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In the summer of 1898 the Government Indian Bureau invited all tribes of Indians in this country to send delegates to an Indian Congress, and they gathered from far and near with their ponies and tepees and gaudiest trappings In the Exposition Grounds at Omaha. Never before had there been and never again will there be such a gathering. There were about five hundred of them, some partly civilised, but the greater portion picturesque in original savagery. Strange as It may seem at this late day many of the Indiana declared that before coming to Omaha they had no Idea what multitudes of white men there were or how hopeless It was to try to stand against them. This was probably the last time that so complete and spectacular a view of the North American Indian will be possible and those who had the privilege of witnessing it are to be counted fortunate. At the time of the Indian Congress a prominent photographer obtained permission to take the photographs of the most noted chlers present and succeeded .n obtaining a collection which never will be equaled. Mr. Rinehart, the photographer. copyrighted all these pictures and placed in a few art stores some hand-colored proofs which, notwithstanding their high price, sold at once, and these Indian pictures have become the fad of the year. The Chicago Great Western Railway has succeeded at large expense In obtaining from Mr. Rinehart the privilege of reproducing the best four of these pictures. Chiefs “Wolf Robe/* “Louisan/* “Hollow Horn Bear/* and Hattie Tom/* ar.d have Incorporated them in an art calendar for 1900. which is pronounced the most artistic production yet attempted. The heads are 6x8 inches, one on sheet, wonderfully reproduced in all their original colors, and when framed make most striking and effective pictures, particularly suited for holiday gifts. Owing to the expense but a very small edition has been issued. They will be sent, however. while the supply lasts to any person sending 25 cents in stamps or silver to cover the royalty charges and the expense of parking and mailing to F. H. Lord. General Passenger Ticket Agent, 113 Adams street, Chicago.
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Chicago Broad Ax
Chicago, Illinois, US
Sat, Nov 11, 1899
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