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r THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON!). 0., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1896. TfjE GRAND AR1JY. Wliat is Boins Done M the Veterans for the Good of the Order. DEPARTMENT NEWS. ALABAMA.- Geu. Custer Post, 1, Birmingham Com., George F. Jackson; S. Y.-C C. T. Fisclier; J. V.-C., Samuel Griscom; Q.-M., Ed Birch euough; Adj't, E. D. Bacon: Sure, A. N. Bal lard; Chap., John McKcnzie; O. D., W. H. Hunter; 0. G., J. H. Baker; C. S., Charles Frautz; S.-M., A. J.Brown; Q.-M.-S., Thomas Bond, CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA. Wnrreti Post. 51, Sacramento Com., G. W. Hcrr; S. V.-C, L. S. Gcitner; J. V.-C., J. H. Newell; Surg., J. S. Jonos; Q.-M., Edward ViTUghn; Q.-M.-S., John Williams; O. D., A. D. Heard; O. G., T. E. Brink; Chap., J. H. Johnston ; Adj't, J. W. Grothen. FLORIDA. At a CampGro given by Yetoran Post, 12, Palatkn, tlio other evening, both Union and Confederate veterans woie present, and a pood time was liad by all guests. Commander Geo. Fox made an address of welcome. Comrades Cox, Vertrccs, Queen, Cyrus, and Nugent wero appointed to look up the status of the Palatka Veteran Association, giving certified data as to organization, to establish claim to the right of being tho first and oldest organization of tho kind in existence, having a record since Juno, 18S8. GEORGIA.- Jaines B. Steeaman Post, 4, Tallapoosa Com., David C. Holmes; S. V.-C, H. C. Hickcr Bon; J. V.-C, William Pearson; Chap., W- IL Kimball ; Q.-M., David M. Barr; Surp., John Gcrioux; Adj't, Walter Foyer-, O. D., E. P. Van Valkcnburgb; O. G., H. M. WilliB; S.-M., B. S. Smith. IDAHO.- Maj. Anderson Post, 5, Moscow Cora., W. C. Opdcn ; S. V. C., William Carter; J. V. C Ed Harrington; Chap., Julius Cuendit; Surp., James Johnson ; O. D., Lindol Smith; Q. M.. G. J. McBauo; 0. G., C. B. Holt; Adj't., W. H. Boardslcy. ILLINOIS. Henrv Hiller Post.GoS, Forreston Com., B. F. McCutcheu ; 5. V. C, William Jiyncu; .i. v. C, William Billig; Adj't.. Frederick fctahloy; Q. M., W. H. Bobius; Surp., J. W. Potter; Chap., I. J. Vogclgesang; O. D., A. C. Miller; 0. G., Timothv Harragau ; S. M., J. M. Myers; Q. M. S., II. 11. Eakle ; Delegate, W. H. Bobins. INDIANA. Geu. Canhv Post, 2, Brazil Com., Edward F. Griflin; S. V. C., Henry M. Princo; J. V. C, Wm. Craigniilo, Adj't, W. D. McCullouph; Q. M., J. A. Decker; Chap., B. F. Hodpes; Surp., Thos. Henderson ; O. D J. V. Graut; O. G., J. W- Wilson. Comrade Sisson writes that the Post will present tho name of W. D. McCul lough, for Department Commander, at the En campment to be held in South Bend, May 13 and 14. Sara Henry Tost, G3, Decatur Com., Koto t Blackburn ; S. V. C, L. C. Holmes; J. V. C, J. Bussell; Chap., E. N. Andrews; Q. M., A. C. Greporv; O. D., T- B. Mooro; O. G.. Samuel Cronister; Adj't, J. H. Smith. This Post has made a net gain of 14 during tho past year. IOWA.- & S. Perry Post, 374, Randolph Com.. M. W. Kelson; S. V. G, Louis Hetzel; J. V. C, Ed ward Blakely; O. D., G. W. Clark Surp.. Geo. Davison; Q. M., A. Eood; Adj't, C. H. Town Bend; O. G., J. N. Fleming; Chap.. L. W. Arm Etrong; S. M., W. E. Driskoll; Q. M. S., Frank Wilkinson; Delegate, C. W. Dood. KANSAS.- 5oE. C. Johnton Post, 33G, Atchison Com., J. Walizer ; S. V. C, G. 12. Perkins ; J. V. C, N. E. Ensign; Chap., C. W. Conaway; -Q. M., M.S. Peterson; 0. D., E. Lott; 0. G.. G E. Staley ; Adj't, Wilfull A. Stanley ; S. M., H. E. Jeu ninps; Q. M. S., C.N. Burrows. V. F. Osborn, Surgeon, 13th Pa. Cav. and lltb Pa., Baldwin, writes: ''On the rolls of tho Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Kansas, are 460 Posts. 1 have been watching The UationaTj Tuibune, expecting to hear a response from some of them to your request to write about tho Posts, hut as yet have seen none. E. D. Baker Post, 40, located at Bald win, is one among tiio faithful. It has had an enrollment of about 150, and can boast of one member who is now in his SGth year, one member who is one of 10 brothers in the Union army, and another, who is one of scvon brothers, with tho father, in the war of the rebellion. While our numbers are constantly diminishing, the old pray heads that hang to gthcrare as enthusiastic and devoted to tho principles of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty as ever they were, and if It becomes necessary to twist the lion's tail many of them are as ready to shoulder their mubketa now as they were in 61-65." KENTUCKY.- Jossph & Drane Post, 124, New Castle Com., Nicholas Kollcy; S. V. C, J. S. Maprudor; J. V. C, T. Shannon; Surg., E. T. Long; Chap., A. B. Morgan ; Q. M., B. T. Newman ; O. IX, Lewis Sewell ; O. G., John Qui mi; Adj't, W. F. Annis; S. M., Elijah Shaw; Q. M. S., John Nolan. MAINE. W. L. Huskell Post, 108, Yarmouth Com., J. H. Douphty; S. V. C, Alouso Quinn; J. V-C, Frank Scabury; Surp., Dr. J. M. Bales; Chap., Edward Stoddard ; Q. M., Henrv Leavitt; Adj't, L. B. True; 0. D., Horace P. "Morrill; 0. G., T.E. Chase; S.M., Herbert Soule; Q.M.S.,W. G. Drink water. MARYLAND.- Wiugnte Post, 9, Northeast Com., F. H. Armstrong; S. V. C, Samuel Burns; .7. V. C, Charles Weaver; Chap.. Samuel J. Eecdcr; Q. M E. T, B. Day; Adj't, Jetsc H. West; 0. D., Eley Eothonnel; O. G., Edward Warner; I.G., W. H. Alexander; 0. G., John Sweet; Surg., Gcorpe T. Hill; S. M., Wm. H. Abrams; Q. M. S., Samuel B. Gray. MASSACHUSETTS. Westboro comrades will present the drama " Falsely Accused " sometime during Feb ruary. Post 40, Maiden Com., E. W. Bourne ; S. V. C, Laban Beul ; J. V. G, H. a Coburn; Chap.. Bobort Morrison; Surg., Ludwig Wolfseu ; Q. M, Wm. F. Spalding; Adj't, E. W.Burnham; O. IX, John W. Soulo; O. G., Albion IS. Drown ; S.M..Tribtram Griflin; Q.M.S., Gco.F. Hunt. MICHIGAN. H. G Gilbert Post, 47, Dowagiac Com., E. E, Spencer; S. V. G, Levi Coup; J, V. G, William BrooUcns; Surp., J. J. Weir; Chap., John Ma ter : Q. hi., O. B. Peck; 0. D., J. Bildcrback; O. G., J. N. Nabh. MINNESOTA.- Pellor Post, 89, Hastings Com., W. F. Bacon ; S. V. G, Eobort D. Bob! neon ; J. V. G, A. E. Owen ; Adj't, F. J. Eecd ; Q. M., W. DeW. Priu gle; Cbap.,Wm. Mattoon; Surg., J. M.Tucker; O. D., Geo. Maglo; 0. G., Jacob Gruthcr. KONTANA.- William English Post, 30, Bnzcnian Com., A. J. Edsnll ; 8. V. G, Luther Foster ; J. V. G, James W. Mardis; O. IX, Honry HeUingcr; 0. G., William Wade; Surp.. E. M. Whitefoot; Chap.. J. G Lamb; Q. M., W.Y. Smith; Adj't. B.F. Odborn. ' NEBRASKA.