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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-29
SKETCH OF NEW YORK DIVISION.

The State of New York was organized az pro-
visional Division by Gen. w. f.. w. Ross, then
Commander of Second Grand Division, In 1883, with
j. E. Purdy, of New York City, as Provisional
Commander His administration was one of in
activity. In May, 1884, the Division was perma-
nently organized. This took place at Kingston,
and J. B. Stanton elected Colonel. The Dr.
vision made no progress and Col Stanton resigned
Nov. 10. It was thereupon placed under the care
of I!ieut.-Col. NJ. j. Downing, of New York City.
Under his administration the Division
placed upon a sound footing. Col. Downing, while
in Office made an enviable record, and he remains
Order in the State. The present Commander Is
Geo. j. Foster of Utica. elected at the Division En-
campment in June, 1885. He is quite young man,
being but 81 years old. Was born in New Hartford,
n Y, and has resided in Utica for 10 years He Is
by profession q lawyer. His father jesse c. Foster,
was Corporal in Co. C, 117th n. Y. Vols; was
severely wounded at the battle of Chapin's farm,
Va and died from effects of same some 10 years
ago. Since assuming command OF the DIVISION,
Col. Foster has organized Is Camps, and five
more will be mustered before the approaching
convention making 80 Camps in all In the State.
Julius Lehman, Division Adjutant, is young
lawyer of Utica, and is popular and earnest
worker. The other offices are ably filled by z.
A. Bracklow. M. d., Vice Lieutenant Com
rnander New York City; B. J. Doran, Chaplain,
New York City, II. Kirke White, Quartermaster.
Utica; G.. /. Ganiard, Inspector, Rochester; Con-
Fellows. Judge Advocate, Brockport. Taking into
consideration the opposition that the Order had to
contend with in New York City in the Sons OF
Veteran Post SYSTEM its growth has been renarka-
BILE and the rank held by New York, compared
with the other Divisions is atterng to Col. Foster
and his co-laborers. A number of good men are
being put forward to succeed Col. Foster, proml-
nent among whom are Lieut.-Col. ChdS. L. Rans,
of Cohoes, and Capt. Michael Retel, NJ d., OF But
fao.
rr,r-- N.Y.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-29

a new Post has just been started ct Winters,
when promises TO be a very strong one. 1t IS
named AFTER 4. w. Preston, Of the sth Z. ;. Cav,
who Ciied from the result OF wounds received in
action.
Corinth Post. no. 50, of Marysviiie, expects soon
70 tsfe in q large number of recruits. Pest Com
n,anoer Mcclellan is one of the most enthusiastic
and interchangeable workers IN the Department, and
he is determined TO push his Post to the 'front.'
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-29

The Encampnent Of this Department. which
met in New York city Wednesday last and con-
tinued during that and the following day, was one
Of the most successful and pleasant meetings Of
GAR. men which has ever taken place I'm this
great Department. At 10 O'Clock on Wednesday
morning the l50O delegates from various Posts
throughout the State who had come to attend the
20th Encampnent assembled IN front of the Metro
poiitan Hotel and, together with the comrades from
the city Posts, started for the Academy Of Music
iahere the Encampment was TO be held. The COL
umn under the command of Gen. NJ l.. Nc
Mahon. The mounted Second battery led the
march, end was followed by Gimore's 22d rcgi-
rnent band Then came the 69th regiment; next
the 18th regiment, marching in company front. and
finally the long column of veterans, with their
drum corps. On their breasts the men wore rib
bons inscribed with the name OF their candidate for
Department Commander. On reaching the house
the veterans filed the body, while the visitors
crowded the galleries, On the stage We're Gen. II.
A Barnum, Depart ment Commander III. Clay Hall
and staff. Gen II. ". socuni, Col Hooper, Gen.
James s. Fraser Maj. w. f. Brown, Maj. p Il.
| Haverty, Gen. Robinson and r. NJ Walters Chap.
| F.. l.. Allen opened the EDoampment with prayer,
| and Asst Adj't-Gen. o. T.. Clark master Of
! ceremonies In the enforced absence of Mayor
! Grace. President Mooney of the Board Of Alder
men, presided. The Representatives of IS, 900 SOL
diers and sailors" of THE State introduced to
hin, and he replied with hearty welcome from
| the city. Department Commander III. Clay Hall, In
his speech. alluded TO the departure of that grand
cid regiment, the 7th" Is years ago. The applause
that followed set the flags and bunting that deco
| rated the Academy waving. Ailusions to Gen.
| Grant Gen Hancock aud Gen. Mcclellan who
| have died since the last Encampment, were the
| signals for tremendous bursts OF enthusiasm. The
speaker declared that there is organization In
| the country that gives moro In charity, and no
stain of treason rests man in our ranks"
| Ez-Dcpartment Commander James Tanner then
made speech showing that the Grand Army In
the State has increased from 6 to sos Posts since
| the National Encampment was last held In New
| York, Ii years ago. Letters of regret were read
from Commander in Chief S. 8. Burdett Gen. Lo-
| gHn A. s. Tobin, of Pennsylvania. and Col. +. d.
| Grant. Comrade Loring of Boston, in the course
q his able address said that law should be passed
| which will make every soldiers honorable dis
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-29


