Evening journal., 1903-08-21
CUSTER'S CHARGE
At SHELLPOT
Red Men Gave Realistic
Presentation ofThis Stirring
and Tragic Scene
TO CONTINUE REMAINDER OF WEEK
Soldiers Were lmpersonated by the
Troops Of the National Guard Of
pelaware-Fraterna Order Took the
Part Of Fed Men.

Red skins. dccked out in war paint and
feathers held forth at Malin's Grove last
night and under the direction Of Profes-
sor Tyrren presented ''Pine Ridge Cam
palgn Of Clusters Last Charge"
This production Is the most principal
feature Of the Delaware Red Mems cele-
bration which began yesterday afternoon.
and which viii continue the remainder Of
this week.
The spectacular production was car
rled out I'm a realistic manner. and was
witnessed by large crowd Of persons.
despite the circus performance nearby.
Il Is based on the uprising Of the Sioux
Indians in 1892 az the Pine Ridge Agency
IN Nebraska, which was the last ana
greatest struggle Of that famous tribe OF
Indians for fancled grievances against
the whites.
In the presentation OF the production
last night Red Men from the various
tribes throughout the State took the part
OF the red skins. while the troops con-
sisted of guardsmen from Companies A,
c, d and i OF the First Battalion OF the
First Delaware Infantry. There were two
companies of the milltlamen m command
Of Captain f. e. Rutan.
The battle ground Is located beyond
Shellpot Park. About one acre OF ground
has been fenced IN and arc lights strung
about the enclosure. A large space on the
interior had been erected on one side OF
the space the battle was fought. I'm faI
corner of the enclosure We're the tecpees
or wiokups OF the red skins with tn,
blazing camfres In front.
stand had ben erected on one side o
the inclosure. and upon this was Tyr
relis Eighth Regiment Band OF Lebanon
Pa, and singers from the Old Swedes
Epworth and Scott churches. The Phil
harmonic Band gave concert prior 4
the presentation OF the production.
The Red Men deoked out In true IndiaI
costume, some Of them on horseback
marched to their teepees about o'clock
The guardsmen arrived shortly after
waris and sentinels were posted.
Revollle was sounded and after a con
cert by the band the attack upon TN
soldiers took place. Following IS the pro
gram Of the productions: Camp fire Il
progress and sentries posted in camp
when the spectacle opens; morning gun
lAANNtAll ia ANiAlH hhI0 AhIifiAr NN1INtl
"Tentlng on the Old Camp Ground" at
tack on tho United States camp by part,
Of Sioux Indians; assemble and march o
the United states troops TO attack tn
Sioux Indians, but the troops halt II
front Of tho grandstand at parade rest
Soldiers Farewell" quartet; marchin,
Of troops; Brave Lads Are They" b,
concert band; vocal solo, "Old Folks a
lIome;" cornet solo, 'Thlnk OF Me Whi
Absent. Darllng;" auxiliary band an,
troops IN camp playing and singing
Home. Sweet Home;" Cheer, Boys
Cheer" by concert band: attack ON orig
, inal camp by Sioux Indians and scalpinl
Of one OF the soldiers; battle betweei
troops and Indians; march to victory b!
the troops; chorus. Tramp, Tramp
Tramp the Boys Are Marching;" bari
tone solo, Dying Hero's Message;" 9TH
Girl 1 Left Behind Nc" by concert band
Vacant Chair" by quartet; Yankee
Doodle" by band; auxiliary band an
ltroops home again; soprano solo, 9TH
Song That Reached My Heart" band AM
troops returning home: chorus; "see an
Conquering Heroes Gomez return o
troops with wounded and prisoners: gran,
finale, "Star-Spangled Banner" by tn
bands, troops. chorus artillery and me
ohanical effects with colored lights AM
fireworks.