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tTnn National Tkibcxe desires for publicationIricf nccoiinis or Po- -l doings, ami copies of 1 ostroster, flatter should be as soon as possiblenficr the event lo which it relates. A list of newofficers of each Post will be published once in thesecolumns. The form given below bhould be fol-

lowed, nud names inu- -t be written legibly, as it isUbc'.csb to piint them unless conect.J

DEPARTMENT NEWS.COKKECTICUT- .-

Thc new Department Commnndcr, in GenornlOrders No. 1. made the following staff appoint-ment.: Ass't Adj't-Gen- .. J. II. Timelier. Po5t 50;

Al Q. M. Gen., W. E. Morgan, Post 17: Inspec-

tor. Gcoige W. Covy. Post 39; Judge-Advocat- e,

C A. llnrri-o- n. Post SG: Senior A. D. C, James lv.Slonne. Post S. All official cominuuications mustbe addressed to the Assistant Adjutant-Genera- l.

John H. Timelier, Harirord, Conn., to receive at-

tention. .

The Cth annual Encampment of the Depart-ment of Connecticut G.A.R. was held nt Willimnn-tic- ,

Feb. 15lh and ICtli. The principal business thefirst dnv was the reports of the various oflicers andtheir reference to committee, and the presentationof resolutions, also referred to a committee.

The Assistant Adjutant-General'- s rcuort showedthat there were 70 Posts, with a membership of6,613; n Rain of 58 members. Ass't Q. M. Gen.Morgan repotted balance from 1 891. S2.5S9.79;

S3.113.81: disbursements, S2.95S.81 ; balance,S2.711.79. Total assets. SS.209.10; Post funds re-

ported, S26.S32: relief funds, 55,510; Post properlyin addition to the preceding, 32,599; making a totalin the treasuries of the Posts of S151.5S1. Theamount expended for relief during the year was$8,414.

A Canipfiro was held in the evening at Loomer'sOpera House, Prof. B. F. Koons as master ofceremonies. Judge John M. Hull delivcicd theaddress of welcome, followed by Commander-in-Chie- f

Weissert, who said ho never saw or heard ofncity, town, or hamlet so easily captured by theboys in blue as Willimatitic. When I came intothis Encampment theopen hearts and lusty cheersreminded mo of limes when I saw you on thebattlefield. The G.A.R. which was formed over27 years sgo is here to stay, until the last of its num-

ber have pav-c- d over on the other side. He thenepolce high words of tribute to the soldiers' mem-ory or Fnrnigut. Grant, Sherman, Sheridan. Porter,Meade and Hancock. He closed by saying thatif nil the Departments did as well as Connecti-cut, people will be convinced that the G.A.R.is not bustling ilclf out of exis'.eiicc. "And now,in the language of the Irishman, " may you all live1.000 rears, and then not die, but fade away likethe daisy.'' He was followed by S. P.. Osborn,Hear Admiral Naval Veteran Association. Mrs.Harriet J. Bodge, Depnrtmcmt President, W.R.C.,made an eloquent appeal for cottage homes forveterans and their wives. Eli W. Hall. Com-

mander Department Massachusetts. Inspector-Gener- al

George A. Goodale. and Past DepartmentCommnndcr G. F. Evans, of Massachusetts, maderinging speeches for the good of the Order. Con-gressman Russell had been invited to respond tothe sentiment ' The Veteran's Friend." He tele-graphed this: "My daily and best service is here,lighting the attacks on Union soldiers and theirpension rights."

Singing by the Jordan Quartet and Miss RoseItonnu, a recitation by Miss Lizzie Lyman, addedto the enjoyment of the occasion.

The tlaff of Commander Smith presented himwith a lovely gold Grand Army badge throughSenior Vice Commander "Wilbur F. Itoycrs.

The Encampment Thursdav elected: Com., "Wi-

lbur F. Roycrs.Meriden; S. V. C.,S.G. Blakeman,Birmingham: J. V. C. J. M. Brewer, Norwich;Chap.. Rev. D. Hetny Miller, Mystic; Surg.,Hutching.

A resolution was passed calling upon the Stateto furnish the Keelcy cure for alcoholism to oldveterans without cost.

Burpee Post, 71, Rockviile Com., E. B. Durfee;S. V. (1. C. "W. Wood; J. V. C. E.J.Martin; Adj't."W. H. Loomis; Q. M., L. D. Phelps; Surg., W. 1$.

Eoot; Chap., Charles Weston; O. D., William J.Noad; O. G.. S. K. Eilis; Q. M.S., George Mess-ler- ;

S. M.. J. H. Newell.A Campfire and reception was tendered Depart-

ment Commander and staff Jan. 20 nt their roomsin Memorial Building.

They weie assisted in making it a splendid timeby Burpee Relief Corps. 11, and Alden SkinnerCamp, S. of V., 45. The rooms of this Post are pro-Tide- d

by the town free of expense In the MemorialBuilding, which the town of Vernon erected inhonor of the citizens of this town who enlisted inthe war of the rebellion, and there are no hand-somer G.A.R. rooms in the State.

Francis S. Long Post, 30 Com., Arthur P. Bon-ner; S. V. C. Frank Shaffer: J. V. C, Andrew "W.

Loomis; Adj't, Samuel J. Miller; Q. M.. B. E.Smith: Surg., C.H. Colgrove; Chap., John Bolles;O. D Thomas Athlon; O. G., Jerome B. Baldwin;Fcrg.-Mn- j,, George F. Lyman; Q. M. Gen., CharlesFenton.ILLINOIS.

James Mnys Post. ISO. Mt. Erie, is in a very flour-ishing condition. The present Commander, Alex-ander Mnys, is a son of the mnn, killed in battle,nflcr whom the Post was named.INDIANA.

M. D. Leeson Post, 453. Jacksonburg Com.,Nathaniel Scales: S. V. C, J. A. Scott; J. V. G, A.J. Simpson; Adj't, S. H. Morris; Q. M., J. P.Dougherty; Surg.. Charles Davis; Chap.. Al Gor-man; O. !.. W. It. Draper; S. M., Levi Waltz; Q.M. S., Dnuiel Pollard.KANSAS- .-

ftong Island Post. 1S1, Long Island Com., J. It.Inman; S. V. C, C. L. Gilbert; J. V. C, A. A.Baldwin; Surg.. "Win. Childres; O. D.. C. E.Booker; Chap., J. L Tnyior; Adj't, L. F. Pickle;Q. M., B. F. Deuel; O. G.. C. II. Pettiugill; S. M.,O. It. Benedick; Q.M.S.. C. C. Duling.

Thomson Post, 21G, Vermillion Com., E. E.Wiikin; S. V. C, B. A. Crouse; J. V. C, AmosSpangle; Chan., John T. Lamb; Q. M., S. Arnold;O. D.. H.M. Wade: O. G., C. Bergman; Surg., D.Xuby; Adj't, J. F. Watson.KENTUCKY.

Croxton Post, 9, Fenris Com., A. 31. Lnng; S. V.C Wm. Gilkison; J. V. C, T. F. Guthrie; Q. MA. S. Cole; O. D., Geo. W. Bcvard; Chap., W. H.Walker; Adj't. Win. JI.Rinelu.rt; O. G., ThomasApplegute: S 31.. W. H. Bryant; Q. M. S., R. F.D.trnell. The Assistant Inspector reports the Postin good working order and the financial conditionexcellent.

KASSACHUSETTS.Ladd Whiting Post. 1S5. Lowell Com., J. H.

Cavcrly; S. V. C. Andrew Liddcll; J. V. C, Dan'lA. Brown; Adj't. Frank B. Peabody ; Q. M.. H.W.Allen; Surg., A. I. Giltnau ; Chap.. J. R. Fletcher;O. D.. W. L. Gos; O. G., Amos Winter; Q. M.,Homer B. Nay; Q. 31. S 31. N. Peabody.MICHIGAN.

C. B. Wheeler Post. 3S3, 3rartln Com., "W. D.Slayman; S. V. C. H. G. Noble; J. V. C. Geo.Benrup; Adj't.. O. G. Brown; Surg., AndrewHkc; Chap., Wm. Anderson; Q. M.,Geo. Goucher;O. D., O. Carulhcrs; O. G., J. Coloncy ; S. 31., R.Tiney; Q. 31. . Kinlen.NEBRASKA- .-

AIouzo H. CJiurch. Hie New Dcparliucnt Com.raauder. in General Order No. I. makes the follow-ing appointments: John E. Evans. Post 69, NorthPlatte, to be Assistant-Adjutant-Genera- l; C. C.Cannon, 31. Schuyler, to be Assistant Quartermaster-Gen-eral. Headquarters are established atNoith Platte.

Geo. A. Cutter Post, 7, Omaha Com. John P.Henderson; S. V. C, Augustus Lockncr; J. V. C,Francis Gurrlty ; Surg., J. B. Weaver; Chap., JohnJenkins: Q.M., Adolph Burmeister; O. D.. II. H.Durbin; O. G., George Willis; Adj't, John B. Saw.hill: Q. 31. S W. L. Lindley; S. 3L, John W.Jl0UY.ll.

Silas A. Strickland Post. 13, Hastings Com., A.C. 3Ioore, S. V. C, John Reynard; J. V. C, C. W.Bcal; Adj't, J. 11. Hurtli; Q. 3L, James Cline;Surg., A. S. Pierce; Chap., I."W. Cranner; O. D.,Frank Dalby; O. G., D. C. Bobbins; & 31., M. L.McWhinney; Q. 31. S., S. Suircly. At Hie instal-lation ceremonies an enjoyable lime wns had.NEW JERSEY- .-

Mnj. Andcoon Po6t. 109. Plninfield Com., Capt.IInrb"rt; S. V. C, C. H. Randolph; J. V. C. W. H.

