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i-j 3- Jry- -10 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON. D. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, in.M.1 Ml AA r. bV MfflBb, tsmmi aw B- I li BjJLMjii vV V9) News from the Departments -New Post.c. etc ITnn National TnicnxE desires for publication fcrif account of Po-t duhijzs, copies of Post rotors.

Matter s-hould be sent as soon as possible after the eveut to winch it relates. CAPT. JOHN TAYLOR. The aiany-Times Kc-clt'ctcd Quartermaster-General of tlio G.A.U. John Taylor was bora in Philadelphia April JS40.

and at the or 13 years entered the i-ervice of commercial house as eirnnd boy. In 1SGI he was anions the first to exhibit innikcd evidences of devotion lo the old flag, and enrolled his name with the "Scotch militnryconir.nnyth.it had been oigainzed hi- neighborhood, the tiilo of the company beinjr adopted fioiu the fact that Its orgatnzeis and otuccts were Scotchmen. Although organized in April, IfcGL, the company was not mustered into service until the following month, ii hen it wna sent into camp at Enston. where it became Co. 2d Pa.

Re-ecrve Corps. John Tayloi's name was borne on the rolls as a private. Capt. John Taylob. He was promoted to Sergeant July 12, and on July 4 further promotion made him Orderly-Sergeant.

During the same month the 2d, with the other regiments of the Pennsylvania Reserve Division, was hurried to the front, and from that time until April, 1S65, John Taylor was identified -with every movement and every action of the Pennsylvania Reserves. He was with his company as Sergeant at the battlo of Dranesville, Dee. 20. 1SG1, the first victory oi the Army of the Potomac, and was with his comrades at aiechaniesville. Gaines's Mills, Savage Station.

Frnzier's Farm, "White Oak Swamp, Glenr dale, Charles City Crossroads, Malvern Hill, Manassas, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antictam, Fredericksburg plowed his way and cheered his comrades in the famous mud march in January, 16G3. "Was at Gettysburg July 2 and a Lieutenant gallantlv leading his men across the "Valley of the foot of Round Top, and had command of the advance skirmish-line that harassed the army of Lee as it retreated. We find John Taylor, whose chevrons had been displaced by shoulder-straps, an Aid on the staff of the commander of the First Brigade, Pa. Reserves, through all the campaigns preceding the battle of the and his gallant bearing in this position drew from Maj -Gen. Geo.

G. Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac, one of the most complimentary letters ever written by a commanding officer. At the "Wilderness Gens. McCandless and John Tavlor rode side by side the General bravo and daring, the Aid courageous and intrepid and together rode, leading the brigade in a charge into and through a corps of the enemy. The charge was a forlorn hope; it relieved and extricated Wadsworth and his division, but left John Taylor a prisoner, and the privations, vicissitudes and sufferings of hi-10 months' of captivity would fill a volume.

Three times he escaped, and was as often recaptured, suffering the meanwhile -with hunger, fatigue, nakedness, and tho diseases incident thereto. In March, 18C5, John Taylor heard the glad tidings of exchange, and at Wilmington, N. he was ncain under tho shadow of the old flag. Of magnificent physique aud of remarkable robustness. 10 months in Southern prisons had made their inroads and with the offer in his hands of a command in the Hancock Veteran Legion he succumbed to typhoid fever, and on his convalescence was met with the glorious news of victory on tho cide of right.

His recovery brought him a position in the Quartermaster's Department, "U.S.A., stationed at Fortress Monroe, where he remained until 1S70, when bo returned to Philadelphia and engaged in the insurance business, in which his qualifications have made him eminently f-uccct'sful. He is a member or Capt. Philip R. Schuyler Pot, El, Department of Pennsylvania. Two months after joining the organization he was appointed its Adjutant.

The year following he was elected its Commander, and was re-elected on the expiration of his terra, during which time he created a thor-ougb reorganization of the Post, increasing its discipline and membership, and from one of the smallest and most obscure Posts in the Grand Army it has grown lo bo one of the largest and moat influential. Capt, Taylor served for three terms as Assistant Quartermaster-General of the Departmentof Pennsylvania, and was then elected Department Commander. In JSS1 he was appointed Quartermaster-General, G.A.n..andthcllsucceed-ing Commanders-in-Chief have each in turn reappointed him to the only poeition of trust in tho G.A.R., and the only position in which the incumbrnt has succeeded himself. Commander-in-Chief Weiiicrt, in reappointing him. made very complimentary allusion in General Orders to Capt.

Taylor. He is a member of the Loyal Legion, Past Colonel of the Union Veteran Legion, President of the War Veterans' Club, a Trustee of the National Memorial Association of the Union Prisoners of War, Past Master of Lodge No. 9, A.Y.M.; member of the Corinthian Chapter. K.A.M.; of Philadelphia Commandery, Knights Templar; of tho Lu Lu Temple, Mystic Shrine, and of the Consistory. Of Scotch-Irish parentage, both countries claim him, and he is a member of both the St.

Andrew's and Hibernian Societies, as well as of the Scotch-Irish Society. Capt. Tirylor was elected Receiver of Taxes of Philadelphia February. 3890, for three years, by a majority of nearly 40,003. In Pennsylvania there is not a County nor a city, not a village nor a hamlet, where old soldiers may be, where Capt.

John Taylor would not receive an ovation. GEORGE L. GOODALE, The New Inspector-General of the Grand Ariny. Comrade George L. Goodalo, of Boston, recently appointrd Int-peclor-Geueral, was born March 7, 3SU, at Lovtell, Mass.

He was determined to join the army at the ilrnt call for troops in 1EG1. but his parents objected, his health being poor at tho time. However, nhortlj after his 18th birthday there came a cali for troops and he enlisted. Nevertheless, he was obliged to return home after spending three days in different halls of Boston, as the Government did not accept the troops. He then became a member of the old 2d battalion, which was the nuolous of the 43d Mi.sc, when it answered tho call for nine-months volunteers.

He joined Co. and with the regiment served his time in the Geohgk L. Goodale. Korth Carolina campaign of 1B62, '03. His health stain interfering he was obliged to decline an offer of Captain's commission in another regiment, which was tendered him at this time.

Returning to business he continued in hfs former position until 18CS. when he was employed by tho firm of Jo-ccph Nickerson chip chandlers. Ho entered tho Hun in 18S0, the name of which became in 1685 Randall, Goodale Co. He is a member of T. C.

