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Clara E. Nichols and Sara L. Rothrock. The
Woman's Building I found in charge Of Mrs.
Reed, the Matron, woman kind, patient, and
conscientiously doing the noble work assigned
her. Eight old ladies are comfortably settled
and at home in their beautiful rooms home
any woman might feel proud to be able TO call
home. talked and visited with these women.
With tears in their eyes they expressed graft
tude for being so well provided for, and spoke
words of praise of Commandant Ratekin and
Mrs Reed
One dear old lady, an inmate had Just a
few days before received her summons to come
up higher Grandma Besraus,' as she was
called by all, had been an Army Nurse at
Quincy, ILL.,, and was honsred especially as she
was the only Nurse at that post in 1868 who
volunteered to take care of the smallpox
patients when il ragged as such fearful cpl
demic. She was SO years of age, and was
buried by the Grand Army Post at the Home
with military honors.
sisters, Corps Presidents especially, let no
needy woman eligible go through this coming
Winter without being placed in this most COM
Portable, homelike Home, if extra effort on your
behalf can place them there.
BLANK applications for admittance can be pro-
cured from j. r. Ratekin, Commandant Iowa Sol
diers' Home, Marshalltown, Iowa, or from your
Department Secretary, Florence M. Griffith,
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. / found in the attic of the
Womans Building, carefully stored. the surplus
cottage supplies Several of the cottages had
new carpets this Spring. The bedding is beauti-
full, and when the dormitory is full of oc-
curants there will be no surplus. / formally,
and in the name OF the Cottage Committee
Helen r. Griffith, Ellen M. Fl. Wass and Helen
Z. Longlsy, and in behalf of the Iowa Woman's
Relief Corps, turned all these supplies over to
Commandment Ratekin.
In the hospital were 81 old soldiers. sick,
kindly cared for, but still lacking some of the
little home delicacies our W.R.C. members know
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Goddess OF Liberty, richly and appropriately
dressed. stepped to the front. The order was
given to present arms then salute, and fine
patriotic tableau was presented to wildly ap-
plaudng audience. "Red, White and Blue Z"
was then sung and when finished, soldier lad
stepped forward and delivered invocation
to the flag, concluding with the request for the
audience to give three cheers for Old Glory,
and. led by Ransom Post a shout went up
which made the welkin ring.
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Relief Corps No. a, Yankton.
celebrated Grand Army Day with a grand
Campfire free to all members of the GA. r. and
W.R.C. and families. Good supper and good
music filled up happy evening. Corps is
hourishng.
Corps Al, Alexandria, have held successful
Campfire and are faithful in all good work.
They made some rugs fer the Soldiers Home,
but as they were not needed they are consider
ing what to do with them.
Corps 81, Leola, is active, members coming
Is miles to attend the meetings and seldom
absent They have sent $40 to Armour Post,
in aid of Comrade Davis, who some years since
lost both legs in blizzard, and wants to pur-
chase artificial limbs. Grand Army Day they
held musical and literary entertainment
serving lunch, sending the proceeds to the
Soldiers Home fund. They gave pleasant
farewell reception to members about to move
away.
Corps IL, of De Smet, are selling "GlImpses
of Chickamauga to replenish their treasury.
Through the efforts of Corps z, Arlington, the
flag salute has been introduced into the schools
and the School Board will place flag over each
building.
Corps II reports new members taken in at
almost every meeting: much interest prevails.
Corps AZ, Chamberlain, reports harmony,
activity, and wel-attendsd meetings.
Corps So Lenox. is growing in membership,
and has accomplished much work in aid of the
Soldiers Home. The coming meeting of the
Sons Of Veterans excites much enthusiasm.
Corps 81, Plan kinton, held q farewell recep-
tion for two members, Sarah Z. Holmes and
Helen Williams, removed to other States.
What is our loss is their gain. GAR. Day
was observed by Corps g.
Lilly A. Patterson, Press Correspondent,
Plankinton s. ID.
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HOME HOSPITAL.

