The National tribune., 1892-09-29


feet for the sake of her co-laborers-the Army
Nurses, who did much heroic work during the late
war.
On June % this bill passed tho House by over q
two-thirds vote, and am happy to say the CHAIR,
man of the Pension Committee, A. N Martin. ana
w. H. Butler, the author of the bill, received two
beautiful baskets of rosebuds fresh from the green
house, with cards attached, bearing the conpi.
ments and thanks of the National Woman's Relief
Corps. This bill was Immediately followed to the
Senate, and every influence brought to bear TO push
it through that body, but it was delayed by the
Pension Committee Of the Senate, and when
brought forward a substitute offered. 1t being
near the close of the session. and requiring con-
ference committee of both Houses, the bill was en-
dangered; hence 1t was necessary to bring every
possible force TO bear to compel action. The Com
mittee and Senators were pressed on every SIDE by
letters kilograms and personal appeals to secure
the passage of the bill through the Senate,
On July q the Senate passed the substitute,
which went to the House, who refused to concur
in the Senate bill. conference COMMITTEES was
ordered, who reached an agreement, and the bill
passed both Houses.
On Aug. 5 the bill was signed by President Harri-
son. and is a law. Let us rejoice together.
recognition due them for the self-sacrficing service
they rendered our soldiers when sickness and
sorrow became their lot, when homes and mothers
We're far away.
Owing TO the extra amount of expense incurred
in publishing and sending out the new Ritual, the
furnishing of the Journal free to Corps and Posts
and the cost of the Canton Court Of Inquiry, which
paid under protest, it has required unusual
economy to make our crippled finances meet me
demands of the year. 1t being my opinion (Which
opinion was sustained by my CounciD that the law
applying to Corps as found in Rules and Regula-
tons, Sec. Art. VII, Chap. ", should apply the
same to Departments and National organizations,
ordered all bills in The OF Canton Court oil ln-
quiry sent to the Department Of Ohio for payment,
which were returned unsettled. 1t Is still my
opinion that the money paid under protest to settle
the cost of the Canton Court of Inquiry should
have been paid by tho Department of Ohio, and L
hereby recommend that this Convention order the
Department of Ohio to refund the full amount OF
the cost Mt once to the National treasury.
Notwithstanding the great pressure upon our
finances. the report of the National Treasurer will
show that have met all demands and there IS
still n balance 10 credit. In this connection
would advise that hereafter this National body ex-
ercise greater caro- in bringing burdens upon inc
National treasury In consideration of the extra
expense in conducting the pension work. and the
necessity of providing a burial aground for our
National Home, with The consent OF my Council l
ordered $50 of the Jensie Wells fund transferred
TO the Home fund would advise that the small
sum now remaining in the Jensie Wells fund he
kept intact to assist Mrs. Wells in going to house
keeping in case of her husbands release from
prison.
NATIONAL W.R.C. HOME.
With pleasure call your attention to the success
of our National W.R.C. Home and its most able
management. An examination of the accounts of
the Home will show that the strictest economy has
been practced through the past year, and yet the
inmates have been comfortable and happy and are
most appreciative of our efforts in their behalf.
We, organization are under obligations to
the Legislature of the State of Ohio for the mag
nfcent Ohio Cottage, that has been erected OH our
beautiful grounds Madison, home for the
worthy women of the war; aud feel 1t my duty
to recommend that vote OF thanks OF this Con-
vention be extended to the most able committee
who have had in charge the building and furnish
ing of this beautiful Home.
While had cause to regret the loss OF our first
Matron Miss Kate l.. Coolidge, who had become
endeared TO the inmates, we have reason 10 re-
joice that another soon found TO fill her
rlace While it was very hard for the inmates of
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sured that Mrs Hannah X. Piimpton has become
equally endeared to everyone and In her superior
business management we have bright hopes FOR the
future. IL has been my pleasure to note the great
interest of the Home Board in the welfare of the
institution, each member doing her utmost 10 make
the enterprise n success and add TO the comfort OF
the inmates. The amount of thought expended,
labor put forth aud correspondence conducted,
entities them to the thanks Of our Order,
Mrs. Puma l.. COwles is particularly entitled TO
the gratitude of our Order for her untiTing and
faithful zeal in behalf of the Home. A this sub,
ject will be presented in full by The Chairman OF
the Board, will only add we have indeed great
cause TO be proud of our National Home.
