The National tribune., 1892-09-22
EDITORS CHAT.


an opulence of the old colors such has never been
seen ut the Nations Capital. The whole city Is
etched in red, white and blue, and the grand story
Of people strong and great and united has never
been told in such distinctive letters upon the ooio
back round of the Union sky.
One fine feature of the decorations is the prom
inence given to the naval decorations, in combine
ton with army embems; and the fac simile OF the
Kearsarge, built on Grand Army Place, is the
nucleus around which centers the proud interest
really felt but rarely manifested in our naval
victories.
But all this revival of patriotic interest. expressed
In thousand beautiful ways, has brought with it
a strange quickenng of the noxious seeds OF dis
union, and the old flag which our heroes carried 10
such sublime SUBMITS of glory has been scohed at
In many a Washington salon.
"Hurrah for the Stars and Stripes!" is the saluta-
ton that followed the telling of story OF heroism
that has just been enacted in this city, in which
young man who has been actively at work Win
the Citizens Committee came of the victor.
At his boarding house cluster OF girls.
whose cherished treasure was rebel flag. and
many q tilt characterized the table talk OF the
weeks preceding the Encampment. concerning the
relative beauties of the Stars and Stripes and the
srbugated Stars and Bars.
One day when the young man came in to dinner
he found the rebel flag draped over the mantei,
just behind his seat at the table. He demanded
that the flag should be taken down before he seated
himself and he proceeded to take it down. But
the girls were too quick for him, and OF them
pulled the flag from the mantel and flung 1t Over
the chandelier which hung over the table. thus
compelling him, as she thought to eat under the
Stars and Bars.
By this time the flames of 6l were consuming the
young mans patience. He took match from his
pocket lii it. and fred the flag in three or four
places and the sacred relic of an extinct Contecer
acy went up in smoke and ashes.
"Hurrsh for the Stars and Stripes!"
THE OLD HAUNTED HOUSE.
The c. c. must not forget to inspect the historic
old house standing on the corner near THE NATION
AL TRIBUNE Office. This is the house in which
President Madison's family look refuge when the
British burned Washington in the war OF 1917. 1t
was long notable house In the old aristocracy OF
siave-hoIding days. and had its negro quarters In
the yard to the rear. 1t has been some time de-
serted and bears the reputation of haunted house.
Certainly strange noises are heard there, which the
scientifically inclined attribute TO the Transmission
OF sound through the sewer system.
The house is owned by descendants OF the Madi-
sons who refuse all offers for its purchase.
THE CARE OF BIRDS.
Every bird should have name.
As soon as you get pet name it.
1t is surprising how soon bird will come on
call
Keep your cages out of draft; bird is easily
chilled.
Moclzing birds especially require warmth; do
not chill them.
bird takes cold easily, particularly singer.
The best perch for bird is branch with the
bark on.
Parrots should be LET out OF their cages often:
a., al, 10 Fail To Them II
you would make them smart
Go over and over the same words with parrot
or a hooking bird. 1t is surprising how quickly
they will learn.
Do not slam the cage doors. If you want tame
BIRDS or set the cage down with bang Birds are
very tinid and sensitive to sound.
Give your birds good food and plenty Of it, but
avoid fatterirg food. Do not give them too much
sugar.
ANTS eggs. if you can find them. are a favorite
food for birds. You will find plenty in the summer
fields
Cayenne pepper in your bird food will cure them
OF The asthma, or difficult breathing. DO not put
In too much at a time
Tiesulphur in little bag and hang it in the cage
II your birds are troubled with insects.
Give your parrots piece of wood to peck at and
they will not pluck their feathers.
Insec,-powder will rid Matching birds Of lice; 1t
can be used freely.
Help your canaries TO build their nests, and In
mating pair an old male with young hen.
BE very careful 10 keep the cage well cleansed
and dried The bottom should be wiped off now
and then with little ammonia water TO prevent o
bad odor.
Keep clean. fresh water in the cage, In a clean
vessel, and change frequently.
Bits of green stuff, lettuce, chcory and the
fresh tops Of garden vegetables should be given
birds In reasonable quantities.
Pet your birds. Like persons left TO themselves
they get lonesome. Make friends with them and
they will reward you with sweet songs and count
less cunning ways. Birds very affectionate.
and will readily respond to your kindly interest
and repay you ten-fold for the care bestowed upon
them. All kindly natures may soon be on good
terms with the birds.