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8 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON, D. 0., THURSDAY, APRIL 22, PAGES. GRAND ARMY. News From the Departments Now Posts, etc. HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.

Headquaetees Geand Abmy of the JIeputu. JTilAC, DC. Washingto uemokiax. day. The following is the General Order (Kb.

1G) alluded to iu list week's issue: The season is approaching when Inclination and dutv idl the Grand Army of the Republic to prepare forthe dm observance of Memorial Dny. By our Rules anil Regulations the 30 th day of May is fixed its the time for these observances, but by the tame Regulation it is provided that, When such dav occurs on Sunday, the succeeding day shall be observed, except where, by legal enactment, the preceding day is made a legal holiday, when such dav shall be observed." tfiacc the 30th day of May next falls on Sunday, it will be the duty of Department Commanders to aecrtain whether, within their tevotal the preceding day has by legal enactment been made a holiday, and ifsuch is found to be the fact to advise their comrades aecoidingly; where no such law has lcen -enacted, Monday, the 31st dav of Miiv, is the time appointed by our own law. The Grand Army of the Republic was born of the desire to do honor lo the dead who fell in the service of their coiitilry'b flag, and of tho purposes of the strong in heart and hnnd to themselves become the servants of their less fortunate and of the widows and orphans of the departed. At first our memorial service had-in view only tliHt fell during the period of actual war, but the fratcrnltv engendered by our association and the crowing consciousness of the importance for our couutrv of the work done by the humblest of our comrades has led us to add to our roll of honor tho name of each as he p.tses along. Memorial Day is the fit occasion for the renewal of our most eacred pledges and for the icfrcshment of our noblest aims.

In this the noonday of the prosperity of the Grand Army as an organization, and there yet remains to U3 as individuals strength of body and of purpose, let the memorial ceremonies of the year be observed with greater unanimity nrfu heartiness than ever before, Tbre are more than comrades now properly borne on our rolls; let their ficarch begin for the graves of our dead that none may be omitted in the ministrations of the appo.nt-ed dav. Great and manifold are the blessings that havo corn? to us as a Nation and as a people because of the sacrifices of these our comrades. It has been our custom to gather in the churches of the land on the Sundav preceding Memorial Day for such reverent worship and instruction as bedts the occasion. We shall honor ourselves by a continuance of this custom, and, inasmuch as the tabbnth is this year the bringer in of our own chosen day, it ill be appropriate for Posts and comrades to invite all who worship God and love their country as troll to lend thcirscrvices lolheinculcation of lessons of patriotism No duty is laid upon the Commander-in-Chief to direct or advise ns to tho manner in which the observances by our Rules and Regulations ahall -be performed. He however, the suggestion Uiat tne iisiiiiguisumg oi the Gmnd Army of the Republic is that it knows no Comrade, and thai there is therefore no place in the observances oPMemorial Duy for the bestowal of special" hoGs-lhc miniature ilag and tho simple garland is lire tribute crown fit for Bv command of S.

S. BonDirrr, Cominander-in-Cliicf. John Caheiiok, Adjutant-General. A CARD. To the EniTon: In your issue of April 15, 38SS, their appears a correspondence between Mrs.

C. T. Clark on behalf of tho Woman's Soldiers' Aid Sock-tv, of this fity. and Gen. S.

S. Rurdett, Com-niandt-r-in-Chicfofthe Grand Army of the Republic, in which Wells Relief Corps, No. GO, of ibis city, auxiliary to the G.A.R., is charged by Mrs. Chirk with having refused to co-operate with tho Aid Society in the performance of such duties as usually fall to the loyal and patriotic ladles of the Republic, in the observances of Memorial Day. To this charge made by Mrs.

Clark, representing the Soldiers' Aid Society, which is as follows: We arc advised that the Relief Corps declines to unite with us in the observance of Memorial Day, or rather, in the discharge of the duties delegated to the ladies on such tccaoions, on the ground that such societies as ohm aie not regular, not recognized by the G.A.R.." etc. I desire, as President of the Wells Relief Corps, to enter a most emphatic denial that any action bus been, taken, in auy manner, by the Corps refusing to cc-operate willi the Soldiers' Aid Society, as heretofore, when the ladies of the Aid Society and the Corps have cheerfully united in the observance of the loving-, tender and eaercd services "of Memorial Day. Mary E. Bancroft, President, Wells Relief Corps. No.

CO, Department of Ohio, Columbus, O. THC NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT. The following program for the G.A.R. Na-tionrJ Encampment has been announced: Firt day General reception by Posts of the city of San Francisco to all visitors, comrades, and kindred societies of the United States; ovlgning and locating headqr.arters of all organizations. The National Council convpnes on Monday also.

Grand campfires at night in the camps. Second day. Grand parade, beginning at 10 o'clock a. participated in by the G.A.R. and all kindred societies desiring so to do.

Evening General reception at the Mechanic's Pavilion, tendered to the National Encampment, the Society of the Army of the Potomac, the Loyal Legion, Woman's Relief Corps, and all kindred organizations, with addresses of welcome by the Governor of the State, Mayor of the city.and the G.A.R. Department Commander. Third day National Encampment, 10 a. legislative session to include the day. Excursions for all who are not delegates to various points of interest as arranged by Excursion Committee.

Evening Public meetings in several halls, with addresses by distinguished visitors, and reception of comrades at the several Post headquarters of tho city. Fourth day Continued meetings of the National Encampment and kindred societies. Excursions, to other visitors. Evening General reception and entertainment continued at the Mechanic's Pavilion. A grand banquet tendered to the members of the National Encampment.

Fifth day Continued meetings of the National Encampment and kindred societies; excursions continued. Evening General reception and entertainment at Mechanic's Pavilion to all visitors. Overflow at the various Post headquarters. Sixth day Closing meetings of all societies, grand excursions and grand campfires with fireworks at night. On the following Monday and Tuesday grand excursions will be arranged for the accom-niodation of the members of the National Encampment and kindred societies, who have not been able to participate during Encampment week.

DEPARTMENT NEWS. The National Tiubune has recently for-Trarccd, iu response to requests, blank applications for Post charters to the following: D. H. Tyler, Pleasant Grove, E. L.

Billings, Pine Rush, N. F. C. Lumniis. Chaplin, mating a total of 51 during the present administration.

Petitions for Post charters, with the requisite number of simmers and accompanied by the fees, havo also been received from S. M. Kasbins, Bend, P. J. Lee, New Berne, N.

E. L. Billings, Pine Bush, N. and J. L.

Underwood, jlonipulier, Idaho. CALIFORNIA. General Orders. No. 3, issued at San Francisco April 0, by order of W.

R. Smedberg, Department Commander F.J. Taylor, A. A. G.

direct that AsioU.hl Inspectors make a thorough imucctioii of the Posts from which they are uj and report to Department II eadquarlers not later than June 1. It ft bo gives a list of the Aids and Assistant General Orders, No. 2, issued at San Francisco, relate-; to the life and services of the late Gen. John F. Miller.

COHHECTICUT. Circular No. 2, issued on the 6th iust. by orderof John T. Crary, Department Commander Arnot D.

Alien, A. A. U. contains the following in relation to the oouung National Encampment: For the information of Comrades of this Department, notice is bcreby given that Department Headquarters have decided toumke the Westward bound trip to Ban Francisco, on the occasion of 20th annual Encampment at that place, via the Chicago, Milwaukee Paul, Union Pacific Central Pacific Railways, stopping over a day each at Chicago. Denver and Bait I City.

The Departments of Massachusetts and Rhode Inland have also decided on the same route, and it is expected that the other New England Departments will conclude to accompany us. There will probably be a special train leaving Boston on or alout July 22, which will be designated as the New England train. The route from Boston to Chicago has not yet been determined. It is guaranteed that the rates over these lines will bo as low as by any other, and comrades going this route can return over any other line without extra expense, except In case they elect to return Tia the Northern Pacific Railway, in which case they will have to pay S12.50 extra for steamer passage from S.in rruneisco to Portland. Further information will be given subsequently from these Headquarters.

Meantime, any comrade desiring any sjjccial information can communicate with the A. A. General. Comrades desiring the Department to secure for them hotel accommodations at San Francisco, must notify these Headquarters at once. Also, those desiring sleeping-car accommodations will pienae notify the A.

