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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
THE UEATHER REPORT
STORM BREWING IN THE WEST.

WASHINGTON April IA storm 81 mo'efa'e s'rtnHn F"
1T. t,,eloping over the Western States. The ba-
..r * hieh over the Atlantic Coast states and ths
ville and North Plateau regions The temperature mas
~ over the Middle Atlantic states and In the Northern
Rocky Mountain region elsewhere II mas eene'y ri~n
=. -. Inv. occurred m the Upper Mississippi ana
u.,urt valleys and the Upper Lake region; elsewhere
ma. weather has been generally fair
Fair and warmer weather Indicated for the Atlantic
Coast states Friday fol- wed Saturday by increasing
cleanliness showers are indicated for the lake regions the
Onto and Upper Mississippi valleys elsewhere the "eatnss
l.. ntiIlN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
ENGLISH INQUIRIES ABOUT THE TAX.

London. April n.-Notices have appeared IN the
newspapers stating that United states 'ohsnl''eh-
eral Collins is ready to supply Information IN re-
gard TO the United States income tax 10 r'hg.lsh
,nouirers Mr. Collins said to "A repOrt,I ohat I!e
NJ uerc due IN the fact that the Foreign ~
flee had been overrun with Engss mpptbod bS
been taken for relief The Consui-Geneiar iau DIT
Obliged to supply forms TO large b m.' sent mmedi
stely Mir Collins added that he suppose .nat the
nne for delay In making returns wou'o NC fe"'''eu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
pIscr sslNG rrruNMs FOR ARMENIA.

r.ndnn. Aprl H. The central News ia Informed
bv us Varna correspondent thai. In obedience 10
IN. Sultans orders. the Grand Nizier and the MIN
listers OF the Interior. Foreign Auhifs "'i JuS's'
n,f .rrrd r.cnutl, concerning plan of reform for
Armenia They sat nse hours. Inc result o' the
conference Is LOt kuo"u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
n,r,r1rD FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

t,- New England fair; winds shifting TO east
erv.
For Eastern NewY York fair ana warmer rr'ua'' oreA
-, ,,i,.ss and probably showers by Saturday
in,. southeastery winds.
T~ Eastern Pennsy vania New-Jersey. Delaware MARY
land the District of Columbia and virginia fair warmer;
sout heasterly winds.
For West Virginia Western New-York and Western
PENNSYLVANIA Increasing coudiness; warmer: east to
south winds. 49,, ,... A. A..
For Ohio Increasing coudiness. with showers IN tas
western portion: warmer, southeasterly Winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

The Tobn bronze ccntrcboarl of the NlglIant VIII
be- placed In her when she arrives on TINS sue. -
IS now awaiting the arrival Of the yacht al Hris'oi
X. /. In spite OF all the rumors when nave pr'h
circulated about change being mad" III inc ~,
ants hull. 1t Is fact that only her san pah VIII
be changed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

London April LII is reported that the papeIs
IN the recent Behring Sea correspondence VIII, 70
submitted soon 10 Parliament. They VIII '''o'uue
,ite,,..b from SIR Julian Pauncefote, contenoine
-, senator Morgan's criticisms on the amount "a
h,b The claims were assessed are uniouhdeq, a, ana
~ c,,,:,ronsr on the sum Of N25Vvo, was iair ano
reasonable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

methods reached and reasons advanced for It, Is
nothing short of a National calamity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

burg They will go on Sunday 10 Friedrichsruh.
where they will be received by Prince Bismarck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
Bss.
Inch,
$40
30.S
800

u
changes in pressure Indicated by The Trbunes self.
recording The broken line represents the TED
perature as recorded at PeIrys Pharmacy.
Tribune once April ~ a. m.-The weather yesterday
was fair and colder The temperature ranged between -
and ~ degrees the S0) being ~ lower than on
Wednesday and higher than on the corresponding ~
last yea.. 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

