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The National tribune., 1902-06-05
Illinois Ladies of the GAR.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The 18th An
nual Convention OF the Ladies of the g. A.
r., Just closed at Rock Island. H.. was one
OF the very best ever held In this Depart
ment. Mrs. Mary T. Fager, Department
President, presided, and the best feeling pre-
of important business was transacted. The
press and citizens of that beautiful city
located on the grand old "Father Of Wa
ters," were unfailing in their courteses to
the Grand Army Of the Republic and all
the patriotic organizations there assembled.
The Commander-inC Chief Of the G. A. r.,
Comrade Ell Torrance, paid our Convention
4 visit and complimented US on the good
work which had been accomplished by the
Ladies' OF the G. A. X. in Illinois, specially
mentioning the fact that Illinois had sent
more money to the Memorial fund for South
ern graves than any other Department. He
PAID high tribute Of respect to our recently
deceased Past National President Mrs. Nettie
e. Gunlock.
Junior-Vice Commander In Chief James
O'Donnell. Of Chicago, accompanied the Gem
nander-in- Chief, and although not a MEM
Der Of our Order he expressed the highest
admiration for our devoted work on behalf
OF the soldier element Of our country, and
thanked us on behalf Of the G. A. R. for our
them In their noble mission Of love.
Tho following Officers were elected and
Mrs. Agnes J. Wiasiow, Of Chicago. in the
presence Of q large delegation Of members
OF the Order and comrades OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic: Pres, Mrs. Larada
P Ph,S:: Springfield; &; v F., battle Cook.
Island; Treas, Jennie Tilden, Chicago; Chap,
Haser. Uhic.go.MMKS SEHEIE M msTy r
WOOD, Chairman Of Press Committee.
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to be controlled and governed by the State
laws and the local courts under and by
which such guardians are appointed.
ut would seem to be most reasonable
that If Congress had intended that the
guardians of pensioners laboring under
legal disabilities, to whom pension money
belonging to such pensioners has been
paid, should give an account of their acts
and doings in the management, admins
tration, and expenditure of such money,
| for the benefit of their wards, to the Com
missioner of Pensions, such intention
would have been expressed by Congress
in manner that would be certain and
direct, and Congress .Iould certainly have
provided that such persons should be re
quired to give bond with good and suifi
Gent securities for such amount and in
such form as the Secretary of the In
| terror, or some other officer might approve,
| conditioned for the faithful discharge of
their duties. 1t would be most remarkable
if the law authorized a pension due to
penSioner who is laboring under legal dis
abilities to be paid to a person designated,
and who is thereafter to be regarded as
solely the agent of the Government in the
management and disbursement of the
money for the benefit of the pensioner and
at the same time made no provision re-
quiring any bond or security for the faith
full discharge of such trust.
1.-The foregoing considerations lead in
evitably to the conclusion that, in the alb
sence of express legislation by Congress
authorizing him so to DO and where there
has been no maladministration, embez-
Element. or conversion to his own use by
guardian of pension money in his hands
belonging to his ward, the Commissioner
of Pensions has no authority in law to
direct, supervise, or interfere with the
proper and regular administration, dis
bursement, and disposition of such funds
under the laws and the rules governing
the State court by which such guardian
was appointed, and to which he is ac-
countable, and having jurisdiction over
the person and estate of the pensioner
labooring under legal disabilities;
an view of the considerations herein.
before expressed, the Department is of
the opinion that, in the present case, there
was no authority in law for the Commits
sioner of Pensions to order the suspen-
sion of the quarterly payments of the pen
sion allowed the pensioner, George J.
Brick. to this appellant as his committee,
and that the order directing the suspen-
sion of such payments to the appellant
until there should be shown to be need of
further payments of pension to meet the
expenses of the pensioners maintenance
was without authority of law, and shonld
be rescinded.
'The decision of May 90. 1901 III p.
d., BID, being in conflict with the views
herein expressed is hereby vacated and set
aside"
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West Virginia Convention.

