The National tribune., 1889-10-24
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GIeaningS from National Headquar-
terS---NOtes from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE G. AR,
ALLEGHENY, PA.
Mrs ANNIE WHITEWATER. National President.
Mrs ABBIE LYNCH, National Secretary.


LUCY WEBB HAYES
Memorial Of q Noble Life.
Ada r. Clarke, Past Department Secretary of
Ohio. read memorial of Lucy Webb Hayes before
Canton Corps No 4, Canton, of which she is Prcsi-
dent that ably sets forth many beautiful traits OF
character, which endeared Mrs. Hayes to the vet
Grams of the war; and made her an honored mem
Der of the Woman's Relief Corps. II is given
almost entire and should DO read In every Corps:
Ancient and modern history shows man, by gift
of strong physique 30 be Nations protector; but
our civil war called for courage and beroism from
its women ns well. Their efforts ceased
while troops were in the field. To supply the camp
and hospital with needed comforts. Many stanch
aud loving wife accompanied her husband sharing
discomforts and hardshps with the soldiers:
Among tho number who chose this, rather than
endure the anxiety ofrcnnnng mt home was Lucy
Webb Hayes the young and devoted wife of tho
gallant Col. II. Il. Hayes of the 23d Ohio. Says n
member of the regiment: | well remember her
presence in the Winter quarters in the kanawah
Valley mt Charleston, kanawah and other bivouaCs,
and manga suffering aud home sick boy who wore
the blue was soothed by her CHEEKY words. In her
tender thoughtfulncss aud consderate Kindness,
she was like good mother TO- them She was n
grand. patriotic and loyal-souled woman, and her
heart was big enough To- find u place for all tho
brave young soldiers who were true to the old iiag
Among the men of the regiment there was genuine
love and enthusiasm for the 'Colonel's wife, In
her incompassing and patriotic heart she followed
them in their marches and campaigns sympRthized
with their hardshps, depoTed their reverses, re-
JhlCeu IN Ihclf victories, mourneu tue ueAu anu
cheered the living. Her large and loyal heart went
out with the men of the regiment as they marched to
danger and death on ScwRll Mountains New River,
Bull Run Ridge, South Mountain, Antietam, on the
exhnusting LynchburK campaign, in the historic
Shenandoah Valley, at Kernstown, Monocacy,
Perryville, 0pequan, Cedar Greek. and IN "A score
of minor marches. campaigns and actions where
duty called, danger lurked aud death was mn ever
familiar guest, and when the last march had been
made, the last battle fought, the last drumbeat
answered the last campaign ended, and the veteran
survivors stood by the noble monument erected for
their fallen comrades in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Cleveland the lsl of August, 1868. this splendid,
faithful woman there assisting in the solemn
but loving task of decoration"
The experience of this young wife In the months
and years of her husbands service frought
with narrowing scenes incident TO war, such ns
would need the constant exercise of the gener-
ous, noble attributes of IA loyal, loving woman. She
WAS amid scenes where a grand mission could be
performed, and quietly, earnestly aud faithfully
she embraced the opportunity to render woman 4
service to- the sick aud wounded. She visited the
hospitals. brought deiicaeies for the sick. wrote
fetters 60 anxious friends at home, and gave words
of sympathy 10 all.
AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN.
At the battle of South Mountain, where the Union
troops fought under great disadvantage OF position
and where the gallant Gen. Reno, commanding,
was killed just victory assured, Col. Hayes
was wounded. The wife that shared all rcvcrses
stad by his side IN hospital, giving care until re-
Ia Mrs. Hayes mission 10 one of the hospitals
an event occurred that nearly resulted ~ her capt
IRE 10y the Conicderates. While the regiment was
cucamped near the rapids Of the New River, ~
West Virginia, Mrs. Hayes. accompanied by her
brother. Surgeon Ia tile army, lcft for a visit "a
the hospital some miles distant Returning they
found that in their absence the pekCtlpe had been
removed, and ia their dismay found themselves
holly pursued by soldiers vino the gray. i,
ride for liberty, aud though several shots
were fired after them, the Incentive for freedom
enabled the pursued 10 outdistauce the pursaerh
and reach the camp ia safety.
Illustrative of the genuine kindness Of her nature
toward the soldiers who pDuib hc made hupngl
by net of hers, thc follow ing has been told
" One day while lying in camp. Of tho rank
aud file, new la experience. pressing desire
To- have someone do hts mending, and ono Of The
ever-prcseut practical Iokers said lo the unsu-pecl
| ing comradc: Why, take your clothes up To The
COloHels headquarters, for there ~ woman tliers
10 do the mcudiug of the regiment Ia full an
ceTity the soldier obeyud, went To headquarters
stated his GRAND 60 Mrs. Hayes. who met him
kindly and graciuusiy, aud did the repairing. The
lukers expected the quick return ui "a crest failet
comrndc; bat. much pleased that hEr mendtng wa,
done. he came back smiling. not knowing that th'
| ColoneIs wife had performed the service"
SOLDIERS FIRST.
| The popularity and ability Of Gen Hayes brough
great trusts ia the years following the war and ih
| prominence Of position entHIIcd TO Mrs iiaye
social duties Of great Importance; bat as wife a
Governor or President si,c was ever mindful Of the
| soldiers Interest and welfare.
