IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) 1.0 I.I " m |2.2 £ us 12.0 WUu 11:25 IIH 1.4 mi, I 1.6 Photographfc Sciences Cfflporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 145S0 (716) •72-4903 y ^ ^ ^O ^^A^ '6r r/. '^ V <^ < I '/.. ,*<» ^^* /^.^o € v'.^" I/.. 4^ CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHM/ICMH Collection de microfiches. Canadian Institute for Historicai IMicroreproductions / institut Canadian de microreproductions historiques Technical and Bibliographic Notes/Notes techniques et bibiiographiques The Institute has attempted to obtain the best original copy available for filming. Features of this copy which may be bibliographically unique, which may alter any of the images in the reproduction, or which may significantly change the usual method of filming, are checiced below. D D D D D D Coloured covers/ Couverture de couleur I I Covers damaged/ Couverture endommag^e Covers restored and/or laminated/ Couverture restaurde et/ou peliicul6e □ Cover title missing/ Le titre de couverture manque I I Coloured maps/ Cartes gAographiques en couleur □ Coloured inic (I.e. other than blue or black)/ Encre de couleur (i.e. autre que bleue ou noire) I I Coloured plates and/or illustrations/ Planches et/ou illustrations en couleur Bound with other material/ RellA avec d'autres documents Tight binding may cause shadows or distortion along Interior margin/ La re llurc serr^e peut causer de I'ombre ou de la distortion le long de la marge IntArieure Blank leaves added during restoration may appear within the text. Wh never possible, these have been omitted from filmmg/ II se peut que certaines pages blanches ajouties lors d'une restauration apparaissent dans le texte, male, lorsque cela Atalt possible, ces pages n'ont pas 6t6 filmtes. Additional comments:/ Commentaires supplAmentaires; L'Institut a microfilm^ le meilleur exemplaire qu'ii iui a 6t6 possible de se procurer. Les details de cet exemplaire qui sont peut-Atre uniques du point de vue bibiiographlque, qui peuvent modifier une image reproduite, ou qui peuvent exiger une modification dans la methods normaie de filmage sont indlqu6s ci-dessous. □ Coloured pages/ Pages de couleur D D D D D This item is filmed at the reduction ratio checked below/ Ce document est filmA au taux de reduction indiquA ci-dessous. Pages damaged/ Pages endommagAes Pages restored and/or laminated/ Pages restaurAes et/ou pellicui^es Pages discoloured, stained or foxed/ Pages d^colortes, tachetdes ou piqudes Pages detached/ Pages d6tach6es Showthrough/ Transparence I I Quality oi print varies/ Quality in^gale de I'lmpression Includes supplementary material/ Comprend du materiel suppi^mentaire Only edition available/ Seule MItion disponible Pages wholly or partially obscured by errata slips, tissues, etc., have been ref limed to ensure the best possible image/ Les pages totaiement ou partieliement obscurcies par un feuillet d'errata, une pelure, etc., ont tt6 filmtes A nouveau de fapon h obtenir la mellleure image possible. 10X 14X 18X 22X 26X 30X y 12X 1«X 2DX 24X 28X 32X iaire s details ques du It modifier ciger une e fiimage ju^es Tha copy filmad hara haa baan raproducad thanka to tha ganaroaity of: University of Calgary Tha imagaa appearing hara ara tha baat quality poaaibia eonaidaring tha condition and lagibility of tha original copy and in kaaping with tha filming contract tpaciflcationa. Original copiaa in printed paper eovera are filmed beginning with the front cover and ending on the iaat page with a printed or illuatrated impree- sion, or the beck cover when appropriate. All other originel copiea are filmed beginning on the f irat pege with a printed or illuatrated imprea- alon, and ending on the Iaat page with a printed or Illuatrated impreaalon. The leat recorded freme on eech microfiche shell contain tha symbol — ^ (meaning "COIM- TINUEO"). or the symbol ▼ (meening "END"), whichever appliea. L'axemplaira filmA fut reproduit grAce A la gAnArositi de: University of Calgary Les images suivantas ont iti reproduites a\. ; la plus grar.d soin. compta tanu da la condition et de la nettet* de l'axemplaira film*, at mn conformit* avac las conditions du contrat da fiimage. Lee exemplairaa originaux dont la couvartura an papier eat ImprimAa sont filmte an commandant par la premier plat at an tarm^nant soit par la darnlAre pege qui comporte une empreinta d'impression ou d'illustration. soit par la second plat, salon la caa. Toua las autras axamplairas originaux sont filmis an commandant par la pramlAre pege qui comporte une empreinta d'impreaaion ou d'iliuatration at en terminant par la darnlAre pege c,ji comporte une telle emprelnte. Un dea symbolaa suivanta apparaftra sur la darnlAre imege de cheque microfiche, selon la caa: la symbole -^ signifie "A SUIVRE", le symbols y signifie "FIN". sire IMaps, plates, cherta, etc., may be filmed at different reduction retioa. Thoac too large to be entirely included in one exposure are filmed beginning in the upper left hf»nd corner, left to right «nd top to bottom, aa many fremea aa required. The following diagrama illustrate the method: Lea cartes, planches, tablaeux, etc., pauvent dtre filmte A dea taux da reduction diffirants. Lorsque le document eat trop grand pour Atra reproduit en un seul clichi, il est film* * partir de Tangle supArieur gauche, de gauche A droite, at da haut an baa, an pranant la nombre d'imegea nAceaaaire. Lea diagrammas suivants illuatrant la mAthoda. by errata led to ent une palure, Fa9on A 1 2 3 32X 1 2 3 4 5 6 .'■■•^v ^^.-'^v THE BROWNIES THROUGH THE UNION BY PALMER COX PUBLISHED BY THE CENTURY CO. NEW YORK Copyright, 1894, 1895, by The Curtis Plblishino Company. Copyright, 1895, by The Century Co. AT f<*-><>9 c-^r7lU)\VNli:S IN KENTUCKY l-Ai.K. . 104 BUOWNIEH IN AflCHKJAN BiiowNiES IN Califohnia 113 BiiowNiEs IN Wahhinciton . . 124 132 xi OTHER BOOKS BY PALMER COX: PUBLISHED BY THE CENTURY CO. THE BROWNIES: THEIR BOOK Quarto, 150 pages. Price, in boards, §1.50. ANOTHER BROWNIE BOOK Quario, 150 pages. Price, in boards, 8'-50- THE BROWNIES AT HOME Quarto, 150 pages. Price, in boards, $1.50. THE BROWNIES AROUND THE WORLD Quarto, 150 pages. Price, in boards, gi.50. -^Sij ""^^n' THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. First Tour. HE infant year scarce toddled o'er The threshold of Time's open door, To show the date that far and near Must now at letter-heads appear, When Brownies answered to a call That promised pleasant times for all. Said one : "A rest we have enjoyed Since last our hands have been employed, Or since with glee we rambled round Through many a strange, historic ground Here in this leading State we '11 find Much that may well engross the mind. Although no ancient castles throw Their shadows on the wa^^es below. As by the Tweed, the Rhine or Rhone, Or other streams as widely known, - _ '^ , THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. This land, believe me, is not weak In points the tourist well may seek, Another spoke: "No need have we For lenj^thy talk, or special plea; For all are willinjjf, as we know, To take the trij) on whic The Empire State befor And who that has a heart and eyes Would for one moment hesitate To pay respects to such a State? So noted for its mountain-land. Its lovely bays, and rivers grand. Its battle-lields, its brilliant men Who carved sucli names with sword or pen Upon the records of the race As changing years cannot efface." Another cried : " You speak our minds : One chain of thought the party binds; So let us every hour improve. For time is ever on the move." They visited Niagara Falls, Then lost no time to make their calls On Watkins (Uen, and ran with glee To stand beside the Genesee : Close to the brink they crawled to peep Where Sam Patch took tlie fearful leap. The Adirondacks, liea\T.ng blue Against the sky, attention drew: The liome of fox, of d(>er and l)ear. And sheets of water passing fair. n THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. _h^.af^^" :"*^ Where gamy fish in waiting lie, To test the angler's phantom fly. At old Ticonderoga's site They moralized in language light. Said one : " That was a grand surprise, That liistory's pages memorize. (\ .VI. i-*J^^ 5 JJy^«> »r-iF -r^!??'*" THE BKOWNIES IN NEW YORK. When, starting from his bed in fright, The old commander rose that night. To gaze on Ethan Allen's band, And hsten to his blunt command, Which had a sort of business ring, That spoke small honor for the king." Said one: "A cruise we ought to take Upon Champlain's bright, limpid lake, Whereon McDonough brought in brief The British squadron all to grief. There, full in sight of Plattsburg town. The haughty fleet came sailing down. The flag-ship moving in the van, According to the naval plan. While others, ranged diag(mally To port and starbt)ard, formed a V. But soon McDonough's broadside broke The fine formation, while the smoke Hid from the gaze of those on shore, Who gathered at the cannon's roar. All sign of ships, save masts alone That still o'er battle-clouds were shown, And told the watchers full and fair Which ships were down or which were there." Another said: "We have n't time; So let us seek that stream sublime That first a mountain brooklet leaps. Then as a river broadly sweeps. Reflecting scenes on either side Unequaled in the country wide. THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. And as we take our seaward way, Through Oatskill Mountains we will stray- Up i-ugged, narrow passes creep, Where Rip Van Winkle took his sleep. And woke in wonder to find out What twenty years had brought about." Ofttimes the Brownies paused to scan The points of interest, as they ran; Indeed, at Newburg they made bold To venture in the building old Wl)»ri you oiimh, cJi'mb (orft)e shi>ft, Halfn/Ay ettortt wi'n no prize. 6.^ That is to folk of every zone As Washington's headquarters known. Said one: "Though many to^vns are blessed With quarters whore the chief found rest, And sent his coui " rs to and fro To watch the actions of the foe, THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. This was the last he occupied While in the field he stenime(^ the tide Of British arms and British gold, That long across the country rolled. ^ THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. ,.:,»A ^::^Mi!