The National tribune., 1893-11-30
ITBR AIRY.

month, $10l7; aggregate paid per quarter,
$50 POI ; aggregate paid per annnm 1921 l64.
Gen. Force. upon inquiry, says: g 1t is i'm
possible to ascertain how much Of this pension
money is sent to dependent relatives. Some
certificates are paid ut agencies outside of Ohio
Some pensions paid 10 guardians who live
in various Counties.
" A great number Of men 90 off on q fnrlough
when they get their pension money. Nearly
300 went off after the last payment; 5000 was
sent off in money orders through the Home
postofce in September a considerable amount
! was taken 10 families by men who went on fur
Tough.
quite number are bringing their families
to live i'll the Immediate neighborhood OF the
Home. Some rent rooms for their families
some rent an entire house; some buy land and
put up little house for home.
" can only say that u larger proportion OF
pension money is sent or given to dependent
relatives than formerly and smaller proper
ton squandered in drink"
SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL
Everywhere in and about the Home are evil
dences OF the loving care of the Woman's Re-
lief CorDs Though never called upon to aid,
by contribution, in the erection, furnishing or
maintenance of the Home. the Ohio legislative
appropriations having been most liberal, yet
there has been real work for woman's hand and
heart since the Home opened
The dining hall is hung with battle pictures
and portraits OF the great leaders of the war,
and OF Ohio war Governors in peace and war.
In the cottages are found pictures games,
clocks, reading matter and other reminders of
woman's thoughtful care. The new GAR
Hall they have hung with pictures and there
Is an organ, hags aud an elegant set of musical
instruments that are waiting an appropriation
from the State to get men enough to play them
AT present they are used for diversion, only
by the veterans who can play.
The hospital has at all times been supplied
with jellies and fruit delicacics of every kind :;
the cots have been provided with pretty
spreads; cushions and bead-rests have been
furnished; also bed. gowns aud other comforts
Several easy-chairs and wheei-chairs for Grip
pied invalids unable to walk have been sup
piled, and variety of reading matter.
But over and above all the benefits conferred
by the Relief Corps has been the influence of
womans thOughtfulness upon the inmates.
Tho scenes are touching, when between smiles
aud sobs the PROSTATE veterans, learning of
the source of their gifts, pronounce benedic-
tlons warm and many upon the Woman's Re-
lief Corps. is
SOLDIERS HOME LIBRARY.
The Soldiers Home Library was founded by
the Womans Relief Corps, and the larger part
oil The books have been purchased by the Home
Committee from Department funds. A num-
Der of Corps have donated books, and the
Grand Army aud interested friends have added
valuable contributions.
The Department G. a. r. Committee subscribe
for tho best magazines and reviews. These,
and back numbers given by friends. are bound
by the Home and are in greater demand for
reading than any other books. The library
contains few German books. for which there
is always great demand.
Al first small room, connected with the
dning-room. was fitted up and used as libra
ry, or book dispensary. Recently the hooks
and cases have been removed TO the new build