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Show THE § —no solid foundation whereon to build his structure—his plans are of “castles PEROT ia TAs RR a in the air” and vanish before the stern realities of life, like the sparkling dew before the summer sun. If we would be wise in our conduct and esteemed by our contemporaries, we must apply the experience gained in the past to our action of the present. The disasters which befall us are often, very often brought upon us by our own imprudence. We will not be warned and reap but the natural products of our labors. = ~<S Rs [Original in the Western Weekly. ]. BY SYLVIA. Our story opens in a secluded glen among the Wasatch Mountains. The sun, obscured since early morn by dense clouds, breaks suddenly forth with a wealth of golden light preparatory to his going down in the west. The rain, which has been falling in torrents, has ceased; but glistening drops still fall from the cedars and pines on the hill and the bending willows that fringe the SN SST ROT tt | ‘stream in the glen. An old man may be seen slowly wending his way from the banks of the stream. He follows a small foot path which leads up the rocky side of the hill, and enters .a cave that can be dimly discerned from ‘the small valley. This is the mountain home of Eutoha, the hermit Indian. For years he has lived here apart from all companionship with his race, except that of Washutah, his son, a youth of some fourteen or fifteen years of age. Eutoha was a strange being. He was once agreat chief among the Utah tribe of Indians, and many had been his deeds of valor in the savage wars of his people. But for some unaccountable reason he had severed himself from all association with his kindred, save his youthful son Washutah, whom he regarded with the most devoted tenderness and affection. “He ‘loved the beautiful landscape all around him; the shrubs, the trees, the ‘lofty:mountain heights with their rugged steeps; the babbling brook and the ‘noisy cataract; and often he would sit ‘for hours in silent contemplation of the mighty wonders of the firmament, which his simple mind could never comprehend but which filled him with awful and inexplicable reverence. It had become whispered among the savage tribes around them that father andson sometimes received communica‘tions from the Great Spirit, and from Him, in visions, they received glimpses -of the past, present,and future of their Be that as it may, they were be- ‘lieved to possess wisdom and knowledge superior to ordinary men, and were often referred to in points of dispute and controversy among the wild inhabitants of the valleys and mountains. The date of our sketch is in the latter part of’ the last century, at a time when the white man had not penetrated into the vast regions of the Great West. The "Utah nation at this period was quite ‘numerous. It was composed of rugged, athletic men and women whose am sent by the Great Spirit toshow thee many things whose suste- marks are left along the course of time.” I arose and followed. He led me to the top of a high mountain, that seemed to overreach all others. The guide told me to look. Around me TI beheld a vast extent of land, diversified, by meuntains, rivers and great lakes. Toward the rising and toward the setting of the sun, the view was lost amidst a great expanse of waters which seemed to stretch infinitely beyond. In the north the land grew broader till it faded away in snow and ice. The Vision of Washutad. ‘race. beckoned me to arise and follow. In a voice as low and softas the sighing of the wind among the pines, he said: “I To the south it grew narrow and more narrow, then broadened out again into a country of vast proportions. To the east of the narrow portion of land was a group of large islands, which the guide said at one period of the world formed a part of the main land, but in the wisdom of the Great Spirit, a portion of it was sunk and the waters rolled in to take its place. I turned a questioning look upon the speaker, but he said: “Look forth again.” I saw inhabitants scattered over the face of the land—many tribes of men, some weak and few in numbers, others strong and mustering many warriors. Many were wild and fierce ; others again were quiet and peaceable. In the north and east the people roved from place to place as inclination or necessity moved them. In the south were two powerful nations that dwelt in cities, whose many temples and public buildings were resplendent with gold and silver. My guide then told me toscan the water to the east. I saw three great canoes with large white wings gliding over the surface of the waves. These were filled with strange-looking men, whose eyes were ever looking westward. When they came in sightof the outlying islands, there arose a mighty shout. Iturned to the guide, who answered: ‘These men are from a world beyond the great waters—their coming marks an era in the destinies of two peoples— this day is fraught with woe and sorrow to your race.” I bowed my head in grief for strange feelings of awe and dread quite overpowered me. I staggered and would have fallen, had it not been for my guide, who supported me and uttered words of cheer and comfort. On