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ever seen it before since have been here.
Mrs. Larsen says that the place SUNK
when she took charge this fall. / know
nothing abont that; left when finished
cleaning. and have not been in the buiid-
ing since. have been informed, however
that she and her family lived in the same
house all summer; that might account for
the stencil
II applied to Prof Catch for the position
IS cook at the boarding house several
times He always gave an evasiye answer
until the last time, when he said: L will
admit that you did the best work o: any
one we have ever had. / will also admit
tha. the students wan. YOU TO have it
again; but Mrs. Larsen wants il, and /
have concluded to Lex her have il.
"H. c. CROCKETT"
In connection with the case the state
nent of F. Otto Ceilings, who was for i've
years member Of the different boarding
clubs, and who was steward of the club
last winter. may be of interest He says:
During all the time was member of
the clubs there was always more or less
dissatisfaction with the food furnished.
never knew any one of the c!uos to be
entirely without some members who could
not be pleased. This is the true reason
that President 2atch abandoned the sys-
tenn and let the boarding house out TO
Mrs. Larsen last summer; in fact. he told
me so several months prior TO his doing 50
that he intended to have no more of the
clubs.
As to Mrs. Larsen, who was employed
by me as cook when | was steward, l
can only say that 50 far as had any deal
ings with her. | found her honest, accom-
modaiing and very good cook. as we'll as
an economical one. | am sure that had
no complaint to make of her manner OF
running the boarding house. II she runs
il different now that is something for the
boys TO settle among themselves. can
say, however, that so far as have learned
the trouble among the boys seems to be
confined to the element which caused
trouble in the former clubs
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IsK-srAIss ON WOODWORK.

SEATTLE. Oct. i6. 1895.
To THE EDITOR: What will remove ink
stains from woodwork without affecting
the varnish. A. w. w.
Lay piece of blotting paper moistened
with a solution of chloride of lime over the
stain for few minutes, and where the
solution has penetrated the INK it VIII gen.
orally yield quickly to gentle rubbing with
the blotter. This applies to ink made with
iron. Aniline inks can not be removed as
easily and would doubtless leave a spot.
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The OLYMPIA As.essmept.

OLYMPIA. Oct. 2o.-fSpecial. lin accord
ance with law County Auditor Moore has
notified the city clerk that the total valua-
tion of the city of Olympia for 1898, as
equalized by the county board of equaliza-
ton for Tharston county, is So. 49,. 096,
segregated as follows: Personal property,
si26,170; real property. s2,97s. $40; railroad
property, So, 4l6. Total, IS, 437, O96.
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CsItas e.mhle,. rrn.ncu,.a-

1"AFAX, Get 81 Special The war
SEA MSS the gamblers Who ia Gest Colfax
"as iAlriv cpeuei today when Coaaiy A.
tasney F.rkvea fled csrar!asats against
David RAGS John DoAeFgy aud J. ]. WA.
'asns, Nao on preliminary examination
e2s41 vsss'a themselves - be Eamb lers.
con,iaciarE faro and other games II
sa2Hes IA she Tycoon sal0oa. also against
'ee Ryan and He'd MerEee, propgitioEs of
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Football Game Tnhar.

A practice game of football will be
played at the Howell street grounds
between two elevens of the Seattle
Athletic Club this afternoon. George
Carter will play center for the second
eleven and will be supported by a team
that may give the first eleven ali il can
do. No admission will be charged.
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An Oregon Pioneer Insane.

HIiisDoRo. Or. Oct. Especial. Rob
ers Porter. an old and much respected pio-
neer OF Washington county, has been
adJadged insane and committed to the
asylum. For many years he was promi-
nent political leader. Imbecility is at
tributed 10 old age.
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the saloon McPhee admitted that games
were being run there. The evidences Was
50 strong against them that they couid do
nothing else than confess All we're put
under bonds Of 1000 each. Prosecutor
Pickrell said this evening that be Was GER
tain 20 convict them, and also bad con-
victing evidence against many other gam
biers in other saloons. He viii lie more
complaints within few days.
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NOVEMBER II, 1889.