- Mathias Post, 155, Kcnesaw Com., M. Wen ner; S. V. G, J. S. Frank; J. V. G, Henry Shick; Adj't, Nelson Jaco; Q.M.. H. B. Daily, Surg., J. Williams; Chap., O. H. Wright; 0. IX, l.Spiudler; O. G., IL Houbley; S. M., J. Btr liu. NEW HAMPSHIRE. Francis D. Green Post, 39, Berlin Com., Herrick McKcuzie; S. V. G, Horace P. York; J. V. G, Prescott L. Goud ; Q.M., Joseph T. Chapman; Adj't, Jcsmj Tuttle; Chap.. Syl vester Booihby; Surp., Hiram Curd well; O. D., George L. Cote; O. G., John B. Bcnoit; S.-M., John L. Bryant; Q.-M.-S., Tho.Eouche. NEW JERSEY. James A. Garfield Post, 4, Newark Com., Thomas Clark; S.V. G, Hcrbort B. Eowlcv; J. V. C, George U. Houck; Adj't, Lewis W. Hunt; Q.-M., Bobert W. Simpson ; Surg.. Wil liam A. Cramer; Chap., Caleb B. CadruuB; O. D William 11. Kcyter; O. G., Lewis A. Cowell; S.-M., Horace T. Lyon; Q.-M.-S., A.W.B. Crane, NEW YORK.- Post Rowland, 4S, Matteawan Com., S. PfJs ter; S. V. G, Comrado Eishtmever; J. V.-C, F. Schroder; ..djtt, E. Chase; Q.-M., G H. Vn Vort; Chap., W. Wallace Fajutou; O. D., E. Moshcr; O.-G.,' J. Broderick; Surg., J. W. Doughty; Q.-M.-S., Frank Luther; S.-M., Perry Knickerbocker. OHIO.- Hnzlctt Post, 81, ZJincsvillo Com., A. H. Watts; S. V. G, Abraham Clarkson ; J. V. G, Willis Eccd; Chap., James M. Moore; Q.-M., William S. Maxwell; 0. D.. Eobert McWirter; O. G., Christ Gilie; Adj't, Henry E. Lnpton; Q.-M.-S., Charles A. Dutro ; S.-M., Eeubon G Storer; Historian, JL J. J. Harkins. Dele gates, W. S. Maxwell, P. Kelly, 0. T. Knapp. PENNSYLVANIA. Eli Berlin Post, C29. East Hickory Com., Samuel Mervin; S.V. G, John H. Berlin; J. V. G, S. G Whitmore; Adj't, W. A. Burns; Pnrp., B. F. Stover; Chap., James Johnston; Q.-M., J. Albauch; O. IX, W. E. Wcitherell ; O. G., T. P. Harry; S.-M.. William Alhaugh; Q.-M.-S., J. R Stouphton ; Sentinel ; George T. Hill; DplepatH, J. G Potligrcw. RHODE ISLAND. Ttnlln,, Pnct n C.ttml Vnlln-r- Pnm.. Win. T. ' Eonors: S. V.'g. John McGrath ; J.V. C, Jas. 1 Moss; Adj't, N. B. Whipple; Q. M., E. Clark son; Surg., D. H. Cofliu; Chap., N.N. Knight; 0. 1)., D. J. Wall ; O. G., B. A. Keecu ; Ai., A. Freeman ; Q. M. S., J. Folgcr. O. C. Ord Post, 100, City of Mexico. Re public of Mexico Cora.. W. J. De Gnsss ; S.V. G, B. G Pato; J. V. G, A. Schuler; Q. M., H. P. Webb; Surg., A. A. Fox; Chap., W. II. Sloan; O. D., M. G. Milton ; O. G., W. 11. Howe; Adj't, C. H. M. y Agramoute. TEXAS. Georpo B. McClollan Post, Houston Com., J. J. Scholl; S.V. G, A. M. Englo; J. V. G, Ben A. Guiro; Sure., D. W. Bartlett; Chap., David Perkins; Q. M., J. J. Billow; O. D., E. G. Bust; O. G., Elliott Wood; Adj't, P. W. Hudson; S. M., H. T. Eue; Q. M. S., J. M. Fellows. UTAH. Wm. T. Sherman Post, 6, Provo City Com.. G. U. Chappie ; S.V. G, George Jaggers ; J.V. G, Wm. Amans; O. D.. James Williams; O. G., Albert G. Earl; Adj't. Jas. Helm ; Surg., J. B. Pemberton; Q. M., John Bloomberg; Chap., M. H. Mead. VERMONT. G. W. Quimbv Post, 76, Barton Com., E. n. Webster; S. V. G, O. Dwyor; J.V- G. A. Skin ner; Adj't, W. H. Brunning; Q. M., J. N. Webster; Chap.. G. H. Blako; Surp., W. Simp son; 0. D., 0. V. Joslyn; 0. G., D. E. Hunt; Sentinel, A. Drown; G B., C. S. Clopstou; S. M., E. N. Eandall; Q. M. S., J. G Page. WEST VIRGINIA. Eeuo Po6t, 7, Grafton Com., Alex. Leeds; S. V. C, D. H. Shoemaker; J. V. C., J. V. Spencer; Chap., John B. Sandy; Surp., Benj. F. Eol.iuson; Q. M., S. J. Willhide; O. IX, W. H. Eidenour: 0. G., Eobert A. Collins; Adj't, Sam B. Aver. WISCONSIN.- H. P. Davidson Post, 212, Plvmouth Com., Wm. Chaplin; S. V. G, G H. Gilbon: J. V. G, Carl John; Adj't, J. Schlnich; Q. M., A. Schmidt; Chap., E. H. Webster; Surp.. M. Sweet; O. D., R. Gardner; O. G., A. P. Gil man ; S. M., J. V. A. Mabee; Q. M. S., Wm.Breitung. THE QUESTION SQUAD. Tctcrns Anxious to Find i'hplr Comrade Who Can Aitl Tl.ftti! Inquiries for the u-hereftbnuts of persons will bo published in this column once, free, but they cim iiot iippear for home time after receipt, ovrint; to the preat number bent u. By tvatchinp our Re union colimutH during l!''"iiion cimoii Hie ulicre abouts of Sccreturies having regimental rosters nmy be :i8cer(Hincd. mitl Binned coniinuiiicMlioiia trill furnish the desired luforuiuiion very fro qucnlly.l Abkanbab. Of Co. C, 2d Ark. Cav.; by J. T- Bay, Sand town. Ark. Hospital. Of Miss Nellie Mitchell and Miss Lydia A. Chamberlain, nurses iu Euipht Hospital, New Haven, Conn.; by B. L. Burr, Eockville. Conn. Illinois. Of Co. A, 23d 111. ; by Wilhelra Asmus, Midland. Mich. Of Co. 1, 8th 111. Cav.; by Augustus Johnson, Ottawa, HI. Of Com rades of Georpo W.Toliver, Co. E, OtUJU. Cav., who were with him in Arkansas in lcG2; by Angelinc Hodpson, St. Clair, Kan. Indiana. Or tho First LieuteiiauWf Co. E, 39th Ind.; by James Green, Tacoina, Wash. Of William Grothen, 18th Ind. battery; by Henry Winker, Clarksburg, Ind. Of Hugh Smith, 23d Ind., last heard from iu Kausas; by E. C. Smith, Livonia, Ind. Missodkl Of Eobort B. Fields, Co. G, 1st Mo. Cav.; by Isaiah Stalon, Kokorno, Ind. Naval. Of namo of vessel in the Gulf Squadron on which James B. Siusabaugh served; by William Siusabaugh, Ontario, N. Y. Of Ezra J. CumniinjrP, who was wounded at tho bombardment of Vickshuig and sent to Louisville, since which time nothing has been heard ofhim; by Joseph Eoseraan, 1121 Broad way, Viucennes, Ind. Nevada. Of the 7th Nov. Cav. ; by Bernard J. Lee, Temcscal, Cal. " New Yokk. Of William Garlach, Adjutant, 41st N. Y., or members of Co. B, 41st N. Y. ; by George H. Matthews, Dayton, Fla. Of any who knew John Fitzsimmous, or Simmons, 11th N. Y.; by II. W. C. Miller, Hawcivillo. Ind. Of Lewis Seely, John Boone, Frank Boone, Marvin Barnsteol, and others who were with writer at St. Joseph Mo., after being mustered out in 18GG; by M. H. Eamsey, Co. K, 21st N. Y. Cav., Summerlaud, Cal. Or Co. F, &8th N. Y., who remember writer who was a drum mer boy; by Joseph Dwyer, Soldiers' Home, Bath, N. Y. Of Thomas McMillan, who en listed from New York City; by George Mc Millau, Twenty-sixth and Boyd S-ts., South Omaha, Neb. Of Co. B, 59th N. Y.: by Michael O'Ncil, 909 Thomas St., Escauaba Mich. Ohio. Of David Eizcr, Co. K, 31st Ohio; by Mis. J. W. Wright, 59 West Jefferson St.. Spring field, O. Pennsylvania. Or Co. D, 28th -Pa. ; by Hugh McVeiph, Box 143, Piescott, Ariz. Eigulaub. Or Joseph Dean, Co. F, l6tU. S., last hrard of at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., April 14, IfcGl; by E. G Dean, Briaiton, Wis, Of Co. E, 4th U. S. Art. ; by E. Halbert, Five Mile, W. Va. Veumont. Of Co. M, 1st Vt. Cav.; by Charles St. Michael, 2400 East Marshall St., Eichmond, Va. Wieconfin. Of Dennis Cavanaugh, Cor poral, Co. F, IGth Wis., discharged from tho U. S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D. G, Sept. 13, 3694; by J. E. West, 461 Prospect St., Elgin, 111. SONS OF