C-K& i li a ii " DAI OF WORK FOR VETERANS Follows the Big Parade of the. Old Soldiers at the Na tional Capital.' , THE EEPOETS ALL MADE, ind Indianapolis Selected as the Place of Next Meeting. 'Exact Condition of tho Order Some Interesting Figures as to Pensions . Given Out Speech of Commander in Chief Palmar Good Feeling Ex pressed for Southern Survivors His Dec.slon on the Color Line Question Finances of the Organization Sym pathy for the President and His In valid Wife Indianapolis Has a Walk over for the Next Meeting Place The Date Yet to Be Set. Washington, Sept 2L Shortly after 11 o'clock this morning General Palmer called the Twenty-sixth Grand Army En campment to order and it wa"s opened in due form. The Committee on Credentials re ported the following number of delegates present: Alabama, 6, Arizona, 2: Arkansas, 11; Call fornla, IS: Colorada and Wyoming, 13; Con necticut, 28; Delaware, IS, Florida, 12; Georgia, 7; Idaho, 8; Illinois, 54; Indiana, 43; Indian Territory, 6, Iowa. 31; Kansas, 33; Kentucky, 22; Louisiana and Mississippi, 4, .Maine. 32, Maryland. 24: Massachusetts, 43; Michigan, 41: Minnesota, 19; Missouri, SO: Montana. 1; Nebraska, 23; New Hampshire 17; Xew Jersey, 31; New Mexico, 4; Ne w York, Fred Fh sterer, Adjutant General i 62; North Dakota. 6; Ohio, 63; Oklahoma, 2; Oresou. 4: Pennsylvania, 70; Potomac, 23! lihode Island, 29; south Dikota, S; Tennes see, 9. Texas, 14; Utah, 4; Termont, 26. Vir ginia and Noith Carolina, 15: Washington and Alaska. S; West Virginia, 16; Wisconsin, 2S Commander Palmer's Address. Commander in Chief Palmer then read his annual address. He was frequently in terrupted by applause. His speech was lengthy. During the course of his remarks he raid: Tho Xitional Encampment of the Grand Army of tho Ilepublic brings together rep resentative so'diers from all over the loyal land. There is scarcely a battlefield of that Rreat civil contest but has its representa tives here to-dav. Within its ranks are men ot all political parties mid religious creeds. The differences in rank uliich the winy re flected are lost in the equalities of a free and common cltlren. The dominating thought is patrio ism. Its principles appeal to paJ trints or every name ana party. These animal jritherinjs of men who ren dered loyal, devotod and patriotic set vice to their country in tho hour of peril. If tliey serve no other purpose, will impress upon the minds of tho rising generation a Dro founder and deeper sense of the perils through which wo passed to preserve the unity of the nation. They give renewed strength to patriotism, tend to elevate our national character and make us stronger each succeeding j ear. No Animosity Left Among Soldiers. We chef ish no feelings of animosity or re venue against the men ot the Sonth. I know I speak tbe sentiments of every true soldier w hen I say that whatever pride we have in the past, whatever pride we Drought back from the battlefie'ds, we joyfully laid it aside upon one altar and gladly inched the title of soldier into a greater one that of American citizen. It ispeculiarly appropri ate that the survivors of the jnion armies should gather again in the capital of tbe nation, wliich through four long years of bloody Btrife they detendea at the peril of their lives. Almost within the sound of my voice there repose in that beautiful spot on T. S. Clarkson, Junior Vict Commander in Chirf. Arlington Heights 16,000 patriotic dead. It recalls to our minds the enormous price paid by the American people for the preservation of the nation. Four thousand graves are marked with tho saddest of all inscriptions "Unknown." A new generation stands where we stood. Thirty-five millions of people have been added to the country since tbe close of that ciil conflict In 1861, While the American people hold the veterans in a love that no other group of men in the land receive, there is i disposition on the part of a Jew to neerat the soldier and call him a mendi cant. They appear to :orget the sufferings that made us what we are. I feel that the cx-FOldier, ministers, lawyers, bankers, manufacturers. Presidents, Governors and all llberts -loving American citizens mnst brand the sentiment of disrespect to the veterans, or the subtle person will stain the pages of history with the belief that patriot ism and valor In the Union army were a myth and that loyalty tocountry is no longer to be called a virtue. llx -Confederates Among Ills Friends. In Justice to the men against whom we contended for four long years, I desire to say that notwithstanding the intemperate attacss made upon me by some of the South ern Journals, on account of my order in ref erence to the llaz ot our country during my visit to the Department Encampment in Augusta, Ga.. I met many ex-Confederate soldiers from whom I received a cordial greeting, and I believe that those who were bravest in the field have a greater love of Justice and rijht than those who remained in the rear in the hour of danger, and I was