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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-06-03
WOMAN OF MILos.

Tournefort describes the women of the Island
of Milos as srrant coquets given to reddening
their cheeks and frilling their smocka The
costume consists of q wing sleeyed bodice over
. duplicated smock, and beneath the smoek
IN undergarment like chemise with long
skirts embroidered at the edge. The sandals
are soft and like slippers. but the stockings OK
CATERS or leggins stiff and shapeless. and
make the whole costume ungraceful; or, - the
writer says, "makes the prettest Of EN- with
monstrous mill post legs 1T for nothing but 70
be painted OH skreens or fans" Evidently the
gentleman thought ladies on fans did not need
to be pretty.
The women of Naxos have the most extraordi-
nary costume of all. Their under "smieket,"
Is the author calls it, seems to button straight
down before and have an embroidered edge.
Over this comes the pleated skirt. which d
held down on one side by q sort OF apron, but
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BADCER STATE VETERANS.
Col. Gray Un::cImc..ss,.y Chosen Commando.
Of the Department.

Vol pr"y CI.m..o:S GI..--. Sc."''SN
OF the Department.
Eau Claire warmly welcomed the veterans
of the Department of Wisconsin, and during
their stay in the city the comrades were
royalty entertained. The Encampment opened
May 49, Department Commander d. Lloyd
Jones presided. There were reported l1.OOO
members in good standing; losses during the
year. 1910, of which 242 were by death.
Other reports wore presented. including that
of the Trustees Of the Waupaca Home, show
ing the present number of inmates as 1864. In
the evening . banquet was given by the citi-
gems OF Eau Claire to the officers and repre-
eentatives. Covers were laid for 6O0 George
A. Barry, of Eau Claire, Past Assistant Adju-
tant- General of the Department. was toast
master. To the toast, The Allied Orders"
Department Commander Jones responded for
the Grand Army Mrs. Myrs c. Grinnell, of
Beloit for The Womsn's Relief Corps (repre-
senting Mrs. Lucinda Burchard, of Fort Atkin-
sou, Presdent); Mrs. Flora Miller, Of Green
Bay, Department President for the Ladies of
the GAR, aud Col. w. j. Patton, Division
Commander, for the Sons Of Veterans
At Thursday's session D. ]. Brothers and
George L. Thomas were elected Trustees of tbs
Waupaca Home Three candidates were in
the field for Department Communicated. Z.
B. Gray Alexander Ivey and w. J. Ennis. Each
had strong following. Col. Gray received =
majority oil Inc DailOL6 CAST, enO MS eiectlOn
was made unanimous. Henry Heath, of Mil
waukee. was elected Junior Vice Commander,
and Col E. NJ. Bartlett, of Eau Claire, Senior
Vice. Delegstes-at- Large. C. K. Billings,
Rhinelsnder; George w. Morton, Berlin.
Resolutions were adopted against consolida-
ton of pension offices; in favor Of building a
new National Home or conversion of one Of the
present Homes as . refuge for veterans dis
honorably discharged from Homes for infrac-
lions of rules; requesting delegates to the
National Encampment to. present thereto q
proposition to have prepared by comm ission
of educators selected from the ranks OF both
contending armies fair aud impartial history
of the war; satisfactory to the North and South.
for use in the public schools; selecting Apple
ton rs the next place Of meeting; indorsing
the military park at Vicksburg.
Col. Gray has been one of the leaders in the
GAR. in the State for the last 20 years. and
| has served at different times as Assistant Adju.
| tant-General. During the incum bency of Gen.
Lucius Fairchild rs Commander Chief Of
the Grand Army, Col. Gray served his Adju.
nt-General. COL Gray was a school teacher
when the war broke out. and dropped his book.
TO help save the Union. He helped to organize
the 2sth Wis. aud went out as Major. re-
turning Colonel. though he was not mustered
| in as such. He is probably one OF the best
| known Grand Army men in the State.
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DEPARTMENT DoIHcS
Items of Interest from Various Local GAR.
Bodies.