A. General as soon as they so decide. Wehuvebeen requested by tho Committee of Management at San Francisco to report to them the probable number of those who will be present at the Encampment from this Department. In order to furnish this information we would request that Post Commanders notify these Headquarters, at as early adate as possible, of those In their jurisdiction who expect to attend. We trust that all comrades of this Department intending to be present at the Encampment will accompany the Department Headquarters.

Post Commanders are requested to call the attention of any comrades in-ending to the trip, to the information contained in this circular. THE distinclivsi bawd on former rank, but makes laitn-ful scrvictiund honorable discharge the sole badeo nr merit' its nnlv honor is that of COLORADO. General Orders, No. 3, issued at Denver, by order of Henry Bowman, Department Commander D. I.

Ezckiel, A. A. give the following list of Aids and Assistant Inspectors: Aids-dc-Catnp W. K. Burke, Laramie, E.

C. Evens, Georgetown; H. O. Dodge, Boulder; Charles Itamcr. Fort Collins; W.

U. Bartlctt, Pueblo; Geo. W. Cook, Lead-ville; B. F.

Rockafellow, Canyon City; W. II. Champ. Maysvillc; John O. Pntcliard, Durango; Oscar D.

Nccdham, Pitkin; W. F. Gowdy. Rosita; John C. Bleckcr, Gunnison; George D.

Mcrriam, Buena Vista; Jacob Downing, Denver; John Miller. Central City; George W. Thomas, Colorado Springs; Win. McFie, Evnna; W. P.

Alexander, Silver Cliff; Joseph Davis, Trinidad: W. 1. Edgcr-ton, Ijikc City; J. J. EMiott, Idaho Springs; Oliver Bcemau, La Vein.

A. C. Snyder, Cheyenne, J. R. Elliott, Grand Junction; H.

F. Sickles, Alamosa; S. M. Jackson, Salida; James S. Grier, Montrose; W.

II. Silver OHM-; C. W. Dickinson, La Junta; Daniel M. Draper, Denver; James M.

Johnson, Denver; J. V. Anderson, Denver; Elmer Moses, Denver; W. II. Carter, Golden; Wm.

Wcntz, Alma; Cecil A. Deanc, Denver: Jason E. Freeman, Aspen; B. II. Frisby, Rcti Cliff: J.

C. McICillip, Coal Creek, Wm. McCartv, Rawlins J. M. IXidd.

Rieo; A. G. Webster, Castle Rock; Harvey T. Castle, Denver, J. I.

Ratten, Lander, Samuel Dickey, Evan-ton, Isaac Dailey.Wulscnburg, E. E. Broad, At Large. Assistant Inspectors Edward Kerns, Ijiramie, A. K.

White, Georgetown; Andrew Wise, Boulder; I. N. Thoma, Fort Collins; N. Karuey, Pueblo; A. J.

Cohen, Leadville; J. E. Brown. Canyon City; W. C.

Gibbon-, Maysville; Wm. S. Hiekox, Durango; Ezra S. Sprague. Pitkin Win.

S. Camp, Rosita Henry A. Tidd. Gunnison; A. It.

Kennedy, Buena Vista; O. M. Bates, Denver: Geo. Spark. Central City; L.

B. Farrar, Colorado Springs; J. M. Imvie, Evans; II. W.

Fosj. Silver John Coukie. Trinidad; L. P.Ward, I.ake Citv; J. Mclnloah, Idaho Springs; Samuel Todd, La Vetn, C.

L. Hoi lings worth, Cheyenne, J. B. Houghton, Louder, J. A.

Layton, Grand Junction; C. D. Thayer, Alamosa; W. P. Harbottle.

Fulida; Geo. W. Andrews, Montrose; Samuel D. Biodtbcck, Denver; L. II.

Head, Denver; G. A. Hamilton, Denver; E. D. WRterbury, Asim.

A. II. Risbing, Geo. Marlatt, Red Cliff; Truman Bacon, Coal Creek: T. L.

Creepy, Wnlsenburg; F. L. Thompson, Rico: J. W. Farrell, Castle Rock; Geo.

W. Thompson, Denver; G. H. Kimball, Golden, Colo. C.

M. Armbrust, Greeley: Officers of U. S. Grant Post, No. 13: Commander, II.

C. Watson; S. V. A. M.

Nixon J. V. A. W. Jones; Q.

T. W. Curtis; S. D. Rnniond; Adj't, Thomas Robins; O.

C. M. Armbruat; O. 1. II.

Paine. DAKOTA. A. W. Wcllmnn.

Brookings: I have just returned from our annual Encampment of the G.A.R. of tho Department, which was held at Waterlown on the 2.11, 21th and 25th ult, I will relate one incident lht occurred, which I doubt not will be read with hue: est by all comrades. The song entitled Hold the Fort" was Milled for, but before it was sung Commander y. N. Lucas called for Comrade Frank A.

give a short personal history of the circumstances from which the song originated. Com-radfl West took the stand, and in a few words told the part he played in that memorable fight at Alla-loona G.t. He said: "I have heard it disputed that there a message flagged to Gen. Sherman for help, but I am here to say there wjis ptieh message sent, for slagged that mesagt and received the answer: 'Hold the fort; I am coming. W.

T. Sherman.1 The Has I used was sis feet square, and nus riddled with bullets. I did not get a st ml eh." After Comrade West sat down the Commander said I do not wish to detract from Comrade West's courage or heroism as a soldier, but there is one duty which he has failed to pcr-fuim, and lam going to pel form that duty for him. lie has a boy that he has not named. I have the permission of the boy's mother to name him." He then stepped down and took She five-months-old child in his arms, anil kissing it said.

I therefore name this boy Allatoona Paso West. All in favor It was adopted. "Comrades, I move the adoption of this child by tho Department of Dakota, G. A. Tho million was cairied, and we have boy to look after, and we propose to do it in good shape.

DELAWARE, 13. W. King, Wilmington: The 21st anniversary of the surrender of Gen. Lee and the rebel army, was celebrated on the 9th by Smyth Post, No. i.

Post 8, of Philadelphia, under Commander Warren, attended in a body and were met at the station by Smyth Po-t and escorted to the Headquarters. Delegations were also present from Posls 2, 4. 9, 12, and 13. The exercises consisted of addresses by Department Commander Dunn, Albert 5. Nones, William Emmons.

J. Cullin Bryant. Dan. Ross, James M. Rauthem, George W.

King, Absalom Watson, David. E. Buckingham, ami others, with vocal and instrumental music and recitations. Commander Donnelly, of Post 13, was presented with a handsome sword; A. A.

G. King, with a ren and paper-cutter; Robert Brown, sporting rifle, while the picture gallery of Smyth Post- received an accession in a handsome and life-like crayon portrait of Past Commander Ross. An abundant supply of refreshments was served, and the festivities kept up until midnight. KANSAS. Z.

Reeder, Wayne: Parson Brownlow Post, No. 359, was organized last Summer with about 25 charter members. We have taken in quite a number of additions mid still they come. Officers of Post: Commander, G. A.

Hovey; S. V. C. A. Campbell; J.

V. D. lxiwreiice; Adj't, S. W. Walker; Q.

William Hill O. Reeder; J. M. Campbell; O. William Brown; S.

WML German; Q. M. N. Patterson; B. Williamson.

KENTUCKY. Phil Hagcr, Louisville: The fourth annual Encampment of Shis Department, held in this city on the 8lh, under the auspices of George 11. Thomas Fast, was an unqualified success. About 10tJ delegates, representing the various Poats of the State were present, and fully as many more were kept away on account of the high water. In the morning the comrades were called-So order by Col.

Geo. AV. North up, vho was the presiding officer and Department Commander for this State. The various oSIicers read their reports for the past year, showing the good condition of the Order. Some other business of a routine character was transacted, after which the comrades marched with music to Liederkrauz Hall, where a dinner was ready for them.

After dinner the delegates reassembled and proceeded to the election of officers, which resulted as follows: Department Commander, Col. T. Z. Morrow, Somerset; S. V.

Dr. Win. Bowman. Vanceburg; J. V.

