Now, imagine how an Indian feels when he considers this tendency.

Is it any wonder that the future seems dark and gloomy and hairless to him?
The scalping operation to him is a sacred rite.

It is interwoven with his most cherished traditions.

When he surrenders it, he dies with a broken heart.

What then, is to be done ?" "Oh, do hush up and quit." "There is but one thing to be done to meet this grave emergency.