looking forth again, I saw that white men—for they were white—unlike ourselves—had grown more numerous. They had overspread the islands. The natives who before had lived in peace and happiness, now digged in the earth and hauled huge loads. Thousands lay down and died. It was not long ere the last yielded himself up to despair and death. From this sad sight I turned to the mainland—to the most northern of the two great nations. Its chief men were in consternation. Strangers had landed on the coast and were marching through the heart of the country. another the towns submitted finally planted themselves in of the capital. The king was his people were subjected to servitude. One after till they the midst seized and the basest WESTERN WEEKLY. towards the setting sun, till his council fire burned no more beyond the Great River. From there he was forced back among the mountains. Even here he did not rest in peace, for the restless spirit of hisenemy penetrated their inmost recesses. Ere long, wherever I turned my eyes I could see no land our race might the deer and the bear, had has been and myriad thousands were every where springing up. Mills, where men toiled in the ruddy firelight lined the ‘banks of the rivers. Boats, moved without human’ fe a shall be saved. They will not grieve and mourn for whatis past, but making the most of the present they will look with bright hopes to the future; and in the light of a higher and better life they will gain a true conception of their Maker, which will supply to them a new and never failing source of happiness.” With this the vision disappeared and I awoke. Long the two, father and son, Eutoha and Washutah, sat there together. The old The man was too moved to speak. words of his son had called up strange images in his brain, images that his thoughts could not fathom nor his reason | comprehend. The twilight came and deepened into night. The supper remained untasted on the spit, and still the sea two sat on, their senses buried in a of musings, their minds striving to reach out into that infinity of the Unseen where even the prescient ones of earth are lost in doubt and mystery. " * Steam Planing Mills. 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In the country further south were “nance was gained from hunting and fish‘ing, and whose modes of living were of things more terrible than this. A small the simplest and::most primitive char- band of strangers came. The deluded people regarded them as children of the acter. They were received as a superior Eutoha entered hiscave home and be- Sun. gan to prepare the evening meal. Wa- race of beings and welcomed with joy 59 E. Third South St., Salt Lake City. shutah lay on a bed of skins at one ex- and hospitality. But like creeping ser-. pents they bit the hand that gave them tremity of the cave. All day he had tossed, burning with the heat of a shelter. The king was taken from his Blood ran in ‘delirious fever, and had uttered many unsuspecting followers. Treasures were piled strange and fantastic sayings. But mighty streams. finally he had sunk into a quiet, refresh- up as the price of freedom, but treasures ing slumber and was still sleeping when and life were lost together. Patriots, Eutoha left the cave to procure fish for fighting for home and country, were slain like wild beasts. Altars were overtheir humble repast. When Eutoha began his simple prep- turned and the sacred hearthstone was --arations for supper, he thought that Wa- transformed into the abode of death and shutah was still sleeping. Suddenly he desolation. Again I saw strangers upon the coasts. started ; for he heard the boy softly calling him to come. On approaching he Towns sprang up over the whole land. found Washutah sitting upright on his Wherever these were planted the natives withered and died like leaves upon the ‘bed, with a strange look of wonderment A few men there were upon his face; this at length gave trees inautumn. place to one of a more restful, but who sought to avert the calamities that deeply preoccupied character. “Father,” threatened them, and by the fire of their at length he said, “I’ve had a dream! 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Yet their habits of life were much changed. From hunters and fishers they had become tillers of the soil, and fruits and waving fields of corn were all around. Where once the Indian wigwam had stood was now the white man’s comely house. In place of the loud warwhoop was the laugh and halloo of children. Devotions were offered up in holy places to the Great Spirit, and the children were directed in the paths of industry and peace. My guide said: “This is the future hope of your race. These few of your once mighty people will survive. The Great Spirit decrees that a small remnant and Builders. PIONEER Are being received daily at what will be,” he returned. “Look again! There is yet more to see.” I looked again, but the scene was greatly changed. The white race had spread into every portion of the land. A busy scene, different from anything I ever saw was before me. Cities, with their Contractors GOODS be- come the habitation of his foes. 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