The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-20

me puoiic uiks Oh the National prcsiient.
Nat'onai Secretary Hogbin WAS introduced and
spoke briefly OF the responsibility of the Offices to
which two Sabetha women had been called, mem
tlohihg me magnitude of the work OF the yenr IN
administering the affairs of an Order numbering
10000 women. fa1.-,
Maj. Anderson sang some of his noted selections,
followed by the "S,ar-Spangied Banner"
Inc iormai experimenting over. the guests were
given an opportunity tp extend their congra,nla-
tons personally after which they took their places
at bounteous tables The festivities had encroache
upon the following day when the guests dispersed
sABETHA NOTES.
National President Wilkins was met at the
station upon her return by host Of friends bear
ing congratulations. and In the evening was sere-
naded by the Cornet Band.
Delegations from Pawnee and Oneida attended
the reception, representing the G. AR and WIKI
The Fairview Enterprise, commenting upon the
choice Of Convention, saws: The selection was a
good one, and confers great honor on noble
woman. Mrs. Wilkins will he found competent
to the performance of the various duties devolving
upon her in the discharge of her high Office
THE sUNFLowER CHOICE.
Flora Preston Hogbn National Secretary. in An
excellent letter TO her home paper. tells OF the
many good things showered upon the Kansans
National Convention week, and of honors worthily
won, in the following:
The Womans Relief Corps were very chary as to
alterations, but as for the writer, who was present
at every session. she has yet recovered from the
wonder rs to where many brilliant, witty, capa-
Bile, eloquent women came from Mrs. M II.
Wilkins won praise every side for her parlia-
mentary skill and wisdom. She was called to the
chair during the most stormy and complicated hours
OF the convention and easy won the presidency ny
the eminent ability shown in her manner OF presd-
ing. The most beautiful and nristocratic homes In
dinner. luncheon. drives and public meetings came
in deluRes Among those too numerous to mention
were invitations to dinner parties given iii her
honor at the homes Of Mrs. John A. Logan Mrs
Corporal Tanner, Mrs. Briggs of Maple Manor. and
Mrs. Lock wood, the honored member OF the Board
of Worlds Fair Managers. Sabetha people were
decidedly proud OF the honors, and all the Kansas
people were too happy 10 spenk. or sleep, or eat
when 1t was known that Kansas would bring home
the honors of the National W.R.C The Oxford
Hotel was jubilant and even the tired walters faces
shone in the general glow of satisfaction that
beaned from Kansas Headquarters. The Kansas
people resident in Washington did themselves
from the Sunfiower State. The Snnfower badge
was in demand, and the supply exhausted.
One OF the pleasantest episodes OF the trip East
was the receipt on the way OF mammoth box OF
California fruit sent TO Mrs. Wilkins by MIR. and
Mrs. Brady. This was landed in the special ut
Kansas City, unpacked, and the friends Of Mrs
Wilkins were lavishly treated to the contents.
vote of thanks was unanimously rendered Mrs
Wilkins Mr.. and Mrs Brady and Mrs Sweet. who
had been the custodian of the box from California.
HOW THEY ENJOYED THE TRIP.
DEAR TRIBUNE: We report q most happy trip to
Washington during the recent g. AR EHcampment,
with no serious accidents to mar the memorable oc-
cason. We would mention in behalf of our entire
party the courteous treatment received through
the G. &. G. IL st. Louis, and G. IL o. Railways the
official route. also of the residents OF Washington
for their thoughtful and perfect entertainment OF
their many guests. One can scarcely enumerate
the many grand sights and the pleasure derived
from this most memorable trip to our Capital.
On the WR.C. official train were Sue p. Sanders.
National President, and daughter, Bernadine;
yah Dana Idant and n
staff officers; also Capt. III. Harmon, Horace Han
non jr., Comrade and Mrs. beaverton. and others.
The scenery through the mountainous region of
Virginia WAS especially grand and many were the
relics eagerly sought and obtained by the party on
their way through the noted battlefeids.
