The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-07-31


Corps, Seattle, w. T.; Hannah Stowitz, Frank
p. Blair Corps, st. Louis, Mo-; Ella G. Sher-
wood, Custer Corps, st. Joseph, Mo-; Alma S.
Bennett Joe Hooker Corps, Sioux Falls, Dak.,
and the Presidents of the three organized
Corps of indianapolis. The Convention now
proceeded to business, but was happily inter-
rupted by the announcement of visit from
DISTINGUISHED TRIO
of comrades of the Grand Army. in the persons
of Gen. Logan, Gen. Negley, of Pennsylvania,
and Gen and ex-Goy. Fairchilds, of Wisconsin.
1t was indeed a redletter Gay for the Womans
Relief Corps, especially when after a formal
introduction each comgade of the battlefield
types Of the highest gallantry in war as of
craftsmanship in pesce-warmly, cordially and
enthusiastically babe a Godspeed to the Wo-
mans Relief Corps. Gov. Fairchilds, who car
ries an empty sleeve, referred in touching
words to the time when he was borne from the
field of Gettysburg and tenderly nursed by the
noble women OF the war, and Gen. Negley was
particularly happy in his words. When the
history of the war shall have been written"
he said, " it will be found that the golden cord
which binds together the precious sheaf will
have been the loving deeds of loyal woman"
Gen. Stene, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, who CON-
manded the Iowa Brigade in the Fifteenth
Corps, commanded by Gen. Logan, appeared in
the hall at this iuncture and was presented at
the platform. He had not seen his old COM
mander since the war and the meeting was
quite touching, Gen. Stone having been pre-
scented to the President with an announcement
TO this effect.
ANECDOTES OF LOGAN.
Gen Stone, upon being introduced, related
several anecdotes of Gen. Logan's experiences
at the front In one of The important charges
of the war, Gen. Logan, who was in advance,
had Just reached the crest of a hill when bull
let came spinning along and scooped a handful
of wadding from the breast of Gen. Logan's
coat the uniforms being heavily wadded in
those days. There's coat that cost me SI5
and / suppose it's ruined" was the Generals
cool comment when he had time TO look over
the situation.
A very interesting anecdote of how Gen. Lo-
gan disobeyed orders at Atlanta was given.
Logan's command among the reserves.
The fighting was all along the line, and that
Immediately in front of Logan was suddenly
and furiously attacked aud the forces driven
back So sudden was the shock as TO leave no
time for a formal call TO arms. The first that
Gen. Stone saw was Gen. Logan mounted and
riding up furiously, shouting, Fall in, fall in;
4 forward" and the men springing up slngly
and by squads, picking up whatever arms were
nearest at hand, while the General was rally
ing them, and shouting with all his might,
Forward, forward, and yell like -"
"Where's our regiment?" the men were ask
your regiment; never mind your commands;
4 forward. and yell like ~" Gen. Stone had
cut the bride of the nearest horse and was in
the saddle, riding at his utmost speed, with the
men rushing up on the double-ouick, but still
/ Logan's call was Forward, forward, fasteri
4 Yell like the -, boys. and take these lines"
The Confederates, dazed and surprised by the
/ impetuous attack, fell back like flock of tur-
keys, and the man who knew how TO take re-
sponsibility when to hesitate was disaster and
defeat, occupied the front with his reserves.
GEN. LOGAN AND THE BATTERYMAN.
1t was on this same field of Atlanta that an
incident occurred which caused much laughter
among the boys. 4 Confederate batteryman
plucky to the last. was coming forward with
| his guns to take position, when Gen. Logan, who
was without his pistol, borrowed one from Gen.
Stone, and riding up 70 the commander, said in
/ imperative tones: If you move one foot fur
ther I'll blow your brains out" and aimed the
| pistol directly at the officers head. Ii was too
much for the batteryman and the wagon was
/ turned in an instant. The batteryman did not
observe what the boys did, that the cylinder
from the pistol had dropped out just as the
General had taken aim.
A HAED-sHAKIEG SEASON.
Following the addresses brief reception was
held BY the comrades named, when the ladies
all came forward to pay their respects. Among
beloved and far-famed Annie Wittcnmeyer,
Mrs. Howe, of Neb., honorary member of the
G. A. T. and Mrs Painter, of Neb.; all of whom
are members of the Order. Mrs. Gen. Stone
was present. who had much experience at the
front; was the first woman TO enter Vicksburg
with the Union army. Mrs. Stone is a lovely
brOwn-haired woman, with a face like girls
pcachy and fresh, with soft brown eyes and
hair. The ladies made a rush for autographs,
and Gen. Logan especially was besieged for his
signature TO cards presented, until he appealed
TO the President TO suspend the attack.
RETURNING TO BUSINESS.
Important action was taken by the Conven-
4 ton upon certain recommendations in the
reports of the President and Senior Vice Presi-
dent, and it was voted that the Office of Ma
tional Secretary and Department Secretary
should hereafter be filled by appointment OF
the President; that the National and State
Departments Woman's Relief Corps establish a
relief fund in aid of army nurses and other;
suffering from neglect and poverty, who served
their country faithfully in times of war to
memorabilia Congress in behalf of the relief OF
Anna Ella Carroll. whose history has been given
in full in The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and tc
start fund in the Convention in her behalf
Abbie M. Gannett, Maiden, Mass, whose able
exposition Of the case in THE TRIBUNE will BIZ
remembered, was present and addressed the
meeting when a contribution from the Con
vention of SIS was placed in her hands.
contribution through Mrs. Bynwater had beer
brought 10 the Convention from far-awaJ
Seattle the FIRST Corps organized in Washing
ton Territory, and through THE TRIBUNE
The members sent with it the message tina
they had read THE TRIBUNE call and could
not but respond. A contribution of S., sen
through Mrs. Howe from her Corps in Ne
! braska, was among the offerings sent. w,
believe this is but token Of the vast amour
= IN
to accomplish for loyal women everywhere.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The Woman's National Relief Corps met at
o'clock Friday morning. Immediately afte
the opening devotional exercises the conven
ton proceeded TO the election of officers. TIL
. election was conducted by written ballot, an,
. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Girard, Of Ohio; Mrs
! Kiefer, of Connecticut; Mrs. Wittenmeyer, o
! Pennsylvania; Mrs. Goodaie, of Massachusetts,
! and Mrs. Brown, Of Kansas, were appointet
tellers. No other nomination for President
other than the name of Mrs Barker, was made
> and her nomination was made unanimous b.
. acclarnatien, but the lady positively declines
/ TO serve, stating that she had been publicly en-
= gagged in the work for five years, and needs
: rest The convention then nominated b.
, by States, showing an almost unanimous desir
for Mrs. Sherwood, of Ohio, who was electe
. by reclamation.
. Senior Vice President Sarah E. Fuller
, Of Boston.
: Junior Vice Prcsident-Mrs T. J. Anderson
Of Kansas.
Treasurer Mrs. L. A. Turner, of Boston.