The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-27

tion aud approval of the Delegates assembled. AS
the work of reiief-iocal. State, and Nationals
the special pride and pleasure of the Woman Re
lief Corps it has seemed proper that the reports OF
National relief should be given out i'll a full and
complete form Space to-day is heartily given up
to the reports of the President and Secretary of the
Board OF Directors of the National Relief Corps
Home They are something of which the Order
may well he proud, and iH their presentation the
Officers themselves arr honored.
The National Relief Corps Home is very near the
hearts of the Relief Corps of the Nation and its IN
teresis will he carefully cherished and promoted.
Let us sustain and encourage the grand women
who are giving time and strength to this magnifl'
cen; beneficiary of womanly worth and patriotic
history.
Report of Chairman of Board of Directors
National Woman's Relief Corps Home.
SAYAToGA PA. July 10, 1892
SUE A. PIKE SANDERS. National President ": RC
MADAM: 1 have the honor TO report the National
WR.C Home, under the able management of the
Ma,ron, Hannah Il. Plimp.on and the Assistant
Matron, Miss Maynard, as in prosperous con-
dition.
The report of the National Treasurer viii show
that there WAS in the Home fund June 30, 1892.
81 So. IL. During the yea three issues have been
made to Army Nurses outside of the Home, who
were in great need nearly 100 pressing cases
being on our list. who have been helped each
quarter The number o be supported in the Home
has almost doubled; and yet, by the development
of our own resources and strict economy. we have
been able to make larger tissues TO Army Nurses
outside of the Home. aud to afford n more COM
Portable support TO those in the Home 'hnn is en-
joyed by many of those who help to maintain H.
The amount in the treasury June III has been
greatly essened by the expenses OF the third quar-
ter aud the fourth issue To Army Nurses outside
the Home But. notwithstanding the large IN
IN the number IF inmates. The four issues TO
Army Nurses outside of the Home, and my eX-
penses in Washington In securing pensions, we
still have on hand about $1,000
At INV request the National President, with the
consent of her Council transferred $50 from the
Wells I'D he
applied my expenses IN Washington, anu 40
for the purchase of beautiful burial plot IN Middle
Ridge Cemetery. which had been selected oy Tue
Board of Directors.
The development of our own resources has
greatly decreased the running expenses of the
Home. Not only have the grounds about the
Home been besutIfed, but every foot OF soil has
been utilized. The purchase OF good COW has
saved the milk bill and added largely TO the COM
fort OF The inmates. The orchard, which IL well
in grass aud the lower part of our field tlenccd
Of for that purpose) affords ample pasture for our
horse and COW The rest OF the ground is in grapes,
berries OF all kinds, vegetables and corn.
We need more land. but the Board OF Directors
have yet received enough money TO make the
purchase, and have therefore delayed. There are
now 20 inmates in the Home and a large number OF
applications pending.
The OHIO Cottage has been completed and we
trust will be formally turned over TO the Board OF
Directors before the meeting of the National Con-
vention. The building is beautiful and COM
modious structure aud will stand for years as n
testimonial of the generosity and loyalty al ONO
and credit to the committee appointed by Gov.
Campbell. who have with so much skill and fidelity
carried The will Of the Legislature. The report
Of the Secretary of the Board of Directors Mrs. T.
J.. Cowles which is herewith transmitted, will FUR
nish further information.
Many valuable presents have been sent TO the
Home by the Corps which have added to the COM
fort OF the inmates and beautified the institution.
As appeal has been made 10 Corps, these free
will offerings have demonstrated the deep interest
the members of the Order nre taking in the Home,
which hey have made the quiet, beautiful resting
place of the Army Nurses who did such heroic
widows OF soldiers. who have given so much TO
their country. and who usually come to this sweet
place OF rest worn aud weary, after long, hard
struggle with poverty aud sickness.
The very complete report of the Matro3, here
with appended. will give full showing OF all
donations aud other matters connected with the
Home.
The health oftIe inmates has been very good most
Of the time, and is now in most excellent condition.
During the Winter In grippe seemed to be epidemic
la that section. and all the inmates were more or
less affected by it, aud some Of hem were very Ill
But Miss Kate T. Cooedge although she had re-
signed the mstronshp of the Home, remained AT
her post aud with great energy and self-sacrihee
devoted herself to their care until Mrs. Pltmpton
lwho had been elected Mstron, but who was de-
tanned by sicknes-l was able TO relieve her from
duty. II would seem but just that some special
recognition should be accorded Miss Coolidge for
her specisl devotion 10 the sick of the Home at
that time the Order is under great obligations to
her.
two years Of It's existence. In June last Mrs.
Almira Hanson. a soldiers mother, after a linger-
ing Illness passed away ia great peace. Snc was
buried in our own beautiful burying plot in Middle
Ridge Cemetery with the same cost and care we
would have buried a beloved mother. One of the
inmates said. returning from the funeral The
WomsIi's Relief Corps takes care OF US while we
live and just far out into the dark valley
they can. and when die bury Christians
should be buried, not paupers. j know now
that shall be decenty buried when die The
Post and Corps of Madison came out in body TO
show their interest and respect Further par
iicuRrs OF her ailment and death and a statement
TO The health of the Home will be found in the
physicians report, which accompanies this
Through my efforts in the Pension Office while
In Washington was able TO secure pensions for
several Of the inmates, andunder the law pension
ing Army Nurses. several others. inmates Of the
Home will be pensioned. secured a pledge from
the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner
OF Pensions thstH special force should be put
this class OF pensioners and their claims hurried
through IL IL very desirable that these women
should receive advice and assistance in preparing
their claims. as no pension agents are allowed 10
handle them. This duty would seem to belong to
the Pension Committee.
Jn closing, ] desire To thank you personally Mrs
President, Tor your valuable advice and hearty CO.
operation IN all the perpie1ing questions and duties
connected with the management Of the Home. aud
la the more arduous work ia Washington aud to
report that the utmost harmony exists among the
members OF the Board of Directors, and that they
have been uniiring in their zeal. and prompt and
capable in all the duties required of them. The
duties OF The Secretary, Mrs T. L. Cowles. this year
have been heavy. involving large correspondence
aud making heavy demands upon her time. Ii
wonld seem hui just and proper that some COM
peBsaiion attach 10 that Office.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
j. That suitable testimonial be given 10 Miss
Kate l. Coolidge for her selfsacrificing devotion 10
The sick Of lle Home during the prevalence Of la
grippe.
2. That the Secretary of the Board of Directors
be allowed such salary the Board may think il
just aud proper
3. That the Pension Committee be intrusted with
the work of assisting Army Nurses TO push their
claims through TO success
4. That special vote Of thanks be given TO Hon.
A. n. Martin. Of Indiana Chairman of the Pension
Committee of the House. and Hon. w ii. Butler
OF Iowa, author of The Butler bill. for their able
sud eloquent championship of the Army Nurse
Pension Bill. and 10 all the members of that Com.
mi,tee who. without regard TO party, stood unitedy
and strongly for the bill.
All of which is respectfully submitted. in r., c.
and l.. ANNIE WITTENMYER
Chairman of the Board of Directors OF the Ma.
tional W.R.C. Home.
Report of Secretary of Board of Directors
National Woman's Relief Corps Home.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF BOARD OF Directors. !
NATIONAL WoMAS's RELIEF CORPS HOME,
GENEVA OHIO June so 1892