VETERANS. News from Variout, DHIcions "Words of En- courMgeiucut. CONNECTICUT. Alden Skinner Camp, 45, Eockville Capt., Jaeob Felber; Fint Lieut., Charles Wilh-kie; Second Lieut., Wm. G. Slumps; Camp Council, Fred Willekio, Wm. G. Stamps; Chap., Fred Willukie: FirttSeip't, Allen T.Pratt; Q.M.S., E. E. Brooks; S. of G., Joseph Willekie; Prin cipal Musician, J. J. Hecker; G G. Seth Dur fec. ILLINOIS. Alexis Camp, Alexis Capt., Ed Johnston; First Lieut., O. E. Nelson; Second Lieut., Jae. Bicharbou. MASSACHUSETTS. Schadlin Camp. 42, Grafton Gipt., M. A. Aldrich; Firht Lieut., Jos. IXGoddard; Second Lieut., Harry E. Howe; Camp Council, H. E Howe, J. D. Goddard, E. P. Goddard; Chap., L. A. McLellat); First Serg't, Wm. A. Yoiing; Q. M. S., H. M. Hildreth ; C.S., E. P. Goddard; Gof G., E.E. Williams. NEW JERSEY. Hugh C. lrifeh.8, Fatcrsoh Capt., Eobert J. Van Houtcn; First Lieut., Alfred G DcNce; Second Lieut., Edward W. Pounds; Camp Council, Samuel Parker, Wm.H. Ackrman, and Isaac Slagill; Chap., Isaac'Maglll; First Serg't, Wm. Brierloy; Q. M.S., Georpe W. Pollitt; S. of G., Win. llidgway; C.S., Stewart Higgius; G of G., John W. Maseker; G G., Eichard E. Butler; P. G., Elmer Todd. Princely Giving. Wc must tell our readers of a wonderful proposition that wo aro informed is now being made by one of tho oldest and most reliablo Piano manufacturers iu this country. Messrs.' Cornibh & Co., of Washington, N. J., who, hav ing conducted a conservative and unusually successful business for over 30 years, seem de termined by thoir liberality to keep out of reach of all competition. Tho actual distribution of such princely gifts at a cost of thousands of dollars to themselves i'b a wonderful undertaking, possible only to broad-minded, liberal men of large means, aud may well cause surprise At your request they will scud you at their own expense a beautifully-illustrated art souvenir, printed in 10 colors, that will tell you many im-ten cr farts about Pianos aud Orpuns, and ;.. .-. nniro important, how to secuio one of liieao eritablo prizes for your ova honiv. THE RELIEF CORPS, Gleanings from National Headquar ters Notes from Departments. MNCOMt'S BIRTHDAY. Preparation for Its Celebration Everywhere The Soub of Veterans r.eal a Movement to Ilavo It Known as "Union Defenders Day." CHARACTERISTICS OF LINCOLN. When tho Lincoln Homestead, at Springfield, 111., was formally opened aud presented to tho State, July S. 1SS7, G H. Oldroyd custodian, Gov. Joseph W. Fifer mado an address, from which tho followinp is an oxtract: "Ho lived a long, laborious, a patriotic, and a heroic life. Ho hated wrong and injustice in all Eeasous and in all places. Ho fairly loathed tho institution or slavery, and it finally becauio his pleasing task to wipo that foul blot from our Nation's honor. Without powerrul and influential friends to push him forward or back, into whoso arms he could fall in case ho proved a failure, he stepped forth when a young man from his father's lop cabin, took off bis coat, rolled up hissleevea, looked tho world squarely in tho face, and bepan the preat battlo of life, and let the millions who proiiounco his namo with reverence to-day answer how well ha succeeded. "J am plad that he was tho product of our free institutions. I am proud that he was nn American citizen, and a citizen of our own beautiful prairio State. His pure, exalted and uiiBelflsh Iifo will help teach the world the great lesson that the basis, tho indispen sable basis, of all truo greatness is integrity of character, and that tho only way to bo happy in tliis lifo is to mako others so.' "A statesman, yet ono of the people, Lincoln seized tho helm of Statu at tho darkest hour this Nation over saw, and left it iu tho dawn of a rcepleudont glory to lio down weary and broken beneath a mouumeiit of public grati tude, -tho greatest and moBt enduring that marks tho pravo of mortal man to-day. ' THE VETERANS AT LINCOLN'S HOMESTEAD. By Kale Broivnlce Sherwood. Wrinkled and bionzd, llie buttle heroes ntood, Where ent. letteaiinp tlirouph the open door, Tin- HMtl H)x-ll: f lii-I brotherhood I'aced iitinirlird hours across the humble floor; Willi mighty prophecies absorbed, o'erwrotiubt With deep forebodinpa and o'er mastering thought, (The pane of uioimtiiiR from the common clod, To Icinsliip, priesthood, fellouHhip with God.) O heroes, brotlirrn, in the same hlph cause, Of holier li vinir nl of podiirr Iiiwh! The form is vanished, and the footsteps still, Hot from the silence Liiioolri'8 answers thrill: "Pence, freedom. Ioe!" In nil tho world's best uccdg, The muster btands transfipurcd in his deeds. LINCOLN SENTIMENT. It is a good sign of tho times that thero is such a wholesome revival in Lincoln literature and such an eager desire" to read more of what the creat emancipator thought, did and said. Feb. 15 many of tho Posts and Corps through out tho country will observe tho b7th anniver sary of Lincoln's birthdjty, and the Sons of Vcttiiatis are leadinp oil in a movement to have tho day known as Union Dofendeis' Day. fc Many patriotic societies and schools will ob serve tho day, using programs of thoir own ar rangement. DKPAHTJIENT OP NEW YOKK. The following is tho encouraging exhibit from General Orders, No. 7, of Department President Annio P. Cleary, of New York, for the quarter ending Dec .'51. 1895: Members in good htanding, 7,194 ; cash ex pended for relief, $1,344.40; estimated valuo of relief other than money, $1,39,1.44; turned over to Poats, $97G.09. Number of soldiers re lieved, 1G2; uuiuljer or soldiers' families, 490; number of member?, 170; number of families, 171 ; total assisted, 993. Thirteenth annual Convention, Department of New York, is called fur May 19 and 20, at Utica; Headquarters, Btfttcrfield House. Since Inst General Orders, four Corps havo been instituted: B.C. Butler, Luzerne; 0. II. Tilliughast, Morrisvillo; W. T. Eice, Eussell; Euglaud, Delhi. THE ItELIEF CORPS AS AN EDUCATOR. The Journal of Proceedings of tho Twenty ninth Annual Encampment, Department of Ohio, G.A.lt, contains tho ablo address of Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, Chairman ef the Conimitteo on Grcetinps from thoEclicf Corps Convention. In tho courso of her remarks sue said : ' Wo realize that we are still n young organ ization; that from our birth to tho present day we have made many mistakes that, by tho honest comrade aud tho members of tho Re lief Corps and others, could only ho looked on with condemnation ; and yet, when we con sider that our numbers wero mado up from persons who wero not used to obeying as sol diers, you will not wonder that such mistakes