Items of Interest from Various Local G. AR,
Bodies.
Joseph A. Mower Post, !, New Orleans, La,
celebrated the 25th anniversary of its organiza.
ton recently. In 1872 this Post was organ
lied with Is charter members and reached its
highest membership in 1889, when 1877 were
being carried on the rolls. Thousands of dollars
have been disbursed during the quarter of
century. During the yellow fever epidemic of
1878 over $1,000 was sent to the Post by North
era friends and was expended for the relief of
the stricken. both in and out of the Grand
Army. bronze monument costing $4,000
was erected in the Chalmette National Gene.
terry by the comrades and their friends Present
officers are: Com, Chas. II. Shute; S. " c.,
E. S. Sroddard; J. v. c.. Thomas Mccormack !;
Surg, DIR. J. B. vandergrif; Chap. w. l..
Jarvin; Q. NJ, c. w. Keeting; Adj't, E. ii.
J Wheeler; o. d., Louis Hermann O. g., A. j.
Barrett. Comrade Shute is serving his ninth
consecutive term as Commander, and during
this long service has missed only one meeting
| Of the Post, except when absent from the city.
Lucius Fairchid Post, l79. was recently
organized at Pacific Grove, o. The officers are ::
Com. Manning King; S. v. c.. E. Michaels !;
J. v. C.. J. T. Patrick; Adj't, R. C. Worries
Q. NJ, c. g. Chamberlain Surg, A. r. PEN
nington; Chap. E. Griggs; o. d.. w. p Kins-
man; o. g., I. Spencer; ]. S., ]. V0sbursli.
The members of the new Post are very enthu-
siastic, aud will endeavor to gather into its fold
every eligible veteran in this neighborhood.
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Brother Coates was elected Captain, Jan. l.
1885, but did not complete his term. He re-
moved to Omaha, where he again took up the
work and organized Camp.
He was elected Captain of Gen. Crook Camp,
Omaha. in 1883, and at the Division Encamp-
ment was chosen q member Of the Council.
He was unanimously re. elected the following
year but resigned to accept the office of Divis
ion Inspector, in which capacity he made q
record which earned for him the office OF Divis-
ion Commander in 1890.
During the following year Brother Coates
commanded the Division. SO Camps with q
mem bership of 1901 we're mustered, thus III one
year more that doubling the number in good
standing in the Nebraska Division, record
which mono Of his successors have been able to
break. Coates is prosperous merchant, and
has wide circle of friends.
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LONE STAR STATE.
Annual Convention of the Department Of
Texas at Houston.

Annual Convention of the Department Of
Texas at Houston.
The 10Th annual Encampment OF the Texas
Department at Houston. recently, elected the
following officers: Com, Ed Ketchum, Han
cock Post, 2. Galveston S. V. c., /. c. Leeds.
Dix Post. IL, Dallas; J. V. C.. J. o. Estabrook,
Wright Post, 26. Paris; Medical Director. j. J.
Gasser. Mower Post, 10. Austin; Chap. s. w.
Patterson, Dix Post. Council Of Administers
ton, A. L. Lowe, Parmly Post. 4, Fort Worth !;
E. Il. Rust, Mcclellan Post, 9. Houston Garn-
der Work. Kit Carson Post, "A, Waco; II. A.
Johnson, Mcpherson Post, !, Sherman. Dele.
gate at. Large, H. I. Rue, Mcclellan Post, 8.
Houston; Delegate. J. l.. Tygard, Lyons Post
Denison; Alternste-atLsrge, NJ. J. Heating,
Ord Post, 3. San Antonio; Alternate. J. N.
Diehl, Parmly Post, T. Fort Worth.
Commander Ketchum has appointed Frank
L. Kirk, Galveston, Assistant Adjutant- GEN
eral; X. P. Sargent Galveston, Assistant Quar-
termaster-General; w. II. Christian. Dublin,
Inspector; r. A. Grant, Houston. Judge Ad.
vocate. and John w. Parks. Dallas, Chief
Mastering Officer. E. J. Kilmer. Corpus
Christi. has been selected a Senior Aid de.
Camp. Headquarters have been established at
Galveston.
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TRIO OF ENERGETIC SONS.
officers of Washington Division Max
ing the Order Success.

