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

Sir R. Blackmore.

A good rider on a good horse is as much above himself and others as the world can make him. Lord Herbert.

I die,—but first have possessed

And come what may, I have been blessed. Byron.

Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession, many.

Lowell.

How senseless is the love of wealth and treasure. Guarini.

Remember not one penny can we take with us into the unknown land. Seneca.

“BUTTON”—“BILLY”—CLARA BARTON OWNERSHIP

A dog is a real philanthropist, his whole existence is living for others. The best “war-scout” known is the Red Cross dog, wearing the insignia. In a dog Miss Barton found a congenial spirit. Her first ownership was a dog, and known by the name of “Button.” He was medium-sized, very white, with silky ears, sparkling black eyes, and a very short tail. “Button” was Clara Barton’s guardian in the cradle, her playmate in childhood.