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MOL. No. 3 i No. 8.
CONNECTIONS.

At PETERSBURG, with R. 4 P. RI. for Rich
mond, Washington, the North ard the East.
Through Pullman Car from Petersburg to New
York Solid trains Petersburg to Washington.
At BURKEVILLE with Richmond DanvlHe
RI for the South -,s r.s.s a-alT
AtLYNCHBURG. with Virginia Midland Rail
way to and from the South and North, and with
Richmond and Allegheny RI. for Buchanan
Clifton Forge and @ o. Ry. points.
At BRISTOL with E. Tenn, Va. Ga Railroad
for Knoxville, Dalton, Chattanooga and all points
South, West and Southwest. .ealHt
No / has Leighton Sleepers from Lynchburg
to Memphis A A&"l
Nos has Pullman Sleeperfrom Washingtion via
Knoxville and Atlanta to New Orleans without
change, connecting at Roanoke with Sleeper from
New York via s.. r. R., to Chattanooga without
change
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TIME OF MEETING.

MoRRrsrowS LODGE, No >, 1. y.
of q. IT.. meets in Coed TemPlar
hall. over w. P. Carrigers drug
store. every Monday evening at half
past 8 o'clock
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Justice and truth endure and live.
Injustice and falsehOod may be long
living, but dOOmsday comes at last 10
them I'm revolutions and other terrible
WAYS
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There ia charm and love attached
20 rbe wors Of temperance that bind
together those engaged In 10 ior Ao'e
of humanity, In bonds OF common
thought and action.
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THE STOCK POWDERS

Are unfailing in the treatment of
Founder Hide Bound, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Water, Indigestion, Influenza,
Coughs, Colds, etc. They produce beau
tiful, glossy hair, and should be used
,gith all stock occasionally, even if well.
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q sLEEPING-CAR SERVICE.
Norfolk &Western
1880 .. Railroad. e aga
WESTWARD DAILY.

Time Table an effect July 16, 1888.
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Ohio Division.
North Carolina Division.
STATIONS.
CONNECTIONS.

AT CHATTANOOGA with railroad lines diverg--
ing making direct. close connection Tor ali
points Northwest, West and Southwest.
Division for Atlanta and all points South, south
east and Southwest.
AT KNOXVILLE with Ohio Division and KNOX
Vile and Augusta railroad.
AT YOUNGSTOWN with North Carolina Division
for Warm Springs, N. O., and all Western and
Middle North Carolina points
AT ROGERSVILLE JUNCTION with Rogers
viii and jefferson railroad.
AT JOHNSON'S with East Tennessee and West
ern North Carolina railroad. va. v-.. .---
AT BRISTOL with Norfolk and Western railroad,
connecting closely for all Virginia and Eastern
Cities via Lynchburg and all Eastern, Middle
and Northern States points, via. Roanoke ana
Shenandoah Valley Route. ,fs4-t -..- .Ls.--s
AT WARM SPRINGS with Western North Caro-
lima railroad for Ashevflle, Morganton, States
vile, Salisbury and all points in North Carolina
r SLEEPING-CAR SERVICE. Gyy-
Nos. and have Leighton sleeper, between
Memphis and Lynchburg - "a
NOS and have Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars
between Memphis and New York, via. Shenan-
doah Valley route also Pullman Sleeping Cars
between New Orleans and Washington via. Allan
ta Cleveland and Lynchburg.
Also Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between
Warm Springs and Louisville via Jelhco. --
f A. POPE, G. P. & 7. Agt.
h3fu -itD 4 Lynchburg, Va.
FIX HUGER, Sup, Knoxville, Tenn
JOSEPH GOTHARD, A. g, L. A, knoxvllle
Tenn. aA5@ deczo o. u
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,-t,i hover and rendering the physical
f,rrtions regular and active, keeps the
AZ trrn in good working order, and protects
,,ensia and liver complaint nervousness,
kiSnev and rheumatic ailments, 1t IS in
valuable, and il affords a sure oeLence
arainst Inalarial fevers, besides removing
N traces Of such disease from the system.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally. -
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THE
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
INDIANA.

