The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-12-31
PENSION COMMISSIONERS.

PENSION COMMISSIONER
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: wish to
second the nomiHation Of Maj. John A.
Picker, of South Dakota, for Commissioners
of Pensions which nomination is made by
Comrade Cross, of Montrose, S. D.; also,
by a comrade in Washington, ID. c.
We recognize in Maj. Picker the true sol
diers' friend, and am confident that am
voicing the sentiment of the comrades, not
only of South Dakota, but of the Nation,
when I say by all means let Us have Maj.
Picker for Commissioner of Pensions. His
record in Congress the past eight years and
his interest for the old soldiers are too well
known to refer to in detail. d. ROGERS,
Battery F, I'd Ill L. A., BrittOn, S. d.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: desire to
add my Endorsement to other comrades who
have mentioned Mai. j. A. Picker for Com
missioner of Pensions. do not think that
the name of any comrade is to be found who
would so universally fill the bill and please
so many as he. had the pleasure OF his
acquaintance in South Dakota. He is
man whom to know-either as friend, neigh
Dor, or politicians to love and respect.
Genial, jolly, warm-hearted Maj. Picker
l hope to learn of his being our next Com
missioner of Pensions.-S. II. THOMAS. Co.
II, 9th Ohio, Bowling Green, o.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / would
most respectfully state, for the information
OF all concerned, that the country has never
had better Representative than Maj. John
A. Picker. He is clear, pure, able, and en-
tirely devoted to the interests of his constltu-
ents and his country. He has thorough
and wide knowledge of public affairs, having
been close student of such matters all his
life.
His ripe experience of public life, his init
mate knowledge of public affairs and Con-
gressional practice and methods would make
him an invaluable Commissioner of Pensions.
Picker has been tried, but never found
wanting. He is veteran of gallant record.
He has warm affection for all who fought
with him for the flag. His work is beyond
computation. He has defended the veteran
soldier in the halls of Congress at all times,
and from August last to Nov. 2, 1896, he was
in the field in support of that noble of mobiles,
President-elect Comrade Mckinley, and the
Repu blican cause. He has worked hard day
and night, going from place to place. In
not hamlet in South Dakota but his voice
was raised, and he made q most powerful
vote amongst the comrades and sons of vet
Grams for VIM. Mckinley.
/ trust, with thousands Of others, to see
Mai. Picker appointed Commissioner of
Pensions by President Mckinley, and he will
have the right man in the right place.-JNo.
II. MCLAUGHLIN, Fort Randall, S. d.
Endorsing Comrade Russell.
The following resolution was adopted by
| Farragut Post, IS, at meeting held Satur-
| day, Nov. 3d. 1896:
ResoIued BIZ Fdrragut Post Is. Department Of Ne
| brdsk1, That hereby earnestly and zealously
| recommend to Comrade Maj Mckinley, President
elect and to all others concerned, the appointment
4 of Comrade Henry C. Russell to be Com missioner
of Pensions for the four years ensuing alter March
f. 1897.
| And further, Believing and knowing that in his
| appointment mistake would be made, we in.
vite and especially request all GAR. Posts in this
Department to join us in this Recommendation OF
Comrsde Russell's appointment to said Office
Yours in F., c., and L.-JAMEs STEVEN
SON, Commander, Post %, Lincoln, Neb.
HEADQUARTERS ApPoMATrox Posi- PA, DEL
PARTMEsT OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN. NEB., Dec.
8, 1896.
At a regular Encampment of the Post on tie
RESOLVED, That thi. Post most heartily and unani-
mously Endorses the candidacy of Past Department
Commander Henry G. Russell for the Office of Com.
| missioner of Pensions. and most respectfully Pc
4 tit1On COmyaoe w MCKINNEY. frceiocuteioe "
| carefully consider the many Endorsements Of our
worthy comrade.
His record as a soldier as q citizen, as Judge and
one of our State officials has fully proven his 10y
atty, honesty ability, and sterling fidelity to every
| known duty and his selection will honor his COM
rades and benefit the Administration:
| c. Fl. GEAR,
| BRAD p Cook G. E. BARBER,
| Adjutant Committed.
| HEADQUARTERS BUMGARDyER PosT. 30. De-
| PARTMEsT OF WEST VIRGINIA, PENNsB0Ro,
| w. Va, Dec. 81, 1896.
| Resolved. That we heartily recommend Col. 7. w.
Lawler. of Rockford, H., for tile Office OF Commits.
| soner Of Pensions in and during the incoming AID.
| ministration of Maj William Mckinley. feeling
| assured that Comrade Lawler is fully competent
and will accord full justice to the old and disabled
| veterans that have spent the best years OF their
| lives in the service OF their country
| Resolued That we fully indorse the Col Pickler
pension bill passed by the House April 2e 1896.
| and is now before the Senate.
| j. III. ATHENS, PERRY ]. CUyNINGHAM,
| Adjutant. Commander.