The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-07-25

"When Lincoln called for troops it was well
| that the State of old John Brown should give
him herocs-Grant, Sherman, Sheridan for the
battle Chase, Stanton, Wade for the Nation:
councils And when disaster came and the
rude hospitals were filled to OVERCOMING and
| thousands OF boys bereft Of their mothers In
moaning on dhe battlefield, 1t was we'll that
Ohio raised up her women. Annie Wittenmyer
Mother Ransom and Mother Bickerdyke
daughters of Ohio, were but typos OF the thou
sands who stood by the Buckeye boys in the
days of the war. Brilliant beyond words OF
| mine to depict is the record written by the Sons
and daughters of Ohio upon the pure pages Of
their country's history.
| "A Nation has grown up since the war, Ia
| stars have been added to the dear old flag for
! which you fought, but, dear friends and COM
rades of Ohio, the women are standing by you,
| faithful as of yore The Woman's Relief Corps
| is true to the Grand Army of the Republic,
| true to every man who wore the blue, true to
the Soldiers Home and that bsnefcent insti-
tuition, the pride of the State, the Soldiers and
| Sailors Orphans Home; true to Your history
| and traditions, to your name and your fame
and your soldierly honor.
"And now that you are once more turning
| southwark to cross the imaginary line forever
blotted out by your bayonets dipped in your
own best blood, ON that as Buckeye boys you
will once more bivouac in Kentucky, to fight
your battles over again in the campaign for per-
petual peace, the Woman's Relief Corps ask you
to carry in your ranks the standard they have
provided. and which in their name I present
through you to the Grand Army OF Ohio.
accept IL in the spirit in which it is given,
pledge ourselves and our children to cherish
and defend the cause for which you served, to
emblazon your virtues upon the tablets OF mem.
DRY. to exat the flag of our united country,
and to ever continue stanch and true in the
service of our brave Buckeye boys"
COMMODORE PERRY BADGE.
The souvenir badge presented by McMeens
Corps, Sandusky, Eva Hodgns, President, to
the delegates of 18th annual Convention, was
decidedly unique and Interesting. pendant
attached is bronze, on the front side of which
is picture representing Commodore Perry
leaving his sinking ship TO go to another ship
in his famous battle on AXE Erie in the war OF
1912. On the reverse side is the following in
scription: 1.-THE 10th annual Convention, De-
partment of Ohio, WR.C., Sandusky, juno IL,
Is and a."
This was suspended from ribbon, upon
which was printed, Presented by McMeens
Corps" 5.yas
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
The Department of Illinois is contributing to
make Commandcr-in-C Chief Lawler. their hon
oyayy member, a life patron of the National
Council of Women.
Let other Departments 60 and do likewise
with che veterans whom they delight to
honor.
Past Department Secretary Minnie NJ. Kyle
of the Chicago Pension Agency, has been APP
pointed 10 receive and forward contributions
to the Founders Fund, National Council Of
Women.
Department President Flo jameson Miller
announces the institution of Corps at Aledo
with 80 charter members, aud one at Wheaton
with 80 charter members.
Helen NJ. Bristol, an officer of the National
Committee of Women, and for so many years
an active worker in the W.R.C., is the Treas
urer of the Department of Illinois.
MISSOURI w.R.C. HOME.
Missouri seems to be going it pretty strong
on the Relief Corps Homo line 1t seems that
the old association ia not satisfied with the
result of Convention in voting for the Home
at st. James and is looking about for another.
At meeting OF the association at the Court
house communicable was received from La
Plata, whose proffered site was not accepted,
owing to the differences between that con-
tingoncy and the officers of the association.
Through the Secretary we have the follow
ing report:
The association elected officers as follows:
Pres Henry Fairback Ransom Post; V.-P.,
Mary McNab, Sedalia Sec. Belle Sloman, st.
Louis; Treas, Agnes K. Russell, st. Joseph.
Board OF Directors, Emily Parker Mary Flam-
niger, Francis p. Becker, and Stephen Della
celia, st. Louis; Sarah j. Martin, Brookfold;
J. G. Miner. Springfield.
President. Comrade Henry Fairback was Sc
lected unanim ously, in order to secure more
fully the cooperation of the Grand Army.
The retiring President, Hollen e. Day, was
rendered vote of thanks.
As yet no place has been decided upon for
the location of the Missouri Homo.
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
DEAR Tribune: The 18th annual Reunion
of the Northwestern Veterans Association, and
their auxiliary, the W.RC., was held at LIE
Mars large numbers Of both Orders being pres
ent.
The presence of Aunt Becky Young, the
noted Army Nurse, was the interesting event
of the occasion.
The feature Of Relief Corps day in connection
with the Lake Madison Veterans Association
at Dell Rapids 8. d., was the address by Past
Department President Sarah L. Rothrock.
Her fervid eloquence and patriotic utterances
were delightful revelation to those who had
not heard her befors9qqo
Maxwell Corps, 49, ata recent entertainment
had patriotic songs and tableaux and the flag
salute by "a little girls. A nice sum was cleared
for relief.
More and more the Sons of Veterans and
Ishuito Aiu SoCiSty ptoNo ptutut 10 tue
Grand Army and Relief Corps. Through their
assistance Memorial Day was observed as never
before Not only were The soldiers monument
and City Cemetery profusely decorated, but the
Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery Vas visited, and
flowers placed on 300 graves.
Corps "a celebrated its 10th anniversary with
On evening social, every member inviting one
friend.
Gen. II. B. Balcer Corps. TO- Clinton, enter
tanned Corps "a, Davenport, and Graham Corps
Moline, with basket picnic at Black Hawk
Tower. The ride on the Mississippi added to
the pleasure of the Reunion.
Bedsant Corps, 293, Magnolia, together with
Bedsant Post. purchased flags for in all
their public schools
They recently received q visit from Belden
Corps, 230, Missouri Valley.
From the Department Of Iowa is heard one
universal strain in regard to our next National
President: We are for Lizabeth Turner first,
last. aud all the time"
Eleanor L. Gibson, Department Press Core.
spondent, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
General Orders. 2, of Department President
Salena Springsteen, of Ohio, announces the APP
pointmeut of Lizzie ID. Williams, of Mechanics.
burg. as Department. Inspector. Last year she
served acceptably as Institutihg and Installing
Officer, and her report was one of the best COM
Ing before the Convention.
Attention is called to vote of 10Th annual
Convention, that Ohio Corps forward 81 each,