The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-01-31

selfrespe make the latter form of help impossible
These are, no donbt, the cases needing the most
sympathy and assistance. To the end of benefting
this class, the loyal ladies of Cincinnati, Ohio.
organizing benevolsnee, which is no less than a
y. A X. exchange for woTnar's work. Its object
Is to furnish niirketl under the auspices of the
Grand Army of che Republic, for the sale of the
hant,iwork of needy 1t is intended to be a
national not a local exchange merely, and the
ladies hope for the cooperation of Relief Corps
and friends of the G. "A. II. all the country.
" MIS-. E W. Brown. president OF Commodore Foote
Relief Corps, Cincinnati is the originator of this
most excellent Schenaes and has enlisted the SYM
pathy and cordial sid of many prominent men and
women OF the II. a. H. who Will not rest until this
exchange IS a success. When guarantee fund
OF $500 has been subscribed the work will be COM
meneed; An encouraging sum has already been
obtained, the Posts taking an active interest and
giving material aid
The exchange is to be altogether benevolent,
not money making, institution-only small per
cent. on the value of work to be charged for the
purpose of paying expenses. The charges for
depositors' tickets will be so moderate as to be
send work to the exchange Orders for work will
be solicited, and will probably form an important
part of the enterprise
The noble ladies of the G.. A. r. are doing grand
work in their Relief Corps, and it is hoped that
this institution which will doubtless, be of great
service to them in their work, will receive the
serves E.
SOLDIERS AND THE SHYLoCKs.
JUNCTION CRY, KAN, Jan. 90 1884.
Our new Relief Corps is noble one and we find
enough TO do and plenty of willing hands of true
| loyal women to help We away out here in Kan
sas, think can show up more old soldiers to the
square inch than in most any other State. Many
OF our soldiers wives were young girls when they
Were wearing the blue but now lend a
helping hand to care for those who returned with
shattered constitutions or manned for life, and
who, as age comes on, feel their infirmities do
not grow less.
Yours, in F., G. and L., DELEvAN."
THE YOUNG RECRUITS.
g The childhood shows the man
AS morning shows the day.'-1fitton
The dear boys and girls of THE TRIBUNE cir
Gle have shown such deep interest in the
cause for which their fathers fought and their
mothers prayed, that they shall henceforth
have a little conversation circle all to them
selves. They shall conduct their own meetings,
while the old veterans and the loyal ladies
will look on and clap their hands that there is
so much loyalty and love springing up in the
hearts and lives of those who shall before many
years take their places
And now right welcome, boys and girls, and
come with bright and happy faces to the Expe-
rience Meeting.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
My father was in the 9th Indiana cavalry and
served three years. He in prison at Ander-
sonvile four months and over. We take THE TRIB-
i uNE ana are very much pleased with 1T have one
little sister; her name is Maud. My papa's name
is George W. Brindley. L only eleven years
old. LURA BgISDLEY,
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
am little girl of thirteen. My mamma belongs
to the Relief Corps. Aiy papa takes THE TRIB-
diers' stories and cllldrens letters. My papa was
IN company G, 4th Iowa, and he wounded in
His name is Daniel 3. Smith EMMA A. SMITH.
TOPEKA, KAN.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
like to read the letters in THE TRIBUNE from
lIitle girls whose papas were IN the war. Aiy papa
was a soldier in the 9Th Michigan infantry. His
name is A. c. Merrill He has many war books
and pictures, andstes stories about the war.
have four brothers and two sisters; their names
are Willie, Clyde Frank, and Fred. My oldest
sisters name is Maud, and my little sisters name
Is Birdie. am ten years old.
DETROIT, MICH LULU NJ MERRILL
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
My papa was soldier and served three years in
company e. Sth Kansas infantry He was wound
ed in the battle of Chickalnauga the 18th of Sep
tember, 1868. He enlisted when he was seventeen
years OF age. KATIE ISGERsoLL.
ROSE VALE, KAN.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
am interested in the letters of the soldiers little
girls, as i. too. am daughter of veteran. My
papa, DayidI. Garnett, Is member Of the G. A.
r., Post No. 251, of Leon. He served in company
4, 18th Iowa infantry and was disabled at Ham,
burg Landing Tenn, and discharged after the bat
tie of Corinth in " kich he participated. had an
uncle in the 1st Ioyla infantry, who wounded.
My papa Te-enisteG III company G. 9Th Iowa
airy, and served till the 18th of February 1866 He
lost the sight of his left eye and the right was
badly impaired wish that all the veterans would
take The TRIBUNE so their little girls could read it
to them My papa won't be satisfied till / read it
through for him. as he can't see to read
LEON. Iowa. ANNA GARNET.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
/ am fourteen years old. Ny father was SOL
in ne arf md civ
days. lie went out under Captain King, company
T. S9th o. v l. He is the only one left of the COM
pany, that went out IN 1861 and came back in 1865
residing in Marietta He IS a member of Buell.
Post. No. lIS. EMMA l.. GUCKERT.
MARIETTA, OHIO.
To the Editor NATIONAL. TRIBUNE:
i am a little girl ten years old. / live in the
New Hampshire. volunteers. He was in eight bat
ties, and he had two brothers killed in the war.
He served four years. and was with General Banks
up Red River, and was also in the siege OF Port
Hudson ] have brother thirteen years old.
His name is BERTHE. Papa's name is john W.
Craine GRAcIE n. CRANE.
EAST WAsHISGrox, N. H
To the Editor NATIexAL TEIBUSE:
am but twelve years old Ny papa served in
company X, 18th Kentucky volunteer cavalry; re-
enlisted ~ the 6ih kentneky veteran volunteer
cavalry. He served from December II, 1862. until
September Is, 1855, and was hurt in his back
while shoeng a horse at Calhoun, Ga He still
/ suffers from his hurt and is hardly able to work
any at times He has claim for pension. have
| two little sisters. Bertha and Minna. Brother
| name is Charlie THE TRIBUNE is a welcome
visitor in our family. [ hope to see letters from,
more of the dear soldiers little folks.
| RAsToUL, KAN. AIDA EVANS.
\ To the Editor NATIONAL. TRIBUNE:
! have been reading some OF the letters in THE
| TRIBUNE from little boys, and thought / would
| write one. Ny pa soldier. He enlisted in
company K, sth 0. V. l., May %, 1861 and served
! little three years drummer part of the
| time in Colonel s. g. CarrolPs brigade band Pa
/ says that Colonel Carroll had red hair and the
/ boys used to call him Bricztop' and he used
| To ride big gray horse We have G. a. r. Post
! here. Pa is sergeant-major. l have a brother
Charlie. twelve years old, and we both like to read
| THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. am nine years old
MEDINA, D. WILLIE G. MANyILLE
Relief Corps Work.
MASSACHUSETTS coRPs--NEW RELIEF WORK ERs
ALL ALONG THE LINE
HAvERHIIL., MASS, Jan. is, 1884
| To tho Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
| The officers of Major How Relief Corps Haver-
| hill, Mass Were installed by Mrs N L. Goedale,
of Medford, senior vice president of the Depart
ment assisted by Mrs Lucius Tenney as conduc-
! tor and Mrs p T. Davis as chaplain The officers
are as follows: President, Miss Hattie NJ Mason;
senior viee-presdent, Miss Della r. Payson; Junior
! yice-president Mrs. Sarah NJ Scates; secretary
/ Mrs. Sarah NJ. Batchelder treasurer Mrs Abbe
| L. Dckey; chaplain, Mrs EInlira Tuttle: con-
! ductor Mrs. Maria Fletcher; guard Miss Nellie c.
/ Carr Interesting remarks were made nv Nrs