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address the President spoke largely on the
pension question, of the injustice done the sur
vivors, and the false promises of the Govern
ment."
1t is claimed by many Southern Democrast,
and not few Northern Ones" said he "thaE
the South is taxed to pay pensions to the PEN
sioners of the North The figures 10 the Cor
porars notebook tell different story. As he
has figured it out, the Southern States are
greatly benefited by the pension system. Texas
paid to the Government last year 5000, 375 Of
internal revenue taxes and received in pensions
$9O5,2 South Carolina paid 81, S12 revenue
taxes and received sl71, 129 in pensions. Ten
nessee contributed 81, 27S, 862 and drew out in
pensions s. 344, 500. Alabama's revenue taxes
were $l06, III; her pension receipts were $780,
729. Arkansas paid $95719.S6 revenue taxes
and received in pensions 81, 40 901. n. West
Virginia's revenue tax was 1907, $50 sc. and the
State was paid in pensions g. 15S. 703.12. Lou
isiana and Mississippi together paid S734, 832. %
and received $547, 55245 in pensions. Mary
land, Delaware, and the District OF Columbia
paid $3,2SS, 673.77 in internal revenue taxes
and received in pensions 81, POO, S9013.
The Southern pensions are paid largely 70
veterans of the Mexican war; and it is shown
By the above that the South receives more in
pensions from the Federal Government every
year than she pays to it in taxes by over
S.. 000, 900 annually"
The report of Secretary Williams showed
receipts from all sources, $2I3.50; expenses,
Sl07.40; balance in Tressurer's hands, $10610.
He reported the finances Of the Association in
fourishing condition.
At the afternoon session the Association
elected as officers: Pres, Charles G. Davis Bos-
ton, Mass; V.-P, George w. Grant; Chap,
John S. Ferguson; Historian, o. z. McNaTy,
LeayeuWorth Kan.
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prsPosrSe OF BUSINESS.


At tho next session, decision was made on
the part of the Convention to meet the next
year in Pittsburg at the time of the National
Encampment, GAR. Ta1Et
The principal business which came up for
settlement was the report of the Committee on
the Presidents address. The Committee
recommended to discontinue the sum of $50 8
month to Mrs. Wittenmyer for the purpose of
continuing the Army Nurse pension business,
declaring that there was no longer necessity
for it. E1tae
Considerable discussion was called ont on
the clause relating to the Woman's Relief
Corps joining the National Council of Women
or Federation of Clubs. Mrs. Emma Wallace,
Department Presidentof Illinois, Mrs. Kate b.
Sherwood and Mrs Wilkins all championed
the idea in strong. earnest words. They thought
they saw in this movement plan to lift the
W.R.C. to yet higher plane. Mrs. E. A.
Turner, of Boston, spoke eloquently against it,
and had many supporters, but the Convention
and Committee sustained the President, with
q slight amendment.
The Ada f. Clark affair." of Ohio, came up
again. Tho Committee had sustained the
President and the Convention did the same !;
which action. of course, suspended Mrs. Clark.
Mrs Clark made prodgious effort to open up
the case. Out of every point she was met by
a chevaux-de-frise of parliamentary points,
which Mrs. Wilkins presented in rapid success
sion. Mrs. Clark recognized the futility of her
effort and gave up the struggle. In broken
tones she babe the Convention good-by and
Godspeed, and left the hall under ban of sus-
pension for three years.
OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION.
At the afternoon session the Convention pro.
ceeded to the election of officers Only one
name was presented to tho Convention for Ma
tioDal President, that of Mrs. Sarah C. Mink,
of New York, nominated by Mrs. Wittenmyer.
The nomination was made unanimous, and
Mrs. Mink was declared elected. She was
escorted to the platform. and made happy
speech of acceptance.
The rest of the officers chosen were: Ma
tional President, Sarah G. Mink; National Sem
iorVice President, Jennie Myerhoff; National
JuuiOr-Vice President Amanda T. Newcomb;
National Treasurer, Armilla A. Cheney Ma
tional Chaplain, Harriet ]. Dodge; National
Inspector, Mary E. Bancroft.
Executive Board-National Councillor, Mrs.
Elizabeth Darcy Kline, Flo Jamson Miller,
Gertrude Norr Cornell, Laura s. Dodge,
Amanda L. Murdoch, Mary E. Wright.
Home Board-Emma B. Lowd, Margaret Ray
Wilkins,
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Rev; G. L. Spinning, of New York, reeited an
original poem.
IsTPRoMPTU CAsIPFTREs.
How the Crowds About the Monument ID
ported Themselves.

