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The National tribune., 1883-05-17
NEBRASKA.

Comrade s. d. Davis, WILDER. Neb., VINO
sends US a new subscriber, writes as follows.
Parker Post, No. 81, of this place, is in good
working order. We have sixty-four members
and five recruits elected. We have a full mar
tial band, and find it great help in recruit
ing, for the sound of fife and drum brings the
old veterans to the front as it did in the days
that tried mems souls. THE TRIBUNE is doing
noble work IN Nebraska for the G.. A. R.
Comrade Charles Thorngate writes Us that
Comrade F. F. Rexford, Commander of La
Fayette Post, No. 81, Weeping Water, on the
18th ult., mustered Bob Mercer Post, No. las,
at South Bend, with thirteen charter members.
III. /. Straight was chosen Commander and
William McAfee Adjutant He adds: COM
rade Rexford strongly recommended that each
comrade subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
Comrade W. " Catlin, Raymond, writes US
that Kane Post, No. 80, was mustered at that
place on the 9TH ult., with thirteen charter
members, since which time several recruits
have been taken in and there are now ten
applications on file.
Comrade d. T. Snow, Dorchester, writes US
that Post No. 107, of that place, has forty-four
members, and is IN good working order. Prep
aratiOns are being made for the proper obserY-
ance of Memorial Day.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
MISSOURI.

General Orders, No 2, issued on the 30th ult
at Kansas City by command of VIM Warner,
Department Commander-Albion p Pease, A.
A. G.-contains the following: No words of the
Department Commander can add to the effect
of those already published in General Orders,
No. 10, National Headquarters; and the rec
concentrations and commands therein set forth
by the Commander-in-C Chief are to be strictly
observed by all comrades in this Department,
and Post Commanders are held accountable for
their Posts and will act accordingly. The
Department of Missouri has made wonderful
growth since last Memorial Day, and it is
hoped that it will continue so to do until the
maximum is reached in the Order.
Comrade M. Sutherland, Cameron Mo-, who
sends us three subscribers, writes that Joe
Hooker Post No. IL, of that place, is making
special preparations for the observance of Me-
mortal Day, and will, on that occasion, remove
from potters' field, where they were buried
twenty years ago, the remains Of four soldiers,
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
MICHIGAN.