The Department Convention of the West
Virginia W. R. c.. recently held at New
history Of the Department Bounteous en-
tertainment was provided by the citizens
y. W. Stephens Corps. Of Wheeling, sent
the largest delegation. Mrs. Celia Z. Dus-
tan, OF this Corps, presented to the G. A. r.
In session large bouquet and carried greet
lngs OF the w. X. @. to the comrades The
following officers were elected: Pres, Mrs.
Jennie Bartlett, Parkersburg; S. v. r., M
Louise Cornett, New Martinsvile; J. v. p,
Sarah E.. Beatty, BeatysvIlle; Chap. May
Oswald, Charleston: Treas, Maggie William
son, Parkersburg; Sec, Mary f.. Mock,
Parkersburg; Counselor, Margaret White
man, Benwood; l. and I. Officer, Elizabeth
Williams, Charleston; Inspector, Ida Jefrer-
les. Benwood; Chairman Executive Com
mittee, Fannie Cecil, Parkersburg Mem
beers, Netue Kinkade, McMechen: Mrs.
Mumaugh, Miss BurrIs, Goose Creek; Dele
gats.at-Large, Marietta Mcconnell, Parkcrs-
burg: Delegate. Theresa Wise, Wheeling; Al
ternate-at-Large, Mrs. Arnold, Parkersburg;
Alternate to Delegate, Lizzie Jackson,
Wheeling
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dying. if not already dead. Why yield to
sentiment at such a time when duty. called
me elsewhere? l put my ear to his face;
not the slightest noise. / rose. l would
go. At that moment Chappell returned.
Hes gone" / said.
Chappell looked on his dead friend
Then he stopped and thrust his hand into
Powells pocket with a look of compass
sion which instantly recalled to mind the
Lieutenant who had held me captive in
the Wilderness: the look was the same
look that the Lieutenant had had when he
was thinking pityingly of my condition
and wondering what to do with me.
Il must send his things to his mother"
said Chappell.
But he found nothing except cheap
knife and Confederate 50-cent shinplas-
ter.
Then Chappell put the dead mans hat
over his face, took his cartridges, and
broke halfway small sapling near by.
Il must mark the place, so I'll know it
when l come back" said he. Come on,
Berwick
And Chappell advanced at the run.
Further to the right. Chappell" I
shouted; and waved my hand. He looked
back and understood; he DETECTED n little,
l following. We crossed the Plank Road
TO the north.
Now in our front the world was full of
horrible sights and sounds. The crack
ing of thousands of rifles: the smoke of
burning woods: the yell of the Confeder-
ates; the wounded and the dcad-some of
them burning. We ran on, but failed to
lind Wofford's men. A line of Confeder-
ates were advancing at our right. We
joined 1t and went on with the men, who
got more and more mixed at every step.
Chappell was ahead. l saw my chance
and allowed many men to rush between
lnn nod sr.A ....tN
following the line, but keeping more and
more to the right until l saw its flank. 1
let it go on, and then l ran with all my
might for q hundred yards toward the
east.
l sat down exhausted At the north
west, still the battle ragged furiously. /
judged that fresh body of Union troops
were standing up against Longstreet's
men. The noise did not go from me or
get nearer. The place where 1 was hid
den was very peaceful. L wanted to stay
But L must not stay; | must rise and go.
with PAIN L got to my feet and went on
east. looking for Union men. 1 came near
the Brock Road almost at the point where
had ridden out of it on the preceding day
when | was hunting for Warren's left.
The hreastworks were burning; I'D the
road the smoke was thick-I knew not
whether from battle or from burning
woods. l rested again, and now thought
1t was time to change my clothing, but
was too weary to do more than reverse
the coat. 1 kept on. northeast: and at
length | saw men through the woods-a
skirmsh-line.
l shouted to them, and they ordered me
to come in. They belonged to the brigade
Of Col. Miles. of the. Second Corp, [now
Ma. -Gen. Miles, COMMANDMENT Chief of
the armies of the United States1 | was
taken to the Colonel, and with but little
trouble convinced him that was a Union
man.
CTo be continued)
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Weak Man
4 Wlde-0pen Letter to that Greet Army Of
Week Mess Who Have Been Hoodwinked
and Oefrauded by the Infamous
Rascals Who Disgrace tho
Medicine Business.

