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Department President Jones enlisted in 1861
to pick lint, solicit supplies, to make up boxes
to send to the soldiers and to get up entertain
ments to raise funds for their benefit She
was born legal, and although closely connected
with relatives of Southern birth who owned
slaves. she never forgot her loyalty to her coun-
try and its defenders.
Having always assisted at Grand Army
Campfres she was called upon the next week
after the meeting in Denver, in 1893 by the
Commander Of Chismore Post Ilion, to attend
the meeting to organize ChismOre Corps, l.
The application reached National President
Florence E. Barker a little behind one from
Carthage, n. Y, so Chismore Corps. uion, was
No. a short time, but as Carthage Corps did
not survive, they have always been in reality
No. /. She was made President of the Corps.
and a pioneer worker in New York WRC.
circles, often through many trials.
February. 1884, after much correspondence.
President Jones succeeded in having Depart
ment Convention called at Ilion, with 10 Corps
represented. Chismore Corps entertained all
the delegates free of expense. They were a
strong Corps, composed then as now of influ-
entail members, the best in the place. She was
nominated for Department President, and
would have been elected, but family cares were
such that she could not accept. She was NOM
mated and declined at every Department Con-
vention which she attended. and has been pres
February last she accepted and is heart and
soul in the work.
Department President Jones served as Ma
tional Corresponding Secretary for extension of
W.R.C. work under National Presidents Kate
B. Sherwood and Sarah e. Fuller. She was
twice Delegate-at-large to National Conven-
ton, and was elected National Chaplain at
Columbus. Last year she served New York
well as Department Corresponding Secretary
She is organist of the NJ. Z. Church, and has
been for p years, and is active in church and
mission work.
A linguist, speaking French and German, a
fine prose and poetic writer, an educator and
orator. President Jones is at the same time
shrewd, practical fnancier. She is Secretary
of the State W.R.C. Home Committee.
SEVEN SONS IN THE ARMY
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: AS / am a
subscriber to The NATIONAL TRIBUNE l saw.
few weeks ago, the picture of a mother who
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THE HAWAIIAN SITUATION,

Mr.. Blount arrived last week in San Fran
cisco from Honolulu, and is now in Washington.
As the Hawaiian situation stands at present
the settlement of the annexation question will
depend mainly on conferences between the
President, Secretary Gresham, and Minister
Blount. In his report, the Minister. according
to instructions, made no recon mendatons on
the vital points at issue, but gave his opinion
as TO the relative strength of the sentiment in
the islands with reference to the question of
annexation.
To give the President and Secretary Gresham
better insight into the condition Of affairs,
that they might be enabled TO make recon-
mendations TO Congress- Mr. Blount will give
his views verbally and it is that he may thus
ampify in an official way. devoid of possible
embarrassment consequent upon the express
sion of such plain opinions in an official docu-
ment. that he is comforting with the Executive
aud Diplomatic heads of the Government.
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LOCAL PENSIONERS.

The new policy of the Pension Bureau has
materially affected the rolls of the local pen
sion district. Under this new policy there
have already been over 900 suspensions at the
local agency. Of these GO cases were for citi-
zens of the District of Columbia.
There were also 2,463 foreign pensioners sus-
pended pending investigation as to citizenship
under the provisions of recent act of Congress.
President Cleveland has issued an Executive
order repeating former order which provided
that pensions due to all inmates Or Soldiers
Homes shall be paid at the Agency il this city.
Hereafter pensions of inmates OF Soldiers
Homes will be paid from the Agency in whose
jurisdiction the Home is located. 1t is believed
that this order will result in the saving of about
500 600 TO $50 600
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ELEVENTH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Promise of n Full Attendance and De-
1ightfuI Gathering.

