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The National tribune., 1892-12-01
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
Visit by the COMMANDMENTS Chief - Active

Visit by the Chief - Active
Recruiting.
HEA DQUARTERs GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
MILWAUKEE, WIS, Nov. rs, 1892. J
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Arrangements
have been made with c. ]. Dilworth, Department
Commander of Nebraska, by which the Com
mander-in Chief will attend n series of Campfires
and Reunions in that Department, beginning at
Genoa Dec. IL.
At this point the comrades from Columbus, Cedar
Rapids, Fullerton, St. Edwards. and Allison will
rally. Similar arrangements will be made for the
week at other points in that Department
Ii is the purpose OF the COMMANDMENTS Chief by
these meetings TO get in touch with the comrades,
ascertain their wants. and endeavor to call back 10
good standing suspended and moribund Posts and
comrades, and if it is true that none of those who
have yet never Joined the Order be induced
TO do SO, methods at least be devised TO re-
cover such as have from any cause fallen out of
the ranks.
Already it is reported from Kansas, Missouri,
Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania that recruiting
is being successfully carried on. and the outlook
now is that respectable accessions to the member
ship of the Order will be made before the close of
the administration of the present Department Conn
manders
So far these meetings have resulted not only in
reviving interest in The GAR, but the Woman's
Relief Corps and other kindred organizations have
been greatly benefted-Gray.
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during his administration much improved,
attaining first rank where formerly 1t was in very
poor condition. He declined almost unani-
nous election for fourth term in order to accept
the Captaincy of the Lawrence Light Guard, Co.
E. 5th regiment. NJ. V. NJ. He was member OF
the personal staffs of Commanders Gawes and
Greasy; was Assistant OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
Commander Patch. and had served two years in
the Council OF Administration. He has held the
post of Senior Vice Commander of Massachusetts,
and of Department Commander in 1889. AT the
time of the National Encampment in Boston, iS9O
lie Chairman of the Executive Committee.
and the success of the occasion due largely 10
bis efforts.
ComraGe Goodale has always been a true FRIEND
of the Woman's Relief Corps, and first introduced
a resolution into a GA II. Encampment. Endorsing
the organization. Ii at the Convention OF lScO
held at Lynn, which so many veterans well re-
member.
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continued to serve there until May g. 1862. He
came North in August, 1862 Joined the army, en-
listing in Co. M, I'd Vet. n. Y. Cav. (HarTs Lignt)
He faithfully served his time out ana ENLISTED
again, and in the field continuously until the
last gun fired. He WINS mustered out OF
service in Alexandria, Va, in June, 1868. he, WIN
a number of other comrades, formed Patrick NC
CURE Post, 46, in 1886. He was elected AdJutaht,
and continued to serve in that capacity Tor Tour
years and in 1890 he chosen Commander oil
the Post. The year before he was elected Depart
ment Inspector and in 1890 he was chosen Junior
Vice Commander of the Department. He also
served ono term Assistant Inspector-Generai
and for two years he an Aid on the stan OF
the National Commander. He was elected 10
the Commandership of the Department in March
of this year. He has not missed attending
single Encampment during the past eight years;
and he was delegate to the Encampment held
at st. Louis. Besides being prominent IN Grand
Army circles he has also secured reputa-
ton politically for in 1890 he was elected on the
Republican ticket a member of the 47th General
Assembly of Tennessee.
VERMONT
Jarvis Post, Springfield, VT. has secured Past
Commander Chief Veazey as the orator OF the
day at the next Memorial Day celebration. Gen;
Veazey was former resident OF that town, ana
went from there to the war
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A New style of Postal Card

has just been ordered by the Governmental kind
of folder which may have the flap torn off and re-
turned to the sender Postal cards steadily
growing In favor and use. single one has often
accomplished results of all proportion to its in
trinsc worth. For example, postal sent 10 Drs.
STARKEY e. PALEN 1879 Arch street. Philadelphia.
will bring in return complimentary history of the
discovery of their famous Compound oxygen, Its
mode of action, and numerous testimonials from
those who, by means of this wonderful agent have
been cured of Consumption, Catarrh, Dyspepsia,
long list of the most serious chronic diseases that
mortal flesh Is heir TO. It's story that taxes eredu-
lily, butt strictly true any history that ever
went into q book case. aud withal, much easier
proved than many such, for the reason that the
writers living and get-atable people whose
grateful motive is to point out to others the way of
their own relief. If you need better health or
greater strength. start out postal card as above.
Drs. STARKEY PALEN 1929 Arch street, Philadel-
phia. or Chicago, San Francisco New York, and
Toronto Ont
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ARIZONA.

