The National tribune., 1898-11-10
PRESIDENT BAER's WORDS.

Mrs. Libbie C. Baer, President of the
Department of Wisconsin, speaking of
the Cincinnati Encampment, says: ut is
noticeable at every annual Encampment
of the GAR. that less of the veterans
there did the year before. But the heart
of every true American citizen grows more
and moro tender with love and solicitude
for these noble men, the remnant of q
mighty host, who are the living repre-
sentatives of the greatest war ever waged
in freedom s cause.
"The Woman's Relief Corps should re-
double it's efforts in behalf Of the veterans
of '61-'65. Let us by our words and action
prove that We appreciate the fact that
the opportunity is given us of meeting
with these living heroes, of adding to their
comfort and happiness, an honor that
those following us will not be privileged
to enjoy.
Corps Presidents should exert them
selves to reduce their suspended-1ists,
some of which are alarmingiy large. No
member should be dropped because of in
ability to pay her dues. Every suspend
ed member should be notified by the
Treasurer, and, if necessary, visited by
her. II the Treasurer is slack in her duty
the President should appoint commit
tee possessed of judgment and tact to
WISH the delinquent members.
Mothers and sisters of our soldiers OF
the Spanish-American war should be in
duced to join the W.R.C. Our work has
been largely for the boys in camp and
hospital, and will still be directed in
furnishing the sick with delicacies and
giving aid to those who return home in
need of encouragement or employment"
Wisconsin, under the leadership of
President Libbie c. Baer, has been doing
a splendid work in supplying relief to the
sick Spanish-American war soldiers. Dur
ing the past three months supplies to the
value of nearly 81 500 have been con-
tributed for hospital use, and the work
continues.
ALONG THE LINE.
Mrs Ada C. Kimmel, Department Press
Correspondent Bement, ILL.,, writes: "The
10th District Convention was held at Gil
rard with large attendance of delegates.
President Mollie Burnett presided. The
address of welcome was delivered by
Florence Wiley, President of Girard Corps.
Melinda Ross, President of Virden Corps,
responded. Department President Mrs.
Carrie T. Alexander gave short address
under the good of the Order. The Con-
vention was followed by a public enter
tainment in the evening"
Corps 11G, Streator, Ill.,, is active in all
good work, and has paid for the rein
statement of Is delinquent members of
the Post. 1t has many calls for aid
which is promptly given if the claimant is
worthy. The President of the Corps, as
sisted by other ladies', served a supper to
the boys from the front" who are home on
furlough. This was followed by recep-
ton in the evening, comrades of the
GAR. attending in body. A number of
good speeches were made, and the boys
feel that, if army life was hard, the home
coming was all that could be desired.
Mrs. Sallie E. Richards. Press Core
spondent, writes: AT the recent Reunion
held at Centralia, H., the veterans were
highly pleased with the attention shown
them by the Woman's Relief Corps. The
work of the Relief Corps has always been
a great feature in all Reunions held here.
This year the ladies secured a building
adjacent to the speakers stand and fitted
it up with sofas, rugs and easy-chairs,
making it very comfortable and pleasant.
register was provided and GA ladies
registered. Past President Miller of the
WOman's Relief Corps made very inter-
esting talk. Mrs. Alexander, President of
the Relief Cor. s OF Illinois. also made an
address.