The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-07-11

metropolitan air. The spirit OF
festivity is absorbing the com
munity. Thousands of visitors are
here to participate. A carnival in
the center of the city has wide
appeal.
For the sons and daughters OF
the Assinniboines and Sioux, or
iginal inhabitants of this area,
the celebration has an irresistible
fascination. Even the bronzed
elders are not %neglecting the op-
portunities of entertainment. Red
man and white man mingle in
the merry whirl of the carnival
and gather TO see some of the
best rodeo performers of the west
in thrilling action.
Traditions Linger
Indians of the present genera
ton have drifted with the tide
of modernity, but the old folks of
the Fort Peck reservation still
cling to the old days. The Gus
toms and traditions of the long
ago are not forgotten. These ven
cradle Indians still love their
ceremonial adornment, and thus
they were seen Wednesday in the
parade that preceded the bridge
dedication.
When the speaking program
was completed, Chief Night and
Chief Fast, picturesquely attired
in their eagle feathers and the
other habiliments of the times
when the red man was the SUI
preme ruler of what is now the
west, came to the platform and
with simple and yet impressive
rites inducted Gov. j. E. Erick-
son and o. S. Warden of Great
Falls, chairman of the state high
way commission, into the ASSN
niboine tribe.
The patriarchs spoke through
an interpreter as they accepted
the two distinguished guests into
the tribe. Chief Fast informed
the Governor of the nobility of
the Assinniboines, their friendship
for the whites and their desire
to live happily in such prosperity
as may be their lot.
Indians Approve Highways
Chief Fast expressed much the
same thought in Inducing MIR.
Warden, adding that the Indians
approve the highway chairman's
work in establishing good roads.
Each adopted member received a
pair of moccasins with elaborate
bead adornment. Governor Erick-
son received the name of Eagle
Child and Mr.. Warden was adopt
ed as Loud Voiced Eagle.
Dedication of the vast structure
of steel and concrete that spans
the Missouri and removes from
isolation the northern part of Nc
Cone county was an event that
had much of the color and dis
tinctive charm of the old west
and the aspirations of the new
era.
Canadian Speaks
Fl. r. Mackenzie, as Saskatch-
evans chief highway engineer,
brought the congratulations of his
organization and his province. He
said &c., 200, 900 for highway work
is being spent for highway work
in the province. Mr.. Mackenzie
commented that he knew from
personal contacts that Montana's
highway affairs are in good hands.
E. F. Flynn, as the Great Nor
thern spokesman, emphasized the
accomplishments possible through
a loyal and cooperative commun-
ity such as Wolf Point has dem
onstrated itself to be. He said
that the future must now be
looked to, for the world lies in
the future. MIR. Flynn's address
was inspirational. He said that
hard times do not exist; that the
lot of people of America is splen-
did and that all should think in
terms Of even greater progress.
Congressman Leayitt recounted
the history of the Wolf Point pro-
iect and praised the work of Mr..
Young. The congressman said that
It was his good fortune to intro
iuce the bill authorizing the
"a monument to progress
and perseverance. Mr.. Leavitt
told OF the highway appropria-
ions made by congress previous
" referred to by Mr.. Warden.
Before the general federal aid
dill passed, the amount was rails
q from s75, 900, 900 to 1925, 000,-
100, the allotment for forest road
construction was increased from
a, 500, 900 to S12, O00, 900 and a bill
vas enteed establishing a policy
yheeby the government will as
.ume the task OF constructing
Dads on other public domain.
r. P. MacRae of Regina spoke
in humorous vein, stres-
ing Canadian hospitality and the
.esire of Canada to have Ameri-
ans visit their exposition. He re-
terated that the Wolf Point
ridge is a significant enterprise
nd, abiding to a point made by
fr. Warden that before many
ears an improved highway would