Comrade c. Fl. De Puy, Muskegon, writes us
as follows: In compliance with special orders
from Department of Michigan, Commander
A. J. Bradford and Comrades Murray, Fisher,
and De Puy, of Phil. Kearny Post, No. Z, mus
tered Bartholomew Post, No. 1876, with fifteen
and installed as follows: Commander. J. A.
Bond; S. V. c., ]. Eckhoff; ]. V. c., ]. d. Pick
EFT; Adj't, J. III. Schuyler; Surg, J. NJ. Nell
thorp; o. d.. VIM. McMann; o. e., R. III. Car
lyle; Chaplain, J. M. King; @. NJ A A. Jubb
S. NJ, L. G. Ward Q. NJ S., Sol. Dunkelberger.
Comrade Philip w. Burgess, Hastings, Barry
county, Mich, writes US that Fitzgerald Post,
No. 125, was mustered at that place ON the 18th
ult, by Comrade Rose, of Grand Rapids, with
twenty three charter members. The officers
are: Commander, John Fl. Dennis; S. v. c.,
Adj't, Sperry Phillips; Surg, E. III. Latllrop;
Chap, J,sW. Cutler; Q. NJ, w. c. Killy; o. D.,
Daniel E. Birdsell; s. NJ, Geo. w. Rulings
Q. M. S., M. B. Todd.
Comrade M. q. Richardson, Paw Paw, writes
us that Brodhead Post, No. 81, of that place, on
the Goth ult. passed series of resolutions rela-
tive to the death of Comrade Lucius G.. Wood
man, Surgeon of the Post. The Post will prop
erly observe Memorial Day, and will, on that
occasion, unfurl its new flag, which cost $50.
Of this amount $40 was subscribed by citizens
and the balance by the Post.
Comrade John W. Morley, Kalkaska, Mich,
writes us that Colonel Baker Post, No. s4, which
was organized at that place on the 9th of last
October with twenty-four charter members,
now has fifty, and is growing steadily. He adds
"The boys like the style and tone of THE
TRIBUNE, and a majority of them will shortly
become subscribers.
At the formal opening of Dennis Hall, Davis
burgh Mich, April 25th, ID. Horton, Com
mander of the Post at Fentonyille, delivered
an interesting address, advocating the cause of
the old soldiers and asserting their right to
pensions. The playing by the Ladies' Band of
Fenton was feature of the occasion.
Comrade A. J. Wilson, Chesaning, Mich,
writes us that Pap Thomas Post, No. 121, re-
Gently mustered at that place, is rapidly in
creasing in numbers, and is doing well. The
Post recently buried one of its members, P. l..
Mitchell, gallant soldier, who lost an arm at
Chickamauga.
Comrade Robert Anderson, Commander Billy
Begole Post, No. 127. Maple Rapids, Mich,
writes that Memorial Day will be observed by
that Post in suitable manner. Rev. c. I.
Deyo will deliver the address. Governor Be-
COLE will attend the ceremonies.
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the treasury has been strengthened many
times. Memorial Day will be observed as well
as the financial condition Of the Post will per-
NIT.
Comrade James V. Tabor M. D., Hodgdon,
Maine, writes us that Frank Hunter Post, No.
6S, was mustered at that place on February Cd,
with ten charter members, by Chief Mastering
Officer r. g. Rollins. Charles E. Schofield is
the Commander and Alonzo Daggett Adjutent.
Since the organization twenty recruits have
been mustered, and there are now several
awaiting initiation.
Comrade Greenleaf K. Norris, of Monmouth,
Me-, died on the 25th ult, aged eighty years.
At the breaking out of the war he raised Co. X,
Seventh Maine volunteers, of which he was
commissioned captain. He was member of
Albert ii. Frost Post, and he was buried under
its auspices.
Department Inspector III. A. Trip writes us
that Rev. w. G. Haskell, of Lewiston. who was
Department Commander in 1881, will deliver
the Grafton on Memorial Day before James A.
Garfield Post, No. 46.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17

At a late session of the Council of Admins
tration, Department of Colorado, in view of q
certain gift of stock, the Grand Army assumed
the management of the Colorado Collegiate and
Military Intitute at Canon City, undertaking
to endOw that institution with a fund of $780,
600, the interest of which is to be devoted TO
the education ofehildren of veterans at the same,
the college to be reehristened the Grand Army
Military Institute. The following named MEM
bers of the Grand Army were subsequently,
added to the existing board of college trustees:
General E. K. Stimson, Department Commander;
Hon. John A. Coulter, of Georgetown, De-
partment Judge Advocate; General A. v Bohn,
of Leadville, Junior Vice Commander, Garfield
Post, No. 8; and Rev. Dr. 7. r. Palmer, OF
Boulder, Department Chaplain. As the 22d
ult. was the first anniversary of the laying OF
the cornerstone of this institute, it was deter
mined to celebrate the birth and change above
mentioned at the same time, on the 2fst ult.
with appropriate parade and rededicatOry ex-
ereises. General E. III. Sawyer, president of the
college, introduced General Stimson as the
orator of the day, and the latter delivered an
eloquent and scholarly address. Other addresses
were made, and choir rendered some excel
lent music.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
TENNESSEE.

