The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-05-16

was elected Principal of the Corvallis puoic
schools, and taught during that year. In 1879 he
was elected 10 a chair in the State Agricultural
College, which position he held until 1852 when he
chosen State Superintendent of Public In
struction. In 1856 lie was renomnated by the Re
publican party by reclamation, reelected by
a large majority, aud is now serving his second
/ term State Superintendent During the eight
years he resided in Benton County, he served SIX
! years County Superintendent of Schools, and
such was his efficiency and popularity that he was
during that time twice reelected without OPPOSE
tion other parties declining to nominate any per-
son against him. superintendent McElroy now
! resides IN salem, the Capital, where he anu MS
/ estimabie wife are well known ia society, and
prominent in charitable works They have fam
! iy of five children. The Superintendentis man
OF great activity and practical energy his oft
quoted motto among his friends is Work" He
is pre-eminently worker and has high reputa-
ton for organizing ability and executive force
lie served through the entire war ana mas helq
several high and honorable positions in the Grand
Army OF the Republic, as Assistant Inspector Gen
eTal, Adde-Camp on the National stan, ana othef
Offices During his administration of the public
school affairs IN the State of Oregon the profession
OF teaching has been very rapidly advanced, and
the school laws Of the State have been materially
improved. Among the public institutions OF the
country none more deservedly attract the attention
OF all lovers of law and order than do our public
schools. It Is altimportaut, therefore, that each
Commonwealth should have some man of learning
and ambition at the head to represent as ii were in
single individual the individual interests of
every child in the State Especially is this the
case Ia the State of Oregon, which is a vast and
growing State. and while the material, CONNER
cia and educational interests of this great State
now being very rapidly developed, yet tins
State, with its immense resources is yet but in its
infancy Oregon has, since the establishment OF its
public school system Ia 1873 been fortunate in the
selection of men capable of filling the position of
State Superintendent of Public instruction credit
ABLY. Among those whose names have become
almost a household word by reason of their active
incumbency OF this office, Superintendent Nett
roy Is IN the lead. He brought with hun 10 TINS
Office the ripe experience of successful teacher
the practical teaching OF like though minor posi-
ton of County Superintendent, the energy and
Z q W Is
of life, the love of the work inculcaed iii him by
his long connection with the work of public in
structlon, the necessary qualifications OF sue
cesstul business career and the spirit OF that
progress TO the overthrow of old fogyism If neees-
sary, which will insure to his educational work
the advancement made by other public interests
As he Is the very soul of integrity, and is
very highly esteemed by those who know him
best de Is active in ali State matters OF enter
prise and development Through his efforts the
state of Oregon largely represented at the
National Educational Association held at San
Francisco last year and will again have his State
represented al the National AssoeiaiOnt TO be held IN
Nashville, Tenn, in July of this year As Depart
ment Commander he has already taken active steps
10 have his State represented at Milwaukee at the
National Encampment. Oregon promises this
year to be more largely represented than ever be-
fore. 1t Is expected that the G. r. of Oregon will
send from 100 to 200 representatives.
Officers of Sumner Post, No. T. East Portland:
! Commander, c. E Barton: s. V c., Peter Watts;
J. V c.. 5. \. Afford; o. D., N L. Smith; o. G., j.
/ W. Howe: Surg, w. w. Royal; O. NJ q. ]. Ross;
G NJ s. }. ID. Atkinson Chap, r. 81. LOOMS;
PENNSYLVANIA
/ ]. T. b.. Philadelphia: Memorial Day is now
close at hand, and in consequence all the organza-
tons of veterans are making the necessary pTepa-
rations incident TO a proper observance of the day
In this Department the day will. as ever before,
meet with :; solemn celebration. Let me quote
portion of Commander Stewards Memorial order:
Since the flowers of May were strewn upon sol
! der graves fresh mounds have been raised on
which viii be placed the Stars and Stripes, indca-
I ting to Us that the brave men who sleep beneath
Oh a
/ On Memorial Day, comrades living pay tribute TO
comrades dead, but they alone will not pay homage
/ TO fallen heroes. Rich floral offerings viii come
from those home circles whose Hover beds have
/ not been trampled upon by war, over whose fire.
place no old muszet hangs. where the presence of
J rusty sword and scabbard faded coated OF blue or
old canteen, shall not play the harpstrings of
! love and memory" On Saturday evening last the
Posts IN Philadelphia were assigned to the work of
decorating the various cemeteries in that city.
