The National tribune., 1899-04-20

expended for relief, money, s22o.76: value
of relief other than money, s23s.23;
amount spent for soldiers of 1898 emer-
gency fund, s2O1, supplies other than
money, Sis; amount turned over to Posts,
s234.72; Andersonville Prison fund, 81;
81; Memorial Day in the South, Sc; Maine
Monument fund, 81; other disbursements,
S1,I17.45. Total amount expended,
81, ,S0316.
The total amount expended In relief
was sS34.99. Forty old soldiers and 124
families of soldiers we're assisted. Aid
was also given 43 not soldiers.
The report presented at the Convention
showed 10 Corps with membership OF
S3S Sister Burt writes; "Our State has
been busy. All Corps have done the best
they could. We are doing good work, and,
in accordance with our number of mem
berS, as good as other States. l feel
proud of Little Ehody' she is small in
size, but has a large heart, and willing to
do for all needy ones"
Mrs. Mary +. Cooley, of Providence, is
the new Department President.
NEBRASKA.
Press Correspondent Emma b. Knight
Inavale, Neb., writes. "The members oi
the Plattsmouth Corps have had their
share of trouble, two of them having lost
beloved sons by death, and one an aged
mother. The Corps is doing much good
and growing steadily. The President is
Mrs. Lydia Todd and the Secretary Mrs.
Kate McMakcn.
Smith Gavitt Corps, Kearny, is in
creasing in interest and membership.
Mrs. NJ +. Ferrell is President and Mrs.
Maria Il. Miles Secretary.
The Corps at Blair is prosperous, hav-
ing large and interesting meetings, even,
when the weather was cold and stormy.
10 InrrpGnnndent
nearly the full membership will attend in
spite of weather, " e feel confident there is
back of it all q deep interest. At our
meeting Feb. "a we took in four new
members. The same evening we were
entertained by the comrades OF John A.
Dix Post with an interesting program.
We have been called to mourn the loss of
two of our members, Mrs. Amelia Verdan
and Mrs. J. Parish, aged 50. Mrs
Parish was the mother of six sons who
served in the Union army in the CIVIL
war"
Mrs. Laura A. johnson, of Omaha, Neb.,
sends us a very touching account OF the
death and funeral of Mrs. Anna l..
Schamel, who lost h fe i'll the recent
fire in that city. MIR. Schamel was one
Of the most prominent secret society
women in this country, being known lar
and wide for her good works in connection
with the W.R.C., Ladies' of the GAR, and
wa at ended by more than ,OGO persons,
who were present to do honor TO her
ALL ALONG TIE LINE.
The crystal anniversary of Lincoln
Corps, San Francisco, was celebrated by
members of the Corps, Lincoln Post and
friends of both Orders on the evening of
March %. Mrs. II. J. Hobbert, President,
in her addre S stated that during the Is
years of it's existence the Corps has given
s13, ,O10 in relief, not including clothing,
Grams and their families. Mrs. Elizabeth
DARCY Kinne, Past National President,
and first President OF Lincoln Corps, de-
livered an eloquent address.
Department President Angie C. Fowler,
announces that the annual Con-
vention of the Idaho Department will be
neld in Lewiston. Idaho. June Z.
The Idaho Department will soon present
4 handsome Bible to the Soldiers Home
1t Boise. The money 10 purchase the
yift was raised by the different Corps of
he State.
Department President Lucy NJ. Camp
)ell, Denver, announces that the 18th
annual Convention of the Department of
Colorado and Wyoming will convene at
May 3, and remain in session
.hree days. Hester w. Hartsell, Emma
:. Scrivner, and Edna Hamilton Compose
he Committee of Credentials. Local Corps
ire making preparations to give the visit
ng sisters royal welcome.
Maggie j. Richmond, Secretary, Rox-
bury, Mass, writes: 1--WE were very much
pleased to receive a visit from Mrs. Ella
scott, Past President of Alexander Hamil- |
on Corps, 1862, of New York City. She is |
me of the most interesting Corps workers |
We have met. Her address seemed to |
live us renewed vigOr to stand by our !
lear old flag and work for the veterans !
Who have done so much for us. Mrs. |
scott is the organizer of a great many |
IOrps, and a very earnest worker for the |
,ause."