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fered so much in common should, In
after years. have as large measure of
mutual rccoIipense as il was possible
TO secure by standing shoulder to shoul-
der in peaceful projects. as they had
marched together on warlike cXpedi-
tions.
The Spirit of Helpfulness.
In all these veteran societies. the key
note was this spirit of helpfulness-a
sentiment that had been developed by
the "inducive process during the years
of daring and suffering" In emergen-
cies of danger and privation and sorrow
each soldier had learned, as never be-
fore, how dependent is every one upon
his fellow-men. Independence, in the
personal sense, is an illusion of pros
perity. In reality. there is no such
thing as independence, but when one is
In comfortable circumstances and sur
roundings he easily fancies that he has
nothing to ask of any other man. 1t is
trouble or peril that sends him to some
one else; and then is made the uncon-
ecious confession of weakness, the tacit
admission that all his arrogant assump-
tion Of -sufficiency has been an
empty boast.
This experience of a mutual depend
ence was one Of the most startling reve-
lations to many of those who composed
the great Union army.
Strange were these friendships bo-
tween men who. but for the war, would
never have known of each others ex-
istence-each in his faraway home-but
here Joined by ties peculiarly binding
and singularly unlike the attachments
OF peaceful and uneventful life.
Reunion Effected.
What wonder that after all these ex-
periences OF mutual reliance, the
thought Of separation was swiftly fol-
lowed by the thought of reunion. Could
these men go back to their several
homes and forget those who had been
thus strangely associated with them for
this brief, terrible season Of danger
and daring? Or would the muster of |
war be replaced by muster of pa
triotic veterans, who might reassemble |
at stated intervals to keep one another |
reminded Of what they had enjoyed or
suffered together. to renew their allie
glance to the principles that had ac-
tuated them. in their righteous con-
6ict; to keep sacred the memory of |
comrades whose lives had sealed their
bond Of loyalty; more yet, to give prac-
tical proof Of the sincerity of this vet
eran spirit, by making material provis-
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gard to the ritual some time previous.
1t is significant that the movement
which resulted in the Grand Army of to-
day should have started in that part
of Illinois where Abraham Lincoln spent
the years of his early manhood, and
that the first conference should be held
In the city In which he resided when
elected President. and which is honored
by the first monument in memory of
that greatest of American patriots and
statesmen. The first conference was
held in Springfield, in which a score or
more of Illinois soldiers participated.
AT the suggestion of Governor Oglesby
the first ritual was printed by ]. w.
Coltrin and Joseph Prior. the publishers
Of the Decatur Tribune"
They were both old soldiers, and were
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obligated in the order, before the ritual
was placed in their hands to 'set up
Major Stephenson acting as mastering
officer
The first post of the Grand Army O.
the Republic was organized at Decatur.
April 6, 1866. by Major Stephenson, as
sisted by Captain Phelps. of the Thirty
second Illinois. The post was organized
with twelve charter members, and NJ F.
Kanan. captain of Company A, Forty
first Illinois Volunteers. was made post
commander. The charter members we're:
i. G.. Pugh, George R. Steele, j. W.
Routh, Joseph Prior. J. H. Male, ]. T.
Bishop. G. H. Dunning, R. F. Sibiey, NJ.
f. Kanan, c. Reibsame, l. N. Coltrin.
and Aquilia Toland,
Among those who participated in, the
conferences in Springfield, which result
ed in the State or department organiza-
tion of Illinois, were Col. John NJ. Sny-
der, DR.. James Hamilton. Major Robert
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ignated to be accomplished by this or
ganization are as follows:
1st. The preservation Of those kind
| and fraternal feelings which have bound
together, with strong cords of love and
affection, the comrades-in arms Of many
battles, sieges and marches.
I'd. To make these ties available In
works and results of kindness, Of favor
and material aid to those in need of
assistance.
Sd. To make provision. where 1t ls not
already done, for the support. care and
education Of soldiers orphans. and for
the maintenance Of the widows of de-
ceased soldiers.
4th. For the protection and assistance
Of disabled soldiers, whether disabled
by wounds, sickness, old age or mis-
fortune.
5th. For the establishment and de-
tense of the late soldiery of the United
States, morally, socially and politically
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ion for the comfort and support of the
families bereN by these sacrifices, and
to cultivate in the hearts and lives OF
the veterans themselves those tender
and generous sentiments which the
brutalities Of war were SO calculated to
kill out. and which each one must re-
vive and cherish lest he should suffer
that worst result of battle strife-that
retrograde step in the progress of civil
isatton-a deadening OF the finer sensi-
bilities Of his nature? Should the pa
triots Of the Union repeat the history of
other nations, demoralized by war. or
should sweet charity and brotherly
kindness successfully combat these per-
Ills. and the nation become purer for
the baptism OF fire that had consecrat-
ed her anew?
Such anxious questions filled the minds
II thoughtful people as they pondered
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the Rebellion of 1876. actuated by the
impulses and convictions Of patriotism
and Of eternal right, and combined In
the strong bands of fellowship and unity
by the tolls. the dangers, and the vic
tories Of long and vigorously waged
war. feel themselves called upon to
declare. In definite form Of words and
in determined cooperative action, those
principles and rules which should guide
the earnest patriot, the enlightened
freeman, and the Christian citizen in
his course of action; and to agree upon
those plans and laws which should gov
ern them in a united and systematic
working of the grand results Of the war.
the fruits of their labor and toll SO as to
benefit the deserving and worthy.
Section 2. The results which are des-
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Inspired by Personal Friendship.

