The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-16

rant ct large prices Our hills covered with IT.
| To any member Of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE family
who viii send me anything new in The way of seeds
or plants, TO the amount of % cents. VIII SEND
| large root OF the currant | would like peanuts,
white rye. peeans, English wanuis, chcstButs,
water liiies, wild rice Jerusalem corn. or large
n,et. with any other kind of seed that is new and
valuable. will send roots about Nov. !, as soon
as they will do to sip.-E. n. Ordway, Co. ID, 7th
Kan. Cav, Nernonia Ore.
WHY MORE RELIEF COMMITTEES?
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.; There have been few
calls for a Relief Committee. AS chairman OF the
c. c. c. Benefit Committee, wish TO protest against
the appointment of such a committee. AS the Editor
says, we have National Benefit Committee, and
all cases should be presented TO that committee
when general call for aid Is needed. Many cases
caA be handled by Division benen- committees.
do not what a National Benefit Commit
tee will be ii the power is taken out of their hands
and vested In another similar committee 1t VIII
only create confusion. Pro Patria-Addie Stevens,
Chairman of Benefit Committee, Port Chester,
Ny.
PROGRESS AND PATRIOTISM.
FRIENDS OF THE C. c.: The world moves on
through boundless space. The sun appears regu-
larry in the East end regularly disappears in the
West. Day follows day. and each night finds us
nearer our eternal destiny. What thought! Did
you ever for few moments, my friends, stop to
think little upon this point in our existence?
Month after month passes before u.s. bringing the
time FOR meetings and Reunions The year 1892
began with celebrations and shall be ushered out
with the same Progress has its meetings, and true
Patriotism is making itself felt in our land Are we
helping the good work along? Are you, my
brother and you, my sister, at work in the good
cause of Progress and Patriotism? Do we not sec
al sides the evidences that this life IS too short
TO parley or procrastinatc ere the fire OF youth
dies out and the bloom of manhood is withered !?
Then why retain unused the strength SO much
needed 10 push the wheels of progress forwardY
Are we progressing? Certainly we are. For
instance, upon Memorial Day you will find tbs
young men of our land, the hope of our country,
the defenders of flag in the future, in line,
marching to the silent city OF the dead, strewing
the emblems Of purify upon the graves OF fallen
heroes. thus perpetuating loyalty and patriotism
tried and true. We are progressing every year.
and. dear friends, let work zeaously In
the future than in the past.
Patriotism burns In every heart. In some IL is
uneE plainable feeling, which causes to feel
es though he could Withstand anything for the
right. o for live, exciting patriotism in the
@. @. ranks until they shall become enthusiastic
with the work of Progress and Patriotism that the
And. dear friends. do you belong to the Guards of
the King? The Old Guards thought 1t great
honor to belong to that band In Nspoleon's time,
but 1t s greater honor 20 belong TO the Guards Of
the King of Kings the Lord Of Lords. In our
work here on earth We should ever keep In mind
10 do nothing in any cause that would be dlspieas
ing to our Heavenly Father.
extend my sincere thanks TO all Guards who
aided while Ohio Division Commander. and
wish you all the best OF success in life and in tho
cause Of Progress aud Patriotism. Loyalty yours
E w. Goodlin, Moores Salt Works, o.
SCATTERING, YET INCREASING.
@. c. FRIENDS: An aims Of which very few think
Is the aims Of happiness. Give little happiness
to those around you; ii is charming and easy
occupation. Happiness is one Of those goods that
we can give to others without losing anything
ourselves. Each one las it at ID bottom of his
heart ike provision in reserve. 1t can never be
exhausted. If we were 10 give forever; and by this
aims, given with good intention, we enrich both
ourselves and Others. The small change of happ.
ness-coin which the poorest possess, and with
which we can give aims at any tine-is thisI A
kindly way OF receiving request. visit. or q
contradiction; pleasant expression, which, with
out effort, draws smile 10 the lips of Others q
favor graciousiy granted, or, sometimes, simply
asked thanks uttered sincerely and without nj.
fectaticn; word Of appreciation given In affec-
tomato tone 10 one who has work ed near US or
with US 1t Is very lille all this do not refuse It.
