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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-07-01
THE GRAND ARMY.
What is Being Done by the
Veterans for the Good of the
Order.
VERMONT VETERANS CONVENE.

After the Annual Encampment They Aid
in Defeating Monuments.
Vermont comrades gathered at Bennington
last week and elected as Dept Com, Erastus w.
Jewett; $. V. C., G. T. $. Pierce yergennes;
J. V. C., M-W. Sargent, South Royalton Medi
cal Director. J. ID. Hamahan, Rutland; Chap,
ID. ID. Owens. Rutland; Delegate-at-large to
the National Encampmeut Frank kenheld,
Morrisvile; Delegates from the Encampment.
1. b. Kelly. Rutland, ana Albert Downs, Ben
nington. The newly elected Commander APP
pointed Rev. E. J. Ranslow Assistant Adjutant-
General, and E. ID. Barnes Assistant Quarter
master General, both Of Swinton, and j. c.
Baker, Rutland. udge- Advocate. General.
The sessions were brief. The reports OF the
officers were very satisfactory, and the En-
campment was harmonious throughout
The presentation to the Battle Mont
and Historical Association and dedication OF
the three granite monuments that mark the
site of historical locations in Bennington took
place June % in the presence of large num-
Der of people, including many who have been
prominent not only in war, but in the councils
of the Nation. There was parade, escorting
Gov. Grant and Lieut. Gov. Fiske to the Sol
diers' Home grounds. Thence the Ga. Ma
tional Guard. and other organizations marched
to the monument that marks the site OF the
old Catamount Tavern. This monument con-
| sists of large block of Barre granite weighing
niue tObS, upon which StandS the ofoHZc hRufo
| of a catamount. OF the other two monuments
one is located in the center of the old buryIng-
ground, and marks the graves of patriots and
the Hessans who died from wounds received
in the Benn ngton battle. 1t is a massive block
of granite. The other monument marks the
place where Stark's army encamped the night
before the battle, and upon it appears the
famous words: Look! There are the red
coats. They are ours, or Molly Stark sleeps q
widow tonight"
Maj. A. b. Valentine, Vice-President of the
Battle Monument and Historical Association,
presided at the dedicatory exercises, and intro
duced F. b. Jennings, who made the presenta-
tion address, and Gov. Josiah Grout, Dir
rector of the Association, received the markers
in its behalf. Following the exercises the
parade returned to the Home where it was
dismissed. An open day Campfire was held on
the grounds and at least 5000 people were In
attendance. Hugh Henry. President of the
Board of Trustees of the Soldiers Home, pre-
sided. Gen. j. q. Mccullough gave an address
of welcome, and there were speeches from ex-
Gov. Stewart, Hon. E. ]. Phelps. Interstate
Commissioner Adacs F. Walker. Gen. j. j.
Estey, Hon. b. B. Smalley, j. G.. Linehan, Capt.
Jack Crawford. Col. Albert Clark, and others.
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To Honor New York.s Soldiers.

While New York is usually at the head Of
the column in all works of patriotism, yet
strange as it may seem, no monument has been
erected to the memory of the soldiers Of the
civil war; All the cities and towns of the
country have honored the heroes of the rebel.
lion with splendid memorials either in mon1-
ment or an arch.
In 1898 the Legislature authorized the Menu.
ment Commission, composed of the Mayor,
Comptroller, Recorder, Commissioner of Public
Works, President Of the Park Board and Chair
man of the Memorial Committee. to proceed to
erect something of this character, and appro-
priated $3.50, 900 for the purpose. The matter
has been delayed from time to time for no good
reason. The Commission met in the Mayors
office June "a, with Mayor Strong in the chair,
and Comptroller Fitch, Recorder Goff, Com
missioner of Public Works Coils, President Of
the Park Board Mcmillan ard Chairman Of
the Memorial Committee Gouldon present.
COL Goulden was elected Secretary, and Fifth
Avenue, at the entrance to Central Park, was
selected as the site for the proposed monumenk
President Mcmillan was instructed to hsve .
map of the location prepared and soundinas
made for the foundation. Each Commissioner
was instructed to submit the name of an archi.
tect to compete for the making of the design.
The Commission will meet regularly now until
the monument is completed.
1t ia expected to lay the cornerstone early
In October. The new Secretary is the cause q
action ut the present time.
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FIELD ENCAMpMENT.
Michigan Sons Enjoy Soldier Life at Scamp
McCreery"