SSoHoMIsH, Oct. IL, 1893.
To THE EDITOR: Will you please tell me
through the columns of your daily paper
when Washington became a state2
p E. MADDOX.
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TACOMA. Oct. 0-ISpecial. lit is CON-
ing 20 be generally understood that Col.
Il, +. Heus;is. Col. Griggs' partner. is the
new proprietor of the Tacoma Leicer.
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, tofa aae'scs sg osgoseF Is. The Sossheru paA9ss
IS s.s'-s,s2 ,a5ppz@y sIa seaI aFs2-elsss rassRsa
t.F Nssess 20 chicago GEana seattle AZ 1sa as
rate >a1s2 tte&es % ~ fseujS snI retarr ~ =,
..e A@t AIS tels last opportunity Of fasinx
80 etet tiss graaa sceaic route al America ta
tas gscsi hoFi1's far. wh.eA closes forever
oc1abcr 2s
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Karnreian sna.es.

t,blcfEo sai rstuFu va the Grea. Northern
IIe.isak. Tickets good 20 return aaag NoveEa.
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YEAS shoes below cost. The Bon Mar
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-05-11

red with black around fhe bill and throat. He Is
quite musical too and rs not much afraid of us.
The mockng bird. perehed on the topmost twig
of some tree max es tiie f6tsst ring with his sweet
and varied notes. wesHGa hear enc which news
like a cat, and another that has over Is different
notes. Eya%
over our heads is isis ffswk with a fish in his
claws which he is carrying from the bay to his
nest. Ok
While we are watching THE birds we are startled
by the sudden appearances Of another inmate of the
Florida forest "razor-fRck"
A razor back" is noSa bird, nor even all-
gator, but one of the Wild hogs which abound in
the woods and are so called because their backs
are so sharp and their nesss long. To unfa-
milar eyes there is not much resemblance to the
hog family. He soanIpefs away, and we ramble
on and soon reach the beach.
Before us is St. Andrews Bay; the little waves
ripple upon the beach, the blue sky is reflected in
its placid waters while here ard there are the
white sails OF boats coming and going rather idly
to-day. ~
What a change, when under the sway OF the
Storm King the ripping waves give place to great
uninterrupted pillows which dash upon the beach
with an angry roar of defiance, when the boats
scud along with close-reefed sails dare not ver-
iure out Mt all But all is quiet and peaceful.
and we walk home along he beach. Some time
will tell you of this part OF ramble and of the
curious things we In tho water. Loyalty
Lydia Z. Day, Cromartin, Fla.
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SILENT OREGON C. C.

G. c. FRIEEDs / silent Oregon &. c. but
want all 10 know that take the dear old Ma
TIosAL TRIBUNE. We subscribed for ii in 1888,
aud thc longer take il the more we are pleased
with IL.
joined the G. G. in 1888, and think 1t the most
true aud noble work that exists to-day. We 1--we
ia the eastern part Of Oregon. We have Woman's
Relief Corps here of about 20 members and a
q A Il Post Of 50 members.
Most Of the people here go 10 the Blue Mount
aims in the Summer or TO Teal Springs, "A great
Summer resort.
| in THE NATIONAL TRiBUsE Of March
an article from Frank NJ Kemp, stating ihnt lie
received letter from one of the {. G. girls who
wished 90 know hi- idea of marriage. etc. would
like to hear your opiaon this subject, brothers
and sisters of ihe C. c. then will give you mine.
Ifthere are any who desire To know OF this coun-
try will give them any inform atIon that they
may wish obtain by ineiosing stamp. 1 a
veterans daughter Pro Pairia-Luelis Boolhby,
Livingston, Ore.
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C. C. COLUMBIAN CLUB.
Prize Papers and Prize Winners and Prizes
Yet to Come.

Yet to Come.
Prizes are offered for the best papers on any
subjects announced such papers 10 he mai ed to
Kale j. Sherwood. Canton. o.. not less than two
weeks before the date Of publication. Notes Of ia
lerest ON the Worlds Fair are invited from ali
those Interested ia the subject.
TWENTIETH PAPER, MAY 18.
/ Who instituted Memorial Day, aud when;
what was it first called. and what circumstance
suggested il?
. How should Memorial Day be observed-as
gaia day holy day.
3 What Is the sweetest Memorial poem ever
written. and by whom The sweetest Memorial
tribute. and by whom?
TWENTY FIRST PAPER, MAY %.
]. At what age should a girl marry?
. What shonld be her qualifications a wife?
q Should she marry man who is her ike phys
scaliy. mentally. aud morally or her opposite?
TwESTY-sEC0SD PAPER JUNE l.
l. At what age should n marry?
. What should be tbs qualifications OF a hus-
band?
3 Should he marry woman Of like disposition.
temperament aud tastes or The opposteg
TwENTY-THIRD PAPER, JUNE G.
J. when should children begin TO govern their
parents?
2. What is The Bible rule on this question?
WORTHY OF NOTE.
" hen tue votes are al IN on changing itSe nant
Of Conversation Club 10 Columbian Clab or rathei
when the liBlit Of tinae, May so IL reached they
viii be eanvns-ed by the Editor of this Department
assisted By Division Commander McMurray Of tia,
Ohio Guards. II the vote is yes. the name G. c. Co
iumbiAn Club will coaglsius 10 stand AT tlle head
this column III is no the nstne Conversation Csul
alone will appear. The papers viii 20 GA as usual
topics assigned ia advance Send on your sub
Iecis.
AMERICAN ORATORS.
The subjec. for to-day IS American orators
divided follows:
J. Who were the great orators Of the American
Rcvoluton7 Quote memorable sayings.
.. Who were the great orators OF tie Emaneipa
tion period including the civil WARP Qaete mem
orAble sayings
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The White Cross obligation is the follow.