How the Crowds About the Monument Dis
ported Themselves.
The impromptu Campfres about the monu-
ment were the scenes Of much amusement and
enthusiasm, with drygoods-box as a platform
and witty Irishman as master of ceremonies.
No better chance could be afforded to witness
the natural oratorical powers and efforts of the
veterans than at that place No one waited
for an introduction or invitation; it was all
informal in the truest sense Of the word. A
comrade amused his hearers by singing q
parody on "Hoke Smith,"
eoiored man was next exposed to view on
the box, and said he served in the 54th Mass,
and sang a song entitled "GOd will save
Amerikee. the Land Of Liberty" The crowd
seemed to 90 wild with enthusiasm over his
song, and be then favored them with "JOhn
Browns body is deeading' in the ground"
with the request that the audience join in the
chorus, which was done.
An anecdote was told where Patsy Dermot
was carrying wounded man over his shoulder
from the battlefield and stray piece of shell
tore his head off without Patsys knowledge,
and on meeting his Major he was asked what
he was carrying dead man with his head OF
for. to which Patsy replied that the fellow had
lied to him, for he told him it was his foot
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ANOTHER LARGE CAMPFIRE.

Lew Wallace Presides Over the Program
Rendered at Masonic Hall.
Masonic Hall presented a spirited scene
Wednesday night From the great central
chandelier loops of bunting fell to the four
corners. The blue banner and heavy festoons
of flags arranged about the walls made a dark
relief to the predominant gray and white in
the audience.
Gen. Lew WALLACE opened the Campfire in a
few welcoming words, and then a recitation by
Miss Genevieve Carpenter gave place to a
speech by Charles w. Buckley, of Alabama.
"No man has right to drop single name
from the pension roll without due process of
law!" exclaimed the speaker, and he was
heartily applauded.
Row. Myron Reed, the popular Denver COM
rade, was introduced after several selections by
the Bald Headed Club. In part he said:
There is something like $780, 200, 600 going for
pensions-suppose it were Si00 1000? What be-
comes of this pension money? Why, it goes into
the little villages and the pensiOner receives it,
and from his little Sl2 month the grocer, the
butcher paid and it goes strengthen the little
home. OF all the money that is put into the PEN
sions Of this Government not one dollar gets away
it is all in the country and the country is just
rich ever.
James Whitcomb Riley. the Hooser poet,
told in dialect verse the pathetic story of him
who said "Goodby, Jim; take keer of your
SELF" There were many tears in the eyes of
that vast audience when he finished. He was
recalled and related the funny story of the
man who didn't know he was dead.
A song by Millison and Race, snatch of
band music, narrative poem by w. w. Haw
kins. an impromptu little speech by Gen. w.
F.Conley, of Denver narrative description of
the battle of Lookout Mountain by Miss Anna
10y May, and a recitation by Z. w. Douglass
followed in rapid succession to the delight of
the listeners, and then Rear-Admiral B. s.
O5bon, of New York, spoke in eulogium of the
Jack-tar, and explained why he was often mis-
understood. Gradually the embers of the
Campfire smouldered, at last the lights were
put out in Masonic Hail. and another great
event of the Eucampment had passed.
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THE PRIDE OF INDIANAPOLIS.

the audience would not allow him to leave the
Campfire to get rations" (the Captain having
just arrived and had not had his supper) until
he had given his version of marching Thro'
Georgia" This put the Camp in excellent
good humor
Past Commander r. B. Beath followed with
a short address. which bristled with reminis-
cences of the war.
A song, The Flag" by Messrs Milison and
Race was one of the hits of the evening" stirring
the old comrades up to such n point that at
its conclusion they broke out with cheer upon
cheer for cold Glory" while in several in
stances veterans stood up and waved the Stars
and Stripes aloft.
The poem, "Bugle CALL" by Miss Potter.
with bugle accompaniment, was we'll received.
"Tenting OH the Old Camp Ground" as rem
dered by the Ketcham Quartet, created great
enthusiasm, and the applause at its close was
prolonged and hearty.
The entertainment came to close after a
short address by Private Dalzell, of Ohio, who
was sped in the audience by President Foster,
and pressed into service. He paid glowing
tribute to Oliver 2. Morton and to ex-Presi-
dent Harrison, and closed with brilliant pero-
ration ON the cold flag"
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GENERAL SUMMARY.

