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GleaningS from National HeadQuar-
terS---NOteS from Departments.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN.


Report of the Committee on Volunteer Fund,
Louise Barnum Robbins, Secretary-Our
National Communicating Busy Work
One of the most interesting reports coming
before 10Th National Convention was that of
the Committee on Volunteer Fund, National
Council of Women, Louise Barnum Robbins,
Secretary and Treasurer.
By common consent it was agreed at 11th
National Convention, W.R.C, held at Indiana
polls, that, shOuld the Relief Corps join the
Council, no incidental expenses should be taken
from National Relief Corps funds.
A volunteer committee pledged themselves
30 secure the funds, the committee embracing
Kate Brownlee Sherwood. Chairman, Ohio;
Louise Barnum Robbins, Michigan; Emma T.
Wallace, Illinois; Sue Stuart Wadsworth, Mas
sachusetts.
These four women stood pledged to meet the
Council Triennial fee of 500; but, as many
others expressed willingness to contribute
il was decided, by advice with and approval of
National President Sarah c. Mink, to place
Jhe subject before members of the Order, indi-
vdually, or collectively in Department Con-
Fentions, hoping 10 secure their assistance in
Incidental expenses of National officers in at
tendance upon the Council, and such other
purposes as might arise.
In carrying out this program, the bulk of
abor and correspondence fell upon Louise
Barnum Robbins, Secretary and Treasurer;
and in bringing her work before Convention
the Chairman said: - l would at the same
time commend the earnest, conscientious, and
thorough work which she has performed in
behalf of the Woman's Relief Corps and the
broad patriotism and womanly zeal she has
brought to the discharge of her duties"
LOUISE BARNUM ROBBINS.
Louise Barnum Robbins. Past Department.
President of Michigan W.R.C., and wife of Col.
Robbins, 4th Mich. Cav, leading citizen of
Adrian, Mich, is one of the most intellectual
and widely-gifted women of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps For many years she has been a
conspicuous figure in Relief Corps counsels,
State and National.
She is Past Corps President of one of the
earliest and best Corps in Michigan, and while
serving as Department President proved one
OF the most efficient organizers that State has
ever had. She has served twice as Assistant
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THE GRAND ARMY.
What is Being Done by the Veterans for the
Good of the Order.
MASSACHUSETTS.

| MASSACHUSETTS.
At Walnut Hill rife range last week the
members of Edward w. Kinsey Post. I13
Boston, Samuel Harrington Commander held
their annual Fall field dayand rifle com petition
Excellent scores were made by the veterans
There were three matches for competiiion-the
first at 200 yards, with the ri he of-hand; the
second at 200 yards, with the rife at rest and
the third at 20 yards, with revol gers off.hand
A silver mug was given to the highest con-
testant in each class, and there were many
other prizes OF miscellaneous character. On
returning to Headquarters, No. 694 Washing
! ton street, refreshments were served The dis
tribution OF prizes made by Past Com
mander j. Edward Hollis. Col. Hall, Past
Commander of the Post and Chairman, and Dr.
Tower Surgeon of the Post also Chairman of
the Committee on Prizes, delivered eloquent
speeches to the boys, which were enthusiastic.
ally received.
NEW YORK.
Griswold Post has inaugurated movement
to erect monument over the grave Of Francis
Scott Key, author of the "Star Spanged Ban
ner." Key is buried at Frederick, Md, where
his grave is neglected.
OREGON
The third annual Encampment of the SOL
diers and Sailors Association of Oregon was
held near Grants Pass during the latter part of
last month. There were 40 tents arranged in
TWO rows military stylel, with an aisle between,
aud occupied by the vets and their friends.
lhere were 10 or IL other tents occup pied by Co
d. Ore. N. e., and officers The Encampment
and Reunion was conducted by skilled officers.
and NOBLE and patriotic program was carried
out. The officers elected for the ensuing wear
were: Com, be Axtell; s. V. c., Goodman
Noble; j. V. C., T. f. Hills; ON, Destin
High; Chap, Rev. Coleman.
RHODE ISLAND
Budlong Post, IS. Westerly, will dedicate
their new Post hall Oct Is in the afternoon
Department officers and staff are invited to be
present. and will take train from Providence
at 11:13 a. m. The Grand Rounds Ito that
Post occurs on the evening OF the same day.
Geo. b. Lapham, of Post 10, has been ap-
pointed Senior Aid-de-Camp, vice James A.
Abbott, resigned.
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His Conversion was Genuine.
ITegas Sirin0s.1