havo crept into our organization or into our work. "1 believe that every honest comrade beforo mo would be willing to say with mo, that if all the work for which tho Eulicr Corps was organized were banished from our thought and our sight, tho organization, simply as a school for women, would havo paid for itself. Wo can see it hero in Ohio, in tho condition of women, in very many ways; in their under standing of business aud or parliamentary rules; in thoir appreciation oT the necessity or charity and fraternity; in our work in largo numbers; and in many othur ways wo might mention." Upon tho subject or patriotic teaching, for which she made a plea, after calling attention to tho exhibit or $1G,102.72 spent ror relief, or turned over to Posts, Mrs. Irving said : "It has been said, 'Givo mo a child until ho is 10 years old, and I will answer for his whole life.' ir this bo tiue, then we cannot begin to teach patriotism too soon. Why not, as soon as tho child can begin to lisp, teach it to spell that word 'country,' that word 'Hag,' that word 'star'? Teach it to namo the colors, and, as it begins to count, lo count, tho stars; and when you have reached tho magical 13, pauso there, and toll it in simple language of the strtipgle of that 13. "They will liston, and they will feol that every star has a voice, that ovory stripo is articulate, liko Daniel Maiming, who crossed the sea and got from its folds whispers oflibcrty with which to inspire his countrymen. "And so shall our children learn rrom it every lesson of patriotism and thoir duties as citizens. As they go through tho school years and count the States they will rcalizo that every star placed thero is a page from their country's history, aud that emblazoned thorcon is every struggle for liberty which tho Nation has undergone. "Then they will feel that it truly is a flag to support, a flag to livofor; a flag to die for, if need be. If every father and mother iu this broad land would pledge themselves to their duty to their children wc need havu no fear for our flag, or for the Republic it represents, aud for which you so bravely fought." TWENTY-KIKTH ANNlVEUSAItY. Gen. and Mrs. Charles L. Young, of tho Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, Scotland, wore piven a grand surprise on the evening of the 2oth anniversary of their wedding. Teachers, Instructors, and pupils marched into tho Administration Building in a body, carryinp with them a number of hand some silver presents. After tho presentation and responses tho rooms were all thrown open, tho orchestra played, and the band serenaded outside. Ee ftesfimcnts wero servod, nnd merriment reigned supremo until a late hour. ILLINOIS KK8TIVITIK8. Holden Putnam Post and Corps, Shannon, 111., enjoyed joint installation followed by a supper, aud this by a propram of songs and speeches. Gcorgo Byers was instaliod Com mander aud Inez Humbert, President. A pleasant surprise was tho presentation to tho President, through Mis. Cheescmau, of a carved apple-wood gavel, tied with red, whito, and bluo ribbons, work of tho lata Wesley Chccsoman. Tho President mado u happy re spouse. DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI. Dear Triuune: John IS. Crenshaw Post and Corps, Carterville, held joint installation in the Opera House; a largo audience present. Department President Adah Goss Briggs ofliciatcd for tho Corps and J. L. Brigps, De partment Senior Vice Commaudor, for tho Post. A bean supper followed. Hester Franklin, Corps President; Mary Wheeler, Secretary. McCrosky Corps, Sprinpfield, pave a New Year's reception to the Post and their families to tho number of a hundred aud more ; elegant refreshments served. Post aud Corps held joint installation. Cornelia Wood, Corps President; li. Jeanio Tracy, Secretary. Martha J. Eose, Department Press Corre spondent, Cnrlervillo, Ho. ' T jonN s. bitxer corps. Corps 40, Lock Haven,1 Pa., as roported by Secretary Nellie M. Pock, is ono of tho busy bands of the W.K.C.;' President, Maggie I. Whito. , Attendance, 1895, cood. JExponded forroliof, $98.52; assisted thoPoat Memorial Day; a flag on GAch of fivo fine school buildings; sent a box to tho Memorial Home, value, $10; joint installation with tho Post, at which timo tho rotiring President, Mrs. S. E. Quipple, was prcsonted a gold pin; Eov. C. S. Long spoak iug for tho Corps. T , 7 Bitner Corps was instrumental in sending three soldiers' orphans to tho Homo last year, whero, tho Secretary says, tho children find a truo mother in Mrs. Casliu,. Superintendent. Eefrcshmcnts wero served installation even ing, numerous guests witnessing tho ceremo nies. among Tnn catskills. Dear Tribune: Corns 25. of Catskill. N. Y., havo installed their President for a third term. Though numbering but 35 our work has been oflcctivo under her administration. Last April wo celobrated the anniversary of Corps by a successful lunch sale in G.A.E. Hall, and in Novembor netted handsomely from a pie social. September last wo wero royally entertained by the Corps at Saugarttes. Our Corps responded promptly to the call for tho Baltimore monument fund to tho Unknown Dead ; also, to aid tho erection of a Eolief Corps -Homo in Oxford, Chenango County, N. Y., to which, when completed, tho Corps of tho Em piro Stato may look with pardonable pride. Speed tho timo when every Stato will orccta Homo, whero tho war-scarred veterans and thoir dependent ones may find a shelter. Elizabeth King, Press Correspondent. GONE TO A HEAVENLY IIOMB. Secretary Pluma L. Cowles writes that Mrs. Eliza Brown, familiarly known as "Grandma Brown," passed peacefully away from earth at tho National W.E.G Homo, Madison, O., Jan. 15, 1S9C, aged 87 years. Mrs. Brown carao to tho Homo in April, 1891, from Forest, Hardin County, O., in care of Stanloy Corps, 284. Sho had greatly endeared herself to all by her unbounded cheerfulness. Sho had strong faith in the promises of the Biblo and tho Christian's hope, which wero her comfort to tho end of tho journey. On tho occasion of her funeral, Jan. 18, tho Homo flag floated at half-mast. Sympathizing neighbors and dolcgations from Burnham Post, G.A.R., and W.E.G from Madison, O., gathored on that day at 2 p. m. with tho Home family to pay their last trihuto to her worth. Near tho casket flags wero placed by tho Homo family, with plants of blooming lilies and roses. With Mrs. Burleigh, Superintend ent, nt tho organ, tho family sang sweetly " Eock of Ages " and " Tho Home Over There," Mrs. Brown's favorite hymns. Dr. Domer, of tho M. E. Church, Madison, spoke impressively from tho words, "I know that my Ecdeemor liveth." Comrades of tho