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Pair Naval Veterans,

The National Association of Ladies'
Naval Veterans, held a very successful
Convention in Washington. Greetings
were extended to them by many of the
patriotic organizations meeting at the Ma
tional EncamPment, and many social func-
tions were held in their honor
The following officers were elected:
Captain Commanding, Mrs. S. T.. Rey-
nolds, Eaton, Ohio; Commander, Mrs Ada
Shannon, Philadelphia, Pa; Lieutenant
Commander, Mrs. Cora B. Stone, Balti-
more, Md; Senior Lieutenant, Mrs. Judith
Knight. Salem, Mass; Lieutenant, Mrs.
NJ. j. Harris, Baltimore, Md; Fleet Pay
master, Mrs. T.. Z. Traver. Providence,
X. L.; Fleet Surgeon, Miss Annie r.
Sears, Baltimore, Md; Fleet Chaplain,
Miss Lille Cuddy. Detroit, Mich; Secre-
tary, Mrs. Jennie Laird, Providence, 4. l.;
Chief of Staff, Mrs. Margaret B. Dixon,
Detroit, Mich; National Boatswain, Mrs.
Agnes Nealon. Philadelphia, Pa, and Ma
tionai Historian. Mrs Henrietta Bowers,
Philadelphia, Pa. The officers were in
stalled by Past Captain Commander Mrs.
Jennie Laird. Mrs. Laird herself was in
stalled by Past Captain Commander Miss
Sears.
The Association adjourned. to meet at the
same time and place as the Naval Vet
Grams next year.
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WAR WOMEN.
The National Association of Army Nurses OF
the Civil War in Convention.

The members of the National Associa-
ton of Army Nurses of the Civil War had
Il delightful time while in Washington
Not one of them had to spend a penny
from the time they landed in Washington
until they started away. The Legion of
Loyal Women of Washington raised funds
with which to entertain these war women
at the Bancroft, without price to them,
and their Convention was held in the
Washington Club, where delicious lunch
was served each day. Carriages were at
their disposal, and the Committee on
Army Nurses. of which Mrs. Charlotte
Maine was Chairman, did everything pos
sible for their comfort and pleasure while
they were in the city.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey had a tent
at Camp Roosevelt where the Army
Nurses held receptions every day, and their
own reception Mt the Bancroft was one
continuous ovation.
Among the subjects discussed at the An
nual Convention was that of pensions. 1t
was finally recommended that all Nurses
who by reason of discrepancies in their
service record were not receiving pensions
should call in q body on the Commissioner
Of Pensions and see if anything could be
done to advance their claims. The Sec
rotary of the Association, Miss Scott, will
accompany the Nurses on this visit. I'm
der an act of Congress, passed in 1892,
pensions were provided for Army Nurses
whose records Of six months service could
be established This law made it possible
for most of the Nurses to secure pensions
There are still small number, however,
who have been unable to meet all the
requirements of the Pension Bureau in the
matter OF this record, and should the step
advocated fail it is likely that Congress
will be appealed to to grant these appli-
cants pensions by special act
The officers elected and installed are
Margaret Hamilton, of Wakefield, Mass,
President; Susanna Krips, of Philadelphia,
Senior Vice President; Elizabeth "A. Tar.
bel, of Aurora, ILL.,, Junior Vice President;
Ann Scram. Chaplain, and Miss Kate
Scott, Secretary.
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they were intelligent as you were inteIlf.
gent; they were honest as you were honest.
and they are carrying forward as you car.
ried forward the great cause of justice and
humanity, while they fight and march and
suffer and endure beneath the starry flag
which never waves except in benedietion'
They have endured, as you have. de-
traction and caiumny. They endured it
without complaint. l am sure you must
have been proud when you saw these chill
dren OF yours in Cuba, not only emulating
in the little war the gallantry that you
showed in the great, but when the war
was over, healing the wounded. succorins
the sick. feeding the hungry. teaching the
oupans how to govern themselves"
GEN. JAKE" SMITH,
Mrs. Mussey spoke briefly of the wo-
men part in this Encampment. and Mrs.
Coodhue sang solo, accompanied by the
Marine Band. Then Gen Jacob II.
smith said. with evident feeling:
Mr. Chairman, ladies. companions.
comrades. feilow-eountrymen: / cannot
express to YOU the kindness that have
received in Washington, where | have not
visited Tor many years. Let me say that
nave received Kindness from the repre-
sentatives of the Government present to-
night that nils me with pride and satisfac-
tion and gives me honor. so that | have
weeks
Il was met with Kindness that thrills
ME, regardless of what Carl Sehurz.
Charles Francis Adams, or any anti-im.
periaiist, or any enemy of this country can
say against me. Gentlemen and soldiers.
am a soldier and devoted to my country.
and devoted to the Administration of the
United States at all times. and I am will
ing to let this right arm be taken off he
fore ever raise my voice or show bv NV
acts any disrespect for the Administration
Oh the United States. Great applause.l
'Old friends of the Grand Army. every
march is benediction. every review lifts
the people who look upon you ND to higher
pianeS OF patriotism and of manhood.
Long may you live to bring to the heirts
OF the American people the memory of that
source of noble service for our country.
tAppiause.) Gods blessing upon you in
rich measure. old friends. and the peopIe's
blessing with you always" (Great an
plagse)
After Gen. Smiths speech which was
ended much sooner than his audience
wished, a number of minor addresses were
made and Mr.. Warner in a clever speech.
replete with the good feeling of the citizens
OF Washington to the great G.. A. r.. pre-
sehted Gen. Torrance with gold badge
ana humorously gave him the perpetual
freedom of the city. Gen Torrance re-
sponded IN kind, and the assembly broke
up after humorous speech by Judge
Ewart, of New York
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WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY OCTOBER 1s 1902

