The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-18
MANS 1NHuMANIrY TO MAN.


MANS inhumanty to man makes countless
millions mourn"
FRIENDS OF THE C. c.: Writers in the c. c. desire
new subjects 10 write on How would Man in'
humanity TO man" do for changer VIII ex-
change autographs with all who write me.-A. >.
Cole, Fearis. Ky.
HELP BEAUTIFY ANDERsoNyILLE.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: come again to make one
more appeal in behalf Of the Andersonviiie Prison,
pen project. have as yet received only $40. and
would very much like 10 swell the fund to SO
| before the Washington Encsmpment. 1t seems to
me that from Is. 900 members might get 80 for
so worthy object.
/ have met with many disappointments in my
work. / have appointed aids Or asked Division
State, and only ii out of this vast Union have
responded, and in many instances l have never
received line from either Commander or aid.
Now let us try in the few remaining weeks, to
swell the fund to SIS One and ali, send me their
mite. Do not wait to get special invitation from
a regularly appointed aid. Hoping this appeal
will meet with a ready response am. most 10y
atly-MRmie Il. Clark, % Hooker street, Spring
field, Mass.
THE REPORT FAVORABLE.
FRIENDS OF THE c. C.: hope the c. C. will do
what they can for Mrs. ID. c. Mcclellan, lndianola,
ILL.,, whose case was mentioned in recent number
of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE BY request investI-
gated the matter. and her attending physician
states that she is a total wreck. physically and
financially. He further says that she has several
children depending upon her for support, aud that
she is honest aud much respected by the COM
our mite. and show that we are charitable as well
rs loyal-Kstie Il. Hand, Everest, Kan
GIRLS WHO WORK.
DEAR c. c.: L was very much surprised by read
ing NJ. f. Westfalls's opinion of girls, and ehink
he has been exceedingly unfortunate III ms ac'
Quaintances. have lived in three States ana nave
known but few who were not Wiling 10 take the
burden of the homework from their mothers.
think il is perfectly right for girl to have some
pleasant employment. be it embroidery. crocheting
painting, or reading TO Offset the drudgery oil
housework. think ii is our duty as well as PRIV
lege do everything that will increase our enjoy
ment of life, provided it does not diminish the
enjoyment of others.
Some persons when they one or two girls
whose foolish pride keeps them from aiding their
mothers ia the kitchen very APT to raise the hue
and That all girls are thus. IL they would only
pause to investigate they would nnd SUCH cases
in hopeless minority.
Even those girls who do rs NJ. F. westfalls says
whose foolish induigences have caused them to be
what they Yours, Pro Particularly Barnes,
Escondido Cal.
BUSY GIRLS OF TODAY.
c. c. FRIENDS: take it for granted that NJ. f.
Wests is acquainted with but few girls if he is Of
The opinion that their chief employment Is "
practice on the organ or learn some new design
in lace. while their mothers are hard at work In
the Kitchen"
While we must admit that there are few who do
they largely in the minority, and If Brother
Westfails will but inquire into the matter lie VIII
fad that the girls of to-day just as industrious
and help keep The household machinery in running
order untiringiy they did years agone when
to 81 knit and sew and spin and weave WAS once
girls employment
Look at the great number of girls all over the
country who engaged in earning their own
lirelihoods, and the question will be answered AS
10 whether most of the girls of to-day spend their
time III music and embroidery.-kate r. Hand.
WHO WON THE PRIZE?
FRIENDS OF THE GUARDS: / said would give
prize TO the sending me the largest sum toward
our flag fund. We have our flag now, and beauty
xfad gig
IBea Mancar. New Foundand. N j., for largest
contribution. The prize is a set of nd-painted
back: also a drape. all of my own hand work.
would say TO i. l.. Burdck, think she Will find
just many industrious girls in New Jersey as
elsewhere L have brothers. and do not think
they will say they knew me to neglect my
work and they not lazy either. We try 10 help
each other, and by doing forget which might be
the best. Sister Manroncy has no brothers. guess,
and Brother Hargrove mo sisters. SO after all not
very good judges. Pro Pairia-Alice l. Sanger,
Boonton, n. J.
MORE TRUTH ABOUT COLUMBUS.
FRIENDS OF THE c. C.: IL seems that Brother
Simenson still maintains his mistaken belief OF the
discovery of America and hopes to convert TO his
faith all who hold an opposite opinion. According
to his article the discovery of the northern part of
America BY the Norsemen cannot be disputed.
great mistake as it is disputed, and good
grounds, by many Of our best historians, while
others quietly ignore it,
Where did Erikson procure his nautical instru
mems such compass, astroabe, etc? Ii lie did
40. have Them, how did he kaow in which direc
ton he had sailed; how know where to return
home?
Was Erikson the only brave and courageous
Norsefnan?" or if there were others. why did they
not profit by his great discovery 90 and found an
empire in " Viniand" during the 500 years from
the lime Of Erillsoa to that OF Columbus?
0rir histories tell that America. VinlsBd. was
unknown 10 Europe antii the 18th century; hence
IL lis neither probable nor possible that Columbus
lad with him a map of Vinland. or that lie had
ever heard the Norscniens traditions OF that coun-
try.
Even If we should take as correct Brother Simen-
sons versiou-which we do no;-ihe honor still
belongs to Columbus. since if the Norsensen ever
did find America they lost il just quickly, while
the true hstor: OF our country begins with It's dis
covery by Columbus In 1892.
Suppose should discover one Of The Lost Arts.
would honor he essened Ivy the fact that it
at one time known TO the ancienis?
According TO hi-tory-wlIich we must take
the standard and not tradition the first dis
covery of the New World was made in 1892 by
Christopher Columbus, To whom alone belongs
the undying glory"
So let Us give honor to whom honor is due"
Loyalty. y. iiarpsteT. Port Matilda, Pa.
A FEW SUGGESTIONS.
FRIESDs OF THE c. c.: How many are there who
their favorite poem without hesitation?
Very few, fear, as there may be several which
may like equally well, which seem to express
own thoughts and poetic farcies, touch responsive
chord in the heart, charm with their ideal
beauty aud sweetness of xpression The selection
OF our fIyorite poem is very often difficult. but,
having fonnd il by careful study and considerations
let W. mol be influenced by what others say about
their iayorites. We should exercise taste
and individuality in the selection, as well in
other matters Of more or less importance. Its
Love that makes the world 20 round but ii is per-
sonal individuality THAI adds to its freshness and
charm.
What has become Of our Book Circle? Have the
c. &. lost interest in books? hope not.
Who is the most popular poet living? is ques-
ton that ought 10 Interest some OF the g. &.
Let have more literary discussions.--Lizzie
&. Eckcri, Hastings, MINI.