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Illinois Ladies' OF the G. A. n.

Editor National Tribune: The De-
partment Convention Of the Ladies OF
the G. A. r. was held at Gaiesburg, Ill
Two hundred and thirty-eight delegate:
| responded to roll-call. Mrs. Elizabeth
Howells. Of Austin. presided. We were
hOnored by having with US the National
Counselor, Mrs. Mary T. Hager, Mrs
dent and Mrs. Louise Wade Ring, o1
Colorado Springs. a National Core.
spending Secretary.
communication in the form Of a
circular letter from Mrs. Christine Dun
lap, Of Washington, d. c., was read by
the Secretary. It's purport was pro-
ject to buy the Mclean House, in ViF-
ginia, for a peace Memorial" and the
project was heartily Endorsed and re-
commended to the favorable considera-
ton Of the Circles by the 18th Depart
ment Convention.
Other business of importance was
transacted and the following officers
elected for the ensuing year:
President, Martha Van Duzer; 8. v
P. Mrs. Dora Vale; ]. " p, Mrs. Mary
Hartman: Treasurer, Mrs. Ethel Dur
They were installed by the retiring
President, Bessie Howe1ls.
National President, Ruth e. Foote
of Denver. was the guest of the Depart
ment OF Indiana during their Conven-
ton. She reports steady and salts
factory growth in our Order from all
the sister Departments, and expects to
report large number Of Circles organ
lied during her years administration
Her sisters in Chicago wish her a profit
able and pleasant trip through the East
Nellie Underwood. National Press
Correspondent, Ladies of the G. A. r.,
1T Center ST., Chicago.
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MUSTERED OUT.

Alexandria, South Omaha, Neb..
May I. 1905. T. J. Alexander. Comrade
Alexander served in Co. NJ. 10th Pa. Cav.
His body was sent 70 Gettysburg. Pa.
and laid at rest in the National Cemetery
at his request. He left no family.
ARMSTRONG.-At his home. near West
Lebanon. Pa. March p. 1905. Johnson
strong served in Co. X. 14th Pa. Cav.
and was with Sheridan in Shenandoah
Valley.
ATWooD.-At his home. near Beaver
Crossing, Neb. April 3, 1906, Hon. Silas
8. Atwood, aged "a years. Comrade At
wood served in Go. X, 18th Iowa. At the
ond term as member of the State Leg
islature. He leaves widow, one SON
and three daughters to mourn his loss.
BACOE.-At Bucyrus, O.. Dec. -. 1908.
Warren n. Bacon. Comrade Bacon served
in Co e. 136th Ohio. He Is survived by a
widow and three daughters.
BAIRD.-At his home. near White
water. Kan. April 90. 1906. WIN. Baird.
OF paralysis. He Is survived by q son
and daughter, besides large. circle Of
BEARD.-At xenia, I'll. March 10.
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West Virginia Encampnent.

The oath Annual Encampment OF the
Department OF West Virginia was held
in the city OF New Martinsville. May
15-16-17. and was largely attended by
the veterans, their wives and daughters,
who were loud in their praise for the
royal manner In which they were enter
tanned.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are as follows: T.. M. Mills. De-
partment Commander, New Martins
Vile; ]. M. Adams, Senior Vice Com
mander, Ravenswood; J. 8. Watson, Ju-
Nor Vice Commander. Morgantown;
Taylor Richmond. Chaplain, Fairmont:
DR.. D. Mayer. Medical Director, Charles
ton.
Staff appointments not made, except
F. c. Harvey, Assistant Adjutant and
observation-disclosures and B. T. Bow
ers. Judge-Advocate. both of New
Martinsville. ,.
The w. r. C. and Ladies of the Ora nd
Army also held their Annual Meeting
here and elected. new officers.
The Encampment closed with a grand
parade, in which all the veterans joined.
as they seemed anxious to march In
ranks once more. and when the bands
played tt "peared to loosen their jints."
and they marched as lively as they did
in Grand Review in your city, up
Pennsylvania Avenue, way back In IS.
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Champion OF the Old Vets.

