davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The five comm9nderies CT Knights TEN
plars in Washington assembled at hish
noon on Christmas Day and paid homage
to the Grand Master Of Templar e, X
changing the following toasts:
To the Grand Mastcr-"To our Most
Eminent Grand Master, Henry Bates StGd-
dard; Plenty. health. and peace. with a
merry Christmas greeting from all his
knights from Maine o oregon and from
the isles OF the sea"
From the Grand Master-"Sir Kr lights:
protect you and may We meet in daily
conclavc in the asylum above"
The toast was offered by Potomac Com
mandery No. 3, and Orient No. 5, at their
respective asylums. in Masonic Temple,
Georgetown. and Naval Lodge Hall. on
Pennsylvania Avenue southeast. Wash
ington CommanderY. No. ], offered the
toast at Sautter's restaurant There were
about fifty sir knights present, including
several visitors After the formal toast
TO the Grand Master and the response,
Eminent Commander William s Parks in
troduced a number OF gentlemen for brief
remarks, including Eminent Sir Knight
Charles T. Caldwell an5 Sir Knight Beh-
rcns, King and Hosford. Ex-Gov. Will
liam J. Mcconnell. of Idaho. a member
OF Moscow Commandery Of that State.
and Edgar c. Snyder OF Omaha. closed
The speaking. Governor Mcconnell re-
counted many interesting features among
the Indians OF the West, and Mr.. Snyder
made a beautiful address appropriate to
the occasion. Grand Commander George
Gibson arrived at the close OF the obsorv-
ance and was cordially received. A feat
ure OF WashingtCn's celebration WY the
Offering of formal toast to "Sir Knights
Winfield Scott Schley and Nelson A.
Miles Of Columbia Commandery No. 2.
one brave enough to win great naval
battle; the other brave enough TO dare
10 say So" This sentiment was received
with hearty applause.
Columbia Commandery No. ., X T,
held its observance at the Queen Res
taurant. There was very large attend
ance. Eminent Commander Sir John
J. Narrower, of Columbia. presided and
offered the sentiment TO the Grand Mas
ter OF Templars. There were no speeches
on the occasion, except an exchange OF
greetings between Grand Commander
George Gibson and the Eminent Command
er. A very happy hour was spent about
the tables and then the sir knights were
dismissed.
De Molay Commandery. No. 4. X T,
Etu tls oDse4Nance II tnt OllccS OF the
Eminent Commander, Robert Cock, in the
Washington Loan and Trust Building.
The suite was handsomely decorated, and
Eminent SiT Cock presided over small
company CT De Molay's members with
uTbanity and grace. Tie Grand Command
er visited De Molay an1 was warmly re-
ceived. He spoke briefly and beautifully
OF Templary and OF the day, and predicted
that while The order was not yet all that
could be wished. IL was growing rapidly
and would yet be one OF the grandest
and most powerful institutions in the
world.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

bune George II. Walker tre-elected). Past
Chancellor William W. Poultney ;re-
elected, Grand Lecturer Richard =.
Evans.
#@.s
The "Fraternal Record" has the follow
ing notice of the new line OF officers Of
Myrtle Lodge, No. %, X OF p:
THE new Chancellor Commander Of
Myrtle Lodge, No. 20. X p. is a we'll
known mechanic. who is row employed on
the new Government Printing Oflice. He
has served through the chairs from the
Master-at Arms. and his record has been
one of faithful attendance TO duty. Bro
ther Manderfeld passes up from Master
alarms TO Vice Chancellor, Brother Tay-
lor preferring the Office Of Prelate, where
he has done coed ritualistis work. Bro
ther d. Montgomery Onner Guard Is well
qualified Cor any position. Brother Mar
puis received deserved promotion from
Inner Guard 10 Master-at Arms. and
Brother d. Y Wood is the old standby at
the outer door. The new Master of Work.
Jacob Nussbaum, is an old timer at the
business and succeeded Brother Childs.
who declined the office. Two efficient Of
ficers were reelected in the persons OF
the old waThorses. Brother Frank b.
Crown TX. of r. and 81 and Samuel W.
Edmunds on. Of ED. The latter being on
night work at the Government Printing
Office, declined election TO the Grand
Lodge. Myrtles new Master Of Finance.
Hugh Reid is the Secretary Of Endow-
ment Section No. 2lO9 and it is predicted
that he VIII make n fine showing in his
new position-one OF the most important
in the lodge. The representatives to the
Grand Lodge are known to the member
ship as active workers in this domain, and
Myrtle is prepared to do her share in
pushing forward the good Pythian work in
,n
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Maccabses.

