The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-09-27

memory, which is visited by great many
strangers.-Mars Kapoo, Paola, Kan.
IN THE CASCADES.
FRIENDS OF THE c. O.: L wish to add my mite
to the many interesting topics which see from the
pens of the c. G. members. LAST year l passed
some two months in Oregon among the Cascade
Mountains. A week of the time was delightfully."-
spent near a chain of lakes several thousand feet
above the level of the They were Lava, Fish,
and Clear Lakes. The latter desire to describe
slightly To the very edge of the water the lake
is surrounded 10y large forest trees to it only
being obtained by footpath or trail" The
sheet OF water Is beautiful being about three miles
long and in some parts quarter of mile IN
width; while the depth from within few yards OF
the shore is from 50 to l00fee and in places seems
fRthomless.
The name is obtained from the transparency of
the water, which is greenish hue The lake lssup-
posed 10 cover sUnken forest for you can see tail
trees beneath you IN the water, having sometimes
TO be careful not to strike the tops, when III boat,
which are just under the surface. The wafer IS SO
clear You can plainly distinguish small oDects on
The bottom. The lake ends a series OF fails, ana
then forms the Mckenzie River. Fish are very
plentiful, particularly trout, three of us catching
over hundred in two hours, many weighing TWO
and three pounds each.
The country surrounding the lakes hiss hardly
felt the encroachment of civilization, remaining IN
all the pristine grandeur and symmetry in which
nature hiss clothed 10.
Many families visit this section during the Sum-
mer, coming in some instances so and 60 miles,
bringing tents, and form pleasant little camps
Friends meet here from opposite sides of Tie Range
that do each other the rest of the year; in
fact it is place of family reunions Game is also
plentiful, such as deer elk and some bear, making
this beautiful spot paradise to sportsmen.
VIII again draw upon my diary OF the trip
should this attempt prove interesting to the O. c.
Arthur Sinclair, WalIa Walla, Wash. Ter.
CLUB WHISPERS.
! was quite surprised 10 hear from so many aud
to receive such large quantities of poetry in answer
TO my offer; such lovely poetry, too can find n
poem 10 suit my every mood. l shall prize them
highly, both for their worth and the pleasant
associations connected with the obtaining OF them
but was sorry not 10 find III my collection The
Raven, by Edgar A. Poe Now, will some kind
G. c. friend send il to me? The largest collection,
nearly 200 poems, was sent by Alice Hllllker, st.
Johns, mich.-Eva 7. Pryor, Providence, X.
To the friends forwarding their mite to Gracie's
chair fund will say that 10 cents and even quar-
tiers come safely in letters wrapped first in paper
to keep them from sliding about and bills have
always reached me safely postal orders are handy.
have received 81 and order for 80 cents since
the list Of names OF donors appeared in THE Ma
TIoSAL TRIBUNE. Got letter from Gracie's mother
last night, and she says Oracle is so pleased with
the thought that she Is going to have new chair,
ana l hope she won't be disappointed.-Annle l..
Marsh, Saugus Mass.
am teacher and reside with my father, whose
home Is IN southwestern Kansas, which Is situated
on the Great American Desert. This country has
very appropriately been styled the Land of Sod
houses and Dugouts, every claim-holder re-
sides ia this sort Of dwelling The land is very
fertile and consequently productive; if we receive
sufficient amount of rain this country viii rival
any part OF the United States in agricultural pro-
auctions. To all vino would enjoy pure sir, an in
yiscrating climate, chasing coyotes and jack rab-
ColoTado.-Rose Minton, Johnson, Kan.
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tba La Rue, LGkeview. Mich. Twelve numbers of
Perry's Musical Magazine 1883, for collection of
army songs, words and music.-Maude Baxter,
Bristol, Iowa. Prize for sea moss shells; my
picture for incest painted, sletched. drawn or writ
1 ten postal wanted White Wings. Anna Good
art, Olhey III. Ten foreign stamps Tor every let
tef-sEcct envelope, used or unused sent me-.
w Perriss, Portland, Mich. Lincoln campaign
DauSe, good likeness OF the "Emapcipator for
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street, Philadelphia, Pa Geological specimens
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/ The Curious Corner.
ANSWERS TO questions will not be published W it'll
| in two three weeks after questions appear. SO
ali viii have chance 10 send replies aud receive
honorable mention with the number answered.
| There are over 10000 postofiiees in the United
/ States.
J
! patriot, Your head viii be button Tor a galIows
| rope"
The ocean has three distinct movements--tides,
waves and currents.
4 There are about 81 muscles in the human body.
The right TO coin money Is vested IN the General
Government.
Wal Tay lore instruction was an uprising against
the foreigners; hence the order to behead all who
/ could SAY Bread aud cheese" with the British
accent.
| Gen. Sheridan was an American of Irish parent
age; born at Somerset, o.
| J. Who was the first white man in Iowa and
| what city named for him May Russell
! 2 What Is the origin and meaning of the name
| Chicago?-Eva =. Crate.
| 3. What year did Congress adopt the National
| coloFs Ora Annie Kost.
4. Why y river valley more fertile than the sur-
| rounding hills?-Charies EDyeart.
! 5. Who was " Poor Richard ?-Charles E. Me-
! Way.
G. What four regions are destitute of vegetation In
( consequence Of lack of moisture William s
Peden.
BIBLE BRIGADE
The Lord OF Hosts is likened to fullers soap in
( the third chapter OF Malachi.
Adam and Eve made the first garments; of fig
leaves, IN the shape Of aprons.
Zaccheus was a Chief among the PubIoans and
lived at Jericho. Being small Of stature he climbed
sycamore tree 10 Jesus pass by. Jesus called
10 him by name, and afteFward abode at his home
| J. Whose earrings were hidden under an oak p
Eva a. Smith.
?. Where is smoke mentioned in the Bible