The National tribune., 1895-04-11

| pleasure than the work have been able 10 &C
complish during the past few months toward
having the organization Of the Sons OF Veterans
| established In the Department OF Lon isiana and
| Mississippi. Thank God that the last o'stac G
in the way of race prejudice as connected with
the old soldier organizations in this Depart
ment has been swept away forever. Five ap'
| plicatons for Camp charters have been for
warded to the National Headquarters Sons OF
| Veterans, and we may look for the establish
ment OF the Division OF the Gulf at an early
| date. The success achieved in this matter will
be hailed with joy and satisfaction by all the
4 comrades.
"For this glorious victory we owe debt OF
\ gratitude to Gen. VIM. T.. Bundy, Commander
| i'm. Chief of the Sons of Veterans, and his able
| AdjutaDt-General H. V. Spellman, for their
! heroic and patriotic course in our behalf. They
have at all times rendered to our cause their
hearty cooperation, and, soldier-like, proven
their loyalty to the great principles OF justice
and equal rights. j trust you will ever cherish
their names with kind remembrance. To Gen.
A. S. Badger, Past Department Commander,
desire to express my appreciation aud thanks
for his kindness in having made the journey
TO Cincinnati, O.. when his conference with
the National Officers of the Sons of Veterans
greatly FASTENED the organization of Camps of
the Order in the States of Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi.
Republic would ever uphold fraudulent PEN
sion claim, or approve of having the name of
anyone placed upon the rolls who was not just
ly entitled to receive the benefit And j feel
assured none would be more prompt and anxious
TO expose fraud OF that nature than the men,
bers of our own organization; but, should a
case of this kind occur, it should not be per-
mitted to initiate against the just and equi-
table claim of destitute and deserving appli-
nr; r,Sti fxt he mi in fay Y
the pension certificate from Union soldier
who had previously proven himself to be
entitled to the same. To have prophecled,
during the years from 1861 to 1855, that such
would be the reward bestowed upon the loyal
defenders of the Nation, would certainly have
subjected one TO great danger. How humili-
ating TO an old Union veteran, who gave the
best years of his life in defense Of his country,
when unable any longer to earn support on
account of his crippled condition, occasioned
by wounds and sickness contracted during the
war, to be looked upon with suspicion in his
old age, when compelled to petition and beg
for a small pittance from Nation he helped
to save, IT should be the sacred duty of the
Government TO protect and care for our poor
and suffering comrades who proved their faith
fulness to it in the hour of need"
Among those present at the Encampment
were: COMMANDMENT Chief J. g. LAWYER, Adj't-
Gen. c. c. Jones. O. N. Gen. ]. w. Burst. Col.
Roper. of the Commander-in-C Chiefs staff; Col.
J. w. Skully. U. 6. A.; ex-Gov. H. {. Warmoth
and ex-senator William Pitt kellogg.
The following officers were elected: Com,
Charles w. Keeting; S. V. c., Thomas l.. Nc
Vey; J. v. C., A. A. Anderson; Medical Di-
rector, DIR. J. b. VANDERBILT; Chap, Charles Will
liRms; Representatives to National Encamp
ment, I. c. Antoine and Paul Bruce; Alter.
mates, Cyrus Gamer and Thomas Smith.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Stanton Post, 147, Amherst, the other even
ing held grand Campfire in the fine new Post
Headquarters provided by the officials of this
lovely college town. The large number of
comrades who at roll-call appeared in
light marching order with one days rations,
plate knife. fork, spoon in haversack, and tin
cup on outside. Those who brought their old
canteens found them of little use, for the Quar-
iermsster provided large kettle OF coffee,
which made water at discount. Most OF the
old boys didn't forget the old dndeen and tobac
they enjoyed SO much at the front. At times
it was, on account of the dense smoke, almost
impossible to distinguish comrade across the
spacious quarters. Even Chaplain Woodwork,
of the old 9th Mass, had to leave the hall on
this account. He never minded the smoke of
battle but so much tobacco smoke was more
than he could stand at his advanced age Com
mander j. A. Rawson told the comrades to come
prepared to make the Campfire a rouser and
they d id. Some of the comrades appeared equip
ped, ETC.. as they used TO be at the front and in
the trenches just they left the army, max ing
many present wish they had looked SO far ahead
and brought home what now proves so valuable
TO themselves and children, which to many at
that time appeared Of little account.
MICHIGAN
Zach Chandler Post, 35 South Haven. has re-
ceived from DIR. Samuel I. Smith. author of the
Aasi al hx-p1 ~ f'iC If -
fac-simile copy in his own handwriting and
the boys are proud of il. 1t has been photo
graphed in full size about 10K12 inches The
words are distinct, and copies will be sold at 30
cents each, the proceeds 10 20 towards building
Memorial Hall. The Post has authorized
their Junior Vice Commander TO solicit sub
scrptiOns for their hall fund and he has started
chain of letters for that purpose. Michigan
boys are widely known for their hospitality.
1T is worthy object, and ali money sent will
be most thankfully received.
OHIO.
Commander f. Z. Mutt Sidney. in General
Orders, says: There ought TO 10 be rush OF all
ezsold iers not mem bers oil our Order to join the
Grand Army of the Republic for the pride of
participating in its grand work, enjoying the
coniradeship, and wearing the badge of 10y
atty. The most liberal provisions are made for
comrades who are unable TO pay dues and to
cut regard TO rank or term of service, every
man who served honorably is eligible to men,
bership. Comrades, keep up the recruiting
spirit until every man in your midst is wear
ing the button"
The 29th annual Encampment of this De-
partment will be held at Saadusky June ~ ID
and H.
The Commander, in last General Orders, re-
quests comrades TO visit Camps encourage the
formation Of new Camps, and do all they can
to aid the boys.
The Ohio Legislature has for several years
beer ensciing laws foethe benefit of ex-solders
and their families. A County fund is raised
by tax assessment and placed at the disposal Of
a relief committee appointed for the purpose
TO relieve the needy and to bury the dead
From reports received the Department Com
mander is led 10 believe that many Counties
in this State have failed to make the necessary
provisions, and therefore calls attention of
Posts to this important provision for their
benefit.
Several Posts in this Department hold day
meeting TO accommodate comrades who live in
the country.
J.. NJ Siegfried, Adjutant, Post 343, Cam
bridge, writes: j have not anything in
your valuable paper from this place, so thought
10 let the comrades of other parts of the country
know that the GAR. is still alive We are
having very interesting meetings; mastering
once in a while, reinstating some, too While
cannot boast of large Post numerically,
we feel We can boast Of a united interest, aud
we are trying TO ease up the rough places as
we 20 down the path of life. We realize the
fact that we are getting on the shady side of
life. il seems like a long time since we were