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EYES THAT SEE.

MY c. O. FRIENDS: After reading Sister Marbles
Eyes That See Not" my thoughts turned into
are "eyes that not - there are many eyes that
see. Take my own ife-lesson illustration:
was left fatherless when only four years old. and
young. wanted to see all that WAS to be seen and
learn all that was to be learned about my SUR
roundings. but being 2 timid eountry lad had 9
dread OF being called "a greeny."
This being the case, there was only one thing
left for me TO do. That one thing was to learn to
see everything that was going on around me with
out seeming to notice It, I at once began my
lesson, and have kept II up all through my life.
and have acquired faculty Of what may be termed
instantaneous brain photography.
What mean by this expression is that while
/ am walking along the street see everything on
both sides OF It. even the articles in the show
the country through which l pass; the lay Of the
land the houses trees, fields Of grain, and even
the little flowers by the wayside.
call negative on the brain. or mind, from which,
at will, can bring out perfect picture, even
after many years have passed by without my
thinking about them. This line of education has
benefited me greatly, A. we'll as furnishing me
a never falling means OF amusement and pleasure.
We see great many people who pass through
life without being able TO moro than one thing
at time. This is as much tho result Of education
the opposite trait Isl for this is brought about
by a continual concentration OF the vision until
it is impossible for them to see anything unless
IL Is directly In front OF them.
As both of these traits are to certain extent
acquired by education and constant practice. my
advice to my young friends Is to keep their eyes
open at all times. Practice the art of seeing with
out seeming to see. and then, when you have .
leisure time. paint 2 mind picture Of what you
have seen during the day. My word for II. you
will soon be surprised and pleased at the result.
Nature has a never ending store of pleasing
pictures and surprises. which cannot be enjoyed
by pass through life in this era of rush
and push. unless we acquire the habit Of seeing
everything In instant, and then looking at the
pictures when we have season OF leisure which
can be devoted to them. Ny friends, your
eyes and train them to see.-J. B. Brookins, jack
son. o.
- r SEND DIME FOR UNCLE FRANK. su
@. c. FRIENDS: In reading the @. G. columns Of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE noticed the proposition
Of z. B. Latham in which am greatly interested
Now Unole Frank as you all know, served three
years in the great OF the rebellion, from which
he became permanently disabled, 80 that he cannot
make a living at work and his small pension Is not
enough TO support him. Surely 10 cents from each
c. c. would hurt one, and 1t would mean 80
much to Uncle Frank. will acknowledge all re-
cepts and pay the postage out of my own money.
Let the dimes roll In. and let us make Uncle Frank
happy. i will send my photograph to each one
who sends much 25 cents. Loyalty and fra
ternay-J w. Cole, Commander Kentucky Divfs-
ion, Box 13. Benton KY.
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More Potato.
[Fortnightly Revfsss. ]

