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Meanwhile. Chief Crack-n-a-Joke Anderson was fascinating the young girls with his idle chatter. His beauty of form and feature were known throughout the entire Seneca tribe, and his boldness and daring were incomparable. The object of his great affection was the spirited Fire-Hair Brown, known for her great youthful energy and beautiful brown eyes. Far off in another part of the camp sat the in.mitable Wahoo Bailey, who thrilled her listeners with the beautiful morning chants of the Indian tr.be. Nearby, busily engaged in the making of symbols on a piece of bark, was the unmarried squaw of the tr.be. 1 hundercioud Brewer, who had become a recluse in her earlier years and who lived by herse.f in a brown deerskin teepee, set far from the rest, on a dark, tree-covered hillside. Strolling through the village were Smiling-Face Hall and Long-in-the-Limb Shultz, taking their daily walk, observing all that was going on. Suddenly the eyes of Long-in-the Limb were accosted by the sight of Rain-in-the-i ace Jacobus, bending earnestly over a huwe drum. s ow.y pounding out a signal through the forest. Interpreting it. Smiling-Face Hall became greatly excited, for it was the call to ail of the great councils to come together for some purpose known only to the Seneca Chief. Immediately she and Long-in-the-Limb rushed to spread this news to everyone. In the large tent that served as his home, the great Chief Many-Moons Sullivan ro e from a seat, by his fire and slowly walked to the doorway of the tent. Gazing up into the sky he silently paid tribute to the gods of beauty, life, breath, and creation for bestowing on him the honor of hearing the voice of the beloved Hiawatha, the Great Spirit, who had asked him to call together the councils of all the people to hear his message. In the late hours of afternoon he would appear to them, so there was no time to lose in bringing all the representatives together. The noon-hour came and went and the sun-god was gilding slowly toward the west as the people of the Senecas gathered together to await word from their illustrious leader Many-Moons. The young warriors Sitting Bull Fudge. Big Wolf Sibley. Large Sound Smith, and Shadow Face Forrest left their game of la crosse and went to mingle with the growing crowd. Slightly behind them came many young squaws, among them the vivacious Golden Eagle West. Chase-em-all Hager, the retiring Timid Deer Miller, the rubicund Small Moose VanVleet. and Ruby Brand Masin — leaving their sewing and weaving to hear words of wisdom from the lips of their sagacious leader. Suddenly from out the forest rang the sounds of greeting and well-wishes as the great councils of the Indian tribes came from far and near to behold the prophecy of the medicine man and Many-Moons. To the edge of the mighty stream they went, slowly coming to a halt and settling themselves beside the urbulent waters to await a miracle. Their vigilance was not in vain for quickly the waters lost their force and down the stream floated a beautiful white canoe, with the Great Spirit. Hiawatha, sitting in its bow. A great hush came over the people as the ringing tones of the Creator flowed out in the summer breeze, reaching every listener with great impression on every soul. Hiawatha stressed peace and cooperation among the Senc;a tribe. As he finished speaking, the air was filled with sweet music and the beautiful white canoe ascended slowly into the air. bearing him up into the deep blue sky. After he disappeared, a long sigh of wonder and of fulfillment broke from the lips of all and they silently rose and went their way to their homes. The sun-god had reached the end of his journey, resting a minute on the tree tops and mountain side, then sinking out of sight, leaving behind a touch of golden red in the sky against which was etched a single column of dark smoke issuing from a smoldering campfire. Soon even these rays of light were gone and night ended another Indian summer day. 22 THUNDERCLOUD BREWER.
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Senecas COUNCILORS Seated: M. Hall. Secretary: M. Pound. Treasurer. Standing: E. Dolan. Adviser: W. Shultz. Vice-President: W. Sullivan. President. 7 zle t£e Settecaa In the following narrative we wish to bring to the readers of the ‘Odessannean'' a story of the Senecas of eons past. We placed ourselves in the course of the story as members of this famous tribe. y Nestled in the valley of Havana, the camp of the Senecas slowly came to life in the early morning hours. The sun god was just making his slow journey over the surrounding hills as the first Indians made their way to the streams to catch fish for their breakfasts. Soon they were joined by many others and thus the day began. However, this particular morning an air of great excitement and expectancy pervaded the entire camp. The night before, to the accompaniment of the dull throbing of the drums, the medicine man of the tribe. Chief Patient Man Dolan, had prophesied great happenings the next day. But the details he kept to himself, much to the wonder nad puzzlement of the people. This morning had arrived, however, in the very same way as all the others preceding it, and the people began to wonder if there was anything in the prophecy. Nothing unusual had happened and as the morning hours had gone on. the people carried on their activities in a calm, cool manner. Down by the teepee of Fair-In-The-Hair Beebe and Dark Fir Povero. squaws were gathered, sewing fringe on the jackets of their lords and protectors. Pink Cloud Carrigan. the youngest of the women, talked of nothing but the great Chief Red-In-The-Face Arnold, to whom she was betrothed. His many accomplishments and achievements were made into a melodious story which she related feelingly every day. Flowing Water Woodford did not belie her name, as syllables of life and love poured from her lips in an endless manner. Running Deer Blakeman and Fleet Foot Smith, the two swiftest runners of the tribe, were moving restlessly in their attempt to sit quietly and work as all of the young squaws should. The silence which lingered then was suddenly broken by the clear call of a hunting horn, as down from the hill came the hunters, treading silently in their soft moccasins, carrying a deer and some small rabbits among them. Among them were some of the younger chiefs who were slowly gaining repute as the bravest of warriors and wisest of young men. In yearly ceremonies, feathers were added to their headgears as a mark of distinction. Chief Minus-a-Piece McLaughlin was gesticulating wildly as he described the huge buck which had escaped his trusty bow and arrow. 21
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