Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-08-25

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rounding tribes, they did not hesitate
to make frequent horseback excur-
sions through the country. One day
in September they started on a tour
into part of the country unknown
to them. Travelling south, at every
step they were astonished at the great
herds of buffalo and antelope, They
continued their journey two days
shooting only such game as was nee
essary. Late in the evening they
camped on a hill overlooking a val
ley. Early next morning they were
awakened by the barking Of dogs and
lowing of cattle. They were indeed
surprised to find themselves at the
village of the Ninnescahs. They en-
tered the village and were conducted
into the presence of the chief How
lattice who babe them a warm well
come, gave them the breakfast pre-
pared for himself, and insisted that
they should remain with his people.
He said he was always glad to enter
tain the white hunter, but that he
rarely had that pleasure. The white
hunters gladly accepted the chiefs
hospitality, and said they would be
his guests few days.
Never before were strangers more
cordially entertained. Each warrior
We'd with his brother in feasting the
honored guests. Alton Rhodes socn
manifested preference for the Wig
wan of the chief, for he had become
a victim to the bewitching charms of
Minnesota. Mike Burns was not so
easily captivated by these dark-eyed
maidens, but daily engaged with the
braves in the chase, often evoking
their admiration for his marksman-
ship. Alton remained with Mime
scah and helped her gather beans and
corn, which they had in abundance.
A week passed in this excess of en-
joyment before they realized that
duty called them home. 1t was now
evening, and the next morning they
were to depart. That night a feast
and dance were given in behalf of the
white hunters, and many participant
ed. In the midst of the dance Mime
scah and Alton stole away to the
wigwam of the chief, where he earn
estly pied for her hand, believing he
already possessed her heart. She
said she fOndly reciprocated his af
fiction, but regretted to inform him
of her betrothment with the young
BlackfOot, betrayal of whom she
feared would be attended with evil.
AT this Alton did not recoil, but
pressed his claim the more, telling
why he could make her happier than
the Blackfoot, moreover the Blackfeet
had lately been her enemies. Before
parting he obtained her consent, but
she dared not name the matter to hel
father. She required her new sutton
to return at the end of one month ant
beg her fathers favor.
The next morning the whole vii
lage came out to see them go. The
old chief invoked the blessings of the
Great Spirit upon his white children
, and babe them return soon.
They regretfully turned away from
the Ninnescahs, and disappeared
Two days later they were attending
the duties of campl life at home. Thu
, passed the longest month Alton
Rhodes ever saw.
The day came for their return. AL
ton told Mike of his relations will
. Minnesota, and mike did not disap
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Alton carried with him a fine selec
ton of furs and dried meats will
. which he hoped to gain paterna
favor.
g On arriving at the village the,
s were greeted with the same hospital
1 ity as before. Alton proceeded a
g once to the cabin of Howlathee, pre-
r sented his gifts, and begged the hanC
of Minnesota. The chiefsaid he helC
the pale-faced hunter in high esteem
, that under other circumstances h
3 would willingly grant his request, blu
q already he had given his daughter t,
8 a worthy Blackfoot. To break thi
union he feared would incur the ven
9 geance of the Blackfeet, a nation
+ more powerful than his own; but h
: no longer had control of his daughter
! and with whatever choice she nigh
make he would not interfere.
I On hearing this Minnesota place.
: her hands in Atoms, and said sh
, would follow the fortunes of tn
, white hunter.