The National tribune., 1889-04-18
DEPARTMENT NEWS.

liz, Of The yyly-elccted officers OF each Post in the
Grand Army and calls on the comrades 10 furnish
tie same The names Of the officers should be
written very plainly. in order 10 avoid mistakes
Owing 10 the crowded condition Of our columns, 1t
will be impossible to publish installation cere-
monies
officers Of J. b. steedman Post, Salinas: Com
mander. D. X. AIcDongall; ;. V. C., II. Breese; j.
Y. C., A. w Anderson; O. D.; J. A. Mclniirei
Chap, W. b. Clarke; Surg, NJ. FALL q NJ, J. b.
Scott; Adjt L. X. Abbott.
CONNECTICUT
Department Commander William III. Pier9ont
has issued the following warning: The comrades
arc warned against one Noyce Barber. soliciting
aid as . GAR. member. lie Is unworthy, and q
dropped member Of Post Is
We have received the roster Of this Department
for 1859. Connecticut has membership OF s.
Posts. and gives promise OF adding to this number
during the present year
DAKOTA
This Department has membership of 12S Posts,
and q total Of 1915 comrades. Nineteen Posts were
mustered in during the year, and during The same
period 81 deaths were reported.
Officers OF Phil Sheridan Post, No. =. faulkton;
Comnlauder NJ s. McDearmon; :. V. C., G. H
DER: Y c. J. II. Shirk: O. NJ J. A Haskins;
Surg, Levi Morse; Chap, Rev. c. Dugiass O. D.
NJ. SUNNY; o. O.. J. Swareuger; Adlt z. Ii.
Ellis; 5. NJ, J. p. Brehli @ ~ = a. A. Mccoy.
GEORGIA.
We have received from Department Commander
Lewis the journal Of the recent EncaInpment Of
thts Department. which was held at Atlanta, Jan
.. il contains very interesting account Of the
proceedings OF the Eueampmeut, together with a
roster OF the Posts The Department officers Tor
1883 are as follows: Commander. john Il. Lewis,
Atlanta: = Y c.. E A Sholes Augusta; J. v. C.,
David Porter, Savannah; Medical Director. John
w. Stone, Atlanta; Chap, J. C. Murray, ITALIA
pOosas ASST Adjt-Gen-. c. NJ D. Browne, Atlanta
Asst @ M.-Gen., J. r. Farrell Atlanta; ms,
Charles s. Keith, Savannah; Judge Advocate,
:. A Darneli, Jasper; Chief mastering Officer, Al
fred Guiton Augusta: Acting Asst Adj't-Gen., Ed
ward X Hopkins, Atlanta.
IDAHO
Officers Of T. D. Baker Post No G. HALEY: Com
nsnder. r. w. Gillette; :. V. c. J.. E Bristol;
J. V C.. A. J. Hofii ger; @. II, ". I. Riley o. D.,
T. d. Bellnger; surg. Henry Kaiser: Chap. Isaiah
White; o q. Charles II. Clark; AdJt, i. Z, Rich
ards; 3 H. L. c. Baldwin; @. NJ s, Ed. Wells.
ILLINoIS.-
Alta recent meeting OF Godfrey weitzel Post, No.
40, Chicago, Comrade LamIney read an essay on
Officers OF Matt Star Post No. SIS. Jacksonville
Commander. John @. Loomis; :. Y. G.. John =.
Ramsdall; J-N- Q, i. A. Patterson Adj Nm u.
Humphrey; @ NJ, VIM. A. Kirby Chap, john ".
Mellon o. d. L. A Goodrich o. G., Alex. Arm
Officers Of J. Velirebone Post, No 6Is. Buffalo:
Commander. DR.. J. c. O'Connor; :. V. G, J. Ii.
Shanklin; J. V. c., Samuel Hays; Chap. f. W.
Borders; Adj't Il. :. jerks; Q. n. 7. A Talbot;
o. D.. ". F. Mccoy; o. O., George Beacroft; ).
n, George Walker @ NJ. s, Lloyd Upton.