On the 18th inst. n most interesting Campfire was
held by Rabbit Post. The Post, after transacting
their usual business for the evening, in which Sow
eral new members were initiated opened the grand
hall, which soon filed with ladies and gentle
men, representing the Town Council, the clergy,
State Legislature and the military organizations of
the town, and other invited guests, together with
the Dept Commander and members of Rabbit Post
Commander George 0. Eddy gave introductory
speech stating that the Campfire was held in order
to witness a presentation OF q set of flags to the
Post by the relatives of the family of the lamented
Mai. Jacob Rabbit, who fell during the rebellion
and Mr.. Edward S. Rabbit then stepped forward
and unroling an elegant silk National flag, with
two guidons, presented to the Post, with a most
feeling and eloquent speech referring to the noble
deeds of the heroes and their service in behalf of
their country, and was followed by II response from
Commander Eddy In behalf of the Post, in a euiogy
to the name of the late Mai. Jacob Babbitt father
for the interest in their welfare, and the motive
that prompted what would prove to be n most
cherished gift to the Post. After the presentation
most interesting program of music, speeches. etc.,
was rendered.
fair has been held during the last four days by
Socum Post, of Providence which netted hand
some sum. The fair was gotten up in aid of the
Posts treasury and the Slocum monument fund.
The roster of the Department of Rhode Island
has been received at this office. 1t shows list of
IL Posts and gives very complete information in
regard to all that pertains to the Department..
VIRGINIA.
Department Commander Clay informs us that he
Is about to establish Posts at Clearmont and Nor
folk in this Department
WEST VIRGINIA.
J. n Conely, Basnett: ]. L, Goodwin Post, No.
&c. was organized at this place March IL with the
following officers: Commander, Nelly Mnhana /;
s. v. c., James Conely; J. V. c., Henry Conway
Adj't John n. Concly; Q. NJ, David Hanes; Surg,
- Wilson; Chap, Richard Polling; .. d., Andrew
King; o. G., Thomas Hibbs.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-29
OREGON,
POTOMAC


The 9th anniversary Of the birthday OF Gen.
Grant celebrated at the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church. Washington, ID. c., on Tuesday
evening last. Chief Justice Waite presided and
addresses were made By Senators Brown, sherman
chusetts; Gen. J. S. Negley of Pennsylvania; Gen.
s. :. Burdeit, Commander-in-ChiefG Grand Army of
| the Republic; Rev. J. Z. Newman, and John F.
were present.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-29
ALL ALONG THE LINE,

