The National tribune., 1892-03-17

| his WOO and condemnation OF God and man. To
burn the paper fifty dollars would Be wiser, for Il
would be the means Of preserving his sweet breath,
| wasting less time. and the world would be the
better for 1t. Yours. Pro Patra-Julius w. Gogarn,
| Ann Arbor, Mich. -
THE DISTILLED MAN.
@. G. FRIENDS: Perhaps Il will interest some Of
you II tell you about Mr.. Pratt of Douglass, Kan
His bones have become q solid stone--not a Joint
can be used in any way. For more than four years
he has been In this state. He has not walked Tor
seven years. His limbs are drawn Out of shape and
all his joints completely ossted, not being able to
move hand or foot or allow them TO be moved at
pain. The circulation of his blood is perfect, his
appetite good, his teeth being good, but his jaws
so set that he is compelled to subsist on soups and
Hqnids being fed by means Of a tube.
Mr.. Pratt is Christian: his resignation to his
af1iiction is remarkable He enjoys conversing
with his friends, and delights to speak of Gods
goodness and mercy. He says his affection is q
blessing, and adds: II can now that my affic.
ton has been instrumental in bringing about my
souls salvation which is to me the greatest bless
ing of my life" He Is mounted on n carriage, and
by this he is enabled to be taken about He is
regular attendant at the Methodist Church in
Douglass lie has devoted wife; is supported by
the sale Of photographs. which he makes little
profit: The writer will never forget him. re-
ceived my c. @. badge; Il is n beauty. Yours. Pro
Patria-Effie j. Carroll El Dorado. Kan.
SIR WALTER DID RIGHT.
DEAR c. @. FRIENDS: To Julius W. Gogarn's In
qury would say Sir Walter Raleigh did right In
refusing to accept the challenge. He showed his
upon him by the young man splitting in his face.
The Bible says: ANSWER not a fool according
TO his folly!" If we show anger in return for some
injury received and retort in kind, we bring our
selves upon q level with the person doing the In
jury.
1t is often hard to turn the other cheek aiso,"
but all true Christians try to do this. Though some
may think and call them cowards they have the
general respect of all who admire true nobility OF
character.
Who has not seen some person upon the slightest
provocation lose all command of his temper and do
and say many things TO cause him regret in
his calmer moments? Such q person does not
merit the respect of his friends and associates
In trivial affairs we ought to obtain selfcontrol
sufficient to pass all Sights unheeded. Even the
Offenders, IT they have spark of humanity left,
soon learn how far below their victims they fall In
comparison.
Tale-bearers will bring you piece of gossip con-
corning yourself, and you, on the impulse of the
moment may say something in reply not conpli-
meDtary to the person in question, which Is re-
peated, with additions and you soon become enc
mics. If you find some kind word to say instead
land who cannot find to say of every one, If
he wilD 1t will end there make the person
speaking Ill of you sorry for his words and teach
him to be more careful In the future. nav
In case of punishment for crime and war 1t Is not
An exhibition of temper much rs dispenser of
Justice and protection to people and property.
Temper is an excellent quality in its place aud un-
der control OF its possessor hut like all good quail
ties 1t Is capable of much abuse. Yours, Pro
Patria-Mabel @. Giddings, Thornton's Ferry,
Nh. .-<sfi
LEoNoRA's poNTs FOR THE c. @.
Don't use face powders
Don't laugh at your own jokes,
Don't place too much confidence In your fellow
men.
Don't expect too much of the person you may
marry.
Don't wear glasses unless the physical condition
Of your eyes demands it.
Don't fail 10 grasp every opportunity for the
elevation of your youthful mind.
Don't refuse to acknowledge your acquaintance
by polite bow because they do not sport the latest
style. I'd, ~ 100
Don't forget to pause reverentally by the low
mounds of the fallen heroes when walsingi In your
village churchyard. IT,.
Don't allow the Andersonville project reports to
reach Headquarters without Your mite. Loyalty
of the Guards-Leonora Rivers Bristol