The concert given recently in Nashville,
Tennessee, under the auspices of George III.
Thomas Post, No. /, was one of the musical
events of the season. The concert was under
the management of Mr. A. III. Stewart, a we'll
known musician The musical selections were
for the most part of a martial or patriotic char
acter The opening chorus, Hail Columbia y
was sung by some forty or fifty members of the
Handel and Hayden society. A recitation,
"The Dying Soldier" by Mrs. Ida E. Spencer
followed. Miss Ida Rust sang the maid OF
Saragossa." A piano solo, LAmericaine," by
Miss Emma Davis, was an artistic arrangement
of Yankee Doodle, and brought forth enthusi-
astic applause, Many other meritorious num-
bers were also given.
The members of Lookout Post, No 9, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, have decided to visit Anderson
vile on Memorial Day.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
CONNECTICUT.

Comrade John A. Caryl, Norwich, Connecti-
cut, writes us as follows There is one matter
i would like to see placed in its true light 1t
is in regard to what your correspondent for
Post No. 2, Hartford. Conn, says, when he
writes that his Post holds a charter bearing
No. /, but is known in official circles as Ma
thaniel Lyons Post, No 2 Now, to bring this
matter t. focus, / will state for the benefit of
Post No. 2 and all others, that there was, two
or three years ago, just such talk in this De-
partment but after looking over the records
the Department Commander officially acknowl-
edged in General Orders that SedgwiclS Post,
No. /, Norwich, Conn, was Post No. /, leading
Post No. by about one or two weeks
The National tribune., 1883-05-17

Comrade r. Fl. Jones' Adjutant, Post No. 90,
Mount Oreb, Ohio, writes us that that Post,
mustered ON the 18th of November, 1882, by
Colonel L. N. Williams, with twenty-three
charter members, now has sixty-three, and
nineteen applications on file. The indications
are that the membership will reach 100. This
success is in large measure due to the energy
of Commander L. T. Earhart.
Comrade George w. Custer, Iron Furnace,
Ohio, writes US that Bloom Post, No. 266, of
that place, has now nearly fifty members, and
is in a flourishing condition. On the 10th inst.
the Post will give supper, the proceeds from
which will be added to the relief fund.
Comrade J. B. Cashier, Youngstown, Ohio,
writes us that preliminary meeting of ex-
soldiers has been held at that place, with view
to organizing a strong Woman's Auxiliary.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
CALIFORNIA.

The first of May was an eventful day as
Santa Cruz. A large excursion party-nine-
teen carloads in aIl-under the auspices OF
John A. Dix Post, of San Jose, arrived in the
morning, and were cordially greeted by W. F.
l.. Wallace Post, of Santa Cruz. The members
of both Posts were in uniform or wore badges.
The excursion was accompanied by the city band
of San jose The event was OecasiOned by the
advent of Commander-in-C Chief Van Dervoort
and Surgeon-General DIR. Azel Ames, Jr, of
Boston, who, after being presented to the COM
rades, made short addresses, admirably suited
70 the occasion A lunch, in vivid contrast
to the days of bareback, was then discussed.
After lunch came singing by the Dix Post
quartette and dancing. Commander Van Der
WORT and Surgeon Ames were informally es-
corted to the afternoon train by the Grand
Army boys, and departed expressing great
pleasure with their cordial reception here by
both the members of the Pest and citizens gem
orally. Their visit was highly gratifying to
the Post, and they won the esteem of all who
formed their acquaintance.
Commander-in-C Chief Van Dervoort, accom-
panied by Surgeon General Ames and G.. VI.
Mccarthy, A. A. g., visited Oakland on the ID
inst. They were escorted TO Odd Fellows Hall
by Conrade s. E. Kelly, of Lyon Post, where a
joint meeting of representatives from the three
Posts il. the county was held under the auspices
of AppomattOx Post, CommanderW r. Thomas,
presiding. The latter delivered a brief ad-
dress, introducing the Communicating Chief
who made very happy speech after which
the meeting sang Marching Through GeOr-
gia,' led by Commander Thomas. Brief re-
marks were subsequently made by Asst Adj't-
General Mccarthy. Department. Commander,
]. w. Staples, and DIR. j. C. Tucker, when an
adjournment was had after very delightful
evenings intercourse.
Comrade B. F. fuller Oakland, Cal, writes:
Commander-in-C Chief Van DervoOrt and Gen.
eral Ames arrived here last evening I'D inst.
We have been in great need of Just such COM
Tades to stir US up, and their stay with US brief
as it must necessarily be, will prove, neyerthe-
less, great benefit to the G. \. r. in this Sec
ton.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17