Editor National Tribune: have
been a subscriber to and a reader Of
our National Tribune for more than 90
years, and esteem 1T a pleasure to add
mine to the many Endorsements Of its
value and worth to us survivors Of the
SOS. l regard 1t as almost a matter
Of necessity as mouthpiece to give
voice to our needs in legislative mat
tiers; to defend US froms mean attacks
Of the few who seem to stand ready at
all times to beIittle and snarl at the old
soldier and his cause, ignorant Of the
great demand for his service and sacri-
fees In bygone days.
l am an ex-prisoner Of war and am
interested In our bill. which has been
before Congress for the last Is or 20
years at almost every session, and
hope that you and The National Tri-
bune will still remember us as in the
past while receiving. am sure, the
heartfelt thanks Of all Of us for your
generous work in the past.-Charles
Griffith, 1917 Mulberry Street. Des
MOines, Iowa.
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SPARED Of for weary honths. was again
permitted to be With them, and Mrs.
Mary ID. Travis. who has been absent
from the Department for two years,
came from Chicago, her present homo.
to meet with this convention. Much Of
the success Of these annual gatherings
depends upon the Past Department
Presidents, as they are familiar with the
governing laws, andKsto them fall the
management OF the important W Jrk OF
the convention" sfaG
The report OF Department Patriotic
Instructor Alice Waugh was full Of In
terest. She reported number OF schools
visited -; numberf0f schools in which
w. r. c. has placed flags, 1O3; number
Of schools in whichlW. r.. G. has placed
Declaration Of Independence. IT: num-
Der Of schools In which w. r. c. has
placed oleographs, 80; number of
Patriotic Primers. 1853: number of Flag
Salute leaflets placed. 1859; number Of
contests held. 2; cities observing Flag
Day, 16: three Corps observed May Is
for peace and arbitration.
The convention was marked with the
greatest amity among the members.
with kindliest greetings from and to the
G. A. r. and with new inspiration for
future work.
The new officers elected are as fol-
lows: Chairman Executive Board, Belle
w. Ephlin. Tangier: Secretary. Miss
Jessie Grove, Upton; S. v. c.. Mrs.
Mary Mitchell, Lafayette: j. v. c., Mrs.
Emma Studebaker. Bluffton: Chaplain,
Mrs. Sarah Kivatt, Sullivan; Treasurer,
DR.. Mabel league. Indianapolis; Pa
triOtic Instructor, Mrs. Pickering; /. and
I. Officer Mrs. McComb, Warsaw; Press
Correspondent, Meribah E. Walker.
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The list N. Y. =. N.

