The National tribune., 1899-09-14

back to their heavenly home the
tribute of remembrance; sons and
daughters, laden with blossoms in
memory of fathers and brothers who sleep
the sleep of death; and amidst the throng
comes one who in God'S sight is a soldiers
widow, bringing the blooms of blue. and,
tenderly laying them upon her bero's
grave, sobs forget me not
The love offerings from the W.R.C. to
the Southern Memorial fund of the Grand
S1.02S, for which Commander-in-Chief
johnson expresses his grateful apprecia-
ton, and extends n God bless YOU to the
Order"
The death of James A. Sexton. late
Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army,
was touched upon, and his memory was
culogized.
A GIFT FROM NATIONAL AIDS.
After Mrs. Miller had delivered her ad-
dress, Mrs. Sarah ID. Winans, Chief of
Aids, on behalf of the National Aids pre-
sented the National President with a hand
some recognition pin of the Order. Besides
the pin ring was presented 10 Mrs. Miller
by her Aids.
Mrs. Miller accepted the gifts in an
eloquent speech.
NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED.
When nominations for National Presi-
dent were called for and Mrs. Bagley,
Treasurer, named Mrs. Miller for another
year, and was seconded by many, Mrs.
Miller declined the nomination.
Mrs. BOdge, of Connecticut, was nOmi-
mated by Mrs. Logan. of that State. Ca
lista r. Jones. of Vermont, was nomi-
mated by Mrs. Clara M. Niles. New Hamp
shire indorsed Mrs. Jones through Mrs.
Dana, of that State. Mrs. Ada G: Mohr
was nominated by Mrs. Mary Dewitt
Jones, of New York, and was, seconded by
Mrs Darlington, of New. York. : (:
| There were 379 votes, which, when
counted: showed that. Mrs. Harriet J.
| Bodge had :209 votes, Mrs. Calista r.
Jones $50, and Mrs. Mohr 112. ,--
Mrs. Raer, of Wisconsin, was placed in
| nomination for Senior Vice-President by
Mrs. Margaret Wickens, of Kansas. The
entire delegation from Wisconsin indorsed
the nomination. Mrs. Baer was elected
| unanimously. - .-,---.- - -,
Mrs. Mary Evans, of Washington and
Alaska, was nominated for Junior Vice
President, and was elected unanimously. :
Mrs. Isabella r. BagIey, Of Ohio; was
reelected unanimously as Treasurer.
Mrs. Brown, Past Department President
as National Chaplain. =, ~ 49,
Mrs. Agnes Hit, a member of the. Ma:
tional Home Board, read an interesting
statement concerning the management of
the Home. There had been IS applications
for admission, among which were IL sisters
provision, only wives, widows and mothers
of veterans being given entrance. Current
expenses of the Home amounted to 81, ,526.f4,
an average per capita of S129.77 per yea:.
1t was resolved that $4,000 be taken from
general fund of the National organization
to erect a new building at the Home at
Madison, o., in which are So inmates.
IN MEMORY OF JAMES A. SEXTON.
Memorial services in memory of Com
II uaf I.,
held. Gen. Black delivered the eulogy
on>the late leader Of the Grand Army. Mrs.
Miller followed with beautiful tribute.
At the close of the services the Conven-
ton was adjourned until Thursday morn
ing at $3.50 a. m.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
The second session of the National Con-
vention convened Thursday morning.
fter singing america" and prayer by
National Chaplain Mrs. Hull, business
was resumed. There were just 3O7 men,
bers present entitled to vote.
The first business taken up was the
election of the fourth member of the Ma
tional Executive Board. When completed
the Board was composed of the following:
Mrs. Charlotte Cummings, Chairman;
Mrs. Minnie Morgan, Kansas; Mrs. Flor
ence III. Gates, Vermont; Mrs. Lucinda
Scott, Missouri, and Mrs. Jennie Ball,
North Dakota.
Mrs. Flo Jamison Miller was chosen a
member of the National Home Board and
Mrs. Cadden, of Maryland, a member of
the Andersonville Board.
Mrs. Wentzel, Senior Vice-President,
presided, while Mrs. Wickens, Chairman
on the Presidents address, read the recon-
mendations, all Of which were approved by
committee.
The recommendations give the Corps
opportunity to use emergency funds for
relief of soldiers and families of the Spanish
American war as well as of the civil war.
1t was decided to give $1,000 to the gen.
eral fund of the Grand Army, as there is
s1S,910 on hand in general fund of Relief
Corps.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order in
the afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, after an elab-
crate lunch prepared by the Relief Corps
members of Philadelphia.
THE sECRETARY's REPORT.
The Secretary's report showed nearly
1000 Corps and total membership of
about 100000. Ohio has 293 Corps, the
largest number of Corps and Iowa, Michi-
gan, and New York have each 239 Corps.
Figures showed that money counting close
to S162, ,019 had been expended during the
past year for cash relief only, and over
$4,000 for estimated relief other than
money.
MOIc tilhH were Spent 1Or Me-
mortal Day by Departments and detached
Corps. Since the organization of the Order
there have been expended nearly SIS, ,OOO-
600 for relief of the soldier, his widow and
his orphan. The Relief Corps Home has
on hand S2.539.
Commander Gilman, Of Massachusetts,
and udge-Advocate- General florence
| were presented to the Convention.
The Committee, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs
| Putnam, Mrs. Fuller and Miss Clara Bar
| ton, who carried greetings from the Con-
vention to the Grand Army Encampment,
returned with an account of very enthusi-
| astic reception.
The per capita tax to National Head
quarters was reduced from three cents to
two and one-half cents.
A resolution was adopted requiring
Department and National IreasurerS to
| furnish an indemnity bond, to be procured
of surety company.
A motion was carried that members
disapprove of women and girls march
ing with the Grand Army at Encamp-
ments, and .detracting from attention that
should be given to the comrades.
Officers for the ensuing year were in
stalled. Mrs. Agnes HIT, Past National
President, acted as Installing Officer.
AT the close of the ceremony, Commander
Gnman, of Illinois, with Comrades Bruner
| and w. III. Rose, of that State, visited the
Convention. Their errand was to give Il
testimonial of crystal to the retiring Presi-
| dent from illinois.
The Convention then adjourned.