Publication of the United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa

Vol IV . FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1908. No. 21

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REMAINS OF POCAHONTAS 21. 1616, in the yard of the disused Church common for thpm to die in the unlawful which had been laid by Powhatan, her of St. Mary, which was situated at about pursuit of their desires. They will never father, to massacre the English colonists. The Bones of America’s First the spot in which the remains were found. admit themselves to be beaten, and are apt In it I have tried to express the woman’s Heroine Located after Teak in those days was a rare wood, and to think that shutting their eyes to danger self-sacrificing bravery, her unconsciousness Many Years no coffin would have be^n made of it except will do away with it. Self-restraint they of the heroic part she was playing, the tre­ on shipboard. The square copper nails also can sometimes show to the verge of martyr­ mendous love which prompted her action, were such as only a ship’s carpenter uses. dom. but nr re often than not they take and her appeal to Capt. Smith to fly and The recent announcement that the bones The earring might have served as a model the most selfish bent, and only show self- save his life. of Princess Pocahontas had been unearthed for that seen in the ear of Pocahontas in restraint when it is necessary to do so to “ A young Indian woman named Mono* at Gravesend, England, has been confirmed the famous painting that hangs in the Town gain something greater for themselves. lita posed for me for this figure. She was by the scientists who have been engaged in Hall at Gravesend, England, a bit of jewel­ The farther they are from the restraint of one of several Indian women I used for the examining the evidence. Almost coincident ry that is of unquestionable Indian design civilization the better. work. In these girls and especially in the with this interesting discovery has been an­ The skull discovered at Gravesend was SOME STRIKING CHARACTERISTICS little Monolita, I recognized instantly the other by the distinguished American sculp­ submitted without any information as to its “ The most striking characteristic is the classic, graceful lines. In the Indian garb tor, William Ordway Partridge, who has identity to Prof. Jessy, of South Kensing remarkable perceptive power. The mi­ the lines are somewhat lost, but in the clas­ found in an Indian girl, living in New York, ton, and to the Phrenological Institute, in nuteness of observation is entirely above sic draperies they are really wonderful. the ideal Indian woman’s figure and em­ London. Prof. Jessy made a long report, the usual average. There would be an ani­ “ In making the costume for the statue ployed her as the model for his statue of from which the following are a few extracts: mal-like sagacity, and the memory for loca­ I have taken the slightest possible liberty Pocahontas, which is to stand at Norfork, ‘ I judge the skull to be that of a woman. tion would be almost unbelievable. There with it. This liberty consists in opening Va. This statue has just been cast in The head is quite unlike what we usually would be something far more supernatural the jacket down the front. I have in my bronze. find among civilized nations, and I should in the feeling that the subject would give possession an Indian jacket lent to me by “ I believe that Americans do not realize expect the person when alive to be an ex­ one in life, and a dangerous magnetic power Col. Cody, and in this I dressed my model. what a superb and heroic character they tremist of the most unusual order. The an­ would most probably be the strongest trait, The- jacket belongs, of course, to a later hkve in Pocahontas.” said Mr. Partridge imal power would be far too strong for the a power which would be unreliable and un­ period than 1616, but to the same race of the other day. “ As the French sing the spiritual, and would lead to great eccentrici­ canny in its effects. I have one comfort Indians from which Pocahontas sprang. praises of their Jeanne d’Arc, so should we ties. The will power of the person would in giving this reading, and that is that the ‘In proportion and measurement the In ­ Americans sing those of our own heroine, only be matched by her won’ t power, and subject is too dead to take offense at my dian woman’s figure corresponds almost ex­ whose splendid bravery and devotion to she would submit to no authority but her conclusions.” actly to the classic Greek standards, and Capt. John Smith saved not only the life of own strange prejudices and erratic taste. The following extracts are taken from the when a sculptor or a psinter desires to that soldier of fortune, but the English col­ She would domineer over her own sex by report furnished by the Phrenological In­ work with a model of classic build, he will ony at Jamestown.” sheer .force, and over the opposite sex by her stitute: surely have to seek her among the abori­ America’ s national heroine has rested for cunning. I have only met her type among “ In life the individual possessed a fairly gines of America, for only there is to be nearly three hundred years in an unmarked Indians. Her craftiness would outweigh her l«rge osseous system, the bones were long, found real grace of posture, carriage and grave in England. Her bones were unearth­ ignorance in dealing with people of a more the joints were large and the shoulders and line, as it existed centuries ago in Athens. ed by the merest accident. It is not ab­ civilized type, and ner animal cunning would hips fairly broad, and in size and strength “ I cannot say what makes these young solutely certain that they are her bones, give her the victory over finer minds. Her of physique it would represent a North Indian women so perfect of figure, unless it but the evidence is stronger, in fact than love would be passionate, unreasonable and American Indian. The character was cour­ be their-unrestrained, natural life. One or that which identified the remains discover­ fiercely jealous. She would make self in­ ageous, and all the physical attributes two generations of such living could not pro­ ed by Ambassador Porter in Paris as those dulgence her own creed. Would be influ­ were very strong, but the mind and intel­ duce a figure