The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-19
LOCAL LITERATURE.
A Visit 10 the "Strippsd Wards" Of
the State.
The Red Men and Their frIpio shrevs,
port.
The Committee and Contract OF Gulf.
Colorado Il Santa Fc.
Some Other News by Ye Reporter.


Red MEN.
The Red Men and Haymakors Of Cgddo
No. 8, OF this city, returned ga urday even
Ing from Shreveport Louisiana, where they
were guests OF Oscoole and Pontiac tribes, OF
that city. The delegation consisted OF j.
amoie X. II. Purdy first smape, Il. p. Fee,
A. Bar,rin, y. 8 Taylor, ID. Il. Sullivan
J. +. Barber, LouiB Lenway,L: sobloyitch,
u. III. Fortune. II. Clsmmons, A. MoWhirk,
William Hatcher, warriora snd braves.
Mr.. Purdv was accompanied by his vile
and Colonel Wyllie by his daughter,
were alfo cue or two other ladies
with the party. The celebrated band OF
Metro Bros. accompanied tie delegation.
The entire delegation cannot tnn language
TO fully express their heartfelt apprecia.
ton Of The prluoely reception TINS received
from the Red Men and tue ciiirens OF that
hofpitable city. There was nothing too
good 10 give them. They wero provided
Tor In every way IN priDceiy manner.
Tho reception of the 0sceopi and Pon'iecs
was Ia every Characteristic OF Tho Teaching
and theology OF the order. Among thr
American Indians in all tribes, IN time Of
peace, strangers we're treated with the great.
Get respect and hospitable stteution,
the best wig~am or tepee, aud
the best game and food was freely rendered,
and In this case the Red Men Of Shreveport
carried out the traditions and teaohings Ia
royal manner. The parade on the eve
ming OF the 18th wac one OF the grandest
sights ever Witnessed IN the south, usido
from New Orleans aardi Grss. There wss
q large number OF floats REPRESENTING the
landing of Columbus and other historical
scenes connected with the early settlement
of Ametica, followed by Indian chiets 10
full Indian costumes, and young L!llipu
tien warriors on Indian ponies, On tbs
second day the parade was over mile
long, and consisted Of hoals. The de.ege.
ton from CBddo, No. g. Of this city, pre-
ceded By Melr e's silver corntt band, Of this
city, which Is said to be ore OF the
finest In the south, followed By tho full
tribes o., the Osceolss and the Pontiacs and
other visiting chisfs from other poitions.
The first council OF Red Men was orGauizad
by revolutionary officers ht Fort while,
on the Delaware, and they dste thar
original conncil from the landing OF Co
lumbus 1903 years ago. The ritual OF the
order IL founded on the virtues, bravery
and hospitality of The American lndiAn,
and is the oldest purely American order ~
the United States, and their mission 10
freedom, friendship and charity 10 all, TO
alleviate suffering, provide Tor The widow
and the orphan and foster tfatetnal love
among ell OF Code great crestion--our Eel.
low men. Caddo tribe No. s. wes orRaoized
about year ago, and now numbers over
100 OF our representative cilizens, evSry
branch aud avocatlon OF business 10
represented in their council; law,
medicine. commerce and mechanic
We undcrstan, that CGddo No. s propose
to have e Grand celebration early In July
al thei. annual anniversary, aud will have
a lerge delegation rom our sister states,
when they hope to have the opportunity to
return the princely Inequalities that was
extended 10 them.
At the picnic in tho evening Csddo No. s
and Dallas was further complimented by
receiving some beautiful testimonials OF the
fraternal regard of their brothers OF the
Pelican state. r II. Purdy received
q magnificent chiefs regslis, W. y:
Wylfe beautiful watch charm Of solid gold
with all the emhlems Of the order. +. p.
Fee received hand -ome gold cane,
as TIE most popular chief, Red Man and
ugliest man, respectively. IL wac conceded,
however, tha. ia voting Mr. Fec the cane as
the ugly man that IL should have been
transposed as the handsomest man on the
ground. We expect that the celebration In
July, to DO given by the Red Men and
Haymskers OF Dallas, will be ono Of the
grandest ever seen In Dallas. May the Red
Men prosper aud increase their usefulness
as citizens and members OF that worthy and
charitable order.