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The National tribune., 1891-08-13

John Palmer, the new COmmander-in
Chief was born Oh Staten Island, ~ Y, March
-. 1912. OF his life before the war little is
known. The Official records show that he
was enrolled Sept. 10, ls6I, and was mustered
in Sept. 10, 176l, as q Corporal in Co. b, Dist
n. Y; was promoted to Sergeant, same COM
pany. Dec. -, 1851, and to Sergeant Major Of
regiment Oct. L. 1868; was mustered in as
Second Lieutenant, Co. ID, same regiment, to
date Sept. 8. 1864, and as First Lieutenant, Co
II, same regiment, to date April II, 1860. lie
was mustered out with that company with the
grade Of First Lieutenant July 3, 1S65. He
served faithfully with his regiment, and took
part in the following battles and sllirmishes
Milton, Fla; Gonzales, Fla; Port Hudson, La;
Irish Bend, La; Bayou VeImilliou, La; Mound
vile, L.. Siege Of Port Hudson; Donaldson
willie, Ia; Bayou IaFourehe, La; Petersburg,
Appomattox White Oak Ridge, and Five Forks.
At the battle Of Five Forks he was seriously
wounded in the combined charge Of the cav
airy and infantry, receiving an injury to his
spine which has left him in impaired health,
aud which has since been the cause Of intense
physical suffering.
~ N.+S NAtta''s Amy AAg AA9 bNNAA az tAAAbAAb
worker. He was a charter member Of Lew
Benedict Post 3 Albany, n. Y, and served for
three years as its Commander. In 1879 he was
elected Senior Vice Commander Of the Depart
meut Of New York, and his services were so
appreciated that he was elected Department
Commander which position he held for two
terms. He was also Senior Vice Commander OF
the Grand Army under COmmander.iu- Chief
William Earnshaw. He took leading part in
establishing the Soldiers Home for New York
State, and personally secured large subserip-
tiOns for that purpose.
BY trade he is a master painter, and for some
years has been working at that business In
Albany. lie learned his trade since the war,
and is very proficient. He had the contract
for frescoing and decorating the new State
Capitol ut Albany. lie has frequently been
placed at the head Of important committees by
both State and National Eneampments, and has
always filed these positions with great credit
to himself He is described as o model presid.
ing officer and very foreible speaker.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON o. THURSDAY AUGUST 49,

THE people of Lincoln, Neb., viii be
strangely remiss if they do not show in
some substantial way their appreciation of
the services Of Past Commauder-in-Ch Chief
Paul Van Der WORT. He simply performed
wonders in the way Of managing their case.
Before the Enoampment opened, the best
informed men in the GAR were sure that
Washington had a walk-oyer. The senti-
ment in favor of Washington seemed so
overwhelming that all that was left for
Lincoln was a courteous reception Of her
proposition and the support Of q few De
partments in the Far West But so skilful
was the management of Van Der V oort, and
those associated with him, that all this WAS
reyolutiOnized in a short time and change
of but eight votes more would have given
Lincoln the prize. Van Der Yoort's speech
was n masterpiece. lie knew the audience
he was addressing, knew just what TO say to
reach them, and said it skilfully and
effectively, without adding a word more
than necessary. The same was true of the
speeches of Gov. Thayer, A. A.-G. Campbell
and Past Commander-in-ChiefR ea- Every
sentence went straight 10 the mark aud rang
the bell. COmrade Rea's appeal for the 25O,-
900 comrades residing in the great stretch of
1000 miles between Minneapolis and Dem
yer, and st. Louis and Denyer-who had
gone out into the Great American Desert at
the close Of the war and conquered homes
for themselves from the wilderness, who
were longing for the National Encampment
to be held among them, because they could
not afford to 90 the great distance to the
seaboard-was one of the very finest speeches
to which any gathering ever listened. It
was big day for Lincoln, and she should
be very proud of her advocates and grateful
TO them.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

1T wac big time for Gen. Alger lie
planned wisely, worked hard and spent his
own money layishly to make the National
Lncampment the grand success that il was
Theeomrades al understood and appreciated
this, and the measure Of their gratitude to
him was overlooking. His appearance any
where was ihe signal for enthusiastic cheer.
ing. More ,Aau any other man in the Order
he has taisen The place Of the lamented
Logan in their affections.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
NEXT WEEK.