Promise of n Full Attendance and De-
IightfuI Gathering.
Admirable arrangements have been COM
pleted by the ladies of indianapolis for the 18th
National Convention, W.R.C. National Head
quarters will be at the Denison Hotel, which
has Teen enlarged and renovated this season,
and is an immense, elegantly-equipped hotel,
where the Grand Army and Relief Corps will
share special privileges.
National Convention meets in Roberts Park
NJ. E. Church, where all arrangements will be
complete and the decorations most beautiful.
THE SOUVENIR BADGE
prepared by the Ladies' Citizens Committee for
the W.RC. is distinctive and handsome.
From bar-pp, bearing Grand Army en-
blems, falls two pendants over yellow silk
ribbon. One is the W.R.C cross, with me-
dallion of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors
Orphans Home; the other bears the head OF
the late Adelia New, wife of Dr. George New,
also deceased, who accompanied her husband to
the front, and rendered noble volunteer service
on behalf of the Union soldiers. From the
inception of the W.R.C. until her death, about
year ago, Mrs. New was active in the local
and State work of the Order. On the back of
by the Ladies of the Citizens Committee"
INDIANA RECEPTION, w.Rc.
Department President Julia s. Conkin, of
Indiana has sent out invitations for National
Convention evening, which promises much
pleasure, as follows: Department of Indiana.
Yourself and friends are invited to attend
reception Wednesday evening, Sept. 6, from
to IL. Hall of Representatives, State House,
indianapolis, 1893"
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
National Inspector Flo Jamison Miller has
turns of Department Inspectors, and finds that
for the inspection year 1928 the amount of
relief expended by the Corps of the different
Departments reaches 500, 2S1.16; while there
has been expended from the Department relief
fund $4,470.11; making grand total of $780,
75127.
WASHINGTON MEDALLION BADGE.
Past Department President Lizzie s. Herrick,
the present Department Secretary OF Washing
ton and Alaska, W.R.C., favors the Editor with
the beautiful badge of that Department, per-
sonal gift from herself.
The Washington badge is of white satin, with
BHb lCttcIo anu iAihBo, ouoPShNCu AlOh WHO
enamel pin, bearing a stand of Stars and Stripes
as an emblem. Over the long badge is sus-
pended a shorter one, also of white satin, with
the W.RC. badge in gilt printed thereon. From
this is suspended an enameed medallion por-
trait of "the Father of his Country" in the
red coat of Continental officer. 1t is one of
the most beautiful badges we have ever seen,
and from its historic suggestions by far the
most valuable.
The Department of Washington ought to
have bonanza in the sale of the Washington
badge.
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Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOtes from the Departments
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS W. R c.. sABErHA.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS W. R O., SABETHA,
KAN.
MARGARET r WICKINs, National President
FLORA PRESTON HoGBIN, 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 as need our bel p
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 our
Army Nurses, and of all loyal women who render
ed loving service to their country in her hour of
peril
To inoulcate lessons OF patriotism and love OF
country among our children and in the communi-
ties in which we live; to maintain true allegiance
TO the United States of America; to discountensnce
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
pledged, and who have attained the age of 10 years
shall be eligible to membership in the Woman's
Relief CORDS.
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had FIVE sons in the Union army fighting for
Uncle Sam"
| will send picture of mother who had
seven sons in the Union army fighting for
Uncle Sam. She is my mother, and was alive
the last heard from her. Her name is Lydia
Zieger.
There were three sons in Co. !, I'd Iowa Cav,
two in Co. ID. 18th ILL.,, and two i'll Co. G, 126th
III. This was seven out of eight. and / am the
oldest. John Ziegler, Olsburg Kan
NEBRASKA w.R.C. NEWS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Geary Corps, No. So, Ju-
niata held one of their open meetings recently.
Sights at the Worlds Fair" was the pro-
gram, given by members who had lately re-
turned.
The ladies of Appomattox Relief Corps. Lin
coin, gave an afternoon tea at the home of their
President, when very interesting paper was
read by one of their members. Subject: aims
and Objects of the WR.C. Work" A beauti-
full souvenir, in the form of hand-painted
roster of their Corps was presented each
member.
Sedgwick Corps, No. 1. Kearney, have en-
joyed social evening at their hall; served ice
cream and cake.
The following resolutions were adopted at
meeting of S. A. Douglas Post, No. 60. North
Platte, after hearing Memorial address given
by our Department President, Nellie G. Hords:
ResolUed That this Post tender you vote of
thanks for the intelligent patriotic. aud enter
tanning address delivered to members of this
Post and their families and vast assemblage
of the pioneers of western Nebraska at the
United States National Cemetery near Fort
Mcpherson, Lincoln County, Neb., on Memo
rial Day, 1893. And it is our prayerful wish
that you may be spared to deliver just such
patriotic and loyal speeches for many years to
come.
Silas A. Strickland Corps, of Hastings, is do
ing grand work.
Susie p. Cole, Department Corresponding
Secretary, Juniata Neb.
Oklahoma or Bust! See w. D. Harlan's ad.
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US Z:

Ayers Hair Vigor, and now my hair is
growing rapidly and is restored TO its
original color Mrs. Annie Collins,
Dighton, Mass.
81 have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
nearly five years, and my hair is moist,
glossy, and in an excellent state of pres
ervation. l am forty years old, and
have ridden the plains for twenty-five
years. WIN. Henry OFT, alias "Afus-
tang Bill," Newcastle, Wyo.
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OFFICIAL LIST OF THE HOUSE.