G.A.E. then boro this soldier's mother to her long rest in tho Homo Cometory lot. Howcan tho Order bo thankful enough Tortho Homo that has so kindly cared for and given an honored burial to this old war mother, who otherwiso might havo been borno to somo potter's-field. ANOTHEB TENNESSEE COOT'S. Dear Trirune: Department President Jano M. S. Caso has instituted a Corps at Spring City, Tcnn. There was only tho required number present, but tlioy hopo to increase their membership as the Spring opens. Josephine C. Zeigler, Department Press Cor respondent, Knoxville, Tenn. A MICHIGAN' CAMPFIRK. William H. Borden PosTand Corps, of Ionia, Mich., bopan tho nowyearjWith a joint installa tion in tho afternoon, 'a-GVclock Btipper, and a rousing Caul pure in tho evening in the Opera House. j T. Tho distinguished speakers wero Department Commander T. B. Daboll, Gov. Eicli, Past De partment Commander Washington Gardner, tho present Secretary of State ; Col, A. T. Bliss, Gen. Kidd, Hon. Jamep'Dnnnol, and De partment President Emma E. Knapp. Tho Department Couintauder paid a fino tributo to tho Belicr, Cyjrps, and urged that lessons of loyalty bo taught tho rising gen eration. "( OUT IJ IDHO. M. H. O'R., Dcparjmpnji Press Correspond ent, writing from Cocur dJAIcne. Idaho, writes that A. T. McRoynoldspo3t and Corps had a., joint public installation, when l'rcsident Anmo Myrick delivered a spiy inaugural address, followed by Commander Myrick, who con ducted a program of wft, eloquence and song. Our Press Correspondent adds: "Thoro was more sociability, newer songs and jollier times than wo havo had for years. Tho W.E.G has becomo a source of culturo and improvement for its members, as well as an agency to alleviate the suUeriugs of humanity. "Somo of tho first womon of tho city are enrolled as members; women, not buttorfliesof fashion who arc with us in sunshino and gono in tho storm. Let us enter on tho coming year with that determination which will compel success and enhanco tho benefit and reputa tion of one of tho best organizations, tho Wom an's Iteliof Corps. "A masquerade leap-year social is tho latest Corps success here." DEPARTMENT OF OREGON. Sarah E. Miller, Department Press Corre spondent, roports steady progress in tho work of inaugurating patriotic teaching in tho public schools; also, that flags nro every whero to bo seen on the school buildings. Last Fall tlio President of John F. Miller Corps, Lebanon, appointed a conimitteo to pro vido tho school-rooms with flags, as thoy had none ; now thero is a flag in many of tho rooms, and the teachers havo tho flag saluto overy morning. Owing to a diphthorctio cpidomic tho Post and Corps did not have joint installation ; Atiua 15. Eecd was installed President. Custer Corps, 5, McMinnvillc, ha3 adopted the flag saluto; gives it each meeting iu front of the altar. Nearly threo years ago tho flag saluto wa3 introduced into tho public schools of McMiun- villo through tho instrumentality of, tho Corp?, aud since that timo tho 400 school children of tho city havo repeatedly pledged their heads and their hearts to our country. Columbus School of that city was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies last Fall. A largo procession composed of school children, Custer Post, Custor Corps, Co. B, Oregon National Guards, and citizens, led by tho McMinuvillo Baud, marched to the grounds, whero a halt was mado; then Nuttio J. Ungcrman, on behalf of Custor Corps, presented tho school with a beautiful flag, which was soon floating to tho breczo above the building, and greeted by cheers and a discharge of musketry. And so the good work goes on, and Custor Corps, 5, feol that they have accomplished some thing tangible in tho interest of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty. DEPARTMENT OP KANSAS. Tho oflicors of Lewis ,Po3t and Corps, Dodgo City, Kan., wero installed tho samo evening, tho Corps preceding tho I'ost by their earnest request. ,5 At the conclusion of thocorcmonies Command er Swan, on bebair or Xe'Wjis Post, prcsonted tho Corps with a handsonjo ivory gavol with obony uanuio uppou ttjiii poiu, wuno a circio 01 goiu arou tio President Shaw, uewly installed, accepted tho trophy on behairo.f the Corps, in an eloquent littlo speech, and then prcsonted Past Presi dent Markloy with a silver jowol caso, rrom tho Corps, as a testimonial upou retiring from office. , j. EMPIRE STAJE WORK. Dear Tuikunk: Ecwin H. Barnes Eclief Corps, Gouvcrncur, N-. Yr. has tho reputation of being ono of tho betjtind most prosperous outside our great cities,;and has sovoral timos been honored by IhO'JJenartiucnt iu tho dis tribution or oflices. I a Departmontlustitutingnnd Installing Officer Payno is a delegate, is a woman of raro abili ties, and thoroughly identified with Belief Corps work. Erwiu H. Barnes Corpsand Postoccupy halls on tho samo floor, aud exchanges of social courtesies aro frequent and uujoyablo. X,ast installation evening tho Corps attended tho installation of Post officers by invitation, aftor which tho Post accompanied tho Corps to their hall and witnessed tho installation ceremonies. Tho Post Commander is E. W. Gray, whilo Ellen I. Parker is Corps President. Eerroshments in tho Post-rooms followed, after which thero was a spirited Campfire, Capt. J. T. Eeynolds presiding and openiug with a patriotic speech. Frc&ident Parker was among tho speakors, making au eloquent plea for tho Eeliof Corps Homo now bciug erected at Oxford, N. Y. nu 1110 pavui uuru 14UU luuowiup iuscrip- n : " Presented to Lewis Corns, 179, Dopart- meniOi lvausas, y Juuwia xosi, yi, ac uotigo City. Kan., Jan. 7, 189fi "" . - r tr- 1. T :- T. nni i t-v i Ono of tho best talks of tho ovenlne wa by School Commissioner G. G. Eoyco, who Baid though ho could not be a comrade of the G.A.E, ho had dono tho next best thing, married a daughter of a comrade, and then spoko most effectively of thofuturoof onr country, and es pecially of tho training of tho children of to-day in patriotism, aud how much this grand Em pire Stato (New York) had done in that lino by causing tho glorious folds of "Old Glory" to wavo from every school-house in her bounda ries, and requiring tho teaching of tho princi ples it represents a daily duty. Mrs. M. 0. Eeynolds, Press Correspondent. KINDERGARTEN PATRIOTISM. Lu Soamaus Had ley, writing of tho interest excited by tho illustration of her kindergarten at West Lafayette, Ind., giving tho flag saluto, and its accompanying article, expresses regret that onough copies of The National Trirune could not bo secured to po around, and says: "I havo had returns from all parts of the country, and from various lines of workera. Happy surprises, I might call them, could any thing in tho patriotic work provo a surprise to me. Such has long since ceasod to be a possi bility. Having sounded tho depths or this grand labor for tho last throe years, both as an educator and patriotic workor, I feel that I am prepared to spoak. "Tho latest return comes to mo in tho form of a Patriotic Priwor and Littlo Citizen, by our sainted leader, Col. 