of like proportions, suppleness of John Paul Jones. enced in a surprising way by music, and in lect were not above the average character. and beauty. This is a matter of healthy liv­ THE DISCOVERY her most rational moments would show clev­ It represents a strong character with more ing for generations, and a few gymnastic ex­ Workmen digging the foundations of a erness in the employment which she most feeling than reason, and more passion than ercises will not accomplish the result. Gym­ fence at Gravesend, near London, last sum­ entered into in a way that would go fa r to intellect.” nastics are unknown to the Indians, save mer came across a human skull and other redeem the savagery of other moods. I It is known that no other American Indi­ only the natural exercise of living and breath­ bones. Further search brought to light judge that the subject would hold nothing an was in England in 1616. Tuerefore it ing as the Creator intended. several square copper nails, three pieces of sacied which stood in the way of desire, and is morally certain that these are the relics “ The Indian woman’s figure is truly won­ iridescent glass, a thin tile backed w th any and all laws would be ignored in the of America’s national heroine. derful. It is the natural figure, the figure Roman cement, a pendant earring, some pursuit of power and self-employment. The characteristics of the highest type of of a woman who works and moves with bits of teikwood, a strand of black hair and “ The skull is one of the most puzzling I American Indian are wonderfully well set tightened and well-trained muscles; not of and the remains of strange copper orna­ have ever examined. The back-head sug­ forth by Prof. Jessy in his report on this One who lounges about in semi-languor, or ments, including a bracelet. gests a woman of a very strong mind, self­ skull, and it is interesting to read them in who works to develop her muscles independ­ Search of contemporary history and the esteem, and veneration and sublimity are connection with the remarks which the ently of each other. parish records revealed the following facts: rankly contradicted by the abnormally pas­ American sculptor, William Ordway Part “ I do not speak of the Indian of the South­ That Pocahontas, or Rebecca, to give her sionate animal nature. That is why I can­ ridge, makes about his Indian model. ern States, nor of the Western Indian, who the name by which she was baptized, the not class the skull among those of civilized “ In my statue of Pocahontas,” he said, is deteriorating into the fat and slovenly wife of Thomas Rolfe, died of smallpox on a nations. It is such people who make capi­ “ I have tried to show her at the moment class, but of the race of the Algonquin*— vessel off Gravesend and was buried March tal punishment imperative, and it is very she revealed to Capt, John Smith the plan (Continued on last page) THE ARROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1HU8. T H E A R R O W The Susans Screamer—Suanooke Overflow Arrowheads The Susans held their regular meeting Manus Screamer, a Junior and a. Chero­ In a letter to a friend, Nina Carlysle A Paper Devoted to the Interests of Friday evening. kee from North Carolina, and Nannie Sua­ says she ‘s going to visit the school in the the Progressive Indian, only Indian The house was called to order by the Pre­ nooke, also a Cherokee, were united in mar­ Apprentices doing the type-setting near future. sident and e>*oh member present responded riage on Friday last by the Rev. Mr. Diffen- and printing. Here is the way the Indian brave at­ with a quotation. derfer and left for their future home in the tempts to win his dusky bride: “ Be mine PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY A fter the report of the committees the Cherokee country immediately after the whilst hy thy side I Sioux or 1*11 go off and b y th e following program was well rendered: ®ong ceremony. Sioux-i-cide.” Indian Industrial School by the Susans; Reading, Josephine Smith; This ‘Toxv little Cherokee” had been pay­ “ Long Branch” accompanied the girls Carlisle, Pa. Declamation, Selina Twoguns; Recitation, ing court for some time ro the now Mrs. who were invited last Monday evening to Lizzie Hayes; Anecdote, Emma. Fisher; Screamer, who had been employed in the Mrs. Bedford’s house. He seemed to enjoy PRICEr—Twenty-five cents a year Piano Duet, Edith Ranco and Elizabeth family of Rev. Mr. Diffend^rfer in town himself very much. fifty numbers constituting a year} Pffnnyr TnrduefcslTed for an encore. Then for some two years. When Manus decided “► Bert Sutton, a brother of Gertrude or volume. came the debate which read Resolved: That to go home and sever his connection with Sutton and a telegraph operator on the P. labor unions are a benefit to the people.” the school, he said not a word to any one R R., expects to make a short visit at the R E C E I P T of payment and credit are shown in about two weeks after the subscription is w a iv e d , by the Affirjmative,Irene Brown and Olga Reinken ; about his proposed marriage. When he school in the near future. Volume and Number on the address label, the first figure representing the Volume and the other the Negative, Stella Skye and Stacey Beck. The left on Friday he was accompanied by Mrs. Jessie Youugdeer, one of our fast out­ Number, to which your subscription is paid. Negative side won. Scroamcr. hut none save a very few knew fielders is still having trouble with his knee F i f t y Issues of the Arrow -O ne Volum e The society was honored by having a'great of the affair until cards mailed in Harris D I S C O N T I N U A N C E S : —W e find that a large which he sprained last summer while tra vel­ majority of our subscribers prefer not to have their many members from the Invincible and burg announced the fact. ing with the famous Cherokee Indians. subscriptions interrupted and tlieir files broken n> case they fail to remit before expiration. It is thero Standard societies wlm gave encouraging re­ T he A rrow and a host of friends extend “ ► Grace Wayhaan and Louisa Katchicum fore assumed, unless notification to discontinue is re ceived, that the subscriber wishes no nterruption in marks. After the critic s report the house to Mr. and Mrs. Screamer the wishes for a who has been out in the country for two his series. adjourned.