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ILLINOIS.

Comrade n r. Tobias of Assumption, H..
writes US that Andy Simpson Post, No. $40,
was organized at Assumption, H.. on the 18th
Of September, with fifteen charter members,
and a fine prospect OF large increase of mem-
bership. The Post was mustered by c. H. KEEP
ley, OF Decatur, H., and the following officers
were elected: Commander, g. " Wood S. Y.
c., H. III. Tobias; J. Y c., ]. f. Mckee; Chap,
John Benepe; Surg, C. Beeman; AdJt., III. H.
Adams; @. NJ, James Sinons; o. D., T. J.
Rasbach; o. c., John Mckee; S. NJ, +. Kuhle.
E. w Swan, of Byron, 0gle county, Ill,
writes us that H. G. Cooling Post, No. 3i8
which was organized August 25th with nine
teen charter members, has since that time mus
tered two recruits, and has several applications
on Gle The officers of the Post are as follows
Commander, W. A. Grove; S. Y. c., j. H
Hunt; T. v. c., J. f. Spaulding; O. D., H.
Helm; Chaplain, L. A. Irwin; O. NJ. t. b..
Gill; Surgeon, ". j. hawthorn o. G., /. 4.
Housewert; Adi't, &. ". Swan; S. NJ, II. III,
Good, and @. III. S., P. Kelly.
At q meeting of John A. Davis Post, of Free
port, H., on the 10Th ult., it was decided to
hold fair and festival at some early day for
the benefit of tho Post, there having been a
heavy drain on the treasury lately by reason of
sickness among the comrades and their families.
Comrade S. &. Burdick, Centraiia, ILL.,. writes
us that Wallace Post, of that place, is fitting up
new Post room, the old one being Inadequate
to accommodate its rapid increase On the x06h
nit. the Post had sham battle, which was wit
messed by about 5000 persons.
| Comrade J. A. Mason, Waueonda, ILL.,. writes
us that the Veterans Of thas place are about to
The National tribune., 1883-11-01
CONNECTICUT.

General Orders, No. 10, issued at Hartford,
Conn, by command of Isaac b. Hyatt, Depart
ment Commander-Henry E. Taintor, A. a.
G.-contain the following:
That each Post be required to keep an obituary
and memorial record. and forward copy OF the
same, at the end Of each quarter, TO the Assistant
Acknowledgement, who shall enter the came al
length In book to be kept for that purpose, and
that the and record Of service OF the deceased
comrades be published In the next General Order
thereafter issued.
Except In few instances, the reports have not
been made 70 Department Headquarters, as above
required, and where made have varied gfeatiy.
For the purpose Of securing uniformity in the re-
ports, a form has been approved by the Com
nander, and copies Of the same herewith trans-
Initted 10 the several Posts.
Post Commanders viii at once ELL OUT the blank
with the name and record Of each colnrade who
has died during the present year, and forward the
same 10 these headquarters and hereafter such re-
pou viii be forwarded, with the quarterly reports
whenever a comrade shall have died during the
quarter.
The subject Of exempting from taxation The prom.
erty Of soldiers Of this State was by the last De
pagtment Encanpmsnt, referred TO a committee oi
three 20 report AT the next Encampment.
The foilowing-n comrades are hereby an.
pointed such committee: Samuel II. Seward o.
Post 81 Joseph ID. Plunkett. Post 81 James B. Colt
Post l.
Comrade William H Stowe. of Post II. ts herebv
appointed Assistant Inspector, and assigned for
duty 20 Inspection District, No. f. with headauar.
ters at New Haven vice Cornrade George nj
White, resigned. on account of removal from the
Department. BE viii be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
Henry @. Merwin Post, No. So. has secured q
new hall for their meetings In Odd Fellows Block
corner of Church and Crown streets, New Haven.
Elias Howe Jr., Post No. 8, have also moved
into new hall the post-ofiice with entrances
on Bank and State streets Bridgeport.
Comrade Norval Green, Lombard Post, No
"a, Greenwich, Conn, writes that the Post al
that place, which started in July with thirteen
members, now numbers over thirty-fve, with
fourteen applications pending. On the 9th ult
9 Campfire wsa held by the Post, at which
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WEST VIRGINIA.