^^"'"""'' The patriots here broke ruiiks, and laid Their hands to ax, and plow, and spade; And from the long-neglected sod Spi'ang up once more the ear and pod; And children fled no more in fright From redcoats' guns or bayonets bright." At times, the youngsters to surprise Wlien on the moiTow they should rise, The Brownies paused near some abode, Or at the crossings of the road, And on a finger-board or wall With bits of chalk or coal would scrawl. THE BROWNIE8 IN NEW YORK. __-:lv--^//^/^^.vv^ ^„l^--*a#s^:::'^* Or in some manner letter out The liint that they had been about. Said one, while they with joyful mien Surveyed each bright and pleasing scene : "Here, where between the rich display The river widens to the bay, Some moments let us check our race At Tanytown to view the place Where Major Andre M^as relieved Of his despatch, and greatly giieved 8 Oj i^^Z 'm,^SSmm. K^' I "l ,* THE BllOWNIES IN NEW YORK. To find both purse and prayers were naught To Pauldmg, Williams, and Van Wart." At length that city drew their eyes Whieh on Manhattan Island lies. Said one : "At last, my conu'ades ti*ue, That famous city comes in view, So noted for its wondrous dower Of wealth, and influence, and power; Its opvu purse when comes the cry Of sad distress from far and nigh; Its millions spent to spread the light In heathen countries dark as night; Museums great, its works of art. Its press, and great commercial mart." While Brownies passed the city through, A colunm tall appeared in view. And on the top in marble white Columbus stood with form upright. While on the sides around the base. The caravels all found a place. While round the statue taking rest, A Brownie thus his mind expressed: "Columbus in a city old Did first his mighty scheme unfold; 'T was there for years the sailor brave Planned how to cross the western wave." Another answered, while his eye Glanced o'er the graceful column high: "Thus oft the world is slow to sight A genius, howsoever bright — Tlje tnttrht runn"' I '] tl(f r « e f Mfty gfub l)i* tof • ncl lotr l|iio«>«. THE BROWNIES IN NEW YORK. "VVliii^ 1i>'injjr, noitluT praised nor i)i'i/,(Ml, Wlu'ii Mtarved to dontli ho 's ro( opiizod : '''' statiu's rise, and toin)»H are dcckod To make amends for cold nogleet." Ho thus they passed about the town To points of interest, up and down, Not eheeked ])y either wood or stone, But hy tlie light of day alone. The pen might run along for hours Descrihing still their mystic powers : i THE iniOWNIES IN NEW YORK. rr Thoir way of cntcriiij^ in u storo, Without u kvy to ope tlic door, Or (liMmoiid sharp to cut till) JJfhlSH And nuiko a hole throuj^li vvliich to pass; Tlu'ir way to shun ouch savaj^c beast Without disturbing it the least ; Their way to reach a treasure-vault, If so disposed, without a halt. Though all the locks and bolts are set, And bar" surround it like a net; Their wa / to get a cunning peep At children while they 're fast asleep. To see how well each golden head Becomes the pillow and the spread. Or learn if they, while dreaming sweet, Will favorite Brownies' names repeat. To thus enlarge upon their might So mystical would give delight; But oft before this pen of mine Has ventured in descriptive hne 11 THK HltOWNIHS IN NKW YOUK. The veil that shrouded tliom to lift, And ])ii))lisli tlu'ir surprising j?if"t; And now indeed it sliouhl 1m« known From toiTid clime to frigid zon(^ That Brownies, if it suit the ease, Can lind theii* way to any place; And no one need put costly waro Or honds or notes away with care. And think no other hand than thturs Will finj?er o'er the rich affairs. For if the cunning Brownies wish, They '11 eat from yoin* hest silver dish, Or keep themselves in practice right By counting money half the night. In different ways they '11 have their fun, And laugh and joke when all is done; But not a spo< n, a cup or plate, A bank-note oj* a pennyweight Of coin you '11 miss at break of day, For Brownies nothing take away. ^^3^ 12 THK HUOWNiEH IN NEW YORK. At last, wlu'ii morn was dnivviii^' ni^li, And [)uii)lo streaks spread o'er tlu^ sky, A Brownie I'uist^d u warning' hand, And thus addressed the ])usy })an^sve rouni for nights and nights, ytill nieetinjjf new and wondrous sij^hts. But liark! tiie sound that sweetly falls From Trinity's old helfry walls Proclaims 't is now the hour of five, And soon Ihe town will he alive; So W(^ must (juiekly tui'U aside, And in some eunniug manner hide." ftnflme to mt^ke Mil at br f1)» fi>»t AnH Inst nu)niio 13 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. Second Tour. pM viewed upon the map, we know ^*^ Rhode Island makes but little show, So crowded in between the sea And other States; but Brownies wee In justice felt it had a claim Upon their time, and well might blame The band if they should fail to call Because its acreage was small. Said one, as they paused by a wood That near the line of boundary stood: " My friends, although this little place Is but a .^peck on Nature's face, And might be crossed in half a night From end to end, with effort slight. When all is told we know full well It has a right with pride to swell. And hold its head up with the best, As musty records can attest. 14 THE BROWNIES IN KHODE ISLAND. Its roads were staked out by the dint Of matchlocks and spark-yieldinj^ flint; Its woods, its harbors, streams and rocks, Won in despite of tomahawks; And though it now seems small indeed, There was a time, as you may read, When it seemed large enough to those Who stood the brunt of battle-blows. When striving to protect the ground From painted tribes that hemmed it round." Another eaid : " 'T is not the size Of States that proves where honoi' lies, But in the way they stand the test Wlien trumpets sound from east to west, And banners waiving on the wall Their valiant sons to duty call." Thus, while they halted there, the band Spoke of the struggles hand to hand That in the early days had made Sonui points historic; then they paid A T'isit to each town of size That showed the people's enterprise. To Providence they hastened all, For well they knew the chimneys tall That towered o'er the buildings high Proclaimed that busy city nigh. That kept so many hands employed. And such a share of trade enjoyed. While round al)out the State they T^^ent, On seeing striking scenes intent, 15 (Respect rl;e Crass ,ot)l)ei)yuu'iv cteaci. THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. They left the busy points of trade, And at the twihght hour paid A visit to the tower strange, That all who through the State shall range 16 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. s. Will find well worth a step aside, If they are not to business tied. Said one, as he with earnest gaze Surveyed the work of ancient days : "This object here seems out of place Where lives a free-born, modern race; 'T would better suit the buried site Of some old city brought to Ught, From long repose in depths below, That worlds might wonder at the show. But here the ruin stands alone, Its age and history all unknown, A wonder to the passer-by. And puzzle to the one who 'd pry Into the secrets of its w^all. And why it ever rose at all. No answer does reward the quest — All is but guesswork at the best. 'T is thought 't was built long years before An English tar e'er scraped his oar Upon the rocks or bars of sand That border well this Western land." And thus around the State they ran. At times to halt, at times to plan; Or as a unit all a^ree What next they 'd turn their steps to see. At times they chnibed a tree or hill To view the' country better still, Or sat on bridges in a row To watch the tumbhng flood below, 17 _i~ THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. And talk about the sort of fish That could supply a savory dish. From place to place with spirits hght They journeyed on throughout the night; Where roads were bad through recent rain That overflowed each ditch and drain Till mud was more than ankle-deep, Upon the fences they would keep, And run like birds upon the rails Until they crossed the flooded vales. f Thus ready for whatever fate May bring around, they travel straight And take the countrj'^ or the clime Just as thev find it at the time. And even shoild there be a thud Or splash at times into the mud, 18 lime hiill nothlnifi for yaurjg or old Prize euery raotnPnt aa it'i told. THE BROWNIES IN lillODl- ISLAND. Think you a Brownie would retire Because lie rolled in deepest mire, Or with sad tones bewail his lot, And wish he ne'er had seen the spot? No! On his back the mud would dry As in his place he still would tiy With extra efforts to offset The added weight of garments wet. What food for pencil or for pen, Or for the snap-shot toys of men And women who by waysides aim To press the button on their game. If one possessed a gifted eye To mark them as they travel by! But power to see the Brownie bpr^d At any time but few command: The second sight to things of earth Must be conferred on them at birth. No after-treatment e'er supplies The gift that Nature's hand denies. In vain the nerve is stretched or clipped. Or eye within its socket tipped — Men cannot win through surgeon's knife The boon that glorifies a life ; And not through patient watch or wait Or practice comes the spookish trait; It comes not at the call of art, If it is missing at the start. * At length, beside the water bright. The town of Newport came in sight; 19 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. And, stopping short with one intent, Each eye upon the place was bent. It was the time of summer days So noted for the golden blaze That soon makes people seek the shade, Or call for draughts of lemonade, Still hoping blessings may bring ease And rest to those who planted trees. When there they stood as evening shades Were settling on the dewy glades. Said one : " This is the time of year When people of some means appear To weary of their homes in town, Or work, perhaps, that weighs them down. And closing up their doors, they seek For pleasure on a mountain-peak. Or turn their steps in haste to reach The joys found at an ocean beach." Another said: "We something know About the sea, for years ago We proved the trials, less or more, - Of those who venture from the shore. But, all the same, there is a charm About the sea that will disarm The ready fears that whispering stand, With ' Praise the sea, but keep on land.' So I advise without delay We start upon our seaward way — Not to a point or shaky pier Where few convenient things are near, 20 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. But to this place of )iigli estate Where wealthy people congregate To study fashions, bathe, and pose, Or ride in traps and tally hos." A little speech, a hint or two Of pleasures that are ever new. Will always answer like a goad To start the Brownies on the road. The miles and leagues that must be crossed, However rough or well embossed With stumps and stones, by Brownies bright Are counted naught but matters light. Akttfil Cox And soon the band so bold and spry The fashionable poii; drew nigh, And stood to view the buildings grand That stretched along the famous strand Where mingling thousands through the day Disport themselves as best they may. 21 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. But night it was, imd they could boa^t The right of way, and tliat \s the most That Brownies care for. Well endowed, Their wants are few, their spirits proud. Retire betimes, and shut your door, maiWMniiiiiKrit i . And they '11 not ask a favor more. Upon themselves be sure they '11 wait, And think it not beneath then* state. 22 I 1 i Toeaf »nd sleep for bentU may du, But Hj»r» i« «omeH|ing more for yuu. THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. They '11 find tlieii' way to every shelf, Nor ask your servant nor yourself To set the table, pass the cake, Or use the corkscrew for their sake. Said one: "It 's pleasant to abide In towns where care is laid aside, Where eveiy thouj?ht of morrow lies In some sport-yielding enterprise. Here beauty reij^ns, and rules the hour While circlinj? subjects own her power. Here wealth and fashion tread a measure, And life is one sweet draught of pleasure." Another said: "While here, we '11 try The surf, that now is rolling high ; For if I guess the time aright. We 've reached the middle point of night. And much we Brownies have to do Ere dons the East its purple hue." Few minutes passed away before The band stood on the sandy shore, Nor did they listen long with care To hear what waves were saying there. Some threw their outer clothes aside, Some as they were rushed in the tide. And rather than be last to breast The wave that came with foaming crest. Wet every tag and stitch of dress Their scanty wardrobe did possess. More chanced to find a fair supply Of costumes that were left to dry, 23 THE UllOWNIEH IN RHODE ISLAND. And soon tlioir tiny fonns were lost Within the jjfunncnts wrapped and croshod And jifathiTcd to take up tlie Hlack Tljat showed in front and at the hack, And at the sides and feet as well, Where eloth in j^reat ahundance fell. Sometimes the larjiest snit (m hand Fell to tlu^ smallest in the hand, And here and there he 'd wildly flit To find a rohe of hetter fit; While others car(Hl not for the size, But, thouf^h enveloped to the eyes. Were just as pleased that happy hour As if it fitted like a dower. How fortunate the Brownie kind. Who make the most of what they find. And pass along their given way As happily as bees in May. Some spent the time they had on hand In learning how to boldly stand And tread the water there with ease, While more it seemed to gi'eatly please To lie and float upon the wave As buoyant as a chip or stave. More dived so deep they brought their head In contact with the ocean's bed, And had they not been fitted out To be through life well knocked about. And great mishaps still to survive. Some scarce had left the place alive. 