. Drake; Adjt., Norman C. Miiguc; Q. M., EdJ. Olhscn; Surg., Dr. J. F. Berg; Chap.. ThomasR. Crosley; O. D.. Ed T.Dunn; O. G., J.N. Ander-son K 31.. John R. Naylor: Q, 31. S., Joseph Dun-ham ; Outside Sentinel, T. L. Bilywc.

"TiEWYORK- .-The 27tli Encampment of the Department was

opened at Syracuse on Washington'u Birthday.The jiaradc took olace in u blinding snow-Klor-

Jn Ins annual address Commander T. L. Poole saidthat the total nuiuberof comrades In good stand-ing Dec. 31, 1691, was 11.221; we lost in variousnay during the last year, 5,590; 881 of this losshaving been by death; there have been gains inthe aggregate amounting to 5,091, making ournumber in good olnudlng on Doc. 31, 1S92, 11,322,the highest number the Department baa everreached. There have been organized and musteredduring the Inst year 15 new Posts; charters fortwo others have been issued. During the year fourPoste have surrendered their charters.

At the commencement of the administration, inaddition to funds deposited for current expenses, hofound deposited to our credit, and drawing interestin the Albany Savings Batik, Sl.731.C3; in the UnionDime Savings Institution of New York City, Sl,-852.-

a total of S3.087.20. This etiui was Increasedby interest earned, and the account stood Jan. 1.3893, us follows: Albany Savings Bank, Sl.80l.71;Dime Savings Institution, Sl.113.50. making k totalof S3.-08.-

2I. This gum has been further increasedby n deposit made Feb. 15 in the Albany SavingsBunk of $1,000. making the total amount of fundsef the Department now invested and drawing in-terest . Sl.20S.2L

It has not been his policy to encourage the or-ganization of new Post., but rather to fill up theranks of those already existing. CommanderPoole then detailed the Grand Army's part inraising money for the Grant monument, dweltupon the movement looking to the permanentmaintenance of the Grant cottage nt Mount Mc-Gregor, nud iccommcndcd improvements at theSoldiciH Homo nt Bath.

In the evening a grand reception was hold ntYntes's Hotel, which was very lnrgely attended.Oyer 1,500 people attended the Encampment, and

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the majority of these were present, besides ninnyother?. Speeches were made, nnd it was quite latebefore the assemblage dispersed.

The election of officers resulted: Com., 3Iaj. J.P. Clenrv; S. V. C, E. J. Atkinson, J. V. C, SilasOwens; Chap., W. It. Helm; Surg., J. L. Eddy.

Chnpin Pot, Bufl'.ilo, recently held a well-at-tcud- ed

and ed Campfire. After finish-ing the tegular business the comrades fell in forrations", and a geueral attack all along the line onthe beans, hardtack, coffee, wieners, and snurkrnutwns the legular order, followed by n return to thoPost-room- s from tho h.tnqnel-hal- l. A report fromthe Committee on Christmas Dinners furnished thofamilies of deceased comrades and others was wellreceived, showing that this i one of the excellentfeatures which contribute to the popularity of thePost. Among the speech makers at the banquetwere Department Commander 3Inj. Poole, whocame from New York City expressly to bo withthem; P.ist Senior 3Inj. Clcary,Superintendent of Police, Rochester, tho pros-pective Department Commander; Col. Charles O.Shcpnrd ter to Japan), representing

Weissert.3!olz:ir Richaids Post. Mexico, was recently pre-

sented with a handsomi'lv-houn- d memorial volumeby F. 31. Earle. Hon. T.W. Skinner presented thovolume to the Post with n neat upeeeh. Commander12. L. Huntingdon, on behalf of the Post, acceptedtho book. After the presentation supper was servedby the Wonmn's Relief Corps. A short programwart carried out. concluding with rcmnrksby Lieut.Mclzur Richards, niter whose father the Post wnsnamed.

The comrades of Lafayette Post are looking for-ward to a plensunt visit to Philadelphia on May 20.They hare accepted an iuvitntion from the Trusteesof Girard College, and will improve the occasionby presenting a beautiful silk American ring of theregulation bize. The Post will go to Philadelphiain a bodv, under the lead of Commander A. G.Mills.

A. J. Barney Post, 217, Orwell Com., 3Inj.31. A.Pruyn; S. V. C, Sylvanus Harris; J. V. C,Joseph K. Cniiidall ; Adj't, J. K. P. Cottrell ; Surg.,Hollom M. Porter; Chap., A. J. Barless; Q. 31.,3r. J. Salisbury: O. of D.. C. R. Austin; O. of G.,Hcnrv3Iosier; Q. M. S.. William Wallace.

Olmstcnd Post, 3S7. Orwell Com.. George n.Reece; S. V. C, Strong Sampson; J. V. C. EugeneStowcll ; Surg., TboniRS Nichols; Chap.. Henry J.Stowcll; Q. M.. John F. Bonner; O. of D., Mason3Iycrs; O. of G., Daniel Diiiginun; Adj't, AlbertJ. Potter; Serg't-3Inj- .. E. W Near ; Q. 31. S., 31. J.Dennistnn.

Bidwell- - Wilkerson Poit, 9, Buffalo Com., LnRuPeck;S. V. C, Dr. Hubbard Foter; J. V. C,Robert Caslcr; Surg., Dr. S. S. Greene; Chnp.,Theodore Bull; Adjt., Alex. G. Forlicr; Q. 31.,Daniel W. Bailey; O. D.. Edward Pnrsloe: O. G.,P.D. Ellithorpe; S. 31.. W. T. Smith: Q. M. S B.F.Raze; Inside Sentinel, Eugene 3IcMerrick; Out-side Sentinel, E. B. Barber.

NORTH DAKOTA- .-Abcrcombic Post, 11, Lisbon Com., A. R. Stone;

S. V. C. James Cassady; J. V. C. Thomas Wells;Q. 31., Frank Shceks; Chap.. Clms. Voiburg; Surg.,D.nid Ash; O. D., Ed. Ash; O. G.. Patrick Cooncy;Adj't F. Russell ; Q. 31. S.. Roswcll Thomns. Dale-gaic- s.

Comrades Brown, Hanson. Armstrong, nndDecker. Tho Post is in good financial conditionand quite prosperous.

OHIO- .-Tiio Joe Hooker Post. 21, of Mt. Vernon, has re-

vived in membership during the last year. Itsmembership is now over 200, whereas in Jnnunry,1S92, it had only 13i The Commander during1892, Co'. 3f. 31urphy, aided by the other officers,were di.igent and brought in every available man.They have a very efficient Post, and their hall isone "of the finest fitted up of any in Ohio.

Col. 3Iurphy has been very strongly recom-mended for election as Department Commander ofOhio, and should he beelecled to that position, hewill be n tower of strength in building up the Orderin the State. He lias fine executive ability, nud isa good rcasoncr. He served nearly four years inthe 1'ld Ohio, and afterwards one year in the IT.S. service as Prov0sl-3Iarsha- l, nnd other duties inthe leorgnnization of the South.

At a regular meeting of Volunteer Post, 713, To-

ledo. O., resolutions, were unanimously adoptedthanking Representative W. E. Hnynes for hishelpfulness to the veterans of his District in thematter of pensions, and memorializing Congress to"grant n service pension to each and every honorably-di-

scharged soldier of the war of the rebel-lion."

C;uinl Fulton Post, 3S5, Canal Fulton Com.. W.G. 3Iyers: S. V. C. W. Baxter; J. V. C, SamuelOil: Q. 31., S. 31. Buckmaster; Surg., G. Rudy;Chap., Fred Buck; Adj't, J. B. Bissoneltc; O. of D.,H. Bevard; O. G., Philip Yockcy; S. 31., SamuelHarmon, Q. 3L S., James 3Iorrow.

I. B. Richardson Post. 151, Lakeside Com.,Thomas Williamson; S. V. C. Albert E. Evans;J. V. C. John 3IcCoulin: Q. 31., 31. E. demons;Surg., A. A. Ciemons; Chap., T. S. Fowler, O. D.,William Smith; O. G., II. A. 3Iunger; Adj't, B. B.Beebe.

PENNSYLVANIA.Conynghnni Post, 97. Wilkcs-Barr- c, can bonst of

one of the finest memorial buildings in the Slateof Peniiivlvnnin. or almost any other Stnte in thoUnion. The movement toward erecting a G.A.R.Memorial Hall dates back to lSh7. when a com-mittee wns appointed for the purpose of ascertain-ir- g

public sentiment in regard to the onterprise,and the feasibility of raising money for that pur-pose by subscription. The committee obtainedassurance that subscription could be obtained forBuch a noble purpose. The Womans' Relief Corpscame to our aid nnd suggested that a grand fairshould be held under their auspices, as the Corpshad already established such n fund for n building.The fair was held in 3Iny, 18S8, and it wns a grandaiicces". The ladies turned over to the Post thesum of S12.003. From this beginning the Post feltwarranted in purchasing a lot at a cost of SH.000,nnd a building that cost us 35,000 more. Thebuilding is a three-stor- y, the third floor being usedas a Post-roo- elegantly furnished. The title tothe property is vested in a board of three trustees,who hold tho same in trust for tho benefit of thePost. After the Post shall cease to exist three trus-tees will be appointed by the courts ns provided inthe charter. The net income from the hull and allreal estate held as above is to be forever devotedto maintenance of n home for aged nnd infirmpeople of cither or both sexes, the preferencealways to be given to the descendants of soldierswho served their country fnithfully and werehonorably disciiarged. The 25th anniversary ofthe organization took place Feb. 17, when thebuilding wns turned-ove- r to the trustees and ac-cepted. The Post numbers over 150 members.SOUTH DAKOTA- .-

Iroquois Post, 69, Iroquois Com., G. M. Slor-mon- t;

S. V. C, C. Dershkiud; J. V. C. F. 31.Iilasier; Q. 31., E. Wheeler: O. D W. F. Conbrey ;O. G., 31. Sweet; Chnp.. J. T. Liddlc; Surg., R. 31.Liscomis; Adj't, D. 31. 3Iaxson.TENNESSEE.-Jo- hn

A. Logan Post. 59. Erin Com.. David Bor- -! ing: S. V. C, Robert Blair; J. V. C. Jas. Hoppis;

Adj't, A. B. Pops; Q. 31., A. Hyde; Surg., P. II.Douoviu; Chnp.. John II. Bratschi; O. D., F. C.Green; O. G.,H. McWherter; Q. 31. S., JosephWall.WASHINGTON AND ALASKA- .-

Silas Casey Poet, 71, San Junn, Wash. Com.,John Kelley; S. V. C, J. Fnrnsworth; J. V. C., J.Crook; Chap., Brown; O. D., O. C. Sturges;Q. 31.. Dightmnn; Adj't, W. L. Kceley.