Next week we shall resume our series Of
ChuTch-work articles by an admirable con-
tributiOn on The Baptist Church in
America, by the Rev. Robert s. Macarthur
ID. d., an eminent divine Of that denomina-
ton. We shall also resume Col. Lang's in
teTesting contributions on the Loyal Mount
aineers Of West Virginia.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

As he always does, Comrade Ira NJ. Hedges
acted in the haudsomest manner. No one
else in the country came 50 near being Com
mander-in-Chief twas generally conceded
that New York should have it if she came
united into the Encampment. 1t was felt
that he and Palmer were equally deserving,
and the Encampment would be equally sat
isfed with either of them. They made an
entirely friendly contest in the delegation,
the race was close, but the odds were in
favor Of Palmer, and when this was disclosed
Hedges and his friends Immediately fell into
line, and gave him hearty, loyal support.
Among the first to congratulate Palmer was
Hedges, and he seemed even more pleased
than if the great honor had fallen upon him
SELF That is the kind Of a comIade Hedges
is His turn will come shortly.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
ALI THEY WANT TO KNOW.

All that the veterans Of the Army Of the
Potomac want TO know, in order to make
them flock TO Washington next year, is that
the provost guard has been abolished, and
the old central guard house has been torn
down. We can assure them that this is SO.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

Maj. Townsend, Of Ohio, offered resolu-
ton 10 the effect that everybody sitting in
the Encampment should wear the regular
GAR uniform and badge. This caught
the fancy Of the comrades, who passed the
resolution by reclamation, but before the
Commander-in-Chief could announce the
result Gen. Wagner raised the point of
order that the National Eucampment had
never adopted or prescribed a uniform, and,
furthermore, that the resolution involved a
change Of the Rules and Regulations, which
required formal notice. The points were
declared well taken, and Comrade Townsend
out Of order. All the same, it was felt that
Gen. Wagner's points were more technical
than solid, and that the resolution should
prevail. However, the uniform becomes
more general at every succeeding National
Encampmont. There were comparatively
few in the Detroit Encampment in citizens
dress, and there viii be fewer still at the
Washington Encampment 1t should be
made a regulation that 10 one be admitted
10 the Encampment except dressed in full
uniform.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
AGENTS WANTED
L Csmgade in Every township
and Post
T0SELL THE CANNOKEER

The Cannonecr' is undoubtedly the best
selling YEARBOOK now before the people. il
is unique IN iis way, being the well-told
actual experiences oil a private soldier In
much % lAe very hardest fighting in the
Wat
Every veteran, especially OF the Army Of
Tire Potomac. wants copy Of the book, and
also every Ilan and woman whose father
served ID tIa, army Ii viii 20 like hot
cake among them.
We want good live comrade in every
Post and every Township IN the country 20
take hold 81 the book and push ID. Good
wages can be made every day by its sale.
Send for "a Township and specify two or
three others that you want ID you cannot
get your hIst choice. Ask for terms 10
Hpci1bh Address
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington, ID. c.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

NEW YORK has a Commander-in Chief at
last, aud one entirely worthy Of her. Com
rade Palmer is an ideal comrade, vino has
been earnest, true and jealous when others
were weak and doubling. lie is entirely
worthy Of bis grand predecessors.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
OUR REPORT.

As usual, THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE pub
rate report Of the National Encampment of
any paper in the country. That is a way it
has In Grand Army matters ii has no real
competitor IN the whole country.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

dress, yet there is no real discordance. Tie
Commander-in-C Chief made his recommenda-
lions upon representations made to him that
the negroes themselves desired a separate
Department. In fact, he had on Gle me-
mortal from the eight negro Posts in Louis
lana asking for such Department. 1t was
generally understood that such leading
negro comrades rs Capt. Robert Smalls, Of
South Carolina, favored such action. After
ward they changed their minds and opposed
the separation. This changed the whole
situation. If the negroes want a separate
Department there would be little objection
10 giving ii 10 them. Bat IL they do not
want it there will be an overwhelming OPP
position 10 anything that looks like an at
tempt 10 force il upon them. As Maj. Warner
expressed il, and the Encampmeuta pplauded
tie sentiment 10 the echo, "A man who was
good enough 10 stand by our side, muslset
in hand, in defense Of the Union, is good
enough to stand by our side in the Grand
Army Of the Republic" We can no more
organize a separate Department on the color
line than we can on The religious one. ia
certain number Of Methodists or Catholics
should want TO establish Posts for Metho-
dists or Catholics exclusively, they would
probably be-Eranted that privilege, but it
would be out OF the question for the En-
campment to provide separate Posts for
those denominations
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
D. c, AUGUST 10, 1891