I wei indeed, and felt grievously the taking
away of their strong support. They were
visibly moved by the impressive cere
monies incident to the eulogy upon his
! life, Gen. Van Der WORT was the only
honorary member of the Woman's Re
lief Corps, excepting Miss Clara Barton
During Mrs. Sherwood's eloquent re.
\ marks, the four Past National Presidents
stood in line with her, and the audience
also rose. 1t was a splendid tribute to
| a strong, true man.
AT the close of the Memorial service
Mrs. Emma Forter, Department President
of Kansas, moved to have the addresses
into a booklet, handsomely bound. and
presented to the survivors of the families
of each of those eulogized, which was
adopted by rising vote.
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.
At o'clock a. m. the newly made Off
GERS were impressively installed by Mrs.
Lizabeth A. Turner. The elective officers
are as follows:
President, Mrs. Lodusky J. Taylor,
Minnesota.
Vice President, Mrs. Geraldine Frisby,
California
Junior Vice President, Mrs. Mary NJ.
North, Maryland.
Treasurer, Mrs. Sarah C. Phillips, New
York.
Chaplain, Mrs. Jennie L. Day. Maine.
The appointive officers named by Mrs.
Taylor: National Secretary Mrs. Ada f..
May, Minnesota: Counselor. Mrs. Mary l..
Carr, Colorado: Patriotic Instructor, Mrs.
I.ue Stewart Wadsworth. Massachusetts;
/. and |. Officer, Mrs. Emma +. Foster,
Kansas.
Then the Goth National Convention stood
adjourned and the Woman's Relief Corps
will not meet again until called by the
National President, Mrs. Lodusky Taylor,
of Minnesota.
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The Veteran Signal Corps.

The Reunion of the United States Vet
eran Signal Corps Association was held
Tuesday in Odd Fellows Hall. 1t was
decided to ask Congress to make an ap-
preparation for the erection of monu-
ment on Little Round Top, Gettysburg,
on the spot where the Signal Corps rem
dered signal service to the army in more
senses than one. The erection of a mon
ument at Chickamauga and on other bat
tlcields was discussed. Gen. Greely,
Chief Signal Officer, U. S. A.. addressed
the veterans on the Signal Corps, past
and present. An address was also deliv-
cred by Lieut.. G. G. Round, the newly
elected President of the Association.
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Reunion Of the 17th ME-

The 10th Anniversary Of muster into the
u. s. service was celebrated by survivors OF
the 18th Me. on Aug. 20 by a Reunion at
Portland. Capt. Geo. A. Whidden presided.
Comrade G. W. Verrill reported the deaths
of Geo. w. Keen, Aaron Dunn, Thomas X.
Jones, Charles III. Fabyan, Weston S. Rand,
Nathaniel La Berven, Charles nj. Bean,
Charles II. Twitchell and William H.. Cliff
ford. The following officers were elected:
Pres, Edward A. Duncan; 1st V. p, G. >.
d. Sonle; I'd v. P.,. ]. 8. Hobbs; Sec, David
D. Hannegan, Portland; Necologist Geo. w.
Verrill; Directors. G. ". RobEts D. B.
Stevens, Owen Stacey.
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Reunion of the 12ath Pa.

