The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-08-10

Our Prize Winner, and His Comments on
Liberty-Lovfng Americans, Domestic and
Imported.
OUR ROLL CALL.
1.-THE letters VS.. mean veterans son, v.d. veter-
an daughter and WV veterans widow; members
ofassociations will be marked S-N. and d. vi
Charles S. Holman, VS. 2lst Mo-. Rutledge. Mo-
Wilma Berry, v.d. 29,h Mo, Carthage, Mo; Alex
Mcdonald, VS.. Mt Vernon. NY; Lucy A Hutch
inson, V. wife. 599 Van Buren, street; Brooklyn
\. Y; Lizzie Newland, Lyde Hitchcock Emo, W at
son Sprouts Emo Grant Mcdonald Vieee. FRANK
Shaw Emo, Newton Sprouts Emo, James Ealy Emo
Elmer G. Carr. Howell n. J.; VIM. d. Fiizger, CSC
Grove street, Jersey City, n. j. Total, l449o.
OUR PRIZE WINNER.
The prize paper this week is from the pen OF A.
/. Seaman, AdjutantGe n. T. c. @. Guards
II specially prepared for the third annual Re-
union, Missouri Division, N. T. c. G. g., and is
written in the broad spirit of nationalsm that in
spires the ranks of those whose motto is " Progress
and Patriotism" The award is a copy of the
Excelsior Webster Pocket SpelIer and Definer OF
the English Language" which, it is hoped, he may
find useful in his busy life with pen and ink, and
books and ledgers and c. C. q. reports.
AMERICA AND AMERICANS
Friends, have you ever paused to think what is
going to become of our country If we Americans,
liberty-oving people, both domestic and imported,
homegrown or naturalized, who live under the
flag of progress, civilization, and good Govern
ment, permit The atrocious attacks on our system OF
Government by anarchists and disruptionIsts?
These fellows, who would have us believe that
Washington, and Jefferson, and Adams were the
mistakes of nature, and that Lincoln was troubled
with softening of the brain; that our system of
Government is all wrong; that we have been go
ing more wrong every day, and that for over a
hundred years we have been deluded people are
suffering from bad case of non co1npoS rae1tts.
Well, I'm sorry that we are fools and that we in
sisi upon being foolish. But then, what can one
expect of us? We have inherited this nlGIdise and
hope. as sure as live, that God will give US the
strength. the power of endurance and the love of
our country TO perpetuate this malady OF patriot
ism for thousand years TO come.
An anarchists idea of Government is conceived
in barbarism, and is dedicated TO despolism. They
are for spoiis. plumber. and for what they get
out of our scheme of existence by any other means
than abiding by the law or being honest. They
meet secretly, and God alone knows their mis-
chievous and evil plotting. What they say
know not; what they do we all know. They are
designated by such titles as White Caps" Clan
ma Gaes," etc.
We never know their plans until some day the
sun dawns upon US bright as ever. cloud had
passed over US that night We pick up the
morning paper and read in startling headlines:
Murdered! A foul crime! John -, repu-
table citizen. foully murdered, then dumped into
the river; suspicion placed on the Clan-n Gaes or
On watching the ease from day TO day we learn
that the suspicion was correct that the detectives
have traced the foul deed down to a Cian-na- Gael
or a White Cap. Bomb throwing is not the least
of their maniacai creed.
You all remember that the widely known and
honored Russell Sage was the victim OF little
tragedy of bomb-throwng that was calculated to do
more harm than it did Yet this, my friends all this
is their ides of good Government of setting things
right; OF reforming our governmental and social
law. Heaven deliver us from such law or Govern
ment. / suppose when get down to that, that
ii will be quite the fad To iron armor 10 ball.
sit down to a dinner with six-shooter by the
side of your plate.
You also remember that that grand old veteran,
a man fearless in the performance of his duty and
the right Gov. Oglesby, Of Illinois, strung six of
these beautiful reformers up for their proposes
ing audacity In trying to carry into effect some of
their good reforms.
These are but instances cited of what Migrants
disruptoniss secretly plotting in all large cities
in the United States. They owe more allegiance
TO power other than the Constitution OF the
United States. and they seem 10 believe that that
power can dccare1heir allegiance TO sacred
Constitution and flag null and void.
