New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES..
THE ADMINISTRATIONS PENSION Poll
ICY ARRAIGNED.

THE ADMINISTRATIONS t-PENsIoN Poll
ICY ARRAIGNED.
GENERAL A. H. CHURCH DEPARTMENT CON-
MANDER OF NEBRASKA. MAKES STRONG
REPLY TO THE ASSERTIONS con-
CERNING FRAUD.
President Cleveands assertions and insinuations
in his annual message to Congress regarding '.'r
discovery OF wholesale and gigantic frauds IN the
nension roll continue to meet indignant ana
reproa chful attention from prominent Grand Army
men in all parts Of the country Inc Depa'''"oi''
Commander of Nebraska, General A II. Church
after quoting and indorsng the eloquent reply OF
nder-in- Chief Adams to the President, cha
lenges him 20 produce proof that there Is single
fraudulent pensioner within the entire membership
Of the Grand Army of the Repuohc IN 'Ne De-
partnent Of Nebraska. ut is too near the trying
ordeals of the Rebellion, he says, indelioly stamped
upon loyal brains and hearts. for any one high or
low to convict the veterans OF the late war by IN
plicaton. We want stubborn facts. not assertions
The impllcation however intended. is an insult to
the patriotism and citizenship OF the brave heroes'
l,,inp and dead who gave life and blood and limbs
that the Union might be maintained, ana th2t I'D
ertv might live among the children Of men The
soldiers who saved the nation from traitors ana
restored country TO peace and tranquility are
intensely loyal, and fully Jealous OF their com
rades' rights anxious 10 punish fiaud IN hish or
low places TO perpetuate the pension roll as roi!
Of honor, as possibly be our honored President
or the Secretary OF the Interior, neither OF whom
ever felt the shock OF battle suffered the prva-
ton of prison pens. We believe that the Grand
Army of the Republic will establish the unjust pref
udice Of those in power to the satisfaction OF all
loyal citizens and justly defend that glorious man
hood through whose love the flag. desecrated at
Sumter, was raised and carried to glory at Appo-
mattox."
Nebraska was settled by soldiers OF the Union,
and It's commander calls upon al faithful comrades
TO aid In the discovery Of improperly granted pen
sions II any exist. and also to seek out wionsluiIy
suspended pensioners and assist them TO secure evil
dence for restoring them TO their place on the rolls
OF the Pension Bureau.
Recent action Of Past Commander Joseph II.
S,iner. OF Phi! Kearny Post. No. s. now Civll
Justice of the With Judicial District Court, Is
much criticised in Grand Army circles In connec-
tion with OF his court appointments Justice
stlners first act on entering upon duty last Tues
day was 10 order the dismissal OF the court In
terpre,er. Comrade William Vogel. veteran or
the War and a member OF elisa Post. and TO ap-
pon, in his place political heeler OF the ram
many persuasion. No charges had been mace
against Comrade Vogel. and under the law OF lses
he is subject to removal except for cause.
Proceedings will be begun looking to his reinstate-
nent by courts which, 1t is believed, VIII END
in his favor Grand Army men think however.
that Comrade Stiner has set a poor example 10
others having the power OF appointment
Commander in Chief John c. y. Adams. accom-
paned by his staff. will visi. NewYork on the third
Friday evening IN the month Of February, and VIII
have an elaborate reception such as Lafayette POST
Is capable of giving at the posts splen1id head
quarters in the Masonic Building. Sixth-ave ard
Twenty-th -third-st. Speeches will be made and re-
freshYnents will be served
THE MISSING CoMRADE.
Past Department Commander Floyd Clarksons
do ath will be severely felt in Lafayette Post. the
Ioval Legion the Sons Of the Revolution and other
patriotic associations, in all OF which he was an
active and prominent member. At his funeral on
Saturday General Wager Swayne. commander OF
the New-York Commandery. Loyal Legion; Com
mander Abraham G. Mills Of Lafayette Post. and
Frederic C. Talmadgc, president OF the New York
Society of the Sons of the Revolution, among
the palbearers and Lafayette Post sent these COM
rades as a guard Of honor. under Adjutant &. L.
Gum: Meredith L. Jones, w. S. Cogswell, George
p Edgar Wilbur F. Brown. V. NJ. Wilcox. Rich
ard H. Green Egbert l.. Viee. William Lee Dar-
ling Albert NJ. Cudner. William p. Roome. Charles
f. Homer, y. II. Murphy. William l.. Heermancc
John II. Cook, Henry H. Adams. L. Curtis Brack
EFT, James A. Blanchard Frank G. I-oveland and
c. b. Outcalt Comrades c. II. r. Coils III. L.
Jones and Wilbur F. Brown were appointed COM
draw up suitable resolutions OF and
sympathy. and will report at the next meeting.
The installation ceremonies of Alexander Hamilton
Post, No. 1S2. on Thursday evening were unusually
solemn and impressive. owing the fact that
Colonel Floyd Clarkson had been down TO act
as installing officer In the absence of the dead
comrade another Past Department Commander, Ira
NJ Hedges took his place. His staff was composed
Of Lafayette Post comrades. Comrade Philip T.
Low, who installed the commander
Of Hamilton Post. was candidate for nomination
for Congress in the XVIII District Republican Con
vention last week and received fiattering support
Loyal and that ne is, Commander Low
promptly pron ,red his support TO his successful
competitor. Mr.. Sigris
Miss Mamie Hatton. of Nashville. Tenn. daughter
of the Confederate General Hatton, killed at Fair
Oaks. Va. May 1862, has written a letter to Col /
onel John T. Pryer, of this city, which the Colonel
Is proud to show his comrades. The young
acknowledges the receipt of her fathers revolver
which Colonel Pryer found on the battlefield Gen
era Hatton in command of the Tennessee |
Brigade In Lees army. The lost and recovered
weapon will be sent to the Cumberland University
for preservation IT'S treasures General Hat
ton having been member Of that institutions
board OF trustees.
The city Of Louisville the home OF the Louisville
Legion the nucleus around which the patriot sons
OF Indiana Illinois, Ohio. Michigan. Wisconsin
Iowa and Kentucky rallied until the phaanx grew .
into the nvinc.ble Army OF the Cumberland. asks
that the National Encampment Of 1895 be there
The ncghborhood the city Is full Of interest to
soldiers Of the Camp Joe Holt and the forts
around II are carefully preserved 80 far possible
Green River. Cumberland Gap. Bowling Green /
Cynthiana and Richmond are all within easy reach
Ing distance. d.lzcns' circular. addressed to all
Grand Army posts ends with this appeal: The
old Confederates enthusiastic in bidding you
welcome ~ are your comrades who wore the blue