The National tribune., 1892-05-26

in countless numbers. just through the open
window look into the fower-garden. There are
Towering almond, cowslips gold-buttons, honesty,
blue perpetual flax, peonies, pansies in all colors
ann markings; pinks. sweet-williams. coumeines,
iponoea, lilies, roses and myriads OF other Kinds,
of many OF which do not know the names. There
AT the left of the walk is my bed of forget-menos
perfect mass of green and blue. How many Z. =;
BOYS have n bed of forget-me-nots? nave hao
mime three years. and like the G. G., 1t gels better
every year.
l once had n kind, loving father. who loved
flowers and all things beautiful. He loved his
country and gave his life for il; now he sleeps IN
soldiers grave. How many of those grand and
gallant heroes of 1S61-65 rest in The silent tomb!
Let us not forget them the Both day OF May; let us
strew their graves with lovely flowers Let us not
forget our loyal Logan, who originated this beaut-
fui memorial for fallen brave, and let US each
resolve to be true c. C.s and truly loyal to Prog
ress and Patriotism" Let us endeavor TO do all we
can IN the bonds of true c. c. friendship TO SO eie
waite ourselves and our country that we VIII be
worthy of those who beckon Us on.-Frank w.
| Combs, Deer Walk, W. Va.
THE GRASS DANCE"
DEAR TRIBUNE: The tribe of Gros Ventre In
! dinns at the fort have had grass dance. inns
| grass dance is given TO propitiate the gods WHO
| have so abundantly caused the grass to grow.
| Al an early hour the participants came pouring
IN. Across The prairie they came; some ON Ioot,
| some on horseback, but the majority were IN
| wagons Those on horseback were mostly Young
| hncks, who came gorgeously atiired in all out
! The dance was held in n large log building kept
/ FOR lie purpose, and which was gayly decorated
The dance was opened by The band, composed OF
number of Indians. with musical instruments oil
their manufacture All sat still for some time
waiting for the spirit 10 move them. and ever aud
anon us The spirit moved they would leap up and
! join The mass of shouting dancers each one seem
in2y trying To out-yeli the others. Each kept this
up U:5til he became exhausted, and then went cut
aud RECALLED hituself savory canine soup. AS
fast AS one stopped, exhausted, another took hls
place. aud the orgies lasted until very late-Jessa-
mime ;. Slaughter, Bismarck, n. ID.
AS GOOD AS GOLD.
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: Our editor has given
excellent ideas on As good as gold" and for one
''l'v 'Htlor~e them will add my mite; ii ls not
original, but think it win bear printing again,
-'O.e day "a Lie broke ont OF its inclosure, and
started to travel. and the man who owned the
premises il after it had started. and was sorry
that he had not made the incosure he-tlght. 80
he called his swiftest Truth, and said:
50 Lie has got loose and will do much mlschlet
if it is 0ot stopped. want you 10 80 after it and
bring il back, or kill it
the Lie had one hour the start. At the end OF the
nrst day the Lie was gong llcSlty-spiit. me
Truth was long way behind it, and was getting
tired. IT has not yet caught up, and never WILL
Cora Wnchel.
WHERE THE ENCAMPMNET WILL BE HELD.
c. c. FRIENDS: Monievideo is really beautiful in
Summer time II is situated on high bluff, as its
nanic indicates being two Latin words monte,
mountain. and video, sec. IL IS at tine Junction
OF the Minnesota. Indian name meaning muddy
water. and the Chippewa Rivers.
twenty-five years ago this wax the home oil the
Indian. Not white mans dwelling was TO he
seen During the Summer of 81 my father. Tay-
Tor knight, with party under Gen. Sibiey, were
here the frontier, helping to protect those Mt
home, while their brothers were in the South
Then nothing to be but the Indian vii
lages and wild buffalo roaming over the bluffs.
where our city stands
Montevideo contains about 1900 inhabitants |
The business portion of the city is situated in the
valley along the river; here we find large pro- |
portion of the buildings brick. We have all the |
modern improvements. fine churches and schools |
AUD Window Institute, a school under the control !
for Carlton College at Mortified.
