The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 18, 1903, Page 2

(4] THE €AN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 190 Hea(;quarters Thrown Open o AL Deterans Salute Comrades in Passing. t halls yes- out the af- g were filled Army of the each other's and ex- were distrib- exchanged. The place me parts of the raspe ces - rious head- rooms and with a lavish shments and wi their e = s nds of eing ertain- " composed to the encamp- d. They the vet- on these Fourteenth, | Infantry s regiment. y wears the Grand be pinned on the David D. Porter, when of the Grand Army states he presented h & er badge in order possess the precious one king the distinguished of the organization. o Valley Veterans Brig- | holding forth in the | ick House. As the vis- able place his eyes m over the door ik from the same | Shake.” Long tables | ed and the visitor is himself. The brigade rep- nties of Colusa, Butte, uba and Tehama. Rep. the various posts in | re always in attend- | sitor is hospitably wel- | ous fruits of the valley and the plan adopted | ing lots to ad- part of the State of Michigan has opened | in the Grand Hotel. The | registration adopted by the m that State is a clever one. with protruding pins with the regiment over each pin | ed against the wall. Tags visitors and all those who | of the thirty infantry forth by the Wolverine merous other military or- | ted from fits cltizens place their card on the | at their comrades may look | One man proudly said that he ibers of his company whom since the close of hostil- he was delighted was How those old vet- | s er and told of the days | will never come again was well listening to. The names of com- have crossed to the other recalled and kindly words of them. EX-PRISONERS OF WAR. Ex-Prisoners of War are | T in Lyric Hall, on Eddy| The interior has been beautitully | ted. Flags and bunting, flowers stted plants have turned the hall veritable bower. The old soldiers ered_imprisonment in Anderson- Libby, Belle Islie and other terrible of confinement are gathered there Valle s fr place Canti.nn’ed on Page 4, Column 2. | take of the marvel | ZAPIES | AFFILIATED WITH | CGRAND | ARMY g | ZVTERTALIYING— VZS7 7ORS -. s .| lDoman’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the — o Grand Army Gather in Decorated Parlors at Hotels. HE the fous S Wor those of La A R o d headquarter: the Palace Hotel yesterday genial and affectionate greetings b; friends were heard and witnessed in every direction. It was a day of meet- ings of friends long separated. For the receptions, all of which were informal, the rooms of the headquarters representing each State were prettily dec- orated and bouquets were placed on ta- bles by the women of California, while generous invitations' were given to par- us fruits of the State. had not visited Call- e departments of Relief T And all those who | fornia before wondered at the luxurious and unlimited quantities of luscious grapes and boxes of great pink bloomed peaches. The stars and stripes were everywhere in the forefront and every man and every woman was highly decorated with the honored emblems which testified to their part ia the Union's achievement. To be sure, the quarters of the Woman’ Rellef Corps and the Ladies of the G. A. R. were for the women, but there was a strong desire on the part of the veter- ans to pay their respects to the good women, and consequently many an hour passed with the recounting of good and exciting old war storles and sentimental reference to those who had been called away by death. Among the women were nurses that had bravely and lovingly followed their husbands and their sons and brothers to he front hoping, should necessity arise, to be able to minister to their urgent needs. Some old veteran would meet one of these noble women and with tear dim- med eyes would remind her of her good- ness and unselfish sarcrifices when danger was threatening every life. NOBLE ACHIEVEMENTS. It was in these rooms of the Woman's Rellef Corps and the Ladies of the G. A. R. that the representatives of noble American womanhood stood out magnifi- cently, splendidly and vallantly, for all had taken some vatriotic part in the days of carnage, destruction and the ultimate and glorious welding together of the Union. Mrs. Annie F. Paulk, past national cor- responding secretary and past senior vice department president of the Woman's Re- lief Corps, was one who to Inquirers told of her husband's and her brothers’ service in the army of their country. She graph ically told how she determined to aid not her own but whoever might be in d of nursing on the bloody battlefield: t all the persuasion of friends or re tiv could hold