Forty years ago, Sept. II, the 12sth Pa
received its baptism fire at Antietam, and
lost In that battle 80 killed and 81 wounded
The anniversary was celebrated by suryi
vors at Allentown, Pa. There was a large
attendance of members and their families
The citizens of Allentown served a banaue.
TO the visiting comrades, their wives and
daughters. At the business meeting the fol.
lowing officers were elected: Pres, Vim. s.
Haas; Rec. Sec, Lewis Fink; Cor. Sec, VIM.
A. GOranfO; Treas, VIM. j. Reichard.
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Berdan's Sharpshooters.

The Reunion of the survivors of the 1st
and I'd regiments Berdans Sharpshooters
was held Tuesday forenoon, Oct. Z, in
Metzerott Hall. The gray and grizzled
rifemen recited many incidents of the wal
of 1861 to 1865. An interesting address
was delivered by George Il. Albie. of Con.
necticut. The annual election of officers
followed. Capt. r. NJ. Tyler, L. S. A., OF
Washington, was elected President, and
DIR. A. II. Barrett, of Philadelphia, was
reelected Secretary and Treasurer.
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Perry Saints.

Of muster Of the 4Sth N. = were celebrated
by survivors at Sheepshead Bay, Long Is.
land, the evening Of Sept. 16 Seventy COW
ers were laid. Speeches were made by Presi-
w. Brush, Alderman Robt f. MacKellar,
Serg't Peter Twamley, and the regiments 5
army nurse. Mary j. Fox. VIM. r. Manley,
of All Fifth avenue, Brooklyn, NJ. Y, will
serve as Secretary during the ensuing year.
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maintenance of the noble patriotism
eyinced by her sons in the days that tried
mems souls, far back in the Cos. Mr..
Root said, in part, speaking in the name
of the National Government:
1T is a feeble voice indeed with which
can express or try to express to you the
welcome of the people of the Republic to
the Capital City of the Nation.
1.-The Federal Government welcomes
you-aye, you are the Federal Govern
ment.
Every year that rolls over us shows in
clearer light and in more majestic proper
tions the difference that you wrought be-
tween double certainty of failure and
the infinite possibility of your success.
Happy men, not only to have done so much
but to be able to live in health and
strength, in vigor of intellect, with bright
ness of eye and quickness of comprehen-
sion, to see grown so high and so great the
magnificent structure which you helped to
found.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA.
'"The spirit of America today is the
spirit that came from the fire of the civil
war. 1t is the spirit that is more worthy
of mankind than even union, though with
out union our prosperity would have been
naught. 1t teaches us that it is a truth
with nations as with men, that it is not
by easy things, but by the hard things of
life that gives US the mental and moral
stature and the competency to deal with
the problems and difficulties of life.
Il wish to say to you soldiers of the
old war that your example and the spirit
of the great struggle in which you fought
exists today in your survivors. The Amer
lean soldier Of today is Ii iineal inheritor.
He differs from all soldiers on the face of
the earth in that he is modelled not after
monarchical troops. but that he is modelled
on the free volunteer soldier of the civil
war.
'.They were brave as you were brave;
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Committee, Mrs. Ida A. Oldroyd. Chair
man, for its complete and well-ordered ar
rangements, for the special comfort, pleas
nre, and business dispatch of the Goth
Convention, and for the harmony that has
characterized its labors.
Resolved, That we thank Commander
in-Chlef Ell Torrance and Adjutant-Gen
eral fowler for their magnificent recogni-
tion given the w. Il. c. before the Both
National Encampment, G. A. r.. and that
extracts. from the address of the Com
mander.i Chief and the report of the Ad-
jutantrG General be made a part of the pro-
ceedings Of the goth National Conyen-
ton"
& 7ol MEMORIAL SERVICES.
The Memorial exercises held in the eve
ming We're brief, but pathetic in the ex-
trene. 1.-THE Beautiful Isle of the Sea-
was sung by Mrs. Belle Harris, National
Senior Vice President Of the w. II. c., in
extremely touching manner, and "The
Holy City," by Mrs. Laura Burr, of In
diana, was most beautifully rendered.
Miss Hannah, U. Maxon. of Ohio, than
whom there is no finer orator in the Or
der. delivered fine address on the life
and work of President Mckinley, whom
she knew personally.
Mrs. Belle Harris, Of Kansas, spoke in
eulogy of '.Mother" Mary Bickerdyke, the
most noted OF all the Army Nurses, who
died last Summer, and Mrs. Kate Brown
lee Sherwood, of Ohio, the second and now
ranking National President living, spoke
most feelingly of Paul Van Der WORT,
Past Commander-in- Chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic, who died last July.
AS Mrs. Sherwood stepped to the front
Of the platform the crape-draped aags in
the hands Of the color bearers were dipped
in salute, and there came to her support
Mrs. Sarah =. Fuller, of Boston, who
might be called the mother of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps; Mrs. Lizabeth A.
Turner, Of Boston; Mrs. Mary L. Carr, of
Colorado, and Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy
Kline, Of California, all Past National
Presidents, who were charter members of
the National organization formed in Den
yer while Gen. Van Der Voort was Com
mander-in-C Chief, and assembled at this
call These Women had known him very
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NdIIGIz>1~z& C0ZDe

