The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-09-13
of fishes. They are also warm booded, breathing
atmospheric air.-John James.

discharged Thy, RccustOm ourselves to the
changein name. According to her own Expression,
Annie is true blue; and she has proved il.
earnestly wish she may be as happy and successful
in her future life she has been in the past. Wei
come to Charles NJ. Cast and all other new men,
bcrs. The q. G. " latch-string is always out."-A.
/. Seaman St Louis, Mo.
Having just read the letter of our fayoTite, Annie
j. Marsh, informing Us Of the coming change IN
her name, hasten TO be among the first to assure
her that she will be given sincere welcome in
the future as IN the past We do not want any SUB
stitute, and for discharge she is not entitled
TO one, for in entering the Club we all enlisted
Tor the war" And now allow me to suggest that
she sign herself Annie Marsh Williams" in her
letters 10 the G. c., that shall have the pleas
ure OF seeing the old familiar name I am sure the
entire Club will unite with in wishing her every
happiness in her new observation-disclosures w. Bow
ers, Geneva, o.
No, Annie, your c. c. friends cannot think of Civ
ing you discharge What would we do without
you? have learned TO look through the c. G. col
uInns Tor your letters with much interest as
would for those OF an old friend We would miss
you greatly, and although il viii not be Annie H.
Marsh, It viii still be Our Annie lextend my
welcome, Charles ". Cast; also my wish That you
may live a long, happy and prosperous hfe.-Niille
q. johnson, Schooner Point, Ind.
Please allow me just room enough IN your col
umns to introduce myself and to congratulate MISS
Annie /. Marsh two weeks ahead OF ume-Geo.
i. Howson, GlenwOoG, Mo.
trust Annie J. viii not withdraw from the C. g.,
notw hstanding change of name. The name OF
Williams has an honest sound.-E. n Iinkham
Springfield, Mass
and happiness follow thee on thy way of duty
Charles \ Zicslze, CORTLAND MINI.
OUR BOOK CIRCLE.
FRIENDS OF TEE c. c.: How many have read
any of Eggiesfon's or Cables writings? Have
never seen them mentioned in our Book Circle.
OF the present writers Of fiction, with whose works
am acquainted they in my estimation take the
lead. Eggleston's deneation of a class peculiar
10 the West and Cables of one to the South gives
clear conception Of the characters and p1anners
of people that would probably not be presented
TO Us but Tor the mastery minds OF such men as
these
Presume all are familiar with the "Hoosier
Schoolnaster.' The CIraysons," by the same
author published as a serial in the Century, con
slider superior There IS also in the current year OF
the CeafutrB &" Au Large by Cable a continuation
OF " CsrHncro" and Grande Pointe." 1t Is excel
lent, but think hardly equal to Dr. Sewer" al
though some descriptions are beautiful bits OF
Word-pRiHting.
Now. il those Of our friends who condemn novel
reading absolute waste of time, would try
one Of these works which have mentioned, am
quite certain there would be change oil OPINION
such reading is instructive and tends to elevate
ones thoughts.-ZOe e. Owen, Kent, o.
], like many others of the C. G., am very fond of
reading e. W. Longfellov and L. p. Roe are my
fayOrite writers. Think +. p. Roe's Opening of
Chestnut Burr and a Day OF Fate very in
teresting; and ] also admire many of J. @. Whit
tiers poems, especially . snow Bound. Poetry
Is eleyating and should be studied by all.-Nellie
a. Goss, Box $50, Forest City, Iowa.
would like 10 know how many Of the c. G. have
read and how they like the Christmas Tree"
have read great many books and, next TO the
Children Of the Abbey, it is my favorJe. think
Miss AIcotFs Proycrb Stories Z" very niee-AIin-
ME K Michael, DE Soto No.
Having read the many different opinions of the
c. Z. on works of fiction, wonder how many ad-
mirc my iavoriie novelists George Sheldon and
Bertha VI. Clay? have also read KATRINA" by
J. @. Holland, and - Lucille" by Owen Meredith,
and like them both just splendid.-Julia Williams,
Hawkcye, Neb.
Novel reading gives wrong ideas in regard to
life Many lose their reason IN not finding life as
the novels picture it.sk think it much better TO
read books that viii enf5ble the nature. How many
agree with ne2-Alma A. Hers.
A Kali my View
is Of slight interest. DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
may be read with profit. Eta NJ. Todd, how did
you manage 70 know your lesson and study"
novcl?-Bertie KilIam, Cleveland o.
What do the {. 4. think of the book entitled "a
New Graft on Family Tree y? think il very
fine. i. 7. Roc and 'Pansy" are my favorite
wTiters-Isa Short.
I wonder if any Of you like my favorite poet,
John Aii!tOu2 j think his Paradise Lost - the
greatest production ever written by mortal man.
The descTIp ton OF the fallen angels the spleudor
Of Heaven The loneliness OF Paradise as shown in
the poem gives Us scenes Of supeTbuman beauty
or horror SO wildly that 1t rivals memory Itself
Clare Nichols, Palo, Mich.
