The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
THE CHAPLAIN'S ELIXIR.
COL. WINSTON OF PICKET CAMP ES-
CAPEs COURT MdRTIdL.
A Lively Meeting of tho Camp-Bnsiness
Of Importance Transacted-Laugh-
able Proceedings.

order and Chdpidh l. - "''NN~ ~
ed prayer. ~.
\ letter was received from the WASH
ington camp asking favorable action oil
pickett camp upon the request iOf CON-
tribution 10 the Alice w. Waterman mon
ument at Madison, Wisconsin
Mrs. Alice Waterman was the chier
worker in preserving the well-kuown Sol
der Rest" at Madison Wisconsin.
,.om,rade Dr. Stratton reminded the
camp mat there was a committee for the
purpose OF receiving and reporting on
such communications with Mrs. y. V.
Randolph as chairman.
me communication was on motion re-
ferred 10 that committee.
Several bills came up and were ordered
paid.
WAR RECORDS.
Thc application of Philip r. Lucord' OF
4. r. Thorntons Battery, was received.
MIR. Iucord was well spoken Of Cons
rade Waller stated that Il was hard
matter to finu out a mans war record In
repiv 10 the statement OF a cOmrade that
ne would not vote for any one VINO coulu
not show a good war record. Comrade
waller said. however, that out az the
Soldiers Home he found three old sol
diers who reported that Mr.. Lucord had
served well during the war.
Commander Gibbs stated the functions
Of the Committee on Memberships. He
stated that the primary duty vas 20 de-
termine the applicants war record ana
subsequently his standing In the commu-
nifty.
sick members were reported improving
and Comrade Marshall was reported pres
ent after a severe illness.
Comrade Craig was also reported out
after an Illness and Comrade Gates pre-
scription for the patient was commended.
The report Of the Finance committee
on fixing up the han was received
through Chairman LOehr. The totai
expenditure WIS Sl}223 ~ which almost
half hal already Ioer paid. The balance
was on motion ordered paid.
The resolution regarding memorial
night was taken from the table ana con-
sidcred.
Comrade Northen stated that he had
brought up the matter and thought that
the most appropriate tine was the date
of the death Of General Pickett or the
first meeting night after
The matter was ON motion deferred
until next meeting night I'm the mean
time the date of General Pickett uea'u
to be ascertained.
cor. WINsrON's ELIXIR.
Comrade Northern stated that the
camp was greatly interested In Chaplain
p. p. Winstons Elixir Of Life
He said chat the elixir had cured the
worthy chaplain's wounded heel ana
that IL bad increased Comrade winston
hirsute adornment by seven and that a
dose given TO the chaplain bob-tall dos
had aeeclly produced brand new can
dal extremity.
The chaplain had refused to dispense
the elixir 20 comrades In need OF IL ana
De- wanted the commander TO request the
chaplain 20 give of the elixir 10 the other
comrades. who needed limbering up.
The chaplain explained how be had got
ten the elixir
Comrade ". n. Boveridee stated that
he had always trusted Chaplain Winston
until me had overheard the Chaplain ten
OF his war record and enumerated every
battle ever fought i'm the late unpleasant
ness and tell of the men he had Killed.
Mir Rsverldee had figured mp the 'hap-
lain's killings and found it amounted
10 tWcnly-four million moro than 'neie
were people iu The country
he also accused Chaplain winston OF
mistakine TWO married ladies Tor old
maids on ono occasion.
Commander GIBBS stated that Comrade
winston was not wounded, but got his
game foot from carrying IL over hts
shoulder. a peculiar attitude affected only
py the chaplain.
There We're other accusations and 10 al
most looked like a court martial for Chap
lain Winston. but the matter finally fell
through for some reason.
SPEECHES WANTED
Dr. Stratton spoke of the lecture Of
Captain Parks before the Assembly. and
moved that Captain PARIS be waited upon
and asked 70 deliver his lecture before
tho camp.
Dr. Stratton was appoint ad committee
OF one 10 secure the Captains lecture.
Comrade Gill suggested that Comrade
fitzgerald OF Farmvllle Doe asked TO
speak 90 the camp next Monday night
Comrade Gil was appointed 10 make
the request OF Comralc Fitzgerald.
Comrade Bcycridge then brought before
the members OF the camp the case Of Dir.
j. W. b. Newton the old veteran who
was trying hard 10 earn a livelihood for
himself ana his several children by SELL
ing apples az the corner OF Broad and
Seventh streets.
Mr.. Beverdigc stated that some man
was trying ~ break down Mr.. Newton s
business and his character. and that he
thought 1t was the sacred duty OF every
member OF the camp 10 assist and lend
support 10 this worthy soldier
Comrade Beverdige then elOquently told
OF the misf0rtunes Of the old man. many
OF which laid the trials OF even job in
the shade.
Owing 10 a demurring voice there was
no action taken as camp. but the com
rades all felt deeply over the matter.
WAR HISTORY
COmrade LOehr read from the war re-
cord Of Advance on Washington which
proved interesting and instructive.
Comrade Northen also read from the
record of the actions OF the "Nightin-
gale q Boston ship owned and operated
by Boston parties. which was actively
engaged ia the slave trade.
Commander Gibbs told that the very
next voyage or the MayaOwer after
landing the pilgrim fathers was 70 get a
cargo OF slaves from Africa.
Commander Gibbs read from the record
q letter Of General Tin which robuked In
scathing terms the "E1empts OF the
war.
Chaplain Winston then invoked the Dl-
vine blessing and the camp adjourned.
SONS OF VETERANS.
The Sons met 90 Lee Camp Hall last
night. The treasurer's report showed the
total receipts OF the camp 10 be S24s.59.
OF which amount SOC ~ had been expend-