The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09

rated the new regime. The new President is the
wife of Comrade T. r. Carroll, prominent in bust
ness. Grand Army and Masonic circles. and sho
herself has been pro ninent in church, charitable
and social circles. Department Treasurer Deaf
rick, her financial right hand is said to be one of
the most delightful old young women in the Order.
She is the wife OF Comrade George X. Deatrick,
also prominent in Grand Army and business circles.
That she Is an orator, as well ms young and good
looking. is shown by the model speech she made
in Convention in nominating Anna Opdycke Car
roll. which as historic gem alone should give it
a place in Grand Army and Relief Corps literature:
Il have been instructed by Bishop Corps, 247, and
requested by a number OF other Corps from north
western Ohio, to present to this Convention name
for Department President, that of Anna Bette
opdycke Carroll. Mrs. Carroll is woman emf
nenty qualified TO fill this most responsible positions
she is woman OF stability, refinement and honor
She is possessed of tina: charity which sufTereth
long and is kind; warmeth not itself is OF puffed
up is not easily provoked. thinseth no evil but re-
Joiceth in the TRUTH She has given great portion
of her time In the last two years to the work of the
Department; she IL the wife of old soldier one
who served his country faithfully during trying
times OF '6l and 65 and has since been an enthu-
siastic worker in the Grand Army of the Republic
Mrs. Carroll comes from family whose patriot
ism, loyalty and honor cannot be questioned. To
those of yon who are familiar with the history OF
the war OF 6l to '65 the name Of Opdycke Is not
unknown. That name made historic Mt the
battles of Pttsburg Landing, Chickamauga Mis-
sion Ridge, Franklin, and others Like her kins.
man who enlisted as a private In the 4lst Ohio,
ana there rose to the rank OF Captain who at the
battle of Pitsburg Landing. when the color-bearer
was shot down, seized the colors from the ground,
advanced and gave the command '4Ist Ohio fol.
low your colors so will she (if elected PresidenD
take your coors. ask you to follow and bear them
with equal honor. Again, as Colonel of the l25th
Ohio when in the fiercest of the battle of Chcka-
manga Gen. Thomas said:
Col. Opdycke, this point must be held
Col. opdyeke replied most piously: We will
hold il or go to heaven from it,
So will she hold he honor If ho nap NJ
go to heaven from 1t. At the battle OF Franklin In
command of brigade, when tie enemy broke our
Brigade, forward to the worksi' fighting with
bayonet and dubbed muskeis driving back the
enemy and reoccupying the works. Ladies' make
choice OF Mrs. Carroll for your next Department
President and she will give the command of her
brave kinsman: Forward to the works. fighting
with the sword Of Fraternity. the musket Of Charity
and the bayonet OF Loyalty driving back the enemy
and occupying the works. with malice toward
none and charity for ALL"
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
Kearsarge Corps. "a. Ukiah, reports prosperity.
They received May visit from Past National
President Elizabeth Darcy Kinne our present
Department Counselor, who impaired much useful
information and encouraged the Corps in their
work. In the evening Reunion and repast was
enjoyed ut the residence of Mrs. Sarah T.. Lee,
formerly an Army Nurse. Corresponding Secre-
tary McCowen, of the Corps says of President
kinne's visit: we esteem it an honor and
privilege to have her with us, for to her than
to any other Is due the success of the Relief Corps
In this State. Her conversation is repete with in
formation, and we felt when she left we had not
had enough of her society. 1t is a real treat when
the whole souled and candid official visits and aids
u subordinate Corps"
ILLINOIS RELIEF CORPS HOME
DEAR TRIBUNE: We are on the threshold of the
busiest year known 10 this Department The
Woman's Relief Corps Home, which we have so
earnestly desired, Is now assured fact with the
following committee hard at work: Carrie G. Tink-
ham, Chairman, Homer; Mary A. Bradley Score
tary, Decatur; Laura e. Distin, Quincy; Emily r.
Mccullough, Gaesburg; Nettie McGowen, Chica-
go; Sue A. i. Sanders, Deavan Lou j. East
Cou!tersville. The Secretary, Mary A. Bradley,
announces over S26 900 In cash and pledges-a fine
showing for short time. What loveIier loca.
ton could We have for this home than right here
in our own beautiful Decatur where the Grand
Army had its birth, and the Relief Corps of Illinois
were formed into Department? There nre great
advantages we can name over the following cities
and towns, which are wide awake and seeking
much TO gain the Home: Carbondale, Eningham,
Creal Springs. Aurora Homer, Monticello and
others. Secretary NJ. A. Bradley, who is an nde-
fatigable worker in our Order, is of Decatur and
for Decatur, and will be happy TO answer any COM
nunications In regard TO the Home. The Depart
ment President has appointed committee to
place the W.R-C. in the front rank of women Mt
the Worlds Columbian Exposition. Tie COM
mittee includes the following ladies: Emma A.
Wallace. Chicago; Gertrude Fifer. Bloomington;
Mary A. Logan, Chicago; Vincie b. Fullerton,
0ttowa; Mary A. Whitney. Chicago. - Ellie II.
Kennedy. Department Corresponding Secretary.
IOWA CONVENTION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The ninth annual Convention
Department of Iowa. was notable gathering of
Relief Corps workers Of n sterling soldier State
Department President Clara e. Nichols, who has
n clear, steady voice and inspiring presence, pre-
sided with dignity and grace, and dispatched work
with the order and precision for which she is
noted. Her address admirable resume of
the work of the year, amplified by excellent re-
ports from all the officers OF her staff Pas. Ma.
tional President Mary c. McHenry was present
and received cordial welcome from her sister
workers. The following official report from the
officers Of the Relief Corps to the Department