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THE MTI0ML TRIBUNE WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1895V TIJE GRAND AR1JY. What 3s Bcins Done by (lie Veterans for ihe Good of the Order. HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN. Commandoi-In-Chicf I-awler Collecting Stn-tistics ICccurdinc: Insane Veterans Na-tioiiul Appolntnuiuth. Bbadq'ks Grand Akmv of toe Erppbmc, ItorKFOitn, Ii.u, Dec.

26. 1SD4. General Orders, Ho. 5. The Commander-in-Chief learns through private souicos sumc veiy astonishing figures concerning tho number of insane soldiers and snilors confined in tho various County and State institutions throughout the country.

In 13 States from vhich incomplete reports have been received find there are 1.203 votdrans of the war tffliifiiind in these institutions. To tho end that theso returns re ay bo obtaiund in a complete and satisfactory manner, ho recommends that Department Commanders in next General Orders i-sued from their Headquarters ask that the Commanders of Posts located iuCountyeeats complcto these very interesting statistics by reporting tho number of msanesolditrs and sailors cqufinod in the County almshouses and State institutions within their respective Coiin-tit. Whore more than one Post is located in a Countyseat, let tho Post Commanders work together in obtaining these statistics. Such information would lead to an interest in tho care of these unfortunate comrades which does not now exist. lu order that no miptakes may occur concerning dates of Department Encampments, Assistant Adjutants-General are requested to Suake official notification of time and place to these Headquarters as boon as docidedupon.

Assistant Inspectors-General appointed in General Orders No. 4, who have not yet accepted and reported for duty to C. V. E. Pond.

In-pector-General, Lansing, should do so once. The National Countersign for 1S95 has been Issued to the several Department Commanders, and will be by ihoin transmitted to the Post Commanders. The following-named comrades are bcroby itppointed additional Aids-de-Cauip on tho stall' the Commander-in-Chief: California and Nevada W. E. Parnell, 320 Jst San Francisco, G.

W. Arbuckle, 31 Montgomery San Francisco, A. W. I arrett, Los Angeles, W. B.

Shaut. 200 Snn Francisco, Alex. Drake, Insndena, II. F. Bartine.

Carson City, G. F. Abol, Warm Springs, M. W. Stungfield, Eureka, W.

H. Sailada, Santa Barbara. E. Straub. Crescent Uity.Ual.; W.

E. Thomas. Oakland, H. II. Todd, Alameda, E.

F. Crawford, Santa Eosa, Cal. Colorado and Wyoming Charles L. Burpee, 530 Curtis Denver, Colo. Florida T.

R. Chapman, St. Petersburg; Henty Donahue, Killarney; J. S. Fairliead, Jacksonville; Wm.

Troy, Daytona; P.McMur-ray, Jacksonville; Thos. F. Lauback, Orlando; G. M. Brown, St.

Augustine; Thomas Lucas, Ban Antonio; W. II. Cook. Pomona. Idaho A.

S. Senior, Shoshone; Lindol Smitb, Moscow. Illinois L. H. Wiley, Peoria.

Aid-de-Camp and Chief Bugler; G. E. Clark, 9223 Commercial avenue. South Chicago; J. G.

Everest. N. St. Paul R. Chicago; D.

C. Brinker-lio3, JSpringfield Wm. C. Clem. Chicago; Wm.

Smailes. Elgin N. C. Warner. Bockford; J.

H. Shcrrntt, Enckford 3.F. Harral, Aurora; Henry P. Barn ill, Waukegan C. Eiebsame, Blooni-ington E.

T. Lee, Monticello; John llatniiller, Oregon. Iowa D. J. Palmer.

Cedar Falls; P. S. Bannister, Clinton; H. M. Day, Cedar Eapidg.

Kansas John A. Doian. Wichita; Ezra B. Fuller, 7th U. S.

Fort Eiley; Jas. Grimes, Hiawatha. Louisiana and Mississippi J. W. Coleman, Natchez, Panl Bruce.

New Orleans, 484 Jersey street; D. E. Sweet, Jennings. La. Maine F.

Robinson, Bridgewatcr; Frank Johnston, Portland; Irving Osgood, Ellsworth; Perham S. Heald, Waterville; A. F. Warren, Buckfield; Ira P. Wing, Monson F.

I. Palmer. Monroe; J. H. Swett.

Kittery; J. IS. Kockland George Tarr. Livermore Falls; J. L.

B. Farrington, East Wfltou; Geo. T. Benson, Oakland; C. E.

Ames, New Castle; E. B. Slrout, Garland; B. B. Wells.

South Nor-ridgewock; Daniel M. Gardner, Calais; H. R. Hopkins. Augusta.

Massachusetts Lucius Field, Clinton. 31 icli igau G. C. Sheldon, Houghton; Geo. M.

Doty, Howard City; Geo. Owoeso; ('has. Dupout, Detroit; W. J. Johnson, Grand Rapids; Hiram Bunnell, Detroit; Ecu Barker, Eeed City; John G.

Berry, Van-derbilt; Albert Dunham, Jackson; A. McMil-kn. Bay City; Geo. W. Hough, Detroit.

Minnesota Blinn Converse, St. Paul; Victor Gillrup, Albert Lea; Adolph Leuikc, Minne apolis; W. C. Huberts. Detroit; I nomas E.

Bishop, 530 Temple Court, Minneapolis; N. U. Bedeti, Minneapolis; Louis Fountain, Crooks-ton; James C. Hawes, Bed Wing; C. A.

Norton, Rlayton; 11, A. Norton, N. W. Guaranty Loan Minneapolis. Missouri Philip W.

Schnoider, 1832 South Eighth St. Louis; Wm. Schlingonan, 3420 North Fourteenth St. Louis; E. S.

Gurney, Kidder; Thomas Lang, Farmington; Frank Bill, Carthage; Stuart Carkener. Kansas City; O. D. Evans. 513 Chestnut St.

Louis; Fred Flammger, 310 North Third St. Lbuis; Bobert Powell, Macon; Charles T. Bothe, 1917 Lynch St. Louis; John B. Cash ion, Perry-TiUe; Jacob F.

Gemlich, Boonville; F. W. Stehics, Melrose. New Hampshire Fred H. Foss, Dover; C.

W. Foster, Nashua; William Y. Evans, Parts-month; E. A. Badger, Lakfport; William A.

Cobb, Concord; J. Lane Fitz, Candia; O. D. Beaverstoek, Kcone; E. B.

Huse, Enfield. New Jersey James Hogencamp, Patcrson; Bjbert Douglas, Jersey City; Everett Gordon, Elizabeth; W. H. Black, Bellville; Edward H. Green, Penngrove; Geo.

W. Price, New Brunswick; A. D. Blanchet, Morrietown. New Mexico Jack Crawford, 53 W.

Twelfth etreot, New Yoik, N. Y. New York Thomas F. Phipp, Brooklyn; John J. Finn, Tenth avenue and Forty-third trect, New York Wm.

P. Slalght, Mt. Vernon; Bobert W. Voss, I1GS Seneca street, Buffalo; Geo. G- Haslup, 93 Nineteenth Btreet, Buffalo; B.

Osbon, 45 Broadway, New York; Charles H. Freeman, Corning; Garret Foidou, New York; Charles A.Phelps, Syracuse; Charles G. JobnBton, 257 Hampshire street, BulTalo; Geo. Beck, bi7 Perry street, Buffalo; Ernefct Bam-bcry, 295 Maple Btreet, Buffalo; Harrison E. Allen, Spring water.