Jas. V. Forrester, city; Medical Director, H. 8. Woods, Litchfield; L.

D. Van Pelt, Danville; Historian, E. C. Hubbard, Hartford; Ass't II. G.

Trimbel, Somerset; Ass't Q. M. O. B. Owen.

Somerset; Ass't Ins. Edward Hilpp, Lebanon; Judge-Advocate J. Worthington, Greenup; Chief Mustering Officer, T. E. Ltvsey, Covington Senior Aide-de-Camp, J.

B. Fishb.ick, city. The Council of Administration is composed of Messrs. Charles Blanford, of Bewloyville; J. B.

Nail, city; L. M. Drvs, Marion County; O. A. Reynolds, Covington, and D.

O'Riiey, Litchfield. Tho delegates to the National Encampment are S. T. Jack, Covington, and D. O'Riiey, Litchfield, with F.

C. Losey and Ed. Hilpp as alternates. At the Campfirc held in the evening speeches were made by Col. Morrow, Col.

Worthington, E. C. Hubbard, und others. IComrado J. D.

Forrester, of Louisville, also has our tlfanka for an excellent report of the Encampment. 1 MINNESOTA. Wm. Wilson, Osakis: Officers of John Kennedy Post, No. Hi: Commander, W.

II. Crow S. V. A. O.

Chimin J. V. V. A. Edgerly; II.

H. Sanderson; II. O. Whipple; Q. J.

U. Rork; O. Paul Harmon O. Morgan Johnson; Adj't, V. II.

Stevens; S. Wm. Johnson. Our Post is in good running order with 32 members in good standing. We had an entertainment the 27th and netted 814.6'J, and a ball St.

Patrick's day which cleared 20. MAINE. S. I. Baker.

Bingham, N. Blunt Post. No. 10U, has now a membership of 43. Our Relief Corps, which has on its rolls the names of 50 loyal ladies, iu of great assistance to us.

On the 9th we held a grand Campfirc in honor of Grant's great victory at MISSOURI. W. N. Davis, Mt. Vernon: Post No.

118, of this place, has adopted resolutions indorsing the recommendation of the Pension Committee of the Grand Army, with the exception of tho last paragraph, which they would like amended by inserting a clause iu favor of service pension. General Orders, No. 2, issued at St. Louis April 7 by order of Nelson Cole, Department Commander John McNeil, A.A.G. is as follows: In pursuance of General Order, No.

12, Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, dated Washington, D. March 10, 18SC, an inspection of Posts in this Department la hereby ordered to be made during the mouths of April und May, such inspection to include the condition of 1'osts on March 31, 1SSG. As the Assistant Inspector will not be appointed in time to make this inspection and the amount appropriated by the Department Encampment docs not permit two inspections to be made during tho year by the Assistant Inspectors, the Commanders will inspect their respective Posts, or designate some competent comrade to do so. In making such inspection they will follow the form prescribed by the National Encampment, found on page 52, Service Book, also in General Orders, No. 12, C.

National Headquarters. The report to be forwarded to Comilide Arthur Dreifus, Inspector, St. Louis, on or before Muy 10, 18SC. This Order does not apply to Pouts No. 1,2, 13.

107, 131 and 193, of St Louis, which will be Inspected under direction of the Inspector of the Department. Jas. 111. Kales, Rarden We organized a Post on Dec. 23, I8S5, with 23 members.

Since then we have mustered nine and have a good field to work in. We shall give an oyster supper in May. Tho Post name is Rarden Post, No. 502. NEW Geo.

L. Hoyl, La Fayette: "We havo started a Post here called R. S. Park Post, No. 172, with 20 charter members, and we are blessed with everything except wealth.

We hope, however, in tho near future to get in good shape. J. W. Thompson, Three Mile Bay Officers of E. M.Camp Post: Commander, Orville Fish; S.V.O., John Northrop J.

V. 0., W. D. Fisher; Q. D.

M. Mount; R. E. Horton; O. John Combs; O.

Coslello Spicer: Adj't, Theodore Lake; S. Gardner Smith; Q. M.S., J. M. Wells.

Wo have 50 members in good standing on our rolls. S. B. Hardy. Jasper: Wo have just organized a new Pest in this town (Dennis Post, No.

is awakening a new interest ia that direction. Vo mustered 20 charter members. The officers are as follows: Commander, S. B. Hardy; S.

V. J. 3. Sergcnt; J. V.

F. Walght; Adj't, A. Murphy; Q. A. Vanarsdale; A.

Hardy; Wm. Mulhallen; O.D..TJ. F. Countryman; O. E.

Shoats S. C. Whiting. E. Woodcock, Stannard's Corners: Wesley Rolfe Post.

No. 332, of this place, has a good working membership, and is musterinir In recruits at everv I meeting. A movement is on foot In this Stale to establish a State Soldiers and Sailors' Home, and with tho view of getting all the information possiblo regarding the number of destitute old soldiers in "the State, it Is requested that Post Commanders ascertain, ns soon as the name, regiment and present address of all needy old soldiers in their district, and send same to S. B. Jones, secretary of this committee, Omaha, it being the intention of the comrades of the Department lo drnft a bill and havo same presented So the next Legislature, to secure an appropriation to build a Soldieronud Sailors' Home, if it is found that there are enough old soldiers and sailors in the State, that are needy, to warrant such a move.

Comrade." Cincinnati: This Post will have a full representation of delegates at the next Stato Encampment to be held at Cleveland. O. Lytic Post 19 cue of the most prosperous and thriving l'osts in the State, numbering over 500 good-standing members. The delegates from Lytic will picscnt the name of John 11. Hofinian, Past Post Commander, for the position of Senior Vicc-Commandcr.

Ho i8 ono of the veterans of the old bloody 5th Ohio, nisd his record both as a soldier and a citizen entitle him lo the highest distinction. The comrades of Lytlo Post feel proud of him, and as a l'ot would feel honored by his election to that position, which they know he would fill with honor and credit to himself, to hi3 Post, and to the Order. C. J. Madden, Urbana: "VV.

A. Brand Post is ono of the best managed Posts in the Dcpartmont, and hiw a very handsome Post hall, in fact, there are but one or two halls in the Stato that can surpass it. PENNSYLVANIA. A. S.

Eturlcson, Washington: W. F. Tcmpleton Post, No. 120, which was named after a Captain of Co. 100th who was killed at the second battle of Bull Run.

Tho officers arc: Commander, James P. Say er; S. V. C. James B.

Kennedy; J. V. Peter Hocy Manuen Sharp; Q. Andrew S. Eagleson; Adj't, Thomas Harter; O.

John W. Greer; O. Geo. W. Thompson; John Tcmpleton; S.

Samuel Fergus; Q. Samuel G. Rogers. POTOMAC The Executive Committee of tho Grand Army on Memorial Exercises met at Grand Army Hall, "Washington, D. Snturday night.

Department Commander J. B. Burke was authorized to increase his Committee on Orators and Poets and to incur necessary expenses. The Department Commander, Vice Department Commander, and the Official Staff, and the Past Department Commanders were constituted the Reception Committee. Tho Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Committee were ajuthorized to select Finance Post Department Commanders Gibson and Hawkcs and Assistant Adjutant-General Faunee were appointed a committee to select the other Committees.

An invitation was recoived from Commander Corwin, of U. S. Grant Post, No. 327, of New York city, inviting tho Urand Army members of tho Department of the 'Potomac to participate hi the memorial services on May 31.at Gen. Grant's tomb nt Riverside.

New York. The nddress will be delivered by Gen. John A. Logan. Music will bo rendered by the Amphion Musical Society and Arhuckle's Military Baud.

A salute for the dead will be fired bya regiment of infantry, by abaltery of artillery, and by a man-of-war. The Invitation was accepted, as was that of the Union Veteran Corps (Old Guards), who will act as an escort on Memorial Day. Jolm Donaldson, Sherman: Tho Department Encampment met in Dallas March 24 and 25, W. D. Wylie commanding.

Eleven Posts were represented, of which five were organized during tho year. Reports of officers show the Department to be in a flourishing condition. The following officers were elected for ensuing year: Commander. O. T.

Lyon, McPherson Post, No. 1, Sherman; S. V. A. K.

Taylor, MeClellan Post. No. Houston; J. V. C.

