Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-10

,ssiyania such as Susquehanna, Juniata,
6etaFoFs, Swatara. many of these
names Reing made additionally popular
by the tribes adopting them. He lauded
ithe principles OF the Independent Order
sof Red sien and urged a continuation
ipf theiF patriotism. At the conclusion
lef his short address, the Governor was
given three cheers and rising vote OF
thanks.
Lieutenant Governor BcIdIeman
Lieutenant-GoYernor IL. L. Beidleman
a No welcomed the delegates and visitors
n behalf of the Commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania also was emphatic in his
Pronunciation of Boisheyism and urged
greater efforts for its suppression. He
lsiaid; 'Bolshevism cannot live in the
United States. 1t certainly has no
chance in Pennsylvania, With its
strong religious following and n great
educational system Pennsylvania and
it's patriotic people will not stand for
anything that strikes at the vitals of
our Government"
Look at the records of Pennsyl-
xania during the World War. We
sent 335,6 600 soldiers into the war
One quarter million of them were
In France and members of that ia
nous Twenty-elghth Division, known
as the Iron Dvsion, which stemmed
the tide and forced the Germans TO
turn back.
pennsylvania supplied 16 per
cent. of all moneys asked during the
war. and 90 per cent. of munitions
that went to the other side came
from Pennsylvania. There are 264
business classes in the United States;
245 are represented in Pennsylva-
MAS industries. 1t was in Pennsyl-
vania William Penn made treaty
with the Indians that needed no
written bond. Liberty was born in
Pennsylvania. The Declaration of
independence was signed in Penn
sylvania- The first American flag
was made in Pennsylvania, and II
was at Gettysburg that soldiers
turned back the efforts to destroy
the liberty of the people"
The Lieutenant Governor praised
the Red Men and referred TO tine fact
that he was a memBer of Compliant
er Tribe, Ne. 6l of this city, he gave
an enthusiastic welcome 10 the Wis
itors, and expressed a wish that theiI
stay here would be pleasant and
profitable.
Great Chiefs Speak
Great Sachem Samuel Williams oi
Scranton, responded to the welcome
of the Lieutenant Governor, express
ing his appreciation for the kind
words spoken. He extended the
Lieutenant Governor the grasp oi
Friendship in behalf of the Red Mer
ot Pennsylvania.
Past Great Sachem Pass welcomed
the Red Men in behalf OF the Tribes
OF Dauphin county. He told how the
Tribes always kept their camp fire:
burning brightly and of the goot
work accomplished, concluding by
saying: I'VE are proud to have yol
with US and hope your time will b'
spent pleasantly, 1 bid you heart!
welcome"
Great Senior Sycamore Charles Z
Bell, of Philadelphia, responded u
the welcome by Lieutenant Governor
Beidelman. the welcome in behal
of the city came from Mayor DAME
L. Keister, who told of the rapit
growth of Harrisburg, and pointed
10 the many places of interest Of
fered the visitors, He spoke of thu
Park system, the good water supply
paved streets and river front anC
said that Harrisburg was mode
convention city, and that all con
ventions should be held here be-
cause of the many advantages Of
cred.
Great Junior Sycamore L. @. Trox-
eli. of Allentown, thanked Mayor
KeisteF for his great welcome. He
referred TO the reputation of Harris
burg people for hospitality, and was
sure every Red Man present was glad
he was here.
The Great Inceheaee of the order
James I. Rogers, of Binghamton, n
Y, gave a history of the good worl
by the Red Men in the war. HI
too, praised the people of Harris
burg for their hearty welcome anC
royal entertainment He told of TIL,
work in other states and coRgratu
lated Pennsylvania Red Men on theii
good showing.
The session was opened by Grea
Sachem Pass. Following the singing
of America" the Rev. Robert Bag
nell offered prayer. At noon tn,
gavel was turned over to Great Sa
chem Williams. He opened the Grea
Council for business.
The regular session of the Grea
Council convened this afternoon a
2 o'clock. At o'clock this even
ing memorial services will be helC
and will be open to the public.
First Official Session
The first official session of tn,
Great Council was held last night a
8 o'clock, at which the past sachen
degree was conferred on 1870 candi
dates. The latter included all VIII,
have held the office of sachem o
their local lodges for period o
six months. The ceremonies wer
impressive and, in addition to TIL
chiefs of the Great Council, presen
at this session was James Y. Rogers
Great Incohonee, of Binghamton, y
Y, who is here for the big gathering
The big parade takes place to
morrow. 1t promises to be spec
tacular event, as many of the tribe
are coming in gorgeous uniforms
Because of the prizes offered, clos
attention will be given to floats, ant
something unique in the way o
miniature Indian villages on wheel
can be expected. Numerous storie