" l hear that Jim Brown, who keeps q
saloon, has Joined the church ?" said Dali
las, Tex, man to Parson Drowsie Downie-
couch.
"Yes, he has become thoroughly con-
verified"
''Then you believe his conversion is genu-
inc, parson ?"
~ know it is Since he has become a
new man he does not sell beer on Sundays to
anybody except his spiritual advisor and
members of the vestry."
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The Shiloh Battlefield Association desires the
name, postoffice address, company, and regi-
ment of every survivor of the battle of Shiloh.
All Regimental Associ atoms who were in the
battle will please send to the Secretary a roster
or list of their members. Let oil get ready for
the grand Reunion OH the battlefield April to
II, 1895. Send all names to E. T. Lee Secretary,
Shiloh Battlefield Association, Monticello, Ill.
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AN UNLUCKY SWORD.
1t Brought Marshal Ney to Grief and .
Traitors Death.
Berlin TdgsHGtt.l


When Napoleon !. entered Cairo, on the
ODD of July, 1898, he was presented with
three swords of honor, richly inlaid with
precious stones. He brought them back to
Europe, and in 1902 he gave one to Marshal
Ney and another to Murat, keeping the
third for himself.
Ney received his at an imperial reception;
the sword passed from one to another of
those present, among whom was a young
subaltern of the Auyergne Regiment
When Napoleon escaped from Elba, Ney
left the King and took sides with his former
chief After the allies entered Paris the
place became too hot for him and he made
preparations to get out of the country with
a pass procured for him under false name,
but his wife and friend persuaded him
that there was really no danger, and he de-
cided to stay in France.
Then came the order for his arrest; he
fed to castle in the possession of some
friends and succeeded in reaching it without
his whereabouts becoming known. But he
was destined to be betrayed by the sword of
honor given to him IL years previously.
He was one day looking at the paintings
in one of the more public rooms at the castle,
which he usually avoided, and feeling tired,
he threw himself on a couch, first taking off
his Oriental sword, which he always wore
out of affection for the Emperor.
Suddenly he heard voices. He sprang mp
and hurriedly left the room, forgetting his
sword. minute later party of ladies and
gentlemen entered the room, one of them
being the young subaltern of the Auvergne
now Colonel.
He at once recognized the sword, and in
spite OF all the owner of the castle could do,
he called in some gendarmes and proceeded
to make search for Marshal Ney.
Finding that he was discovered, Ney gave
himself up quietly. On the 7th of December,
1915, the Marshal was shot, scarcely two
months after the owner of the second sword
met his fate in the same way,
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A Successful Practitioner.

lSnltt, Gray Dc Co.'S Illustrated Monttlu1
Cumso-Dr. Tonsil is looking down in
the mouth good deal now.
Fangle-I thought he was working up a
large practice.
Cumso-Yes; but it is as a specialist in
throat troubles.
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Distress AFTER eating, indigestion. sick headache
and heartburn are cured by Hoods SarsaparilIa
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TEN NESSEE.

