The National tribune., 1889-11-21

of Eden.
Taken in full. we must confess Dickens has critI-
cised us harshly. but not improperly or wrongtuy.
There is, perhaps, slight measure oil exaggera
ton n ms american Noes pu1 1nen Una. ,, YES as
among foreigners.
There are, no doubt, some among our members
who will be disposed to denounce me for SO openly
agreeing with such radical and unpopular at
tack upon our National character, and saying my
few words in defense of this English view. But ye
may "trot" out your dogs of war;" and let us
hear their bark II am never beaten until know
am beaten" said an old woman 10 Emerson.
trust Ella Phelan will not criticse me for going
to q novel for an opinion OF our people.-GliDers
NJ. Edmondson.
STORY OF THE LONE TREE.
DEAR G. c.: How many of you ever saw trees
growing out of solid masonry over hundred feet
hghf Years ago the people of Greensbnrg. Ind,
noticed little green shoot peeping out OF creyice
in the stone roofing of the Courthouse tower. It's
growth was watched with eaRerness, and IL soon
became known as the Lone Tree But after awhile
others sprRng up. making miniature forest, which
neither wind nor rain could destroy. The Court
house is undergoing repairs and n few weeks
ago some of the trees were removed among them
the largest which measured about Six and one-hali
inches in circumference, and almost six feet In
hight. Two of them were allowed 10 remain, rs
they seemed TO be doing no damage the crevice
made by their roots being only little over an nch
in width. IL has always been mystery from
whence they derive their sustenRnce. ! can see
them from my window, and the leaves being oil
they look like small weeds. IL there are any other
natural curiosities about here am not aware OF IT,
and rs Rm u lover OF nature, cannot help think-
ing how fortunate the g. C.'s who are sur,
rounded by grand, beautiful scenery. III any OF
you ever come this way, stop at SreensonTg ana
any one direct you to g. $. Dickeys, where you
will receive the beartiest OF wecomes.-O. Edith
Diokey, Greensburg Ind.
OUR BOOK CIRCLE.
Have any OF the Club read Robert Elsmere's
Daughter" companion story To Robert els,
mere' by Mrs Humphrey Ward7 II so, would
like their opinion of itMrs. Eva Lapp, Medina, u.
Yes Maude Reed, who can help loving DiekensY
Il L., II
was, indeed, charmed. 1 wish we might read his
works together. agree with Flo M. Dix in regard
TO HHggard's works, u they are all like Cleo
patTa. Ina Wright, Vernondale, Cal.
Why is IL that Bayard Taylor, the great travel
writer does not receive mention in the Book CIR
Gle? lie was decidedly the American traveller and
travel writer. There is no romance to me equal TO
one Of his books Of travel. Fact, under his wor-
derfnl pen, is more charming than fiction: In his
day he was to the reading public what Frank ".
Carpenter is at present.-C. w. Enyeart.
Mrs. Sieourney one of the most voiuminous
writers of the Rge her published works number
ing 81 volumes, beside her newspaper ana maya
zine literature, and her private correspondence
amounted TO nearly ZOO letters annually for sew
eral years. Her last poem closed with the words;
Heavens peace be with you all
FAREWELL FAREWELL"
Ada NJ Burke. Scranton, Iowa.
received a letter recently from w. II. Healy,
5l7 Avery avenue, Syracuse n. Y, disabled vet
eran, whose greatest pleasure ~ in others reading
20 him. and who having lost his books by fire, which
destroye his house to collect an autograph
library, and asks those who can TO donate one or
more volumes He mentions the names OF a number
of prominent people W ho have contributed. among
them our" Mrs, Kate b. Sherwood, Mrs. Harrison
Gen Sherman and Admiral Porter, aud says that he
has asked some Of our Club but thinks we do not do
| as we say about the old soldiers. Friends we must
redeem our good name. and hope all who can
will respond 70 his request.-Eva Il. Crate. Ocean
side CAL
CLUB WHISPERS.
] hope you have not oil forgotten me- am
studying shorthand and typewritng and copy my
work.-Viola A Moak. Port Huron. Mich.
