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"SOLITUDE."
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox Lifts the Scalp,
of Col. Joyce.


To THE EDITOR: In your issue of May %
I understand you published my poem " Soli-
tude" and gave credit to that roleur hdrdi, Col.
Joyce As my claim to the poem has been fully
substantiated, and Col Joyce has failed to bring
one proof to uphold his assertion of having
written it 20 years ago, it seems somewhat un-
fair for it to be published to the world as his
production.
Nearly year ago. when he first claimed it,
challenged him to bring we'll authenticated
copy of the poem, written or published, prior to
Feb 10, 1883, when l wrote it, He has never
produced one proof, nor can he do so. The New
York Sun, in an article of columns length,
fully set forth my claims to the poem, and
Judge A. B. Braley, of Madison, Wis, in two
lengthy letters, which have been widely copied,
has reiterated in detail the circumstances un-
der which wrote the poem in his house. To
all this Col. Joyce remains guiltily silent; yet
his emotional insanity" occurs periodically
and causes him to send the poem out under his
name. l beg you to do me the justice to pub
lsh this letter.
The poem appears in my volume, Poems of
Passion" and was never seen by the eyes nor
heard by the ears of man until published by
me in the New York Sun, February, 1883. L
believe Col. Joyce first asserted his claim to it,
not imagining that the author was living,
and now feels that he must stand by his asser-
tion, although he has no proof of his words.
But he must prove them if he continues in this
bold and unparalleled theft of that which is
mine alone, or suffer the alternative of being
constantly exposed to the contempt and ridicule
of the public
am aware that it is not matter of national
Importance, but since the poem has sufficient
merit to cause it to be so widely copied and
since Col. Joyce's claim reflects upon my lite
rary reputation, 1 feel that 1 am justified in
asking for space in which to defend myself.
Were l a man 1 should quickly settle the mat
ter by thoroughly Gaming Col. Joyce until he
retracted his foolish falsehood. But being a
woman my only defense is my pen.-ELLA
WHEELER WILCOX, Meriden, Conn,
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ing that they had seen aud heard what could
never be forgotten, and that the National Relief
Corps as well as the Grand Army yas an organ
ization which the country may regard with
unbounded pride andaconEdence.
The following National Officers were elected
National Prcsident-Sarah Z. Fuller, East
Boston, Mass.
National Senior Vice -President-Lizzie DA.
Kinne San Francisco, Cal.
National Junior Vice Pfesident-Adaline P.
Kent, Portsmouth, N. H.
National Secretary-Sarah E. Wheeler, Bos-
ton, Mass. 81
National Treasurer-Lizbeth A. Turner, Bos-
ton. Mass.
National Inspector G. King, Lin
coin, Neb 81 .sQf
National Councillor-Emma d. Sibley. To
ledo. O.
National Council-E Florence Barker, NAL
den, Mass; Kate B. Sherwood, Toledo, o.; Liz
zie Anderson, Topeka, Kan; Sarah G. Nichols
Auburn, N. Y; Elizabeth c. Kiefer, Waterbury
Conn.
Lack of space prevents our giving full re,
port of the proceedings of the W.RC., but ii
will appear in full in the next issue OF The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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ENCAMPMENT NOTES.
Continued from Sd page.