lroTttSghtSy hcCtotc
Renan had q great contempt for mere Words
however eloquent One evening he met. st .
sort of literary dinner. NJ. Caro-. the philosopher
beloved of fine ladies. who set himself TO prove
the existence Of God. His eloquent assertions
did not seem to interest the sage. In the mid
die of ono Of his most sonorous periods, III.
Renan attempted to make himself heard.
But all the ladies were intensely interested I;
they would not have their pleasure spoiled.
"In moment III. Rensn; we will listen TO
you in your turn"
He bowed submissiyely.
Toward the end Of dinner. NJ. Caro-. out Of
breath, stopped with rhetorical emphasis Al
once every one turned toward the illustrious
scholar, hoping that he would enter the lists,
and the hostess, with an encouraging smile,
said:
Now, NJ Renan -
81 am afraid. dear lady, that am now Q
little behindhand"
mo. mol"
81 wanted to ask for little more potato"
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us In making It. as far individual effort can do.
a happy one2
If we conquer any bad impulses, accept any
new truth, the coming twelvemonih, we shall AID
i'm dffusing happiness. II we give the hand that
anger has Withheld, with word of pardon-if we
forgive those who have sinned against us-the
year will be happier for our effort.
IL we regulate cur lives consistently with the
teachings of Christ if we overcome our prejudices
and hatreds; if we strive to make home attractive
and our brother and sister happier; if we live SO
that every night we can think over some worthy
action nobly DONE surely we make 1893
happy year.
BE happy If you are young, for the future is full
of promise.
Be happy if you are old, for the past years are
full of rich blessings enjoyed and there is nothing
more beautiful than a spirtuaized old age.
Be happy if you are rich, for you can enjoy the
abundance of this worlds goods and share them
with others less fortunate.
Be happy if you are poor. for patient heart and
an accomplishing spirit bring the richness OF love-
Be happy if You are In health for it Is the great
est OF Gods good meroies.
Be happy if you nre sick, for the gentle minis
trations OF loving hearts and hands comfort your
life.
Be happy If you are joyful, for God wants us to
fill our hearts with joy.
Be happy in sorrow and afffiction and remember
that the Lord loveth whom He chasteneth, and for
the good that yet remains give thanks.
II the past has been glorious past take on new
perseverance for the coming days. III IL has been
one of stumbling and defeat, rally once more and
go on.
Aud To each and all let the New Year be one OF
nober purposes loftier ambitions. kindlier deeds.
purer love- truer friendships. higher standards
And now, to the C. C.'s and Guards, one and all,
the Editor wishes a glad and prosperous New
Year.
NEW YEARS THOUGHT.
This Is a thought for the glad New Year,
That the things TO come are the things most oeer.
Time loves best his youngest son.
Twas thus ever since the world begun;
And. robed i'm garments of sparkling white.
Gives him the heritage of all delight.
Hopes. bright hopes adorr his brow,
He Is the giver OF all JOY now;
Never a sorrow 10 you he'll bear
He is stranger. yet, to care.
Care for him WELL he's q royal guest,
or all the wears may he be the best;
Bear with him kindly, as The days pass by
He may decide your crown on high.
As the wild snow wraps him In his youth
May all his hours be wrapped in TRUTH
So when they take him. aged and hoax,
Far to the misty realms of yore,
While his shadowy brothers around him cling,
SSH may he be of them all the King.
-Tennie Wier, Armour, 8. d.
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All regular readers of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
may be enrolled as Loyal Home workers Tree, ana
= lacou,e members of the Conversation Club and
contributors TO the several departments.
Contributors viii please add 10 the address on
fheir enyelo,es: 81 oval Home " orkers" or &C.,
to facilitate the handling of mail
References required OF new members aesiring
correspondence. -,
New members aud those old members OF the
C. & who have not had their pictures published IN
the Picture Gallery are requested TO forward the
ssme 10 the Editor. 1t is necessary that cabinei.
sized photo aphs be sent in order to insure good
Ukeuesses Photograph and sketch must accom-
psny each other. and each picture must have name
and address on the back
The n r. c. c. Guards Is band OF the u Y.
organized i'm Boston Aug Is, 1890. for mutual benefit
and the more practical enforcement OF the prln-
cipIes of patriotism and progress to winch the
G. C. stand pledged.
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PATRIOTISM.

Patriotism 10 love Of country,
Likewise love Of mankind;
To thoughts of self IL never turns, -es-.=
And is 10 danger ever bind.
For this will man leave home and friends
And all that life holds DEAR,
And slencng his snKuished heart,
Aud dsshing away the parting tear. s5s-
Will rush into the arms of death
Ave. even welcoming the grave,
In Offering himself sacrifice,
His country he may save.
Deeds of charity are sweet,
And show greatness of heart,
But greatness of heart, mind and soul
Are combined In the patriot.
Great deeds Of yslor oft done,
BY men eIpectsnt OF applause;
But the true patriot ever feels f..#
'Tis enough to die in Liberty's causo.
That word has thrilled all Nations,
Fer since the world began: Is
It's the greatest name beneathth heavens,
Whereby man dies for man.
IN. 9. Bailey. 81 Harlem street. Brooklyn. N.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Full of Loftier Ambitions, Kindlier Deeds,
and Purer Friendships.

Full of Loftier Ambitions, KindIier Deeds,
and Purer Friendships.
ANOTHER YEAR
By Kate Bros0nlee Sherwood
Another yesri Why start. o soul,
When smiIingiy thy Lord
UDfoids 10 thee spotless scroll,
Thine actions 10 record
Thou should'st each new and glowing year
With joyful welcome halt
Why stand'st thou trembling then ia fearf
Why question and turn palsy
Another yearI Consider soul
Could'si thou have better done
II all the days that swiftly roll
HAD tsrried one by onef
Bad'st all the battles thou did'st wage
With full SUCCESS been crowned
Would'st thou be stronger TO engage
The foes that siill surroundf
Ali. even defeats may lead
To more victorious hight;
Sometimes the sliding foot we need
To set pathway right
o, soul, let this sweet solace give
Thy deeds may faint and fall
But thoughts. alone. immortal live
Triumphant over all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
So do we give sud receive the joyous greetings
stand on the threshold Of 1888 and wonder
what will find when have lefl the old year
behind and passed over TO the new
For some there are joys. for others sorrow, bat
for ali bright hope aud anticipation.
Our iives largely what make them. No
enc oan control his destiny or resist the assault,
chat time shall make upon him; but each new
trial, sorrow, disappointment can be made q
blessing. If We accept IL in The right spirit.
There Is no escape: we nus face the music and
march TO the beat of time
Shall we 60 forward cheerfuily. with hopeful
hearts and bright faces. shall we lag behind
with sluggish indifference and encouragement
When 1888 begins his reign. who will ioin will
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-29
FIFTH COLUMBIA PAPER.