The Arno took out from New-York cargo OF
5000 bushels OF wheat. aaI was bound for Liver
pool Il is evident that the water which leaked
into her in the she encountered Dii not reacl
tho ma Tor portion Of her cargo, or n" swelling or
The grain would have opened her seams mat she
could not have bel brought INTO port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
EXPENDITURES MUCH LARGER

whore persons table TO the tax were unable TO get
forms. or were not aware of The terms of the law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
siuMnuImvimirnnnI OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES zlssunzf1s1ir.
There is more pure Sarsaparilla in
|HTRES' ROOTBEER
{ Than there is in many Of the 50 called
! Sarsaparillas."
furr,. ;.rrrTsTrmvymsu
nrun1No SEA CLAIMS AND COMPROMISE.

that marty bringing 10 its assistance what rena'nN
M his former reputation and influence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

Calcutta. April ll.-Advices from Chitral say
that Colonel Kelly. with 500 men from Gigit
succeeded on April in crossing Shandar Pass
which is II 600 feet above the sea level. Many OF
the men were frost bitten and stricken WIN
snow blindness. The party are no" WITHIN
sixty miles Of Chitral
II is reported that serious detection exists
among the followers Of Umra Khan, many %
whom are deserving.
\ BENGAL sapper who Vas taken prisoner AT the
same time with Lieutenant Fowler, but escaped
reports that Mir. Robertson. the British agent
who is shut up in the Chitral fort. made "A sorue
recently but was defeated after sharp en-
gagement in which Lieutenant Gurdon ana sew
eral Sepoys were killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12

THE tPNO OK HER WAY To LIVERPOOL
4 CREW or ELEVEN MEN FROM THE STEAMER
MERRINNC PLACED ON THE ABANDONED SHIP.
IIavre. April 1.-THE captain of the steamship
Merrmac which arrived here from NeW-Orl"ans
today reports that on April he put his chief
officer and ten men aboard the British ship Arno'
which had been abandoned at sea. They VIII tax
the vessel 10 Liverpool, he say TIE Aruo 'r""
were taken or IN a storm by the German steamship
Nar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
GETTING NEAR TO CHITRAL.

TIE ACHIEVEMENT OF \ BRITISH FORCE FROM
GIIGTT ~ CROSSING SHANDAR FASS-HOB-
ERTsoN's sORTIE From CHITRAL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
THE COLLECTORS KEPT BUSY.
RUSH OF TAXPAYERS TO THE INTERNAL
REVENUE OFFICES
Iw~~I-CTIOYS FROM WAsHlNGTON

SUPPLYING INCOME TAX BLANKS AND RECElNING
AND FILING RETURNS-CoLLEcToR Sul"ANANS
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These telegrams were als9 sent % c9llectors:

