The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
EDITOR'S CHAT.
A Question in Department and One in
Racial Differences.


NOT IN GOOD TASTE
Iattended a little company lately and one OF
the young ladies sat down on the floor aud now
and then leaned on the knees Of another. Was
this in good fern? There were no gentlemen
present, bnt il was 4 formal company.
So writes a c. C. member, and it is to be
hoped that she does not depart from the usual
custom in company of occupying seat, just
as others do. Indeed, we are sure she does not,
or she would not ask this question.
No, il is never in good taste TO abandon oneself
too much, in company or out of il. Even when
reclining on a sofa one should not lounge down
or curl up the feet, or assume negligent atti-
tudes.
A sweet decorum should be practiced by
every young girl, and in no case should one do
anything that excites question upon the part
of Others.
In company a young woman should sit in 4
chair or on a sofa and when she is tired OF this
attitude she may stand or walk. But under no
circumstances should she sit on the floor when
Others are seated. Not that there is anything
improper ia sitting the floor, but because
one must never be odd or 90 things to excite
remark.
Again. in good society il is not permissible to
slap ones neighbor on the back or shoulder, or
clasp hands. much less to sit down on the floor
and lean on anoiher's knees Hands off" is
the rule in all cases.
STREET DEPoRTMENT.
Many young girls are very careless about
their department on the street. They lock
arms aud L mock against each other in walking;
or they clasp one another on the arm, or give
one another punch to excite attention. This
must never be done.
Not long since two young girls from one of
the finishing schools near New York City came
TO the metropolis with teacher. When they
left the train one of the girls laid her hand
upon the arm OF the other.
Instantly, without comment, the teacher
stepped forward and removed the hand quietly.
1t would never have done 10 walk down Broad
way in such careless manner.
Study department, c. c. boys and girls. 1t
will go a long ways in fixing yonr place in
social and business life. One who is exact in
little things is exact In greater. Head erect,
chest out, and eyes 10 tue front!
CAN THE INDIAN BE CIVILIZED
This is a question that has come to US re-
peatedly, and often accompanied by the an
swer, no. And this in the face of all that the
Indian has proven himself TO be capable of
under proper ciyilizing influences.
Without going into detail let US take for ex-
ample DIR. Eastman. the Sioux physician, who
is the Secretary of the Young Mems Christian
Association of the Northwest, with head
quarters at Minneapolis.
III. EaSbLndn 10 q OF TWO cOllegeS,
physician in good standing, and served under
appointment 10y the Government at the Pine
Ridge Indian Agency until his removal to
Minneapolis. lie has been a contributor to So.
Nicholas. the Youths C0apaEi0n and other liter
airy periodicals, and is wtiIal distinguished
looking aifable Christian gentleman.
DR.. Eastman was the class orator of his col
lege, respected by his associates, and excelled
in athletic sports, as well as in his studies. He
married Elaine Goodall, one OF the sister poets
OF New England, and their life is ideally
happy.
This is only one Of many instances which
may be cited showing the capacity of the In
dian for civilization. and showing that God
has made Of one blood all the nations that
dwell upon the face OF the earth.
COLD WEATHER RULES
Never 90 to bed with cold feet.
If you have NO fire ts warm your feet wrap
them ia wooden.
Do not drink hot drinks of any kind and go
Immediately into the cold.
Never sit or lean back on anything very
cold
Battle frequently. to keep the pores of the
skin open.
Speak as little as possible when suffering from
hoarseHeSs, or the voice may be p~-nanen,ly
injured.
Warm your back at the Ere, but not for a
long time II is weakening
DO not stand over hot-air register, or keep
your feet too long at the fire.
Keep the mouth closed in going from warm
room to the open air. The air should be
warmed by passing through the nose to the
lungs.
cold should not be treated lightly, since, If
neglected, IL may lead 10 serious Illness
The garments worn in daytime should be
SAanged at night, and turned wrong side out
for airing.
Tie handkerchief around your neck, or pin
q little shawl around your shoulders, if you
suffer From throat trouble, upon retiring.
w0pien cloth wrung out Of cold water and
then SATURATED with spirits of eamphor is good
compress for sore throat; then cover with
several tkieknesses of dry flannel. In the morn
ing battle the throat with camphor, and avoid
exposure