24 TIIK 1U{()WNIF:H in IITIODK ISLAND. TliiiM gifted in a nminuT liiirh J^y nature, well may iiKii-tais sij^h And jijravely ponder on their fate — Their sli<;htcd raee and hampered st.ite. The band lias eausi^ to bless the star _0r planet that shed luster fur Through empty space and midnight shade When they on earth their entrance made. ■ No bathers fresh from dusty nooks Where cahcoes, or shoes, or books Engage their minds from day to day. Could plunge with such a great display 3 25 Ti*« not in giving It i» till- ancrificf tl/nt Counts* THE DROWNIEH TN RHODE IHLAND. Of joy into tho billowH wliito Thut broke upoti tlui boucli tlmt nifrlit. Tlu* vvav(^ thut tricH tbo vossoPs nUh Wlicii I'ollinji: oil tho o<*t'jiu wulo, Makes oukon timbons civiik und Im'ihI, And Hweops tho dock from ond to ond, Could hardly forco tbo Brownio band To (luit th(» sport thoy bad on liand. Down Uko ^rcat fislios in the swoll Tbo roj^iios wonld soon tbonisolvos pro[)ol, And out of sijjjbt and sound bo lost To every friond, till wildly tossed Upon a orestiul wave they M rise To greet the rest with joyful cries. Could mortals but bavo gained a peep At tbem wbile in tbat rolling deep, They would bave been surprised, no doubt, To see the way tbey splasbed about. There 's not an art to swimmers known But cunning Brownies make their own. They swim like dogs, and swim like fish. And swim like serpents if (liey wish. Where, using neither hands nor feet, They wriggle tlu'ough each wave they meet. Their ways would make those persons sigh Who scarce could keep a nose or eye Above the flood, however fast Their feet and hands through water passed. Said one: '"T is not in rapid strokes Or kicks behind that Brownie folks 26 THE HKOWNIEH IN HIIODK IHLANI). Put nil erusty i)eii, Or every nerve within them sti'Jiiu In the o'ermustering thirst foi' gain; But in the su])iirbs of the town, From dark v(HH\sses peeping down Upon the people homeward l)ound To pass the night in slumber sound — 'T is there the Brownies wait the hour When they can show their mystie power. '_'!» ^^mOT' THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. They met one evening, by their plan, And all their conversation ran On lovely scenes in flood and field That Southern countries often yield. Said one: '"T is called the 'Land of Flowers.' There people doze through sunny hours, And all the path they care to tread Is from their table to their bed." Another cried: "I wonder where You learned about the people there. From ignorance your words nmst rise, And you should here apologize. They 're not so prone to eat or doze As creatures like yourself suppose. But have an eye that 's quick to light With fire at insult, wrong, or slight, And systems that can stand the strain Of sleepless march, or long campaign; [^ While at their board the friend or guest Will fare at all times on the best." Another said: "It matters not. Whate'er their nature, cool or hot. We '11 leave awhile the range of snow, And down to Dixie's land we '11 go. We care not what their tables yield. So long as we have room afield; We 're not beholden to mankind For food or raiment, as they '11 find. Tlie Brownies will not lack a bite If they feel stings of appetite, 30 I \ THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. Nor lack a muslin thread or two To fashion out a garment new; But manage in some way to chml) And keej) abreast with tide or time." At length another reason rose That brought the matter to a close. Says one: "No patriot should ^ The clime that gave a Washington Wlio for this nation of our own Laid such a good f<)undation-st(me, 31 li THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. That last of all 't will roll away When worlds shall crumble in decay — And Jackson, who from cotton-bales Made his opponent spread his sails, And to some safer quarter tack — Besides 'Old Eousfh and Keady' Zach, Who nearly fifty years ago Made stining times in Mexico." These words, that touched each Brownie's heai*t. Soon brought about an early start. For Florida the band set out With nimble feet and courage stout. And skirted many a cape and bay And headland, on their Southern way. |!,i They \-isited St. Augustine, To feast their eyes on many a scene 32 THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. Tliat left impressions on the mind Of the obsei*vin^ Brownie kind. Old forts that once were bullet-proof, And kept the howHng foe aloof, When it was much to have a sate 8» f«ir ttiough of V»u may finU gold by losi>)j2 drost, Between one and a feathered pate, Were talked about, and stories told Of wars, until the theme gi-ew old. It gave them sport to run around And climb the trees that there they foinid. And swing on vines that stretched between The mossy trunks like hannnocks green. Sometimes a dozen in a row Would thus be swaying to and fro, Until a break the sw^ing would end. And to the ground they 'd all descend. 33 /°/(i..viff Cqx jr; THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. But what care Brownies for a fall? To reach another vine they 'd crawl, And soon be sweeping through the air Uj)on some breakneck, frail affair. Oh, happy Brownies, who can spring From trouble as with golden wing. And from their minds forever cast All thoughts of pain or trials passed! Where shall a mortal turn his face To bring in view another race So full of hope, by nothing bowed. And with good nature so endo^ved? Next up the St. John's River wide. Of Ponce de Leon's State the pride. The daring Brownies took their course To trace it fully to its source. At times they paused, and well they might. As some bright landscape came in sight. That could not but awake irprise In all who have admiring eyes. Said one : " We Brownies, as you see. Are gifted in a high degi'ee. For Natui'e never knew a band Or race, or tribe, in any land. From Sitka Sound to Singai)ore, That could appreciate her more. A scene that dull and dark might fall On some, perhaps, who coldly crawl Along through life without a thrill, With rapture will a Brownie fill. 34 ! THE BROWNIES IN FLOKLDA. I \ Eacli stream and grove attracts the eye, Tlie flowering vales and sunny sky. And not alone of these we speak: We note the charm of beauty's cheek, We mark the eyes that have the art To soon enslave the fluttering heart — And smile to which the memory chngs Q Through every change that fortune brings." No cakes of ice nor snow-drifts came To send a chill through every frame, And make them wish in language strong That they had brought their furs along. But flowers bright, of every hue To painters known, around them grew. Those who preferred the crimson flower Were happy souls in such an hour; Those who the red or white desired. Found plenty there to be admired; Those who the pink or yellow praised, At their good fortune were amazed. 35 THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. Not one of all the Brownies there But had ere long a nosegay rare, That on the street or in the hall Would soon bring envious sighs from all. 36 THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. lis Hot the noisiest tnik H;at telU. Ttjt lunatic flje Joude»t yei/3. At times with kind and careful hand They crowned some members of the band With wreaths of flowers nicely made, With due respect to proper sliado. No milliners, skilled in the art Of matching colors, could impart More taste or judgment to the crest, To show one's beauty at its best. One well might wonder in what way They gained the knowledge they display: Some think by peeping from the shade At those who in such notions trade. Or else by watchitig well their chance To take at passing folk a glance. And noting all things new and strange. That come to light as fashions change. But, ah, their mystic power so gi'eat Was gi'anted at an earlier date. 'T is not by keeping sharp lookout Upon the ways of those about The Brownies have the ai-t acquired So much in use, and much admired: But through a natural gift that stands Them in good stead on all demands. The tender touch, the judgment rare, The skilful stroke, beyond compare. They carried with them when they came Attention from the world to claim. No wonder then some pride we find. An mdependence of mankind, 37 THE BROWNIES IN FLORIDA. Be on your guard from tiny to day; W^en l«nst cxpecttd comes r/je fray. In eveiy Browiiio of the ))an(l, Wherever found throujijhout the land. Some Brownies luive an eye that 'h brij,dit To (luiekly note a pleasing sight, And love to linger in a place Where Nature shows her sweetest face, Where httle danger may l)e met, And tools anH to tho puHHt'i'H-by. But in this country of our own, Where no 8uch selfish work is known, Where kings eannot build thrones of state, Nor proeUunutions promulgute, Nor with u tux oppreijs tho land To build a tomb or statue grand, Nor boldly rifle sacred domes And altars to enrich their homes, 'T is pleasant to see flowers rare That flourish ^vith so little care, And in this soil, so richly spread. Find through the year a fitting bed. How blessed are those who on life's stage Have stumbled in the present age, And opened first their wondering eyes Beneath the Union's arching skies. Where Freedom reigns, and all mankind Can lift their voice and speak their mind. And taste of all the gifts that flow From Nature's hand, both high and low!" 40 THE imOWNIRH IN FI.OIirDA. Thus freely chatting', as they strayed, The Brownies tarried wliile the shade Of ni^'lit HMJudned to be a screen Till piirpU^ streaks of morn were seen. They plaited leaves and Inuij,' them i-onnd The oldest trees upon th(^ p-ound, In honor of the truidon their nightly rounds display, — Tilt locksmith might take down his sign, The janitor his place resign. The watchman sleep the hours away And kt intmders ha < full sway; But only Brownies have the skill Or gift to go thus where they will. An liour or more their eyes were bent On scenes around the moninnent. It was, indeed, a pleasing ^iglit : The city iu a blaze; of light. With streets and squares and pleasure-grounds Marked out witli lamps to fai-thest bounds. They hurried round from place to place With nimble feet and beaming face; Now tln'ough the Pul)lic Gardens strayed, Then on the Boston Connnon played, Until a striking clock would prove The time had come for them to move. Upon the old church spire they gazed Where long ago the signal blazed That gave the hint to Paul Revere To mount his steed and disappear Into the darkness, far awav His hasty tidings to convey. 46 \ THE BROWNIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. Not satisfied to simply stare Upon the chureli from street or square, The Brownies to the helfry went To look around ; then, well content. ^ ^ ' ([HUniKiiirHllW !l|i!Ull|i|1|llh!lli!Ki| I'lii' |||(i|ii'|tllli'iilHllli'i|«">l1H'' They started off to make a call On old time-honored Faneuil Hall. It gave them great delight to range In freedom through the building strange. They stood around and "speechified" Prom balconies on either side, And talked about the times when there The angiy people did rei)air, 47 THE BROWNIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. Till every nook and foot of space Was crowded with the populace. To Cambridge, with inquiring mind, The Brownies traveled next, to find The ancient elm beneath whose shade Stood Washington to draw his blade. 