glad to take by the hand any brave Conled edrate soldier who accepted the generous terms of the sui tender of Appomattox, and to-day respects tho flag of the nation as tbe emblem ot a reunited people and country. ' Alter referring at some length to the dif- Acuities encountered in the course of his . term of office he spoke even longer npon the .Louisiana and Mississippi aftair and his action upon it, which was taken, he C said, without either feeling, fear orprejo- r dice. The department had been recognized H and was represented to-day in the National Encampment by a full delegation, who speak lor all the comrades in the depart-j ment, regardless of color 'or nationality, with the gratifying assurance that there are no contests except the contest to see who can best serve the interests of the order. With a few words oi praise for the loyal women and the Sons of Veterans, he refers' to the passage of the disability pension bill as a most munificent act providing for all honorably discharged soldiers suffering from mental or physical disabilities, the work on the marble statue oi General Grant for the national Capital was progressing, as also was the work on General Grant's tomb. Veterans as Go eminent Employes. In reterence to veterans in the Govern ment employ the speaker said: To protect the rights of veterans of the late war is one of the cardinal principles of our order. The pledge made by the Govern ment, in section 1754 of the revised statutes (U. S.) has frequently been ignored. Commander Palmer closed as follows: As 1 lay down the trust so unanimously conferred upon me at Detroit, I desire to extend to members of my stall my gratetui acknowledgements for tbe cordial support civen me during my term of office. To them I am. deeply indebted for that measure of snecess wliich marks the administration of the affairs committed to my charge, and I want to extend to all my comrades my heartfelt thanks for tbe kindness I have re ceived at tneir hands everywhere. I have had but one object in view to discharge the duties of the office with all the ability and JJ. F. Steienson, Surgeon OemrdL fidelity God has given me. If I have suo- ceeded in meettng your expectations, and have merited the confidence reposed in me, I shall feel amply rewarded for the year of time and energy I have devoted to your In terests: and as I return to the ranks to min gle with you, my comrades.ln tbe work tbat Is still before us, it will be my ambition at ail times to do my full share for the future progress and prosperity of our grand order. Somo Interesting Reports Bead. At the conclusion of the address the reports of the Adjutant General, Quarter master General and Judge Advocate Gen eral were submitted. Adjutant General Fred. Plasterer begins with the statement that when Commander in Chief' Palmer assumed office there were practically no funds on hand to carry on the business of the Adjutant General's office except $16,000 in United States bonds which it was not deemed wise to sell, and no income was expected until alter December 31 last Consequently the most rigid economy was necessary. The total expenditures of his office during the fiscal year aggregate 511,800. As the .present per capita tax produces an income of but 53,000, the Ad jutant General says that the tax is plainly insufficient and should be increased. A revision of the present rules and regulations is also recommended. Tbe following interesting figures conclude the Adjutant General's report: The numoer of persons entitled to seats at tbe present encampment is stated at 1,148, of which 453 are representatives at large and apportioned according to membership De cember 31 last. Dnring the last calendar yeai there was a gain ot 229 In the number of posts, making the total number 7,563. The total numoer of members on December 31 last was 4US.37I, an apparent loss of 1,708. This loss is said to be apparent because in one department it was found that nearly 3.000 had been added without authority and the returns previously made were incorrect so that there was actually a galnofabou 1,200 in the total strength of the organiza tion. During the year the deaths numbered 6 404; honorably di-clmrgud, 1,829; transfeis, 9,460, suspensions, 31,367: dishonorable discharges, 467: delinquent-, 13,552. Tho report closes with a statement compiled fiom depart mental returns, showing ihat fiom July 1, 1891, to December 31, 1891, $93,011 was expend ed by tne various posts lor the relief oi mi- lortiinalc coinniues, soldiers, uiaov.'S and orpliHiis.