Hon. Nathan Cleaves delivered the address of
welcome -
Mai. w. w. Van Antwerp, formerly of the
9Th Mich Cav, now one of the proprletors OF
the Jackson (Mich) Daily Patriot, was dele
gate from Michigan. He will be remembered
as one of the captors of JEFF Davis.
A Maltese cross of silver, an army badge
made out of one of several silver spoons taken
from the rebels who were surprised while max
ing coffee at Mansena Plains, La. was pre-
sented during the Encampment to Capt H. n.
Fairbanks, of Bangor, by Edwin ii. Norton,
of Standish. Both men belonged to the 18th
Me-, and had not met before since the war
Capt. Jack Crawford, delegate from New
Mexico. has been prominent figure OF the
Fncamnment He was one of Clusters scouts
and is noted for the fact that though living
outside of the borders of civilization, yet he
has never tasted of Intoxicating liquor.
Several members of the Continental Guards
of New Orleans, who visited the North two or
three years ago and were then In fortlano,
attended the Encampment.
One of the striking scenes at the close OF the
Encampment was the entertainment at Camp
u. S. Grant offered by Mrs. l.. b. Goodwin to
the memory of the 5th Me-, in memory OF her
late husband, who was formerly IN command
of Co. B. A large campfire blazed IN front Oh
the regimental tent, which was most taste
fully decorated. On one of the center poles
a
Goodwin in full uniform. Above was wreath
and beneath a shield, and each was grouped
with flags From the other pole was the ma
tional shield, the old Sixth Corps division and
brigade fags. The table was laden with flow
ers, and the delicate perfume was delicious.
The roof of the tent was like "our banner IN
the sky," and on the walls were festooned bunt-
ing. stars and shields Over the eatrance was
the world Welcome" encircled in evergreen
and hanked with flags, while a large white
banner bore the red cross and the lncrlptlon
Second Brigade, First Division, Sixth Corps,
the location of the brave old 9Th in the Army
of the Potomac
The 9th Maine Association has among its
most valued treasures the old Sixth Corps
headquarters flag, which had fioated over Sedg-
wick and Wright. 1t has also its own tattered
battlefiag, the staff shattered with bullets, and
LARGE cash in the side of it. which marks the
passage of the bullet that killed the color
bearer.
One veteran of the 18th Me- now 73 years
old, had his pocket picked at the wharf while
getting his ticket for the islands Not only
was his money gone. but his return ticket to
Aroostook The officers Of the Maine Central
Railroad kindly gave him pass over their
road.
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BRILLIANT AFFAIR.

Womnn's Relief Corps Reception Mt the City
Hall The Throng Immense-Great En-
thusiasm-Speeches and Music-Ovaticn to
Gen. and Mrs. Logan.
At an carly hour in the evening the tide of
people began pouring towards the City Hall,
aud filled it to its utmost capacity. The Occas-
ion was the reception offered by the National
Relief Corps TO the Grand Army and to the Re-
lief Corps Of the State Of Maine. The scene
was q most brilliant one. Every scat in the
house was occupied, and the aises were crowded
from front to rear until there was scarcely
standing room. The uniforms and gay badges,
with the bright dress of the ladies, almost daz-
zed the eyes of the looEers-on with the wealth
of light and colors.
UPON THE STAGE
were the National Officers of the Relief Corps,
Maj j.-Gen. John A. Logan and his beautiful
wife, whose entrance was greeted with the
warmcst enthusiasm Gen. Kountz. the Com
mander-in-C Chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public; Adj t-Gen.Alcorn Past Commander Van
DervoorG and wife, Past Commander Beath,
Mrs j. ID. Irving, the favorite elocutonist OF
the Grand Army; Mrs. Gen. Rice, of Ohio; the
whole presenting most and brilliant and i'm
posing array.
The meeting was opened by the President
Mrs Kate b. Sherwood, who in a few brief words
introduced the Brockford Band, then seated q
little above and back of the stage. To the de-
light of the immense audience, the strains OF
the magnificent " Memories of the War;" which
included the old war melodies dear to the hearts
of the soldiers. opened the program. This was
fitting introduction for what followed.
The President then announced that this re.
ception was offered to the Grand Army and to
the Relief Corps of the State of Maine by the
National Relief Corps and she followed this
| with some well chosen and eloquent words in
PRODUCING a comrade of the GAR. who was
mustered in 25 years ago,
GEN. JOHN a. LOGAN, OF ILLINOIS,
to whose bravery she paid most fitting tri-
butte.
Enthusiastic cheers filled the hall, but Gen
Logan sat still until absolutely forced forward
when he said:
Indies aud Gc,stlemcn: would not be playing
the part Of true soldier If allowed myself 10 In
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HOMES FOR VETERANS.
Soldier Settlement i'm Southwestera Kansas-L
Splendid Country for Good Men.

