The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-06-03

grateful citizens honor them their noble
| army of martyrs May they rest in peace.
September, A. ID. 1865"
The decorations st the monument to the un-
known dead always of the most superb
character, and this year it WAS no exception to
the rule. There are 1000 graves in Arlington
Cemetery, placed in long. straight lines as Tar
as the eyecsn reach. Above each green mound
there is square marble tablet bearing the
name and the regiment of the soldier who lies
dead numerous granite shafts and stones have
been erected by friends of the dead soldiers.
1t is truly hslowed ground.
Under the leadership of Department Presi-
dent Georgia E. Balm the Department of the
Potomac rendered faithful service in the OBJ
| servaDce of Memorial Day at the National
Capital They also decorated the graves of
Past Department President Susie NJ. McCabe.
Elvira b. Sheldon, the Army Nurse, and others
whose names they will keep green forever
MIssoURI's THIRTEENTH CONVENTION.
One hundred voting members participated in
the 18th annual Convention, Department OF
Missouri, w. &c, at Pertle Springs. The address
of President L. A. Scott Was remarkably able.
and all her recommendations were adopted
The reports were encouraging.
Among the visitors were delegations from
the Grand Army Sons of Veterans, Ladies' Aid
Society. and Daughters of Veterans. COM
mand erin Chief I. S. Clxrkson was dis
tinguished visitor. also Past Chaplain-in- Chief
Hsgerty, who presented gavel, made from
historic woods to Department President Scott.
President Scott was the recipient OF many
gifts, testfying the love and esteem in which
she is held, prominent among which was q
diamond-studded badge from the staff.
The presentation to the Grand Army En-
campment of the magnificent banner prepared
by the Woman's Relief Corps was attended by
great enthusiasm on the part OF the comrades.
The eloquent address by Department Secretary
Marian Bisbee was greeted with an ovation.
resolution was passed instructing the Mis-
souri, delegation 10 spare no effort to secure the
election of Past Department President Sarah
j. Martin as National President. Officers were
installed as follows: President, Mary Brdseye,
Nevada; S. V.-P., Annie ID. Houts, Warrens-
| burg; J. V.-P., Belle Seamen, ST. Louis; Chap.
Jemima Tibbets, St. Joseph; Treas. Mary ii.
Shepherd; Executive Board, Hattie Beach,
Chairman. Delegates at-lagge. Annie Praedi-
COW, Lizzie Mason, Matte Reed. Delegates,
Hollen E. Day, Mary Flammager and II. Stoff-
regen. St. Louis; Alma Day, Kansas City; Mary
McNabb. Sedalix; Lizzie Grover. Warrensburg.
Prior to the Convention the Missouri Woman's
State Press Association celebrated its first
annual Convention, a feature of which was
visit to the State Normal School, where ], 100
pupils were gathered to receive them. Ad-
dresses made by members of the Association
with applause.
brilliant reception was rendered the asso-
citation at the hone OF Mrs. DIR. Coleman Smith.
of Warrensburg. largely attended by hun.
dreds OF representative men and women. The
sSfooiffi tiiie1ts, from music to collation., were
complete A formal address of welcome was
extended by the hostess, to which President
Hollen E. Day. of the Press Association, re-
sponded. An excellent program followed.
NOTES FROM NEBRASKA.
The Southwestern Reunion of Nebraska,
GAR and WR.C held at Table Rock, CON-
prised the Counties of Richardson. Otoe, Paw
nee. johnson, Nemaha. Gage. and Jefferson.
goodlv number of veterans attended the Re
union, though not as many as upon former
wears and when il came tn the vote as to where
the Reunion should he held another year the
Relief Corps were invited in to cast their bal
lots. aud Table Rock was again chosen. Lizzie
| c. Fellers was chosen President of the District
Association, W.R.C
Appomattox Corps Lincoln, drilled the
school children for Memorial Day some weeks
before A floral design, which they placed in
the cemetery in memory of the unknown dead,
4 was beautiful.
lnpham Corps, Pawnee City. found both
money aud amusement in cake walk recently.
/ and the Corps of Fullerton aud Blair surprised
their Posts with merry faces and arms laden
| with good things
Past President Ellen Holloway. Of Corps LOG.
| Gibbon. is proud of the beautiful gold badge
given her by her associates, voluntary git
from the Corps, aud in consequence more
! greatly priced.
Patriotic work goes bravely On at Sidney,
Neb where there is Post, Corps, aud Sons of
| Veterans Camp. Sumner Corps was Instituted
two wears ago, and presents shining roll OF
| patriotic work, not the least important of which
| is the introduction of the flag salute into the
! public schools. The three Orders united in the
observance of Memorial Day.
In last General Orders of Department Presi.
dent Emma +. CressiDger. OF Ohio. several
| pages are devoted to list Of contributions
! from Ohio Corps to the several funds. State and
| National towards which the Department has
been contributing, including important contri.
| buttons to the Andersonville Prison fund and
for the decoration Of graves in the South.
National President Agnes Hit and National
Secretary Ida 5. Mcbride will both attend l4th
annual Convention: Department of Ohio
W.RC.. to be held in Chilicothe June Is. l6
aud IL.
Department President Mary d. Travis, oil
Indiana was given q reception by Mcpherson
Corps Craw louisville, upon her return from
| Department Convention. where she was the
successful candidate. Mcpherson Post joined
in the reception. aud all predict for her . bril-
liant administration.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
George y. Hill. one OF the founders OF the
Grand Army of the Republic in Boston, Mass.
al recent reception in honor Of Department
President Waterman aud staff paid q fnt
tribute TO the Woman's Relief Corps, auxiliary
TO the Grand Army of The Republic aud til,
work they had done for the soldiers and thei
dependents. He said in part:
When just 80 years ago this very Spring
dozen soldiers began the establishment in Bos
association Of the Grand Army of the Republic
little did anv of us think even dream VIA
a great and benehcent organ zation il was des
tined 10 become. Still less did any OF us dream
even in our most sanguine moments, how nobl,
aud numerousy the women OF America wOult
rally 10 our support aud give such splendid all,
uptiring assistance in our chosen work of Fra
, ternity, Charity and Loyalty"
, Past Department President Mary A. Nine
! kirk, OF Kentucky. takes her place Depart
, ment Secretary under the newly INSTALLER
President, Inez {. Crawford, of Louisville, VIII
9 was elected at the 12th annual Convention
= Department of Kentucky. W.RC.
I Fifth annual Convention, Department O
, West Virginia, held at Wheeling, is reporte
!, one OF the most interesting and profitable eve
held in that Department. Mary Mock wa
/, chosen President; Headquarters at Parkers
willie.
!. Mrs. Sarah NJ. Butterfeld, Massachusett
= Army Nurse, died recently at the age of g.
~ ! and with her I'm led 40 ,,r.xaufod Ia