The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-09-10
PERSONAL POINTS.
People Of Interest Observed at the
Monster Gathering.

Never does NationaL Encampment convene
but what 1t includes among its attendants men
and women to masttaches more than ordi-
nary acknowledgements ive Americans, pstri-
ots. And there was zang unusually large num-
Der of these at st. Paul.
The last living of the loyal "Wsr Governors"
and tho first to answer President Lincoin.s cali
for volunteers, Alexander Ramsey, OF Mime
sofa, was born in Pennsylvania, Sept 9, 1910.
In 1843 he was elected to Congress. and re.
elected in 1874. He was tho first Territorial
Governor of Minnesota, was appointed by
President Taylor in 1949 and served until
1853 In 1859 he was elected the second Gov
ern0r OF the young State, and served until 1000
when he was elected United States senator.
He was reelected, and served in all II years OF
until 1875. In 1879 he Was appolntea secretary
of War in the Cabinet of President Hayes, and
served until the Garfield Administration, IN
1881. He was splendid war Governor. In
1861, when Minnesota was very young, ana
very poor, too, he put five gallant infantry
regiments, two batteries and battalion OF
cavalry to fight for the Union, and In 1867,
when the State was still poorer ana soreiy
vexed and troubled, he sent out tive more regi.
ments, nearly stripping the State OF her oraVess
and best. He not only established but main,
tanned Mnnesota's reputation for fervio
loyalty and jealous patriotism. he frequently
visited his soldiers in their camps In virginia,
Tennessee and Mississippi and cared ior tnem
as fond father for his boys, and the Union
soldiers mover had and do not now have a bet
ter friend than he. In few days he will see
his s1st birthday, but he wears his manhood
hale and green" and his stout wel-preserved
form is q familiar one on the streets OF 81.
Paul, which has been his home for AZ years.
Hon. Knute Nelson, while he was not sol
der from Minnesota, has been identified with
If h n
ing here soon after the war. He was private
and Corporal in the 4th Wis Inf. and Cav. ana
was wounded at Port Hudson. Since residing
in Minnesota he has served three terms in Con-
gress, was twice elected Governor, and at pres
emit is United States Senator.
A fair, modest little woman with the Missouri
delegation of W.RC's was Mrs. II. r. Knoll
enberg, cousin of Commander-n-C Chief Walker.
She is the only daughter of Capt. Samuel Shaw,
who, in command of Co. g, 10th Iowa, met
death in repelling the charge of Picketts Bril-
gade at Gettysburg, and her mother was an
Army Nurse during the war She was born IN
Ke0kuk, lows, and Immediately after nor
marriage to II. r. Knollenberg went to st.
Louis, where she has been actively engaged IN
charitable work. Mrs. Knolenberg recently
displayed marked heroism and nerve during
runaway in her city. Two children were In
danger of being killed by a team going at fright
full speed. She rushed into the center Of the
avenue, and graspng child under each arm
drew them toward the sidewalk just as the
maddened animals reached the spot where they
had stood. Mrs. Kn0llenberg was knocked
down by the horses anHrher right arm pain.
fully laceratod by the hoOfs. Looking to see II
the two children were safe, the heroic woman
coolly declared that she was not hurt, and
went to her home. after visiting Doctors
Office. She was presented with an elegant
badge by the family of the children. Mrs.
lIoub oru 10 NJ ha &
National Headquarters. Mrs. Knollenberg 10
Past Department Inspector of Missouri.
OF all the famous GAR. organizations at.
tending the 18th National Encampment, John
A. Dix Post 135. Department Of New York, is
one of the most popular. 1t occupies an envi-
able position in the history of the Empire State
Its membership is composed of gallant mon,
Department Commander of New York, and
Gen. N. w. Day. Both ofthese comrades were
distinguished on the field of battle.
West Virginia has Department of II Corps
with $50 intensely loyaleworkers In the Cause
of fraternity and charity among the old sol
diers Mrs. Maria E. Leeds is President. She
was born in Hagerstown, Md, and saw much Of
the war in her younger days, being constant
visitor to the hospitals in that city. Mrs. Leeds
is now serving her second term as Department
| President, and is very enthusiastic over tho
| good work done by each Corps and the support
| Of every member. In addition to Mrs. Lecds.
| Mrs Ellen F. Daniels Past Department Presi-
dent, and Chairman of the National Executive
Board, and Mrs. Mary Mock, Senior Vice
President. were of the party MIS-. Jennie
Bartlett President OF Andrew Mather Corps, Of
| Parkersburg; Mrs. Mary Reed, of Fairmount,
delegate-at large, and others.
Mrs. Walker wife of the Commander-in-Ch Chief,
Is very fne-looking woman, of most charm.
| ing address, with gray hair and dark eyes. the
latter as bright as peaceful and happy life can
make them. Mrs. Sharpe, of Indianapolis,
daughter of Mrs. Walker. resembles her mother
| in striking appearance. A niece OF Mrs.
| Walker is with the party, and is quite as at
tractive as the others of the household. Miss
| Walker is another beautiful member of the
| COMMANDMENTS Chiefs family. The whole fam
ily are very musical, Mrs. Walker possessing q
rare voice, and all are able to furnish delightful
/ entertainment to many friends.
Ohio Relief Corps is l1,s26 strong, and that
makes it second largest among the Depart
ments. There are 3l5 Corps. The National
Delegates include many noted women. They
are: Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood. Cora Day Young.
Emma Sibley Pease, Hannah r. Pimpten.
Puma L. Cowles Sarah N. f. Rattels, Mary E.
Bancroft, Mary A. Lyon, Caroline w. Waddle,
Isabelle T. Bagley. Elizabeth s. Heron. Anna
O. Carol, Sarah d. Winans Saena 7. Spring.
stsen, Emma F. Cressinger. May L. Johnson,
| Mary u. Devices, ELK IA. VIIiidulSou JcaHottt
NJ. Mann, Alice w. Fuller tdelegate-at- large)
Hattie B. Young, Matte Farnham, Calle F.
Sorgen, Jennie Tucker, Lille Winterstein
Rube Loring, Sadie A. Hosack, Sarah Dean
Mary Shrock. Sallie w. Hoff. Adelaide Carman
Sarah NJ. Hayward, Cecilia Harmon, Cynthis
Frederick, Anna Z. Pittinger, and Helen Put
nam. The Department was organized in 1884
with Mrs. Sarah Battels at its head. 1t has
steadily increased in usefulness. 1t has gained
seven Corps during the year. Over $4,000 has
been spent for relief One of Ohio's members
Mrs. Elroy Avery. was recently distinguished
by being placed at the head of delegation O
Cleveland ladies who made visit to Hon
William Mckinley and his family at Canton. o
Stephen NJ. Long, Secretary and Treasurer
of the Union Ex-Prisoners OF War, has servet
as President of the Association, having beer
elected at Detroit in 1891. He was born il
New York City, March 25. 1874, and enlisted
Aug. 20, 1861. when II years old, under TIT
first call for three. in Baxter
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