Michigan Sons Enjoy Soldier Lie at scamp
McCreery."
The annual meeting of the Michigan Divis-
ion at Flint was Field Encampment" The
first arrivals were 16 blue-coated members of
Wilmington Camp, 81, who had marched all the
way from Williamson, 50 miles. The company
was commanded by Capt. E. G. Hause. They
started Saturday and came into camp Monday,
June IA. Ann Arbor Camp arrived the same
day, but the Division officers and most of the
delegates did not get in until Tuesday. when
Col. ii. Earl Cowdin mounted guards aud strict
military discipline was enforced until adjourn
ment.
The roll-call on Wednesday showed nearly
200 members present All were in uniform.
and made fine showing. Probably no other
Encampment of any Division ever had so large
a number uniformed, and the Michigan boys
looked much like Regulars. The oldest men,
bers in point of service present were Frank ID.
Eddy, of Lowell, Chief of Staff under COM
mander-in-Chief Walter S. Payne in 1856. and
c. ]. Post, of Grand RAPIDS who was Adjutant-
General in 1885, and Gener al a
year later. Brother Eddy was mustered in
August. 1884, and Brother Post in November.
The report presented by Col. Cowdiu showed
much excellent work had been done during
his administration. Adverse influence of the
National campaign and the prevailing hard
times had not prevented good increase in
paid the weak Camps many of which were
saved. The Division is now in better condition
than it has been for some time.
Col. Cowden reported that since Feb. 10
new Camps had been organized. with a charter
mem bership of 3l1. Two Camps had been re-
inststed, making a total gain Of $50 members
The report of the Adjutant showed gain since
April of 143 members.
Division Inspector g. w. Davis reported that
the Division holds property valued at 81. 800
Camp as, of Bay City, leads with $3.50. Camp
SIS, Battle Creek, is q close second, having 5000
in property.
drill in the evening was feature of the
meeting. and hundreds Of people from Flint
were visitors
At Thursdays session COL Cowdin, Rock ford !;
Lieut-Col. William A. Holley. Holland, and
Maj. Thomas f. Stockton, Flint we're unani-
mously reelected. The excellent work of
these officers during the past year we'll merits
the honor conferred upon them. II. w. Mo-
shier, Bay City; J. A. Harsh, Tekonsha. and
John Geer, Williamson. were elected members
of the Division Council. George Z. Cogshal
Grand Rapids; ii. o. Herrick. Battle Creek,
aud George o. Davis, Takonsba, were chosen
to represent the Michigan Division at the Ma
tional Encampment. Past Colonel F. G. Still
SOD, who was present and warmly welcomed,
received the unanimous Endorsement of the
Encampment for COMMANDMENT. Chief. and
| Delegates were instructed to use all honorable
means to secure his election.
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MAINE DIVISION REPORTS LOSSES
But the Financial Condition 10 Good, and
Prospects Are Bright.

Maine Sons assembled in 18th annual En-
csmpment at Waterville, June Is. At the
opening session so officers and delegates were
present. Commander Cooper, in presenting his
annual report showed that there had been a
loss ia membership during his administration,
but considering the hard times the work of the
year WAS successful. Those Camps remaining in
the Order were in excellent condition. He rec
commended official visltations 10 aid in keeping
Up interest. All Camps should be uniformed.
thought prizes should be given the Camps. He
making the largest gains during the year. The
standard Of embership has been raised during
Brother Cooper's term of Office. The average
age Of members is rs years, aud most of the re-
rruits have been business aud professional
men.
AdJt Geo. II. Bangs submitted his report
A large loss by suspension wa. shown. The
present membership is l,zl0. or about 100 less
than last year. The report of T. A. Cooper,
Quartermaster, showed the Division to be in
good financial condition. with 6alauce on hand
Of $780, besides supplies. A. NJ. Soule, Senior
Vice Commander. reported six new Camps or
gsnized.
on Resolutions submitted resolution pedgns
the allegiance of the Order to the Government
of the United States.
The election of officers resulted &c follows
Com, Arthur NJ. Solle, Portland s. V. c.
Rev. Geo. f. Leighton; J. V. c., Z. Z. Kirk
Delegates TO the Commandery-in-C w. ii
Looney, @. W. Cragg. r. A. Cone. J. c. Colby
Council, l.. l.. Cooper, +. Z. Hooper, Charles
Z. Merrill. Pittsfeld was selected AS the plac,
Of next meeting.
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RENEWING OLD TIES.
Reunions Of Veterans Who stood Shouldss
20 Shoulder During the Dark Days.

