The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-09-26
THE RELIEF CORPS.
GIeanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOtes from Departments.
THIRTEENTH NATIONAL CONVENTION

| Begins with n Blockade, but Ends with n
| Glad Hurrah-Notes of "A Memorable Week
| Across the Border-The Ada f. Clark In
| junction.
| THIRTEENTH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
| Thirteenth National Convention will long
be memorable as one of the most pleasant and
| profitable in the history of Conventions, not
withstanding the fact that Ada +. Clark, a
suspended member. tried to seat herself through
an injunction from the Civil Courts, thus block
| ing proceedings for 30 hours
What would have been business sessions be-
came open Campfres, when Relief Corps talent
! was heard at its best to the pleasure and profit
| of all assembled.
Finally, when the injunction was dissolved
| by Judge Touey, of the District Court, and
| business taken up. it proceeded with all
order and dispatch. interrupted only By the
welcome visits Of officers high up in the coun-
ellis of the Grand Army.
Many and warm were the tributes paid 10
women in an organized capacity by their dis
| tingushed visitors.
Among those who called to extend the right
hand of fellowship were Past COMMANDMENTS
Chief Thomas g. Lawler, Robert B. Beath and
| John G. b. Adams, Com mande Chief /. N.
Walker Judge Advocate General w. II. Ellis,
Adj't-Gen. c. C. Jones, Judge r. A. Cochran, Of
the National Council of Administration, and
| Gen. T. S. Clarkson, of Nebraska.
Gen. Lawler was accompanied by Col. Henry
Watters0n, of the Citizens Committee.
Col. Watterson paid glowing tribute to wom-
ems work for humanity, particularly to the
Woman's Relief Corps, in extending its beneh-
mt nrE m hab alf nf
dependent ones.
He told how many thousands of Southern
boys, of whom lie was one, were plunged into
Secession aud rebellion, but how through IL all
they loved the old colors, and that when the
over they reconsecrated themselves to
their country's service and the old flag which
is over all.
His patriotic sentiments were received with
every manifestation of enthusiasm because OF
all he has done for peace and unity, for One
country. one language, one flag"
Nothing could exceed in grace and elOquenGe
the beautiful greetings given by National
President Wallace to all the distinguished
visitors. For each her spoken words were
most fitting while upon each she conferred the
badge of Convention.
The National President proved herself an
admirable presiding officer, well up in paria-
mentsry law.
GATES WIDE OPEN.
The lunches served daily to the Relief Corps
Convention. under the general direction of Mrs.
Seelbach, were most elaborate. To each par
ticipant was given souvenir menu card, with
illustration of the gates wide open.
Tie gates we're, indeed. wide open for all
visitors at Louisville. COL Thomas II. Sherley
President Of the Citizens Committee, assisted
by Mrs. Sherley and his handsome daughter
dispensed lavish hospitality at his beautiful
home. Their reception was the great social
event Of the week, where guests arriving
ceived such royal welcome that they were 10th
to turn away.
charming reception was that given by Mrs.
Col. Andrew C0wan at the beautiful family
home, Fourth avenue, to Mrs. Gen. John A.
Logan. Ii was social mingling of the Blue
and Gray, Mrs. Gen. Buckner being among
those who received with Mrs. Cowan and Mrs.
Logan.
Late in the afternoon it was announced that
Columbia Post, of Chicago, had come to pay
their respects TO Mrs. Logan, and as the paTlors
were full, she, with Gen. j. b. Gordon of
Georgia, and others, formed in line on the lawn,
while the comrades passed along and shook
hands,
COL Sherley made numerous friends very
happy in providing them reserved seats at the
barbecue and at the special table, and they all
dined of burgoo with much relish as though
they knew just what was in it.
Mrs. Mutt, wife of the gallant Past Depart
ment Commander Mutt, of Ohio, and Mrs.
Emma t. Rooms, Past Department Treasurer,
esteem themselves most fortunate to have come
under the gallant escort of the President of
the Day.
To Mrs. II. g. Tyler, President of the Ladies'
Citizens Committee, and all her associates,
warmest thanks were expressed for their cor
dial welcome and hearty greeting; for decora-
tions lunches and the one hundred and one
courtesies provided and showered upon their
guests.
The absence of four Past National Pres-
dents, Mesdames Barker, Fuller, Kinne, and
McHenry, was greatly regretted. In the alb
sence of both Senior and Junior Vice National
Presidents, Mesdames Morrison and Herrck,
Past National Presidents Craig and Mink were |
elected to assist the National President.
CONVENTION oRAToRY.
There was fine oratory heard in Convention,
in addition to the eloqueDce OF the President.
Department President Eva Il. Cook of Mas |
sachusetts, made most admirable presenta- |
ton of the claims of Lizabeth A. Turner for |
National President. perhaps the most fervid |
and finished plea ever heard in National Con-
vention.
The voice of Past Department President
Sarah A. c. Plummer, who long since took high |
rank as a speaker has been silent of late years
in Convention. But her ringing nomination
of Ohios candidate for National Treasurer very
readily won for her the Chaplsincy.
Past National Secretary Sarah E. Phillips, |
who had handsome vote for National Treas
urer made beautiful little speech in asking |
that the election of Isabelle L. Bsgley be made
unanimous
Never was there prettier presentation than
Harriet l.. Reed made of the Massachusetts
floral emblems to Lizabeth A. Turner.
Department President Knapp, of Michigan, |
showed herself both orator and poet in second
ing the nomination of Isabelle T. Bsgley for
National Treasurer.
Department President Griffith, of Iowa, is a
vigorous talker, and always speaks to the
point.
Whenever the ringing voice of Department
President Flo Jamison Miller was heard Con- |
vention gave the closest attention. Congratu-
ations were extended her upon securing to
the ". R.R. the right to print ballots if they
rant to do so.
HoEORs TO THE NATIONAL PRESIDENTS.
National President Wallace was warmly
thanked for standing so firmly for law and
order when the Clark conflict was on. She
was given rising vote of thanks. and later