Gen. Saunders Post, 3, Kelso Com., W. B.Slianklin; S. V. C, Wm. Tcfft; J. V. C. II. G. W.Cronk; Surg., Wm. Bagent; Q. M., Chas. Hall;Chap., J. I. Smith.WISCONSI N.-

Oliver A. Hegg Post, 275, Independence, wns re-cently organized with 20 members. The followingofficers were chospn : Com., G. W. Cook; S. V. C,"W. J. Carlton: J. V. C, G. L. Lintz; Surg.. A. D.,Fay; Chap.. T. J. Bromwcll : Q. 31., J. J. Zimmcr ;O. IX, W. E. 3Iarkham; O. G., D. C. Hare; Adj't,31. F. Whitney.

FROM THE BAT STATE.Doings ot Interest to Veterans and Their

Friends.Editok National Tmnutfn: Department Com-

mander Eli W. Hall has issued General Orders No.1, assuming command of the Department, makingacknowledgments for the honor conferred, invok-ing the assistance of comrades to make this a pros-perous year and announcing the following officialblaH": Hubert O. 3Ioorc. Post 5, Lynn, AssistantAdjulant-Genern- l; Frank W. Graves, I'ost 101,Woburn, Assistant Quartermaster-Genera- l; Chas.P. Whittle. Post 11. CharleBlown, Department In-spector; Henry 31. Burleigh, Post 110, Alhol, JudgeAdvocate; Frank E. Orcult, Post i, Melrose, Chief3Iustering Officer.

Commander Hall lias already entered upon hiscampaign. He has recently visited officially thoDepartments of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Ver-mont, and New York, nud the 20th ult. attended aCampfire nt Newburyport.

Feb. 22 was a great day for Reunions in Boston,but rnucli of the expected pleasure was materiallylessened by the fuilous storm which raged withoutiutei mission all day.

NitnsV Flying Battery had its 28th mutual Reunionnt the Revere House afternoon and evening. D.W. Huuimond presided. Sir deaths were reported.These olllcci s wcic elected for next year: President, Col. O. F. Nims; Vice-President- ?. D. W.Hammond. Scth II. Hatch, Isaac N. Longloy; Secretary and Treasurer. John R. Smith; ExecutiveCommittee. John Weild, Henry Hurd, L. C.Scavcy. At the dinner Gen. N. A. 31. Dudley wasan invited guest.

John A. Andrew Post, 15, of Boston, held itsannual dinner in the evening, with about 150prcfeut.

Tho 5Sth 3rass., President A. 31. Dudley, has fortunny years come together on the 22d, nnd thisyear was no exception. The meeting wns hold nttho American House, Boston. President Dudleynud Sccrctnry Atlhur Hooper were andthe following Exccutivo Committee chosen: Sam-uel Ilnwes, H. D. White, D. L. Johnson, L. E. Hay-war- d,

George W. Jenkins, J. B. Parker. A. F. Free-lan- d,

A. If. Perry, L. D. Monroe, J. W. Turner, nndF. P. Loud.

U. S. Grant Post. 1. of 3Iclrosc, observed its 2Clhnnniveihury, on the22d. with nn interesting musicaland literary program, followed by u supper.

Dahtgicn I'ost, 2, of South Boston, observed Itsnnnlversnry in a pleasant manner on the 22d.

Capt. Benj. Stone, jr., Post, CS, of Dorchester,with its allies, the Relief Corps, Camp of Sons, nudTent of Daughter, had its annual family party ntHeadquarters on tho 22d, and the customary goodlime.

I'ost 139. of Somcrville, held n C'ampfiro Mondayevening. Feb. 20th.

Post 63, of Natick, has presented to DepartmentIlcndounrters n crayon portrait of Past Depart-ment Commander George II. Patch.

Commander M. B. Taylor, of Revere Post, 91, ofCanton, gave a talk on "The Battleground of Alln-toonn- ."

Feb. 15. before Camp 47, S. of V.Scrg't Levi Hawkes, of Cambridge, n veteran of

(he 18th 3Iass., gave an interesting war talk beforeJohn A. Logan Post, lfcG. of this city, on the 23d.B Boston.

THE NATIONAL TKIBOTE: WASHINGTON, D. 0.4HURSDAY MARCH 2, 1893 -T-WELVE PAGES.

TrjE RELIEF CORPS,

Gleanings from National Headquar-

ters Notes from the Departments.

onio onriTAs' noME.

Cora Dny Young, Past National President W.R.C.and 3intron-in-Chi- ef of the Ohio Soldiers nnd Sail-

ors' Home, and ever and always the right womanin tho right place, submitted n report to tho Bonrdof Trustees nt their annual meeting, which is initself a flash-lig- ht picture of tho broad, compre-hensive, ns well ns wise and loving work she is

carrying on in that beneficent institution. Follow-ing is the report in part:

With the helpful hands nnd devoted hearts of theSO noblo women who preside over tho cottageswherein are 900 souls, I have been able, with thoguidance of the Divine Helper, to give my time,strength, nnd best efforts to the work in which weurc so loyally engaged, tho support nnd enringmentally, morally, physically, and spiritually forthese sons and daughters of veterans committedto our charge.

Tho cottages. 30 in number, have boon made aspleasant, attractive, nnd home-lik- e ns possible, forin no better way, I beliove, can we cultivate a re-

fined tnste In these boys nnd girls than by makingtheir surroundings inviting to look upon. Thorules of the Board and Superintendent for thepropor regulation of study nnd recreation hourshave been adhered to conscientiously. It hns beena pleasure always to consult with the matrons nndothers regarding the present nnd future welfare oftho children nnd ndviso a wise enforcement of dis-cipline when necessary.

1 would nsk the Board in the appointment ofmatrons to as carefully ns possible select those whocan adapt themselves ton thorough nud intelligentunderstanding of tho wants and necessities of achild; Indies of long experience, with young life,linn, watchful, nnd settled in purpose. The health,contentment, and discipline of the children dependso much upon this, for the matrons are broughtinto close relation with every phnse of the child'scharacter. Coming ns our pupils do from so ninnydifferent associations and surroundings, good nudbad habits alike promote or impair the usefulnessof all. The patrons must patiently ns a motherstudy tho "bent" of these young minds nnd startthem aright on life's journey. These ladies, If suc-cessful, must give themselves, as Lowell says, "forn principle; make n gift of their daily lives, so thatit is plain that truth and love have taken possessionof them."

The clothing is comfortable and made in thoHomo, and the method of issuing it, ns well as sup-plies, is systematic and n saving of time to theclothing department, store-roo- shop-room- , andmatron?. Anything that tends to simplify ourwork and do the greatest good to the largest num-ber has always met tho approval of our honorableBoaid.

At nenrly every meal tho children's dining-roo- m

is visited, "often in company with strangers. Theunited voices of the little folks upraised to theFather of all gifts in grateful thanksgiving is ascene Hint charms nnd interests every one. Thefood is carefully inspected before and after itreaches the table, and the excellent health and ap-pearance of the childicn prove that their food is ofthe best in quality and plentiful.

Cottage and other entertainments should be andhave been provided on ench Friday evening, whenpracticable; for amusement is nntural to a child,and they should be indulged in them in a rationalway.

Homes and positions hnvc been secured throughus for a large number of pupils who have been dis-

charged, and I am pleased to note especially thedeep interest our girls arc taking in the cookingand sewing departments, both presided over byladies who are devoted to their work, adding muchto the success of this institution by teaching thesegirls to be a holp to themselvcB,nud often n dependent iinrcnt.

Through the powerful influence of matron andteacher, tho girls are fust learning that it is nnhonor and credit to '.hem when leaving here to goprepared to command the respect of their employ-ers', by efficiency lu one of the departments of do-

mestic economy or industrial training. Girls arenow being instructed in the use of steani-powo- r

machines in the sewing-room- s, so that they maycommand from S10 to SI 5 per week. The Schoolof Phonography also sends to the business officesover our laud intelligent boys and girls who are acredit to themselves and this grand institution."Labor, wide as the earth, hath its summit inheaven; and true, earnest, humble work hnssomething of Dlvineness in it."

Tho services in the chnpcl have been ntlendedby every child in the Home during the year, un-le- s-

excused by tho Superintendent or Physician.The words of wisdom that God hns spoken throughhis ecrvnnts. the clergymen of Xcnin, have, I amMire, taken root in many of the hearts of theirhearers, and their work has not been in vain. Ourchoir of pupils ccrtninly ndds much to the interestnnd pleasure of the service.

Tho theological students of Xenin have been de-

voted to the Sunday-schoo- l work in the cottages,nud wc feel under special obligations for gratuitousand Christ-lik- e services.

The Christian Endeavor Society, formed nearlytwo years ngo, is steadily growing in numbers nndinterest. The boys nnd girls arc fast learning thatto be perfect men and women in the sight of God,they must give their hearts to Ilim while they areyoung, that they rauy ho mndc better and moreuseful citizens by fearing God nnd keeping Hiscommandments.

DEPAItTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Tho 11th annual Convention, Department of3Iassachusctt8, W.R.C, held in the Meionnon, Tre-mo- nt

Temple, Boston, wns a largo osscniblnge;floor nnd galleries crowded with delegates nndmembers of the Order. Tho Department bannerdecorated the table of the Department President,nnd the National colors were draped around thogalleries.

Nationnl Chaplain 3Iary E. Knowlcs opened thosessions with prayer. At the opening sessiongreetings were sent by Convention to NationnlPresident Margaret Ray Wicklns.

The address of Department President 3inry L.Deune wns a comprehensive review of the work ofher administration, and embodied excellent recom-mendations for tho future. When she took thoobligations the Department roster number 117Corps, leaving C2 Posts without nuxilinrics.Through her efforts 14 Corps had been instituted,which would have left hut 48 Posts without aux-iliaries had not three charters been lifted for cause.Massachusetts hns now 158 Corpx.

Department Secretnry 3Iary E. Elliot nnd De-partment Treasurer Sarah E. Fuller made com-plete and encouraging reports. The number ofmembers Jan. 1, 1692. was 11.075; number Jan. 1,1893, 12,031; net gain, 959. Expended for relief,S8.300.39: turned over to Posts, S9.810.19; totnl,S18.125.28. Number of soldiers or members of sol-

diers' families assisted, 1,158.Massachusetts Corps have a larger average mem-

bership than the Corps of uny other Stale. FourCorps have n membership of over 200, and 39 amembership of over 100.

The Committee on Greetings to the G.A.R. En-campment consisted of Sarah E. Fuller, M. SusioGoodalo and Agnes Parker, all pioneers in W.R.C.work, nnd among the Massachusetts womortwho have held high offices and discharged greatduties to the satisfaction onll.

The reception to the Grand Army was a brilliantn flair. Tho Department President was assistedin receiving by Slesdaines 3Iary E. Knowles. 31.Susie Goodale, Sarah E. Fuller, E. Florence Parker,Lizibcth A. Turner, Emma B. Lowd nnd AugustaA. "Wales.

EmninL. Clark was promolod from Senior Viceto Department President, nnd has reappointedMary E.Elliot Secretary; Headquarters, Boston.

MINNESOTA SOLDIEItS' nOME.Deaii TniBU.vi:: The W.R.C. Committee on Sol-

diers' Home, wishing to raise funds witli which topurchase n piano, made their wants known to thePosts nnd Corps of the Stato. 3Iany of them re-

sponded promptly nud very generously to tho call,and tho necessary amount wns soon plnced in thohands of the committee. Tho purchase was madeand tho presentation took place on the evening ofJim. 3. A largo number of comrades nnd ladiesfrom the "Twin Cities" assembled nt, the Soldiers'Home to participate in the pleasure of tho evening.

In addition to the piano a hundred volumes ofnew nnd valuable books wero presented to thoHome for their library, 3Iary E. Leavens, Depart-ment President, W.R.C. making (lie presentationspeech, acquitting herself inn very creditable man-ner, ns she docs on all such occasions. The rcspotiHOin behnlf of the Home was by Capt. 11. A. Castle,President of the Board of Trustees.

The program wns very enjoynbli , consisting ofspeeches, vocal nnd instrumental music, recitations,nnd (select readings. At tho close of the pro-gram tho Commandant of the Home, Capt. Mc-Millan, invited all present to tho dining-ioo-

where lunch wns served.The song services held at the Homo on Sunday

afternoons hnvc proven very enjoyable occasionsfor the out comrnucs. Occasionally the musiciansuro. invited to tho hospital, that those who arounable to attend ncrviccs lu tho Chapel may nlsoenjoy the music. Helen 31. Fox, Department Cor-responding Sccrctnry.

DEPARTMENT OK NEW YOltK.DnAit Tim mini:: We aro proud of the work Hint

the New York Department has done for ArmyNurses. Jennio P. Shepard. Seneca Falls, N. Y.,one of our most able and efficient workers, whohns filled with honor the olllccs of Department Sec-retary nndDcpnrtnicniTreasurcr, each three years,has for the pnst two years with tho duties as Chair-man of the Executive Board, looked after the ArmyNurses. A most interesting report of this workwns given by her last year, showing the lovingenro and delicate sympathy such work demands,and this past year she has been faithful ns ever,doing with the heart what her hands find to do.

31auyof our Corps arc being stirred up to thepatriotic work of sending flags to be placed onschool-housj- i! the Southern Slnte.s. A sight oftho Stars auflstrlnes is needed to tench patriotismto'that i egion. Wo sent flowers to deck the gravesof our soldier-dea- d thcie; let us nlso send flags forthe school-house- that the coming generation mayunderstand for what these soldiers fought, andwhy their graves nro there.

Northern New York, near the boundary lino,where liberty nud sovereignty meet, beautifullyrepresents the sentiment recommended by thoNationnl Encampment, G.A.R.: that the "Starenud Stripe be placed on cvory school-hous- e in tholand. " The scliool-lioiise- e near the Canada linoaro dotted with the Ri-d- . White and Blue. Wohopo for r. time when our Government shall set Itsfteal ou every school-hous- e by clamping it with theStars nnd Stripes, the only flag that promotes andprotects free education. Kato 15. Jones. Depart-ment Corresponding Sccrotary, llion, N. Y.

nt h ,f.A WORD FiJOM'tOREflON.

DnAnTniiiUXE: Orcgnh'.'K Steadily climbing uptoward tho outnumber of Corps.

Our Department Prcsidcnt'lni's been most inde-fatigable in her laborp, visiting; ninny of tho Corpsthnt needed encouragement" and starting themwitli incrensed energy mAriRrotton in the line ofW.R.C. work; nnd ngaifi,;riic6t'ing with those whonre nlwnys alive, and whose'Siitcrcst in the workhns never fl.iggcd, nnd wJio nrc planning measuresof vnrious kinds, whereby, to replenish the de-

pleted treasury. Hint thoy.mni' bo in readiness tonnswer any call for nssisfaiice from the soldier andhis loved ones. These slo has1 assisted by counseland otherwise, nnd in 'so' ' doing hns spent manypleasant and profitable6 tfotWs. Six Corps havebeen instituted this ycnrPWifh a good prospect formore before the year close'. Wo have now nearly1,100 members in good standing, nnd wo nre doingmuch relief work for our cOiintry's heroes nudtheir loved ones.

It has been no easyization planted inrebel soldiers emicratei

asfitogqt our loyal organ-slej-- n'

Oregon, as very ninnyto this region immediately

nfler the war, nnd their influence is still felt to suchn dogrco that up to this dale we have in this sectionbut six Corps. A number of' Posts hnve organized,but these nre not generally, I nui informed, in nvery flourishing condition.

Ninth annual Department Convention will meetnt Pendleton, in eastern Oregon, April 12 and 13.It will bo tho first time Hint it has ever been heldin that region, and wo hope it will be the means ofadding tunny Corps to our lilt.

I was called to Forest Grove, where I still retainmy membership, to install tho officers of the CorpsI lovo so well ala joint public instnllation of thoPost. A fino program wns carried out, and ns Ilooked over tho assemblage and saw tho largonumber of young boys nnd girls, with their eagerand excited faces expressing so much interest in allthe proceedings, it seemed to me they were learn-ing a lesson of loynlty and patriotism which wouldmake a lasting impression on their young hearts.And this, I think, if last, is not tho least, of goodthose organizations nro accomplishing throughouttho length and breath of our laud.

Young pooplo hear much in all sucli gatheringsof what their fathers, and mothers us well, havedone for the lovo of tho old flag, nnd to preserveforever nnd undivided the Union of the States; andthus as thoy grow in years the love of country willhe moro thoroughly implanted in their hearts, andshould the timo come when soldiers nrc needed fortho defense of tho country, they will bo foundready to nnswer the call.

3Iny our beloved Order increase till every loyalwoman in tho land becomes n member of thoWoman's Relief Corps. Sarah E. Miller, Past De-

partment President, Portland, Ore.DEPARTMENT OP SOUTH DAKOTA.

Dear Timbuki:: Iroquois Post nnd Corps beganthe year with a pleasant interchange of courtesies.Post nnd Corps hnvo separate places of meeting,and after the installation of officers of the Post, nilrepaired in a body to the Corps' hall, where PnstCommander B. S. Wheeler installed tho officorsof the Corps Carrie C. Cloveland. President. Thensupper wns served, followed by a campfire. Thosongs wero varied by the comrades, who gave thocomic nnd tragic experiences of army life with aneloquent fervor of which the listenors were deemedthen possessed. Though scarcely a year old theCorps hasdone noblo. service, for which tho Postshows groat appreciation.

Fust Department President Lucy B. Bryson in-

stalled tho officers of Phil Sheridan Corps; com-rades and friends wero present. After an interest-ing program of songs, roadings, and addressos by3Irn. Bryson, n feast followed, embiacing meats,sweets, and fruits in endless profusion.

Robert Anderson Post, Aberdeen, gave a compli-mentary banquet to its auxiliary, which was amost elegant affair, and nn occasion one of un-alloyed delight.

Kilpalrick Post nnd Corps, Huron, held joint in-

stallation of officers, as is their unvarying custom.Department Instituting nnd Iustnlling OfficerLibbie A. Wardall installed tho Corps officers, theceremony followed by tho usual "feast of rensonand flow of soul," the former supplied by out-going officers of Post nud Corps, tho latter by tho

officers of each.Helen Hobbs writes from Yankton Hint Phil

Kearny Post and Corps held joint instnllation ofofficers, nnd Hint the Corps gave a red, white, andblue supper, served to n goodly number of guests:receipts gratifying. Since June, 1892. this Corpshas sent four boxes to the Soldiers' Home nt HotSprings, receiving the credit from the Commandantof having done moro for the Homo than nny otherCorps in tho Stnte. Lclia L Smith. DepartmentCorresponding Secretnry, Huron, S. D.