The only compensation for the la
borer is that he can learn to be miner
after few years.
The $3.50 day which the miner
earns is not the $3.50 which a mechan-
ic on the surface would get from his
employer, for out of it he must pay
for the oil and powder he uses, in get
ting out the coal, and he must also pay
the company's blacksmith for sharp
ening his tools.
The oil and powder are furnished
by the company at price in excess Of
its retail price elsewhere. The miner
buys his provisions at the company's
store, and at company's store prices,
and, ordinarily, he lives in a house.
owned by the company, or paying
ground rent to the company, which is,
much the same thing.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hearing, as a, rule, is more. acute
with the right than with the left ear.
Silk is considered unclean by the
MohaIznedans because it is the prod
uct of worm.
One New York city death in every
II and one Chicago death in every 20
are caused by accidents"
Bread as a daily article OF food is
used by only about one-third of the
population of the earth.
The first post Office was opened in
Paris in 1862, in England in 1851, a nd in
America in the year ITO.
The average rate at which rivers
flow does not exceed one and one
fourth miles an hour. Even a torrent
does not exceed IS to 20 miles an hour.
Damascus is undoubtedly the Oldest
existing city in the world; Benares
and Constantinopie, exclusive of Chi
nese towns, come next in point of age.
Driving a steam motor car at Proyi-
dence, r. l., George C. Cannon covered
a mile in 65A seconds and five miles in
6 minutes 5h seconds, both being
worlds records.
The latest report of the British post
Office department shows that the ag-
gregate of deposits in the post office
savings banks is about $4,000. 600.
This is large total, but II is no more
than is contained in the savings banks
of Massachusetts, and Connections
combined. and is $500, 900, 900 less than
is deposited in those of New York.
The most striking fact regarding The
post Office banks Is that the depositcsa
number s,500ooo or about one-fiftA OF
the population. About $50. ooe. ESQ il
also Deposited IN private sayiRae
banks.
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sufficient to cover the expen-ez of a
three days convention. When the
treasurer of the committee reported
that the contributions from the coun-
try amounted to enough for the pur-
pose in hand, the committee issued a
call, beginning thus: "a delegate con-
vention of Spiritualists of the United
States will be held in Chicago, Septem-
Der %, 2s and 90, next, for the purpose
of organizing national association of
a permanent character and the se1ec-
ton Of natioRal committee with sub
committees on. all subjects vital to our
welfare"
The call went on to give specific d.
rections for the selection of delegates
from each society, and the records
show that responses were numerous
and prompt, many writers offering
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preferred. Everything depends on
the shape and the fit.
A pretty embroidered pillow cover
one can be reasonably sure will be
appreciated Those of coronation
braid~are very popular. A poppy de-
sign is appropriate, the poppy being
the drowsiest of flowers.
Bits of linen handwork make dainty
presents. The strawberry pattern
tor the tray cloth is extremely pretty,
the oval shape novel feature.
Photograph frames of embroidery
On linen are all right to use on bed
soom wells, but for articles so con-
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every one thinks she can afford, but
which really need not demand much
outlay. The linen is so much more
durable than cotton that the needle
work put upon these cases will not
be expended upon something quickly
thrown aside.
a simple gift, simple as to cost
Ii not stitches, is a fancy stock.
Handwork is so much in vogue now,
and such elaborate work is seen,
that the stores charge big prices for
tie fnery in this line. The worker
al home can make exquisite collars
for but few cents, little linen and
some wash-cotton being all the ma
tsrial needed. One of white butchers
linen with a little open-work of white
cotton, with stars, squares, and
circles, worked in light blue bordered
with black, edges buttonholed in
white, was priced at one of the stores
at two dollars and a half. You can
readily see most of the cost lay in
the work. First get a good pattern
OF the stock desired, and the rest of
The making will be comparatively
easy. Those long in front are now
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spicuously placed as a wall decora-
ton the work must be frst-class
.Violets and maidenhair ferns, holly,
and other delicate designs are best
for these frames.
Handkerchief and necktie cases can
be made with little expenditure of
time or money, and come in handy
if one is not flooded with them. For
getmenots and violets are appropri-
ate decorations.
For Lace Workers.
This is essentially a lace period:
every girl and woman must have some
lace establishment about her cos
tune or else look hopelessly I'M
adorned. Much of the lace work is
elaborate and requires considerable
skill and experience, but there are
some simple designs offered for those
that like that sort. The lace tie
ends are quite simple and at the
same time effective.
More elaborate affairs are the large
collars of Arab lace. These can
also be made of Battenburg, and at
less cost. In many of the designs
none of the stitches are especially
difficult, although at first glance the
whole looks rather complex
Other articles that can be made by
the lace workers are centerpieces
lace caps for baby, kerchiefs, wings
suitable for either hat or hair orna.
ments, collars with cuffs to match
vests, bolero jackets, turnover col
lars, lace yokes, lace scarfs, and
doileys. The turnover collars make
very acceptable presents, cost trifie
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STRAWBERRY DESIGN TRAY oLorH.