After tabulated statement of receipts and ex-
penditures, and a statement, in detail of each
fund enumerated the National Treasurer con-
cludes her report as follows:
In reviewing the finances of the year and COM
pairing them with those of previous ones the fol-
lowing facts presented for the careful consider
alton of this Convention:
For the year ending June 30 1890 the sale of sun
plies amounted to SIS %; for the year 1881
SH79S4a; the year 1892. SIC 1903 l6 and 1893 Sl2-
533 Is; decrease Of 993. IL between the years
1880 and 1893
While the per capita tax shows a decided increase
II falls short by nearly SO per cent of equaling the
decrease In sale OF supplies for the same period.
Estimating the expenditures. not including cash
paid Tor regular supplies 1t is found the expenses
for the year ending in 1880 So slS Sc while Jhc
same for the past year have been So 40S 81 an in
| crease OF S3.5S9.sl. These facts, with tile much
decreased balance in General Fund of from So 295
Tor 1897 TO S1l2SS, or, i'll other words expehdi-
ture during the year OF over So 500 than actual
receipts, clearly demonstrate the necessity of ma
our National organization, which has been so proud
of its financial record ia the past will find itself
bankrupt ere its close.
With this statement before you. I earnestly en-
treat this Convention to bear in mind that strict
economy must be used In all its legisaions Weigh
carefully every expenditure you incur; heed well
every recommendation that has for its object the
| reduction OF expenses not absolutely necessary.
IL Is not alone the large amounts voted from tho
treasury that reduces the funds but The Titles here
aud there that fast swell the aggregate. AS other
] oihcers VIII make special mention of other funds
comments OF mine are unnecessary.
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formed in Tennessee street near the State House.
1t was headed by juvenile drum corps from
Prairietown. Commander Newton Mcclure, of
Rising Sun, was accompanied by his staff, COM
posed of Senior Vice Commander 6. p. New
man, Of Hammond; Junior Vice Commander
&. w. Kreitensten, of Terre Haute and Mus
tering Officer L. E. Sonnadstine of Frankfort.
The escort consisted of II men from the
Gresham Rifles commanded by Leuts. Russell
and Williams
The route followed was from the State House,
east on Market street to Pennsylvania, north
to the Second Presbyterian Church, return on
Pennsylvania to Market, east to Tomlinson
Hall, and return on Market to the State House.
The line halted at the First Baptist Church,
where the company was received by the Ladies'
Aid Society. At the Second Presbyterian
Church they were received by the Daughters
of Veterans, and at Tomlinson Hall Depart
ment Commander Johnston spoke words of
cheer to the boys on behalf of the GAR.
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1. Q. O. F.
Odd Fellows Day at the Worlds Fair

Odd Fellows Day at the NOrlds FAIrs
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will run .
special coach excursion train to Chicago on
Thursday, Sept 81, and all Odd Fellows, their
families and friends are invited 10 accompany
the Baltimore delegation on this train. The
Grand Demonstration will commence on Mon
day. Sept 20, and continue during the week.
This is an opportunity for all to visit the Fair
By going on the 21st you will have been rested
and located, ready to witness the largest demon
stration ever held by the Order. Tickets will
be sold at the low figure of S17.OO, good for ten
days. The special train will leave Baltimore
$50 a. No., Washington 1925 a. M arriving In
Chicago lis next afternoon. This will give
you nine full days at the Worlds Fair. and
leave Saturday, Sept. 30th, arriving in Balti-
more Sunday afternoon, ready for business on
Monday. THE whole trip can be made for
$500. including railroad fare and board, adj
mission TO the Fair, etc. Don't miss it Ask
Jor G...ss on AT Is; s. o. 4. Z. office, or write
DIa'. - l. L. A.. Baltimore. Nd.
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CLUSTERS
LAST
BATTLE
FIELD.

