The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-08

pedestrian and summits which reward with charming, views of lake and coun- tryside. Just to walk along a good road that winds under century old trees, besides sparkling waters and through fields fragrant with new-cut clover. Is joy; but to tramp thus to some definite point of natural or his- torical interest, is bliss. Many such places lie around Chautauqua Assem- bly grounds.
 around which cluster associations that go back as far as authentic records and dim traditions extend This road leads from Lake Erie to Lake Chau- tauqua, and is the quickest route be- tween the two lakes. For centuries
 before the white man came to this continent. the Indians used 1t for their portage in their journeys southward. Coming along Lake Erie, from the east or west. to. Barcelona Bay, they picked l up their light canoes and carried them up the long hill and down through the present village of Mayville to Lake Chautauoua. where they again put their light craft into water and padded the length of the lake. down the Chadapoin. the Allegheny liver, the Ohio. the Mis- sissippi and thence to the Gulf. Then came the French and the old Indian trail was the common highway between the French cities in Canada and the French posts fin Pennsylvania and along the Ohio. Over this road the eighteenth century came the great French explorer. Sieur Bienvilie de Celeron, who buried numerous bronze tablets, one of them on the site of the present resort of Ceieron, at the south end of the lake. What pity this brave mans namesake should prove to be such rowdy--a combination Electric, Park, Coney Island and Street Fair! 1 From distance 1Celeron's electric-out- l lined towers, Ferris wheels revovling swings, etc.. look pretty, though com- monplace to satiated modern eyes; but could the vision, apparently of numer- l ous and nearby consultations and conn cts. have appeared to the adventurous Frenchman and hie Indian guides. as they camped at night amid the state- lily wilderness, would not their stole, hardened eyes have stared. afrighted.
 Finally. when the English supplanted the French and pioneers settled the 1 ChautauQua regiap, Barcelona was the hnrbor for stores for a large territory, Including most of Pennsylvania. All provisions were brought over the port | age. then taken by water down Lake Chautauqua and to to the South. A veritable procession of men. horses and oxen transported supplies. In that | time were built historic hostelries like
 
 of that name by Judge Albion Tour- gee. of Mayville. The ruins of But toms Inn and many others still stand | ing from those stirring days, are still ! to be seen.
 With the advent ofthe railroad traf- | fc declined upon the Portage Road and 1t became like any ordinary highway But to 8 certain Alabamian. fresh from reading Fennimore Cooper with her son. the old trail seemed yet imprintes With the noccasius of Natty Bumpo ans each tree trunk concealed steaithy red skin. Cooper may not be allowed entrance into the Hall of Fame Cor Of Laughter?) but he admirably fills e certain period when every boys mind longs for tales of daring. Is 1t not better Co let Scott and Cooper picture to such boys the struggles of brave pa. triots and pioneers. rather than permit some present day pot-boiler to paint in some youthful daredevil against law and order3
 As the pedestrian passes over the crest of the divide between Lake Erie and Lake Chautauqua. the view of the vast vineyards spread aloag the leveis and the ships blowing the tumbiing ex. panse of Lake Erie is impressiveiy beautiful.
 7 The Hogs Back is picturesoue in reality if not in name, and Chautauoua Creek gorge is a favorite rendezvous for picnic parties.
 A beautiful ten miles drive is that to Panama Rocks, famous natural wonder, product of the glacial age. Every now and then on such expedi- tions one comes upon some botanist or geoiogist wrapt in pursuit of hia speciality. Even to those not fitted with special knowledge, either scientific or historical. such tramps are bane- oa6 wholesome exercise during the season would doubtless bring the chautauquan back to the amphitheater in better mood and condition to get the maximum enjoyment and benefit. For those for tunate enough to remain through the brilliant, bracing month of September, days devoid of prepared program but bristling with opportunities for reading and observation, these excursions conn hine physical and mental betterment
 In this region. once ruled by the Indian and still resonant with his names andteeming with his legends, the only Indians now to be found are in the village of Minnetonka, This is a tenn porary gathering of savages for the production of LouEfellow's Hiawatha. aptly called the Indian Passion Pay
 If you can once overcome the pity and disgust arising at thought of the descendants of brave aborigines mimic- Ing their fore-fetherS for the filthy lucre of their decadent conquerers this exhibition becomes a unique. instruc- tive and entertaining production.
 Minnetonka (Beside Ripping Water) is located in a natural park where creek flows into the lake all furnishing a perfect setting for the performance without artificial stage scenery and providing suitable conditions for Indian village life. The tepees and birchbark canoes dotted among the primal trees and cireling waters present a novel sight.
 The community Is composed of thir- ty-six adults and six children. Eleven of the Indians are women who may be seen weaving baskets, making bead- work. pounding corn or cooking out-oE doors. Between performances the men may be found smoking, fishing or car- rying wood and water. Eight tribes are represented in the village. Im- mediately upon arrival the Indians gathered for the election of a chief
 The badge of office. a strangely car ven war club is carried either by the the oldest man was a real chief--and who had taken at least one scalp and fragettes) is entitled to vote. All voting is done by word of mouth and at the conclusion the badge of office is given into the keeping of the one chosen to rule. He then. as do the palefaces, makes an inaugural address
 If one supposes that Indian life is hA AN- --W~ NA- aA 1H4