The Washington Encampment convenes ut
Vancouver. June 16. Headquarters will DO at
the Hotel Columbia. The parade on the lun
will be headed by the 18th u. s. Band aud 14th
u. s. followed by the GAR. S. Of V. and civic
societits Gen. Robert Anderson Camp will
give grand ball in honor OF the visitors on the
evening of tho 18th.
Washington Division was organized tn 1889,
with Col. Hiram E. Allen, OF Spokane, as Com
mander. Prior to its organization 1t was .
part Of the Division OF Montana. Since the
organization Of the Division there has been a
steady and solid growth, having at this time .
total OF 80 Camps and membership OF nearly
700. Through the hard times general to the
country this Division not only held it's own.
but made increases, and the leaders believe
they are now on the dawn of bright and pros
porous future. During the past two years the
Division Of Montana. comprising Montana,
Utah, and Idaho. has been attached to this Di.
vision. which enlarged the boundary lines until
in area the Division stands at tho head.
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H0NoRINc BRAVE WOMEN.
Department. of Kansas to Celebrate
Mother Bickerdyke Day.


One of the most graceful tributes ever paid
to the Army Nurse will be that now planned
by the Department of Kansas for July 10, and
just made the subject of a General Order by
the new Commander, Theo. Botkin. In an
nouncing the celebration of " Mother Bicker.
dyke Day." as it is to be called, the Commander
speaks eloquently of the services ct the Army
Nurses. aud remarks that there were thousands
whose identity will never be known. He con-
tnues:
proof Of the debt which gratitude owes to these
Queens of the Republic, the Army Nurscs. OF
the few surviving Army Nurses still left to en-
joy the fruits of peace and the blessings OF .
grateful people, one, the most famous Of them
all. is citizen of the State of Kansas, and hale
and hearty in her 80th year. Her name is
sacred one to every veteran of the Union army,
and there is never q meeting of these veterans
in this State that that name is not mentioned
in the hearty ejaculation, God bless Mother
Bickerdyke.' Her appearance At our Reunions
and Campfres is always benediction and an
inspiration.
ION July 10, 1897. she will have attained the
venerable age of four score years. The rem.
nant of her life's journey is a short one. Let
us show her the affection with which we hold
her. and the tribute We shall pay to her mem.
DRY when her LIES sands shall have finally run
out. In doing this we shall, through her. do
appropriate honor to each and all that noble
band of American heroines-the Army Nurses.
1T is therefore ordered that in all Grand
Army Posts in the Department of Kansas the
s0ih anniversary of the birth of this great and
good woman. July ~. 1897, be celebrated rs
Mother Bickerdykc Day, in honor aud in men,
DRY OF the sacrifices and services of the Army
Nurses. Each Post should on that date hold a
Campfire, at which short sketches should be
read, short talks be made commemorative Of
woman's work in the war to alleviate the suf-
fering and misery of the sick and wounded sol.
diers, and of her sacrifices for their comfort and
encouragement.
"Csll to your aid the very best local talent
you have. Invite the W.RC., the Ladies Of
the g. R.. the S. of ", and the LAS. to as
sst. Invite all classes of citizens TO attend and
assist you. Let each Post at its last meeting in
June adopt and forward to Assistant Adjutant-
Genera! at these Headquarters some brief OK
preston of tho high regard and a6ectionate
esteem in which Mother Bickerdyke is held by
the comrades. These expressions will be suit
ably bound, and, with the compliments of De-
partment officers presented to Mother BECKER
dyke on her S0th birthday as testimonial that
her great services and sterling womanly virtues
are not forgotten by her boys nor by grateful
people"
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practically the Greek costume of to-day, al
though nowadays the skirts are made a little
longer and the apron is not necessary part.
The history of the rise and fall of the apron
might prove very interesting. The earlier and
simpler people usually regard it as an orna-
ment they dye it in bright stripes or en-
broider it and wear it on gala days, and have
some ceremonious aprons of the proper color
for funerals aud other solemn occasions. We
more progressive" as we style ourselves. re-
gard the apron as a badge of work, and Wonid
not think OF Introducing one for part OF our
best attire.
The traveller says: "'Tis true, the ladies for
the most part clothe themselves but once for
their whole life. Their husbands have lot the
modification of seeing 'em follow the modes
and d piping their hands in their purse every
change OF the season." These island costumes
are frequently grotesque. but some have shs
simplicity and grace that marks many Oh sne
peasant costumes of Europe.
The Hellenic women are famous emoroides-
ers indeed, embroidering was first wrought IN
the Levant and the women excel all others IN
skill and neatness although their patterns are
not SO extraordinarily beautiful.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-06-03
DIVISION SNAP SHOTS.
What the Boys are Doing in the Several
States.

