The National tribune., 1895-01-24
MICHIGAN INDIANS.
Home % my heart. j sing II thee,
Michigan. NY Michig n.
Thy lake bound shores i iong to see,
Michigan NY Michiynn.


Eleven wears ago this coming April we
moved from Sauiac. TO Mason County. Mich.
! in Sanilac County there Indians, and
! ]. being little girl then. had never seen any
Of these curious people.
We moved into the wooded country, and
about half a mile from our house camped a
band Of 20 Indians.
The coming Summer the blackherries were
very thick. aud every morning they used TO all
come by our house 10 go to the berry patch
bringing with them baskets. pals. aud other
O dishes all full when psturning at night
They had some large baskets made OF bark
and they would put as many berries as they
could in these aud carry them on their backs
Others carried small baskets and pals.
At FIRST ] used TO run and hide when would
see them com ng. watching them very curiou $ :
from my hiding-place After time | would
\ venture part way out, aud later / would 20
| near and watch them as they came to the vel
/ TO drink
! One morning when they came by they
! brought with them little squaw. ! thought
her very cute, aud / asked the old squaw if
might keep her with me- as / had no little
sister to play with; but TO my dissppoi ntment
she just laughed, aud told the rest, and they
too, enjoyed laugh.
After / became more acquainted with them
] went 10 their wigwams There they had two
large tents, and each family had a small tent
in the large tents they stored their provisions
They cook their viciuals over a fire. using
sticks 10 swing their kettles ON. When they
eat they sit down the ground. all in a ring
having their rictuals in the center.
During berry picking time they have Indian
dances: they call them "pow-pows." They
stretch deerskin over barrel, and pound on
this for their music You can hear this noise
and their singing a mile away. Once in q
while you fnd one that can play the violin.
Then blessings on thee Michigan,
We wave thy banners gay.
Ind wish the many glad returns
OF this Thy natal day;
Wen govern thee ia coming years
BY lHwr buth true and just,
Aud progress shall our wntchword be,
In God our hope and trust"
Anna A. Howell, Freesoil, Mich.
THE DEAR MAJORITY.
Beyond the filmy pickei-liue
That marks the outer reach of lime
j. csmped an army vasier far
Than holds aloft ihc sciuIetar;
No dark alarm disturbs al AT scene
o. rriB-chilicd marches intervene
For Ia the tide of war found
The shroud OF peace tha, girds them round.
Dear army. father. brother. son,
The charge is passed. the trenches won.
But a. pause 10 view the cost
My hazs eyes in tears lost;
rnsiy sword here the wall
take down fondy 1ud recall
Inc day when last he did the same
Who nIEac me proud TO bear his name
The bondman's chains ere relics now
Ard manhood shines upon his brow
Niiile All The centuries % come
VIII feel tlic triumph gIsndly won
Al. While tile lew yet finger near
The dead may know sincere;
Our RFaciousnesS TO these around
The patriots note for IA shall sound
Will T. Chamberlain, Richland, S. d.
TELL IT ALL TO JESUS
What though thy life has burden
And thy heart H. heavy with care
Can you not tell il all O Jesus
Who is ready your burdens TO share,
What though tbs friendships prove faithiesa
And thy faith is almost lost,
Can you tell IL all TO Jesus
And patiently bear your cross?
What though cartlI's shallow pleasures
Your life has never best,
Go, tell il all to Jesus.
IN heaven you shall find rest
Cad NJ. Kepner, Marengo Iowa.