Branum Post, No. 221, Of Bridgeport, W. Va,
gave an oyster supper and Campfire last Sat-
urday evening, which drew q large crowd Of
the veterans and their friends. Brief speeches
were made by Comrades G. w. Baggs, " s.
Meek, Prof. Orr, Comrades Forney, Patterson
and Melvin Richards while Colnrade Crago re-
cited "Sheridan's Ride " and other poems. The
affair was grand success in every way.
Holiday Post, No. u, of Wheeling, ". Va,
is growing rapidly, and the comrades have set
tied down to make it the leading organization
in the city. Next Saturday they will hold an
open meeting, and on the following Saturday,
Mrs. Wittenmeyer, the famous nurse, viii lee
ture for their benefit
Conrade Myers, of Charleston, W Va, re-
ports the Grand Army as growing rapidly in
the Kanawha Valley, and that the Posts are
fourishing.
Phil Beir Post, at New MartinsviIIe, W. Va,
now numbers fifty members, and they intend
to have every old soldier in the town in it be-
fore they stop.
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writes US that the Campfire held last week by
Mcpherson Post, No. ID of that place, was a
great suecess-the receipts being 1907.
OHIO.

Comrade T. G. Ferguson, Ridgeville Corners
Henry county, o., to whom we sent applica-
ton for Post charter, writes us as follows: We
called the old veterans together and talked the
matter over, and found that there was ten
dency to join Posts already organized rather
than try to organize here with ten members
TALL that could be relied on) and finally have
to surrender the charter, which would be more
detrimental to the Order than recruiting into
other Posts, and by vote decided not to or
ganize Post here, but to go to Warner as re-
cruits to Larner Post, No. 3d." Our comrades
were wise in so deciding for it would be in
judicious to try to maintain a small Post
when there are thriving Posts in the neighbor-
hood.
Comrade Morris Burns, Gallon, Ohio, writes
us that Dick Morris Post No. $780, G.. A. r.,
held an open meeting at their Post room Oeto-
Der 20 Col. j. st. J. Charleston, Dayton, Ohio,
Inspector General of the Department of Ohio,
addressed the assembly, and in the course OF
his remarks urged the necessity of establishing
Ladies' Auxiliary at once Remarks were
also made by Commander Diesrick and several
other comrades. Some excellent music was
rendered during the evening.
Geo. III. Thomas Post, No 49, Cincinnati,
Ohio, and James A. Garfield Post, No. 2 Gov
lngton, KY, held a concert in the Cincinnati
Music Hall, on the 23d ult., where choice pro-
gramme of vocal and instruuental music was
rendered. The director of the vocal music was
Major W. r. Lowe, with chorus of 200 voices,
and the director Of the instrumental music Cap
tain G. M. Currier, with a band of sixty-tiye
pieces.
Comrade NJ P. Kent, Wooster Ohio, writes
us that Hall Post, of that place, had an oyster
supper at the Post room on the Sd ult, at
which many of the comrades and their wives
were present.
Cornrade James Bayers, Catawba, Ohio who
sends us 3 for two new subscribers, writes
US that the veterans there are about forming
a Post, and that about thirty have already
signed an application for a charter.
Comrade D. c. Putnam, Mitchell Post, No
Is, Springfield, o., writes US that he mustered
Powell Post, No. 36i, at Fremont City, o., with
twenty eight charter members on the I1th ult.
and expects on the 8th inst. to muster Post No
303, at New Carlisle, Ohio.
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WISCONSIN.

Comrade William Stiedy, of Elroy, Wis, re-
ports Henry Mills Post, No. AZ, of that place,
IL good working order, with membership of
sixty, and states that it celebrated its first an
niversary, On the 5th of October, by Camp
fire. Posts from Lacrosse, Kendall, Monewoc,
Lavalle Reedsburg, Barraboo, and Eau Claire
were present. The ladies of the G. A. R. So
ciety furnished q plentiful supply of rations.
Department Commander Philip Cheek, Jr., and
Congressman Woodward addressed the members.
Comrade L. A. Phetteplace, Meuasha, Wis,
who sends US three new subscribers, writes US
that J. P. Shepard Post, No. Al, of that place,
expects to hold Campfire on November 1.
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TENNESSEE.