The fifth paper in the Coiu nbis series Of prizes OF
books offered for the best will appear Feb I. The
following topics must be considered. Get your
papers ready:
/. Who were the great painters and soulp,ors OF
the 18th century,
e. What were their great works and where pre-
served?
g. Did Columbus ever have his portrait painted
while living; and If so. by whom?
4. Where In ST. Peters. and who were its decora-
tors, and under whose patronage did they work.
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MINNIE III. DOLEs.

Minnie NJ DoIes the eldest daughter of VIM. A.
DoIes, Co. g. 7th Ind, was born near Greenburg,
Ind. March g. 1865 She Is of medium hight, has
dark hair and blue eyes, Is an earnest Christian
worker and 10 fond of music and literature She
resides with her parents Mt their lovely country
home near Wintersville Ind, where through the
Summer, they entertain many visitors and boating
parties She is q lifelong friend of o. Edith
Dokey by whom she was introduced to the 9. O.
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JuIIa A. FIsHPR

Julia Fisher Hemker. Mo- daughter Of Jacob
Fisher, Co. X. llth Mo-. was born Jan. l. 1871 She
has been q silent TRIBUNE reader for years and n
G. C. member for q year. She IL energetic
farmers daughter; fond Of fun; a friend of the
soldier and q member of the Catholic Church.
Weight. 155 pounds; height, five feet eight inches
blue eyes aud light hair. Letters and autographs
exchanged with all.
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FIRST PRIZE DEFINITION.

weeks yet.
FIRST PRIZE DEFINITION.
A copy of Dantes " Inferno" illustrated by Gus
tave Dore for the following:
Patriotism IL 8 loyal and unswervine devotion 10
the flag and the institutions of ones Government.
II s a Jealous love OF country that is neither cor
rupted nor consumed by mercenary motives nor
blasted nor chilled by adversely, but remains firm
even when life Is Al siake.-Jno. E. Haslacksr,
Msysville, w. Va.
SECOND PRIZE DEFINITION.
A copy OF Kate b. sherwood's Campfire and
Memorial Poems" has been awarded for the fol.
lowing;
Patriotism Is that feeling of love and pride that
makes live and dare 10 die for country that
seek. to prenerve our sacred institutions from
harm. and 10 hand down our inheritance OF liberty
unsulied to those who succeed us.-T. T. Hick-
mon, Bradford. ARK.
THIRD PRIZE DEFINITION.
worcesler's Poke. Dictionary has been awarded
| for the following:
Patriotism IL TO love, honor and obey the inst
laws OF your country; 10 emulate the deeds of
those who fought ia her defense, To teach others
do likewise and. IL need be, TO give your life for
1 your conntry.-Fiorsnce q. Crossman, Woou-
socket, r. l.
CALENDAR WINNERS.
New Year calendars have been awarded to all
those sending meritorious original definitions q
| follows:
Patriotism 10 love for God and home and native
/
The second brightest jewel la the crown of man.
| hood; the first being love of CODA. p. Golf
Cameron Mills. n Y.
Patriotism IL that which enables one TO speak
fight aud even dare 10 die for his country.-Lillau
| Storunont. Princeton. Iud.
| Patriotism 10 that God-g given gift, or faculty
which enables a man To honestly. deeply aud Elm.
cerely appreciate his country and hold ID In sacred
| remembrance always.-R. G. Horton. Phil ipsburg
| n. j.
Patriotism 10 the gratitude and sympathy We
| feel towards great men and loyal women and the
labor of love besow on the old soldiers of this
our beloved couutry.-Mrs. Mary f. Hunt Reed
town. o.
Patriotism is love OF our country; love % great
and powerful that IL subdues all selfish feeliups.
gives ns the strength and courage TO endure cold.
| hunger. hardship. suffering. and brave death in
/ every shape for our oountry.-ChrstiAs simenson
1 Holmes City. MINI.
Patriotism is to love our country - We should
Goo and Observation-Disclosures N. Baldwin, Fred.
| criciStown o.
Patriotism IL love OF ones country; the love thas
| makes leave their dear ones And housa -
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Seldom Fails.