so well how to prepare. Sisters Of the Iowa
W.R.C, / come to you with this request, that
each Corps fill a good-sized box with jellies,
jams and canned fruit, and send by express
prepay the charges-to the Quartermaster, Iowa
Soldiers Home, Marshalltown, Iowa. This is
year of full and plenty, and while We have
been generous in the past, we will furnish to
these old couples in the cottages, these old
ladies in the Woman's Building, and these sick
soldiers in the hospital these delicacies We think
are necessary in our homes.
lover i'll the hospital the organ belonging
to the Home has been placed. Music soothss
the sick and dying, and there it should be left;
but that takes from the old veterans, about 600
in number, the only musical instrument they
have. l found upon careful inquiry among the
officials that nothing needed so much as
q good piano. for nothing is more refining in
a home than music, and many of these old
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for the newly. built Soldiers Home Hospital.
The building is in the form of Maltese cross,
the four halls in the arms forming large
assembly room for inmates in the center.
There are 81 sleeping rooms. all but four with
two beds in them. Full details of the needs
OF the hospital are given in General Orders.
The number of sick and disabled men is largely
on the increase.
oHIos NOBLE WORK.
Ohio W.R.C. has done grand work for Both
the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home and
for the Soldiers and Sailors Home, as well as
for the National Relief Corps Home within her
borders.
Ever since the Orphans Home was founded,
nearly quarter of century ago, Christmas
presents have been sent them by the Grand
Army throuz hout the State, and since the for
nation of the Relief Corps they have divided
the privilege with them.
The Christmas orders of Department Presi-
dent Salina Spring.tesn are issued with gilded
title page of the Soldiers and Sailors Monu-
ment, Cleveland, on the initial page Then
follows a stirring appeal to tho 305 Corps of the
State, with membership of 1l,316. to unite In
making the Christmas offering this year the
most generous ever known. LET u.s." she
says, "as noble women, not forget our duty of
love; that we will
Remember, remember them all!
Tho orphans OF brave soldiers gone,
Whose glory is leading us on;
Who have fought the good fight,
In the cause that was right,
And have found their long rest,
With the brave and the blest.
Remember. remember them all
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Mary E. McCarty. Bowling Green; Eva Brown,
Maumce, and Anna Mays, Arcanum.
Department President Springsteen has made
strong committees. On Department Relief
Mary w. Thrsll, Xenia, is Chairman; on Pa
triotic Instruction in the Schools, Lillian
Palmer, Geneva.
Bell Harmon Corps, Warren, O., has sent a
dozen chairs to the National Relief Corps Home,
value. So. and Brough Corps, Collinwood, dry
goods value, $5.16.
THE PATRIOTIC PRIMER.
Capt Wallace Foster, indianapolis. is re-
ceiving many Communications from practical
educators upon his revision Of the Balch Pa
triotic Primer" which will be sent to any adj
dress upon receipt of % cents; special rates to
schools and clubs. It bears the Endorsement OF
some of our foremost educators.
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
President Flora Jamison Miller calls upon
Illinois Corps in last General Orders to remem-
Der the Soldiers Home at Quincy and the
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It is home indeed. not only for her very
own. but for the lonely college girls that are 10
months a year away from mother and houen
She is beloved and called by many of these
homesick girls " Mother Griffith"
All Mt Pleasant felt honored when she was
called to the Presidency of the Departments,
She has received the most hearty support from
the Grand Army Of Iowa, many OF the Past
Department Commanders having urged her
election. Whatever position she is called upon
to Ill, either in Department or National work,
will be well done and a credit to herself and
her Department..
CHAIRMAN NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD.
A woman Of superior gifts and remarkable
energy and force is Past Department Presidents
Ellen T. Daniels, Chairman of the National
Executive Board, W.RC., whose home is
Charleston, W. Va. She like her soldier hug
band, Frank j. Daniels, Massachusetts vol
unteer, was born and bred in the "Old Conn
monwealth," and in 1880 they took up their
residence in West Virginia Comrsde Daniels
is member of Bluuden Post, GAR. and she
is a charter member of Blunden Relief Corps, 8,
serving as both Treasurer and President.
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The HOME COTTAGES.

