The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-10-21
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CALIFORNIA;

CALIFORNIA
The san Francisco Committee Management
has decided TO devote the sum of II, 800 remaining
In hand 10 the erection of a Memorial Cottage
at the Soldiers Home at NountV1lle. The further
sum OF II 600 was given 10 George IL Ihomas fost
Veteran Guard 10 assist In defraying expenses
which IL had encountered an entertaining visiting
comrades during the late National Encampmeht
Commander Wilson, of George ii. Thomas Post
No 2 q. A r. received a communication stating
that a eomrade of the Grand Army was In want
and dangerously III at the County Hospital. lie
immediately dispatched Commde Cheever To the
hospital 90 what could be done for the suffering
man. On arrival there he found the dead-wRgon
Rt the door ready TO take the body (the man having
died IN the meautime) 10 the dissectlng rooms o a
city college Comrade Cheever having obialned a
stay OF action, conferred with Commander Wilson,
who laid IL before the Postlmectng, and receiving
proper authority lac immediately sent him back
with an undertaken, took charge of the body and
gave IL decent nterment in the GAR. plat, at the
expense of the Post.
COLORADO
There will be a Reunion Of the Colorado Veteran
Association comprising the LIST ID and Sd Colo, and
the LIST battery, al the St. James Hotel in Denver,
on Oct. % aud %, All members of these commands
will confer favor by sending their names TO Corpl
sam q Dorsey or Capt. Joseph H. Boyd, the secre-
tary, Denver.
A few evenings ago A. Lincoln Post. No 4, Den
Yer. held very interesting open meeting. The
members and friends who filled the hall were en-
<.eriained with splendid account of the second
dEy's fight of the battle of Gettysburg by Col.
George A. Randolph, of Denver, who was Chief of
ArtiliefE. IN the Third Corps in that battle. Col.
M =. - h
experience OF that day. Commander Topper read
Gen % o. Howards account Of the battle which
appeared la THE RATIONAL TRIBUNE of Dec. IL,
1854. These meetings nave become quite feature
with Lincoln Post aud never fall % BRING out full
attendance.
KANSAS
Mrs Leila Miller has presented 10 Nathan Price
Post, of Mathena. fine portrait of the late Judge
Price after whom the Post is named
Atameeting Of Lincoln Post. No. l. Topeka, Gen.
A. b. Campbell was elected Commander, vice Maj.
n. }. Anderson, resigned; Alex McSregor, Senior
Vice vice Campbell, promoledi Charles Fernald,
Junior Vice. vice McGregor, promoted. and W. r.
Brubaler, Quartermaster vice Il. j. Cady deceased.
Isustis will probabl have "A q A n. organization in
the near future They already have 20 names to
the petition for charter and good prospect Tor
double the number. That country is full of old
soldiers, and Posts will be started IN almost all the
On Monday evening Post was organized in
Richield 10y Special Deputy J.. b. Medenhamer
assisted by Comrades j. n. Stewart and w. Il.
Snider. Twenty more members were received
by transfer and mustered in. after which the fol-
lowing officers were elected Commander, l.. b.
Wedenhaner, = " a. w n Snider: J. " c. w
n. Wakefield; Chap, G. G. MItchelli q. NJ, j.
Bidleman; O. d., ID. J.. Krezsnger; Adj't, J. r.
Stewart. The Post will be known az Richfeld Post
A prominent mark Of the enterprise Of the people
of Logan Is the Grand Army building now in pro-
cess OF completion at a cost OF about $500. THIS
building is % by 20 feet IN size two full stories IN
hight The lower story IL being fitted up for pub
lic meetings, theatrical exhibitions, etc. large
stage with scenery il being placed and seats will be
provided making il the best hall in town The
upper story b. nicely lifted az lodge room and is
occupied by the several secret societies. including
the X. of l.. aud the GAR. Ante-roOms and
closets literally provided. and the rooms are
neatly finished and furnished, making comfortable
and even luxurious quarters for the several socie-
ties.