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A FRIEND WITH THE
aaCOUNTERSIGN
Continued from first pageJ

Handler, but 1 believe the long one
shoots truer." al
Dunno, Wonder why they mark n
short Enfield eleven hundred and a long
one only nine?''
I've often wondered at that myself"
said ]. EaH
ITS funny" said he.
"Td like to find the brigade" said 1.
ASK Cap'n Dunlop to let you go"
"Where can l find him?''
Reckon he's back in rear of the cen
ter"
believe I'll try him." said 1.
Better ask Sergt Dorrity first" he
said
"All right" said I. picking up my gun.
1 walked toward the right of the com
pany-the position of the Orderly-Ser-
geant. Before l had gone 20 steps along
the rear of the line. bent off to the west.
My partner would think that the Sergeant
had sent me to the Captain and that the
Captain had let me go, for there was lit
tie probability of an attack by either side
in the night, and might well be dismissed
to seek my command.
After going several hundred yards, l
came to an opening on rising ground where
l could see artillery. I went on and soon
saw an officer; he spoke to me.
You come from the skirmish-lineT
"Yes, sir; want to find McGowan's
Brigade"
at is far to the right, beyond the Plank
Road" said he. What troops are ON the
skirmish-line out here?"
"McGowan's sharpshooters," / replied.
Long way from their brigade" he said.
Yes, sir; we were sent off here this
afternoon. What battery is this:"
'Poasues Battalion"
l could easily see that many guns were
ln,,a II
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lam the same Geo. S. Beck who is hated BY
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they may haIass them with their impudent letters
lengc ell Of these poison distributors TO thoroughly
sift and test my charges OF villiany and fraud In
any court they select. Ifyou have had any deal
ings with them you know that my charge arc true.
no matter whether you arc married or single. old.
young or middle-aged: or no matter whether your
weakness or nervousness is caused by over-work.
tso frequent indulgence In egimste pleasures the
practice Of secret vice or the excessive use Of
strong drink or tobacco. the use Of my Wonder
Workers' will search every nerve center OF your
BODY, renew every Tissue. develop every organ,
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ous TO human life. 1t 10 perfectly safe to them
At any time or under any circumstances, and their
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vigor without stimulation in old or young,
Because Of the wonderful merit Of my Wonder
Workers" medicine, have built up tho largest
mail-order medicine business In the world In less
than four ysars. and have been compelled to re-
move from my old auarteIs At 30 s. Market ST..
largest business building in Springfield. In
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II you order "Wonder-Workers," mention this
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Tall to do exactly - agree with any ofts readers.
The price 81 Wonder Workers. 10 only One
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First National Bank Of this city. tho bank Of which
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GEO. s. BECK,
- end 90 11ala g., SPRlNcFlElD. OHIO
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A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY,

have berries, grapes and peaches year DID, fresh
"a when picked used the California Cold Process
Do not heat seal the fruit Just put up cold keeps
perfectly fresh and costs almost nothing put up
bushel in ten minutes. Last year sold directions to
over 40 families in one week; anyone will pay
dollar for directions when they the beautiful
pies of fruit. AS there many people poor like
myself, consider 1t my duty to give my experience
to such and feel confident anyone can make one
two hundred dollars round home In q few days. I
will mail sample of fruit and full directions to any Of
your readers for nineteen 9l two cent stamps which
Is only the actual cost of the samples postage etc
FRANCIS Casey. St Louis Mo.
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PENSION BLANKS.
Official Forms for Use OF At
torneys and Agents at Low
Prices.