veterans can play the Accomplishments to Our
Country's' music. Sisters, you lid nobly when
the call for furnishing the ten cottages came.
and / know you will not fai, those grand old
heroes in their declining years. 1 know you
will not disappOint me when ask the Woman 9
Relief Corps of Iowa to place in the chapel of
the Soldiers Home within the next three
months, or before the cold Winter days and
long evenings come. frst.cla5s piano. TO willis
away the tedious hours and monOtOny of their
lives / believe in you, my sisters have
faith that q piano will be there around which
the old veterans will gather after they have
eaten their Thanksgiving dinner Of 1895. and
sing and talk Of tho loyalty OF the WOman's
Relief Corps. Then they will realize that We
have not forgotten our obligation to them for
the sacrifices endured from 6I to 60"
Iowa was uobIy led in National Convention
by their eloquent and energetic President.
The handsome badge worn by the delegation
to Louisville was of white satin. lettered with
red and bearing a spray of wild roses They
were hand painted by the daughter of broken
down veteran. with crippled mother, whom the
brave girl is trying to support with her pen.
1t was very thoughtful in Department President
Griffith to give her the work.
IowAs PRESIDENT.
Helen Roseman Griffith was born in Morris
town, Belmont County, Ohio, Aug 81, 1913 and
removed with her fathers family to Morris ILL.,,
February 1Si9. and to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, her
present home, Sept. 10, 1850. She entered the
public schools, making her mark always, and
on her 10th birthday she entered the Wesleyan
University. Immediately after completing her
college course she was elected to position in
the Mt. Pleasant schools, where she was con.
sidered one of the best of instructors, and held
her position until her marriage with Oliver +.
Griffith, hardware merchant of Mt. Pleasant,
Aug. 81, 1871.
- -
bless this home. Florence NJ, the elder, is her
mothers faithful Department Secretary. She
also was educated at the Iowa Wesleyan Uni
versity, and is one of the trusted and loved
primary teachers In her home school. Eliza
beth NJ, the second daughter, is pursuing the
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When Christmas comes round with good cheer,
And no father, mother, is near;
Let them know you are true
TO the Brave Boys ia Blue;
Give them gifts manifold,
Give them hearts Of true gold.
Remember, remember than all. >"
Committee on Purchasing and Distribution of
Presents are: Callis L. Sorgen. Kenton Matte
E. Lear, Columbus; Annie b. Voorhees, Cos
hocton; Kato L. Jackman, Cincinnati; Olive
Williams, Troy; Alice Slack. Cleveland.
Accom- 2auying Genetab' Orders announcing
the Committee on eho ohio Soldiers and Sail
ors' Home lie an appeal from the Matron of the
Home, Mary L. Fuller, addressed to the more
than ii. 900 members OF 7he W.R.C. within the
State, calling for additional supplies of canned
peaches and pears.p jeilies, cbair-cushions,
needle books, woolensacGs. WOODEN mittsns, car
pet-slippers, scul-caps and single quilts,
these things not bemsiproyided from the
Commissary's stores i9H
She also calls for clothing for the destitute
women and children .ofzinmates who have fol-
lowed their. loved ones to the Home, to be as
near them possible, sand who not being
titled to admission, have settled all around,
and are wholly unpre nared to meet the rigors
OF the coming Wiuten2 Here is one instance
cited that should make Ohio legislators hasten
OH the woman's amnex and the sooner the
better: "a comrades wife, 73 years old two
dsugters over 40; elder one is blind, deaf, and
dumb second deaf and dumb. The husband
gets pension of Sl2 per month, and what he
needs of it, being taken out, does not leave
them enough to keep comfortable in cold
weather; came here from Newark, o."
The Ohio Home has now 900 inmates The
new hospital is now ready with 60 beds and
that means more cushions and other hospital
supplies.
az hops." says Mrs. Fuller, "Dr Haynes
will be able to have the Board furnish the
rock ing chairs They have not done so. all
that are here have been donated by the W.RC.
Some Corps have sent their donations in chairs,
or money for me- to purchase here, and money
for spectscles and DIR. Haynes can fit and pur-
chase better than to buy them and send"
The Committee on Ohio Soldiers Home is
headed by Rev. Lolita d. Crosley, Columbus,
and embraces Alice Gittinger, Green Spring;
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HOMES OF QUARTERMAsTER AND ADJUTANr.
After a visit to the Home Department Presi-

HOMES OF QUARTERMASTER AND ADJUTANT.
After visit to the Home, Department Presi-
dent Helen Z. Griffith, who is nobly carrying
on the good work of her predecessors, addressed
an open letter 10 her associates from which
the following is taken;
Under the guidance of Maj. J. r. Ratekin,
Commandant of the Home, we made an official
tour Of the Home. hospital, cottages. and Wom-
ans Building. While the presence of these old
comrades saddened and depressed US very much
indeed, there kept rising in our hearts a spirit
Of thankfulness and pride that we could call
Iowa our home, our State, our Iowa.
How nobly she has provided for these vet
Grams and the dependent wives, widows and
Army Nurses no one can know until hours
have been spent in visiting and investigating
Everything in every portion of the premises is
we'll Kept, clean and tidy. Good food in abun-
dance and we'll cooked is furnished.
"The 10 cottages, with 10 old couples occupy
ing them, stand "a monument to the energy
and zeal of our Past Department. Presidents,
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Orphans Home at Normal with Thanksgiving
tokens.
1t is announced that the Trustees Of the I'LL
nois Soldiers Widows Home have located the
institution at Wilmington. The State has pro-
yidsd tho Home and will support it, but as the
present appropriation is insufficient for furnish.
ings the W.R.C. are asked to come to the rescue,
as they did in Michigan, Iowa aud Pennsylvania.
Three Corps have signi6ed their intention to
furnish a room. In her appeal the Department
President says: To-day is our golden oppor-
tunity; shall we grasp it? The record book is
open, the recording angel is ready; shall the
entry be: I was hungered and ye gave me no
meat; / was thirsty and ye gave me no drink;
/ was q stranger and ye took me not in; naked,
and ye clothed me not?'"
FLAG DRILL IN ST. LOUIS.
The flag drill given at the st. Louis EXPOSE
ton by the children of Garfield School must
have been an inspiring occasion. Fifty girls,
dressed in white, wearing tho badge OF the
Patriotic League. took part Forty-eight, each
bearing flag, went through all the military
evolutions of the ordinary drill. When con-
cluded, they formed a semi-circle, and accom-
panied by guard of sailors and soldiers, the
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SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisions-EIectio
of officers, etc.