A. W. Bennett, Rosoncranz Post. No. 4, Fort Worth; Medical Director, W.

II. Deal. Grant Post, No. 7, Cleburne; David Perkins, McClcllnn Post, No. 9, Houston; A.

A. John Donaldson, bucrman. Council of Administration, Dr. Hell, Thomas Post, No. 6, Dallas: C.Diokson, Grunt Post, No.

7, Cleburnu; M. D. Kent, Rosencrunz Post, No. 4, Fort Worth; H. Sinclair, Hancock Post.

No. 2. Galveston; James P. Ncwcotnb, Ord Post. No.

3, San Antonio. Delegate, A. Belknap, Ord Post, No. 3, San Antonia; Alternate, S. Emerson, Roseneranz Post, No.

1, Fort Worth. Gen. J. A. Reynolds, Past Department Commander of New York, being present, installed the olliecrs elected and made the Delegates a most excellent speech.

Galveston was seiectcd for the next Encampment. After adjournment the Delegates were invited by the comrades of John A. Dix Post, No. 11, and Geo. 11.

Thomas Post, No. to gutherrnround a camptirc and table, which we enjoyed as bnly soldiers can. WEST Gcneral Orders, No, 7, issued at Martinsburg, W. by order of C. B.

Smith, Department Commander II. V. Daniel, A. A. G.

are iw follows: The fourth annual Encampment of this Department will convene on April 2S, 18SG, at the headquarters of John Holliday Post, No. 12, iu the city of Wheeling. Posts that have not reported the names of their Delegates and members of the Encampment to these headquarters will do so at once. The members of the Department Council of Administration will meet nt the Department Headquarters, McLure House, at 2 o'clock p. on the 28th.

Members of tho Encampment will report to tho Assistant Adjutant-General on their arrival. The Commander of John Holliday Post will furnish an Officer of the Day, Ofilcerof the Guard, and a detail of six comrades for duty during the session of the Encampment. Post Commanders will see that the reports are forwarded promptly to these headquarters. ENCAMPMENT NOTES. GOING OVEIiTIIE UNION AND CENTRAL PACIFIC.

Tho Department Commander and Massachusetts Delegation and tho National Headquarters of tho Woman's Kslief Corps and Department President and Delegates of Woman's Belief Corps of Massachusetts have decided to go on outward-bound journoy over the Union and Central Pacific Railways to San Francisco via Omaha, Denver, Cheyenne and Ogden and side trip to Salt Lake. Gen. Paul Van der Voort is now makiug an ofibrt to arrango for a special New England train through to San Francisco, which will be something quite unusual in tho way of comfort and convenience. REUNIONS. J.

N. Ohlwiue, Cromwell Seventy-live members of the 30th Intl. hold their third aunual Reunion at Warsaw, tho 7th inBt. Tho officers elected for the ensuing year aro: J. Whitaker, President; John Proviuos, Vice-President; Jaspor N.

Ohlwine, Socrotary; M. D. Kirk, Treasurer. Maj. Clark Reynolds, of Baldwin City, Secretary of the Society of the 16th Kan.

wishes every and all forrnor members of tho 16th to forward to him their names, letter of company, and present addresses. William Emery Hrown, Valparaiso, President, 20th Indiana Regimental Association, wants tho names of all comrades of that organization. W. V. B.

Coplin, Lewistown, A mooting of a number of the survivors of tho 1st Pa. Reserve Cav. was hold hero Thursday tho 8th. Gen. J.

P. Taylor presided and W. V. B. Coplin was chosen Secretary.

Serg'fc L. T. Carpenter, of Lock Haven, who had couio hero to advocate a Reunion, wa8 chosen chairman of a committee to be composed of a member from each company, the chairman having the power to select the committee. W. V.

B. Coplin was selected as the member of Co. C. The commit-teo will meet in Altoona on or about April 23, to effect a permanent organization and arrange for the first Reunion. N.

Y. Prisoners of War Association. To the Editor: The annual Reunion of the New York State Association of Ex-Union Prisoners of War was held on April 14 at its headquarters, Armory of the Second Battery N. G. S.

N. corner 45lh street and Broadway, New York city. Tho Treasurer's report shows tho Association to bo in a perfectly sou tid condition and possessed of quite a large surplus. Bo-sides tho usual routine of business, a committee of three was appointed, consisting of Comrades A. T.

Decker, E. M. Lee, and James Walstead, to visit Washington in tho intercst-of tho Prisoners of War Pension Bill. Tho annual election of officers for tho ensuing year was hold with the following result: President, A. T.

Decker, N. Y. city, ro-olectcd Vice-Presidont, Wm. E. White, N.

Y. city; Treasurer, Fred A. Rowe, Brooklyn, N. Secretary, Georgo W. Farr, Brooklyn, N.

re-elected; Chaplain, Rov. D. H. Ilannaburgh, PeekskiU, N. ro-elccted.

George W. Faku, Secretary. Gen. Logan's Flag. If any comrade remembers anything regarding tho flag preseuted to Gen.

John A. Logan about the time of tho great review in Washington, in tho Spring of 1865, ho will confer a favor by addressing this office. Yaiu Regrets. Texas Silings. Littlo Johnny Fizzlctop was busily engaged in a life and death strugglo with his lessons.

He paused iu his labors and heaved a heavy sigh. "What's tho matter, Johnny?" asked his mother. I was just thinking how nico it would be if I had been born during tho dark ages." What good would that havo dono you Heaps. I was reading yesterday that education was very much neglected during tho dark ages. If 1 had been born thenl wouldn't havo to learn this jografy lesson." Read all tho advertisements of spring medicines, and then take Aycr's Sarsaparilla.

BELIEF CORPS NEWS, Gleanings from National Hcadrniar- fers-Notcs from (lie departments. Headquarters Woman's Relief Corps, Boston Mass. SARAn E. Foli-ek, National President. Elkanou 12.

WiiEEkEK. National Secretary. April 15, 1886. Competition is said to be tho life of business, and it will bo found equally true, that tho earnest rivalry between tho several Departments of tho W.11.C to oscel in numbers, amount oxpondod in relief, and general ox-ceilenco in all thoTwork of tho Order will result in advancing tho Order and briug it to tho high piano which tho united efforts of such a body of loyal women should reach. Surely every ollicor aud member should feel an individual caro and responsibility in tho growth and successof tho grand and nobloOrdor which we represent.

From the Provisional Department of Washington Territory, tho Prcsidont, Mrs. Viola A. Konyon, reports tho organization of Sedgwick Relief Corps, No. 4, at Spokauo Falls, Feb. 9, 1836, with 18 charter members: Claribel Kaufman; 8.

Josephine Myors: J.V.-P., L. F. Griffin; L. A. Ido: J.

C. Saling; A. E. Bump; J. E.

Van Dorn; Ass't Elfa Downcs; L. C. Chiids Ass't Louisa Chisholm. Theso officers wore installed by Conimandor J.S. Brown, of Sedgwick Post.

Mrs. Kenyon says of this now Corps that they givo promiso of being equal iu ability and enthusiasm to auy Corp3 in tho Department. Tho ladies of Stevens Relief Corps, No. 1, of Seattle, gavo a bean supper and sociable on tho evening of March 23. which the comrades of Stevens Post attended in a body, aud after a fine literary and musical entertainment, all sat down to tho supper, which one old soldier said reminded them of tho days in camp.

A very pleasant letter from Mrs. Henderson, Prcsidont of Sedgwick Corps, No. 4, Raton, N. says tho Corps gavo an entertainment March 30, which was a splendid success, socially and financially. Mrs.

Henderson is very hopeful that a sufficient number of Corps will bo organized before National Convention towarraut tho organization of a full Department. Past Department Commander Fitzgerroll is a warm friend to tho Order and is doing much to further its interests. Echo. IlKAnquAiiTKRs "WosrAN's Conrs, AUXILIAUYTOTIIK GltANnAltM VOF TUB IlEPUni.TC, Boston, April 2, 1886. Goncral Orders, No.