The Treasurer of the United States Off
cially reports that the cash IN the Treasury
at the close Of business on the afternoon Of
Monday, Aug 10, was SI5l1l2,665,7O.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

DETRoIT simply covered herself with
glory. The fair Queen Of the American
Hellcspont viii live forever in the affections
OF the comrades.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

TIT NtT.JN1L TRIBUNE Is nle oalV
ehnm5iyH aie soldiers hare among the great pa-
pen q Hc eoHaty. 2he best rag 10 help all
te'eraas IS By getting Il more Su5scriLers
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

Uncle Jerry Rusk appointed a Detroit
man Chief Of the Weather Burcau-that is,
be came from Ann Arbor, which is a scho-
lastic suburb Of the city. Prof Mark w.
Harrington, the aforesaid appointee was
anxious TO show his old friends and fellow
citizens just what lac could do in the way
Of getting up weather aud he chose the day
OF the Grand Review for his masterpiece,
and it was a masterpiece indeed. No fairer
day for a grand pageant ever dawned. The
skies were as blue as any which ever bent
over Greece or Italy. The sun was bright,
but a cool breeze tempered his fierce rays 10
gentle warmth, which made both tie
marching and watching the spectacle a
pleasure. II was a day which made one
glad to be alive. Never had the dear colors
Of our flag which shown from every con-
spicuous place seemed 50 gloriously bright
never had every face in line and outside
seemed more glad. The bands played with
a spirit aud Ere that could not be surpassed !;
the marching was very fine, and the uni
forms, flags and emblems and insignia dis
played were more tasteful, artistic and sug-
gestive than at any previous parade, and
many new and delightful features were in
PRODUCED.
The people Of the throng Of visitors were
delighted with the display, and pronounced
it far beyond their highest expectations.
by actual count there were $4,000 veterans
In line. This is less than half as many as
marched at Boston, but the procession
seemed quite as long 1t certainly was long
enough.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

The decision to limit the line of march in
future TO two-mile parades will be received
with acclamation. One Of the greatest COM
plants at all Encampments for the last few
years has been the four OF Gye-mile marches
which those in the parade have been obliged
10 make. The complaints have increased in
loudness with every Encampment, ana yet
there has been no amendment. The local
committees have been most TO blame for
this. They have not appreciated the fact
that the veterans are growing old, nor that
there were many one-legged and other Grip
pied comrades who were anxious 20 march
with their Posts, and are liable 10 oyertax
their strength TO do so. The committees
have wanted 10 show rs much Of their cities
as possible, and TO make the parade pass the
principal decorations and the residences OF
those who were liberal subscribers. Now
all future committees will have their limi-
tations before their eyes, and viii have 10
compress their decorations inside OF two
miles, which is certainly long enough.
There should have been an amendment 10
the resolution abOlishiBg the long waits,
which are more tiresome even than the
march itself 1t should be provided that
every parade must be conducted with milf
tary promptness; that If the order reads
that the parade viii start at 10 o'clock, the
Commander-in-Chief's Bugler must sound
Forward exactly on the minute, and the
whole column at once begin TO move We
hope that Commander-in-C Chief Palmer will
give this subject the attention that its i'm
portance warrants; direct his Staff Officers
TO accurately estimate the line Of march,
and notify the Commander Of each Depart
ment OF Division Of the precise minute
when he must have his men in ranks and
move into the column. Let him be ordered
that at that minute he must move in
though he may not have one-tenth Of his
men with him. 1t is just as easy to be on
time as it is a half hour late, and by doing
30 be will save an immense amount Of an
noyance 10 all. 1t viii also be more i'm
pressive to the spectators to see procession
move with military precision.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13
THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY ENCAMP-