The official list of members of the House,
prepared by Clerk Kerr. gives the Democrats 220
members Republicans 1876 and the Third Party
o. There is one vacancy, the Tenth Ohio Dis
trict, caused by the death Of Representative
Enochs, making the whole number 356. The
list contains the name Of Mr. Richardson. Fifth
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TIL e HAIR

silken texture and lasting fragrance.
No toilet can be considered complete
without this most popular and elegant
of all hair-dressings.
my hair began turning gray and fall
ing out when l was about % years of
age. l have lately been using Ayers
Hair Vigor, and it is causing a new
growth OF hair Of the natural COLOR
X. j. Lowry, Jones Prairie, Texas.
"Over year ago had severe fever,
and when l recovered, my hair began to
fall out, and what little remained turned
gray. L tried various remedies, but
without success, till at last began to
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Michigan District. who has been sworn in the
seat contested and claimed by Belknap, Repub-
lican.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.
The President has sent these nominations to
the Senate:
Edward C. Butler, Of Massachusetts,, to be
Secretary of the Legation of the United States
at Mexico.
Otto II. Boyesen, of North Dakota, 10 be
Consul of the United States at Gothen berg,
Sweden.
Bradley B. Smalley, of Vermont, to be Col
lector of Customs for the District of Vermont.
George w. Skinner, of Pennsylvania, to be
Pension Agent at Pittsburg, Pa.
Thomas J. Lowe, of Oklahoma, to be Secre-
tary of Oklahoma.
James c. Caldwell, Or Oklahoma, to be Re-
ceiver of Public Moneys at Kingfsher, Okla.
William c. Perry, of Kansas, to be Attorney
of the United States for the District of Kansas.
NOrborne L. n. Robinson, of louisiana to be
Assistant Solicitor of the Treasury.
Samuel E. Darby, of Arkansas, who for the
last few years has been an Assistant Examiner
in the Patent Office has been appointed Chief
Clerk of the Patent Office
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TO Press rve

The richness, color, and beauty of the
hair, the greatest care is necessary,
much harm being done by the use of
worthless dressings. To be sure of hav-
ing first-class article, ask your drug
gist Or perfumer for Ayers Hair Yigor.
1t is absolutely superior to any other
preparation of the kind. 1t restores the
original color and fullness TO hair which
has become thin, faded, or gray. 1t
keeps the scalp cool, moist, and free
from dandrnff. 1t heals itching humors,
prevents badness, and imparts to
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CALL A HALT,