KANSAS AT THE "WORLD'S TAIR.In n circular letter to Kansas Corps, Department

President 3Ioore gives n description of tho designto be furnished tho World's Fair by tho Depart-ment of Knusns, W.R.C:

Above all, at tho top of design, is our country'semblem the eagle, from whose benk extend

the words' Kansas Woman'sRelief Corps." A picture nt the top of design Isthe "Firing on Fort Sumter, emblematic of thelato war, anil of our Order leaching universalliberty nnd equnl rights to all."

Tho picture in the scroll at the right, "Homo,Sweet Home," is emblematic of the loynlty of oursoldiers, showing their sacrifice of home nnd hap-piness to defend tho Nation nnd liberty. Thopicture in the scroll at the left, "The Encampmentor Reunion," is in memory of the surviving vet-erans tenching a lesson of .patriotism, which isone of tho principles of our Order.

In tho scroll nt the bottom nnd left is tho W.R.C..badge, nbovc it our motto o.nd below it the words,"Protection to our Protectors," emblematic of ourOrder's principal object, "assisting tho Union vet-eran and the Grand Army of tho Republic." Inthe scroll nt tho right and bottom is the G.A.R.badge, above it.lhe word " Comrade," below it thowords "Our Honored Friends," emblematic of oneof the principles of our Order, "assuring them ofsympathy and friends," nnd representing tho es-teem in which they nrc held. At the bottom aretho " Willing I lands," nn emblem of the deeds ofthe "Array Nurses and nil loynl women who ren-dered loving service to their country In its hour ofperil." In tho oval in the center is tho "Soldiers'3Iouumcut," the emblem of Decoration Day, "per-petuating the memory of the heroic dead."

On each side the Stars and Stripes arc hanging nthalf-ma-st and nt the top is the Seal of Kansas.

This design is to be executed on n solid piece ofKnnsas wood, probably thrco by four feet; the let-tering, scrolls, etc., to bo in wood carving, nnd thopictures to bo painted in oil on the wood. Designby Mrs. J. C. Trotter, of Wichita. The whole costof carving, material, and painting will be S150,mnking total cost of SI CO.

THE "ECHOES OF LIBERTY" BENEFIT.Any person interested in raising funds for De-

partment Treasuries should drop n card to thoauthor of "EchoeB of Liberty," F. E. Belden. 1503Iadison St.. Chicago, III., asking for 50 or 100 ofthe sinnll slips descriptivo of the book. Thesoslips will be scut free of charge to all who will sendthem out witli social or business correspondence,or get others jo do so. Tho iiamo and nddrcss ofthe Department Treasurer is to he written on theslips, so thnt all orders for the book will bo sent toher nnd not to the author.

The regular prices nre 75 cents flexible cloth, and50 cents uiniiiln cover, but when orders aro sent tothe author or through the Department Treasurera liberal discount is nllowed tho Department.

ALL ALONG THE LINE.

Department President Fanny E. 3Iinot hns ap-pointed Pauline L. Bowcn Department Secretary.Headquarters 10 South State St., Concord, N. H.

Department President Cornelia S. Perry, of3Iicbigun, nssistcd by Past Department Presidents,Nationnl President and Treasurer. DepartmentCommander Dcnne nud Assistant Adjutant-Gener- al

C.V. R. Pond, will receive their friends at HotelBenton Tuesday evening, 3Inrch 8, nnd nil arecordially invited to be present and exchange greet-ings.

Adda E. Travis, Corresponding Secretary of theCorps at Parsons, Kan., reports increasing mem-bership nnd an organization ready nud willing toanswer nil calls for relief. The Corps has warmwords of commendation for Department PresidentMoore, nnd high compliment is paid NationalPresident Margaret R. Wickins, who visited thatcity November, 1892. The visit of Comtunnder-in-Chio- f

Weissert was greatly enjoyed.A. Eliza Viui Wie, Secretary of Swift Corps, No.

179, Geneva, N. Y., writes of the bnppy feelinggrowing out of tho joint installation of Post nudCorps, nt which time Department CommanderPoole, of Syracuse, nnd Department SecretaryJennie P. Shepherd, of Seneca Falls, were amongtho guests and speakers. The Relief Corps of Clif-ton Springs were present in a body ns guests, nndthe occasion began with a bountiful supper nndclosed with a Campfire of song nud story. ThoDepartment Secretary read a history of the Wo-man- s'

Relief Corps since its' organization, in 1333.A member of the Corps rend mi original poem onthe battle of Gettysburg.

The presiding officers ofuievernl working Corps,as reported to Tins Natioxat. Tribune, arc ns fol-

lows: Cooper Corps, 191i Mniion, O., KlcauoruMatthews Picsideut; Winslow Corps, 52, Wapalo,Wash.. Helen Robsrts President; Leon Corps, 206,Loon, Iowa, Anna Allen Jl'resident; Gen. SandersCorps, Kelso, Wash., 3r. HaiFn President; Corps51, Beaver Falls, Pa., Fannie IS. Bricker President.

Tho 10th annual Convention, Department ofMichigan, W.R.C, will bo held at Benton Harbor3rrch 7, 8, and 9. Gcorgo HPThoinns Corps, 121,hnvo had charge of the arraiigeincnts, Ellen D.Plummer, President, nnd evdrything possible hasbeen done for the pea.st)rc And comfort of Con-vention. Department Prosident Cornelia S. Perry,in closing General Orders, fconoludcs as follows:

" To tho nearly 8,000 niooibers of our Order intho Peninsular Stnto I extend thanks nnd gratefulappreciation for tho loyal Bnpiiort they have giventhis udmiuistrntion. Our relations have iiceupleasant in tho extreme. Sweet peace everywhereprevnils. 1 shall not sever our official relationswith sndness, nor consider one tie broken, for woshall continue to labor together for the upbuildingand strengthening of the Order wo love so well, unci

Soon we shall bide, side by Hide;Moored in tho city of Somewhere.' "

Nearly all tho oflicers of 3Iorton Corps, No. 11,Terro llauto, hid., wero by the Corps;n handsome compliment to their worth and effi-ciency; President, Mnry MoISIriiin. This Corps,says our correspondent, N. J. Hins, hns beendivided into three sections, ench section dividingnnil executing work for the advancement of theCorps. The Corps assisted the Post in a Wusli-iugtun- 's

birthday entertainment, proceeds to fur-nish their now hull. Tho Corps is preparing for nfair to bo held next Fall, benefit of relief.

Acoinrnde pays high compliment to a Westernworker in tho "following: "Sister Toinlinsou is ustar in this very valuable auxiliary to our nobleOrder. Sho did noblo work during tho yearshowas at tho head of the Woman's Relief Corps ofWashington and Alaska, organizing a goodly num-ber of Corps, and winning many into the folds ofthu Corps, which had becomo weak by domestictrouble, by her gentle, loving, loyal, womanlymanner. While the sterner duties of life fall to tholot of mnn, it is to tho gentle sympnthy of womanwo turn with grateful hearts in tho hour of adver-sity, nnd there find that charity which never fnil-eth- ."

SONS OF VETERPS.

News from the Various Divisions

Elections of Officers, etc.

"LITTLE RHODY."Tho Fifth Annual JSncampmciit Held at

I'nivtuckot.The fifth Encnmpmcnt of tho Rhode Island Divis-

ion, S. of V., wns held on the lltli inst., with Capt.A. K. Tilton Camp, 9, nt their Hcndquarters. inPawluckct. Col. Thomas 31.Swcctland presiding,nnd thcro was a large attendance. After tho open-ing ceremonies Col. Swoctlnnd appointed the dif-ferent committees.

After n few remarks on the condition of tho Di-

vision, nnd tho determination which is ovcrywheroseen to mako the Rhode Island Division the bestin the land, the President mndo tho followingrecommendations:

That the pcrcapita tax bo raised; that thte Di-

vision Encampment instruct its delegate, to tho12ih National Encampment bo thnt they will knowwhat their wishes aro in rcgnrd to tho changes thntthey would like to have mado In the Constitution

that a percentage be charged on nilsupplies, in order to meet the expenses; that ArticleSin tho By-La- be amended, and thntsomc actionbo taken relative to establishing a permanentHeadquarters In tho City of Providonce. Duringthe your the Colonel hns visited officially nil theCamps in tho Division except three, nnd hasalways been accompanied by his stafT officers. Hecontinued: "We have lind granted to us fromtho State authorities permission to carry arm9 nndto drill in public, nnd permission enn be had anylinio to pnradc with arms. Permission has alsobeen granted for members of tho Order, who aroalso members of the Stnte militia, to wear tho S. ofV. badgo when on duty. A petition Is in the handsof the Genornl Assembly to Incorporate the Divis-ion." The Colonel then spoke of his visit to Hole-u- a,

3Ion't., on the occasion of Hie Inst NationnlEncampment, nnd concluded his report withthanks to tho members of his personal staff, to thooflicers, nnd to tho members of the Order gener-ally for tho support uud assistance during his ad-

ministration.Tho annual report of tho 3Injor, William 31. P.

Bowen, was then presented. Ho has secured thepassage of an net by tho Stnto Legislature protect-ing the nnmo nnd the badge of the Order from im-

proper use, besides other legal actions covered andalluded to in tho report of the Colonel. The Ma-

jor's report was received with warm commenda-tion.

Tho report of Adj't Alton L. Pierce was read, andshows tho number of Camps to be 18, with amembership in good standing, in Fcbrunry, 1893,of 058.

