The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-05-31
EDITORS CHAT.

A Warm Plea for the Daughters of the Ma
tion-CatechisIn of Health and Other
Timely Topics.
APPEALING TO THE VETERANS.
The Constitution of the great State OF New
York is undergoing p process OF amendment,
and there are many brave men in that Conven-
tion. not a few of whom are veterans ot the
Union. who will make firm stand for the full
equality of women under the law.
One of the best pleas made on behalf ct
woman, directly to the Union soldier con-
tiupert of the Constitutional Convention. is
bv Miss Franklin ball. OF the Woman's Equality
Club OF Troy, who. in the course OF an address
covering every phase of the pending woman
question uses these convincing words, anu we
trust trey will not be in vain:
Thousands of heroes have gone forth to
battle for their country's honor. Thousands
more have shed their liie-blood without muir
muir 10 free those who were slaves, 10 keep the
starry flag we love uupollnted, or from being
traiied in the dust. Noble men have become
martyrs that this emblem OF our Nation,
which has been dremched with iratSrna
blood might float unsulied over all our land
But what is the dishonor Of our daughters
Int a Nations wrong? When she has been
branded with shame aud has hidden her identity
under an assumed name. where are to be found
the strong hearts and willing hands to avenge
her shame?
"Shall the men who have encom passed her
ruin turn the search-light of public scoTn upon
her, and drive her out like pestilenee into
new haunts and new sin, or 10 the waiting
arms Of death? Or shall women have a voice
in this matter, and through franchise and the
law give TO their daughters weapon OF de-
Tense?
"Are our daughters are we ofless Importance
than those slaves That even the men who
fought Tor the freedom of the colOrcd race lose
i s1,r FvnRR nltT how
bought for them with their blood? lave
those soldiers forgotten the wives and mo hers
who worked and suffered and wept. while they
fought for the noble cause OF liberty to ali?
''Have they forgotten the brave women who
through battle smoke and carnage placed The
cup of cold water TO line parched lips and
bound up their bleeding wounds with uniatcr-
ing hands?
Where are the noble veterans who fought
while their wives worked TO feed and elothe the
little helpless children left in their care dur
ing those dark days of WARP Are we OF so
little worth that they have no word TO say in
behalf OF our freedom ?''
HEALTH CATECHIsM.
The following health rhymes, printed on
cards and circulated gratuitously in many
cities. should be part OF the daily catecbism
of every homekceper:
4 B C Guide to Heath.
As soon a you are up stake blankets ana sheets
Better he without shoes than SIT with wet feet;
Children. II healthy, active. MOI still;
Damp sheets and damp CLOTHES VIII both make you
III;
Eat slowly. and always chew your food well;
FTesheu the air in the house here you dwell;
Garments must never he made TO be tight;
Homes viii be healthy if airy and light;
II you wish TO be weIl-as you do, I've no doubt
just open the windows before you 90 out;
Keep your room always tidy and clean,
Let dust The furniture never be seen;
Much Illness IS caused 10y the want OF pure air:
Now to open your windows be ever your care;
Old rags and old rubbish should never be kept;
People should see that their floors well swept
Quick movements in children are healthy aud
right;
Remember the young cannot thrive without light;
See that the cisteTn is clean 10 the brim;
Take care that your dress Is ali tidy and trim;
Use your 10 hnd ont IL there be bad drain !;
Very sad are the ferers tai come in its train;
Walk much you without feeling fatigue
Xerxes could walk fall many league;
Your i,ealih Is your wealth which your wisdom
t.sI-t keep;
Zeal will help good cause. and the good you wiz
reap.
OBJECT OF HCUsECLEANIHG.
The Healthy Home gives the best reason Of ali
for Spring housekeeping. thoroughly done
when IL says: The object of Spring house
cleaning should be TO get rid Of dust. There
is 10 danger in good solid dirt that sticks down
fast. But when it rises, floats, enters eyes,
nose mouth, food, then it is deadly. Do not
simply scatter the dust-turn it out"