Ohio W. C. Johnson, 93 W. Pearl sttcet, Cincinnati. Oklahoma James E.

Burnes, Kingfisher; W. A. Bugle, Okarcho. Potomac George E. Lemon, Washington, D.

Fred I. Dean, Washington, D. Emmet 31. Lrell, Washington, I). J.Harry Jeuks, Washington, D.C.; N.

M. Brooks, P. O. Department. Washington, D.

Lyman B. Cutler, Washington Asylum, 19th aud ttreets 8. Washington, D. C. Pennsylvania Edward S.

Eice, 1809 Memphis slrcot, Philadelphia; P. H. Frantz, S. E. do anu.rcn streets, i'Jiiladelpliia; James A.

Stable. York; George D. Eunk, Clearfield; John Hancock, Pittbburjj; Jultn M. "Major, HarrisburR: Philip Krebs. 1'ituburc: J.

M. jor, Samuel Scott. Allegheny; I). Herbert, 4tb avenuo, Pittsburg; T. 11.

Cole, Erio; J. G. Howe. Bradford; O. L.

Bow, David Buchanan, Meitdvillo; S. Cohrell, Corry; JI. W. Brown, Adanisvillo; James Lewis, Oil City; Samuel Jones, 328 Clark street, Pbiladeljibia; W. It.

Francisco, John L. Grim, 4G North Fortieth street, Philadelphia; John Gormley, Board of Bcvibion, City Hall, Philadelphia; John Allen, Souib Bethlehem; William Simpson, Williams-port; Joseph II. Denning. St. Clair; John D.

McFarlaud, Pittsburg; William Wettacli, Allegheny; A. J. Jieed, Pittsburg; W. II. Winter, Controller's Office.

City Hall. Philadelphia; James Wilson, Allegheny; H. 11. Folterolr, Schwciikvillv; N. F.

Stahl, Scranton; E. B. Lnmplucr, Union City; Charles ClawBon, Mcr-cor; James Gates, Cooperstown; W. J. Alexander.

Warren; James Frator. Dako Center; William II. Green. Hutchinson and Grand avenue, Control! Philadelphia; G. T.

R. Knorr, City llcr's Office, Pinladelphia; J. W. Yocuiu, bia; J. G.

Clark 170G South street Colnmbi joiin J. ualbraith. Wiliiamsnort: Lowis A. Doiscr, Philadelphia, 2923 Columbia avenuo; C. Hnuter Miller, Pittsburg; Win.

H. Eeed, PittbOuiK, Hamilton Building; Wm. Harkness, Philadelphia. 1529 South Ninth Luther Houghton. Pittsburg; Wm.

H. Pierce. Philadelphia, 527 Berks street; W. H. H.

Wassou, Pittsburg, 83 Fourth avonuo. Ehodo Island Charles O. Ballon, Providence; Thomafl H. liay, East Providence; T. P.

Bucklin, Providence; Bobert B. Little, Providence: Seth S. Getchell, Woonsockot. South Dakota C. S.

Palmer, Sioux Falls. Texas V. II. Christian, Dublin. Washington and Alaska E.

W. Eliot. Walla Walla, Moses 31. Smith. PortTownsend, J.

Alexander. Colby. Joseph E. Gaudy, Spokane, Eli Wilkins, Fair-haven, Wash. Wisconsin C.

C. Pillshnry, West Snpsrior; I. H. Wing, Bayfield Jay D. Howard, Berlin; Levi Howland, Green Bay; 31.

J. Meade, Kau-kauna; Michael Manpnii, Fond lu Lac; E. G. Tim me, Kenosha; Lafayette Damp, Clyman; Samuel Briscoe, Bamboo; 13. M.

DuPuy, Waukesha; D. W. Howie, Milwaukee; E. E. Hicks, East Troy; E.

D. Coc, Whitewater; II. Jacobs, 3Iineral Point; W. H. Bolson, Ocono-mowoc.

The following-named comrades having been recom mended iy their respective Department Commanders are hereby appointod Assistant Inspectors-General Alabama Manoah Bostick, Birmingham Aikausas S. II. Sherlock, Fort Smith. Arizona Charles II. Knapp, Phoenix.

California aud Nevada C. 3Iasou Ivinno, 422 California San Francisco. Indian Territory II. T. Estcs.

Muskogee. A C. Howe, of Grand Forks, N. is hereby appointed a member of the Council of Administration. This completes the list.

This completes list of Council of Adminis-tion. By command of THOMAS G. LATVXEB, Commander-in-Chief. Official: C. C.

Jones, Adjutant-General. DEPARTMENT NEWS. CONNECTICUT. Mansfield Post. 53, 3Iiddlctown A.

G. 3IcKee; S. V. C. Chas.

L. Sago: J. V. C. Geo.

Harrison; Q. F. 31. Wells; A. G.

Bethel; C. D. Eice: O. E. By water; O.

Geo. Wood; Adj't, Thco. Sage; E. Stroud S. 31., F.

D. Brewster. Lyford Post. 300, Port Bvron H. G.

O. Johnson; S. V.C., James Swisher; J. V. a.

P. F. Cox; J. W. Simonson; John 3rcCanley; O.

Wm. Tilbrook; O. Charles Wilson; D. W. Johnson.

Dwight Post. 020, Dwight C. W. Ayl-ing; S. V.

A. G. Huey. J. V.

C. A. Seymour; Q.M., James Williams; Adj't, F. W. Ford; O.

Thos. Weldon; O. 31artin Sea-bert; M. Eeinhart; E. F.

Wright; J. Weller. John Craig Post, 80, Jeffersonville J. J. Waggoner; S.

V. E. B. Bcynohls; J. V.

W. H. Jacobus, E. B. Youmans; J.

E. Spaiir; O. Adam Laun; O. G. W.

Hill; Q. E. G. Noeld. KANSAS.

Department Commander Campbell, in Gen- oral Order 14. states the facts regarding the uso of the G.A.E. in politics quite plainly, llo says: "The Department Commander has taken notice that certaiu persons are attempting to use this organization for the purpose of procuring recommendations for themselves for appointment to office. Circular letters are printed and pent to Post officers with a request that petitions and letters bo forwarded by membcisxof the Post to be used for this purpose. "This is contrary to the Rules and Eegnla-tionB of our Order, and if allowed to go unchallenged would endanger its peace and nros-perity, if not its very existence.

The Department Commander is aware of the practico so general of circulating petitions and soliciting letters of recommendation for appointment to office, nnd no doubt comrades of tho Grand Army in their eagerness for success arc driven to adopt practices and Tesort to methods which ta them must be distasteful. To the mind of the Department Commander a would-be Statesman begging, hit in hand, of comparative strangers a certificate of character and fitness for an office, is no inspiring sight. "Be it known, thcro is no intent to underrate the claims of old soldiers for recognition and employment in iho service of the State. On the coutraij, the Grand Army stands and should stand as a menace to whomsoever shall ignore or deny them. "It is all right for any citizen of known character aud fitness to aspire to an office.

