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The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Novel supper Served by Foster Post.

Commander T. r. Potter was the originator
of a novel hardtack-and-coffe supper recent.
ly given by Charles II. Foster Post. Lansing,
to the newsboys Of that city. Over 100 news
boys, headed by the Newsboys, Band.
marched to the Post hall and took undls-
puted possession Of the quarters OF the vet
Grams. They were admitted to the dinlng-room
and seated themselves at the long tables. 1t
had been arranged that some Of the veterans
walt upon the boys, but the ladies OF the
W. r. G. insisted that all duties pertaining
to the kitchen belonged to them, so the COM
rades were relieved from duty. ;.
Tin cups filed with coffee and tin plates
were distributed among the newsboys, and
then ample quantities of hardtack were
brought on. The lads were extremely happy.
That was evidenced by their glistening eyes
and smiling faces. 1t would be a dull boy
who would not be pleased upon such an oc-
casion. AS they munched their hardtack and
slipped their coffee the youngsters tried to
imagine themselves soldiers In camp.
After all of the lads had been fed the
Newsboys' Band played several selections and
an impromptu program was carried out. ID.
f. Mcclure acted as toastmaster, and brief
speeches were made by Chaplain Putnam,
Rev. W. S. Sly, Col. Schneider, Henry
Humphrey, Lyman A. Russell and others.
The veterans told the boys war stories and
gave them valuable advice. Several of the
ladies Of the W. r. C. also gave brief talks.
The assemblage broke up with three cheers
for Commander r. Il. Potter.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Ladies' of the GAR