ARIZONA
Mai Ed. Schwartz, of Phoenix, Is a New Yorker.
and his birth-date Feb. 10, 1912. He enlisted
under the first call for troops in the Sth n. " and
was at Bull Run. After three months in this regi-
ment he went to the 4th N Y. Cav. for q three
years term. He came out of the war a Major.
One incident of his service Mai Schwartz Is espe-
cially proud Of After the battle of Opequan Sept.
l9, 1864, he was detailed. with his regiment to
escort the coors captured in the fight TO the rear
On returning TO the front he reported TO Gen. Sheri-
dan in person, and was by him ordered to remain
with the regiment under his command on duty at
Sheridan's Headquarters Here he while ut
Cedar Creek FISHERS HID. and for some time
after. For the past eight years the Major has
resided in Phenix. In politics he has always been
"A Democrat. He has held the offices of City Re-
corder and Police Judge for four years past. He
was delegate 10 the first GAR. National En-
campment, and was elected Junior Vice Depart
ment Commander. Two years ago he was chosen
Department Commander, and was reelected at
the last Encsmpment.
Schwartz is of the kind of men you would
like to meet on the plains, where the writer knew
him. BE las a voice for song, and could wake the
The National tribune., 1892-12-01
The Duluth and Superior Special.

In full keeping with its well-known progress
sive policy the North Western Line Chicago
& North Western Railway, has recently in
augurated through train service between Chi
cago and the Lake Superior region. This new
train is known as the Duluth and Superior
Special" and it leaves Chicago daily at $50 p.
M, arriving at Superior at $50 a. IN. and
Duluth at s:52 a. m. the next day, making the
journey in the remarkably quick time of 10
hours The train is made up of baggage cars
standard day coaches, and palace buffet Sleep
ing cars of the most modern and approved
design, and all classes OF passengers are carried
through without change Of cars. Supper is
served in dining car after departure from Chi
cago, and brcakfast is served from we'll
stocked buffet before arrival at Duluth. To
insure yourself quick and comfortable jour
ney DO sure to ask for tickets via the North
Western Line. Any ticket agent can furnish
full information regarding this railway, or it
will be promptly furnished upon application to
w. A. Thral, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent Chicago.
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Work of the Pension Office.

During the week ending Nov. 12, 1892 1928
claims were received, Of which those filed for
service since March 4. 1861, under acts prior to
that of Jan. 80, 1887, were 220 original invalid,
220 original widows, bounty land, 80 navy,
1913 accrued and .076 applications for increase;
filed under act Jan. q, 1887, Mexican war, 10;
under act juno %, 1890 913 original invalid,
GIG original widows; applications for increase
under same act 1852 under act July 81, 1892
Indian wars, %; under act Aug. 5, 1892. Army
Nurses, O; prior applications under former
acts and under act June 81, 1890, 1872.
Number of claims received to date under act
of June n, $780, 554, 1929. Claims disposed Of
to date under said act 513, 155.
Number of rejected claims reopened PAL.
The names and postoffice addresses of 1885
comrades were furnished for the use of claim
ants. There were 62, $50 pieces of mail matter
received; 40,937 letters and blanks sent out.
Number of cases detailed to Special Examin-
ers, 222; reports and cases from Special Exam
liners, 1873; cases on hand for special examina-
ton. 6,606.
Report of certificates issued: Original. 3,0S2 |;
increase, 1885, accrued, 205; total, 4,385
Total number of claims pending 7S6. 305.
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TBE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters---NOtes from the Departments.
MARGARET r. WIcKINs, National President

