The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-30

! received fifty or more horses. besides
many other substantial marks Of appre-
reservation came about fifty of his tribe,
and all were well remembered with pres
ents. as were also the Otees, the Kaws
and representatives Of other tribes that
were In attendance.
Many Of the presents that are made are
given in honor of some departed one.
While the announcement is being made
brave will carry about and exhibit to
the crowd picture Of dead Indian.
It is generally an enlarged crayon por-
trait, and while he Is doing this the wom-
en- of the household. in the center of the
open space, indulge in the NEST doleful
lamentations. Means and shrieks fill the
air, and tears rain down the faces of aged
squaws and young girls.
With the end of the sun dance all
breaches between members of the tribe
are healed. The curtain is rung down on
all quarrels. Whatever differences may
have existed before are forgotten. The
made If there are fresh quarrels, the
next sun dance will see them wiped OF,
as the last ones We're.
There was added interest In the dance
this year. because White Eagle, the chlef
eldest son. Horse Chief. White Eagle is
the typical Indian Of the story book. He
is tall, well built, well preserved goo9o
cations of great intelligence. He bears MS
seventy-eight years lightly. In his looks
there is nothing to indicate that he should
not remain at the head OF the tribe Io ,
differently.
IT am gekting old" the aged Indian
said through his Interpreter 1T is now
time for the young man."
The ceremony of the transfer OF the
title Of chiefdom was simple, but i'm
pressive. While Eagle appeared wearing
moccasins, with blue Jacket over q
checked shirt, such as may be purchased
In any store for a dollar. His headdress
was made of the skin Of a red fox. He
bits of carved bone strung together, and
in the center of this was a medal given
him by the Great Father at Washington
years ago. when he made pilgrimage IN
company with seven other chiefs.
Surrounded by the head men OF the
tribe, the old chief made a few remarks
to his followers He told them that for
thirty-fve years he had been at their
head, but that it was now time to give
the lead to his eldest son. Horse Chief,
about forty years old. He spoke Of the
good record the tribe has with the au-
he had engaged with the Great Father
at Washington, always for the purpose OF
promoting friendly relations. There was
transfer Of d tribal s sybe and b the o
came into his own.
Visitors obtain a poor idea Of Indian
Housekeeping while watching the perform
ground an OK is killed. All day long the
flesh lies On the bare prairie under a
blazing hot sun. At intervals sauaws
cut off portions, toss them into wash
boiler which rests on a fire. and boil
| them. Then they dump the cooked meat
| out on the grass for any one who wish to
eat. At many Of the tepees fresh meat
| is hung on poles, drying in the broiIing
sun. The odor may be a delight to vul-
lures. and, though it does not seem to
be at all annoying to the Indians. 1t is
disgusting in the extreme to the pale
face visitors
One Of the attractions Of the camp
this year was Running Deer, an aged
squaw, who is looked up to with great
generation by all members Of the tribe.
Her age is not known. but 1t Is certain
that she Is we'll past the century mark.
She looks the part.She is toothless and
stone blind, with q face wrinkled like
that Of a mummy. Yet when the braves
about the drum were chanting she lifted
up her harsh and Earring falsetto voice
with theirs.