The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-07-10

| tiful manner. The attendance was very large
| Auten Corps joining the Post and s. of v in The
| exercises OF the day.-Lorctta Gorsuch Post Ma
| tional Inspector.
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
| DEAR TTIBUSE: Our last Department Convention
was the largest and most successful in our history
and our Department is steadily growing in mum.
| bers and intelligence, with every sign of unusul
| prosperity. Iowa will he finely represented al
| Boston. No State in the Union is more awake 10
the interests Of her brave defenders i'm the hour oil
need or viii more carefully study their wants and
| minister to them.
Early in June left Des Moines for the New
| West; went to ST. Paul, and thence by Northern
! Pacific through Wonderland" At Bismarck. the
| capital of North Dakota we crossed the Missouri
The yellow, muddy river, and soon reached the
| village of Mandan, where we got Off and wander
ing into an Indian baznr on the platform saw man
EMBELLISHMENTS. birds, and decorated pottery
dug from the bluffs at the junction of the Hart and
Missouri Rivers.
The Bad Lands. or Pyramid Park filed with
buttcs of brown, gray and white in grotesque
shapes, unique and wonderful, will not weary you
by describing, or the great cattle ranches in Mon
tana, or tho many marvels Of enterprise that con-
stantly greet us. BOZeman, where now, Is
n lovely place, called the Garden City of Mon
tana." IL is surrounded by mountains, many OF
them covered with snow, and beautiful beyond de-
scription, az they melt away in the blue distance
William English Post BoZeman. comprises 100
members, but has no auxiliary Relief Corps. We
expect to spend some weeks here and in visiting
the Yellowstone National Park, and may have
some items OF interest TO write you again also,
something relating to W.RC. work la Montana.
The citizens of Bozeman greatly excited over
the recent discovery of tin ore, also some silver
mines, which 1t Is hoped will prove very valuable
Mrs. N. G. Wallace Department Corresponding
Secretary of Iowa.
GAR. MEMORIAL COLLEGE.
DEAR TRIBUNE. How many of the c. c. have
heard of the q. AR. Collegont Oborlin. Kan? This
college, which has the noble object OF educating the
children and grandchildren of the veterans of the
war, free OF charge, originated in the minds of the
members of the w. re. of this State. The school
opened the first Monday of January. 1890. and now
has % pupils. They WISH IL possible, to begin the
construction OF the college building proper next
year. To do this they will require assistance, and
they ask all friends Of education throughout the
Union to contribute according to their means.
Can you contribute 81? Hyou cannot, then can
you pay the expense OF one days tuition for one
pupil? If you cannot do this you not pur-
cha one brick to be placed in the building2
All NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. be accompanied by name
and residence of donor; If u soldier, his company
md regiment, as IL is intended to keep n complete
record OF those who contribute, TO be published in
book form.
Subscriptions should be sent TO /. A. Mint. Sec
rotary, Oberltn, Kan, who will acknowledge the
receipt of the same. hope all viii help ms far NJ
they are able; as in my opinion institution of
this Kind will do more toward keeping the MEM
DRY of our fathers green in the years To than
costly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS l.. Garland, Roxbury.
Kan.
DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Custer Corps No. 2, of Balti-
more, gnve n pleasant entertainments the last of n
aSEtsSs WHICH not only gave mucu pleasure, but
netted neat sum, which was placed q the credit
of the relief fund.
The program consisted of readings, recItatons,
vocal and Instrumental music. The active particle
pants were Misses Kirweu, Cook. Haddaway, Eta
Cook. and Messrs Shaw, Bullen, West. and the
weli-known favorite, Prof Hawks After the
literary part, refreshments were served. A hand
some sum roalizcd-Mary g. Shcliman, De.
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DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Memorial Day was observed In
Hastings in an appropriate manner Members of
Corps arranged the flowers, and assisted in many
other ways in making this the gTandcst ceremonial
ever Witnessed here The first pablo observance
of this day occurred III years ago, when there were
but three soldiers graves To decorate of those
being Confederate soldiers; while this year
flowers were tcndoriy laid upon the mounds which
covered ~ departed heroes. Tho procession em-
braced GOO people; Mayor. Councilman, Fire De-
psTtmcnt, all Civic societies, College students
school children old soldiers. members of Womnn's
Relief Corps, state University Cadets and band;
aud citizens generally. all taking part IN the march
to the cemetery. There hollow square was
formed, when followed prayer, music. and an nd
dress by Rev. DIR. Fitch. The comrades decorated
the graves OF their sleeping brothers. then the long
column returned To the city, where an excellent
address was given by Rev. Mr. Britt aud suitable
music and other addresses completed the program.
