The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-07-24

test, Now is the time TO vote. No fraudulent
like TO help in so good a cause please send cents
soon to--Aunt May Keller, Il Lowe street. South
| NOrwalk, Conn.
SHOWER OF c. C. SILVER.
BRoTHERs AND SISTERS or THE @. O.: What do
the g. C.'s think of letting our good Editor meet
the deficiency in our National finances in the event
OF them failing 10 do their part2 None OF n band
so true blue would suffer such good nature TO
be imposed upon. You, doubt all have :" Pro
Patrla at heart, and yet some seem to think that
The % cent per capita tax is small that 1t ism
worth contributing The tax is small, indeed, but
you all know IL takes only four quarter" TO make
| an " Almighty dolarn IL you would illumine the
Stars snd Stripes always spell IL with big 81 that
were purified by our fathers, now is the time TO do
y in the name of " Pro Patria." Let us refreshen
those sweet memories with shower OF quarters at
Annie l.. Williams. Treasurer, Saugus, Mass.
| Each one of Won will Immediately feel the I'm
eandescenee of It's glow. Our Eastern friends have
shouldered the musket md done much; now let
Western enterprise do even better.
DO not lay this aside aud put II off another mo-
ment, but sit down, apologize for your negligence,
and do yonr duty, so that you can rejoice with
the rest when IL will be said: We'll done. thou
royal and faithful family of the q. C.'-Juus w.
! Gogarn, Hallston, Mich.
MICHIGAN TO THE @. @.
FRIESns OF THE C: C.: Never before since the
growth OF our loved circle has 10 seemed that the
Z. c. were so closely united as now.
On the morning OF July 2. as the doors of the
senate Chamber OF our Capitol were thrown open,
1
of those who were there assembled 60 do honor To
| their country and their flag. we felt that we were
death could sever. And vows were pledged To
| our country and our country's God our hearts
sweed with gratitude TO those brave defenders OF
our countrys right no marched TO the front. with
their lives la their hands, laying all they held most
dear upon their country's altar aud barring their
| breasts TO the bullets of "a Naiion's foe.
Our only disappointment was that we could not
have met more OF our G. G. brothers and sisters;
but the Telegram received from beloved Editor
| cheered us and gave us new courage 10 persevere
| in tho work.
The business OF our meeting was performed in
most harmonious and satisfactory manner, aud as
each one received new obligations for the coming
year We resolved that when another Reunion
should he held the fruits of work should be
such that Michigan veterans can look upon us with
| pride
To the absent ones of our Fraternity we ask you
TO rally round oar banner and stand firm for the
principles which you have embraced Make every
effort TO unite with as and perform your share oil
| the work. for " ia unity there Is strength"
With the hope that another year may find ns
greatly increased in numbers and that our foot
prints will be tending upward TO that nob!er and
| better kingdom, am, yours Pro Pntria Alice
Hilker, Secretary and Treasurer, Michigan @. O..
| ST. Johns, Mich.
ORGANIZATION IN FULL.
The first Reunion of the Michigan C. O. was held
| In the Senate Chamber at tire Capital, Lansing,
July 2, when the following officers elected
! for the ensuing year: Pres. Mable Plummer,
Lansing; s Y.-P.. John Dean, Ltehfeld; J. V.-P.,
| Ida Sawyer Luther; Sec. and Treas, Alice HIM.
ker. ST. Johns; Delegate 10 National Enchmpment
\ At Boston, Julius W. -Gogarn; Second Delegate.
Gertrude Potter. Lansing Council Committee:
Julius Goghrn, Hallston; Matte Luke. Wheat
| field Flora White Carson City Committee on
Platform: Julius Gogarn Hailston: Alice Hill
| ker. St. Johns; Cora Dsbrow LangsburR. Com
mttce on Dues: Ida Sawyer. Luther; Alice Hill
ker ~. Johns: Arthur Brookins, loHia Committee
Secrecy: Corn Disbroyy, Laiug sburg. Commit
tee Credentials: Alice UiiiIker, ST. Johns;
Julius GOgarn. Halision. All Michigan G. c.
members attending the Reunion Boston will I've
considered delegates from Michigan. aud will
apply 20 the Secretary for credcn iius. The dues
for theensuing year have been hKcd az 81 to be paid
quarterly. ifmore convenient. Members will please
respond as soon as possible TO The Treasurer. and
receipt viii be forwarded You. Will the Michigan
as wish to obtain n complete roll-Aicc HiiIiker,
Secretary aud Treasurer. Michigan c. c. 1t. Johns,
Micn.
