uil to be gratifying, but to

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the ethnologists and students of human nature it is both pleasing and instructive. The spectacular and theatrical character of the display detracts from its educativo valuo to a certain extent. Thero is something pathotic and at the samo time comical in educated Indians from the reservation sohools, bepaintod and bedizened,

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faoo scalps, disporting themselves to grace the country folks' holiday, but it is all intensely realistic, and thero nre a snilioiont number of real savages among tho Indians prosont to savo the show from tninenens.

No attempt was made on the part o! the government to forco the Indians to leave their homes to attend tho exposi tion. Persuasion alone was used, and their coming was entirely voluntary. Some of thorn left the reservations with many misgivings. They could not forget how they had boon moved about, whether they would or not, in the past, and some of them were so foolish that they feared they would have to ronow the old tribnl fends and fight again the buttle of their ancestors. One of thorn, after arriving in Omaha and finding hie fears groundless, dictated the following letter to bo addressed to his squaw in Arizona: "Am here all right. Not afraid any more. See five new tribe* never snw before. Won't have to light other JndVius. Having good time. Like it all right."

When tho Indian congress, as it is generally called, wns formally opened Aug. 4, delcgntions from 85 tribes were camped on tho grounds, aggregating 500 Indians. Many more have arrived since then, and tho popularity of tho Indian features of the exposition has been fully demonstrated by tho largo numbers attracted by them.

A most interesting feature of the opening ceremonies was a parade of 150 Indian children mounted on ponies and gaudily painted and costumed. They afterward took part in a Hag raising. As the stars and stripes ascended the pole the band from the Indian school at Finn droit u, S. D., played tho

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Spangled Banner," and the tiag was cheered with hearty good will by all present at tho ceremony.

A parade of older Indians followed, accompanied by an Indian baud of 20 iustrnments. Their apparel was picturesque and gaudy in the extreme. Paint, feathers and blankets "tanned tho basis of most of the costumes.

Since then it has been possible fot tho visitors to the exposition to famil iarixe themselves with the Indians, uot only as they live when at their homes, but also with them as they lived in bygone years, before contact with the whites had introduced changes among them. They can see them engaged in their war and other dances, which had been in vogue among them from time immemorial at their festivals, illustrating the religious and social rites oi the American Indians, and see them also in the occupations and duties which devolve upon them as fathers and mothers and as members of tribal organisations.

The best known of all the tribes at tbe congress are the Sioax and Apaches, the very name of either bringing uj memories of battles and other day when these braves were such a menact to tbe frontiersman and before whom many other Indian tribes were powerless.

Tbe prairie Sioax are in attendance from four reservations. They are erect, well developed, magnificent specimen* of manhood and are distinguished by the perfect aquiline nose, high cheek bones and prominent jaw*. Twenty-onf of the wildest Apaches ia the United State* from San Carlos, A. T., axti

camped in tent cloth wickinps. Although apparently peacefully enongh inclined now, there is a menacing look in their wild eyes that would make those not at all timid disinclined to meet them outside tbe exposition gates. One of tbe exposition guards, whose beat lies near the Indian grounds, bears evidence on his person of these cruel Apaches. While in tbe Indian military service he bad been scalped and left for dead by these picturesque savages, and it is needless to say that he does not regard them with any special favor.

It would be a mistake to imagine that all female Indians are plain and unattractive. When young, many are remarkably pretty, tbe half breeds conspicuously so. An Assiniboin girl from Montana, the daughter of Wit-Sit, chief, is not only pretty and interesting, but she is well educated, too, and speaks English perfectly. Her father is also present He is distinguished principally for a very large black pipe which he is constantly smoking. This is a sort of emblem of authority and can only be smoked by the head man or leader of the tribe. The Missouri river flows through the Assiniboin reserva tion, and stock raising is their chief occupation.

There is also a delegation from the interesting agricultural tribe of Foxes in Iowa. For 48 years tbe Foxes lived in the center of a civilized community, but all attempts to civilize them failed, and it was only four years ago that they came under government control. For 126 years they have been peaceful, conservative Indians and adhered to their own customs and modes of living. One of tbe most interesting of tbe Foxes is Squaw Poose, the interpreter, who wears a G. A. JR. emblem and draws a pension. He fought with the whites against tbe Sioux and is proud of relating his doings and adventures in this campaigning.