To THE EDITOR: In looking over the col
umns of your paper | see great many ques-
tions asked and answered, all for the benefit of
the old soldier, and by your kind permission 7
would like to add few words that may prove
advantageous to the comrades who desire to
secure homes in the West.
Southwestern Kansas is open for settlements
by homestead, pre-emption and tree culture.
This land is being rapidly taken up. Railroad
trains are daily crowded by home-seekers from
every State in the Union. Should the rush
continue predict that within space of two
years there will not be left in the State of Kan
sas a foot of Government land worth having
To show the tendency of the matter, in April
last company was formed in this city, COM
posed chiefly of members of the GAR. and
several railroad men. The company sent out
committee to the east line of Colorado with in
structiOns to locate town in the best County
they could find. For this purpose they selected
Kansas County, the Southwestern County of
the State, now the west end OF Seward County.
Within ID miles of the Indian Territory, and
the same distance from the Colorado line, on q
beautiful and fertile spot, on the contemplated
line of the Southern Kansas Railroad and two
and half miles from the Cimarron River they To-
Gated town and named it Sunset City, which
it is intended to make the County seat of Kan
sas County. In 10 days from the time the first
stake was driven 5000 acres of Government
residents of this vicinity. In one day last week
81 ,450 worth of lots in Sunset City were sold.
Within radius of four or FIVE miles of the city
the land is all taken. but there is still plenty
left further out. This is good cattle and
wheat country, and an abundance of water can
be got by digging for it. There is very little
waste land, nearly all being productive. Cat
tie men. who have long been there, report the
country free from malaria and delightfully."-
pleasant to live in. A home can be made with
out the years of toll required to clear up farm
in a timbered country. Comrades, you can geb
160 acres of this land by acting soon. You can
file your claim through an agent, which will
hold the land fer six months, until you can go
on and take possession. Comrade Arnold Brand
ley. of Cherryvale, Kan. who is President Of
the Sunset City Town Company, and has also
taken a homestead there, will cheerfIlly give
information aid assistance to any eomrade
desiring to locate a claim.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, / wish TO say that
this letter is written solely for the benefit Of
comrades who desire homes in the Great West.
/ have no interest, immediate or remote, in
booming Sunset City or Kansas County, but am
moved by desire to assist my comrades IN Sc
curing homes.-A. S. DULEY, Commander,
Hackelman Post, No. 142, Cherryvale, Kan.
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Comrade Talks Back Quite Freely at the 0ppo.
nenfS of Rank Badges.

To THE EDITOR: In recent numbers of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE there has appeared COM
municatiOns rejecting upon the rank of the
officers of the GAR. savOring somewhat of
scurrility. One penny-a-line writer assures
the numerous readers of THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE that his royal highness had been shocked,
and his nervous system mutilated, that he
had withdrawn from the organization; simply
because, forsooth, some gentleman that had
carried a gun during the days of the rebellion
of '61-5, and assisted in shooting the COnfeder-
acy to death, had, because of his soldierly
qualities, moral character, gentlemanly quail
ficatiOns and brains, by the sutfrages of his
his comrades, been placed in office for one year,
and designated as one to wear over loyal
heart the rank badge of the GAR. The in
ference is, that this was done possibly to the
exclusion of this sensitive second hand Lieu
tenant; or, possibly, he was not consulted upon
this subject. This great individual, it is to be
presumed, if in his power to control it, would
elect no man to any office in the GAR. unless
he could establish the fact that the candidate
had not disgraced himself by serving in the
ranks of the volunteer army, but, upon the
other hand must prove cOnclusively that his
shoulders were decorated with straps. All !!
privates when you were at the front doing
your duty. and making such pusllanimous
cusses their name and fame, little did you
dream that 20 years from that date such men
| would come to the front and demand that you
take back seats. EX-otlicers cannot permit you
to decorate yourself with rank badge!
Now, Mr.. Editor. permit me to say to this great
| (?) man and your readers that there were men
who carried the gun that are and were the
superiors of all such men as have not manhood
sufficient to see and acknowledge the truthful
ness of this assertion. In other words, the men of
brains to-day, and who are holding the notable
positions of the country, are the men who
trudged in the ranks during the rebellion.
Again, very large per cent of the ex-otfcers
whe. through friends. served in high or low
grade offices. soon sunk into mediocrity, while
the brave boys " are filling the places of bust
ness and honor all over this country. Last, but
not least it is to be presumed that if this brassy
chap had it his way. that our present beloved
Commander-in-C Chief of the GAR. would have
to resign or take Off his rank badge, and ask
the pardon of Eek officer" Grumbler, all be-
cause he had the misfortune of being Drum
mer Boy" and losing leg on the battlefield of
Mission Ridge. Just put such question to a
vote and the writer surmises that such unani-
nous negative would roll up from the GAR.
comrades as would bury this Gen. Grumbler
out of mortal sight. This is written by one
who carried the gun 1900 or more miles and is
proud of it.-HIGH PRIVATE, Portsmouth, o.
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Abandoned Cases,