Fitzpatrick Post, No. So, of that place, held q
rousing Campfire on the 4th inst. The Post,
which was organized something over a year
ago. now numbers 100 members.
Comrade J. III. Smith, Sterling, Kan, who
sends Us six new subscribers, making seventeen
in all we have received through his instruments
tal1ty, writes that Meade Post, OF that place,
mustered eight now recruits on the evening OK
the I'd inst.
Captain J. B. Johnson, of Topeka, has ac-
cepted an invitation to deliver the Fourth Of
July Grafton in Sterling this year The exer-
cises Of the day will be under the auspices OF
Meade Post, No. IA. The boys intend to have
good time.
Comrade N. Grist, Mulvane, Kan, writes US
that a Post was mustered at that placed the
9Th inst, with twenty-three charter members.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
WYOMING.

Comrade T. w. Thayer, Lander, Wyoming
Territory, who sends US ten new subscribers,
writes us that he has succeeded in obtaining
thirty-three signatures to petition for POST
charter, which has been forwarded TO DEPART
ment headquarters for action. The new Post
will be known as General Lander Post. Al
though $50 miles away from a railroad, the
ex-soldiers of Lander expect to organize Poss
of some sixty or seventy members. He adds
that after the Pest has been organized he pro-
poses to recruit for THE TRIBUNE, and hopes
vet to see its ranks 100000 strong.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
VIRGINIA.

"Adjutant," National Soldiers Home, Va,
writes us that T. F. Meagher Post, No. 3, at
that place. is eleeting and mastering recruits
at each meeting, and is doing nicely. At the
last meeting the commander appointed COM
mittee of twenty to make preparations for
Memorial Day. There are nearly 5000 graves
at the National Cemetery to be decorated. Post
No. 2, of Norfolk, will assist in the exercises at
the Watt Cemetery, Hampton.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
DAKOTA.

Comrade Fl. G. Rising. editor Of the D0lqud
Record, Dakota, and Adiutant of George H
Thomas Post, No. >, writes that that Post
Gently held an enthusiastic meeting at Masonic
Hail. at Redfeld, Dakota, at which the follow
ing officers were elected: Commander, ID. N.
Hunt; S. " O., John j. Hough; j. Y. G., Geo.
F. johnson; Surg, A. ]. Maurey Chaplain, Z.
Mcconnell; O. NJ, s F. Hammond; D. D., II.
P Packard; AdTt, III. G.. Rising. The Post
resolved to secure at once a stand of arms and
accouterments for the use of the Post and also
for militia purposes.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
NEW YORK.

VIM. W. Angel Post, No. 372, G. A. R., was
mustered Thursday evening, May 8, at Addi-
son. by General J. H. Lansing, of Corning. as
sisted by four comrades of VIM. W. Hayt Post,
No. 276, of Corning. The Post starts off under
very favorable auspices, having a charter list of
ffty-eight names, thirty-four of whom pre-
sented ,emselves and were mustered. The
The National tribune., 1883-05-17

consolidate for Memorial Day exercises at the
latter place.
A new Post will be instituted at Durand,
May 1S. The organization will be named Char
ley Coleman Post.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
MARYLAND.

The annual Campfire of Harry Howard Post,
No. IL, will be held at ,Hollins Hall, Baltimore,
Nd. from May 81 to %, inclusive. A musical
entertainment will be given each evening, and
refreshments can be had.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
MINNESOTA.

Comrade L. Brainard has been elected
TRIBUNE correspondent of Phil Kearney Post,
No. 1S, Fairmont, Mimi.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17
NEW JERSEY.

