The National tribune., 1896-10-22


Veterans shall be members ex.officio OF the
Board each year.
MISSING BRpTHER.
DEAR TRIBUNE: would like information
about my brother. The last / knew or heard
of him was about the year 1865. He was then
in the Orphan Asylum at Norfolk or Ports-
mouth, Va. His nameiwss John Reed. ne
was then about six years old. The teachers OF
the institution were Misses Patten, Doxsey
and King. ,a -
am his sister, and my 4 name at that time
was Emma Jane Reed am married now, ana
nv name is Mrs. III. G. Williams. l should like
to know very much if my brother is alive or
dead Information appreciated; any one hav-
ing it will please address me at 49o Masten s'.'
Buffalo N. Y. Mrs. H. G. Williams.
PLANTING THE LIBERTY TREE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Oct. was a gala day with
William Logan Rodman Post and Corps, New
Bed ford. Mass, it being the goth anniversary
of Post l. the FIRST organization OF the k!no IN
Massachusetts,. Thousands of visitors Jolnea
in the celebration. All the Department ohiciais
of the GAL and W.R.C. participated, together
with neighboring Posts and a band oil militia,
headed by bands playing martial music.
The Departments of Rhode Island and Con-
nectcut sent delegations, the former led ny
Commander Stone.
Post g. Mystic, Conn, was represented py
the Commander and the Color-Sergeant. Col.
Vnal, of Post 49, brought greetings from the
Department of the Potomac and far-away Ie2as
was represented by Comrade Welsh. i,
After the reception of visitors all proceeded
to the common, where, near the soldiers monu-
ment, lberty-tree had been planted, SOIL nav
ing been brought from historic spots OF every
State and Territory in the Union save Two;
also from~the birthplace of the WORLDS he
deemer, the latter having been contributed by
NJ ~ I,,1;o Tto trna
by equally historic contributions from the
Mississippi River and Lakes Champan ana
Erie. Prior to the exercises on the common,
Rodman Corps presented Post / with an ele-
CANT stand of colors which they had carried IN
the line of march, in which they had place.
Department President Helen A. Brigham
and staff occupied prominent places In the
line, and also at the planting OF the iiperty-
tree
After the tree planting, the guests resumed
their march through the principal streets
which were beautifully decorated ana later
all partook of shore dinner, or clambake' the
opening of which was sight never to De ior-
| gotten. c.
There was an informal reception in City
| Hall, where the visiting members. W.T. en-
| joyed the cosy quarters of Corps %. rohs
| ing Campfire followed at the Rink. Every
nook of the great building was filled, and the
| occasion throughout was fitting end TO a DAY
| full of patriotic inspiration.
Department President Brigham and stan
occupied seats on the platform. Inc former
| was among the speakers and no words spoken
| were more fraught with patriotism than were
| those of the Department. President when she
! extended the greetings of the pioneer DEPART
mcnt to the pioneer Post of Massachusetts.
President Mabel Little, of Rodman Corps,
delivered an address, in which she spoke OF
"the education of oury children in the true
a.. gil.t rpnff fFN
The hospitality of the cEiZens, OF the Grand
Army and of the RelicfGotps of New Bedford
NAV have been equalea but never surpassed,
| and your correspondents, like other officers oil
the staff, enjoyed it to lheTAlll.
The event is one thas WHIP bear fruit through
out our entire country. The thought OF THIS
| lberty-tree will be taken up by Others and IN
years to come, when thelfast veteran has passed
the Grand Review, and e.children rest IN Its
shadow, it shall be niemorial of patriotism
and National pride. ~ 10
Sara T. Cain, Department Correspondent.
MONUMENT TO LOYAL WOMEN.
The Grand Travers Soldiers and Sailors AS
ISOLATION of Michigan, emb facing tho Counties
of Antrim, Benzie, Sheboygan, Emmett, Grand
Travers, Kalkaska Leelallau. and Otsego Couu-
ties. at their annual fileeti ing at Charlevoix
took strong grounds IN Efsbr OF the erection Of
! a IN on ment to the log az women of the United
/
| a copy OF which was forwarded HE NATIONAL
| TRIBUNE with a request to print:
Whereas the women of America by their noble
patriotic loyalty to the flag, their encouragement
| to husbands brothers, aud sons TO the discharge
of their duty. and their united efforts through the
Soldiers, Aid Societies aud the Sanitary Coininls-
sion did much during the war To- relieve tue sui.
ferings of CT izen soidiery III hospital and
| prison; and whereas since the war through the
| Womnns Relief Corps they have continued to
relieve the wants OF disabled veterans and then
loved ones: Now; therefore,
Resofped That the Grand Travers Soldiers All
Sailors Association appoint committee of three
to confer with The different District State and Ma
tjonnl Associations with view of securing united
effort of the surviving veterans OF the late war III
erecting a suitable monument in memory OF the
noble patriotism Of Anerica', womsniood
The following named are the Committee, t.
wit. r. K. Wilkinson, CbarIevoix G. Y. Han
key, Petoskey; Levi Soule, Travers City.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Upon her return from 14tl
National Convention at st. Paul, Department
President Ella L. g. Dwincll presented the Corpl
at Colorado Springs. of which she is a mem
Der, with n beautiful Nag. rs a souvenir of he
visit to tho city which overlooked with hospi
taljtv. The Corps President accepted the gif
with full appreciation of the motive prompt
ing the pleasant remembrance. This Corps
situated on the direct route from Denver t.
many of the famous mining camps Of Colorado
has found much relief work to do. Miners
numbering many veterans, are ever on thu
wing like birds of passage, seeking mountains
yet untrod or pastures new.
Frequently by i'll health accident the,
are stranded in strange town, without friends
or even a so cent dollar. Then it is tho friendI,
hand of the Womans Relief Corps is extended
to them aiding them to obtain em poyment, o
to reach their destination. Thus is the oblga
ton of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty exem
; pliied. Z.
, Josephine A. Cheeseman, Department Core
spondent.
| DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Comrade and Mrs. Nc
Geachin, recently returned from visit to Scot
land, were given warm reception by White
head Corps, Orleans They were met at tn
depot and conveyed to Masonic Hall, wher
both Post aud Corps were ready to receive then
and extend the right hand of welcome.
Whitehead Corps has sustained a sad bereaye
ment through tho death Of Mrs. Layilla Ship
man. One of the beautiful floral decoration
g was the monogram W.R.C."
! Lafayette Corps, ID, Weeping Water, sold tn
quilt they had OH exhibition at the DistriC
9 Reunion to DIR. Rieyidof the Watson Rifles
: The Relief Corps of NpM6lk reports steady il
l crease of membership The Corps has don
8 well serving campaign sappers. The CORE
I, spondent Mrs. Ii. C.. Matram, says that n
Corps anywhere works in greater harmony.
: The Corps at LyonsJ Neb, are making quilt
for sale, benefit relief. Arnold fashioned quill
8 ing bee has been arranged for the hall.
Farragut Corps, TO- Lincoln. are adding I
i their members at every meeting. This Corr