Lawrence PoBt66, of Aledford. Mass. In 1873 he becanio Junior Vlco Commander; in 1679. Commander, which position lie held three consecutive terms, an honor never enferred by the Post before oorsinco. Tho Post during his administration was much improved, attaining first rank where formerly it was in a very poor condition.

He declined an almost unanimous election for fourth term in order to accept tho Captaincy of the Lawrence Light Guard, Co. 5th regiment, M. V. M. He was a member of the personal triads of Commanders Ifawes and Creasy; was Assistant Quartermaster-General of Commander Patch, and had served two years in the Council of Administration.

He has held tho post of Senior Vice Commander of Massachusetts, and of Department Commander in 1889. At the time of the National Encampment in Boston, 1800, ho was Chairman of the Executive Committee, nnd the success of tho occasion was duo largely to his efforts. Comrade Goodalo has always been a true friend of the Woman's Relief Corps, and first introduced a resolution into a G.A.R. Encampment, indorsing the organization. It was at the Convention of 18S0, held at Lynn, which so ninny veterans well re-tucmbcr.

HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN. Visit by tho Commander-in-Chief Active Recruiting. HnADQUAiiTEns GnAxn Army op rac Rnrcm.ic, MixVAUKCC, Nov. 28.1892. Editor National TnmoxE: Arrangemonts have been niado with C.

J. Dilworth, Department Commander of Nebraska, by which tho Commander-in-Chief will attend a 5cries of Campfircs nnd Reunions in that Department, beginning at Genoa Dec 12. At this point tho comrades from Columbus, Cedar Rapids. Fullerton, St. Edwards, nnd Allison will rally.

Similar arrangements will be made for tho week at other points in that Department It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief by these meetings to get in touch with the comrades, ascertain their wants, and endeavor to call back to good standing suspended and moribund Posts nnd comrades, nnd if it is true that none of those who have yet never joined the Order can be induced to do so, methods can at least be devised to recover such as have from any causo fallen out of the ranks. Already it is reported from Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Kentuckj. and Pennsylvania that recruiting is being successfully carried on, nnd tho outlook now is that respectable accessions to the membership of the Order will be made before the close of the administration of the present Department Commanders. So far these meetings have resulted not only in reviving interest in the G.A.R, but the Woman's Relief Corps and other kindred organizations have been greatly benefited. Gray.

DEPARTMENT NEWS. Maj. Ed. Schwartz, of Pliccnir, is a Now Yorker, and his birth-date was Feb. 10, 1812.

He enlisted under the first call for troops in the 8th N. and was at Bull Run. After three months in this regiment he went to the 4th N. Y. Cav.

for a three years' term. He camo out of tho war a Major. Ono incident of his service Maj. Schwartz is especially proud of. After the battle of Opequan, Sept.

19, 1861, he was detailed, with his regiment, to escort the colors captured in the fight to the rear. On returning to the trout ho reported to Gen. Sheridan in person, and was by him ordered lo remain with the regiment under his command on duty at Sheridan's Headquarters. Here ho was while at Cedar Creek (Fisher's Hill), and for somo time after. For the past eight years the Major has resided in Phconix.

In politics he has always been a Democrat. He has held the offices of City Recorder and Police Judge for four years past. He was a delegato to the first G.A.R. Naticnal Encampment, and was elected Junior Vice Department Commander. Two years ago ho was chosen Department Commander, and was re-elected at tho last Encampment.

Schwartz is ono of tho kind of men you would liko to meet on the plains, where the writer knew him. He has a voice for song, and could wake tho Maj. Ed. ScmvAitTz. echoes; and when in camp at night, amid tho howling wilderness, it had more effect upon human nature than it would have had in any other spot on earth.

No matter what the Major's politics may be, he is a gentleman whom everybody likes who knows, nnd it is no wonder that tho people of Phoenix elect him Recorder every year. The Department of California, ranking 10th In seniority, effected itn permanent organization nnd held its first annual Encampment at San Francisco Feb. 21. 1E5S. Its territorial limits now comprise the Stales of California and Nevada nnd the Sandwich Inlands.

Formerly Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona were attached to this Department nnd Posts organized in each, but tlic.o have since been organized into separate Departments and the Posts transferred. For several years after its organization the Department struggled for existence, and in 1877 it numbered but three Posts, with a membership of less than 100. At this time the tide began to turn increased interest was shown in the work of tho Order and gains began to be made. It now numbers some 115 Posts, nnd has over C.390 members in good standing, representing nearly 2.090 regiments and batteries nnd 123 hhips engaged in the civil war, and every Stnte and Territory that furnished troops, while it? disbursements in the way of charity compare favorably with Departments much stronger numerically than this one. COLORADO AND WYOMING.

The Department of Colorado and Wyoming cm-braces more territory perhaps than any one Department in the Union, nnd w.ib originally called the Department of the Dr. B. F. Bancroft, of Denver, was tho first Department Commander. In 1SS2 the name of the Department wns changed to Colorado, and in 1820 was again changed to its present title, Colorado nnd Wyoming.

There are now 83 Posts in the Department, with total membership of more than 3.0D0 comrades, representing every State in the Union, almost every nation In the world, nnd every battlo of the late war, whether fought upon the land or upon the sea. The reports just In show an increase of IOC members during the first half of the present year Tho large number of old soldiers who go from the East to the West in quest of health and wealth, and fail in both, make the demand upon the relief fund of this Department very heavy but with tho assistance of that noble organization, the Woman's Relief Corps, all worthy calls are promptly met. This Department wns honored with the National Encampment in 1883, it being held In Denver. The catnpflrea throughout tho Department are burn ing tiriglitly. tlie spirit ol patriotism grows warmer with the advancing years.

while fidelity to the three great principles on which the Order rests Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty is unfaltering. CONNECTICUT. A. G. Warner Post, 51, Putnam, hold a very successful Catnpfire the evening of Nov.

17 in the Opera House. QuaitermnstcrGeorgo Prentice and Scrg't-Mnj. Thos. Stevenson being the Committee of Arrangements cvcrylhiiiK was curried out in fine order. Commander G.

I). Bnteti was loaslmublcr. Denarttncnt Commander Smith. Senior Vff fVim. mnnder Holers and Junior Vice ConimnndeV' Birnilnghnm added much to the occasion.

Vlsitint' comrades from Danielsonville, Webster. Dayavlllo! and other places were prc-etjt. Maj. S. II.

