The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-08

emergency Association of Women ,,bvsici,ns
Surgeons and Nurses. organic il bv DIR. G.. a.
Wellington.
MRS. Josephine Rial. the wife of DR.. RizaI.
n nho was murdered by the Spaniards in the
- hii,pplhe islands. has joined the insurgents
IN their light for liberty, and hopes soon to
see the day of vengeance and retribution
Iier husband had written a book describing
the corruption and injustice of Spain's rule
in the Philippines. and from that time he
was marked man. When the insurrec-
uon broke out he was arrested as .ssus-
peet and PLACED on board of Spanish war
snip Gen. Bianco. who was then captain
general gave him letters of protection for
presentation in Madrid, but they were net
noticed He was taken back to Manila and
trlal, sentenced to death by a drumhead
court martial. and in the early morning
hours, In the presence of his wife. shot
at Lunetta. Mrs. Rial was only a bride
OF day, as she married her husband on the
eve of his murder. She is the daughter of
an .l lrishman now living in Australia.
fused to her. Mrs. Rial marched to the
rebel camp. She has taken part in several
battles and is an expert shot.-New York
Tribune
Mrs. Ellen HaId din Walworth the chairman
oil the National War Relief association, has
had letters directed to the secretary of the
navy and others. Offering the assistance of
the women OF the Union ard requesting ad-
vice.
The purpose of the society is stated as fol-
lows:
To give expression In practical manner
TO the patriotic sentiment of the women of
the nation as whole by finding means to
supplement with material aid the sacrifices
OF time, strength and life made by the men
oil the nation, and relieve far as possible
the sufferirgs, illness and privations newt
ably entailed upon those who go to the front
In the service of their country.
A reply has been received expressing the
joint opinion of the surgeon general of the
navy and the secretary of the navy:
Navy Department, Washington, D. c.:
The ambulance ship Solace has been pur-
chased, and is now being fitted out for the
sole purpose of caring for the sick and
wounded OF both the army and navy, while
being transported from the scene Of action to
hospitals on shore where their permanent
care be better provided for than on a
vessel. The assistance of the patriotic women
of America will be highly, appreciated, and
is greatly desired in supplying the vessel
with necessities and luXuries for the sick
end wounded. who may be cared for on board
the Solaee, as supplemental to the outfit and
supplies furnished by the government.
The medical bureau would therefore rec
ommend that the offer Of the subscribers of
the accompanying letter be thankfully ac-
cepted, and that any subscriptions received
by the treasurer Of the committee be trans
nlitted to the surgeon general. to be used
by him for the purposes indicated.
Grover Flint, the Boston war correspondent
confirms the many strange stories which have
come from Cuba concerning the extraordinary
amazon, Nine. Pauline Ruiz Gonzales She
is the wife of brave officer in the insurgent
army. but has surpassed her husband in reck-
less courage. She rides with the commander
at the head Of the column, carrying the Cuban
flag, and on several occasions has used the
machete with rare skill and effect. Upon
one occasion, when attacked by two Spanish
volunteers, she killed one with single blow
of her sword and the other with two thrusts.
She has been through many engagements but
has not yet been wounded. She is about %
years old and is extremely graceful and pref
ty.-New York Mail and Express