The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-02-14

war. The amount of subscriptions turned over
to this directory was 81 ,315.l6 ,and subsequent
contributions bronghtup the total to $50, sol .6i
Ont of this fund the sum Of $l7.7o0 was ex-
pended In the purchase of u tract ef 900 acres
near Yountvilie, Napax county and in March,
1883, a contract WAS entered into for the
erection of suitable building at cost
of $l5,T00. This building was completed the
following august. 1t is described as an impos-
ing structure of two stories, containing. on the
ground floor, Offices, assembly and reading
room, and large dining room. On the upper
floor are chambers for the officers and large
rooms capable, it is thought. Of accommodating
sixty or seyentyfve old soldiers. The build
ing is supplied throughout with water, and
large pipes suitable for fire-hose attachment
extend from the ground to the roof at the four
corners of the building. The reservoir, stu
ated on the hill in rear OF the building is cap
able of holding 10000 gallons, and is fed by two
springs which give 1000 gallons daily. There
are about 200 acres of nearly level land in the
valley. about as much more gently rolling, and
about 200 hill land suitable for pasturage.
On the completion of the Home however,
the directory was without means to open it or
provide for the support of those who were enti-
tied to admission, and as no more money could
be raised, the members of the association de-
cided to resign in body. Accordingly, their
designations were presented TO the Eneamp-
Uuciitt anu ny ttiS ldtbST acteDttu, anu OH tile
25th inst. the delegates paid a visit to the
Home to examine its condition for themselves.
AS result of their deiberation it was deter
mined on the last day of the Encampment to
memoriaiZe Congress for an appropriation to
furnish and maintain the Home, and the fol-
lowing comrades were elected as new direc-
tory:
Lincoln Post, No. III. T. Hobbert, James
NJ. Davis, Department Commander elect; n.
A. Mclaughlin, Louis Dampf.
George III. Thomas Post, No. 2-S. M. Taylor,
g. w. Waits, J. a. Waymire, G. r. Hutchins
j. a. Garfield Post, No. 31-J. II. Mork.
General Meade Post, No. 42--W ]. Mallady.
Colonel Cass Post, No. 46-T. Curren.
Lyon Post, No. 8-P. III. McGrew and ]. g.
Edwards, on Recommendation of the four Pests
of Alameda county.
Fitzpatrick Post, No. as-w. T. Simmons.
Phil. Sheridan Post, No. w. f. Ellis.
John A. Dix Post, No. 42-Judson Rice.
Sumner Post, No. 81 r. Lane.
Ellsworth Post No. 30-Wyman Murphy.
Custer Post, No. 5-M Robinson.
Farragut Post, No. IA J. Buckles.
After q warm discussion motion to do away
with the Department bureau of relief and leave
| the matter to the Posts was carried.
| The report of the committee on pensions, as
| presented by R. E. Houghton, was approved.
The committee on memorial to Congress with
reference TO the Veterans Home, as suggested
by General w. s. Rosecrans, were requested tc
! prepare the memorial as soon as practicable and
refer it to the Council of Administration fol
approval.
The thanks of the Encampment was, on mo
! tion, given the retiring members of the Veter
ans Home Association for the manner in whieI
| they performed their duties.
| The officers elected were installed by Junior
| Vice Commander-in-C Chief Walter III. Holmes
assisted by Post Department Commanders w
| III. Aiken and S. +. Ford, and after the install
| lation Junior Vice Commander-in- Chief w. III
Holmes presented to Past Department Com
mander Staples an elegant past commander.
badge.
/ :, 1t was decided to hold a semi-anRual session
of the Encampment at the Veterans Home
] during the month of July next, the exact date
] to be fixed by the Dapartment Commander.