getting the showiest article at the
lowest cost, and because of this PERM
cious custom our houses become
crammed with cheap and useless
stuff. Use your heads little and
use your hands, and you can evolve
presents that will give pleasure to
The recipients thereof.
There are many pieces of handi-
work that can be made for a reason
able sum, and we offer few sug-
gestions which we trust may prove
hopeful. Some ladies are proficient
ID embroidery, hemstitching, and lace
making; some are especially success
full at crochetting; whilst others pre-
fe- to ply the knitting needles; then
there is class that do little with
fancy work." but at ordinary sew
Ing are able to accomplish good re-
suits. We will try to suit the needs
IF these different workers.
e Embroidered and Hemxtitched Ar
ticies.
Hemstitched linen pillow-cases
make a most acceptable gift to any
housewife; a bit of luxury that not
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1889, Mr.. VOLTS spirit departed from
his visible body, and 1 became presi-
dent, serving the society as such until
1898. Brother Wolff and l often talked
about the need of national organiza-
ton and he enthusiastically supported
me in the details and ideas of the
work.
1.-The association owns the building
at No. 600 Pennsylvania avenue, S. E.,
which it now occupies as its hesdqu>r-
tiers. 1t was gift to the associa ton
from its treasurer, Theodore p Mayer.
after his stipula ton had been complied
with that the sum of SIS. 0O0 should be
donated to the associat ton by the Spir-
itualists of this country. The ground
and building are valued at SIS, 600. and,
with similar sum in the treasury edu-
cational, missionary and charita BILE
works are pushed forward rapidly a nd
Systematically, its area of public influ-
ence being constantly increased"
The historical data on file in the
Seadquarters here show that in 1898
Capt. Edison caused committee of five
to be formed for the purpose of hav-
ing delegate convention in Chicago,
during the great Colum bian exposition.
1t proved to be successful effort, al
though tremendous energy and toll
were required during that long spring
aad summer. in the matter of CORE
spondence and the soliciting of funds
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CRoCRETED SLIPPERS.

for shoes. These homely articles are
now made with quite attractive APP
pearance.
A button bag is a convenient thing
to have in ones work box. A really
good, soft penwiper finds it's place on
the writing table. A jewel bag and
bag for money come in well for the
pocketless woman traveller. The
cases made of chamois, with gener-
GUS flap fastening securely by means
of good patent fasteners, are on
sale at the stores. They can easily
be made at home. 1 like the cases
better than the bag with draw-string.
Lavender bags are delight to the
dainty housekeeper, but usually she