The 25th National Encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic is now history,
andyery bright and pleasant history il is. No
chapter in all the annals of our quarter Of a
century Of existence is more agreeable TO
read. Every word, every letter on il, is
bright with the kindliost sweetest light.
There is not one which the most ardent
friend Of the Order wants altered. Everyone
who was present was glad 10 be there, he
was delighted with the entertainment he
received, lac was proud of his comrades, and
Of all that was said and done in the National
Eucampmcnt
#4#
In the first place, Detroit is a most beauti-
ful city, and admirably suited for holding
such gathering. Situated on a guat, broad
river, through which pours the pure water
from The melted SHOWS Of half a continent
and which carries commerce three or
four times as great aad valuable as that
which passes through the Sucz Canal, its
location is unsurpassed, and its thrifty, enter
prising people have made the most of their
advantages. They have accumulated much
wealth. and used it wisely in building delight
fal homes, and in making their city agree
able and attractive Every comfort, conye-
nience and establishment which progress
i've city should have Detroit has, and in
the best shape. Her citizens are genuinely
patriotic They remember well the time
when they were SO kcenly alive to tie neces-
sity Of saving the Nations life that they
sent into the army substantially every son
who was capable of bearing arms-and what
magnificent soldiers they were! Better
fighting men than went from Michigan
never swept forward into the shock Of battle
Behind them never stood more loyal,
jealous people than the fathers and mothers
they left in the State Of Michigan. Every
body in Michigan wanted to see once more
the men whose exploits they had admired SO
much, and welcome them TO their homes and
hearts The welcome was worthy Of the
veterans aud Of the loyal people Of Michi-
gan.
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

The settlement Of the yexed color question
viii meet with general approval Though
it was in opposition 10 the recommendation
made in COmmander-in- Chiefs Ysazey s ad-
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

Commander-in-chiefveazey presided ably
and well. lie is fine parliamentarian,
kept firm hold on the assembly, and de-
cided quickly and correctly. Senior Vice
Commander-in-Chie Innis also showed up
well as presiding officer. lie has a COM
handing presence and a sonorous voice, and
handles a deliberatiVe body with readiness
and tact
The National tribune., 1891-08-13

Probably the most gratifying thing about
the Encampment was the warm display Of
fraternal feeling. The comrades differed
sharply on many things-notably on the
place for holding the next Encampment,
and the candidates for Commander-in-Ch Chief,
and the contests over these were quite ani-
mated. II is very rare indeed that such
strong, eloquent speeches are heard any
where as were made during these struggles
Bat all Of them breathed the Hottest spirit
Of comradship and generosity. Nowhere
was there the slightest breath OF detraction
or disparagement 1t was freely conceded
that every candidate for Commander-in-
Chief was a comrade well deserving Of that
high honor, and that the interests of the
Order would be properly maintained in his
hands The advocates Of each eulogized his
own candidates character, soldier record and
Grand Army services, and urged his election
as a recognition Of certain element or sec
ton. The defeated candidates hastened TO
move that the election Of the successful one
be made unanimous, and TO tender him their
hearty congratulations So il was with all
the rest Of the officers Nothing could be
handsomer than the conduct Of the defeated
candidates and their friends The like can
be said Of the advocates Of Lincoln as the
place for holding the next National Encamp-
ment. The moment that the vote was de,
clared, Past Commander in-Chief Van Der
Wort congratulated Washington, and prom.
Used big attendance from Nebraska.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-01-03
Something for the New Year.

The world renowned success of Hos tetJer's Stomach Ritters, and their con- tinued popularity for over third of q century as a stomachic, is scarcely more wonderful than the welcome that greets the annual appearance of Hostetter's $ Almanac. This valuable medical treati.,,. is published by the Hostetter Company, Plttsburg, Pa, under their own immedi- ate supervision, employing 60 hands in that department They are running about II months in the year on this work, and the issue of same for 1891 will be more than ten millions, printed in the English, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Hailand, Bohe- milan and Spanish languages. Refer to a copy of it for valuable an6 interesting reading concerning health, and pumer ous testimonials as to the efficacy Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, amuse- nent. yarled information, astronomical calculations and chronological items, &c, which can be depended on for correct ness. The Almanac for 1891 can be ob- tained free of cost, from druggists and general country dealers in all parts of
 he country.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-01-03
MURDERER YEPPA
Captured Last Night in the City