INDIANA
General orders No 3. issued at indianapolis
April by command of Charles ". Travis, Depart
ment COmmanders-L n. Walker A. a. Coon
tain the following:
The Department Commander directs the atten-
ton Of the comrades 10 the importance of the uni
form. Nothing aids more IN the success OF Post
than 10 have al its members uniformed. Hereafter
the uniform OF this Department viii consist of
black soft hat with gold cord a blue fatigue coat
Eingle-breasted. with four brass buttons and two
On each sleeve vest same, with dark pantalOous
The suit complete OF best Niddlesex flannel. with
two SETS Of buttons, can be bought from reliable
ciosliers from $ to So Comrades are requested
10 avoid cheap suits thai fade and viii not bear
washing. Post Commanders viii also give par
ltcu4ar attention 10 the wearing OF the badge. NO
comrade should appear a regular special meet
ing ga the Post room parade without his badge,
worn r. lis proper place upon lis left breast The
Department C0mmanderavais himself Of this early
opportunity TO congratulate the Womans Relief
Corps on their splendidHork during the past year,
aEd 10 extend 10 them the thanks OF The comrades
for the inesimG5le services rendered the Grand
Army Of the Republic. Their labOrs in behalf Of
our needy and suffering comrades and the widows
and orphans Of those who fought with Us for the
preservation Of the Republic and the honor of our
flag merits our highest appreciation. This IN
way be better ana more effectively demonstrated
than By organizing Corps as valued auxiliaries To
every Posi- IN the Department. Attention Is called
10 hefOll0wing communication from the comrades
as Chattanooga. Their request should meet with
liberal and prompt response from this Depart
neit, as hundreds Of our dead rest IA this National
Cemetery:
HEzDq'Rs MIssIoE RIDGE Posr. No. IS,
DEPARTNEET OF TENNESSEE
CHATTAEooGA, Tenn. April 2. 1889
Comrades o. tie Grand Army Of the Repubic
again bring to our minds the work before ls. We
have over 1900 fallen comrades ia The National
Cemetery here. Our floral decorations viii neces-
saTily be limited our Spring flowers viii be
gone 4 Joint Memorial Committee of Lookout
Post, No. 2; Mission Ridge Post No. 45 Woman's
Eeliei Corps, No. lU2- aud Ben Harrison Camp. No
G. sons Of Veterans Of this city ask the pera-
lion Of our comrades IN States represented by iheiE
dead in this cemetery in the work Of decoration
Contributions Of flowers That can be sent at light
expense or flags marked with the name and mum
Der OF your Posts viii be received with pleasure
pleased TO hear fror you al the earliest date, stat
ing what your Offering viii be- that arrangement
may be made for correct distribution.
Yours, IN r, G. and J.,
Chairman Joint Memorial Committee Chatianoo
Floral Committees:
W. W FRENcH, Commander Post No. 45.
J.. s. NIXON, Junior Vice Commander Post No. Q
The following reflections are announced: Enocl
). Hewitt, Private, Go. a I'D Ind. by Thomas J
Harrison Post. No 30, Kokomo; John Wilson
Private, Co ], nth Ind, by Phil H sheridan Post
No $50 indianapolis. Comrades, every man 10 TIA,
front Push tIle work of recrlifiua ard ,pli
doing this don't forget the suspended and dropped
members They can ali be restored by prope
effort. Let Tie work begin 81 once We should d,
our utmost 10 bring into cur ranks every man VIII,
touched elbows with Us in battle and who narohe,
VIII us under The starry banner " TO q glorious
and final victory.
the following is from circular issued by De
paTimeut Commander Charles ~. Travis: 81 T,
Post Commanders The Department Commando
desires 10 call your attention TO a matter that j
very near 10 his heart, and that should receive YOU
earnest consideration and best efforts al once. /
fs IN regard 10 the suspended and dropped mem
beers Think Of IT, There were 5. ISL coulFacis.
Suspended Tor non-payment Of dues during tia
year less. The number dropped during prccedin;
years added 10 this would swell this army Of - de
barred comrades 10 startling proportions. cal
upon you 10 do your part TO bring these conrade
back into our ranks IL they have been unforlu
nate, and have fallen behind IN their dues becaus
OF a want Of means, or hard times or sickness
see that their dues RENTED. and that they ar
Restored TO membership. j Is better 10 have thei
presence al your meetings, their comradeship, an
their dues Tor The future, than TO bebar them Tia
privileges Of the Post and deny the Post the bene
1t OF their comradeshp III any class OF person
are entitled 10 the most liberal consideration. it
those who, simply for q want Of means have bee
compelled 70 drop out from ranks. You car
not afford TO pass Them by. / entreat you 10 br!n
this matter before your Post al once; have the 70
Of dropped members called, and take such action q
viii speedily restore them 10 the ranks.
C. }. Murphy, Commander Farragn Post No 2
Evansville; Farragut Post, Of Evansville has Il
ceiyed letters from several Posts in regard to pei
sons claiming 10 be members who have misreprs
seateo themselves. There seems 70 be syslemat
method 10 impose upon unsuspecting members {
the GAR. Some Of these beats have the countea
Figuand grips, and use them 30 deceive. We hay
heard Of two Of these frauds in the past mont
One burging uncle in Chicago and Wa
Eancbagged and robbed claims 10 be hard Of hea
sngs wears al the par8pherHalia Of the Order; hi
the grips. and is good talker. The other had
SICK Child and wife a train; one hand patheti
looking customer. but gives the wrong Pos
Seeswick Post, Evansville, Ind. Look out f
frauds