Reading" says Lord Bacon, nalzeth the fun
man. Many dreary hour have got over by the
help OF the tragedies and comedies OF Our drauatsts
and noyelists Books should be placed in the
hands Of children and youth which require some
effort Of tie raiad; such as demand patient and
serions thought The young mind Is easily spoiled
il it is fed alone That which auIuses.-E. Ger
trude Race. Fort WayHc. Ind.
My question remains unanswered. II was not
which was the best man, but which was the great
believe john Q. Abbott TO have been a true, noble
hearted American who could have had no reason
for rendering biased account Of Napoleon. How
ever, E43ere was no dispute on tins polnt.-D. ID.
Tower, Miliyille \. J.
heartily agree with Emmet searcy concerning
Little Women" by Miss AlcOtt ] have read and
re-read il, and still enjoy it.-Eeua SliIlweH.
Cyrus Wick: Ali English writers have their
pEcjgdices, Alison and Alacfarane among the rest
Madam Remusat was close friend Of Josephine
and Bourrienne, NapolGou's Secretary, was q per-
fdeous friend. The statement about J. 5. G. ABB
bolt the first Of the kind had ever heard
Chambers Encyclopedia says Of Mr.. Abbott: q" He
Is a remarkably volumiHoUs writer, and has ac-
gulred large measure Of popularity from the sim
pilclty aud earbestness 81 hls thought Napoleon
was born at Ajaccio Island OF Corsica, Aug. Is
1859. fJOhusous Encyclopedia and GooGrich's
History d ErauccJ The Island Of Corsica was
ceded by the Genoese TO France in I768. Johuson's
EncyclOpedia-) Therefore. Napoleon was born a
Frencliman.-Harvey A. Bower. Delphos, o.
have read the opinions Of the C. c. with inter-
est on their iayOrite authors. have 30 fayortes,
but prefer American writers. ike Harriet Beecher
stoves slavery books, and Tourgees historical
novels. i do not admire Ivanhoe." Ella Price
voices my yiews.-Y. King Pifer, Harrison's Creek,
Pa.
The Book Circle discussion Is a good way for the
dissemination Of tie knowledge what books have
benefited Us most. ] have seen no mention of
" The Vicar Of Wakefield" Oliver Goldsmith
great masterpiece. lesson Of morality is IN every
chapter and fashions foilies strongly portrayed
/ Let as crematc the yelOw-bacz literature an de-
I vote ourselves to modern and ancient history,
travels, science, and pure fiction whose purpose is
20 elevate with something 10 amuse, like " Guilt
! EeES travels or a good satire ike IS Don
1 QuiZote.' Barriers Burned Away" is "a good
novel; Princes Of Thule" by Black gives a
good description Of Northern Scotland. Yo-
] lande is pleasant reading but not 80 instructive
Burns Is my fayorite poet.-Clio Harper
] think " Beulah " and Airy Fairy Lillian
/ charming. Who has read " East Lynne and
! Lena kiyers"2 +. i, koe's % Near to Natures
/ Heart i like.-Mary a. scott Bingharnton n y.
belong 20 lie ;. VI V the !. o. q. T. and Chris
/ tian EHdeayor My fsyerite authors are Gen Lew
! Wallace. T. j. Roe, Charles Read, Sir Waiter Scott
I and 4. G. Guntcr.-W q. Smith Plymouth Mass
! Friends read The Life and Death in Rebel
! Prisons. j.. i. Roe u among my fayoIite authors
4 Ten Nights IA bar Room" by T. 5. Arthur;
1 Holidays al Home " and The Way 10 the Heart
OF Childhood OF the kind Of books profitable 10
read.-May A. RUSSELL Rodman, Iowa.
To EXCHANGE-WANTED
! To exchange: Monte Cristo," by Dumas. to
FIRST applicaut.-D. j. Lyons, Spencer Iowa Prize
for pretuesl collection q advertising cards-Ninnie
+ l. Sawyer, Box % Paris. Mich Photographs and
letters for Lhe samc.-FraHls Haczett IouisyiIf,.
I WA. Prize for best photograph by oct 30-AIiss
1 A. Murphy. Murphy. .. Dick Onsloyy Auona,
exchange with alb. Il. Webb Elroy Wis Prize
for pFelest advertisement card by Oct 70; also for
best photographic. Gertrude Race Fort Wayne.
! Ind
Postal autographs: Julia Saunders, Newark
+ Aeb-; Beua u. Garvin, New Athens O.; Charles
& W. Cast, Clinton, Iowa; NctUe Cady TROY o
+! especially with Annie J.. Marsh John James and
EAmej eeagcy, ETC.; Grace 4. Smith Hurlburt
luai Louis Holman Bill Village Pa; Minnie X
l5usbey, bonneville, O.; W. O. Smith Plymouth
/ Aisss.