Hon. George M. Robson, of Camden, N. j.,
delivers the address at Gloucester City on Dec
Grafton Day.
The National tribune., 1883-05-17

OHIO.

and RENTER them in the Grand Army burial
ground.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

Montgomery Blair. Postmaster General
under President Lincoln aud the last but
one OF his famous cabinet, died At his resi-
dence IN Maryland last week. Blair came
OF a distinguished Southern family who
were strong Democrats, but 10 the contest
for the extension Of slavery Montgomery
took the other side land was one Of the
founders OF the Republican party. After
tue war he followed the lead OF Andrew
johnson and other Southern Union men,
aud very naturally slid back into the Dem.
ocratic party. m Nf
Nj. Blair was q man Of great executive
ability. aud made one OF the best postmas-
ter generals the nation ever had. He'was
the first 10 establish free delivery 10 cities.
the postal money order system and the
postal car system. three great features
which now contribute vastly to the public
service. Mr.. Blair. within few months
Of his accession. excluded from the mails
several Ne~ York papers whose sreasona.
BILE utierances bad caused their presenta-
,ion TO the grand jury. This act was much
discussed. but Vas upheld by Congress as
a proper exercise Of war powers.
Notwithstanding their ability the Blairs
xerc errstic and had great many queer
IDEAS which were considered impracticatle
by the people 10 general These however
~ill be forgotten aud the BIairs will go
ioxn In history ~ . remarkable family.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

A telegram from Colorado Tuesday
caused great excitement all over the coun.
try, though no particulars have been re-
ceived except that train bearing excur.
sionists composed Of delegates to the 70.
cent Grand Army convention at Denver,
and OF which it is reported that Of ITO per.
sons 40 were killed. Numerous dispatch
es have been sent to Denver. and other
towns along the line Of the Denver and
Rio Grande railroad, on which the acct
dent happened, but owing to the teleg-
raphers' strike no details are received.
The only thing now learned is that the
train contained an excursion party Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. The train
had been placed at the disposal Of the
delegates by the officers Of the railroad.
The trip through the mountains was to oc.
cupy five days and included Greeley, Fort
Collins. Boulder, Manitou, Fort Pueblo,
Gunnison and Leadville. What appears
TO be later dispatch says there is no truth
In the above and that no such accident oc.
Cured.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

q dscs,npa&'' on, but no homes vere bro.
ke1 asa non 81 The Injuries except the
vound tfr and one half inches losg 10
ihs crAnia' a we're sul.lc ~ caase death
Al we : lood presented distinctly red
eolor' sosing thai II vas not icoiniixcd
w asp 5yria 10 drowning. but that death
enss~ prior 10 that condition. None Of
We Characteristic symptoms OF death by
ar y~nsng were present nor vas there any
'o al inl0ry szflcient 10 cause death. II,
vas therefore concluded that death re-.
suited from The shock from the rcaciionary
force Of the water in the Whirlpool Rapids
coming Ia Contact with the submerged
body with snch force ~ 20 instantly
destroy the respiratory power, and
10 TACT all vital action, by direc. pressure
from the forcp of contact The shock was
Of sufficient Intensity 10 par~iyne the nerve
centars. partially dessicste the muscular
tlssnesi aud fofestAil death by drowning.
Ihe conclusion was therefore reached
that no living body can, or ever will, pass
through the rapids alive The river bed
at the Whirlpool Rapids is much narrowed
add suddenly assumes great precipitancy.
The water strikes the unyielding banks
with great violence and by reaction meets
with such resistance Ms TO form In the
centre q mountainous ridge OF encroaching
water from 20 10 20 feet in height Into
this Capt Webb was submerged after
passing the first breaker. and instantly
subjected 10 the immense pressure indicat-
ed upon his body. This caused his death.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