Seward losponurd to tile toast Hon. J. W.i 'Manning bpokelo "Our past, presciit and ii tine Congressman Chailcs Russell spoke very affcetfcmalcly lo tho W.R.C." Postmaster O'Lenry epokc to "Our Commander and Comrades" in a very pleasing way. Rev. F.

D. Sargent, who is always ready, made the speech of llio evening. Dr. Hyde, of DauicUouvillc, spoko lo "the Navy." A male quartet from the Sons of Veterans tang, as alo did another quartet. The orehaMia gave some fine selections during the collation furnished by the Woman's Relief Corps.

Ovor SCO partook of tho buppcr. Thc Departmentof Idaho was organized November 15. 1887, as a Provisional Department. Tho Department now includes 20 Posts nnd has over 423 members in good standing. Wm.

King, Assistant Adjutant-General, is pioneer of tho Western country, a Pike's Peaker. and an all-round old-timer in that country Moreover, ho has been a gold hunter in Australia, South America, nnd Alaska. He enlisted in 1601 in Co. O.lst Colo. and tcrved until mubtcrcd out in 1804.

MISSOURI. John Tieljens Tost. C06. Indian Grove, is a new Post, and Is composed of farmers, with one exception. They arc now finishing a hall for meeting which will cost 1,000 There are only 25 members, the officers being: David LoiiKsdorff; S.

V. Bernard J. Edcmaun; J. V. John W.

Lance; Q. Juruen Rohwcdder; Henry Nicholson; David M. Smitz; O. of John Bach-tel O. of Martin O.

Stoncr; Adj't John W. Wf: S. Daniel B. Gordon; Q. M.

Benjamin R.GHnes. NEW Past Commander Edward J. Atkinson is an old and earned worker In the Order. Every position he has held has been to his credit, nnd it is thought the comrades of II. B.

Clnfin Post will urge him for the next Junior Vice Department Commander. He is now Secretary of tho Memorial Committee. A Memorial Committco position is ono much sought after by New York comrades. Every Post is represented, and all charities, parades, nnd tho like are under its charge. Tho longer a delegate is sent to the committee the more valuable ho is.

Dix Post lias for many year.i sent Gen. N. W. Day, Past Commander Archie Stewart, Adj't Gcorgo W. Roberts, and Past Commander C.

Ten to tho committee. It is noteworthy how the comrades of tho various regiments of New York City still. cling together in the various Posts. John A. Dix has many members of tho old 9lh, or 83d N.

Kimball Post, 100, has nearly all tho old boys of the Hawkins Zounves. Joe Hooker Post. 128, is mnde up largely of tho old members of the Hookor Brigade. J. L.

Riker Post, 62, has many of tho C2d N. commanded by Col. Riker. Noah L. Farnhani Post.

438, is made up largely of tho old Firo Zouaves and Now York firemen; Corcoran Post, 427. of tho members of tho Corcoran Legion Shields Post, 09, and T. F. Meagher Post, 507, of the members of tho Irish Brigade; Horace Greeley Post, 577, is made up of printers who dropped their sticks for tho musket; Alexander Hamilton Post, 182. has a surplus of doctors and clergymen E.

D. Morgan Post, 307, has ninny Customhouse nnd Government employes; Lafayclto Post. 140, many of the old 7th regiment N. Y. N.

H. B. Claflin PostT573. of many of tho employes of that famous firm who dropped the yardsticks for the sword; James Monroo Post, C07, of the 22d regiment militiamen; Gcorgo B. MeClollan Post.

552. of tho ardent admirers of "Little Mac," and Naval Post. 51G. of tho old shellbacks that sailed nnd fought with FarrnRiit. James C.

Rico Post, 29, New York, has eomo distinguished men in it. Among them nro Gen. Joshua Owens, Gen. Charles Roome, Dr. Alexander B.

Mott, Judgo John Jerolotnnn, Gen. Daniel Buttei field. Col. S. V.

R. Crugor, Hon. T. A. Mcrrinian, and many others.

The Commander is H. C. Tho Post is named after the gallant Gen. Rice, who fell whilo leading his brigade nt Spnttxylvnniii. Mny 11.

1861. The Post has been successful ono from the start and other prosperous Posts have been organized from it from time to time. Tho comrades aro noted for their hospitality nnd fraternal spirit. Tho Commanders have been men of good judgment, and none of thorn hnvo been more successful in their administration than Commander now nt tho head of tho Post. Rico Post, 29, is arranging for a grand concert and humorous recitations to bo given Dec.

20 at Chick-uriugHall for the benefit of tho Drum Corps nnd Charily Fund of tho Post. Rico Post never gets up poor and the hall should bo filled. Naval Post, 516, Now York City Commander B. S. Osbon, who is also tho Commandcr-in-Chiof of the Naval Votcran Association of the United Stntcs gave an cntcrtninmont in their hnll Thanksgiving evening to a crowded house.

The first part of the program was do-otcd to songs and recitations, in which Misses Mamio Kennedy, Mnmio Morris, James Kelly and others took part. Aftor which St. Terrcsa's R. C. School presented, through Commander Osbon, a pair of guidons to tho Junior Naval Reserves, which were received by Capt.

J. Wells Naughton. Then James Carey, on behnlf of tho same school, presented, through Past Com-nmnder F. II. Grovo, a beautiful sword nnd bolt lo First Scrg't Geo.

Alex. Rohling, or the Osbon Marine Corps. The speeches of tho donors and recipients were all in a happy strain. Tho program announced a "smoking concert," and the Abbron Quartet of the school composed of Messrs. Ward, Rochford, Panitz.

and Keogh gave sonic excellent renditions of popular songs and ballads. Miss Julia Flynn recited; Shipmate Chnnoy sang an Irish song nnd danced a jig; his daughter gave a violin solo; Shipmate O'Neil sang; I'nst i.ora-niandcr Grove sang a couple of navy songB Walter Flynn and Master Trennoman sang, nnd, beforo tho concert ended, tho "Juniors" passed around cups of steaming-hot coffee, and at four bells tho Boatswain's Mato "piped down." Tho evening's ontertninment was highly enjoyed nnd tho Post funds considerably swelled by tho largo attendance. Tlie comrades of Admiral Du Pont Post, 24, aro anticipating a grand time when the Grand Army memorial volume will be presented to the Post. Among the visitors expected are Department Commander Taylor and staff, Past Department Commander Thos. J.

Stewart. Quartermnstor-Gcneral John Taylor, Rev. George J. Wilson, Rev. Benj.