— /. M. B. happy and useful life. years, say they are anxious for spring to n r N E W A L S : —Instructions concerning renewal, discontinuance or change of address should be sent The Junior Class, the Band, and the come so they can come in from the coun­ T W O W E E K S before they are to go into effect. Carlisle Indian Ball Tossers N O T I F I C A T I O N : —The outside wrappor will be Printers all unite in congratulations. The try. stamped in words informing each subscriber when entire student body say “ Good luck.” the subscription will expire the following week. A Information was received by a letter prompt remittance will insure against loss or delay Sioux City, Iowa, club of the western from Mitchell White who departed from Address all communications and make all remittances Freshmen Carlisle to live with a doctor, that he is payable to THE ARROW. league has signed Joseph B. Baker, our Indian School, Carlisle, Pa, former second-basemen, who has been play­ doing finely at his duties and gaining in ing independent hall since he graduated On a recent evening the members of the health as well as weight Entered as second-class matter Septenv from Carlisle Joe will he here to visit Car­ Freshmen class held their meeting in the One of the features of the Presbyterian ber 2. 1904, at the post-office at Carlisle lisle next commencement, and George H music room. The evening wa,s very delight­ girls’ evening at Mrs. Bedford’s was guess­ Pa. under the Act of Congress. Johnson, another Winnebago boy who used fully and j lyously spent. All who had the ing the shadows of the different girls. All pleasure of visiting the “ Jolly Freshmen’’ I A ll Items preceded by an arrow found in the columns to pitch for Carlisle has signed and will guessed Miss Gaither’s figure the m>ment of the paper are 1'urnlHhed by the pupils and published, were pleased at the well rendered program as n early-as possible, just as they were handed in. with twirl for Lincoln, Nebr., also a member of it appeared on the screen. ” eye toward the cultivation of the student’s use of The entertainment consisted of Declama­ words and language and represent the idea and intention the western league. While Lloyd L. Nephew of the writer alone.— E d. N o t e .] ( our old first-haseman, who has been guard­ tion by Wm. Zalin; E«say, Clara S. Horse; Base-Ball Candidates Cornet Solo by Paul White with Miss May- ing the first hag for the Lancaster of the C A R LISLE , PA ., J A N U A R Y 24JL908 The call for candidates for the base-ball Ohio'Penusylvania league last summer, is ham at the piano as an accompanist. The question discussed was resolved: squad, which was read on Wednesday noon spending the winter quietly at his home, To the Bulletin wai responded to by over sixty applications Versailles, N. Y. These ex-Carlisle hall toss­ That more benefit has derived from the Outing System than from the regular work for an opportunity to demonstrate their ers will certainly shine on different league The editor of The Sherman Bulletin, pub­ ability on the diamond to uphold the pres­ teams this coming season.— J. \V. T. of the school. The speakers on the affirma­ lished weekly by the Indiau pupils of Sher­ tive were Myrtle Evans and Paul White. tige of Old Carlisle. man Institute, 25 cents per year, and enter­ Presbyterian Girls’ Reception The opposing side were Margar*t Black­ Much enthusiasm and Carlisle spirit wai ed at the post-office at Riverside, California, wood and Garfield Sitarangok. The judges, manifested and judging from the candidates as second-class matter, jumps on the editor John White, Rohe t Davenport and Harry offering themselves there is an abundance The Presbyterian girls were entertaimd of T he A rrow for many sins of commission Cummings awarded the debate to the affir­ of material from which to make up a nine and omission, and among them accuses ye last Monday evening, by Mrs. A. L. Bed­ mative side. The program was creditable second to none. ford at her beautiful home on South Han­ editor of lack of editorial courtesy in that he indeed to those who participated. The schedule for the coming season is (ye culprit of The A rrow) did take an ar­ over St. They were invited to meet Dr. —On L o o k e r . one of the best yet arranged and to hold a and Mrs. Norcross, who cordially greeted ticle from The Bulletin (B eg pardon, The place on the team you have got to be an all the girls. Music aud games furnished Sherman Bulletin, published at and entered Alderman Kensler “ artist.” pleasure and amusement to everyone pre­ as second class matter, etc.) and after the Mike Balenti was elected Captain of the sent, and much enjoyment of the delicious substitution of a,couple of words did credit W e note with pleasure that Mr. August 1908 nine and is already “ hustling” his the same to the Bulletin, failing to designate refreshments was also shown. Kensler, our quartermaster, has been nom­ mates for position. that it was the Sherman< Bulletin, published These social gatherings are helpful in inated by the Republicans of Carlisle, to re­ at, etc. making the pupils from the school, and 'he present the First Ward in the Borough Coun­ Election We most humbly acknowledge that we did people of their church better acquainted cil. all that we are accused of by our esteemed with each other. If true worth and honesty count for any­ The Susans’ Society had election On Fri­ contemporary and beg tq state that we re­ The guests all appreciate most heartily thing we will have the honor of recording day the tenth. The following were elected serve the right to use A rrow methods of cre­ the gracious hospitality of Mr. and Mrs Mr. Kensler’s election by an overwhelming officers: President, Savannah Beck; Vice dit in our paper and refuse to allow the Bul­ Bedford. majority. ‘‘No, thank you. Never smoke.” President, Olga Reinken; Secretary, Jose­ letin to put any adjectives or other embel­ phine Gates; Corresponding Secretary Irene lishment on our matter, original, clipped or George Johnson Signed Indians as Observers Brown; Report. Laura Tubbs; Critic,Stacey _____ stolen. We shall in future use the editorial Beck; Marshall, Annie Chisholm; Program word Exchange when using matter that erne- The Lincoln team will have a fullblooded Indians are quick to notice inconsisten­ committee, Edith Ranco, Inez Brown, and nates from the