6. I. Conirraiiilating the members of tho Womnn's Relief Corps upon the continued growth and prosperity of tho Order, tho National President! would urne upon every member the importance of renewed zeal and interest in the work, as we enter upon the last quarter before tho NiitionalConvcn-tion. "What a great allowing we could make if every member would bring to the Order one good loyal woman during the next three mouths. Shall we doit, mid nt the fourth National Convention present a membership of more than women pledged lo work for the interest of tho G.A.R.? II.

All the revised blanks ordered by the third National Convention aro ready, and Department Presidents should order them nt once, that each l)e-partmciitshould liavea complete outlltof supplies. III. Badges for National and Department Aids, and members of National or Department Council, are also ready, and should bo obtained through Department Treasurers. IV. Oilicers or members detailed to institute Corps or install Corps oilicers, will report the discharge of such duty immediately thereafter to tho Department Instituting and Installing Otlicer.

Tho Department Instituting and Installing Otliccr shall consolidate tho reports of such assistants for the information of tho Department President, mid shall furnish copies of sueh consolidated reports to the National Instituting Oilicer. V. The special attention of Department Presidents is again called to tho form of official communication. (See pages 23 and 20, revised Rules and Regulations. Department General Orders should bo as follows: IICAUQUARTCIUJ, DePAUTMKST OF W.R.C.

By command of Department President, A Department Secretary. VI. On the nomination of tho'National President, and with the concurrence of the National Council, Mrs. Margaret It. Wickcns, of Sabetha, has been appointed a member Of tho National Council of A-dministnition, to till tho vacancy caused by the death of Mrs.

Lizzie Atidcrpou. VH. Special Order has been issued organizing the Provisional Department o( Now Mexico. Provisional President, Mrs. Cassie Henderson, of Raton, N.

M. VIII. Other engagements preventing Mrs. Helen II. Rich from serving as National Aid for the Department of the Gulf.

Mts. Frances T. Russell, of Zanesville, is hereby appointed to that office. IX. The following appointments as Aids on the staff of the National President are announced: Sarena A.

Poote.San Jose, Louise U. Sherman, Colorado Springs, Etta D. Home, AVmsted, Emma P. Walton, Huron, Dale; Amanda Olmsted, Henry, Mary Garard. Clintou, Iowa; May Johnson, ICandallville, Emily Jenkins, Clay Omter, Elizabeth G.

Eirsworth, Greenville, Emorctt Reynolds, Coldwatcr, Kate C. Wright. Minneapolis, Abbie M. Whcldon. Pittsfleld, Harriett Eaton.

North Imogcne L. Guion, Seneca Falls, N. Annie Cleary, Rochester, N. Elizabeth Manstleld Irving, Toledo, Emma K. MeCnmmon, Carthage, Millie C.

Moore. Portland, Mamio Myers, Philadelphia, Margaret K. Ide. St. Johnsbury.

Mary S. Smith. Norfolk, Nannie Colwcll. La Crosse, Wis. Members thus appointed will please report at once to these Headquarters their acceptance or non-ncecptunee.

X. The following named ladies havo been appointed as a Reception Committee for tho fourth National Convention of the Woman's Relief Corps at San Francisco, with power to make such additions ns they deem proper: Lizzie D' A. Kiuiie, II. Jane Russell, Nellie G. Hackus, Martha A.

Simons, Muttic Thompson, Elizabeth D. Layrcs, Mary P. Stevens. All communications regarding rooms and board, or the location of the various Department Headquarters, Should be addressed to Mrs. Lizzie IV A.

Kinnc, No. 711 Jones Sau Francisco, Chairman of the Reception Committee. Through the efforts of Mrs. Kinnc a large and convenient hall for the meetings of the National Convention has been secured, and National Headquarters engaged at the Occidental Hotel, where the Commander-in-Chief of the G.A.R. will have his headquarters.

XL The National President and staff, with tho New England delegations of the W.R.C. and the G.A.R., will leave Boston en route for California on or about the 20th of July, by special train proceeding via Niugaro Falls to Chicago; Chicago to Omaha, by Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul R. Omaha to Ogden, by Ut R. Ogden to San Francisco, Central Faejic.

XII. It is hoped that eaclj Department will send a full representation. By Command of National President, Sahaii E. FUM.KK. Elkanor B.

Wubkmsk, National Secretary. Department Gleanings. DEPARTMENT OP IOWA. Oilicers of Relief Corps, Stuart, Iowa, instituted December, 1885, with 31 charter members, by Mrs. Nichols, ofDes Moines: Miss Kate Ilench; 8.

Mrs-. C. 11. Bemer; J. Mrs.

C. J. Plumb; Mrs. II. F.

Rogors; Mrs. Nellie Heriott; Mrs. B. F. Rogers; Mrs.

Corn Mapes Ass't Mrs. II. It. Backus Mids Clara Lupton; Ass't Miss Nora Horn. Oilicers of John L.

Bashore Relief Corps, No. 32, Centcrville: Susie J. Wentworth; S. Mro. Fannie A.

Wiilden; J. Sarah J. Gimn; Nan Elliott; Mary J. Moore; Lucretia A. Charlton; Louisa L.Gray; Lois Lemington.

Mrs. "Hattie. E. Marshall, the beloved Department President, installed the otlicers following the installation of oilicers of the Post. The Sewing Society has done a'groat work in making clothing for distribution, besides disposing of articles at February fair to4 the amount of 72.

Membership 45, loyal and true. In the nine months of its organization tho Corps has raised funds to the amount of S203.32 by entertainments and disbursed z8Z.23 in relief. Tne Victor (Iowa) Corps realized 810.50 by the sale of a TimiUN'i: watch, which the club of 10 secured as a premium. This was" done by the sale of 10 cent shnre3 to the number of 105. Mrs.

Jacob Genzley, a member of the Corps, had tho numbor. Comrade B. Mason writes that the Corps is a noble band of workers. They have furnished their hall, and during the Winter havo met to make a rag carpet for it. Tho comrades havo taken part in the rag Bowing and much pleasure to all has resulted.

DEPARTMENT OP ILLINOIS. OQlcers of Delavan Relief Corps, No. 35, Dclavan, Instituted Jan. 4, 1886, by Mrs. Mann, or Peoria charter membership 21: present membership -15: Sue A.

Sanders; a. Carrie Briggs J. Ella M. Cobcau Jennie J. Van Hngue; Gertie A.

Wilson: Emily Cobeau; Katie Beatty; Eliza A. Hatfield. At the third annual Convention, Department of Illinois, tho President, Mrs. Sanders, was elected to tho responsible ofdee of State Treasurer. Tho Corps has enjoyed two socials with Post 155, at one of which they were surprised by a supper.

March 18 the Corp3 gavo an entertainment, nt which there were fair tables, a promenade concert, a stage performance, with oysters, ice candies on sale. Corps No. 17, of Springfield, 111.. Mrs. Josephine Cleveland President, is wide awake to every good work.

The Corps won much praise for their care for delegates and management of tho local affairs of Department Convention. At their Memorial meeting for Mrs. Anderson, Past National Junior Vice Prcsidont, a series of appropriate resolutions were passed aud forwarded. Following Department Convention, Corps 17 held a special meeting, at which a osries of resolutions were passed and forwarded to Post Department President, Mre. Julia Adams, Lucy 1.

Sleeper, Sherman Mills. Bessie E. Young, Kansas City. Lydia A. Scott, Manchester, N.

Emma Way, N. Brunswick. N. G. Sine, expressive of her past services and laborious vork for the upbuilding of the W.R.C.

in Illinois; also, tendering the sympathy nnd support of tho Corps to Department President, Mrs. Clara Horral. Resolutions were passed at the Department Convention thanking the retiringDepartment President and stair for the able discharge of their duties. Also to Miss Cleveland and members of Corps 17, for their untiring efforts to make the sojourn of delegates at the" Capital city pleasant nnd profitable. The Convention also took upon themselves the following pledge, which was mudo a part of resolutions: Believing that it is not only woman's great privilege, but her duty to uplift by her work and Influence, therefore "Resolved, That it is tho sense of this committee that every member of tho W.R.C.

feels it nn obligation next to tho sacred objects of C. aud L. to make every effort to give to our Order efiiciency, dignity, and an elevated tone which shall make it second to none on tho face of the earth." A CONSOLIXa AXGEL. Deah Tkihuse Will some of your many readers of TiinTitmuyK, ifthey please, inform the writer of the whereabouts of Mrs. Angie O.