What tho Boys are Doing in the Several
States.
The brethren of northeastern Pennsylvania
are fully alive to the possibilities OF good results
from earnest work, and with view to build
ing up the Order in LuZerne, Lackawanna. and
adjacent Counties have formed an organiza-
ton composed of Camp 8, Scranton; %, Ber-
wick; So. Shickshinney; 1853, Wilkes Barre;
$50, Wyoming; go, Bloomsbury, and ga, Jer-
myn. The work mapped out includes the re-
organization of Camps at Carbondale, Homes
dale, Peckvile, Pittston, Plymouth, and Nam
ticoke, and the mastering OF new ones at sew
eral other places. The officers OF the new asso-
citation are: Pres, Byron g. Hahn. Wilkes
Barre; V.-P.'s, T. C. Harter. N. d., L. II.
Rinker, aud Lafayette Matthews; Sec. Forrest
w. Briggs; Treas Alderman John I. Howe.
Phil Sheridan Camp l. Boise City, Idaho. has
organized as Co. /, LIST Idaho National Guard.
The boys have been furnished guns. fatigue,
dress uniform, overcoat, and everything neces-
sary to make fine showing. They drill like
veterans.
The reception rendered eligible sons of vet.
Grams by Camp 6, Scranton, Pa. was q success,
and applications are being received as a result.
South Dakota has purchased beautiful
prize banner which is to be presented each
year to the Camp passing the best inspection.
This year Arlington Camp, 13 was successful,
and the flag will remain in its possession until
the next annuaI 1nSpect!ony Wueu otucEs Will
have q oh ance to gain the honor.
Col. T. C. Green, Division Commander of
South Dakota has within short time mus
tered new Camps mt Canton. Belle Tourche, and
Valley City, thereby adding over 60 new men,
bers to the Order.
Extensive preparations are being made for
the Field Encampment at Redfield. s. d., June
| g. g. and 10. Several new Camps are expected
as the result of the meeting.
An order having been issued by tho Chief of
Ordnance, U. S. A., calling in all so caiiber
rifles the South Dakota Division will be forced
| to surrender all its arms and equipments loaned
| the Camps by the State.
The Field Encampment of the South Dakota
Division Mt Red field, June and 10, will be
| largely attended. Several Captains Of armed
Camps have notified Commander Green that
| the entire Commands will attend. Gen. L. w.
| Kennedy, Senior Vice COMMANDMENT Chief,
| will be with the boys one day.
Commander R. B. Oglesbee announces that
the Indiana Encampment will be held at
| Marion, July z, 8 and g. One fare for the round
| trim has been granted by all roads.
| The muster of the following Camps is an
nounced in last Indiana Orders: Camp 800,
Burr Oak; 356, Indianapolis; 3o7, Mier 35S,
Paragon; $50, Avon; 2, Pennville and g.,
| Huntington.
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WOMAN OF NAXos.

at the other stands out in fan. The bodies -
close fitting, and the ample sleeves almost
touch the ground. The vail, or kerchief, 10
wound about the head coquettishly, and the
whole costume has an air of vanity and co.
ouetry stamped on it, from the bow on the
six rt to the kerchieFs half-hiding, haifrsveat'
ing folds.
The costume Of the women Of the Island
of Mo ia more graceful. The sleeves are we'll
cut and of less awkward length. the bodice il
simple. and the pieated skirt does not perform
anv unbecomine antics. but hangs modestly.
The vail, also, is arranged demurely. This v
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MAJ. T. A. FIX.

the different grades he went to Huntsville
(Ind.) preparatory school for young men. In
1890 he moved to Pierce County, WASH, and
settled at Orting. Maj. Fix was instrumental
in organizing Grant Camp, and became char
ter member He served two terms as First
Sergeant, one term as Chaplain, and in 1895
was elected First Lieutenant, which position
he filled with credit. He has been of great as
sistance to COL Locke in making the admins
tration success.
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New York Ladies of the GAR.