48 THE BROWNIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. With solemn vows to tuko coniiiumd Of his bold, patriotic band. They tarried there to climb about And study old inscriptions out, And then away to Plymouth Rock The Brownies ran, a lively flock; For lightly does the Brownie go, And skims the meadow like a crow, When there is need of extra haste. Or few the minutes he can waste. When that historic spot was found. In groups the Brownies stood around To talk about the daring few Whose spirit nothing could subdue. They entered boats, and, pulling out Some space from shore, they turned about Houiouet* dark t);« t;igl;t may be, Brou)>]ies aee. i And made a rush, to show the way The Pilgrims acted on that day 49 THE BROWNIES TN MASSACHUSETTS. A cluuci cat\ \}iel9 fl(» brifllitest srnr«. So flHIublf ufl OIKS pirasurfbars. When it was counted much to be The first to phice a foot or knee Upon the rough, tliough welcome beach, So far from persecution's reach. Some jumped wliile water still was deep, And down they went to take a peep At submarine attractions spread Where clams and lobsters make a bed ; But, rising, found a friendly hand Prepared to drag them to the land; For Brownies note each other's woe, And quickly to the rescue go — Through flood or fire they '11 dash amain, Nor let companions call in vain. They don't look round to see who '11 fling His coat aside, the fii'st to spring Without a thought but one — to save A fellow-creature from the grave: They go themselves. Thus oft you '11 find A dozen with a single mind — Each striving to be first to lend Assistance to a suffering fiiend. Said one, when he had gained the ear Of dripping comrades standing near: "No wonder that the Pilgrims drew A lengthy breath when they got through The jumping in and crawling out That marked their landing hereabout; And much the Indians must have been Surprised to see those stalwart men 60 THE BROWNIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. So eager to find footing here Upon the Western Hemisphere." The Brownies now to Lowell sped, And then away to Marblehead; On Balem next their eyes were thrown - That has a history of its own. And then to old Nantucket strand With eager glances i.ioved the band, Where they could gain no stinted view Of ocean rolling deep and blue. 51 ( ■ '^x^a^-'k^-^:' THE BROWNIES IN NEW JERSEY. Fifth Tour. tlioiightfiilness when Brownies i)lanned To visit States both rich and gi-and, In hopes to find where'er they 'd call Prosperity was blessing all, New Jersey, as we gladly find, Was treasured in the Brownies' mind; And to the thriving State at last The nimble-footed rovers passed. No census-taker better knows How fast a population gi'ows. How often marriage-knots are tied, Or babes increase the parents' pride. 52 THE BliOWNlEH IN NEW JKltHEY. *^-^<.-<^2^ Tlmn do tho cuniiiiifjr Brownios hrij^ht, Wlio still must keep from Immuii sight Or no assessor passing tlirougli " Tho country wido tlio farms to view, And fix the value and the size Of taxes that do men suiiirise, Can l)etter tell how values fall, Or rise, than can tlu^ Brownies small. • They traveled many miles around. And much to praise they (juickly found. When Trenton came at length in sight, The Brownies paused, as well they might. To there review like Brownie kind The battle that it called to mind. Said one, as he the field surveyed: " 'T was here upon this spot, arrayed In line of battle, bright and red, With banners streaming overhead. The Hessian troops were forced to reel By Continental lead and steel; For under him who well could lead Were men prepared for every deed That seemed the noble cause to aid For which they buckled on the blade, And left their plows in furrows fast, To rally at tlie bugle-blast." Then up to Princeton, ere the rise Of sun, where once again surprise Brought swift disaster to the foe. The Brownies all resolved to go. 53 [I i h! I III Tm; imowNiKs in new jeiwey. Tlio (listunw that tlu» soldiers In-avo Had marched that iiif^lit, to inid That still upon the hank is found Said one: "Here Hamilton, indeet Met Burr at inorii, as was .^S^i-^-" .^ vs* bs--^ And fell in that sad, useless strife That closed his hright ami usefullife." "^^ THE BUOWNIES IN NEW .JERSEY. u Now coursing round, good time they made To Jersey City, and displayed, As oft tliey do, their greatest care To note improvements everywhere. When all the sights within the town Were visited and noted down, The jovial hand soon took a race To other points around tlu^ place. With thoughts of pleasure passing through Their activ^e minds, the Brownies drew Together on a rising grcmnd, As evening shades were closing round. The bat, the beetle, and the fly Whose evening lantern charms the eye, Come not more prompt at Hecate's call Than Brownies when tlie shadows fall. Said one: "Ofttimes at close of day I Ve watched the hght in yonder bay Proceeding from the statue high That looms so dark against the sky. And thought upon the joy in store For us, could we but venture o'er The waves that lift their snowy crests Around the isle whereon it rests. Although not set on Jersey ground O'er which we have been rambling round. The Jersey shore will here bestow A stai'ting-point from which to go, And to the State we '11 give our thanks For having such convenient banks, 56 Cnreful treac^ on enrti) belou). Pftfl/B flboue no pitfalls kuoui. ) THE BROWNIER IN NEW JERSEY. I i t Or slioivs, that I'cach into tlio l)ay, To lu'l]) lis ill oiiv bold essay." Aiiotlu'i" said: "When Brownies fail In auijjlit they undertake, bewail The lost condition of the race — Till then let fear to uervo give jdaee. 57 1 i I- i It doean t lie ii| pe>f find ink , J So ntuci) a* i>) n ijeaa to tl^in \\. THE BROWNIES IN NEW JERSEY. This ovo, when dew bedecks the wold, And in the sky the hunter old Has buckled on his belt of fire, We '11 take ourselves that island nigher, To see the statue that does stand With blazing torch in lifted hand As Liberty to hght the way For all the world to reach the bay. There in due time we '11 soon disclose The liberty a Brownie knows, And I for one will feel unblessed Until upon her crown I rest, A proud and sweeping glance to throw Upon the shipping moored below." Few minutes passed before the band Was out upon the cape of land That nearest to the island lay. Collecting in their hvely way Such things as best would In-ar them through Tlie water to the point in view. Inventors at their task grown gray Oft leave their toil and pass away, Nor can they the solutions claim That might have brought them wealtli or fame; But Brownies, when it is their lot To study out a scheme or plot, All problems soon side-track or shunt, 'vnd biing perfection to the front. 58 f THE BROWNIES IN NEW JEESEY. A thing which through the air will sail, Or plow the waters like a whale, Is not beyond their mystic might Or wondrous breadth of genius bright. Whatever man, however blessed With special gifts above the rest. Can conjure up to serve his end, To spread his fame, or purse extend. He '11 find the band not at his heels, Nor studying his springs and wheels, Nor planning to infringe his right. But in advance clean out of sight. But little serves to make a boat On which the Brownies well can float. At times no better craft they ask Than just a coop, or empty cask ; And thus they '11 travel, free from care. Without a wish to better fare. 'T is not in yachts, nor coaches great, Nor cushions soft, nor chairs of state. To bring content, or bliss control — 'T is in the nature of the soul; And often those who smile the most Are those who have no beef to roast. And so the Brownies, well content With what the fates that evening lent, Set out from shore, with joke and smile. To work their passage to the isle. The bay, that night they tempted fish, Was not as calm as one might wish; 50 THE BltOWNIES IN NEW JERSEY. |: ^ L'. 1^^ The gales that swept the sea of late Had left it in a ruffled state. Now heaving there and sinking here, And flinging spray across the pier, 60 THE BROWNIES IN NEW JERSEY. It seemed averse to ways serene, And anxious to do something mean. So when the Brownies ventured out Upon their traps to toss about, A titter seemed at times to mn From wave to wave until it won More strength and reached a howl at last That went out seaward with the blast. A Uttle giggle passing through The cherry hps of such as you, Is sweetest music to the ear; But laughs like those we mention here Oft hint of travels submarine, ,.0f seaweed beds and anguish keen. They reached, ere long, as best they could. The island where the statue stood. With upturned face they gathered all To gaze upon the figure tall, That as a work of friendship still Between two great Republics will Look out upon the restless sea Till monarchies shall cease to be. Not long the Brownies stay below When there 's a chance to upward go; Not long an outward look will do. If there 's a way to travel through ; And soon the band of which we sing Were W3nding upward in a string. The many steps the stair contained Were left behind as on they strained, 01 f" THE BROWNIES IN NEW JERSEY. Without a halt, save one alone Upon the pedestal of stone, Where they with wondering eyes looked out Across the waves, then turned about And, hid beneath the garment's fold, Still upward climbed the Brownies bold, And showed the greatest discontent Till to the highest point they went. Tliey criticized her Grecian nose. Her curling lip and graceful pose. Her eyes that looked so calm and kind. Her hair rolled in a knot behind; And then the Brownies all agreed She rightly represents indeed. As any practised eye could tell. That Liberty all love so well. They ventured up and sat astride Of finger-tips, and stood with pride Upon the ornamented head And torch that light around them spread. A mortal, howsoever free From dizziness he claims to be. Will hardly tempt fate in the way The Brownies do at work or play; 62 N THE BROWNIES IN NEW JERSEY. But not without alarms they go Thus daring fortune, well we know. Sometimes they slipped in spite of care, And life seemed hanging by a luiir. Then hearts sank low in every breast When valued friends were sore distressed; But ready hands were ever near To lift them from the place of fear. Not long in danger Brownies lie While close at hand are comrades spry. Each nerve is strained, each method tried, That swift relief may be supplied. What Brownies did not understand About that statue, great and gi-and. Before they left for haunts remote, Was hardly worthy special note. The stars on high had banked their fires, The dawn had tiftged the city's spires, The goddess stood in fuller grace. The flush of mom upon her face, Ere Brownies reached i the Jersey shore. And found their hiding- /^ place once more. ' "^^ itS 03 ..^'lilwll*"'"*"'^**^/' "jr^J*-^.,. TIJE BROWNIES TN GXJNNECTICUT. Sixth Tour. Browiiies bold, in spirits fine, One evening crossed the boundary line, And that old State with pleasure hailed Wherein the Blue Laws once prevailed, That made the people toe the mark On Sabbath days, and after dark. And mind with care their P's and Q's, And not try napping in their pews, Said one: "This State is not the last To name when we review the past. Or call to mind the stiaiggles gi-eat Of those who tried to found the State. The banks of that long river there, That 's winding down the vallej fair, Were covered o'er with heavy wood Wherein the pointed wigwam stood; While oft upon some jutting height Was seen the Red Men's signal-light." 