F. String, Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauskopf. Rev.

Mr. Bickcrton, Col Henry A. Du Pont, of Wilmington, Messrs. J. B.

Lippincolt and S. Dalscemero, tho threo last named being the donors of tho volume. There will bo singing nnd instrumental music, speeches, recitations, and a banquet. Hettie A. Jones Post.

12, Roxboroiigh, took possession of its new hall Nov. 23. Hettie A. Jones Corps. 104, and Samuel Clcgg Camp, S.

of participating. Friday night the Department officers were handsomely cnlertnincd. The hall was formerly tho Good Intent Engino Co. of volunteer firo department recollection. It is two stories high, 40x60 feet in dimensions, and is built of stone.

It is worth $4,000. The lower floor will bo used as a library, club, and armory hall. Tho hall on tho second floor is 30 feet high in the clear. Tho hall is handsomoly furnished. Lincoln Post, Washington, is the banner Post of this Department, having now over 600 nctlvc, loyal members.

Lincoln Post was flrtt organized March 23, 1SC8, and continued in existence until 1874, when it surrendercdlits charter. In the Summer of 1877 it was revived witli its original number three. At that time tbcro wero but three Post in the Department. From its reorganization until 1881 tho Post met at the hall corner of Ninth nnd Dstrcet. when it removed to its present quarters, Seventh nnd streets northwest, nnu now is aatmlicd it lias tlie finest Post-room in the Department To-day Lincoln Post claims lo stand unsurpassed for its perfect work; Its muster-in service has given it a national reputation.

It expends hundreds of dollars annually for charity, and it can be most truly said that in all departsments of its work, under tho mottoes Fraternity, Charity, and Loyally, it strives to be in tho lead. RHODE Ballou Post, 3, Central Falls, wn-? visited by Department Commander Ray and staff on tho evening of tho 22d ult: Comrade Dexter introduced tho Commander and staff. They wero cordially welcomed by Commander Sullivan. After tho regular order of business was completed tlio Post closed, nnd a goodly number of comrades from other Posts and Ballon Post, together with Department Commander Ray and staff, partook of a collation prepared for the occasion. Remarks by the Department Commander to Rhode Island's part taken in the late parade at Washington, and the duty of all comrades to work for the upbuilding of tho Order, were particularly dwelt upon.

Chief Mustering Officer James A. Abbott, Chief of Staff Ballon, of Rodman Post. 12; Comrade Butts, of Bucklin Post 20, nnd Joseph Mims, of Tower Post. 17, Council of Administration, together with Past Commander Clnrkson, of Ballou Post, all enterlainrd tho assemblage with pertinent, witty, and interesting remarks. Grand rounds closed about 11 p.

nil apparently feeling they had passed a very enjoyable evening. Department Commander Ray visited James 0. Nichols Post, 19, Rockland, Nov. 19. They were escorted from the Post hall lo tho mart where tho W.R.C.

were holding a fair. Supper was served, and speech-making followed by Department Commander Ray, Chief of Police B. F. Childs, Past Commander Geo. M.

Turner. Commander O'Neil, and others. Quite a sum of money was left as contribution toward tho erection of the new hall. Sedgwick Post, 7, Wakefield, was visited by S. V.

D. C. Gcorgo T. Cranston Nov. 22.

One comrade was mustered in. Tho evening wns taken up by remarks for the good of the order, the first being by S. V. D. C.

Cranston, followed by Comrade Sweet, of Reno Post; IS. Greenwich, Commander Geo.Easlerbrook, S.V. Commander Win. E. Smith, Chaplain R.

A Harrall, Commander David Hudson. George F. Holland, and Anthony Dixon, of Sedgwick Post. A very pleasant letter was received, accompanied by a check forSlOO, from Hon. Adin Cnpron toward completing Sedgwick Post Memorial Hall, and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed by the Post for tlie comrade's generous gift.

Comrade Gcorgo T. Holland stated for the Committee on Hall that the hall would be ready for occupation in about two mouths, nnd recommended that tlie proper time for dedication bo the 9th dayof April, 1893; that being tlie dato of the month of tho surrender of Gen. Leo to Gen. Grant. This Memorial Hall is the first one erected in the State The money for this building has been raised by a committco appointed by Sedgwick Post, and the property will be owned by tho Post.

Its cost when completed will be 810,000. SOUTH DAKOTA. James B. Hoit. Department Commander, is a native of New Hampshiro, having been born in 1824.

Ho wns living in Minnesota when tho war broke out, having moved to Hint Stnlc in 18jG. Active in gathering men for Co. 3d ho whs elected its First Lieutenant, and received his commission Sept. 2G, 18G1. In May of tho following year lie was promoted C.iptnin; Major in November, 1801, and finally Lieutenant-Colonel on May 25.

1865. He wns later Piovost-Marshal under Gen. Shaler during reconstruction period, to the satisfaction of the citizens of Arkansas, wlio found him a Just, courteous, Christian man. During his Captaincy of Co. ho had a prison of several nioaths.

After tho war Col. HoiCreltiriicd to MimiemiUi and became connected with tho Railway Mail JServlce, in which ho continued for 10 years. Ho removed to Aberdeen, S. Jameb B. Hoit.

in 1885, where ho has since resided. Ho is interested with his sons in operating sovcrnl large farms nnd in handling grain aud coal. Gen. Hoit is halo mid hearty specimen of manhood. Ho is devoted G.A.R.

mnn, nnd takes a deep nnd practical interest in all that concerns those who wore the blue. He hasecrved two terms as Commander of Robert Anderson Post, 19, of Aberdeen, llireo terms as Colonel of the Division, nnd ono term ns Senior Vice Commander of the Deparluiout Tho Commander of tlie Department, H. Clay Whltaker, is a man who lins nlwnya taken great interest in all matters pertaining to tho Grand Army. Ho is a little over CO years of ago, having been born Nov. C.

1S3G. nt Trenton. N. J. In bin 1 boyhood days ho wcut to tho publio schools, whero ho remained until ho left attend tho Pennington Seminary, in New'Jcrsey.

After leaving tho seminary he began tot lonfn tho printer's trade, and, having mastered ivwllcn but 17 years of ago ho migrated to New Orleaiis. Ho worked at his trado in that city until.aho wnr broke out, and whilo for tho Union, ho dnrud not express his sonti-mcuts. Ho entered -the -military branch of tho United Statos Secret Se'rvidb April 26, 1861, and ho A fl H. Clay WniTAKER. continued to servo thero until May 3, 1862.