A circular has been issued from Department
headquarters of Tennessee, in which Post Com
manders are notified that full supply of Rules
and Regulations, applications, and other Grand
Army requisites are now on hand and will be
supplied ON requisition. Attention is also di-
rected to the Importance of all members being
supplied with the Rules and Regulations and
badges. 1t is the earnest request Of the De-
partment Commander that the Posts take steps
to uniform their members; the dress adopted
by the Department being the blue blouse. with
vest and pants of the same color. and Grand
Army" button, fatigue cap (U. S. pattern with
Post number in white-metal letters The at
tention of Post officers is especially directed
to the necessity of providing themselves with
the insignia of their positions.
Comrade IT. R. Hink1e, Savannah, Tenn,
writes that Farragnt Post No. s, organized at
that place August g. now numbers forty-two
members, with ten more to join next meeting,
and a prospect of soon increasing its member
ship to 100. He also reports Fielding Hurst
Post, No. Z, in 9ns condition, and states tha6 it
expects - hold grand Campfire at Pittsburg
Lanfing next April, 9th and 7th, for the re-
ception of excursionists who viii visit tho bat
tlefields on the anniversary Of that memorable
action.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Comrade a. E. Simmons, Manchester n. H,
writes Us as follows: Charles Stinson Post. No.
81, Henry Moore Commander, Gofstown n. H,
gave public Campfire on October 18th, which
was a success in all respects. The old war
songs were received with great enthusiasm.
The whole programme was exceedingly pleas
ing. Hon. d. a. Taggart spoke in a feeling
and eloquent manner which gave new courag
and strength of purpose to the members of the
Post. The population of Gofstown numbers
but l. 200, yet this Post receives substantial aid
from the citizens and has reason TO take pride
in the work accomplished since its institution,
which took place August, 1882, with twelve
charter members, twenty-one having been
added to the roll Of membership in the year
following. The interest manifested at the
meetings promises bright future for Charles
StinsOn Post
The National tribune., 1883-11-01
RHODE ISLAND.

There was pleasant meeting at Grand Army
Hall, Patuueket, On the 10Th ult the occasion
being an official visit of the Department Com
mander and staff TO- and the annual inspection
of, Tower Post, No. 17-Commander Alonzo E.
Pierce. There was good attendance of the
comrades Of the Post, and among the visitors
were the Department Commander, Philip S.
Chase; A. q. n. G. C. Henry Alexander; Medi-
cal Director Willard III. Greene; Inspector c.
@. A. Peterson; A. ID. c. E. III. Rhodes, William
Frankland, James A. Abbott w. H. Tracy
Theodore A. Barton, Commander of Slooum
Post, No. 10, Of Providence; Marcus D. Vose,
Past Commander Of Arnold Post, No. 4, Provi-
dence.
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form Post. They have already twenty-five
signers to the application for charter, and the
indications for strong Post are hopeful.
Comrade Daniel Long, Urbana. ILL.,, writes
us that Post 129, of that place, is in fine con-
dition, and intends giving concert on the
10th inst. for the benefit of the Relief Corps.
Comrade o. s. Pratt, Princeville, H., who
sends us s. for two new subscribers, writes us
that the Post at that place is prospering finely.
Comrade J. FL. Hobbs, Loda, IL, writes us
that kirkpatrick Post, No. 225, Of that place, is
alive and at work"
A very enjoyable Campfire was held at
Nunda, ILL.,, ON the 22d ult, under the auspices
of Post No. 226 of that place
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numbers over 100 members, and is in aous-
ishing condition.
Comrade J. B. Emery, Lamar, Mo-, writes us
that arrangements have been completed for the
Hon. Schuyler Coliax to deliver lecture as
A. MeCook Post, No. "a, of that place, on the
9Th of next January.
Fitzpatrick Post, OF Winston, Mo-, held A
Campfire on the 18th ult. There was a large
attendance from neighboring Posts and old
soldiers residing in the vicinity.
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VERMONT.

Comrade Fred Aldrich, Mt Holly, vt, who
sends US 81 to renew his subscription to THE
TRIBUNE, writes US that Kearney Post, No. 4s,
Of that place, held Campfire on the 18th ult.,
which was largely attended and greatly en-
joyed by the veterans and their families.
Comrade Thomas T. Farrell, Waterbury, Vt,
writes Us tnat the Post at that place, which
was started last February with twenty-eight
members, now numbers ifty-fve, and its pros
poets for increase this winter are good.
The National tribune., 1883-11-01
KENTUCKY.