Washington. April 1l.Iave ne aihda w ai , m
all persons VINO have rendered returns All returns
received mere will Be forwarded TO you py man
Correct same bv attaching affidavit and making Do
duction 3 shown therein. Require an persons ~. ".
Included and deducted were received only from real
estate and include nothing Whatever pall for zen,
w vss III o Apr ro' necessary for
notation Of persons filing income tax re,urnS, YOU
viii keep your Office open for PlS,nrSs from Z" H.
JOSEPH S. MILLER. Commissioner
There is no power vested In this department.
Commissioner Miller telegraphed late this atter-
noon, "to extend the time for making returns
under the Income Tax law" The telegram was
sent 10 Thomas r. Eckert president or the west
ern Union Telegraph Company With the supple
mental instructions sent 10 collectors Oh Hl'''"
revenue today together with the kilograms as
10 keeping Open their Offices beyond the regular
hours. Commissioner Miller has closed up a.
completely as he can has connection Win ., m
enforcement Of what remains 81 the income on
mus do The rest and must DO ii before the close
OF business on next Monday. April To- OF De sun
1ect 70 the penalties imposed Dy the law. 49, -
.Tbo loss Of revenue 10 the Government az d
result Of the decision Of the SUPREME our !"
The income tax case is ins.gaifcant SAID cor,
gresham Hepburn. Of Iowa, today. cp'npa!tSu
Win inc destruction Of public confidence IN the
highest judicial tribunal Of the land. Mr. nflr
hun was one of the most fOrc.ble advocates on
The floor Of the House OF the pas9"s % mo.aa
conc tax feature Of the tarif ia". re - f"pB
nized as an able lawyer. ard previous 70 NJ. rru
tion IN Congress- was Solicitor Of the treasury
IL, tho moment" he said. that the pep"e
believe that the supreme Court Of the 8h ,a'y
States In a case involving the Iei'S %, DC
st,nr sides with the rich as against the poDi -,
81 soor w.N the respect 70: the intesfi's ., ,im,
jGa sG be impAred. and when that syen nT ,'
c-nes the first wedge will have been uo r1 ,bi
dierunt orr form OF government fesaI" . 'ia
derSioo "a prosourd disaster, no; from Teve
nue. s,andpoint. bot jar 20 our gepu xafiar
form q government The GieS,oin OF Tat5ona
"a ,rt,,natc.y associated with heaIthy N"s''','
ne. an1 wben discrimination in favor OF any
CAS- is made by coordinate branch OF 'm
government. it is cause for grave Gohcer" nnrnj,
when that discrimination Is tnstliled on Pu ~
,as,ri ,rnm,ds II IS not to be expected Una
The renntstion Of the supreme Court VIII De 81, en-
hanced in public esteem. The declslon, ~ -.
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! Tho collector. upo1 receipt OF the foregoing
efhdavit. shall attach sad affidavit 10 tn IgtnJn
OF the asiant heretofore made. ana sham Hla ~
the correction in said return in conformity - ,H
the facts stated In said affidavit ana forward sa. /
amended return with the afhiaNlt attached' 10 '"e
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue. -
JOSEPH 5. MILLER,
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
Approved: j. G. Carlisle. Secretary Of the Treas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
THE INCOME TAX MIDDLE.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED
TO COLLECTORS

uow THE MODIFIED RETURNS UNDER THE ST.
pREME COURTS RULINGS ARE TO BE MADE
THE TINE CANNOT BE EXTENDED
CONGRESSMAN HEPBURNS OPGN-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-12
ION OF THE DECISION.

Subscribed and sworn TO before me this ...'..''''
day Of ........... $50
The National tribune., 1895-11-14
NAVAL VETERANS.
of Aids-National Execu