Ho camo North in August, 1862, joined tho army, enlisting in Co. 2d Vet. N. Y. Cav.

(Harris Light). Ho faithfully Borvcd his time out and enlisted again, and was in tho field continuously until tho last gun wns fired. Ho wns mustered out of service In Alexandria, in June, 1865. He, with number of othor comrades, formed Patrick Mc-Gulro Post, 46, in 188G. Ho was elected Adjutant, nnd continued to serve in that capacity for four vears.

and in 1890 he was chosen Commander of tho Post. Tho year before he was elected Depart- ment inspector, nnu in low no ws Vice Commnndcr of the Department. IIo also served ono term as Assistant Inspector-General nnd for two years ho was an Aid on tho stntl of tho National Commander. Ho was elected to tho Commandorship of tho Department in March of this year. Ho has not missed attending a single Encampment during tho past eight years, and ho wns a delegate to tho Encampment hold nt St.

Louis. Besides being prominent in Grand Army circles ho lias also secured a reputation politically, for in 1890 ho was elected on tho Republican ticket as a member of the 47th General Assembly of Tennessee. VERMONT. Jarvis Post, Springfield, Vt hna secured Past Commander-in-Chief Vcnzoy as the orator or tho day at tho next Memorial Day celebration. Gen.

Vcnzoy was former resident of that town, and went from there to tho wnr. FROM THE BAY STATE. Doings of Interest to Veterans and Their Friends. General Order No. 10 has boon issued by Department Commander Churchill.

It relntos to tho election of Post officers and delegates, installations, and routine matter. It also announces that the next Department Eucnmpment will bo held at Tremont Temple, Boston, Wednesday and Thursday, Fob. 8 and 9. The usual banquet will bo held ntFancuil Hall, the arrangements for which aro In charge of Comrades W. A.

Wctherhce. Charles S. Anthony, Joseph. W. Thayer, John J.

Warden, and William A. Warner. Commander Churchill, witli Vice-Commanders Hall and Wothcrbec, were elected Committee on Invitations. Nov. 12 Fletcher Webster Post, 13, of Brockton, was made tho recipient of a full-length portrait of their former Commander, tho lato Assistant Adjutant-General, A.

C. Monroe. Tho portrait was executed some years since by Comrade Monroe nnd by him presented to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M.

Wallace, Revere, who now present It to the Post through Comrndo Joseph W. Thayer, Department Inspector, who was anlntimate friend of Comrndo Monroo during and since tho wnr. Commander B. E. Savory accepted tlio gift feelingly in behalf of the Post, who prizo it highly.

Post 48. of Ayer, attempted Friday evening, tho 18th, for the third time in a'few months, to hold neighborhood Campfird, and for the third limo tho winds blew nnd the floodstenrae nnd kept most everybody nwny. The Department officers wero present, Including Commander Churchill, Senior Vice Commander Hall, Junior Vico Commander Wetherbeo, MuHteringr Officer Anthony, Judge-Advocate Walker, Assistant Adjutant-Genernl Moore, with Past Department Commanders Kimball and Smith. All spoke to a small but appreciative audience. Charles DevenB Post.

27. of Oxford, held a neighborhood Campfire Nov. 30. Mountain Miller Post. 198.

Plalnficld. held a Camp- firo Nov. 25, beginning at 10 a. m. It lasted until lato afternoon.

At tho next National Encampment, which convenes at Indianapolis Sept. headquarters of the Massachusetts delegation will be at theDcunison At the last Reunion of tho 38th Mass. Association a committee was appointed to extend tlie history of Hint regiment, written by Comrade Gcorgo W. Powers nt tlio closo of tho war, making a com-plclo record of its services. Comrade Powers is a member of this committee.

Mr. Brown, a civilian of Everett, recently presented Post 156, of that town, with a Commander's pedestal, made of tho section of a tree-trunk cut on the battlefield of Chick.tmauga, containing a solid shot embedded in it. It is a valuable memento. Charles Ward Post, 62. of Newton, -will bo inspected Doc.

8. The officers of the neighboring Posts hnvo been invited. Post 45, of Gloucester, will hold a fair Christmas week. Phil H. Shoridnn Post, 31, of Salem, will ccle-bralo Its silver anniversary the 13th proximo.

The annual meeting of t'he 13th Mass. Regimental Association will take place nt the American House Deo. 13, and tho annual meeting of tho Vermont Veterans' Association of Boston and vicinity also occurs the 13lh. It is now perhaps scarcely necessary to add that the birthday anniversary of your correspondent occurs Dec. 13.

The Republicans of Somcrvllle have shown their appreciation of a competent high-toned official by renominating for tho Mayoralty of that city Maj. Wm. H. Hoilgkins, which means that ho will get there. Department President Mary G.

Dcane, W.R.C, has instituted 12 new Corps this year, and more nro expected. The annual Rounion of the 221 Mass. Association, 3d Light battery, and 2d company of Sharpshooters will occur Dec. 15. Relief Corps 29, auxiliary to Post 5, of Lynn, will open a fair on Dec.

9. Corps 100, of Canton, is preparing to present nn opera. Corps 158 is soon lo bo organized nt Spruco Corner, auxiliary to Post 198. Boston. "Work of tlio Tension Office.

During tlio week onding Nov. 12, 1802, 3,628 claims wero received, of which those filed for service since March 4, 18G1, under acts prior to that of Jan. 29, 1887, wero 220 original invalid, 220 original widows, 2 bounty land, 30 navj', 1C3 accrued, and 1,070 applications forincieaso; filed under act Jan. 27, 1887, Mexican war, 19; under act Juno 27, 1890, 913 original invalid, 31G original widows; applications for increaso under same act, 202; under act July 27, 1892, Indian wars, 25; under act Aug. 5, 1892, Army Nurses, prior applications undor former acts and undor act Juno 27, 1890, 382.

Number of claims received to dato under net of Juno 27, 1890, 851,929. Claims disposed of to dato undor said act, 513,155. Number of rejected claims reopened, 2-il. The names and postoflico addresses of 4,885 comrades wero furnished for tho ttso of claimants. Tlicro wore G2.150 pieces of mail matter recoived; 40,937 loiters and blanks sent out.

Number of case? detailed to Special Examiners, 222; reports and cases from Special Examiners, 178; cases on band for special examination, 0,000. Report of certificates issned: Original, 3,032 increase, accrued; 203; total, 4,385. Total number of claimspcnding, 786,305. jLo "Why ird'Fallod. A queer story is told, byitlio Cincinnati Times-Star as to the failure of ii Clermont Copnty merchant a few weekb ago.

