The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-01-14


First Honor-D. a. Kneeland, Westfeld. VT.
Second Honor-Byrte Maxwell. Box II, Phtsbnrg,
Kan; Josie w. Grant, Chester, n. Y
THE MORMON CHINESE QUESTION.
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB: On the new question be-
fore the Club. Resolved, That the Mornons
more dangerous TO the civil and religious govern
nnent of America than the Chinese take the
negative.
offer any obstacles TO the civil government of
america but should the Chinese continue tC come
20 TINS country III dehahee OF rs Jaws, uonoie
would undoubtedly arise between this country and
China, and should war be declared, as il probably
would if the Chinese persisted in emigration to the
United States, II would be very serious matter for
us.
The Lormons, with their present numbers could
soon be crushed out, as also could the Chinese now
IL this country. should the United states lake active
measures against them.
Should the Mormons be destroyed, there is very
little probability that they would ever give any
more trouble; but should we Try toexerminatc the
Chinese here, it would only be the beginning of
trouble fer Us, for China would resent the oppres
sion OF her subjects and demand settlement with
;he United States probably take the settlement
INTO her own hands.
As to the religious influences exertcd by the two
classes, 90 not think there Is much diference.-
Harry y. Carlton, Ann Arbor, Mich.
THE LOVE THAT EXALTs
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB: IN THE TRIBUNE of Dec.
p saw Request 10 define the word Love. hope
that great many will respond; for to study and
reflect on the subject makes US purer and more fit
20 discharge duty Christians. Love is an
affection of the heart excited by that which de-
lights or commands admiration Love IL OF God,
aud l. pure, sefdenying, andforbearing. Love is
render and compassionate III itself, and kind and
cbliging 10 others IT is mild. gentle and benign;
and If called 10 suffer, inspires the sufferer with the
most auIiabe sweetness."-M. ;. Ford, daughter Of
Captain. Co +, 10Th w. Va, Palatine w. Va.
THE YOUNG GIRL OF THE PERIOD.
saw young gir-of the period.
With face like wee lump of chalk,
She often complained she wearied
SO weakly she scarcely could walk,
40 forehead had this charming grille,
No brains that scholar might prize,
For hair that was froHzled and curly
descended and lodged iH.i.er eyes
A narrow and small understanding,
sole tipped at thirty degrees,
Some higher heels always demanding
None else would raise cCrns that would please
She moved with "a curious motion,
Twas neither step nor a stalk,
She bad a ridiculous notion
Twas better to wlGgle than walk.
= heart she had not in possession
No room for 10 stow IL away;
Was troubled with much indigestion,
And ate but six mouthfuls day.
At dinner she took the position
That nothing was fit to be eat;
Compared with this girls disposition
The vinegar pickles were sweet
Bad blood lacking free circulation
Made pimples all over her face
And God never made in creation
a figure so lacking in grace.
She barely existed, was useful
In just one particular way
As dummy for spreading dry goods on,
She earned hall penny day.
d. a. Kneeland, Westfeid, Vt.
BRIGHT EYES.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Your remarks about Bright
eyes the alert TRIBUNE Dec 10 page z
reminds me that too often your young contributors
Dorrow without giving credit. The three conun-
drums IN Nov. 10 number about the Maid of Or
leans" the stars and the wind are taken from, a
comic almanac Speaking of bright ewes ask ed
my 10 year old glr 10 If she could find auythin
wrong about the picture, 1T Is from AnnabeI !"
TRIBUNE Dec. 10, page 4. Alter short study She
said " There il something wrong about his left
hand. Yes, the etchings illustrating 81 Klegg are
excellent but the cut referred the artist has got
sis thumb on the wrong side of the hand But
egch mistakes viii happen in the best of families
Matt II. Carpenter, Box leo, Seattle, Wash. Ter.
AN IOWA GIRLS LETTER.
DEAR TRIBUNE: My mother had a brother killed
al Petersburg. lie was in the 9Th Ind. His name
Perry Swaf1ord. VIII some one who knows
The circumstances of his death give the information
through TIE TRIBUNE? am q soldiers daughter
% years of age. Papa served three years aud a
half in the 18th Ind. battery lie thinks the Lyon
family of Uncle Daniels Story" is the McCook
family, and Tom Anderson is very much like
Gen. Il. J. Wood, who commanded division In
,he Fourth Corps. We live on a farm, 10 miles
rom Council Bluffs. / like to dance and skate
Can harness and hitch up a team and drive to town
and saddle horse aud go four miles after THE
TRIBUNE. Cannot play the piano, but can cook
wash and iron, which is much better.-Laura b.
Mailack, Crescent, Iowa.
CORRESPONDENCE CLUB.
FRIENDS OF THE {. C.: The following named per.
sens wished correspondents We are not like some
who wanted them at first and then wished them
stopped, as some do. i have correspondents, and
have received many IL letters day, and still
wished for more. The following members Of a
Corresponding Club which i have organized