appointment of Aids-National Executive
Committee-Other Matters.
In last General Order Samuel Altman, Rear
Admiral Commanding announces the appoint
ment of the following National Aids:
w. g. Morris, Chicago ILL.,; James W. Bur-
rage, Jersey City, N j.; Jos. B. Barnard, Provi-
dence, K. l.; George w. Bean. New Haven,
Conn.,; John r. Arlington, Salon, Mass; John
Driscoll, Milwaukee, Wis; +. L. Penny, Bath,
Me-; John Bowers, GAINESVILLE, o.; Horace l..
Worcester. Rochester N. Y; William Ry der.
Portsmouth, Va Charles Murphy, Naval Acad-
envy. Annapolis, Nd; Joseph Hathaway, New
Bedford, Mass; James II. Dean, Amsterdam,
N Y; Albert I. Young, Philadelphia, Pa;
Charles l.. Durr Baltimore, Md; John II.
Oates. Charlestown. Mass.
The following shipmates compose the Ma
tional Executive Committee:
John e. Richberg, Chicago, H.: Thos Mason,
East Orange, n. Y; Lorenzo Travor, Provi-
dence Z. L.; VIM. E Gould. New Haven. Conn;
Austin Quinby, Salem, Mass; Patrick Kelley,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Special attention is called to Thanksgiving
Day.
The launching of new Association is an
nounced. Through the earnest efforts of Capt
w. II. Van Houton. of the Farragut Associa-
ton. OF New York, 80 shipmates were enrolled
in the crew of Admiral Boggs Association
OF Naval Veterans of Port of Newark, n. j.,
Oct. %. The Rcar-Admiral Commanding Past
Rear-Admiral b. s. Osbon. Capt. Z. ii. Grove,
w. c. Herbert, J. p. Holland, w. ii. Black, p.
l. Flynn. George w. Brown, with National
officers Fred E HaskiRs, E. d. Bliss, James
Stanley, James w. BDrrsge, and Thomas
Mason, together with the Farragut Association,
of New York; the Monitor Association, of
Brooklyn; the Naval Cadets. of n. Y, and
many members of the GAR. OF New York
and New Jersey, were present at the lanching,
after which the Association was duly received
into the National Fleet. She will fly the dis
tinguishing pennant SO, Capt. w. II. Van
Houton Commanding.
The RearAdmirsl says in his Order: "My
attention has been called to the valuable serv-
ices rendered by W. Del Atkins (son of Past
Commodore Will Z. Atkins, Of Cincinnati) on
board the flagship Tell City during the late
Convention at Louisville, KY, and / am
pleased 10 announce that he has been appointed
Acting Lieutenant and Mastering Officer in
the Naval Cadets of New York, and commits
stoned TO recruit Naval Cadet Corps in his
city. / heartily commend this movement TO
the attention aud action of all local Associa-
tions. Applications for commissions should be
made to Past Resr-Admiral Z. A. 0sbon, Com
handing the Naval Cadets, 16 Beaver street,
New York Civ"
The National tribune., 1895-11-14
DEPARTM EMIT NEWS.
INDIANA


William Shepherd, Commander, Magnolia
Post, 409. Jonesboro. Ind, writes: members
OF this Post have entered most earnest protest
against the course of the school authorities of
Jonesboro, in refusing to keep the flag of our
country floating over the school building as
required by law. We feel that in view of our
sacrifices. sufferings and services in maintain
ing the honor of the old flag, and making it
possible for il TO float over every foot of our
beloved country, we have right to demand
that the Tag be kept floating over our school.
house. We demand IL in the name of our
selves and of our comrades, both living and
dead, who so nobly and freely gave their lives
for the land they loved, and of the noble
women who grandly seconded our eyery
effort to maintain our flag unsuliied and our
country undivided; and Of the patriotic Order
the Junior q. y. A. NJ, who so generously do
mated the fsg that il might loat over our
school building, with its many sacred memo
ries OF the past aud glorious promises of tho
future; that our children may be taught TO
honor and respect the old flag, and have incul-
Gated into their youthful mi nds sentiments of
patriotism and loyalty. Our motto is. One
Country and One Flag and that one where il
can be SEEN"
Later the comrade writes that the protest
entered by the Post has been needed. aud til at
the flag is aying.
KANSAS
COmrsds J. n. Carter. carlton, Kan, writes |:
In last weeks issue i saw a request for article.
from comrades OF Posts through out the country
stating how they were progressing. We have
q bean supper at our Post hall every Fall.
We charge Is cents admission. II would do
you good 10 see the people here enjoying q
supper OF that kind. The old ladies say they
can't cook beans TO taste like our beans. We
feed about 200 81 our suppers. 1t seems to
make the people feel nearer 70 the old COM
The National tribune., 1895-11-14
WASHINGTON.
REUNIONS.
MICHIGAN,