We are prepared to furnish the follow.
ing blank forms upon application:
1. Declaration for Invalid Pension, Act
of June q, 1890.
2. Declaration for Guardian of Chill
dren Under 16 Years of Age.
3. Declaration for Original Pension Of
Widow.
4. Declaration for Restoration to ths
Rolls.
5. Power of Attorney.
6. Articles of Agreement.
z. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension.
8. Declaration for Original Invalid PEN
sion, under Act of July IA. 1862.
8. Declaration for Dependent Mothers
Pension, Act of June q, 1890.
10. Declaration for Dependent Fathers
Pension, Act of June q, 1890.
IL. Power of Attorney and Articles Of
Agreement combined.
II. Declaration for Rerating of an In
valid Pension.
Is. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension, Act of June %, 1890, and May 9,
1900.
z IA. Declaration for Widows Claim for
Pension, Act of June 81, 1890, and May 8.
1900.
10. Large General Affidavits.
16. Small General Affidavits.
II. Physicians Affidavits.
IS. Accrued Widows.
In ordering. please order by number
These blanks are all according to the
form authorized by the Commissioner Of
Pensions, and are printed on good paper.
They will be sent by mail to any ad-
dress, postpaid. at the rate of 10 cents
per dozen, 60 cents per 100, or So per
l goo, assorted. Lots of 1000 or more by
express.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington ID. c.
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GEO. s. BECK,
- end 90 l1ala g., SPRlNcFlElD. ONO
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Vermont Encampment.

Department Commander Joel II. Lucia has
Issued Gensral Orders No. from Headquar-
tiers at Montpelier, VT, converting the Both
Annual Encampment OF the Department Of
Vermont at Montpelier. June II.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11
THE FUNERAL SERMON.
A New Departure Taken by n PrOmi
nent Chicago Minister.
Chicago TrtbuI

Chicago Tribune.
DR.. Hirsch'F announcement of his inten-
lions with regard to funera; sermons is in
keeping with the character OF the a
Sycophancy is not one OF DR.. Hirsch's
faults. II he has any faults they lie in
the opposite direction. He is inclined to
say what he pleases, rather than to please
by what he says.
He says now that he will preach no more
funeral sermons except with the under
standing that what he says is to be con-
cerned not so much with the virtues OF the
deceased as with the general truths appro-
pirate to the occasion. He is willing to
deliver homilies on death. He is not will
ing to deliver ~panegyrics on dead Zen. Oc-
casionally, no doubt, there would be a dead
man about whom he could say pretty
things and still keep within the truth. Too
often, however, the pretty things said az
funerals are more In the vein OF art for
arts sake than in the vein of realism. The
temptation to laud and magnify is almost
irresistible. The weeping family expects
to witness a kind OF canonization. Usually
it is not disappointed. The minister comes
with harp and halo and beatihes his de-
parted patron without turning a hair. His
self-possession is sometimes truly admira-
BILE. and his power OF keeping his face
straight almost incredible. There are two
influences At work upon him: first, his con-
nection with the deceased; second. that
mysterious softening effect which a death
has upon everybody. We ave seen lately
in a city not far from here how people can
become hysterical over a dead man who
certainly was not the composite reincarna-
tion Of all the great ones gone before whose
souls he was said to inherit.
The situation at the grave is always a
trying one. DIR. Hirsch does we'll to recoil
from it. The funeral Grafton once had a
use. When q Roman family listened 10 an
account OF the life OF one OF It's members
and to a ummary OF the deeds OF it's an
c~estors, public spirit was fostered and, in
the absence OF other contemporary records.
the history OF the times was preserved,
The funeral grafton OF the present day has
no such excuse. 1t is redundant. 1t could
be spared. At any rate, It could be
trimmed. There Is no reason. perhaps, why
II should be done away with altogether.
1t is appropriate that when a death nap
pens there should also be a sermon. What
DR.. Hirsch suggests is that the thesis OF
that sermon should not be the unsullied
character, the ~spotless reputation. the illus
trious public services and the general won
derfulness OF the man who is about to be
buried. We have a surfeit OF that kind OF
thing. Better and more truthful was the
mining town epitaph: Here lies Jim; he
did some things that were mean; but then
he did other things that were meaner."
The funeral sermon should either be dis
continued or II should be toned down. At
present as the young lady said, "it Is too
utterly utter"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT

