The National tribune., 1896-07-23
CHAT WITH CONTRIBUTORS.

Afer perusing the current number Of st. Julian's
=" The Mystic Tree " (EIberts department). we were
suddenly struck with the eye-opening truth that
its editor is jokeri Cutting loose from his pro-
saicism, the Saint dabble, with the nom-d e- plume
of G. Saw in n manner both astonishing aud horri-
BILE; then lie springs a sensational item in relation
to " what he has heard" about Arthur Holt and
the nine-square and lastly. accuses of aspiring
to the Presidency of the Z. p. L with all the
fervor which marked MeKinley's campaign" A.
though doubtless meant for joke, the last article
Is sprung upon Thedom with an earnest solemnity
indicative of conscientious conviction. and worthy
q much higher motive than that which prompted
the Brooklynite to write. As far the Presi-
dency of the League is concerned. We In common
with other puzzIers. and under certain circum-
stances, would nave been proud of the honor Of
being chosen to the office; but perfectly
willing to bet Dir. Tree box of cigars or a Bible,
or even n liitlo free advertising. that he hasn't
even the ghost of chance of proving his assertion
Every body knows nonattending puzzIers are
never chosen to fill the Office and that being the
case why should not have been the ground,
instead of spending the greater part of the day in
Baltimore? III you not . subscriber to the
Monthly Banner (Elberi'sl, you should a once
hasten mail your subscriptions, the Saint told
us he would, lie thought. soon be in q position to
prove Smithces com .ete innocence and there Tndy
he something very sensational in next months
nunber.-The pair of squares above are not of
all the boys had II hand ia their composition, and
so they used in that manner. Simon Ease
would like TO see q seven built under ZgMPSvo,
and asks to try to- finish u square on
ATHLETE, using INSIGHT for the sixth word IL
looks easy, but try 1t and see.-Eugene Is jump
ing about from place place. and dsposinx of lots
of . atile-Ax" tobacco. We can readily dispose
OF a few more of his diamonds.-A great many
sincere words Of praise have been spok EN- of Hollis
alphabetical series of thirteen-. aud the issue has
been voted one of the best Mystery" ever put
out.--Latest telegrapc advIces from Wynne-
wood To- the effect that Miss Poth has adopted
the nom Of Strawberry. Speaking of WyDnewoOd,
the author of the header" above seems to know
whereof he speaks. at least in many cases-It
has occurred that there is Splendid field for
squares in the list of male nameS in Webster;
such words As William. Charles. Ephraim, Oba-
diah, Patrick and Richard looking exceedingly
inviting. We would like to get up a special issue
of these seyens and will award q valuable prize
TO tie person sending us the largest and best lot
prior to Sept j. "Mystery'sn contests seldom |
fail of success, and we want everyone to take a
hand and help the thing along.-While il is true |
tina. the League meeting was quite n success i'm a |
financial way. 1t Is to be regretted that "a bit Of
oversight q negligence the part of Maud Lynn
stood in the way of much better returns as it Is
but fair suppose. At the New Years Day Con- |
veniion, IL will be remembered, resolution was !
passed authorizing Treasurer Alumnus to CORE |
spond with all members in such manner he |
should seq tit. To the end that they should send |
their dues to- the League, whether they intended |
being. present the Fourth not; q plan w hich
Aiuminus discussed with Maud Lynn and con-
cIuded carry TO the thoroughest possible ex-
tent, and for W Inch purpose roster of the League
furnished him. A short while after. however. |
NJ aud borrowed the list from Alumpus and failed |
without the means VI procedure. While |, would |
be unfair TO suppose the Baltimore veteran wss |
aware Of the condition of affairs, the oversight |
and before stated. it is too bad that it should
have oceurred-We will award one of the
Ardmore group pictures iaieIy described in this
column to The person contributing the best |
DIAMoSpALsA diamond prior to Sept. l.
1924. r o. CHngrBn,