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AN EFFECTIVE WAY.


1t was eleven o'clock. Thomas Sim
gleman still fingered In the tapestry
lined parlor Of the Hogamont mansion.
There was q slight noise upstairs,
when Gabrielle whispered:
20, Tom, l think it is papa. and he
so objects to you staying SO iate.r
Before Mr.. Singleman could secure
his hat the door opened, and Colonel
Hogamont entered.
Gabrielle Jane, you may leave the
room for moment. wish to speak
privately with Mr.. Singleman."
With beating heart she gladly left.
then glued her ear to the keyhole out
side.
"Mr. Singleman. want to ask you a
favor. AL 60 past the store 1 wish to
settle Z bill Of ten dollars, and / forgot
to call at the bank on my way home.
Can you spare that much until to-mor-
row EVENING""
Mr.. Singleman was happy to perform
the favor.
You need not be in a harry to leave
Thomas; my daughter appreciates vour
company, and l have no objections
He left the room. and Thomas and
Gabrielle were radiant with hapni-
ness. Next evening about the sum.
hour the old gentleman entered ana
obtained q similar loan. It occurre,,
also the evening following. The merit
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AMUSING ACoTeaEss.


AMUSING ACJTENESS.
Anecdotes Of Three Men Whose wit Was
~ Amusing Their Check.
Nowadays. acutcness is deemed es-
sential to success in any direction, and
q certain amount of it does materially
aid in the accomplishment of q purpose.
But of a person reputed ''cute." it is
advisable to beware, else one may find
himself Unexpectedly involved in diff
Guilty of some kind.
While, for the greater part. human
acuteness is tinctured with base ele-
ments, it may be exercised without in
jury to the agent or object; merely ex-
emplify q good-natured, though keen
wit
A young man, under examination for
admission to the University of Edin-
burgh, was asked if he had studied
logic. and replied affirmatively.
"You understand the difference be-
tween cause and effectP" inquired the
professor.
81 do"
ibid you ever know an instance
where the effect was in advance "f the
cause?"
Eyes, SIR"
Mention it." said the professor, in
great amazement.
"Well, when man pushes wheel
barrow ahead of him."
On q certain occasion, Rabelais de-
sired to visit Paris. but was destitute
of the means for so doing. He made
up three packages. and marked them
poison for the King" Poison for the
Dauphin, I" poison for Monsieur-."
His landlord saw them, reported the
case to the authorities, and he was ar
rested and taken to Paris. The con-
tents Of the packages were analysed.
found to be brickdust and harmless.
Then Rabelais explained matters, and
the King was highly amused by the
ruse.
In days gone by, few Southern law
yers were more distinguished than
Luther Martin. He was one day rid
ing to Annapolis in a stage-coach,
when his only companions young
man who had just been admitted to the
bar-addressing him said:
Mr.. Martin. you have been wonder
fully successful in your profession.
Are you willing to acquaint me with
the secret of your SUGGEST"
IF you will pay my expenses during
the few days that l shall remain in
Annapolis"
Il will. was the earnest response
ut Is in this advice: Deny every
thing and insist upon proof"
At Annapolis. Mr.. Martin enjoyed
all the Injuries that fine hotel could
| furnish, regardless of expense. and,
when the time for his departure ar.
rived, passed the .'bill"-of enormous
proportions-to the young lawyer who
was standing near. The latter merely
glanced at it, and then returned it to
Mr.. Martin.
aren't you going to pay itP" Mr..
Martin asked.
PAY what?"
This bill. Didn't you promise ia
defray my expenses while was in An
napolisP"
my dear sir,' was the quiet reply.
II deny every thing and insist upon
proof"
The eminent lawyer paid his bill.
and laughingiy said to the young man:
"You need no farther counsel from
me Golden Days.
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/ suppose I've go 70 have something
done down here to sraighten out the
bones.
Next spring / an, going into the
Umpqua Mountains again with a man
from Siskiyou, who has agreed to fur
nish horses and grub enough to make
an all-summer trip, and we will pick
out a pretty good wad of dust from the
Skeleton Cave District
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PUNcENT PARAGRAPHS.