Washington Post: Governor Jen rls
has come to the conclusion that a manhy
be a Christian in Arkansas without be- a
member OF any church. And then he Gao
fishing and play golf on Sunday wiblt
being brought up on charges.
New York World: Archbishop Corrit's
sister had most TO do with his enterinho
priesthood. II was largely due to as
ter's influence that VI. Renan, the at
French agnostic, grew up outside no
church. Why is so little written ofac
work OF the sisters Of the famous?
ST. Louis Republic: The late Archbi,p
Corrigan OF New York was OF the best 10
Of churchmen, a scholar of profoundt-
tainments, an executive OF rare abilit,a
Christian OF the sincerest conviction. is
death leaves a vacancy in the Amerp
hierarchy which will not be easily filled.
Des Moines Leader: The church 9
hardly kept pace with the ines. Wx
which properly should belong to the chth
has been neglected by It and been takerp
by other organizations. That church VIII
may hope for the most in the future vile
that whose work shall be extended out I'm
the broad highways among a great 4
struggling humanity; which shall not cot
1t the chief aim Of man to go to ch,h
twice on Sundays. nor the chief aim On
minister to preach sermons.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11

THE PRESIDENT URGING LEGISLATION.
President Roosevelt is said to have in
formed the leaders in the senate and
house Of representatives that he is most
earnest in his intention to keep congress
together until the Philippine bill and the
Cuban reciprocity measure are passed.
1t appears to be clearly understood that
II adjourns without action on
these measures an extra session will be
called. Regarding the passage of the
bill for giving the Philippines a form Of
civil government and that for providing
reciprocal commercial relations with
Cuba, imperative, the president, 1t Is
said, feels that he would fail in his pub
lie duty did he not do all that lies within
his power to secure affirmative action
on those two measures.
The republicans are anxious to reach
a vote ON the Philippine bill and en-
deavored Friday to fix a time for a vote,
but the democrats insisted on further
discussion, though what they hope to
accomplish by it is not apparent. They
have already covered the whole ground
of opposition and further discussion can
only be a reiteration Of what has been
said, but there are some democratic SEN
ators who wan to go on record upon
to do so ever though it be well under
stood that they will have nothing new
to submit. 1t is therefore uncertain
when a vote on the Philippine bill in the
senate will be reached, though it is pos
sible 1t may be during the present week.
That the bill will pass the senate when
it comes to Il vote there is no doubt.
In regard to the Cuban reciprocity bill
10 confident prediction can be made.
All the information respecting 1t is to
the effect that the measure passed by
the house will be very greatly modified
In the senate and perhaps an entirely
new measure substituted-one increas-
ing the tariff reduction ON Cuban prod
ucts made in the house bill and emitting
the provision repeating the d%ifferential
on refined sugar. 1t is said that until
the decision of the president to compel
congress to adopt some measure for the
relief of Cuba the matter had almost
been permitted TO lapse by default, the
administration leaders apparently not
caring to tackle the problem presented
In the opposition Of a number Of repub.
licans TO the house measure, but 1t ap.
pears now that this feeling is changed
and the administration men in the sen
ate are said to be stirring themselves
and specializing on what can be done
There is said to be rather more atten.
ton than hitherto to the proposition OF
the friends of the beet sugar industry tC
give a rebate to Cuba instead of a direct
tariff concession, IA plan advocated OF
the ground that it would be of more
general benefit TO the Cuban people thar
the proposed reduction OF tariff duties,
The president is right in insisting tina
these matters be disposed of at the pres
ent session. The Philippine bill makes
provision for the islands which viii i'm