While in this city ho was attractod by tlio watches displayed in a pawnshop window, and stepped inside to examine them. Two or tbr'co persons from his villago happened to paasland saw him. Thoy wont homo and gossiped about tho matter. A report was spread that was hard up and had been seen pawning Ills watch in Cincinnati. Tho report injured his business and bis creditors began also to presa him.

In a short time he was compelled to mako an assignment. f- Tho Duliilh nnd Superior Special. In full keeping with its woll-known progressive policy tho Nortli-Wostern Lino (Chicago North-Western Eailwiy), has recently inaugurated through train sorvico between Chicago and tho Lake Superior region. This now train is known as thcMPuluth and Superior Special," aud it loaves Chicago daily at 5:50 p. atriviug at Superior at 8:20 n.

m. and Duluth at 8:52 si. m. the next day, making tho journey in tho remarkably quick time of 15 hour3. The train is made up of baggago cars, standard day coaches, and palaco buffet sleeping cars of tho most modern and approvod design, and all classes of passengers are carried through without chango of cars.

Supper 13 servod in dining car aftor departure- from Chicago, and breakfast is served from a woll-stocked buffet before arrival at Duluth. To insure yourself a quick and comfortablo jottr-noy bo sure to ask for tickets via tho Northwestern Line. Any ticket agent can furnish full information regarding this railway, or it will bo promptlv furnished upon application to W. A. Thrall, General Passenger aud Ticket Agent, Chicago, TrjE RELIEF CORPS, Gleanings from National Headquarters Notes from the Departments.

MAltGAltET R. Wickins, National President Flora Prestos Hoonisf. National Secretary. To specially aid and assist tho Grand Army of tho Republic nud to pcrpctuato tho memory their heroic dead. To assist such' Union veterans ni need our help and protection, nnd to extend needful aid to their widows and orphans; to find them homes nnd employment, nnd nsstiro them of sympathy and friends: to cherish and cm 11 lato tho deeds of our Army Nurses, and of all loyal women who rendered loving service to their country in her hour of peril.

To inculcate lessons of patriotism and lovo of country among our children and in the communities in which wo live; to maintain true allegiance lo the United Stntesof America; to discountennnco whatever tends to weaken loyalty and to encour-ago tho spread of universal liberty and equal rights to all. Women of good moral character and correct deportment, who hnvo not given aid nnd comfort to the enemies of tho Union, who would pcrpettinto tho principles to which this association stands pledged, nnd who have attained thcagoof 10 year, shall bo eligible to membership in tho Woman's Relief Corns. MAKE CHRISTMAS HAPPY, In Much loving Thought anil Many Grateful Deeds. Another Christmas will soon bo hero. What are you doing to make it a glad and happy Christmas for tho men who saved the Nation, and for those so near and denr to them Many of tlicso men have but a short time to stay witli us.

The pensioners aro dying at the rnto of 15.i day, or 5,175 a year, and tho soldier death rate will increaso in ratio each year as thoy grow oldor. Will you mako their latter days pleasant days, and so sootho their weary hearts and smooth tho pathway for their faltering feet, until they shnll havoput on the robes of immortality in tho land of pcrpotual youth? And then there nro the widows and tho orphans; tho sick and tho disheartened, and tho fainthearted. Will you not givo them tender thoughts crystnlizcd Into loving deeds? Will you not give them ono bright day in the hard, dull 365 dark daysof tho longnnd weary years? Seek them out in tlie solitnry places; take them by Iho hand nnd whisper words of hope and good cheer; give them somo tangible expression of your love. You will bo all tlie better for it, nnd thero will bo a new song in their hearts when they remember tho frionds and good cheer thoy have found. Remember that tho lovo of tho beautiful is no less strong among tho sons and daughters of misfortune than among thoso upon whom fortune showers her dally favors.

Then, in your gifts do not forgot tho bright and brightening things. Mnn cannot live by bread alone. Tho soul nnd all its heavenly needs claims tho attention of those whoso guiding star is lovo. Let all your gifts bo loving gifts, whether they bo gifts of bread or holiday cheer. And do not forget in your gifts of meat nnd drink tho books nnd tho dolls, tho toys and tho pictures; tho things that sweeten lifo and make It better to havo lived.

Mako yourself happy Christmas by making a happy Christmas for others. This is tho sum and substance of happy living. A VETERAN IN NEED. Down at Woodbine, lives an old soldier who suffers terribly from ncurnlgla in his faco and limbs, who needs tho touch of a helping hand. IIo has a littlo pension nnd a largo family; he is loyal nnd true, nnd suffers much.

Nine in all depend upon his littlo pension for thoirsolc support. IIo is In great financial stress, and much or littlo will bo received with tho thanks of an old soldier. Somo Corps may find it in thoir hearts to send him a Christmns box. His address is Richard F. Payne, Woodbine, Whitcly County, Ky.

IIo served in tho litli Ky. Infantry. After a full investigation, J. W. Colo, Commander of the Kentucky Division of Tun National Teibcse Guards, writes tho Editor as follows: "IIo is a worthy man and greatly In need of aid.

Ho is very sick, and has been for somo time." OniO CHEISTMAS-'WonK. Department President Anna Opdycko Carroll, of Ohio, has Issued her Christmas order, from which the following extracts are taken: Christmas denotes tho return of happy recollections nnd jubilant Far off its coining fthiucs; even through the beautiful Indian Summer the radiance of the revered holiday is perceived. It is a season of giving nnd receiving, by the old nnd young alike. The old love to mako it a time of happiness to thoso around, thai the j'oung may look back upon it as a bright memory never to bo forgotten. The Woman's Relief Corps of this Department will join with the Grand Army in bringing cheerio veterans and to so warm tho hearts of our 1,000 soldiers' orphans that it will, indeed, bo a merry Christmas, replcto with hnppiucss and pleasant memories.

