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Clara Barton—The object of decorations by many sovereigns.
Tacoma (Wash.)Ledger.
Tacoma (Wash.)Ledger.
Tacoma (Wash.)Ledger.
Tacoma (Wash.)Ledger.
Clara Barton—The rulers of many nations have done her honor.
Boston (Mass.)Herald.
Boston (Mass.)Herald.
Boston (Mass.)Herald.
Boston (Mass.)Herald.
The title of Emperor never loses itself.Napoleon.
A throne is but of wood, covered with velvet.Napoleon.
Royalty is no longer the feeling of the age.Napoleon.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.Shakespeare.
Every monarch is subject to a mightier one.Seneca.
The name of Emperor is a word, like another; but he who bears it must have a better title to render him worthy of posterity.
Napoleon.
Napoleon.
Napoleon.
Napoleon.
Clara Barton was the welcome guest in the soldiers’ camp, the woodman’s hut, and the palace of the king.
Universal Leader, Boston, Mass.
Universal Leader, Boston, Mass.
Universal Leader, Boston, Mass.
Universal Leader, Boston, Mass.
Clara Barton’s services in the Franco-Prussian War brought her recognition from the German Emperor in the shape of an iron cross, Germany’s most prized decoration.
Bridgeport (Conn.)Post.
Bridgeport (Conn.)Post.
Bridgeport (Conn.)Post.
Bridgeport (Conn.)Post.
The “little woman” accomplished what crowned heads failed in.
Unity—Chicago.
Unity—Chicago.
Unity—Chicago.
Unity—Chicago.
Germany, which was in the vanguard of treaty nations was thoroughly organized and equipped. She was the first to demonstrate the true idea of the Red Cross—people’s aid for national, for military, necessity.Clara Barton.
His Majesty, in the name of humanity, was glad to meet and welcome those who labored for it.Clara Barton.
CLARA BARTON AND THE EMPEROR
The royalty of Germany had assembled to speed the parting guest, to pay tribute of respect to the “little lady” who had sacrificed herself for the sick and wounded in the Franco-Prussian war. William the First was there. The Emperor observed, among her many decorations, two decorations worn on that occasion by the “little lady.” One of these had been presented to her by His Majesty on his 75th birthday; the other, the “Warrior Brothers in Arms” of Milwaukee, he had not seen. It was the “Iron Cross of Germany,” on an American shield. The “American Eagle” surmounted the arms for defence; and the colors of Germany—the Red, White, and Black, of the Empire,—united the two.
The Emperor, with much curiosity, turned to his daughter, the Grand Duchess, as if to ask “does my daughter understand this?” His daughter’s explanation was satisfactory, whereupon the Emperor expressed the wish to know whether or not the Germans make good American citizens. “The best that could be desired,” responded the “little lady,”—“industrious, honest, and prosperous.”
The Emperor then commented on the high compliment thus paid the German-Americans; “I am glad to hear this; they were good soldiers and, thank God, they are true men everywhere.”
In a personal sense the Emperor said: “Of myself, I am nothing. God be praised; it is all from Him. I am only His. He made us what we are. God is over all.”
Miss Barton, “this is probably thelasttime; we may not meet again in this world, but we will be sure to meet in the world beyond. Good-bye.”
Farewell! if ever fondest prayerFor others availed on highMine will not all be lost in air,But waft thy name beyond the sky.
Farewell! if ever fondest prayerFor others availed on highMine will not all be lost in air,But waft thy name beyond the sky.
Farewell! if ever fondest prayerFor others availed on highMine will not all be lost in air,But waft thy name beyond the sky.
Farewell! if ever fondest prayer
For others availed on high
Mine will not all be lost in air,
But waft thy name beyond the sky.
This was thelast time. When she again visited Europe he had passed to the Beyond. But Prince Henry later visited the United States. Clara Barton was then temporarily at Hotel Willard, Washington, D. C. At the request of Kaiser William, Lieutenant Commodore Von Egidy, of the Royal Suite, made a personal call upon Clara Barton at her hotel. She had been apprised of his coming and was tastefully attired, wearing her historic souvenirs, including those presented to her by the Royal Family of Prussia. Among the souvenirs were the Iron Cross of Prussia, by Emperor William the First and Empress Augusta; Gold Cross of Remembrance, by the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden; Silver Medal, by Empress Augusta of Germany; Jewels, including the Ruby Pin, by the Queen of Prussia; Jewels, including the famed Pansy Pin, by the Grand Duchess of Baden; Medal of the International Committee of the Red Cross of Geneva, Switzerland. The Lieutenant Commodore, in full uniform, bore the greetings of Prince Henry to Miss Barton; and also friendly messages from the Emperor and other members of the Royal Family. Among the other pleasant messages from the Emperor was the statement that he still cherished the “little lady,” as a member of his own family.