davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
THE TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY JUNE 1888

tually served in the war and were honorably
discharged, it cannot be drawn at all short
of point at which all loyal citizens would
be eligible to membership But, ON the
other hand, We see no reason why the Ma
tional Encampment, the supreme authority
of the Order, should not, if it chose, by a
special vote admit to honorary membership,
any war Governor, Senator, Representative,
or person in public or private station, whose
services, in its judgment, entitle him to such
mark of its favor. There would be no inn
propriety in SO doing, and providing the
power to confer such distinction were re-
tanned absolutely in the hands of the En-
eampment, it would not be likely to be
abused.
So far as we know, the following are the
only War Governors now living: Sprague,
of Rhode Island; Parker, of New Jersey
Curtin of Pennsylvania; Ramsey, of Min
nesota; Robinson and Carney, of Kansas,
and Stanford, of California.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
Who're Washington Rerusea a crann.

centennial celebration was held as New
Windsor New York, on the 22d inst, CON-
memorating the breaking up of camp by Wash
ington's army at the termination of hostiIities
with Great Britain. The survivors of the One
Hundred and Twenty fourth regiment of New
York volunteers also held Reunion at New
Windsor at the same time. Among the guests
are several grandsons of General Jas. Clinton
Five thousand persons attended the celebration.
A flag was raised over the site of the famous
temple, Colonel Chas. Il. Weygant saying, For
over the spot where, 100 years ago, Washington
refused q CROWN The flag was hoisted by Miss
Laura Rankin granddaughter of Oliver VOL
colt and great graRdnieee of Samuel Hunting
ton, two sigaers of the Declaration of Independ-
enee Addresses were delivered and elected
enthusiastic applause. The exercises included
a review of Union veterans
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

First prize-infantry company, 500; second
prize-infantry company, 500; single prize
best infantry company organized since July I,
1882, 800; first prize-veteran company. First
regiment, Veteran Legion, $500; second prize
veteran company, First regiment, Veteran
Legion, 800; first prize-section artillery,
$500; second prize-section artillery, $3.50;
first prize-eavslry company, two entries to
ILL., $500; second prize-eavalry company, tive
entries to ill., $3.50; first prize-zouave COM
pany, two entries to fill,) 800. As one day Of
the eneampment viii be given to the COMPETE
tive drills of the First regiment Indiana Vet
eran Legion, ali of whom are members Of the
Grand Army of the Republic. it has been de-
termined to make that day Grand Army Day
for Indiana and visiting comrades. Two adj
ditiOnal prizes viii be offered to Posts of this
Department: First prize--tO Post marching
into camp on the day to be hereafter designa-
ted, with largest number of comrades in proper
ton to their membership, indianapolis Post
excluded,) 500; second prize-Grand Army Of
the Republic, as above, indianapolis Post ex-
cluded,) $40.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
The Rennlon a. canker cItr. Exam.

A grand Reunion of the ex-soldiers of north
western Kansas, and the largest gathering ever
held in that part of the State took place az
Cawker City, on the 5th and 9th insts. On
Tuesday, the opening day, the incoming early
train brought large numbers of comrades from
points west, some of whom stopped at the
Lincoln Park station, while others went
through to Cawker City, where committees of
Reynolds Post escorted them to Grand Army
hall. After Captain J. w. McGhee had mar
shalled Reynolds Post, procession, headed by
the Jewell City baad, and led by Colonel
Tucker marched through the principal streets
and thence to Lincoln park. Then the boys
were addressed by Hon. Judge Hanback, and
others, and bouHtiful repas5 supplied at
Colonel Whitney'S restaurant. A Campfire
was held in the evening. On Wednesday, after
Reynolds Post had mustered a number of new
recruits, all again proceeded to the Park, where
addresses were delivered by prominent speak
ers. Returning to the city, the veterans were
saluted by Camp of the Sons of Veterans
bearing flag inscribed The Country'5 Hope"
aud commanded by Comrade Niles.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
A Hermit In a BIG CITY.
= INT Isihe IN ~ N1IS VII
FFTo,a the Ai5a1sY Eceaino Jourg.aE.l