The report of Quartermaster R. II. Dexter showsthat the balance on hand in tho Division funds, nttho beginning of tho year, nnd the receipts for theyear, amounted to S528.0G; disbursements, 2502.12,leaving n balance nt the close of tho year of $21.91.The rcccints of tho various Camns of the Divisionduring tho yenr wore $2,900.22. tho expenditures.?t2.lol.44, nnd balnuco on hand. ;1.1.H.

The report of the Inspector (E. O. Riggs. of Now-por- t)

wns next presented, and it showed a com-mendable interest in tho Order on tho part of bothofficers and members. The next report receivedwns thnt of tho Judge-Advocat- e, Fred C Olney,which was brief.

A despr.tch.was received from Liout.-Co- l. Wm.31. Gorhnm, Bristol, announcing his inability to bopresent nt the Encampment, and wishing the Di-

vision nud its new oflicers success. A recess wasnow taken for dinner, nnd tho delegates and guestsrepaired to tho lower hall, where an elegant andsumptuous banquet had bsen prepared for thoir en-joyment by A.K. Tilton Cnmp.9, Pawtucket, whichwas thoroughly enjoyed nnd npprecintcd by allpresent. At each pinto was also laid a Valentino,ns the Encampment occurred on St. Vnlculiuc'dDay.

At 2 o'clock tho Encampment reconvened, nndFred C. Olney, from tho Committeo on Constitu-tion nnd Rules, presented the report of that com-mittee, indorsing tho resolution passed and offeredby Capt. A. lv. Tilton Camp, 9, that tho Constitu-tion he so nmended ns to provide that the titles oftho Division oflicers shall bo militnry titles, viz..Colonel, Licutcnnnt-Colone- l, 3Injor, etc., instead ofthose now in use. This report was approved, andthe delegates to tho National Encampment wereinstructed to bring the matter before that body.

Tho Committee on the, History of the Divisionreported progress, and recommended that Adj'tA. L. Pierce bo added to the committeo. Adopted.The United Slides Army infantry tactics wereadopted for nil drill purposes. 3Iaj. Win. 31. P.Bowcn, from the Committeo on Resolutions, pre-sented tho report of Hint committee, recommend-ing thnt the Division nccept the invitation to pa-

rade on July 4 in Providence. Adopted. Thntwhen tho Division docs parade, or a Camp, itshall do so under proper military discipline. Adopt-ed. That the Divisions recommend to the nextNational Encampment nn amendment to tho" order of business," whereby nt least once n montheach Camp shall take n recess for drill, in nt leastelementary militnry marching tactics; Hint

meet biennially; that Divisionnud Camp reports be mndesemi-annuall- y ; Hint theSons of Vcternns report nt each annual Encamp-ment. of tho G.A.R. the amount expended by themfor relief to Veterans, to members and others;Hint (ho Sons of Veterans Gunrds bo allowed tocontinue unnnimustly rejected. That a full-dre- ss

uniform be not permitted; thnt the present U. S.regulation shoulder-strap- s nud chevrons be worn;that the Camps in this Division be requested tomeet once a month for drill ; to pass a vote when-ever possiblo mnking collections of dues quar-terly; that tho muster-fe- e be made large enoughto include, in ndditiou to tho present fee, the costof n complete uniform. All of the nbovc werendoptcd.

Capt. F. J. Clinton, of Providence, of tho Com-mittee on Officers' Reports, presented the report ofthat committee recommending the suggestionsmade in tho Colonel's report with a few alterations,nml the same was adopted. It was voted that theannual field-da- y of the Division bo held in Provi-dence on July 1. It was nlso voted to recommendthat the New England Sons of Veterans Conven-tion bo hereafter restricted to an annual dinner ntBoston nnd iifter-dinne- r remarks. The Divisionexpressed its hearty appreciation of the courtesiesof Adj't-Ge- Elisha Dyctfjr.

Col. Swcetland wns chosen to make the transferof tho Division properly, ns it now exists, to theDivision, when it shall bo granted a charter by thoStato Legislature. A vote of thanks was tenderedto Cnpt. A. K. Tilton Camp. 9, for the hospitablemanner in which it had entertained tho delegatesand guostp. A vote of thanks was tendered to thoDivision oflicers for their services during tho pastyear. The next nnnunl Division Encampment willbe held in Providence on tho second Tuesday inFebruary, 1891. The election of officors resulted:Com., William 31. P. Bowcn, Fred E. Davis Camp,13. Providence: 8. V. C, Jiiincs Warren, jr., Gar-field Camp, 11, Frovidctico; J.V.C, Reuben II. Dex-ter, Cnpt. A. K. Tilton Camp, 9, Pawtucket. Divis-ion Council, Past Col"., Charles II. West, Newport;Tlico. A. Barton, Providence, nnd Thomns 31.Swcetland, Pawtucket. Delegates to National En-campment, W. W. Williams Camp. 5, Providence,nt large; Arthur B. Spink Camp, 8, Bristol. Thedelegates were instructed to bring before Hie nextNational Encnmpmcnt the matter of so amendingtho rules ns to provide for the election of oflicers byballot, instead of the present cumbersome method.

Col. Bowen, on taking command, presented PastCol. Swcetland with tho silver cross of the Order,ill accordance with custom. Col. Bowen then an-

nounced tho selection of Past Capt. Charles L. Pet-tis, Camp 13, ns Adjutant of tho Division, nnd howns duly installed. A gavel was presented to theDivision by 3Iaj. Dexter, and thanks were tendered.A few remarks wero made by Capt. Cowstsky, ofCamp 96, Boston, after which tho Encampment ad-

journed, with three cheers for the Division of'Little Khody."

THE DIVISIONS.CALIFORNIA,

Phil Kearny Camp, 7, PasadenaCapt., W. S.Lacey; First Lieut., C. E. Mendenhall; SecondLieut.. W. C Schneider; Chap., L. E. Bxruhnrt;First Serg't, Harry Gaylord ; Q. M. S., A. P. Janney;C. S., J. G. Baker, jr.; S. of G., N. S. Bnnghnm ;

Principal 3Iusioian, Arthur McClure; C.of G F.J.Downing ; C G., George Richardson ; P. G., FrankStevens.MASSACHUSETTS,

Gen. W. T. Bartlett Camp. 103. Pittsficld Capt.,E. M. Wilson ; First Lieut., F. S. Gray ; SecondLieut.. F.CWhitc; Chap., I. C Smart; First Serg't,E. J. Combs; S. of G., O. E. Guriick; Q. 31. S.. F.W.Brewster. C 8.. E. F. Paine; Principal 3ru-sicin- n,

E. E. SVhcolor: C. of G., C. B. Watkins, jr.;C. G.. F. F.. Sisson ; P. G., J. E. Anthony. TheCamp numbers CO, nnd is in good condition. Theynre liowrohearsingtho "Drummer Boy of Shiloh,"under the mniingcment of A. Frnnk Nail, which issoon to be brought out for the first time in Pitts-fiel- d.

MARYLAND.Tho Adjutant-General'- s report for Hie quarter

ending Dec. 31, 1892, shown: Number in good stand-ing Sept. 30, 1892, 21 Camps, 803 members; gain byorganization nnd niu.ter-iu- , six Camps 160 mem-bers; gain bv transfer, four members; gain by re-

instatement, live Camps, 111 members. Aggregate,32 Camps, 1,111 members. Loss by honorable dis-

charge, six members; loss by transfer, four mem-bers; loss by suspension, four Cninps, 119 members.Total loss, four Camps. 159 members. Number ingood standing Dec. 31, 1892, 28 Camps, 952 membcrd.

NEBRASKA,Miimford Camp, 07, Table Rook, had a very

pleasant joint installation. A nice program wasrendered, nnd tho instnllation closed with a supper.Tho following nrc tho oflicers: Capt., John R. Sut-ton; Second Lieut., Henry Shaw. Council, E. A.Greincr, Wm. Tipton. G. D. Sutton. Capt. Suttoninstalled tho following stnff officers: Chap.. E.A. Greiner ; First Serg't, Brush B. Pnrish ; Q. 31. S.,B. F. Norris; S. of G., G. D. Sutton; C. of G., F. B.Thomson; Principal Musician. D. B. Thomson;C G., Will L. Wood; P. G., Wm. Tipton. FirstLicut.-clec- t F. F. Purcell had his right leg cut offby a train Jan. 1, nnd of course wns not nblo to bopresent. A supper was given by the Sons, nssistedby tho Daughters, for his benefit. It was a success.With SlOnppropiiated by the W.R.C. $15 wns raisedfor his benefit.NEW JERSEY.

Ford V. Dayton Camp. 5, Tronton: Cnpt.. C. Y.Crossmnu; First Lieut., W. T. Severs; SecondLieut., T. II. Lambert. Council, J. W. Seals. J. L.Armstrong, II. T. Ilnmer. ,

NEW YORK.Lafayette Camp, held their annual banquet

ni Lincoln's birthday. A score of American flagswore draped about tho hall, at tho upper end ofwhich, rising from n,stnck of muskets, was thecherished silk flag which covered the coffin in"

which tho body of the beloved Sherman wns con-veyed to its Inst resting-plnc- o In St. Louis. Col.Charles IC Sproguc presided, nnd made nn effectivelittle nddrcss in opening tho speech-makin- g pnrtof the entertainment. Commander Obcrdorf spokoeloquently of tho Son? of Veterans; the Rov. Geo.L. Spiniug responded to the sentiment "Tho GrandArmy of the Republic" In graceful nnd effcclivoverse. The toast " Abraham Lincoln " brought outa forceful nnd appreciative speech from Gen. WagerSwnync. Rev. Edwin C. Bolles spoke for "OurCountry," nnd Commander A. G. 3Iills respondedadmirably to the sentiment "Post nnd Camp."

Tho banquet wns nn uncommonly enjoyableoccasion, every little detail being nttended to close-ly by tho members of the committee. The declar-ation of the Sons of Veterans principles, printedon tho menu enrdd, wns unique nud interesting.It affirmed: "No clubhouse, no defalcation, nodebts, no contribution, no dudes, no personalities,no feuds, no formalities, no long speeches, no vitu-peration, no late hours."OHIO.