SHALL We, THE C. C, oRGAYIzE7
FRTESDs THE c. C.: Since our friend. Mr..
Emerson. has requested opinions on Ihe organ
izaiion OF the C. G.. have DECIDED To take up my
pen a. ono against such a movement, II by organ
lzipg q - ihe intent to transform the C. C. into
body known under the term Of . civic sOcetics'
IL II my belief that such organization is uncailed
for. and would not be TO advantage.
There now exist efsongh organizations based
on principles which the q. e. must adopt To main
tain its present identity, ia which the majority Of
our members associated. or are eligible to-
Yon familiar with the mares OF 4hn-e orgau-
zRiions. namely: GAR R.ISC, ). OF ", LAS,
etc
To add another composed Of the members from
labor 10 the g. C., toward the contamination OF
Objects and the execution Of purposes which can
better be handled by tbs organizations previously
mentioned.
The expense necessary TO conduct nm orgnniza-
ton. added TO she charity and relief funds OF the
other organizations la the same field viii ln tisr
means OF rendering greater good your time aud
labor II concentrated lea society. whereas II
you sustain two OF even more organizations not
only must your expsIise be divided, hui your
tboagifts time, and work.
1t certainly requires much labor and great ox.
peEIse 10 maintain an organization. aud many Of
the members do not feel justified Ia incurTinR this
extra expssIse.
Secondly. we cannot create throughout the
United States local societies., an many are far
distant from even one member OF the g. O. aud we
do not desire to exclude anyone from he privileges
we ST should enjoy.
The spirit 81 enthusiasm has carried our Eastern
friends lar Ia advance Of the greater number 81 u.s.
they. perhaps. negiecuK 10 question themselves as
to whether we. the other members Of tse G. C.,
imOued with the same animated impulses.
know thai Hn EHcampmeul Of Tie g. A. X lends
excitement 10 All, aisarmtng them Of the cool aud
4 deliberate judgment they would be possessed Of
under ordinary circumstances.
As far ~ the Reunion u concerned. It would not
be success without enthusiasm. but the matter
/ Of forming and organization Is action 10 be
taken, which means something permanent lasting
and which concerns the g. e., each aud every
one.
We would not desire 10 see plans for oruanIzotIor
rushed through " during excitement and
when the members have returned home again 20
4 think calmly the events they had Witnessed
10 have this matter appear before them as some,
/ thing really serious. and commanding wise ard
| iud iciOus consideration.
| The g. g. l. republican IN its government and
due care should be taken 10 weigh the opinion OF
/ every member "a the assistance Of all members
viii be expected 10 ans movement the g. g. under
takes. There Is but one 10 pursue 20 obtain
| free. tusl and republican, sentiment Of what yye
tiie e. &. members. desire, aud that T. TO dsmante
ones self 81 The robes II partially fayOrilsm and
Jealousy think jndiciousy. argue conscientiously
and act accordingly.
! AZ Thomas Jefferson said Ia his inaugural nd.
| dress, shall often 90 wrong through defect OF
! Judgment. When right shall often be thought
wrong by those Whose positions will OF command
| view OF the whole ground"
I so with US. We may through lack Of IadQ-
ment. aud we may Dften he thought wrong by
those who have not studied proposed plan from
every standpoint.
few Of the more conservative members write
the they are opposed TO organization. We do not
desire To operate plans which will cause us 10 lose
msulbeTs, % that when considering this plan OF
organization DO not let your opinion be the wishes
Of your personal will, but lei The result Of vour
! thoughts be an answer to this question: VIII or
/ ganization be TO our advantage?
TIE Grand Council requested aud authorized
| Mrs. Sherwood 10 appoint 81 Committee on Cousti-
tuition. Rules aud Regulations.
/ 1 would suggest that when appointed each
member formulate bis or her ideas write them ,,ut
| and Forward 10 "a E4cmbef Of tho committee the
committee TO eYeSVt their work according 10 ih.
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