04 Small de^cla may tixm n>r scale &t Inat A>jel count for more t1^a»i tfeaaures uaat • THE BROWNIES IN CONNECTICUT. Another answered liim the while: "'T is true, you '11 hardly tread a mile Along the river, up or down, Through verdant vales or thriving town. And not encounter on your w 7 Some spot that 's marked a o> vage fray, When, in the deadly ambuscade. Or massacre, no hand was stayed In mercy, Imt both youth and age Fell victims to the foemau's rage." And thus they talked about the State, While '^eeper still to penetrate Into ti at ection of the land On ni.)veu. the keen obsei'ving Imnd. All noted points of interest still — Now in the vale, now on the hill; No i by some engineering scheme, Then by the rapid rolHng stream; Now by a city paused and spoke About the famous Charter Oak, Known through the country far and wide. That was for years the people's pride. What tourists Brownies prove to be When they are out to hear and see! How little can escape the eye That takes in all from earth to sky! How faint the sound that does not strike Upon the ears of all alike. And waken joy or consternation According to the situation : 05 THE imoWNIES IN CONNEC^TICUT. The eat that 's out without a key, The turkeys roosting in the tree, Well pleased a soft "good night" to throw To Reynard at the roots V.elow; The ])arking dog at some one's gate, The dim light burning rather late, That hints of youthful lovers there. Or some one sick and needing care. Are noticed as they take their way, However near the morning ray. At length they neared the glittering Sound, And then New Haven soon was found. That 's famous for the elm-trees fine Wliich through the city stand in line, And spreading over street and square And avenues, form arches fair. 66 l» THE UnoWNIEH IN CONNEC'TICUT. I» To steep Eust Rock tlie Brownies went To view the Holdiers' Monument, And there unite in words of praise For those wlio did tlie eohnnn raise High o'er the town around it spread, In memory of the honored dead. But he who tells theu' every act. And pictures forth each sinii)le fact, Will need to have the virtue bright Of patitmce, to do all tilings right. For though the pen inay faster seem To cross the page when they 're the theme, f. / THE BROWNirS IN CONNECTICUT. If work to do bffor* you Kes First on your own ^onr Huljjcct culls Oil inky hUh'I to fashion sci'awls, Still a^cs srciii too short a tiim> In which to toll their deeds suhliino. Around the desk in circles stand The well-known nienihers of the hand, All waiting to have spechil deeds RccoivUmI ere the lij^ht recedes, And weary tinkers droj) the ])en That makes their actions known to men. How uiij^ht Ave wish foi' hrij^hter evi's, And lianrizos rare The students win in open air. When musty hooks are laid aside And skill at stirring games is tried. The Brownies paused, as oft they do. To talk ahout some suhject new. It does n't take a massive ])ile Or huildings of the gi'andest style 68 TICK imoWMKH IN CONNECTICUT. To wakr now notioiiH in tlicir bruin; A ;j:i'a/iii^ liors(> upon tli*> plain, A hook, u boat upon tlir Ik'hcIi, Or pair of skates, will wakm spccrh That ends in s|)ort to last a uij?ht, And yield the I^i-ownics ^vnt doli^lit. Poor nioi'tals, siM'kinj; sonicthing strange Or far beyond the common range, Ere they can hope to pleasure tind. Are thus by Brownies left behind, 01) =1 ; THE BROWNIES IN CONNECTICUT. t ; i i B« coretul of fl;» littl« c(eecl Of jjreat ones all tl/e world tuhes l^eed. '■"'ftllUl/fM Who from all tilings can plcasur(» tlraw, And natniv find witliout a flaw. iSaid one, as lie peci^ed o'er the wall To vi(nv the walks and trees so tall : " The students here have won great fame By playing well the foot-hall game ; And as I have the place in mind Where we th(^ leather hall can find, This night a fitting jdace we '11 seek, And play the game of which 1 speak." Ere long the Brownies found their way To grounds wliei'e they could safely play. Dividing then in numhers fair, The hand at once for sport prepare, Kach side selecting such as seem Best suited to comi>ose a team — Those t tlieniselves should l>lay, Honietinies ex go Except on crutches l)endhig low. Or else on stretchers quickly made, Received at once some frieudly aid From others, mindf^d of (hstress, Who in the gam - n. >d suffered less. at I' li 74 m M2Lia.^,^M^ THE BIIOA¥NO:S IN TEXAS. Seventh Touh. ovoiiiiij-f sluulos lH»«;un to drive Tlic hii'ds to roost and bees to hive, And out once more the beetles bring: That throu«?b the «lay kept folded win^, The Brownies crossed a bridjje .'.» Aboue "'* fli'oi'rtd. t»f not youi- rt^nu^rjftt tn«a**tt; bf bound. THE BiiOWNIEH IN TEXAS. Until its distant bonndaiy line The Rio Grande's banks define." Another said : " And here indeed All products that the people need In cultivated fields are found, Or brought from mines beneath the gi'ound : The wood, the coal or iron mine, The wheat, the cotton, corn, and wine. The beef, the wool, and horses fleet. In grent abundance here we meet. If we want sugar-cane or rice. Or butter, fruit, or aught that 's nice. That people either make or grow. Be sure we won't have far to go. An empire in itself, it lies Herene beneath its suimy skies." Then one remarked: "Here drove on drove The cattle throng the country rove. And horses that can stand the strain Of lengthy races o'er the plain. We '11 be of sci-vice if we <*an, x\nd, acting on the cow-])oy plan, Hoon mount some 'broncos,' as they 're styled. And round up cattle running wild. This will be surely, have no fears, I'he greatest sport we Wo had for yt^ars — Aovoss the range the steed to urge, l)r down the road to make a spliu'ge, 76 III THE BROWNIES IN TEXAS. To catch the steer with honis so widi^ They scrape the fence on either side, Will introihicc morc^ fnn, you '11 find, Than you to-nij?ht can call to mind." If there is auj^ht that seems to raise The Brownies' spirits to a Idaze, It is some plan that does provide The means whereby they all can ride. 'T was strange to see how quick they found The ropes and saddles hanging round, And bridles made to conquer still The horse that scorned the rider's will. Soon mounted, ready to pm'sue The straying stock, away they flew. At times a munber on one steed Rode up and down at gi-eatest speed; Some by the rein essayed to guidt^ The horse across the ranges wide, While others with tiie lasso long Made bold to check the cattle strong. How they could stick and hang about. And keep from falling off throughout Their rough career, — how e'er they raced, Oi' wild the beast they rode or <'hased, — Is more than those can understand Who have not studied well the ])and. But not frcnn mortal masters they Have taken le; .sor.^,, by the way, — Tlie band we follow night by night Tlu*ough dangers dark and i)leasures light, 77 THE BUOWNIEH TN TEX AH. Iji; m t !« ' >y } ■<-^;# ' -.»* ;, i^" / / > ./-' M..L ^ :^f^.'^ ■ ^-fe^- •.' -^--t- •-.' ';^.^, r^ ^ y./. ■ /.o. -5 — Have j^atlu'ii'd all tlioir mystic? powovs From other jR'dajLrof^H'S than ours. 78 •> i \ THE BROWNIES IN TEXAH. Tbi'y stepped upon tlw sta^'o to ride, To sail, to swim, to jump, to slide. Or turn their liauds to skilful stroke In ways tliat ot't tlio reeor 1 TUK BROWNIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. Eighth Touit. Iks Hinoiijf the Brownie wvo, About the states that should not be Omitted when they took their way A fiiendly call on them to pay, They did not sUght the Keystone State, In laying plans, nor name it late. Said one: '"T would hardly be fair play. To say the least, for us to stray Around great wonders to behold And leave the home of Penn untold. Its mines of coal that more and more Reveal gi'eat nature's ample store. Its wells of oil, that bubbling rise, On which the world for light relies, Have made it famous, not to speak Of battle-fields that one should seek. And monuments that mark the spot Where heroes stood are wanting not, 81 ^ ^^^ w^^ \ 1^.^^. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 11.25 I^IM |Z5 ■ 50 ^^" ■■■ ■tt Uii §22 £f 1^ 12.0 / r. "*.^ 4VV ^ /A '/ Hiotographic Sciences Corporation 23 WBT MAIN STRliT WIUTM,N.Y. UStO (7I6)872-4S03 '4^ ^^<> v ^ ^o THE BROWNIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. But shine on hilltop, ridge, and glen, Recalling deeds of bravest men." The band was soon upon the road To see the sights the country showed. The bats were wheehng round at eve, Determined not a fly to leave, When Brownies crossed the river deep. Whose waters seaward proudly sweep. Made famous by a glorious deed Most welcome in a time of need. So many scenes spread to their view As they advanced, they hardly knew Where first to turn their feet so spry. Or where to throw a wondering eye. Around the wells, as one might think, That in the earth so deeply sink, Tilt' Brownies stopped to talk about Their yield, and study matters out; Or climb upon the frames of wood That on all sides around them stood. Some fixture rising in the air. To form a roost or strange affair, Soon interests the Brownies smart, Who gladly show their climbing ai*t; 82 THE BROWNIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. And here a chance was offered all Who cared to dizzy points to crawl. The Brownies sat on topmost beams To talk about their future schemes, And how the folk were doubly blest Who in that State a home possessed, Where wealth was piled above the ground. And stored below in caves profound. Around the tanks of oil they played. Or of the tops a race-track made; Then at the coal-mines they made bold To enter where the cars are rolled, And a new world seems to be run With fair success without a sun. In deepest mines, where each must bear A lamp upon his head with care To hght him on his dark career. The Brownies went without a fear. From shaft to shaft, from drill to drill, Down deeper yet, and deeper still. 83 THE BROWNIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. *# M -m^ I They groped along to find how far Mankind had gone with pick and bar. Said one: "We 've gone so deep, I vow, We can't be far from China now, And soon her busy sons may see At work among the rice and tea. Perhaps the knaves, that still are sly, Are taking Uncle Sam's supply Of coal that nature stowed away To serve him till the final day." The State is large, as those found out Who measured it with chains about, And staked each county, town, and mile, At risk of being scalped the while: And Brownies found enough to keep Them on the move and on the peep. And then they gladly lingered late Till forced to leave the Quaker State. Too many wells, too many mines, Are found within its boundary lines, For them to honor each and all With even an informal call — Since other wonders, strange to see. For some regard put in their plea. i- y. 84 THE BROWNIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. The mountain-ranges piled on high, As if all passage to defy; The spai'kling streams that leap between The shelving rocks and foliage green; 85 THE BROWNIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. The forests deep, where still the bear In safety makes lus whiter hdr — All these attractions seemed to stand And beckon to the Brownie band, And urge them while they were so nigh To visit them ere passing by. And when the band at length was through Their rambling round, far more they knew About the mines, the wells, and all The rivers wide, and mountains tall, The busy towns and quiet nooks, Than they had learned by reading books. 86 ^ THE BROWNIES IN ILLINOIS. Ninth Tour. when the Brownies stood beside An inland sea that stretches wide, And helps to form the lengthy chain Of lake.