The National tribune., 1890-08-21
ENCAMPME EMIT NOTES.
GEN. ALenn AS PRECEDING OFFICER.

i NO NbuiEAuBS III the NHbeHal CucdHlpfnBHk
have now an opportunity to contrast two diff
ferent styles of presding-b perfect in their
ways. Last year COMMANDMENTS Chief Warner
gave them the perfection of parliamentary law,
applied with entire readiness, tact and good
bumor Nothing could have been finer, and it
was only possible with a man who, like Com
rado Warner, united fine natural abilities to
long experience in deliberative bodies This
year Commander in Chief Alger rs fine q
business man rs there is in the country, gave
them an illustration of business mans meth
DDS. His good humor and tact were no less
than Comrade Warmers, and he professed en-
tire ignorance of parliamentary law. His gov
erning idea was TO find out in the shortest and
most direct way, just what the majority wanted
done, and then do it with the least delay. He
ala not attempt to labOriOusy disentangle COM
plicated parliamentary knots, but brushed
them aside with tho hand of strong business
and common sense, and drove right at the heart
OF the matter with unfaling certainty. 1t is
hard to say which method the comrades liked
tho best They laughed vociferously and
cheered Comrade Alger for his contempt of the
mazes Of previous questions" amendments
to the amendment" "order of precedence"
etc, which envelopt the kernel Of the matter
just as they had laughed and applauded Com
radc Warner for his doxtrous manipuations
of the same, and the confusion he threw upon
the parliamentary experts, always numerous
in the National Encampment, who sought to
trip him up.
SEASON OF FULLNEss.
Than - I'll i.
The city was full of patriotism and welcome,
OF generous hospitality, of gladness over the
presence of thousands who have not trodden
her pavements since they marched down them
going to the front. The veterans were full of
JOY over their reception and entertainment;
over the sights that delighted their eyes every
where. The street-cars and hotels were full,
but tho fullest of all were the narrow side
walks in the center of tho city Four-foot
sidewalks are incOnvenient at all times, but
with such jam as that in Boston they were
an aggravatiOn. Imagine tens of thousands
trying to get north in the face of tens of
thousands trying to 20 south, along a narrow
canscway not much more than a yard wide,
with the street roaring torrent OF cabs, car
riagcs, and stroet.cars, and you have the pic
turo presented for Is hours day. But every
body was patient and good natured, and cour-
tesy never failed, even in the most trying
times. Boston never had such an orderly,
forbearng crowd in her limits. Men who had
fought fercoly 25 years ago could afford to be
patient.
THE woaAE's RELIEF CORPS.
Where in all tho country can there be found
brainior, nobler women than the leaders of the
Woman's Relief Corps2 To see them together
was TO make tho veterans heart beat with
pride that no had such frieuds-Mrs Kate b.
Sherwood the gifted poetess; Mira Florence
Barker, serene, womanly, but full of tactful
management; Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy Kline,
strong, commanding. and selfpoised Mrs
Lzabeth Turner business-liko and resource
full; Mrs. Cora Day Young nervous, energetic
and untiriug; Mrs. Sarah c. Nichols, and Mrs.
Sarah f. Mink, grandly matronly Mrs Sarah
L. Fuller, alert, sweet and untiring; Mrs
Sarah A, c. Plummer, tho silver tongued ora
tor; Mrs. Annie. Wittenmyer, with the face
Of an abbess and the will Of General. All
these and many more equally worthy of mem
ton.
The Nation does not possess ADLER women,
or ADLER men either than these. They could
run the Government jsst as well as they do
the W.RC and take places in the Senate and
House Of Representatives to the advantage of
the country. With all this, they are as sweet.
womauly women rs can be found in any paror,
and happy are the men who possess them AS
wives, mothers or sisters. The men are equally
lucky who get them as mothers-in law, for
their daughters arc worthy Of their mothers
HANNIBAL HAMLIN.
Orr distinguished venerable COmrade Han
nihal Hamlin, Of Maine, was one of the lions
OF the Encanpment. He was constantly sur
rounded by an interested crowd, eager to
shake hands with and hear speak the man
who shared with the martyred Lincoln the
mighty cares and responsibilities of the first
four years of the war. The comrade was in
excellent health and spirits, and had pleasant
word and a hand-shake for all corners, with a
good story for every fresh group OF listeners.
lie was dressed in his well known suit of
black broadcloth with an old fashioned swal-
low-taled coat in the lapel of which was tho
GAR. button badge, on his breast was his
Post badge and one showing that he was
told as good joke on the Loyal Legion. that
they took him into their exclusive ranks, be-
fore they discovered that he was only pri-
waite soldier during his service.
MRS JOHN A. LOGAN
The one woman above all others for tho vet
Grams was Mrs. John A. Logan. Whenever and
wherever her serene. strong face, with its
glorious crown of snow white hair, appeared. all
hats went of and every throat sweled with
cheers. 1t was enough to know that she was
TO be at any place for everybody else to want to
be there too The affection of the comrades for
her grows stronger every year, and she has no
rival ia their hearts.
THE COMMANDER A-cnIEF's WIFE.
The gracious womanliness of Mrs Alger won
all hearts She is worthy helpmeet to her
grand husband. She has a fine presence, I'M
falling tact and produces the best impression
OH everyone with whom she comes in contact