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Perhaps a few
notes from this Department may find place
IN your columns, and thus say TO the mem
Ders or our organization that Kansas is not
sleeping.
siverG Post, S., one of the strongest in
ms department Numbering about 300, and
Winfield Circle, Ladies' OF the G. A. r.
nave arranged for holding joint meetings fol
soclablilty. Recently after a short session
or the Post the doors of the hall were opened
to the members of the Circle and friends, and
very pleasing program consisting of music
both Instrumental and vocal, and short talks
by members or each organization, was rend
cred. All were Invited to partake OF a boun.
THU supper presided over by members OF
Winfield Circle, and n social time was en-
joyed until late hour.
The next melting of this character Is to be
on the evening of May %.
The object, and work of the Ladies' Of the
g. A. II. were explained to the best of the
ability Of your humble servant, and IA ap.
Pncations were received for membership in
Winfield Circle
Our Department President is reported to
have recently made a visit to Chanute. and
the Secretary of that Circle writes as fol-
pleasantly surprised by a visit from our De-
partment President. Mrs. l.. l.. Mcbride
Although the weather was very disagreeable
still we consider the visit a very profitable
one. On Friday morning meeting was called,
and In the course of business 1t was voted
that our Circles name be changed to NJ. o.
Cartilage Circle. In honor of this estimable
hOihdn, NHO OFSdHlZeu the Clrcle, Wnlle De-
partment President. We received such good
counsel and encouragement from our Depart
ment President, that we feel greatly
strengthened for future work. On the day
following, in the afternoon, Ad Astra Post
and NJ. o. Cartilage Circle held joint social,
which was made very pleasant by speeches,
music and songs, after which the house was
called to order, and five comrades and two
sisters were obligated by the Department
President.
"on April 10 a delegation of ladies', con-
sistins OF the Department President, Mrs.
l.. l.. Mcbride, Mrs. NJ. A. Plumber, Mrs
Eta Mehaffey, and Miss Margaret King,
went to Humbolt and organized a very prom
ising Circle with 10 charter members"
Our worthy and beloved National Presi-
dent writes that In her visits to the differ
ent Departments she finds perfect harmony
and earnest, enthusiastic loyalty
to the order which will naturally result in
growth.
The Oklahoma Department is growing. One
sister, Mary p. Herrod, Past Department
President, drove 80 miles to Institute a Circle,
and they are anticipating good attendance
at their Department Convention, which con-
venes at Blackwell on May %, 49, 24.-ELMA
b.: DALTON, National Press Correspondent,
Winfield Kan
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Texas Encamnment.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIiunK: The Annual
| Encampment of the Department OF Texas,
g. A. H., was held nj Galveston, Tex, Ap IL
22-23H4 The comrades, zapeia most enthus-
iastic welcome and royal trea tmcnt to all who
attended including the, w. X. c., of Texas,
VINO met there at same time, and all this,
notwithstanding the great storm of last Sep
tember, when thousands lost their lives and
millions of dollars OF property was utterly
destroyed. To such a people, no loss. or
calamity can be unsurrnounsabe. Dcplrt-
ment Commander ChaS B! Peck very ably
presided. 70 5d.
At the first meeting Mrs. Mary L. Carr,
National President, W.5R.-C!, and National
Secretary Mrs. Harding and Command II In
Chlef Leo Rassieur were spresent, ard de-
livered patriotic addresses. That afterI oon
boat ride and excursion, miles out on the
Gulf, and taking in the jettles. and other
points of interest, was rendered the Encamp-
ment, two boats being required to carry all
who desired to go. Music and delight 'u
sea breeze gave Zest to the occasion. The
second day an oyster roast was the pleasant
diversion, the oysters not being limited to
roasted ones by any means. Mrs. Harding,
National Secretary, w. Il. c.. won first prize.
and CommeRder-in-C Chief Rassieur second
prize for oysters consumed, and both received
appropriate medals, Gen. Rassieur being
declared TO have had over 2,300 to his credit,
and no one disputed it. The third day the
following officers were elected for the coming
year:
Commander. P. p. Hunt Of Dallas; s. V.
o., NJ. Z. Adler, OF Terrell; ]. V. c., ]. ].
Billows, OF Houston; Chap, S. W. Patterson,
of Dallas; Medical Director DIR. G. Hephln;
Representatives TO National Encampment. III.
A. johnson, J. C. Mcbride: Alternates, Nat.
Underwood, w. A. StOner. Council of Admin
istration, ID. G. Gillette C. C. Haskell, J. A.
Hyatt, ]. W. Parks, John H. Bolton.
beaumont, the great oil city, captured the
next Encampment.
Officers, including ]. W. Ridge, who had
been appointed Assistant Adjutant General,
were installed by Past Department Com
mander Ed. Ketchum, in a most impre s.ve
manner. The G. A. Il. were Joined in in
stallation services by the w. Il. c., who per-
formed their work, usual. most elaborate
ly, and Kit Carson Corps of Waco, gave a most
perfect and admirable drill, which the veter-
ans greatly admired and roundly applaud, d.
Mrs. Carr, National President, at the request of
Fast Commander Peck, delivered an addr IS
that for its strength and intense loyalty was
the admiration of all, and brought tears to
many eyes. Commander Hunt, in a feeling
manner, thanked Mrs. Carr and adjourn
ment was announced.
Texas is large State, and many comrades
and Ladies of w. Il. c. Travelled from go to
sOo miles, but all were glad they were pres
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Historian of MEMORIAL Post.

T. D. McGlllicuddy Historian of Memorial
Post, 141, Cleveland, Ohio was born in
Louisville, KY, Dee. ], 1885. He passed his
youth in Cleveland, Ohio and In 1858 be.
came an engineer on the Hannibal & st.
Joseph Railroad, in Missouri. He entered the
military service April II. 1851, as First Lieu.
tenant, Co. B, Marion Battalion, United
States Reserve Corps, at Hannibal. The bat
talion's service was declined by Gen. W. s.
Harney, commanding at ST. Louis, Nc, on
account Of State neutrality.
Gen. Nathaniel Lyon succeeded Harney,
and he at once accepted the command. They
participated In all the shirmfshes that led
up 10 the battle of Wilson's Greek, and the
surrender OF Lexington, Mo, Sept. 10. 1861.
After being paroled Lieut.. McGlllicuddy or.
gsnIzed company that became a part of
the 18th III. Volunteers In the Army of fNe
Tennessee, taking part In all the engage
ments from the capture Of Fort Henry. in
1862 TO the fall Of Savannah, Ca, In 1865.
lie became n charter member OF buckley
Post, II, Akron, OHIO, March 81, 1857, and
has filled various positions In the Post and
Department.; Commander six years; Delegate
to National Encampments number of times;
Junior Vice Commander 1875; Assistant
Quartermaster-G General, 1876; Judge-Adyo-
cate-General, 1879; transferred to Memorial
Post, 141, 1899, and Is serving as Post His-
tOFiaQ.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
BRAIN FOOD
Is of Little Benefit Unless il is
Digested.