Editor National Tribune: In reading
my back numbers Of The National Trib-
une l gee in the issue OF May II an in
quiry from A. NJ. Vance with regard
to the list n. Y. s. M. The regiment
was mustered into service April 20,
1851. not April 10. Col. H. B. Martin
commanded after the death Of Col. Vos-
burg. He was also in command during
It's second service. 1862. / was with
the regiment both times, and am in
possession Of copy OF Col. H. b. Mar.
tins report to Col. A. E. Burnside. in
command Of the Second Brigade, com.
posed of the LIST and I'd r. l., I'd ". H.
and list y. Y. s. NJ. The report Is
dated Aug. I, 1861. and gives the names
Of every man by companies and al
those killed, wounded. taken prisone,
or missing. Killed in action. 10: died
from wounds. 5: wounded, SO; prison.
ers. 10; missing. 5: total. 75.-Rober
WEIGH. Co. H, list y. Y S. NJ, 20:
Tompkins Ave-. Brooklyn. ". Y.
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1906. DR.. A. EIwood Comrade Elwood
served in Co. E, 10th Iowa, and was later
commissioned Assistant Surgeon OF
the regimental staff. serving in that ca
pacity until he was mustered out for dis
ability. He was a member Of Dodd Post,
3. Department of Colorado and Wyoming.
He also belonged to the Masonic fra
ternity. He is survived by a widow, q
daughter and a son.
FENNER-At Hillsboro, O.: April IL.
1905, William A. Fenner, aged 20 years.
Comrade Fenner served as Second Lieu
tenant, Co. F, 18th Ohio Cav.
FILLEY.-At Fairbury. ILL.,. April s.
1906. Able F. Filley. aged 6S years. COM
rade Filley served in Co. K Sd Ill. Cav,
and was twice Commander OF Post IS,
G. A. R.. Department Of Illinois.
FORD.-At New Alexandria. O., April
s. 1906. William Ford Comrade Ford
served I'm Co. III. 126th Ohio He was a
good citizen and beloved by all who knew
him.
HARRIS.-At wilIimantfc, Conn. JAM
IL. 1906. John c. Harris Comrade Harris
served in Co. d, Saith Mass: was a MEM
Der Of Post 80. G. A. r., Department OF
Massachusetts,.
HOLT-At Chaplin. Conn. Feb. IS.
1906. Chas. E. Holt. Comrade Holt served
in Co. g, 26th Conn, and CO. E, 4th
Mass. Fl. A.
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sos, Abner Beard, aged 7e years. Com.

1905. Abner Beard. aged &c years. Com
rade Beard served in Co. F, S5th Ind,
and was a member of Barnhill Post 162,
G. A. r.. Department of Illinois.
BUSSING.-At Springfield, Ill, March
16, 1906, John Harvey Bussing. Comrade
Bussing served in CO. III. 18th KY, and
was member Of Stevens Post, G. A. r.,
Department Of Illinois.
COMFORT.-At Twin Bridges, Mont,
Sept. Is. 1905. John r. Comfort. Comrade
Comfort served in the 137th N. Y, and
was Past Commander Of Custer Post, S,
Department of Montana.
CONFARR.-At Yellow Springs O..
March 5. 1906, ]. w. Confarr. aged IS
years. Comrade Confarr served in Co D.
146th Ohio. and was a member of Mitchell
Post. As. G. A. r.. Department OF Ohio.
CROCKETT.-At Sandy Creek, N. Y.
April %. 1906. DR.. Samuel ]. Crockett.
aged 68 years. Comrade Crockett served
as First Sergeant. Co. A. 1st u. s. Ora
goons. After the war he graduated in
medicine, located in Oswego, N. Y
thence removed to Sandy Creek, where
he was highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
DYE.-At North Webster. Ind. April 7,
1906. Marshall A. Dye. Comrade Dye
served in Cos. G and d. I'd Ind Cav. He
is survived by one son.
ELWOOD.-At Denver, Colo, March 26,
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Sons OF Veterans.

Maj. George 8. Gels has been assigned
to command Of the Department Of Cali
fOrnia, Sons of Veterans Reserve, and
has assumed command, establishing his
headquarters at Los Angeles His first
order notes the renewed energy and
good work accomplished in the past
month in building up new Camps. and
directs Captains to go ahead actively In
recruiting, enrolling and drilling at
least once a month. Thanks are given
TO the Senators and Assemblymen and
to the Congressman at Washington for
earnest support In the interest of the
Sons Of Veterans Reserve
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600 gone already but am going to give awav
total Of 600 Of these butter knife and sugar shelf SETS
set mind this the first Of the year and going
it. sell these regularly 81 10 EACH They are made
Of Solid Cuevee Silver for so years They
cheap plated Cuevee Silver is comparatively
discovery being blend Of metals that
better than Sterling silver. You get anywhere
an exclusive Quaker Valley product. am going say
frankly that my sole object in making this free distribution Of
$l10 90 worth Of goods advertise Solid cuevee Silver
Every married lady in the United States have
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simply asking for it. giving her husbands Christian and
promising show to at least ten OF her friends within two
weeks after receiving it. Each consists Of butter knife and
sugar she'll full sizesomewhat larger than ustraonput
mp in elegant cothned shown
Enclose FIVE 2cent stamps and will send by mail postpaid
Address ELMER E. STEVENS President Quaker valley
Mig. Company. 81 West Harrison ST.. Chicago
Rsaardng
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About the Army Campfire.

