The National tribune., 1890-02-20

faces of Annie L. Williams, Nina Ballou. Media
Plympion. May Keller. John Dean, aud others
came into the hall few minutes late, anu
therefore missed the vanguard, but just heard
John &. Shuneman remark as he leit the stage,
Yes and stick to it," Next in procession came
a company of new recruits. who were welcomed
into the fold by n hearty shaking of hands al,
around But here comes Capt. Aiger, IN command
OF battalion of Searclers aud Sovers, each wear
ing n number varying from to 20, or more, when
numbers indicative of their proficiency IN thclr
peculiar line of occupation. But while tho captain
is fling out with his command by way OF the
flies, the Club Whisper Brigade comes surging IN,
filling the stage with a motley crowd from hii
branches Of the Club. This Is the popular prahch
of the g.. C., aud many avail themselves Oh 'he
Opp6rtunity here offered TO express their views
on G. G. topics While this section il passing by,
Gil. Edmondson suddenly appears upon the scene,
and with grand flourish of irumpets prociaims
his new theory the popping question. Every
one is taken by surprise by his revolutionary
scheme, and while CONSERVATION is dcpiS'en on
many faces others show n broad smile. lhelehtu'es
of the protector ~ a study the expression Doing "
mixture of hope and anxiety for lac has staked ms
future happiness on this grand venture: out
IL is the calm before the storm, IA he Is suddenly
assailcd on all sides 10y the fair opponents Oh GUS
tomary usage and dccorum, and hls schip ~ III
momcntafS danger of annihilation' wheh our ~"
itor calls a halt.
After this the Brain Racker and Bible Brigades
made their appearance, passing ia review upon the
stage. This organization contains some oil the pest
talent i'm the Club while their works are both proh-
able and entertaining But see! they are now
forming tabeRu i'm the shape OF pyramid, win
ing the Goddess of Liberty. surrounded by MI the
prominent members of the Club who are dressed
IN gala-day rHinient; aud while the rcu hglit lu-
inmates this grand galaxy of beauty anu Drains
with halo ethereal ia appearance, holding tho
audience spelibound in admiration, down goes
the curtain, attended by the pludits oi the vast
multitude.-John Brunny, Fort scott. Kan
THE THEORY OF SOUND.
FRIENDS or THE e. C.: In reply to our friend,
Miss Edith DiclSey, of GrccnsbuTg, Ind IN regard
TO the theory of sound produced by the falling OF
trees, etc. away from any living thing, maintain
there IL no sound. Sound Is produced only by the
sudden vibration OF air set III motion by the re-
action of two bodies when brought together
sharply any other similar cause, winch, coming
In coniact with the car-drum, Affects the hammer
anvil and strrup In such a manner as 10 convey
the vibrations TO the little harp within, when
catches the strain aud thus produces sound. WIN
out doing This there Is 40 sound. A dear person
may see gun discharged. see the smoke, but hears
no report, although the same vibrations Whie pro
duced sound TO YOU came ia contact with his car as
well as yours; but not affecting the hammer ah-
vii, ETC. failed convey the vibrations Ia the harp
within. and caused sound.
III sound did Hot originate within the ear. chuseu
by the sudden vibration of mir without, why can
you not hear the bell OF a clock suspended within
receiver with the air all drawn out. but Is soon ms
air Is admitted thc vibrations very pcTccpuoc
vibrations caused by different objects ana carry
some TO the labyrinth. internal car. where inc
harp repeats the vibrations aud produces SOUND,
there Is no sound. The discharge of "A cannon, with
nobody near. causes more sound than tho genie
wRvc-mOtiOn upon the
Such are the ways of ghc Almighty. HIS power
Is infinite and everlasting. Prnse honor hnd glory
belong TO The giver of all good and pefiecl gus
May we honor and praise Him iorcVer-Mhikh'
Requa, MRndan y. ID.