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Show BIG INDIANS AT CAPITAL WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. A delegation delega-tion of distinguished Indian chiefs. headed by Chief Joseph of- the Nez Perces and including. Chiefs Ahlokat. Peyoptalykt and Andrew Whitman of the Colville reservation In Washington; Jessie Kirk of Oregon and Andrew John, a Seneca of New York, called upon the President today. The Indians, robed In gorgeous blankets, were Introduced to the President Pres-ident by Gen. Leonard Wood and Col. H. L. Scott, both of whom campaigned against Chief Joseph in the West. The President pave his callers a cordial reception re-ception and delighted them immensely by inviting them to attend the army and navy reception at the White House tonight as his guests. They accepted the invitation. The Indians are jn Washington looking look-ing after certain legislation pending before be-fore Congress in which they are interested. |