But you say: Why fear? The people of
country will not be trampled they will not al
low the Clan G8els White Caps and the like
TO 90 any harmI" Well. may so; but it would
seem rather uncomfortable TO have fellow drop
in you and throw bomb at your feet without
letting you know something about it. Then, too,
il would not promote tie greatest joy to be noti-
fed that unless you let town within "A certain time
you'd be 4" a - dead man." would it7
Washington said: :" The best way to prevent
is to be prepared for it," So we, too. say:
these disrupiioDists IL not only to be prepared for
them but to get rid of them. When they are
caught wandering loose they ought to be lock ed
up: and they are known. many of them"
There Ii still another class not so dangerous in
violent acts, but In whom Ignorance and supersti-
ton has bred seeds OF dependence rather than in
dependence; recognition to power other than the
Constitution OF the United States, and TO whose
allegiance il is their sworn belief they owe their
first obligations Is this American?
An American is any citizen of the United States
natural foreign born, who from the very Utmost
feeling of hs soul oan aud does subscribe TO the
Constitution of the United States and the American
flag through life That is what call an American
and sni afraid that there people in this
country who think they Americans who never
read the Constitution Of the United States, and II
they have, and understand it. are pretty good at
believing what they do not believe. Perhaps thew
DO not know what they do believe.
An American who can subscribe to the definition
have given of an American was never and never
will be. convicted la any court in the laud of the
crimes have mentioned la this article the first
steps IN anarchy, or in anything foreign TO 81 true
allegiance TO our counlrys Constitution and flag.
Thus say America for Americans meaning that
forever keep the National Government I'm the
hands Of honest men, Of independent and liberty
loving men, Of men who shall see that the Con-
stitution Of the United States is saeredly obeyed
and that the will of the American people is pre-
served; that they are protected from the secret
plottngs OF disrupiionisls and the demagoRy of
those who profess TO abide faithfully by our Com
slitu.ion, but WHO secretly and openly oppose IT,
Keep open the eye, alert the ear and put none
but Americans on guard 10 preserve our National
Union, liberty and safety. Loyalty, yours,
Amos i. Seaman.
THE C. c. MATRIMONIAL CIRCLE
FRIENDS OF THE c. G.; There have been many
happy q. {. events of the season, but none that
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picture than that hich took place Wednesday
evening. june q, al the home of Mr. and Mrs Jno
Wish, three miles north OF Caledonia, o. IL was
the soemnizinR Of the marriage vows OF their
daughter Della y. to JGo. C. Brock elsby
The apartments were beautifully decorated, and
tlIe bridal party surrounded by mass of ferns
| aud roses. sTtistcally arranged The guests about
/ 50 IN number, had already assembled. and at $50
| O'Clock the happy couple ushered in by
Hattie Brockelsby and Don Z. j. Brocicett, Of
| Cleveland, o. The bride was beautiful in tan
fsille silk. with white and smilax garlanded
about her neck, while the groom WAS handsome
/ all in black. After the ceremony and congratula-
lions bonntiful repBst was served At late hour
| Mr.. and Mrs. Brockelsby babe their friends adieu
| Marion, where they will be happy to meet any oil
| their C. &. friends. They were well remembered
| by their friends and were the recipients of many
| rich and beautiful presents. Guest
WHAT DO YOU SAY, oIRLs2
| c. G. FRIENDS: Although a silent member
would beg leave to mention topic which may mol
| be AS interesting "Lizzie's Beau" and other
| contributions but TO my mind a very important
| one. 1t may be " chestnut" an unintereslinl
subject, but the decision depends on our C. c. girls
| IL is, Should the Woman Voter" Loyalty
| J. A. Musbee. Elkhart Ill.
WILL c. C's SEND sUBJEcTs7
! Though prize competition has not been strong
| hope Ibe interest may increase Those like my
SELF who live Ia the country would find il UGH Il
| their advantage if the subjects were announced
| several weeks ia advance. as they were severs
| weeks since.
Very truly-T z. Hick mon, Bradford, Ark
WHO ETCHED THE STONE?
c. c. FRIENDS: In q certain Maine village Their.
| once lived man no was always telling that whes
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