The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-10

dark skinned beauties come into con-
tact with their white sisters, the lat
ter almost become wall-flowers in
comparison. The bellies of the red race
are indeed brilliant successes in So
ciety.
Reckoned in the fractions of blood
these women are more of the Caucas-
ian than Indian, but in their own do
main they prefer to be called Indian.
When away their identity is hidden
behind clear complexion, bright eyes,
and striking figure. Few persons
would guess their origin. But the In
dian women. no matter how light may
be the strain of red blood, are Indians
politically and socially. Some accuse
them of this because it pays, but as a
rule they have only patriotic intentions
in claiming their kin.
Many of the bellies of the Five Tribes
of Indian Territory are of quarter, six
teenth, or thirty second Indian blood,
but the red strain dominates in all
cases, and while it may not show in
color it holds good in the holding OF
the face. the color of the hair and
eyes, or the dialect of the tongue.
However, among them are many
blondes whose golden hair and soft
blue eyes appeal in strong terms to
ones sense of beauty. And one of wo-
mans best gifts do these possess
clear and low voices, rich in tone and
without trace of the cultural so COM
mon with the average redskin.
Raised amid scenes of bloodless con-
quest of their race by the whites. it
is little wonder that inwardly they
have the sight of a white man. But
they look without concern upon the
thinning out of their own people and
seem to advocate the destruction of
the Indian government. While white
men are social favorites and invariably
become the husbands of these women,
it is a matter of fact that when one
is first introduced he will receive a
chilly reception There are among
them many impulsive girls. as there
were in the South during the war of
the rebellion. who hated the sight of
a Yankee, and who yet came to marry
one in later years. Others there are
whose prejudice has fallen away with
more intimate association. These are
leaders in the social functions at Tab
lequah. Muskogee, and Vinita, three
society towns of the Indian country.
Some famous beauties are leaders Of
the society in Indian Territory. espec-
tally in the Cherokee Nation. Anxious
TO lead in society, these women favor
attempt to Guido their neighbor Each
woman spends much time and more
money over her dress than is good for
her patience or religion. Their clothes
are often imported from Paris. for the
beauties. It should be understood, are
backed by unfailng resources, and TO
them money is no object. They display
good taste as we'll as striking forms
when coming into the ballroom. Their
homes are mostly built on the South
ern plan. with large rooms. wide We
randas. and wide halls. All OF the
richer class live in the country. and
a dance means that all OF the invited
guests are requested 10 remain over
night. taking breakfast and perhaps
dinner. Excellent music r. furnished
BY some Of the girls themselves. Every
thing is carried on without much for
mality but with a great display OF
dignity and polite training withal.
The Indian maiden has generally at
tanned her full bloom before she IL
twenty created a stir In society, chos-