sanctum-sanctorum of that Winnebago Indian on its pitching staff cies. real or fancied, and their shrewd ob­ Clara Henault. great moulder of public opinion of the Gold­ next season. Mr. Green has signed Geo­ servations are often quite perplexing. A en West, and thus hope to avoid unpleasant rge H Johnson, who was the star pitch­ missionary was reproving an old Indian for Natural History Talk controversy. er with the Nebraska Indians last sea­ letting his hair grow long, after adopting son. Johnson pitched thirty-eight games civilized dress. .On the wall hung one of Mr Willard gave a most interesting and instructive talk on Natural History, on Supervisor Dickson Arrives for the Indians in 1907, winning thirty- the Scripture picture rolls, familiar to all Wednesday evening of last week in the ------i ■ i two. He is a husky young lad of 22 years, Sunday Schools, its figures clothed in bright Auditorium before the student body. The The Indian Office is acting with much standing six feet in his stockings and oriental draperies. The Indian pointed to lecture was finely illustrated by steroptican care in the selection of a Superintendent to weighing 190 pounds. He has terrific this, and promptly replied. “ Jesus has long views aud the speaker handled the subject take charge of the school, and it is learned speed and lots of curves. The signing of hair— and a blanket!” — Ex in a masterly manner. there are many candidates for the position an Indiau player on the local team has re­ Bachelors vs. Employees made vacant by Major Mercer. •> > 1 called the successful! careers of Indian play Changes in No. 2 Mr. Charles H. Dickson, of. Anadarko, ers such as Soxalexis, Bender and Jude. Oklahoma; one of the Supervisors of Indian The Bachelors and the Employees played Johnson will have a chance to climb the Miss Ella Petosky, who graduated with a game of basket-ball on Wednesday even­ Schools, has been ordered to take charge of ladder. — Lincoln News. the Class of 1904, and who has been taking ing which was a most exciting affair. The the school, in answer to the request of a course of study at Benton Harbor, Mich., Employees had an idea that they were go­ Major Mercer to be relieved as soon as pos­ Last of the Ottawas is now installed as teacher in No. 2, having sible. Mr. Dickson will he the acting Su­ ing to have a little fun with the Bachelors, passed a credible examination and receiv­ perintendent until relieved by the appoint­ but the way the Bachelors run over the ing the appointment. ment of a, Superintendent or by other act­ Betsy Bonnet, daughter of Oheju, chief servants of Uncle Ram was a shame and a Miss Rose Nelson, who has been substi­ of the tribe of Ottawa Indians that inhabited crime. After two halves had inflicted all ion. - tuting during the absence of a teacher in Catawba island a number of years ago, and the punishment possible on the poor out­ Mr. Dickson is a man of wide experience this grade, and who is also a graduate of said to be the last of her race, died at her classed Employees the score read 28— 8 in in Indian affairs, of cool, deliberate thought, Carlisle, will leave during the early part of home in Oxford township last week after an the Bachelors’ favor. and is said to be a man especially well fit­ the week for Massachusetts there to resume illness of two weeks, due to lagrippo. The feature of the game was the playing ted for the duties required of him at Carlisle the pursuit of her profession (th at of pro­ Mr. Dickson arrived on Wednesday even No record of her birth was ever made and of Mr. Denny and Man-Afraid-of-a-Bear. fessional nurse) in New England. her age is unknown, but from statements Between these two gentlemen there exists iu g and will proceed at once to receive the We welcome the newcomer and extend made from time to time with reference to a rivalry of long standing and the way in property of the Department, aud arrange all to the departing one the best wishes for a incidents of historic import, it is thought which the Man-Afraid-of-a-Bear put it over of the many details incident to the transfer. successful future. We welcome the new Superintendent and that she was about ninety five. the gentleman from Wisconsin is a matter befipeak for him the assistance and. co oper­ Betsy Bonnet was known for her kind­ of history. Tall and lanky, and with a Winning women are natural. People are ation of the entire faculty and staff. ness to children. reach like a persimmon pole, McLean just quick to discern affectations of any kind kept the Denny outfit down on the floor. and have a contempt for them* Eschew Be athletic, as that means health, and FOUND Ignorance of the law excuses no one for them. healthiness means wholesomeness, and employing a poor lawyer. Some people are pious because it is the wholesomeness of mind and body and in­ Found— A door key. Owner please call Few men forget to be good to their only diversion that their temperaments fit valuable quality. at the Printery. wives, for their wives won’t let them. them for.—Duncan M. Smith. THE ARKUW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, iyo»;

LOCAL MISCELLANY Juniors are preparing for a final test in ■► St. Elmo Jim left for his home in Okla­ William Corbett says he enjoys carry­ Grammar. homa, on Monday evening. ing the mail in the morning this monlh. The dressmakers will start to make the The boys and girls are very anxious to The track and base-ball boys are anx­ items of Interest Gathered by graduating dresses next month. know when Commencement will be. iously waiting for the “ Call for candidates.” our Student Reporters The Seniors aie going to their final test -► Ossie Crow, says that be is enjoying The Freshm* n are now reading the in Rhetoric, then they put it aside for other his work in the hospital as a fireman. Stoiy of Hiawatha, aud find it very in­ IA 11 items preceded by an arrow found in the columns o f the paper are furnished by the pupils and published new studies. «► The pupils of No. 8 studied about Car­ teresting. as nearly as possible, just as they were handed in— JtD| An interesting talk was given by Ralph olina last week and they found it very in­ A letter was received from Sarah Chubb Waterman at the Y . M. C. A. meeting teresting. stating that she likes her country home + The tailors are very busy making uni- Sunday night. The Bachelors say