Such a man who has also an honorable soldier's record, and whose work and zeal for the Grand Army has-been conspicuous and distinguished, ought to he his own letter of recommendation. Not everyone that saith unto you "Comrade! Comrade 1" is entitled to your indorsement. If comrades 6hcll permit themselves to indorse the application of men about whose character, ability and patriotism they know but little, if anything, simply because they appeal to you as comrades, you will do great injustice to the appointing power and are liable to bring shamo aud discredit upon the Grand Army of the Republic You will soon find yourselves the dupes of selfish schemers, who are never so conspicuous as Grand Army men as when chasing an office. Give your voluntary indorsement to tho bravo and generous, the competent and faithful worker in the Grand Army of tho Ec-public, if you know him to be so. If any comrade has so far forgotten himself as to step beyond the line of his obligations, and infringe the laws of this Order, as lie values his success let him desiBt at once.

The Grand Army of the Eepublic cannot aud must not be used as a machine to further the ambitions of self-seok-ing politicians." ThomHs Eankin Post, 182, Williamstown J. C. Tomlin; S. V. C.

W. Conner: J. V. Wesley Jenkins; D. L.

Cunningham; Adj't, Peter Sanders; O. J. P. Sbinkle; 0. David Simpson; Wesley Eankin; 1.

David Bishop; S. 31., G. W. Simpson. MASSACHUSETTS.

The 28th annual Encampment of the Department will be held at Court Sguare Theater, -Springfield, Feb. 13 and 14, 1S95. The gavel will fall atl o'clock p. Wednesday, Fob. 13.

A banquet will be provided at City Hall at tho close of the Encampment. E. W. Kinsley Post, 113, Boston W. Carlton Ireland; J.

V. C. Charles Adams; Elmer N. Messenger; Charles B. Tower; E.

A. Hortou; O. Ira B. Goodrich; O. Arthur Hooper; 8., AnguEtin Sanderson; Adj't, W.

Garrison Ilced; Serg't, George W. Brooks. Capt. C. S.

Hastings Post, 51 John A. ilerrill; S.V.C., George II. Andrews; J.V.C., Benjamin S. Walker: Adj't, John L. Day; SutrS.

E. Andrews; Joseph Staples; O. S. H. O.

Wm. T. Babcock; Q. 31.. Fred 3HIicr; Q.

3L Frank Bahcock; S. 31., Philo Brace. Gen. S. C.

Lawrence Post, 60, 3redford P. P. Lewis; S. V. I.

H. Gardner; J. V. H. O.

Austin; O. C. W. Ellis; 0. W.

M. Hilton; Dr. Goodwin; F. H. Kid-dor; Adj't, J.

E. Pierce; Q. 31., Henry Parsons; S. 31., J. S.

Beck; Q. 31. I. W. Hamlin.

3Iotcalf; E. A. Blood; L. G. Stone; O.

George Campbell; O. G. IL Huff; S. 31., J. H.

Eiley Q. M. J. W. Eobinsou.

NEW YORK. From reports received at Headquarters in answer to the request sent out in General Order No. 8, it appears that over 2,000 persons are in need of, and eligible to, the pro nosed now Homo, and tho Commissioner will strongly urgo upon the Legislature the necessity of an appropriation to begin the building at once. ThoTrus-tcesof the present Home at Bath will also ask for an appropriation to increase its capacity both arc ueeded now. Tho Empire State has never failed in doing its duty to this class of citizeiiB, and wo do not fear that it will at this time.

Let every comrade exert all the influence ho possesses with his representatives in the Legislature, to get them pledged to both these ap-proptjatious, and report any uuecess you may have in the matter to theso Headquarters. Commander James Bambrick, of Post 42, reports that Michael who was dropped from the Post March 11, 1S91, while very eori-ou charges against him were being investigated, is now working Brooklyn Posts, claiming to be in distress, and to bo a member in good standing of Post 42. Comrade Bambrick cays he is unworthy of assistance and should bo published as a fraud. The charter of Alfred A. llorso Post, 208.

located at E-itou, granted by Department Commander James S. Eraser on May 13, 1892, has been surrendered, tho Post having disbanded Doc. 0. Ife94. Henry H.

Adams, tho ncwly-olected Commander of Lafayette Post, 140, is a nativo of Ohio, and a diiect descendant of tho Adams family of Brain tree. which has furnished tho country two Presidents. At tho firing on Sumter ho was fired with tho patriotic ardor of tho family, hut was too young to enliiS until Abraham Lincoln Post, Charlestown M. F. O'Noil; S.

V. uij. W. Kennoy; J. V.

A.J. Davis; Adj't. L. E. Clarke: O.

F. A. 1802, when he enrolled himself in Co. 125th Ohio, for three years. Previous to this timo ho bad been active in recruiting men for the service.

He was offered a commission of Lieutenant, but npon tho arfent request of Col. Opdyckc, afterward General, ho accepted tho position in tho Department of Military 31ails on detached sorvice. By special permission he joined his command at intervals, and took part in tho battle of Franklin, 3Iarch 9, 1803, and led tho advance in charge of the 125th Ohio across tho Little Harpeth Elver, dislodging Van Dorn's forcos, then occupying the south bank. For this ho was highly complimontcd by the officers of the regiment. He also participated in tho battles of Chicka-mauga, Eocky Faco Eidge, Eesaca, Now Hope Church, and Konosaw Mountain.

Acting as Aid on tho staff of Gen. Emerson Opdycko ho did valuablo sorvico during the operations of the Fourth Corps, Gen. O. O. Howard's, between Kcnesawand Big Shanty, in chargo of tho conrior lines of communication, tho latter Hexiiy H.

Adams. being the baso of supplies. This servico was ono of great danger, tho army being stationed 40 miles southwest of Big Shanty, and tho intervening country infested with guerrillas, bushwhackers, and Confederate cavalry raiders. Ho was in command of 10 scouts, nnd mado tri-wcckly trips by night through tho wilderness, and over tho Raccoon Mountain, frequently encountering tho rebel forces and bands of guerrillas, in which bo aud bis escort had many narrow escapes and exciting adventures. On the 20th of September, 1SG4, while in this service, ho was captured at Athens, by Gen.

Forrest, and with several of his men was taken to Cahaba, aud thero remained a close prisoner for three months, enduring untold hardship. During this timo their only food was condemned horse feed, black, mouldy corn meal, and raw pumpkins; nothing else. In tho latter part of November ho was exchanged at Vicksbnrg, and reported for duty on the morning of tho battle at Nashvillo, and served tho balance of his timo acting as Aid ou the staff of Gen. Opdyckc. His health having been seriously impaired by exposure and hardship in the Southern prison pens, he was discharged on Surgeon's certificate of disability on 3Iarch 10, 1805, at Nashville, Tenn.

Commander Adams joined Lafayctto Post in 1891, and has taken the greatest Interest in its affairs, aud also of the G.A.E. in general. On Decoration Day, 3692, ho was in tho city of PariB, and was delegated by tho Post to decorate tho grave of tho Marquis Lafayette with as imposing ceremonies as possible. It is almost needless to Fay that it was ono of tho greatest events that ever occurred nmong Americans abroad. The details were published extensively at the time.

Tho ceremonies wcro attended by the American Minister and suite, by representatives of tho French Government, the entire American colony in Paris, numbering 500, officers of tho army and navy, and thousands of tho leading citizens. It was a brilliant affair, and so successfully was every detail carried out that Commander Adams was the recipient of official acknowledgments from tho French Government, tho American Minister, the descendants of Lafayette, aud the ofii-cials of tho city of Paris. Upon the return of Mr. Adams he was received with all tho honors that Lafayette Post could bestow, and sinco that he has ably served them in various capacities, tho last of which was Senior Vice Commander. In December ho was unanimously elected Commander, and was installed at the first Encampment in January with imposing ceremonies.

