The National tribune., 1892-09-08


hear from the C c., either through private letter
or through the c. g. column.
Question: Why does the appear to rise In
the northeast when we are on the parallel oil so
and shine in our north window when il never gets
north of the Tropic of Cancer? Loyalty yours
NIli Marlene, Angus, Neb.
PROGRESS AND PATRIOTISM.
For loyalty and progress,
All sons of veterans old
Fling out royal standard
And march beneath its fold;
The Vets their swords have welded
In many bloody fray,
Till the traitor army trembied
And, yanquished, Ned away.
Let all the sons of veterans
The grand old cause defend;
Lift high the loyal Standard
Be brave unto the end;
Come forth and fill their places
Whose work is almost done,
Whose course is well nigh finished,
Whose crowns have long been won.
Come forth, all sons and daughters
OF veterans old and gray,
There's much TO be accomplished
BY us from day 10 day;
For loyalty and progress
Wen die with sword in hand,
And leave for those who follow
More than foot prints in the sand.
F. B. Livingston, jr., V. c.. Ind. Div. n. L. c.
c. G.'s, Logansport. Ind. Composed July Is, 1897
HE RODE To HIS DEATH.
DEAR c. C. FRIENDS: Again has the messenger
away brother Guard. News reached me short
time ago that D. ]. White, Miles City, Mont, our
taIlest G. c. met his death July % by his horse
falling on him. He a daring and fearless rider
Dear Brother Don. Eve known him for the past six
years, and have ever found him perfect gentle
man, true blue $ of V, and a Good Templar. He
was one of my best friends, whom 1 shall sadly
miss. He had few other c. G friends, to whom
the sad tidings will to me, be a great shock.
He has gone to meet the other dear ones in the
Better Land, from whence he cannot come to us.
May we meet him there. Loyaily-Annie L. Will
liams.
ATTEND THE REUNIONS.
FRIENDS OF THE C. C. AND GUARDS: How many
of you are going 10 Washington? i, for one. hope
10 be there; have secured lodgings at Mrs Whites,
1886 street. and hope to all our Happy House
hold there trust sl the c. c. g and Guards will
attend our Reunion. and show their interest in the
Guards by staying through the meeting, helping
us by their presence. Sister Mary McCulvy's views
] can indorse as was at the Connecticut Reunion.
We had a very enjoyable time, one long to be
mem bered. Thanks to Sister Lura Bishop. Re-
unions are the means Of drawing many together
who would never meet. Let all try to be present.
They will not regret the exerton they made to be
there Brother Willis I. Wordsworth, of Hiram,
Me- has lost his father and mother, and is and has
been very sick. All the brothers and sisters SYM
pathize with him. Sister Mamie Mcbride was
married the Both OF December. She is now Mamie
Mcdonald. Port Chester, y. J. Loyalty. true,
blue sister-Addie Stevens, Port Chester, \. \.
SOLDIERS WIVES as HOadEsTEADERs-
@ C. FRIENDS Just few words. Congress has
been very liberal 10 the woman nurses in providing
pensions for them Now, and Others on behalf of
soldiers wives, ask that Congress pass bill max
ing il lawful fer soldiers wives to homestead land,
with the restrictions given citizens of the
United States. Many an OLD soldier, through his
weakness, is unable TO improve his homestead. and
il is either niorigaged sold for half what ii would
be worth ia the future il he could retain il. Now
are here and could have "a home; children
able TO help to make a home; and then, if
cident should happen their father, they would not
be compelled to apply TO the Government TO grant
pensions TO support his widow or orphans. Will
someone else take up this subject? Yours OF the
c. C.-oiive G. Potter. olivet, Ark.
CONGRATULATIONS, FAIR BRIDE!
Married at Waverly, Iowa June 80 1892, George
=. Haner 10 Will II. Woodring. George Haner
has long been known TO the c. c. soldiers
daughter and loyal, patriotic member. and is in
every way worthy and lovely bride Mr.. Wood
ring is higiiy-respected and most estimable
young man. aud both parties are 10 be congratu-
lated. They reside at Wayery. where they at
home to all c. C. friends-o. Edith Dickey, Green's
burg, Ind.
