The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-10-09

Fisher L, Ralph D. Jones 8; Ella Colby, John
nj. Murphy, 4; nj. Warner HarErove, 2; John Q.
| Sets, q Efhe Sparks, 6; Annie l.. Williams, 4;
Lee r. Dewey, II.
OUR ROLL oALL--NEw MEMBERS.
TThe letters VS. veterans son, v.d. veter-
ans daughter and Wv. veterans widow; members
OF associations will be marked S.N- and D-N.I
Ella Strasinger. Greensburg Ind: Ada Slude,
| member W.RC., Medina N. V; Grace Lewis, d.,
syvania. o.; Gladys NJ Hammond, teacher, Cow
| Trout, v.d., Dividing Creek. N J.; Nlarcelia b.
LoOms. v.d Both Wis, New Richmond, Wis; Anita
Collier, vd., New Chillicothe, Kan; Fred II. Col
! lius, VS., Bittleton Common. Mass VIM. " Conan,
| New Madrid, Mo-; John BrRdfeld, VS.. 6gth Ind.
Economy, Ind. Phillip Pyles, Lieut.. =. of ",
James HOlleman, Q. NJ. 5. of ", ID. Callahan. VS.,
q. w. Gordon vet. Mrs l.. Stern, v.d., Mary Stern,
vd., all Of Eureka Springs, Ark: Elmer t., Floyd
II. and Ellie G. kslb VS. md d 10th Ohio, Lenexa,
Galena, Ill; Jennie Nj. Ayres Emmettsburg, Iowa
Martin BOos, Hallston, Mich; Clara Dana, v.d.,
Watsfeld, VT Agnes M. Rowe, v.d. 22d N. Y.
Cav, was In seven rebel prisous-Total lOS7s.
CURIOUS FLORIDA FLOWER.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: have lots Of Bryophylum
Calyeinum and will send two plants FREQ to any
one sending me 10 cents to pay postage and pack
ing. Its catalog price IL 25 cents. IL IL described
as follows: " most curious and beautiful sue
cuent plant, with thick heavy leaves, which II cut
and laid moist soil sand, little plants viii
grow from the notches all around the leaf They
grow very quickly to considerable size and make
a healthy aud beautiful plant. When in bloom 1t
presents two different aspects: first when the
CAL X develops itself membranous inflated smooth
silk cylindrical, round at either end. OF a pea
green color streakcd with red, increasing i'm sizo
until il becomes two inches in length; and aerward
when the corolla- tube which is fveceft, Of dull
red color, breaks through and protudes an inch
beyond tho tooth-line OF the oalyx." They are
handsome. also havessea beans for curioslties
and Will send three OF them 10 any one OF our
members sending mo 10 cents for postage and
packing.-Lillie L. Pierce, HypoluKo. Fla.
HAPPY c. c. MEETING.
FRIENDS OF THE c. C.: While attending the Re-
union OF the Northwestern Division OF Michigan
Soldiers at Reed City, had the pleasure of meet
ing Mrs. and Mrs. Charles w. Sawyer, of Chelsea,
Mich. i got acquainted with them through THE
tunity Of seeing them Ii seemed like meeting old
friends, and we spent short but pleasant time
with them that evening, which ended with their
promising to make a visit at our home. They
stayed with us three days. and the time passed so
pleasantly that we were 10th 10 part with them SO
soon.
This was my first experience OF meeting any OF
my TRIBUNE friends nj my home, so the novelty
only added a charm to their visit. / hope that
cannot always say the above; but II cannot meet
you here shall hope TO have the privilege OF
meeting many OF you at Detroit next August. Pro
Patria-Ids Z. Sawyer, J. v. p. Of Michigan @. @.
Guards, Luther, Mich.
BLACK JACK.
Illinois. attention! Fall int Come all ye valiant
every loyal {. &. member vote for our beloved Gen.
Logan. Who was IL that rode up and down tho
lines at Peach Tree Creek. bareheaded. his SLOUGH
hat swinging in his bride hand and his swork
flashing IN the other. shouting " Boys MCPHERSON
and reveugei" IL was the brave Logan. Who
was Il that founded Memorial Day-R day sacred
sirew the graves Of our dead heroes with beautiful
flowers? John A. Logan founded this halOwed
day. Once more say, vote for our beloved and
brave Logan. Pro PatriR-Lou Nj. Staring.
VERMONT TO THE RALLY.
VERMONT O. C.: We all know that OURS ia n small
mi M in nufv
anything that Vermont could not.
Our fathers were among the first to respond TO
the call for volunteers In terrible war; and We
ought TO be among the first to respond to the call
for the G. e. Guards.
Send in your names, Vermont G. c., 10 the Chair
man OF the Investigating Committee, so that we
form ourselves into a State Guard as soon az
possible.
was sorry that so few of the Vermont C. C.'s at
more Remember, motto II Progress and
Patriotism" and to carry il ont we must Join the
Guards. Pro Patria-MHmie K. Clark. % Western
Ave, Brattleboro. VT.
BLESSING AND REQUEST.
To TEE MEMBEEs OF THE @. c.: For many
months /, an old soldier and q silent member of
the Z. C. have been cheered and instructed by the
many good things written by its members and its
Instructive communications. IL cheers an old and
crippled soldier 70 know that In these days of
sneers and dirty hits ut him that thousands Of the
young and loyal OF our land appreciate the great
sacrifice Of life, blood and health of limbs that
our flag, that glorious emblem of universal liberty
might wave over "a land undivided. God bless tho
loyal workers Of our land
want 20 ask great favor Of the C. O. members
Does anyone who may read this know OF any per
son who il the owner OF one Of these sewing
birds our mothers used 10 use in times gone byf
l want 10 get one, aud will exchange lace. hand
made. pay well for H. Please try aud fad an
old cripple one.-Lee Stowe. Perry III.
ATTENTION, IOWA O. O.
Since my arrival home from the Enoampment nj
tNrmAG ~
Ing an organization Of Iowa y. T. c. @. Guards.
Will all Iowa Q. C.'s who favor an organization
follow Rosco l. WhitmRn's plan, and send me
their names and addresses, and soon as Is are
received will send Al list TO select officers FROM
and send on the votes 10 the Adjutan;~ General
VIII Gil u. Edmondson, Ada NJ. Burke May D.
spArkes act as a committee and assist in organ
izngf VIII they please advise me Of acceptance
at oneef Let us keep up the record OF our State
and place ourselves in the front ranks Pro Patria
Elmer 4. ClOthier, DIN, Iowa.
WHERE WERE THEYi
FRIEEDs or THE @. c.: While attending the Ma,
uonAl Encampment OF the s. OF VS. at ST. Joseph