The Commander of the Department of Ken
lucky, Captain J. G. Michie, formerly Of Col.
Daniel McCook's regiment of the Army of the
Cumberland, has been elected vice-president of
that society for the ensuing year This is a
good selection and at the same time we'll
deserved compliment to Comrade Niche.
has appointed Past Commander q. a. II. Rey-
land and Commander Daniel AshWorth, Of Gar
field Post, No. 2. Covington, KY, as Aids-de-
Camp on his staff
Comrade O. ]. Chambers, Ashland, KY,
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.

During the past week THE TRIBUNE has for
warded blank applications for Post charters in
response TO requests from the following: J. Z
Steward, Bloomingdale, Pa; James Wheeler
Buckeye KY; R. S. Faulconer, Stonington,
H.; orson Wright, Mauston, Wis; II. G.
Swallow, Bonneville, Ia; John P Conner
Clinton, Mo-; James o'Conner, jackson, Mo-
total of 81 since the beginning of the new
administration.
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MISSOURI.

Mrs. Sarah A. Richardson, in memory of
whose husband T. H. Richardson Post, No. 90.
of Lancaster, No., was named, has presented
the Post with q very handsome banner. The
Post drafted a suitable resolution thanking her
for the beautiful gift.
Cornrade w. B. Graves, Maryville, Mo-, writes
Us that Sedgwick Post, No. n, Of that place.
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WASHINGTON THURSDAY NOVEMBER sss

they were Joined by comrades from Bridgeport
and Stamford, when nine new recruits were
mustered.
Comrade Oscar NJ Butler, Hartford, Conn,
writes us that the Post just organized at East
Hartford is named after Colonel Daniel c. Red
man, of the Seventh Connecticut volunteer in
fantry.
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NEW JERSEY.

A new Post, known as James L. Stratton
Post No. 81, has been organized at Mullica
Hill, II. j., by Comrade Charles III. Benson, of
Jersey City. Comrade David Borton is Post
Commander,
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COLORADO.

The Campfire held recently by the Post al
Longmont, Col. was a very enjoyable affair.
Commander Stultz, Judge J. III. Wells, Colonel
B. l. Carr, and others told pleasant stories Of
army life, while the Post gles club, led by
Chaplain William Butler, added extraordinary
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MINNESOTA.

Comrade L. G. Long. West Side, Mian., who
sends us s. for subscriptions, writes US that a
Post has been organized at Adrian, with eight
cen charter members.
The National tribune., 1883-11-01
MASSACHUSETTS.

Comrade c. D. King, Springfield, Mass, writes
Us that Wilcox Post No. 16, is in splendid
working order.
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IContinasd on 9th yass.l
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-06-20
The Precious Metals.

The special report of Mr. Burchard
Director of the Mint, upon the produc-
ton of the precious metals in theUnited
States, which was ordered to be printed
by the last Congress, shows that the
yield of the mines of the United States
for the year 1882 was So, ,J00, 900 in
gold, SAG, 5000 in silver. total of
Sl9, 300, ,O00-a decline OF 3, ZOO, 900 of
gold and an increase of $500, 900 of
silver compared with the preceding year.
The greatest relative decline was in
California, while in silver production
Idaho, Montana and New Mexico
showed the greatest increase. The ex-
cess of production over consumption of
the year, added to the net imports of
gold, resulted i'll a net gain to the
circulation of less than $500, 600 in gold,
but by coinage and net import of coin
the metallic circulation gained nearly
$50, 1O0, 900 in gold and about S27, ,600,-
600 in silver coin.
The California gold fields show no
evidence of exhaustion, and Nevada
gives signs of recovery from the mis-
management and stock speculation that
have affected its production. Idaho,
Montana, Utah and New Mexico furn-
ish evidence of the increased importance
of mining industry i'll those Territories,
while Arizona maintains her large pro-
duction of the precious metals.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-06-20
Clouds and sunshine.

