The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-06-04

history are CONNIE morative of such
deeds. When tn C Indian points to the
scalp that he has brought home as
trOphies-they are the seal ps Of his
enemies-thOSe who would do him
wrong-those who would take away
his hunting grounds-those who would
despoil his home-nevcr did he an
nounce the scalp as being that of a
, friend.
When the poet sings of the Trojan
war it is to commemorate the valor of
the Grecian heroes, who waged war
against the Trojans because of the
wrong done-resentment of the wrong
defense of the right. When the 300
Spartans faced the Asiatic hordes at
/ Thermopylae and died to a man, it was
in defense of their country, their homes,
their mothers their sisters, their wives,
their betrothed. 1t was to prevent an
Invasion of enemies, and the very fact
/ that the lone survivor, found ohly mis-
cry III HIS SuINlNdl anu ullelWdfuS
sought his own detruction in the thick
est OF the deadly combat, is ample evil
dence that when the Spartan mother
/ buckled on the armour for her son
with the parting injunction that he re-
turn not to her unless he came as a
hero, unless he came as one who had
faithfully and fearlessy performed his
entire duty in behalf of his country,
was no idle boast living realty.
Some things have always been consid
cred of sufficient Importance to Justify
even to sacrificing of life for their pres
ervation. These are the things that
we like to speak Of-that we like to
commend.
But may be pardoned for suggest
ing that while would not detract one
iota from the praise of the heroes Of
such actions, there are still other ac-
! tions other lines of duty that call for
meritorlous service, and we should not
! magnify the one to the extent of min
! \
gilman women cut off their hair to
make bow strings for their husbands,
fathers and brothers to use in the de-
tense OF their city against the invading
Romans, they were performing SER
vice that | should not like to pronounce
less meritoious than that performed by
! n SnlGinp. ~ bp al n
ers during our civil war took charge
Of the home affairs, bearing all the bur
dens and responsibilities connected
herewith, and found time in addition
to all these cares, to perform many lit
tie deeds which added to the meager
comforts of the soldiers in the field,
they were performing equally meritor-
ious service.
When our women form themselves
into relief corps-for the amelioration
of the soldiers in the field when they
90 to the front for the purpose of per-
forming loving service in administer
ing TO the wants of the wounded and
when by their very presence, their
consideration, their thou9htfulness,
their gentleness, intuitive ability to
do the right thing at the right time
gliding from one bed side to an other
soothing and comforting us no other
mOrtals can, they are performing mer-
itOriouS service service that will
always be remembered, appreciated
valued 10y the Steiner sex.
AS rule the individuals who per-
form specially meritorious actions re-
ceive uustinted praise, and in some
instances suddenly find themselves
famous. Lieutenant Hobsou of the late
Spanish-A war is an example
in point. | would not misapproprlate
the commentators belonging to him,
but venture the statement that cOn>ld-
cradle praise is due the volunteers who
accom- PANIED him on that perilouS eXpe-
dition. The dangers they incurred are
not to be overlook ed-thtir motives
not impugned-they are to be preoum-
ed to be brave and loyal hearted cltl
zens, and equally deserving Of reco9'
milton in their several spheres.
As Il rule we need not concern our
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