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CaStOria.

dren Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children
DIX. G. C. Oscoop,
Lowell Mass
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Immense spring crops are being sOwed,
and big acreage of corn is being planned
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Iasked them how they'd vote,
They all said they'd 90 for me;
That they did so there's no doubt,

1t Exclaimed that woman's suffrage is
wearing flap over its sparkling eye.
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1t is said Gen. Sims is firm believer
In the rabbits foot. The one he carries
is evidently a charmer when put into
action.
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BATTLEFIELD
ENCANPNENT.
Sons OF Veterans Assemble in Knox
vile.
OPENING SESSION.

Tncampment Committees Appoinfed-Com-
mander-in- Chief William D.. Bundy Deliv-
ers the Annual Address-Chaplain Patton's
Responsibilities Matters.
The first session Of the COmmandery-inC Chief
convened at o'clock a. IN. Monday. Com
mander-in.C chief Bundy and Past Commanders
in-Chief Marks and Payne were on the plat
form.
Commander-in- Chief Bundy appointed the
following committees:
Crcdentials-H. V. Speelman, Ohio; Col.
Frank Martin, Indiana; Col. l.. J. Macy, New
York: Col. w n. Evans, Kentucky; ID. w.
Bowers, Minnesota.
Constitution. Rules and Pegnlations-Gr
w. Harrington; Gen. Asa w. Jones, Ohio;
Clark ]. Teasdale, Illinois; Il. c. Green, South
Dakota; A. r. Bedell, Washington.
Ritual. J. Speaker, Missouri; Geo. E, Coy.
Connecticut; r. F. Adams, West Virginia: Geo.
p. Chandler, Alabama and Tennessee; James
Lewis jr., Louisiana.
Resolutions Charles D. Rooney, Massacbu-
setts: T. C. Harter, Pennsylvania; Fred. c.
Stilson. Michigan; F. J. Walthers, Wisconsin I;
Frank White. Maryland.
Committee on Officers Reports-Geo. W.
Marks, New York; ID. @. Morrow. Ohio; Z. T.
Monahan, Vermont; Il. b. Oglesby, Indiana;
A. G. Aldrich, Kansas
Press-Gen. A. E B. Stephens, Ohio; Col. w.
Y Morgan, Kansas; w. b. Davis, Massachu-
setts.
Commander-in-C Chief William E. Bundy read
his annual address, as follows:
BRoTHERs: Pursuant to the will Of this hon
orsble body, in session at Davenport. Iowa,
Aug. %, 1894, / was elected and installed as
commanding officer of your Order. Sincerely
approaching then and now the honor conferred
upon me. and ever mindful Of its important
duties and grave responsibilities. on the Both
day Of August Headquarters were formally
established in the City of Cincinnati. my bond
was presented and approved by the Council-in-
Chief, that of the Adjutant. General was sub
mitted to me BY the c. r. and r.. and business
proceeded according to the &C nrate system
adopted by and followed by a.. able predeces-
sors. The usual records are complete at the
present time and ali correspondence from off,
GERS and brothers, from veteran soldiers, from
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patriotic societies, and others interested in the
welfare of our Order, has received prompt and
careful attention from the proper officers.
MEMBERSHIP.
The history Of our Order since 1881, when
the membership in good standing reached
545f0, has furnished interesting story in
statistics; aud the gradual decrease 10 mem
beers, averaging loss OF nearly :, 600 per annun
has been a source Of disappointment and ap-
prehension to our friends. Many reasons have
been advanced 10 account for this result and
many remedies have been suggested by the
representative men Of the organization. The
loss cannot be attributed to any fault or failure
on the part Of Past COmmanders-in- Chief aud
their respective staff officers for no Order has
ever been blessed with leaders Of truer con-
science, more efficiency greater zeal in behalf
OF the cause. During the last four years in
State and National Encampments the unsolved
question has been, what shall we do 10 be
ssved2" and many experiments in legislation
have been tried and found wanting.
1t is therefore gratifying TO report a net gain
in good standing Of l,627 members for the four
quarters ending June 80. 1895. This gain is
comparatively small, but it is progression instead
Of retrogressiOn; il indicates that the Order
has probably passed the breakers. and augurs
well for the future The real workers" and
bid wheel horses" of the Order who have
never fstered in times of triumph or depres-
}Ons are becoming enLDuseu ana promise better
Kings for next year, and ] believe that we
ihould let well enough alone and not indulge
the luxury and revel in the dissensions of
90 much legislation at this Encampment
THE C., r. AND z. AND RITUAL.