-and tho toml expenditures on that scordTroin July 1, 1S71, to June 30, 1891, was 3,-.':i,,04v "in. I, The Adjutant General believes that these ngures arc not correct, and says there is no doubt the actual aiuouut is larger. Tho Finances of the Order. The annual report of Quartermaster Gen eral to the Adjutant General shows the ex penditures during the year to have been 530,216, leaving a balance on hanl of $7,5i& The amount realized from the per capita tax was 513,051, and from sale of supplies 522, 147. The largest item of expense during the year was $12,357 for postage and inci dentals. The total amount to the Grant monument fund is 511,578. K F. Stevenson, Surgeon General of the G. A. E., in his report complains that many posts failed to make any sanitary and mortuary returns, so that statistics in these matters are very incomplete. Blanks were sent to the several departments, but the only ones to return reports embracing the period from January to June were Arizona, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and the Potomac. The report says that according to Com missioner Baum, at the close of the fiscal year, June$0, 1892, there were 876,078 pen sioners on the rolls, and that the appropri ation aggregated 5139,132,387. In addition to these vast expenditures the annual ap propriation for numerous Government homes was $2,633,840. There arc also 175 Government cemeteries kept up by Gov ernment appropriation. In this connection the report makes a statement of the national resources showing the general stock of money coined or issued to be $2,211,931, 249, of which 51,601,949,325 was in circula tion and the balance in the Treasury, and quotes the report ot Superintendent Porter, ot the Census Bureau, to the effect that the absolute wealth of the United States may be estimated at 163,648,000,000. Joseph W. O'Neall, ot Lebanon, Judge Advocate General, in his annual report to Adjutant General Phisterer gives a sum mary of all the decisions rendered by him during the year. Sympathy for the President. The telegram from President Harrison sending his regrets at his inability to be present was applauded. Junior Vice Com mander in Chief T. S. Clarkson, of Omaha, under a suspension of the rules, submitted the following: Upon tbe magnificent procession that occurred on Pennsylvania avenue tbe only cloud that existed was one of regret at the absence of a comrade whom we all so much love and who is npon a mission of love and duty. I believe 1 voice the sentiments not only of every member of this encampment, ' butof every lojal and grand oldsoldierwho weara the blue hen Task your unanimous consent to presont the lollowing resolution and ask its unanimous adoption: Kesolved, By the members of the Twenty sixth National Encampment of G. A. It and through It HM.OOO of its members, that their buiuviduuu ucutuoii, sympathy are hereby extended to Comrade Benjamin Harrison, in the deep affliction which has kept him from our midst, and we earnestly hope and pray that his noble wire, that true American woman, may be spared to him and us for even greater opportunity for good. "I move the adoption of the resolution by a rising vote, and the" instruction of the Commander in Chief to communicate the sentiments of the encampment to Benjamin Harrison." Cheers. Ex-President Hayes, who was present as a comrade from Ohio, simply said: "L second the resolution." The encampment cheered him and applauded for several tninutec The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Indianapolis the Next Meeting Place. The only in -dusting feature ot the after noon session Wthe selection of Indianap olis as the place where the next annual en campment will be held. The session opened with the announcement bv Comrade Allen, of "Virginia, that his department had oome into possession of a large number of letters written by inmates of Libby prison during their confinement. These letters, he said, would be distributed to the different de partments where the writers are supposed io live in oruer vnai tney might be returned to them. A number of resolutions and communications relating to a large variety 1 mm &&& iSfrTTF'" .TJ 'IVPUT3I I u n of subjects were submitted, and without be ing read were referred to the Committee on Resolutions, which is expected to report to morrow. Q ' The. special committee appointed to pass upon the report of the Surgeon General brought in a report congratulating the G. A R. upon the increas'ed efficiency of that bureau. The report was adopted, as was the report of the Committee On Pensions, which was included in tbat of the Adjutant General, and contained no new feature of interest, simply reciting its recommenda tion to the invalid Pension Committee of the House of Representatives that the de fect in the law of June 27. 