News from the Various INSTRUMENTATION
of officers, etc.
MASSACHUSETTS,
The Camp in Uxbridge celebrated the eighth
anniversary OF it's organization recently with
banquet aud social. Whitinsviile aud Z. Doug.
lass Camps were present aud enjoyed the fes-
tlvitles.
WASHINGTON.
In last General Orders, Division Commander
w. W. Sparks makes special mention of the
following Camps for promptness in reporting; ;
reports having been received in the following
order: Winfield Scott. Sc; Gen. Robert Ander-
son, 81; E. p. Ferry, IL; Gen. Bridger. &c; Col.
o. V. Davis, 25; J. w. Sprague A; Gen. T. A.
Alger, 80; NJ. NJ. Holmes. "a; /. 1. Stevens. %;
Phil Sheridan, Boise. Idaho l Sheridan, "a !;
Geo. ii. Thomas, 1; e. NJ. kellogg, 10; Lincoln,
10; J. NJ. Wetherwax, 80; Farragut, IA; and
Milroy, 10. The report from Gen. Sprague
Camp, 4, was made out on the first day OF the
quarter and received ON the Cd, being in strict
compliance with the Constitution, Rules and
Regulations.
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rades. They treat Us with great respect. We
have about so members, and nothing higher
than Sergeant in our Post We have open
Post every two months. The house was
crowded at our last. We had some good takers
10y Capt Walker. of Cbanute, and by Rev.
Vezie Of carlton, at our last meeting. On
Memorial Days we decorate in the forenoon
aud have addresses in the afternoon. The
good people of our vicinity turn out well OH
these occasions"
MASSACHUSETTS,
James II. Sargent Post has been holding
fair in GAR. hail. West Midway, assisted by
the W.R.C., to raise funds for suitable soldiers
monument to be erected on the lot donated for
that purpose.
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regular classical course In the same university.
President Griffith is a charter member Of Mo.
Fsrland Relief Corps. 80. aud has served ths
CorPscentinuously as niorYice-Presidsnt, two
yearsss President. as Chaplain, Secretary Chair
man OF Executive COMMITTEES aud Chairman
OF Finance ComHittes. As an elected delegate
she attended the st. Louis, Columbus and In
dianapolis National Con vsntions, and three
times was elected an alternate. She served three
years on the Department Executive Board, two
years as Chairman. and all three years she was
elected member Of the Auditing Committee.
At the annual Convention held in Clinton.
May and 9. 1895. she was the almost unani-
nous choice Of the Convention for Departments
President, receiving 166 votes against her op-
pOnents 50. She was nominated against her
own wishes and desires-really under protest
by Past National President Mary Sears Nc
Henry. who stated her worth aud ability and
continuous work fer Che W.R.C., both local and
State, aud promised that Iowa should take no
backward step during her administration.
President Griffith is a valued w. G. T. ".
member, taking her position on the side Of the
National when the division in lows came
She has been a lifelong member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. and is one Of thu
prominent workers in her home church.
But above and beyond it all she is devoted
wife and mother, and it is in her home THAI
she is most beloved.
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PEN NSYLyANfA.
FREE To INVALID LADIES.

iady VINO suffered for years with uterine troubles
displacements lncorrhna and other Irregularities
finally found safe and simple home treatment that
completely cured her without the aid of medical at
tendance. She viii send II free with full Instructions
how 10 use " TO any suffering woman sending name
ana address 10 Mrs. l.. HUDNUT, South Bend Ind
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200. 600 MEN CURED.