back this ope of many uch heroines, and from 1862 to 184 Mrs. | Paulk traveled on the Misslssippt River | between Fort Armstrong and Keokuk, serving mankind and country. Even to old warriors each story of the war days seemed to give some new reve- | lation of hardships, of suffering, of hero- l ism and of cruel death. Comrade E. M. Chamberlain of Albany, N. Y., happened to peep in. at the door of the headauarters of the Woman's Re- lief Corps, when, to his amazement, he saw a figure standing before him who he instantly recognized as his old tent mate, A. T. Large, the architect of Los An- geles, The greeting was so profuse and sud- den that all were taken aback. These two men enlisted together and had not met, untll yesterday, for thirty-eight years, The women were no less interested in the two old comrades becoming reunited once more than were the two men them- selves and for some time rejoicing pre- valled in the rooms. SAN JOSE’'S HOSPITALITY. During the afternoon John Edward Lee, secretary of the Citizens’ General Com- mittee of Santa Clara County, paid the two women's organizations a visit and promised theétn a hearty welcome when they shall grace the city of San Jose on Saturday. Comrade Lee told of the big preparation which is going on: how they had provid- ed arrangements whereby the committee will be enabled to seat no less than 4000 souls around the great viand-weighted tables which will be placed within the beautiful 8t. James Park. Comrade Lee also enlightened the la- dies on the topography of the county and promised that plenty of conveyances would be provided to carry them all to the orchards and winerles and other places of industrial energy within and outside the city. In honor of the visitors while the ban- quet is taking place Company B, Na- tional Guard, will do duty around St. James square and the military band will discourse music. The members of the organizations were delighted to hear of all the good things in store for them at the Garden City. Owing to the absence of Mrs. J. Tall- madge, Mrs. E. M. Chamberlain, past department president, New York State, had charge of the New York delegation yesterday. It is probable that Mrs. Chamberlain will have room 983 allotted her department at the Palace Hotel. New York State is the only State in the Unfon having an Indian Circle and Mrs. Chamberlain explained to her callers yes- terday that the circle is called “Red Jacket” and that the members are under the same jurisdiction as the Daughters of the Revolution. INDIAN LADIES OF G. A. R. The Seneca Tribe of the Ladies of the G. A. R. llve in the western part of New York State, on the Catteraugus Reserva- tion, near Buffalo. The husbands of the women of the organization fought in the Civil War and their wives hold the honor of the organization with reverence. There was a quiet talk yesterday in several quarters about the forthcoming election of a national president of Ladles of the Grand Army. So far there are several candidates in the fleld and each is a very popular woman. It is conceded that Mrs. M. Hall, who was electéd national president in October last at Washington, has given the utmost satisfaction and has proved herself high- 1y capable of conducting the distinguished and responsible office. However, the election is looked forward to with intense interest. Those who are cogsidered to be candi- dates for the presidency are Mrs. Ruth E. Foote, Department of Colorado and Wyoming; Mrs. Annie BE. Riges, Colum- bus, Ohlo; Mrs. Mary T. Hager of Chica- go, Tll, Mrs. Halt of West Virginia and Mrs. B. Bailey of California, The rooms of each delegation will be open at all times during the days and evenings of the encampment for the re- ception and convenience of visitors and delegates. The Woman's Relief Corps, Department of California-Nevada, will hold a recep- tion at Golden Gate Hall, Sutter street, on: Thursday evening, and other receptions will be duly announced at headquarters. Schools to Be Closed. The Board of Education has made the following announcement: Schools will be d on Tuesday and Wed- Ml:ly. .A:Iull lficm 19, to allow the teach- ers and pupils to participate in the celebration of the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The last half hour of Monday will be devoted to appropriate patriotic exercises. @it @ ECZEMA, NO CURE, NO PAY. Your druggist will refund your money it PAZO QINTMENT fails to cure Ringworm, T-:‘;; d and Blackh: on'the face, & m':'u-‘.um 50 centa. ¢ » o+ = SOME OF THE SCENES AT RECEPTIONS HELD YESTERDAY BY VET- ERANS OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS AND THE LADIES OF THE G. A. R. .