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left their names in ninny places, and have modified or
changed many of the tribal names. For instance, the real
name of the Ilurons was Wyandots, but the early French
colonists gave their later appellation on account of the man
ner in which they dressed their hair, resembling the hure or
wild boar. In the same way the Spaniards left their impress
on all their territory in New Mexico, Central America and
South America, and in some instances they have imposed
purely Spanish names. It was w&ilc Magellan was in St.
Julian's bay, that the name Patigonia first came into use. lie
saw enormous prints made in the sand by the natives feet
and he consequently gave them the name Patagones, that is
"big feet."
he Indians themselves have been given to imposing nick
names upon adjoining tribes. The name Sioux was given to
the Dakotas because they were such fierce 'enemies." Sem
?noles is a word signifying "wanderers," Esquimaux was a
crm of reproach meaning "raw fish caters," Adirondacks
means "caters of bark." Thus many others could be traced
from a like origin.
Another process, by which many of the tribal names have
been obtained is to derive them from some locality near which
the tribes resided. The lakes derive their names from the
tribes themselves, as in the case of Huron, Eric, etc. But
it is the case generally that a greater number of tribes have
had their names from the bodies of water than the converse
for instance the Wtnnebagos, Athabascans and the like. In
the same way the rivers, hills and mountains have derived
their names fiom and given them to Indian 'tribes. Also the
points of the compass have supplied names, as the Abenakis
of Maine were the "Eastlanders," the Shawnccs the "South
landers" and some others.
There is yet another way of naming the tribes in which
each tribe was a unit and hada name generally of an animal.
Thus the Iroquois was divided into eight families the most
prominent of which were the Anowara, or turtle tribe, the
Ochguari or bear tribe and the Oquacho or wolf.
Perhaps as important a method of naming any is the dis-
criptivc process. The various customs and peculiarities of
the Indians have also fastened appellations upon many tribes.
The Oregones of South America are the "big ears," the
Guaycura the "the runners," etc..
The explanation of the origin of a nation's name is often a
mere record of its pride. What a mass of absurd ideas is
suggested when we read in history of foxes, tortoises and
beavers, and yet what can be more simple when we under
stand the legends and history connected with these names?
STRAY PJCK-UPS.
"Bad boys!"
"We hate the boys!"
"We love the boys!"
"Where is my dog?"
"Ed., you stole my dog."
Mr. D. D. Reavis has abandoned school for the remainder
of the year.
C. S. Polk called upon his numerous friends for a day or
two last week.
C. S. Lobingicr attended the funeral of a turkey at home
on Thanksgiving.
This paper got behind the times in religious matters unti'
a Y. M. C. A. boy changed the time table and official roster
of that association last week. It reads correctly now. '
Miss Linn's mother can bake nice cake.
Gcrwig sampled Nance county turkey at Anderson's ex
pense. C. E. Tingley made quite a spec the other day on a gold
(?) pen for the other fellow.
Ed R. Mockctt, court reporter at Fremont, came in to cat
turkey at his father's uansion.
Mr. Stephens demonstrated the fact that between i B. C.
and I A. D. there was a year which was o.
Mr. Beecher's father took sick and called him home; he
is in school again, his father having recovered.
Mr. E. E. Hiding is the victim of misfortune. Ill health
has caused him to leave school, but it is hoped that he can
soon return.
Miss Talbot went home on account of her father's sickness
and while there took sick herself, but she is well and returned
to school now.
It is rumored that the Hesperian office will be swept and
cleaned next Christmas vacation. Too bad. Can't it be put
off till next summer?
The Music Department has issued a circular describing the
opportunities and advantages which the University can offer
to those who wish to study the art.
Mr. A. A. Reed was compelled to leave school and return
to his home in Beatrice last week on account of sickness, but
he has recovered and is again in school.
The freezing has put a stop to the street paving, but if all
the contracted paving had been put down this fall the spring
thaw could be depended on to furnish plenty of mud in this
burg.
Our handsome exchange editor was heard during the Crete
convention to sigh, "The world is all dark, my light is gone."
We understand the light referred to staid at Crete till Tuesday.
I low lonely for Wag.
A. A. Reed thought he had recovered sufficiently to continue
his studies, but found he was too weak. He went home
again last Wednesday, but hopes to recover sufficiently to
make up his work and be in school next term.
One bright morning that Junior "with red all over his
face" was improving every moment by studying history on
his way to the University, when he stepped into the P street '
cut. The plowing, grading and scraping that he did with his
nose were not on the contract, so the city allowed him nothing
for his services.
The Y. W. C. A. convention at Crete, November 18 to 20,
was well enjoyed by all who attended. The associations of
Hastings, Nebraska City, Doane college, State Normal of
Peru and State University were all represented, the latter by
sixteen delegates. In the absence of Miss Nettie Dunn,
international secretary, Miss Dinsmorc, of Hastings, presided
at all the sessions. A very enjoyable reception was given the
delegates by the Doane Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. at the close
of the first meeting of the convention. Much interest was
shown in home and foreign missions, heightened by the
admirable address of Mrs. Hardy, of Beatrice. There were
pledged by the different associations $150.00 for the prosecu
tionofs tatc and national work. Miss Barrett read a paper
on the "Benefit of Committees" and how it may be increased.
The consecration meeting, led by Miss Aughey, was declared
by all to be the best meeting of the convention. The inspira
tion of the convention will be felt here, doubtless, through
out the year. The influence of sixteen young ladies united
is bound to be felt, They were missed while at Crete.