The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-09-15

There have been two mistakes lately in regard
| to my name one friend thinking was brother"
| o, nos am "schooma am Yours, Pro Patria
| Winnie j.. Monroney, Carmi. Ill.
| WHAT THEY SAY OF THE C. C.
Aug. Is is observed by the Massachusetts Dr.
vision, n H. c. {. Guards, club of which the late
| Ezra J. Hill r.. was member, as memorial day
for the purpose of showing its loyalty and respect
| for its deceased members Every year some mem
! Der is 10 he sent The grave of each deceased
friend to decorate the same. Last Saturday, Ang.
! 10, Lucie j. Best, young lady from Stoneham,
Mass, came 10 Uxbrdge for the purpose of deco
rating the grave of Ezra J. Hill, jr. When living
/ Ezra quite favorile among his Guard friends.
and consequently this young lady brought large
number of flowers, which were contributed by
some of the prominent members of the Division
\ These flowers, with Mrs. H1lls beautiful assoft-
| ment, made up into various designs which,
when placed on the grave in Pine Grove Cemetery,
Nhiinsviilc nearly covered II. For the beneiit Oh
! those who unacqunutcd with this club. short
| description may be of interest. THE NATIONAL
| TRIBUNE Conversation Club Guards, n band OF
loyal aud patriotic men aud women, both young
and old now with a membership of several thou
| sand organized in Boston, Aug. ID, 1890 for
| mutual benefit and ;hc more practical enforcement
of the principles OF Progress aud Patriotism, TO
| which they stand pledged. This club has a men,
bership extending throughout the United States
| and in Canada, and las Mrs. Kate b. Sherwood-a
woman widely known for her grand ana glorious
/ work-for its Commander-B-Chief.l IL IS not
secret society. and anyone who is loyal TO our
country and flag, OF good character, ana reaoer
| ot THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, may become mem
| her by paying a small sum. Anyone wishing TO
know more about the club should address in writ
! ing the above-named young lady, of Stoneham.-
! J1bridge Glass Compendium.
A GREAT SORROW EXPLAINED.
FRIENDS OF Thee. c.: THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
contained the following some weeks since:
+" Elmer L. Clothier writes from Mt Vernon,
Iowa, of how William II. Horton, of the {. G, re-
sorted to trick in order that his wife might be-
leve him dead. lie told his wife he was going to
Cedar River TO take bath. but failing to return
that day, search was instituted and his clothes
found on the river bank. The supposlton that he
IVES drowned was entertained but it later deyel-
oped that he had taken an extra suit along, which
/ he changed fer his and then left the country.
| He quiet. industrious man OF good habits,
and the wiloe case is shrouded in mystery. He
| leaves n wife, Emma NJ. Day. whose picture APP
peared in the {. C.. and a child Ii months old.
feel that it is due, in Justice TO ourselves and Tor
the Information of friends in the c. C., TO state the
facts, of which Mr.. Clothier was probably not
fully informed. Last December my husband met
with severe injury caused by fall his head
coming in contact with an iron bar projecting from
| the building the pavement. The wound
healed and thought to he nothing serious,
though rather painful at times for several weeks.
Through the Spring and Summer he worked very
steadily aud exerted himself beyond his strength;
the pain in his head returned and finally became
so severe that he could not sleep. The remedies
used brought only temporary relief and lie was
compelled 10 give up his work. This seemed to
affect his mind somewhat and lie became very
Respondent but did not fully realize his condition
until too late. Three weeks later he was found by
his brother at village near keithsburg, H.,
where he kindly cared for until his friends
could be notified. He is now al home and under
the of skilled physician, but owing to the ex
posure and fatigue while away he improves very
slowly and permanent cure is doubful-Mrs.
Will Horton.
DEAR FRIEYDs OF THE GUARDS: Owing 10 my
arduous duties have been unable to contribute 10
these columns for some time. 1 wish my friends
10 know that have not forgotten them and hope
to meet them all in Washington at our National
meeting.
Brother Tinkliau,, your letter recalled to my
mind the pleasant time spent al our Boston and
Detroit Reunions.
How well remember our frs. National meeting
and The many pleasant people whom had the
pleasure OF meeting there. Among the many
whose names had become familiar 10 Us all were
Kate b. Sherwood, dear Mother General and
her beautiful daughter, Mrs Marble; our own
Annie L.. Aunt May and Uncle Vet kceler, Rae
Hays. Emma Perkins. Mamie j.. Best, Nina Bailou.