Twenty-five Cheyennes and Arapa hoea, two distinct tribos from Oklahoma, are delegates to tho Indian congress. They are famous in the history of the Indian wars and were bravo and fierce in battle. There are also repre sentatives of the Navajoes, Pueblos and Iroquois from the southwest, Southern Utes from Colorado, Osages from Indian Territory, Crows from Montana, Nez Porces from Montaua, Unatillas from Oregon, Yakimas from Washington and Northern Cheyennes from Reindeer agency, Montana. The North Cheyennes are among the wildest Indians known and wore the last to lay down their arms.

Captain W. A. Mercer, U. S. A., has complete supervision and charge of tho Indidn congress. He is acting agent of the Omaha reservation and was specially detailed to establish and superintend the government's Indian exhibit at the exposition. J. R. Wise, a clerk in tho Indian office at Washington, is Captain Mercer's assistant. He stated the other day that tho congress of Indians was a great success. The largest item of expense so far, ho says, has been for transportation, which has cost nearly the whole amount of the appropriation of $40,000.

About score of men are omployed to look after the Indians' interests, in addition to the guards at the gates. All these men have been accustomed to tho red men for years, and some have a tingo of aboriginal blood in their veins. One of tho guards, known as Rattlesnake Pete, mild of aspect and gentle of mannor, must, I think, bo biully maligned by the prefix to his Christian name.

In feeding the Indians at tbe exposition tho ration system has been adopted. Fivo days' rations are issued at once, and at first, Indianliko, many of thorn ate the wbolo supply at once and clamored for more. Accompanied by guides, tho Indians are taken nround the exposition grounds in squads and enjoy the sights keeuly, the fireworks especially, though they wore frightened at first by tho bombs.

It is straugo to witness the polite formality of tho Indians iu exchanging civilities. For instance, when tho Sioux pay an early call on tho Arapahoes the visitors, dressed with groat care, march to tho Arapahoe village, singing as they advauce. The Arapahoes meet them with a song of welcome. Formal handshaking and an exchange of gifts follow, and peace is declared between the two tribes.

One of the best things about this Indian congress is that it brought representatives of all tho tribes of North American Indians together and gave the ethnologist and sociologist an opportunity for study and comparison never enjoyed before. Though, of course, con-

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TEBRJS HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, OCTOBER 8, 1898.

AROUND CAPE HORN.

VOYAGE OF THE OREGON AND IOWA TO MANILA.

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Eighteen Thousand Miles at Ten Knotx an Hour—Two Months Under the Strain of Constant Steam—Preparations at the Brooklyn 3E»TT Yard.

r. [Special Correspondence.] BROOKLYN, Oct. 3.—The eyes of the world are again turned on the ships of the United "States navy, and especially on two of the largest battleships of tbe service. These two vessels are to make one of the longest voyages, if not the longest, ever undertaken by such large and powerful warships. The vessels in question are the battleships Iowa and Oregon, and their destination is Manila. They will go by the South American

ROUTE OF THE OREGON AND IOWA.

route, through the strait of Magellan and up the Pacifio coast to one oi the Mexican ports and then to Hono lulu, where tbey will remain for some time, provided the situation in the Philippines is such that their presence there will not be urgent. The entire voyage will be about 18,000 miles, and the vessels will steam at the regular cruising speed of ten knots an hour unless something happens which will necessitate increasing tbe speed, It will tako them moro than two months to make the trip. They will be accompanied by five colliers, from which they will get theii fuel supply. Captain Albert S. Barker is in command of the Oregon and Captain Silas Terry of the Iowa. Ho recently succeeded Captain Robley D. Evans as commander of that ship.

Since the vessels returned from the coast of Cuba ^the navy yard at this static® has been kept busy, and the sound of the hammer can bo heard on board nearly overy ship there. Tho Iowa and Orogon were thoroughly overhauled and many changes made in the batteries and other parts of the vessels. The 6 inoh guns of the Oregon that did suoh execution during the fight off Santiago harbor have been removed. They were of the old typo and were what is known as "slow fire," yet they were quick enough to give the Spaniards a good idea of what the Americans are and how they can do business when they want to. The new guns are of the latest type and are much more effective than the old ones. They can be fired moro than twice as quickly as the guns that were removed. Just before the ships were scheduled to leave for the new station in the southwest Pacifio the bunkers wero filled and stores were taken on to last them six months. The magazines and shellrooms were filled, and one would never think that hostilities had ceased, as there was as much activity on board the vessels as there was when they left to go to tho front. Besides carrying their regular supply of stores and ammunition, they carried a number of guns and mounts for somo of the ships now on the Asiatic station under command of Admiral Dewey.