On the 18th ult J. A. Young, Commander of
Post No 119, assisted by thirteen comrades of
the Post, mustered Post No. 243 at Alexandria,
Madison county, Ind, with thirteen charter
members. The names of officers elected and in
stalled are: Commander, Edward B. Chamness
S. V. c., VIM. II. Heron; j. V. c., David K.
Carver; o. D., Hiram B. Brattain Q. NJ, Ad-
olson L. Perdue; Chap, VIM. II. Ribbons; o.
g., Joshua Gray; Surg, Exum White; Adj't
CORTLAND Doan.
Comrade A. Brauneller writes us that Charles
Wait Post, No. H. Macy Ind. was organized
June, 1882, and is in flourishing condition,
with membership of about sixty. We are 60
ing to hold Campfire and Reunion, October
II and Ii, and expect good time. The officers
of the Post are: Commander, A. G. Wait; S.V.
c., J. Zortman; J. V. c., J. Hoover; Chaplain,
J. Hatch; o. D., w. Shindler; o. g. l. V.
johnson @. NJ, o. Case; Q. NJ. S., G. Sehackle-
ford; Adi't, H. c. Day; S. NJ, S. w. Tracy.
The following officers have been chosen by
the Indiana battery, No. 10, for the ensuing
year l.. S. Strother, Dayton, Ind. president;
P. Staley, Dayton, Ind, vice-president; J. n.
Grouse, Dayton, Ind, treasurer; d. G. Blodgett.
secretary.
Comrade J. A. Young of Middletown Ind.
writes us that Major May Post was organized
at Anderson, in that State on the 18th ult.,
with eighty-six charter members-Alonzo j.
Makepeace, Commander, and Arthur l.. Bran
son, Adjutant.
On Friday evening, October 10, the comrades
of General Reynolds Post No. 122, G. A. r. will
give grand festival in their hall, at Middle
Fork, Ind,
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
OHIO.

George H. Thomas Post, Cincinnati, had q
meeting Friday, 21st ult., at which seventeen
new recruits were mustered. Among them was
one comrade renowned for good weight, as well
as fight, who only weighs 37S pounds, and the
boys defy any Post to beat that. Jas. A. Garfield
Post, No 2, Department of Kentucky, with
Senior Vice Commander w A. Newton, paid
visit in full force. At this important meeting
complete arrangements were made for the
grand monster war-music concert, which these
two Posts will give in the Music Hall on the
23d of October next. The committees have all
been appointed, and it promises to be q large
as well as successful affair. Major Lowe, of
Thomas Post, has charge of the drilling of the
chorus, which will be composed of 250 COM
rades. As one of the soloists engaged to be
present and lend his invaluable aid to the sue
cess of this unique concert, we may mention
Major Harrison Millard, of New York city,
than whom there is none living that can give
to our citizens the true Interpretation of our
sOul-stirring war lyrics. He has accepted and
will be on hand in time to drill with the chorus,
which meets every Saturday at 200 Vine street,
headquarters of Thomas Post, and on Tuesday
evening at James A. Garfield Post headquarters,
Odd Fellows Hall, Coyington, Ky.
Comrade A. Guile, of Zanesvill, Ohio, writes
us that Hazett Post, No. 81, G. A. r., mustered
in eleven new recruits on the oath ult making
be employed by the Post and the at present un-
organized but soon to be started Sons of Vet
Grams and Womans Auxiliary in festival. to
which ell the Posts nithis Department win be
invited, which now $50 in number, and
will number twenty more by Christmas
Comrade II. a. Short, of LaRue, Ohio, writes
us that Owen Gray Post, No. 274, is the recipi-
ent of handsome banner from the wives and
daughters Of its members. The presentation
speech was gracefully made by DR.. G. E. Saw
yer, and happily responded to by Captain B. F.
Stivers Commander of the Post. The flag was
thirteen foot one, worked by the ladies out of
the finest bunting.
Comrade A. Mullen, of Van Vert, Ohio,
writes us that Post No. 100, of that place, is in
thriving condition. very successful fair
was recently held by the Post for the benefit of
needy soldiers and their families in that COM
munity.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
NEBRASKA.

