The National tribune., 1892-04-21

chair value about SIS, for this man, that he may
have some sunshine amid his suffering? We nope
| to have n prompt response TO this call 49,
| The W.RC. ward, with the bright, pretty quits
| sent by the Corps, next visited, and to tho
member of 222 Prairie Depot. We would say; II you
could see the pride and comfort your quilt brings,
| with the names all worked upon it. you would ieel
| amply repaid. Tie possessor said: II know TINS
man; and this one fell in such a battle" Each name
| was memory. And just word here; MAKE
your wash quilts of bright pieces that will not fade
when laundried, and three-fourths size CHAIR
cushions necessity, and slippers size SIX to
nine, and socks The State furnishes two pairs OF
socks every six months 10 these invaids Now;
| you know they cannot be comfortable, they neeo
| that many a day sometimes. twas with pride we
were shown the supply of jeies, fruits, etc, sent
| by the various Corps. Mrs Price said: Il never
was so well supplied, and would have nothing
| OF this If not for the Relief Corps"
When we returned from the cottages to the main
building music greeted u.s. and we were privileged
to hear the fine instruments bought by the Corps
OF TINS Department, and II every one coulo see an"
| hear for themselves, none would regret tho Me-
mortal mite" contributed. Prof. Miller THINKS
they are more than good, and takes great pleasure
in explaining and making music for the guests
Several kindly words expressed for AIRS.
Sherwood, and the remark If it were not FOR inc
Relief Corps, we would not have anything. ,
Again we want to impress all with the needs OF
the boys; they cannot live long. Let us make them
comfortable while here. What Corps Will send
this chairr And don't forget cushions, slippers SIZE
six to nine. and quilts three fourths size Send TO
Mrs. Price, Matron; and also send us q liat, that
credit may be given you.
PLEA FOR VETERANS WIVES.
The following is from General Orders of Depart
ment Commander Warner Of Ohio:
-" A bill has been introduced In tho SENATE OF
Ohio to provide cottage at the Home in san
dusky for comrades and their wives, so thst IN
their declining years the veteran and his gooa anu
faithful wife may not be separated 10 state Ihe
case Is to present the argument therefor. ms
bill commends itself to the intelligence OF al
good citizens as an act OF undoubtcd justice and
right. While the soldier fighting the battles
of his country. the devoted wife was often en-
gagged In direfnl conflict with want and troube a.
home. Reunited after the war, they continued
together the struggle for existence, with loving
hearts and Notwithstanding hands. But the
time comes on apace when. unable longer to pro-
vide for themselves, they must separate. ne SOL
der go to the comfortable Home mt Sandusky;
the good old vito must go to the poorhouse ms M,
has already occurred in many instances. ohaii
this be la Ohlo7 Comrades, use all the influence
you have with your Representative In the Leg,sa-
ture to pass this bill ut once. Be urgenS ana de-
termined, and adopt strong resolutions In THIS
matter, and another wrong will be righted by your
efforts In this grand old State OF Ohio.
HOW THE CHILDREN GAVE.
" Play up the Union rayl Play up both loud and
shrill;
One heart. one hope, one faith, one flag, shall be
our slogan still:
Play up tho March Through Georgia. your mer-
riest music play;
Play up the great Grand Army forever and for
aye"
This Is how the Department President OF Ohio
introduces the memorial mite donations 10 tno
this:
Miss MaIon and public schools in Gallipolis,
81"
This Ia Hannah Q. Msxon, loyal Ohio woman,
who rendered important service to the Ohio sick
soldiers In the camps and hospitals Of Gelipolis.
army rendezvous during the war, and who Is
active worker in the Relief Corps. Here
Is the story Of how 1t was done, and may 1t serve
as an incentive to other teachers and pupils TO
work for the soldier cause:
ut was the day for rhetorical exercises. ! asked
the superintendent II he had any objection to OR
having Grand Army Day" He said he did
not care The havorsacks were gathered, nearly
every child in the two rooms took part. We sang
Rally Round the Flag Battle Hymn OF the Re-
public Public Schools of Columbia, The Soldier
Boy etc / wrote the words on the board with
red. white and blue crayon. We did have snch q
nice time. With children there must he an object.