There was a good deal of unde-
signed humor ina cable dispatch which
ran. "Mr. Bright is daily becoming
weaker. A doctor is in attendance day
and night.
IL want you to know" said Mrs.
Snapper to her husband. THAT facts are
stubborn things" II know it, he an
swered meekly, woman is a fact -
Boston Courier.
fresh" Drumner-"What is your
name, Miss?" Waitress = pearl"
Second Drummer-s.Ah! are you the
pearl of great price?" Waitress--''No;
am the pearl before swine.'-Amer-
lea.
When women vote it is to be hoped
that they won't be allowed to bet bon
nets on the election. Otherwise their
husbands would certainly be ruined
when the time to pay up came.-Jour-
nal of Education.
-Citizen-.'Do you know any thing
about base-ballP" Stranger-''No sir.
do not. At least SO my friends say"
Citizen-"Then you don't take any in
terest in the National gamer
Stranger-''A little. I'm manager of
a club. IN. Y. Sun.
The women of this country have
no occasion to demand their rights.
1t has always been their privilege to
say what the country shall have to eat
three times day, and that's more
power than the men ever had or will
have.-Detroit Free Press.
The man who sold his birthright-
whatever that was-for a mess of pot
age, probably knew what the thing was
worth and had a right to make his
own bargain; but it seems the world
at large will never stop talking about
that particular mans particular bar
gain.-N. q. Picayune
Young Mr.. Casey Ito coming hos.
tess) = "l-aw-am RATHER timid
about appearing at dinner, my deah
Mrs. Hobson, among SO many clevah
people. lassuah you I shall scahcely
know what to say" Mrs. Hobson-
Don't say any thing, Mr.. Casey, and
then you'll be all right. "-Harper's
Bazaar
"A correspondent wants to know
why man of high birth, good breed
ing and large wealth. who by prefer
ence, consorts with toughs, blacklegs,
and plug-uglies, should not be regarded
as a freak. Unfortunately, there are
so many such men that it would not
pay to exhibit them as freaks.
The latest novelty in decanters Is
a musical affair which plays Comm
Thro' the Rye" when the Corn il
Waving" and THE Wind that Shakes
the Barley" Very appropriate; but to
the list of tunes should be added
Hard Times" s.Dear Father. Come
Home" and I'VE Won't Go Home Till
Morning. "-Norristown Herald.
"A man who knows all about the
coal trade looked out at what was left
of the storm from his warm Office and
rubbed his hands with professional
satisfaction. ssThat nice weather we
had little while ago." said he, "was
nice for everybody except us poor coal
operators. Does a warm day make a
difference in our business? Young
man, listen to me. When you close Oft
the drafts of your stove every one does
the same. When people have the drafts
of their stoves open, 100. 900 tons more
of anthracite coal are burned in this
country in day than when every
body has them closed.-Philadelphi,
Press.
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PRISON MANAGEMENT.


The Illinois 0o0d-Tfme Law and Some Of
Its Beneficial Results.
One of the greatest aids to good dis
cipline in the Illinois prisons was the
passage OF the Good Time law in
1871 It provides that every convict
who is sentenced to serve q term OF
years, and who shall have no infrac-
ton of the rules recorded against him.
and who performs in a faithful manner
the duties assigned him, shall be en-
titled to diminution Of time from his
sentence as appears in the following
table-viz:
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WHAT HE HAD TO SAY.

tive something to tell you" he bashfully said.
And his face turned q lobster-like hue:
TIN sure you meier guessed" (here his color
all fed,)
~what I'm going to mention to YOU"
"We've long known each other" (his listeners
look
announcement gave to proceed-)
"And / trust that true friendship will aid you to
brook
"E'en impertinence, should there be need"
believe me-" said she, with q love-wafting
smile,
"whsteer you may say, III not frown."
He gasped-in confusion he stood for a while
"Ycur back hair is all coming down."
Merchant Traveller.
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SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Decentralization of
Officers, etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.


HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
The Camp and Post system of the Sons of Veter-
ans were consolidated at Chicago, H., on Feb %.
The Grand Army was represented by Col. A L..
Conger, of Ohio: Corp'l Tanner, of New York /;
Gen. Thomas Bennett, of Indiana; Col. Jack Burst,
of Illinois, and Col. George N. Devlin, of Mich-
gan, while George w. Marks, of Brooklyn, Com
mander-in Chief of the Post system, and G. B. Alb
bott of Chicago. COMMANDMENTS Chief of the Camp
system, represented the Sons of Veterans
After several hours of conference the following
report was submitted TO Commander-in-Chief War
ner:
Your committee to whom was referred the ques-
ton of the relations of the Grand Army of the Re-
public and the Sons Of Veterans, would respect
fully report IS follows: That the committee
convened at Cincinnati on the 9th day of January
and also in the city of Chicago the Esd day of
February, and there had submitted to them ques-
tons for arbitration by the representatives of the
Camp System of the Sons of Veterans and the
Post system OF the Sons OF Veterans, and after
due consideration of these questions would re-
spectfuy recommend that the organizations of the
Sons of Veterans be consolidated and that the or
ganization shall be known as the Camp System"
using the word Camp" instead of POST and
that they shall the fraterna title of eonrade "
In place of brother -; the titles of their officers
shall conform TO the Grand Army of the Republic
except that camps may organize drill corps which,
when manned and equipped, may employ strict
military titles; that The minor details OF the con-
Chief of the organizations consolidating, and that
the organization shall use the membership badge
and charter Of the Camp system and the insignia of
rank of the Post system.
In submitting this recommendation, we believe
that the organization thus formed will best meet
the views of the Grand Army of the Republic and
we respectfully urge upon you through General Or
ders and such other means as may present them
selves, to request all comrades of the Grand Army
of the Republic to support the new organization
thus created and to make the way easy for the
members of the organization to adapt themselves
TO the changes which necessarily follow and to
accept in good faith the conclusions of your COM
mittee
Further report will be made in due time upon
the matter of the relations that should exist be-
tween the Grand Army of the Republic and the
Sons of Veterans, A. L. CoNGER,
T. W. BENNETT,
G. VI. DEVLIN,
JAMES TANNER,
j. W. BURST.
We, the undersigned, representatives of the re-
spective organizations of the Sons of Veterans
hereby accept of the decision of the above commit
tee and agree to abide by the behalf of our
respective organizations.
(Sgned) GEORGE w MARKS
Commander-in-Chief Post System.
q. w. ABBOTT
Commander-in-C Chief Camp System,
Sons OF Veterans, U. S. A.
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THE DIVISIONS.