Rainy days IN the country would be
robbed of half their terror to addlts If a
little provision were made for the chill
dren. When it is gloomy outside We
must create. artificial brightness within.
Every country house has a large spare
room, an attic or at least a good corner
in the barn; any of these will answer
for the purpose of a playroom, which,
if provided, will not only keep the little
ones still, but happy, Those dreamy
delightful days for reading are rescued
from the mtolerable noise and fuss that
invariably follow the imprisonment of
juveniles. If we are gong out of town
let us give up few ruffles, il need be,
and make the fittings for the little folks.
To cover walls choose plain. coarse cotton
cloth for foundation. The best covering
will be found at the paper hangers, where
nursery rhymes are pictured In most be-
wltching form. and the frog that would
a-wooipg go' becomes only one of the
fayorItes that are followed along the
spaces. The foundation can be COM
pletely covered, and should be one yard IN
depth. 1t can be attached to the wall by
IinT SIctl udllo- <AoONS bAS ooeiO thuS'
formed japanese pictures can be placed,
and their bright. quaint grouping always
pleases children. Wall rolls can be pur.
chased, or made of bright cambria, and
pictures pasted on. The tops can be
attached to cane or old broom handle
painted red. The file of bright pictures
will furnish material for stories and afford
amusement 10 the children, who can do 81
the pastlng necessary with little help.
| A small folding table Is easily transported
for this room, and boxes to hold plaything;
can be covered with chIntz. A beautiful
room OF this kind is fitted with turkey red
made to cover the entire wall, attached tc
the top of the wall by tiny hooks. the
border finished with a row of coarse
German lace. Arranged In pretty group:
are figures from old fashioned plates, and
any thing that plesses from the illustrated
papers, the arrangements should be
studied, IN order to place the large group
at the base, snd when the distance Of
three feet from the base is finished the
remainder can be done at random with
good effect II the ceiling is tinted q
| hight blue and the floor painted chocolate
! col II, 1t gives good effect
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-06-20
Gathering and Drying Tea in Japan.

Tea gathering is commenced IN May
Girls are employed, at an average of five
cents day, from sunrise to sunset. The
sprig of leaves is nipped off carefully
with the finger nails and deposited in a
basket, and other servants carry these
baskets, as they are filed, TO the tea
planters house and necessary outhouses.
Here other employees spread them out on
large palm mats and here the first and
only adulteration essayed by the tea
planter is executed. Having decided the
percentage of exhausted leaves TO mix
with his fresh leaves these are put also on
the mats. The drying is In the open air
and in the sunlight. That having been
completed, the next operation is the curl
ing. To effect this the dried leaves are
poured into open cast-iron receptacles over
charcoal furnace beneath of accurately
graded heat. Sufficient laborers are
placed around these pans TO constantly
take in their hands the leaves as they be-
come heated and to roll them. When the
curling is done the leaves are packed IN
coarse, cheap boxes, trelghted to the
nearest tea market and there sold to a
foreign tea dealer. Every foreigner keeps
special variety of tea-taster, who has tc
tell the quality of the fresh leaf and Il
make guess at the amount of leaves that
have already done service.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-06-20
BaIlooning to the Pole.

Two great scientific questions are now
agitating the minds of some of the bal
loonlsts in this country and Europe.
One Is the possibility of reaching the
North Pole III balloon, and the other
the practicabillty of getting into the
eastern current two miles above the
earth and crossing the Atlantic. Com
mander Cheyne has aroused so much
interest In the first question that a COM
pany has been formed IN London, On
tario, for the purpose of organizing a
balloon expedition to the North Pole.
A reporter had q conversation few days
ago with MIR. GrimIey, a well-known
@ronaut on the subject In question.
''lf Commander Cheyne had any ex-
perience III ballooning under adverse
circumstances" said Mr.. Grlmley, 81
think ne would see the impracticabIlity
of his views. l have no doubt that he
may be honest enough In his intentions,
but he Is working at thing he does not
understand.
'Have you ever met him?" inquired
the reporter.
"No. but 1 know a good deal about
him. l have been following the course
OF his lectures, and wrote to him some
time ago asking hum to give me an ex-
planation of his proposed plan OF over
coming the difficulties In the way of
reaching the Pole in balloon, and he
has not yet answered me. 1 know he
has very persuasive manner, and is a
great enthusiast In the possibilities of
ballooniug; but he has not been In the
habit of reducing his theory to practice.
If he did, think he would talk differ
entity"
What, in your estimation, appears
to be the impracticable part OF Cneyne's
theory"
"He seems to disregard every essen
tial connected with baAoonlng. L am
quite familiar with the whole history of
bailooning, besides having made over
one hundred assents myself, many OF
them being quite successful, and from
all my knowledge and experience have
come to the conclusion that Polar ex-
pedItlon in a balloon is impracticable.
J Mr.. Grimiey then entered minutely
into the arguments, showing the alleged
impracticability OF Polar balloon
voyage, regretting at the same time that
the proofs were not all on Commander
Cheyne's side. Il assure you," said
the @ronaut, s'if could see any practi-