1890, permitting the decision that death on the battlefield is not equivalent to an honorable discharge, be remedied, and the submission to the Commissioner of Pensions of requests that a pension agencv be established in Oregon, and that the clerical force of the Pension Bureau be increased. - , Fraternal Greetings All Around. A delegation, headed by Chairman Bond, of the Department of Potomac from the Union "Veterans now in encampment here, was received to present fraternal greetings from that organization. Similar greetings were received in writing from the Ladies of the G. A. E,, Daughters of Veterans and the Woman's Belief Corps, and special com mittees were appointed to make suitable responses. Corporal Tanner made a few remarks, telling how the, arrangements for the pres ent encampment were made, funds raised, etc., and then came the question of where the next encampment should be held. It was soon settled. Lincoln, Neb., announced tbat she would not make a contest, and after Governor Chase, of Indiana, had made an address extolling the advantages of In dianapolis, that place was selected by ac clamation. Tbe exact date of the encamp ment will be fixed later on by the Council ot Administration. The encampment then adjourned till 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. SOAKED TO THE SKDf. The Veterans Reminded of Heal Soldiering Days A Day of Meetings in the Ealn Elections of Officers Pennsylvanlans Prominent All the Time. Washington-, Sept. 2h Special A look into the barracks in tbe Monument grounds to-night shows a sorry sight The earth is tramped into the condition of a bog all around the tent and the wooden lodging bouses. Dripped clothing and umbrellas have soaked tbe ground inside, and many of the old boys will sleep in wet toggery to night, as uncomfortable as in the same sort of weather when soldiering in reality. The barracks, which have been so lively and hilarious hitherto, are in deed a cheerless place to look upon, but the vets seem to rather like it, as, without some thing of this sort once in awhile, they would probably "forget many of the most striking episodes of the army days. Up to this time the sickness among the assembled thousands has not been more than was to be expected, but a day or two of this weather will fill the hospitals, the doctors say. Though the public buildings were crowded all day, the streets were also constantly thronged! and most of the tough veterans did not seem to care a rap lor the rain. They strolled about soaked to the skin, determined not to lose anything that was going on and then filled the drugstores later in the evening to inquire for medi cines for coughs and colds. Election of the Pennsylvania Reserves. Many of the Pennsylvanlans occupied most ot the day at reunions of more or less importance, and with the busineas meetings and election ot officers of regimental or other associations. At a meeting previous to their start for Tenleytown tbe Reserve Association elected officers. Of conrse it is well known that grand old Governor Curtin is the president for life. Other offi cers are elected yearly, and! those chosen this morning are Captain John Tay lor, of Philadelphia, First Vice President; Colonel George A. Woodward, of the Dis trict of Columbia, Second Vice President;, Captain F. F. Kirk, ot Williamsport, a' member of the Bucktails, Third Vice Presi dent; John B. McConnick, Secretary; Colonel Chil Hazzard, Corresponding Secre tary, and Colonel James Jlorrison, Treas urer. Governor Pattison was present at the meeting and made a brief speech to the veterans, with which they were much pleased. A Reception for Some of Them. The Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves were tendered a reception and tea at the resi dence of Colonel John S. HcCalmont, late Commissioner of Customs, and a citizen ot Franklin, Venango county. A large num ber attended the reception. The Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Tenth Reeiments of Pennsylvania Reserves have associations, and thev will all elect officers before thev leave the city. Mrs. Charles Gerwig, of Allegheny,, to day presented the Woman's Relief Corps with a handsome banner of old-gold silk, suitably embroidered. A. vote of thanks as tendered her by the association. The tallest man in the Grand Army is William P. Bayne, of Greene county. He stands 7 feet in his stockings. WEIBSEBT FOB COMMANDER. Pennsylvania Delegates Decide to Support the Candidate From Wisconsin. Washington, Sept 21. At the dele gate meeting this evening of the Depart ment of Pennsylvania it was decided to support as a unit Captain A. G. Weissert,of Wisconsin, for Commander in Chief for the G. A. Rt for the ensuing year. The meet ing was quite serious and eloquent in its delineation of the character of the man who should be the chief officer, and all agreed that no one should be selected who could be accused of being a creature of the organiza tion in the interests of pensions. It is believed that Captain Weissert will be the honored man. His friends are jubi lant over tbe action of Pennsylvania. i PBESHJEflT B0BEHTS AT HOME. He Had an Enjoyable Time Abroad, and Attended to Some Easiness, i Philadelphia, Sept 21. Special. President George B. Roberts, of the Penn sylvania Railroad, his companions en voy age and the nnmerons and gay party which went from this city early this morning to escort them back to the city of their homes, rolled into the Broad street station at 10:10 o'clock to-night He was quick to respond to all questions. 