- g | Those Who Tenderly Nursed the Wound- ed Recount Again Deeds of Mercy. i | HE National Association of Army Nurses of the Civil War | is encamped at The Renton, 712 Sutter street. The meet- ings of the association, will begin on Thursday, will be held in Golden Gate Hall, Mrs. Della A. B. Fa the national councilor, Is very enthusiastic about the convention here. She said: which | “We are all | delighted with San Francisco and the fine | reception that has been accorded to us. “The weather the whole way across the continent has been fine. I think it was made to order. Personally, I am so de- lighted with the State-and the great at- tractions that I should like to live here. My, husband and I were married just be- fore the war broke out. He volunteered and I went in as nurse at the same time. ‘“He was shot in the head at Cold Har- bor, which affected his eyesight, which scon after the war resulted In 'his be- coming totally blind. “I left him with his sister in Ohio, but I am very sorry now that I did not have him come with me. He would have en- Joyed your glorious climate, and while he cannot see he could feel the warm grasp of hospitality-that has been offered to us so bountifully on all sides.” The following officers and members of this organization have enrolled them- selves at headquarters: onal president, Mrs. Margaret Hamilton of Wakefleld, Mass.; national senfor vice presi- dent, Mrs. Susannah Krips of Philadelphia: na- tional junfor vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth A Tarble of Aurora, HI.; national secretary, M Kate Scott of Brookville, Pa. . building. Eddy street. i 1 8 national treas- | vorite. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY IS ONE OF GREAT INTEREST 10 a. m.—Grand parade of United States soldiers and sailors, National Guard of California and civic organizations. 2 p. m.—Union Ex-Prisoners of War, convention and election of officers, Lyric Hall, 121 Eddy street. 2 p. m. to 5 p. m.—Welcome by G. A. R. organizations and kindred societies at various headquarters. 2 p. m.—Berdan’s Sharpshooters’ reunion, 8 p. m.—~Reception to the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic by the Grand Army, Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G. A. R., at Mechanics’ Pavilion. 8 p. m.—Union Ex-Prisoners of War reunion at Lyric 8 p. m.—Spanish American Veterans’ convention and election of of- " ficers, at Armory, 815 Ellis street. 8 p. m.—Receptions by Departments of Illinois, Missouri and Ohio of Woman’s Relief Corps at Palace Hotel. urer, Miss Cornella Hancock of Philadelphia; national councilor and also delegate to Women's Relfef Corps, Mrs. Delia A. B. Fay of New past national president, Mrs. Ewing of Phoenixville, Pa.; Mrs. Annie Stevens, Massa- Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman, ' Illinois: Smith, Minnesota: Anna Ferry an Diego: Miss H. R. Shapless, Penn- sylvania; Mrs. Amanda Smyth, Ohio: Mrs. Frick, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Fox, New Jersey; Mrs. H. E. Judkins, Victor, Cal; Mrs. Mar- garet Meserole Hayes, Los Angeles; Mrs. Mary J. France, San Francisco; Mrs. Susannah D. Clark of Indlana. Yesterday a large majority of the nurses went cut to the park and Cliff House and came back loud in their praises of their trip. Last night they were the guests of the national officers of the Woman's Re- lief Corps at a reception tendered them at the Palace Hotel. To-night they will attend the reception of the Woman's Rellef Corps of San Francisco. —— Roosevelt Declares Holiday. The following telegram was received yesterday from R. B. Armstrong, assis- tant secretary of the treasury, by Act- ing Customs Collector Willlam B. Ham- flton: To enable Civil War veterans to attend en- campment, G. A. R.. the President desires they be excused one day. You will see that the direction is carried out as to customs service ——— e Lyne Rides Four Winners. *LONDON, Aug. 17.—At the Wolver- hampton meeting to-day Lucien Lyne, the Amerfcan jockey. rode the first four win- ners. Not one of his mcunts was a fa- Albion Hall, Alcazar Hall, 121 8 p. m.