NclO l0TH HcruI0J
Lawyer-How did you know tho prisoner
was intoxicated?
Witness--Because he told me six times within
n onarter of an hour that he liked to see q man
who could take drink when no felt like 1t
and then leave it alone.
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GREETINGS IN SEASON.
Here are Their Hands and Their Hearts In
Them, too.

The prize awa rded for Horseshoe Handy Bag }"
was greatly appreciated. for one am willing to
DO all can 10 assist our kind Editor, and help TO
make the c. G. columns a success New Years
greetings TO all.-Jaue b. Harvey, Little Valley,
MINI.
Mother and / are two of the many who appre-
ciase your chats. They always interesting and
Instructive. and we hope you will continue them.
Best wishes and happy New Year TO all.-Adah
Bel Bieknell, Adjusant. n. Z. Guards, Hannana
Falls, n. Y.
THING OF BEAUTY.
for one do not think our C. O. column "insie-
nifcent." ] feel sure that many are benefited by
Editors Chat" and many interested in the
letters Of members.
By the way, what do you think Of that dear little
device at The beginning of our department Of late
Doesn't it improve our appesranoef
"thing Of beauty" / do. for one. Wishing you
ali q happy New Year, am yours, Pro Patria-
Bell III. Holman. lS3 Pearl street. Pttsburg, Pa
ALMOST A HAND-eRAsP.
I can almost grasp the hand of our dear Editor
and say: I" How you aud all Of the boys and
girls this weekfn As read our Editors
Chat I" and the welcome tidngs from brothers and
ssers our ne GO our IN lose 10 =. smo sy up any
others. Every where within our circle there lie the
same spirit. happy New fear.-Lewis ssndell,
Slaughter, Wash.
Up WITH THE sTANDARD.
Ireeret 10 know that there are those among our
great and lcyal band al veterans sons and deugh-
tiers who have alluded to "the insignificant c. C..
columns" suggestive OF This department being
an inefficient representative of our Interests.
Before giving uitersnce TO words of CRITICISM 1t
should be remeBb ered that the Editor needs the
support OF te members al large. and that there 10
individual responsibility resting upon each one
of IL is not only the allotment OF additional
epace. but the proper of the same that parts
attractiveness aud efficiency.
So, then. hss each member exercised his or her
talents in effort 10 achieve the desired success
The many advantages held forth through the In
strumentaiiii-- of the y. T. c. G. almost meal
culRbie and fcrcuusiEnccs oud afford suffi cient
time il would give me very great pleasure to eI-
change postal autographs with all DESTROYS OF SO
doing. az well a. TO maintain large correspond
ence from all parts OF the country.
Now. q closing word would urge all TO enter
into the work OF the c. C. with energy. With
proper efforts c. C. should attain sufficen,
strength to enable il to be important factor in
the affairs OF the Nation.
Let all endearor to lead such lives will
make the world better because of our having lived
an IL. aud in doing efforts will tend TO pro
mote and preserve the loyalty aud patriotism that
wAs 30 manifest ia the days when fathers faced
the lannon's mouth In their brave and successfu
efforts 10 uphold the standard of the -bcdeckec
banner, ever symbolic of freedom and liberty tina
still proudly floats over great and gloriou
country.-W. Townsend Wheaton, Sea Isle City
N. J,
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FANNIE G. STEELE.

Fannie c. Steele. Maysville. Mo-, Is the daughter
of John NJ Steele. Co. X. s0h Ohio, and Co. II, 5th
Ohio. She is q school Of girl of l6; fond OF litera-
ture, elocuton, painting, and music.
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d. & o. Thousand Mile Ticket Good to St
Louis.

On and after December 18th, 1892, thousand
mile tickets issued by the Baltimore & Ohio
R.iirosd Company will be honored between AL
stations on the Ohio q Mississippi Railway.
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A Total misconception.
lCaristnas Puck I

Little Daughter (cosxingly1-Pleass,p please,
papa, can drive?
Father (gearied out by her teasing, and BE-
ginning to get aneryi-How many times do
you want mo to say "uo2"
Little Daughter-I don't want you to say
mo" at all, papa; / want you to say yes"
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WHAT is PATRIOTISM