they were kept very ery much. foim coats and trousers. «► The Susan’s lost their best singers this busy last Saturday teaching the green-horns Grover Long has again taken up the -► Last Wednesday the Mandolin Club week as Elizabeth Walker and Emma Rainy bow to skate. plumbing trade. The boys of the shop are glad to see him back. had their picture taken. are both away. *► Last Sunday Mr. Willard took several Flora Jones took Miss Reichel’s Sun­ <+■ Victor Skye returned to the school on girls out walking to the first farm. They Frank Calico went home to Pine Ridge, day t a l k and she made the lesson interest So. Dak., on aecouut of poor health. W e account of ill health; his friends wish him enjoyed the walk. hope lie will recover soon. ing to all. speedy recovery. Edgar Moore says that he is ready for - * * Nekiefer Shuchuk took some of the girls -► Mattie Teneyck, who is living at Med­ the cross country race which will take place Through a letter to a friend we learn to the first farm Sunday and all rep'-r » d that Henry H. Lawe is enjoying himself in ford, New Jersey, says she is enjoying her soufe time before long. good old Bucks County, Pa. having had a nice time. studies and work. In a letter to a friend James Paisano -► A letter was received from Edward H. -► Lena Kie returned from the country on states that he is well and getting along very The printers have been busy ior the last Twohearts and he says he is getting along wo weeks printing programs and also Saturday and her friends were glad to see nicely with his studies. working on the school catalogue. nicely on his father’ s farm. her looking so well. Juniors made a peaceful invasion of The friends of Sadie C. Ingalls were No. 5 have studied about Captain -► The declamation given by Salina Two- the greenhouse last week. They were kind­ v e r y glad to have her take dinner with them Webster and how he educated his son Dan­ guns in the society last Friday, was greatly ly received by the liorist. iel They all enjoyed their topic. in the dining room last Sunday. enjoyed and very helpful. Peter Thomas, who has been working The Juniors mi-s t h e i r classmate The next game the Seniors play they The prayer meeting for January 19, was on the farm for about ten months, says be M yrtle Peters, who is at the hospital with will be strengthened considerably by the led by one of the Seniors, Vera Wagner, likes bis work very much. pneumonia, but they all hope she will soon aid of their captain, Peter Hauser. who made the lesson interesting. Tne person who looks forward for day’s Win. G. Burgess and James C Johnny recover. -► Charles Sorrel writes to a friend that he brightness and not behind for night’s dark­ The Fort Shaw basket ball team is •‘aid are now working all day in the carpenter is enjoying the western life, and wishes to ness is the one for me.— H . IV. to.be the champion of all teams, lhe shop. We all wish them success in learn­ be remembered to his many friends. -► A letter was received from Josephine team is now traveling and expects to play ing their trade. -► The Sophomore girls expect to play Nash, stating that she expects to come in Elizabeth Walker,who has been acting here on its travels. basketball against the Senior girls on Satur­ soon and join her class. A letter was received from Gordon assistant clothing room matron, left on day and they are in hopes of winning. William Yellow Elk, who was in the Shaw who is out in the country stating last Monday morning to live with some «► W e learn through a letter that Arthur hospital for a few days is out aud his friends that he has a good home and is enjoying people in Connecticut. Sutton, a graduate of the class 1907, hasbeen are glad to see him looking well. A letter was received from Mary A. his school very much. appointed assistant diciplinarian at Has­ “ ► Robert Tabamout, a member of the A letter was received from Charles La Bailey in which she said she was getting kell. Freshmen class who lives at Harrisburg, Mere stating that he is getting along first along nicely in her work and wishes to be re­ -► The carpenters have begun making Pa., says he enjoys going to public schools. late in the country, and wishes to be re membered to her friends. window frames and sash for the new double Last Saturday the Juniors aud Fresh­ membered to his friends. Benj. Franklin's birthday was on Jan. cottage, which is to be erected in the near men played a game of basketball, and the The P. M. division of the Sophomore 17, 1706, and Daniel Webster’s birthday future. score ended 14 to 4 in favor of the Juniors. class are reading the story of the Spy writ­ was on Jan. 18, 1782. No. 5 pupils read Among the “ bachelors” who enjoyed HeTen Lane, a member of the Junior ten by J Fenimore Cooper. It is a story bout them They all find it interesting. the “ select hop” on Monday evening none class, is under treatment in the hospital. of the Revolutionary war. ► T.ie Episcopal Sunday school students were more joyous than “ the handsome Her classmates hope she may be with them Paul Kinonook gave a little party last are preparing for the coming of Bishop Sioux.” soon again. Wednesday. The invited guests were Ira Darlington, who wi II hold a confirmation -► Rose Pickard who has been spending Maugente Blackwood, who has been Spring, Paul Jones and Chas. Yellowrobe. service at St. Johns Church, on February 2. most of her time in the Hospital is fast im ­ working in the sewing room, has been de­ They all enjoyed it very much. Izora Tallehief expects to work in town proving. She is missed very much by her tailed at the hospital. She says she likes -► Room 9 made a visit to the shoe for Rev. Mr. Diffenderfer. We hope she friends. the change quite well. shop this week and good compositions are will enjoy her work. Izora is an industri­ -► Josephine Sawatis, who has been in the -► In a letter to a friend Martha Phillips expected from them because it will be their ous worker and will make success anywhere. hospital for several weeks, has returned to states that she is enjoying life at her home monthly test in language. Harry Wheeler, Captain of the Fresh­ her little playmates in the girls’ quarters in Watertown, N. Y . She also wishes to -► Minnie E Bouser entertains some ot men basket ball team, put up good team and also to school. be remembered to her fiiends. her friends