camps electing officers are requested to forward
q list of the same TO THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. All
names should be written plainly as possible in
order to avoid mistakesI
MICHIGAN.
Officers of John c. Fremont Camp, No 70 Kali
kasI<a: Captain, N. E. Parker; First Lieut., +. p
Parker; Second Lieut., Ira Ecker.
MISSOURI
Officers of Oglesby Camp No. Sc. Carthage:
Captain, V. Roclzhold First Lieut. O. p Grissom
Second Lieut. George G. Sherwin; Chap, w S.
Ravens; First Serg't, William Wilkins; O. NJ. s.
Roland h Legge; Q. S, @. w Nicholson; :. of G..
Robert Hodshire; Principal Musician J. r. Rose :
Corp'l g. Charles Z. Fenner; c. G., Francis Casa
van; p G., Emery Jones.
OHIO
George B. Watt Cincinnati: new Camp was
mustered in at this city Jan. 4, with "a charter
members. They have elected and appointed the
following officers: Captain, Leon Levy; First
dock Chap, f. Mckenzie; Camp Council, r. Chas.
Watt, Dan Chard, r. Rockelman; First Serg't c.
Maithre; @. NJ S., William Myers; S. of G.. l.. Jen-
kins; Q. G.. George Tussey Principal Musician
r. Chas Watt; Corp'l c.. William Maithre; C. G.
William Albright; p. c., g. King Delegate Rob't
Efinger; Alternate =. Hisel. The above Camp
promises to be of the best in the Ohio Diyis-
ion they have fine feld7to draw recruits from
installation the members and theirfriends sat do wn
to a bountiful supper prepared for them by their
mothers. wives and sweethearts, and which was
greatly enjoyed Supper over speeches were in
duleed in till the midnight hour when the sons
and friends broke Camp TO meet in two weeks
VERMONT
Officers of Camp No. 49, Woodstock: CAPTAIN. f.
A, Dodge; First Lieut., f. r.. Houghton Second
Lieut. F. II. Reed First Sergt, A. v Winsiow,
@. NJ, c. J. Paul; S. of G., A. NJ Vaughan; O. OF
cian F. Park; c. s., u. L. Hutchinson; c. G., A.
Benjiman; p. G., A. Bourdo.
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VERMONT,
Family Pride.
I,Jqchsonvilie Times, JTnfon.l

In the olden times the negroes of the Southern
plantation and of the household were as proud
of the social position of their masters as any of
the children, and as anxious for the good name
Of any member of the family. The Southern
BiU0uac once told of an old Florida nanny
who showed her pride in o quaint and charac-
teristic style.
Her young masters, both lads, were eonscript-
ed and ordered to Pensacola. They were tax
ing fearful leave of friends, when the old
nanny" exclaimed:
Now, young masters, stop dis hyer cryia'.
Go and fight for your country like men, and
mind. don't disgrace the family, nor me nu-
ther."
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DEPARTMENT GleanIngs.
DEPARTMENT oF CALIFoRNIA.

Gelcich Corps presented the Post with $3.50 on
joint installation night and their President with
fine silk quilt. Mount Shasta Corps No. 80, aud e.
o. G. Ord Corps. No 81, Los Gatos, are among the
new Corps happily at work.
Lincoln Post and Corps celebrated the birthday
of Abraham Lincoln with an appropriate program
Feb. Il. IL Is an annual observance.
George 5. Evans Corps, OF Redwood, Almira
Wagner President is n truly charitable organiza-
ton Though having no local charity work to do,
they have given two entertainments for the Relief
Corps Home and aided the fund by donating to the
Carnival of States.
The combined efforts of the two San Jose Corps
for the California Relief Corps Home.
Stanton Corps, No. l6 John A. Logan No. 40,
and Frank Bartlett, No. z, Of Los Angeles, each
$50.
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY 1885,

