The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-12-06

the evening Letters Of regret al not being pres
eHt were read from Rev. Edward A. Horton; Past
Commander Nathan Appleton, Gov. Ames, Myron
J.. Walker Congressman Lodge and Gen y T.
Banks. ComrRde Pfieuger sang a song which was
received with rounds OF applause. Remarks were
made by ). II. Dee, Sanderson and others. roast
master Blacismer then called upon The comrades 10
join hands and sing Aud Lang Syne," which
closed the festivities.
meeting of Grand Army men and citizens Of
Somerviile interested in forming memorial hall
association was held in Grand Army Hall last
week. There was a good representation present
William Coveney presided. and William II. Spiller
acted as Secretary. The Chairman explained that
tins meeting was only one OF series held 10 inter
est the citizens IN the project of commemoratiug
the valor OF the soldiers Ia the from Someryile
to the end that q memorial hall might be erected
on Central Hill, which would have its appropriate
uses Many OF the leading citizens had interested
themselves IN the matter recognizing the fact that
Somerville WAS behind other cities and towns in
the commonwealth in paying some regard TO the
solaler ne committee appointed at the last meet
ing reported constitution and bylaws to govern
the association. They provide that the OF the
organization shall be the "Somerville Memorial
Han Association y; that the object ID to promote
the erection Of public building monument to
the patriotism of the citizen soldiery; that any
person who shall render the association any spe-
cial service Ia promoting its work may be elected
an honorary member. The same committee re-
ported the following as list of officers who had
consented to serve such President, Hon. Geo.
William II. Bruce; Ward 8 Hon. Edward Glines
Ward 4, J. Warren Bailey; Treas, Henry F. Woods;
N. n.
las Frazer Executive Committee-Ward l, Ex-
Alderman y. A. Fitch, DIR. II. G. White, Elijah
Clark; Ward ,, I. F. Mccain. Charles ;. Lincoln,
J. +. Wellington; Ward g. VIM. Coveney, James
T. Whitaker Frank Hodgkins; Ward 4, Hon. @.
L Bymes, William + Weld, Irving L. Russell. 1t
was voted to report the constitution and bylaws
ana list Of officers for adoption and election at an
adjourned meeting, 10 be held in Grand Army Hall
Dec. IA. Speeches IN aid of the project of memo
rial hall were made by Past Commanders J. F.
Davlln and WOODS, and by J. Warren Bailey, Wal
ker James, DR.. Eben Judson and G. 4. Rice.
Rockwell Post. Pittsleld, held Campfire on
Nov. y. Delegations were present from all other
Posts IN the County. Special interest was mani
Tested IN the presence of Department Commander
Walker and staff. Four hundred veterans sat down
10 supper, after which addresses were made by
Gen Schaf, Commander Walker, Senator Dawes.
Col. Joseph Parsons, J. V. Q. Innis District Attor-
ney Hubbard and Others.
MISSOURI
General Orders, No. 9, issued at st. Louis. Mo,
Nov. 20, by command of Hiram Smith, jr., Depart
ment COMMUNICATIONS b. Rodgers A. A.-G.-
contain the following; An inspection of the Posts
In this Department is hereby ordered to be made
under the supervision of the Department Inspect
or. between the dates of Dec. IS 1888 and Feb. l,
lSS9; such inspection to give the standing of the
Posts on Dec 81 lSsS The inspection will be con-
Quoted IN strict conformity with the Form of In
spectIon" prescribed by the National Encamp-
ment, copy Of which accompanies this order.
Inspection should be made far possible, at
regular meetings; where this is not practicable,
IN order TO secure an inspection within the pre-
scribed time, Post Commanders will call special
meetings for that purpose when requested by
the Assistant Inspectors. Post Commanders should
instruct their Adjutants and Quartermasers TO
have all their books and papers in readiness for
inspection; they should endeaVor 70 have full
attendance of comrades and thus create interest
that will make the inspection an event of mora
than ordinary importance, and prove of advantage
10 the Post. The Department Council of Admins
traton has selected Wednesday and Thursday,
March II and 49, the time for holding the eighth
annual Encampment, at Sedalia, Mo. The follow
ing new Posts have been mustered: Brookline
Post, No. 3g7, at Brooklne, Greene County, by A.
:. Grove Past Commander, Post No. 2l9; ]. r.
Cannon, Commander. Phil Sheridan No $685.
Gulf, Polk County. James Mcmahon, Past Com
mander, Post No. 2SS; j. r. Mcdonald. Commander.
