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THE ONCE MIGHTY CATAWBAS. By Mrs. LuU A. Vmndiver. Four hundred years in the life of a nation is but a span. The England, the France, the Germany of 400 years ago was practically the England, the France, the Germany of today. Former dynasties have fallen and governments have changed, but the nations are the same. But where 400 years ago was the nation which now so proudly blasts "The Star Spangled Banner," or ruthlessly causes the American eagle to shriek above the roar of the English drums, Scotch bagpipes, French mirthb and German music. Among the workmen and the peasants of the European nations a few j individuals were just beginning to know that they were men?that religion, hope, education and liberty were for mankind. The old feudal system was breaking up. The first muttering of the Reformation were striking upon the ears of those who could hear. The people, the masses, were dissatisfied, and among them, whether watching herds on hillsides, tilling the soil that the rich might reap, spinning silk in sunny France, guarding noblemen's game in England, fighting starvation in Irish hovels, or gathering at the chieftains, sullen call among the bleak crags of Scotland, must Daughters of the Revolution and Colonial Dames 3earch to find their progenitors. But the broad Western continent was not a desolate wilderness. The wild rose bloomed to deck the breast of many a dark skinned damsel, the tall maize shook its flaxen tassels over many fertile fields for hundreds that were to eat the golden grain, to live, to love, to struggle and die upon the soil of the "unknown world." And not alone in Europe were nations at war. On the vast continent Cherokee and Yamassee, Creek and Iroquois, Chickasaw and Choctaw were fighting for possession or supremacy ?quije like the Christian nations. A WO V t A f lio nnrt Vi ?? / nm fU/* t.wj w vii\> uui vii, aviuoo cue; ; fijeshvwater seus, dwelt the warlike ' , Catawba Indians. Many had - been their battles, and great their victories, multitudinous the scalps which adorned the wigwams of the braves. But the great spirit became angry with their people, and he sent against them the mighty Connewangas. Ho made the Connewangas exceedingly mad against the Catawbas, and he fought with the Connewanga braves. The Catawbas were courageous, they fought long and well, but when after disastrous defeats they knew that the great spirit was enraged, and gave the victory into the hands of their enemies, sullenly they gave up the strife, and started mournfully southward, a long line of grim faced Indian warriors, their women and their children in the centre of the procession. Fighting against the world they made their way, until at the head waters of the river known to us as the Kentucky, they met two other great nations, the Chickasaws and the Choctaws, and weary of fruitless strife and dreary retreat, the larger part of the once powerful Catawba tribe united with one of these people, some with the other. But there were among the beaten, homeless nation many intrepid spirits who in spite of fate refused to yield their tribal identity, and the sad remnant kept up their dismal march. They stopped once for a year in what is now Botetourt county Virginia; hoping for, but not finding, rest for their weary feet. They came farther ouulii uiik.ii tut.- iumu ui ine raimettos was reached. There the blue Bky, the rich hunting grounds and the fertile Boil mutely invited the wanderers to remain. But not without a struggle were they allowed to remain in this land of promise. On the banks of the Eawa Tavora they met in fearful battle with the fierce Cherokees whose soil they were appropriating. There ensued a battle which was to settleethe destiny of two prominent American nations. From sunrise until dark the J battle raged, not less deadly that no j smoke obscured the view, no cannon bellowed forth the war cry. Human throats supplied the tocsin, and the last rays of the setiing sun shone upon a thousand warriors on either side dead upon the field. And Indian women with disheveled hair and bitter laments sought by the moon's pale light for the forms of loved ones, and tenderly buried their dead. When morning dawned the Cherokees agreed to divide the territory with this fearful invader and, as long ago on England's shore lived side by side the % Saxon and the Dane, so Cherokee and Catawba swore eternal brotherhood, and dwelt together on the continent of the setting sun. The river, which was their dividing line, was called no more Eswa Tavora, but Catawba; and so it is called today. Here for many moons the triumphant northern nation held undisputed sway, until among them came the pale face people from over the sea, and by treachery far mor$ ( than by open warfare deprived the natives of their homes. As late as 1798 this Catawba nation held annually an anniversary meeting. They gathered men, women and children in a great council and sadly the elders recounted the numbers and the deeds of the ancestors. Telling with all the pride of the red men the mighty prowess of those who awaited them in the happy hunting ground. The Catawba nation has passed away, its territory is now the dwelling place of the Americanized Anglo-Saxon, and well the South Carolinian loves hi| home, but does never the restless spirit of the homeless red men return to his ancient habit, and wail an un dying requiem for his rare into the chilled and startled ear of the usurper? Then lay the grieving ghosts by, keeping green the memory of the races from whom tfle soil was wrested. I.et the triumphant conqueror pay the tribute of remembrance to tfTe conquered, the fierce, the brave, the warlike, who fill the desolate and forgotten Indian graves. The Man Who's Higher Up. Philadelphia Public Ledger. Justice has a streak of yellow, for she grips the little feilow, but her temper seems to mellow toward the man who's higher up. Though she runs to fix her clutches on the one who steals as much as 50 cents, she limps on crutches toward the man who's higher up. If the duties are evaded, quick is righteous wrath paraded, for the few wno simply aided not the man who's higher up. , m 'Tis a most obnoxious feature; Justice surely needs a teacher; worst of sinners not the creature, but the man who's higher up. Little chap must go to prison for a crime not really his'n, while champagne is ever fizzin' for the man who's higher up. When a trust is caught at scheming, Justice takes its menials, seeming not to e'en be faintly dreaming of the man who's higher up. Ever calm her way pursuing, Justice notes what some are doing, but this duty is eschewing when the man is higher up. Justice should take off her blinder, to the smaller fry be kinder, and, before her or behind her, grab that man who's higher up. Z. Y. BRADFORD, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Estimates furnished for buildings of every descrip tion. Prompt and satisfactory work at fair prices is my motto. Phone 1-e and let me figure with you. Why Pay Rent When $2.SO a week will Buy a Home? For Particulars see L. A. HARRIS. wmmmmmmmm ? Building IWood ? Cas We are prepared promptly for all kii terial at very lowest carried at all times happen to have in s in our planing mill Write or phone us a or urive vour order* 1 I your local dealer, an Syleecau Mi Rock Hill, I Of Interest To Working It's a mig in the bz when you Better lay I or month receive 4 deposits ii The Savings Bank i W. B. MeacKam, ( % Clothing, Clothing. ~= m Our line of Men's Spring and Summer " Clothing is now ready for your inspection. We have all the latest weaves and designs, in \ prices ranging From $10 Up. We will take pleasure in showing you through i the line whether you are i ready to buy or not. A look will convince ! you that we have the right goods at the right i prices. 1 Let us show you. Respectfully, P. H. Stallings . ?1 Fort Mill Pressing Club | Is the place to get your clothes cleaned, pressed or repaired, and delivered at the proper time. I Telephone 146. . " Fort Mill Pressing Club, ^ GUY ROSS, Prop. S Materials j t Iron ? 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