The last annual meeting made radical amend
mSpts in the organic laws and ritual ceremonies
OF the Order, necessitating q complete change
and causing heavy and unusual expense to
Camps, Diyisonsan the Commandery- Chief
The new three-degree rituals were printed and
distributed TO all Camps in good standing JAM
], 1895, free Of charge. Heretofore rituals have
been sent only upon formal requisition and
paid Tor by Camps as other supplies. The work
was al stereotyped by the printers, the plates
have been preserved by the Quartermaster, am
additional copies OF the ritual and c. T. and T.
can now be obtained when needed at the actual
cost Of press work and paper only. a great saw
ing 10 the Order.
In nay judgment, the new ritual has given
general satisfaction to the rank and fle aud in
any event il is entitled TO fair trial and should
lot be disturbed on amended FOR at least an
other year. The parts Of the First and Second
Lieutensnts could be abridged with profit,
however, and ritual committee, 10 report
next year, should be appointed. Our entire
revenue obtained is by taxation levied directly
and indirectly upon every member, aud is in
We interest OF economy, so essential at this
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New Officers Installed by DIR. Neeley-Pre-
sensations to Past Observation-Disclosures
by COMMANDMENTS Chief Russell.
The closing session of the Encampment
Wednesday afternoon Tasted about five hours.
Dr. John X. Neeley.i of Washington, d. c., in
stalled the officers.
Perhaps the most pleasant part of the whole
session was when Past uAdjt.G Gen. H. V. Speel-
man, in behalf of Ohio, presented the Com
mandery with q life-size portrait of Commander
Bundy. This portrait will be taken to Rush
Center, Kan, the new National Headquarters,
and put with the portraits of five or six other
Past Commanders. This was, however not the
only presen tation which took place. Past
Chaplain in Chief Patton had the honor of
presenting TO Past Commander Bundy the Past
Commanders Star, which was one of the most
elegant designs ever seen. 1t has eight dia-
monds and a ruby and the usual emblems Of
the Order.
ing as we'll as by the officers accepting the gift
The portrait was accepted by Senior Vice Com
mander T. A. Barton.
Soon after his election Commander-in-Ch Chief
Russell announced the following members of
his staff:
Chapain-in. Chief, Rev. Frederick b. Cole,
Providence, r. l.
Surgeon-G General, DR.. Dan. s. Gardner, Mas.
sillon. o.
INSPECTOR General, Col. Fred C. Stillson, Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
Judge. Advocate. General, Col. r. B. Ogles-
bee, Indiana.
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TUESDAY MORNING.

Recommendation by Committee that No
Changes be Made in Constitution or
RituaI-Report of surg.-Gen. Young Read.
The Commandery- Chief met in business
session again at o'clock Tuesday morning.
The session lasted about an hour, but little
business was transacted.
The recommendation of the committee was
that no changes be made in the Constitution or
Ritual, and was adopted.
Surg..Gen. Young. of Seattle, Wash, SUBJ
mitted his annual report He recommended
sick benefits 70
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leges OF brothers; but on transfer cards, par
ticular attention is directed TO Decision No So
involving the case of Fred Ohst, of Camp 20, of
the New York Division.
APPEALS.
Brothers from Rhode Island and Missouri
have appealed from Paragraph of General
Order No. 10, series Of 1894. relative TO uni.
form and shoulder-strsps. Commander Greene,
Of Vermont, has appealed from representation
in Division Encampments for failure TO for
ward reports TO the Division Surgeon and Chap
lain.
Ellsworth Camp. Q, Division Of Maryland. ap-
peals from my Decision No. 4, relative to its
number. 1t claims to be No /. These appeals.
with all correspondence and necessary papers
IN each case, respectively, are submitted here
with, for reference to the proper committee.
OFFICIAL VISITS.
During the official year ! have visited the
Divisions of Maryland. New Jersey Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island, Ohio In liana and New
York, and have attended the National Eueamp-
ments Of the Grand Army of the Republic at
Pittsburg, Pa. and Louisville Ky. ] have
also been permitted upon invitation 10 present
the merits Of our Order at several Camp.
fires aud Reunions, aud on all such occasions
have been courteousy received as Commander
in-Chief Of the Sons Of Veterans.