Department Of Montana Grand Army Of the Re-
public will assemble at Helena at II o'clock m.
April g. 1889. The Encampment will consist of the
Department officers for the time being. All Past
Department and Post Commanders who shall have
served the period for which they were elected and
remain in good standing in their respective
Posts. All Post Commanders for the time being
throughout this Department. The duly accredited
representatives from each Post in the ratio-as fixed
by the third annual Encam pment and published in
General Orders, No 8, G. s. from these Headquar-
ters, In the absence of any Post Commander, the
Senior or Junior Vice Commander may represent
the Post and in the absence of any representative
his alternate shall be entitled to cast his vote IN the
Encampment Department officers and members
of the staff whose duty it is to make reports TO the
Encampment are requested to file copy OF their
reports with the Assistant Adjutant-G General on or
before April J. 1889. 1t is important that the quar-
terly reports of each Post for the quarter ending
March 81, 1889, should be transmitted promptly to
the Assistant Adjutant- General, and to this end
Post Commanders are directed TO see that these re-
ports are transmitted Immediately after the last
meeting OF their respective Posts in March. cor
dial invitation is extended to all comrades to be
present at the Encampment
NEBRASKA
Theannual Encampment of this Department was
held at Kearney, Feb 20 and 81. One of the pleas
ing incidents of the occasion was the presentation
of magnificent diamond-studded badge to retif-
ing Commander Russell. In the evening grand
Campfire was held which was largely attended
The election of officers resulted as follows: DR.
J. V. Davis, of Wayoo, Department Commander /;
s Il. Morrison, of Nebraska City, Senior Vice, and
c. E. Callins. of Kearney. Junior Vice. Senator
Henderson and Governor Thayer We're present, ana
were enthusiastically received. Henderson was
unanimously chosen Delegate at-arge to the Ma
honal EnCampment. The next Encanpment VIII
be held at Kearney.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
James +. Grimes, the newly-elected Commander
of this Department, was born in Hillsboro, n. H.,
May 49, 1885. and passed his boyhood on the farm
Of his father He commenced the study of law in
1859, and when the war broke out he was one OF
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the first TO enlist from
his town. He was APP
pointed Captain in the
18th U. 5. Inf. Aug. s,
1861, and participated in
som G of the hardest
fought battles of { b e
war. He was wounded
Mt the battle of SpotLsyl-
vania and ordered back
to Washington, but at
his own request was al
lowed to rejoin his regi-
ment. In 1855 his regi-
nent was ordered TO
Texas, and after COM
handing several Posts
in that State, he re-
signedin 1867 on account
of i'll health. He wa s
commissioned Lieuten-
amt-Culunel by brevet
for gallant and meritori-
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ALL ALONa THE -.

The sketch of Miss Edwards. the Union spy.
should have been credited TO the Aeme HGUsrsacs
instead of to the Lookport N. " gentleman who
kindly forwarded the same
Through the efforts of Louise NJ Roland Past
Department Chaplain of Ohio, q large plat OF
ground in Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland, has
been set aside burial place for INDECENT soldiers.
Little Mary Morrison. daughter OF Ex-Postmas-
ter Morrison. Akron, o., and Department Seere-
tary, W.R.C., with Mrs. Battels, has received an
appointment in the Auditor of States Office, Co
lumbus, o.
Alexander Lowrie Corps, Viroqua, Wis, will
give the cantata of Queen Esther the second week
in March. Six members attended Department
Convention.
Anna f. Yelton, President Corps No. 20, Lara
ME, Wyoming would like suggestions as to Me-
mortal Day program. Custer IS the only Corps in
Wyoming, and is proud of its work and the APP
prevail OF the Post.
The Romans Ne,os is published simults-
neousy at Springfield, o., and indianapolis, Ind.
The offices are uowat Springfield; J.. May Wheeler
continuing i'm editorial charge and Frances z.
White and Mary /. kidder in charge of the BUSH
ness The UomGnS NslgS IS just what il claims 10
be, and deserves Il liberal patronage among all
classes of progressive women.
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A MERCHANTS CARNIVAL.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Where shall we find some
thing new for an entertainment" IS the cry of
every Relief Corps. The elaborate fairs gotten up
in large cities which realize 81 600 are beyond the
reach of Corps in smaller cities and towns, but
where any stage entertainment be given, q
Merchants Carnival" will be q success. This
is really drill by young ladies, the number de-
eided by the size OF the stage and evolutiOHs per-
formed.
The leader appears first keeping step with the
music, and turns her back to the audience. At
regular intervals the others appear and take places
for first movement. The changes are signaled by
the Conductor, who remains out of sight by bell
clap of the hands. The company tnarks time
constantly the feet not being still for instant.
Now to dress. Each young lady represents
some business, with plRCard on her back, hang
ing from the neck, with the name of the merchant
in type large enough to be seen across the hail.
Millinery, dry goods, hardware. groceries. music,
drugs, iewelry-iu fact, any business that ones in
genuity can devise dress for-ean be represented.
The dresses must measure the same distance from
the floor.
BY way of illustration, let me describe one worn
to advertise drughouse. The dress of
channels skin, ornamcnted around the bottom with
fringe of small sponges, and at intervals, over
skirt and waist, combs crossed, and pocketbooks
were suspended. The cap of chamOis was decorated
with cluster of toothbrushes.
The merchants glad to loan these articles for
the free advertising given. BE sure and have some
new movement for an encore for it is certain to
come. Two weeks drill should be sufficient. /
have known a successful representation from less.
with singing or Rotations. will be enough for an
evenings entertainments The sale of articles dec
Grating the dresses would be source of profit and
amuseuent-M. /. @.
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IAcoB L. GREENE President.