Perryyllle POSt, NO. az.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Our correspondents must not complain when let
tiers condensed, there are enough to fill half
the paper every week and our good sisters must
not crowd the veterans The editor enjoys the let
ters so there Is that much good done by those who
write.
always find space if possible.
Mrs. Sherwoods poem on the death of Mrs. An
derson accompanied the proceedings OF Forsyth
Department Commander of Kansas, GA r., Tope-
ka who is preparing a memorial yolumein memory
of his beloved wife.
Officers of Holland Relief Corps No. 40, Crete,
Neb, instituted March 9, 1885, President, Mrs. Mary
C. True; S. V-P., Mrs. Mamie A Rhine; j. V.-P.,
Mrs. Fannie Goodin Sec, Mrs. Sallie Goodwin !;
A. c., Mrs ]. W. CRUEL; G.. Mrs. Matte Kimball !;
A. G., Mrs Hugh Hill Chap, Mrs. Sale Mullen.
Post Commander Isaac Goodin writes that the la
dies have gone to work with zeal, and that on q
recent evening they surprised Holland Post with a
splendid supper. He concludes with a hearty God
bless them, the soldier could not live without
them"
Mrs Elizabeth Little, Department 8. V..P., writ
ing under recent date beautifully says: Women
of Wisconsin are not wanting in patriotism to-day
but as fully alive to the interests and wants of
the boys in blue in the dark days of the rebellion
when those nights were spent scrapng lint and
pairing bandages and many other needed articles
for the suffering soldiers on the battlefield. Thank
God the women of America are not called on for
such things now, but We are called upon to make
their declining years peaceful and happy, and to
help them in their hour of need. The answer comes
from Maine to California We will help them. }"
A correspondent wants to know why the Maltese
cross was chosen as an emblem of the Woman )
Relief Corps 1t is because the Maltese cross. en-
ble ofthe knights of st. John, afterwards Knights
of Malta) was associated with deeds of charity, in
which women we'll as men were engaged. In
the 18th century hospitals for pilgrims We're estab-
lised at Jerusalem, under the care OF the men and
women of this order.
Some of our correspondents neglect to give town
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11
S~noo.ing Dinner Buckets.

Col, John r. Towers. principal
keeper of the prnitentiary, aided and
allotted in one Of the most cruel Jokes
Of the war The feJer2ls were leisure
y firing SHELLS into some confederate
works, andthe bombs were failiag aaa
bursting il sucl uncomfortable near
ness that the soldiers had dug holes
III the ground and were hiding as
best they could. Tie ~colo1el and
some friends got hold Of ar uaeznloa-
ed shell ana stuffed it full Of fuse.
hen the next report WAS heard. the
f1se wa touched Q@. aal after 1 mo-
lneht the bomb 9as dropped into the
mouth Of ono Of The gopher" holes
where several soldiers were sheltered
~ pip @z=99-ainF' uaaH
ae2aTa- minutes. t1onI al,,4
ho'vl went Up q The soldiers expected
= PC blown Into atoms. After d time
the snptterjag fuse Burned oat and
things quiated lowa.
when Col. Towers concluded hi;
recital o. the above story, a private,
who was minas one arm, remarked:
One day q boat opened o. Us with
can; ter, and the bors were sorter rat
tied, until . big fellow shouted:
Stick to EN- boys. their ammunition's
gin out and they're shooin' dinner
buckets at ASP,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11

she came out she met him and he
spoke to her. She was angry and she
wanted revenge. So she led hin
right back through the outer office
and into the the inner room where hel
husband Was debating to his steno-
grapher.
This" she said, is a masher. He
has been tagging me about Tor an
hour.n
The newspaper man jumped for the
stranger, who ran for dear life. On
the stairs there was q tussle, a sound
Ike the smashing of a human Jaw, a
howl, and the hasty retreat Of MFR.
Washer, who fed down the street at
the top of his speed. The husband
went back to the office, got his scat
and stick and started out to scour the
town for the masher. He found his
man, and fetched him 4 crack across
the nose which, i'll all Probability,
broke that useful member. The
masher begged for mercy, and the
angry journalist said to him: Every
time l g you, 10 matter where It is,
am gong to lick you within an inch
of your life" Then III administered
10 tie nasher Z kick where it would
do the most good, and seLt him scut
ting down the street covered with
blood ana half frantic with pain fore
and ait. 1t seems to NE that ladies
ought to profit BY this example. 1t
Is partly their own fault That they are
50 often insnltel. Not that thew
court such things. but they 50 dislike
being mixed up in any sort Of a row
mat creatures who are guilty of such
conduct almost invariably get off
scot free. and are encouraged to try it
again. There IS no husband Or bro
ther il tie land who would not
heartily enjoy all chances Of thrash
one of these fellows every time
ne could get a chance. And il the
came oftener there would
be a good deal less inconvenienceto
New York Letter to Boston
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11
Lie CT Gin