The 22d Campfire Of Alexander Ham
ilton Post, 1872, G. A. r., was held at the
Post headquarters in New York City
on April 5. There were addresses by
Gen. Geo. B. Loud and other veteran
soldiers, singing, dancing and the reci-
tai of wartime "reminiscences. There
were about 800 guests present A col
lation was served and a general good
time eni0yed
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The Sad Anniversary Of Tower Post.

Tower Post, II, Pawtucket, r. l..
celebrated its 32d anniversary April 9
with a grand Campfire, at which the
Department Commander and many 9TH
err distinguished guests were present,
with comrades from other Posts, Sons
Of Veterans and Ladies Of the w. r. C.
and G. A. r.. Commander John F.
Whipple presided. The Post lost by
death last year fouro and by transfer
two. leaving the members in good
standing, 1O6. Iarnt
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Samuel Sutton, Commander, Buck
hanan Post Williamsburg, KY, protests
against the inequality Of pensions, since
all were on equality once and rendered
the same service. Some Of the men,
bers of the Post have been before % or
"a doctors, to be rejected. though their
condition was manifestly such as IL
make them deserving Of pensions.
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Henry n. Rankin, 9Th Ind. Cav, Los
Angeles. Cal. says that the Posts OF his
city. Stanton, Bartlett, Logan and Keno
saw were never In finer condition. and
Los Angeles did not even feel a quake
during the recent disturbance. The city
did not suffer particle and they have
no fear that any coming CONFUSION will
disturb them
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Department OF Illinois.

Comrade Edwin H. Buck, the newly
elected Commander Of the Department
OF Illinois, G. A. r., has established his
headquarters at Rock Island. Comrade
Charles A. Partridge, who has been for
years the Assistant Adjutant-General
and Quartermaster-Gene Of the De-
partment, is continued in that place;
w. J. Franklin is appointed Judge-Ad-
vocate; Henry s. Goodspeed, Chief Mus,
tering officer: William Ciendenin. Chief
OF Staff, and N. N. Coons. Chief Bugler
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BlundOn Post.

Alex Watts, 4th w. Va, Charleston
w. Va, wants 1t known that though the
veterans are dropping off rapidly, Blum
don Post, of his city, has 40 members
In good standing and attending to their
duties. They had a fine turnout on
Lincoln's Birthday. in which the Post
was assisted by the w. r.. C..
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Indor.e the Commanaer-i.-Chief.

At a regular meeting OF WEIGH Post,
Uhrichsville, o., Circular No. from G..
A. r. Headquarters was read. and by a
rising vote the Adjutant was instructed
to write to Commander-in-Chi Tan
ner fndorsing the letter in every par
ticular
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sleeves. but II these are a bit out of
date they mar the whole dress. Several
of the. latest sleeves are pictured here.
which include almost every sort OF
sleeve needed for dress or coat The
elbow sleeves are suita BILE for the dressy
waist, the silk or worsted waist and the
coat. while the long sleeves are such as
appear on shirtwaists and nice gowns.
The sleeves are all chic, and represent
the best modes Of the season. The
amount of material needed Is as fol-
lows: liz yards OF 32-inch goods for
the first two sleeves and N yards for
the others.
No. 2191--sizes, 80 to 40 inches bust
measure
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Endorsed for JugioF s Vice Department
Commander.