A comparatively large number of cases which
arc being so successfully treated by Compound
Oxygen, are what are known as abandoned
or desperate cases-many of them class
which no physician of any school would under
take to cure. They are in fact, such as hare
run the gauntlet Of experiments within the regular
schools of medicine and Of guackery oithout until
bepee diseases and drugs the patient is reduced to
the soddest and mos. deplorable condition, and one
for which relief seems impossible. No treatment
can be subjected to sevcrcr test than is offered
by these cases The marvel is that Drs. Starkey
& Palen, of 1109 Girard ST., Philadelphia, can
effect cure in so many instances. If you need
the help of such treatment, write for informa-
ton in regard to its nature and action, and it
will be promptly sent.
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dropped or dishonorably discharged by the Camp
for publication The per capita tax assessed for the
ensuing year is 80 cents. payable quarterly. This,
business should be addressed to the Adjutant.
The Commander earnestly requests the active
cooperation of every brother in the Division. and
that each one may use his influence toward keep
ing up the high moral standing and the advance
ment of the Order.
By order Of A. K. HOWARD.
G. p. BRoCKwAY Commanding Division.
Adiutant
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The New England Conservatory of Music,
Boston, Mass. which enjoys the distinction Of
being the oldest in America and the lsgest and
best equipped in the world, attracted TO its halls
last year 1870 students from 90 States. Terri
tories, Provinces, and Foreign Countries, and
having added to its corps of teachers Signor
Augustus Rotoli, voice teacher, of Rome, Herr
Carl Faelten of Stuttgart. piano teacher, Signor
Leandro Campanari. volinist, Prot. w. ]. Rolfe
of Cambridge, and others, it ought to receive
for the coming year still larger patronage.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02

Scrofula diseases manifest themselves in the
warm weather. Hoods Sarsaparilla cleanses
the blood, and removes every taint of scrofula.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02

Ayers Sarsaparilla, operating through the
blood, radically cures every scrofulous taint or
Infection.
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For GAR, Masonic, and all other society
goods send for catalogue to E. A. Armstrong,
Detroit, Mich.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-16

81 He benefits himself who doeth
good to others.
The way to keep money is to earn
it fairly and honestly.
It is error only, and not truth, that
shrinks from inquiry.
The investigation and pursuit Of
truth is the special duty of man.
Our acts make or mar us; we are
the children of our own deeds.
It is q great blindness and q great
misery to seek rest where it is inipos-
aible to find it.
A rule for living happily with
others is to avoid having stock sub
jects of disputation.
Y II is hard to satirize well a man of
distinguished vices as to praise well
d man Of distinguished virtues.
81 A snob is that man or woman who
is always pretending to be something
better especially richer or more
fashionable than they are
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-16
what Nature Does FOR the west.

"They can talk all they please
about the West.'' saideaE passenger
from western Kansas, ssbUtI stand up
for it every time. It's the best coun-
try In the United States for farmer.
All man has TO do is to give nature
q little assistance, and she'll provide
for him, and provide well, tbo.n
"But don't you have fearful storms
out there2" ssgl 81
e Eyes, sometimes, specially hail
storms. But that only goes to prove
the truth of what I'm tellin' you
Hailstorms are part of'nature, an
they help man, if he only knows
how to take advantage of 'em. Why
last fall big hailstorm came along
over my place, and I'll be darned il it
didn't shuck out sixty acres Of corn
for me as sleek as q whistle. All I
had to do was to drive wagon
through aud pick up the corn"
wonderfully
Wonderful II / should say SO.
And that wasn't all OF ii, either -
Them big hailstones buried themsel-
YES two feet under the ground. and 1
marked where o lot of 'em fell. This
summer We had all the ice we could
use and some to sell. JUS by digging
up them hailstones. So you see what
nature does for the West"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-16

An old crow was watching q flock
of sheep grazing 10 . valley, when q
large Eagle suddenly few among
them and carried of q young Lamb.
ct seems to me that / ought to be
able to do that remarked the Grow
IN try il at any rate =
With these words the Crow few
down, lit on the back Of q large Ram
and after violent exertions succeeded
in flying away with him to the top Of
q neighbOring mountain four miles
high. After being deposited, the
Ram remarked in tone Of playful
n0nch0lnnce:
"Well, having gotten me up here
what do you propose to do with me,
you black pirate? ? If you don't get
down this mountain in . hurry III
butt you into minee- meat ? I The
poor Grow. accepting the situation,
futtered sarrowfully down the moun-
tain side. and snpped in the valley on
= helated fishing worm
MoRAL: Don't undertake an army
contract before carefully estimating
The probable net profits Life
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-16
4 RemInescence Of the Southern Con-
federacy.