'Georpo T. Balch. re vised by his faithful Lieutenant, Capt. Wallace Foster, upon whom has cortainly fallen hi3 mantel. Having carofully oxamined tho work, I most heartily indorso it, trusting that wo may bo ablo to sccuro its adoption as a toxt book in ovory Stato and Territory. "I furthor pray that wo may secure legisla tive action iu tho employing o? only live, patri otic teachers. I tell you what wo need 13 a John Baptist in tho patriotic work. Sacrologe? By no means ! With all ravorenco I ropeat wo need, if ever a Nation did, a patriotic baptism for our educators. "I havo sounded them across tho continent, and when I find a President of a Stato Normal in ono State who excludes tho history of the civil war from his work as unfit for his students, who are to becomo tho trained teachers of tho future, and in another part of tho country am met by a High School Professor with tho ob jection to the flag saluto that it is ' only fit for primary room9,' and when I remind him that the High School pupils aro soonest to becomo our citizens aud voters, and furthor add that I suppose in caso of war wo must look to the primary grades for our defenders, find him speechless; and whon in another Stato I am told by a city Superintendent that ho ha3 adopted a Hag salute for 'ono day in tho year I ropeat in tbnndor tones: " ' Wo need a patriotic baptism for onr edu cators.' "But courago, patience, my frionds and co workers; I hear tho 'rustling among tho mul berry troes!' Press right onward. 'Continual droppings wear away tho atone,' and thi3 giant bowlder will crumble before us. "I was in attondanco at tho National Edu cational Association at Denver, attended tho National Council of Education and Kinder garten Eound Table, and let mo a33uro you I did not find this class of instructors in tho ranks. Tho first named aro not tho live toachcrs of tho Nation, and wore off on a Sum mer vacation, whilo our educators, worthy tho name, wero taking grand action along patriotic lines. "Our worthy President, Nicholas Murroy Butler, and I would undorscoro tho worthy until it may bo seen across tho continent, so that ' they who run may read,' said to mo, 'I hopo they will adopt tho Hag saluto; I havo it daily in my work,' and gave mo a card of in troduction to tho Chairman of Ecsolntion Com mittee, thon in session. Tho patriotic outlook is grand, but there is no need of action along tho lines abovo mentioned. " It is said : ' A word to tho wiso 13 sufficient.' Aro we wise, or otherwise? "In her article or Jan. 2, in The NATIONAL Trirune, tho Boliof Corp3 Editor spoko or mo as ono or tho first to adopt tho flag salute. Per mit mo to tell you now I came by it. "It was sent mo by ono of tho boys of tho Indiana Eeform School, whom I was trying to lift up by allowing him to writo me every threo weeks. I having found him in jail at Logans port, nnd persuaded him to tako tho Chil dren's Loyal Legion pledge aud admitted him to my Legion. I had from him a letter and lovely printed program of exercises of Feb. 22, 1893, accompanied by tho printed address of Capt. Wallaco Fostor in connection with flag saluto, as taught them by him ; tho printing tho work of tho boys. "I immediately adoptod it in my kinder garten as a daily exercise. Tho following April it was adopted by Indiana W.E.G, and I roceived nn appointment from our President, Julia S. Conkliu, as member of tho first Patri otic Committee, although I had never spoken of tho matter to her. So it was from Capt. Wallaco Foster, through tho Indiana Eeform School boy, that I first recoivod it." DEPARTMENT OF RHODE ISLAND. Jn "Littlo Ehody," as elsowhero, W.E.C. women aro awakening to tho fact that loyalty menus not only looking after the temporal welfare of the old soldiers and thoir dear ones, but that it means an extension of tho vital priuciplcs for which thoy staked their lives and fortunes. Ehodo Island G.A.E. and W.E.G, as was tho case with mo3t Departments of tho Grand Army and their faithful auxiliary, had joint installa tions, and in soma cases tho Sons of Veterans installed thoir oflicors tho samo ovening. Tobin Corps, 20, hold a joint installation with thoir Post, Department Senior Yice Prcsidont Ella F. Burt officiating for tho Corps. Tobin Corps, with a membership of 21, per formed a notable deed when, during tho holi days, thoy visited tho Ehodo Island Soldiers' Homo, carrying a box of candy, cako, and fruit for each veteran, and entertaining them with music aud recitations. Babbitt Post and Corps and S. of V. hold a triplo installation, followed by a Campfiro with its attendant pleasures and collation. Tower Post and Corps hold joint installation, Department President Emily F. Fish officiating for tho W.E.G Installation public, and a largo audienco present. Ives Post and Corp3 had joint installation and collation, Department Secretary Julia P. Nason conducting Corps service. Past Department President Colia A. Kinyon installed Bucklin Corps officers; Post and Camp invited, and treated to clam chowder. THE FLAG IN PENNSYLVANIA. Jano S. Weed, Now Albany, Pa.. i3 onaof tho activo Pennsylvania workers on boliair of patri otic teaching, aud sho has distributed thou sands or flag saluto rituals among tho teachers of the district in which sho lives. Horson belongs to tho Patriotic Order of tho Sons or America, and has assisted in tho distribution. Tho County Superintendent has declined to act in tho matter or the flag saluto, but many or tho teachers havo taken it up. Tho P. O. S. of A. aro to placo a flag over ovory school houso in Now Albany. . ALL ALONG Tnn LINE. Col. J. G O. Bediugtou gavo ono of his in imitablo programs of speech, song, anecdoto aud story in G.A.E. Hall, Cortland, N.Y., under tlio auspices of tho S. of V. A bcan-bako followed. Corps 109, Tyrone, Pa., attondod tho instal lation of Post officers by invitation, and after wards served u lunch to tho comrades all. Past President Pharibeo Clubino installed tho officers of Custor Corps; ElIaHooth, Presi dent. Then Jonuio Irvino, on behalf of tho Corps, presented Eosina Simpsou, rotiring President, with a souvenir gold badge. Tho presentation was replete with feeling and ap propriate sentiment. Josio