The search for the prisoners Yeppa, | Verdugo and Castillo, who broke jail yesterday morning has been diligent and intelligent one, and resulted in the capture of murderer Yeppa Sanches last night at II o'clock.
 One of the prisoners ID the jail, a
 Mexican in a small offense, was let into the plot for the escape and the subse- quent plans, and yesterday morning he revealed them t0 F. Proctor.
 The scheme of the runaways was to break for the hills southwest of town, and there remain until dark, when they wonld come to town to friends who were in the plot, get horses, and make good their escape. The prisoner vouched for the truth of his story, which was hardly beleived, and described the houses to which the men intended returning. To facilitate matters the prisoner was al lowed to show them the houses, the one where Yeppa intended to go being in Barlo Libre, On upper Main street, and that of Verdugo ID the east end of town. Watches were placed on the houses and everything proved true to the boys statement. Officers Shaw, Proctor and Milton stova guard on the Yeppa place and at about II the man was seen com lng, from the centre of the city, to avoid suspicion. Mir. Proctor saw him coming and warned the others who took imme- diate steps toward hIs capture. The man surmised something wrong and concealed himself in some bushes and a bush fence. He was covered by MT. F. PrCctor's shot gun, and ordered to fol low, which he veLy reluctantly did. The other officers coming up he was taken charge of, and returned to his old head quarters after sixteen hours of liberty.
 The runaway had the jail keys and shackles in his pocket when captured.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-01-03
A NEW LEAVE.
What Some of Our People May Re-
 solve to do Tomorrow.

New Years day is always an occasion for reform. Profting by the mistakes and errors of the past many Wi ely re solve to turn over a new life. Among the good resolutions for tomorrow the following suggests themseif: 4 society lady resolves not o go out Of town again-iust as he was going 10 propose
 A prominent young man if he could return to the city again would not be so miscellaneous. t!e is tired of Texas life.
 The passe beautr-to try Doctor Ora hams complexion powders.
 A prominent cititiZen-to be more dis erect in making presents next time.
 An office holder-to endeavOr to earn hls salary if he has another chance.
 A prominent Barrister-to stop diet ing and eat and drink whatever the sys tenn craves.
 4 scion-to drop one or the other.
 A sensible man-to subscribe for the CITIZEN to get the news.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-01-03
ROBBERY.
County Assessor Snyder Robbed of
 S4,O70, and Shot.

This morning at 1 o'clock M. s. Shy | der, county assessor, was shot and
 robbed of s4, ,070 belonging to the county.
 MT. Snyder was engaged in checking up the receipts of the past seven or eight days, having been upon the work during the evening, assisted some of the time by Treasurer Heney in order to have all in readiness for the yearly school reports upon which MT. Hsney desired to work this morning.
 He was sitting at hls desk counting two boxes of money before him, one of gold, the other of silver and gold, with a revolver at his right hand. The door of the room WAS locked, and the curtain over the glass in it down. While count ing he heard slight noise and looked up but saw nothing. He was engaged in his work for about minute and half more, when he glanced around and saw a man to the right and slightly be- hind him. Catching his revolver, he sprang to the opposite side of the chair. As he dld so the man, who had a white mask on, grabbed MT. Snyder by the left hand and shot him, the ball grazing the left side, and burning the skin. The man made Q spring at the money box containing the gold, and as he did so MT. Snyder fired at him while in re- clining position where he fell when shot.
 Mir. Snyder caught glimse of another man as ne ran. He was faint from the affray ,and as sooR as possible l-s went out into the hall and called for help, which was already coming officers Roche and Milton having been in the jail office at the time and heard the shots, which they thought was something falling. They followed the direction Mir Snyder indicated as probable that the men had gone but did not catch them.
 The door was unlocked by duplicate key, as it was the only means of ingress about the room. The robbar MT. Shy der describes to be of medium height and rather heavy build.
 Mir. Snyner's bonds are ID the sum ot S5O,000 and the folloMing gentlemen are his suretiss: Thos Hughes, H 5 Ten hey, A Stelnfeld, R R Richardson, M c
 amaniego, NJ Moreno, Goldtree. 5 Otero, A V Grosetta, Simon Cameron.