RELATIONS TO THE GAR.
AT an early date after the establishment of
Headquarters, / issued an official circular. set
ting forth the principles and objects of the
order, and containing an address 10 the Grand
Army OF the Republic urging the reorganiza-
ton Of old Camps, the formation of new ones.
and a more tolerant and helpful spirit of those
already in existence This address WAS pro.
mulgated by the Commander-n. Chief of
the Grand Army, and reached every Post in
the United States, under orders from that peer
less and popular soldier, whom we should ever
honor as our friend COMMANDMENT in Chief Thos.
@. LAWYER, of Illinois. From the beginning of
his brilliant administration until its close he
was always seeking an opportunity TO advance
the Sons OF Veterans in favor among the COM
rades of which he was the leader, and at all
times in this work he had the cooperation of
Adj't-Gcn. Jones, q. M..Gen. Burst, and other
officers of his staff. The present Commander
in-Chief, Gen. Ivan n. Walker, of Indiana,
has promised the same cooperation and sup.
port and will assist our Order in every reason.
able way in his power. This meeting of the
Commandery should provide for some testimo-
aial to be presented TO Gen. Lswler, as an evil
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WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Louisville Selected for the Next National En-
campment-New National Ofiicers-Chap-
amin Chiefs Report Adopted.
The business OF the Encampment was con-
tinued on Wednesday morning. The first
matter of importance to come before the Com
mandery- in Chief was the selection of the place
of meeting for the 18th National Encampment
As was expected Louisville was chosen without
one opposing vote.
Then came the election Of officers. The fol-
lowing were chosen:
COMMANDMENTS hief-Wm. II. Russell Rush
Center, Kan.
Senior Vice COMMUNICATIVE ward T. Carr.
Radnor Pa.
Junior Vice Communicative. r. Cooper,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Council Chief consists OF the follow
ing: Fl. V. Speeman, Ohio; r. NJ. Buckley,
Louisville, KY, and Dan F. GouldiDg, somer-
vile, Mass Q. M.-Gen. Rudolph Lobenstein,
Missouri with Headquarters at Chicago.
In the election for Com maj de erin. Chief there
were only two candidates. They were Gen.
Russell and George II. Hurlbut, of Belvidere,
Ill. Gen. Russell was only elected by ma
jority of 20 votes. Messrs. Carr and Cooper
the Senior and Junior Vice Commanders, were
both elected unanimously. Mr. Spselmsn, the
FIRST member of the Council.in- Chief, was also
unanimously elected but there was a fight for
the other two places between five candidates
Mr.. Lobenstein for Quarterniaster- General had
no opponent
On account of the committee not allowing
any changes to be made in tho Bylaws, Ritual,
or Constitution, much work, which usually
comes before the Encampment. was cut off.
The recommendations made by the Chaplain
in-Chicf were adopted.
Resolutions were passed thanking the citi-
zens of Knoxville for their hospitality; also,
thanking Sanders Camp, 3, and the local COM
mittees for the work done by them to make the
Encampment pleasant one. Greetings were
extended the Grand Army, the Woman's Relief
Corps. the Ladies' Aid Society, Daughters of
Veterans, and kindred societies. Greetings were
also sent the Confederate Veterans Association
of Knoxville.
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dence of esteem and appreciation for his IN
selfish services in behalf of the Sons of Vet
Grams, Z. s. A. In his annual report, at Louis
vile, he smoke as follows:
81 have had the loyal support of this earnest
and intelligent body of young men. and it has
| been my pleasure to visit many of their Camps;
and | am more than ever impressed that the
organization of Camps of the Sons of Veterans
| is a work that the Grand Army of tho Republic
| should encourage more than it has in the
! past. They are our boys, aud we can't do too
much for them. They don't ask to be part
of the Grand Army, for they know that there
can be hut one Grand Army in our time but
| they want our advice and encouragement, aud
we all know that, should the occasion ever
require it, they will be true to Old Glory and
| its principles as were the fathers whose records
they arc so justly proud Of"
PERMISSION TO VISIT GRAND ARMY POSTS.