Osterhaus. No. S99 Clearmont, Nodaway County,
J. g. Grems, Commander. Post No.2I; A. NJ. Scott,
Commander. WinonR, No. 400. Winona, Shannon
County, A. B. johnson, Adjutant, Post No. 243;
John 5. Anderson, Commander. Capt. Louis F..
Berwirth. No 4O2 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girar-
deau County, Henry Astholz Commander, Post
No. l73; Elijah Goodehiid, Commander. George
Long. No. 403, Cave Spring, Greene County, II. G..
Mullings, Past Commander, Post No. 1872; /. N.
Hasten. Commander. The name of Clay County
Post, No. oil, has been changed to Isaac Clevenger
Post, in memory of deceased con1rade of the Post
The Department Commander regrets that il is
again necessary to call attention 10 the very large
number OF Posts which are delinquent in their re-
ports. Notwithstanding the Assistant Adjutant-
General has made unusual efforts to secure prompt
returns the list of delinqHents shows that entirely
too many Post Commanders are uumindful and
neglected. of their obligations in this regard The
Department officers are expected to comply with
the Rules and Regulations and fully perform
the duties imposed upon them by the comrades,
aud this they cannot do unless the officers of the
Posts perform their duties Commander of Posts
that are delinquent urgently requested to for
ward their reports without further delay. The De-
partment Commander would call the particular
attention of the Posts to paragraph V, of General
Orders. No 3, from National Headquarters which
is incosed with this order. Committees on delin-
quent dues should be at once appointed, where not
already appointed, and make strenuous efforts to
have all suspended comrades pay up their dues
who are able TO do SO. Where they unable TO
pay, and are worthy comrades. their dues should
be RENTED thus restoring them to the rolls IL is
believed there are but few who could not nav al
least the amount of the per capita tax and thus the
Post would be al no expense. 1t Is important that
this should be done before the close of the year
upon the consolidated returns for the fourth quar-.
ter to the National Headquarters depends the rep
resentation of the Department in the next National
Encampment
Chaplain Hagerty recently presented Ransom
Post, St. Louis, with handsome crayon portrait Of
Commander Butler. Past Commander Child re
ceived the portrait on behalf of the Post and Com
mauder Butler being called upon, returned his
thanks for the support and assistance received dur
Post No 2Os. Ashton. has adopted resolutions O.
regret on the death OF Capt. Aaron MRtley.
PENNSYLVANIA
The comrades of Pittsburg and vicinity are one,
more preparing to make determined effort K
have the session Of the National Encampment fol
lowing the one at Milwaukee, Wis, held at Pitts
burg The same movement has been agitated fol
several years past, and the comrades in the west
ern section of this Department at least think tina
il is time that Pennsylvania was honored by tn,
meeting Of the National Encampment within ii
boundaries. The business men, independent OF tn,
comrades. unanimous in the desire to have TIA,
movement succeed. Come TO Pennsylvania com
rades and you will get such reception only tn,
old Keystone State can give. The Encampmen
could not very well be held at Gettysburg, owint
TO the lack Of hotel accommodations but if we al
cannot meet just once more that historic battle
| field, what's the matter with Pittsburg?
A Campfire was held IN the Chapel of the Stat
Normal School at Millersvile on Thanksgiving
| Day, by Post No. 81, of Lancaster, and Post No
| 57I. of Safe Hsrbor.
Post No. Is and Post No. g. Of Philadelphia hat
Campfres on last Thursday night.
Abe Patterson Post, No. IS, OF Allegheny City
Melted handsome sum for its relief fund from il
! recent entertainment.
VERMONT
The 10Th anniversary of The organization of Rob
erts Post, No. lS Burlington, was celebrated re
| Gently by Campfire, with speeches. at the tow
hall. Judge Neazy acted as toastmaster an,
| speeches we're made by prominent Grand Arm,
men. Hanback, and coffee was served and bot
/ vocal and instrumental music was provided
Chamberlin Post, Of ST. Johnsbury, has engages
Capt. Henry 3. Anterior, of Nashua n. H., to de
! liver the Memorial Day address next May. Capt
Atherton is an old Vermonter, Captain of Co. G, At
/ VI, and able and interesting speaker, and hi
address will be a notable one.
StannRrd Post Burlington viii give its secon
social entertainment on Friday evening, Nov .;
! when Capt. HI. o. Wheeler will give a campfr
/ comrades from abroad will be present.
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Senator Blackburn Takes Water.
OF course he does, but why give the damnin
disclosure away to Kentucky. Tell not thin
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