It will bo remembered that Lafayette Post took the initiative in introducing military drill in the pnblic schools of the United States, and also in placing the American flag on tho public schools throughout the country. Col. Adams was on tho original committee, and has been untiring in his efforts to have military instruction become general throughout tho country in the public schools, and is urging the Commandor-in-Chief to have permanent committees appointed in each of the 7.000 Grand Array Postfi of the United States, the duty of which shall be to develop military instruction in the various sections of the United States. Ho was recently appointed by the Board of Education of New York City as Treasurer of tho Advisory Board, recently formed to take charge of the movement in New York City propor. He has also delivered addresses to tho various G.A.E.

Posts in tho West upon this subject, a large number of which arc co-operating with their local educational boards, furthering the movement. Through tho efforts of Commander Adams a conference of Governors is to bo held in New York, at Hotel Nethcrland, on Jan. 25, in relation to obtaining a concert of action ou tho p.irt of several States toward devising ways and means for the introduction of military instruction throughout tho several States. Ten to twelve Governors have accepted tho invitations, and it is expected that an impetus will he given to tho movement which will result in its adoption generally throughout the country. Gen.

Benjamin Harrison is most cordially in sympathy with the movement, as outlined in his article recently published in tho Century Magazine on the subject The ex-President is expected to be present at tho conferenco of Governors ou Jan. 25. Commander Adams is ono of tho ablest exports on iron in the country, and is at the head of one of tho largest aud most promiueut iron concerns in the United States. He is prominent in Musonic circles, and a leading member of the Ohio Society of New York, Colonial Club, the Sous of tho Eevolution, and Society of Colonial Wars. His engaging manners aud sterling ability will make him one of the most popular Commanders that Lafayetto Post has ever had.

OHIO. David Tiffin Post. 280, Sabina A.L3r. Grifiith; S. V.

F. M. BottenDold; J.YfC, T. Cherry himes; Jacob 1. Stover; 31.

Wilkerson; Z. D. Hickman; O. Wm. Withcrspoon; O.

Wm. Thompson; Adj't, William A.Dakin; Q. 31. S. P.

Haines; S. C. L. Gallaher. Peiffer Post, 331.

3readvillo A. Scott Stern; S.V. D.Wcst; J.V. A. J.

Hatch; Q.3L. T. II. Apple; Adj't, I. E.

Myers: J. II. Eeynolds; C. A. Burnham; O.

E. C. Slrous; O. Andrew Kisel S. 31..

B. O. Spaulding; Q.3I.S., J.T. Smith. Sorg'tPeiffer Post numbers 249 members in good standing, and is one of the best Posts in western Pennsylvania.

RHODE ISLAND. Ballou Post. 3, Central Falls Goo. W. Walcott; S.V.C..W.

Tracy Eogers; J.V.C.V. S. Bailey Geo. 11. Young; Nathan N.

Knight; O. Beuj. F. Bowen O. Bob'fc McCartney; Adj't, N.

B. Whipple; Q. Edwin Clarksou; S. M.f D. J.

Wall Q. 31. L. Franklin. SOUTH Harvey Post, Do Smct J.

S. Bobcrts; S. V. Q. E.

11. Eichardson J. V. E. H.

Couso; G. W. Kcnyou; Q. 31., Ji! E. Smith; E.

J. Boss; O. M. Wilkins; O. B.

C. Benncdict. TENNESSEE. Cumberland Gap Post, 12. Tazewell D.

C. Wester; S. V. John Eoark; J.V. Wm.

Wylie; .7. 0. Evans; I. Francisco; Q. 3L, J.

31. Thomas; O. John Ailes; Adj't, 31. V. 3Ioody.

UTAH. W. T. Sherman Post, Provo J. M.

Westwood; S. V. G. H. Chopplo; J.

V. Goorgo Jaggers; Q. Alfred Saxoy; O. 31. J.

Barrett; O. G.f Joseph Smith; J. Bears, THE RELIEF CORPS. 4 Gleanings from National Headquarters Notes from i Departments, HISTORIC I.KTTER. Written by Patriotic Ohio "Woman to Mrs.

Lincoln, Mistress or tho "Wlilto House. What Onr I.oyal Woinin were Doinc for tho Soldiers Thirty Years Ago, and what They Aro Doing; Now. AFTER TUB BALL. Ono of tho sorrows horolcally homo by Abraham Lincoln, tho immortal war President, was the lack of sympathy and Hupport from his wifo in his effort to save tho Union. 3rrs.

Lincoln was gny, thoughtless, and wholly blind to tho duties and possibilities of hor station. Whon tho Nation was bowod in sorrow over its fresh-mado graves, and the wounded wore languishing in improvised and ill-provided hospitals, 3Irs. Lincoln kept up tho White Honso levees. Tho great-hearted, self-sacrificing women of thocountry woro not only grioved, but angered. Press and people spoko out in no uncertain tones.

How they felt and what they said is set forth in tho following opon lottor to Mrs. Lincoln, recently revived as a part of tho history of that period TJnnAWA. Feb. 10. 1662.

Mns. Lincoln, Maoam: Pardon tlio liberty I take in addressing you, hut I feel it to lio my duty in belinlf of my acx. hiii 1 hope you will tnkQ it kindly; and If not, jnt give it a careful porusal, utui I hope you may bo benefited. God, in his mercy, lins chosen your husband to occupy tile most liononiblo position Hint a Nation of frceinnii can confer upon mortal mnn: nnd bo doubtless feels the responsibility. May God glvo him grncc nnd strength to do hta whole duty.

You nrcthc wifo of our President, and the representative mother of groat Iteptiblle. nnd upon you epocinlly rests great responsibility; nml, although you may never hnvo had wisdom to hco it. n-Hcrlion ii none tho les true. I wish you would think this fact over after rending my letter. Mhii excels In judgment, hut woman in instinclivo goodness of heart.

She excels In piety, disunity, and the ilnor sensibilities Unit complete tho char-nctcr of it model woman. She hIioiiIiI nhnro tho burden of life cheerfully, but must be accompanied with nn unwavering nfiection for the iiccompliHh-metit of good in him; for this end was she born. Have you ever nerintmly reflected over ihU part of your duty to your hunhnnd in hi present position? Are yon his counselor, his comforter in the hour of perplexity and trial? Hnvo you iliscliarged nil your obligation to thin Nntion ns his wife in precept nnd example? If not, repair to your olosct. unci upon your knees Hwk Gol for wisdom todiroct you in thin, nnd make you worthy to live in the hearts of the people. I onco understood thnt you were a woman of piety, and I wns glad, for I know thero had leen great corruption in high plnoen.

I had hoped thnt there wnn nn nltnr of prayer nnd nn offering upon it for Iho country in the Government mansion. I regret, thnt I wns mistaken. My dear Mrs. Lincoln, you are not nwnro of tho opinions of the people. The people, the prevs, tho pulpit, nil aliko, nre looking nt you in amazement.

I fear you neglect lo inform yourself in rc-gnrd to public sentiment. Jf so, you nre in very great error. You hio inferably deceived, if you are fl-ittorecl lo believetinylhlii better thiin I now tell you. Tho prr.s of this country is mighty engine for wcnl or for woe. It can annihilate character, remove ministers and nnd Iihs often obliterated the hopes and day-dreams of fauio thai gilded the future of men in power, for when they attempted to gnit the golden fruit it turned to dut and a-lien, like the apples of Sodom.

