Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

the Grand Army, were cheered heartily
by the veterans, but It required the
mention Of the long line Of Grand
Army men who have occupied the
White House and the prophecy that in
all probability Grand Army man
would be the President Of the United
States four years more to bring forth
a response that filled Studebaker the
alter with cheers such as have been
heard before on many a victorious
field. The reference to President Nc.
Kinley as the comrade in arms of the
blue-coated veterans was made by De.
partment Commander Joel M. Longe7
necker, who welcomed the veterans to
Illinois. That he made happy hit
was evident. The veterans responded
heartily to the warm welcome to Chi
cago extended by Mayor Harrison, but
they threw their hats in the air,
cheered and waved flags at the refer
ence to the president. &c..
Ladies' Of Naval Veterans.
uC VI ZIG NAVAL Setclduo
association held their annual meeting
in room 613 Masonic Temple. There
was considerable interest over the cleo
ton of the captain to succeed Miss Min
ME R. Sears of Baltimore. The fight
was between the west and the east,
Mrs. Samuel Dixon of Detroit, Mich,
representing the western element, win
ming over Miss Duberry of Philadelphia
by close margin. Other officers
elected were: COMMANDMENTS Eliza
A. Whether Jersey City. N. J. Lieuten.
ant Commander-Mrs. Henrietta Bow
ers, Philadelphia. Senior Commander
Mrs. Mary Gerry, Minneapolis. Lieu
tenant-Mrs. Louisa Runge, Minneap-
oils.
Ex-Prisoners of War.
The seventh annual convention of the
Womens National Association of
Union EX-Prisoners of War was held
at room 210 Masonic Temple. The
election Of officers resulted as follows:
President-Mrs. Charles F. Sheriff, AL
legheny City, Pa. Vice Presi dent
Mrs. Benjamin Mccall, Allegheny City,
Pa; Mrs. John Horne, Steubenville, O.
Treasurer-Mrs. Alfred H. Jones, Pitts
burg, Pa. Secretary-Mrs. Alice P.
Linhart, Pittsburg Chaplain-Mrs.
Frank Trovilla. Pittsburg.
Women's Corps Hold Sessions.
The eighteenth annual convention
OF the Woman's Relief corps began it's
sessions. The enthusiasm and large
attendance which has characterized
all it's meetings again was evidenced
by a long line of anxious delegates
waiting for the doors of Central Music
hall to be opened. The opening exer-
cises over, Mrs. Harriet J. Dodge, the
national president, introduced the ma
tional officers, and when they had re-
tired Miss Clara Barton was presented
and greeted with cheers. In the presi7
dents annual report Mrs. Dodge re-
viewed the work of the year.
Ladies' OF G. A. r. Reject Sons
III 1oAASo VI IAAC "A. ~. UC6dA
their annual convention at the audi
forum of the Y. M. C. A. building.
Mrs. Julia P. Schade. the president,
delivered an address. She stated that
the net gain in membership during
the year has been 6,O00 bringing the
total to $4,000. The main questions
to come before the meeting was on
the admission of the Sons of Veterans
to honorary membership. After con-
siderable discussion the proposal was
rejected by a close vote.
Daughters of Veterans.
Determined to win recognition from
the Grand Army of the Republic and
to force that organization to accept
its society as an auxiliary member of
the National alliance, the Daughters
of Veterans, U. S. A., met at their
eleventh annual convention in the
morning at SIP Masonic Temple, and
agreed to use active measures to Sc
cure the desired utilization.
Woman Visitor Goes Insane