'A statement from me," said he, "at this time of niglit and amid such a scene as this? It is almost impossible. I can only say that I have had an enjoyable time, a time rendered more delightful because of the grand and cordial welcome which has been accorded me." When asked whether he had blended bus iness with pleasure in his long sojourn abroad,- he replied: "Unquestionably. I did much in tbe interests ot tbe great enter prise I have the honor to control, but I really can't speak of these things to-night" BBS. HARBIEOrT ROUE AGAIN. The DisttoBnlshed Invalid Beaches Wash ington Without Any Serious Effect Washingfon, Sept 21. At 8:45 o'clock this morning the special train on the Penn sylvania road, bearing the President with his afflicted wife, son, daughter, grand children .and other relatives and friends who have been at Loon Lake with Mrs. Harrison during her illness, drew Into the station here, and the long and sad journey was ended. It had been completed without any suf fering or any other ill effect to the patient Thirty minutes later she was resting easily in her bed at the White House, her mind much relieved by reaching "home," for which sbe""has been longing for several eeki. Her physician, Dr. Gardner, re ports that she stopd the trip very well and that her spirits were much bnoyed up in vanti!n OTah In rft nn -wltl1 Vi Xt.S-.t- - 111 be gnat Jr in her 'favor, ' WISPATCbF -TEJJBSnKYfSEETEMBEWQ: -DAY.OFBEOIIOIS Among thev Old-Timers, "Who ' Meet and Greet and Elect Officers, MION VETERANS , IN IT l With a Parade and an Annual En campment of Their Own. SYMPATHY FOR THE SORROWING. Marine Corps Day Aboard the Kearsarge, and an Enjoyable Time. THE WOMEN MEETING AND GOSSIPING. Washington, Sept 21. The Union Veterans' Union, which has 30,000 mem bers, preceded their encampment meeting to-day with a fine parade up Pennsylvania avenue. General-S. S. Yoder, commander in ohief of the Union, and a large staff, rode at the bead of the procession, and General Yoder, dismounting, reviewed the parade from the grand stand near the Treasury Department General Green Clay Smith had command of those in line. There were about 1,200 members of the U. V. U. in Hue, comprising posts from Ohio, Massa chusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, Con necticut and Michigan. Their dress was neat and uniform, and they presented an excellent appearance. After the parade members of the Union Veterans' Union met in annual encamp ment at Harris' Theater, which was hand somely decorated for the occasion. General S. S. Yoder, commander-in-chief, delivered his annual address to this, the seventh an nual encampment of the XT. V. U. Out of his private funds he had advanced sufficient money to procure books and enable the af fairs of the order to be brought into shape and its interests advanced. During the year there was 52,563 received from all sources, and $2,470 spent The order in creased 25 per cent during the year. He advised a change by which the office of commander-in-chief will be a one-term office. Sympathy for the Sorrowing. General Green Clay Smith offered resolu tions, which were unanimously adopted, re citing tbat the Union had heard with pro found sorrow of the serious illness of Mrs. Harrison, and expressed the sincere sym pathy of the battlefield soldiers with Com rade Harrison, and their sincere prayer tbat health and strength be granted her, and that she be restored in health to her family and to her place at the head of the nation. A committee, of which ex-President Hayes is a member, was appointed to take measures for the establishment of an in dustrial home for Sons of Veterans. Vari ous reports from officers of the order were received, committees on ' credentials and preliminary business appointed and a per manent organization enected, alter which an adjournment was 'had nntil to-morrow, when active business will be transacted. The Twenty-third Army Corps held its reunion in Meade tent this morning and after speeches by Generals Styles, Hender son, Schofield and Foster and Colonel Brownlow, which brought np old recollec tions to tbe veterans present a permanent organization was effected, as follows: Gen eral J. M. Schofield, Chairman; Stanton Weaver, of Illinois, Secretary; General O. L. Spaulding, Treasurer; Colonel J. B. Brownlow, of Tennessee; Colonel T. H. Hobson, of Kentucky; General C H. But terfield, of Indiana; General T.