The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-05-17
MRS. ADAMS OF RER TRAVELS.

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Mrs. Abbie A. Adams, National Pres
ident OF the w. R,1G. writes interest
insly Of her recent tip to the Southern
Departments. Leayipf home on the 4th
tanooga to Atlanta and thence to An
Jacksonville. where Sheswas met by Past
National President ,lizabeth A. Turner.
Soon after arrival she proceeded to ex-
piore the ground ,ronsecrated by the
sufferings Of the heroes who preferred
death to dishonor. proWng that patriot
much impressed By what she saw, and
| says 1t is indeed beautiful spot. The
| latest improvement Is new windmill,
the erection OF which Mrs. Turner has
| supervised. as we'll as various repairs,
| including the painting OF the house
Mrs. Adams remained several days,
| walking or driving over every inch OF
| the grounds and pIucking the beauti-
rul Cherokee roses which cover the
veranda OF the home and admiring the
| rose garden, Of which Mrs. Turner is SO
Justly proud. A visit to the National
Cemetery was also included.
Referring to Mrs. Turner's work, Mrs
Adams says: Zone must go there to
know all she has done. and surely those
sainted martyrs now sing in loud no.
sannas, blessed be her name'"
From Andersonville Mrs. Adams re-
met by Commander-in-Chi and Mrs.
Tanner and Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler. the
National Patriotic Instructor 1t was
Monday when she arrived. and on Tues
day the party drove to the National
Cemetery. and thence to Orchard Knob.
the battle OF Chattanooga. Afterwards
came drive over historic Mission
Ridge. On this drive the party were
| accompanied by Gen. Wilder, of the
famous Wilder's Brigade. who pointed
out the various points of interest. He
Tennessee on the following day.
Wednesday the Department Conven-
ton was held, presided over most gra-
ciously by Mrs. Mary A. Hopkins, who
was later reelected. OF the Conven-
ton Mrs. Adams says: 1.-THE officers
reports We're concise, and each told the
story of loyalty and of the work re-
quired to keep SO small a Department
i'm line. To them must be given great
credit, and the Convention was one of
which any Department might be
proud" The visiting ladies were ad-
mltted to the Encampment Of the G. A.
X. and most cordially received In the
evening there was a grand Campfire.
Meeting Mrs. Adams at Chattanooga
were two ladies who came as a commit
tee to invite her to return to Atlanta
for reception and for the G. A. r.
Encampment. She accepted. and was
their guest for one day, during which
there was an automobile tour of so
miles over the battlefields around At
lanta. In the evening a reception was
given at the residence of Col. Corscn
OF the G. A. r. One Of the pleasant
features Of the trip was that with the
G. A. r. was committee OF Confeder-
tn do
mander-in-Chief and his party.
During the reception Mrs. Van Dyke
was stationed at the door, and as each
guest entered tiny Spld Glory" was
pinned upon his or her breast. Many
OF them were pinned Just above a Con-
with pride Notwithstanding. The yeran-
da and parior were sprofusely decorated
with flags. They were everywhere.
On the return trip Mrs. Adams again
stopped at Chattanooga for a day, and
with the Committee who entertained
her. including Mesaames Dean. Case,
Schneider and Price, also DR.. Price, they
visited Lookout .MounS;>tn. These ladies
were untiring in Their efforts for the
entertainment Of Mrs. Adams, who left
that evening for her home.
Mrs. Adams left Mrs. Crisler at At
lanta. from whence; [fhe latter visited
and Arkansas, to inspect, Corps, and also
visited the Department Convention of
Texas.
The press OF Chattanooga was very
compensatory OF Mrs. Adams as "a
speaker and as woman.
w. II. C. Notes
Mrs. Alice Breitenstein, OF Dayton.
KY. National l. and /. Officer Of the W.
X. C., has been called to mourn the
death Of her mother. who recently pass
ed away after a short Illness pneumo-
MIA being the cause. Mrs. Breitenstein's
l2-year-Old daughter was also stricken
with the same disease, but is now re-
covering. The sympathy of the entire
w; X. {. goes out to Mrs. Breitenstein.
Mrs. Agnes Hit, the National Coun-
seior. was the guest of Mrs. Abbie A.
Adams. National President, at Superior,
Neb., and Mrs. Mary r. Morgan. the
National Secretary at Alma. Neb., dur
ing the first week in May. Mrs Adams
IS soon to leave home again for another
tour OF the Departments. Mrs. Morgan
is to give the Memorial Day address in
her home town. She is in much demand
as a speaker for various occasions. as
she Is fluent talker, with a stock Of
original ideas.
Mrs Lizabeth A. Turner. Past Ma
tional President, having completed the
work at Andersonville, which required
an unusual amount Of attention this
year. has been visiting the, Convention
OF the Department of Louisiana and
Mississippi. at New Orleans, and will
also inspect various detached Corps in
the South. ~.
On receiving news of the disaster at
San Francisco, Mrs Abbie A. Adams,
National President. Immediately wired
| the sum OF $500 from the emergency
fund to the Department President OF
California and Nevada. She also issued
circular letter asking contributions.
| which is already being responded to by
the various Departments. Massachu-
sets was first in the field, with a con-
| tribution of 5000. and the prospect of
| much more to follow. The Department
of Potomac was also early in the field.
In that way the w. r. c.. from long
habit. responds ever to the cry Of dis
tress wherever heard.
Cure for Liquor and Tobacco.
The Kansas Anti-Liquor Society Is
mailing free recipe for the cure OF the
liquor habit It can De given secretly in
food. Also one for the tobacco habit that
| can be given secretly The only request
they make is that you do not sell recipes,
but give copies to friends. Address with
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