Over 100 players attended the recent
Maccabces cuchre party at StohImans
Hall Fifty plies. including several
large turkeys. we're distributed among the
successful players. The prize winners
were: Mrs Nellie VI. Vandergrift, ladies'
first; Mrs. Payne. ladies' second; George
W. Griffith. gentlemens first; Mr.. Donald
son. gentlemen's second; Mrs. f. B. Sc
bastian and James Smith. BOBBY prizes:
]. Camden Gall. o. w Hammond Mrs.
Clements. Mrs. E. Veach. Mrs. James
Schaeffer. Mrs. Charles Stohlman. Miss
Eva Morton. Miss Lu Frankfort. Miss NJ.
w. Michael, Miss Z. Wissner. Miss Eva J.
Casey Miss Eva ]. Lawton, Mrs. J. e.
Radcliffe. Mrs. NJ. r. Jones' Mrs. Alice
Spittle. Miss J. L. Neeb. Mrs. NJ. Higdon.
W. b. Sebastian, ". W. Barnes, ]. B.
Swinburn. ID. J. Cunningham, NJ. D.
Baker. William B. Boarman. II. s. Spit
tie, Walter c. Mcintosh. Thomas b. Hig-
don, Or Arnold. Dr. Newhurn. ]. B. Absll.
G. n. Shoemaker. John T. Steel. @. Y.
Padgett. Daniel Sullivan, James o'Douag-
hue. f. s. Greenwell, f. ]. Smith. Frank
Hannah. Charles Ehlers, II. c. Way. John
parble. Charles Kengla, jr.. and r. II.
Charles. Fifteen games were played.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Chaplain. and George W. Allen. Tiler
Short addresses were made by the new
W. NJ. Rev. Stanley Billheimer, and Rev
W. Tayloe Snyder
The name of Eagle Lodge. No. 43l. F.
A. i. NJ. Canton, Ohio. of which the late
President Mckinley was n member. mas
been changed to William Mckinley Lodge.
#s#
Among the candidates at the recent ses-
sicn of the Scottish Rite in Chicago was
Senator William f. Mason. President
Harper. OF the University rf Chicago, took
the third degree about thc same time
Governor Yates. Senator Mason. and Post
master Coyne assisted at the ceremony.
%n#
The proceedings of the entertainment
given some months ago. under the au-
spices Of Mizpah Chapter. o. f. s.. have
been used in improving the main room
of the Georgetown Masonic Temple in
Georgetown.
~
At the annual convOcation of the
Grand Chapter. X. A. NJ. resolution was
adopted changing the termination of the
capitular year from october 81 to Decem
ber 81, and the date of the annual grand
convocation from the second Wednesday
in December to the second Wednesday in
February.
ct
Worshipful Master c. C. Coombs. OF New
Jerusalem Lodge. f. 4. a. NJ, in his last
circular thus summarizes the work for the
year: Master Masons. September 30, 1900,
SSS; initiated, 81; passed, 3S; raised a.
affiliated, g. reinstatod, 3; total. 425.
Withdrawn. ;; died. 6; dropped. y. p. D..
S; total. 407 Financial statement-Re-
ceipts. To amount on hand September 80.
1900. $955.s7: to amount received since.
S3.i90.75; total. Si,1i6.62. Disbursements:
By amount disbursed, S2,206.55; balance,
September 30. 1901. sl,939S7: total.
S4,1+6.G2. Assets: Masonic Hall bonds
$4,000; new Masonic Temple stock, 81 0O0;
Masonic Hall stock. $500: furniture. $500;
cash on hand. S1.9S9.s7; total, s7,739.S7.
Arminius Lodge conferred the third de-
National Lodge. No. IL, F. 4. A. NJ. has
elected the following officers: ". T Hast
ings. Worshipful Master; $. ". z. Pagues,
Senior Warden: Frank W. Stretton. Junior
Warden; Joseph Mcdaniel. Senior Deacon
Louis kronheimeT. Junior Deacon: Lafay-
cite Leaman. Senior Steward, and James
e. Payne, Junior Steward. Harry /. Wal
colt and G.. Taylor Wade were reelected
secretary and treasurer.
a.
Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter held
It's first convocation under its new officers
Friday night. Excellent High Priest Hyer.
in his first circular. leads off for new
candidates. He says: We need petit
tions. Do no hesitate TO ask your friend
for his petition. or some other chapter
may get it. 4 !itile effort on your part
may mean new member for No. -
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Nottheast Washington Council