FLORA PRESTON HoGBTN. National Secretary
To specially aid and assist the Grand Army OF
the Republic and to perpetuate the memory Of
their heroic dead.
To assist such Union veterans IA need our help
and protection, and to extend needful aid TO their
widows and orphans: to find them homes and
employment, and assure them of sympathy and
friends: to cherish and emulate the deeds of
Army Nurses, and of all loyal women who render.
ed loving service to their country in her hour OF
peril.
To inculcate lessons OF patriotism and love OF
country among our children and in the commune
ties in which we live to maintain true allegiance
to the United States OF America; to dscounenance
whatever tends to weaken loyalty and to encour-
age the spread of universal liberty and equal rights
to all.
Women Of good moral character and correct de-
pertinent, who have not given aid and comfort to
the enemies of the Union, who would perpetuate
the principles to which this association stands
pied ged and who have attained theage of is years,
shall be eligible to membership in the Woman's
Relief CorDs.
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North Carolina campaign Of 1862. go. His health
sgsin interfering he was obliged 10 decline an offer
OF Captains commission IN another regiment
which was rendered him al this time. Returning
to business he continued In his former position un-
I'll 1865. when he was employed by the firm of Jo-
seph Nickerson Co, ship chambers. He entered
the firm in 1850 the name OF which became in
1855 Randall, Goodale Il Co.
lie is s. member of r. G. Lawrence Post C. @!
Medford Mass. In 1873 he became Junior Vice
Commander; in 1879. Commander, which position
ne held three consecutive terms an honor never
sonierred by the Posi- before nor since. The Post
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D.. In 1885, where he has since resided. He is in
terested with his sons in operating several large
farms and in handling grain and coal. Gen. Holt
is hale and hearty specimen Of manhood He is
a devoted GAL man, and takes deep and prac.
teal interest in all that concerns those who
the blue He has served two terms Commander
of Robert Anderson Post. 10, Of Aberdeen three
terms Colonel of the Division, and one term as
Senior Vice Commander of the Department
TENNESSEE
The Commander of the Department. II. Clay
Whitaker, is man who has always taken great
interest In all matters pertaining to the Grand
Army He is little over So years of age, having
been born Nov. 6. 1886, at Trenton, n. j. In his
boyhood days he went to tue public schools. where
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WHY He Failed,

queer story is told by the Cincinnati Times,
Star as TO the failure of a Clermont County
merchant few weeks ago. While in this city
he was attracted by the watches displayed in a
pawnshop window, and stepped inside to ex.
anime them. Two or three persons from his
village happened to pass and saw him. They
report was spread that he was hard up and had
been seen pawning his watch in Cincinnati
The report injured his business and his credit
ors began also to press him. In a short time he
was compelled to make an assignment.
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ChiCago's
Population

There probably in the world that
rapid wonderful growth Chicago Its destruction by fire.
Peter Setback
the leading conversation that
his personal representative
had subject
and healing remedy of the most
the Remedy rheumatism
raga Sciatica, Backache Bruises, Burns, Swengs
The" omcaIP Words
CHARLES
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ton Seminary, in New Jersey After leaving the
seminary he began to learn the printers trade,
and having mastered II, WHEN but II years Of age
he migrated to New Orleahs. He worked at his
trade in that city until the war broke out and
while for the Union, he dared not ex press his senti
ments. He entered the military branch of the
The National tribune., 1892-12-01
CAPT. JOHN TAYLOR.
The AIany-Times Reelected Quartermaster'
GENERAL of the GAR,


General of the G.A.R.
John Taylor WAS born in Phiiade PIMA April D,
1870 and nj the age OF Is years entered the service
of a commercial house errand boy. In 1851 he
was among the first to exhibit marked evidences of
devotion to the old flag and enrolled his name with
the Scotch RiGes'a new military company that
had been organized in hi. meighboghood, the tile
of the company being adopted from the fact that
its organizers and officers were Scotchnen. Al
though thoroughly organized in April 1851, the
company was not mustered into service until the
following month. when il was sent into camp at
Easton. Pa, where il became Co. E. I'd Pa. Re-
serve Corps. john Taylor's name was borne ON
the rolls as a private.
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Long Chain.

A chain made for the Udited States Govern
ment at Troy, N. Y, in 1883, was six miles and
fraction in length. 1t was made of bars of
iron each two and one-half inches in diameter.
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ERE>>NN,No
flfllg@Ccl sssss>NHNnl O
GRAl[)|lIlE Army
@EANN ess IIlS)
News from The DepartmentS---N New
Posts, etc.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE desires for publication
brief accounts OF Post duiugs, and copies of Post
rosters Matter should be sent soon as possible
after the event to which IL relates.I
The National tribune., 1892-12-01
THE INDIGO SOCIAL.