In response TO an invitation from the De-
partment Commander of Ohio Grand Army of
the Republic, the Division of Ohio. S. of v, at
their Encampment at Xenia appointed COM
mittee OF five to confer with similar COM
mittee or the above mentioned Department,
to assist them in the preparation of such reso-
lutions as would secure closer relations between
the two organizations. This joint committee
met at the city of Columbus on the 10th day
of August and agreed upon resolution to the
effect that whenever Son of Veteran in good
standing requests admission to any Post-rOom,
that he should be admitted to the same as a
visitor, upon presenting satisfactory evidence
TO the Post Commander of his eligibility. He
shall not be qualified to participate in the dis
cussiOns except upon invitation of the Post.
A password of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie shall be forwarded to the COMMANDMENTS
Chief Of the Sons of Veterans and by him pro-
mulgated through the regular channels to its
members.
This resolution has been presented by the
Ohio delegation to the Louisville Encampment
and its passage has been respectfully urged by
your Commander in. Chief, believing that such
a provision would be for the mutual benefit of
both organizations, especially in the country
districts. AT the time of writing this report,
] am not advised of the action taken by the
Grand Army at Louisville
LADIES AID SOCIETY.
believe in all patriotic and charitable organ
izatioEs properly and legitimately organized
We especially have to be proud of the
good work accomplished by our own auxiliary,
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I've jurisdictions untiring in their Iabors on
behalf CT the Grand Army and Relief Corps.
Like her chief. Margaret Ray Wilkins 10
"ouly loyal woman" but she built up the
Department. Of Kansas on sure foundation.
and rs National President she won the plaudts
Of all her associates throughout her administrs-
/ tion.
At the National Council of Women last
winter. st Washington. Der Story of the
Flag was model OF patriotic eloqueDcs.
She was Chairman Of the committee which
bore greetings TO Encampment, and notwith<
standing her terrible sorrows she was unfailina
/ in tho discharge Of many duties imposed upor
her
Both the National Inspector and National
Instituting and Installing Officer have Been
efficient Department Presidents in their own.
States, and il was through the heroic efforts Of
President Mason that Maine W.RC Home was
projected. The National President is fortunats
in her choice Of staff officers
AN IOWA GALA DAY.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Tuesday. July rs. was
gala day to the members of the WRC. OF
Marshalltown. This was the occasion Of an
official visit to the Soldiers Home by Depart
ment President Helen K. Griffith, accompanied
by her Secretary, Florence NJ. Griffith. Tho
members Of Corps 90 gladly seized upon her
presence in their midst to do honor TO their
Department President
department President Griffith. Department
Senior Vice President Eleanor J. Hawk. De-
partment Secretary Griffith and Department
Treasurer Helen f. Langley were guests OF
honor.
After dinner all repaired 10 the speakers
stand TO listen to the fine program prepared.
Mrs. Netsie Chaplin, of the local Corps, deliver.
ed the address of welcome; responded to BY
Senior Yice-President Hawk. Music. rscita-
tions, speeches by several comrades followed,
after which the Department President was in
troduced to make the address Of the day.
Thursday evening Of the same week Ellen
Hass, President of Corps Msrshalltown. threw
open her lovely home. and rendered delight.
full reception 10 the Department President and
other Department. officers present in the city.
Ice cream, cake and fruit were served and q
very pleasant evening was spent.
Eleanor L. Gibson, Press Correspondent.
OHIO RECEPTIONS.
Fully 500 people attended the reception given
by Memorial Corps. Cleveland, in honor Of the
President. Secretary and Treasurer of the Do
partment, Mesdames Salna F. Spriugsteen,
members of the Corps.
At the reception rendered COMMANDMENTS
Chief T. 3. LAWYER and staff by the Posts OF
Cleveland, Department President Salina =.
Springsteen presented him beautiful basket
Of Howers, which he afterward sent with his
compliments to the old ladies Of the National
WR.C. Home, Geneva.
MAINE SOLDIERS HOME.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The principal event in Re-
lief Corps circles for the month past has been
the dedication of the Soldiers Home at Camp
Benson.
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THE RowLRy JUDGMENT.

Like Banquo's ghost, the Rowley Judgment
will not down. The funds OF the Pennsylvania
Division were attached in bank in February
last to satisfy the same. ! agree with Judge
Acknowledgement Russell that Mr.. Rowley has
no valid judgment against the Coinmandery-iu-
Chief. but his Judgment against the Sons of
Veterans of Pennsylvania" which was legally
obtained-said defendant being represented in
court at the time OF trial before the Board Of
Arbtration-may hold good as against the
division of Pennsylvania, Sons of Veterans,
U. S. A." j am not sufficiently arprised to
the facts or merits of this controversy TO give
intelligent opinion upon this point. nor is it
important for me to do so. Suffice il to say
that attorneys have been employed by the Off
GERS of the Pennsylvania Division. who have
made a motion to dismiss the attachment. and
payment is being vigorously resisted. Accord
ing to my latest information, these proceedings
are still pending in the Berks County courts.