Nearly everyone will admit that as q
nation we eat too much meat and toe
little of vegetables and the grains.
For business men, Office men and clerks
and in fact everyone engaged in sedentary
or indoor occupations, grains, milk and
vegetables are much more healthful.
Only men engaged in a severe outdoor
manual labor can live on heavy meat
diet and continue in health.
AS q general rule, meat once day is
sufficient for all classes of men, women
and children, and grains, fruit and vege-
tables should constitute the bulk of food
eaten.
But many of the most nutritious foods
are difficult of digestion, and 1t is of no
use to advise brain workers to eat largely
of grains and vegetables where the diges-
tion is too weak to assimilate them prop
erly.
1t is always best to get the best results
from our food, that some simple and
harmless digestive should be taken after
meals to assist the relaxed digestive or
gans, and several years experience has
proven Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to be
a very safe, pleasant and effective diges-
tive and a remedy which may be taken
daily with the best results.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can hardly
be called a patent medicine, as they do
not act on the bowels nor any particular
organ, but only on the food eaten. They
supply what weak stomachs lack, pepsin
diastase. and by stimulating the gastric
glands increase the natural secretion Of
hydrochloric acid.
People who make a daily practice Of
taking one or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets after each meal are sure to have
perfect digestion, which means perfect
health.
There is no danger of forming an IN
jurious habit, as the tablets contain abb
soutely nothing but natural digestives;
cocaine, morphine and similar drugs have
no place In a stomach medicine, and
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are certainly
the best known and most popular of all
stomach remedies.
Ask your druggist for fifty-cent pack
age of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and af-
ter weeks use note the improvement In
health, appetite and nervous energy.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
REMARKED WIDOWS.

The last Congress passed an act restor-
ing pensions to widows of soldiers who
had lost their pensions by remarriage, and
who had again become widows, or had Sc
cured a divorce from the second husband.
We will send the blanks for application
for restoration, together with the full text
of the law and complete official instruc.
tion as to what proof is demanded, post
paid, upon receipt of % cents. Address
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington,
ID O.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Feeble
Pu1se,

palor, fainting, smothering or
sinking spells all point in the
same direetion--an impaired
heart action. A heart that is
weak or diseased cannot do full
duty and the circulation of the
blood is interfered with. There
is a medicine that gives new
strength to the heart, new
power to the pulse and puts
new color into cheek and lip.
"My pulse would Jump and beat
at a fearful rate and then drop
almost to a stopping point. I
could not rest at night, feet
swelled and had severe pains in
chest. Took DR.. Miles Heart
Cure six weeks and was curedn
I. II. JONES, Pittsburg, Texas
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Union Veteran Union in Chicago.

COmrade A. ". Cross, late First Lieutenant
Co. C, Beth ILL.,, and Officer OF the Day, Regi.
ment "a, Department of Illinois, writes en-
Enthusiastically Of Union Veteran Union affairs
In Cook County. There are now "a Regi-
ments In Illinois and four more will soon be
Instituted in Cook County. On the date Of
Comrade CroSs's letter 30 applications had
been received for muster on May 8. ~
Woman's Veteran Relief Union, auxiliary "a
Regiment "a, will be organized.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
A Terrible Cancer of the Breast Cured By
Amounting with Oil.
Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 81,

Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 81, 1899.
Dear Friends: write to let YOU know how
breast L. Well, II Is all healed over. I still
dress 1t with mutton tallow and absorbent
cotton. There Is no scab. Looks nice and
clean. Doctor, please advise me IL there ID
anything more to do. I remain, your grateful
patient,
ANNIE CLARK, 2027 Ramsey 81.
p. S.-Doctor, my neighbors think Il Is a
miracle to see what your Balm Oils have dona
for me. A. o.
Books and papers sent free TO those Inc
terested. Address Lock Box 32j. Indianaps
oils Ind.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
DR.. Miles
Heart Cure

regulates the hearts action,
while it stimulates the digestive
organs to make new, rich, red
blood which gives strength to
the whole body. Sold by drug
gists on a guarantee.
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Reunion of the 9th Iowa