^; across the western plain, They halted on a wooden pier To gaze upon a schooner near. Said one : " In Illinois at last We find ourselves : through nnich we 've passed, And many wonders paused to note In countries near and lands remote; But here we might for ages dwell. And still find scenes to please us well — Yes, here within this wealthy State, So famous for the city great That 's now a household word to all The races on this earthly ball; 87 THE BllOWNIEH IN ILLINOIS. hi. I II: And lonj? they '11 talk, 'ncuth sunny sky Or icy hut, of buildinji^s high And railroads that a center find Here interlaced and intei'twined In such a way as to amaze The visitor who hither strays." Anothei" said: "We Ve sailed the sea, And on a river, rolling free, We traveled far, on pleasure bound. Till we the Crescent City found; And in a bay, as well you know, We cruised about some years ago. Now here we have a chance to take A sail upon this tempting lake, 88 Do v^'lltl^e HO'C tl,n( arriall mAy sound T(J» tLir*at climber tnkta encl]raut)cl ThE BROWNIEH IN ILLINOIS. Where we with greater safety may Sail o'er the waves till l)reak of day Than when we undertook to guide A eraft upon the oeean tide." Another said : " This lake indeed, If I remember what I read, Can soTi etimes make a sai or reel, And shake a vessel to the keel. But that is neither here nor there : For one, I 'm ready now to dari^ Whatever dangers may arise As o'er the waves our vessel flies." The talk is short when Brownies see A chance for sport and action free. The order soon ran o'er the craft: "Cast off the lines both fore and aft! And swing her out into the breeze, And hoist such sails as you may please. The quicker we get under way, The longer time we '11 have to stay Aboard the ship, before we steer Her back again beside the pier." To tell how soon she swung about. Or how the sails were shaken out. Would but take up the space we need For something else that all should read. Enough to know they started o'er In hopes to find the other shore. That, as the Brownies knew aright, Was sixty miles before them, quite. 89 THE nUOWNTES TN TTJiTNOTH. But sixty miles is far enough To go when winds or squalls are rough 00 THE BROWNIKH IN ILUNOIH. From otluT points tluiii is (Icsirod, And (dose-hauled tiiw, or ! a r n'Jily .*'"" And nuuiy a stay and brace gave out, And there was many a shiiek and shout, As over treuibhng bulwarks rolled The foaming billows white and cold, And frightened Brownies had to cling To rail or mast, or anything That at the moment nearest lay, Until the wave passed on its way. Those who have been at times exiled From pleasant shores, on water wild Know what a feelhig soon will creep Around thc^ heart when billows leap As if to mingle with the clouds That scud along above the shrouds. Then wonder not that faces pale Began to peep o'er boom and sail, And eyes to roll on every side To see if something could be spied Would warrant hope that winds so free Would let the troubled waters be. But fitted well the Brownies are To play the part of brave old Tar, And where a mortal would let go. Through failing hand or slipping toe, 92 THK HKOWNIKH FN ILLINOIS. >i\ And overboard boeomo a dish Provided for some hiin^iy lish, The cunning Bro\v^lies managed still, With mystic power and wondrous skill, A hold on this or that to take That wind or water failed to break. But who can guard against the shocks That come to ships through sunken rocks, Or check the overturning roll "When shifting cargoes gain control? Ah, many a ship both stanch and stout, By skilful craftsmen fashioned out, Lies at the bottom of the dc- p, A dismal anchorage to keep 03 fi ni \l liu m II THE BROWNIES IN ILLINOIS. Where scaly creatures haunt the maze Of winding, steep companionways, Or glide through every narrow port In cabins dark to hold their sport. Then marvel not that Brownies found Themselves in water, clinging round The craft that floated up and down Far out of sight of land or town. By chance it drifted at a rate That suited well their wi'etched state, And soon their eyes beheld the shore From which they 'd sailed some hours before. But, grounding ere it reached the pier. The Brownies left it, fiUed with fear Lest niorning sun would show his face Ere they could find a hiding-place. 04 ^ ^ ''^ylle!'- THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. Tenth Tour. ^FTTIMES the cunning Brownie band To visit Louisiana planned, But something else attention drew And pushed then- project out of view. At length they started for the South, Now halting by some river's mouth To see the clear, fresh water rave To mingle with the ocean wave; And next upon a mountain-side They stood to view the country wide That stretched arouixl so bright and t..ir, And new to all who journeyed there. In crossing o'er the boundary line They needed no surveyor's sign, Of vood or stone firm in the ground To prove the Creole State was found; For freely seen on every hand Were names peculiar to the land, 96 THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. Wliich proved a foreign element To many towns their names had lent. At times they 'd halt and leave the road To enter in some quaint abode, Constructed at an early time To suit the fashion and the clime. Before the fire-places wide They 'd take their stations side by side, I; K«ep cloufr) yaur Itrnpev as youmny Wffb Ub uprise you'll go astray- And every one with beaming face Reviewed the history of the place. Said one : " If we had now at hand The records of this thriving land, We 'd find it suffered changes great Before it reached its present state: For first the Spaniards cruised around And many points of interest found; Then Frenchmen, floating down the streams From northern parts, disturbed their dreams; Next England, coming to the fore, Drove interlopers from the shore. And with the Indians fought alone Until the country was her own; And thus from hand to hand it passed Till Uncle Sam got hold at last, 90 THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. And, judging by the past, we know There '11 be a row ere he lets go." They paused at Slireveport to survey The country that around it lay, To learn the nature of the trade That such a thriving place had made. Tlicy found upon the levee wide The cotton bales, the country's pride, Were piled to such a wonth'ous height, They almost hid the town from sight; In fact, had churches not been high, With steeples pointing to the sky, The Brownies, seeking it with care, Would scarce have known a town w^as there. Port Hudson, Baton Eouge, and all The well-known ports received a call; Then, timiing from the river, they To central parts soon found their way. Sometimes into plantations large They ventured, and at once took charge Of work that was not finished there. Completing it with greatest care. 9 97 THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. I ! Ih: ^i^^i^iM^SmXnnr,v.m No colored man or woman stout, Brought up to work in fields about, Could better pick the cotton white By day, than Brownies could by night. Indeed it seemed the task was quite In keeping with each active sprite, And many fields a different face Presented ere they left the place. And next among the sugar-cane They 'd haste at once to tug and strain ; 88 THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. J To prove themselves the people's friend, And bring the harvest to an end. How grand to have a mystic trait, So far above the common state. At one's command, and, better still, To know the way and have the will To put in practice such a gift, To give deserving folks a lift. The State is large, as Brownies know Who measured it with heel and toe. And oft the sun performed its rounds While Brownies were within its bounds. But whether in a Southern State, Or foreign empire, gi^and and great, 93 to ki. )'l ill THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. The Brownies fear no failing strength, Nor grumble at a journey's lengili. Once, while in boats they worked their way Around a bend to reach a bay, Near-by, an alligator great Was resting in a dreamy state. Said one: "I 'm weary of the oar. We '11 venture nigher to the shore, 100 THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. >>''^ A rope around that creature throw And make him take our boat in tow: Through mystic power we '11 keep him still Obedient to the Brownies' will, And thus more time we can command SI oars"*^u^er© laid aside, And poles with which they 'd stemmed the tide, And up the stream with wondrous speed The alligator took the lead. The lengthy rope between Was taut As with the current still he fought, "While changed in disposition well, Beneath the Brownies' mystic spell, 101 THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. He fiu'iiished more than one a seat Who thought the ride no common treat. In fact, so much they hked the joke, Each aUigator they awoke Was soon subdued through Brownie art, And in their service played his part, 102 &ceat i.i«!n aeem arr\a\l wl;et;brouQhttouieu) T/ieir qreat'nesali»» \r\ ul;at rljey do. THE BROWNIES IN LOUISIANA. Delij^hting irmeh the group that found Upon his hack a camphig-ground. For fear the chann niiglit lose its hold That for a time the heasts controlled, And they might think they had some cause Without resei-vo to use their jaws, The Brownies with precaution good Secured each jaw as best they could; So, should the spell slip from them all. No harm would to the Brownies fall. Except what trouble they might find If one saw fit to change its mind, Quit surface-swimming, and instead. Try crawling on the river's bed. Had we, like them, the power to bind The jaws of creatures found unkind, Could we, through mystic spells, reclaim What proved unfriendly or untame. Perhaps we 'd be as fi*ee and quick To take advantage of the trick. At times you might have seen a scare If you had been in hiding there. And had the gift to see them right That only comes with second-sight; For sometimes, in that jomiiey long. In spite of charms things would go wron^' And Brownies would be forced to try The swimmer's art till help drew nigh. 103 - "/•Ai.Kne'/^^toii Stilt turn yau.r liacit ulj«i| ot{;er« aeoff. Be denf nt Unst.if not be off. THE BROWNIES IN KENTUCKY. Eleventh Tour. HILE traveling through the Union vast, The Brownies found themselves at last In old Kentucky, noted well For many things, but, tnith to tell, For horses mainly, full of fire, That oft pass first beneath the wire. Said one : " Some States can justly boast Of streams or rocks along the coast Made famous through events sublime That happened in some trying time; Some guard a crumbling fort with care. That marks a conquest or a scare; Some point to quarries or to mines. To finest orchards or to vines; While others praise their flowing wells: But this old State, I hear, excels In thoroughbreds of matchless grace. That shame the wild deer in their race." 104 THE BROWNIEH IN KENTUCKY. Another said: "Your saying \s tnie; We never liear au^lit else from you. And if I have not lost my head, The hhie-gniHH rej^'ion now W(^ tread, Where stoek-fanns lie on every side. And all with raee-tracks are supplied. As wo ascend this pleasant height Now Lexington appears in sight. The center of the hlue-grass ground, Which proves my first surmis(>s sound; And here, if anywhere, we '11 find The thoroughbreds of finest kind." A third remarked : " Suppose we go With horses to the course below, And take a race or two about The circle ere tlu^ stars go out." Through places that are bolted fast By those in charge, who leave them last. The Brownies i»ass, a joyful band. As if each had a key in hand. The double -bolted oaken door To cunniug Brownies is no more Than webs through which the spider tries To briug distress upon the flies. It was not long before the band From stable and from pasture-land Brought out the racers nimble-kneed And light of foot, to try their speed. Around the race-course soon they flew. Not stringing out, nor two by two, 105 t THE BUOVVNIKH IN KBiNTUl'KV. Mi>wr <■•» But IhiiicIumI tojjfctlu'r at tlic close Aloii^' the lione-stretcb, nose uiul nose; AntI 't was a sight to see the stylo In whieli they measured off a mile. When they the speed of all had proved, Again upon their way they moved. Said one : " Besides the raeers great, So valued for their matchless gait. The State has wond<'rs well designed To interest the Brownie kind : The Mammoth Cave is near at hand, To visit which we oft have planned; lOG TIIK imoWMEH I>f KKNTUCKY. And that it.solf oan well rciiuito Our liurricd journey tluTo t()-niy:]it. 