~Illumination of streets and triumphal arches ' s | |Stories Are Told of Battles Fought. Old Soldiers Meet After Many Years. . E drank from the same 114 canteen.” This motto shone resple: vei th stage In way Hall last eveni 1 beneath the familiar words was a splen- did likeness of General George H Thomas, after whom the local post takes its name. The reception tendered post last evening was largely at | Had the hall been twice its size not have accomodated the crowds wh poured through the doors. Every was taken and many had-to stand. decorations were beautiful and called forth much favorable comment. Potted plants, ferns, cut flowers and pafms in- termingled with the national colors and American flags covered the walls and hid the stage. Vari-colored lights flluminated the hall and the scene was an animated one. A special committee composed of Com- mander A. D. Cutler and comrades Ben- Jamin Heath Jr., W. A. Jacobs and Wil liam Healy had the affair im charge. Refreshments w served and the Sev- enth United States Infantry band ccursed patriotic music throughout the evening. At 8 o'clock a reception was tendered to the ladies. Mrs. A. D. Cutler, f of the commander of the post, wives and daughters of membe the organization received e visitors. The evening’'s programme opened with a patriotic selection by the band. At conclusion, Commander Cutle: formal welcomed the visitors. He expressed his gratification at the assured success the encampment and he invited the vi ing comrades to make the headq ’0! the post their abiding place their stay In this city. He sald the ors of Steinway Hall would always be op to visiting comrades and the hand « good fellowship would alw be ex- tended to the men who defended their country’s cause during the dark days of 1861 and 1 The Knickerbocker Quartet, composed | of Herbert Williams, D R. W, B e and L. A. I n | songs. The r which were b round the camp memories and veterans. SONGS PLEASE VETERANS. The qus might ha it the applause 1 in sti res In war time ed the hear aroused ts of the Lillian Ting recita | in the hearts Q hit with keynote £ ick a | vor of her dec Her volce rang through the hall with great effect, and when she concluded she was greeted with a generous burst of applause. Mrs. J. E. Birmingham's splendid con- tralto volce was heard to good effect and she was repeatedly encored. J. W. Erwin presented a eopticon views of San, F gave an Interesting account of ous spots portrayed on the can visitors were delighted with t and even old residents, long fami them, saw new beauty in them. Miss Helen Colburn Heath rendered a soprano solo and her singing was greatly appreciated by the large audience. Knickerbocker Quartet and Mrs. ingham were recalled and charmed auditors with their sweet singing. After the ente nt another recep- tion was held a refreshments were passed around by waiters. The opening entertainment of George H. Thomas Post No. 2 was a success. It inaugurates a serfes of entertainments which will be heid every afterncon and evening during the week. To-night will be “Olymplc night.” Wil- llam Greer Harrison, presid of the Olympic Athletic Club of this city, will deliver an Interesting address on the use- fulness and achievements of the eclub. There will be instrumental musie, stere- opticon views and singing. LINCOLN POST ENTERTAINS. Lincoln Post No. 1 gave a welcome night at the headquarters, Lincoln Hall, Ploneer building, last evening, which was attended by an enormous crowd. Hun- dreds were unable to gain admission. The programme was most enjoyable, consisting of patriotic musie, magnificent- ly rendered by the orchestra- from the Thirteenth United States Infantry band, under the direction of Bandmaster Trut- ner. The chairman of the evening, Thomas D. Barnstead, post commander Lincoln Post, in welcoming the company, sald: ‘Age causes the heart to grow more fond of its wputhful associates and espe- cially so in the case of those associates with whom days and months and years of danger, trial, privation, hardship and erfes of ster- adventure have been passed, who has drunk from the same canteen, bitten from the same plece of hardtack sipped from the same old battered tin cup their morning coffee. Associates who ha fought side by side under that glorious it flag, the Stars and Stripes, and beheld waving and held aloft in v time again—victorious through shot and shell and charge of sabe: alry. It makes the blood course presence here to-night, al! of the great principles of fraternity, and loyalty, three principles that bind us firmly together. “We extend to you a thousand wel- comes, aye, ten thousand times ten thou- sand welcomes to our hearts and to our homes. ADVERTISEMENTS. Diamonds May Soon Drop in Price. ason for this you will observe e eu have visited the Palace of C. DAVIDSON, the world's greatest dia- mond imitator, and have inspected the Sapph-Diamond. This gem has engaged the thought of our famous diamond orters because of Its excessive HARD- &ESS‘ phenomenal luster and brilliancy. S Phe same diamond cut, they pos- Having th8 matic fire so characterlstic o ar Constructed as nearly on enuine. ?gel?&:; of nature as it was possible for science to venture, pressure and the most | intense heat obtainable are the important factors of construction. 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