While many different bands of vet
Grams were projecting reunions on one
or another exclusive basis, there were
some who were planning the establish
ment of grand comprehensive order.
The impulse of personal friendship that
inspired each group of mess-mates was
an expression of the same feeling that.
broadening in its application, developed
into the comradery of the Grand Army
of the Republic. They we're the budding
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Not a Political Order.

NOt FOilClCdl OIQeI.
The national encampment in Phila-
delphia January Is, 1868. added to Sec
tion 8 the following:
"Yet this association does not design
to make nominations for office, or to use
| its influence as secret organization for
partisan purposes
| Right at this point arose the compli-
cation that so seriously interfered with
the organization of the Grand Army.
Each veteran was two separate char
| acters; the same soldier was one moment
| a fraternal comrade, the next instant a
belligerent "boy in blue" The veteran
who one evening attended the meeting of
the Grand Army Post. the next evening
shouted himself hoarse at mass meet
ing to cheer the candidate OF his choice;
and people reasoned this way: THE
Grand Army men are managing this eau
Gus, and therefore the Grand Army is a
political scheme for controlling cleo
tions; and whereas the candidates thus
urged for nominations are Republicans,
therefore be it resolved that the Grand
Army is a partisan club devoted to the
interests of the Republican ring"
The ingenious sophistry of this rea-
soning beguiled great many people
usually capable of logical judgment: and
the argument was used to prejudice the
unthinking. and many veterans who be-
longed to the Democratic party declined
to have anything to do with the Grand
Army.
Opposition to the Grand Army.
Also, on the ground that a secret politi-
cal society was a menace to free institu-
tions. many men OF all parties opposed
the Grand Army, believing it to be iden-
tical with the political clubs of veterans.
Even the veterans themselves did not al
ways remember to make the distinction,
and SO the general public may be ex-
ouscG for not realizing the difference
In vain the leaders of the Grand Army |
protested that 1t was not political |
club. still less partisan club. People |
persisted in regarding it in that light
The session Of the National ErAamp- !
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the issues of the war. And from every
quarter of the army came the significant
answer to the question, as everywhere
knots of soldiers planned for future
meetings of their respective regiments
or
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TWENTY.FIRST.

with a view to inculcate proper appre-
citation of their services to the country.
and to a recognition of such services
and claims by the American people.
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General Palmer Chosen President.

