The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-06-12
NATIONAL RELIEF CORPS HOME.

Inc property near the two thriving Dchutltnl
towns In Ohio, Geneva and Madison, is being put
In complete repair and will be ready TO occupy
about the middle of July.
The opening ceremonies OF the Home will be at
tended by notable people from various parts of the
country, and will bc grand occasion.
Tho buildings will have. in addition to halls,
pnrlors, dining halls, office, kitchens, q bed
rooms, each about u by 10 feet.
Articles of incorporation and nbstrnct of title and
charter application now pending that will COM
pleie the transfer Of the property and make tho
Home success
The National Council will hnve charge of the
business of the institution until the National Con-
venton meets in August.
As the room is limited only those who are desti-
tute and unable 10 earn their own living will be
admitted. The greatest possible will be taken
TO seek out those most in need of such Home,
until the buildings enlarged and there is room
Tor all who may need IL.
The people of Madison and Geneva are very en-
thusiastc in their support OF the enterprise.
Any pictures, books, sheets pillow-cascs quilts,
towels and such other comforts IA are absolutely
necessary 20 a Home, will be thankfully received
and may be sent TO Mrs. Pluma l.. Cowles, Chair
man of the Local Committee, Geneva. o.
As have been in the field with the Army Nurses
aud have seen their good work, and as have. in
hospital aud on the battlefield closed the eyes OF
men who left widows TO mourn their loss who
have many Of them toiled on these weary years.
but have got 10 the end Of their strength it is
a great JOY 10 that this Home is to be opened to
receive them during my administration as National
President.
ARMY NURSE PENSION BILL
We still hope that the w.R.C bill will go through
Congress aud become law. II IL docs those who
will be benefited by 1t will he such as prove the
following facts:
Ist. That she served three months or more IN
the military hospitals of the Union army, or having
lost her health obliged to leave the service on
that account.
ID That she regularly employed in the
service by u. 5. Surgeons or the Sanitary or Chris
tian Commissions. aud rendered service as manager
of the Special Diet Kitchens OF the Christian Com
mission.
Sd. That she Is dependent, and unable TO earn
her own living
The pension asked for Is the same as tho widows
OF soldiers get, si2 per month
The plea of tho Woman's Relief Corps has been
earnest and is backed up by petitions bearing 10000
names. The officers of the " re. and the Pension
and Relief Committee have done their utmost 20
carry the bill through. and tho Pension Committee
of the Grand Army Of the Republic has given IL
their Endorsement aud support.
4th. III goes through. the women who are TO DO
benefited by IL must do something for themselves.
They must have the evidence all ready. aud
tanned by sworn testimony by those who knew
them and can bear witness TO their services.
]. II they still have their commissions and dis
charges, that will be strong evidence.
2. If they have lost these valuable papers, they
must prove that they were so employed, aud when
and where and how.
3. They must prove that they are in destitute
circumstances, aud unable TO support themselves.
The Pension and Relief Committee. 10y order Of
the last Convention get one half OF the per capita
tax. With this they have met the expenses OF The
pension work, and distributed small sums Of money
quarterly. But this is only temporary arrange
mcnt and Is intended 10 reach tho most needy
until they could get pensions.
The papers sent out TO bo signed by Army Nurses
by the Committee. have nothing 10 do with the
business fgettng pensions but are TO enable II. To
make up Record Of Honor. Each Army Nurse
needing pension must not only prove that she s
an Army Nurse but must send the bill
passes. the papers To the Pension Commissioner at
Washington, some attorney TO push her
case. That part Of the work the Relief Corps can.
moi do. The papers aud evidence Nil be gotten
ready Ia advance. II, however, they are sent on
before the bill passes they will be retuFnedAnnie
Wittennyer, National President.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NOTES.
new Corps are being organized, the membership IL
Increasing aud great enthusiasm prevails.
MrE Blanca Muller has been appointed Provig-
iOnHI President Of Tennessee 10 FIJI the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Mrs. Nixon
Mrs Sarah 4. &. Plummer, National Instituting
and Installing Officer, is To assist in organizing
West Virginia
Mrs. hrmilia A. Cheney has been appointed 10
hll the vacancy ia the National Home COMMITTEES
caused by the resignation OF Bifs. Ada t. Clarke
Who having been elected President Of the Depart.
ment Of Ohio, could not give lime 10 the work OF
thc committee.
The Wouuns Relief Corps throughout the conn
try took an active nud prominent part in the ser
vices Of Memorial Day aud thousands of children
gathered aud helped TO stTcw flowers where our
gallant dead are sleeping,
Petitions la behalf Of Anna Ella Carroll arc being
circulated, asking Congress 10 reward her for her
valuable services during tie war. The claim IN
we'll sustained that sho planned the Tennessee
campaign. Every loyal woman should feel an
interest la this gifted woman, who has waited for
justice these many years. and still waits.
The case Of T.. NJ. Wells. ho was sentenced To be
hung FOR murder. 1t was believed unjustiy which
was appealed 10 tie Supreme Court of Afkausa.
las been heard, aud the decision Of the lower court
hns been set aside, and the reminded for Il new
hearing. IL h Now believed that his counsel ,yiti
be able 10 clear him His wife nnd few friends
who have stood loyalty by him ia all the dtseraie
struggle IN his life have hopes OF his acquittal