Mr.. John H. Hewitt, On old con-
tributor 10 the Maryland Journal,
tells the following story Of an old
staf heel, y Of the Southern Confede-
racy "a raw recruit from the swamps
Of the "Old North State,D who had
succeeded in obtaining q short leave
Of absence from the drill camp out
side the city to see the sights In
Richmond, was observed wandering
about the Capitol grounds and close
II scrutinizing every person who
came down the steps Of the Prsident's
house. Among the many who were
continually passing to and fro over
the graveled walks was solitary
gentleman who everyone saluted with
marked respect. The North Carroll
mean thought he would perform the
same courtesy, correctly supposing,
or rather hoping that it "mought be
the President" He stepped up TO
the dignifed gentleman, and awk-
wardly dofing bis battered slouched
hat, said
How dyer do, mister thought
I'd make bold to speak TO yer, as yer
seem to be big bug in these diggins.
I'm from North Car'liney, / am, and
ell over from head to foot for the
Southern Confederacy-haint you 7"
II am,n answered the President,
with . good-natured smile.
Il thought yer wus," continued
the recruit. encouraged. 1--WE not
fit in the scrimmage yit, but / guess
I'll make my mark when / git used
to the fghtin' irons, and learn
how ter march and countermarch ac-
cordin' ter tactics. Maybe you're the
Secretary o. War, mister 7"
"No,D answered Mr.. Davis, curtly.
well. / declarl Then you're Sec.
retary o. State"
II am not" was the impatient
reply.
"Wall, consarn it |" Here he look
ed steadily in the face of the digni-
tary. "What fool | am / mought
ha' known it frum the fust. You're
JEFF Davis
That's a fact" replied tbe Presi-
dent. laughing, which laugh was
taken up by the crowd which had by
this time gathered. pray tell me,
hmy friend. how you come to find me
out"
"Whoy, ! seed your likeness on .
postal stamp, and / knowed yer wus
JEFF Davis, 'cause he's man what
will stick to whatever be lays hold
0n.D
The laugh Of the lookers-on swell
ed into roar, and Mr.. Davis, with
lips compressed, touched his hat aud
proceeded toward the Capitol"
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The Last Or His Race.

a good story is told about purse
proud old nobIeman, who was travel-
ing though the rural districts Of Swe-
den Over 10 that country the people
do not have quite as much respect for
the titled aristocracy as in some other
localities on tho continent One day
this nobleman came rolling up TO .
country tavern, and as he stopped his
carriage, he called ont in an imperiOus
toner ~
Horses, landlord; horses here at
once.n
Il am very much paiued to inform
you, my lord, that you will have to
wait sometime--over an hour before
fresh horses can be brought in,p re-
piled the landlord.
How n violently exclaimed the
nobleman, s'this to me- Ny man, i
demand horses at once.
Then, observing the fresh and
sleek looking horses which were be-
ing led up to another carriage, be
said:
"For whom are those horses 20
s "They were ordered for this gentle
man." answered the landlord, point-
ing to Q tall, slim individual o few
PAGES distant
Il say, my man." called out the
nobleman to the slim gentleman, Twill
/ you let me have those horses If / pay
you liberal bonus therefor 2n
Not mucb," answered the slim
gentleman, II intend to use them
myself" @
M "This to mel" exclaimed the noble
man.
That's what / said," replied the
slim man."
Perhaps yon are not aware who
] am q, roared the now thoroughly
agitated and irate nobleman. II am,
sir, Field Marshd Baron George
Spare, the last and only one of my
race"
NJ am very glad to hear that" said
the slim man, stepping into his car
rage. "It would be arterrible thing
TO think that there might be more Of
you coming. / am inclined to think
that your race will be foot race. -
Siftings.
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Exactly what He did Say.

z Dumley with an injured air)-
aHow is 1t. Brown, that you are re-
porting that don't know nothing ~
Brown-"I have never reported
anything Of the kind"
Dnmley-"It's very strange. Rob
inson told me you said last night to
him that / don't know nothing.
Those were his exact words" /"
Br0wn-'R Robinson is mistaken.
What / said to him was you do know
nothing. You mustn't believe al yon
bear. Dumley." /"