Clara Barton: A Centenary Tribute to the World's Greatest Humanitarian / Founder of the American Red Cross Society, Author of the American Amendment to the International Red Cross Convention of Geneva, Founder of the National First Aid Association of America

by Charles Sumner Young

Drest in a little brief authority.

On her return from Turkey Clara Barton was accorded a most wonderful reception at the nation’s Capital, and was acclaimed a world-heroine by the whole American people.

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Clara Barton, friend and counselor of Abraham Lincoln. Kate Brownlee Sherwood.

Already the pale messenger waits at the gate, and his weird shadow falleth near. Clara Barton.

Treason must be made odious. Andrew Johnson.

Treason is ever odious. J. Hall.

Treason doth never prosper. Sir John Harrington.

Treason is one of the greatest crimes possible. T. Dwight.

Treason seldom dwells with courage. W. Scott.