Arriving at Illinois Headquarters. It was found
the Illinois Republican association of Washington
had fairly outdone themselves in making the
double parlors of our Department W.R.C. shine
forth the emblems of freedom in the National
coIors. Those who SO generously contributed to
thus beautify our temporary abode were Maj.
Alden, Comrade King Mrs. John A. Logan. and
n score or more generous comrades. These beauti-
full trimmings were presented to our Department
W.RC. by the comrades, through Department
President Harmon.
PLEASURES REcoUNTED.
In the grand parade certainly beyond descrip-
ton in numbers, military precision and beauty,
our Illinois veterans took the lead. The grand re-
ception in the rotunda of the Capitol will ever live
III memory AS Incompatible.
The reception at Mrs. Gen. Logan's residence.
Calumet Place, to the John A. Logan Posts and
Illinois w. re. was beautiful beyond description.
We again call to mind Memorial Hall, where the
treasures of past conflicts and successful achieve
ments in the life OF Gen. Logan are tastefuiy ar
ranged. An honor conferred upon Depart
ment President Sarah L. Harmon by Mrs. Logan,
who requested her presence in the line OF the dis
tinguished Reception Committee.
Our Illinois party went from Mrs. Logan's to the
Department OF the Potomac reception, where, after
presentation TO the Receiving Committee the guests
were conducted to progressive refreshnent tables,
laden with deicaces. and from this to the concert
hail. nftsr which an elegant souvenir badge was
presented to caoh guest. IL our favored lot
to attend several other notod rso-E.inns all sls-
giant in appointments and welcome greetings.
ILLINOIS RECEPTION.
The receiving party consisted Of Department
President Sarah T.. Harmon: Department Junior
Vice President Nellie Stitsel, WHO introduced the
callers In charming manner; Past Department
Presidents Julia q. Sine Sarah M. Bradford, Deli
lab beaverton; Chairman Executive Board Jsnine
Bross; National Aid and Delegate at-Large Flo J.
Miller; Department Sec. Annie NJ Stuart; Depart
ment Treasurer Mary f. McCauey; Department
Corresponding Secretary Efiie X. Kennedy, De-
partment Aids Holmes, Williams and Jones. Beau.
tiful hand painted souvenirs were given to each
caller. Some Of this exquisite painting was exc
cuted by the gifted daughters Of Mrs. NJ. II. NJ:
Wallace, Of Chicago; also by Decatur's talented
artist Kate Harwood and Past Department Presi
dent beaverton. Past Department Commander
Horace Clark made n most pleasing address, which
was literally appauded; Rev. Bradford spoke in an
exceedingly humorous vein. and poem was beauti-
fully given by little girl after which Margaret X.
icklns, senior vice NatOnhl PRESIDENT now Ma
tional President addressed the company. We
have already enjoyed her perfect leadership. May
the able beginning lead on TO noble ending!
The many beautiful gifts bestowed upon Sue p.
Sanders. National President, by officers and dele
gates in Convention, showed the appreciation in
which her many friends held her noble work of the
past year.
Our party bid adieu to the memorable city after
enjoying visits to the Capitol, viewing its wonder
full interior; the White House, saddened by the
thought Of The illness of Mrs. Harrison; and all
the Government Departments-Treasury. Navy.
etc.; also ascending the dome of the Capitol and
the Monument, where one looks down mere
mites Of humanity. Washington's tomb at Mount
Vernon was visited and beautiful Arlington, where
10 900 veterans resting under the marble slabs;
the Soldiers Home where we dropped q tear over
the tomb of honored Logan; the Smithsonian
Institutions the Corooran Art Gallery, and numer-
Gus points of great and lasting interest Our home
ward journey made memorable by Glimpses
of the weird scenery, along the route Of noted
batteields which will ever remind Of the
LAND of the free and the home of the braye."-
Ellie X. Kennedy, Department Corresponding Sec
rotary, Decatur. Ill.
Read Better than a Pension" On page 4.