Since 1891 over 100000 men have used the
simple, harmless recipe which cured me of
lost vigor, from aud excesses You
prepare it yourself | will furnish IL
ready for use cheaper than a druggist can.
Recipe and full directions by addressn g,
Mr.. THOMAS BAR-Es. Box 555 Marshall, Mich.
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Presidents of Relief Corps

Arc invited to write to B. t. Calvert, corner
Eighth and Locust streets, Philadelphia, for
the details of an offer he is making. by which
$500 or 900 can be added to the charity fund
of the Corps within 30 days. No risk and no
expense.
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SOLDIERS HOME AND ANNEX

With this is given some of views of the
Iowa Soldiers Home, situated at Marshalltown,
of which Col. ]. r. Ratekin is Commandment.
The main building OF the Soldiers Home is
2l0x120 feet; fronts the sonth. The Woman's
building is 64x43. fronts the east, and is about
200 feet southwest from the main building.
The 10 cottages all on street running d.
rectly west from the west end of the main
building. The two cottages to the left are the
residences Of the Quartermaster and Adjutant;
the CommandaiIt resides in the main building
The Hospital is large enough to accommodate
so patients, with apartments for the Surgeon,
and is located about 100 feet directly east Of
the main building.
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IOWA SOLDIERS, HOME.

The Ten Cottages Occupied by Old Soldiers
and Their Wives Built Through the Efforts
of the Relief Corps, Commandant j. X.
Ratekin, and Department President Helen
IL, Griffith.
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MASSACHUSETTS,

SINGERS AND ARTISTS GENERALLY are users OF
" BrosCfl's bronchial Troches' for Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, and Throat Irritstons. They afford
instant relief. Avoid limitations.
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"Remember remember them all
When Christmas comes round with good cheer,
And no father. no mother, is near;
Let them know you are true
TO the Brave Boys ia Blue;
Give them gifts manifold.
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Still Going the Rounds of Banquets and Re
ceptions I'm Her Honor-The Official Printer
W.R.C. Takes unto Himself q Wifs-Blessed
Work of the Relief Corps for Soldiers and
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-29
CROSS : COUNTRY OUTING.
Club Members Took to the Redwoods
and Had Splendid

Yesterday the Cross-country Club gave
its second special excursion to Cazadero
and the redwoods of Russian River. The
train reached Elm Grove soon after the
noon hour, where, at the special invitation
of George S. Montgomery of this City, the
party stopped for a basket lunch. After
an hours pleasant stay the train took the
excursionists on TO Cazadero, where stages
took those who desired for drive up Aus
tin Greek. Returning, the train left GAIA
dero at 2:15 P. NJ, stopping at Uuncans
Mills, and later at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris Newton. The host and hostess
received the party of over 200 visitors at
the main stairway and welcomed them to
Moscow Cottage, inviting them to accept
the liberty of the beautiful grounds and to
partake of liberal supply of refreshments
which had been provided specially for the
occasion.
On departing Mr.. Newton paid the
Cross-country Club decided compliment,
when he announced that his moutaln re-
treat would always be open to Its mem
bers and friends. The return was made
without accident or delay, the party reach
ing the City about 8 80 o clock last evening.
The two excursions of the Cross-country
Club has demonstrated one fact, namely,
that with proper management an excur-
sion can be run TO the country on sun
day which will be free from any unpleas-
ant features, and which will meet with
popular favor
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-29
Order of Chosen Friends

Grand Assistant Councillor NJ. Boehm in
stalled the officers of Washington Council No.
16, Wednesday evening, July "a
Thursday evening, July 26, the officers of
Evans Council No. So were publicly Installed
by District Deputy Grand Councillor DR.. ID. B.
Todd. assisted by Grand Recorder S. G. Wallis
Two hundred members and invited guests were
present, including Supreme Assistant Coun-
cilor c. M. Arnold, Past Grand Councillor
Thomas H. o'Brien, Grand Assistant Councillor
NJ. Boehm, Grand Treasurer Miss Clara Nc
Donald, Grand Marshal Miss X. c. Browne,
Grand Warden Mrs. J. C. Sweeney and Grand
Guard Mrs. Sarah Kruger.
During the evening supper was served in
the dining hail. Alcazar building.
District Deputy Grand Councillor William
Muller installed the officers of Golden Gate
Council No. g. Friday evening, July 26
During August SIT, 500 will be paid to the
benefciaries of deceased members IN Cali
fornia
Star Council No. SO, of Eureka, had a float
in the procession at the Eureka fiesta which
was greatly admired. 1t represented the Mys-
tic Circle-seven young ladies in colors-en-
circling Old Age, the Widow and Orphan.
Grand Councillor 7. H. selvage is a member OF
this council.