Gen. John NJ. Palmer, of Illinois, was
chosen president Of the convention, and
vice president was chosen from each
State. L. Edwin Dudley was made Sec
retary, and Rev. John II. Lozier, OF In
diana, chaplain
The most important resolution adopt
ed was one declaring that Congress. IN
justice and not charity, should pass
law equalizing in just manner the
bounties of all Union soldiers and sail
ors," and the convention pledged itself
to State and national legislation for
the education and maintenance Of the
orphans and widows Of deceased COM
rades and MANNED brethren. They also
declared that Congress ought to pass .
law making it the inexorable duty OF
every citizen to defend his country in
time of need. in person, and not BY
substitute. They also asked that all
things being equal, veterans Of the war
of the rebellion be preferred. Ofncers
elected were: Commander-fn-chief, 8.
A. Hurlbut, of Illinois; senior vice COM
mander-in-chief, ]. B. Mexican, Of New
York; junior vice commander-in-chief,
r. s. Foster, of Indiana; adjutant gem
eral, B. F. Stephenson, of Illinois:
quartermaster-gen August Willich,
of Ohio; surgeon general. D. c. Mcneil,
of Iowa; chaplain, w. A. Pile, Of Mis-
souri,.
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: been formed in Illinois, Wisconsin. In
diana, Iowa, and Minnesota, and posts
had been organized in Ohio, Wisconsin,
Kentucky, Arkansas. District Of Colum-
bia, Massachusetts,, New York and Penn
sylvania.
The first department convention was
held in Springfield, July IL, 1866, and
Gen. John N. Palmer, Of Illinois, now
dead. was elected department comman-
der, much to the surprise Of many, who
believed that Major Stephenson should
have had that honor. Work for q ma
tional organization was Immediately be-
gun. and Major Stephenson. in issuing
the call for this styled himself Com
mander-in-chief, G. A. R., U. g."
The First National Convention.
This national convention was launched
in Indianapolis in November, 1866.
The meeting was called to order BY
Commander-in-Chief Stephenson. Col.
John M. Snyder was made secretary, and
Gen. Jules C. Webber and Major O. NJ.
Wilson assistant secretaries. The COM
mittee on credentials reported the num-
ber Of delegates present from the
States as follows:
District of Columbia, 1; Illinois, a.:
Indiana, 14S; Iowa, s; Kansas, 1; Ken
lucky, 8; Missouri. 8; New York. 1:
Ohio. Is; Pennsylvania, 8; Wisconsin,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
Is5 s1HERE may come time when the l M up-to-date prize fighter will have

T@= .IHERE may come time when the M M up-to-date prize fighter will have N4zEg such a sense of the utilitarian that he will come around to your yard and saw the wood, bale your hay, roll your lawn, blow ten-acre lot or fur nish power for threshing machine. Time was when these disciples of the strenuous confined their efforts at con- ditioning and training to gymnasium work, punching the bag, swinging In dian clubs and exercising with dumb bells and the weights. Now the sys- tenn of training includes outdoor work, plenty of cross-country runs, yielding an ax, pushing heavy rollers, climbing fences and barns, and wrestling with sturdy young steers chasing sheep. trimming trees. carrying in coal. show cling snow--anything that will tax the physical strength of the pugilist and assist in building up his system to stand the test of the terrific exercise of the ring.
 No trainer of a muscular pugilist would presume to dictate too closely to his charge the quality of work to be done, although he would insist upon his prerogative to name the amount of work to be done. What would be an easy task for the "boiler-maker' champion, Jim Jeffries, who weighs 225 pounds when "hard as iron and drawn fine for battle,'' would be too much for feather-weight champion 'Young Corbett." Both might spend hours pushing 1awnmower or a heavy iron roller, but a 126-pound man could not be expected to load and unload two wagons of freight, split cord of wood and run on a dog trot over seven miles of broken country with as little physi- cal cost as would a heavyweight of great strength and remarkable en- durance.
 Recently in training for a battle with Peter Maher, Sailor Tom" Shark ey Harmed himself out" to the peo- pie near his training headquarters, and, according to the critics, the deeds performed by the sturdy pugilist were of sufficient importance to be regis tered. All were strictly on the utili- tartan order and the effort made gra- tuit ously, saved the recipient of the work the cost of engag ging workmen to do the same.
 t'He broke all of the Jumps in my plowed land," said one man. ''It would be waste of good strength to have man able to become human harrow spend his time punching leather bag And so they talked. Altruists may fig ure upon the whole tribe of pugilists in training being confined in one in- closure, some day, where the bined energy of the hard-working athletes may be conserved and put to some use full purpose. But it will be difficult proble to solve. The minute the pugilist suspects that he is working he will abandon that style of training and take up some indifferent gymnasium i work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30
A HISTORIC TOWN.
Varied and Pfctureaque Htsrorys of Carlisle In the State of Fenn-
 sy1yania.

