The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-07-09

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many as his scars" Though unaccustomed to
hardship or exposure, have seen her battle
her way to the destitute home OF the old sol
der bringing him comfort and cheer through
such wintry billiards as chilled the blood Of
strong men.
Far-sighted and discerning she views all
questions from every point, and resolutely sets
her face against anything that might possibly
prejudice the public against a cause that the
whole world should deem sacred.
These are but few Of the many good points
of the character Of Indians's candidate indi-
eating that she is at all times a safe and sure
leader. Those who have at heart the welfare
of the old soldier, his dependents and orphans
desire most earnestly the selection Of Mrs.
Agnes Hit as the next National President of
the W.RC
Samantha West Miller, indianapolis, Ind.
OREGON CONVENTION.
Sarah E. Miller, Department Correspondent
OF Oregon, who rendered such good reports from
that State last year, has been reappointed by
the incoming President for similar duties the
coming year. The choice could not have fallen
upon one more competent By the way. Mrs.
Miller asks n CORRECTION of a recent report
which described Portland as remiss in Memo
rial Day observanccs, when she wrote Of " The
| Dalles."
In report of Convention our correspondent,
writing of the retiring President, Mary Scott
| Myers, says: Oregon has never had a Presi-
| dent more beloved, and too much cannot DO
! said in praise of her magnificent work Of the
| year. Referring to the National Congress of
| Women, our correspondent comments upon the
| great interest which President Myers has ex-
pressed in it, as eyiuced in her appointment Of
a committee to solicit contributions to the
Council fund, Of which Sarah 4. Miller is a
| member.
Referring to the seeming opposition to the
afhiiatlon of the Relief Corps with the National
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| correspondent thinks that it was never any
| thing but question Of money. She expresses
| her sympathy with the Congress. and believes
| 1t TO be great educator, and that any one may
| be greatly benefited by becoming contri0ut-
! ing member.
Woman's Congress has just been held in
| Portland, in which some Of the best and bright
est women participated, and which was of ex-
ceeding interest local Council has been
formed in Portland
Referring to Department. Convention, our
correspondent describes Inderendence where
1t was held, as a lovely town, lying far mp the
| willamette Valley with the Cascade Mount
ans on the east and the Coast Range on the
west, both in full view.
She says that when at the Encampment last
year delegates from Independence asked for
the Encarupmeut it was asked, What will you
do with us2" The answer was, Come. and
we will show you" The place was small, the
Post small, and the Corps had just been organ
lied, aud the question was. what would be
donefN A ready solution was reached when
the delegates, GAR and w re, reached their
destination.
The Independence people had erected a /
large building for use of Encampment and Con- |
vention. Hospitality was unbounded, and the 1
result was that no pleasanter gathering Of the /
G.AR and W.R.C. was ever held in Oregon.
Commenting upon the excellent reports,
summary of which has been given in The Ma
TIONAL TRIBUNE, our correspondent says that
business was so quickly dispatched by Presi-
dent Myers that the election OF officers was held
the first afternoon. When renominated for
President the whole house seemed to second
the nomination. but she declined with many
lovely words of appreciation which touched
every heart. as every Relief Corps woman in
Oregon loves her devotedly for her untiring
labors during her administration, and what she
has accomplished for their beloved cause.
President MCGOWAN, of Oregon City, is de-
scribed as an estimable woman, in whose hands
the Department can safely be trusted.
Referring to the naming of the Relief Corps
baby. Mrs. Miller says: when we saw the
Commander take his place in the center of the
hall, with the baby in his arms, the mother at
his left, and President Myers at his right, and
then Department Chaplain Barden join the
group, wondered what was coming next.
Some thought baby was to be baptized but we
Baptist"
Tho Independence Encampment was go great
a success that when the invitation was extend
ed by the citizens to come again next year il
was accepted with great unanmity.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Indiana departed from Department colors
and had pink badge. lettered in gilt, for De-
partment Convention.
Department President Halstead of Michi-
- n n l
tion of SS3.40 from Michigan Corps TO the
GAR. fund for Memorial Day in the South.
Department President Nellie Brice Quimby. 1
OF Saginaw, Mich, has been given the general |
charge of District Conventions in that State.
The City Council of Chicago has passed
asking the Grand Army Of the Re-
public to hold the National Encampment of
1897 in that city. Let US all wear Chicago | {
badges when we 90 to st. Paul.
Columbia Corps, It's, Chicago decorated the
grave of the brave Gen. Ransom on Memorial |
Day. His aunt and niece, Mrs ellison and :
Past National President Emma r. Wallace, be- !
long to the Corps, and were present.
Iowa Headquarters, GAR. and W.R.C., will :
be at Hotel Ryan. st. Paul.
Department President Halstead of Michi-
gan. has announced appointments as follows:
Legislative and Annex Committee Sara l.. :
Brown. Allaseba NJ. Bliss, and SaraA. C. Plum
mer; Relief Committee, Hattie r. Thompson, 8
Ann W. barney, Mary A. heeIer, Patriotic [
Mary Sherwood Kinds, Chairman 9
Capt. Wallace Foster has Just issued a revised
edition OF the Patriotic Primer for the Little
Citizen" which has been in demand in the
schools the sequel of the flag salute It has !
many popular features, aside from the patriotic 7
catechism, teaching the elements of constitu-
tional Government. n
The marriage of Ula Lee Bagley, daughter {
Of Capt Fenton Bagley. GAINESVILLE, o., and a
A. w. Richards has just been celebrated. The {
bride is accomplished young woman and a n
educator, and the groom substan- q
.ial business man of that city. !.
Illinois has commendable way Of keeping
The old guard at the front. Minnie NJ KYLE
The first Department Secretary, is deegate.at- r
arge to National Convention, and Margaret I. j;
sands is among the list of delegates
Charles Francis Slloway was one of the Gale c.
Prize contestants of the Central High School, q
winning the eighth honor He n
S the son of Mary A. Slloway, who is so active N
n the cause of patriotic teaching in that city. a.
Department Secretary Belle Chase of Kansas. -
s reputed a fine elocutioniss, and it is hOped 4
We may have the pleasure of hearing from her II
It National Convention. A
n. L. Carr Bartlesvile Ind Ter can secure a
ull information concerning the formation of T
Relief Corps by addressing Harrette l.. Reed il
National Secretary, Temple Place. 81
Harriet Nj. Bigelow reports Eli p. Alexander 81
,orps, Williamson, Mich, instituted April, m
S95, as active and fourshing Socials held "