MARYLAND
Circular, No 4, dated Headquarters. Department
of Maryland, Baltimore Oct. ll--Geo. w. II. Yer
non. Department Commander; Thos. l.. Matthews,
A. A.-(i-is as follows: The attention of Post Conn
mi and Ilppartment ls ear
nesily invited 10 the present condition Of the
cTuiung service The number of eX-Uni soldiers
Throughout the Department OF Maryland numbers
many thousands, aud although a large number OF
our comrades IN arms, who served ln Maryland
regiments have migrated 70 other departments,
their places have been filled by comrades from
other States Of the Union. who have settled perma-
nently la this Department. A little inquiry as 10
the whereabouts of Old Soldiers" aud an earnest
effort upon the part of comrades would add mate
rally 10 our ranks. The mere fact of presenting
tlie noble Objects Of our Order 10 an old soldier
without the fold, inspires thought Of duty Ia the
premises, and when coupled with a request that
we need him la the :" Grand Army of tle Rcpub-
lie will certainly ill up the ranks. IL effort IL
made TO recruit IN some Of our Posts they will soon
die of lnaniiiOn. La a number of Posts located la
popuous communities the weak membership and
evident lack of interest ia Grand Army matters
does not rebound 10 the credit of prominent Grand
Army and excellent soldiers, who nat
uully looked 10 Ne leaders 10 take the initiative
in this good work. Our Post rooms should he
made more aud more attractive 20 comrades and
their families. by social gatherings, inexpensive
entertainments, lnprOmpAu AHnlpiifcS. etc. IG
encourage this good work and revive Interest
in the recruiting service, the Department Com
mandcT has been authorized 90 award prizes Il
comrades securing the greatest number Of recruits
IN their respective Posts prior 10 Dec 81 1856. 10
conformity with the following classification, viz
Glass A-'osls numbering 100 and upwards prize
esilyer pitcher Glass B-Posis numbering 80 and
less than 100 prize a silver goblet; Glass C-l'osti
numbering - aud LEES than DO, prize silver gob
let, Glass Di,osis numbering less than Is, prize
silver cake basket. All prizes suitably engraved
Also large silver pitcher will be awarded 10 Ga,
eolnrade securing the largest number Of recruits
without reference TO classification. Competition la
viied from all Posts; but two prizes cannot b
given 10 the same comrade and IL two prizes b.
won by comrades la the same Post they will b
equtably awarded according TO meritorou serv
iccs 10 first and second best recruiting officers
Awards 10 De made upon reports OF Post Command
ere and official returns, aud determined by TIA
following committee, viz: Department Commando
Vernon aud Past Department Commanders RIOS
aud Dukehart Ia this connection IL IL proper
state that too much care cannot be taken by inveS
ugatlhg committees prior 10 mustcrn Of recruits
We want good material only IL Is also recon
nended that the different Posts follow the exam
pie of the department and devise methods 20 stint
late the recruiting service.
MASSACHUSETTS,
On the evening Of Oct. o Phil H. sheridan Pos
10 -, 81 Salem, gave a royal reception 10 Dr. !
nj. Dudley, q. Parker Bray and Rev. B r. Mechanic
returned delegates of the Post from the Grand Arm
i.ncanlpment recently held at san Francisco Thei
were present as guests the MomRns Relief Cor,
Of Salem, Peabody Danvcrs Beverly and Ipswie
and members OF Grand Army Posts from the plaos
mined. DT. Samuel Worcester, Commander of n
Post delivered the address Of welcome ia behalf
the Post. liis speech pertinent aud felictou
and AT lie close he introduced DR. Albion NJ Du
hey, one OF the delegates of the Post 10 the Nation
Encampmenl al San Francisco. DIR Dudleyls r
ciial OF tbe trip from Boston To San Francisco w
graphic and Interesting. lie referred 10 the mar
features OF Interest along the route and of the a
bounded hospitality and enthusiasm OF the peou
wherever tie veterans went. Rev Is. 4. MclDaui
spoke in very interesting manner Mrs Emu
IS Lowd, OF the W.R.C,, presented Post a. throu,
COMMANDER Worcester, two beautiful silk guido
az mark OF respect 10 he treasured up by the 40
ana also 10 remind the comrades Of tile Interest n
ladies have always manifested la their bel,alf
costly FIX flag AT thlE stage of the proceedings W
brought forward and placed upon its staff ,csi
Mrs Lowd, who gracefully presented IL 60 tlie n.
~ a beautiful address. Past Commander Tlon,
y. Ellsworth Of the Ipswich Post and a delegate
California read an interesting and amusing ncoou
of the people who inhabit Chinatown ia San Era
cisco. bountiiul collation. was served at the clio
OF the speaking. Among the prominent Grn
Army men present We're Col. SLniswell and II,
Somnnnder Ellsworth. Of Ipswich; Command
Flllsbnry, of DanVers; Rev. Mr.. Towne Hon
a. Horton, Mr.. Hubbard Breed Representafi
upham Of Salem, and many others.