W. NJ. Trout, Secretary, Maquoketa. Iowa,
announces Reunion OF the 9th Iowa. at
Dubuque, Iowa, June 4, and 0, during De-
partment Encampment OF the G. A. r. Col.
Abernethy will be present.
The National tribune., 1901-05-09
Reunion of the 18th III.

reunion OF the 18th Ill. will be held at
Belvidere, ILL.,, May "a and 25. Comrade VIM.
ii. Der.hick has promised the use OF his
opera house. George O. Allen. 300 Estes
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, Is Secretary Of the AS
sncia
The National tribune., 1901-05-09

oo per cent for your money from May until January,
ZUO Comrades Newton's Leadet tells you how td
raise squashes and cucum3ers without having bugs %
insects molesttng them and how to keep but.
ket price also the song NY Beautiful Home In Ohion
the popular closing piece for all social entertainments
Send 25 cents silvef TO George ". Newton Hubbarda
Trimbull Co.. Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-15
AN EARLY SMASHER. i"
How Mrs. Buick Used an Ak
Before Mrs. Nation "a
Years Ago.

A. H. Wait. Of the Lincoln Beacon.
writes the story given below for the
State Journal describing a smashing
incident OF 1877.
Quite likely it is yet to be determined
who the real original woman joint
smasher in Kansas was. or is. Vast
numbers OF people never heard of a wo-
man destroying q joint. or saloon. or
drug store until the Mrs. Nation cru
sade. A great many people who had
heard Of Mrs. Sheriff demolishing two
Joints at Anthony December p, last.
knew that Mrs. Nation was not exactly
a pioneer in that direction. SO, too, res
idents OF Harvey co. who knew Of Mrs
9dahan wrecking a joint in Newton in
1882 knew that Mrs. Nation was not the
first woman in Kansas to demonstrate
her nerve by leaving a trail Of red, red
liquor and broken glass behind her. Ire
Herington Times recalls that a woman
with club wrecked an Abilene saloon
as or 20 years ago. The Salina Union
reminds US that about 20 years ago.
and before the prohibitory amendment
was adopted" Mrs. Magee made junk
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and Stops Of the fixtures and stock of A
saloon IN Bavaria Saline county, and
claims that the event antedates allasina-
liar happenings in Kansas. 1t is record
ed though, that some woman or women
went through a saloon or saloons ii.
Kansas over 40 years ago. But the
hiatus between the e4befo' de wah'' in
Times and Union is more apparent than
real, as Lincoln furnishes an exact date
and some details of the first crusade Of
this kind IN Kansas subsequent to the
war In May OF June, 1S77-nearly "a
years ago,-Mrs. Lille Buick with an
ak made a complete wreck OF a drug
store owned and personally managed by
r. +. Bryant Mrs. Ruzick's husband
was a hard drinker of the first 1nagni-
tude, and was supposed to get his liquor
at the Bryant drug store Mrs. Buick
herself sharing that belief There ~ as
no licensed saloon at that time in Lin
coin county. One evening in May or
June, 1877, about 8 o'clock after the
drug store had been closed and the pro-
prietor was absent, Mrs. Buick with an
ak shattered every pare of glass, Win
doW-sash and mullion of the store. She
then entered the store through a window
and swung her ak up and down along
the shelves. Glass, chemicals, drugs and
chips few in every direction and proba-
bly, the Wreckage was more complete
and costly than any effected by Mrs.
Nation at any place This was not a
joint smashing. as the term joint as APP
piled to a quasi saloon was not then
used. and 1t was not a saloon smashing.
as there was not q licensed saloon in
Lincoln county at that time But it was
certainly a drug store smashing that
was an Al, xxx 20 carat brand.
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axe part in the regular work 81 respond