/ told them about the Soldiers Home Band They
all felt they would like to give something, so we
decided upon this: everyone was to bring either
two potatoes or two ears of corn. ! was to sell
them for what could. then was to double AS
result had So TO send. 1t was not much, but given
with the true spirit of love for our country and her
noble defenders"
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA.
The ninth annual Convention, Department Of
Indiana very successful and harm onious and
Department President Laura Hess retired with
well-won honors, after year of earnest work.
Tie following officers installed: Pres, Ida
Mcbride khart: g. V.-P.. Ella d. Zimm, Indian
npolis; j. V.-P.. Julia Kintz, Fort Wayne; Treas.
Mary Tuseley, Ekhart Chap, Eizaboth Miller,
Muncie; Sec, Carrie e. Harper, EIkhars.
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The ninth annual Convention
of this Department has but recently closed Its
three days. session, which most admirably
presided over by one who now gracefully wears
the honors of Past Department President, bonors
earned by the faithful discharge Of every duty.
Ruth II. Thomas has been succeeded by Sara T..
Holmes, Of Panknton who, with the following
staff viii guide the affairs OF This Department for
the coming year, y oIo 9p We%.s NJ nqeas,
Seo'y Agnes Esan. Plsnkinton; Treas. Sarah e.
Locke, Plankinton; Chap. Abb s. Huntley, Alex
andria; Counselor, Ruth Fl; Il. Thongs Fort Ben
and ]. Officer Libbe A. Wardall, Huron. Execu-
tive Board, Emma F. Robinson, Mitchell; Adds
Deering, PIanIinton; Louise !. Hauser. Aberdeen;
Rose Hayes, Pierrei and Elizabeth Anderson,
Plankinton.
Since the establishment of the Soldiers Home
at Hot Springs and the admission 70 its privileges
of So men who were among the boys" of 81 to
65 this Department has received new Impetus.
It's members feel that this Home presents field OF
labor which appeals directly TO them. and they will
not fail TO respond-yea loyalty selfsacridcingly,
cheerfully. The so, that 1t is under the direct
supervision of those In whom the W.RC. repose
entire confidence Col w. V. Lucas and wife, than
whom the Union soldier never had truer, more de-
voted friends.
Iroouois Corps. As, Iroauois organized Feb 1s-
Matte J.. Hoppin, President-gave initial social
netting 500 number of comrades and members
of the Relief Corps, on their return from Conven-
ton were detained by the non-arrival Of the train
and the Corps hearing of this. cent committee to
the hotels who invited the travellers TO their hail.
insisting upon making them guests OF honor The
generous guests In turn made up purse among
themselves which they presented to tho young
Corps in a neat speech. The occasion proved all
the more enjoyable from its sponaneity.
Emma f. Robinson, President of Ransom Corps
IL Mitchell writes of tho removal of two valuable
members of Post and Corps, Mr.. md Mrs. Wander
bogart TO California and OF joint meeting to bid
them Godspeed A large number were present
and after an hour two OF social converse,
freshments served, and our departing mem
bers were presented with very beautiful silver
hos he sIPech
by Col Silsby, and was responded to by the
cipleuts with more tears than words.
Kilpatrck Post and Corps, Huron. gave grand
charity ball md supper, from which they Melted
500 to be divided equally between Post and Corps
Tho Corns recently celebrated It's eighth anniver-
sary.-Leila l.. Smith.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
another" Ricl1erdykc expects to attend tho En-
campmeut ut Washington. Although about 50
years old she recently made the trip from Russell,
Kan where she resides with her son, Prof Bicccr-
dyke To Oregon, Mo-, TO visit DIR. Goslin, with
whom sI,e gerved In the army, and her heart was
cheered by meeting many OF her boys" while
on tho way She draws pension OF Sl2 n month,
secured through the efforts OF Gen. Logan
ComrasIe Jrvcn Lane and his wife, South Hanson,
Mass keep the wolf from the door by gathering
and cleaning the beautiful scalloped sea-shells that
make such lovely needle books, when Joined to-
gether by Il bit Of velvet and hung by Il ribbon.
Comrade Lane served from the firing on Fort
sumter in 1861 until Lees surrender in 1866 was
wounded In the spinal cord and does his work
has three small children to support. He belongs to
the Grand Army and his wife to the Relief Corps,
and together they are doing their best 10 make
honorable living. The Editor has of the