Contents 



The Spartans of the West— Continued 



Truthfulness and Honor 45 



Temperance and Sobriety 47 



Physique 49 



In General 51 



Summary SS 



Standard Indian Books 59 



III. The Purpose and Laws of the Woodcraft Indians 



The Redman's Way 61 



Watchword 61 



Totem 61 



War-cry 62 



Sign 62 



The Laws 62 



The Rulers of the Nation 64 



The Great Council 64 



The High Council of Guidance ... 64 

 The Medicine Lodge or Lodge of the Old 



Guides 64 



The Initiation of a Brave 65 



The Little Lodge 67 



The Big Lodge 68 



The Laws for the Ruling of the Tribe . . 69 



1. Name 69 



2. Purpose 69 



3. Who May Enter 69 



4. Councils 70 



5. The Rulers of the Tribe .... 70 

 The Vow of the Head Chief ... 72 

 The Vow of Each Brave .... 72 



6. Changes of the Law 72 



7. Dues 72 



8. Secret 72 



9. Laws and Punishments 72 



The Band or Clan 73 



Costumes 73 



Titles of Nobles 74 



Badges of Rank 75 



The Standard 76 



Totems 77 



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