The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-11-05

cess ne the game WIS near 300 yards high. We
were not permitted to remain here as long n de-
sired. 40 our timepieces wnrned us II was time TO
descend; 30 AFTER a last lingering look we started
Indian fife down old loG-slide, 80 steep in some
places that we were fan TO 40 ia the same manner
as the logs, About half way down we stopped TO
gather wild grapes aud souvenirs OF our trip, and
nnnlly reached home +" ~ the shades OF night We're
falling last, wishing every loyal e. C. had been
with as. Pro PRtriR-JOhn o. HRrpsier, PORT Ma
tildR, Pa.
DoNT's FOR c. c. GIRLS.
Don't hIrt.
Don't talk slang.
Don't read trashy literature.
Don't idle away your time.
Don't be ashamed To do Homework
Don't be sbsent from our next Reunion
Don't answer silly, hattering love-letler from
young men.
Don't correspond with boys without learning
something about them.
Don't forget 10 send your photographs for the
g. q. Gallery
Don't forget that modcsty aud independence are
your most admirable qualities.
Don't marry until you are n good cook, house
Keeper, sehmstress aud nurse.
Done chew gum, act pert, speak unkindly, dress
dowdyish, or act proud vain. Pro Patria-B
marta Scott Reynolds, Ind.
A PREHISTORIC MOUND.
FRIENDS or THE c. C.: think my brothers and
sisters will he interested in "A description Of Mann
moth Mound, situated nj Moundsvlle, WA, about
10 miles from Cameron. IL was discovered in l1i@
and n supposed 10 be a relic Of the ancient Mound
builders who inhabited this continent previous 10
the discovery 10y Columbus IL is one of the grand
est pre- historic mounds In America, and has been
visited by people from Europe and other paris OF
the civilized world. IL II PAS feet IN diameter NJ the
base; - feet In hight. with apex fiat and about
100 feet IN circumference. IL contains about
O,0O0 600 cubic yards.
An ovate-shsped stone WAS found In the mound
In 1853 The Inscription IL Ia unknown characters,
resembling those used by the Scandinavian priests
prior 10 the introduction Of the Roman alphabet.
II has never been dociphered and nothing like IL
has ever been found In America. Any brother or
sister who woua like TO the inscription VIII
please inform me- aud will copy Il the best can.
Mammoth Mound Is IN danger Of destruction,
and the West Virginia Historical and Antiquarian
society D. putting forth every effort 10 secure pos
session OF u, and heuccorth preserve u beyond the
possibility OF destruction. To this end they have
asked every teacher la tie State OF West Virginia
10 aid them In the grand work. ] am a teacher,
and expect 10 contribute, and get my pupils TO give
something, but The donations from teachers aud
pupils VIII not be enough, 80 that should any &. C.
desire TO contribute a small sum. the amount may
be forwarded 10 me- and will ser that Il Is placed
WIN the collection taken by the Superintendent al
Schools al this place. Pro PatriR-Ada Bornhart,
Cameron, w. Va.
THE PEANUT PARTY.
Q. G. FRIENDS The long Winter evenings are
advancing rapidly, aud we young folk have TO
nno many ways 70 amuse ourselves pleasantly.
4 lie peanut party Is the latest novelty la amuse-
nent The hostess provides herself with quantity
az a. an q