At a meeting of8the Washington
County IN. Y.) Veteran Association.
held at Sandy Hill, N! Y, May 10, the
1oiloWfng resolution was unanimously
adopted: "efh.
Resolved. That the Washington
County Veterans Association, this day
assembled. indorse the candidacy of
Comrade George q. Russell for Junior
Vice Department Commander, and that
the Secretary be Instructed to notify
The National Tribune OF the action Gf
this Association" -!
Comrade II. G. Morhous. Greenwich.
n. y, is Secretary OF the Association.
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lnot0llatlOD.

GARFIELD Post, 8. ST. Paul. Minn., had
q public installation, at which Gov.
John A. johnson and wife and q great
Post and the w. r.. c.. turned out In
force to meet Minnesota's first native
born Governor.
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Department Of Texas. G. A. n.

At the 21st Annual Encampment OF
the Department of Texas, G. A. R., Com
rade w. III. Harvey was elected Depart
ment Commander, and he has estab-
lished headquarters at 373 Main street,
Dallas, Tex, and appointed ]. S. Dun
lap Assistant Acknowledgement.
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terms may be obtained with full direc-
lions for their making. The first hat
shows the fiat brim embroidered in eye
let work and a soft Tam-o'-Shanter
crown. The second has gathered brim
and crown, and may be made of lace or
embroidery, being prettiest with just a
bow of ribbon for adornment. The last
hat has a gathered brim and fiat square
crown attached to a foundation crown.
Both crown and brim afford field for
some dainty hand embroidery. White
linen is the material needed for the
first hat, while batiste, lawn or a soft
silk may serve for the last. All Of the
hats may be washed. The pattern for
these hats comes In one size.
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MALE HELP WANTED.

HUNDRED Firemen aud Brakemen Mary
n land and other railroads Experience unneces-
sary Ffremen $780, become Engineers and earn $500
monthly. Brakemen, SIS, become Conductors and
$3.50 Positions awaiting strong competent young
ferred. Railway Association, Room 1927 Monroe
street, Brooklyn, n. Y.
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PATENTS.
PATENTS

PATENTS
ADVERTISED FREE
In this paper for clients Consultation in all bus.
mess before the Patent Office. Contingent fees.
nz5- Send for FREE ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK.
MILO b. STEVENS 4 CO., Atfys.,
Established 1864
S99 Fourteenth ST.. WASHINGTON, d. C.
Branches 1t Chicago. Cleveland, Detroit
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No. 2182.-Cool-looking negligees are
always attractive during warm weather
and she is woman straight from Puri-
tan ancestry who does not count several
of these dainty comfort-giving sacks
among her Summer apparel A pretty
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REAL ESTATE.

OKLAHOMA PUBLIC LANDS-Half million
" acres rich Ki0wa-Comanche Indian lands, near
I.awtoa, opened by CONGRESS settlement this
Summer. Oklahoma don't irfgate: fine ciimafe good
SEASONS; no taxes: new towns opened. Post your
self. Last opening In Oklahoma. Maps, complete
information, terms, demonstrating. etc. so cents
CATRON & CO., Lawton. okla
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Some Up-to-Date Sleeves.

No. 2191.-Though the sleeve is often
a small member, 1t is Of great impOr-
lance in the appearance Of a dress, and
for this reason it receives more atten-
ton than perhaps any either part. Many
OF last years dresses and waists are
just as good as new except for the
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Classified Advertisements.
SOLDIERS HoMEsTEADs WANTED

Soldiers who served 90 days more In Civil War,
honorably discharged. and who flied less than Is0
acre homestead before June - 1874 sell additional
right. / buy them! Also Land WarEants- Write
Comrade A. M. VANCE Des Moinss, Iowa
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A Plain Shirt Blouse

No. 2170.-The plain shirt blouse has
attained a decided vogue this year, and
IS a pleasant relief from the much
tucked and plated one SO much worn.
The plain waist depends entirely upon
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

VXJ observation-disclosures: soldiers daughter
w widow preferred Address Box 46, Conesvil
Schoharfe Co, n. Y.
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AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS-LADIES AND GENTLEMEN; 500
N an hour introducing best selling articles on
market. Charles c. s. Homer Co., 1880 Penn Ave-.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Three Lingerie Hats.