RELIEF.
For special relief the calls have been many, all
of which have been carefully investigated and.
when found worthy. placed in the hands Of Corps
for special work. Early in the year request was
made through General Orders askin. Corps desir-
ing special duties TO report 10 National Headquer-
tiers. Many responded and 10 them these special
calls for charity were nss!. ned; and am pleased
to report that every call has been generously met
and much good has been the result not only to
those in need but to the Corps that lave been IN
terested in special work.
One hundred dollars has been sent Jense Wells
from the fund contributed for her assistance.
In many cases. upon careful investigation, II hns
been found that those applying were not in need;
and in consideration Of these facts 1t Is hoped that
no call viii he responded 20 in the way Of doua-
tons until careful V Investigated by those TO whom
appeal for help is made. There have been no
orders drawn upon the National relief fund during
the year.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Fully believing it detrimental to the general
welfare of our Order TO promu!gate the findings OF
n Court of Inquiry in General Orders, have COM
muuicaed all such AS have arisen during my Adj
ministration through special orders for The Depart
meut in which the trouble fignHted, sending
SUCH orders outside of this Department to mem
bers of the National staff and Department Presi-
pleasant publicity is avoided, and the good name
of our Order protected
ANDERsoNvILLE PRISON PROPERTY.
In accordance with instructions OF ninth Con-
yention, call made, through General Orders
No. 6, for funds TO assist IN the Improvement Of
the Andersonvilie Prison property. Through cor
respondence with the Department Commander OF
Georgia, 9. a. r. f. ascertained that 81 900
needed 10 raise The purchase debt that the managers
might be able TO present the same to the Grand
Army at the Washington Encampment. As only
about $500 Of this amount has been sent to National
Treasurer, the matter OF presentation will be post
poned another year. trust The full amount may
be placed in the hands Of National Treasurer be-
fore the Encampment OF 1873
WORLDS FAIR.
Tn accordance with the instructions of ninth
Convention, the matter OF representation of the
W.R.C in the coming Worlds Fair 10 ne held in
the city Of Chicago in 1893, has been duly con-
sidered. After little correspondence with
Mre. Bertha NJ. H. Palmer, President ofihe Board OF
Lady Managers, personal interview was held
with Mrs. Palmer at her office in Chicago. After
having presented our Order in all phases together
with the instructions of ninth Convention, Mrs.
Palmer stated the probable limit of spnce TO be
donated and restrictions of an exhibit. In accord
ance with facts stated, written rcquisition for
.uace In the " onHn's Building. pro rata with all
applicants, flied with the Secretary. Circular
letter No. 2 sent to ali mcmbcrs OF the Ma
tional Council. asking their opinions to how we
as an Order might best be represented Response
came from nine members, with many different
ideas Of representation, from NIL OF which recon-
meudations have been formed upon which The
present Convention may act. DHly those who
hnye by actual oDscrv ation and careful study of
the various demands required for successful
hibit which shall DO in keeping with the name
motto and objects Of our Order and the supreme
excellence due tile Worlds exhibit, can compre-
bend the labor, tact, and judgment required 10
place before the world such representation as our
Order demands There the highest type of excel
lence In every imaginable form and variety will
concentrate an inexpress!ble grand and mag
nilicent whole.
While ali other organizations of women are
planning represent their objects and work ii is
essential that ours, the largest charitable organize
ton on earth, Should have permanent place
among the many. Not alone for the mere matter
OF display, but prominent among the worlds
of our country, with all It's lies OF Fraternity,
blessed deed5 OF Charity and worldrcuoWmed
Loyalty should here represent the character and
worth of our grand American women. To acc M
n