Comrade Brad p Cook, A. A. G., Department
of Nebraska, writes US that prizes were offered
by the Butler county agricultural fair last
month for the best exhibit of war relics by any
Post in this county. There are six Posts in this
county, but only two competed. Abe Lincoln
Post, No. 10. of David City, had large and
varied exhibit, and Cruft Post, No. 121, of
Brainard, also had one. Post 10 took the first
premium, and Post 121 the second.
Comrade NJ. B. McNitt, of Red Cloud, Web
ster county, Neb., writes that Garfield Post,
No. SO, is in a most prosperous condition, with
a membership of So. The following officers
have been elected for the ensuing year: Cap
tain Miles Warren, Of Bellwood. president; NJ.
B. McNitt, of Red Cloud, vice. president; s. l..
Brass and A. V. Cole, of Juniata, secretary and
treasurer.
The Elmwood Post of the @. A r, of Elm
wood, Neb.. recently gave grand picnic that
was attended by hundreds of people. Interest
ing addresses were delivered by A. s. Patehur,
p L. Cochran, S. g. Parker. and p. E. Langley.
Music, recitations, and dancing made the oeea-
sion a most delightful one.
Comrade Kingsbury, of Ponca, Neb., writes
that Stoneman Post, of that place, is in most
prosperous condition. Mitchell Post was or
gauized by officers of Stoneman Post at Dakota
City, in August, with twelve charter members.
Comrade D. T. Snow, of Dorchester, Neb.,
writes that Post No. 80, of that place, is in a
hOurishing condition, new recruits coming In
at every meeting.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
CONNECTICUT.

1t the meeting Of Admiral Foote Post, No.
IL, of New Haven, Conn, on the evening of
September %, the committee having in charge
the expenditure Of the So, 800 given by the
town Of New Haven for soldiers monument,
made a report on the advisability of substitut-
ing memorial hall for a monument which
was adopted by vote of ffty-eight to nine.
1t was proposed that the material shall be rock
faced granite and the trimmings of terra-cotta,
with the steps of dressed granite The esti-
mates of competent men show that the entire
structure would cost, without furniture, about
$60,000; this estimate being made on the erec-
tion of the front and such portion of the rear
as it is thought viii be wanted at present. 1t
was also proposed that all papers devoted es-
pecially TO soldiers interests, "liile THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE" should be- kept on file in
the library.
On the evening Of September 10, Post No.
So, at New Haven, Conn, dedicated their new
hall. The exercises were public and attended
by large crowd Of lady and gentlemen friends
Of the Post. The Department Commander and
staff were also present Ex-Governor Bigelow,
of Connecticut, and Governor Jarvis, of North
Carolina, were present and addressed the as
sembly. Governor Jarvis fought on the other
side, but is now good Union man, and his
remarks were well considered and very ac-
ceptable to the old soldiers present. A very
pleasant feature of the evening was the pre-
sntatiOn, by General S. E. Merwin, to the Post
of an oil portrait of his brother Henry G,
Merwin, for whom the Post is named. After
the speaking an adjournment was staken TO the
hall on the floor below, where an elegant and
beautiful collation. was served. The exercises
were concluded with social dance.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
KANSA