Reunions of Veterans Who Stood Shouldo1
TO Shoulder During the Dark Days.
Arrangements for the Reunion of the Society
of the Army of the Potomac, in Troy, N. T.,
Aug. 90 81. have been substantially completed.
President Mckinley has been invited and u
holding the invitation under consideration.
Secretary of War Alger and Gen. Ruggles have
promised tn be present. The Trunk Line has
granted fare Of one and third, with stop.
over privileges, for those attending the National
Encampment In Buffalo. Friday there will
be q military parade. which will include the
Regular Cavalry from Fort Ethan Allen, the
National Guard, the Grand Army Posts and
civic bodies. In the evening the Society VIII
be welcomed by Gov. Black and Mayor Molloy.
The Reunion will conclude with banquet In
the evening. There will be also Reunion of all
the corps belonging to the Army of the Poto-
mac.
Survivors of Fuler's Ohio Brigade, composed
of the 9th. 18th, AID and SD Ohio. met %
Chillicothe during the Ohio Department. En-
canpment. Vice President Charles III. Smith,
of the 9th, presided Maj. Charles ii. Smith,
Capt A. Brown, Capt. 8. II. Prophet and Col.
o. L. Jackson, each representing a regiment
were elected Vice. Presidents. Capt. M. ID.
Murphy, of the Add Ohio. was chosen Secretary,
and Comrade ]. L. Durant, of the 57th Ohio,
Chaplain. Lieut.. John P. Kinney of the 43d
Ohio, was present for the first time. A Camp
fire was held in the evening.
The 45th Mass. Association met at Nantssket
Beach last week, with an attendance of over
200 including the members of the Sons and
Daughters Association. William III. Ward was
elected President and John ID. Whitcomb Sec
retary The Sons and Daughters Association
chose c. F. Blackwell President.
Capt Jack Crawford requests that all scouts,
guides and sharpshooters and Secret Service
men who served during or since the war mees
Buffalo, Aug. %, to effect permanent orgsni-
zation.
Over 80 survivors were present ut the recent
Reunion of Co. A, 25th Mass, at Lake Quinsiga-
mond Gen. Josiah Pickett was elected Presi-
dent.
Co. g. 18th Mass. held its annual Reunion
at Hanover Mass, June IL, and elected: Prss,
Samuel A. Henderson; Sec, Bailey Damon;
Treas, J. F. Stetson.
The 9TH Mass. Association met at Naptasket
Beach, Mass, June Is. The Secretary reported
Ia deaths. Resolutions were adopted on the
death of Maj Gen. Darius N. Couch, vino Hss
the regiments first Colonel.
Announcement is made of the following Ro-
unions:
18th Me. at Carbon, Aug. II, IL and Is. Be.
duced rates on all Maine railroads. Thomas I.
Tabor, Secretary. Bangor, Ne.
SD Ohio at Corning, o., Oct. D and o. OSCAR
l.. Jackson Presidents New Castle Pa.
18th N. Y. III. A. at Buffalo, N. Y. Aug. -
David Jones, President Utica, N. Y.
IO9th N Y at Buffalo during National En-
campment Amos E. Duel Secretary, Waverly,
NY
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to take care of his health has only himself
to blame when the fiual break down comes.
1t is easy to keep health while one has it,
but uphill work to win 1t back when it is
lost A man neglects a slight indigestion.
Then his appetite gets poor. That's trihe
and he pays no attention to it. Then he
complains of headaches and ii is hard to
work or think. His sleep becomes restless
and he only gets troubled spells of it. He
gets nervous and irritable. Everything goes
wrong both at home and at business. He
persists in paying no attention to his
health. Then some day he breaks down.
The doctor says nervous prostration or con-
sumption as the case may be. He has been
playing game with death and has been
checkmated at the weakest point
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
an unfailing cure for all disorders of the di-
gestion, and the deadly maladies that follow
in their train. 1t is the great blood maker,
flesh builder, and nerve tonic. 1t cures 90
per cent of all cases of consumption. It is
an unfailing remedy for nervous prostration
and exhaustion. Thousands of men have
testified to their recovery under its use,
after all other remedies had failed. Ali
druggists sell it. Do not deal with drug
gist who offers you substitute for he is not
only dishonest but willing to sacrifice your
health and possibly your life for few
added pennies of profit.
A clear complexion. Any one can have
1t who keeps the blood pure DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. One
is gentle laxative, and two q mild cathar-
tic. Druggists sell them.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-07-01
HOME MANAGEMENT INDICATED.
Indiana's Department Commander Reports
Result of Investigation.