The White Cross obligation is the follow
ing:
promise, By the help Of God:
!. To treat all women with respect, and endeavor
to protect them from wrong aud degradation.
H. To endcsvor 10 put down all indecent Ian
guage and coarse jesis.
Hi. To maintain the law OF purity as equally
biuding upon men and women.
~. To endeavor to spread these principles
among my companions. and to try and help my
younger brothers.
V. To use every possible means to fulfill the
command, Keep Thgsef Pure"
2. Temperance.
Herbert. in The Church Porch, gives a
graphic idea of this evil:
:" He that is drunken may his mother kill:
lie hath lost Teins;
Is outlaw'd by himself Al kinds Of ~
Did will, his liquor, slide into his veins.
The dTuHkaTd forfeits man; and doth diyest
All worldly right save what he hath by beast"
Cardinal Manning said Christians should
feel the burning shame upon the Christian
world and the Christian name that they, who
are the followers of the divine Master, are the
only men on earth who are stained and shamed
by the manufacture and consumption of strong
drink. Indian, Oriental and Chinese were
bound by their religion not to take it, and they
only broke through the rule where the Christ
ian name had spread. This was 20 him sting
and shame that he could not express. Asmen
OF prudence aud justice, they ought TO prevent
HAIL HittIIoH oi men becoming IlcHsT al tue
cost of misery and degradation to tens of thou
sands OF the people. Any prudent man would
say this waste ought not to 90 on, and any good
citizen would agree that this great moral evil,
which was desoiating the land aud destroying
the people, ought to cease"
Chauncey NJ. Depew wrote: Twenty Eve
years ago / knew every man, woman and child
in PeekskIl. 1t has been a study with me to
mark boys who started in every grade of life
with myself, to see what has become OF them.
/ was up last Fall and began to count them
over, and it was an Instructive exhibit. Some
of them became clerks, merchants, manufac-
tureTs, lawyers, doctors II is remarkable that
ereyy one Of those that drank is dead; not one
living of my age. Barring few who were
taken off by sickness erery one lchO pT0red
,7reck and ruined has family did it from and
no other cause"
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white and brittle mash fine with knife put into
bottle and pour over half a teacupfu of warm
water. Add three four drops of extract OF lemon
shake well, and il is ready for 1t can be made
with or without the lemon, but always prefer It,
To Remove TUNA good remedy fer tanned face
and hands is 10 wash at night with buttermik and
cornmeal; rub in well, and let it stay on until
morning, and remove by washing in warm water
and toilet soap. Loyaly-Anna nj. Jackson, Falk 8
abn
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PASSING IN REVIEW.