Do not ignore the press; it is Hen of glass, nnd truly reflects character an hpcii by the external world. The press makes nnd unmakes men. and sometimes women. All you claim ns reputation the people nnd the press made yoli, for1 you were unknown before. What excuse can you offer in extentintlon of your folly nnd neglect? mother that Inys her offspring iviicrifipo upon the altar of Liberty, or the humblest wife who inys to her husband.

"Go. and return with your shield, or on it," has dipptuycd a heroism and a pnlriotimii that will live in history. Yon hnvo a worj: to perform in the plane of the Creator for fregijoin. Can you wash your hands in innoeeney tin example of duty for Iho noble women of AnnJricat1 Have yon practiced pi-lf-ririihil, or sPcrlllcecF anything since your husband pledged himself before 4Ibe people? If not, God pity you! for I know many who have, mid a few who have sacrificed everything. I will say candidly thnt the indignation nnd tho dl-nppolntmcnl have daily public! expression nisninsl j-oii blush of shame mantles the cheek of every loyal woman lu the land nt the manner in which you nre conducting your.self.

You nre so frivolous nnd vain 1 Yon ought, above nil to strive lo exert good Influence in regard to public sent inicnt. It hits been xaiiMi hundred times, mid, I presume, printed ah often in Southern Journals, that you nro pro-slt'ory in sentiment that you favor the South. It has also been written with the finger of scorn that at least ono inmate of the White House wns disloyal. Is this true? Grave. if not malignant, charges to stand uncontradicted in the faco of rebellious foel If so, Ichnhod is written upon tho walls in truth.

It is -tigmn upon your character, mid an eyesore to yo husband, bom the country believes to be true, earnest, and loyal. Your influence, then, is but as tho dust of the bulnuee agaln.it mountain. Can you delight in the house of revelry nnd wntiuin mirth, while Michel weeping for her children, nnd will not be comforted because they nre Oh, favored daughter of the Free! will you sit like Mcdti-n nt this bloody nltnr. with folly In your heart nnd levity upon your lips, ami shock the sobriety of all the mothers in Israel by your extravagance and lack of sympathy? Your Indifference, when the very exist ence of the Nation is threatened, Is certainly without a parallel. Your I suppose, must be, "After me, the deluge." The liberality, energy, and industry of womnn nre eloquent with sympathy thnt responds to tho call for help for our hick and dying soldiers.

Trains nre daily laden with miiiu munificent offering of borne generous association something to alleviate the sufferings nnd hardships of "Winter's campaign. It is in your power to do much. You can picparc many articles with your own hands to comfort the remainiiigdiiysofsome dear one whoso neat will be forever, vacntod nt the hearthstone of homo. Have you, like a true Spartan mother, buckled the armor on dear son nnd sunt him itwny with mother's blessing in defense of his country's rights? If not. (Sod help you to prny for those who have I Esteem yourself blest that you tlo not live to picture the mutilated remains of husband, father, or sou drugged with gaping wounds from the chaos and carnage of tho battlefield.

The women of the Nation nre now straining every nerve to meet Iho half-supplied wants of onr brnvo army. Will yon listen in vain to this pleading call? Will not you assist them in your labor of love? Darkness hniigd over the country. Listen to the thundering peals of battle ns they vibrate on the air. Know ye not thnt Clio bravest hearts uro troubled, nml tliu "faces of Iho valiant are pale," and fhrluk in horror nt the thought of this great hcnvcu-fiivorcd in ruins. Tribulations nnd universal calamity nro now rife In the hearts nml homes of every family.

Will you, like tho skeleton at the feast, stand and gloat over tho blooily scene of ruin uud dentil -undismayed? Your indifference warrants this conclusion. Humble yourself in sackcloth and call upon God for Assistance, lest Ho will do unto you as to others of old: "I will put hooks in lliyjuw, and then turn thco, nud thou shall know that Jam the Ixrd." How cm you array yourself, at tho mature age of twocorc years, in Ihe stylo of contemned fashion in your silks, satins, plumes, pearl, fibrous nnd coctly importations, and expend thousands ol dollars for ono evening's entertainment, when there is nn much suffering within sight of your own door? The large sum you expended nt your recent carnival would hnvo mitigated a vast deal of Buffering. Why not hnvo donated that amount lo build a hospital nt Cumberland, where there nro now 000 sick soldiers? If you had done this, tlie AmericHii daughters would arise and cnll you blessed. No, you nro not the woman I Your goiden moments have, vanished unimproved. You could have organised Aid Societies, mid earnestly appealed lo the wives at Oiibluot Ministers, Representatives, Senators, nnd nll-tho Indies whosu husbands are clerks III tho our Capital, to hnvo co-operated with you; and I believe they would have Willingly responded to your call.

U. not, there aro more heartless women in Washington, now. than I suppose. God known thero nro enough at any time. It is not too Into yet.

if you would but (hiiik it over properly. If you will not listen to tho of the people, they can only say, "Let Kphraim alone; he Id johud to his idols." Have no more levees. I-lhiiik your festivities nre very inappropriate at this time. Inasmuch ns it lias been said that ucyiro.qu tho evu of National bankruptcy. Do not fritter 'away your precious moments in studying nlid' Arranging your toilet in compliment to Queen Victoria.

It is an ill-paid compliment lo Her Excellent Majesty in her (leap sorrow and bereavement. It is, Madum, a mockery! Did you never look nl the character of Florence Nightingale, mid admiro it? Compare her work with yours. Are you dot nwed into insignificance by your supremo selli.shucss? Ah, her name is emblnzoned on tho glittering sheen of fame! Shu wears mi unfading crown of earthly glory, nud nil everlasting crown of fadeless goms is laid up for hcrnhovt). She will stand as Goddess of Mercy ami way-mark to heaven through all the receding ages of time. Noble womnn 1 Sho is a woman, nud there is none more worthy of tho homage of earth.

Go thou and do likewise. Learn wisdom nnd mercy of England's brnvo daughter. Heapuctfully yours, Vioha. AI. Cundikf.

A DESEUVKD MENTION. Thero is no moro able or excellent workor in tho ranks of tho W.K.C. than Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, who hits held responsible offices in Corps, Department and National circles. Sinco the sorious invalidism of her husband sho has taken direction of his largo insurance busiuoss, concerning which tho Toledo Journal pays: "Among tho many bravo women who are meeting tho tide of advorso fortune bravoly," said a gentleman yosterday, "none, I think, are desorviug more of admiration than is Mrs. John D.

Irving. Taking np tho harden of hor husband's affairs sinco hi3 prolonged illness, alio has battled continuously and successfully, and remained as choery and pleasant as thoogh tho smiles of good fortune woro peering through roseate clouds. It is worth something to seo a woman thus stop out and tako np anxiotios and aires under which strong men are supposed to staggor, aud do it wlthont a murmur, and do it ably withal." NATIONAL CHARTER MEMBER. Emma Alricb, Past Department Senior Vice-President of Kansas, will bo a candidate for Department President before tho Convention to be hold in Lawrence February next, and ia having strong support throughout tho State. Sho was ono of tho founders of tho Koliof Corps in Kansas, a National charter member, has attended every Department Convention save ono, and visited and inspected more Corps tban nnyono in the State.