JOHN u. TAYLOR. Vce-Pfesideat
WILLIAM G. ABBOTT. Secretary
D. H. WELLS. Actuar.
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DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.

DEAR tribune: Installation of w. f. Stacy Corps,
No. 70. private, conducted by Mary G. Apologize
President Corps s. President, Nj. E. Shuledt !;
Sec. p. M. Vaughn Treas G.. Sheppard.
Installation of Corps 4 private. President. Adj
die Morgan Sec, Julia Smith Treas, CT. Lear.
Installation of Corps II, with G. A Il. and ). of "
Deli!ah b. Eaton, Secretary. Jan. 10, the Corps
decided to send a box to the Soldiers Home and
gave the Post and S. of V. surprise supper in the
evening.
Officers of Corps 81, installed by Sarah Sweet
Department Senior Vice President; President Har-
riet Hafferer; Sec, Viola s Muilan; Treas, Mary
A. Marsh. Mrs Sweet, who was also retiring Presi-
dent was presented with easy-chair.
officers of Corps 81, installed by NJ. L. Carter,
retiring President: President Rose 3. Sargent ;
Sec, Molie Wade; Treas, Prudence Parish
Corps 80 cleared $40. 33 from installation supper.
President, Addie Caroy; See, L. E Babeoek ;
Treas, Hannah Krise. Expended in 1888, in re-
lief S22; box to Soldiers Home.
Officers of Corps 81, installed publicly, by Com
mander Cleveland: President Mary G. Hall; Sec,
Henrietta Closson; Treas Lucretia Closson.
All these Corps are fourshing and happy, and
foremost in all good works.-Ida Il. Smith, Depart
ment Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEAR TRIBUNE: Jennie NJ. Reavley Department
thing in fine order for Department Convention
W.RC. The flags and bunting of the revenue
cutter Perry decorated their headquarters. A grand
W.RC. Campfire at Riblet's Hall, Miss Reavley
presiding. began the week. Every seat was filed
and hundreds standing. In n brief address she
reviewed the work of the w. II. O., body of women
which numbers Co. sos members and last year ex-
pended in works of benevolence $4,000. II was
founded on loyalty, she said. and every woman of
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MISSOURI

Ransom Post, No 1871 ST. Louis, has adopted
resolutions requesting Congress 10 make ample
provisions Tor The early publication Of the naval
records.
Officers Of Hannibal Post. No 43, Hannibal
Commander, w. +. Chamberlain; c. Y. c.. Isaiah
Jones; q. NJ. w o. FIaveH; Surg. A. l. Allen
q. O.. n. Pattisen Chap, T. G. Lippincott; l. s
Christian Wolf; o. 8, J. w. Baker.
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SURPLUS by Companys Standard, B2l470sss
SURPLUS by Conn. Standard per cent. s56s0-ss
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DAKOTA

DhhS a.
Officers Of Post No. 85, Kimball: Commander G.
:. Bodgett 5. V C., II. C. Smith; J. V. G. A 81
Stuyer; Chap, C. III. Caryl; q. NJ, T. Pattee. o.
Cross; Adj.t, d. G. Grppen.
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MICHIGAN

Officers OF Geo A. Custer Post, No Dos, Gallon
Commander, John Hutclison. S V C.. c. /. Ha
ris: J. v. c., 3. T. Yam; @. NJ & D. White; Surg
Doe Bowers; Chap, Isaac Harness ; o. D, VIM n,
Masters; o. G., Chas. Moore.