Edna Grayum. Evergreen, o., is proud to belong
10 the c. c.. which she likes next to the Epworth
League. She enjoys Editors Chat, and never hav-
ing seen "a postal autograph. would like one.
G. Elmer Slater, Haley, Tenn, appreciates hls
prize "Campfire and Memorial Poems" II APP
precate it, he says, for the love ] hold for the
memory of those told of so beautifully and Mt
tingiy in the volume; Also for the love bear Tor
the author. May nil profit by The many loving
words Of advice and tireess labors on our behalf
Eta NJ. Latham, York. Neb, thanks all VINO
sent money for Uncle Frank Payne, in response TO
her booS-mark Cffer. Each contributor received u
book mark. and Uncle Frank a dollar: The WIN
ners Agnes Asheoil, Delaware u; Leon IL
Roberts, Great Bend, Kan. May 4. Russell, ron
tame eau, Miss. Mrs. Fannie A smith, Maetap'i'
Mass; Miss L. II. Moss. Warwick, Kan: carrie
T. Howell, Springfied Mo; Mary H. sawyer
Weston Mich; Ella and Hattie NoTueh nl' Sn, =
Kan; Austin KERN, Sylvis, Pa; May f1nIhee'
Aleuslale, No. Hattie Francis, Arlington Ie t
Minta Larry, Mingo. o.: Hannah Baity, I'arNs'
Neb.; Mrs. Carrie A. Briggs Canton Jnhel'o''
Mass; Il. g. Latham, York, Neb.
The address of Cora NJ. Kellogg IL chahEeu from
Cambridge, n. Y, TO l412 Pine street, Rutiana'
vi. She requests the address OF Fred i. MAr'in'
formerly of Hartford, Conn.
Mamie h. Conkiin, EHrmin gdale, X. J., writes
the sad news of the death oi Nellie Ahy iihh'
White Plains, n. y, OF pneumonia, Easter sum
day, and says:
last Summer, and together we were attending 'he
Stale Reunion, it would be the last time womb
see her. She was as good as she was oeAuilui'
and her disposition sweet as her name
She loved the G.. c., and always was an xious 10
meet all that she could of the club. Euou%h
cannot be said III praise of her. and IN her we lose
of best girls bur loss Is her gain; ana
sure you will ali sympathize with her aiilict-
ed mother and sister, and try 10 meet ner III d
Better Land"
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G. Elmer Slater. Haley, Tenn. the "woman's
friend" was born March 10, ls63; joined the c. @.
ia 1888 He il all ardent Republican, and was de-
feaied for the Legislature in 1890 by his Democratic
opponent by small majority, in large Demo-
cratic County He is merchant, of the firm of
Slater IL Co. lie isnlways glad To hear from any
Of the {. &. IS and g.
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Matte VI. Risk. Wilmore, KY, Is the eldest
daughter Of 81 2ist Ky. veteran. she Is a school
teacher fond Of literature aud travel. Age, %
years: hight Eve feet, eight inches; FAIR hair and
COMPLEXION. She will exchange letters aad auto
graphs with members.
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CONVERSATION CLUB.
Thoughts from Many Members on Many
Topics.
OUR ROLL CALI

THE letters VS.. mean veterans son. v.d. veter-
ans daughter and Wv. veterans widow; members
ofassociations viii be marked S.Y. and D.Y.l
Mrs. A. ". Brown. V. wife. Davenport, Iowa;
Cora Swisber, Addison. o.; Zula Bing, Viola
Wolf Cheshire, o.; James Wells and John
Wells, v.s.s 23d n. V, Dalton, Iowa; Edwin
r. siudley, Mount Blue, Mass; Josiah Wilson,
veteran. Daggett. Mich; G. A. Robinson, nephew,
and V. Il. Kirk patricll. vd, SmcksbuFg. Ind; W.
T. Kehr and Charles Kehr. v.s.'s lst W. Va. Bust
nessburg. o.; l.. X. T. Wallace, VS.. l2lh w. Va.
and Maud a. Lewis Busiuessbure, o.; w. r. Earle,
VS. 77tlI Ohio Businessburg. o. All the Business
burgers desire exchange Of letters and postal auto
granhs. Total Ii 25S
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HAPPY HOUSEHOLD.
Honorable Mention of G. C. Recipes for
Meats and Sweets.

EXCELLENT COLD MEATS.
lspiced Eeef-Take piece OF beef from the fore
quarter. weighing 10 pounds. Those who like fat
should select fatty piece; those vino prefer lean
may tnke te shoulder upper part of the foreieg
Take one pint Of salt. one teacupfu of molasses
brown sugar. one tablespoonful each of ground
cloves allspice and pepper, and two tablespooBfuis
Of puiverizsd saitpeteT Place the beef in deep
nan rub with the mixture twice day for q week
sben wash of the spices. put the meat "A pot of
boiling water and often II boiis turn in cup of
cold water. IL must simmer Tor five hours when
done press under a heavy weight. To be served
cold sliced thin.
Veai Loaf--Three pounds Of veal, half pound of
salt pork chopped very fine, two eggs well beaten
one teaspoonful of pounded crackers. tea
spoonful each Of black pepper and salt. and, If
liked cloves may be added. KHead well together
aud bake hour aud half ia well butered tins.
To be eafeu cold.
Sapdyp Mcat-Four pounds Of lean beef round
chopped nne; six soda crackers rolled flne three
eggs one aud a half tabeSpoOHfuls each Of salt
aud of pepper nutmeg, little butter, four
tabiespoonftls Of cream milk. Make into a loaf
and bake one hour and "a half; basic with milk.
TO be served coid.-Jaue c. Harvey, Little Valley,
| Mimi.
FRECKLEs AND TAN.
HAPPY HoUsKHoLD For the benefit of Minnie
CachraBe and o., ners. send recipe for removing
| those disgusting fTeckles. which have used with
the best results Take piece of alum the size OF
peanut, put il Ola the stove and burn until 1t is
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1t is said that DIR. ]. H. Moore, of Cinei All
o., has discovered positive cure Tor .ea ness
and catarrh, and to introduce II, is sendiag
medicine for three months treatment, free to
those who send him their address.
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OUT in OKLAHOMA.