Sho has been twico Secretary of Convention, preparing tho minutes for publication, and as Department Corresponding Secretary and oditor-at-largo sho has kopt tho Sunflower State well np at the front, Sho has plans to unify nnd magnify tho work of tho W.B.C., should she bo elected, which now seems probable enERiDAN conrs anniversary. First Corporal, Co. sends a glowing account of tlio anniversary of Phil Shoridan Uorps, 1U, Clay Contor, Kan. Tho colebration was callod a tin wedding, and it was a success in every particular. Grand Army Hall was draped with bunting from ceiling to floor, with all tho arms in possession of the Postdisplaycd at intervals on the walls.

Phil Shoridan Post, 88, and Shoridan Camp, 5, S. of wero guests of tho evening, and upon assembling they found a splendid supper awaiting thorn in tho dining-hall. Thia over, a Campfiro of songs, speeches and recitations, closing with tableaux illustrating tho services of tho Army Nurses, followod in tho main hall. During the ovening a squad of tho S. of V.

onto rod with a long polo, upon which was strung now, shining tiu-cups, which tboy proceeded to present to tho Corps. Tho Post added another surprise in tho way of a big tin coffec-boilcr, flanked on each side with nickol pouring-pots. So wo imagine that that Camp nnd Corps will not suffer for a good morning cup of coffee whenever they como together. Tho souvenir W.R.C. badgo was of tin, suspended from a yollow ribbon attached to a pin.

Every guest receivod one. "Three times three for Phil Sheridan Relief Corps, No. 10," says First Corporal, Co. "and long may thoy livo to enjoy aimilar entertainments." DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS. 'Dear Tribune: Aa wo como to tho beginning of a now year with nil its hidden possibilities before, let us continno tho good work with renewed zeal, "doing with our might whatnot! hands find to do." Somo will lay down tho responsibilities that others will assume, and as tho duties arc transferred, so lot us transfer our carncstsupport and ro-operation to thoso who shall becomo tho leaders of our Corps.

Corps aro being instituted, bringing in tho mothers who Iiavo borno tho heat and burden of the day. and tho younger women, who will learn many a profitablo lesson from their experience. It is well that wo should minglo together in this grand work, and that activity should becomo ono of tho primo factors connected with onr patriotism. Wo should see to it that our hearts are in touch with tho principles for which wo aro organized, and then wo fcol assured that our heads will bo the more ready to comprohend all the governing laws of our Order. Collingwood Corps, 321, of Plymouth, havo celebrated their fifth anniversary.

During their comparatively short existenco they havo expended $1,079.78 in relief, aud havo turned over to their Post $1,021.58. Their total receipts have been $3,921.98, and at the present timo both their reliof and general funds aro in excellent condition. At the anniversary celebration, President Anna E. BowditclMvelcomod the guests, after which remarks wcro made by Commandor Leach, of Collingwood Post, attesting the appreciation of the I'ost of their helpful auxiliary. Among tho many pleasing features of tho cveuiug was tho history of the Corps in rhyme by the efficient Secretary, Abbio D.

Danforth, who has been in consecutive sorvico since the organization of Curpj 121, filling her oflice ninstndmirably. Corps 18, Northampton 29, Lynn 50, Pea-body; 72, Milford; 02, South Praintree; 117, North Attleburo; 13(J, Whitman; 152, Leicester; 1G3, Kingston have held fairs or entertainments; and Corps 58, East Hampton 102, East Weymouth; 132, Sandwich, and 1-19, Lee, held socials, all of which havo proved successful, socially and financially. Two moro Corps havo been instituted under most promising circumstances, and Post 205, of Bridgowater, has auuuimously voted to organize a Corps. ilattio A. Bray, Department Press Correspondent, Lynn, 3Iass.

ALL ALONG THE LINE. Mollio North, Press Socrotary, report.1? that Geo. W. Stough, 59, havo closed a successful year, and start out tho now with a good staff of olhcers and good works for tho poor. Comrade J.

W. Clcmson, of Crawfordsville, added about $100 to their fund in December, giving his "Union Scout; or, Marching Through Georgia." Patriotism will havo a prominent part at tho National Council of Women, which mcots in Washington February next. Special rates will bo given by the railroads to all in attendance; dates. Fob. 19 to 3Iarch 3.

Past National President Sarah E. Fuller waa given a royal reception by Tower Corps, Paw-tucket, It. at tho celebration of its anniversary, and in recognition of her services at institution. At a public meeting of tho Reliof Corps, Som-crvillc, tho flag saluto w.ta given by the school children, specially drilled for the occasion. Tho Belief Corps of Holyoke, has, beou making sheets for the Soldiers' Home.

They give their annual Martha Washington tea party hi February. Drum Taps of Patriotism has been given very successfully at Sholburn Falls, under the management of Hariette A. Burrows. To Help a Comrade Totbcr Bickerdyke is desirous of raising a small sum of moiioy to defray tho transportation of a comrade of war and bis family from Siualoa in Old Mexico to tho Kansas State lino, with a view to procuring him udmisaion to the Soldiers' Home. This comrade, itappoara from her statements, is in unfortunate circumstances, and she is desirons of helping him.

It is unnecessary to say that any contributions entrusted to hor will be usod in the alloviatiou of distress. Any Posts or comrades desirous of contributing will send (heir remittances to Mrs. M. A. Biclcordykc, Jiussoll, Kan.

Kansas Home. At tho coming session of tho Legislature an efJTort'will bo mado for an appropriation sufficient to enlarge the facilities at the Homo so as to meet tho demands npon it, aud tbo Posts of this Department nro urged by Commander Campbell to give the subject earnest consideration aud attention. Comrndo C. C. Faulkner, the Superintendent, is authorized toconimuni-cato to thorn such information as he may deem proper relating to the Home ami tho aid required to make it what it should bo.

In this connection the Commandora aro requested to take measures' to furnish these Headquarters with the names of old soldiers with families, who arc, or may soon become, eligible for admission to tbo Stato Soldiers' Home. i. Minnesota Homo. The annual report of tho Board of Trustees of tbo Minnesota Soldiors' Home for tho fiscal year ending July 31, 1891, has been made public. During the yoar 170 old veterans were admitted to the Home; tho loss by death and discharge boiug 104; tho increaso being 66.

The averago number of inmates presout was 276, and for the past yoar 181. The avorage ago of tho members is G0.04, and tho averago term of army service is 29.8 months. Tbo trustees look for an increase in tho membership of tho Homo for somo timo to como, but believe that tho buildings now erected will accommodate all who aro admitted. Tho disbursements of the board of tho soldiers' reliof fund wero during tho year and balanco of $35,822.37 romainedat the end of tbo yoar. FKEE TO INVALID I.AME3.

A safe, simple Lome treatment that cured mo after years of suffering with uterine troubles, displacements, leucorrhcea, sont free to ladies with full instructions how to uso it. Address Mrs. Huduut, South Bend, Ind. SONS OF VETERANS. Newa from the Vnrlottn Divisions Election of Officers, etc.

MEW JERSEY. The 13th annual Encampment of thia Division will convene at Tronton, on Thursday, Fob. 21, at 10 o'clock a. m. Tho following amendments to the Division By-Laws have been offered, and tho required 30 days' notico is horewith given.

