The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-04
NURSES WILL BE NEEDED
Daughters Of the American RevoIu.
ton are Appealed To.

Daughters Of the American ReVOlu-
ton are Appealed To.
Saratoga, N. v, April 3.-Mrs. Ellen
Hardin Walworh of Saratoga and New
York City this afternoon issued an open
letter 20 the Daughters of the American
Revolution and other patriotic women Of
the United States concerning a national
corps Of sanitary volunteers to aid our Of
ficers, soldiers, and sailors in time of war,
and also an auxiliary corps of sanitary
volunteers. Following is the full text of
the letter, over the signature of Ellen
Hardin Walworth:
I'm view of the crisis through which our
country is now passing and of the immi-
nent presence of war, it is fitting that the
patriotic women of the country should
prepare, as our government is preparing,
for the possibility of war. While our de-
sire is for peace, the history of our race
and our nation teaches US that peace
is often gained and maintained by the
skill and strength that prepare for war.
AS patriotic women our duties are distinct
and clear in the event of war, for again
history enforces the fact that in every
war through which our nation has passed
on to victory, the efforts. the sacrifices,
and prayers of women have been efficient
aids to the attainment of such victories.
1.-THE honor of our country and the suf-
fering of men, women and children in the
Island of Cuba for the cause of independ-
ence' call for an early and earnest en-
listment of women in a suitable service for
our country. I therefore call for volun-
teers in sanitary, medical and other ways
suitable for women and for auxiliary vol
unteers to aid and encourage the active
workers. The value of organization is I'M
questioned, and by means of these two CO.
operative bodies many women will be
ready to do something in the hour of need
Prudenceand conservatism are necessary
elements of well directed action; therefore
the following limitations are made:
Every active sanitary volunteer shall
be not less than Is years of age; if a mar
ried woman she must be without young
children or other home duties requiring
her constant personal attention. While
tits not supposed that such volunteers will
be called from their homes, there may be
occasions which demand united action or
delibera ton at oneor more points.
"a corps of auxiliary volunteers will
also beenlisted who shall be ready for aid
and forward the work of the active volun-
teers; theauxiliaries may include women
of ali ages and condition and also patri-
otto children.
'I pledge myself to active work and
shall be pleased to receive the names and
addresses of women who are willing TO
enlist active volunteers and auxiliary vol
unteeers and shall begin to organize at
once on the following plan. approved by
committees in Washington and New York
City. and whose names will soon be pub
lished:
Daughters of the American Revolution
will be enrolled in a separate division upon
proof of membersip in this society.
Colonial Danes, Daughters of the Rev
luton. Daughters of the Cincinnati.
Daughters of the United States. War of
1912, and members of other we'll known
patriotic societies may be enrolled in
another diviso nupon proof of member
ship nthose societies or may form circles
of each society, provided there are 100
or more volunteers. Members of federal
clubs may also form special circules and
be enrolled on proof of a membership OF
good standing in such clubs. Other pa
triot women may be enrolled upon the rec
concentration of vel known cintizens.
IF the response TO this invitation is
earnest and fullp laces will be appointed
for enlistment, and women who are re-
sponsble will be present to record the
names"
Mrs. Walworth is afounder and honor
airy vice president of the National So
ciety Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, is also a member Of the
American Historical Society, the New
York Historical Society and the Genealog-
ical and Biographical Society Of New York
She was several yearsta trustee of the Sar
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