James Porter Camp, 117, 3IcComb, is In n veryflourishing condition. The membership is nbout13 in good stnuding. A grand masquerade ballwas recently given, which wns largely nttended:the net proceeds were between S30 ami SCO. Wouldlike to hear from other Camps in Ohio throughyour valuable paper.

Thornton Camp. 20. Defiance Capt., W. O. Help-ma- n;

First Lieut., J. II. Ncaderhaiiser; SecondLieut., J. E Ohlfield. Council, Charles Sim, JooKcppelcr. J. Q. Adams. Q. M. S., Christ Dehil, jr.;First Scrg't, M. W. May: Chnp.. C L. Hane; Prin-cipal 3Iu3fcinn. J. E. Widnier: C. G D. D. Kisor;Camp Guard, Fred Surrenor; C of G., J. Q. Adams.PENNSYLVANIA.

Union Defenders' Day wns celebrated Feb. 13 byCnpt. Bcatty Camp, 35, Carlisle, in connection withtheir 10th anniversary. It was a decided success.Never in the history of tho Camp had thoir beensuch a happy gathering. The music wns furnishedby the Stoucslfur Mandolin nnd Guitar Club. Alarge number was present nnd enjoyed the pro-gram. Tho boys were highly delighted with Jos.W. Stayman's selection on "Flies," ns wero thoyalso with Comrade Goodycar's "No. 1." Addresseswere mado by Comrades Goodycnr, 3Iillor, Eiten-ho- ur

nnd Jones, of Post 291, G.A.R. Everybodydid justice to the refreshments, nnd everybody leftsaying they had a grand time.

Nnvnl Veteran Association of 3Iarylanl.Among the mnny survivors of the war of the

rebellion, cither by land or sen, there nrc none morezealous in cherishing the memories of tho pnstthan tho Naval Veterans of 31arylaud boya whoserved under Farrngut, Diipout. Dahlgren, String-ha-

Foote, and 1'ortor. located in snug quartersat this port, with a membership of nearly 200; theymeet on Monday night of each week, with a goodavernge attendance. Recruits arc constantly beingshipped; tho work of charity Is not neglected bynny means, nud many an old stranded salt, whohas drifted this way with colors ensign down,hns been helped on his voyage.

Our gallant ship, since its keel was first laid, hasbeen in command of Commodore W. O. Saville,who is universally beloved nnd esteemed by all,both forward and abaft the mainmast, who haslabored hard and long in the inlorcat of the Asso-ciation. Wc arc now commanded with the follow-ing officers: Capt., Wm. 11. Thompson; Com.,Alex. 31. Olcr; Senior Lieut., H. F. Dorton; JuniorLieut., Thomas Henderson: 3Ia-te- r, J. Moore;Ensign, Fred King; Surg., C. 3Iarion Dodson:Paymnster, 31. Ilcrschbcrg; Sec, C.K. DifleiidBfTer;Chief Eng'r. Laurence Doyle; First Assis't Eng'r,Wm. F. Higgins; Chnp., John F. Hodges; Assis'tPaymaster, R. C. Nicoll; Assis't Surg., II. Wollon-ber- g;

Boatswain, Thos. Clarke; Gunner, JohnLnmbdiu; Sailmakcr, P. G. Lofgren; Carpenter,Wm. R. Hunter.

After the installation ceremonies wero over themass cloths wero sprond, nnd Boatswnin TomClarke piped all hands to supper. About200 ship-mates, their wives nnd friends, "hoisted" n goodallowance. Yarn-spinnin- g then came on hand, re-minding ono of Hie gallant forecastle, under theboom covers, or between the guns. In the lastdog-watc- h, where wc so ofton hung upon the elo-quence of some old Gunner's 3Intc or Captain ofthe Top, as he told in his own peculiar way of themutiny on board the brig Som'ers, nt the BarrierForts in China, or when the Minnesota took Wm.B. Reed to China, nround the Horn, in the Dalesloop-of-wa- r, or how Mad Jack Perclval flogged awhole quarter-watc-h of mniutopmen for setting nmain-topma- st studding-sai- l foul. Capt. Bill Thomp-son, Commodore Sears nnd others took their tricknnd entertained nil present. After this CommodoreScars presented the retiring Commodore. W. O.Saville, withn handsome gold badge, studded withdiamonds, ns an expression of the love of ship-mates for their old Commodore. The rccipieutresponded in n feeling and eloquent manner.

So wc nre now sailing nlong, steering E. by S.,with the wind nbnftthc beam. Harmony and goodfeeling arc the characteristics of our association.J. J. If.

The Union Veteran Legion In Ohio.Encnmpment 35, 3Iount Vernon, Is In n very

flourishing condition. The officers for 1893 urc:Col., Georgo Brcntlingcr; Lieut.-Col- .. Charles II.Osborn; 3Iaj., Edward S. Winterbothani; Surg.,F. C Ltrimore; Q. 31., Henry P. Bennett; Chap.,David Gosford; Adj't. O. G. Daniels; O. D., JamesII. Stanford; O. G., Jnmcs Place; S. 31.. 31. 31.Murphy; Q. 31. S., T. II. Trimble; Color-Beare- r,

John 31. Lindscy.H. Wnrren Phelps has been appointed Aid-de-Ca-

and Assistant Adjutant-Genura- l for Ohio ontho staff of the National Commander.

Encampment 78. Columbus, is growing stronger,Past Col. C. 31. Riggs is National Inspector-Genera- l.

The comradeship is most fraternal.The Ladies' Auxiliary, Union Veteran Legion,

23, lias started out wjth very flattering prospects3Irs. 3Inry Amos President, 3Irs. L. P. Green Sec-retary. Through the courtesy of Col. AndrewSwnrtz, the Indies meet in one of the parlors of theGrand Central Hotel. It is time that all ladieswhose relatives were soldiers or sailors, or whowere loval during the war, unite with the Ladiesof the U. V. L., Ladies of the G.A.R.. W.R.C, orthe S. and S. Aid Societies, nnd thus indicate to theU. S. Congress thnt it would bo well to remembertho men who served iu the Union army nnd navyduring Hie vwar.

The G.A.R. nnd Union Veteran Legion societiesnre on amicable terms at Mount Vernon; theymeet in the same hall. Col. 3Iurphy being an activoworker in both societies. H. W. P.

Tribute to Gen. S. S. Carroll.The surviving members of Co.'s F nnd G, 8th

Ohio, nt a recent meeting resolved "that we willcherish the memory of one always first in battle,ono whose name can never fade from tho recollec-tions of n comradeship or the roils of fame whileliistory records his deeds of glory; that a copy ofthese resolutions be ecnt to the Secretnry of tho 8thOhio, a copy to Tlin National Tkicuxe at Wash-ington, nnd n copy presented to Eugene RawaonPost and mndo a part of their records."

Comrades of tho Battlefield.By act the Comrades of tho Battlefield is mnde a

perpetual Order, and will issuecertificates to nil descendants of Union soldierswho served on the field of battle in the wnr of therebellion.

Descendants of such can obtaincertificates whether their ancestors wero killed inbattle, died of wounds, or have died since the wnror still survive. George E. Dolton, General Com-manding.

Army nnd Navy Chaplains.The National Association of ex-Ar- nnd Navy

Chaplains, which was formed last September inWashington, D. C, desires tho address of everyChaplain that ever served in cither branch of theservice. T. II. Haggorly, of St. Louis, is President,and Georgo II. Heney Secretary of the Association.The Hendqunrters arc at No. 103 N street north-west, Washington, D. C.

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The Ladies' Aid Society.The Ladles' Aid Society auxiliary lo Phil

Kcnrny Camp, 7. Pasadena, Cal., recently electedthe following officers: I'res.. Bonnie 31. Jones;V.-P- ., Minnie Williams; Chap., C. Stevens; Sec,Grace Dnrlington ; Trens., Sadie 3Ic3Iurtry ; Guide,Carrie Dogger; Ass't Guide, Ellie Crawford; InnerGuard, Lillian Brown; Outer Guard, Nina 31c-Clu- rc;

Judgo-Advocnt- c, N. S. Bangham..

To the Battlefield of Shiloh.There will bo a grand oxcarsiou of the old

soldiers and their friends to tho battlefield ofShiloh, leaving Evansville, Ind., for tho scenesup tho Tcnnessco Ei ver, about April 3, and arriv-ing at Pittsburg Lauding in timo to celebratetho anniversary of tho battle, April G and 7.All thoso desiring to go on this excursion andviow the scones of the early triumphs of theold Army of tho Tennessee should address Col.E. T. Leo, jrouticello, III. Tho rates are verycheap. All the old survivors of that battle andtheir friends aro invited to go.

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Vassar Students' Aid Society.A scholarship of 5200 is offered by tho Vassar

Students' Aid Society to the student passingtho best examination for admission to thoFreshman Class of Vassar College, the examina-tions to bo held in June, 1893. .

This scholarship covers oue-ha- lf of all chargesmado by Vassar College for one year's boardand tuition. It is offered as a loan, not as agift, but no intorest is asked and no date ofpayment is fixed.

Examinations will be held in Chicago, Ucu-ve- r,

Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Washing-ton, Louisville, Detroit, Omaha, San Fraucisco,and, if necessary, arrangements may be madefor examinations in other localities. All appli-cations and all requests for information mustbe addressed lo Miss Jessie F. Smith, SouthWeymouth, Masa.