Northeast Washington Council No 755,
National Union, has elected the following
President. James a. HeaIy; Vice Presi-
dent, John F. Luitich; Speaker, George
Dougherty; Secretary. Joseph NJ Johnson;
Financial Secretary, Charles o. Doten:
Treasurer, W. II. Carver; Chaplain.
Charles J. Brantly; Usher. s. NJ. Simpson:
Sergeant. George Vaughan: Doorkeeper,
Charles II. Lupton; Trustees. C. ]. Brant-
ly, c. s. Shutterly, and J. VI. Winchester
Delegates to Cabinet. James A. Healy and
W. \. Root; Representatives to Assembly,
w. r. Carver and ID. j. Quinn: Alternates,
". \. Root and J. VI. Winchester. These
officers will be installed on Monday jan
uary q.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
he Junior Ord.r U. A. vi.

The Junior Order United American Me-
chanies will present to Admiral schIey
Monday afternoon, December 80. beauti-
ful medal executed for that body. The
committee will represent chiefly tie mem
bership of the order in Baltimore and
Washington, and will be headed by Mr..
John Fl. Connor. of Baltimore. The pre-
sentation will occur at the Richmond
Hotel. where Admiral and Mrs. Schley
have apartments. and will be Informal.
This announcement is in conformity with
letter Just received from Admiral
Schley by Mr.. Connor and Capt. D. f.
Pennington, Of Baltimore. Admiral schley
signiied his desire to have the presenta-
tion occur as soon as the decision of the
court was rendered, and fixed on the
date given after some correspondence
with the Baltimore committee The medal
is large and handsome work In gold.
studded with jewels. It's ornamentation
consists Of a view of the battle OF santi-
ago, with the Brooklyn far in the lead
OF the other vessels, and OF crossed ships
cannon and other insignia of Admiral
Schley's service. The Inscriptions deslg-
nate both the donor and the recipient.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Supcrior Lodge.

Superior Lodge. No %, knights Of
Pythlas, on Saturday night held It's annual
election, resulting as follows: Chancellor
Commander, Allen Bussius; Vice Chan
cellor, George c. Dennison; Prelate. ia
cobus S. Jones (re-elected); Master Of
Work, c. g. Bassett: Keeper Of Records
and Seal, PinclIney w. Smith (re-elected);
Master Of Exchequer. Charles G. Swigart
(re-elected); Master Of Finance. William
w. Poultney; Masterat-Arms. Brother
Robinson; Inner Guard. Brother AuEau
gen; Outer Guard. John J. McGuigan ire
elected) Representatives TO the Grand
Lodge, Past Grand Chancellor Halvor Mel
son (re-elected), Past Grand Chancellor
Frank II. Hosford (re-elected), Grand Tri-
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Washington Council.

Washington Council. No. 22i, Knights
of Columbus, has chosen the following
corps OF officers :or the year 1902: Grand
Knight, d. A. D. Wilkinson; Deputy
Grand Knight, Michael Keane; Chan
cellor, VI. L. Halloran; Chaplain. Rev
Eugene A. Hannan; Recorder, John A.
Madigan; Financial Secretary, II. Eaton
Brooks; Treasurer. Charles Rauseher;
Lecturer. p. T. Moran, Advocate, Ray
mond A. Heiskell; Warden, James J.
Dove; Deputy Warden, a. J. Ronspies;
Inside Guard. Thomas a. Harlow; Outside
Guard. Edward Voigt. The representatives
to the State Council are DR.. A. D. Wilkin-
son and DR.. II. J. Crosson, and the al
ternates, Charles Rauscher and Michael ].
Reanc. DR.. Charles X. KOones was chosen
as delegate to the Washington Chapter.
The trustees for the next year are John
T. Callaghan. John y. Myers, and p ].
Finr The next meeting Of the council
will Je held on Monday night.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Masonic Notes.