mISHlIhNp
Veterans of the 10th Mich held their annual
Reunion at Plymouth the other day. Presi-
dent Memo Swart presided at the business
meeting. Secretary hpted reported that moth.
ing had been accomplished in the matter of
removing the stone wall on Little Round Top.
He also reported upon the matter OF the IN III
tary history of members. He said no assist
ance could be obtained through the Adiutant-
General though free access to records was oh eer-
fully offered TO anyone who could spare the time
to examine them. The Secretary also called at.
tention 10 the di fficulties met with in making
a correct roster. Tho failure was due to tho
fact that the comrades did not respond when
called upon. Officers were elected as follows:
Pres, Theodore Hocninghausen; V. p, John
Northwood. The President was given the
privilege Of selecting his own Secretary. and
he at once selected Secretary Apted, of Grand
Rapids, TO succeed himself. Comrade North
wood invited the Association to meet at tho
Soldiers Home, Grand Rapids, for their Re-
union in 1885, which was unanimously accent
ed. The Executive Committee was then Sc
lected, AS follows: Comrade Kent, Chairman:
Comrades J. W. Bigciow aud John Northwood.
Addresses then followed.
OHIO.
The 10th annual Reunion OF the 9Th Ohio
battery was held at Piqua this year. Officers
elected for the ensuing year: Pres, Thomas J.
McWilliams; V.-P., Leopold Kiefer; Tfeas
John II. Rain; Rec. See, James w. swope
Cor. Sec, }. f. White, Greenville. The next
Reunion will be held at Greenvlle
The 9Th annual Reunion of the 4Ist Ohio
was held at Port Clinton Oct. 8 and 81 Capt
w. S. Miller. of Elmira, called the meeting to
order, aud 40 OF the veterans answered to roll
call. Gen. Aquila Wiley and Gen. X. L. KIM
berry both enlisened the Campfire with ad.
dresses. The Reunion was a grand success
Next Reunion at Cleveland in September 1896
Following officers were elected for next wear
Pres, A. 9. Hart; V-P., James McMahou:
Sec and Treas, w. Il. Smellie 1913 Water St
Cleveland. Executive Committee Can't w 7
Morgan. Lloyd Fisher, w. X. Smellie. VIM. +.
Smith, Joseph Ebey. A new roster OF the reei-
ment was ordered printed, and all comrades
are earnestly requested to notify the Secretary
of any change in their addresses or of any com.
rades whose names are not on the roster Drop
the Secretary postal, and tell him your name
company and address. History Of the regiment
will be pushed to an early completion.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The li2d Pa.-tbe famous regiment in whose
ranks the hero Of Gettysburg. John Burns.
fought-met at Mount Pleasant the other
day in Reunion. Eighty survivors were pres.
ent. In honor of the same the town was beau.
tifully decorated, aud the comrades. were re-
ceived at the train by the citizens, National
Guard, Sons OF Veterans, GAR. Posts. and 500
school children. After the grand parade a
| banquet was given. followed by a Campfire In
| the evening at tho Opera House musical
! program and addresses by Col. Warren. Capts
Dushane and Wilkinson, Levi Sioner. J. Bal
sey, Thomas Prothero and others entertained
all.
The National tribune., 1895-11-14