Beebe, formerly Instituting nnd Installing Oilicer, Elgin, of tho W.R.C. Sue has been our benefactress and consoling nngel for tiio lust two years, but we have not heard from her for about six months, although we have written to her several times lately, but get no reply. I am 13 years old, the oldest of a largo family of children. I do all I can to help get along, as we are very poor, and father is nearly helpless most of the time with rheumatism contracted in the nrmy; he was a soldier in the 10th Ohio. He is 53 years old, and has been nearly a wreck ever since he came out of the army.

He has had his application in for a pension for over three years, but has not got it through yet. Elmer E. Ratlin', Lcwia-towu, Fulton 111. DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN-. General Orders, No.

6, Mrs. Emma S. Hampton, Department President, announces that Mrs. Mnry B. Durfee, Department Secretary, has tendered her resignation, nnd has been succeeded by Armilla A.

Cheney, 900 Woodward nveuue. Detroit. A form for by-laws accompanies General Orders. Corps instituted since March 15: A. G.

Russell, No. 78, Hubbardston, March 20, by Mary E. Hinds, Past Senior Vice Department President; Samuel Apple-ton, No. 79, Brighton, March 21, by Emma S. Hampton.

Department President; Archibald Stewart, No. 80, Litchlield, March SO, by Hattie R. Murray. President Corps No. 33; Wm.

Pcrrot, No. 81, Buchanan, April 1, by Emma S. Hampton Phil. Kearney, No. 8.

Muskegon, March 21, by Jennie L. Gibbs, President, Corps No. 36 Frank Graves, No. 2, Niles, April 2, by Emma S. Hampton.

Oilicers of Frank Graves Corps, No. 2, Niles, Martha Willard S. Jane C. Fish; J. Fannie La Pierre; Sec.

Harriet M. Griflen; Marcelle A. Parker; Levey Finlay; Lizzie Gitchell; Ruth Babcock. Mrs. Emma S.

Hampton, Department President, instituted the Corps April 2, and is greatly complimented on her work. DEPARTMENT OF OHIO. Cclia Waddell read a beautiful "InMemoriam" paper before Joe Hooker Post and Corps on the death of Mrs. Bessie Lewis, a charter member of the Corps, which was organized March 21, IKtf-l; a consistent Christian, and greatly beloved in all her work. Volunteer Corps.

No. 77. Cleveland, auxiliary to Post 51G. instituted Feb. 27, by Mrs.

Mary Storms, President. Austin Corps 40 charter members, and officered as follows: Charlotte Davis; S. Lena Vickers; J.V.-P.. Lizzie M. Wliitmnn; Sec, Minnie S.

Honeywell; Chloc Acker-man; Mary M. Goodsell; Sarah Sillimau; A. Margaret Moore; A. Jennie M. Vnrmcs.

Delegate to Department Convention, Jcnuctte Hurt. A. II. Colcmnn Corps, No. 107, Troy, was Instituted by Mrs.

Kate Putnam, Springfield, with 25 charter members, Jan. 8. ISSti. Membership rapidly incrcasing. Corporal Tanner gave his services to the Corps for an evening at the time of his engagement before the Lecture Association.

The Corps realized SCO. The members are active and earnest, and much good has been done for worthy ones in need. Oilicers of Bell Harmon Relief Corps, "Warren S. S. Sloan; S.

Ralph Sutclific; J. Homer Reid; Sec, Maiy Selkirk; Mrs. John R. Lachman; Mrs. McLclland; S.

3. Pelton A. F. M. Reitzel Mrs.

John Rciter; A. R. W. Ratlifle. The Corps enters on its new year with flattering prospects.

A happy incident of installation evening was the prescription of nu elegant badge by Mrs. F. M. Reitzel to Mrs. S.

S. Sloan, President, in behalf of the Corps. Mrs. John S. Hoyt says the badge, manufactured by Thud Acklcy, is the handsomest in the State, but fully deserved by Mrs.

Sloan, "an earnest worker and a grand, good woman." Oilicers of Win. C. Scott Corps, No. 18, Van Wert, a nourishing Buckeye Corps; membership, 57: Addio Gleuson; S. Jennie Hatlery; J.

Mary Schneider; Sec, Mollie Lamerson; Mary Fife; Lydia Stickle; Anna Wiseman; Frances Spayd; A. Lydia Rank; A. Sinnie Rcdup. Oilicers of Trcscott Corps, Salem: Sarah Edwards; S.V.-P.. Edith Wilcox; J.V.-P., Rachel Kelly; Sec, F.

A. Baird; Alice Slauffer; Mary Burt; Dora Bently; A. C. S. Bolcn; Lydia Duvall; A.

Flo Harris. Corps organized two years; membership, 100. Some of the ladies ride two miles to attend the meetings. Tho February fair was a grand success. Oilicers of Jenkins Corps, No.

117, Williamsburg, Instituted by Mary O. Wentzell, of Israel Ludluw Corps, Cincinnati, Feb. 32 charter members: OUio Holmes-; S.V.-P., Dudie Iliucs; J.V.-P., Cora Kaiu; Sec, Lillie Daily; Kate Red-row Hannah Peterson Belle Ifoldcn A. Irene Walker; OUio Blair; A. Minnie Atchley.

Oilicers of John Bell Corps. No. 79. La Belle: Harriet Hall; S.V.-P., Elizabeth Reynolds; J.V.-P., Jcunio Ferguson Sec, Ella N. Ray Ruth Turley; Augusta Turley; Kate Bcall; Emma Hall.

The Corps has entered with good heart on itn second year of work. Mrs. Ewing, of Portsmouth, who inspected 'the Corps, complimented them upon their work. Oilicers of Biddle Corps, Sulphur Springs, organized June. 18X5: A.

Fry; S.V.-P., Mary Ra-der; J.V.-P., Kate Boardnian; Sec, Mary Carulh-ers; Sade Coris; Elizabeth Rutan; Myra Weils; Jennie Gowing. Lyon Corps, No.52, London, has been doing good work in caring for the sick, nnd the President, Mrs. Alice Thomas, reports an increased attendance aud rapidly-increasing membership. Their Delegate, Mrs. Vinnie Phifcr, a lady of ability and devoted to the interests of the Order, represents the Corps at the Department Convention.

T. J. Stanley Corps, No. 55, Lower Salem, is in good, healthy condition and working in peace nnd harmony. The Secretary, Mnry A.

Hovey, reports many destitute ones, some of whom it has been their privilege to assist. Hall Corps, No. 101, Farminton, gave a warm-sugar party and had an enjoyable timo. Despite the horrible roads and sirkness in the neighborhood they netted a neat little sum. Evans Corps, No.

71, Bryan, gave a complimentary supper to the Post March 21, which was highly enjoyed by all. On the 22d of February Lomcrt Corps, No. 45, Newark, gave a dinner and supper nt the City Hall. They had everything good iu eatables. The hail was beautifully decorated with flugs, banners, and portraits of Gens.

Garfield, Grant nnd Hancock. The tables were set handsomely in silver, glass nnd china, decorated in red, white and blue ribbons, und was well patronized. After supper they cleared the tables and danced. The crowd was very large, almost too thick to thrive. There were presentations of prizes and also of past oilicers' badges to Sarah C.

Bonnier, Past President; Lizzie McMauus, Past Secretary, and Ella M. Ashbrook, Past Treasurer. It was an enjoyable affair, a blessing the net proceeds being $250, equally divided between Post and Corps. Dan Brown Corps, No. 'JO, Duncan's Falls, though young in the work, is a working band iu good financial standing.

On New Year's Day they had an oyster supper, which netted between $25 jind S20; They donated $25 to the Post to assist in getting a hall. They have nhjo assisted the needy. Their President, Mrs. Swingle, says: "Our hands shall not be idle. Our heaits are with those who battle for the right.

May the good work go on. Our mission will not cease while we have those brave defenders with us. Long may they live! From Losurc Corps, No. 20, Wiiuscon, Mrs. Phoebe W.

