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Dakota Indians and Missouri Salesmen.

Rain-in-the-Face and Curley, the two Indian chiefs who are famous in connection with the Custer fight, held a reception in the North Dakota building yesterday morning. The two warriors came over attended by a large retinue of common Indians, the latter being profusely ornamented with beads, paint and feathers. Old Rain-in-the-Face wore his blanket, but scorned feathers and beads. Curley wore American clothes. The two chiefs were received by Mr. Dickey, the North Dakota commissioner, and were given prominent seats in the rotunda of the building. For a couple of hours a constant stream of curious pale faces ended its way through the front door and surrounded the distinguished red men. Rain-in-the-Face talked through an interpreter. He was much impressed with the bigness of the world's fair, he said. Incidentally, he and Mr. Curley invited the crowd to go over to their tents in Buffalo Bill's inclosure and see the Custer relies. When the reception was over the two chiefs walked through the building, and grunted their approval of the Dakota exhibit. They then said good-by. The former rulers and the present rulers of Dakota parted with friendly greetings.

Missouri building was being decorated last night in anticipation of an avalanche of traveling men to-day. Bunting, palms and floral decorations were being extensively used. The headquarters of the Travelers' Protective association on the upper floor were especially attractive in floral and other designs. This morning the headquarters will be dedicated to the uses of the fraternity, after which the visiting travelers will go to festival hall, where an elaborate programme for their entertainment has been arranged.

Chicago Herald Journal 10/93