-J. Hender son, of Illinois; Colonel H. S. Raymond, of Michigan; General"-J. -D. Cox, of Ohio; Colonel A. B. Kettleton, of Minnesota, and Representative M. N. Curtis, of New York, Vice Presidents; J. Fraise Richards was chosen Historian. v A Jolly Time in Grant Tent The Fonrth Corps- had a jolly time in Grant ten;, where several hundred persons assembled. General Howard, General Thomas and General Rosecrans each be longed to this corps. Senator Manderson was escorted to the reunion by Manderson Post, of tbe Seventy-ninth Ohio Regiment Tbe sight of two old tattered flags of the corps, borne by the post, aroused enthu siasm. Colonel Marion T. Anderson called the meeting to order. General O. O. How ard made a speech and speeches were also made by General David Stanley, Senator Manderson and others. On board the Kearsarge' it was Marine Corps Day, and the old salts aboard joked the land lubbers. The crew, consisting of sailors, gunners and others who had served in the Kearsarge in war times, went through naval maneuvers regularly. Captain Her bert Winslow, son ot the rear admiral who commanded the Kearsarge, delivered an address. Vice President Morton and Secre tary Tracy visited the ship and were re ceived with a salute from the aft deck, Mr. Morton spoke briefly, and Secretary Tracy made an address in which he spoke of the ueea oi a strong navy uy iue umieu oiaies. The ceremonies closed with addresses by Paymaster A. J. Smith and Hon. Charle's Cromley, of Philadelphia, after which Com mander McMichael gave the order to pipe the crew to quarters. The Engineers' Brigade met and author ized a committee-to employ a historian to write the history of the corps-, and the date of the annual meeting of the brigade was changed to the third Thursday in August An Invitation From the Sonth. Brigadier General Nathan Kimball pre sided over the meeting ot Shields' Division, and Ceneral S. S. Carroll read a history of the division. The most pleasant feature of the reunion was fraternal speeohes from General John E. Roller and Colonel J. C Marquis, of Stonewall Jackson's forces, who extended aninvitation (which was accepted) on . behalf of the people of Harrisonburg, Va., to visit the Shenandoah battle fields and be their guests. The Sixteenth Maine Regiment held a campCre in St Paul's Lutheran Church. A large meeting ot the survivors of the Twelfth Army Corps was held this morning at the Sherman tent on tbe White Lot General Charles Candy, who commanded the First Brigade, first division, presided, and Milton S. Lyttle, of the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, acted as secretary. General Candy deliv ered a touching address, congratulating the comrades on the privilege they had of meet ing again. While he was speaking Major General Heury W. Slocum, the corps com mander, arrived, and he was greeted with enthusiastic applause and cheers. He spoke feelipgly and briefly to his old soldiers, and at the conclusion of his remarks he was taken warmly by the hand by all ot them. Rev. Father Elliott, who was a member of the Fifth Ohio, offered a prayer. A large number of the members of the corps were called upon for addresses, and responses were made by Colonel R L. Kilpatrick, ot the Fifth Ohio; Colonel J. F. Mitchell, Sixth Ohio; Rev. FatherW. Elliott.Colonel J. P. Nicholson, Twenty-eighth Pennsylva nia; Captain Hugh Coleman, Filth Ohio; Colonel E. Haynes, Twenty-ninth Ohio;. Captain Asbury Oerlund, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Pennsylvania; J. A, Lumbard, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Pennsyl vania, and Milton S. Lyttle, One Hundred and Twenty-filth Pennsylvania, historian of the corps. The speeches were pathetic and humorous by turns, sadness and-laughter being strangely intermingled. The Pennsylvanlans Elect O Ulcers. The election of officers by the Pennsyl vania Reserves resulted in tbe choice of Governor A. G. Curtis for President of tbe association, and Comrade McCormick, of Philadelphia, for Secretary. The First Pennsylvania Rifle Reserves, 41892? v commonly known as the "Bucktails," de cided to hold the next meeting at Williams- port, Pa., and elected General William wo OSS HnrlVinrn Prildnt; Colonel F. F. Kirk, Williamsport, Pa., Vice president; uoionel jf. a. Irwin, curwensvme, ., Treasurer; William H. Ranch Secretary, and Mrs. William-H.. Rauch Assistant Sec retary. In Grant tent steps were taking having In view the birth of a new G. A. R sub ordinate organization under the title of "The Minute Men of '61," to be composed of all who entered the service under President-Lincoln's call of April 15, 186L Massachusetts has a State association of this character, and in Wisconsin "a similar or ganization has been started. The Associalion of Ex-Prisoners of War held a meeting in one of the courtrooms of the City Hall to-day, and after transacting some routine business, proceeded to the election of officers: Marion T. Henderson, of this city, was elected President; O. J. Davis, of Massachusetts, Vice President, John S. Ferguson, of Missouri, Chaplain, and C R McNarry, of Kansas, Historian. The following is the Executive Committee: E. H. Ribble, Pennsylvania; E. W. Grant, Minnesota; R T. Wilson, Ohio; W. H. Powell, Illinois: W. H. ChamberlaiD, Massachusetts. The "association is in terested in having Congress act npon a bill granting a pension of f2 a day to all ex prisoners who were imprisoned over a cer tain number of days, and after talking the subject over, a committee was appointed to consider the question further. Berdan's First and Second regiments of sharpshooters met in tbe District' Court room, and under the eye of their old com mander, General Berdan, who was seated