1ndiana's Department Commander Reports
Result of Investigation.
In circular letter Department Commander
]. s. Dodge, of Indiana, says: within the past
few months serious charges, most of them
anonymous, have been spread broadcast over
the State against the management of the In
diana State Soldiers Home, located at Lafay
cite. These charges coming to the ear of one
of the Posts of the Grand Army of the Republic
at Indianapolis. it requested Gov. James A.
Mount to make an Investigation. This was
accordingly done by the State Board of Chari-
ties in the most thorough manner. In its re-
port to the Governor the Board speaks of the
management of the Home as most humane and
kindly, and the affairs of the institution so
ordered Is to secure the comfort and content
ment of the inmates. 1t reports the Home
throughout, upon careful inspection. to be clean
and in good sanitary condition. The quality,
quantity, and variety of food it found to be
above serious criticism. The charges against
the management were all disproved, and the
Home was declared to be safe and comfortable
refuge for the disabled veterans OF the State"
In General Orders the Department Commander
recommends that all the comrades make an
effort to organize . battalion of the GAR in
each County of the State during the coming
year. bringing all Posts Of the County into
closer relationship. And for this purpose the
Commander requests that the Posts of each
County in the State send him the name of
some comrade in the County for appointment
as battalion organizer. Believing that the
best interests of the GAR. will be subserved
BY closer and more intimate relationship of the
comrades, the Commander invites correspond
ence from each Post in the State upon this
subject, and, if the same meets with favorable
consideration. will, in due time, submit plan
for said organization.
1t is the custom of the W.RC. to hold their
district meetings during the Summer and
Fall months. The Commander recommends
that tho comrades arrange to hold Reunions at
the same time and place, and. if agreeable, hold
joint Camp6res. The Commander desires to
attend as many of these Reunions as he posi-
bly, can.
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ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Ladies' Aid Society.

The Ladies' Aid Society held its annual Con-
vention at Princeton during the Encampment
of the Minnesota Sons. Division President
Rose d. Patterson in her report stated that IA
societies were now in good standing, with a
men bership of 1856. Four had been organized
during the year.
These officers were elected: Pres Mrs. Marie
Stodeck, Minneapolis; V.-P.. Mrs Mary Rines.
Council Mrs. r. ID, Patterson, Mrs. Emma
Snow, Mrs. Sadie Ray Treas. Mrs. Elvira
Turner, Minneapolis; Chap, Miss Katie
Rodeck Inspecting Officer. Mrs. Rosamond De
Lestry; Mastering aud Installing Officer, Mrs.
E. L. Halliday; Delegates to the National Con.
vention, Mrs. Hannah Brainerd and Mrs. Celia
A. Rostron, Minneapolis.
The Maine Ladies' Aid Society met at Water.
Vile during the Sous Encampment. Mrs.
George Ii. Walker. Division President. occu-
pied the chair. Fourteen Societies with Q
mem bership of overja00 were reported in good
standing. The receipts exceeded the expendi-
lures during the year by over hundred dol
lars. New officers are: Pres. Rose 6. White,
Waldoboro; V. p, Lizzie Carr; Treas, Rosa G..
Write; Sec, Della Flanagan Chap, Mary
Thompson; ms, Eva Sborey; Mastering Otii-
Ger, Carrie c. Horr; Con, George scrbner;
Judge-Advocate Arthur NJ. Soule. Delegates,
Jennie Young and Mrs. J. ID. Williams.
The 14th annual Convention of the Penn
sylvania Ladies' Aid was held during the Sons
Encampment at Towanda. President Kate
Britton. Of Germantown, presided. officers
were elected as follows: Pres, Mrs. Kate
Hardcastle. Aid /. Philadelphia; V..P., Kate
Peoples, 2, Allegheny; Chap, Sarah Hodgkins.
4, Philadelphia; Treas, Mrs. E. L. Jones, g.,
Altoona. Division Council Mary Preston, II.
Philadelphia; Mary Maxwell, IL, German
town; Louisa Uhl, rs, Allentown. NJ. and /.
O., Lonisa Baltz. "a. Stroudsburg: ms. o..
Katie Marget, 6. Reading; Chief of staff, Anna
Franks. 81, Pittsburg. Delegate at Large,
Kate S. Brtton. IL, Germantown; Delegates.
Mrs. Maxwell IL, Germantown; Annie Dutton,
81 Pittsburg.
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DEPARTMENT DoIHcs
Items of interest from Various Local GAR
Bodies.


