The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-30
our IN MONTANA.

of suffering Russia, and answered him for the
Relief Coris OF this jurisdiction, piedging our as
in the line of fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty.
felt confident in their extension of gratitude to
tho sa s of oar
| ernor's prompt action and his acceptance of my
offer to assist Being newly organized and Me-
mortal Day Mt hand, some of the Corps sent re-
grets that they could respond the call. Some
| of the Corps contributed noby the amount pass
ing through Department channels being ms ioi.
lows: Wordsworth Corps. ], Helena, proceeds oil
| entertainment, Sl22; contributions by citizens,
$3.50; Fnrragut Corps, 2, Livingston. 81 so; An
tone Liminse a Russian, ccollseted, sis35o g. X
Warren Corps. a. 81; total, S3GS.50; expenditures
| S5G; net receipts. S3OS. so.
VIM. English Corps disappointed in sending
supplies. Their contribution was n carload of
flour. but free transportation ceased, and they
transferred their collection of 500 from Russia's
Relief Fund TO that Of our furnishing people
! along the Missouri aud Mississippi Rivers. With
their excellent Memorial Day preparation and the
work done for charity's sake Corps stands firm
along the line of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
and their many forebodings and fears have van
isiied like the dcws of morn before MONDAY
sun.
Montana through her Provincial Department
W.RC. has forwarded to the Red Cross Associa-
non-ClarR Barton, President-and to sioux CITY
and our own Nations suffering people, S10So0. md
we nave woven again HE garlands Tor the Natlons
silent dend.
While tie hand Of distress abides with ns, am
thankful that we can respond to Charltys gentle
appeal without murmur-Isabea kirkendail.
Provincial Department President, Helena, Mon
tana.
FIRST DEATH AT THE HOME.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The frs. death ut the National
RELIEF Corps Home, Madison, O., is that of II sol
Iadeus &. Hanson. served three years in the I0jth
Ohio, and died in 1871. She was born at Fulton,
~ Y, Oct. %. 1915. and in the 18th year OF her
age. She died peaceful and triumphant III the
Christian faith. She WAS admitted to tho Home In
July, 1891. and died June T. 1892; funeral ut the
Home Sunday June ). Rev. A. H. Donler offlciat-
" lilo pI
Burninm Post and Corps attended in body, with
numerous .ytnpathizing friends. The pnrors and
corridors OF the Home bright with plants and
flowers. At the head of the casket was shehf OF
wheat. sickle of immortelles, and anchor of
roses On the caskct was handsome cross and n
wreath of daisies and heiiotrope twned by the
loving hands of the sisters of the Home. The rain,
which had fallen for several days. had ceased, and
the sun shone out upon the long procession lint
wendell lis way 10 the beautiful Middle Ridge
Cemetery to the burial lot Of the National Home.
The casket WIS borne by six comrades aud III line
were the Home family, Burnham Corps, Burnhain
Post, GAR. and friends The sacred words Dust
TO dust" were spoken, and the mem bers of Burn
ham Corps each east bouquet Of flowers into the
grave. All present must have been impressed with
this Growing beneficeuce of the National Wom-
ans Relief Corps, that tenderly cares for and
lays to rest the mothers OF the war, even though
no Kindred follow them 10 The grayc.-Plumn L.
Cowlcs, Secretary of the Board
WAITING AND WATCHING.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Angel of Death has en-
tered the home of our dear sister, Amelia Baldwin,
Secretary OF Forsyth Corps aud Capt james Bald
win. and M Only daughter. pet of the household
lttIe Mary, who had been their Joy and pride for
nine Summers, has gone. And just as the Angel
OF Death touched her SHE rose, counted out aloud
the years of her young life. three times three.
closed her fresh mud innocent eyea. that had suca
n star OF morning la their blue" and glided into
eternity.
This dear baby sister had come 70 the home of
family OF brothers. made their life swceter and
better, twined aud iniertwned and frightened the
threads Of gold around the hearts of the parents
dear, they weaving happy memories for the future
But everything in life is cl, tngcd for the first
break has been made. The Denth Angel has
severed the chain il and their hesr,strings
are bleeding and torn" Sill, God is good; He il
love; and this dear little girl is waiting and watch
ing ut the jeweled gates. ready to give her hand TO
her soldier papa and loved ones-Juli:t Rice
Scney, Toledo o.
DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The seventh annual Convention
Department of Washington Fairhmveu in
conjunction with the GAR. Encampment. c. Il.
Arrerson Post and Corps left nothing undone that
could add 10 the comfort nf Their guests. Both
small In numbers, bnt great in ali that is implied
in our moito-F G. and J..
The unanimous choice of the Convention for
Department President was Lizzie r. Hcrriek. Of
Stevens Corps. !, Seattle the other officers
Emma Miller, wlatcom: J. v..P.. Lizzie Haynes.
Port Angeles; Sec, Matte +. Ames. Seattle;
Treas. Past President Helen Burke. Seattle; Chap.
Walln W"ii" cannsel"r. s. M ron e ma'a Ta
coma; T. and i officer Anna Watson, Spokane
Executive Board-Jennie 5. Holmes. Seattle;
Nancy Patton, Slaughter; Jennie e. Travis. Ia
coma: Esther T.. Rabcoek, Fairhaven; Kate Decn-
tur. Mount Vernon. Delegates to National Con-
Mamie b. Gregg. Walia Wnlla Delegate, Ne,tic
Dumdi, Colfax: Alternate, VaIeria D. Frank
Puyallup.-S Ea,tle.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Comrade II. II. Kinds and wife, Past Department
President Mary sherwood Hind.. OF stanton. Mich.
eldest
Sept. H. 1875 died April 30, 1892. Her death was
cau.ch by rheumatism of the heart following "a
brief Illness. She member of the High |
School aud would have graduated in June. and
earnest worker in the church. Sunday school and |
Christian Endeavor. Tls fiirest flowers first
to fade, but they bloom again in land where |
there Is no smiter and beauty Is coexistent with |
love.
The Helena, Mont, citizens greatly appreciate
the publicspiried services of Isabella irkendail
Provisional Department President, w re. ~ re- |
Gently manifested in her work for tile Itnssinn
famine sufferers and on other charitable lines The |
Helena Citizens Committee, appointed by Gov. |
TooIe have made her Chairman of the local com.
mittee TO secure donations for the Mississippi flood
sufferers. and she has pushed her work with zeal
and success.
The beloved and efficient Treasurer of Bowers
Corps i4I, Geneva o., Emma j. Dorman rnourns
the death Of her husband. ex Mayor +. W. Dor
man. :. Of ", who was buried Memorial Sabbath.
His fnther, d. w. Dornan, still living went out at
the first call for troops with Capt. kenuy's Gun
squad OF Geneva, and las the honor of firing at
Philippi, w. Va, the first gun in defense OF the
Union.
Department President Mary G. Dean of Massa-
chusetts, Ia General Orders, No 5, the
Institution OF Corps n: Rutland, WareEam and
Leicester. Also liberal contributions from Massa-
chuse,ts Corps the Memorial Day funds Of iso-
lated Posts in Virgna, to the Norfolk Memorial
A Association and the Department of Georgia, for
he improvement of Andersonvc Prison prop
ary.
The Headquarters of Massachusetts W. X. c. will
be mt the Ebbitt House. and Department President
Dcane in General Orders extends invitation TO
all members OF the Grand Army and Relief Corps
in Attendance ut Washington in September TO cnll |
Gen. Albert A. Pope. Of Boston, is firm believer |
IN the civizing agency OF good roads. aud is try
ny to impress the importance OF his views upon
Inc management of the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position AS to secure n special exhibit n
onal educator. From ethical, ell rs prac-
cal standpoint. the subject Is of very great i'm
porance and IL America would apply the same
to common highways that has been so
potent in railway building. she would speedily
settle many n vexed social and political problem
Good roadways means better distribution of popu-
alton. of wealth. culture and comfort, and there is
no doubt that road exhibit at the Exposition
would he the incentive OF better roadmaklng the
country over.
A fraternal word from Woodbne, Iowa. from
he Corps Corresponding Secretary, tells of the
Corps engaged. the school children strewny the
lowers aud placing the requisite wreaths and
bouquets expression of gratitude to the brave
men who fell defending the flag, . z.
Past Department President Mary u. Bancroft, of
Ohio mourns the loss of her brother, Fred W.
sueil. who stricken with paralysis In Column
DIS June ii, and died on3June ~ He will be
by comrades Of the i!l-fated expedition
inder Gen. Sturgs that met llc disastrous defeat
~ ofola nnO for uhoa |