God will bless you for Ii. Loyalty yours-Mary l.
McGrail, 10 Bates street. Providence, r 1.
OHIO INDIAN RELICS.
FRIENDS OF THE C. c.: live In Allen County
o., which is great place for Indian relics. There
Is an Indian burying- ground about two miles from
my home, the resting place, il Il said of score OF
more OF Indians killed In fight near by. Many
relics have been found In IL, such stone pipes
| heads, and so on. Iwoud like 10 hear from
| the G. C.-Pulaski Mason, Box GIL, Lima, o.
WANTS AND WISHES.
FRIENDS OF THE C. O.: would like to GORE
| spond with any person by the name of Wsioh,
especially those living west OF the Mississippi VIII
| the person writing about the Hamilton Cadets
please write me, giving history OF them; I have
| lost the address would like to exchange postal
autographs with new friends OF the Q. Q. Does
Sister Mary Plat mean TO say that she knows OF
boy who has all the vices she enunserates? II she
| does she had better cage him. label him the niss-
| ing link," and send him TO the Worlds Fair.
think. girls, you forget what the Good Book ssys
! about the mote" Pro Patria-F. II. Stuart,
| South Min, Wis.
/ WHY NOT, MoTHERsf
| G. @. MOTHERS: Why not let our boys and sIrls
have the most Of their good times at home, PLAN
ming. II need be, something pleasant and interest.
| ing for the evening hours. The effort may some
times be great one. but we will be amply repaid
| many Of the mos. important lessons Of life, and
| helping them to form good habits Thus they
viii learn 10 love home preferrlng It's pleasant
sociations and our company TO all else; and "a
| they go from their shestering homs-roof be wiser
for our teachings, happier for the many evening
hours spent pleasantly together, and taking with
| them sweet recolections Of . happy home life
which time cannot efface cares and trials Of life
| destroy. Pro Patria-Mrs. Mary .Burlison. Brook
| Vile, Wis.
c. c.'s IN MISSOURI.
| FRIENDS OF THEC c.: Recently had the pleas.
ure Of calling OF two of the most charming yonn a
| ladies OF Carthage. Misses May Wise and Estells
Fugitt, who both joined the c. c. last Winter The
| Missouri Division, Sons OF Veterans, was holding
! lis annual meeting, and few @. C.'s were in al.
| tendance. Among them best known was Brothe,
Moore. 1.-THE old bachelor" who wouldn't marry
the beet girl ever lived" because she wouldn't lei
| him nsaybel. Brother Wagner there with 8
| whole carload Of funny stories Then there wal
| another, whom the school teachers think SO much
| of, Brother A l.. Seaman AdJulant-deneral N. T.
! 9. 9. Ga. He II very quiet and somewhat bash
ful as you all know. Brother Il. s. Wilks also wa.
one Of our band.
/ On our way home We stopped OFF at Kansas City
| where we hunted up Mollie Il. Slocum and spent .
few pleasant moments there Now. girls. think
some OF you might. az this 10 Leap Year come Il
the brothers relief and help them out In thei
troubles at Bachelors Hall. All O. C.'s coming
this way will receive cordial welcome al my
headquarters, which is at "Papa's house" Pr
Patria-Geo. Murphy. Macon. lilo.
A MERRY MAY PARTY.
DEAR @. @. FRIENDS: A bright day I'm May Ief
the busy city OF Newark for the busier one Of New
York TO attend the c. G. Dorcas Circle ut the home
Of Brother and Sister Charles Slauger, $50 Madscr
street, Brooklyn. Arriving there In the morning
with several others from Jersey, we found tba
New York members, with the exception Of Addi<
Stevens, had not yet arrived. The hour Of noOr
approached and our kind hostess set before "
sumptuous repast, Of which partook with pleas
uTe. A call from Brother viii Buckley was {
pleasant occurrence. and after enjoying q @. @
chat he left evening drew near. A merry
supper and pleasant evening were enjoyed by II
mem beers present Where the new Commander o.
New York and her Division kept themselves VA