No. 2192.-The tub hat is an impor-
tant feature OF the Summer wardrobe
for both old and young, and few realize
how inexpensively these may be gotten
up IL made at home. Three pretty
styles are pictured here, for which pat
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BOOKS AND PICTURES

LIVERY PENSION CLAIM THOROUGHLY
n considered. The highest possible allowance 81
cured by applying to II. w. SHOPPELL.
Pension Attorney, Washington, d. c.
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National Tribune Patterns.

fnch-wfde sOutache in black. stitched
along the edges. The Jacket ID tucked
over the shoulders and above the CUT
on the sleeve, while the natty cuff fin
tshes the sleeve just below the elbow.
The skirt Is circular, with two small
box pleats In front and back and q
graceful ripple about the bottom. The
suit IS one very easily made and smart.
The pattern calls for 4 Z yards of AZ
inch material in the medium size.
No. 2137-sizes, IL to 16 years.
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OoUR PENSION BUSINESS PROMPTLY AT
1 tended to by an old soldier Is years PensioE
Attorney. Address Ira w. Booton. GallipOliS Ohio
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N EDicAL.

ment at nome without pain or loss OF time Pay on
Instaiimenta DR. HI. &. KEITH Specialize In
Nervous Diseases sif n 81. TOLEDO, OHIO.
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WANTED-The names and addresses
w of any soldiers who were members
of Co. f, 47th Ill, and who knew Peter
Myers: also, address Of Hospital Steward.
Mrs. Clara Swope. Box 80, Warrensburg,
Mo-
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ADDRESSES WANTED.

"ANTED-An orphan girl Of IS years
w is eagerly seeking the address of
her grand aunt, Mrs. Alexandra McDon-
whose husband is said to
have been General. and had fallen in
some battle near Richmond during the
War of the Rebellion. A finder of his
address will be liberaly rewarded. Emil
Muller Hartman, Luzern, Switzerland.
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| mittee to the Soldiers and Sailors Home
was accepted.
THE afternoon session was called
| after the parade by the Department
President The National President
Mrs. Abbie Adams. Of Superior, Neb
was introduced. Her address was very
entertaining and full OF encouragement
After the report to roll call 416 dele
gates were reported present.
| Mrs. Nellie Caylor, Past Department,
President. gave an interesting report OF
the Department Councils. Mrs. Meri.
bah Walker gave q very interesting re.
port OF her work for the past year
Through her efforts the w. r. C. has
been made more widely known. Her
reports were sent to the official organ
The Department OF Indiana w. II. c.
Is fortunate in having Mrs Walker for
its Press Correspondent. She is untir.
ing in her efforts to do every possible
| good she can for the Department. The
tellers reported the election Of Mrs
Alice Waugh. OF Clinton. for Depart
| ment President. Mrs. Waugh received
236 votes and Mrs. Mitchell III. The
nominations for Senior Vice President
| were as follows: Mrs Mary Mitchell
Mrs. Ida NJ. Pointer and Blanch Gould
The tellers reported Mrs. Mitchell elect
ed. Mrs. Fortune, Department Chap
lain, gave report Of the Morton Monu-
ment fund. This monument will face
the Soldiers Monument at Indiana polls
J and will be beautiful bronze figure"
Mrs. Sarah G. White, member Of Ma
tiOna1 Executive Board, said:
/ "Of the 81 Past Department Presi-
dents Of the w. r. c. IS are In attend
/ ance at this convention, and II was par
i ttcuIarIy happy reunion from the fact
that one Of their number. Mrs. Laura
lHessS OF Wabash. whose life was de-