By Hatfield Camp, 2: That Section 2 of Arliclo 1 of tho Division Dy-Tjiws be amended nn ni to rend that "Tho ptnen of holding Maid Encampment shall bo at the discretion of the Division." By Hugh C. Irish Camp, 8: Amend Section 1, Article 3, by striking out tho wordn "five hundred dollars" nnd tho figures "500" In the second line, nnd imert the words "tn-o thousand dollars" and the figures "2,000." in me seventh lino Mrike nut the wonts "one thousand dollars," nnd in-ert the word two thotisHiid dollars." In lines eighth and ninth strike out the words "said bond shall bo taken in the mtmo of ono or more elective members of the Division Council," and Insert the word "such bond to run to the Commander-in-Chief in trust for the Division, and to remain In tbo cuitody of the QuartcniiAtter-Genernl." Amend Section 2, Article 3, by striking out in second line the words "live hundred dollars" and the figures "500." nnd insert the words "one thousand dollars" nnd the flguren "1,000." John J. Qardnor Camp. 29, wai mnsterod at Egg Harbor City on Nov. 30 by Division Judge- Ativocato Adams.

Lamp 29 will meot at Aurora Hall on Wednesdays. PENNSYLVANIA. Johnson Camp, 18, Modia E.N. Tuck-orman; First II. P.

Ottey; Second Thomas J. Qtiinby; Camp Council, George T. Reese, W. G. Tuckorman, J.

D. Pearson. Senior Vico Division Commander W. S. Hays installed tbo following officers of Camp 85 W.

Robinson: Firae W. Webster; Second W. Benjamin. Trustees, D. Flemming.

J. Lightcap and W. Eusk First Sorg't, B. Stokes; Q. W.

Bronor; W. Jaqnes. This Camp has indorsed W. H. Hays for Division Commander.

Past Commander-in-Chief Louis M.Wagner installed tho following ofliceM of Camp 100 W. Sturgia; First J. Grimm; Second W. Rightor. Trustees, J.

Doisher, J.Grimm, J. Knlp; First Serg't, R. Saunder-son; Q. A. Smith; J.

Kulp. This Camp has indorsed W. H. Hays for Division Commander, nnd appointed a strong committee to look after his interest nt tho Encampment. Beatty Camp, 35, Carlisle J.

A. Andrews; First. H. Bottgcnbach: Second E. L.

Eby; First Serg't, W. H. Goodyear; S. of Ed Fought; C. of F.

Gor-hardt; Q. M. W. H. Kulz; C.

H. C. Fith-ian; C. J. E.

Smith P. J. Snow; Musician, M. Ktihns; J. T.

Wardeckor. Camp 35 is in a most prosperous condition, having mustered in 14 recruits during tho la3t six months, with four recruits waiting to bo initiated under tho rules of tho now ritual. REUNION ASSOCIATION. raclflc Voterniin Organize for Encampment Purposes. The Pacific Soldiers' Eennion Association is an incorporated company with a capital of $10,000, divided into 2,000 share3 of $5 each.

Its object is to hold annual Beuniou3of soldiers, sailors, and marines who served during the war of the rebellion, and also of members of the W.R.C. and R. of V. The park is located at Pator3on's Point, on the ocean beach, in Clielialis County, Wash. This park contains about 10 acres, aud is laid out in lots.

Theso lots aro disposed of by loaao trTanyone qualified to become a member of the Association. The Association holds clear deeds to tbo grounds, has built a largo assembly hall, also restaurant and store-building; opened the streets, and graded the same, seeded to gra33, and fenced tho whole. Watcrand wood on tho grounds, good and plenty. Public essentials and sanitation provided for. Theso grounds are within 10 minutes' drive, and accessible from tho wharf by plank road and aidowalk; aro within 12 hours by rail of Portlaud, Ta-coma, and Seattle.

Tho otHcers aro as follows: G. W. France, Hoquiam S. V. G.

W. Denny, Toledo; J. V. Fred Nye, Aberdeen; Adj't, E. L.

Philbrick, Hoquiam; Q. J. M. Burming-liam, Ahordecn; A. II.

Lackey, Aberdeen. Trustees, J. O. Wilson, Cosmopoli3; B. S.

Philbrick, Hoquiam; Max Sanford, Aberdeen; O.A.Myers, Markham; C. Eix Bobin-eoii, Aberdeen. As an auxiliary tho ladies havo organized the Pacific Woman's Eeiinion Association, of which Mrs. Mary Philbrick. of Hoquiam, is President; Mrs.

Phrebo Sanford, Aberdeen; Mre. Anna A. Wilson, Co3iiiopolis; Mrs. M. Albright, Hoquiam; Chap, Mr3.

Ur- Bula AIcDongal, Aberdeen. 1t Mini. a. rti.ii.ir At the 29th annual Reunion of tho 1st Mass. Cav.

Association, held in Holyoke, tbeso ofli- cers wore ulcctcd Henry T. Bartlett; Wm. 0. White (at-largo); (representing companies), Co. Josiah N.

Brackett; Honry Deil Charles A. Lcgg Murray V. Livingston; E. O. A.

Breckenridge; F.Edwin O. Hyde; 0, Artema3 C. Smith; Ebouezer A. Burnham: Joseph B.Swift; Solden G. Clark; Edwin S.

Cheesborough 31., John B. Fisher; Sec. and A. Smith, 7 Oakland avenue, Somerville, Trustees, Chas. Q.

Davis, Eli A. Smith. Daniel H. L. Gleason.

Attention, 18th The next annual Reunion of the survivors the old 13th III. will bo hold at Frankfort, 111., May 28. All tho members of this regiment aro earnestly requested to como. We are dropping out of lino rapidly, and till aro now old men. Of the 2,935 men originally belonging to this regiment, only small squad now remain.

Honce, the urgency of tbo call to come. We can only hopo to meet a very few times moro ou this aide' of the river of death. So, comrades, let us niako grand effort this yoar to meet and shako hands once more. Loyal old Frankfort has promisod ua a hearty welcomo; don't slight it. Ton C.

Watkins, Secretary, Frankfort, III. Yates's Phalanx. The proceedings of tho 11th annual Beunion of Yates's Phalanx (39th 111.) have been published in pamphlet form, and make a neat littlo volume of 16 pages. The officers of the association or the year are: A. Lemon; P.M.

Hollo-way; Sua, W. E. Morley, Chicago; A. C. Sweetrer, Bloomington.

THE QUESTION SQUAD. Veterans anxious to Find Their Comrades IT ho Can Aid The nil Inquiries for the whereabouts of persons will be published in tiiis column once, frae. Writers will kindly follow the form below. By watching our Reunion columns during: Reunion season the whereabouts of Secretaries having rogimental rosters may bo iiseertHined. Indiana.

Of Wm. L. Nance, Wm. Butcher, and James House, all-of Co. 1, 1st Ind.

H. by Eli3ha McNett, Westorn Branch Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth. Kan. Kentucky. Of Zelea C.

Scott, Co. 23d by Martha B. Scott, Utopia. O. Mabsachusktts.

Of Co. 9th by Mrs. Jeauette Fibolmau, euro of Jos. H. Goldberg, Decatur, Ala.

Michigan. Of L. E. Granger, who loft his homo in Detroit. last September; had lost three lingers from right hand, and was a traveler for the Pen insular Filo Works by Mrs.

Lena Granger, 823 Michigan avenue, Detroit, Mich. Misckllankous. Of S. G. French, C.

S. or of any C. S. A. officer who was at the battlo of Allatooua, by J.

E. Foshier, Pleasautville, Iowa. Of Bouchoe, Medical Director of tho Seventeenth Corps; J. T. Conklin.

A. G. Burr, Wm. T. Clark, W.

C. Hurlbut, and John II. Monroe; by Mrs. Abby H. Smith.

138 East Main street, New Albany, Ind. Of Aldou O'Connor, who formerly resided at Sumner, but who left thero about 12 years ago, going to Oregon; by Mrs. Eilio McLollan, Sioska, Wis. Naval. Of any shipmate who know Chas.