All Corps and others desiring something new
and novel for their social work during the Winter
will be interested in the following:
Mrs. Fl. Z. Kramer. of l32 Ash street. Akron, o.,
is offering the Indigo Social" just out. and
which is Of the prettiest color affairs yet offered.
as a special indueement 10 those purchasing her
book of Entcrtainments" during the months of
December and January. The book contains in
structons for 50 entertainments and socals, of
which. The Patriotic Festival" is proving de-
cided hit with Relief Corps workers.
The price of the book is so cents postpaid, the
Indigo Social being given without extra charge
during the time above stated. The latter If ordered
alone, or after that time, Is Is cents.
Mrs. Kramer will gladly answer questions from
purchasers of the book in regard to giving of enter
lanments, if self-addressed envelope is incosed.
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GEORGE /. GOODALE,
The New Inspector-General of the Grand
Army.

Con1raae George I. Goodale OF Boston, recently
appointed inspector-General, was born March z,
lSz4 "a Lowell. Mass. Tie determined TO Join
the army the first cal! for troops in 1861 but las
parents objected his health being poor at The time.
However. shortly after bis 18th birthday there
came & cali for troops ard lie enlisted Neyerthe-
less he obliged to return home after spending
three DAYS in different halls of Boston, the Coy
eminent did not accept the troops. He then be-
came a member Of the old I'd battalion. which wss
the nucleus OF the 85d Mass, when il answered the
Gail for nine months volunteers. lie Joined Co.
y, Rnd with tie regiment served his time in the
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SONS OF VETERANS.

Concerning the Sons of Veterans General Orders
say: Again desire to call the attention of the
Corps of this Department to that organization OF
young men TO whom we stand in the relation OF
mothers. Are we doing all we can to encourage,
cheer, and assist them In the work which they have
galanty assumed? Looking down the future
we can see rapidly approaching the time when the
familiar figure of the veteran of the war of the re-
bellion will be missed from the streets Of Ameri-
cities and towns. When the badge and button
of the GAR. shall be seen only in those homes
whose inmates the proud descendants of the
gallant owners. Whom then shall we look to to
preserve invioate the principles for which cur
fathers died? Whom but the veterans sonsi In
many places in our State we know there are strug-
Cling Camps which might aid. We must not
forget that while we have pledged our services to
the Grand Army of the Republic may nay we
must. also aid their sons-f opportunity offers.
Indeed, it is not duty alone that we should re-
gard it, but as g orious privilege az well"
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A MAGNIFICENT PRESENT.

Horsfall Corps al. Schenectady N. Y. has pre-
scented their beloved President, Harriet L. Mar
lette, with magnificent tea set of silver with gold
lining. The occasion was mixed with sadness be-
cause of her resignation on account of illness.
Her husband is Maj. George w. Marleite, and both
are held in high esteem by Horsfall Post and Corps.
Kate f. Jones Department Corresponding Sec
rotary, lion, n. Y.
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a most gratifying one. We may take pride in it,
and with increased courage grid ourselves anew
for future work. By it reminded that with
increasing prosperity comes increase Of response
bility, and Rs November's eaden skies lower above
and the falling leaves rustic beneath feet
instinctivey think of the poor. the needy, the
lonely and heartbroken ones scattered over this
Empire State.
Forcby indeed, il our duty pressed upon
Well we know, sisters OF the WOinan's Re icf
Corps. what 1t is. OR proud Department, stand
ing in the front ranks in the National organic ItIOu
Is still withouta" Home" for the needy. dependent
widows, wives, mothers and army nurses OF vet
Grams. Long have we dreamed OF IL and hoped
for il. Shall we continue to sit idly dreaming?"
Let us at once engage in this work with the same
vigor displayed III other lines and ere we realize
it dream shall have become reality.
1t is the desire of this Department that not alone
to those already mentioned shall this home be n
safe and comforting refuge. We do not want to
see aged couple who through long years OF
life together have bravely faced the soTTows and
yicissitudes that must inevitably have come to
them rudely torn apart when almost on the brink
of eternity. When the necessities OF the case de-
mand we desire this fair home OF ours to shelter
not alone the aged wife but her war-worn veteran
husband as well that they may finish Iife's journey
together.
Oh, sisters. arise, and while there remains
sheltered, homeless, and needy in midst one
noble Army Nurse, one broken-hearted suffering
soldiers widow one aged, feeble, lonely mother
whose brave boy gave his life for his country, or
one destitute, despairing, dependent old soldier
and his wife, let not abate one jot Of our zeal
for this object.
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echoes and when in camp at night, amid the
bowling wilderness, il had more effect upon human
nature than ii would have had in any other spot
on earth. No matter what the Majors politics
may be, he is a gentleman whom everybody likes
who knows, and it is no wonder that the people
of Phoenix elect him Recorder every year.
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oUARTERLY STATISTICS.