take part in the regular work or respond
on the banquet program.
The efforts of the Wichita Masons to
make their reunion something to be re-
membered in the national history of the
rite has been highly successful. The at
tendance of officers and members Of the
Supreme Council from all parts Of the
country win be much greater than they
had anticipated Grand Commander Pal
n1er Of the northern jurisdiction has def
initely sent word that he would be pres
ent. and the reunion VIII accordingly see
the 1'rst meeting of the grand command
ers Of both Jurisdictions for the first time
in many years.
The reunion will begin tonight with
reception. The comforting of degrees
will commence tomorrow morning and
will continue until the comforting Of the
thirty-third degree Thursday afternoon
The special rates granted from Topeka
are not open to the general public, but
are allowed only to Scottish Rite Ma
sons who have certificates signed by Sec
rotary Reichenbach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-15
PASSED WORTHLESS CHECK
Escaped Convict Proves to Be On
Al Around ScoundreL

New York, April 15-WilIiam A. Perry,
alias George Weeks, 81 years old, an
escaped convict from the Huntsville
prison, Huntsville, Texas, was arraigned
in YorlvilIe Sunday charged with pass
ing a worthless check on Mrs. Annie de
Boyce, of this city Detective Sergeant
Mahoney, in arraigning the prisoner be-
fore Magistrate Zeller, said:
This prisoner is not alone a forger,
but biganist. have his two wives in
court, but both maria ges took place out
OF this state. He also escaped from
Huntsville prison in September, 1892,
where he had been sentenced for two
years on a charge of forgery
The two wives in question were Miss
Minnie May Collier, whom he married
under the name Of Perry, on March 49,
1887, in Bell county, Texas. and Hannah
Nash, of DoylestOn, Pa. whom he mar
RED on May Is. 1900 He married the
latter under the name Of George Willis
Weeks at Atlantic City.
Magistrate Zeller held Perry In 81 500
bail for examination on Tuesday
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church to another all day. Saturday
was the queerest of all. All the people
had small efigies of Judas. They looked
like dolls but were stuffed with fire-
works At o'clock in the morning all
the bells in town were rung as though
the whole place was on fire. and then
poor Judas got it. / guess they blew up
about a thousand of him. In some places
they had 1ife-sized figures strung across
the street on a wire and if was great
sight to see them kick and sizz1e and
then 60 of with 4 loud noise. But YOU
cant appreciate it unit you see IL.
we have La Fiesta de Sar Marcos
here this month. which Is he greatest
occasion Of the year at Aguas CaIientos
I can't describe that, as I have never
seen It. but after it is all over I viii try
and give you an idea of It. think.
however, that roulette is the PRINCIPAL
feature
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CALIFORNIA FRUIT.
Carriage Charges Too High in Eastern
Markets.

New York. April 15.-The Journal Of
Commerce says:
Members of the California Fruit Buy
ers' union and other representatives of
the trade held q meeting at the rooms OF
the union to discuss alleged various
trade abuses and see what action could
be taken to bring about relief from pres
ent conditions. The principal matters
that received attention were carriage
charges and N ethods employed on the
docks in opening ana displaying fruit
Tt was the sentiment of the meeting that
the present carriage charges were not
only high but exorbitant, and that the
manner in which fruit is opened and
shown on the docks is anything but sat
isfactory. The members present decided
to appeal to the California fruit trade
for support and cooperation in a de-
termined effort to secure reduction in
the present charges and a, more satisfac-
tory system Of displaying fruit.
J. H. Roberts was elected chairman OF
the meeting and Charles W MaxfieId
secretary. It was decided to draft and
circulate among the trade a petition
protesting against the carriage and dock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-15
THE RICE ESTATE.
Counsel Trying to Settle Dates For
the Trial

New York April 15-Counsel for AL
bert 7. Patrick, for the heirs for the late
William NJ Rice for the Rice institute
in Texas and for the temporary admin
istrator of the estate are expected to APP
pear today before Surrogate Fitzgerald
seeking the settlement of a date for the
trials in the viii contests.
Patrick and the Rice heirs have asked
for an adjustment until June, while the
fernporary administrator wishes the case
to be tried at once.
The surrogate last Monday adjourned
the hearing pending the decision Of the
proceeding before Judge Jerome. who it
is believed will today announce his de-
cision as to whether there is enough evil
dence to hold Albert T. Patrick for trial
on the charge of murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-15
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