The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-14


us by paying their respects in calling.
PENSION WORK.
The 10th National Convention placed In the
hands of Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer the work for the
Army Nurses She has labored most earnestly In
their behalf aud secured legislation or decisions
| that have been most helpful. Her report gives in
detail the work she has done All this has required
! heavy correspondence. hourG of anxious care and
much time. and hope the Convention will give
expression 10 their appreciation OF her work. All
expense necessary for this work has been met as
voted by 10th National Convention, but no con-
pensation has been given her for her services. In
view of the fact that our finances are in reduced
! condition do not feel warranted in making any
| recommendation in this direction, but would most
respectfully refer the matter to the consideration
| of the Convention.
Corporal Tanner at the 10th National Conven-
ton, rendered his services in the prosecution of
any Army Nurse claim free. communication
will be read showing the work he has done, and
| the success that has attended his efforts. The
! thanks of the Convention are due for his work in
| behalf of these Army Nurses.
This, at each Convention. seems TO be one of the
questions demanding consideration. When pre-
sented at the l0;h Convention, begged OF you to
leave Mr. Stilings with my administration at least,
which WAS done At the close of my year have
something say Mr. StillinGs given our
work Mt the formation of the Order; helped formu-
| late much of Our work; did it when he advanced
the work with money to pay bills; has from
the infancy of the Order TO the present moment
furnished what we needed, and said, Pay for 1t
when you cam" In each administration he has
taken the same pride and helpfulness that he would
if it were the only year the Order had ever known
would; transferring his loyalty to the new
officers elected, but just as true to every
one of the past. Having been so intimately con-
nected with the Order, and through each year
knowing every change, his worth to each new
administration cannot be estimated. He guards
any word or change that might conflict, and is
ever ready to lend his help, that his experience
makes invaluable. To the Treasurer his help can
not be dispensed with. All books, blanks, rules
and regulations sent direct from his office he
without charge
ing the Order shipment twice. The Journals are
all cased, directed, and sent by him. Then. his
printing is better work for the money than any
bids that have been procured. So, not in Mr..
Stillingss interest but for the good of the Order,
hope change will be made in printing. have
felt it due the Order that these additional items
of help were known by them.
OHIO MATTERS.
The following decision has been given The 10th
National Convention made very plain their de-
csion and proposition in their actions upon the
port OF the Court Of Inquiry in the case of Ada F.
Clark, will be in the following resolution,
which was formulated and given To Mrs. Barker TO
present TO Mrs. Clark: " Mrs. Ada +. Clark having
complied with the financial requirements of the
Court and the Rules and Regulations of the Order,
the remainder of the sentence is hereby removed.
The verdict of the Court has been sustained by this
Convention" Mrs. Barker reported to the Conyen-
ton the acceptance by Mrs Clark OF the conditions,
and in consideration of the fact that Mrs Ada f.
Clark accepted the password and entered the Con-
venton, and the Department t Treasurer of Ohio re-
ported the money paid The Convention consid
cred the terms accepted. In view of the fact las
shown by minutes of the 10Th annual Convention
of Ohio also report of Assistant National Inspector
of Ohio that Mrs Ada f. Clark states that she did
not accept the conditions, nor comply with the re-
qurements of the Convention, she being the only
person who can say whether she did or did not upon
her own position in the case, declare her in the
same relation before the proposition was made,
that of q suspended member, defined in the re-
port of the Court of Inquiry presented the 10th
annual Convention. This matter with proofs in
the case, reached me at such late date that Ihave
deemed it best, in view of the fact that 1t is
hoo
this decision for action direct to the 10Th Ma
tional Convention that there may be final settle
ment of this matter. and not be continued through
another administration.
FINANCES.
This consider one of the most important cues
tions to be considered at this Convention. Our
finances are not what they should be, however
strict economy use; the expenses are great.
One-half of all per capita goes to the sup
port of our Army Nurse Home, the other half goes
to pay printing, furnish books, blanks rituals,
journals. etc. The only remaining revenue from
which TO pay salaries and all other running ex-
penses is the profit on supplies. Your officers may
economic all that they may, but when you vote
expense after expense without looking the ground
over, the Order at large must feel the depression
For instance, it was perhaps very nice thing. and
a courteous thing 10 do, 10 vote the expense of
luncheon last year but il was just what we, as an
Order, were not able to do; while own vote
would have held us responsible for 50 COO we have
been able settle it for $500 and the Treasurer holds
a receipt in full for the amount The statement OF
our financial condition given at Conventions il
q. 81
ports and does not give thecondion of things
when you receive the report; hence, many times.
delegates feel if that is our condition we can
vote this and when. did they remember
the expenditures since June 80 to be de-
Quoted. they would vote otherwise. I hope this
matter will receive your most careful considera
ton.
IN CONCLUSION.
After summary Of official decisions and
well-expressed thanks to Commander-in-Chief
Weissert the National Secretary. National
Treasurer, and other W.RC. officers: to
the Department of Kansas. GAR and W.R.C., |
and the Department of Illinois for assistance
and support; 10 Phil Kearny Post, of Rich
mond, for a valuable case of war relics; to the |
Veteran Protective Association, Chicago for |
National Headquarters at the Worlds Fair, free |
of expense; to Sabetha Post and Corps, Sabetha, |
Kan. for National Headquarters, free of cost, |
the National President closed her address, as |
follows:
To the city Of my birth indianapolis come to |
close my administration as National President |
upon nly 50th anniversary in this Columbian year.
have looked forward TO this Convention with no |
small degree OF pleasure, few National Presi-
dents if any have been given the privilege of cele-
brating their birthdays in their birthpaces at the
close OF their official terms. In this city my child
hood days were spent, my first efforts in public |
work were put forth. Here was inculcated in my |
earliest education profound disgust for American |
slavery. and my first lessons in patriotism. now
hail with pride, from Kansas During Fremont's |
campaign, in this city represented IA a ship of |
State In the parade. Kansas seeking admission !
into the Union. So, Indiana girl, i feel O !
dearer tIc, a warmer comradeship. II you please,
and desire TO express my thanks for your most |
cordial reception aud thoughtful preparation for |
pleasure and comfort
To the entire membership Of our Order for their |
uniform kindness and consideration that has been |
given me. The latter part Of my year have not |
been able 10 give my best efforts TO my work; q |
divided mind and heart has been mine at times |
the death angel has lowered over my loved ones |
aud very dark shadows have gathered round me !
but in all the weight OF anxious watching and /
presence OF surroundings, / have felt the strong
arms OF sympathy surrounding me. aud your loving
slsterIy missiyes coming from North and South |
East and West, have made my burdens lighter |
caused to realize the blessed fraternity OF our
Order. Accept my thanks. And now as ] near the |
closing hours Of my administration, feeling soon |
their ties viii be severed / only say / have |
endeavored to serve you 10 the best of my ability; |
II there have been errors and mistakes they have
been OF the head and not OF the heart Whatever of
good may have been accom- pIished accept, in the |
spirit II has been given, in Fraternity Charity and
Loyalty.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
j. That members of the National w re Home
Board by virtue Of their elective position and Office
held for FIVE years be made voting members of the
National Con vention.
2. That Secretary and Matron of the WRC |
Home Board he given vote in National Conyen- |
ton.
g. Treasurer be made ex-oficio member of the
Home Board.
4 That in consideration of the great expense in
printing such volumiuous minutes, their size be re-
Guced, and that only the official proceedings and
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