The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-07-11


especially endear IL to Our country. yellow Is not
our favorie color. but blue-true blue. Arbutus is
too retired and not well known; II Is not TREND
10 all, for many IL; besides, IL II pink
only pink. You know the Bible says "a little
child shall lead them" / asked n friend what
flower would be appropriate in every way Tor al
60 love for our country's flower. lie thought only
q moment aud replied: u know of many pretty,
but only one that will do-the blue violet" and
paHsy. This il my choice. How many viii agree
with me? Read what Webster says about the yio-
let and pRnsy. All our Union Of colors-red and
blue. Their meaning, ITO think; weigh Thought,
etc. also means hearts ease-much needed by
many. Fragrance Is ms essential TO perfect flower
as pure heart 10 lovely person. The lovely Vio,
let u tho friend of Rll-rich and poor, high aud
low, like our country. True Americans should not
pay homage in any form 10 rod OF gold" The
violet will oftener he found faithful watcher
over the lonely graves of our loved ones-the
flower of our country, tho boys in blue.
IL you agree with me Will RIl scratch the
ticket" of the candidates Arhutus and Golden Rod,
and. looking east and west, choose the one for all
TO love bcst-violets blue.
Only psnsy blossom,
Only n violet blue,
Only gift from heaven,
Adorned with pearls of dow.
Clam c. z. Hart. Corresponding Secretary, W.R
C., Clinton, Iowa.
NEWS FROM MABEL.
DEAR C. O.: 1t las been decided that Mabel must
not go to hospital and we hope To make her COM
Portable at home. The money Is coming nicely
now by mail, and am sure we shall be able to
make enc family happy.
Enroll W. :. sylvester, LeRvenworth, KAN,
member of the G C. lie Is the veteran who pro.
posed the contribution FOR Mabel's chair and VIII
be an honor 10 The Club.
think w G. Basseit's suggestion Of charity fund
Is good one Surely we would never miss the
mite y; and if Annie t. Williams Is willing 10 net
as treasurer mine is ready. Annie touched n re-
sponsiye chord in my heart when she mentioned
the " Flower Mission for know whereof speak.
too have seen the bright look aud few flowers
will bring it.-Mrs. Sylvester keeler, South Nor
walk, Conn.
C. C. MARRIAGE.
c. c. FRIENDS: AfIcr n very pleasant correspond
ence of two years. Ida V. Scott, of Georgetown:
H., aud myself were united ia the holy bonds Of
mstrimony May 2s 1852
wewcre not persona liz AGO uaintcd. having never
met until May e. after had made a journey OF
over 800 miles.-B. f. Webb Elroy, Wis
GRACE OWENS PHOTOGRAPHS.
Grace Owen's address is Homer. n. " and not
Michigan. as in one paper. She will have some
photos soon al herself seated in her g. c. chair.
and hopes the brothers and sisters will paironize
well. as part Of the proceeds will 20 towards aid
ing another who like herself may never be strong
like the most OF ns.-Annie l., Williams, Saugus.
Mass
LADY SOLDIERS.
G. @. FRIENDS: / wonder what Amos l.. Seaman
would say about lady soldiefs'g We had here
this Spring 90 OF tie finest soldiers in Wright
County. They were all young ladies. OF which was
one
we went through the regular military driIl. bat
we used canes instead OF swords guns. think
IL was good exercise. We drilled for "frnde
Carnival" aid each lady represented some ira &c
boy having her costume decorated with the goods
and name Of the firm she represented. by ehaTg-
ing for admission aud supper cleared SlS5.
Anyone tha. would like to know more about the
carnival write and will answer. IL Dir. Seaman
has anything 10 say about lady soldiers would
Ike 10 have him say 1t, 80 ] can take my part
think ladies make as good soldiers as RenIemen.-
Viola Siuwcll. Eagle Grove, Iowa
CLUB WHISPERS
have eusovad ll,e eansaffou ed he, NJ Gen
mans letters What has become of Mr. Seigfrcd |?