The eighth annual Reunion of the 1st Tenn
Cav. was held in the Fair Grounds at Green
vile, Aug. %. There were ITO survivors pres
ent. At 10 a. m. the old vets fell into line be-
hind the old tattered flag. and under the soul
stirring strains of "The Girl We Left Behind"
marched to the Fair Grounds, where the meet
ing was held. The exercises were opened with
prayer by Comrade w. f. Self of Greenvile.
All the officers were present. Short and stir
ring addresses were made by Comrades Gaia
gan, Self, McWilliams, and Carter. commit
tee of five was appointed, looking to the re-
moval of the remains of Capt. E. j. Cannon,
Co. G, who was killed at Messy Creek Dec. 90,
1863 to the National Cemetery at Knoxville.
The question of erecting monument on the
battlefield of Chickamauga was discussed, but
no action was taken, it being left over until
the Bext meeting. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres, Capt ]. Fl.
Trent; V.-P, Rev. w. F. Self; Sec, W. r. Car
ter, Knoxville. Morristown was selected as the
place of holding the ninth annual Reunion on
the last Wednesday in August 1885, The
WR.C. and patriotic people of Greenville gave
free dinner, which was enjoyed by ALL The
meeting was closed with prayer by Comrade
Self
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to cure Piles and Constipation. or money re-
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AT dCn- bOVOLOu was present.
The General has been for great many years
the Washington correspondent for the Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette. He has wife and one
adopted daughter living in Washington. For
the last few years he has been member of the
Cbickamauga Park Commission, which has &C.
cupied most of his time. The General was SO
years old last July, but is as spry as he was 80
years ago.
The Reunions of the 18th Ohio are always
among the best held in that State. The 18th
annual meeting of the association at Williams
port this year was no exception. Over 200
survivors were present More than so cities
and towns, including Columbus. were repre-
sented at the gathering, most of them, how
ever, in Fairfield, Fayette, Pickaway, and
Perry Counties. On the first day of the meet
ing the welcoming address by Rev. A. F. Hix-
son, the response by Capt. A. F. Keller, pa
triotc address by Sec Z. E. Rickett general
experience meeting, led by the famous black
smith. Thomas Parrish, of Vinton County, and
an address on Army Life as an Educator" by
Rev. w. G. Mauk, of Basil, and an excellent
discussion of 1.-The Army Surgeon" by III. w.
Carpenter, were the principal features A
spirited little address by Rev. w. Fl. Holiday,
of Columbus, who acted as substitute for Capt.
FELTON,, should not be forgotten. In the expert.
ence meeting Rev. Frank Gilliand, Ashville;
Col. G. E. Groce. Circleville, and Squire s. A.
Parsons, Columbus, made short and pithy
speeches that were exceedingly well received
On the second day II. o. Harden. Stoutsville's
lively and enterprising editor, delivered a spir-
tied address on the Union Soldier" and Capt.
Keller gave brief but clear and graphic his
sorry of the Franklin and Nashville Cam
paign," one in which the 10Th Ohio spendidly
participated. The feature of the afternoon was
a somewhat elaborate address by Col. w. 8.
Furay, of Columbus, OH THE Achievements
of the Soldiers In the War;" which was listened
to with close attention by crowded concourse
of veterans and citizens, and was frequently
and vigorously applauded. A hearty and
unanimous vote of thanks by the large audi
ence was given Col. Fursy at the close. OF the
distinguished persons present may be noticed
Mrs. Yeoman, the venerable mother of the
Goth" and widow Of the gallant Col. S. N. Yeo-
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DEAR TRIBUNE: At the last monthly meet.
ing OF the Board of Directors of the Evergreen
home 10 inmates were reported. Large dona-
tons OF fruit, which have been canned and
dried for future use, were reported. An i'm
proyement in water supply has been made
Cash donations of $685. were reported from
Corps.
Department Inspector Mary G. Dunn made
1t convenient 10 be present while on her
rounds, and was much gratifed with the man
agement.
The monthly soeials Of Appomattox Corps. s
oakland, are lne affairs varied programs fol-
lowed by dancing and refreshments. aud nice
sums for relief. Corps 5 exemplfes the Ritual
In an excellent manner.
GARFIELD CORPS.
Members of Lyon, Appomattox. and Meade
corps paid fraternal visit to James A, Gar
field Corps. and were handsomely entertained.
Department President Irene Gibson was
guest OF the occasion, and was presented
bouquet Of carnations and maiden's hair ferns.
tied with ribbon, on one end of which was
Compliments of James A. Garfield Corps. No.
z, In gold letters. In accepting the tribute
she paid fine compliment to the Corps.
Fast President Howe. of Garfield Corps. told
OF learning of an unfortunate comrade with
cataracts on both eyes, causing total blindness.
she secured the services OF Dr. Bsrcan. who
successfully removed the cataracts. Then she
clothed, fed, sRd cared for him until he was
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searched 1t thoroughly, locked the inmates
IN their rooms and put guards In the halls
1t was thus impossible for the doctor to in
form Hendricks Of what was gong On and
the next morning he was ststonished to
learn that four stragSlerS had been picked
up in the woods, brought in and searched
and large quantity Of gold taken from
their persons. They refused 10 give any &C
count of themselves and were shut up IN
an upper room and guarded until they cou.d
be sent to Covington. In the course u he
day two more were brought IN and ave
hundred dollars In gold taken from each OF
them. The Doctors nervousness over these
proceedings can we'll be imagined, especially
as he could not communicate with Hen
DR. cks, and the sheriff's remark, Hnder any
other circumstances. would have had
flavor Of humor. I'VE have struck a bo-
nanza," he said; the woods are fail of
them" He then sent to Covias-on for re-
Inducements and secured the whole Neigh
borhood. making his headquart ors at The
Laran house until he had got to the bottom
Of the mystery. The next lay in attempt
ing to arrest two tramps one Ct hem was
chased far down to the southwest and sud
denly disappeared He undoIbt idly reach
ed the bayou house and communicated with
Hendricks, who Immediately susp paced the
truth and, making up a party os twenty
five mounted men, headed them himself
and started off in the night for recon-
noissance. They were out !wo nights, and
on the first afternoon overlook and killed
the chasing party Of two that was return
ms to the Laran house They then went
north, picked up one OF their own men, who
had managed to escape from the SANTA
rum, and learned that Clip Davis WAS sNs-
Dramatically bagging the returning men and
had possession of the house.
As it was above all else necessary to pro-
tect the return of the men of his regiment
and as the sheriff was on the point of arm
ing the country and preventing 1t, he deter
mined to make short work of him. 1t was
not 2 difficult job with his facilities. He got
to the Laran house in the night, disposed
his men in the woods SO as 10 intercept re-
Inducements, and then picked off the sher-
LII 8 men as they appeared on the grounds
or balcony. At the first shot. two of them
rushed out and were killed on the steps
Clip Davis knew tusttnctively what this
meant. He barred his doors and stationed
himself at window and succeeded in kill
ing one OF Hendricks men and disabling
another. His idea was to gain time and
walt for reinforcements. The doctor, who
saw from his window in the room where
he had been locked what was going on,
succeeded in breaking out and went straight
to the shaft. In twenty minutes he had ten
men in the house. The captives were nper-
ated and rush made upon Clip Davis, who
received them with all the fire he had, and
was killed at the window
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BALrIwoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD

SChEDt AT IN EFFECT NOV. ~ 1873
Leave NAshlngio on from station OF New
jersey avenue aud & 81.
For Chicago and Northwest, Nestibuled Limited
express trains IL 80 a m, SIS pm.
Ees tibgled Limited $50 pm. express rs 40,
For FiitsS6urg and Cleveland. express daily II 30
For Lexington and Staunton. II 30 an.
For Winchester and Way Stations. 80 nm
ror Llray' Natural BridSe. Roanoke, Knoxville
daily; Seaing Cars through.
For Luray. $3.50 pm. daily.
Kills $50. IS minatesl. Is6S. SO 10 20 ,S S
80 mihutesl an Nl2:SJ xl2:05, IL IS, ae.ls IA 10
As ningtesl. 3:25, i4:2s. 4:sl, 1850. IS 20. 5SS
II :35 pan. Sundays 3s5 e co. IS Iliptt,l IS ~
$50 AZ 80 an, xl2;oo xi2:O5, l,O0. x2.I5 q 90
40 minnteSl, So, 4:Sl. x5,oo. 6:20. xS.0a 1850
For Annapolis, rs aud $50 an, 1918 and : n
pm. Sundays, $50 an. 4.3i Pm
For FredeIisk, u.SO an. u:l5, .4:30 y 80
pm.
For Hagerstown, III 80 an, and $3.50 pm.
Eor Boyd aud way points, 800 pm.
1850 sn a24s ana s sy R 9s IS SO
For washington Junction and way points. 1000
clpai stations Gully, Z so, $50 q M " PA"
ROYAL Blue LINE FOR NRw YoRK AND PHIL.
For Philadelphia, New Yoai. Boston ana m.
East, daily S:;l5 500 1890 a N. eK sun Dining
Iarl, u2:OO Dining Carl, 800 $500 Dining Carl
s;oO 80 pm Sleeping Car, open at 1880
Buffet Parlor Cars on all day trains.
Fog Atlantic City, 1880 am. and 1900 noon
Exeept Sunday. DAILY. Sunday only.
AENpreSs trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
ticket offices 6l9 and 1851 Pa ave. and at Depot.
r. B. CAMPBELL. CHAS o. SCIII.
.,o Gen Manager Gen Pass. Agt-
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CHAPTER XVII.