fTo3i HtS <2lOusY LsccfaiIey VONfItdtl
Among the oldest families in the neighbor-
hood of Townsend Park, ON Capitol Hill, are
those OF MeNabb and Cumming These two
families have resided, one on Washington and
the other on Knox street. beyond the recollec-
ton of most OF the inhabitants. Nearly half a
century ago the young men of the families were
constantly together. They were, as the story
goes, full of practical jokes, and played many
a one at the expense of the old might watch.n
Whatever was the incentive, it is well anthem
tieated that both entered into hermitage as
close and confined as a monks eloister, out
of which neither was known to have ever
emerged. This occurred about thirty five
years ago.
Several years afterward Mr.. VIM. Appleton,
lately deceased, owned buildings on the north
of Central avenue, west of Lark street. The
Cumming house is situated on the same side
of the street, ON the northeast corner of Lark
street. One day Mr. Appleton, looking out of
the scuttie, saw John Cumming head bob in at
the scuttle OF his house. Since that time no one
save the family have seen John Cumming. His
brother William, who keeps q grain store, as he
has for years, on the corner OF Lark and Wash
ington avenue, is uneommunieativo on the
matter. Residents in the vicinity of quarter
of q century standing have heard of the recluse,
but none have ever seen him. When the last
census was taken, in 1880, Mr. William Cum
ming gave the name of his brother as still
living. Mr.. McNabb, up to the time ofhis DEATH
about five years ago, kept within the precincts
of his home on Knox street, just south OF Wash
ingten avenue Ones in while neighbors
could see an old gray-haired man walking up
and down the garden back of the house, but he
never appeared on the street.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
PUBLISHED KY
One Dollar per Year.

EFTeRMs OF sgBscRiFTioR-lRsRHnlY CASH IN
euvkscE-MoseY FoRsERDEo OTHERWISE T4sN BY REGIS
TERED LETTER, POSTAL MONEY ORDER, on DRAFT on Nav
Yosk VIA ss TIE or TIE SENDER, AS ALSO AL
SUBSCRIPTIONS PAD TO AGENTS.
ENEWELS.-5ysscRisEss CAN ALWAYS ASCERTAIN
rsss DATE WHEN TRER SUBSCRIPTION WIZ EXPIRE LOOKING
At T4E NUMBER on TIE WRAPPER PAPER WHICH IS
rlls SAKE as THAT NUMBER or TIE LAST
ISSUE waloH THEs ARE EMITTED 70 sEcEnE.
ES-ADDREssEs. - ACTRESSES wrLl Sc cHsseEo ts
OFTEN AZ DESIRED BIT SUBSCRIBERS s7oUlo ~ al GASES
eWE rE4Eis Old AS WELL as New ADDRESS.
Rs-cORREsPoNDENcE.- coRREsPoNDeNcsls SOLICITED
FROM EVERY sscToS REokRD GRAND Army, PsNsio,
Murray EsRoUgTUsAL. INDUSTRIAL AID HOUSEHOLD BAT
T1ss. AND LeTrrss 10 TIE EDITOR WILL ALWAYS RECEIVE
rHoHPT ATTENTION. WRITE on ONE SIDE or THE RAPss
ONLY
"a ADVERTISING RKTEs.-sNswTs len AGATE lrzl
70 cTs; THREE LINES z CTS. OTTER TRANSIENT AoHeEIs-
mo Is CENTS PUR lNE. TsTEeg INSERTIONS 10 FHa CENT
pssoovKr raslr-sm INSERTIONS 20 eeR oesT DISCOUNT
F1Frrao rseRTops 80 PR CENT. DISCOUNT. AoozEss ALA
LE7TEss-
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
els FIFTEENTH ST, WASHINGTON, D. C.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
The Indiana gilitary Eneamnment.

James r. Canadian, brigadier-g general and
commandment, has issued circular, which con-
tains the following: The second annual mill
tary encampmeut of Indiana will be held at
the city of indianapolis, August Is to II, in
elusive. Ths more to encourage military or
CARNATIONS, both within the State of Indiana
and from other States, to take an interest in
this eneampment, and to insure a large at
tendance, the amount of prizes and the num-
Der offered are very much in excess of those
offered last year. The prizes offered by the
executive committee are as follows: First prize
--inlantry-free for all, 81 500; second prize
infantry-free for all, $50; first prize-artil-
lery, section-free for all, $500; second prize
artillery, section-free for al, s200; first prize
--cavalry-free for all, three entries to fill, J
$500; first prize-four gun battery of artillery,
two entries TO ILL., 3i00.
For Indiaaa Legion organizations only
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

command, expecting the order to assault the
rebel intrenchments and conscious that
their lives would be sacrificed in vain,
pinned to their blouses slips of paper con-
tanning their names and then coolly and
without a sign of shrinking awaited the
command to charge. In another column of
THE TRIBUNE will be found two versions
of this remarkable incident, but it occurs to
US that it would be interesting to hear from
the men themselves the story of their action.
VIII not some survivor of Warren's COM
mand, who was at Mine Run, November so,
1868, probe his memory and give us an
account of the event as he recalls it?
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