One Of the RTandcst monuments that Ohio hB
erected la memory of iis soldiers IL tie Home 10
tie Orphans of Soldiers aud sailors located ~
| &cnia. Mrs. Hayes war ono of the original found
eFs Of this institution, aud though many discourage
| menis met tile conception Of it's establishment he
/ interest never ahKgcd. Siie WIS a member If tia
i Board ia lsG9. aud took active interest in ar
| ranging happy Christmas for the children. On,
educated ia the Home says; well retnembe
| her welcome visits in the cottage where | Htuid
She Eat ups,u the floor and played lack stones viii
| us. aud showed amusing interest ia all ou
| games" Two years ago she attended Home Com
meHcemrnt. and presented la person tlic diploma
| TO the graduates of the Industrial DcpRrtmcn
with words To inspire te recipients To- useful live
as fitting descendants Of the Nations protectors.
Her pride aud abiding interest ia this institution
II worthy Of emulation from all friends of the sol
| dicr's interest. IL Is charity that bears not al
atom Of doubt Of ultimate goodness; tliose who il
successive years have had It's cducttvc aud holu
| influence are upright. useful aud women
| The location ~ picturesque aud commanding TIA
| buildings Inc in structure, nHI hardened hear
! would soften 60 see the bright and happy faces q
nearly thousand children gathered and well care'
| for, their future well present welfare AWAY
| considered, its results are "a grind achievement
largely attributed To the unfaitertng faith and in
fuenec Of Mrs. Hayes In it's establishment.
Following his retirement from public life tb
hospitable home of Gen. Hayes at Fremont wa
ever open 30 the surviving members of the 2d wp
were endeafed tn It's inmates, BY special Teque-
and invitation OF MTs. Hayes one of the annual II,
unions OF the regiment was held at spiegle Grove
their home, where their hostess did all la lac
power to make the OCCASION one Of unusual pleas
ure.
charity distinctive for the relief Of disabled so
diers has been established la every ooumunii
since tlis close Of the war, aud Mrs. Hayes win
ever interested active ~ TIE promotion OF til
work. she became n member Of Eugene Rawso
Corps, au auxiliary Of the Grand Army Of the Re
public ln 1874, aud called as lis first Pres
dent. As Secretary OF the Department during ia
year received good reports during her oceupane
Of the chair, After administrations met with fe
vcrHcs aud returned the charter, but Mrs. HAY.
retained her interest ia the Order and the repre-
sepatives Of the State la Department Eonvenlio
assembled Ia Toledo two years ago unan no usl
voted 10 carry the name of Mrs. Hayes perpetunlI
on its rolls n Past President. The honor tia
conferred by the State organization was distinctly
| To Mrs. Hayes alone, and further expression Of I'll
Order Of the W.It.C. OF the State tile presents
ton AT Columbus last September Of "A beautift
badge. She present at the National COnycI
ton held at that time and appeared with Mary
Logan TO speak words Of inspiration To her sIstei
enlisted Ia d common cause, 10 her Of lasting Ia
teFest.
In the death Of Lucy Webb Hayes a patrIot
people mourn the loss OF a woman OF noble cha
acter. She was, in truth. stanoh friend Of III
soldiers and one phase OF her character that con
= fuhnded admiration was the courage to stand by a
honest conviction, to meet a foe rs the brave 80
der meets an enemy. Her life has been a graz
ezctnplincatioD Of goodness that gilds tho name
woman. great Nation treasures her menior
and hs we garner the fruits Of her useful life
truly say; "A perfect woman nobly planned
Humanity is blessed that she has lived
NATIONAL CONVENTION NOTES.
DEAR TnigUsE; OF recommendations In Nation
Presidents address. Nos ], z, aud were report4
on favofabiy by Committee on Presidents Addres
aud Nos. 4 aud were unfavOrIbly reported Co
ventlon on Friday evening accepted committee
report, thus indorsing and accepting recommend
! tiOns i, 2, aud Of Mira. Crags address.
The Assistant Secretary Of Milwaukee Conyei
ton understands that the section nrrearages WI
not adopledi nlso, that tie change la servi,
books. substituting the words "TreasiITeris desk
for near the altar" was of the rejected re
ommendationa.-S.A A. q. l..
ALL ALONG THE LINE