The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-06-18


controlled. by the quick brain of woman, whose
mastery diplomacy and ready skill in social
spheres havs-slhaped the destiny of much legis-
lation and regulated the conclusion of treaties
aud the opinions OF differences.
Since the establishment of our Republic
great change has taken place. Before this not
only the wives and daughters OF the farmers
were accustomed to habits of useful industry,
but those noble matrons, whose names Will 90
down to the latest posterity with honor, were pa
irons Of thrift and domestic economy. During
the Revolutionary period lady would cut the
fleece from the back of the sheep spin, weave
dress the cloth. ard cut and make garment
for her brother who was going TO war; all In as
hours from the time she heard of his Intended
departure.
Ii is education only that makes them to
differ. Every young lady ought to be so trained
as to be able to make her own way through the
world without the necessity of dependence on
any other.
One thing only will make success sure, and
| that element is the responsibilities of life"
the knowledge that there is no outside help
available, that all depends, and must depend. on
personal character
OF the noted women Of our Republic there
is one name 10 which every American turns
with more fond affection than any other
! Martha Washington-the honored wife OF the
! father of his country.
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grand AID good to action. Her character was
one of deep sensiblity and strong passion, but
it was sensibly guided by Judgment controlled
by reason and reig ion. In her the sorrowtul.
the timid, and the erriDg found a sympathizing
friend
She felt that the responsibilities of life were
TO pity and to heal. She believed that tho
strongest and purcst have within them the
germs of those frailties which conquer the weak.
She possessed in perfection those domestic
virtues which render home All earthly paradise.
All along the line of admin istrations we find
the mistress of the Republic possessing the eie-
ments that inspire patriotism for home and Tor
country. And we fail in our duty il we ignore
the pan American women have played IN tho
advancement of our Republic.
Every woman cannot be leader of the Re-
public. She CAD, nevertheless, be a woman.
We can know own business better than our
neighbors. We can be true to our mission, and
not drift with the tide. but will courageousy
stem the current.
Nina Whedon. Cortland, Ind.
GOING HOME.
Members Of the &C. have not forgotten Clara
B. RusEton. East Machiss, Me-, whose journey
TO Utah for her health year or SO ago they
made possible. While there she improved con-
siferably and returning home was quito COM
Portable for time.
October 1895. she became Mrs. Cover, and
started again for the West to seek milder
climate, but upon reaching Cleveland was taken
very ill and returned to home and mother. to
pass Winter of great feehleness and suffering.
She is now confined to her led, and has given
up hopes of recovery, hut is quite resigned, and
in a letter in pencil. sending her cousins name
to roll-call, she writes as follows:
IL feel can't get well. but know there is
a hsppy home for me beyond the skies and
f,aa fr1,,, ~ &c oflu srafy fu
home i find the promise, Lo. am with
you always even to the end, holds good with
me, and it helps me TO bear lots of pain"
THE NOM DE PLUME.
DEAR EDITOR: It gave me great pleasure to
read in the Editors Chat that the privilege of
the nom de plume was withdrawn. / think
that Ali sIong it has been odious tn the great
majority of the &C; or at least have found 1T
in all my correspondence.
A year ago few under such cover were deal
ing personal thrusts right and left with lib
eral hand. As they bright and witty,
aud their thrpsts for the most part harmless it
was enjoyed by ali.
Later the practice was extended. until it be-
came almost a menace TO usefulness. 1t
was a satisfaction to know that the editor conld
at sRy time draw the line, and ] am thankful
that all masks have been ordered of.
i think i WAS among the FIRST who, more than
a year ago. denounced the use of the nom de
plume, since which there have been many pro-
tests against tho mask. but none so vigorous or
effective as that OF Julius w. Gogarn few
weeks ago. r
/ give Mr.. Gogarn credit for the awakening
OF the Order 10 q general request that ali writ
use their correct names. lie writes me that
he has received several anonymous pen pictures
of himself and-this is another proof that some
of them onght not to be allowed to roam st large
under cover.
I think more objection has been made to what
they might do than to what they had done,
which objection IL, perhaps, not very well taken.
since we always had the editor between heir
contributions and ourselves.
With thanks from many, / am, loyalty
James Streater.