Chlllum Castle Lodge. No. 1sG. A. +.
and A. NJ. Of Maryland. has elected the
following officers: J. Enos Ray ir. W.
N; Charles b. AgeT. s. W; George y.
Perkins; J. W; G. Edward Schultz, Sec
retary; John A. Burgess. Treasurer and
Stephen A. Miller, Tier.
Eminent Commander and hTs William
s. Parks will be at home TO members Of
Washington Commandery. No, !. knights
Templars. on New Year Da,, from to
5 O'Clock at 1919 Riggs Place.
Potomac Lodge, No. 5, A. A. NJ, has
installed the following officers; Worship
fnl Master, Rev. Stanley Billheimer; w.
c. Stump, Senior Warden; Benjamin B.
Hunt, Junior Warden; A. b. Bennett, Sec
retary; Isaac Birch. Treasurer; DR..
Charles T. Lindsey. Senior Deacon; C. II.
Williams. Junior Deacon; Lem Towers,
.r., Senior Steward; Richard S. Clifton.
Junior Steward; Rev. W. Tayloe Snyder,
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
A Comment or Ssnator Priers.

Senator William Briggs. Of National
Capital Council. No. Az, of the jurisdic-
tion of tie District of Columbia. gets the
following handsome notice in the ma
tional Union, national organ of the y. T.:
Senator Briggs is one Of the young old
men of the Senate, having served in that
body continuously since the Kansas City
Senate in 1882. He first heard the story
Of the vacant chair in Government
Printing Office Council. No. 21l. at its
December meeting in 1886. and at once
began to take an active interest in the
order. He was for a number of years
one of the delegates to the District Cab
met from that council. and afterward
represented in the same body National
Capital Council No. Az. He organized
the latter council. now one Of the fore
most in the jurisdiction. served as pres
ident for three successive terms, and is
at present its treasurer. Senator Briggs
had been elected to the Senate three
times, and while at one election there was
a spirited contest for second place for
first place he received all the votes
but one. and at the other elections he
was the unanimous first choice He has
served as an officer and committeeman
in the Senate. particularly on the COM
mittcc on extension OF the order. and
for three years last past has been a mem
ber OF the board OF trustees. He has
discharged all the duties OF these Offices,
as he has those OF the Offices he has
held in the subordinate bodies. with
fidelity and intelligence. BeSides organ
izing National Capital Council. Senator
Briggs has given his assistance freely in
organizing other councils in the juris-
diction of the District OF Columbia. He
Is one OF the foremost OF a number OF
friends who have labored zealously for
years past to put the National Union
where it is at present in the National
Capitalize strongest numerically of the
fraternal orders, and with personnel
that is unsurpassed by that CT any other
order or by any other jurisdiction of the
National Union"
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
potomac Council.

AT the regular meeting Of Potomac
Council. No. 2Os. National Union. held
Saturday night the following were elected
as officers for 1902: President, George II.
Ripley: Vice President, Vim. D. Leisler
Speaker. II. c. Baker; Secretary W. H..
Vessels; Financial Secretary. }. T. Bor-
land; Treasurer, L. p. Gibbons; Chaplain,
]. L. Rhodes; Uushcr Harry Walsh;
Doorkce eper. J. b. DeneEri; Sergeant-at-
arms. G. ". Lowe; Trustees, d. Scarlet
r. Baker and J. Hutch: Delegates to Cab
met. j. L. Bcrlaud. L. f. Gibbons. l.. Ian
man. and W. II. Vessels; to immediate
relief association l.. II. Lanman; to as
sembly and their aIternates. J. E. B0r-
land. w. T. Challice. X. Rogers, and L.
Iarman
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
a lexandria Councii.

Alexandria Council. No. s55, National
Union, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing tern: F. a. Bayne, Presi-
dent: l.. w Woody. Ex-President W. p
Henshaw, Vice President; J. II. Bartlett.
Recording Secretary; c. II. Davis. Finau-
cial Secretary; James McCuen. Treasurer;
Thomas Burroughs. Chaplain: T. L. Fair
fax. Usher; ]. A. Scriverner. Sergeant: NJ
II. Norris, Doorkeepes; James H. Bayne,
Reporter; Messrs, T. Burroughs, H.
Friedlander and Thomas H. Bayne we're
elected trustees.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Golden Cross.

