The Indians call them Mine-hah-hah, or "laughing waters." In sight of Fort Snelling is a beautiful hill called Morgan's Bluff; the Indians call it "God's House." They have a tradition that it is the residence of their god of the waters, whom they call Unk-ta-he.

Nothing can be more lovely than the situation and appearance of this hill; it commands on every side a magnificent view, and during the summer it is carpeted with long grass and prairie flowers.

But, to those who have lived the last few years at Fort Snelling, this hill presents another source of interest.

On its top are buried three young children, who were models of health and beauty until the scarlet fever found its way into regions hitherto shielded from its approach.

They lived but long enough on earth to secure them an entrance into heaven.