TIE Monticello (nl) Bulletin, in speak
ing the establishment Of new Post Of The
Grand Array al that place, says: q The Re
publicans of Monticello organized" &c
Whether it is in ignorance or malice that
the Bulletin speaks Of the Grand Army as Il
ii were a political organization we do not
know, but our comrades should not permit
such a nais-statement to stand uncorrected
The Grand Army has no connection with
any political party whatever, and ali hon
orally discharged Union soldiers and sailors
Of the civil war, no matter what their poll.
tics, are eligible to membership. The Mon
ticellO BaiIotia owes it 10 its readers to Sc
state.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
The War Governors.

CoNRADE EDWIN Z. APPLICABLE, Com
nlander of ConoYer Post, No. 63, Freehold,
Y. J., writes us as follows:
AS tAe Rules and Regulations st present stand
no War Governor can he admitted to member,
ship Of the G. a r. Is this as IL should be? /
think not Within the jurisdiction Of this Post
we have his Honor Joel Parker, perhaps the most
faithful and popular Of the executives of any of
the Northern States during the war He had the
welfare Of the soldiers and their families deeplv at
heart, and left nothing undone that would pro-
mote their comfort lie may not have been mus
tered into the United States service, but WIZ
should he not, with other living War Govern
orr" be permitted TO wear the badge of the Grand
Arny7 / am Republican, and Ex-Governor
Parker is Democrat; but ann n great admirer
Of my feIow-eitizen and desire that he should be
member of Tie Grand Army. hope the subject
wiz be brought up at the ensuing National En-
campncnt.
Ccmrade Applegate's suggestion is not
without force The war Governors, Of whom
the most iliustrions were, probably, Oliver
p Morton, of Indiana, and John A. An
drews, Of Massachusetts,, unquestionably
contributed as much, by their patriotic sup
port of the President and their spirited eff
forts to raise the quota of troops called for,
TO the suppression of the rebellion, as those
who actually commanded our armies, but
SO did many of our Senators and Congress
men, the members of our State legislatures,
private citizens, Ike George FL. Stuart, the
/ President of the United States Christian
Commission, orators like Wendell Phillips,
and clergymen like Henry Ward Beecher.
The truth is, that unless the line is drawn,
as now, SO as to admit those only who ac-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
Shaving By PIseemsal.
[From &c Trsnson Tinaes.l

A commercial drummer with several heavy
cases in hand, painted into Warth's barber shop,
adjoining the State Street House, to-day. One
side of his face had several days growth Of
whiskezs, while the other side was perfectly
smooth. He threw himself int q chair.
"Shave me-" he said bTus4uely. The aston
ished barber began to adjust a cloth about his
neck, looking at the dFummers face meanwhile
with eloquent curiosity. BeeB in the barber
chair once this morning haven't you?s queried
the barber Twice said the stranger, cor
reeting him; once in Philadelphia and oncs
at Bristol. Got my face lathered in Philadel-
phia and then saw / couldn't make my train
unless started Got the barber TO wipe or my
face, and ran and got on Just as the train was
moving At Bristol I thought I'd have time
to do some business and get shaved and catch
the next train. Got through with my business,
ran into 5 barber shop, got lstaered again and
got half my face shaved, when I heard the
train coming. Jumped up and paid the bar
Der, and again had my face wiped off. aud
struck for the depot and gos the train Just ~
it was moving. People on the train looked as
me and then turned away and whispered.
They thought I was an escaped lunatie. ]
want close shave, please, and take your time
to IL Pm going 30 make up FOR this heltax-
skelter business in the morning.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

therefore, to say that while we shall con-
tinue to give place to discussions concerning
important military campaigns, battles and
maneuvers, we shall exact from our cor
respondents a strict adherence to facts with
which they have personal acquaintance, and
an avoidance of anything in the nature of a
disparagement of the valor or prowess Of
rival corps, divisions, brigades, or regiments.
1t is twenty years too late for any exhibition
of petty jealousy between the men who fur
nished the bone and sinew of her armies.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
THE MAGAZINES.