Trinity Commandery. No. so. United
order OF the Golden Cross, has elected the
Following officers; Walker r. Hopkins. N.
e; Ethel NJ. Pattee, V. " c.. Alice NJ.
Lakin. W. P: E. ]. Pattee. K. ofR. r.,
Sparks, F. k Of R.; George B. Rose. T.;
w. d. Denham, W. H; Mary K Reinburg.
w. i. c.; ]. E. Benjamin. W. o. G.; trus-
tees. DR.. George W. " Custis. Edward
Rofison, and Dr.. Fisk Elgin; representa-
tive to the Grand Commandery Susan A.
Langley; alternate, Emma S. G.. Pattee;
auditing committee, c. W. n. Custis. ID.
II. Borches, and Edward Rorison.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Aimas' Children's Festival.

Almas Temple Of the Mystic Shrine had
n most enjoyable Christmas charity cele-
braticn. There was the customary dis
tributlon Of from 1000 TO 800 baskets to
the deserving needy. In addition there
was a delightful chiidren's festival
throughout three hours Of Christmas day
during which 5000 children. 10 the music
OF Halcy's, received little stockings full
of presents and went away with free
street car tickets for quick rides home.
This was one Of the most pleasant events
in the history Of Almas.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

eade carried the Federal works on CHlps
Hill, the Second Maryland. under the late
James K. Herbert. planting the FIRST Con-
federate flag on that eminence and losing
30 per cent in killed and wounded. When
the Fcderais surprised and captured the
Bloody Angle" at Spottsylvania General
Steuart was captured. Later he was PN-
changed and commanded a brigade OF
Picketts division until the surrender of
Appomattox. Rev. Edmund T. Perkins.
who gave the Bible to General Steuart, was
a chaplain at large 1f the Army of North
ern Virginia. For twenty-five years since
the war he was rector OF ST. Paurs Prot
estant Episcopal Church in Louisville. lie
died in Louisville the 9Th OF last Jlly.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
The National Union.

The last issue OF the Toledo National
Uniop" has fine fulI-nage account of
the establishment of William Mckinley
Council. No. 992. National Union, Of this
city. It says: Mckinley council starts of
most auspiciously. with the largest char
ter list of any council ever instituted by
the order 1t Is destined to take a front
rank. numerically and in influence among
an. nnr,rntIa
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
knights of Columbus.

At the last meeting of Fitzgerald Coun-
Gil. No. 459. knights of Columbus, of
Alexandria, these officers were elected for
the ensuing year: c. VI. Lennon, Grand
Knight Charles Hellmuth, Deputy Grand
Knight; f. NJ. Birrell. Chancellor; Fran
els T. Quinn. Recorder; NJ. ]. Shuman.
Financial Secretary; E. p. McKenney,
Treasurer; W. F. y. Carne, Lecturer; J.
D. Normoyle, Advocate; W. II. p. Kelley.
Warden: Thomas Downey. Inside Guard;
John f. Brenner. Outside Guard; Rev. Fa-
ther Walsh. Chaplain. Trustees were
elected 10 serve as follows: J. T. Sweeney,
one year: ]. ]. HanFatty two years, and
Robert Wenzel, three years. The newly
elected officers will be installed early
next month.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
The Catholic Knights.

At the annual meeting OF st. Peters
Branch. No. 199. C. X. of A.. the foilow-
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Oscar Lucket. President; Jas.
Brennan, First Vice President; VIM. A.
Simpson. Second Vice President; Jos.
Waltemeyer. Recording Secretary; F. C.
Holland. Financial Secretary; James j.
Dove, Treasurer; a. ]. Ronspies. Ser
seant-at-arms; Patrick Maloney. Sem
tinel; Michael Mccormick, James e. Null
nail Lawrence Cayanaugh, Trustees.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Treasury Council.

Treasury Council, No. 200, National
Union. has elected the following officers
for the year 1902: President, Benjamin
Franklin; Vice President, 4. F. Medford /;
Speaker E. J. Pattee; Secretary. J. p.
Reed; Financial Secretary. J. W. Harsha
Treasurer. y. c. Martin; Chaplain. Theo-
dOre i. DcI.and: Usher, W. u. Ritner:
DoOrkecper. w W. Ludlow; Sergeant at
Arms d. W. Keck; Delegate to Cabinet.
w. W. Ludlow, Delegate to Immediate Re
lief Associa tiun, J. W. Harsha. Reprcsen-
tatiyo to Assembly. John s. Mills.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Federal Council.