To Ibid annual call Corps havo responded so cheerfully in the past that it now seems but necessary to ask, feeling assured it will be given. Ah Christmas is tho day upon which no one should go hungry or cold, because it is the nativity of tlio Teacher who tells us "to feed tho hungry and clotho tho naked," relief committees should provide well for our less-fortunate veterans and their families. Their widows nnd orphans should be especially remembered with gifts and dinners nt Christmas time. Now that cold weather is upon us frequent calls nro made by the veterans nt the O. S.

nnd S. Homo for woolen mittens, and soft, wnrm slippers aro greatly needed for tho enfeebled. Further contributions of socks, cushions, rolls of linen, nnd old handkerchiefs arc also called for. For the Orphans' Christmas Fund wo feel assured that all will respond promptly nnd generously, nnd Hint each member may enjoy a merry, merry Christmns is tho wish of yours in all that tho words Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty imply. ILLINOIS CHRISTMAS WORK.

Department President Sarah 13. Ilnnuon, of Illinois, makes tho following Holiday calls in General Orders No. 8: "Following in line of my very worthy predecessors, I renew tho usual recommendations ns to charity work nt this season of tho year. Donations should bo sent to Soldiers and Sailors' Home, Quincy, and Soldiers' Orphans Homo, Normal. In our charity work let us not forget those con fined in tho Hospitals for Insane nt Kanknkeo and Anna.

Thcao unfortunate veterans look forward to Christmas nnd appreciate remembrances from tho W.R.C. CALIFORNIA'S CHRISTMAS. Following is from tho General Orders of Jennio L. Southworlh, Department President of Illinois: Lei mo remind you of tho many hearts you mako glad by Thanksgiving nnd Christmas cheer; especially remember thoso who would be homeless but for "our Home." Arc appreciates Hie busy preparations for the Thanksgiving dinner nnd pictures conio and go of brighter days, when loving hearts and an unbroken family gathered around tho wcll-fllind tnble. Let us make onco again glad Hie hearts of those wo aro pledged to protect.

Tlio Department President nsks as a special favor that each Corps sends something either for tlie Thanksgiving or tho Christmas cheer. Let this be a glad time for all, nnd may Christmas week bring Christmas joy. Do not read this and Iny it asido without action, but put forth an effort to consummate what will give pleasure to all. Thoso who have heard Our Mrs. McClcavo" tell of tho Christmas tide at Youiilvllle.

will remember the simplest gift mnkes glad tho hearts of our bravo boys, who nro fast stepping over the lino into tho silent land. Remember them, nnd help to 'pjitjamiles into tho hearts of nil. II0N0R8 TO IOWA'S PRESIDENT. DnAU TitlBUNn: Thoso present at College Hall to hoar an address by Sarah R. Rothrock, Department President of Iowa W.R.C, enjoyed a rare treat.

All wero charmed by her eloquent and skillful handling of her subject and nono could fail to havo a clearer understanding of the grand work of our noble women of tho North, during tho since, ns shown in tho work of tho W.R.C., auxiliary to the G.A.R. It is safe to predict that in tho Department under her management thero will bo great and successful work during tho year. Adjourning lo another hall, all wero invited to partake of an elegant luncheon prepared by tho Corps. Short talks by comrades of the Post, mu-sio nnd gooil old all contributed to mako up a jolly good time. Comrndo N.

V. Rrcwcr presented tho Department President on behalf of tho Relief Corps, with a handsome nut-dish of silver, suitably inscribed, ns a slight mark of their lovo and cstcom. It was a complete surprise but tho recipient responded hi a bright nnd huppy manner. Sho can rest assured of cordial welcome, should she in future, as wo pray sho may, visit Corps 255. A.

C. DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK. It is inspiring to take up tho ringing General Orders nnd Circular Letter, No. 1, of Department President Ellen M. Putnam, of New York, nnd road with what earnestness nnd zoal she pleads for tho great work of relief and for tho foundation of a Now York Relief Corps Home.

Tho Department President urgc3 tho Corps to provide for a fund, in addition lo tho S200 nucleus now on baud, whicli would bo largo enough to embolden them lo ask legislative aid in furtherance of their work. NEAV YORK IS TROUD. Dear TninusE: Department of Now York is proud to place on record the Circulnr Letter from Department President Ellen M. Putnam. Wo havo no doubt that a ready response will bo given to it from Corps in the Department, for wo all love to work for tho veterans.

Tho story told by our quarterly reports is indeed Chicago's Population. TliereJs probably no city of imp stance in tlie world that; can shovr such rapid and wonderful growth as Chicago since its destruction by iire. To-day its population is about 1,200.000. Ir. Peter Yan Schaack, one of the leading merchants of that citv'.

in conversation, that a large number of his personal friends, fus well as scores of representative men throughout the Xorthwcst with whom he had conversed upon thesnbjecfe, had found St Oil a pain-curing and healing remedy of the most extraordinary efficacy. It is the Great Remedy for Rheumatism, 2Ten-ralgia, Sciatica, Backache, Bruises, Bums, Swellings, etc. (A copy of the Onicinl Porlfolfo of tho World's Columbian Exposition." beautifully lilustrated, in water color effects, will be sent to any address upou receipt of 10c. in postage stamps by The Charx.es A. VoGHLEn Rallimoro Md.) a most gratifying one.

We mny tnko pride in it, and with increased courago gird ourselves nnew for future work, liy it wearc rominded thatwi'h increasing prosperity comes incrca-o of responsibility, anil ns November's leaden skies lowcrnbove in and the falling leaves rustle bcnenlh our feet, wo instinctively think of tho poor, the needy, tho lonely aud heartbroken ones scattered over this our Empire State. Forcibly, indeed, our duly prc3scd upon Well wo know, sisters of tho Woman's R- iff Corps, what it is. Our proud Department, funding in the front rnuks in the National organization, isstill withoutn Home" forthc needy. dependent widow, wives, mothers nnd army nurscj of vot-crans. Long have wo dreamed of it and hoped for it.

Shall wo continue to sit idly dreaming? Let us nt once engage in this work with tho same vigor displayed in other lines, and ere wc realize it our dream shall havo become reality. It in the desire of thit Department lhat not alone to those already mentioned shall this homo be a safe and comforting refuge. Wo do not wnnt to sco nn nged couple who through long years of life togetlicr have bravely faced tho sorrows and vicissitudes that must inevitably hnvo come to them rudely torn apart when nlmoit on the brink of eternity. When the necessities of the case demand we desire this fair home of ours to shelter not alotio tho nged wife but her war-worn veteran husband as well, that thoy may finish life's journey together. Oh, sisters, nrisc, and while there remains unsheltered, homeless, and needy in our midst ono noble Army Nurse, one broken-hearted, suffering soldier's widow, ono nged, feeble, lonely mother whose bravo boy gave his life for his country, or ono destitute, despairing, dependent old soldier and hfa wife, let U3 not abato one jot of our zeal for this object.

