The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-14


that some of our members fud few congenial
acquaintance around them. This need not
imply that these same members are over-nice.
l interpret it as meaning that tho kindred
spirits within direct call are few, and l think
the tendency to enlarge ones acquaintance by
correspondence is worthy of encouragement.
For myself, / rather share in the lately
expressed wish of one of our members when she
says she would like to see dozen letters day.
This County is one of the most patriotic in
the Union. and the school house in which
preside has its flag and pole in common with
many others hereabout.
Mr.. Mango" were those spoons all solid, or
only washed?
Oren F. Morton, Masontown, w. Va.
OUR STARRY FLAG.
DEAR &C. AND LH.W.: was much inter-
ested in the incident Secretary Seaman related
in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of Nov. IL con-
corning the presentation of the flag to the
school in Missouri, and its rejection by the Di-
rectors. 1t brought to my mind a little Incl
dent that came under my observation few
years ago. which may interest some. as it shows
brighter side TO the Progress Of Patriotism in
some Of the Southern States
1t was my privilege to spend the months from
October till May. 1896. in little town away
down in the south of Florida, veritable little
paradise, nestled down among the orange and
magnolia groves.
As one dreamed away the hours under tho
fragrant shade, lulled into blissful Ieverie by
the sweet trill of the hooking birds, it was hard
to realize that this same spot had once held
military fort, and that the booming cannon and
.shrieking shell had led wars wild revel through
its quiet glades.
But such is fact, and many of its prominent
Inhabitants are ex-Confederate soldiers, and
beneath the green mounds in their beautiful
little cemetery lie several of our Nations no
best heroes the "Unknown Dead. who died
meath Union blue"
One day friend and ], in strolling through
the streets of this quaint town, came to the
school of the place, as it stood half hid by an
orange grove, and what was our surprise and
delight to see flying from flag. staff, high over
all the bonny Stars and Stripes.
1t was an unusual sight. and it gave Us such
a feeling of kinship that we forthwith paid the
school visit, and they showed US another
beautiful flag and performed for US flag salute
in singing that was grand.
The teacher informed US that it was their
regular daily practice at the hour of closing.
She said: Ladies, am the daughter of an ex.
officer in the Confederate army, but love every
stripe and star on that dear old flag; and what
IS more. every child under my care shall love
and honor it, too, il my influence can accom-
plish it," Antoinette NJ. Belts.
VALUE We 1OOD hEhDlNds
DEAR &C. FRIENDS: certainly agree with
o. F. Sampson about reading elevating litera-
ture. What class of people has greater re.
sponsibiiity than the teacher. and what teacher
can afford to waste time and energy reading
trashy novel for the sake of knowing if the
hero married or died?
The teacher can do much toward directing
the reading of her children in charge, and tho
Hoosier teacher knows the value of the Y p.
he ploo <hn coho I'll
year.
What child or adult, either. will not shed
tears in sympathy with big Brother ~?
The Boy hood of Lincoln" should be in every
schoolroon.
Drop the regular work in reading, and spend
few hours each month in studying such
books as Uncle Toms Cabin" and Ten
Nights in Bar-room." The latter may be
had for the small sum of FIVE cents.
wonder how many teachers read the Eprorth
League, Christian Herald. and Chantanqua Books.
Such books rs "Maurine." Lucille" aud
"Evangeline should not be sighted.
/ have two valuable books made of clippings
from The NATIONAL TRIBUNE; have been q
reader of the paper since the &C. was organized,
and am pleased with the progress and patriotism
of the columns. Will exchange letters with all.
Yours, for liberty-Eva NJ. Roberts.
OLA BELLS VISIT.
LH.W FRIENDS: We. Allie Neville, Sister
Madge. and /. have just returned from Mount
Jewett, whittier We went a flying trip to
visit, or rather call on, Mr.. Ralph Parsons. Mt.
Jewett. well known to the &C. and L. INV.
1t was on chilly morning that we started.
Smoke and fog enshrouded the smoky city of
Pittsburg and her twin sister, Allegheny.
At Butler we changed cars for the narrow
gauge, and, "bless me, it is pleasant" Allie
and Madge will bear me out in this statement.
We enjoyed it ALL especially the Switch Back Z"
at Foxburg. We laid over 20 minutes for re.
freshments at this place.
The country We passed through affords some
fine scenery. On the crest Of one hill one looks
out where
Far ont leaning each other
Shining hills on hills arise,
Clesc rs brother ieRns to BROTHER"
Suddenly we find ourselves in ST. Petersburg,
and then ION to Richmond" From there they
took in Turkey, then on and on, cannot
tell where.
denly. We started up and looked around.
Lucinda! again in accents wild and woeful.
We looked at each other questioningly.
Where was Lucinda? What! just then the
train stopped at a station. We looked out. On
tho door of nearby shed was chalked the
legend. Lucinda against the world" or some.
thing to that effect.
AL. Ibis WAS l<VClQua. ana we carried away
with US the memory of an clubhouse close by the
railroad, half filled with pumpkias-pumpkins
yellow as gold, and plump and shining.
At Kane We changed cars again-glad Of the
chance to get a little exercise. and had the
pleasure Of going as far as Mount Jewett with
= political pilgrim whose caps and capes were
golden.
The shades of eve were falling when We
reached Mount Jewett Here We found crowd
assembled at the station to cheer the political
club on its way, and the first person we saw as
We stepped OF the train was Brother Parsons
We do not like to tell tales, but for moment
it really looked as If something serious would
happen. To say our LH.W. was surprised is
putting it mildly.
His breath was fairly taken away, but on the
whole he bore up rather better than we thought
he would. After he had recovered somewhat
he escorted US to his home, where we received
loyal welcome from the Parsons family.
After supper we spent a very pleasant even.
ing discussing the L. y. w. in general, and other
matters in particular.
Next morning we had to start home. really
believe Mr.. Parsons was more astonished at our
short stay than by our sudden appearance.
The trip home was quite as merry rs the trip
to Mount Jewett. No one can realize how iolIy
ride over q narrow-gsuge road is until he has
tried it.
But to fully enjoy it you must have someone
with you; the more the merrier. 1t is never
not SO to us.
To the other L. NV. Cadets at Mount Jewett
we wish to saythat We were disappointed in no,
Il