4 With but few exceptions the assignments are the
I same they were last year
1 This year the Department Commander will de-
liver the Grafton at Columbia for Post No. 49, After
! the ceremonies are at the cemetery the Post
1 viii move TO the Opera House, where the Grafton
l viii be delivered by Commander Stewart. Invita-
| tons have been sent out TO all the Posts in the
County and 10 the Wrghtsville Post to participate
inlhe services that will be held in the Opera House
Much comment has been created by the con-
/ hrmation OF many rumors which have been afioat
regarding man named Van Horn, who was until
1 recently one of the Managers of the Soldiers Or
phans School at Chester. Pa. comrade of Post
No. 81, of West Chester. which had investigated
alleged irregularities in this school, made this
statement TO q reporter last week; The Post did
take some action when the complaints reached our
that Van Horns conduct needed looking after.
/ Our Post appointed Comrades Frank A. Thomas
4 Jos. Dicks and w II. Turner, all members, COM
mittee, with instructions to visit the school and
make thorough investigation ofthe charges. The
committee went to the school, and IN private room
examined many Of the boys and girls Van Horn
wanted to be present at the investigation, but this
| privilege was refused him. Among other things of
/ damaging kind the committee learned that one of
/ the boys was very cruelty beaten, blood issuing
1 from his legs than occasion after a
severe chastisement by Van Horn. The committee
sent written report TO Gov. Beaver and severely
! censured Van Horn. This report was referred to
Prof. Higbee, State Superintendent Of Public In
stFuction, who sent his Chief Clerk and Senator
Wright to West Chester 10 listen 10 verbal account
1 OF the alleged misconduct of Van Horn" do
not know what action the Governor has taken in
the matter Van Horn, however, has sold out his
interest in the school and has gone to Europe.
Alex. n. Hart will be Chief Marshal of the Ne
mortal Day exercises at Johnstown under direction
Miss Lillian Burlkhart. of Pittsburg lectured at
Curwensyiiie last week for the benefit of Post No.
On May &c Wilde Post, No. 25, of Chester, win
attend service at St. Michaei's Church Comrade
VIM. Ii. Lambert, Of Post No. g. viii speak for the
Post on May 60
The comrades of Post No. Al, at Myerstown, will
present handsome silk flag to the Camp of the
Sons OF Veterans OF that place on May 30. Rev. Mr..
Lane viii make the presentation address and Rev.
| VIM. II. Black viii respond.
Snow Post, No. 46I. at Pleasant Grove Lancaster
Co, has completed its Memorial Day preparations
| The members of the Post residing south of the
/ Grove viii decorate the graves of their comrades
at Bethesda GhuTchyard, Rock Springs and East
land. Those residing north of Pleasant Grove will
| decorate at BOyd's Graveyard, Zion Chestnut Level
and Penn Bill. The Memorial sermon will be
preached on Sunday morning, May &c, at the NJ. E
Church. by Rev. c. W. Langley.
Appropriate forms of Memorial Day services as
I adopted by the Department of Pennsylvania were
last year furnished Posts that applied for them
Posts needing them this year will be furnished
with copies free Of charge upon application TO these
. Headquarters.
Post Nc. 40 will decorate the graves in the GENE
: terry for coiored people at Carlisle this year.
! Comrades of Post No. al, of Bradford, ATTENDED
Che fair Of Co. G, 9Th n G. p, in full uniform
z May 8.
1 r, c. McDermott of Mt Holly Springs, win de
I liver the Memorial Day address for Sergt Eide
: / Post, No. 507, of Bendersvile, Adams Co.
4 The City GTays Cadet Corps, of Harrisburg hai
1 presented Past Department Inspector Thomas Z
Z Maloney. of Post No So, with AN elegant silve
! ! service, a testimonial of their esteem.
i On Sunday evening, May DC, by special invita-
d ton, Rev. George Gaul, pastor of the Methods
4 Episcopal Church, viii preach a sermon TO Gen
! Welsh Post. No us, of Columbia.
n The dill permitting the Pa. Reserves TO pool thei
4 appropriations for monuments at Gettysburg, TO
!. the purpose Of erecting Memorial Hail. has bee
Z vetoed by Gov. Beaver
: Hon. James s. Beacon and John c. Robnso
!. will deliver the addresses on May 80 at Madison
!, for Post No $50.
Il Every Post should attend Divine worship on th
! Sunday just preceding Memorial Day, or May 26.
= Pennsylvania Day" at the Gettysburg battle
r field has been changed from May q and % to Seq
d TENDER ii and r. for the dedication of the mont
i nenis erected at the expense of the State Organ
- communicate with Col. Sylvester Bonnaffon ir
a of Philadelphia, who is Gen. Brookes Chief {