John Cooper. Past Adjuiani, Kansas Division.
Albert, Kan. has been taking trip through Okla
homa. and while there had the pleasure of meet
ing tina. active c. &. and Guard. Miss Katie Il.
Hand. formerly of WISCONSIN, aud present Quar-
lermaster Of the Kansas Division.
He accepted an invitation 10 call and driving
nine miles found her in her "dug-out' her
claim and received hearty welcome He met
Also her companion, Grandma Peterson, an
esiirnabe old lady of %. There he found G. C.
autographs, photographs and letters. the only
G. G. matter coming to his attention while in The
Territory. 1.-THE grand old TRIBUNE" as he says,
Occupying The most conspicuous place"
The visit with this "irue-hlue C. CT was pleas
ant aud iong-io-b be remembered" and Okiahona
was so much 10 his liking that he Is going back to
live for II time at IeHst. He invites any Of the e. &.
or Guards visiting kiugfiser his coming address,
10 call. The following, concerning Oklahoma and
the Indians, IL OF interest:
Al the opening Of Oklahoma Territory the Gov
ernmeHt ioited the Indians land TO each member
Of the tribes which taken in different paris OF
country. Many tiilers Of the soil on small
scale and hive houses; but usually they prefer
their acciis oed mode Of living in tepccs tents
which are made by standing long poles at inter
yals Of two three feet npaTt, covered with strong
canvas. The Whole when completed forms "A large
cone shaped structure the top being left open for
tn. escape of smoke from their fires, which are
built center of their tepers around which all
will squat. often on The bare, cold ground.
As rule the Indians here prefer the idle listess,
roaming lie, characteristic OF the average Indian.
Yet they seem Ia be making considerable progress
IN education and learning.
While trip by wagon, Our party camped
close l." the Caddo Indian schools near Fort Reno.
We found the school buildings 10 be immense
structures of brick stone, and other material
everything being neat clean, and tidy. Near by
the schools Is large spring from which the schools
derived their name and from which there is
inual flow of pure soft water. which runs out and
| forms riyuiet below.
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RAMgLE IN FLORIDA WOODS.

DEAR C. G. AND GUARDS: This is perfect day for
a rambie in the woods beueath the sunny Spring
skies. Do you not want to come with and
what treasures you find in Florida forests?
The magnolia is not yet la blossom bat may
buds. The promise OF future beauty, on the
stRtcly old trees.
The oaks are dressed in their new Spring suits of
green, and. If you look closely, we may tiny
4 yellow blossoms Oh the swaylng fessoons OF SPAN
sh
Flowers, They at your feet, they high
| among the branches above your head any where,
| everywhere High above your head, like the sour
! grapes iii the fable the trun pet-yine hangs out
| his scarlet trnmpets. more than enough for
army. There the purple wistiria makes some old
bower Of beauty. while ciambering over The
/ bushes Is te fragrant yellow jessamlne.
There "a number of shrubs in blossom. TOO;
one. evergreen. has long racimes of red, pink or
white, waxeu. bell-shaped flowers. which are very
fragrant and contain much honey, but the bees can
/ not reach IL.
Ina every " it'll" Swamp grow the "ti-ti" flow
| ers-beauiful clusters of tiny white and always
| within reach.
There is another shrub with very small. white
| flowers resembling lilies of the valley; later. on
| the shrub, appear flowers of entirely diff
| feTcYt kind-thek, wax-tike. ranging ia color
from pinkish- white to darlS-blue, never two ex-
| actly alike; some look like distorted leaves,
are doubled like roses, some resembling fuclf-ias.
| We can gather huge bouquet OF these yellow,
siar-shaped flowers here are graceful spikes of
flowers, lavender or purple; then there IS odd
looking pink flower, very dainty and iragile-look-
ing. but IL grows In profusion everywhere. Lower
! still Is the sundew. that innocent little Euat-
| catcher: tiny yellow stars and other yellow flow
ers which look like yiolets only They small
| to he almost mieroseopical. In law, wet places
dimiuutive Gala lilies. fairy lilies, aud hosts
| of others TOO numerous To mention.
| Birds fit from TO tree watching ns with
| their bright eyes and seeming TO enjoy tile flowers
| > much we. The cardinal gfosbeak, or red
Bird, has quite the gayest coat for ii is brilliant