CALL A HALT.
Under the above caption a timely article
appeared in Relief Corps news of The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE of July 13 We desire to
express our hearty approval of every word con-
tanned therein. In addition to the facts men
toned in The NATIONAL TRIBUNE we would
add Departments must elect upon their Execu-
tive Board persons who, when selected as Audit
ing Committee. will audit the books in thor
ough, systematic manner. Too much care can
not be taken here, for much of the irregularities
that exist to-day in the WOman's Relief Corps
could have been avoided if the Auditing Com
mittee had properly performed their duty. A
fine showing is made, the committee write
hattering report, and everything seems perfect;
then at the end of the year the Assistant Ma
tional Inspector examines the books and can
find nothing correct. The report of the Audit
ing Committee stares her in the face, and she
must assume the burden or call reproach upon
her head by reporting the true state of affairs.
Upon whom should the blame fall2 On the
officers who through negligence or ignorance
permit these occurrences, and upon the Audit
ing Committee who fails to perceive and then
fails TO report these Irregularities. We add to
this article "A Word of Counsel from THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE and hope every delegate
to the Eleventh National Convention will
earnestly study it.
A PRACTICAL EXPRESSION.
under the ". re. heading, Call Halt" ex-
presses my ideas exactly. l can but commend
the sentiments expressed. There is too much
precious time wasted at Conventions which
could be better employed. Fraternally-
Mary NJ. Brown, Past Department President
of r. |.
THE RIGHT WOMAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
/ am glad, indeed, to see Armilla A. Cheney
named for National Treasurer of W.R.C. 1
think she is the right woman in the right
place. All the writer says of her in The Ma
rIoNAL TRIBUNE of Aug. is true. have
been in office only three months, and have
every reason to know that Mrs. Cheney is all
the author claims her to be. She is never too
busy to give advice or send a kind, helpful
word. Indeed, her counsel has been invalu-
able to me. / truly hope the Department
Treasurers, one and all, will see this through
the spectacles of the writer of the article in
your last issue.
Mary p Scott, Department Treasurer of Ohio.
Mt. Vernon, o.
GOOD ENOUGH TICKET.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has presented its
ticket: "For National Treasurer ArmilIa A.
Cheney, Of Detroit. A noble woman of the
war" This certainly is a good enough ticket
for any one. 1t is absolutely essential for the
welfare of an organization that its finances be
we'll looked after. The W.R.C. has been for
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President Cleveland is devoting some atten-
ton to public affairs at Gray Gables. Evidence
of this is given in the bundle of papers that
arrive at the White House nearly every day.
postmarked "Buzzards Bay" Mr. Cleveland
is not working very hard, but he does not LET
day pass without doing something. Many of
the recent nominations sent to the Senate were
signed at Gray Gables, together with the COM
missions of those whose nominations have been
confirmed. While at his Summer home the
President Will give some attention to filling
offices, and a few new nominations may be ex-
pected
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MONETARY SYSTEMS,
Approximate Stocks of Money in the World
Principal Countries.

Principal Countries.
Acting Director of the Mint Preston has pre-
pared table of the monetary systems and APP
proximate stocks Of money in the aggregate
and per capita in the principal countries of the
world.
This table shows that the aggregate stock of
gold is So, $50 605,000; the aggregate stock of
silver is 81 042. 100000, and the aggregate I'M
covered paper 81, 635 S73 900. The stock of gold
possessed by the principal countries is given as
follows:
United States, 1904, 600, coo; Great Britain,
$3.50, 900, 600; France SS0000o,0 600; Germany,
5000, DOC, 900; Russia, $3.50 000,0
The silver stock of these same countries is
given as follows: United States, $6I5, 100000;
Great Britain, Sl0O000000; France, 00,00O.
600; Germany, $211, 100000; Russia, 100000
900.
This stock of silver is divided by Mr.. Preston
into full tender and limited tender. The
United States has 1888 900, 900 full tender and
1900, 900 in limited tender; Great Britain
no silver full tender, 500 1000 900 limited ten
der; France, $3.50, 100000 full tender. $5000O,-
600 limited tender; Germany, $l03000.000 full
tender, Sl0S000.000 limited tender; and Rus
STA 500 600 full tender, and $3S, 600, 900 linn
tied tender.
The ratio prevailing in nearly all the princi-
pal countries between gold and legal-tender
silver is to 15t. This is the ratio in France,
Belgium. Italy, Spain, Netherlands Russia,
and Central and South America. The ratio
between gold and limited tender silver is, as
rule, to 14.3S. The respective ratios in the
United States are to 1898 and l to I4.95. The
various monetary systems are divided among
the several countries follows:
Gold aud silver-United States France, Bel
GUM, Italy, Switzerland, Greece. Spain, Meth
erlands, Turkey, aud Japan.
Gold-Unted Kingdom, Germany, Portugal,
Austria. Scandi navian Union, Australia, Egypt,
Canada, and Cuba.
Siver-Russia, Mexico, Central and South
America, aud India.
Of the uncovered money South America has
5000, 600, 900; Russia, $500 o00, 600; the United
States. Sil2O00,000; Austria, $500, 900 900;
Italy. Sl63000000; Germany. $107, 100000;
France, $81, 100000, and Great Britain, $780,
600, COO
The per capita circulation of gold is: United
States. 1901; United Kingdom. $l4.47; France,
s20.52; Germany, $1212, and Russia, 1921.
The per capita of all classes of money is:
France. $I056; Cuba, $31.00; Netherlands,
S2S.ss; Australia. S26.75; Belgium, $25.53;
United States. S2i.54; United Kingdom, 1882,
and Russia, SIG
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THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CASE