The Oregon has had more changes made than any of the other battleships. The forward torpedo outfit in the bow has been removed, and ten feet have been added to the funnels to give her more natural draft.

The yard has bew full of visitors since the vessels began to arrive from tbe south. Every ship has had its quota of them, and all seem to have the same object'in view—that of collecting souvenirs. Besides tho large number of visitors there area number of interesting things to be seen at the yard. For the first time' in the history of the new navy all the large battleships have been tied ap to the docks here. There are alsc many of the torpedo boats here, and some of tbem did good service off the coast of Cuba. They are being overhauled and made ready to be placed in "ordinary," as ther.e is no more work for these vessels to do.

The souvenir hunters have managed to get ua their fine work, and as a con

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verging a common type, the variooi tribes display points of contrast in other respects besides their diverse dialects. In podng as savages, painted and gaudily costumed as they are, the display seems to lack spontaneity, and the Indians comport themselves as if they felt a loss of dignity In forming part oi a pageant to gratify white men's curiosity. Poor Lo, even as depicted by Cooper and Mayne Reid, not untruthful picture* though exaggerated, it practically dead already, and only hi* ghost rambles about tbe grounds of the Omaha exposition.

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scrap heaps near tbe dry

docks are rapidly diminishing. Tbe sailors have no moro Spanish coins oi other articles taken from the destroyed ships of Admiral Cervera's sqnadron, and the girls who have visited the ship for the purpose of seenring souvenirs have been disappointed. Tbe cap ribbons, which have been the means cf satisfying them, have grown scarce, and 1 was told that there are not enough of these necessary articles to go around among the men who will draw theii clothing within the next few days.

While the yard has been open to visitors and they have been allowed many privileges, all of which they have taken advantage of, they will be restricted tc certain parts of the place. Orders have been issued to the various officers tc keep visitors off cob dock until after 2 o'clock, and no one is allowed on the ordnance dock. This has been done to keep the small shells that are taken there intact, as it is a well known fact that souvenir collectors never seem to care whose property they take, and Uncle Sam is not purchasing shells to make souvenirs of. F. A. Verdc.

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Tipping Club Waiters.

"Who tips club waiters?" Is the ques tion put forth by a writer in the London Sketch, who continues: '*1 have been making some inquiries lately on this vexed question cf members of certain clubs and have heard strange stories. The prevalence of the tip is beyond dispute, despite the penalties tbat must needs accompany the discovery of the procedure, ^although it may not be found, of course, in the very best? clubs. I dined the other evening at a big political club, and my host apologized for the inordinate length of the intervals. 'Truth to tell,' he said, 'I would rather endure any interval than tip the waiters, and many of my fellow members, who are lees scrupulous, get better servioe.' "A member of another club, nonpolitical, told me that after trying tho two methods he found that prompt service followed a tip and indifferent service was meted out to members who gave the waiters only trouble and a Christmas box Beyond a doubt the man who makes himself objectionable to the club waiters must endure many a small annoyance, and in the desire to lead a quiet life the system of tipping has entered many a club of repute and will take hard work to uproot. It is a very unpleasant system, and yet, seeing how deeply rooted it is in the modern order of things, can one wonder if it extend to the club?"

The Impertinent Dnchess.

London was against iiiv. Gladstone (1886) the clnsses almost to a man were against him tho most influential organs in the press were vehement and bitter in their hostility money had taken to itself wings and flown from the Liberal camp there had been a stampede from his staff of some of its ablest members, including so old and true a friend as Mr. Bright. He was loft with the wrecks of an organization and the remnant of a following, to build up onoo more, in the face of a hostile world, the fabric of his party. It seemed a hopeless task, and yet ho did it.

