The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-08-19

volunteer service in the United States, but had
extended her work to the Old World, and that
in the war of Seryia and in the Fraueo-Prus-
sian war she had won even
MORE DISTINGUISHED HoNoRs
than she had on the bsttIefelds of her own
country. Through Miss BARTON the Associa-
ton Of the Red Cross had been extended not
only through this country but largely through
her efforts into the leading prncpalitie5 of
Europe; that Miss Barton had brought about
such n revolution in the hospital service of this
country that the ensign of the Red Cross was
found stamped on the Government hospital
supplies and was worn on the uniform OF the
Hospital Steward, aud that the insignia of
rank for the Surgeon hereafter would be
the Red Cross. She also alluded to the fact
that Miss Barton was wearing the decora-
tions Of honor conferred only upon the highest
dignitaries and heroes of foreign wars among
which was the Cross of Seryia and other deco
rations, and the Iron Cross Of united Germany.
In conclusion she said hat the Convention
was more houOred in receiving Clara Barton
than Clara Barton was honored in the recOgni-
tion accorded her. Aud for the first time she
would ask that the rules and regulation be sus-
pended, and that Miss Barton be allowed to
wear the Red Cross, which had been used to
designate the badge of the Past National OIL
GERS aud those who had served acceptably in
the Office 10 which they had been chosen, and
which was now only worn by few, including
the Past National Presidents, Mrs. Barker and
Mrs. Sherwood. She moved that the badge be
made Of some enduring material. properly in
scribed; that it should entitle Miss Barton to
all the privileges and immunities of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps; that it bear the simple
NAME Clara Barton" and be n passport to all
Corps and Department assemblages. The reso-
luton was unanimously carried. Mrs. Barker
and Mrs. Sherwood, Past National Presidents,
with Mrs. Kline, National Senior Vice-Presi-
dent, were chosen TO prepare the badge. Mrs.
Kline asked the privilege of having it pre-
pared in California, rs it was while the Nation
al Convention was i'll session here that Miss
Barton was received into membership. The
permission was granted and a badge ordered to
be made.
Quite a little furry was created during the
exercises by the announcement that there was
MAN PEEPISG DOWN
through one OF the skylights. As this was
during the secret service of initiation the
little disturbance created can be very we'll
understood. 1t, however. was not of serious
character. rs il afterward appeared that the
man on the roof was simply attending to the
readjustment of some of the flags that were
swinging alOft.
As on the previous day, a very sumptuous
luncheon was served by the ladies of San Fran
cisco in beautiful luncheon rooms provided.
The tables were laden with every delicacy,
glittering with fruits and flowers and hand
some service IL was but another evidence of
the munificent hospitality OF San Francisco.
THEY WANTED TO SEE ISL"
Among the visitors to The NATIONAL TRIB-
uNE headquarters were many calling to see if
the author OF "Si Klegg" was present, as 81
seems TO have made himself very popular on
the Pacific Coast. One of these was Theodore
Shirley, OF jesse l.. Reno Post, No. %, of Sar-
gent Cal. Comrade Shirley was in the Sth and
9th Wis. He said that his children were par
ticularly anxious to see the favorite warrior.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Gen. and Mrs. Logan visited the press head
quarters on Wednesday and registered there.
An informal reception was held.
Mrs. Jennie T. Crowell, otherwise Jennie
June, was among the number registered.
George III. Patch, Past Department Com
mander of Massachusetts, and military editor
Of the Boston Globe, and others were also reg
| istered. James J.. Douglass, one of the crew of
the steam irigate Minnesota az the time of the
/ battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor,
| burg from Eureka, New, 10 ask if any of his
old comrades are at the National Encampment.
| Dir. Douglass now resides at Eureka, New.
| MAJ. William Mckinley, jr., OF Ohio, was
| among the veterans visiting San Francisco
Mai. Mckinley was accompanied by his wife
and Miss Ida Mckinley, daughter of ID. 4. Nc
kinley, his brother, the Hawaiian Consul Gen
eral. Maj. Mckinley is one of the high dele,
gates 10 the Grand Army Encampment
GEN. AND MRS LOGAN
were stopping at the elegant Palace Hotel
! where Mrs. Logan held constantly informal re
ceptioas At a reception Of this kind, at which
a representative of TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
was present, Mrs. Logan was very beautifully
dressed in blue velvet and pink flowers anC
diamonds, and made a very elegant appearance
As usual she was very cordial in her greetings
TO all visitors, making them feel at once al
home and rs If they We're among friends. Mrs
Logan's admiration of her husband is very
pleasant, and many were amused in watching
her at the pavilion reception, as it was will
difficulty she could refrain from clapping he
hands when the enthusiasm grew so spontane
Gus. Mrs. Logan has always had the most sub
lime faith in her husband, and it seems thu
far not TO have been misplaced confidence.
UNBoUNDED HOSPITALITY.
The ladies of Geo. Ii. Thomas Post have beer
constantly on duty at the Alcazar, where tn
Inequalities are OF the most munifcent char
acter. The ladies receive each evening in full
dress, and dispense the Inequalities with gen
erous hand. The lady visitors were invites
to a little ante-ToOm, where ice cream
fruit, chocolate and coffee were dispensed
while the gentlemen were invited below 70
| something OF more enliyenlng and sparkling
character Literally dispensed by comrades
Five thousand bottles OF wine had been dis
posed Of and several thousand more had beer
ordered. The Alcazar is a very beautiful the
alter of the Moorish order. One enters from
the front TO = circular rotunda reaching to tn
roof, and the entire building is finished in TN
Moorish style of architecture and is very pic
turesque. For the Eacampment the floor hat
been raised as TO extend out from the plat
form, covering nearly the entire extent of tn
theater Ii was covered with canvas and dane
ing was carried on during the evening, tn
music furnished by very fine band. On tn
stage proper, appropriately decorated, the ladie
I and gentlemen of George ii. Thomas Post re
ceved their friends. There was Grand Arm
badge eight feet in hight, made of immortellt
J of different coloTs, and was an almost exaC
representation of the badge There were POI
; traits hung up and engrayings of the battle {
: Gettysburg and the March to the Sea. TheI
was very fine portrait OF Gen. Geo. III. Thoma
and also photograph of the late Senator Mile
who was a member of George III. Thomas POI
and greatly beloved in san Francisco.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
II The San Francisco DemOkTGt gave very fiji
IS greeting TO the Grand Army Of the Republic
y the language of its leading editorial was of I'll
most elevated character and the tribute to I'll
Il Grand Army most cordial. The editor, Mr..
D Grecnblatt is an accomplished gentleman
g BlT. Paul Oeker is n member Of the staff Nj
d Oeker has been connected with the foreig
I, correspondents bureau and also with the Ne
e York BeiietrisichsS Journal.
The Welsh ladies OF san Francisco, Protrer
a Oakland, and Alameda gave Il reception TO q