1t will be many months before the Breckin-
ridge-Pollsrd breach of promise case is tried in
the Supreme Court of the District
No answer has been filed TO Miss Pollard's
bill of complaint, but it is understood that Mr..
Breckenridge and his attorneys will have one
prepared within few days He has until the
second Tuesday in September to make answer.
If his papers are not filed by that time the case
goes by default.
Mr.. Breckinridge's answer is expected to be
a general one. He will probably not reply to
the charges in detail, but his statement will
simply be plea Of not guilty.
The crowded condition of the Su preme Courts
calendar will likely carry the Breckenridge
case over until the Spring term. There are
100 cases ahead of it. The Spring term of the
court begins on the second Tuesday in April.
Either Justice Bradley or Justice Cox will con-
duct the trial.
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CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS

1t is aGthoritatiEely stated that the contest
fled by ex-Congressman Steward, of Illinois,
Democrat, against Congressman Robert A.
interest in the case, aud his friends are not dis
posed 10 so ahead with it
An excellent likeness OF Commissioner Loeb
ren. of the Pension Bureau, now adorns one of
the walls Of his reception room. 1t was taken
by photographer of this city. and it's faithful
ness in resemblance to the Commissioner has
been frequently remarked upon by those who
call upon Judge Lochren.
-.
Senator Quay has vacated his apartments at
his hotel for an indefinite period and has
gone back TO Pennsylvania. The Senator was
one Of the first to put in an appearance after
the special session was called. Now he SAYS
that there seems TO be no need for him here.
and be intends 10 take vacation in a cooler
climate. The Pennsylvania Senator is paired
with Senator Morgan, Of Alabama. and could
not vote until the return of the latter from
Paris.
The honor Of being the early man in Con-
gresss now belongs to Mr.. Hendrix, of New
York. Formerly E. B. Taylor, of Ohio, earned
that reputation, bat since his retirement the
tile has not been conferred upon anyone. Mr..
Taylor was rarely in his seat at later hour
than half past nine ia the morning, but the
other morning Mr.. Hendrix was in his seat
attending to his correspondence long before
that hour, he being the only Representative on
tue floor at the time
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CAPITOL CELEBRATION.

The work of the Capitol Centennial Celebra-
ton Committee has been completed and that
body is waiting for the Congressional Commits
sion, whose concurrence will be asked in the
plans of the Committee before the completed pro-
gram of the celebration is made public. The
Congressional Committee of seven members and
seven Senators will act with the Citizens Com
mittee in the final arrangement of the program,
and number of the orators of the occasion
will be either chosen from or selected by the
Com m, isSinu
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The crowd in the House galleries who dream
lily listen to the voices of the statesmen i'm the
chamber below, as they talk about silver, is
less than that which marked the first few
days of the session, and, moreover, is distinctly
masculine Doubtless the galleries will learn
but little more about the silver question than
they already knew. but they will learn the sill
yer plank Of the Democratic platform by heart;
for many, many orators whose voices drive
their fellowmembers from the chamber or put
to sleep those who remain, catch their second
wind for further soarings in the sending OF
this ambiguous bit Of literature TO the Clerks
desk to be read. Usually, as the members
dwindle away the gallery occupants dwindle
also. The Indian Rajah visited the scene OF
debate the other day, and displayed much in
terest in what was before him, and the friyol-
GUS minded in the galleries displayed more
interest in him than in the momen tous question
of silver. The Rajah struck "slow" day, and
did not see any of the frantic behavior some of
our Representatives are won't TO assume when
trying to impress the noble American citizen
who sits and mods in the gallery and the poor
newspaper men how much the country owes
such brilliant man for consenting TO serve it.
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DEPARTMENT PREsIpENT or NEW YoRK.

Kate E. Jones. nee Kate E. Fox, Department
President of New York W.RC., was born at
Cedarville, Herkimer Co., y. Y, Jan. 10, 1912
Her grandmother was Herkimer, niece Of
Gen. Nicholas Herkmer, name distinguished
in the history Of the wars in the Mohawk Val
ley. Her mother was of Puritan descent, an
oid-time Abolitionst