A visit to this spot, which is now National
Cemetery, is extremely interesting. Here, II
years ago, Gen. Custer and FIVE companies of
the 7th U. S. Cav, numbering over 200, officers
and men, were cut to pieces by the Sioux In
dians and allied tribes under Sitting Bull. The
battlefield, the Valley of the Little Big Horn,
located some 40 odd miles south of Custer,
Railroad. can be easily reached by stage. If
you will write Charles S. Fee, ST. Paul, Mimi,
iuclosing four cents in postage, he will send you
handsomely illustrated 10O-page book, free of
charge, in which you will fnd graphic ac-
count of the sad catastrophe which overlook
the brave Custer and his followers in the Valley
Of the Little Big Horn in june '76.
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ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
A Speech by Gen. Harrison One of the
Features of an Enthusiastic Meeting.

A Speech by Gen. Harrison One of the
Features of an Enthusiastic Meeting.
Gen. John Coburn took charge of the as
sembly of the Army Of the Cumberland at the
Meridian Street Methodist Church on Monday.
He gave an eloquent account of the war record
of this portion Of the great Union armies. He
spoke of its gallant Generals, with praise for
Buell., Thomas and Sherman.
After his address program was carried out
by tho young friends of the Grand Army. Miss
BERTHE Weddell, the Ketchum Quartet, Miss
Sideia Starr, of Greencastle, and Miss Pearl
Bean with songs and recitations occupied the
enthusiastic attention of the comrades.
Maj. Ostrander then spoke of the pride of the
Cumberland Army, Pap" Thomas. He said
of him that he was the Philip Sidney of our
war; You remember how he held his army in
in tenacity, what Frederick was in bravery
and what Washington was in purity of pur-
pose, all this was Thomas" Capt. Jack Craw-
ford was then called upon. He recited his
poem entitled "The Veteran and His Grand
son; or, Why We Wear the Badge"
Ex-President Harrison then entered, and was
received with loud and prolonged cheers. Hats
and handkerchefs were waved in way seldom
seen in church.
In the interval of few minutes were must
cal numbers by Miss Helen Walker, Messrs
Race and Millison, and rendering of the "Star
Spangled Banner" on the pipe organ by the
organist, Mr.. Henson, and recitation by Miss
Daisie c. futile.
AS Gen. Harrison rose to begin his address
the audience again broke forth into applause
and compelled pause in the proceedings.
The kind. sympathetic and soldierly words of
the comrade President were received with in
tense interest.
Chaplain Lozier, the sighting parson," en-
tertained the audience for half hour or So
He proposed the singing of old John Brown"
and made a little pause after all the other
verses before he sang the one about the sour
apple tree, with apologetic, 81 had to put
it in, boys" The finale chorus was joined in
by the comrades till the church rang with their
voices.
The song "Gen. Grants Last Request"
closed the program. The Chapain's story of
how the General had made his dying request
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denced belief in the future growth and good
of the association.
The new officers are: Rear Admiral Com
manding, B. S. OsbOn, Hartford, Conn; Com
modore, Cyrus Sears; Capt, r. N. Hopkins;
Com, C. II. Lehman; Lieut.-COm., Samuel V.
Dixon Lieut.. Benjamin d. Blanchard; Surg,
G. Marion Lsdson; Paymsster, E. F. Dustin;
Eng, John B. Mirth Chap, Samuel Altman.
On board the Kearsarge everything was kept
in perfect ship-shape. On Sunday, according
to General Orders, No. l, issued by Admiral
Osbon, the men assembled on deck at 10 q. M.
to attend divine services at the tabernacle.
After the services the men marched around the
Caancel-rail and shook hands with the pastor
and ex-President Harrison, who was present.
The relics on board the ship which belonged
to the original Kearsarge were the wheel. cap
stan, gangway panels, which show marks OF
the shells which struck her. The scuttlebut,"
which is a wooden vessel generally abaft of the
foremost, was also on board.
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Army of the Tennessee.

