The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-08-07

Headquarters, Hotel vendome, Tuesday, Aug IL a
o'clock p. m. The officers of the Reunion Council
are requested TO lie present.
| Conversation Club.
Rules oftie Cib.-I. Write briefly. 2. Write only
| on one side Of The paper. g. Write TO the point.
| Write subject. e. Write your best. G
Send answers To all puzzles for of Editor Eacl
week the names of those writing the best letters
! style, composition, spelling, penmnnship and gen
| erRl merit considered-will be named nj the head
Of this column on the Honor Roll. First homo,
| will include all Of these requirements. Second
| honor will include deficiency in some point
No others will be named.
HONOR RoLI-BEsT LETTERS
First Honor-Thomas ]. Morton, Clinton, Mass
Second Honorable Wicken, Orleans, Neb.
sEARCHERs AND soLvERs.
| Lizzie M. A. Hewlett. l.; EGie NJ. Hnrshbargcr
| 4; James E. Alger. 8: Lydia A. Decker, l; H. b.
| 3; X NJ. smith, !; Nina Yates, 3; John NJ. Murphy
| 4; l.. q. Chase, 4.
OUR ROLL cALI.-NEw MEMBERS.
The letters VS.. mean veterans son, v.d. veter-
| ans daughter and Wv. veterans widow; members
| OF associations will be marked SN. and DIV
Annie !. Heater, v.d.. aud Charles w. Heater.
vs., Sims, y. d.; Ella Switzer aud Bertha Switzer,
4 v.d. lOOih Ohio. Swanton, q; Hattie NJ. Roseu-
! berger. teacher, Woodland, H., and Title Tegg,
Papincau, H. Edith NJ. Cutting, niece of two vet
crHns OF Co. h. Sd r. l. Art, who lost their lives in
the service; &. :. Edwards, VS.. 7th H. ELK City,
Kan; Alice Gale. Ito Hathaway aud Florence Reed
Patterson, O.; l. Hooper, veteran, Westport, Mo;
| g. III. Harrington, Delta, Ncb.; Katie and Laura
! Reed South NorwalS, Conn., Charles Duskin aud
Bert llooser, Noble :. prentiss Camp No. % =. of
| V, Belleville Kan. John May VS., and Miller
Bevier. vs., Newark, Ncb; Waller Saunders vs..
Newark. Ncb.; Gcorgette l.. Newton. Gary. 5. d.;
/ l.. Iowle, v.d., Cornish. Me; Jennie Ferguson,
Wv, and Winnie Sargent, Wv, Scottsville Ncb.;
Clarence Cuuard. vs., Swcdcsboro N j.: Frank J.
Juna and Hey W. Lewis VS., Sylvauia, O.; Lulu
bali, wife md A. Maud Kimball, v.d., 80 Moore
street. West Somerville. Mass; Carrie Starr v.d.
Morrison Iowa; W. A. Parsons, Capt. w. X. Ladd
Camp, 5. of V. South Newberry, VI; Venctta
Deets, Sterling, III. Total, lO,652.
GEN. SHERIDAN REMEMBERED.
DEAR G: As the cavalry did some fighting
they do not propose 10 let tile infantry do all of tho
voting. They have not forgotten their brave Gen
sobnquet Little Phil" II any of you have IA
favorle shall be happy to hear from You. Please
remember, 5cents vote. am, yours, Pro PRtTia,
Aunt May keeler, IL Lowe street, South Norwalk,
Conn.
REUNION REQUESTS.
Will all Indiana C. C. members going 70 Boston
report To Omer >. Whiieman. Kingston, Ind and
al Kansas members 10 Arthur Yaliey, Bolleviile,
Kan?
Will all Rhode Island members In favor Of
Rhode Island c. c. branch. report To w. A. Mex en-
Eie, Cypress street Providence II. J.?
Will Colorado G. 9. wRken up and do their share
towards contributing 10 the Boston Reunion fund
Those favoring "A Denver Reunion are requested TO
Color
The Grand Island (Neb) C. C. Reunion promises
TO be a grand success. Date TO be fixed soon C.
e. members who want hotel accommodations, or
pooths on The cdmpground, should address, with
stamp, Edwin Randolph, Secretary, Grand Island
Ncb. Don't forget the stamp.