LippsneOtts Magazine for July is published "A
midsummer number, and the table OF contents
IS an attractive one, including Alpine Dairies''
an illustrated paper, by S. III. VI. Byers, United
States Consul at Zurich /" British Iand-Oygn-
ers and American Competitors" by Arthur
Granville Bradley, son Of the Dean Of West
minister; " New York Clubs" by O.. B. Todd
and Ny Asylum Life" by Physician Dr.
C. j. Stilie, late provost of the University OF
Pennsylvania, describes the condition OF
Women in Ancient Greece and Rome with
reference 20 the much debated subject OF
female education "reminiscences OF the Get
tysbuTg Rattle" by a Company Officer. il a
simple and pleasing narrative. sNoOnshins
and Marguerites," an illustrated story IN FIVE
chapters, by the author of Phyllis" Molly
Bawn," etc, viii be enc Of the chief attractions
of this number to a host of readers. Miss
TinekeF's serial, . The Jewel IN the Lotos.v
maintains its high interest and . A Good Eel
low" by W. O. Bates, Is a well written and
pathetic story. Among the poems in the num-
Der, Love Has Deceived Me- by Stuart Sterne.
exhibits remarkable talent.
Especially notable in ST. Nicholas for July is
an admirably written and wonderfully Illus
trated article on the Brooklyn Bridge The
frOntispiece shows the great bridge dimIy
through the riffs Of the mist. Sophie Swets
opens the number with a characteri5tically
amusing story of How JOhnnies Men Struck
Work." and George Enos Throop contributes
a Story of a Brave Girl Revolutionary
tale of the cid Schuyler mansion In Albany.
There IS an interesting paper by II. &. Ballard
ON the last convention of the National Amateur
Press Association. j. I. TroWbridge tells how
the Tinkhams outwitted their prosecutors,
Maurice Thompson finishes "Ths Story of
Robin Hood" Edward s. Ellis continues
"Swept Away" and there is another & Drum
mer-boy" paper. An interesting feature OF
the number IS the appearance of the prize COM
positions on Robert Burns" and "a Shark in
Sight" And there is much besides In the
magazine that is timely, entertaining, and
amusing
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

ACCORDING to the chagrin Falls E1poaeat
the Rev. Mr.. Hathaway, of Bedford. IN an
nouncing from his pulpit that the services
on Memorial Dsy-Eould be conducted by
the Grand Army Post at that place. took
occasion to denounce the Order as an oath
bound society" and declare that he did not
consider it the duty Of any Christian TO at
tend memorial services under its auspices
There is nothing more humiliating than the
spectacle Of Ignorance and Bigotry and In.
gratitude masquerading in pulpit, and III,
Rev. Mr.. Hathaway should be invited tc
step down and out. No man who entertain,
sueh sentiments is fit 10 preach the GOspe-
Of Him who died to make men holy as oul
veterans TO Elake them free.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
Reunion of the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry.

The fourteenth annual Reunion of the Ninth
Pennsylvania cavalry was held on the 18th
inst. at Huntingdon, Pa. The members assem-
bled in Grand Army hall, and at 2 .. M,
headed by the city band, marched to the Cas-
titan Garden, when sumptuous repast was
provided by the ladies of the town. After this
had been enjoyed the veterans proceeded to
the old Baptist church, when the association
was called TO order by the president, A. f.
Schenk, of Lancaster. After prayer by Rev
J, j, Pearee, General F. II. Lane, of Hunting
don, delivered an address of welcome, to
which the chairman responded. The roll was
then called by Lieutenant J. d. Lands, of
Coatesvills, and showed thirty-niue present,
which number was increased TO ffty-nine by
old veterans Joining the association during the
Reunion. Resolutions of regret were passed
concerning the deaths of Major George Smith
and Sergeant Isaac w. Mytol, company NJ. On
motion, Duncannon was selected as the place of
holding the next annual meeting. The follow
ing officers were then elected: President, Cap
tain .. B. Smith, of Wilkesbarre; Vice-Presi-
dents, Captain T. S. AIeCahan, of Birmingham,
Captain w. M. Potter, of Washington d. c.,
and Jacob III. Hebbel of Lancast n; Secretary,
Lieutenant. d. lands CoatesvilIe Treasurer,
B. L. Isenberg, Huntingdon Executive Com
mittee E. III. Branden, Il. Mccain, Jas. Harvey,
Samuel Boyer and James 81. Graybin. Exer-
eises were also held in the evening, at which
Rev d. *. Freeman offered prayer and A. f.
Schenk read a full and interesting history of
the regiment.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