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Catalogue overissued is the new one of The WilbcrH. 3Iurray 3Ifg. Co., Cincinnati, O. This woll-know- n

factory has just issued Two Hundred Thou-sand of these Catalogues for the use of their cus-tomers. It took four freight-carload- s of paper toprint the issue. The Catalogue has about onehundred nnd fifty pages describing the many dif-ferent styles of "31 urray Vehicles and Harness."This firm hns built up tho largest business In theirlino in tho world, their goods being better knownthnn any other make. Their grentsucces3 has beenattained only through the superior qutdlty nndworkmanship of their goods nnd their matchlesslow prices. JSverv reader of thia paper who ownsa horso should send to Tno Wilbcr H. 3Iurray 3Ifg.Co., Cincinnati, O., for one of these Catalogues.Sav you saw n notice of it in this paper, nud thoywill mail it to you free of charge.

RECOLLECTIONS.What a blessed tiling is memory!

How it brings up the plcasnresof thepast, and hides its unpleasantness !

You recall your childhood days, doyou not, and wish they would return?You remember the pleasant associa-tions, while the unpleasant ones areforgotten. Perhaps to your mindcomes the face of some friend. Ifcwas once a pale, sad face. Tt showedmarks of pain, lines of care. Ifcseemed to be looking into the here-after, the unknown future. Andthen you recalled how ifc brightened,how ifc recovered its rosy hue, howifc became a picture of happinessand joy. Do you remember thesothings 1 Many people do, and gladlytell how the health returned, howhappiness came back, how the worldseemed bright. They tell how theywere once weak, nerveless, perhapsin pain, certainly unhappy. Theytell of sleepless nights, restless days,untouched food, unstrung nerves.And then they tell how they becamehappy, healthy and sfcrongoncemore.You have heard ifc often in the past,have you not You have heard peo-ple describe how theywere cured andkepfcin health? You certainly can re-

member what it is thafc has so helpedpeople in America. If not, listen towhafcMrs. Annie Jenness Miller, whois known universally as the grearjdress reformer, says : " Six years ago,when suffering from mental care andoverwork, I received the most pro-nounced benefit from the use of that;great medicine,'Warner,s Safe Cure."Ah, now yon remember. jNow you re-call how many peopleyou have heardsay this same thing. Xow yon recol-lect how much you have heard ofthis greafc Cure. 2sow you are readyto admit thafc memory is usuallypleasing, that; the highest pleaseurcomes from perfecfc health, and thafcthis greafc remedy has done more toproduce and prolong health than anyother discovery ever known in theentire history of the whole world.

OUR CORRESPONDENTS.Replies to Question on a Varietf of Interastlng

Subject.To Corrtrpondeiits. Write question? on ft atc

sheet of paper, give full name nndnddrc35,nnd mark it "Correspondents Column." Noatten-tio- n

will bo paid to communications that nrc notaccompanied with full name and address of writer.Our readers are requested to inclose a stamp forreply to their inquiries. Postal cards will bareplied to by mail ouf.y. Keplies by mail will ordi-nnri- ly

be made within a week, and if in this col-umn within three wecks.l

F. F.. JficteviUe. O.l. How many TJnion sol-diers nrc there on the pension roll thnt hnvc lostnn arm at the shoulder joint? 2. How many thathave lost legs at the hip joint. Answer. L 113. 2.10.

IT. It., Ferry. N. Y.l. A soldier receives a cer-tificate of pension in which his rank is given asprivate ; it should be that of Second Lieutenant.Can it bo changed so that the correct rank will bestated iu the certificate? What proceeding isnecessary to make the change if it can be done? 2.Has a law been passed recently regarding thomuster and pay of officers of volunteers in the latawar? If so. please state the pensions? Ansicer.1. Yes. Ileturn the certificate to the Pensioa Bu-re- au

with n full statement of facts. 2. Nothing butthe extension further for three years from June 3,1892, of the act of June 3, ns amended by thoact of Feb. 3. 1887.

H.D.,Bourlon.Ind.l. What the rating in thecaseof piles rendering a soldier incapable of per-forming mnnual Inbor for a living? 2. What istho rating nnd pay for totnl less of one eye, ornenrly so? 3. Would it raakeany difference in tharating nnd pay if the soldier is suffering from bothdisabilities, and, if so. what difference? ircr.1. It would depend entirely upon the report of theExamining Surgeon, who would certify to thaactual degree of disability found to exist. 2. Foeloss of nn eye. $17; for loss of siyht of one eye, S12.3. Yes ; depending upon the report of the Exam-ining Surgeon.

7J' 21. K., Salineville, 0. A soldier dias in 1875.leavinga widow who remarries in lSO. Her husbanddies a few years later. leaving her no properly, andshe is now the owner of no property whatever.nndhas no income except from hcrdaily labor. Would,she be entitled to pension under act of June 27,1S90, or would her second mnrriage be a bar to pen-sion ? Anncer. It would be n bar to'pension unle33her second hti3bnnd was also n soldier. When sheremarried she ceased to be the widow of her firsthusband, nnd all title ns such was extinguished.

W. 21. IV., Reading. Pa. Will you please namethe rate of pay a private soldier received during:tho late rebellion? -- f ustrer. Sll per month to Aug.6.18C1; $13 per month to 3Iay 1, 1SCJ, and SI6 permonth to close of war.

J. G. 2r., Madison, Ind. Who is entitled to bountyin this case, viz.: A soldier beingentitted to bountydied, leaving brothers nnd sisters and n widow,who hns since 'remarried. Can his widow, who isnow the wife of another man, make the applica-tion for the bounty due said soldier nt the date ofhis death, or do the brothers and sisters becomothe heirs upon her remarriage? lnserer. Theformer widow Is the only person entitled iu such acase, and shecan make application to the SecondAuditor of the Treasury.

J. L. T., Carrollton, Jo. 1. A soldier drawing apension under the old law changes to the new law.If iie should die of ft disease contracted in thoarmy, will his widow got $12 per month or only S8per month ? 2. If n soldier drawing a pension un-der the old law dies of a disease or from nny causenot the result of service in the line of duly in thoarmy, will his widow be able to draw a pension?Ansicer. 2. If she can prove that the cause of dentilwas the result of wounds, injury, or disease con-tracted in the line of duty in the service, she wouldbe entitled to $12 per month. 2. Yes: under thenet of Juno every widow of an officer or enlistedmnn is entitled to a pension of $8 per month, pro-vided she was married prior to the passage of theact

DeV. a B., South ITaven, Mich.l. What ismeant by tho term "Free Coinage of Silver"? 2.Cnnnot a mnn get nil the silver coined into dol!nr3thnt he wishes to have coined by paying for thecoinage. Please answer hi a wny that we old sol-diers may know all about it? lnairer. 1. Thntanybody having silver bullion can have it coinedat the mint without charge; thus the Governmentwould not purchase silver and issue it as coin. 2.No.

R. II. D., Coolidye, Kan. In case the Presidentnnd Vice-Preside- nt of the "United States should die,who would then become President. This questionis to decide n bet. Answer, Tho net of Jan. 19,1SS6, provides for the performance of the duties oftho office of President in such a contingency by de-

claring "that Incase of removnl, death, resigna-tion, or inability of both President and Vice-Preside- nt

of the United States, the Secretary of State,or if there be none, or in case of his removal, death,resignation, or inability, then the Secretary of theTreasury, or, etc., then tho Secretnry of War, or,-ct- c,

then the Attorney-Genera- l, or, etc., then Postma-

ster-General, or, etc., then the Secretary of theNavy, or, etc., then the Secretnry of the Interior(and now, aNo, we presume tho Secretary of Agri-culture), shall act n3 President until the disabilityof the President or Vice-Preside- nt Is removed or aPresident slndl be elected." It nlso provides forconvening Congress in extraordinary sessionwhenever the duties of tho office of President de-

volves upon any of tho persons nbovc named, ifCongress be not then in session or would not meetIn accordance with law within 20 days, by makingit thu duty of such person to issue n proclamation,glving20 "days' noticeof the time of meeting. Seeact of Jan. 10. 18SC.

C. XWorlhington, W. Va.l. What course shouldtho widow of an old-la- w pensioner under lawspassed prior to Juno 27. 1890, pursue to get pensionat $12 per month? 2. What must a widow do toprocure pension accrued nnd due soldier since 1thdny of December, 1892, up to the soldier's death,Feb. 7, 1S93? tlnsicer. 1. File a claim, and provethat she is the soldier's legal widow, and that hisdeath was due to n cause which originated iu theline of duty in the service. 2. Pile n claim foraccrued pension.

S. IP. T., Terre Haute. Ind. 1. Who Is the authorof the poem. Sherld:m's Hide from Winchester? 2.Tub National Tkibckk of Fob. 9 reported num-

ber of pensioners ou roll Dec. 31.1S92, 911.231. now-man-y

of this number were enlisted soldiers andsailors? 3. flow many surviving Krigadier andMujor-Gencra- ls aro there now who served at anytime during the war of tho rebellion? Answer. 1.Thomas Buchanan Uend. 2. About700,000. 3. Thcraare about 1.C00 now living.

W. F. P., Drahola, S. D.lt n claimant for in-

crease of pension under the new law uninten-tionally omits soma disease, or its effects, in his .

declaration papers, will he be allowed to withdrawsaid declaration and file ft new one in its stead?Jnsttfer. No, but he can amend by filing nn nfli-da- vit

setting forth tho additionnl disabilities.R. C. L., St. John's, Jli'c. Pleaso settle n misun-

derstanding through The Natioxal Tkibuse.Did the Government receive Intercut on the moneyCleveland loaned to thoso "pet banks," as they hnvebeen called ; nnd, if so. how much? Answer. The"pet banks" paid no interest.

tThe National 3Icdical Association awarded

ii gold and jeweled medal to Dr. W. II. Parker forthe best eisny ou Nervous and Physical Debility,Exhausted Vitnlity, etc. The titlo of this esjay istho "Science of Life." The mcdnl wns fairly won,and worthily bestowed. "Tho Science of Life" isadvertised in to-da- paper.