Come stand mp, Pennsylvania c. C's and see II
I'm aud Per, a
stone State must not get Left in the lurch. Come,
let us hear from you.-Edwin II. Jerch, Erie Pa.
SHOULD THE c. C. oRGANIzE2 YES.
DEAR {. c. FRIESDs: II appears TO my mind that
the question of organizing is OF great impor-
lance 10 us, and that should be treated with the
best of good judgment by each aud every mcnlbe
Of the club. Mr.. Seaman's letter in reference TO
tiissubect discoses some excellent ideas for our
consideration. Make a study OF his ideas as they
may prove food for the development OF your own
and for the best interests aud future prosperity Of
the Club Submit your best opinion To the body.
Inc T. 4. represents "A grand body Of friends OF
the veteran soldier. While many Of MS are near
and dear 10 him - who dared and did i" vet there
are others within our ranks truly patriotic who
cannot claim that honor.
fully realize the fact that the principles of the
GAR, WiEC., :. OF V, 1. A. 8 etc are fulfilled
by these bodies. whose numbers are far ia tho
thousands, and that we may, TO certain extent,
adopt these same principles To- maintain present
identity but we must remember that there are
many within our ranks who are not eligible 10
these societies aud hs true friends OF the veteran
soldier they must not be discarded.
Let ussynpHthze with those who, unfortunately
cannot claim the honor Of being "A veteran or "A
"a WIFE, daughter or son Of a veteran, and open
way 10y which they lend a helping hand not
individually, but as one grand united body.
Undoubtedly some Of us may believe that the
same work can be accomplished under the present
circumstance. but we must acknowledge that i'm
Union there Is strength. and we must also admit
rom practical point Of view, the advantage aud
excellence OF working as one organized National
body.
nj.
soldier can be still extended and true patriotism
and love Of country together with tie doctrine OF
equal rights universal liberty aud justice Ia all can
be spread thrUggho the land and so 1 bcIIsy, an
organization with this end IN view IL called for
End " our work j. Ia This direction we should move
la such a manner that our efforts will avail the
greatest good
Should organize? After we have ANSWERED
That question we VIII be confronted by another
How shall We organize? Aud Ia dealing with this
believe We should increase our efforts TO bring
forth good ideas. As Mr. Seaman says we should
think Judlciousy. argue cOnscicutously and act
secordingiy- The following questions appear be-
fore my mind Ia the argument OF this matter.
Can we direct our efforts toward q scope which
the societies already organized do not cover renIiz
Themselves
Can we organize and curiail the expense 90 the
extent that mll the members viii feel justified ia
incurrinR this means Of support
Can we organize aud not exclude anyone from
the majority OF the privileges now cnj0yg VIII
The privileges be Increased rather than decreased?
our bersp VIII increase rather than decrcnse7
feel satisfied that tie foregoing questions can
al be answered la the affirmative aud for tile best
Interests aud prosperity OF our club Let each
member ask him or herself these questions aud
think calmly now, for this l. a serious matter and
should command wise aud judicirus consideration
IL viii probably follow that the members of the
East will be the majority Of those present nt our
Reunion. aud II such is the case sincerely trust
that the action taken will not afterwHTd reflect any
but good judgment aud give entire ion 10 All
hope the excitement which naturally prevails ON
such occasion will tie subdurd az much az rossl.
BILE, and feel confident that the members OF the
East will be equal 10 the occasion and that their
action viii meet with the approval Of ali the nIcn-
beers Of our club.
The words Of Mr. Seaman are fitting for the 90.
cssiOn: DO not let your opinion be the wish of
your personal viii. but let the result OF your
thoughts be an answer 10 this question"
DO not forget 10 look upon THE NATIOsAL THfB-
uaE az the mouthplece Of our organization aud
10 spread its circulation not only among our own
membership but throughout the land. Hoping 70
Pro Paira-Ihos. J. Morton. Clinton. Mass
THE c. G. FOREVER
(Dedteated 10 ne C. CT
Tune. =" Battle Cry Of Freedom"
We're a band Of loyal workers. marching 10 the
fight,
Singing triumphant songs Of gladness:
We wiil IN the darks0tne shadows and asher In
the light
Driving from weary hearts all sadness
Wen not forget our heroes. the boys who wore tho