by telling witch tales. She says work against the Juniors Saturday night. -► Michael Balenti, a member of the Junior ■►* William Weeks and Jefferson Smith she likes to tell them because the girls get It surprised those who witnessed the game. class, returned to the school after a short gave us an Indian song at the Standard so so frightened, especially at night Last Wednesday evening quite a few visit to his home in Oklahoma. We are ciety last Friday night, and many of their -► Major Mercer presented the Mercers boys were invited by their teacher to hear, pleased to see him back. friends are anxious to hear that song again. with their new banner last Friday evening. «► Izora R Tallehief left for her country the story of Abraham Lincoln. The title -► Mark Mato says in a letter that he is W e certainly appreciate it, and many thanks home this week. Her smiling face will of the book was The Perfect Tribune, working on a ranch taking care of cattle in to Major and Mrs. Mercer. A Mercer. be greatly missed by all. We all wish her which was enjoyed by those who heard it. -► We are informed through a letter that North Dakota. He says the weather out success in her new work. A. C. Colonhaski our tinner, invited in North Dakota has been fine so far this the Eastern Cherokee Training School in The Juniors are taking more interest in some of his friends to bis room recently, year. • North Carolina is still gaining. It now their physical geography lately as tciey are where they found him making ic« cream has an enrollment of two hundred students -► The Mercers, new banner is now com­ now taking up different parts of the country and coffee, which the guests enjoyed. Abe -► “ Max,” the beautiful collie belonging pleted >ind it is a beauty. If any one wants to digest more thoroughly. knows how to make good ice cream and to see our new banner just step into the so­ to Dr. and Mrs. Gosmam, has been missed Through a letter, friends of John Lajeu- coffee. ciety room and have a good look at it.— very much. He is now in Ohio and thinks nesse are pleased to learn that he is still A few of the employees of the female Member. no more of Carlisle, at' least he failed to going “ Onward ” John was a loyal mem pursuasiou entertained their student friends . «► The Freshmen have not been success­ at an informal dance on Monday evening. write. ber of the Junior class of ’09. ful in basketball, due to their inexperienced A large number of boys attended the -► Charles Huber’s declamation was ap­ The affair was much enjoyed by the boys players. Never mind, Freshmen, we will and was a pleasant break in their student Y . M. C. A. meeting last Sunday evening, preciated by all, but especially by t h e redeem ourselves on the track this coming routine. and most of them took part after the house members of the Susans Society, as it proved spring.— ’l l . A number of “ Invincibles” were invited was opened for every one to say a few that, “ Labor conquers all things ” Last Saturday night the Juniors and to attend the Mercer Literary Society’s words. Mr. Kensler’s detail has been very busy Freshmen played an interesting game of meeting. The attendants were surprised -► A large number of boys are anxious for last week and they expect to be the same to witness such a fine meeting. W e enjoy­ the time when they will commence practic­ this week. Of course, they’re always busy basketball. Wicks saved the shutout dur­ ed the program very much! Invite us again I ing base-ball. There are a large number of ing the first half. Final score 14-4 in favor in order that the kitchen may be kept — One of ’em. boys who are going to try for the squad this of the Juniors. going. A bunch of Bachelors enjoyed a visit at For their study in Horticulture, the comming spring. -► There will be a union meeting next the meeting of the Mercer Literary Society -► As the days are pleasant the Junior Juniors are studying about the different Sunday in the Y . M. C. A. hall at 7:00 last Friday evening. The reporter, Nannie Varsity baseball team of the small boys’ methods which are used in propogating P. M. The leaders will be the Secretaries of Saunooke, entertained the audience vtry quarters are thinking of starting in to plants. The class visited the green house the Y. W . C. A. and Y . M. C. A. All successfully, and the Bachelors were highly practi.e for the spring. T h e prospect.for for an object lesson. . welcome. pleased with her reports. -► W e all derived a very good lesson from this team is very bright. -► After sociable Suturday evening a little Mr. Dunn, of Carlisle, gave Grover G. -► Two Hopis were seen in the gymnasium the Boyertowu disaster, which occurred last party was given by Vera Wagner and Olive Long, James W. Mumblehead and Ralph H. dancing last Saturday.* One of the boys week. W e should always be “ cool headed’ Chisholm. The invited guests were Olga C. Waterman a very helpful talk on the sub­ told them that they didn’ t know how to in the time of excitement and by that we Reinken, Sarah Carpenter, Lillian Pasadoah ject of “ Life after settling down.” The dance, but one Hopi said, “ there was can save many a life and limb. and Anna Chisholm. boys said they enjoyed it very much aud Members of the Senior class are glad no thing like trying ’ -► Miss Mary Hall Cowdry took a large are very grateful to Mr. Dunn. A letter lias been recieved from Peter to see their classmate Peter Hauser back in crowd of Presbyterian girls to hear a lecture One of the employees while “ sprucing Tarbell, who is working at Titusville, N. J., school again after quite a long stay at the given by a native of Macedonia, last Sun­ up ” for luncheon at the club, was standing stating that he is getting along well in bis hospital. H e no longer needs two wooden day evening. All who heard him found it before the mirrior, and discovered some saw­ studies and wants to be remembered to all partners to help him from place to place. very interesting. dust on his shoulders, commenced to blow his friends and classmates. Sara Isham, ‘07, has been teaching school -► Last Wednesday evening everybody en vigorously at the mirror to blow the dust off. -► Lottie Styles gave a nut party in her at Signor, Wis., since last September. She joyed the talk given by Mr. Williard on Realizing that he was “ dream ing” he re­ room Saturday evening while the