Federal Council No. 476. National
Union. last Monday elected the following
officers for the ensuing year, viz: Prosi-
dent. II. NJ. Gilman; Vice President. c. Z.
Thatcher; Ex-President. Ahram Frey.
Speaker, DIR. st. Clair; Secretary. W. L.
Dennison Financial Secretary. j. Eliot
Wright; Treasurer. James F.. Huguley;
Chaplain, ]. b. Colclazier; Usher, George
e. Winkelman; Sergeant at Arms. w. w.
White; Doorkeeper, Z. II. Graham; Medi
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Odd Fellows.

The degree team OF Columbia Lodge. In
dependent order OF Odd Fellows, put the
third degree on the floor in fine style
Thursday evening. This team is one OF
the very best. either here or elsewhere.
Friendship Lodge, Independent order of
Odd Fellows, holds its regular meeting
for January l on the following day.
"#*
Senator Teller has introduced a bill
setting apart a tract OF land to he used
as a cemetery by the !. o. o. f, Of Cent
raj City. Col. 1t authorizes the Secre-
tary Of the Interior to set apart tract
OF lanu, 20: exceeding seven acres in ex-
tent. from and out OF the minerals lands
In Eureka mining district Gilpin County,
Col, TO be used by the Odd Fellows OF
Central City
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
[ Union Veterans Union.

Green Clay Smith Regiment. No. II. U.
V. L.. has elected officers for the ensuing
year: H. L. Dean. Colonel; W J. Johnson.
Lieutenant Colonel; Leroy Ellis. Major:
C. C. HuIse. Surgeon; s. r. Whitney,
Chaplain; d. K. Brown. Quartermaster
Under good of the order. Gen. c. H.
Worden in charge, remarks were made By
Division Commander Meacham and
Messrs. Worden, Tryon, Stevens, Johnson,
and Reardon
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Knights of Pythias.

Myrtle Lodge. No. .. Knights Of Pyth-
las, will hold convention on the night
Of New Year Eve. The page rank viii
be conferred on candidate and Myrtle
will give the work in ampliled form.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

cal Examiner, DR.. L. X. Beatty; Trustees.
George W. Lacy. William Barnum. and \.
p. Chaticld: Delegates to Cabinet. ]. E.
Wright and Willilm Baruum: Delegate
to Immediate Relief Association, ]. F.
Huguley.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
To Gail Q, tie President.


Commander Lee NJ. Llpscomb, OF thu
Spanish War Veterans. has issued ,hs
following general orders: The corps Of
the District Of Columbia. National Army
OF Spanish War Veterans. will assemble
at Spanish War Veterans Hall. sl2 Z
Street nosthwest. on January 1. 1902, at
IL o'clock a m, for the purpose OF paying
their respects to Comrade Theodore
Roosevelt. President OF the United States.
All honorably discharged soldiers OF the
Spanish-American war. the incident war
In the Philippines. and the China cam
paign are cordially invited to particle
pate
Members Of the organization of Spanish
War veterans will wear their distinctive
uniform OF bIuc and grey or their service
uniforms. With campaign hats and white
gloves. Thc. Eot n mbers Of the asso-
citation are requested ~ wear their serv-
Ice uniforms fpsa boat uniforms viii
wear dark clothes All must wear white
gloves. No side arms
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Grand Army of the Republic.

The commission to erect monument to
the Pennsylvania dead at Audersonyille
consists of Comrades ". T. Ziegler,
Eighty Pennsylvania Gettysburg.
Pa: Col. Harry White, Sixty-seventh
Pennsylvania, and presiding Judge Of the
courts at Indiana, Pa; o. \. Parsons, Six
ty-first Pennsylvania, Wilkesbarre, Pa.
and Col. J. d. Walker. formerly of
Knapp's Pennsylvania Battery, now the
national commander OF the Ex-Prisoners
Of War Association. Col. Ezra II. Ripple.
Third Pennsylvania Caval = Joined the
others at Richmond. Va. Ills body met
here last week and will hold other meet
ings here in future
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The Commander in Chief Of the Grand
Army of the Republic has named COM
mittee on the erection of 4 monument to
the loyal women Of the war-Washington
Gardner. Albion. Mich: S. s Burdette.
Washington; Ira NJ. Hedges. Haverstraw.
y. Y; W. c. Johnson. Cincinnati: George
4. Newman, Cedar Falls, Iowa Newton
Hacker, JonesboFo. Tenn. and John E.
Gilman. Rox5ury Mass. The chairman is
the present member of Congress from the
Third district of Michigan