The great telegraphers strike recalls ia
the press the speech Of Senator Edmondi
10 the Senate, in which be declared EN-
pha,ically in favor Of q government tele
graph not the purchase by the govern
ment Of existing lines but the construc
tion Of new and independent one and
announced ii az his belief that it was a,
much . prerogative and duty to dissent
nate information by electricity As by post
horse. or steam or any Of tho forces Of
nature. he promised 10 introduce bill
10 that end II no one else did so. Tele,
graph men say that the lines represented
by the $50, 600. 900 largely watered) Yves.
tern Union stock could be constructed fol-
sl5. 900. 900. The government, in building
q postal telegraph, would have an advan.
tage which private corporations do not
have. II has right to establish postal
route anywhere. and il propably is not
10 the power OF town or Of any 'mu-
nicipal or State corporation TO prevent
this exercise OF the right Of eminent do
main on the part OF the general govern.
ment.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

Captain Webb. the champion swimmer
Of the World, Who not long ago swan
across the English Channel in rough water,
came TO an untinely death last week IN :
ioolhardy attempt 70 swim the rapids and
whirlpool bsio~ Niagara PAll& He vss
dianaied from mAkins the attempt by old
residents Of the Falls. who assert that no
living thing ever passed the whirlpool
alive. but he persisted with fatal effect.
He passed the rapids and was seen 10 enter
the whirlpool when be threw up one arm
and disappeared and vas not seen again
uniii Isis dead dody vss fond several days
Afterwards. miles below the falls, on the
river bAnk. The post mOriem examine.
ton disclosed the following facts:
"The body Was found 10 m active state
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

IN the British telegraph service. Which
Is under The conirol Of the government,
All males ssi females between IL and II
years u age. upon nomination By The
postmaster general. are eligible for ap'
poiutmepi Candidates are examined ia
writing and in the hrs, -four rules Of arith
me,ic. those who pas this preliminary
examination being sent 10 . government
school Of ,elegraphy for three mon,bs' gra'
,uiiious distraction 10 the use Of the in.
sirnnents. danng which Lime they receive
no remuneration. This Ia followed by q
short probationary tsrm 10 . telegraph
Office. During ihe period OF probation
the operators receive a small salary. in.
creased on their being certified ~ able 10
transmit public messages, and again in.
CREASED npnn their being certified rs com.
petent 10 take sole charge OF telegraph
instrument; then gradually increasing un.
al the maximum IL reached. The day 3
duiy for female operators asd for male
operators under IL years Of age consists OF
eight hours day work, and that for male
operstors over IS years OF age eight hours
day or night work.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

The Democratic press Of the country
have never ceased TO abuse Senator Ma.
hone Of Virginia Yet the Democratic
state convention OF Virginia has just
adopted platform which declares in fav.
or Of the settlement Of the state debt ques.
ton on the Malone basis; and also for
equal school privileges for the blacks, in
short they have placed themselves squarely
on the Malone platform. II evident that
they did not do this from choice, but be.
cause they had no hope Of carrying the
state on any other basis. Malone is evil
IDENTITY not such rascalIy repudiator as he
has b,en.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-08-02

The prpvrb ths, liars s~sa god raene.
riss. Mo Bos,oa livxaia Esis applicable
10 the nsa vbs charge hat 0sraeld VAS
hrsles 70 pc@insse ssAslsy Matthews 70
The suprms beach 10 The samner q 1850
The H,vsaii sbcss thai there sss thea no
vsoaaey 10 Tbs ssprems beech. and there
~a. nose until Jan. ~. issI-sir moeths
after HE alleged bargain With Garfield.
M. Matthews vss nominated by President
HAYES. bu, !, uss ''hung n" Ia tho jade
iasy comni,,ae though ihe inhnence 81
coakiing Alter Garfield became pr~i
den, the domination Of Judge Matthews
vas rereved ., the reques, ctex.presiien'
Hay~ aad other Ohio RcpDblicsas Ihers
ls not the siigbies, evidence ~ any corrsp
ton in this business from beginning tc
end