Clark reports quite a revival in Corps work, having had so much to do that for a time they held a social once In two weeks, the kind of entertainment varying each time. The Post and Corps aro having their hall newly papered, painted and carpeted, and will bo very cozy when they are done. Snyder Corps, No. 101, Crestline, assisted Snyder Post, G.A.R., in a Camptire Tuesday, March 16, giving a fine program of speech, song and story. The Snyder colors nrc Hying high.

Net receipts $195. Mary D. Ozicr received, as she well deserved, wonderful plaudits from the great throng in Casino Rink for a recitation of Sheridan's Ride." It was perhaps the finest elocutionnry effort ever heard by a Crestline audience. Numbers of theater-going people who were competent judges said Why does not Mrs. Ozicr take the platform." J.

G. Barney delivered a very tine address, as did also Cupt. Burt, of Galion. Numbers of others had a word to say between the beautiful singing of children nnd quartet of trained singers, under the direction of Prof. Todd, who by the way is worthy of all praise as a musical leader.

Our good ladies of Crestline did honor to themselves and the old veterans by their untiring efforts to make tho Camp- lire a great success, wliicli ft was, iaXfa en Corps, No. 19, Wooster, gave invaluable the district Campfirc Feb. 25. They served ulven aid at the supper in their hull. Tho carpeted floor was filled with small tables, covered with snowy cloths.

and garnished with brightest tableware. The refreshments consisted of ham sandwiches, hot coffee, several kinds of cake, canned fruits, with which tho ladies served their soldier guests in their naturally graceful und welcome manner. About 300 persons in all sat down to supper. ALL ALONG THE LINE. Emcline Harper writing from Elsinorc, Allen County, would liko to hear from some comrade of the 151st who knew her first husband, James M.

Okey.whilo he lay sick at Nashville, or Tiillahomn, Tenii. Or from some one who, knew Robert Arnold, 99th who died at Hiattsvillo, Kan. Officers of Baker Corps. Marshflcld, Ore: Mrs. J.

M. Siglin S.V.-P., Mrs. E. A. Maris Mrs.

J. R. Lightner; Sec, Mrs. M. B.

Rnmsdell; Mrs. S. M. Garrison: Miss Carrie Slauf; W. P.

Elrod. ''Scribe" forgot the Guard, but we have no doubt she is on duty. F. Turrel Post, No. 93, Webberville, presented Turrell Corps, No.

3, with a beautiful banner at their joint installation. The Corps is now, indeed, "an army with banners." The Corresponding Secretary neglects to name her State. Moro's the pity. Lissle E. Sweetland reports Tower Corps, Paw-tucket, R.

flourishing. Mrs. L. A. Turner, National Treasurer, installed the officers at the nu-liual meeting.

Mis3 Emily L. Sibley, President, who is also Provincial Department President. Mrs. Sallio II. Cnrr.

one of the noble workers of Parsons, "WJt.C, has removed to (I Whats the Matter With Can't you understand why you feel so chill, tired and weary in Spring 1 Ife isn't to be wondered at tliat you can't. Thousands are just as much perplexed by it as you are. It is a fact, too, that if this feeling is not gotten rid of, the Summer will break you down completely, aud bring on Chronic Disease, Suffering and Death. JVojp, a being housed ujp all Winle? wili meal comjioshig Hie diel I7ie jpwjose of fieal, the increases of ils sujTply of and in 1iS Spring, naltirc nol Iiaring use for lie excess, il is thrown the blood, carried lo the Skin for it must be got rid of in some way) and causes that condition known as iC biliaus' is dull, restless, to-day and half sick because blood is loaded with this irhich is just as foreign lo it as so mucJi dirt or and the entire body, your blood impure. Tou lltere is something out of gear the natural impulse is lo la7ce Cai7iar tics, but drastic cal7iarlics do remove I7ie cause I7iey ma7ce Worse.

Yon ask, vrhy Because, my friend, the Liver is a sluggish, lethargic organ that cannot be relieved of any ailment except by medicine w7iich acts il a quiet, easy manner, producing ejfecis assisting, nol goading, its normal action. 27ie do I7ie purifying. Always ran ember liial! J'o other in I7ie body ca7i lake tlieir place in I7iis respect, t7iey attend to over 9,000 7togs7teads of blood in a of il I7ial I7iey are able lo do so large amaunt of work Warner's Safe Cure has a Direct action upon the Kidneys and Liver, and has become a Recognized agrent for its Health-preserving- and Blood purifying" properties, and as such, is Used by many Physicians. "XHSEASE CAATTOT KE3IAIX IX TiTE SYSTJ3H IF THE SIDNEYS AND LIirEK AJKE IN CONDITION." Just note down, that fact. D.

H. Bruce, of Syracuse, N. said in 1SS3, "I found I wasn't getting through the Spring in very good shape, and resorted to 1 Warner's Safe a few bottles of which toned me up, and since then I have been as strong as a buck." A Well-Known Government Botfalo, N. Feb. 6, 1SSC In the Spring of 1SS1 a slight Eruption appeared upon my hands in the shape of small pimples filled with Water.

At first I did not experience any ill effects from it excepting causing my hands to Itchlutenscly, particularly on Hot days. One very warm day, as I was boarding a vessel, I took my Hand and. wiped away the Perspiration from niy Forehead. That night my face Swelled nnd my Eyes Closed so tUat I was A L3IOVT 1SLIMJ. After a short time I Recovered partly from It, but it left my face and hands Covered with Lisht Flaky Scales that I would, or could, rub Shortly after, I might say a week, I began to experience Intense Itching upon the Inside of my left Leg below the Knee.

1 found, upon e.xuiiiiuing the place, that it was a little Red Spot, about the sire a twenty -five cent piece. It caused me no particular uneasiness until It bepan to Enlarge and spread, and it was not long before botli legs were Completely Covered with this Rush. I became Alarmed and consulted Fhysicians, who did every thing in their power to relieve and cure me, but With no Success. In fact, it baliled their skill they really could not Diaenose mv Disease. I then Begun to try Different itcincdics that everybody recommended, but Without ttelief.

My condition became Critical and I suffered terribly. I could not Sleep on account of the intense pain and Itching, In fact, the pain was Kxciuciatintr. I can compare it only to the Toothache. At night I was Obliced to have my legs liaised nbove my Head, to caenie of the pain. Kan.

Mrs. Carr attended the Illinois W.R.C. Stato Convention. General Orders, No. 2, Department of Mrs.

S. Agnes Parker, President. Mary C. Elliot. Secretary, announce the round trip to National Convention from Hoston to San Francisco nod return as SS7.

The route selected is via Union Pacific, the NcwEnjjtand delegation slrikiug: the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul nt Chicago, and going; thence to Council Bluffs, the Eastern terminus Union Pacific. Corps instituted since Feb. 1 are as follows: Munton E. Tuft.

No. 61. Turner Falls; J. P.Gould, No. 65, Stoneham; P.

Stearns Davis, No. 66, East Cambridge; Kobert A. Bell, No. 67, Boston; Benj. Stone.

No. C3, Dorchester; H.M. Warren, No. 69, Wakefield. SONS OF VETERANS.

Walter S. Payxe. Commander-in-Chief. Fostoria, Ohio. T.

G. Carlisle, Adjutant-General, Fostoria, O. Preparations for the National Encampment at Buffalo, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 2, nnd 3, are rapidly progressing.

The local arrangements are in the hands of committees from U.S.Grant Camp, No. 33, who have gone to work in earnest to make the affair a success. A short sketch of Gimp 33 will not be amiss at this time. During a stay of a part of a day and night at Buffalo iu January, 135, the writer sought out a Post that night in session, nnd presented the of the Order to several comrades, nnd in the morning called on others. The mutter was enthusiastically received, but no immediate results followed until in July, Commander Adam Wagner got together several Sons nnd told them about the Order.

This resulted in an informal meeting on July 9, 1SS5, nt which Dr. Jacob Goldberg, Dr. M. Betel, John Bcitz, and others were the prime movers. This resulted in applying for a charter, which was granted and the new camp mustered on July 23 with 33 members, by Col.

George J. Foster and Adj't Kohler, of Utica. The muster was witnessed by many comrades of the G.A.R., nnd a reception with refreshments followed the muster service. Dr. Betel was elected Captain.