in the chair of the Chiet Justice, they had a pleasant reunion, at which many com rades met for the first time since they served together in the front ranks of the several Union armies. General Berdan was elected president of the Sharpshooters' As sociation; Colonel Omar Stoughton, of the Second Regiment, Vice President; Captain Charles A. Stevens, of Shakopee, Minn., Secretary, and Captain R W. Tyler, of Washington, Assistant Secretary. Some of tho Best Stories of the Day. Major General Nelson A. Miles presided over the meeting of the Grand Army, Corps. Many members of the Irish Brigade were present, and no reunion has list ened to more good stories than the Sec ond Army Corps did to-day. Generals John A. Gibbon, S. St Carroll and John L. Brooke made speeches. General A. H. Embler was introduced by General Miles as a man who went through the whole cam paign and never missed a battle. The Eighteenth Corps met in reunion in Sher man tent, and what with good stories irom General Clay, of the Fifty-eighth Penn sylvania Volunteers, a medley of war songs by Comrade Kay, of Pennsylvania, the audience was addressed by Colonel De For est, of the First New York; General Theo- .In a T Adman nl tna flno. Tlnnrlr.ll nnrl UU1G X1CUU1HU, VA K14& VUV JU&uuua-u uuu Third Pennsylvania, and General Malet, of the Eighty-first New York, until the veter ans did not mind if a nasty, slow Virginia drizzling rain was falling. In Thomas tent, Captain Graham pre sented a corps flag to the Third brigade of the Fifth Army Corps, and General Butter field accepted it as Brigade Commander. Colonel Edward E. Hill read a history of the corps, which was interesting enough to retain 200 persons as auditors, even it tbe tent did leak badly. The survivors of the regular brigade Fourteenth Corps, Army of the Cumber land, composed of tbe Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth United States Infantry and Battery H, Fifth United States Artillery, re-elected the following officers by acclamation: David Lakin, Columbus, O., President; W. J. Carson, Muncie, Ind., Vice President; E. C Beach, Columbus, O., Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee was appointed as follows: George W. Hughes, Galena, O.; J. F. Mohr, Prospect, O.; Phillip Game, Canal Winchester, O., and J. H. Baight, Brotherstown, Wis. The monitor Wyandotte is now lying at the navy yard. She is a reproduction of the original Monitor that whipped the Merri- mac, and visitors were shown over her. The Wyandotte was built at Cincinnati dnring tbe war, and cost $600,000. She has.a single turret and had'two big guns. Several thou sand people visited the navy yard to-day to see the war ship Dojphin and the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. More Talk Than Work by Women. The ladle's have formed a number of G. A. R societies, specially intended to supple ment the charitable work of the G. A. R, and these societies nearly all met to-day. The ladles gossiped a great deal, oud busi ness did not progress rapidly. The Daugh ters of Veterans opened their convention by singing "America." The President, Miss Mollie A. Robertson, of Iowa, was in the chair. A number of committees were ap pointed, including one to consider a propo sition to make a blue frock with gilt but tons and gold lace the uniform of the organ zation, and its wearing on all formar oc asions. The Woman's Relief Corps transacted a little preliminary business. Mrs. Belle Dowden, of McKeesport, Pa., presided. The Ladies' Aid Society of Sons of Vet erans met and took steps looking to the ex tension of the work of the order. The President is Mrs. Belle Gray, of Iowa. The National Correspondents' Club Guards held their third reunion and elected officers as follows: Kate B. Sherwood, Presi dent; Rae G. Hayes, Royersford, Pa., Senior Vice Commander in Chief; Mattie Elliott, Greensburg, Ind., Junior Vice Commander; Rev. James S. Lemon, West Gardner, Mass., National Chaplain; A. L Seamans, St Louis, Ma, Adjutant General; William J. Buckley, New York City, Assistant Ad jutant; Julius W. Grogarn, Grogarnsville, Mich., Quartermaster General. The Coun cil in Chief was re-elected and is composed of Frank Stoddard, Lamoni, la,; Mabel H. Flummer-Seage, Lansing, Mich.; Zoe E. Owen, Kent, O., and A. H. Mundt, Fair bury, I1L A K03T BELIBEKATE SUICIDE. The Son of a Carbondale School Principal Shoots Himself Twice. Cabboxdale, Sept 21. Special. Maurice Forbes, eon of Prof. John J. Forbes, city Superintendent of, schools, shot and killed himself to-day in Alexan der's merchant tailoring establishment, where he was emplpyed. The deed was marked with great deliber ation. Two men were in the room when Forbeswalked to a desk and took a revolver from a drawer, and pointing it at his breast, fired into the region ot his heart When he saw.that the ball had not entered a vital part he again discharged the'weapon near the came spot He died a few hours after of internal hemorrhage. No cause is known for the act. A DELAMATER JOEY