The visit Of Commander-in-C Chief Clarkson .
Ohio was made specially memorable not only -
himself. but to the Grand Army and Relief
Corps, through the thoughtful courteses ex-
tended to him by Col. ]. Cory Winans Chief OF
Staff. Col. Winans was the convoy of a special
train from Toledo 10 ChilIcoihe in which Com
manderi in Chief Clarkson was the guest Of
honor The night before setting out Camp
fire was rendered him in Memorial Hall, Past
Commanderin in Chief John s. Kountz presiding
A vote of thanks was rendered Col Winans for
his courtesies. and congratulating the CON-
mander-in-Chief upon his happy choiee In
selecting Col. Wiuans as his Chief of Staff
Gen. G. B. Clark, Commander of the South
Dakota Department. Huron. has. appointed z
c. Walton. Huron. Assistant Adjutsnt General;
G. l.. Summers. Huron. Assistant Qusrtermaster.
General; T. E. Blanchard. Mitchell, Judge-Ad-
vocate; g. w. Corl, Salem. Inspector 81. v.
Stroupe. Aberdeen. Chief Mastering Officer;
g. w. Carpenter, Watertown, Chief of SraH
Commander Bliss, of Michigan, has accepted
Detroit Post, 354, as escort at the National En-.
campment. Gen. w. s. Green of Detroit. Chief
| of Staff TO Commander Bliss has resigned, and
Maj. r. w. JackliD, of Detroit, has been %.
pointed his successor.
Comrade J. Y. Miles, Past Assistant AdjutanA
General of Kansas, Topeka. writes that he will
Introduce resolutions at Buffalo asking the Nar
tionsl Encampment to petition Congress 70
change Memorial Day, making it the last Sum
day in May instead of May 30 The reason for
this action is that Memorial Day is often de-
voted to picnies. racing, etc. Sunday. il 10
believed. would be more generally observed.
The Pennsylvania Encampment presented an
engrossed volume of resolutions to Past Depart
ment Commander H. II. Cummings, who served
during the years 1895. '96, aud a badge set with
diamonds to the venerable John w. Ssyss,
who is just completing his 25th year in that
office.
All the schools, public and private. in New
York City celebrated the 120th anniversary Of
the adoption of the American Flag. From one
to two hours was devoted TO patriotic exercises,
in which the comrades of the GAR. took Q
leading part.
Winfield Scott Hancock Post, 259. in uni.
form, attended the exercises in Grammar
School No. rs on Norfolk street. Twenty Ave
hundred children make up this school. Not
withstanding adverse circumstances, the school
ranks high in patriotism. Hancock Post and
the W.R.C. took advantage of the occasion -
present the school with . flag, and several
speeches were made.
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EXAMINING SURGEONS.
Veterans Freely Express Opinions Concern
ing Their Personnel

Veterans Freely Express Opinions Concern
ing Their Personnel
A. A. Jones, Iowa, writes: II note with
qualification, under the head of Not Officers
of the United States the opinion by the So
licitor of the Treasury. Col. F. A. Reeve. 9Th
Tenn, a regiment that was true to principles
of right. ! am proud of this organization, as
/ was member, and personally acquainted
with Col. Reeve"
The following ex.soldiers Of Watertown. o..
have Endorsed tho resolutions of Camp 8, Army
and Navy Republican League. Los Angeles,
Cal, asking President Mckinley to revoke the
order placing Examining Surgeons on the Civil
Service list: Roscoe Wolcott. Co. !, 148th Ohio; ;
William Burchett, Co. L. lat Ohio Cav; Chas.
Boye, Co. c, LIST Va. L. A.; Thomas Hale. Co.
+, 18th Ohio; Josiah Burchett, Co. II, 36th
Ohio; Conrad BOIL. Color-Sergeant, Co. G, 77th
Ohio; Anthony Williams, Co. /, 7th Ohio i;
Ephram Gasett, bath Ohio; John Morris, Co.
b. 77th Ohio. and John Hootsel, Co. II, 36th
Ohio.
p II. Oakley. Warner, Tenn. says: II be-.
lieve Hon. II. Clay Evans. Comm issioner of
Pensions, is an humble and true friend of the
Union soldier, and will do his duty as Com
missioner. believe he will clean out the old
moss back Examining Boards"
Robert Connolly. Lloyd. N. Y, Is in favor of
doing away with Examining Boards.
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Logan Monument,

The unvaling of the John A. Logan statue
at the Lake Front Park, Chicago, July 90. will
be a memorable event. Twenty Governors of
as many different States have promised to be
present. and it is expected that many others
will accept the invitation and make Logan Day
the occasion of one of the most notable assem-.
bies of State Executives in the history of Chi
cago.
President Mckinley has promised to be pres
of the Illinois National Guard. the Regulars
from Fort Sheridan aud other Western Army
posts, the GAR Posts from all over the North
west. and the militia organizations from other
States and miscellaneous organizations will be
in line.