The annual Convention of the New York
Ladies' of the GAR held at Rochester at the
time of the GAR. Encampment elected the
following officers: Pres. Mrs. f. E. Waugh,
Fulton; s. v. p. Mrs. Libbie Gardner, Brook
Ign; J. w. p, Mrs. D. d. Griffith, Utica !;
Treas, Mrs. r. Randolph, Canandsigua; Chap,
Mrs. L. c. Brainard, Buffalo; Delegate at
Large, Mrs. George w. Williams. jr.. Buffalo;
Delegate, Mrs. David w. Lee. Brooklyn.
Greetings were sent the GAR. The vote
was unanimous against consolidation with the
WRC
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GOSSIP FROM THE Bay STATE.
Items of Interest About the Brethren In
the Northeast.

the Northeast.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp as. Roxbury.
entertained the members Of Post 26, Ga r., and
W.R.C 60, May 18. A very interesting enter
tainment was given by well-known public
artists This was the third union gathering
Of the three organizations. and has done much
to promote suitability and stimulate an active
fraternal interest in each society. The Camp,
by xn interesting coincident, meets in the
small hall from which Con. Miles went forth
in 81 AS volunteer.
Gen. w. f. Bartlett Camp 100, Pittsield, is
the largest in the Bay State, and is active at
all times. To encourage eligible sons to join
the Order this Camp has organized a junior
society of sons under 10 years of ago to par
ticipate ia Memorial Day exercises, etc. Cd
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HIS BUILT UP THE SYSTEM.

Frank j. Coates Successfully Manages the
Nebraska Insurance Feature.
Frank ]. Coates, Assistant Chaplain, who has
charge of the insurance work in Nebrasks
Division, started in the Sons as charter MEN,
Der Of Garfield Camp, 3, Dorchester, Neb. which
he helped to organize in July. 1883. This
Camp making the number required to organize
. Division, Brother Coates went to Hastings
and the Nebraska Division became an estab.
lished fact.
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LHDIES OF, THE GAR.

Matters of Interest Pertaining to this Pat
riOtic order.
At the recent Kansas Department Conven-
ton at Chanute, the following officers were
elected: Dept Pres. Mrs. Emma Wall, Law
renee; s. V..P., Mrs. NJ. NJ. Woodcock, Wichita;
J. V..P.. Mrs. Della Rawins Horton Coun-
selor, Mrs. M. o. Cartilage, Topeka; Chap,
Mrs. E. Patterson. Empora; Treas, Mrs.
Frances N. Wood, Topeka.
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Is Building Up the Order.

Col. r, r. Oglesbee, Commander, Indiana
Division, in General Orders. says: THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE has opened up its col
umns to the Sons of Veterans, and is lending
very valuable aid in building up aud strength
euiug our Order"
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The measure
ments of death
are a few inches
of trivial dis
orders, multi
piled by many
feet of neglect.
If a man or
w o III a n will
take care of the
little trivial
disorders, there
is no need to
fear the big
ualadies. and
long life and
happiness will
be the reward.
The little dis
orderS that
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wisconsin Ladies' of the GAR.

The Wisconsin Department elected the fol-
lowing officers 1T the Eau Claire Convention,
held during the GAR. Encampment: Dept
Pros. Mrs. Lennie Grimes, La Crosse; V.-P.' g,
Mary Reynolds, Superior, and Mrs. Leyken,
Amigo; Treas, Kittie Hubbard, Green Bay !;
Chap. Mrs. Candace Phillips. Prairie Farm.
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Hawkins ZOunVe Battlefield MOnument.
At the meeting of the Hawkins Zouave
Association ut the Hoffman House, New York.
recently, final arrangements were made to
dedicate with imposing ceremonies the monu.
Hawkins presided. COtnrade James II. Folan
acted as Adjutant. Nearly 80 members were
nresant
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-06-03

J.K. BrandawaJ, Center Rilge, Ark: II
love TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE for its loysl
tenets and its grand work for the veterans.'
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The blood is the source OF health. To keep 1t
pure, take Hoods Sarsaparilla-and only Hoods
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Wanted An Idea ~ ST. .' sa'S;

Write JOHN VIZ oERBURN &C. CO.. Patent Attor-
neys Washington. d. @ fer their u 800 prize onsI
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The work of decorating the tomb to the un.
known dead in Arlington Cemetery, near Wash
ington. ID. c. is always turned over by the
Grand Army of the Republic TO the woman's
Relief Corps Other organizations, as well as
individuals, contribute of their floral wreaths
or eyergreens. but the arrangements are wholly
in charge Of the W.R.C.
Arlington Cemetery is high up on the banks
of the Potomac, near the old mansion from
which il takes its name. The cemetery stretches
away from The river, but the monument to the
unknown dead is not far from the dwelling
1t iseA large granite block set on q rous b. be q
foundation. aud on its face 10 engraved this
pathetic story:
Beneath this stone repose the bones of 2, Ill
unknown soldiers, gathered after the war from