Section of General Orders No. II, issued by
Department Commander of Kansas, L. j. An
derson contains the following: Upon the rec
ommendation of the Council of Administration,
a special dispensation is hereby granted to all
Posts in this Department, authorizing all COM
mittees on applications for membership to re-
port at the meeting when appointed, thus
allowing the application to be received, referred,
reported upon, applicants balloted for, and mus
tered at the same meeting. This dispensation
to be void after December 81, 1888"
At meeting of Ionia Post, No. rs, Depart
ment of Kansas, on the Goth of last August, a
resolution was passed declining to further
recognize the Rev. B. Z. Hewlett as minister
of the Gospel, or to contribute to his support
This action was taken because the said Hew-
lett refused an invitation from the said Post to
refer to the duties of Memorial Day in his SER
mon the preceding Sabbath, according to GEN
eral Order, No. 10, of the G. A. L. organization.
The Reunion and Campfire of Lytle Post at
Fort Scott, Kan, on the 24th ult., was largely
attended by visiting members of the G. a. K.
and others Eloquent addresses were made by
Judge Burton, Judge Stillwell, Hon. L. M.
Blue, and Major Pearsail The Reunion was
q most enjoyable affair in every particular.
Comrade D. s. Bass, Cherokee, Kan, late of
company G, Eighty ghth Indiana volunteer
infantry, writes that Shiloh Post, of that place,
now numbers about seventy five members, with
dozen applications on file.
Comrade v. Maxwell, of Girard, Kan, writes
us that General Bailey p. st, No. 49, of that
place, has one hundred and six members, and
il III 3 thriving condition, new recruits being
mustered IN at every meeting.
Comrade Seth NJ. Sipe, of Ionia, Kan, writes
The National tribune., 1883-10-04

the Sath, l25th and other regiments and the
Grand Army Posts Of Huntington, Blair and
adjoining counties will participate The st4n
and 10th Regiments were encamped at Hunt
lngdon at the beginning Of the war. There
will also be parade of the Huntingdon frs
department. on the day of the reunion
Among the regiments that win participate in
the grand Reunion Of soldiers at Keokuk Iowa
which began on the Sd inst, are the following:
The Third Iowa and Seventh Missouri cavalry,
and the Second, Sixth, Seventeenth, Nine
teenth, Thirtieth, and Forty Iowa, and
Tenth, Twenty first, and Fif5y-frst Missouri
infantry, and detachments and old comrades
from several other regiments Of Iowa, Illinois,
Missouri, and Kansas.
At recent Reunion Of the Nineteenth Maine
V. L., at Chicopee, Me-, a resolution was
passed praying Congress to enact a law per-
mitting any honorably discharged soldier of
the Union army to acquire q fee-simple title to
one hundred and sixty acres of unreserved
public lands Immediately upon locating the
same and conforming to the registration rules
of the United States Land Office.
The eighth annual Reunion Of the One Hun.
dred and Thirty y-seventh Veteran Volunteer
Association commenced at Ithaca n. Y, Sept. 25.
and was continued until the following day
After transaeting regular business the veterans
adjourned to meet at Binghamton on Sept. 25,
1884 Representatives Of % different regiments
were present.
The fifteenth annual Reunion Of the old
Seventy regiment, ". Y. s. volunteers,
viii be held at GrOton, Tompkins county, N.
Y, on Thursday. October 4th, at 1870 a. m.
There is every indication that the preparations
making this year viii exceed those of any pre-
yious year.
The Reunion of the Eighty-ninth New York
vOluuTaprc ztW WiDf=Cr thaJ
well attended. After organizing and transact
ing routine business all partOOk Of a bountifuI
dinner which had been provided, when
speeches were made by number of comrades.
The third annual Reunion of the Union Ex-
Prisoners of War Association, at LeavenwOrth,
Kan, on the 11th inst, viii be an interesting
and important one. Addresses VIII be deliver
ed by General Shaler, Of New York, aud Gen.
eral Streight, of Indianapolis.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
CALIFORNIA.

The committee on tenure of Office Of the
members of the Veterans Home Association
recommend that the association shall consist of
twenty-five members, four-ffths to be members
of the Grand Army of the Republic, and one
fifth to be members of the Associated Veterans
of the Mexican War in California majority
of each class being residents of San Francisco.
The term of office is to be two years, fifteen
members being elected in the even numbered
and ten in the odd numbered years.
Lincoln Post, No. L, of San Franciso, Cal, was
the only G. A. r. Post in that city ten years
ago. Its membership then was only forty
three; it now numbers 400. 1t has on its rolls
representatives of 369 different regiments, and
thirty three men-of-war in commission during
the rebellion.
The last roster of George n. Thomas Post,
No. 2, of San Francisco, Cal, shows member
ship of 352
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
MICHIGAN.