The name of the Camp was chosen in honor of Gen. Grant, whose remains were at the time of the mustering of tho Camp lying in state at Mount McGregor. The Camp hns rapidly increased in membership, and at present numbers more tluui 60, with 12 applications to act on. The present oilicers areas follows: Captain, Dr. Betel, unanimously re-elected; First Evcrand A.

Hayes; Second Paul Goldberg; J. Goldberg, J. E. Donohue. anil William Tnenkle; Orderly Serg't, Albert Witt; Q.

M. Jacob A. Stuueh; David J. Cupps; S. John C.

Kernahan; C.G., Ben.Sehnbduch; Picket, John Haas; Color Serg't, G. W. Nelson. On Tuesday, March 30, Grant Camp was honored by a visit from Gen. Walter S.

Payne, of Fostoria, Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Veterans. He arrived in Buffalo at a. in. aud was met at the depot by the Reception Committee. The boys paid their reseets to Gen.

Payne nt the Genesee House during the day and in the afternoon he was given a carnage ride in order to see the sights of the city. In the evening he visited tho headquarters of Camp Grant and was hospitably entertained, many members of the G.A.R. also being present. Speeches were made by Col. Scott, of the IlGtli regiment.

New York city; Gen. Payne, Commander Wagner, Capt. Meyers, Senior Vice-Commander Thos. Fl-lahco, of Chapin Post, and others. Hayes responded in behalf of Camp Grant.

Gen. Payne spoke encouragingly of the coming National Encampment. The hist Encampment was held at Grand Rapids. Mich.j in September hist. Upon the earnest invitation of Camp Grant at that time, it was decided to hold the next Encampment in this city.

Tho general Cominlttecof Arrangements Is presided over by E. A. Hayes. Chairman. Mr.

J. C. Kernahan is Secretary and Mr. J. A.

Stauch, Treasurer of tho committee. They have issued circulars to all the Camps in the United States. The result has been a surprise to every member of tho committee, nnd has opened their eyes to the fact that they have a big contract on. their hands. Answers havo thus fur been received from 12 Stato Divisions, comprising over 100 Camps, and the cry is "still they come." Secretary Kernahan has been obliged to abandon nil other business nnd devote his entire attention to the work of the committee, nnd Chairman Hayes is plunged up to his cars in business.

At this time it is impossible to givo any definite idea just what the attendance will be. Some idea may be gained from the fact that Pennsylvania alone will probably send 1,000 Sons. The meetings of the Encampment will be held nt tho State Arsenal on Broadway. A grand banquet will be one of the features, and an excursion to tho Falls will be another. A Finance Committee has been appointed, consisting of Oscar Gillman, Chairman; Paul Goldberg, Secretary; Jacob A.

Stauch, Treasurer; William Tnenkle, E. A. Hayes. The visit of Gen. Payne has infused new energy into tho work of the committee, and they are straining every nerve to make the occasion a memorable ono in the nnnnls of the Order.

It is proposed, if possible, to have at least 2,500 uniformed Sons of Veterans, and to the Camp outside of tiiis Stato having the largest number of uniformed members a beautiful banner is to be presented. Another banner will be presented to the New York State Camp having the Inrgest uniformed representation, and a similar reward will bo bestowed upon the best-drilled Camp. The convention promises to be a glorious success. NOTES FROM THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS. Ohio Springfield, April 3, 1SSG.

Z. B. Phillips Camp, No. 37, of this city, gave a social and entertainment in their hall on last Friday evening, which was a complete success. After supper had been partaken of by several hundred guests tho most interesting part of the program took place.

Tho members of the Camp were drawn in lino and addressed by Past Commander Putnam, of the G.A.R. of this city, who thereupon presented the Camp with handsome sum of money, donated to them You?" Oilicer Completely Cured. I I continued in this war, cradunlly OroYvfny inojeura, una sin. able. I had about Given Up hopes of Rccoverr, In fsct, 11 was Whiopcred around that I Could Nts Lire 1 could not Stand Still any time, nor could I Walk Without Difficulty.

One dav in lStt, my dniTgl.t, Mr. O'RrieD, recommended Warner's Safe lie mentioned the (act that a Number of his customers had Taken It and had been Greatly Denefitted. The result was that I a Dottle and began its ue. Refo re I had taken Half of It I began to Experience Relief, and by the time 1 had fla lshed it I was Feeling Much Better. I will here suite that I bad also lost ray Appctltw nnd could not Cat, and had lost a Urea amount of Flesh.

My appetite began to Return after taking the Flnt Bottle. To ho brief, I continued its use and took altocethox Twentv Dottle. IT CritEl) MB, and to-day I am ns Strons and liver. It is needless ior me to say that lam a Great Advocate of Warner's S.vrn Crnis." In fact, I will go oat of my way to recommend it to thae who are suffering. I have purchased several Cas and given it awtiv to friends ofmine that were Sick and could not afford to buy It.

1 consider it one of the rratest Remedies of tho ag. (Capt) W. D. ROBiKSON. Inspector of Vessels in Buffalo harbor, under the National Government, and well known and popular ia rrtry great Lake port, and down the Mississippi River.

by Mitchel Post, G.A.R. Capt. Delo endeavored respond in behalf of the Camp, but was unable) to find sufficient words to express his thanks. After Comrade Putnam had delivered his address to tho boys, he was followed with a very complimentary address made by the Rev. Rose, which was moat highly appreciated by all present.

Chaplain Fleck, of the S-of responded with an able address hi subject being Friendship, Charity and Mr. Fleck is astudeiitattcudingWitfenberg College, studying for the ministry. He is one of tho most prominent members among the boys In camp, and shows a bright prospect for the future. Nest wag the famous Gooe story, interestingly told by Comrade Flag, of the G.A.R. After the story Master of Ceremonies, Maj.

W. D. A. O'Brien, responded with a recitation, "The Switchman." Mr. O'Brien, who is Pat Captain of the Camp, Is a very highly esteemed member among the boys.

Brother Louis Woods then gave his Dutch recitation, entitled "The Setting lien," which was received with great applause. This was the cloalny recitation on the program. Music was furnished by the Cadet Band of this city, and was highly appreciated. Comrades Delo and Putnam, of the G.A.R., were prominent in assisting the boys to make their entertainment a success. A neat sum was realized by this the first entertainment given under the auspices of the Camp, which will be utilized in getting uniforms for the "boys" on Decoration Day, and for other occasion.

Th Camp is in a flourishing condition, nnd tho citizens of Springfield should feel proud that they hav such an organization in their midst H. E. Shaffer and M. E. Kreider, Commanders.

Camp No. 100 was mustered at Wooster on Thursday evening, April 1, in the G.A.R. Hall. It was named in honor of the late Gen. Hancock, and begins with, upwards of 30 members.

The following are in a otlicers chosen: Alvah Kope; First Will Lake; Second Frank Barrett. Camp No. 99 has recently been mustered at Bourneville, Ross County, with 27 charter members. The application for the charter of this Camp is worthy of special comment, nnd it was the most complete of any that has been sent to Division Headquarters. Evey record was complete, not a blur or mark on it, nnd the brothers say they will triple their membership before Memorial Day.

Gen. Geo. H. Thomas Camp, No. 13, reports a gain of 29 recruit in the past three mouths.

West Pa. Candidates for Colonelcy of the Division at the June Encampment are presenting themselves. Speer Orr Camp, No, 11, of Johnstown, presents Capt. Frank E. Alter.

J. P. Keys, of Brocknayvillc. Col. Howards, Chief of Staff, Is also announced.

Pittsburg has also one or mort candidates. At the G.A.R; supper and entertainment in Meudville, April in response to the toast "the Sons of Veterans. Chas. M. Cott.

as a representative of Union Volunteer Camp, No. 49, gav an interesting description of the organization and its principles. Michigan. Gen. Meade Camp, Mt.

Pleasant, wm mustered March 30 by Col. F. W. Rowlson with 13 charter members, L. H.

Swart. Captain. Got. Alger Camp, No. 3S, at New Latbrop, has Just been mustered, with 21 charter members.

New Campa are nearly readv at Pittsford, Cronson, Grand Haven, Bay City, Milford. Wyandotte. St. Clair and Morely. The Tuiui'NE will in a few weks contain a very interesting sketch of this Division.

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