The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-05-03

scenes oil active LIE can hardly realize how much
pleasure even small things give to the poor invalid
shut away from the outside world and its many
pleasing associations. Letters, photographs pretty
pictures cards, anything that helps TO brighten
their weary pathway are priced more highly than
words can express or pen describe, and prayer Is
breathed to heaven that its choicest blessings may
rest on the friends who remember them so kindly.
Miss Mary F. Boutwell,, Box Sc, Gaysyille. VT.
CHAT ABOUT BOOKS
FRIENDS or THE c. c.: Who agrees with me that
the best and latest author is the person who writes
sensibiy and learnedly for our periodicals. Think
of our own G. CT As a novel, David Copper
field . stands first, although Diclzenss DOmby
and Son is deep, Old Curiosity Shop pathetic
and Nicholas Nickleby" strong in portTaying true
nobility on one side and Satan himself on the other
As poetical production, what does the G. Q.
think OF " Lucile = Poe like, but when think
Of Quoth the raven, Nevermore Nevermore!' i
think OF the shpwreek of that grand intellect the
almost inspired genius of Americas most brilliant
literary men, and ofthat iend, Rum; and ofwomans
selilshness when read 'Lenore.' Oil members
Of the Book Circle and the c. c. think of your influ
ence on your associates. No one mentions Long
fellow. l admire his 'Evangeline" 'Wayside
Inn, Elizabeth" "Hiawatha." etc. Shakspere
like best on the stage. Lena ID. Whitney spoke
OF his " Merchant of Venice" as very good but
tame compared with the intricate plots and designs
OF King Lear =" Richard III" ETC. Ola NJ. Mar
tin, 'Ivanhoe" and "Kenilworth A." also
fayorites of mine. j fully agree with VIII Wild
wood concerning Lord Byron. Think OF the
rum hend again, boys. He need not SYM
pathize so freely with Burns, when his " Cot
tars Saturday Night and Tam O'Shanter' made
the JOY came the sorrow. Can any one read Miss
Z. Phelps's Hedged In - and again try 10 place
stone in their companions road? / wish the q. G.
would express their ideas concerning Miss Rose
Elizabeth Cieveland's novel. Would like TO know
more of Ella Phelau's E" Norman Boy % Could
she not give US sketch of him, picture II not
his photo9
1 believe If R. Van Wrinkle would battle his eyes
with hickorynut oil scented with oil of aeorns, he
perhaps might agree with Frances Wilson. Let us
hear more on botanical beauties. Myrtle Randall
should be the boys favorite; she is so sensible.
Girls, don't discuss Latin, French and novels too
much-talk sense. Men don't like dyspepsia VIII
someone give me the positions that Queen VIC
t9rla family occupy? on yes Frances wilson;
Bede" " Felix Holt " and Daniel Deronda" Oh,
the simplicity. love and faithfnlness Of the little
Jewish girl Would like to hear from the G. c. and
b c. Shall call again?-F. Hope Staman, Udallr
Kan.
POPULAR EDUCATION PUBLIC BENEFIT.
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: All over this broad United
States we have schools, academies, universities
and colleges Tor the express purpose OF educational
advancement, and yet there are those who so much
neglect these opportunities to be totally unable
to prefix their signature TO any legal document In
one of the rural school districts of the Empire
State, where was acting as instructor out OF
family OF IL grown persons but three could write
their name.
A few days ago I received a letter from young
lady who had attended both common school and
academy, which contained eight words that were
Incorrectly spelled These are instances that came
under my personal observation, and do not doubt
that at least out Of every 10 inhabitants in the
rural districts are in the same condition. And
now comes the momeutous question: How are
we to oyerrule this defect? There Is but one
way, and it is 10 an increased interest in
educational pursuits among the laboTing classes.
Unto whom does this duty belong? To this / an
sWer unto All who have our Nations welfare at
heart. If the unenlightened classes better in
formed they would be better able to distinguish
between right and wrong and would therefore cast
their ballot for the right. So friends let us hold
knowledge within easy grasp of the ignorant, and
thus advance our Nations wellare.-W. Ellsworth
Cheritree, Saxlon, \. \.
ANOTHER VIEW OF NAPOLEON.