SAID Senator Hampton, in the course of
his speeeh-printed in another column-at
the dedication of a Confederate soldiers,
monument, the other day: " The great ques-
tons which were at issue between the North
and the South, and which were left to the
arbitrameut of war, were decided against us,
but the sword never has decided and never
viii decide q question involving great
principle" As matter of fact this is not
SO, for the sword has settled nearly all the
great political controversies of which the
history of the world affords record; but,
supposing the South Carolina orator to be
correct in his assertion, it occurs to us that
to maintain the righteousness of secession at
this late day is to SOW in the minds of the
coming generation the same seeds of dis
sension that were SO deliberately planted by
John G. Calhoun. If the attempt to over
throw the Union is still Unsuitable in the
eyes of the South, why should not the sons
renew the effort which their fathers were
forced to abandon?
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

OK our first page, this week, VIII be found
a graphic description Of the battle of Cedar
Creek, Va, taken from Volume XI of Serb
ners Sons Campaigns of the Civil War;
entitled The Shenandoah Valley in 1s64,H
by George E Pond, Esq. In many respects
the battle Of Cedar Greek pesembled that Of
Stone River Beginning in the defeat and
rout Of a large portion Of the Union
forces, it ended in glorious victory to their
arms. In each ease the presence of the
commanding general was the omen OF vic
tory. With the country to the rear covered
by panic-stricken troops, with lines disor-
ganized and plans disarranged, with vic
torieus enemy pressing on TO complete the
destruction Of their armies, Rosecrans at
Stcne River aad Sheridan at Cedar Greek
stand in history tae incarnation of victory.
exhibiting Tie snblinity Of personal courage.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
Take 1t CooIly.

The controversy which has been going
on in our columns over the comparative i'm
portance of the services rendered by the
Eastern aud Western troops which composed
the army that achieved the victories of the
Atlanta campaign, has reached stage where
little advice may be proftably bestowed
upon all parties to it. Many errors of state
ment have manifestIy been made on both
sides-errors which the editor of THE TRIB-
UNE might easily have corrected in the
manuscripts themselves, had he not foresecn
that, coming from the hands of his contrib
utors, the corrections would have more
salutary effect in impressing upon these
writer's the Importance of verifying their
assertions by consulting official authorities,
and particularly when describing military
movements of which they had no personal
knowledge and we regret to say that more
feeling has been exhibited than the occasion
called for. We feel it incumbent upon us,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

In ANOTHER column, this week, VIII be
found some entertaining "reminiscences OF
the siege of Morris Island The Importance
Of military operations on the Atlantic sea-
board has never been fully recognized by
the historians Of the war. and THE TRIBUNE
viii be very happy to publish any eontribu-
lions that may be sent it in regard to these
movements.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

We have received a number of complaints
concerning the conduct of the Soldiers Home
at Bath, Steuben county, New York. 1t is
charged that the inmates are treated with
cruelty and that they are not properly fed.
The trustees, indeed, are accused of mis-
management of the worst sort, and if the
half of what is said touching their mis-
management is true, it is high time that
effective measures were taken to bring about
change. Inasmuch as the State Legisla-
ture is not in session at present, it behooves
the officers of the New York Department of
the Grand Army to look into the matter.
If the charges prove to be we'll founded, the
mere publication of the facts in the ease will
probably be sufficient to recall the trustees
to sense of their duty. 1t is to be regret
ted that these State Homes are not under
the immediate control and supervision of
the Grand Army. IF they were such scan
dals as this would not be likely to arise.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

Is another column Of TIE TRIBUNE win
be found an interesting chat with General
Roseerans touching the traits of character
which General Phil Sheridan displayed in
the early days Of his career while serving
with the formers command AS General
Rozecrans very justly observes If dash had
been all the quality ne sheridan possessed,
hewould never have got beyond a brigadier-
generals commission"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28

WE NOTE with pleasure that there seems
to be an active revival Of interest through
ont the country. this year. in the celebration
of Independence Day, attributable largely
to the influence Of the Grand Army. 1t is
but natural, indeed, that it should be So
Every Grand Army Post is a center Of pat
riotic inspiration and handspring Of patri-
osic action.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-28
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON. D. C., JUNE %. 1883.

WE PUBLISH, this week, another install
ment Of replies to TIE TRIBUYE's circular
concerning the practioability of organizing
q National Union of woman's Auxiliaries.
The preponderance of opinion seems to favor
secret work