The National tribune., 1890-08-14

II W V.E
Ind; Wilson E. Bolen, Idaville, Pa; L. o. Chase,
| Oshkosh, Wis; Labin w. Treat. Manning, Iowa
o. +. ShoG, Cortland, o; Emma HORNE. v.d., West
Milton, o. Mira Il. Smith, v.d list Ind. and Annie
Little, Charlottesville o.; Charlotte e. BaHu v.d.,
Westbow, Mass, also V. WIFE sister and niece; Fin
| J.. Morrow, Home, Tenn; George w. Buckley, Co.
d, 18th N. " Port Chester, n. V, attends National
Encampment; Lena Cox, Mineral, o.; Bruce G.
Murphy and John S. Williams, Whcatlnnd, Mo;
| Alma Edniger Emlenton, Pa; Sherwin l.. Cook,
| VS.. oath Mass, Boston, Mass; +. w. Hart, VS.,
Gambler, o., commercial and society printer; Edith
| Saunders, v.d., Newark, Neb.; John Bevier, vs..
Grand Island, Ned; Frank T. Fry, Altoona, Pa;
] Wethie White Wv. 18th N. V, Windsor, N. Y,
teacher; Berthe S. Dyer, VS., Low Point, ILL.,; May
| Ash, Lynn, Mass; J. III. Long, Melrose, Mass;
Rilla Maroum, v.d., Arabia, o.; ED. A. Tonner, l0l
Grant street, Ptisburg, Pa; Linda Pratt v.d. 9th
Mass Breckenridge, Mo- Lotte Allen; v.d 9Th
| Waldron, H.; VIII 7. Tanner Camp e., - ", 2S3
| N. Broad street, Norwich. N Y. Total. lO,6s4.
FAvoRTTE GENERALS.
| Voting goes on lively for favorte Generals In
| aid of the needy Veterans family. To state 1t
/ briefly, there Is "A handsome crRzy-quilt made by
the veterans wife, and the proposal is TO send five
| cents a vote for favorite General aud when the
| voting ceases the favoriie will be announced tho
amount raised will go to the veterans family aud
/ the quilt TO the National Relief Corps Home for
! Army Nurses aud Soldiers Widows, Geneva, D.
! Up TO date the votes rs follows land remember
you can send as many votes as yon pay for): u. =.
Grant, "a; J. A. Logan, % w. I, sherman 49,;
| Inlip SneiiuAh' 10 W: . hancock, - u Is NC
Clellan, 2; Draper, 2.-Address Aunt May Keecr.
| South Norwalk, Conn.
| ILLINOIS SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME.
DEAR EDITOR AND FRIENDS or THE c. c.: While
on visit to Quincy, H., one afternoon, in
pany with friend, took the Fifth-street car and
Jsurneyed toward the Soldiers Home. Reaching
| the end of the division, walked about two
blocks and entered the beautiful grounds sur
rounding this haven of rest. Pausing at the top
of the little hill, we Eazed Mt the picture spread
| out before us; the figlds OF ripening grain the
wood, the drives, and the many cottages dotting
| the green lawn, relieved here and there by beds
and mounds of bright flowers Everything was
so quiet, peaceful. Descending the slope we
stopped for few minutes on the rustic bridge
and then followed the broad. winding drive TINT
leads 20 The main quarters. This is n large, gray
| stone building. with nowcr-lined balconies, and "a
! tower over which the ivy wRnders at will At the
entrance we were welcomed by the guide. who
immediately conducted us through this building,
the cottages, kitchen. and grounds. Leaning
against the huge chimney at the top of the tower,
L watched the sun SET and its fading glow was
reflected IN the placid waters of the Mississippi
The distant spires of the Gem City shone like gold
In It's dying rays. Natures benediclon seemed TO
rest on tins quiet spot. Descending tho stair,
entered the chapel which was opened for the
weekly prayer meeting and already few of the
veterans had stroed IN aud, with books in hand
were softly hummng some of the dear old familiar
tunes.
We next visited some of the cottages There ara
IL of them. besides the main quarters hospital aud
the kitchen and laundry, and admired the clean,
neat dormitoTies. the dining rooms where every
ibing gsiened, and the beautiful flowers surround
ing each cottage.
We were warmly received by the Sergeant Of
work carpet and his only picture, one Of Private
Joe"
Our next visit TO the kitchen. and on our
way we noticed the groups OF contenJcd men sitting
on The veTandRs, reading, smoking, engaged
Ia social talks, ali seeming to enjoy their peaceful
surroundings. and smiling n friendly welcome in
answer TO our bows. The walks were spotlcss in
Their Wilderness, the lawns smooth and well Trim
med. the flowers bright and fragrant. The kitchen.
with its many cooking utensils. its bright copper
boilers, etc, Interested MS, and / am sure many
housekeepers would do we'll TO initiate the man
agement OF that culinary department. for not only
was there no DIRT to be seen in the kitchen, but
looked IN vain for any the outside.