While this conversation WAS colnr on
there arrived at the sauilarfum a sherir's
posse. Among them was the ieoruy -yLo
had escaped when the house was surround
ed The doctor was now In charge II the
place and no obstruction was atr,:ed to
their entrance. They were led Dy NJ. srer-
il Of Upton county. "a grim and :-~..ZzIy
Veteran, known as Clip DaIs, who Lul A
wide reputation as a fighter. and Ae brcu..rIt
a pJcketful Of warrants
Inc doctor expressed mis- entire syrlpltby
with their purpose. denounced II nHG~ICl;; IS,
an outlaw and offered - aid sue officers in
any way in destroying tne gam. lie l, : ed
the house az their dispC sal, LreIte1 Iueru
Hospitality and gave 1t lis upll on Tat
hendricks and his men had ln- ,ats.
Inc OLD sheriff was suspicious blI'nu and
ui-ceI en- -1lCJs. y oU'ye got j Id sus-
p.clJus house here" ne aid, and I'm 40
ing u set 10 the bottom OF It. Where GOES
that wire co.
Ii was intended to 90 to Meupais, bat
il WAS never finished
W eli, sir, there has murder hcen COM
mlttei here. If l don't tad the guilt var
te- N IL search Of III Jag ne whole g.
u 5isnmelt and take yCI TO t'1yinSIoh''
TIE doctor srniiei-rslaIr'se1 thar lrat
woUiu be rather rouEll trcatman for inro-
cent people and then asked the sheriff 10
drink.
Elt Clip Davis was MT a nan 10 settle
down comfortably under any If ne ai1cni-
ties He took possession Of tie house.
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"a u hIr9TlHM S1,SlS AND DANyuLE RAILROAD
RtT -IDSsch, =: w. HUTnEKOPER AND
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a., schedule In effect December "a iSg2
,anssr Si, srflNe and leave at Pennsylvania Pas
senget station, Washington. D. G fHS
o;VO an datly-Local for Danvips M. &c.
,ha 49, atons ahd connects at Iynchb1rg vi
als Nort9K ana western railroad wesfyy,-s Am,
day. oahy' except Sun-
II ;o1 an. THE GREAT sot-rftrpN TACT
N ShAs,-pally,, operates Pullman BufeT Sl,..ners
fYsr rV e ana ashlngton over tic NEW SHORT
uniting at DAnyille with the PullEisD s1 i ~.
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- s.eepeI NeW York 10 Atlanta. where az
gomery and New Orleans Ni"-'-
$40 p.n.-Daily for Charlottesville md ,r,,-
R Re1sI,e staIoi,s. and through train for front
d0:+S p:m.-WASIiINGToN ANu S1t.rEzvCFS-r
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me car. Charlotte to Jacksouyille slSo rT.-a...
a.r gid slseper New York 10 New Orleans va
VIA Salisbury, and Washington TO Mem1bts -
birmingham Dining Car Greenboro' io Mont
TRAINS On WASHINGTON AND orrro ,,r,-,s
.OA leave Washington at 9:lO an. 4.35 nm
daily. for Round Hill, aud 6:.5 o. ~ ef.eS,t S,,o
DAY. Tor Herndon and intermediate Stafi.5s r..
turning, arrive Washington $50 an. Gas % m
SUI lay. from HerndOn only.
Ihroagh trains from the south arrive Wash
lhston i;lS am. $50 PIN. aad $50 nm Nan,S-
Sa so DIVISION $40 an daily. except sunday, and
llcAets Sleeping Car reservations aud information
furnished az ofices, 5ll and 1890 Pennsylvsnfa
avenue, aud az Passenger station. PennsS lvauIa
Railroad. Washington. ID. C
w. Il. GREEN, Gen. Nan.
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The MilIman's Experience.

From the Philadelphia Record.
A well-known milkman had an experience
a few days ago which has completely
changed his views regarding lunaties. He
had occasion to visit an uptown asylum to
collect his weekly bill Upon his departure
he noticed one of the inmates abstractedly
picking up little stones around the grounds.
AS the milkman passed the man he made
some chatting remark, and was at once
pursued by the maniac. The former, now
thoroughly frightened, ran for his life.
Through the spacious grounds they raced,
then out along the highway toward the city.
The pursued man yelled Justify for help;
but none came and, at last, completely ex-
hausted, he dropped on his knees to implore
mercy. The lunatic rushed up. and, as he
reached the crouching, trembling milkman,
instead of crushing him, as the latter fully
expected, he only raised his hand, laid it
lightly Oh the mans shoulder and cried
out You're it!' and ran away. 1t trans
pired that the lunatics one amusement was
playing tiger" with his keeper.