sociable is getting along nicely and is a credit to Nature, especially the pictures were interes moved the offending sawdust with his hand. wasgoingon. Stella Bear and Claras. Horse Carlisle but she expects to leave in a month ting. It is knovyn all over the country "► The Freshmen boys basket ball team is were the invited guests who had a very or so to take up another position. that Indians are interested in nature line very easy to be defeated, but we are con­ pleasant evening listening to her stories. The Presbyterian girls were invited out fident of winning some points when the Anna Minthorn, an ex-student <>f Cat -► ‘ One evening last week some of the girls to a reception Monday night which they Interclass Athletic meet comes, for we have lisle, writes from Pendleton, Oregon, as took “ Long Branch” and gave him a good enjoyed with their whole hearts. And such good boys as Moses Friday, Grover having been happy and busy since g'in g bath, and set him by the steam pipes till they wish to thank those who invited them, Long and others. If we do not have the west She has been filling a vacancy in one he was dry. The next day everjbody and also Miss Gaither for taking them down material for basket ball we have the mat­ of the Indian Schools and found her work thought he looked nice and clean, but he town. erial for track athletics.— ’l l . enjoyable. had shrunk a little. THE AKKUVV, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1UUS

REMAINS OF POCAHONTAS The Baskets of the Zuni Farewell Spread Kronenberg’s Big Clothing = = = = = S tore = = = = = ( Continued from first page) The Zuni Indians make great use of bas- A farewell spiead was given in honor of A RELIABLE PLACE TO BUY tkes, especial’y in connection with grind­ Elizabeth Walker, Saturday night in Eliza­ GOOD CLOTHES. IT IS WORTH those sleek-limbed, firm-muscled people who ing flour. They commonly employ for this beth Penny's room. Those present were YO UR W H IL E TO D E A L W IT H US move with a grace untrammelled by distort purpose coiled baskets which they obtain Elizab' th Walker, Stella Skye, Edith Ranco, Try! ! ion. by trade from the Apache and Piute and Florence Hunter, Josephine Gates, Nora 6 & S South HanoVer Street “ This tribe of Indians is almost identical value highly. They, themselves, manufac­ MeF o land and Elizabeth Penny. The in facial characteristics and in industry w it*1 ture wicker baskets which are not. much guests report a fine time and refreshments the Bedouins of Syria and Egypt. Among LADIES* 6 MEN’S 1 esteemed. The industry is entirely confined bon nt iful. these Bedouins I found pottery in the same FURNISHINGS | to women. They employ an awl of deer shape and color as the ware produced by the bone, and use some six kinds of willow, S. W. HAVERSTICK Algonquin Indians of America. In these which they make into circular trays and Notions, Fancy Goods, ■ two races, so widely separated, are the same A. G. Spalding 4 Bros. P o s t Cards, Stationery | bowls, tsi-lai. One kind, salt willow, iH I fine features, black hair well set eyes and The Largest Manufacturers in the ION. Hanover Street 1 used for baskets to hold paper bread in the World oi Official Athletic Supplies superb figures. house, the willow giving it a salt flavor, “ In the movement of the Indian woman Baseball Lawn Tennis Croquet and another kind, ‘ ‘smooth” willow, for as she walks there is a subtle grace of car Lacrosse Football Golf etc. etc. baskets to hold bread at meals; white and m cuL •pij.uuAt: riage of which the girl of to-day knows M I N I U M ’S Totsi yellow willow baskets are used loreornmeal; Implements for all Sports nothing. The Greek woman had it, and it those of red willow as colandeis for washing Sp a ld in g ’s for anything that is Musical has been born again in the Indian wheat and hominy, and those of mak tsu- T radk-M a r k “ When the American woman can walk on your Ath- tsi as sieves for wheat and beans. White with the freedom of the Indian maid, then 1 e t i c Imple­ 1 E. High St. Carlisle, Pa. willow baskets are painted with white clay, she may begin to hope for a figure such as ments g iv e s stained red, yellow or black with native the Greeks had. A perfect walk means per­ you an advau- dyes or now dyed witb aniline dyes, lor use fect development of muscles, control over in dances. Either white willow, or all the EVery Athletic Manager should send them and elasticity of step that come of the at once for a copy of Spalding’s Fall different kinds of willow mixed together, and Winter Catalogue—Free Free! outdoor, healthy life and a free and easy are employed for this purpose. These sacred swing of the hips. baskets, tha-li-nai, are used to hold plume A. G. Spalding 4 Bros. C. V. Restaurant “ The Indian girl does not wear high heels. New York Chicago Philadelphia sticks, masks, etc. Denver Syracuse H er foot is as nature meant it to be. 8 ln Minneapolis 6 Ji.M. to 12 P.M. The women have a dance in the fall, call­ St. Louis Buffalo Cincinnati does not step with a jiggly, uncertain poise; Boston Kansas City San Francisco ed Ahyuua, in which they use baskets paint­ Baltimore Pittsburg "Directly opposite C. V. Depot her step is firm, her moccasined feet touch ed with different colors. It is said that the for the ground with all the grace of a leopaid s name is Pima, and that the dance, which is Lunches of Jill Kinds padded foot; she does not mince her step; danced to secure rain, was brought to Zuni she walks as God meant her to walk. Student trade especially solicited not many years ago by two old men who C. C .F A IL O R “ Never in my life have I seen such won visited the Pima with Mr. Cushing. Au BAKER 6 CONFECTIONER derfully developed muscles as these Indians inverted painted basket, corresponding with have. When their muscles are relaxed you the box or gourd resonator ol the Ilupi, is M. BLUMENTHAL 4CO do not suspect them to be as strong as they put under the notched stick, ki-wi-a-uan- Fresh Bread, Rolls Cakes 5 Pies are. There is nothing on the sleek, smooth The Capital nai, which is scraptd with a stick as an Cor. "Bedford & Penn Carlisle, Penn skin to suggest great strength. But instant­ C loth iers 6 F u rn is h e rs accompaniment to dances. ly those muscles are brought into concen The Zuni also manufacture small globular trated action they appear in welts and rid 16 N. Hanover