New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
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the cd1dren could procure no aid Their condition
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THE SIOUX SIT FOR THEIR PICTURES.
BIG GROUP OF THEM ENJOY THEIR EXPERT
ENCES WITH THE CAMERA

BIG GROUP OF THEM ENJOY THEIR EXPERT
ENcEs WITH THE CAMERA
Washington, Dec "a (speciaD.-The Sioux Indians,
who are making thorough work of their visit to the
National Capital. went to the Geological Survey yes
terday and were photographed for the Bureau Of
Ethnology. To say they enjoyed this incident Of
their outing would hardly express the pleasure ami
interest shown by the red men, Six agencies were
represented and the Indians. with the agents. made
4 party of over fifty. From Rose bud Agency were
Hollow Horn, Yellow HAIR Swift Bear Sky Bull,
Foolish Elk and Lip; from Pine Ridge Agency were
American Horse Fast Thunder Spotted Horse Little
Chlef and Standing Soldier from Standing Rock
Agency were Gall. John Grass. Mad Bear Big Head
and Bear Face; from Cheyenne Agency were White
swan, Charger Swift Bird, Straight Head and Crow
Eagle; from Lower Brue Agency were Big Name and
Eagle Star from Crow Creek Agency were White Ghost
Wecze and Dog Bite They were lifted to the sixth
floor of the building by insalments and they appre-
ciaed the elevator. 1t would not be surprising IL
their next visit to the Great Father elevators
were included among their wants. As the Indians
were photographed separately, each giving front
and profile view, several hours were occupied
in the work. They are Initiative, and after
one or two had posed the Others comprehended the
situation, and each made his own position, easily
and for the most part naturally. Perhaps the single
drawback to obtaining the best expression owing
to Instructions to sit still and fix their eyes
tain object. The result generally a stern and
with some OF them unnatural, set look, and not the
face one would wish to meet I'm lonely spot. There
some order of precedence observed but how this
was determined was as puzzllng the names of the
Indians. Gall was the first SITTER perhaps because
he IS the largest and still enjoys his fame Of
the warriors In the Custer massacre.
Little Chief had put on his decorations for the oc-
casion-an eage-feather in his fur cap and big silver
cross around his neck His hair In braids each
wound with red cloth, and in his hand he carried
tobacc0-bag Of buckskin, covered with solid bead
work. and curiously carved wood pipe. Little
Chief was regarded by some of the Others as over
dressed, but he himself air of entire salts
factlon Yellow Hair Is distinguished not as his name
would indicate but for long fine black hair that falls be-
low his waist. 1t is shiny and smooth black satin
and has not been spoiled by crimpng brding
Big Name Is not what he seems-that Is, he his
hair cut short, and altogether is mild and of kindly
face. Among the young Hollow Horn is the
most striking type in his strong, handsome face and
fine physique. lie is of his good looks, looking
all the better I'm his uniform Of captain OF policehis
Office when at home. several carried canes,
small slender sticks, some having gold tops and others
OF ivory. The Oldest Indian, Charger, took much
pains to smooth ms long gray locks with his fingers
otherwise quietly make little preparations before TAX
ing the chair.
From Tie positions it was evident that some had
studied photographers windows and had chosen for
models wc!lknown men whose photographs are eX-
libited The iavorite position with the profile was
the right arm thrown careIessly the back Of the
chair John Grass was the second sitter to-day. He
Is the chief justice OF the Indian Court at Standing
Rock lie has reputation Of being an impartial and
able Judge, temperlng justice with mercy, and his
decisions much respected Chief Grass is also the
leading farmer and probably the most progressive
chief the reservation. lie is fOrty-tve years old.
Sitting Bull and Running Antelope, the latter great
orator, opposed to the sale OF their lands. The
Indians say sitting Bull is usually the contrary
,ideT and that he has won Antelope over on that side
also They not among the visitors at this time.
Fort Monroe, Va, Dec 24.-The delegation of Sioux
chiefs who have been I'm WashingtO for some time
rived here this morning and passed the day at Hampton
school. where many children of theirs from their
agencies are pupils. They welcomed by the In
dian Commissioners Mr.. Morgan and General Arm
strong, and expressed hearty appreciation and appro
haiOn Of the school and other Eastern institutions of
"A similar character