We now have natural gas in Lafayette. Ind, but
II Is not odoress like the gas in some regions, and
Ii has 10 be mixed with mir before II can be used
Lewis sandcll, Lafayette Ind,
Congratulations TO Annie l.. Williams In choosing
the forget not for our G. G. hower.-Sadie la
I herman, Marion, D.
would like 10 answer all the letters from the G
O., but have little time that cannot reply u
nil.-May Sparks, Batavia Iowa
How many remember Keystone Capital Boy y
Since lac dropped his nonide. plume he has disap-
| peared entirely We hope Mr. Grouse will come
1 back again.-Inez NJ. Humbcrt. shannon. III.
In answer TO my prize tange received Ill lot
ters aud 10 posIals from - Statcs.-EliAh shannon
| Paris, Ill.
What has become of our old friends. Rim Van
! Wrinkle Nathan Hale. odeil Cyclone, g X. y. r.,
| II. NJ Mccall. Mary ID. Petty and Bosalie Froi ID
| veaux John. A. Lytlc. Downs Kan.
! VIII any g. c. friend kindly send me directions
for crooheting n skirtT-FlorR r. FitE, Greer
| agree with Charlie Lloyd that Chicago shonit
| have the Worlds Fair. / think that Relief Fund
sounds better than Charity Fund-ist,a Kern, Ola
! Ark.
| prefer the forgetme-not for tho G. C. flower
| Mary r. Biddic. State College. Pa.
! believe tn whis'llpg EiTis. know OF one OLE
Rdage against them aud two In their favor. This
| majority s supposed TO bc rghL.--Mrs Mary Mes
| erole, New Haven. Conn.
One OF the brightest pleasures 10 an old sick sol
der was receiving letter from our dear sister
Annie l.. Williams, with picture of herself and hus
band inelosed; God bless you Annie; aud giv'
| you ioy--G ". Castle Evansville, w. Va.
Nc sbuuAH giving ada
did VIC fully realize how difficult 4 ts 70 understand
the exact position character and feelings of others
| Did we always walt until our advice WAS sought
had then speak modeAily. and only after dci.beFa
ton, our advice would be more often followed
Zach sayder. Pine Grove, Pa.
Like Charlie Lloyd, believe Chicago Shouts
have the Worlds Fair; but Tie chances Of Wash
ipgion. New York aud 81. Louis also gFcal.
Chicago falls think our interests should eoneen
iFate with those Of 81. Louis and give the fair 4
that city.-C. q. Jarvis. Milton. Iowa.
The Curious Corner.
| ANSWERS 10 questions will not bs published with
| ia two three WEEKS after questions appear. =
all viii have ctane" TO send replies and reeeis
honorable mention with the number hnswered.l
Lady GeraIdne's Courtship." 10y Elizabeth Ila
ret Browning. containing 30 stanEas Is said 10 hav
been composed la II hours.
The battle Of Corinlh, Misc, was fought Oct
1862.
There are 825 go soldiers graves In Tho NatIoni
Cemeteries. aud iis. Sob marked unknown.
: Chester a. Arthur WAS called the Apollo Bsiv
Gen. Reed said, . I am not worth purchasing bt
such AS am the King OF England Is not rich enoug
10 buy me"
! l. When and where was the FIRST cannon used 2.
| Florence Ross. Cbilcothc. o.
1 2. What country is called the Sick Man Of ii
! East Ella Sparks.
3. What President died poor Ia money but Eie
D la honor 'l-Riotn Y. Fitz.
! 4. What was the peculiar philosophy Of tru
3 poetry OF the Lake School poets James.
/, BIBLE BRIGADE
Torfolse is naeutinued fu fev II % IIsard
| Lev, ii 30; snail ia Lev, II 20, aud Ps. IS IS
: Jesus WAS ~ years old when he visited the Ten
. pie and entered the school of The Rabbis.
. Joseph on hts deaIhbed prophesied the return
! | his brethren into Canaan.
I The earliest coins mentioned In the Bible a
! | called drains Is. O. 635.
! !. How long before Christ was the Prophet IL
. | iah taken 10 Heaven ia chariot Of hrsY
| 2 What is the niddls aud last chapter in q
!. | Bible 7-Etta Kern Ola Ark.
1 | s. Who was the first drunken mentioned
!, | the Bibe7- Mary Rice
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