The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-06-15
OHIO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

| have evoked criticism from any who supposed
| that the State furnished everything needed
for the care and comfort of the inmates.
Theoretically, the principle is correct one
that the State should supply everything to the
inmates of the Home. The same would have
applied to the Government during the war OF
| the rebellion, but the history and record OF
| that great conflict shows that the Government
did not furnish everything for the sick
| wounded and dying, but that the worid-re
nowned Christian and Sanitary Commissions
and thousands of Aid societies all over oui
| loyal North were organized and bountfully
| furnished supplies. As it was then the duty
| OF loyal women so it is now that of the Wo
mans Relief Corps to furnish needed comforts
| for the sick and enfeebled old veterans that
| the State does not provide. Let us continue
what we are pledged to do in this good work
until the State has made such ample provision
| that every want is met at the Home, both
moral and physical.
Fifty-fve volumes of most valuable and in
| teresting reading have been added to the il
| brary, through purchase of Chairman; also two
| clocks for new cottages, like those in all the
| others. Further need of spectacles, soft slip
| pers for the sick in hospital, screens for use
between the living aud dying veterans, and
| similar articles, not otherwise provided, have
been purchased by Committee or Matron from
our fund when the numerous and liberal do
| nations of the Relief Corps had been apprOpri-
ated. Scores of cushions have been furnished
by the Corps, and / wish that every woman
who contributed to the restful comfort thus
given tho comrades might have seen the smile
with the God bless the Relief Corps" which
brought tears to the eyes of the Chairman.
HOSPITAL.
In accordance with Decision No. 45, 10th
National Convention, viz. THAT the Woman's
Relief Corps institute efforts to place women
GIL H.,
State and National. 1t Is recommended that
the National President, I'm General Orders, en-.
join Departments to this end. In compliance
with the above Department Presidents, In
their several Departments will, by appoint
mont of committee orfpersODal effort, endeavor
to secure the desired appointments" the De-
partment President requested the Chairman
to ascertain by correspondence the outlook for
the employment OF trained nurses at the Home.
In reply to the communication, Surgeon j. +.
Haynes says: tK7
The training that are being founded
all over the country, to-day are composed ex-
clusively of ladies. Men are not adapted to
this work, and it is very difficult matter to
procure the services of male nurse that Is
worth having. WOman's nature Is much better
adapted to this duty; she is not void of feeling;
Is far more conscientious in what is given her
to do; does not lose her feeling of RESPONSE
bility; and, what is more, by her presence
alone controls some things over which the
opposite sex has but little power. One might
suppose that woman should not have the
care of men when sick. but this is not true.
The general care of the patient, as to diet, the
giving OF remedies, the cleanliness OF every
thing pertaining to the Sick are some of the
essential duties that are always looked after by
the trained nurse, but always neglected by the
majority of male or unframed nurses. male
attendant must also be on duty to take charge
of the baths ETC., looking after other little
matters that require his special attention.
1t is to be regretted that no action was taken
by the Legislature upon the recommendations
of the Board of Trustees, Commandant, aud
Surgeon, for the erection of Hospital build
ing commensurate with the needs of the Home,
and for the employment of trained nurses.
The Board advise US that at present quarters
cannot be provided for the nurses owing to
curtailment of the usual appropriation for tho
Home.
Surgeon Haynes appreciates the praiseworthy
efforts of our Order, and in his annual report
to Commandment Force says:
I'VE again extend to the ladies of the W.R.C.
our sincere thanks for the many ways in which
they have assisted the Hospital Corps in caring
for the sick. A number of this body of women
make frequent visits to the Home, always
coming to the Hospital and inquiring particu-
larly into the special desires Of each man. and.
institution, the Hospital especially, we can see
and feel the great good done by the ladies, and
we shall always welcome their coming with
joy"
RECOMMENDATIONS.
/. That three per cent. of the gross receipts
of the Department be transferred to the Ohio
Soldiers and Sailors Home fund quarterly.
g That the Corps continue their contribu-
tions of hospital supplies as heretofore, and
special appeals be made for books and framed
portraits of comrades for whom Posts are
named.
3. That the committee for the coming year
hold two Campfres at the Home between Oct.
l and May /, consistent with the rules and
wishes of the officers and inmates.
4. The religious and temperance movement
inaugurated at the Home soon after the happy
and interesting Campfire has, under Chaplain
Sheppard's watchful care, proven a success be.
yond our most sanguine expectations. To a
cash donation for this special purpose would
recommend that the sum of $50 be added, all
to be expended during the coming year under
the direction of the Chaplain of the Home in
the advancement of religion and temperance
among the inmates.
5. That this Convention take action looking
to the erection of monument in the cemetery
of the Home by the Corps in the Department.
to commemorate the vaior and patriotism of the
brave men who are buried there.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The Memorial services of the Ohio Soldiers
and Sailors Orphans Home, Xenia, was made
memorable by the Unwilling at the Home
Cemetery of a monument to Olive NJ. Smith,
the noble young heroine who, as a volunteer
nurse, gave up her life in the diphtberetic cpl
demic that visited the Home year or two ago.
special floral tribute was placed in memory of
ex-President and Mrs. Hayes, prominent among
the founders of the Home.
The eighth annual Convention, Department
of Washington and Alaska will be held in the
NJ E. Church, North Yakima June Ii and Is.
Department President Lizzie r. Herrick has
done much to strengthen and solidify Relief
Corps work during her administration, and
deserves, and doubtless will receive, the thanks
of her associates everywhere.
Mary E. Patterson, Corresponding Secretary,
Corps 10, Galya, reports increased membership
and M uch social activity. They have done much
sewing for needy soldiers.
Good News for Asihmatics.
We observe that the Kola plant, found on the
Congo River, West Africa, is now in reach of
sufferers from Asthma As before announced,