Metternich's statement that no room is so small but honor may enter, ap- plies to the recent modest celebration in Carlisle, Pa, of the one hundred and fftieth anniversary of its founda ton.
 Carlisle was the first settlement made under charter from the Penns, and as the farthest outpost of Quaker ism served as not able barrier of de- fense against the sayages of the west ern wilderness.
 Later it became the base of Wash ington's operations for the suppress sion of the whisky insurrection; it's military experience as regular army post ended only the night preceding the great battle of Gettysburg: Ben jamin Franklin drew there treaty of friendship with the western Indians; Molly Pitcher went thence with the volunteers raised by Carlisle in 1776, and her body was brought back to a Carlisle graveyard; Andre was for a short time detained there in ca aptivity; and Washington and Hamilton gath cred at Carlisle 4o,Oo0 troops for the arduous march toward Pittsburg.
 Few towns have so picturesque and vasied history; and its inhabitants might well adopt that couplet of old Pindar which Plutarch liked to quote, of those who
 Do match the'ss1oble ancestors in prowess
 of their oSn,
 And by their fruits commend the stock
 whence they themselves are grown
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NAT GOODWIN

The splendid art of Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott will be revealed in Henry Y. Esmund's delightful comedy, When We Were Twenty y-one." when these gifted players make their pro- duction of this charming idyll Satur- day evening at Poli's. Mir Goodwin has been accredited and certainly is fhe greatest actor that speaks our lan- guage, and Miss Elliott takes prom thence as an artiste of finished meth ods. It may be long ere they will tread the boards of our local stage again, as plans now under considera- fion will probably keep them in two or three cities only after the beginning of the coming season. Their remarka- ble success in London in the past fall will probably lead them to devote con siderable time to the presentation of their plays in the British metropolis. The sale of seats opens tomorrow morning at 9. 50 cents, $1, $15O and S2. and an overflow rush is anticipated. The free list will be posit.vAiy and ab- solutely suspended.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30