'T is Huid — aiul vvr may vvell Ixdiove ThiTo is no purpovso to dcccivo — All fa))l(Ml v.nvvH tiiat livo in ink Bot'on^ this natural wonder sink. And I now raise my hand and vote That we its wondrons features note, And waste no further time before We start its mysteries to explore." 107 I! 1 , 11! fl V i r!i r. THE BROWNIES IN KENTUCKY. Not long a Brownie has to speak About some famous place, or seek To stir companions to a move, Their time or chances to improve; For, with desires so near akin, At once great bustUng does begin. Resulting in "-i a sudden stai-t, With all united, hand and _ heart. What I)leasant traveling it must be With those who thus so well agree, Who have no grumbling at the road. Conveniences, or food bestowed. But all the jolts and trials meet With pleasant words and faces sweet! Around the world, from side to side. Would be too short a run or ride For one to take with such a troop. Who to no selfish actions stoop, But bear themselves the lightest heart When joy to others they impart. 108 THE BEOWNIES IN KENTUCKY. The sobering thoughts of growing old Don't worry much the Brownies bold; The pangs of sighting silver hairs Don't shorten sport or lengthen prayers : They move in quite another sphere Of thought from us poor mortals here, Who change so fast from smiles to sighs As spirits chance to sink or rise. The Mammoth Cave ere long was found, And much it did the band astound, As with then* torches blazing bright They peered about them left and right. A liias iTjny rjof f«{l feeling* t-i^l|t. But 'fi'j niorf pl»n»ftnt Hjan a bif». 10 Said one, who caused his eyes to range Around the walls and ceilings strange : "No grt^ater wonder, you may know, Our native land to-day can show Than this same oddly fashioned den, So far below the walks of men. As if intended for a plact^ To house some plundering giant race 109 f i. il I I '•< THE BEOWNIES IN KENTUCKY. That he I'e high carnival could hold Unseen, unheard, and uncontrolled." So close they crowded here and there, Still aided by the flambeau's* glare, At times a torch would one amaze By starting on his back a blaze That promised a more brilliant glow Than they required to see the show; And then wild scenes ensued before Peace reigned within the cave once more. They traveled through each glittering hall, Each room and comer, great and small ; They followed streams that gurgled low In their weird subterranean flow, Till with a hiss, as wildly tossed Down some abys^, the flood was lost. And in that water underground Some eyeless fish were swimming round. That, far removed from sunny skies. Appeared to have no use for eyes. 110 THE BROWNIES IN KENTUCKY. rijemife tl;af "s spent it) deeds of loue In spite of care and watching well, Some Brownies into fissures fell That threatened for no little space To be their final resting-place. But friends would gather at their call, Mny out.i„„e precious Aud from tile glooinv chasm haul The Brownies, who thus learned indeed The value of a friend in need. To tell of every slip and fall And quick response to sudden call That in the cave occurred that night Would crowd some other facts from sight iiiiiii«WBiiicaii;proiiiMBwiiiiiii»iii.iiiw Which should ])e woven in be time To fill the record of this rhyme. They traveled through the State until The^'^ .;:«ined a view of Louisville. Then one remarked: "It is allowed The people of this town are proud, 111 f!l ( i * i --*>, THE BROWNIES IN KENTUCKY. And of its streets and business speak, And roads that here a center seek, And bridges stretched from pier to pier Across the broad Ohio near. We '11 through the city find our way, And leani its size, ere break of day. While gazing at the buildings high That tower up against the sky." And when the Brownie band had walked Around that town of which they talked. And viewed the streets, the churches fine, The dwellings and the stores in line. With hearty praise they all agreed It was a thriving place indeed. That fully proved the enterprise Of citizens acute and wise. 112 Smile if you. ctt>} fl^ouol^ 117 youj* b«art May lie tl}» uiKjfe a pai>oi]«cl dart. THE BROWNIES IN MICHIGAN. Twelfth Tour. WONDROUS charm does often lie In pleasi-, scenes that meet the eye When with dehght we travel through A coiintiy that to us is new: So with the cunning Bro^vnies bold, When for the first time they behold Each striking scene that claims a glance As through new regions they advance. No wonder, then, their eyes grew bright When Michigan appeared in sight. And offered pleasures to the band Not found before in any land.. The twinkUng s^ars that hght the wold On finger-ends you might have told, So early was the evening hour When Bromiies, blessed with mystic power, Sprang lightly over fence and field, To view the scenes the State revealed. 113 THE BROWNIES IN MICHIGAN. Not swifter for the dancing fly The swallow skims the wheat or rye When, strong of wing, it does its best To feed the inmates of its nest. !;?■ Than do the Brownies cross the mead When to some point they all proceed, In hopes that pleasui'e may be foinid Ere many hours have circled i-ound. Sometimes they paused, as morning showed. To bend the shrubs along the road. li 1 V I So any one who thither came. And cared to look, could read their name. Said one: "Within this State so wide The traveler finds in native pride The woods that yield the timber straight For spars and masts, and buildings great. And bridges long, that arching go Across the foaming floods below — 114 THE BROWNIES IN MICHIGAN. 'Ai^ (a %:k^^^t^k "Woods where the deer in quiet Hes, Or hrowses round, nor fears surprise Through all the year from startling sound Of whistling lead, or haying hound." Another said : " Not woods alone, Where safe tli(3 fox may piek his hone. The squiiTel dim)), th(> parti'idge lu'eed, Or through the hi'ush her covey l(»ad, So interesting make this land. Washed hy hroad lakes on eitlier hand. Here prairies lie, where fields of gi*ain Are stretching like a houndless main ; And many a thrifty son of toil Has gathered foi-tune from its soil. For many ships on ocean blue. With some far foreign poi't in view, Aro freighted with the precious store That these rich, fertile acres hore." Another said: "South, east, or west, Where'er the wondering eye can rest. No State lies open to the air Whose prospects seem more bright and fair. Or which can more inducements bring To subjects of a queen or king." While rambling through the State one night, Bay City came at length in sight. Where logs in booms lay side and side, Or, formed in rafts some acres wide, Presented pictures to the eye That Brownies could not well go by. 116 THE BROWNIES IN MICHIGAN. rij: r ■ i There stood the mills, both largo and small; There stood the tramway, ears and all; While piles of lumber, toweidng high. Lay ready for the vessels nigh. And here some buildings standing round Proved salt was taken from the ground; For vats or gi'ainers, made to hold The brine, at once the story told. The sheds or buildings, low and long; Witli smoke-staeks tall, and drills so strong ; The steam-pipes, and the baiTels new, To hold the salt, were there in view; And loaded cars, that round them stood, Convinced them that the yield was good. 116 THE BKOWNEEH IN MICHKJAN. Huid oiu; : " A sort of luisiii lies Docp in tli(^ eui'th, us I snniiisc, To wliicli those ]k'o[)1(^ send a drill, Then draw the li«|uid up nt will; And throuj^fh the aid of steam, no doubt, Evaporation l)rin^s a])out The change that 's needed to prepare The salt for shipment everywhere." ,44 ! *^^^^i^RTTmii;gi>^ .^flfe-^fe^ "v-^fT::, -iiiii . -■ ' 1 1 A while the Brownies stood to prate About the industries so great That put the city far ahead Of others of a wider spread. Then some went down the logs to ride, And S(}me a race on tramways tried, While more the piles of lumber found, On which they danced a meny round. 117 1 THE BUOWNIES IN MICHIGAN. III! ! ' i I n Still others wislu'd to try their skill, And sttii'tcd up the buzziii;; mill. The endless chain, with spurs all set, Hoon drairjjfed the lojjjs up, dripi)inj? wet. Through strenj?th of wiiirling wheel and drum Up to the saw they had to come. Old millers at the business pi'ay Would have been startled at the way The cunnini; Brownies carried through The woi'k tliat to each one was new. Upon the saw they rushed the log Until it jumped up like a frog, While knots, like bullets, shooting out Of planks and scantling, flew about. Some upward through the roof would tear. And scatter shingles in the More, passing outward through the wall, Left holes through which a cat could crawl ; While splinters long, like lances cast. In post and beam were sticking fast. Then on to other points they moved, And in each place their time improved; And where they saw a chance to aid, Their hands to work were quickly laid. 118 air; THE imOWNIES IN MFCIIKJAX. They t'ouiul a pltu'e wliorc !<)<;« wcro craininod i/.i^!uj^ Fnto tho Htrcum so thick, they jtunnuMl Together in a solid pile Extending back for half a mile. 119 THE BHOWNUIH IN MICHIOAN. !l h m 1 1 1' But thron^li their mystic ])owor tlioy hroko Th(^ jiun, mid all tlio Io^h awoko Into such action as to luako Tho hanks alou^ the river shako, As tum))Unj,', crasliin^', shooting down, They huiTied onward to the town. SouKi niemhers of tlie ved to have their sports: "■n^Cof 11 No i^lace important for its size Or industry escaped their eyes. They ran through streets 'twixt dusk and While all the towns in silence lay, And people di'eamed not that the hand Of Brownies was so near at hand. And even morning told no tale, And gave no hint of Brownie trail, Except, i)erliaps, some task was done That lay unfinished when the sun 121 day. #' *e you sacrific»a Try yuur ou)n hand at THE BEOWNIES IN WASHINGTON. Here broader rolls the shimmering sea, And taller grows tlie stately tree; Here larger ^Ish writhe on the spear, Or leap the cascades bright and clear; Here whiter snow the peak enshrouds, And higher mountains pierce the clouds. And well may those who here reside Refer to Washington with pride. Here cities spread whei'e lately ran The Avild deer and tlie painted man; Here churches rise in splendor bright, And able preachers si)read the light, Where Init a few short years ago The bear was shambling to and fro." Not long the Browuies moralize Al)()ut the products or the size Of any country, great or small. Before to work or play they fall. Soon into boats that men had hauled Upon the beach, the Brownies crawled, And, pushing out as oft before, ^egan to ply the dripping oar, Or prove that fish, however great. May be deceived by tempting bait. But ])oats will tip in spite of care, And cause surprise, if not a scare; And Brownies, ere they reached the shore, Well Avater-soaked apparel wore. Oh, could we mortals struggling here. Despondently and full of fear, 125 m f THE BROWNIES IN WASHINGTON. Wlio ill each draft or drop of rain See promise of a funeral train, Like Brownies laugh in hardship's face, And in each Gorgon find a Grace, It might our troubles modify. And spare us many a heaving sigh. Soon frightened birds along the way Were starting up from hiiib or spray. Where they for night had settled down. As BrowTiies sought the nearest town. It does not take a lengthy space Of time for them to reach a place. And no surveyors do they need To stake a road across the mead. Or blaze a tree in forest deep To mark the proper com'se to keep. The midnight sky does well provide The band with many a twinkling guide. And when a stonn-cloud intervenes They find their way by other means. They saw Tacoma by moonlight, At Walla Walla spent a night; Nor left the State before their feet Had found Seattle's broadest street. Upon Olympia next they call, Where laws are made to govern all; Then through Port Townsend they parade. So noted for its lumber trade. They tried the South Bend oysters well, And left full many an empty shell. 