The National tribune., 1886-02-18

Cut 10 squares Of tissue paper little larger than
the size of rose desired Fold together the corners
opposite each other to make three corhercu;
fold again the corners opposite each other anu no"
once more. New cut while folded the open euses
in rounding shape: cut half way to the CEN
ter each mark made 10y folding, which VIII form
the leaves, Now take fine piece OF wire four
inches long, and having made two small holes
with pin near the center of the rose double the
wire and run through them, twist 1t on the other
side, ana astel near the rose with small piece OF
beeswax. Now change the layers around that the
leaves WI! not be directly upon each olher: anu
beginning with the first layer take one leai al a
time and fold them towards the center, where you
must hold them until all are folded in the same
way. Let all loose and brush over ana over
lightly withShe hand aud your rose Is complete
Carrie \. King, Ocoga. III.
PENNSYLVANIA RECIPES.
HAPPY HoUsEBOLD: just as soon as THE IRIB-
UEE is brought from the postofice the first look
for is the Happy Household column. wish 10
contribute & few of my recipes:
Corn P0Re.-Two cupfuls of cornmeal, one cup
full Of flour one pint of sweet milk, two teaspoon
fuls of baking powder one teaspooniul oi s.ut one
tablespoonful OF lard, one tablespoonful OF sugar.
Gingsr Saops-one large cupful of butter and
lard mixed coffcc-cupful of sugar, one cupiul
of New Orleans molasscs, half cupiul OF cold
water, and a-half tablespoonful! of ginger, one
tablespoonful cinnamon one teaspoonful of cloves,
one IdasT,oanfnI of soda dissolved in hot water;
-four for pretty stiff dough. Roll out thinner than
sugar cakes; bake quickly. These will keep for
weeks-if locked up.-Mrs. J. A Jackson west
Fairyiew, Pa.
Editors Chat.
II John Z. Lansden, Bethany, H. and others
who inquire the author of the entertaining his
tory Of the 20O,h Ind. will wait until 81 Klegg and
Shorty have completed their term of service. the
OF their faithful biographer will duly appear
Artie B. Gates will find his question answered in
paul Reveyc's Ride" TRIBUNE. jan 81.
John Hoskins jr.. still thinks that " "Dispropor-
tionabeness Is the Longest word with meaning,
and calls on ali those sending words TO define the
same By this Test, J. Henry Blanchard is thus far
ahead (TRIBjNE, Feb. a, his word of Ii syllabes
meaning chemical compound.
NJ A. Slaefler, Pasco, W. T., thinks that cove
tousness Is the root of all evil, not money. Ger
tainy covetous person is, of all others, the most
TO be feared and the least to be eRvied
Nellie Conover, Seattle, ". T.. writes a forcible
letter against the Chinese and Mormon evils con-
Guiding with the logical deduction: Free Amer
icai What wonderful acts are committed Ill thy
name, which no other enlightened, or civilized
country woald countenance As hoursi"
Susie T. N. Abrams, Lawrence, y. V, who re-
ceiyed watch for getting up club of 10 subscrib-
ers for TfiE TRIBUNE expresses herself delighted.
Francine should send on her fancy-worll contrl-
buttons. and if the c; C. are interested, the girls
can have n corner 10 themselves.
Mrs. /. II. Durham, Planield, \. j.: Decoration
of soldiers graves began IN our National Gene
teries. 1t became National observance when
Gen. John A. Logan was Commander-ln-Chlef OF
the q. AR.
If Mrs Emma Gilbert will contribute article
Red Birds TO THE TRIBUNE, II VIII doubtless
prove of interest 20 the lovers of natural history in
the Happy Household and the c. G.
Comrade II b. Gates. Stanslead, Quebec, Canada,
would like the c. c. 10 discuss the question, Does
the power of vision extend beyond the limit OF the
atmosphere that surrounds the globe
In reply 10 Fred c. Miller the Editor would say
that the Conversation Club Is for the Improvement
and diversion of the young people OF THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE family.
Nellie Sencenich, astoria H. like the old woman
in the Shoe got many letters she didn't know
what to do, and now she would thank, through
THE TRIBUNE, all who remembered her. Moral:
unless you mean business.
E. Violet Lewis: Daniel Webster was famous
expounder of the Constitution.
Conversation Club.
Ratos Of TIE Cu5.-l. Write briefly. 2 Write only
side of the paper. 3. Write to the point. 4.
Write on one subject. 5. Write your best. 6.
Send answers TO all puzzles for OF Editor. Each
week the names OF those writing the best letters
style, composition. spelling, pcnmanship and gen.
eTal merit considered-will be named at the head
of this column on the Honor Roll First honor will
include all of these requirements. Second honor
viii include deficiency in some one point No
others VIII be named.
