The National tribune., 1889-02-07


lying close to deaths door, if in truth he may
not have solved the great mystery of life be-
fore this issue reaches its many thousands OF
readers.
About a week ago, Gen. Hunt (who has been
the Governor of the Soldiers Home here since
soon after his retirement in 1889, took slight
cold, which at first gave no cause for alarm.
The veteran artilleryman has, however, been
IN delicate health for a number OF years past
and that, with his age, rendered him badly
fitted to struggle against an attack of pneumonia
that followed.
Despite the unfavorable conditions he made
brave fight, but on Sunday night last he had
a relapse into more unfavorable symptoms OF
the attack of pneumonia, and to make matters
worse, heart failure followed.
near relative said on Monday afternoon
that the new complication almost forced the
family to abandon all hope, and that II he does
pull through it will be a miracle, and due TO the
wonderful constitution that has carried him
through so many hardships before.
The writer knows that since the death of
Nilsson, Lieut. H. J. Hunt, jr, .. S. Navy, III 1885,
from pulmonary trouble, Gen. Hunt has never
been the same man, and has visibly failed in
vigor. If able and devoted medical attendance
and loving nursing will bring him through, the
veterans of the Army of the Potomac will have
an opportunity TO meet him again about the
Capital.
INSTALLATION OF W.R.C.
On Monday evening, Jan. %. the newly-elect-
ed officers of the Woman's Relief Corps of the
WR.C., auxiliary to the Department OF the
Potomac took place st Grand Army Hall. The
ceremonies were interspersed with some excel
lent music by Miss Matthews and Prof. GanO.
The officers Installed were as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Alberina S. 0dell; S. Y.-P., Mrs.
Rose Z. Ferree; J. V.-P., Mrs. H. c. Campbell;
Sec, Miss Helen r. Holmes; Treas, Mrs. Mel
lie F. Prentiss; Chap, Mrs. Celestia A. FERRIS;
Con, Mrs. Augusta C. Starkey; A. c., Miss
Mary Smith, Guards, Mrs. Nellie c. Royce and
Mrs. Z. E. Cutler.
The meeting was opened with an address by
Mrs. Turner, the other retiring officers all IN
their respective places. 1t was the conclusion
Of a most excellent and successful years work,
in which timely aid had been rendered to many
needy and deserving individuals and families.
This was the subject of mutual congratulation
among the members.
The ceremonies of the installation were con-
Quoted by Gen. William Warner, Commander
in Chief of the GAR, which, by the way, was
/ the first time he had ever conducted like
service for the W.R.C., fact which this Corps
fully appreciates. Great military precision
aud order characterized the exercises through
out
The ease and grace with which Mrs. 0dell
presided during the remainder of the evening
gave evidence of her ability to discharge the
duties Of her position. Department Commander
Lincoln and all Post Commanders present were
invited to seats upon the platform by the pre-
siding officer, and quite a number of them re-
sponded. The President being informed that
Mr. Jos. w. Kay, a weli-known GAR. man of
Brooklyn, was present, he too was invited and
came forward amid great applause. The Presi-
dent in short address stated that the Corps
was now entering upon its third year with a
largely -inereased membership and spoke hope
fully of its prospects for the future.
She was followed by Mrs Rose, with very
refully-prepared paper explaining the ma
ture, objects, aims, ETC., of the organization.
An address by the Commander in Chief, Gen.
Warner. was then cordially received. He was
followed by Mr.. Kay, Commander Lincoln,
Past Commander Burke and Medical Director
Donobue.
INAUGURAL NOTES.
1t has been decided by Gen. Beaver, the Grand
Marshal Of the inaugural parade, to divide the
procession into i've divisions The first division
will consist of the United States Army Corps
and the National Guard of the District, and
viii comprise some 500 men. The second
division viii be composed of the National
Guard of Pennsylvania, 1000 under command
/ of Maj.-Gen. Hartranft. The third division
viii comprise all the remaining military or
CARNATIONS about 10000 men. The Grand
Army Of the Republic and the Sons of Veterans,
several thousand strong, viii make up the fourth
division, and viii be commanded by Gen VIM.
Warner, Commander-in-C Chief, GAR. The civic
organizations, including the political clubs,
social societies, and citizens delegations, will
compose the fifth division, of which Col. n. NJ.
I Parker, Vice Chairman of the Inaugural Com
/ mittee, will be Marshal. The Marshals of the
other divisions have not been appointed yet
! but full details as to the arrangements of the
/ parade viii be issued in a General Order by
| Gen. Beaver in a few days.
The badge to be worn by the Chief Marshal
/ aud his Aids Is a bronze medal containing the
! bust of Gen. Harrison, pendant from a ribbon,
which viii be attached to the wearer's coat. 1t
! is likely that the Marshals of the different
/ divisions will also wear the same badge and
the various divisions will be distiDg uished by
/ the colors of the ribbons.
/ The sale of the ball tickets began last week,
and they are being taken rapidly. The price
/ is s..
Gen. Lew Wallace has declined the appoint
ment Of Marshal of the unattached military
/ companies.
Col. VIM. Il. Calkins, of indianapolis, viii be
Marshal of the civic organizations from Indi-
ana, provided there are enough to make up a
brigade.
Gen. E. F Beale, the Chairman of the Recep-
/ ton Committee, has resigned his position, on
account Of trip which he is obliged TO make
I to California
/ In regard to the kiambe3u Club mpetition,
the exhibition viii take place on the evening
of the 4th, and there will be committee of
three as judges, who will also determine the
further details of the drill and will be COM
posed of military man, an expert in fire.
works and a member of a Flambeau Club not
taking part in the completion.
At the last meeting of the Committee on
/ Public Comfort, Col. Wright stated that he had
accommodations for 42707 people. He had
secured quarters for 1907, leaving accommoda-
tions for $4,000. Estimates were received from
the various restaurants of the city, by which
board could be secured for $4,000 persons, il
necessary.
The following organizations are coming;
Logan Inyincibles Of Baltimore; Irish-Ameri-
can Republican League, of Baltimore Co. F.
Fifth Regiment National Guard, of Illinois
: and 10th Separate Company, Of Syracuse, n. Y
CHAT ABOUT PEOPLE.
The New jersey Legislature, after stormy
preliminaries reelected Senator John r. Nc
Pherson.
The North Carolina Legislature has reelected
Senator Matt w. Ransom.
Senator DOlph was reelected by the Oregon
Legislature last week. receiving 60 votes, to Il
: for his Democratic competitor, and four scat
tering.
No Politics in His Post.
We take the liberty of extracting the follow
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