&C. Downing, Kingston Pm.
am farmers sons my palms are rough and
harsh: my face is tanned and my shoes are muddy
from ihe country road but my heart is loyal May
wear the G. 9. badge aud give ofiense TO NO one
Lou boutwell,, Cherry Creek n. i.
am ia love with the loyal sentiments expressed
In the G. C.--ArtbaT Hammond. Hubbard. O.
The q. q. is power Of great good, aud will help
us Ia self'lmpr0vement-B. u. Nash, Shnrpsviile,
was obliged 10 leave school before knew how
10 write. ] ans indebted 10 my father and THE Ma
TToSAL TRIBUNE for what know. God bless the
paper-C l. Acinhard. Cumberland Courthouse.
have made c. C. crutch. and wish the girls.
young md old. would send me ribbon 10 decorate
it.-JOhn Dean. Liichheid, Mich.
think that MIR seamAn's Chips for Teachers -
would be OF great benefit to teachers by assisting
them 30 help their pupils over many stumbling
bloeks--Fred S. Kaeer.
WHAT Thee C. SAY or OUR PICTURE GALLERY.
OF ali The bright and profitable features IN our
G. q. Circle Che Picture Gallery IL bright aud best
Of all.-Isulie ~. Smith. New Britain Conn.
The Picture Gallery u n very interesting feature
Of THE NATIONAL TRBusE. IL brings face 20
face with familiar writers. ] like Amos SeamaTs
picture better than his views lady school
teacheFs.-Neilie Howell. InsiEn, Kan.
am going 20 save all the pictures in the Gallery
20 make G. G. albun.-A- q. Pierson. Augusta.
Ga.
am much pleased with the Picture Gallery, and
wish Il speedy success.-AAmie i. Conklin,
farmingdae. ~. Y.
Eyeryone in ilie C. e viii eagerly wait ilie com.
Ing Of THE NATIONAL TntEUHK 10 the happy
faces la tie Gallery, wondering who aill come
ne1i.-IeWis Sandeii. Donovan, Ill
hope 10 see al Of your faces in THE EATIosAL
III.
The cHrious Corner.
ANSWERS 10 questions will moi he published with.
In two three weeks sfter questions appear. "a
all will have "A chance to send replies aud receive
| honorable mention with the number answered.
John Quincy Adams presented more petitions "a
/ Congress in one day than any other man. o
George Washington read tic funeral service over
Gen. BFaddock's grave By iuFchlight.
The good news" alluded 10 Ia Browniug's
poem, How they brought the good news from
Oent 90 AK Is piece Of fiction the fancy carried
4 upon imaginary good horse called York
Wearing le cap aud bells " il said of a person
who j. the butt Of a company. The reference IL q
licensed testers formerly attached to nobiemen's
establishments. Their head-gear was cap witt
/ bells.
over n million soldiers persisted In the war o
/ the rebellion. The cost Of the was over sis
/ billions.
On the battlefield Of LeIpsie there were 1000
| n1.n engaged.
4 The AEtl-Corn law League was tie name adopt
ed by asa association which concentrated the efforts
! Of tie Free Trade party ia Britain, and enabled
ihem TO carry tue repeal Of the corn laws nnt
/ establish the principle Of free trade.
1. What IL the taiiest light Ia New York City p
| Mabel q. GiddingB.
| p What il sometimes called "siormy Cape?
| g. What j. the city Of Brooklyn sometimes called
| May A. Russell
A. What Is the first regular drama Of EngiIsl
blank verse and what Is the first English comedy
| John James.
| BIBLE BRIGADE.
| ST. John wrote the book Of Revelation on Tia
| Island Of Patnos.
| James the less hAifbrolhcr 20 jesus
| Jesus committed his mother 10 the care Of John
1 saying ''s50n. behold thy mother"
/ j. What warrior did the Lord direct TO take hi
! nrmy 10 the water, aud how should they drink ?
| Edith Warren.
?. What does PAM say The Sabbath Is a type Off
! Bessie Bishop.
| g. Who WAS the first Christian convert who ga
| not ciTcumeised 1-WilliaBi Miles.
| q. How many parabics in the Old Testament
/ Carl BrAinerd,
E-RACK Frs.
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