HONOR RoLL-BEsT LETTERS.
First Honor-Walter l. Dale Ann Arbor Mich
w. II. Ashford, Maryville, Mo-; Nellie Conover,
Seattle W. II.
second Honor-Dcra Vetter, Tecumseh Neb;
Anna Shoff, Grafton Neb; Clara E. Turner North
Haven, Me; John w. HobmaHn, Pitsburg, Pa;
Fee Alton, Wilmington. o.; Fred C. Miller, New
York; Carrie NJ Latlmer, Waia Walla, w. T.;
Fannie A. Boyd, Pontiac, Kan; Charles Wing,
Coyeys, Mich.
THE FIRES OF PATRIOTISM.
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB: Our brave veterans
last giving the places which they have held since
the war into our keeping We are TO be the future
rulers of the country. Wesnouid honor the flag for
which our fathers fought and keep ourselves loyal
and true.-A Soldiers Son, Box 81. Darlington, ..
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB: How young people
should honor the veterans who saved the Union.
do what can we can never repay them for the
suffering and priyations they endured 10 preserve
this great and glorious Government. Father, who
WAS in Co. O. S6th Ind, ndorses what J. II. Adair
Sata IraH HucG d,I.. q. a. Isgt,
being first on Mission Ridge; also, that they were
consolidated, following the new coiors of the s6th
They gOt IS shell and bullet holes through their
,soioIs.-Nettie Snyder, sedgwici, Kan.
J FRIENDS OF THE CLUB: We cannot appreciate
too highly the great sacrifices OF our veteran faith
ers. IL ills mc with admiration 10 hear my father
talk Of the war. He served in the 10th Ind, aud
seven Of my uncles in the service. THE gRIB-
UNE as the best paper that comes to our home and
the c. G. great benefit TO ali who would improve
their mental facalties.-Fannie A. Boyd, Pontiac,
Kan.
FRIENDS OF THE CLUk: think all Union veter-
should be penslOned. The Government can
never repay them for all they dared and suffered.
Father served III Co. T.. 18th Mich and thinks Com
rade Wilson wrong about the delay at the river,
when the rosin was set on fire as there but a
few minutes halt at Black River.-Charies Wing,
Coveys, Mich.
TwEEDLE DUN AND TwEEDL DEE.
Strange all this difference should be
'TwiXt Tweedle Dunn aud Tweedie Dee"
Girls should dress in the style ] am sure no one
adTnires girl who wears a shabby dress or boots
four sizes too large-Frank Dillon, Fremont. ILL.,
Young men OF the Club, do not be 80 fast TO tell
the young ladies OF their faults until you have
rccted your ogE. Pass down the street ami nearly
every young yen meet has "A cigar in his
mouth, plug of tobacco in his pocket, some pool
tickets in his vest, euceT deck, and perhaps a
roll of bs which lightiuiiy belongs TO his tailor
but which must 20 TO pay their score in some IA
voIite uptown saloon or cigar stand. / have "A
whole chapter TINS subject olll.-Iiattie l..
Fegcr. Traverse City, Mich
Jennie T. Nicely, stand 10y your coorsi You have
the approval OF majority OF the Thoughtful intelli-
gent class throughout our land. Soldiers Daugl-
ter's views are too frivolous by far.-Niinnie E.
Brown, Unity, Wis.
CLUB WHISPERS.
have named baby at last-Kar Kenneth. Anna
Appel Neisyiilc o., sent Karl, and Cora Sheldon,
Boulder, Col. sent Kenneth. SO they viii receive
his picture. Thanks TO oaiI.-Mabel Granger, Church
HILL o.
would he grateful If / could learn to what
regiment my father "a. {. SInItb) belonged. lie
died when / small boy, six years ago.
Mother has been dead seven years. ! am Is with
tour sisters and brother; work out by the month
and should be very glad ii members of the Club
would write me.-Gcorse ". Smith, Garden City
Kan.
My duties as a Minister Of the Gospel have pre-
vented me sending second letter until now But
j take great pleasure reading The TIaB-sE-the
soldiers greatest attorney, pleading their cause for
the pittance Of 81 year. Every soldier in the
United states should rally to its protecting banner
And, sons and daughters of veterans do counte-
nance the man who would deprive your crippled
tather or widowed mother OF the bread they eat.
Surely they have borne the heat and burden OF the
day and worthy love and gratitude. Ny
sufieTings Of tic many thousands ia the same con
dtlon, Nav Gods riches; blessings be every