The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-06-25

| desire few correspondents.
OUR FLAG.
By d. ~ SimonS, Grand Gorge, ~ Y.
| When sires designed their banner an ensign
for the free.
They chose the red, ilae white the blne. symbolic
colors three,
And set the stars in glory there pledge of victory,
Aud nHng IL to The breeze.
Tie red is for the blood that flowed ia love of
liberty,
The white. for stainless hearts and hands sacred to
purity.
TIE bue tie symbol Of faith aud true fidelity.
Tr-coioreG, beauteous dag.
The red The white the siIvery stars, bespangled on
I!ge blue,
| A happy combination. and constellation new.
Emblemntic "f our Union grand. SO noble, stsnch
High let that emblem wave.
Beneath its ample. nuttering folds our fathers
marched and stood,
Defending well each star and stripe as only free
men could
Gu many ~ sanguirary field bnptizing it with
blood,
In conservation new.
When traitors with rebelious hearts conspired to
tear ii down.
And substitute the hateful iag of treason's foul
reuswn,
Two million men upheld the stars and won the
vicior's crown;
Triumphant now ii waves.
Wen rally round Cid Glory now; yes. rally once
again.
Resolved tl,ni no unfriendiy hand shall leave on it
stain,
Aud freedoms battle cry wen shout from mount
Ain-iop Ia PLAN
A. we 20 marching on.
June. 1896
REGULATIONS REQUESTED.
DEAR &C: If any member Of the &C. who
has James Whitcumb Riley's poem il which
recurs The COLLINS II git you" would send q
cory of the same TO nae, / would be pleased to
do like favor in return. Also, can anyone
send sne the words of Money Husk." by Ben
jarnin Taylor. This poem represents an old
fashioned huskiBg- bee, followed by dancing
the money musk.
Faye Colby. Butler. III.
VOICE FROM FAYFTTE
DEAR FRIENDS OF TIRE LII. W.: II has been
quite q while since / WAS bold enough to
speak in meetin';" but as I've just returned
from my first &C. visit the spirit moves me to
speak.
/ was royalty entertained at the home Of sis
ter Lucie and Jennie Mitchell; Also pure, low
ing little Alberta, who is one of our number
too OF COURSE. we could not do otherwise than
spend pleasant time together. j gave them
such = rsusiug report of our National Reunions
that they viii surely want TO attend them here
after.
would like 10 know what part OF western
Pennsylranis keystone Cir" halls from. it
must be part hsve never explored, as from
observation hereabcufs / cannot do otherwise
than TO have sentiments in accord with Brother
Streeter in regard 10 country dances.
] would be pleased to have call on me any of
the C. or LII W. who may touch the historic
soil OF old Fsyetie. in southwestern Penpsyl-
vania, ON their travels.
Maggie Funk, Now Salem, Pa
INFLUENCE OF A GOOD WOMAN.
By Nellie W. s,roger. Industry Pa
] sometimes think the influence Of good
woman greater than that OF good man. There
arc SO rnaRy avenues 10 the human heart left
open TO her gentle approach. which would be
instantly barred up at the sound of rougher
footsteps.
One may tell anything 10 good woman. In
her presence pride sleeps, or is disarmed The
old chiid-feeling comes lack upon the world
weary man, and he knows not why nc has re-
posed the unsought confidence, which has SO
liebt-nea his heart; why he goes forth again
ashamed that one SO feeble is so much mighier;
why he doubt and dispsir where she
car trust and wait; why be can fy from the
foe whose approach she SO coursgeously tarries;
why he thinks of the dagger. or pistol, or
poisoned cup, while She accepting the fierce
blast OF misfortune. meekly bows her head till
the whirlwind be everpsst. believing. hoping
knowing that Gods bright smile of sunshine
viii break through at last.
The world-wesry man looks with wonder
reverencing yet not comprehending. How
can lie comprehend He who stands in his
pride, with his soul uncovered in the scorch-
ing sahara OF reason, and then complains that
no dew fails, no showers descend, no buds bios
som, or fruits cheer %im.
How can BIO who faces with folded arms aud
defiant attitude comprehend the twining love-
al aN.Aa f.1l III.
of love? Thank God, woman is not Too proud
TO take what she so mucn needs That she
docs not plant he's foot, and refuse to STIR till
her guide tells her why lie is leading her By
this path instead of that, aud though every
footprint be marked with her hearts blood
she docs not relax her grasp, or dnubt bis faith.
Wen may her glance. her touch, the rustic
of her garments. even, have power 10 soolhe ard
bless; well may the soft touch Of such upon
brows knofted with the worlds strife bring
GOODNESS and peace.
q. sisters. with your arms akimba, leave IL
10 rroianc Deiiiahs TO hold Samson by sisearine
bis locks. BE strong minded rs YOU Will. IF
only you be pure and gentie-hearted.
MssQDERADERs AsD MAGAZINE
My DEAR FRIENDS OF THECC. LH.w:
] just want 10 como ia "A few minutes and have
little informal chat this pleasant afternoon.
First. allow me to say how truly glad / am
"a
the L-ll.W-, aud is now excluding the masaue-
raiders.
The peor masqueraders have in some dagr.a
my sympathy, though, for / know how ycrv
hard IL is for them to be denied the exapisite
pleasure OF again entering the charmed circle of
the LII W. ia masquerade costumes.
Let rs trust, though. that they or perhaps /
would better say VIC. being one Of the party
myself alas! will ali come back again. and
over our own names tell our President and the
Inv how heartily approve of her action.
A change Is advisable in almost aprthing
sometimes. We hungry morials here below
need change in our mental as well as our
physical food.
know that you all agree with ,na in think
ing :he change our worthy President has made
10 certainly for the welfare, honor aud glory of
our organ i2stien.
] Jhink the L.H.W. will thrive better live
longer be much more instructive and attain a
far higher standard. now that he M asaneraders
are no more, for as someone has already said.
the nlasqucraders were little careless in
what they sad sometimes. knowing AS they did
that their identity would never be discovered
agree with Eleeta Smith aud Julius Gogarn
in fancying the Arena. / wonder how many
read Prof Bixby's article, Prof Roentyenis
Discovery and the Invisible World Around
U.s." i'm the May Arena.
/ think 10 one of the most powerful articles
that 4 ever read. Tha pAilosoDty and iooic 7