The magnetism of his personality knit the faithful few who had remained with him moro closely to him than before, and tho masses in whom ho had trusted so long did not now turn traitor to their leader It was only a few months after his defeat, in 1886, that he told with glee tho story ol how a certain duchess, tho mother of a Tory cabinet minister, had accostcd him with the words, "Well, Mr. Gladstone, 1 hear you are popping up again." He accepted tho omen and redoubled his exertion«—Sir Wemyss JReid in Nineteenth Century.

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A Mean Trick.

Absentmindedly Brooks stepped up to the cashier's desk and paid for liis luncheon. Then, accompanied by Rivers, he went out into the open air. "Brooks," said Rivers, "you'd better go back and settle for your dinner if you don't want the proprietor to follow you out and dun you right here on the street." "Great Scott! Didn't I pay for it?" ejaculated Brooks. ."Where's my check? I haven't got it." "I picked it up as we left the table," said Rivers. "Here it is." "Ah, you have come back to pay the other gentleman's check," said the cashier as Brooks went back, stepped np to the desk a second time and handed out a half dollar.

When Brooks went ontsido again, a moment later, Rivers was nowhere in sight, and there is another unsettled account between them.—Chicago Tribune

Cnnsetx of Death.

An Austrian professor estimates that only 900 persons ont of 1,000,000 die from old age, while 1,200 succumb to gout, 18,400 to measles, 2,700 to apoplexy, 7,000 to erysipelas, 7,500 to consumption, 48,000 to scarlet fever, 2o,000 to whooping cough, 80,000 to typhoid and typhus and 7,000 to rheumatism. These averages of course vary according to localitj'. Smallpox does not even get a place in the list. Was this Austrian professor an antivaccinator:— London Globe.

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She suffered with nausea and attacks of vomiting} could keep but little on her stomach.

Kidney disease attacked her. She was pale, thin, and her blood, when a drop was drawn by the prick of a needle, was almost as colosless as water. "Her heart was affected. She would frequently faint from the slight exertion of rising from bed or from a chair. "She coughed continually, so that her friends feared she was consumptive*

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The change for the better in this charming young woman, not yet eighteen years old, is so great that when she reappeared in public her frknds could hardly believe the evidence that their eyes clearly showed them.

Miss King became greatly weakened by a complication of physical troubles, and was looked upon by her friends and family as one doomed to early death.

Her stepfather, Charles M. Burnett, tells of her strange cure as follows:

Hattie first complained of dizziness, which steadily grew worse.

Her mind was affected* At times she

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Sealed proposals will bo received for tho construction of said improvement, at tho office of tho city clerk, on the 1st day of November, 1898, until five (5) o'clock, ana not thereafter. Each proposal must bo accompanied by a bond with good freehold sureties or equivalent security in tho sum of two hundred dollars, liquidated damages,conditioned that the bidder shall duly enter into contract and give bond within live days after the acceptance of his bid for tho performance of the work. The city reserves tho right to roject any and all bids.

Any property owner objecting to the necessity of such Improvement may file such objections in writing, at the office of tho city clerk on the 1st day of November, 1898, and be heard with reference thereto at tho next regular mooting of the common council thereafter.

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•^OTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS, ETC.

In the matter of tho estate of Dennis Shea, deceased. In the Vigo Circuit court, September term, 18W.

Notice Is hereby given that William Pennington, as Executor of the estate of Dennis Shea, deceased, has presented and filed his account and vouchers in final settlement of said estate, and that tho same will come up for the examination and action of said Circuit court, on the 1st day of November, 1898. at which time all heirs, creditors, legatees of and all persons Interested In said estate are required to appear In said court and show cause, if any there bo, why said account and vouchers should not be approved and the heirs of said estato and all others Interested therein are also hereby required. at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate.

Witness the clerk and seal of said Vigo Circuit, court, at Terre llaute, Indiana, this 5th day of October. 1898.

I.8EA1/] DAVID L. WATSON. Clerk.

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Soon after she began tafcine the pilla Hattie began to improve. First her headaches disappeared, then the attacks of dizziness ceased and the cough likewise disappeared. One after another the alarming symptoms left her. "she gained steadily in weight and strength. The change for the better ia body and mind is almost incredible. Int all she has taken nine boxes of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and now she is in perfect health/'

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