We have a well-organized q AR Post. Z c., |
:. of V Camp and numerous other Societies. The |
District Encampment is 10 be held here in juno. |
Yours, Pro Palria-IiIlian Knight, Monterideo, |
MIN.
PROGRESS AND PATRIOTISM.
FRIESDs OF THE c. c.: Miss Gates advocated |
emitting requests for letters from c. c. columns
aud proposed that members should write to those |
IN localities where correspondents were desired. |
As most members having letters published have |
ali iae correspondents they desire, this plan would
not be a success. Another Minnesota member |
complained of not receiving enough answers TO /
las request. Why not write to those who have |
their names published, instead OF sending in your |
own.
1T ever secure that extra space p-titoned for |
some time ago and those desiring correspondents
would write q good letter for publication, thereby
proving their ability. they would have no need TO
complain California member received over 80
responses to her request when made with neat
letter Loyaliy-F. W. Boyer Fountain. MINI.
DOMESTIC HERoISEs.
c. C. SISTERS: Have you ever read in the story |
books about great deeds that girls said to have
performed. and wished that you could have |
chance to do likewise? The heroine Of the news
paper tale Is generally fiction-s not found in
real ilie-and you dream II you think of INIT aing
her. You may never be called upon to do deeds |
OF bravery which viii merit tho applause of men. |
and cause your name to be placed before the pub
ifc. yet you ali be aeroincs ia your own homes |
There i battlefield which calls for your bravery |
and offers you great victories Yonr strength is
patience; your power is in long suffering; your
tlray IL a Of .lf
flee. Cling strongly 30 the right aud you become
domestic heroines. You may suffer; yes the drops
OF blood may run from your heart in your auyeties
for home and all you love, bat it is only God who
counts the drops they fall, and He sends His
angels to gather them up as treasure which will
purchase a CROWN tor yon. Girls. home Is you
make IL; and your sacrifices for is peace comfort
aud JOY will make you real heroines-Lou J. |
FinSirR, Galesburg, i'll.
DoN'Ts FOR THE BOYS.
Don't think that loudness whether of dress or
voice IL attractive; IL Is vulgar snd offensive
Don't forget that afectaiiOn is silly and so trans
parent that any sensible person through it,
Don't be ignorant OF the important events OF the
day, and politics in general.
Don't think that because you man it be-
comes you TO be cruel nothing could be more
absurd.
Don't drive your horse until dripping with per
spiration. then allow him 10 stand Ia a cold wind
until dry and stiff.
- Don't check your horse SO high TINT bJinded bv
The light Of The sun, he stumblcs then beat him !
FOR it, when you deserve tho beating yourself
n lie
under the porch, jn some dreary shed while |
you, his master indulge In all the comforts OF life !
Don't Danish the defeuseless cat TO the fury OF a
wild. stormy night, trusting it 10 find nook to |
crawl into.
Don't iaii 10 consider that. though bat n cat or n
dog lac Is sensitive to ili-re2tlent and suffering
rs we are, and equally fond OF q comfortable |
bed.
Don't imagine that any dumb creature Ia exemnt |
from regular food and attention. Deprive your |
self half as often as you deprive some of the de-
ienseless beings, and how you would enjoy your |
cxistencei
Don't think that because you can suck n villa |
cigaret OF sport derby that you are gentle.
man.. Character makes the gentleman.
Don't be liberal unless you have unlimited funds
back of your Iberality.
Don't patronize the livery-stables unless com.
PEELED by necessity 10 do Many young man |
can trace the beginning OF fiis ruin TO a livery
rig"
Don't exhaust your store OF politcness and gal.
antry on nilly girls. Reserve some of those petty
sacrifices for respectable aged persons that cross
your path occasionaly.-Lizzie C. Eckart Hast |
Hgs Neb.
n. IT. G. c. GUARDS.
Hattie II. Beers. Adjutant. South Norwalk. an-
nonnces the annual Reunion of the Connecticut |
Guards 10 be held at New Haven in Cedar Hill |
Church, Friday, Juno 25, 10 clock sharp. Take |
Church and Chapel street al the depot and get
transfer To the State street line All having last |
years Reunion badges will wear them. All are