The National tribune., 1892-03-31

At last some tell them oil the cheat.
And then they hurry down the street,
/ And straghtway home with shame they run,
| And others laugh at what Is done.
But tits a thing be disputed,
| Which is the greatest fool reputed
The man who innocently went
Or he who him designedly sent
Pro Patria-Mamie l.. Conkiin.
UNCLE JOHNS CHAIR FUND.
FRIENDS THE c. C. AND GUARDS: thank all
| who assisted me in raising money TO buy Wheel
chair for afflicted c. G. brother James Gipin,
son of Comrade William T. Gilpin, Grand junction,
| Mich. If there is any money over and above the
| cost of the chair it will be for you TO say what
shall be done with it. have placed every cent TO
the credit of the fund the Photographic and post
| age have all been paid my me. As L handle the
| invalid chair, would ask if the C. c. VIII pay me
full price, if shall deduct my usual commission!
/ would suggest that the c. C.s contributing to any
| cause should not send stamps; have enough 10
last me two years. To my regular correspondents
would say have been too busy TO reply, but Will
| try 10 do SO later.-John Dean, lltchieid, Mlch.
Note by the Editor: As Uncle John Dean Is a
crippled veteran. with only moderate pension.
and as he has given time strength and money to
this noble cause the Editor believes all contrbu-
tors TO the fund will say Let him be reimbursed
| for postage and have his usual commission on the
chair. aud the thanks of al! the c. c. in addition
Unless this is disapproved by contributors within
10 days Uncle John may consider this the Will OF
the contributors. ANY funds over and above Will
be held by the National Benefit Committee to meet
|
date is S520S Lack of space prevents the pubiica-
ton of the names Of those contributing
FIRST CARE FOR THE LIVING.
FRIENDS THE c. c.: In THE NATIONAL TRIB-
| USE of March TO- under the above caption, my
| esteemed friend NJ Estelle Mcmillan, writes a
splendid soul-stirring patriotic appeal TO the chari-
| table side of our nature. IL is too true that the
most ennobling act, that the highest aim. OF our
patriotic Orders Is, first to for the living vet
Grams and the widows and orphans of those heroes
gone before. Let sweet and blessed charity spring
forth from the soul bright beautiful, aud cheer
full do the clear, glisening drops OF water BURST
| ing forth from a fountain
| But says Sister Mcmillan, "Iet quit writing
Patriotism and Loyalty and how TO teach it;
| Jet go to work and practice it. Teach 1t by
practice and not much by precept." Now do
like TO be accommodating, especially to my friends
! of the fairer sex-a vein OF generosity, you see
However, must take exception 10 this, and hope
shall escape uniniured in so doing.
Sister Mcmillan would have us give up the very
life Of patriotism; that IL, the yearninG OF man to
pour out from his soul his patriotic sympaihics-
his love for his country-either by pen or voice.
His soul is full of native pride and he constantly
seeks TO let the world know that the thoughts
which inspire him are those which stamp the true
American. Oar desire write and talk about
patriotism springs not from the mere desire to say
something which do not carry into practice,
but knowing there are those to-day who must be
taught by precept before they can practice; that
there are those whose dormant state of loyalty
must be aroused and that the absence Of opportu
mites of practical example calls on US to exhibit
the spirit OF our Governments teachings through
preCeDt, W must entillSe Inc Nslntefesteu, teacn
the young and thus lay the foundation stones for
future which will assure US, time wears away,
that our country was not born TO die, but that
Coiumbia's children shall flock around her BAN
ners preserving her glorious name as the greatest
independent Nation on earth.
Precept and practice go hand in hand; they
Synonymous in this instance. Il is necessary and
proper that should be on the alert to fight any
thing antagonistic 10 American Government. its
people or interests. Too much indifference is
manifested by some. who say, 90. we're just as
patriotic yout''
To permi! no opportunity for patriotism TO decay
it be kept before The minds of the people, as
in great country like ours there is always to be
found disrupting element to good Government.
Religious teachings maintain spirit of good;
patriotic teachings maintain spirit OF patriotism.
The former Is "a sacred reverence for God and HUI
mainly; the latter, for our Country and our Flag.
The practice Of both is the consequent result OF
their teaching Just SO long as there are those
! who lose sight of what patriotism means; who
seem 10 think there is no need OF patriotic demon
straiion to maintain the patriotic spirit, there is
work for to do. and that ia. 10 teach them by
precept and practice. Patriotic education ia tho
only road to National safety, and IFS influence is
| what proved our Government not an experiment,
| but living reality.
Loyalty your5-Amos L. Seaman.
C. c. sELF-HELP CLUB.
c. c. FRIENDS: Hurrah for the Self-Helpersl
| One hundred members now and more coming. A
special Historical Department has been organized,
| with four sections. follows: Sec. l. Ancient
History; Sec. 2, Medieval History; Sec. g. Modern
History; and Sec. A. United States History The
correspondents in this Department are all teachers
/ of long experience, and any member who desires
better knowledge of any Of these branches of his
tory will find that any spare moments devoted to
reading and study under their directions viii be
profitaby spent
| IL you wish to improve your penmanship try
spending one half an hour each day in
practice under the direction of one Of pen
| men. Glass dues, 81 to 81 per term. In writing
state whether you want plain, ornamental, COM
| mercial, ladies' style.
class will be organized in any branch that can
be successfully studied nj home with the aid of a
correspondent, If a sufficient number OF members
desire it. Let know if you wish assistance in
any study not included III the departments already
! organized
How many would like TO study Latin? Either
primary or advanced students will receive the aid
| ahey need in Latin reading aud grammar by
/ correspondents. Glass dues, So to $ per term.
Class dues must be paid in advance and for "A full
term Of 20 lessons unless special arrangements
made with the correspondent for less than n full
term or for single lessons. Glasses ia French nd
German, reading aud grammar, can be started if
teachers he secured If any OF members
are capable of conducting class in either language
| / would like to hear from tLem.-W. III. Winkley,
Clcarfield, Iowa.
TWO SIDES OF POSTAL AUTOGRAPHS.
FRIENDS or THE c. C.: do not think those who
write TO the C. e. and ask for postal autographs.
aud then do not answer them. should be considered
| true c. C.'s 1 think ought TO have list of
names of those who will spend two-cent stamp to
| ask for autographs and then will not spend one
cent for postal card 10 answer them Oh. What is
| the matter; is it carelessness? / keep list of
Z Is Y.
aud on examining find that TO nearly every one
| ] receive ] send two. Now c. C. friends, do you
| think this il right2-Aiicc Pollard, Ferguson Mo.
| Every little while someone writes about not re-
cciving postal autograph exchanges. / do not
believe it is always The fault of the receiver. !
have received posials with address on, aud had
} il not been for the pOsl-inark would never have
/ known where to have sent mine. On only n
few letters can be seen. then postofice directory
must be consulted to find out the address. have
also received postals that have wondered how
! they have ever reached their destination. Let
! be more careful about addressing postals. yes
| and letters, and putting own address on them.
During the holidays / answered every postal and
letter had received, and anyone not receiving
exchange with me Will please remember that theirs
was-not received. Pro Patria-M. Estella McMiI-
1 Ian, Massiilon, D.
N. t. G. c. GUARDS.
word with the Guardsl To all who have sent
personal inquiries the Editor will say that long
| a. the Guards want to hold NATIONAL TRIBUNE
charter they can do So IL is all in their power,
| II they want to give up this charter and form a
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