0hio-Eliss R. Monfort, Cincinnati; d. Hart
Hensley, Hamilton; NJ V. B. Kennedy, Zanes'
vile; +. c. Stanley, Edison.
Oklahoma Territory--S. G. A. Field, Cres-
cent; A. Ketchum, Oklahoma City.
Oregon-A. w. Miller, Portland; John
Patrick. Grants Pass; Thomas Protbero. La
Grande; o. II. Byland. Hubbard.
| Texas-W. A. Carnahan, Waco.
Utah-D. II. Lowell, Fort Douglas.
Wisconsin-W. III. Bacon, Kenosha.
Washington and Alaska. w. Langley,
Seattle; w. II. Spencer. Harvey; w. A. Cam
non, Spokane; John s Geoghagen, Vancouver (;
| Thad. Huston, Tacoma.
The mmauder- n Chief desires to call the
special attention OF Posts TO great auxiliary,
The Womans Relief Corps which has proved.
by years OF earnest, patient work, that its mem-
bers are possessed of the same patriotic fervor
that animated the loyal women of the land
from 1861 TO 1855 BY their willing aid and
cheerful cooperation Post halls have been
frightened, the membership strengthened, and
the organization ennobled.
The Sons Of Veterans are our natural success
sors in patriotic work But a few years will
elapse before they will take our places in rem
dering assistance to the comrades who may sur
viye. 1t is recommended that every encour-
agement he given this organization, and conf
rsdes should lend their influence in establishing
Camps where none now exist. The address of
W. II. Russell, their Commander in Chief, will
soon reach every Post, and 10 is recon amended
to DO read at a regular meeting.
An association com posed of Union and Con-
federate veterans has been formed for the pur-
pose Of securing the legislation needed for the
establishment of a National Military Park at
Eicksbure. Miss.
The COMMANDMENT Chief conmends the
object for which the association has been formed,
and requests the comrades of the Grand Army
to encourage and assist il in every way posi-
BILE. The importance of this great national
aud PATRIOTS undertaking that proposes to
establish by the side of the mighty river which
proclaims the unity of our common country a
perpetual memorial to American manhood and
to the genius of the great soldier who here
stepped into the front rank of the great COM
manders of the world should he urged upon
your Senators and Representatives in Congress
Full in 'ormstion will be furnished by Capt. w.
t. Rigby, Mt. Vernon. Iowa. Secretary of the
association.
The Commandor-in. Chief has been advised
that the Encampment Committee at Louisville,
KY, has left over many souvenirs Of various
beautiful designs made from cannon used by
the Union and Confederate armies during the
war. The committee proposes to sell these
souvenirs and apply the total proceeds to the
relief of the families of the young men of the
Louisville Legion who were killed by an ex-
ploson during the Encampment. The object
is worthy one. Fuller information may he
obtained by addressing Thomas III. Shirley,
President. Louisville.
By command of l. n. WALKER Commander
in-Chief
IRWIN ROBBINS Adiutant-General
The National tribune., 1895-11-14
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from Departments.
THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

| Still Going the Rounds of Banquets and Re
ceptions I'm Her Honor-The Official Printer
W.R.C. Takes unto Himself q Wifs-Blessed
Work of the Relief Corps for Soldiers and
Their Loved Ones.
RECEPTIONS AND BANoUETs.
P. Stearns Relief Corps, of East Cambridge,
Mass, gave a fine reception in Odd Fellows
Hall to National President Lizabsth A. Turner,
attended by large numbers Of the Grand Army,
Relief Corps. aud friends. A banquet followed,
with toasts both witty and brilliant and the
National President WAS presented with silver
vase, which she acknowledged in her usual
happy manner.
Bendemeer Hall, Charlsstown, Mass was
glowing with flags and fest0ons when Corps
assembled on their 10Th anniversary, to unite
in q reception and banquet to National Pres-
dent Turner. About 200 of the Grand Army,
Relief Corps and friends, when the reception
was over, sat down to the feast together, at
tables beautifully laid and adorned with choice
flowers. Department Commander Joseph w.
Thayer, Department President Cock, and other
high Massachusetts dignitaries, G.A.R. and
W.R.C., were in attendance.
For many years the National President has
been an active worker in Corps O. Among
many f!sral offerings presented to her was
basket Of beautiful flowers from Past President
Lu Stuart Waasworth, of Boston.
MARRIAGE OF OUR OFFICIAL PRINTER.
Cards with the following announcement
have been issued, and will call forth warnest
congratulations from members of the Order
everywhsre:
Ephram Bailey Stillngs,
Katharine Erskine Kemp.
Married
Wednesday, October thirieth
Eighteen hundred and ninety-fve.
Boston, Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Stilings is a member of the Woman's
Relief Corps. of which Comrade Stillings has
been firm and faithful friend. rendering I'M
remitting service to the Order mot nominated
in the bond" Happiness aud success attend
them
NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIERS HOME.
Department President Fl. Lizzie Foster, of
New Hampshire. urges the Corps of that Depart
ment to contribute furniture and furnishings