The Army of the Tennessee held its Camp
fire at the First Presbyterian Church. Au-
gustin Boice, who had the Campfire Ill charge,
called the meeting to order. Col. Samuel Nc
Kee, of Kentucky, was called upon to deliver
an address.
John Morris Butler then sang a bass solo,
which was very much appreciated. Fy this
time the audience had grown somewhat larger,
and the new arrivals came just in time TO hear
the noted poet scout, Capt. j. w. Crawford.
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ARMY OF THE JAMES.

A Great Meeting Which was One of the
Features of the Encampment.
The Campfire of the Army of the James was
held in the First Baptist Church. Gen. r. s.
Foster presided over the gathering. He well
coined the joint organizations to the city.
After reading roster of the officers of the
Army of the James he related some war his
tory in connection with the movements Of that
body.
recitation, excellently rendered for girl Of
her tender years. Miss Sadie Walker sang
"The Marseilles Hymn" The recitation en-
titled 1.-The Veteran and Grandson, or Why We
Wear the Badge" by the Poet Scout. Capt Jack
Crawford, called forth prolonged applause, and
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TALKING AND SINGING.
Smaller Gatherings at which the Veterans
had Good Time.

Smaller Gatherings at which the Veterans
had Good Time.
The Persimmon Brigade held Campfire at
Rucke Post Hall, and the following program
was given: Song, by Brigade Glee Club; Speech,
by Comrade ex-Gov Thomas Hanna, 115th Ind;
Song by the Glee Club; Speech, by Chap. Nu-
gent, 10th Ind; Song, by the Glee Club;
Speech, by COL S. d. Sayles, 117th Ind; Solo,
"lTenting on the Old Camp Ground" by r.
Russell Buchanan; Song, by the Glee Club /;
Speech, by Maj. II. B. Sayler, 11Sth Ind; Piano
Solo, Dance of the Demons" by Miss Writ /;
"reminiscences by comrades; Song, "GOd be
with You till We Meet Again." by audience.
The l1th Ohio held Campfire at the homo
of Henry c. Roney, 70 persons being present.
a program of speeches, recitations and music
rendered, and refreshments were served.
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THE Sons of Veterans
had their day OH We'd
nesday. They had ex-
pected to march in the
great parade of Tues
day, but were disap-
pointed. Nearly 1000
members of tho organ
ization responded to
the call of Division
Com mander Newton
Mcclure, issued a few
weeks ago to Camps
throughout the State.
Only one-fOurth of
the number in the city,
however, were in the
l nj
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Army of the Ohio.

About 100 people Were present at the Camp
Ere of the veterans of the Army of the Ohio,
which was held in the Meridian Street NJ. E.
Church. Maj. Leo Rasher, Blair Post l, was
made Chairman.
Maj. Church was introduced. Touching upon
the pension question, he spoke highly of Sena-
tor Voorhees,, who, he said, was true friend of
the old soldier, and had done much to Sc
cure pensions for worthy veterans of Indiana
as any man in Washington.
The evening was filled out with songs and
recitations. Brief addresses were also made.
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by Comrade B. S. Osbon, w. L. Gould, b. u.
Blanchard and George BOstwick.
The Constitution as revised by the Council
was read and adopted.
at the next days meeting there were several
named for the offices to be filed. When the
vote was taken the result was, Pres, Miss
Nellie King, of MassillOn. o.; S.-V. Pres, Miss
Swiss Elliott, of Omaha; J.-V. Pres, Miss Anna
Schmid, of ST. Louis; Chaplain, Miss May
Stringham, of Binghamton, n. Y; Treas,
Miss Ida J. Allen, of Newtonville, Mass;
ms Miss Addie York. of Somerville. Mass;
Mastering Officer. Mrs. Nellie Blair, of Lincoln,
Neb. Council, Miss Minnie Prescott, of Ohio;
Miss Evelyn Monroe, of Worcester, Mass;
Mrs. Bculah Davis, of Lincoln. Neb.; Mrs. Cora
E. Reed, of Boston; Mrs. Ellen Walker. OF
Worcester The members feel much encour-
AGED over the growth of the Order and the at
tendance.
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Fare.

thrilling moments of camp and field. 1t is
then that the comrade remembers nothing but
his companions on the march, in the battle,
and in bivouac Truly. then, if this be the effect
of Campfire, they should be kept burning
continuously all over the country to ever re-
mind the present and to teach the future gen.
erations what it cost to preserve the Union.