Beach, Press Correspondent of Butler Corns, Luzerne, N. Y., newly instituted, writes that the outlook is most favorublo ; President, Sarah Beach. They gavo tho Post a surprise suppor installation ovening. Garfield Corps, 4, Covington, Ky enjoyed joint installation with tho Post; Mary L. Eey nolds officiating for tho Corps. Comrade Fales, reporting, says : "Garfield Post is proud of its live, patriotic Belief Corps." Nollio M. Fletcher, Correspondent of Storor Corps 6, Portsmouth, N. IS., of which Emma B. Wendell is President, roports increasing in torest, with applications for membership at ovory mooting. Tho Corps has presented tho Post with a signal Hag. Comrade Greene is givinp freo lectures to Post and Corps on China and Japan. Thoro was joint installation, with Campfiro and supper. Tho officers or Custer Corps, Leavenworth, Kan., woro installed jointly with tho Post and S. or V. officers; Mrs. II. E. Comstock, President. Free to All Women, I havo learned of a very simple home treatment which Will rcuuiljr liu.um. i;..i..v wiun, miuiui ,u ivm.i. icri- corrhoca, displacements or irregularities, and will cluilly I Mud it It W toy luSiiisg woman. A J J' Mititl E. Uuih, Joiiit, IU ' EX-PRISONERS OF WAR. A Circular from-tue National President In Regard to tho Ilalnor Sill. The National Association or Union EX-PjSIS0NE23 or Wab. Office of tiie President, Minnehaha. Minn.. Jan. 15. 1896. To Union Ex-Prisoners-of War, Greeting: Comrades: Very early in the scsaloti of the prc3ent Cougress a bill granting pensions to sol diers and sailors confined in so-callod Confed erate prisons was introduced by Hon. E. J. Hainor, of Nebraska, a naeasuroso fafr and just in its character that it will commend itself to all Union Ez-Prisoner9 of War. Its provisions aro identically what wero designed by the coni mitteo having charge of a bill on tho part of tho National Association, and it bay been deemed best to avoid complication or division of tho purpose and strength by uniting on tho Hainer bill. Tho recommendation of tho committee has received the unanimous approval of tho Executive Committee, and tho Hainer bill, known as II. E. 306, has, by inch action, been in dorsed by the National Association, Union Ex Prisoners of War. and should receivo the hearty and earnest support of each Local Association and ovory Un ion Ex-Prlsonor of War. The bill is herewith printed in full for your informa tion and guidance: That tho Secretary of tho Interior bo, and ho is hereby, authorized anil directed to placo ontho pension roll tho names of each and all officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines now sur viving, who whilo in tho service of tho United States and in the lino of their duty, wore taken prisoners of war and 33 such confined in so called Confederate prisons between the first day of May, 1861, and tho first day of May, 1865; and thero shall bo paid to every officor, soldier, sailor, and marinoso placed on tho pension roll the sum of $2 for each and every day ho was so confined in any such prison; and, furthermore, aud in additiou, such surviving prisoners of war shall each recoivo tho sum of $12 for each month during tho rcmaindor of his natural life. Provided, That each pension shall in each caso bogin from the data of tho passage of this act and bo paid at the samo time and in tho same manner .13 other pensions aro now paid: Provided further. That this act shall not en titlo any person to draw moro than ono pension, but that such surviving prisoners of war as aro entitled to and aro receiving a pension at the timo of the passago of this act shall be entitled to tho increaso of their pension which this act may grant thorn, and in no event shall the fact that n person is drawing a pension preclude him from receiving tho full amount of said $2 per day in addition to tho mouthly pension allowed him. Wo havo waited long and patiently for this legislation and recognition from Cougres3, and if wo do not mako a vigorous effort it will ba fartbor and probably indefinitely postponed, and for that reason, and many others, wo should do our utmost at this timo. Justice and humanity demand it from tho hands of our Government, which tho valor and sacrifices of our comrades saved from dissolution aud made its present grcatnes3 possible. To secure the passage of this just measure should bo tho ob ject of very Association of Union Ex-Prisonera of War, as well as every individual comrade. With combined effort this can be done, if all, in dividually and collectivelywill earnestly urgo members of Congress to favorably consider the measure, and iu all reaaouablo ways solicit public opinion in it3 behalf. Tho following reasons may be urged, with others that may suggest themselves, why our claim is a just ono: First. Wo were prevented from re-enlisting and securing large bounties granted to others, being held in service. Second. We wero deprived of all opportunity of securing promotion, whilo tho danger risk was grearly increased, as shown by the mortal ity in rebel prisons. Third. 3Iost of tho prisoners when brought into the Union line3 woro discharged or mus tered out of tho service while yet broken in health, causing them to ezpond large sum3 in payment for -medical treatment, and los3 of time incident to such debility. These with many other facts, constitute a claim which, if fairly presented beforo the peo ple, will find a ready indorsement, and Con gress will gladly confer a long-delayed bene faction. Let tho comrades make known to their Eep resontatives in Congresa what they expect. Lotters from individuals and petitions and resolutions from local organizations should bo sent at once. Don't sent tbeso to Congress, but to tho individual members and Senators, asking them to support such a measure. Send the National Secretary a copy of all resolutions adopted by Local Associations. No timo should bo lost in completing tho or ganization of ox-pri30uor3 into Local Associa tions wherever thero arc enough comrades in a Town or County to form one, and when that is not practicabfo every ex-prisoner should cause his name to bo enrolled on tho books of tho National Association as an individual member. This is necessary to enable tho Association to communicate with comrades quickly when any thing of importance nrisc3 touching their in terests. AH inquiries in regard to Local Asso ciations, individual memberships, badges, but tons, dues, etc., will be promptly answered by Comrado Stephon M. Long, Secretary and Treasurer, East Orange, N J. Statistical errors appearing In tho manu script, "A Keply to Jeff Davis's Article on Treat ment of Prisoners