New York has now $50 Corps. Third quarterly re-
ports Of Secretary and Treasurer give the follow
ing statistics: Members in good standing, 1896;
members reported suspended, 2J2; Corps sus-
pended, Phil Sheridan I3S, / cash expended IN
relief S2i602; estimated value Of relief other than
money. Si6.4S; turned over TO Posts s2S2S3; num-
Der soldiers assisted, 49, Corps members assisted,
81; members gained third quarter, 299i lost by
death, r.
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MISSOURI

John TieGens Post, 5os Indian Grove, is a new
Post, and is composed OF farmers. with one excep
tion. They are now finishing a hall for meeting
which viii cost 81. 500 There only Is members
the officers being: Com, David Longsdorff; S. "
G., Bernard j. Edemann; j. Y. c., John w. Lance
@. NJ. Jurgen Rohwedder; Chap. Henry Nichol.
son; Surg. David NJ. Smitzi o. of D.. John Bach
tel o. of G.. Martin o. Sioner; Adi't John w
Isle; s NJ. Daniel b. GoEdoni Q. NJ. S. Benjamin
II. Glines.
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CONNECTICUT,-
IDAHO

The Department OF Idaho was organized Novem-
Der Is 1887, as a Provisional Department. The De-
partnent now includes 20 Posts and has over 425
members In good Standing. Wa King, Assistant
Acknowledgement, is n pioneer Of the Western
country, a Pixies Peaker, and al-round old
timer IN that country. Moreover, he has been a
gold hunter in Australia, South America, and
Alaska He enlisted in ls6l in Co. @. LIST Colo. Cav
and served until mustered out In 1854.
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CALIFORNIA; CHRISTMAS.
HoNoRs TO IowA's PRESIDENT.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Those present at College Hall
10 hear address by Sarah r. Rothroek, Depart
ment President of Iowa W.RC., enjoyed a rare
treat. All charmed by her eloquent and
skiful handling of her subject and none could
fail to have "a clearer understanding of the grand
work of our noble women of the North, during the
war and since, as shown in the work of the w. re
aux iary 10 the GAR. IL is safe to predict that
in the Department under her management there
will be great and successful work during the
year.
Adjourning to another hail. all were invited to
partake of elegant luncheon prepared by the
Corps Short talks by comrades of the Post mu-
sic and good old songs, all contributed to make
up jolly good time. Comrade n. V. Brewer pre-
sented the Department President on behalf of the
Relief Corps. with handsome nut-dis of silver,
suitably inscribed, slight mark of their love
and esteem. 1t complete surprise. but the
recipient responded in bright and happy manner.
She can rest assured of cordial welcome. should
she In future. pray she may, visit Corps 255.
"A. G.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
II is inspiring to take up the ringing General
Orders and Circular Letter. No. ], OF Department
President Ellen NJ Putnam, of New York, and
read with what earnestness and zeal she pleads for
the great work of relief and for the foundation of
New York Relief Corps Home.
The Department President urges the Corps to
provide for fund, in addition 10 the $500 nucleus
now on haud which, would be large enough to en-
holden them TO ask legislative aid In furtherance
Of their work.
NEW YORK IS PROUD.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Department of New York is
proud TO place record the Circular Letter from
Department President Ellen nj. Putnam. We have
no doubt that n ready response will be given to II
from Corps in the Department. for we all love to
work for the veterans.
The story told by our quarterly reports is indeed