St Carlisle, Pa baskets of salt willow in which they collect ges under the shining copper skin. Thii locusts used as lood. Panniers to carry PLANK’S PLANK’S was the secret of the development of the peaches, melons, cucumbers and other fruit IMPERIAL DRY GOODS CO W E A K T H E M ! Greeks, women as well as men. are made of red willow. Twilled basketsol “ The Indian woman can breathe. Ihis yucca, similar to those seen at other pueblos, SIPES’ SHOES is one other reason why her figure more are used to dip up salt from the Salt Lake. "THE MAN WHO KEEPS ON SAW- W E A R W E L L closely represents the Greek lines than that The art of making these baskets, which are ING SAWS THE MOST WOOD” of women of other races. Her diaphragm called ho-tsi-lai, was learned from Acoma. Eull Line of Suit Cases is not compressed by stays. Her shoulders And because we keep on telling you The Zuni also make a rectangular twilled about our Furnishing Department are straight, not because she wears braces, tray of the same material, with an edge of for Men is the reason (he Sales but because she has always walked well and are on the increase. So we say— cedar or oak, which they use to put paper carried herself with distinction, bhe has The right place for correct styles R.H. CONLYN bread on, or to lay long plume sticks or is The Imperial Dry Goods Store not moved languidly, but in a virile man Established 1839 images upon at the Yellow and Blue Corn ner, and her shoulders are held in that dances. These swallowing sticks were for­ School Pins beautiful and natural half slope one may merly placed upon such trays at the rttJck- IMPERIAL DRY GOODS CO 15 and 25 cents always find in Greek statues. swullowing dance. J E W E L E R 3 W .H ig h St “ Every Indian woman has a large waist. The Zuni formerly had a number of old So had the Greek. For that reason alone coiled globular and jar-shaped baskets, the she resembles the classic more closely than Thomas Williams F I N E S H O E S origin of which is not definitely known. The our women. A large waist would not be pitch-covered water bottles which they uee countenanced by the dressmaker of to-day; come from tne White Mountain Apache or C. W . STROHM , but the Indian maidens I have used as mo­ Up-to-date ‘Barber the Navajo. dels for this statue would not endure the A splendid collection of these Zuni bas­ 13 South H a n o v e r St. C a rlisle . torture of the compressed waist, the up­ The "Barber near the Opera House kets may be seen in the Leupp A rt citudio. setting of her digestive apparatus. V , < V. f V, C n r tt.t. THE FIGURE OF AN INDIAN WOMAN Pension for Chief Fastwalker W. N. KEEPER “ The Indian woman’ s waist is short, as was the Greek’s, up where it ought to be, In the near future Fastwalker, the noted When Hungry Pianos and Organs, Phonographs Sheet Music and Musical Goods not drawn down about the hips. There is Indian among the Crow Creek tjioux, will Stop At the same graceful taper and curve of the visit Washington to make a personal ap­ 147 North Hanover St. Carlisle, Pa. waist-line. These have been almost entire­ Casper E peal to President Roosevelt lor a pension Restaurant and Ice-cream Parlors ly lost with the present day dressing. This as a civil war veteran. For twenty years Ladies & Gent's "Dining-room — - large waist and slight curve would be ac­ he has been trying through correspondence 113&115 N.HanoVer St Carlisle, Pa H . T. HERMAN counted hideous by devotees of fashion, conducted by his friends to get on tne pen­ but it is classic and beautiful to the artist RELIABLE sion roll, and has at last decided to go to Shoes Rubbers or sculptor.” Washington and make an oral request at Trunks Satchels Mr. Partridge’s statue expresses all this. the fountain-head. Fast walker’s name was WEAR LOOSE FITTING The very poise of the figure is the person i- 4 E a s t M a in S t. Carlisle, Pa. changed by the Government a few years fication of the noble, womanly bravery be­ ago to Sibley Fastwalker, after the general B.V.D. longing to the little Indian. of that name. He saved the lives of sev­ Trade Idark. Registered U. S. Patent Office. Your Trade Solicited Some of the members of the Pocahontas eral faiqilies of the whites'. Fastwalker en­ Coat Cut Society, all descendants of the Indian race, listed as a regular soldier i:i the army at Trustworthy Medicines who have contributed to the fund for the Undershirts Yankton in 1803 and went as a scout with statue are Miss Lizzie MacLain, President: always obtainable at the expedition that left Sioux City in May and Miss De Sha, Secretary; Miss Louise F. of that year, making a round trip march of Harris, Miss Ella Loraine Dorsey, Mrs A l­ Knee Length Horns Drugstore 3,00(J miles to the Yellowstone River and thea Bedle and Miss Matoeka Gay. These D r a w e r s even into the British possessions in warfare women are all descendants of the family of againat the hostile bands of Sioux. He (the little American “ piincess’’ whose mem­ 5 0 c., $ 1 00 & $ 1 50 did more than any other scout in their ory they will perpetuate in the work of Mr. many battles on that expedition. Bt fore I a Garment. THOMAS FARABELLI Partridge, which is to stand close to the enlisting as a soldier or'scout for the Gov | VEGETABLES place where Pocahontas, the first Christian Identified by B. V . D. Label, eminent he was one of the three or four woman on the American continent, was which consists of white letter* FRUITS, CANDIES, etc. Indians to give ponies to hostiles in ex­ B. V . D. on a red woven baptized and christeped. change for white women captives, who background. Accept no imi­ tations. Look for the label. A ll meu are brothers, but some seem to were returned to their friends.. Fastwalker has only one wife. He frequently brings Illustrated seven color booklet, have step-mothers. descriptive of B.V.D. Under­ her and their grandchildren to Miller from wear, sent free upon request. No one who has companionship coming Seebold’s Drug Store their home at Crow Creek and the old man to him is ever lonely. Erlanger Bros. takes considerable pride in rigging them ■'COPYRIGHT 1906^® PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES A soft heart is impressionable, but a soft out with llashy new ribbons and hats with Worth & Church Sts., New York City. head is intolerable. red feathers. Students' Trade Solicited CARLISLE