On account Of this unexpected attachment the
funds of the Pennsylvania Division have been
tied up, and placed beyond control Of the Com
mander or Quartermastcr TO a considerable
sum, and the per capita tax due the Com.
mandery-in Chief from this Division for the
quarters ending Dec 81 1894. and March !,
1885, amounting 10 1913, remains unpaid.
However, j am OF the opinion that the properly
accredited representatives, from Pennsylvania,
who are present should be allowed a seat aud
ment must be paid in the end it should come
out of the treasury of the Commandery-in-Ch Chief.
not as legal requirement, but as an equitable
Cratuity. Those who familiar with the
facts in this remark able case will agree that
the Pennsylvania Division should not in Just
ice. be required to pay this claim. An juno
ton upon our part, as authorized at Davenport
would have been fuitlcss. as no attempt has
been, or will be, made to collect from the Com
mandery- in Chief, and so far as the liability of
the Pennsylvania Division is concerned, this
question can be determined as well in the
pending proceedings in an original action
for injunction.
CoURTs-MARTIAL, OPINIONS AND DECISIONS.
Fifteen courts martial proceedings have been
received during this administration and passed
upon by the Judge Advocate. General. In
each case of court-martial his opino has been
sustained. A fatal defect in many of these
cases was the entire failure to properly serve the
accused with notice of action, or 10 present any
proof Of service with the papers, required by
the c. r. and r. An additional page for serv-
ice and proof Of same should be provided, and
included with such set of court-martial blanks.
Sixty-six decisions have been rendered by your
Commander-in- Chief upon various questions
involving discipline aud construction OF laws
and rituaIistic work Of the Order. For reasons
fully stated in Decision No 2, was constrained
to dsapprove Opinion No. Z of the Judge-Ad-
vocate-General, relative TO the status and privi-
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publication during the present year. In the
selection OF this committee | was governed
largely by the practical necessity of having the
members thereof convenient to Headquarters,
who have consulted together frequently. The
book is now complete and ready for the printer.
1t contains leading and opinions upon
important points, including decisions rendered
by Commanders Griffin, Webb. Weeks Hall,
Maccsbe, and myself No decisions which
have become obsolete by reason of amend
ments or subsequent action by the Commander
in Chief are contained in this book, and rere
titons are avoided, so far as possible. The
work Of the committee is culled out, and COM
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Gov. William Mckinley and Gen. Fairchild
speak-Nationai Hymn Adopted by the
Encampment.
The afternoon session began at 2:30 o'clock.
After about half an hour a committee was sent
to bring Gov. Mckinley and Gen. Farchid.
Gov. Mckinley was companied by his staff.
He was welcomed by the Commander in Chief
Both Gen. Fairchild and Gov. Mckinley de-
livered speeches OF some length.
The EncampmeDt adopted as the National
hymn Banner of Beauty and Glory" written
by Serg't w. o. Pierce, of the 6Sth Ind, and
dedicated to the Sons of Veterans.
The Encampmont then took recess until 8
o'clock Wednesday morning.
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efforts Of the Local Committee of Arrangements
for the reception and entertainment of this
meeting deserves the commentator of the
Order at large
Without disparagcment to others, 10 can be
said, without question, that the boys of Knox
vile have fulfilled every promise made by
Brother Cooper and others who extended the
invitation 10 visit Knoxville. The Battlefield
Encampment will be remembered by all the
brothers in attendance as one of the great
events in the history of our Order. and the
boys will return home with pleasant and last
ing memories of the Sunny South.
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Capt. Wallace Foster visited Convention, and
received the hearty hand clasp Of many. He
brought his revised edition of the Patriotic
Primer which is great. OF this more again.
BADGES OF CONVENTION.
The delegates badge was medallion Of Ma
tional President Emma X. Wallace
The souvenir badge from tho Ladies' Citi-
zeus' Committee was a medallion of Abraham
Lincoln, and cut of the Kentucky Home I"
on the bar