Howard, one of the crow of tho second whalo-boat on the sloop-of-war Vinconnos, stationed at Ship Island, Gulf of Mexico, September, 1863, to Soptembor, 18G4, who was wounded in the abdomen on the pier at Ship Island by a colored soldier, nnd boiug in thu sick-bay from same wound by C. II. Chambers, Tyler, Wash. New Jeiisey. Of 5th battery, N.

J. L. by Joseph E. Bird, National Home. Torus.

Mo. New Yokk. Of Capt. Solomon, Co. 17Sth N.

by Thomas Mahonoy, Soldiora and Sailors' Homo, Bath, Me. Ohio. Of comrade of tho 37th Ohio now liviug in West Virginia; by John J. Froy, Glaudorf, O. Of 96th Ohio; to bo used in completing a rostor; by Eobert F.

Bartlott, Carding ton, O. Pennsylvania. Of tho 69th by John Kenuey, Milford, N. H. "Wl" WATERPROOF OVERCOATS AND CLOAKS, Tha Mackintosh Brought Wiikl lit Mians of Eytry Ont.

Tho mackintosh a thin cloth coat tmmmmm to rain Is universally used abroad as an ovroat jfer Winter. Spring; and Autmnn. The mackhrteofe regular overcoat or line qtiallty.so far as appearance go, nnd only the wearer knows that tt is perfectly waterproof and warmer than an ulster. The-ordinary cast of a mackintosh ranrta from to $35; but one of the American manuoctm-wi aa agreed to sell single coats to our subscribes! mt wholesale price per thousand, and thU reduction brings tbo cost to about one-third of the nasal JxUm. The onlslde and Inside cloths are coated wlta mh-bcr, rolled togethar, cut, made up, and thereetfhly cured, so that tliey are unchiftigeAble la ay climate.

They are 3tltcheU with a solid seam, and theywlllpro-'cct the wearer In any ordinary exposure to atormy weather. Tiiey are 52 lo 53 inches made with detachable cape; will fit and wearwelL The regular sizes aro 54, 26, 3d. 40, 42. 41, ami 16. OthM afeefl will cost 32 additional.

In ordering, send exact 5uS-measurement over the under coat. MEN'S MACKINTOSHES. A double-texture diagonal 2fo. 27 bine, y33blacir or 20 tan cape coat, with seams double mtefeed, for A double-texture Henrietta Xo.22 blade, or 23 33, blue cape coat, with eams doubte-nltcawj, ftr A double-texture, all-wool tricotNo. 223 black, or 22-1 blue- cape coat, seams sewed, cemented and, strapped, for 89.

WOMEN'S GARMENTS. The women's garments aro ma.ie up In both doable-and are a stylish wrap hi cool as well an wet weather. Tli" ontriide cloths, STavyblne andhlacfc, ara Inthe-double-texture goods, lined with a pretty the rubber being between the cloths, and Dotshowlnpr at nil. Thevaremade in sleevelet Inverness and the rejrular sizes are bust 32, length 32 34-64. 36- 56.

36-53, 33 60, 10-62. Other sizes will coat 8a extra. On these garments the single cape is about 27 laches-lonfr. The triple capes are 5, 9, and IS Inch. andV are made with the collar attached to the capt, so that the latter can be worn as a shoulder wrap separately.

Two Rrndes, or both single and doublo tcctnit, can. be had In the different colors, as Women's single-texture diagonal runllned cape) Invernesses, black, tan, and 2avy bine, for $3.39. Women's sincrl -texture, wool-surface Henrietta (an-Hned cape; black and blue, for S5. Women's double-texture Inverness, woel-uarfeca-Jlenriettn, long capo attached, black and bun, $9J19 S.ime with triple capes, detachable co.Iar as capes, 87.75. 1 his three-cape stylo Is a new garment mada Jbr thls-season.

These goods have been reduced fcQt one-third from any previous prices. All orders are sent by express, receiver paying charges.which are a trifle the goods being light. ALL THE RAGE. Grand ArmySleeve Buttons Thousands of Comrades aro WeaxisHf Tkaa, The most popular tnin? in the way of Graaa Asmy Jewelry Jast now Is the Grand Army Sleeve Bettoe, pair of which will be seat to any address, peftege jr paid For a club of six new snbscrltotx For one subscription and 75 cents addltiaMl. "Without subscription $1.

llitue Sleeve Buttons are no cheap Imltatlos, Tite disk is pearl-tinted enamel. bd upon its face. In raised work of heavv rolled sold plate, la the eagle, caunon and cannon halls, constituting the upper portion or, Ihe Grand Array badge, with tbei letters G.A.K.encraved inascroll! beneath. The setting is also off gold pli'e, and by pressing ou a spring the button can be taken opart, urns msucing it easy 10 au-iust It iu tha cuffs. In short.

It is ne of the most handsome, useful and valuable xilrni leweiry mai una jvt oeea ueviseu. We have iold laree numbers of theso SImt lad they have liiTsiiably given entire wattifaeBoa. rHE G.A.R. RING. Xjf COPYKIOHT.

we nave naa maae especially wr a-rfolid Gold Ring, with sottting at3ele4 er the Bronze Lapel Button of 4aeG.AJ?. The setting ia made of black he button is of gold, set in the onyx. Eemembar, thia ring is not plated ia way part, either baad, BaiMMC, er setting. Famished ia OBJ wze, and sent, delivery Br- anteed, for Or sent aa a premiaas. far a club of 10 snbseriksxs ami money, This will make a beautiful aad MttifAto present for any veteran.

GRAND ARMY CHARM. No. 291 is a watch charm composed of a Grand Army enameled atar ia a riag ol rolled gold. This is just th thing for veterans. Price, mailed 9S cents.

Free for four new subscribers, or with Thx National Tbibujix for on year fl.6& A SOUVENIR SPOON. A Frte Gift io any Subscriber Wht Will Send ONE Nw Subscriber. This splendid Soarenlr Spoon is made specially for ua by the Ouelda Community at their faotory at Niagara Fulls. It fa only fur our aubscrlboro. Souvenir Spoons are the fashion now, and wo -want our subscribers to bo up frith tho times.

Tub National Thtbcsb GIVES THEM AWAY. They will bo sent to any subscriber in THE UNITED STATES, nil charges prepaid, aa a free gift upon only two conditions. These conditlonaare. first, that you send In one tiorr subscriber for ono year at SI; and, second, that you aslc for the spoon at tho time of sending in the name. Theso spoons are ef the best pure silver plate, upon a baso of tho well-known or nickel silver compound.

Of course thoy look Jurt lileo solid silver, and for ninny years, even if put to daily use, nro just tho same as solid silver. In fact, even the richest of our people havo long slnca quit the everyday use of tha old-fashioned solid silver, ware. Remember, to subscribers only, 11 free gift, charges pra-paid, ns premium for only ONE new subscriber. i a v. rr? rfr Sent to liny ono desiring tlio snoon with Tna National Tribdhk one yenr for 91.83.

We prefer to Rive it away for tho additional subscriber. Address, THE XATXOXATj TRIBUNB. Waslilastoe, O. IBvBflBa a NO.S92..