120 J •\1 ^^ THE BEOWNIES IN WASHINGTON. ,'4i*;f r ' At picking hops they toiled an horn* Wliere there seemed need of mystic power, Ere on then* way they moved to gain i\. ghmpse of Wliatcom and Spokane. Where wondrous Momit Taconia liigh Stood white against the summer sky, Wrapped in its robe of glittering snow, While green was all the vale below, The Brownies saw a chance to climb That suited well their skill and time. 127 ill' THE BROWNIES IN WASHINGTON. Some ' >ii(M)S wtT(^ procured to hear Tlic lu'Hvy pucks stnippt'd \vin(>s found Upon such elevated ground To nioraUze in lanj»uaji;e frc o, As Brownies can when aught they see. At times, while on a glacier steep, In some crevasse both dark and deep A Brownie small would disappear. And fill his comrades' hearts with fear, And cause the band no small 3f^-^Tl delay ^Before they *'^*^'^" could resume their way. 13U THE BROWNIES IN WASHINGTON. '^'w/cw' At length upon the dome so round The daring band a station found; And from that j)oint so high in air Obtained a view beyond compare. And there they would have tamed long, In spite of w4nd both cold and strong, But other tiips they had in view. So from the shining crest withdrew. To quickly win the plain below, And plan where next the band should go. 131 i i! ; ( ?! i I "^ THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. Fourteenth Tour. 5^^^V^ ^''^""'^ shadows darker grew, '%^- And birds from ripened fields witlidrew ^•'^ On roosts to rest with silent beaks J Till o'er the sky stole pnrple streaks, llie Brownie band, a dusty host. Approached the famous golden coast. It was indeed a lengthy race. With many a rush to hiding-place, And many a halt and start anew, Before its wonders came in view.' 132 THE imoWNIEH IN CALllOUNrA. Thoy inoviid in scetioiiH o'or tlio land: In front tlio flooti'st of the bund; Tho niiddlo distunco sliowod tlic crowd With losser natural speed endowed; While, jjlancing hack, the eye soon met Those short of wind, and h(>avy-set, 12 Who harbored no retu'injjf mind Or la<'k <>f interest, though behind. They forded sliallow streams tliat spread Like silver o'er their grfivel bed; And where the Hood ran dark and deep. And boats were scarce, they all would leap Like muskrats in tlie river wide, And swiin to reach the other side. It mattered not who first Avould dash Into the stream, or wlio would splash The last into the water cold That from the snow-capped mountain rolled : It would be still a theme of doubt Which would be first to scramble out. 133 i, ' I THE BUOWNIES IN CALIl'OiLNlA. For soiiu' into an 0(1 tly broke, While others passed it l)y a stroke, And more to currents were a pr(»y That can'ied them the longest While otliers reeds and ruslies met That tangled them as in a net. Thus chance will scmietimes play a part Despite the greatest skill or art. To San Francisco soon they found Their way, and stood in gi'oups around. To view the thrivhig pUu^e so grand That rests upon its hills of sand Between the island-studded hay And ocean stretching far away. Said one : " This city, as you know, Though young in years as cities go. Has quite a history to repeat. If records have been kept complete. 134 Tin: ItllOWNlKH IN CALiroHNlA. Hvarts uJltl^ love aa Warn)ly bent In IcwItinJ.atin Incli'll'* l]f«t. Oft 1ms it felt tlic ('ni'tli(|uak<' sliock 'V\)i\\ Miiidi' the stj'otiu'cst hiiilditii,' I'ock, And iiioi'c tluiii once ^onc up iii smoke, 'I'ill srai'cc u Imildiiiy; slicltcred folk. The citi/ciis can point to spots Wlicn^ people fashioned lianj^nien's knots With nimble lingers, to su[>ply Some hardened rogues a hempen tie, Wliom vigilantes and their fi'ieiids Saw tit to di'op from gal)le-euds." They visited tii«' einii'ches tall, Tiie jail, tlu^ ndiit, anwed ground To view tlui gi'aves and tombs around, Where tree from earthly cares and fears Repose the early pioneers. The foremost of the venturous host Who sought the treasures of the coast. The Brownies danced by two and Uvo, Througli roomy halls they skipped and flew, While nuisic, lising soft and sweet From flutes and horns, inspired their feet. 136 THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. i , I I t III':' V:^\ 'T is no gi'cat tliinj^ to hop and glide For those with youth upon their side, To wheel around from place to place With action quite devoid of grace; But if one carries out the rules Laid down in modern dancing-schools, Keeps proper time and proper pose. And motion true from head to toes, — He has to he well up in art, Wliicli is the Brownies' happy part. I would the reader coidd ha^'e seen Their antics through the shutters gi'een. Or laid an ear against the wall. And heard the chat that fell from all, — The jokes, the anecdotes, and praise For those who hest a laugh could raise. Tlie Brownies know a thing or two. If one gives credit where 't is due ; 130 THE BROWNIES IN CALIFOIINIA. But where they 're schooled, or in what way They learn, is not for me to say. But that they laughed and whirled and shot About the room, mistake me not, Until the flush of moniing showed It was high time to take the road. They climbed the hill to view the bay, And see where frowning strongholds lay, With heavy cannon pointing straight To guard the famous Golden Gate. They saw the ships at anchor swing That sailed to foreign ports to bring 137 in I I I I I THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. Their precious freights through many a gale That tried the strength of mast and sail. The Cliff House next attention drew, That overlooks the ocean blue ; And there they ran, ere night w^as o'er, To viow the prospect from its door. ' - ■ m»^.; - -''*- irj p I To Seal Rock soon, where monsters play And hark and roll in surf and spray, 138 THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. The Brownies swam, surprising all The tribe of seals by such a call. The seals made haste to jump and sHde From eveiy pohit into the tide, To peep above the billows' crest At those who had disturbed their rest. Then back to town the Brownies ran, To caiTy out their well-laid plan. Along the city front so wide. From North Beach to the southern side. With scarce a pause at Rincon Hill Or Mission Creek, they hastened still. They saw where Oakland sat at rest 'Twixt hill and bay, as in a nest; And bluff Goat Island, standing o'er Against the Contra Costa shore. Upon the bay they tried a sail; But sudden squalls too oft prevail At times for Brownies to secure The pleasure they behove is sure. And when at length the shore was gained. To reach which every nerve was strained. They could not boast a finger's length Of clothes that had not felt the strength 139 i^<^. ..;^,^ji^^wv.,>'r" ■'^ THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. M (ri! Of dashing waves that, rolHiig free, Came inward from the open sea. But what care Brow^iies for a squall Or ducking through a slip or f.ill? It passes quickly from the mind When other striking scenes they find. The clothes must dry just where they rest Upon the back, f)r on the breast, While to '^>ome other place tl ^y iim To play, or hide from morning's sim. There 's not a point or feature strange Along the sea, or mountain range. Or in the fertile vales tliat show Where wandering streams to ocean flow. But Brownies foimd ere they were through, 4nd from the Golden State mthdrew. Up darksome canons far they went. On seeing all the country bent. The placer diggings, where of old The miner dug, and washed his gold. Proved interesting to the crew. As up the rugged slope they drew. They found the ditch and sluice o'ergrown, Where " Forty-Nmers " toiled alone; They saw where streams were changed, and ran Obedient to the miner's plan — Turned from their course to madly rave In other beds than nature gave, That in the channel pockets bright Of shining ore might come in sight. 140 li THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. To name each place tliey went, or where They paused to view some wonder rare That made impression long to last, Would be, in truth, a work too vast For any one to take in hand With hut few pages at command. Enough to know, but little lies Unseen by cunning Brownies' eyes. When they have traveled o'er a State, With time allowed to watch and wnit. What Brownie would not nni to see The world-renowned Yosemite, When but a county lay between The traveler and the charming scene? They found the place, but not without Some trials, as they soon found out When, in the visual manner, they Made bold to go the shortest way. The silver stream, the valley fair, And rugged precipice, were there ; And Brownies will not soon forget The strange surprise that there they met. But greatest wonders, as you know. Are often hemmed by dangers so Distressing that they add a charm To scenes won only through alarm. They reached the valley sooner than They had expected, as they ran, 1-41 THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. I I And could not check their onward gait jl^ \;> In time to save a tumble great. They tore their clothes, and skinned their \\ fc knees 1^ (w^ And elbows on the rocks and trees, As to the level far below They all descended in a row. The Brownies hunted through the State To find the gi'ovo of trees so great That giant-hke still hold their place, The remnants of a dying race. 142 THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. At length they found them where they stood With heads ahove all neighhoring w^ood; And much siui)rised were all the hand To find, when joining hand to hand, With outstretched arm in every case. They scarce could gml the rugged base. Said one who upward tm-ned his eye To scan the trunks from earth to sky: " These trees, no doubt, well-rooted grew When ancient Nineveh was new; And down the vale long shadows cast When Moses out of Egypt passed. And o'er the heads of Pharaoh's slaves And soldiers rolled the Red Sea waves." Another answered, when he spied On earth souk^ furrows deep and wide: "Mark where in ages long gone by Some, crashing, fell on earth to lie, Impressing trenches in the ground To last while centuries go round. How must the timid rabbit shake. The fox within his burrow quake, 143 'IH^ ii THE BROWNIES IN CALIFORNIA. The deer start up with quivei-ing hide To gaze in ten-or every side, The qmiil forsake the treinbHiig spray, When these old roots at last giv(3 way, And to the eai-tli the monarcli drops To jar the distant mountain-tops!" Thus ran the Brownies everywhere Around the Stjite, to stand and stare. And in their own way morahze Upon the wonders it supplies. And by the time their feet had passed O'er mountain height and valley vast That mark that region of the West So rich and fair, they needed rest. Dear Reader, now the task is o'er. The hand must draw the veil once more Between the band of Brownies bright And those to whom they give deUght. 14-i