The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

visit was thought foolhardy in a man. She went
and brought to the school building three times
the most hostile ana powerful chief, Little Wound,
good intentions of the GovefnnIent She was in
formed during the trouble by an Indian loyal 10
her. of plan OF attack upon the Agency and
school, which she reported 70 Gen. Miles, thus pre-
pairing him and saving great slaughter.
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Michael Cook Corps. Faribault,
made Memorial Day. 1892, memorable by the
and Past President Mary E .Leavens, who per-
formed her duty nobly. -, To-
Since my last letter several Corps have been
organized, with applications pending.
The Corps and veterans Of fiis city have had
number of the Relief Corps women with them of
and talented Mrs. John A. Logan. The visit to
our city of this distinguished woman will long be
remembered by us all John A. Rawins Post.
reception in their hall (Masonic Tampe) which
will long be remembered as of the most pleas
ant social events since the organization Of the Post
Mrs. Logan was also rendered a reception Mt the
Soldiers Home, one of the loveliest spots on the
banks of the beautiful Father of Waters (the Mis-
sssippD and near the world-renowned Falls OF
Minnehaha made famous by Longfellow In
bower of flowers and ferns stood the noble woman
greeting the inmates OF the Home, l60 in number,
many of them having served under her husband.
the distinguished volunteer soldier Besides these
there was a large number of veterans Sons OF Vet
Grams, W.R.C, Ladies' Aid Societies, and citizens
~.
the guests at the chapel she escorted through
the hospital, followed by the little daughter of one
Of our veterans carrying basket of beautiful red
roses. After kindly greeting to each one. as she
passed among the cots rose was gently laid upon
the pillow of each kindly remembrance Of her
visit One of the brightest spots on memory's
tending to this noble woman our cordial greetings
Helen NJ. Fox, Department Corresponding Sec
rotary, Minneapolis MINI.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Harrette L. Reed, Secretary of the National
Pension Committee, visited Washington that torrid
July weather to lend her best efforts in securing
agreement and report on the Army Nurse bill
National Chaplain Clara Barton accompanied her
to the Capitol and together they had the happiness
of being present ut the final vote. Mrs. Logan
reached the city from the West in time to give her
best efforts to the bill
Past National President Annie Wittenmyer,
after her arduous six months at Washington on
behalf of Army Nurse legislation, is now taking
q breathing spell Mt her beautiful country home,
Saratoga, Pa. She was obliged to leave Washing
ton before the final passage of the general BILL but
not until assured that favorable report would be
reached.
Headquarters Department of Kansas, W. II. c., will
be established during National Convention at the
Oxford Hotel, corner of Twelfth street and New
York avenue northwest. where all visitors will be
cordially welcomed; by invitation of Department
President Ida Wilson Moore, in General Orders.
No.5
the ninth annual State Reunion, to be held at
Wichita, Aug Is to 20 inclusive. stirring pro-
gram will be arranged.
The Fifth District Reunion of Kansas, W.RC.,
will be held at Abilene, Sept. 6. and g. Corps 60
will exemplify the ritual. This Is Headquarters
Corps. of which Department President Ida Wilson
Moore is a member.
Elizabeth A. Perry, Corresponding Secretary,
writes that b. II. Palmer Relief Corps. No 81, in
sti,ued five years oat Sank City, Mimi, has 2
membership OF 36. Money realized, S532.74. of
which Sl35 has been turned over to the Post and
Ss6.s7 expended for relief no estimate clothing
distributed to those in need. A presentation of q
flag to the Post is among the remembered pleasures
of Corps work. The Post and their loyal auxli-
aries in harmony, and their social and memo
rial work enjoyed in common.