Who the Prize Winners Are and What Their
Definitions.
Following are the prize winners In the contest
closing Dec 90 for the best definition Of patriotism
with prizes awarded. The first prize offer q copy
OF Mrs sherwoods forthcoming Dream of the
Ages" wss changed for an iilustra,edl copy Of
weeks yet.
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/. Cyrus. His grandfather, Astyages. directed
that the infant should be put to death at birth.
He was, however, saved by an officer of the
court and herdsmsn. Thus he grew up In
the mountain region, strong, noble, endur-
ing He was of such royal nature that even
his play fellows on the mountains made him
their King. Having grown up be returned to
his parents, and at length became King of Per-
STA He has been called the founder of that
Empire. He was son of Cambyses. q Persian
Prince, and of Mundane, daughter Of the Me-
dian King Astyages. He became q world con-
qusrer. At length he turned attention to
Babylonia. When he went thither the Jews
who had been carried of captives to Babylon,
welcomed his coming. They were of great as
sstancs to him. and it is supposed that for
this reason he felt so kindly toward them that
he consented to their return to Palestine.
2 jeremiah. he was the Prophet who wrote
the book Of the Bible now bearing his name
Bee Jer, Is II; 20: 10. for tho prophecies re-
fsrrod to ia tho first verse of our lesson.
q Nsbuchsdnezzar. He had been King of
Babylon, and was the one who carried away
captive the Jews Of Judes to Babylon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-25

miles west Of here on the Rock Island
road, al 5 O'Clock this morning. About
? o'clock a. Two citizens were return
lng from party they saw three men
Ia kater's hardware store. One of
the men came out and told them 10
get cut Of the way. 1ney alarmed the
citizens, who turned out and chased
the burglars with snotguns. One OF
the burglars gas fatally shot. The
thieves returned the ire. but without
effect. and then boarded = passing
train The citizens teiegrsphed TO
Joliet officers 70 arrest tnem snd they
were taken from the tram on their
ARRIVAL here.
The burglars had gone 20 the house
Of W. NJ. Golfer. cashier OF A. h.
knapp's bank, and stolen mis- trousers
CONTAINING the keys 10 the bank. Then
they broke open q blacksmith shop and
got some tools TO do the JOB with, and
were rsicing the hardware for powder
10 blow open the safe. They also went
through Bel's store and house and
stole ne gold watch ana $40 and money.
They gave their names as Harry Gus
nmgham. Charles johnson and I'd
Little. The one fatally shot could not
tell MS name. Tney are safe blowers
and MInooka Is greatly excited over
their raid and CAPTURE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-25
HE MISSED A STEP
John Wagner of This City
Killed at Muskegon.
He SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN
Under the Cruel Wheels Of a Railway
Car, Which Tore His Head ana
Arms From Ills Body.

MusKEsoE, Sept. 24.-John Wagner,
living At No. $50 Iona street, Grand
Rapids, was killed here at $50 tonight
while attempting 10 board q. T. al.
tram Tor Grand Rapids lie missed
hls footing aud TELL under the wheels.
HIS head and arms were severed from
the trunk, and the upper portion Of his
body WAS crushed beyond al sembl4noe
10 human form. Wagner was employed
by the Kasterer Brewing company Of
Grand Eapics as ceilermsn and came
here the morning on business con-
nected win bis company. lie had
been husilng among the Muskeeon
brewerles al day. he wss IN q hurry
10 catch has train aud attempted 70
beard q al the ThiTo street crossing
while the train was IN motion.
Wagner leaves & wife and Two chill
dren. Adam Alberts, also al empl0ye
ot The knsterer Brewing company,
came with hun 10 this city, bat lie sue
ceeded IL getting on the train and WAS
taken 10 Grand Rapids. The body viii
be sent home this morning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-25
WHALING VESSEL SUNK.
Ship Progress Went Down in the Chica-
20 River.

Ship Progress Went Down in the Chica-
90 River.
CHICAGO, Sept. 24.-The whaling ship
Progress was sunk at O'Clock this al
ternOon, while lying in the river at State
street bridge. ana the shundred people
who We're on board thought she would
go 10 the bottom before they could
reach safe landing on the dock. Luck
lily no one was drowned or injured, al
though for ten minutes there relgned
a scene of widest confusion. The tug
Hay. which csused the accident, was
towing a sand scow up the river. The
bridge was swung and both channels
were beng used. A large propeller
was gong out 10 the lake and the cur
rent she gave caused the scow 10 swerve
as the rope attaching It TO the tug
Stacked for q moment.
The scOw was heavily laden and
crashed with violence into the whaler
on the port bow. and in u short time
she had keeled over on her side and
let in q quantity of water, which flood
Ell the forward part of the deck and
sent the visitors scurrying for their
lives The Progress could not go any
further than the bottom and she was
only foot or two from that when
floating.