The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-03-13

employment. and sssurc them of sympathy aud
friends to cherish aud emulate the deeds OF our
Army Nurses. and of all loyal women who render
ed loving service to their country in her hour oil
peril
70 inoulcatc lessons Of patriotism and love of
country among our children and in the commune
ties in which we live: To maintain true allegiance
TO the United states OF America Ia discountenance
whatever tonds to weaken loyalty aud to encour-
nge the spread OF universal liberty nnd equal rights
to nil men.
Women Of good moral character and correct de-
pertinent, who have not given aid and comfort TO
the enemies of the Union who would perpctuate
the principles TO which this association stands
pledged and who have attained lineage OF 10 years,
shall hc eligible TO membership in the Woman $
Relief Corps.
GOD BLESS THE LOYAL WOMEN"
The letter of Hattie G. Sprngue, President Of
Corps f. Cnrnnna, Me. Is given in full, not to re-
vive the loyal woman question: so long dead
issue in the grand National WomRn's Relief Corps,
but because of lis excellent advice to the women OF
Maine and to Corps everywhere. Membership in
the National W.l.C. is based on personal loyalty;
1t is part Of the fundamental law OF the Associa-
ton. The first National Convention. by more than
n two-ihirds vote. declared for loyal women; the
second National Convention reatlirmcd II, after "A
year discussion, by Il unanimous vote. The rank
and file of tho Grand Army have rcailirmcd 1t in
ways manifold. The National W.R.C. belongs rs
much to tho loyal women Of the Union a. the
Soldiers Aid Society did in times Of war, and the
soldiers of the Union arc as proud of their work.
rs The daughter Of man who was too old and n
brother too young TO enlist. the writer of this
woaidhe just as devoted TO the W.R.C. If she Ind
not married soldier. God bless the loyal women
OF Maine and the Union l--Katc u. Sherwood
PENSIONS ron ARMY NURSES.
The following additional expressions of interest
in Army Nurse legislation taken from letters re-
oeived by tho Pension and Relief Committee, from
prominent members of the United States House
and Senate. VIII our W.RC. friends TO it that
their own Representatives. arc on the right side of
this Just measure;
will give the bill my careful personal attention.
-iugcnc Hale Senator from Maine.
shall be glad to cooperate with any Member
Who may Introduce such "A bill.--N.G. Stahlueeker,
NJ. g., OF New York.
You may count on vote. nt least, for the bill
ior the relief Of aged aud needy women.-iI. &.
HHnsbrough, VI. O., North Dakota.
am in perfect sympathy with the movement,
and shall take pleasure in giving It my hearty sup
port. Mute, VI. G.. OF New Hampshire
The proposed legislation shall have any aid can
fiye.-Chnrlcs ONeill, NJ C., Of Ohio.
viii be pleased To DO all can for the passage Of
the hill.-W. j. Council NJ. c. of Nebraska.
shall take pleasure hI supporting the bill for
Army Nurse relicf-E. J. Turner, NJ. O., Of Kan
sas
ARIY NURSES, ATTENTION!
Any Army Nurse whose name has been entered
historic pcrpetuniion or relief. will report any
change Of address without delay 10 the Pension
and Relief Committee. Al parties applying for
blanks should be careful to give accurate address.
~ IN many the town is uot given and re-
quests cannot be flied. Much time trouble aud
expense might bo saved By attention to these sim
p'o business deiali-.-sarah T. Fuller. Secretary
Pension and Relief Committee Mediord Mass.
THE WELLS CtsE.
rs request OF correspondence tho Editor has
made inquiry at National Headquarters concern,
ing tho merits Of the Wells ease aud has received
from National President Annie Yi,tenmyer the
following response
l. There Is a man named Wells ma ex- Union sol
der on trial for his life Ia the Supreme Court of
Arkansas.
? Wells was tried aud convicted by jury o! muir
der 10 the frat degree aud sentenced to be hung
Oct. -. lss9. An appeal was taken aud reprieyc
granted
8 To try Tho case money was necessary, and
Wells wife had exhausted her little all GA the frs;
trial. The National President was applied to. aud
nfiof carelHl investigation call for aid WAS issued.
I. Wells IS not "a member 81 the Grand Army,
aud any aid extended by the Relief Corps is Ia ne.
oordHnee with the principle of assistance to sol
dicrs, whether la or out al soldier societies
8. Sufficient money has been raised, so that no
more need be sent IL Is Ia the hands Of the Na-
rouai Treasurer aud will not be paid out except
upon certified bills. submitted to the Council.
N.RC and approved by The same. Those CON
tributinR need have $50 fears Of funds being mis-,
applied OF spent without proper warrant
THE SATfoHAL PRESIDENT oN WHEELS.
DIAN TuIHuSR; One Of the pleasant incidents
during tie WR.C. Department Convention at
Augusta Ne, was the reception given To Com
mander Ia, Chief aud Mrs Algcr Ia the new Post.
office building. The Governor and his wife, tile De.
partmeut Commander gud lis wife aud Hon. Haunt
bal HRmlin and Mrs. iumliu, aud other notable
people received the crowds that came TO pay lheir
respects.
The members Of the Convention marched down
81 "A body aud were most cordially received by MI
Gen Al ger made an able aud encouraging address
commencing their work aud wishing them God
speed responded, thanking him for hs kindly
eucourag Ing words and pledgug tho best efforts o
the organization 10 the sacred charity work OF ia,
GAR. There has been this year healthy growtl
ia the work in Maine and the outlook is encourag
ing.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The arrangements for tho Department Conven
ton Of Massachusetts were the most complete tina
] have ever seen. The Convention was very large
for besides the representatives of over 1900 mem
bcrs there s ere hundreds of visiting members who
took lively interest ia all the proceedings vas
amount of business was transacted. All seemed {,
feel the responsibility of making suitable prepare
ton for tile Convention aud the National Eneamp
meni From the liberaiity aud com prehensiveues
Of their planning. nothing will be left undone tina
will contribute To the success and comfort of Tia,
people who shall attend either the National w H. G
/ Convention or the GAR. EnoampInent.
Department President Lowd presided with grac,
and dignity, aud kept the business well in han,
from the first until the close. She was supportet
by au able corps Of officers and past oficera ainoni
| whom were Past National President Il. Florenc,
! Barker Past National Treasurer Lizabeth A. Tur
ncr Past Department Presidents s. Agnes Parker
! ~ susie GOodpie and many other brilliant an,
/ capable women,
/ The reception Of the w R.C. Ia fremont Tempt,
was one Of the finest things of the kind that eve
! had the privilege Of attending, Department Presi
! dent I.owd presided in most fclictipus manner
! COMMANDMENT. Chief Alger u.ltde ma eloquent ad
! dress, aud followed. Comrades Luvett, Naiiona
! Senior Vice Commanders Past Department Com
! mnnder GuodaIe and other distinguished comradc.
| aud Corps members made short speeches Eaol
of the speakers was presented with lovely houqne
OF choice flowers died with ribbon denotinp thei
rank yellow for National and red for the Depart
ment officers. The occasion was IA most INSTRUCTIVE
| and ENJOYABLE affair. At New York 1 parted will
time and il WIS wit "A inuuV reayrata