Eta Winner. Seaman. Martin, Mundt, Hargrove,
and I:eys- Demon and Emerson. You who were
there viii remember the "trip 10 Crescent Beach, TO
Bunker Hill. 10 Faneuii Hall, and the Public Car
GeHs
You who attended our Detroit Reunion will re-
call pleasant meeting with friends at the Cadil
lac and Home o. The FrieHdess. trips Canada,
Belle Isle and Camp Sherman.
We cannot recall these scenes without dropping
a tear 10 the memory Of those who have Joined the
silent majority the other shore. The memory
of their good deeds their patriotism and devotion
TO our cause viii ever be cherished by Us.
Brother GugRrn, j am very sorry, indeed, that
you eanno: be with US. had hoped 10 meet you
again with the hand-casp OF true friendship and
brotherly love.
Bdrnondso... Searcy, Seaman. Mundt Buckley,
McAIurray, aud HarGrove, hope TO meet you all.
To the young ladies OF our patriotic Band would
say that my desire to meet you is even greater.
Let us eHdenvor to make this the largest, the
most enthusiastic. the peasantest, and most profit
Rally round the colors friends, On to WASH
ingion! Loyalty yours-Clarcnee b. Cone. Com
mander Wisconsin Division Sheboygan, Wis.
WAS COLUMBUS THE DIscovERER?
c. {. FRIENDS: Is il necessary ask pardon for
intTudIg upon The valuable space Of the c. C.? /
have been = silcn, member for some time, and am
prompted 10 write by the discussion in prog
rsss as 10 whether Columbus was The true discov-
erer OF America not.
] was not a home when The controversy began.
and consequently missed the first articles; but, as
took the ground that Columbus not the first
diseoverer OF America. but that the Norsenen were
the first discOverers Others have since argued
and ably too. that Columbus was the first discov-
III / am ia error here. will some one please
correct ine?
Now rs 20 my position this question. believe
the Norscnen to have been the first white men 10
visit American sloreE Some cite proof of this
theory the existence Of stone buildings such as the
old tower Newport in the northeastern part of
this country. One thing that renders this proof
trustworthy is that the Indians who Inhabited New
England knew nothing of masonry. aud hence
could not have been the builders of said structures
Mr.. John Il. Shiiiey, in a little booklet entitled
Suppressed Historical Facts Concerning the Dis
covcry of America" claims that America dis
covered by the Norsemen. but that the knowledge
of such discovery assidnousy hidden by the
Roman Church In another booklet, entitled The
Full Significance of 1892 the author states
that, acting under instructions from Rome, Column
bus went TO Iceland in liI7, supposedly visiting the
harbor of HAlfjord. No hint TO the object OF his
mission is given, as Columbus himself makes no
mention Of it; and therefore. Mr. Shipley
clGdes that ii secret mission made FOR the
purpose Of cleaning all knowledge possible from
the Icelaaders III regard TO America, or Vlnland.
Immediately after his return from this voyage,
we find him peiitonng the King and Queen of
Spain for ships and men with which to make his
voyage His extravagant demands OF the King
and Queen concerning the rights and titles of
country about 10 be discovered renders 1t obvious
that he had certain knowledge OF the existence of
this continent
Edwin J. Young in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of
Aug Is. 1892 says: We are told by the historian,
A 8 Barnes that al that time the known world
comprised only Europe, southwestern Asia, and
strip of northern Africa and that there prevailed
the most absurd ideas regarding the regions be-
yond. Cape Non was considered the limit OF navi
cation; the water at the equator was boiling hot;
the unknown supposed to be peopled
by terrible sea-norstcrs To Columbus belongs the
honor of first scattering these supersiitions"
Mr.. Shipley controveris this Let US beware lest
fall into the lake OF prejudice because that will
ruin the force OF any argument. Pro Patria-W.
S. Riley, Leyick's Mill, NO.
THE TWIN EVILS.
DEAR c. C. FRIENDS: j, too agree with Warner
Harerove and other &. G. friends in regard 10
perance. But wish TO say few words on the
tobacco another great evil that il spreading
this country far aud wide. The law of the
State Of Michigan forbids selling to boys under the
age Of Il, but wish il q years instead of u.
You have no idea how many young men use to-
bacco uDt!i you are right among them and eau see
for yourself. Some VIII say IL does not hurt them;
Others that liquor docs not hunt Them but who
does not know betterg / have enough, and
/ - IL