There is a peculiar idea in The com
1nnnlty, says tie Commercial Bulle-
IN, that . gun will last for All inaef-
mite period, and no doubt the state
ment that the big gun at Sandy Hook
has q great record because it was fred
l27 times viii strike people as extra
ordinary. Yet again like any other
u mans handiwork, It can only do &
certain amount Of work, and when the
enormous shocks and pressure which
a8un IS compelled to stand is consia
cred, the amount it really does is SUI
prising. During the civil war the
limit Of work Of d 15-ineh gun was
considered reached when 1000 rounds
had been fred. and this foo when tic
charge was only 70 pounds of powder
and a A5o-pou11d p~rojeetile. In
Europe, tie Krupp guns are bursting
and becoming useless ali the time.
and the principle Of the construction
OF the gun or the material Of the Gun
IS not necessarily condemned. Re
Gently an English steel gun As large
as the gun at Sandy Hook. on the
steamer CollingWood, burst after fir
ing three rounds. and the government
has prohibited the firing of the YES
sells other guns unless actually at
tackled b tie enemy.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11
THE DRY YEAR.
Such Will 1856 be Recorded in the
History of Montana.

Such a year, speaking climaticalIy
was surely never known in Montana.
1t IS doubtful if the total precipita-
ton, snow and rain, has averaged two
inches over the whole territory during
the past twelve months, The last
autumn was a very dry one, the clouds
seeming to have exhausted themselves
in summer rains Of unusual duration
and strength. The winter was one
almost without snow. Even in the
mountains the snowfall was SO light
that it disappeared early in the spring,
leaving no s~torehouses OF moisture to
dill The streams and no banks Of snow
70 make cooling breezes from the
mountains and temper the summers
heat.
Ihe consequence was a seasonal
unprecedented heat and onaaana1kaa
by low streams and lack snSsNas
water. But asst this wasza
the clouds failed to a
usual functions during
and early summer. Sincs%y last
April there has not been a rain storm
III Helena AMI all the rain that has
fallen since that time has not made
one realheavy shower. All over the
territory the same cry has gone up.
The grass on the ranges grew but
sllmly and cured before its time from
lack Of moisture. The ranges and
forests. dried to the condition OF tin
dor, having taken ire in many places
and thousands OF thousands Of dollars
worth in grass and timber have been
destroyed By flames. The failure of
average cultivated crops is not so Sc
rious in Montana bat is bad enough
to cause severe loss among the ranch
men, Much depends upon the com !
winter. L it is one favorable to :
and herds, there need be no .
bought taken OF this remarkable !
year other than as a matter Of curious J
meteorological history. Independent.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11

His Person and Influence Exceedingi
Difficult 10 Describe.
The engine in the shape Of a hu
man being which fate has sent int
the world to attempt the establish
ment OF an Irish Parliament is calleG
Charles Stewart ParneI). All at
tanpts to describe the leader Of tht
Irish party in any other way mus be
futile as long as no new facts Of his
inner life are discovered by which the
colorlass abstract Of his being Is
brought closer to MS. His person and
influence are among the most difficult
problems Of contemporary history.
After everything that is known about
him has been cast into the psychol5-
glcai melting POI, the result consists
OF nothing bat limitations and mega
tons. imagination. unwilling to miss
the outward attraction in the picture
OF a mighty n4an. seeks III vain ffoI
traits which Wonld make him familiar
and tangible to bis fellow nnan. IL
he physically attractive. &C pleasant
social mannar5. or q fayorite Of NO
men? Has he the gift Of quick irish
wit, or is he a prominent artist or
SCIENTIST Nothing OF the kind. No
drawlng-Iooln counts him among its
visitors. ~ Wo.nan boasts Of his favor.
no bonnet of lis is ever repeated. lie
is only eloquent il so far as he says
exactly what he wishes to say; Irish
eloquence which i~nfox;cates its11e
by its " How, and finally sqlanlers
IFS fire il 9 poetical rocket, not as1uce
j. found il him. Ey nature lie Is Ill
tel for al. thing rather than al Irish
leader, AM his very appearance re-
minds one Il the hated An@lo-Saxon
oppressor.
His icy exterior corresponds with
his menta! lie. No mortal has vet
been abe q say that a. is ParaaI's
intimate friend. Gaanba5ta was tie
bosom ri 'nd of Lis companions; they
dinea together in shirt sleeves ana
had no secrets rom eae.l other. Not
50 Paraa.L, H watches his mind as
il it ware d fortress, and 10 ona If al
4ar.,,.f III. !@ g. 49,, u .1. g +
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11
Discovery OF Roman Relics.