Comrade A. M. Holt, Chief Mastering OH
Ger of the Department, of Michigan, writes US
that he mustered on the Gath ult, the first
colored Post in that Department, with nine
teen charter members and the following Off
GERS: Commander, Parker Bond; S. V. c.. VIM.
Colman; j. v O., VIM Taylor; Surg, Nelson
Payne; Adi't, ]. W. Vaughn @. NJ, Henry
Smith Chaplain, Thomas johnson; o. D., L.
Careway o. e., Chas Butler; @. NJ s., Leio
Colman; S. NJ, BENZ. Brooks. 1t was decided
to call the newly-mustered Post John Brown
Post-the only one by that name in existence.
After the muster the evening was spent in
songs, chatting, &C., the pleasure being much
enhanced by the presence of Fairbanks and
Farquhar Posts of Detroit, who attended in a
body. He also mustered Frank Powell Post,
No. 1S7, on the 9th ult., with nineteen char
ter members The following officers were
duly chosen: Commander, c. H. Crawford; s.
V. c., A. NJ. Titus; J. Y. G., o. W. Lawrence +;
Surg, w. IT. Wilkinson; @. NJ, E. r. Clark ;
Adj't, s. 7. Fem; Chaplain, G. ". Torrey; o.
d., Isaac Olive; o. G., J. w. Blanchard O. NJ.
S. A. P. Glaspie; S. NJ, j. A. Gardner On the
26th ult. Fairbanks Post accepted an invitation
to go and view the oil painting of Clusters last
rally, battle of the Little Big Horn ON June
25, 1876, executed by John Mulvany. The size
of. the picture is % feet by II feet, and it is
pronounced by all who have seen it an excel
lent piece of art.
Comrade A. M. Holt of Detroit, Mich, writes
that he mustered on the Goth ult. j. b. Nc
Pherson Post, No. 1885, at Holly, in that State,
with twenty-five charter members. The fol-
lowing are the officers of the Post: Commander,
L. 81. Ripley; 8. V. c., G. Stanton; ]. v. c., r.
G. Smith; Surg, NJ. ID. Elliott; Q. NJ, r. NJ.
Joslin., Chap, Jennings; o. D., G. E. Everts
Q. g., E. J. Essenby; S. NJ, c. 81. Stuart; @.
M. S., L. Smith; Adj't., f. Downing.
Comrade J. D. Clint Portland. Mich, writes
that Post No. 132, of that place, is steadily
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
WISCONSIN.

On the 18th ult there was glorious Camp
fire at Merrillan, Wis, which was largely at
tended. The programme consisted of regular
routine of camp life, interspersed with music
addresses, poems, and anecdotes of army life
experience. Among the notables present were
Philip Cheek, Grand Commander, g. A. R.. J.
w. Curran, State armorer; J. A. Watrous, Quar-
termaster- General and Carl Mueller, drum
major of the Fourth Wisconsin. General Bragg
was unable to attend On account of illness in
his ssmIly. One of the interesting incidents
was tAe drill by Albert Ludington, thirteen
years old son of Captain Ludington, of Neills-
vile. He went through the manual of arms in
a manner to excite the admiration of all the
old veterans present.
Comrade George w. Sutherland, of Center
vile, Wis, writes US that John B. Wyman Post,
No. 81, of that place. is in a most prosperous
condition. New recruits are mastering at every
meeting, and there is already membership OF
sixty. The Sons of Veterans, No. 2, had a
Campfire at the Lakes, near Centerville, several
weeks ago, which was a brilliant and enjoyable
affair.
Charles Van Wagner, of Delavan, Wis, writes
us that G. H. Thomas Post, No. 6, was recently
organized at that place, and is now in a most
thriving condition.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
Recruiting Still Actively Going On-som
New Tribune Posts.