FORCE OF HABIT.
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: Habit" says Horace
Mann. is cable We weave thread Of it every
day; at last cannot break it.'
Some cultivate habits others acquire them. n
consciously perhaps; but how often do
people slaves to evil babiisI Many a mickle
makes muckle"-a homely saying; but If we
neglect little errors we form dangerous habit,
which may prove disastrous to in future
lives Ii has been said that little creep into
the character just as ideas get into the brain.
Zone clear idea Weakened in the breast,
by memory's magic lets In all the rest"
Franklin. the great and good philosopher, has
taught us many wise and truthful maxims. He
says, A little neglect may cause great mischief"
The evil habit of negligence, if once formed may
cling to us through life. Says Shakspere: " In a
person grated with serious trust negligence is a
serious crime" Do not neglect the little errors.
We should pay attention to the small well as
the great things intrusted TO our care and safe
keeping
DR. Locke says: "Habit works more constantly
and with greater facility than reason which, when
we have more need of it, is seldom fairly consult.
ed and more rarely obeyed."
When a is spoken OF as of good habits il
means that he is bound with cable chains of his
weaving. and to sever these bonds, which
have grown into his life part OF his being
would be a severe trial 10 him. IL would alter his
life TO such an extent as to render him mise rabe
and unhappy. Good habits TO the cork
to the iife-preserver. They uphold our character
and we held high in the tickle of public
opinion. Cultivate good habits.-Lizzie Eckert,
Hastings, MINI.
LAST DAYS OF SEATTLE.
DEARC. c. FRIENDS: In reading i" The Last DAYS
OF Pompe il has often led me TO wonder that peo-
pie who doomed TO such q horrible fate are
not given q forewarning Of those terrible upbeay-
ais. shudder al The thought of what would be
our fate if Mount Rainier should suddenly send up
a shower Of fire and ashes think it would afford
a subject OF like nature for some literary genius
and he might call it The Last Days of Seattle
Never did this thought seem real to me as on a
certain day in the month OF June last. stood upon
a high elevation. in one OF the suburbs of Seattle
viewing the unbroken line of the Cascade Range
from Mount Baker 10 Mount Rainier. had pazed
but moment. giving Mount Baker only a short
glimpse. Facing west beheld the snow capped
Olynlpics In the full glory and spendor OF an after
noon gun shining upon them; but just then some
one shouted. 20 look al Mount Rainier isn't that
grandI" Turning to the object of their surprise
] was greatly surprised too for / could very dis.
tinctly column Of vapor issuing from its
crater. What a CONSERVATION would have seized
upon lad il been fire and lava.
This cloud of steam is caused by melting snow
The water flowing into its crater comes in contact
with the intense heat of its lower depths and is
emitted in the form of yapor. Some OF our daring
citizens who have yenured up there. say that moss
grows in great profusion within the walls of its
crater. Loyalty OF the G. C.-Lewis Sandel, Seattle
| Wash.
CLUB WHISPERS.
live at Manassas. seven miles from Bull Run
battlefield, and will correspond withC. C.'s expect
/ ing TO visit the battlefieds Encsmpment week
Sister Ayesia and have just been enrolled in the
| {. C.-Ioreila Hottenstein, Manassas, Va.
Although / have been a silent member for the
past year so. have not lost my interest by any
means in the " 7. G. G. q. expect 10 attend the
third annual Reunion, and renew the interest and
| pleasure Of our Boston Reunon.-Chas L. Straight
| charter member y. Il. G. Z. Guards Pawtucket
| L. l.
| do not know how could live without the
| good old NATIONAL TRIBUNE, which is every SOL
dier's friend. Long may il live. Yours Pro Patria
Nellie J.. Heudrickson, ClarEs, Neb.
| / have been kept busy at armory for the past
two weeks, and for three days was kept there
| yes, the whole regiment-undcr arms ready to
depart for Buffalo. when orders TO do so hut
happily the services of the G3th were not headed
and was very glad, indeed, / did not want IL,