Lincoln deserves mention for the interesting
services Of the day. The attendance was uuprece-
dented. Judge Chapman was the orator OF the
day. Miss Ada Smith. an old army nurse, also
gave an address, which greatly appreciated
by her sister members OF Fsrragut Corps. Twenty
young ladies, dressed In red. white and blue,
marched with the Post aud assisted In placing the
decorations. Twenty little wIite-Fobed girls with
baskets OF flowers, marched around the mound to
tie Unknown Dead, singing SIrew blossoms
bright above their graves, then placed their bas-
kcts around the mound and marched away, when
two Sons OF Veterans advanced and filed the open
space with baskets OF choicest flowers, thus form
ing a complete mound OF beautiful blossoms.
Aurora celebrated Memorial Dayin a patriotic
manner. The X. T.. band led the procession which
contained CITY officials mtubgrg of Post Wpmpu1s
Relief Corps, Fire Department, Odd Fellows, and
school chiidren. The latter were accompanied by
their teachers and marched by pairs, aud covered
two blocks Prof Corbct and the Cadets followed
The half-hour address by Hon John A. Whitmore
was able and eloquent An interesting program
was given by the Corps then little girls decorated
the graves, other girls with flags in hand guarding
each grave until the flowers were deposited
Albion this year celebrated Memorial Day IN an
impressive manner. the Corps aud sons OF Vvtcr-
ans assisting the Post In their preparations. The
unusual interest manifested la the services this
year reflects credit upon these Orders as no regard
was paid To the day until recently.
Van Meter, No. "a. Alma. greatly assisted IA mr.
ranging for the observance of this day. Post and
Corps attended the Sunday services in body Rev
loyalty to country. The attendance Memorial
Day was greater than ever bcfurc-ncarly $50 school
children being Ia line The states represented
by girls ia suitable uniforms. After the graves
were all decorated a halt was called ut the monu-
nent To the unknown dead, the National Memorial
Order was read, aud little girl effectively rected
"a suitable poem; then the wrealhs and bouquets of
flowers were tenderiy deposited upon the spot drd-
cated to the unknown. After the military salute
the solemn throug marched from the hallowed
spot.
Juniata never before had so large an attendance
CO. Il, n. n. c.. and band led the procession.
Twcnty-one girls and an equal number of boys
dressed in becoming uniforms, represented the
States Geary Post and Corps, the Sons of Veter-
ans Sunday schools civic societies and citizens
joined in the march To the cemetery. where a. little
girl was found on guard Gt every soldiers grave
The graves were libcruly decorated Rev De
Motto delivered patriotic address, the cenotaph
WIS loaded with flowers. aud salute fired which
closed the ceremonies at the cemetery.
McCOok had her most successful Memorial Day
celebration, Barnes Corps. No. &C. rendered the
Post much assistance, and marched with them to
the Opera House where addresses were delivered
by Rev ID. l.. Mcbride and Mary IL. Morgan De-
partment President, w re. The procession to the
cemetery was led by the cornet band, then fol-
lowed all societies. members of Post and Woman's
Relief Corps In carriages. The Ship of State cti-
zens and school children came next At each sol
die RS grave II little girl remained guard until
tho flowers were deposited. The shaft To the nm
known dead was covered with flowers.
Talmage appropriately celebrated Memorial
Day Members of Roberts Corps No. II, decorated
G. AR. Hall, and draped In black aud wreatIied
with flowers the five chairs left vacant by the COM
rades who are sleeping upon the camping-groun
OF the dead. The Sunday services were very inter
esting Rev. Halves preached suitable sermon
Prof. Huckins, of Nebraska City, led the singing
which was excellent. heavy storm interfered
with the program designed for Memorial Day
but could not prevent the soldiers from placing
fragrant flowers upon each herO's grave.-tulia s.
Bowen, Corresponding Secretary, Department of
Nebraska, W.R.C.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The list of appointive officers
In this Department is now complete: Secretary
Amanda M. Latferty, Alma; Counselor, Helen e
Cook, Lincoln Inspector, Theresa Woodland Weep