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DOGS USED BY INDIANS. ' 163 Ysopete's help it was cooked and eaten witti ^reat relish by the newcomers; also the king and chief sent some prairie chickens which were a treat. -•And now the troop is ready early in the morning for their day's journey to the big city. The men are in prime spirits and condition, as the natives have treated them with every deference and their loads have been transferred to the pack animals of the na- tives. These were dogs of large size; the draught carried by each canine being about fifty pounds. The plan of locomotion was by two light poles made into shafts which were tied to the dog, the poles extend- ing back, the ends of which dragged along the ground with very little friction; then this baggage was placed across the poles. This is the plan yet used by many tribes, but instead of a dog they use an Indian pony. A party of Indians were seen thirty -five years ago go- ing from' Nebraska, passing through Kansas on their way to Indian Territory; their families being with them and their belongings transported in the manner described. Our cavalcade had an escort of Indians which, increased in numbers as the party advanced, for the women and children were no longer afraid. And turned out in holiday attire to take part in the demon- stration; so that from Junction City to Manhattan Alonso and Monte were introduced to many people; in ^f act, Alonso received more attention than did his general, for the reason that Ysopete kept conversing with his people, reciting to then how kind the lieuten- ant had been to him; and Monte received bis share of attention as they were informed of his being a son of