FRIENDS OF THE C. c.: All men of genius have
been subject to the attacks of critics and enemies
but il seems 10 that more abuse has been rained
down on tlie uudeserying head of Napoleon than
any other. believe his true history will bear close
scrutiny. He generous to his friends, and ever
ready 10 reward merit IN either civil or military
affairs. Raised in a country THAT almost ignored
| God, that believed the only way to honor by
! the sword, II Is a remarkable fact that youth
he grew up free from the dss patiOns OF frivolous
France, and, a poor boy, made his way 10 the
| highest position Of honor people can give-their
! love. Napoleon was man OF rare genius. His
military achievements were the most brilliant and
founded on the best judgment Of any known in the
worlds history. His craftsmanship, believe If it
had no, been interrupted by the frequent wars in
which he was engaged. would have made France
the most intelligent and foremost Nation IN the
/ world
All OF his wars were caused by the approaches of
the crowned heads Of Europe who did not like the
idea OF man whose unequaled ability had raised
him 10 throne. By thciT bayonets they sought to
/ impose upon the French people King whom they
deicsted. Napoleon did not light alone for his own
glory. but for France Ills last thoughts with
/ The French people. No, Cyrus, the defeat at
Waterloo cannot be blamed to Napoleon 10 WAS
planned perfectly. and had II been executed as di-
rected, the allied armies would have been destroyed.
Even as IT was. with QuatFe-Bras unoccupied by
Marshal Ney. il Marshal GouciIy had marched TO tie
relief Of Napoleon as his Generals cutreated him.
Waterloo would not lave been. When the time
shall come that Napoleon is judged by unprecedented
minds. then viii his star shine ia all the glory of
Ia -f~~ss fNg
CLUB WHISPERS.
An explanation is necessary Of nv absence from,
the &. q. left home IN March 10 attend college in
Ottawa. and have not seen THE TRIBUNE since /
came until yesterday, when was pleased TO read
again Of the &. G. My time IL occupied Us the study
/ Of my lessons. but shall read The TRIBUNE and
write now and then to the many C. &. friends
4 through TIE TRIEUsE. ] have received insiruc-
/ dress IS now Ottawa Franklin Co., Kan.-Eugeue
/ Cole.
Some one has asked the occupation or chosen
occzpation Of members Of the G. c. will say that
/ my chosen occupation Is school teaching and am
/ going 10 teach as soon IS opportunity offers
| Three cheers for The NATIoEAL TRIBUNE and
". il. sIurpby, who wrote the bright little gem,
/ - To tbe q. E.''-Seitie Cady Troy ..
] / closed four-months' school not long ago and
/ am recrealing at home. There has been q
law Issssed Ia this state which makes IL necessary
Tor - 10 teach the effects Of narcotics on the sys
1 TEN. ] find IT difficult, especially AS there Is nc
apparatus 10 our common schools by which &c
| picture 10 the ciild's mind the evils resulting
| from the use Of these poisons. Ny father at.
tended the Reunion Of the Iowa Brigade al
Davenport last Pail, and enjoyed himself only
a. those can who have been commdes in the dan
| gers and lardsliips 10 which the soldier is subject
/ What has become Of j., G. Noble? lie was d
| member Of the &. C. when i was in the charmed
circle Of lO.-Cora l.. Brown. Mauch Chunk Iowa
have been chosen by the " Bachelors Brother
| hood TO keep you and tile world informed o
| what we are doing. To begin with the - Bachelor
/ Brotherhood" Is organization organized for tie
purpose OF cultlvatng the joys OF single life. w
all bachelors ranging ia age from I6 to 20. W.
| have seen, time and time again, some youthful
gentleman tie himself 10 some lady and then slav,
away the rest Of his life 10 support her aud keep he
supplied with silks and satiDs Shame 10 the fellow
VINO would yield 10 temptation, paint and face
powder. To this end we are pledged.-John w
! Howe.
Ella T. Foster has touched upon a subject which
1 should be very interesting 10 all our members
whether fashion and beaittlA can 20 together.
think that any one can conform TO fashions rule.
and yet not do anything % endanger their health
/ However, II any should doubt IT, the right AM
sensible way is to do what is best for the health
Media Plympton, like what you said about novels
/ If you mean only tie froihy and blood and thun
| der kind, but such novels as Walter SCOTS Chas
Diclsenss w. n. Thackeray's and Geo Eiors
in nay opinion, form taste for lterature-I.o
h. Adaulsou, Corning, o.
Are any Of the G. c. subscribers to the Youtt'
Companions II 90, how do you like it2 have reat
IS Jane Eyre, " David Copperleid /" and have com
meneed Nicholas Nickleby." Sister says il
splendid. am going to school 10 my sister. w
walk five miles every day.-Elsie Burket, Ash
land, Kan.
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