The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-07-06
TEE DON'T CARES"

FRIENDS TEE c. c.: In every walk of life we
are continually meeting with that class of indi-
| viduals we designate as the Don't Cares" We
mean by this that they have not the proper esti-
mate Of life they should have and are negligent of
their duties in regard to the same.
Many of them we'll meRning, and but for
| this don't care" spirit would make their way in
! the world; but just at the time they would do
| something they are overcome with this don't
care" spirit, and sink back into silence and negli-
genee
cess of the Church. consequently they never unite
with the Church; or, If they do, they only
droBes in it. We find those who don't care for
education, with all of its elevstng influences,
seqnently they surrender their lives TO ignorance.
thinking tits "biiss."
We find those who don't care for the success of
any laudsbe undertaking, consequently they make
effort toward making this world better for hay
ing lived in il.
This is a wrong spirit to cultivate and leads TO
vice and ruin, if followed Those who have
wrecked and ruined lives have them because they
said, We don't care TO live pure and holy Ife."
How many ia ranks cuitivating the
don't care" spirit? We pledged for the sue
of Progress and Patriotism. but by actions
show that We don't care whether we are crowned
with success or go down in defeat. OF course we
don't mean it in this light, but actions speak
louder than words"
Never before did realize that we have so many
don't cares" as now. The recent voting contest
in regard to changing our Clubs name. showed
too plainly what little interest is manifested, and
how many OF US are servants to the don't care"
spirit
Less ihnn 400 ont of Il 600 votingl Some may
look upon this lightly, but to Il has very seri
Gus appearance. -Four hundred dictate and con-
troll 1900. because IL. 800 of failed TO vote be-
cause we 'didn't care just how the vote went.
Is this right2 Do we in this way show that
spirit of progress we claim? Let every one answer
these questions honestly for himself
Nor is this all. We can make a call upon our Club
for its voice in regHrdio any important subject, and
we met with this same don't care" spirit
recently manifested. This has been tested in many
and cries of aid for the distressed the majority of
US by our actions have answered we don't care"
1t is now time TO awake and get this spirit from
among us. Suggestions az to the best way to do 1t
now in order. II is evident will never
eomplish half what we desire with this spirit pre-
vEiling.
My suggestion Is for a revision Of our rol-calI or
OF our rules and allow 10 join the G. G..
without making him sign pledge. prepared, pledg
his power for the success of Progress and Patri-
otism." This is my suggestion; what is yours7
Loyahy-G. Elmer Slater, Haley, Tenn.
THE BATTLE-GROUND OF TIPPECANoE
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: Thousands of strangers
will find much TO interest them in the scenes in
and about the famous battlefield where Gen. w. Fl.
Harrison won such signal victory over the savage
hosts whose means of arbitration were confined to
the tomahawk and the scslping-knife.
The place where the conflict occurred Is a strip Of
high grouBd miles north of the city OF Lafay
cite. Ind, which extends into tho Wabash bottom.
On side of it is the little valley through which
Burnett Creek, named for an Indian Chief, flows.
On the other side is a broader section of Iowand.
The strip OF high ground narrows to q point. and
there was fought on the morning OF Nov. 7, 1871
the battle OF Tippecanoe. The point aud so much
of the headland as Gov Harrison's forces and the
Indians fought over is a reservation Enclosed by a
high iron fence. The underground and the weeds
have been cleared away.
The tall oaks which were here in 1911 and bear
upon their trunks the well defined of battle
are carefully preserved. greensward has been
encouraged with successful results The State of
Indiana owns the reservation. and appropriates
money for a custodian and for improvements.
just above the reserved tract is the quiet little
town Of Battle Ground Visitors reach this spot of
historic interest either by the Monon between
Louisville and Chicago. by a fneiy-graveled
turnpike which follows the high west bank OF the
Wabash seven miles up from the city OF Lafayette
The land where the fight took place was subse-
quently purchased by Gen. Upton, ard in 1885 he
donated 1t TO the State of Indiana, the of the
battlefield containing 1855 Gen. Upton
stipulated that the land he incosed and preserved
a. public ground, which p monument was be
erected; request of the gallant donor that,
Rret TO say, has never been complied with. Yours,
Pro Patria,