Recruiting Still Actively Going On-some
New Tribune Posts.
During the past week THE TRIBUNE has for
warded blank applications for Post charters to
the following:
Geo. S. Scullen, West Brooklyn. ILL.,; G. NJ
Williams, Piper City. H.: S. S. Mcclure. Enon,
Pa; David Hubbard, Reesville, Ohio; ]. w.
Tunnel, San Antonio. Tex; s. P. Mott, Leon,
Iowa; Fl. S. Bailey, Jackson, Mimi, and David
II. Smith, Elliottsburg, Pa. Total to date, since
the beginning Of the new administration, sixty
seven.
During the same period it has forwarded tc
the proper authorities, TRIBUNE applications
for the muster Of new Posts at the following
places:
Sligo, Pa, forty four signers; Harrison
Mich, twenty signers, and Hopkins, Mich
eighteen signers. Total to date, since the be.
ginning Of the new administration, twenty.
four.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
KENTUCKY.


William Nelson Post, No. /, at Newport, KY,
is progressing finely. Three recruits were mus
tered at their last meeting, and the prospects
are that they will have over hundred before
the close of the year. This Post has lately made
application to the Government for head-stones
to mark the graves of all Union soldiers buried
in Evergreen cemetery, and the head-stones
have been promised, if the Post viii agree to
bear the expense of setting them up. A COM
mittee is now out to locate and make a perlna-
nent record of the graves of all deceased sol
diers and any person having knowledge of such
will confer a favor by sending information to
the Post Adjutant, Major Metzel.
Joseph Hooker Post, No. 16, Dayton, KY,
presented at Odd Fellows Hall, on the 26th,
9th, and 26th ult., the drama, founded on facts
that transpired in Andersonville Prison, called,
Danger; or, the Scouts Last Shot" The
prominent actor, Major r. Wilson, comrade of
the Grand Army, took the leading part, and
comrades of Hooker Post the other characters
of the play.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
MISSOURI.

Comrade Joseph Van Doloh, of Kohofa, Mo-,
writes US that VIM. Mckee Post, No. 109, of
that place, which was mustered on the 9th of
last August with forty-eight charter men,
bers, is now in a most prosperous condition.
Connade ]. D. Morgan, of Warrensburg, No.,
writes us that Col. Grover Post, No. IS, which
was organized in May last with forty-tw mem
bers, now has eighty on the rolls and is still
growing.
Comrade J. Jewell, of Holden, No., writes
that Post No. g. of that place, was mustered
several months ago with seventeen members.
There are three Posts in the county of John
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
VERMONT.

The following resolutions were passed unan-
imously by Edwin Dillingham; Post, Water
bury, VT, at their regular meeting, Septem-
Der %:
Whereas, Past Commander-in- Chief Van Der
WORT has been q faithful, assiduous and agrees.
i've worker of the G. A. r.; and whereas, we be-
lieve from o1r present knowledge of affairs that
he has been unwisely and unjustiy removed from
his position chief clerk of the railway mail serv-
ice az Omaha, the laws of the Nation defed and
the g. A 4. insulted; therefore,
ResOlred, That we tender our sympathy to Past
Commander-in-C Chief Van Dervoort, and that he
has our fun and hearty esteem and confidence.
ReSsUed, That these resolutions be transmitted &c
Past ConmandeT-in-C Chief Van Dervoort, through
the columns Of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
The Veteran Rights Union.

The executive committee of the Veteran
Rights Union met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
New York, on the 9th ult. resolution was
adopted calling for q meeting of the general
committee. Two committees, of three each,
were appointed by the chairman, Colonel N.
w. Day, to draw up an amendment to sections
1,754 and 1,755 of the United States statutes,
which relates to wounded soldiers and sailors
having the preference to appointment of posi-
tions, so as to have them read, all soldiers and
sailors shall have the preference of appoint
ment," and wait upon Generals Slocum and Lo-
gan, asking them to present the same to the
Legislature for action thereon.