Leaving there we visited one two other cot
thees ana at No. were shown a nice collection of
specimens which was the property OF the Sergeant
whom we accused of pFacticng the black ~ art
because ms tables were SO white. and lac assured
they had been used al supper to cut meat on. lie
refused 60 tell the secret although we told him
we should some day have need Of such knowledge.
i suppose lac thinks women cannot keep IA secret
Here we suddenly found out one thing. in all
our rounds. the Kitchen excepted there were no
screens and neither were there any flies: and ms
each table was provided with % REQ mulnssea
pitchers. concluded that Ills not ALWAYS The
" sweets that draw the flies"
Besides the buildings mentioned above there "a a
small depot on the grounds and The railroad runs
through the northern part. while the many drives
are always open To the public.
AS the twilight was deepening we babe our polite
and friendly guide. Mr.. w. W Hathorne good. by
took one more look nj tho Home then turned our
faces homeward. Mr.. Halhorne presented each of
% with some beautiful clusters OF garden lilies a
sweet token Of our pleasant visit and the kindness
OF oar guide
Illinois may be truly proud Of her Soldiers and
Sailors' Home. aud it would take all the space
allotted TO The G. C. FOR me TO describe All saw
while there.-Etta A. Weimer.
KENYON MILITARY ACADEMY
FRIEsDs OF THE c. c.: would like TO give you
Academy. which attend.
The entire routine is military; bugles and drums
usher ia each OF the events Of the day. Every
week day the cadets are drilled Ia companies or
bataions At thc eud OF the year a gold medal Is
presented 70 tie bcst-drilled cadet
The Kenyon Corps hAs the record Of being the |
bestTillcd cadet corps in the State OF Ohm Thia
high place as been won by hard work on the part |
81 me cadets: with the determination to excel |
Oar GonImhndaut aud Driilnaster c. w Mann fs |
discipnarian.
finer sight Is seldom seen than that Of The |
C9rps on dress drill The uniform dress-suils the
white belts aud gloves, the spike helmets aud |
TIE gitleTlng rifles present fine spectacle Thea
TIE commissioned officers with plune- sashes and /
swords add TO the scene Add 20 this the s eolors
VIC nave, add also the almost perfect discipline /
anu you have The Kenyon Corps Of Cadets / |
would Ike 70 exchange stamp photographs with |
cadets 81 other aeademies.-FTed W Hart Cadet |
70; y. Kenyon Corps Of Cadets, Gambler. o.
fEiEsDs or THE q. O.: Since last my name an |
peared ia the c. C. have been going 10 srhnnI AID
also teaching agree with Ina Wright la think.
ing That teaching Is sacred duty" and that we |
cannot too sacTedly perform that duty IL ia will,
Interest that read tle numerous leiters from lady
teachers Of the q. C. Has A. L. s. vet learned that
the average lady teacher is not a "faiIuTe'i9 |
thlnk That the &. q. II glorious aud useful band
hid - rapidly going forward. ! would like to los |
present ar the Boston Reunion but cannot MY |
Dess wishes 20 with those who may attend II was /
WIN 81 FAD heart that read the letter Of Laura
Bishop. How solemnly IL reminds ns thai tine |
Angel Of Death is near and we know moi WHO
next may be borne away on his tlreless uiniopn-
Molhe Carter LanaTtine, o.
CARE or THE CACTUS
FRIENDS or THE c. C.: So many have written /
70 me Tor cactus plants that cannot answer ali Ly
letef ana wish to say that all the care they need
and aEsaf.- a
Ter how dry they are they will grow / have four
Einds; DeVl!s tongue DEVILS and devils foot
ball, red aud yellow. / ave IA good many more /
Than care for, and will continue 10 send 10 Tie ss
lefs as long as they last and when the snpply runs
Out VIII return tie postage. But l can send no /
more ana pay The postage. hereafter all that
wish Them must send 10 cents ia stamina 10 nav Tie
Kan. 'i'
FROM PIcTUREsQUE PENYsYLvAyIA.
FHII.sDs or THE g. C.: wish could take yon |
ali with Ine 10 pretty spot about half mile abnvc
where live. IL 10 called Indian Run . nut tI,e
best name for II IL Hidden Paradise IL reminds
one Of Longfellow's Prelude" in the Voice. ~ |
Night" Indeed. one Is reminded Of The aaaInI old |
dream Of by-gone days when lac enters this lovely I
Epot. '
Aud If any Of the c. O. friends can possibIv coma
70 Penhsyiyhnia, 10 our city Of Philadeph they
should come out Ia visit me- only a few miles from
The City Of BrotherIy Love"
cannot be at Boston. but hope our glorious O. G. |
may become one Of the best associations America |
can boast of-I-izzie WOrreil. WalIingford, Pa.
HOME III WYOMING.
ITO friends OF the q. o.
] live ia Wyoming, the beautiful land
VI ihlT broad valleys and mountains grand