E@1IHE first wrestling champion of
 the year is John Fleming. famil-
 EA@ iarly known to followers of the sport as the Butcher Boy" By de- feating the latest aspirant for Amer
 ican gold and the title of champion of the western heisphere, Nachad, the Awful Turk" Fleming enters upon field that, like the soil titled by the farmer, will be responsive in propor- ton to the amount of work put upon it. Ernest Roeber, champion wrestler,
 did not care to persevere in the world
 of the matted stage, and relinquished his hold upon the title to the winner of the Fleming -Nachad bout. "I have
 retired,'' says Roeber. Wrestling has
 brought ne many honors, little money
 and not little notoriety. It is experi- sncing a boom in some parts of the United States, while in other places you would be about as successful as
 money-maker in wrestling as polar bear would be hunting fish in the Nile river"
 It cannot be denied that there was great interest in the "Butcher Boy'- Nachad bout Both men were very strong-each has sufficient amount
 of skill and science to make every ex- hibition participated in of intense in- terest to patrons of the sport. No one n the big list of critics of Champion Fleming has accused him of hippo
 Ironing, and hippodroming is the mi crobe that penetrated to the vital
 parts of the sport of wrestling and l killed it in America.
 Turkey c1ings to wrestling as a
 grand sport. It must be because of this that there has been such an in-
 vasion of the United States in the last 1 few years by the Mussulmans, all seeking wrestling honors. Yousouf,
 the original 'Terrible Turk" departed with few new honors and loaded down
 with gold. His corpse and his money I lie on the floor of the Atlantic. Nou- rallah, another Turk, essayed to star l tie Americans, but his career as a 1 champion was soon ended. Nachad l gave it out when he came to the United 1 States that he was unmindful of the financial side of the sport. He cared l little whether or not he gathered in any American gold, as his family in 1 Constantinople had sufficient riches to occasionally loan a few bags of gold
 to the sultan. All he wanted was the
 championship, so that he could return
 to his country with the burden of new l honors. Perhaps when Nachad returns
 to Constantinople the very dogs in the streets will shun him as defeated
 wrestler. But that might be called
 sentiment. Unless all signs fail, the Butcher Boy" may retain his title
 for the year, for the very good rea-
 son that unless he cares to relinquish 1 t, as did Roeber, he will have no op-
 portunity to lose it in contest. The
 supply of "Terrible Turks" seems to | have failed. E. G. WESTLAKB
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The Sports and Athletes

ter shift was mastered only after he had begun 'smy deAr siR." It was worth the salary of a typewriter for 8 month to see the newly-elected head of a, big baseball organization trying to write the order on Nick Young re- questing the transfer of the leagues archives stored in the famous iron bound trunk, to Mir. Young's son Rob ert, who would act as custodian of the same pending further orders from President Spalding. If that letter could be reproduced by the Freedman Brush-Robinson faction of the Nation al league-all the firing line, where the verbal and written shot and shell, as Spalding says, are flying thick and fast-it would be as cataclysmal in it's effect as ''an explosion of dynamite in stone quarry"
 And after all, that letter written in the dusk of a hotel room Y there was just enough light to see the paper and at such an uncanny time in the night, did not get very far. MT. Spald- ing changed his mind about the son of the deposed president of the National league maintaining the custodianship of the archives and, calling a friendly strong-armed Celtic porter, be ordered the trunk stored where he could keep an eye on it. Subsequently,, when the supreme court of New York ordered the return of the trunk and contents to Nick Young, "Typewriter" Spald- ing wore smile which seemed, to the spectators to mean Better machine operators than am may have copied the contents of those papers" As George Ade might say, the moral is "Not every man who can sign his name to check for $1oo,0oo is good type writer operator"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-30

E EsSE NOUGH correspondence has been E WN given to the public since the Ma 1 tional league controversy over the election of A. c. Spalding as presi- lent of the league was preeipitated to keep an expert typewriter opera tor busy day and night for month. But of all the letters that have been added to the "gayety of nations" in this win ter baseball tangle, none possesses the peculiar interest that attaches to 3 communication la laboriously spelled out by Mir. Spalding himself.
 The millionaire doubtless has dic- .ated thousands and thousands of business and personal letters. He has kept many stenographers from San Francisco to Chicago and New York rattling away on the keyboards of their typewriting machines attending to his correspondence, but never before in his experience has he been aroused from a sound sleep at three a. m., noti- ied of the pressing importance of get ting a letter to former official of the league, and, finding no one handy to write the letter, been compelled to hunt up an old machine that had been stored in his hotel room, puzzle over the keyboard and by diligently punch ing the letters, succeeding after 40 minutes of perspiring work in produc- ing an excuse for letter.
 '.It was by all means the most ludic- rous incident that ever came up in ! National league meeting" said one of the magnates, who was there. "The papers could have made an interesting cartoon of A. G. Spalding sitting on the edge of his bed, but partially dressed. his hair disheveled, and work ing like good fellow with his index fingers whenever he found the letter that he wished to transcribe to the pa per- How he puffed and grunted as he worked to get the sheet of letter pa- Fer into tha machine. Tha capital lets