QUARTERLY STATISTICS. New York has now 150 Third quarterly reports of Secretary and Treasurer givo tlio fo-Iow-ing statistics: Members in good -Unding, members reported suspended, 252; Corp suspended, Phil Sheridan, 133. 1 cash expended in relief, S31C.0'2; estimated value of relief other than money. S1G1.18; turned over to S2S2.S3; number soldiers assisted, 113; Corps members assisted, 67; members gained third quaitcr, 299; lost by death, 12. SONS OF VETERANS.

Concerning the Sons of Veternns General Orders say "Again wc desire to call tho attention of the Corps of this Department to that orcnnizatlon of young men to whom wo stand in tlie relation of mothers. Arc wc doing all wo can to encourage, cheer, and assist them in the work which tlicy have so gallantly assumed? Looking down tho future we can see rapidly approaching tho time when the familiar figure of the veteran of tho wnr of the rebellion will be missed from the streets of American cities nnd towns. When the badge nnd button of the G.A.R. shnll bo seen only in those homes whose inmatc3 are tho proud descendants of the gallant owners. Whom then shall we look to to preserve inviolate the principles for which our fathers died? Whom but the veterans sons! In many places in our State we know thero are struggling Camps which wo might aid.

Wo must not forget that while wo have pledged our services to tho Grand Army of tho Republic wo may, nay we-mii3t. also aid their sons if opportunity offers. Indeed, it is not as a duty alone that we should regard it, but as a glorious privilcgo as well." A MAGNIFICENT PRESENT. Horsfall Corps. 141.

Schenectady. N. ha3 presented their beloved President, Harriet L. Mar-letlc, with magnificent tea set of silver with gold lining. The occasion was mixed with sadness because of her resignation on account of illness.

Her husband is Mnj. George W. Marlelte, and both are held in high esteem by Horsfall Post nnd Corps. Kate E. Jones, Department Corresponding Secretary, Ilion, N.

Y. THE INDIGO SOCIAL. All Corps and others desiring something new and novel for their social work during the Winter will be interested in the following: Mm. Hj E. Kramer, of 132 Ash freet, Akron, is offering tho "Indigo Social," just out.

and which is one of the prettiest col or affairs yet offered, as a special inducement to those purch.vsing her book of "Entertainments" during the months of December and January. Tho book contains instruction for 50 and socials, oncof whicli. "Tho Pntriotfc Festival," is proving a decided hit with Relief Corps workers. Tho price of tho book is 50 cents postpaid, tho Indigo Socinl being given without extra charge during the lime above stated. The latter, if ordered alone, or after tnat time.

Is lo cents. Mrs. Kramer will gladly answer questions from purchasers of the book in regard to giving of entertainments, if a self-addressed envelope is inclosed. ALL ALONG THE LINE. Depart ment President Perry calls upon the Corps of Michigan to contribute reading matter to the veterans of the Soldiers' Home.

Grand Rapids, to relieve the monotony of tho dreary Winter dayB. Books, magazines and so on may be addressed to the Commnndment, Col. McKee, for this purpose. Michigan numbers three more Corps, as follows: Winfield S. Miner.

Vestaburg; R. M. Johnson, Ferry, and Bartholomew, Nunica. Stopher Relief Corp. 86, Harlem, have passed re.olutions of spmpathy and condolence over the death of Susan O.

Keefer, Chaplain, and Mary Lake. Secretary. In their dentil tho Corps lias lost two of its honored memberf, the neighborhood chcrisfied friends, nnd their families affectionate wives and Their kindness of disposition sorrounded them with ninny friends hearts nro filled with sorrow over the loss of pure nnd noblo women. M. E.

Price, M. A. Closson, H. E. Cummins, Committee.

Department President Hnnnon, of Illinois, reports in General Ordew, No. 8, applications for charters from Winchester, Dixon, Nashville, Salem, Kane, Vandnlia, Dongola, Red Bud, Collinsville, Benton, Virginia. Havana, Mason, Charleston, Bath, and Woodstock. Since last General Orders Corp3 havo been instituted at Pinckneyville, Noblo, and Jcrseyvillo. Tho Department of Illinois is raising money to erect a Soldiers' Monument at tho Soldiers' Home, Quincy.

A fund of 500 was reported at Ninth Department Convention, nnd tho work of collecting funds is still going on. Iowa gained 3,000 members last year, and numbers 2S6 Corps. California has enrolled nnd reported tho names of 21 Army Nurses, and is trying to mako up a complete roster. There nro nine children in tho California Relief Corp3 Home, four boys and flvo girls, nnd a call is mnde in last General Ordcr3 for clothing suitnble for making over. Mothers aro asked to send their gifts at tho Christmas lido to these children at the Home.

Ericsson Corps, 8. Sebastopol, la reported from tho Department of California. Now nnmpshire deserves a big credit mark. Every Corps in tho Department was reported in good standing last quarter in General Orders of Department President Bennett. Number of Corps, 63; number of members.

3.553. Cash expended for relief. S197.M; Corp-, -11, Roschestcr. expended S30: Corps 18, Fnrmington, $26.66, and Corps -12. Epping, S20.

The Second annual Convention of tho First District of Indiana was held at South Bond, nnd proved a most interesting and profitable gathering. Delegates from 20 Corns were present. Delegates nnd alternated lo 11th National Convention were selected, subject to tho election of noxt Department Convention, which meets next Spring nt Evansvillo. Hnrry Harding Corps, St. Louis, wns marked "good" at inspection.

Laura Lear President. Blair Corps, iho snme. Emily Parker President; also Ransom Corps, Bella Senmnn President. Missouri Corps nro wide awake, aud anxious for highest success. Ben Biittcrflehl Corps, Lancaster, 0., reports continuous interest and good work; Louise Walters, President, serving her second year.

A committee of two call monthly on Corps members, creating moro kind nnd harmonious feeling. Monthly socials havo netted the handsomely. An October banquet, given to Department Commander Mack, was highly enjoyed by Post and Corps. A grand Campfiro followed, on which occasion Mrs. a woninn who had suffered much from tho war, told a thrilling story of tho hnrdships borne while bringing up her family, and never pensioned until recently.

She described her home, bought with pension inonoy, as tho price of a husband and father's blood. Long Chain. A chain mado for the TJrlited States Government at Troy, N. in 1883, was six miles and a fraction in length. It was mado of bars of iron each two and one-half inches in diameter.

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