of War," ourHistorian, Louis E. Forte3cuo, has kindly undertaken tho re vision of tho same, and that 13 an assuranco that tho work will bo faithfully performed and the book prepared for the public, perfected in overy detail. A final word of appoal : Do not neglect the bill bororo Congress. Work diligently for its passage. Earnestly secoud tho efforts of Hon. E. J. Hainer, who i3 both earnest and hopeful of success ; hut your efforts, individually aud collectively, must bo added to his. YourProsi dont is in communication with him, and is being guided to a very groat extent, us is the Executive Committee, by tho advico of Mr. Hainer, who i3 excellently informed as to the situation. At the proper timo the Executive Committee will bo convened in Washington, D. G Meantime, comrades, do your full duty as As sociations and individuals; work unceasingly, aud success will crown earnest endeavor. De sorvo success by honestly striving to attain it. Fraterually yours, Geo. W. Grant, President. Official : Stephen M. Long, Secrotary. RECENT LITERATURE. WASniNGTOIN" IN LINCOLN'S TIME. By Noah Brooks. Published by The Century Company, New York. For sale by Robert Beull, 495 Penn Bylvunin avcuuo, Washington. Price S1.25. Lincoln literature seems to find great favor in these days we hear as much about him as wo did of Napoleon last year. It is good that it is so, for he 13 our own great American hero, and his history is tho history of our country in the greatest struggle that tho Nation has over mado. Lincoln, a citizen of Illinois, camo to the Capital, assumed thoguidauco of tho Na tion, and was its chief strategist, commanding officer, statesman, philosopher, and friend, and in everything tbat ho did was truth and honor and wisdom. Noah Brooks was a newspaper correspondent in Washington during tho civil war. Ho had known the Presidontand his wife out in Illi nois, and was received at the White' Houso as a most welcome friend. Lincoln discussed freely with him many of tho war and political topics that wero bowildenug tho Nation. So Mr. Brooks's reminiscences havo a living, personal interest, and thoy are delightrully writton. Every topic is touched lightly the chapters arc hardly more than sketches of the men and times but with apt phrases and easy language ho carries tho reader with him in his walks about tho Washington streets, or for an after noon at Congress, or for a chat with tho Presi dent in the evoumg. Thero aro sketches of prominent men Chase, Secretary of the Treas ury, and afterwards Chief Justice; James A. Garfield, who was then a Kopresontative ; Grant, who was a modest man,aud avoided tho cheering, enthusiastic crowds who greeted him in tho Capital; Shormau, Custer, and many other men whoso names stand out brightly in our history. Of Lincoln himself ho seems to bo a truo admirer, and his descriptions of tho Presidont whon ho awaited thenowsof tho vot ing when ho was candidate for second term, and tho accounts of tho crowd3 that fairly toro the skies with tho loudness and enthusiasm of their greetings; tho account of tho tragedy at Ford's Theater; the description of tho solemn city that had lost its great hero, thomonrnors who passed through the Capitol to honor tho dead Presidont, are all exceedingly strong, and one who loves Lincoln must not miss theso pages. Thoro is a good deal of interesting gossip in tho book about the way the darkies wero treated in tho streets; about tho wedding at tlio Capitol, aud about the doar, rascally Tad and his pranks, and soma of Lincoln's apt stories and anecdotes those stories so apt Mu thoy aro becoming proverbs. Mr. Brook' book is well worth the roa'dio. It is a ai, terriblo chapter In our history that ho relate, bat it is a powerful ono. A DAUGHTER OF THE KTN'O. By Allt. Published by P. Tnnyon Neey, Now York. Price 50 cents. An answor to " The Story of an-A frican Fana." Over -100 manuscripts wore received in response to the request for an answer to "The Story of an African Farm." Tho bast answer cans anonymously from Alien, titlo being, "A, Daughter of the King." This story, whilo upholding tho sacreducu of marriage, gives a picture of tho wedded stato without love. Tha story is laid in Now Zenlnnd, and many of tho out-door pen pictures are beautiful. The charac ters aro interesting tho impetuous girl, Flor ence, with her violin; tho rivals, Claudo and Tom, the Rontle, truo-souled Eric, nnd tho busy nowspaper man, Ralph Clinton. Thostory i of this orphan girl adopted by Mrs. Arnold aad brought up as a sister to her two boyj. Waaa tho boys becomo men they fall in lovo with tha girl, and Tom 13 loved in return. Claude falls ; is seriously injnrod, and the doctors give him no hopo of recovery. Ho selfishly insists on Florence marrying him to make his fow-dylng momonts happy. Tho mother, who ha3 been fair to Florence all along, in her grief over hor dying son, helps him to persuado tho girl, and sho consents. Then tho sick man, Claudo, recovers aud their troubles begin. Sho romain3 steadfastly true to her doty epecept for ono hour. There aro a good many strong thoughts in tho book and some beautiful onos. THE SAINT NICHOLAS. For 1805. Pnbl!hel by The Century Company, Union Square, New xoric. ror ule by Kobort Benll. 4t3 1'enn svt- xanin nvenue, "Washington, D. C. Price $. Two volumes. To put into tho hands of a boy or girl tha two bound volumes of St. Ificholas which con tain tbo numbers for tho past yoar is equal to a gift of half a dozen story-books. In fact, somo of tho most popular books of tha year for children have first seen tho light in thesa pages. Here one will find Palmer Cox's irre pressible Brownies on thoir tour through tho Union; Howard Pylo's bravo Jack Ballister, who got the be3t of Blackboard's piratical crow ; Albert Stearns's Chri3 and the Wonder ful Lamp; Napoleon's dashing page, in El bridge S. Brooks's A Boy of the Firat Empire; The Quadruped3 of North America, of all sorta and conditions, doscribod by W. T. Hornaday, and a number of famous horses, historic and legendary, that aro very lovingly written about by James Baldwin. There are a series 01 sketches in a simple and sympathetic vein of Famous American Authors, by Brander Matthews, and Theodore Eoosovelt's inspiring Hero-Tales from American History. Aside from theso Borial features tho volumes ara crowded with stories, sketches, and verses that will help as well as amuse childish readers. One of tlio best of Eudyard Kipling's juuxlo stories, which havo already been accepted as classics in juvenile literature, Tho King's Ankus, ia here. Magazines anil Noten. 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