An interesting discovery of Roman
remains has been made in a deep cut
tinga the Chester gas works. At a
depth Of twentF-three feet below the
surface a pig Of Roman lead was dis
covered in a state of excellent preser-
walton. The inscription it bears
along the upper surface is as follows:
N YESP, AVG V. t. MI Ill.," while
on the side is inscribed DE cEANaIs.o
Its weight is 1913 pounds The lead
has, therefore. a tribute from the tribe
IN North Wales known as the Ceangi.
and was cast during the fifth consul
late Of the Emperor Nespasian. and
the third consulate Of Titus-that IS.
in A. d. IA, Many bones Of men and
animals, fragments Of Roman titles
and pottery, and Roman coins of the
time Of Nespasian and Titus, in good
preservation, were found near.-Lon-
doI IS4eSIdpH-
When John Lord, the historian.
was examined for ordination, he was
asked BY a disciple Of DR.. Emmons:
Are you willing to be damned fer
the glory Of god?' His answer came
with the force Of an unexpected can
non shot. No: but { am willing you
should" He did not get ordained
School Journal.
4 Texas preacher caught four or
five boys in his peach trees. He did
not punish them, but merely said:
You ought to be ashamed of your
selves particularly the big boys.
Which Of you boys here is the old
est9' HE amt here at all, sir. He
didn't know that We were coming,
said . yoangster. Texas Siftings.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11
migratory Instincts OF Trout.

The following facts exem9lify the
strong migratory instincts OF trout
At the fish culture establishment al
D~elaford, where the utmost care is
taken to isolate The various species OF
salmonjdn. ] fsw of the fish OCCASION
ally are found II poa@ i2ag distances
from those i'll which they weeeigin-
ally located. Considering
po2d.is SO constructed anf
such a contingency, t ~
very remarkable, AMI o:yssaa
counted for in two sIsassss1Sa
the ISL, either bnrrow thronA
that probably are made by raEssas
modes. @" tha- ..sa.. ems of the -
eeet proved to the next pond. It
is moi likely that they are borne thence
BY birds. rs the appearances Of the fish
"a the occasions referred to does not
justify sach an assumption. Nature.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-09-11
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE.
PORTRAIT OF PARNELL,

His Person and influence Exceedingly
Difficult 10 Describe.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-03-27
,... .na l,n. Of claim: thence north ace east

east end line of claim thence north AGO east
ar 50 feet to corner No 1: thence south AGO
west G15. IS feet to corner No. 2; thence
north SO west 1900 feet to corner No. 3;
thence north ago east 615. 10 feet TO corner
No. 4: thence south SO east 1900 feet To
corner No.l. embracing an area OF 2o.6s
acres applied for. No conflicts
From corner No. the corner to sections
% a. IS and rs of +. y. r. ~ Il. Boise
Meridian, bears north ESQ 4 west 1891 feet.
The said mining claim being Of record in
the Office of the County Recorder of said
Mining District, at HALEY. in Alturas
county Idaho Territory. The nearest
known location being the - Iron King"
Any and all persons claiming adversely
any portion OF the said Courier lode
mining claim or surface ground are rcquir-
ed to file their adverse claims thereto with
the Register Of the United States Land
Office, at HALEY. Idaho Territory. Within
the sixty days publication thereof. or they
will be barred by virtue of the provisions OF
the statute in such cases made and provided.
HOMER l.. POUND, Register.
/ direct that the foregoing notice of appli-
cation for patent be published for the period
of sixty days ten consecutive weeks in
THE KETCHuM KEYSTONE, weekly news
paper published at kctchum, Alturas
county, Idaho Territory.
HOMER l.. POUND, Register.
W. II. WATT, Atty. for applicant.
First publication December rs, 1885.