SECURED. Lawj ers for tho Defense Claim the Statute Doesn't Cover Fritato Finns. MEADVII.LE, Sept. 2L The jury in the case of the Commonweal'th against G. W. Dclamatcr and his former partners was completed at a late hour this afternoon aftertwo days of wrangling. The case was opened for the prosecution by District Attorney Beft, who was fol lowed by Hon. George A. Jenks for the defense, with the motion that the defend ants be discharged lor the reason that the law .did not contemplate private banking house", but bnly such as were duly or ganized and working tinder State and National laws. Before the conclusion of his argument court adjourned until to-i( morrow. An Army of People Comlnjr to our store every day to take ad vantage of the special clothing bargains. 1". U. C a. Clothiers, Coi ner Grant and Diamond streets. Peepeot action and perreot health result from the use of De Witt's Little Early libers. A perfect little pllL Very small; very sure Yon only need tl to start on. Loavo it with the People's Savings Bank, 81 fonrth avenue, and begin saving. T& THE -2B00X COBrr TBU3X BH0KE5. ' An Enormous Crop for This Year Rnlns the Speculators' Hopes, Lockpobt, N. Y.,Sept 2L Special The syndicate formed by the large manu facturers and brokers in broom corn early last fall is going to pieces and the prices on broom corn are dropping fast The syndi cate bought np all the crop in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Tennessee last fall, and put the prices from 3 cents a pound up to 7f and even 8 cents. They hoped to force the smaller manufacturers and others who were not in the deal to bay at their prices. The price of broom corn has dropped from 7 and 8 cents a pound to 5 and 6. Now comes the report from broom corn brokers that the crop was never better and a larger acreage bas been planted than ever before. A careful estimate places the ton nage this year at 38,000 tons, as compared with 35,000 estimated consumption for this year, leaving a surplus of 3,000 tons. This will have a tendenoy to lower prices and it would not be surprising to see broom com at 314 cents a pound within the next two nvonths. " Odd Fellows-Headquarters Changed. Portland, Ore., Sept 2L At a session this morning of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows the headquarters of the order were chanced from Columbus to Bal timore. The vote stood 120 to 25. jftftjipfEci ONl$ BX JOY Both the method and results when. Syrup of Fig3 13 taken; it is pleasanl! and refreshing to the taste, and acts fently yet promptly on the Kidneys, aver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation, Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, 'prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c and $1 bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist woo may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Bo not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. OAL lOUISVlUE, KY.' (JEW YORK, N.Y. s AT LATIMER'S. ALLEGHENY PRICES ARE LOWEST. Rich Patterns, BRUSSELS RUGS! Only$l. 63 in. by 27 in. 54-lN. 25CAYARD For the 50-cent kind. 1,000 Ladies' in :; GO Ores WRAPPERS 25c,3lc,50c&$l. 2 to 12 Years. $1.00 Each. ALL SIZES. 125 Pairs FINEST lite Blaitt CARPETS $1.25. All New'Fall Patterns. $1.00 EACH.. JJatcn them it you can lor $KT5. Fall Satines Bedford Cords 12cto25c. 20 -and 40c grides. Colli Cl "li 3C. Lil MX 4C. Our great trade last fall has nerved us to cut prices lower than ever. You will wonder at these values when you see the goods. T. M. LATIMER, . 138-140 Federal St., - 45-46 S. Diamond, AIIBGHB1T rA. if;" ? NEW ADYKETISEMENTS. Jos. iorne.iS: Go. SpeGial Sale OF Cloth JaGkets Beginning this morning, Thurs day, in our Cloak Room. 225 Jackets In a variety of styles, including . Blazer Jackets, Reefer Jackets, Tight Fitting Jackets, In Cheviots, Kerseys, Diag onals and other fashionable cloths, plain and braid' trim med, sizes 34 to 44 bust mea sure, black and good colors, Ptl S3. WERE $5 TO m- 1 9 Come early for best choice. The biggest bargain of the season. On sale in first floor of our Cloak Department Jos.HrornetS Go.'s PENN AVE. STORES. 8C23-109 REMOVAL. PITTSBURG CLEAN TOWEL CO. Have removed to their new building M3 FULTOS STEEET, Through to IIS Crawford Street. Jy-21-030Trasu DATCMTO O.D. LEVIS (next Leader) rM I C.I1 1 O. 131 Fifth av.,Pittsburg, Fa Twenty years solicitor. 1 Visit every Drygoods and Carpet Store in Pittsburg and Allegheny. See the styles, qualities and prices. Then come to Allegheny and note the difference in your favor. Think a minute 1 You'll decide that sucn bargains as these are not equaled any where: Grey is' s J Slips, Knit Jackets, Boots, Caps,Mittens, Flannels, Etc., Etc. VELVET Ladies' FULL JACKETS Best Bargain Seen. estm Never Seen Before ! CASHMERES, 25 SERGES, (Em CBEyPLlS.8,. Man lulObGS CHILDREN'S. CANTON ELANNEL NIGHT SUITS, 25c. 6JKBjBtKKitjirSiiSSMttKKilXEaSfmiilii!nj. j jwrL3sB!.S-Jz 5i Arf &jji? . t. 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