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TOGUS, ME., July 10, 1889. The Board reconvened at the Eastern Branch and proceeded to the usual inspection of the members, quarters, hospital, grounds, etc.

On motion of General Sewell, it was resolved that $5,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the store fund of the Southern Branch, when, in his judgment, it is in condition to permit such outlay, be appropriated for a restaurant at that Brauch, said amount to be expended under the direction of the local manager.

On motion of General Hyde, it was resolved that $600, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated from the construction fund for a second story on the restaurant at the Eastern Branch, to be used, when completed, as barracks.

General Black offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That Sergeant Wall, at the Eastern Branch, be suspended from duty, and that an investigation be made by General Hyde and Assistant Inspector-General Averell of his conduct, in view of certain charges made by members, in person, before the Board.

General Martin offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the governor of the Eastern Branch be directed, either in person or by some commissioned officer, to hold at the guardhouse each morning, not later than 9 o'clock, a court of inquiry, to pass upon all cases in which men are held in confinement or under punishment.

A committee of the selectmen of the town of Chelsea appeared before the Board, and made application for an appropriation of funds for the purpose of keeping the road used by the Home in said town in repair.

After discussion, on motion of Colonel Mitchell, it was resolved that the governor of the Eastern Branch be authorized to expend $200 on the road from Gardiner to the Home, in the town of Chelsea, in such manner as may be deemed advisable, provided that he is satisfied that the proper authorities of said town have contributed their full proportionate share for keeping the road in good condition.

Mr. Lewis, of Gardiner, Me., appeared before the Board in relation to a proposed narrow-gauge road from Gardiner to the Home grounds, and requested an appropriation in aid thereof.

After full discussion, on motion of General Hyde, it was—

Resolved, That the president of the Board be authorized to contract with the proprietors of the narrow-gauge railroad, when built from Gardiner to the Home, for the transportation of freight, coal, etc., for the term of five years, at a price not to exceed the present cost to the Home of such transportation, and upon such other terms as he may deem for the best interests of the Home.

On motion of General Sewell, it was resolved that the local manager of the Southern Branch be authorized, in his discretion, to introduce such telephone connections at that Branch as may be deemed advisable. On motion of General Black, it was resolved that when the Board adjourn it be to meet at the Central Branch, near Dayton, Ohio, Septem. ber 18, 1889, at 11 a. m.

On motion of General Black, it was resolved that Assistant Inspector-General Bermingham be authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements for the visit of the Board to the Pacific Branch during that meeting.

The acting president appointed the following committee to audit the accounts of the Northwestern Branch: General Black, General MeMahon.

General Martin offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That all noncommissioned officers and clerks serving in the treasury, commissary, or medical departments of the several Branches of the Home shall be nominated by the respective heads of such departments to the governor for appoint

ment.

The acting president presented a proposition by the makers of certain notes given to secure the improvement fund at the Pacific Branch, to sell to the Home certain additional lands adjoining those already ac quired at that Branch, the price thereof to be applied on such notes.

A letter was read from Inspector-General Brown recommending that 20 acres of such additional land be acquired by the Home for use as a cemetery.

After full discussion, on motion of General Martin, the following res olution was adopted:

Resolved, That the acting president of the Board be authorized to accept in payment of two certain notes, one overdue and the other about to mature, made to the Home by or on behalf of the donors of the lands occupied by the Pacific Branch, near Santa Monica, Cal., the 20 additional acres of land adjoining the Home grounds, at the rate of $333.33 per acre.

The acting president presented the appeal of Surgeon Wever, of the Western Brauch, from the action of the governor of that Branch in ordering the return of a member to the hospital who had been discharged therefrom by the surgeon.

After full discussion by the Board, on motion of General Black, it was resolved that the appeal, with the accompanying papers, be referred to the acting president with instructions to communicate the views of the Board as expressed during such discussion to the parties. in interest.

On motion of General Sewell it was resolved that the acting president appoint a committee of two members of the Board to visit Washington for the purpose of consulting with the Second Comptroller of the Treasury in regard to certain accounts held under suspension.

The secretary presented the bond of the treasurer of the Pacific Branch, which, upon motion, was approved and ordered to be filed. General Hyde, from the committee appointed to investigate the conduct of Police Sergeant Wall, reported that the committee had taken testimony in the case, and, after full investigation, found that the charges were wholly unfounded, and that the acting president of the Board had received the report of the committee and relieved the ser geant from suspension.

The Board then proceeded to the consideration of applications for readmission, remission of penalties, and for effects of deceased members, and made the following orders:

CENTRAL BRANCH-APPLICATIONS FOR READMISSION.

The application for readmission of George Long, late Company D, Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers, is referred to Col. L. A. Harris, local manager, with power.

Heury C. Jackson, late Company H, First Delaware Volunteers, is readmitted on condition that he do such work as the governor may direct, without pay, for six months, and receive no furlough except upon appli cation of his family, and have no passes for longer than one day, The following applications are denied:

Henry Balske, late Company C, Seventy-first Ohio Volunteers. Jacques L. Vranz, late Company H, Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteers.

CENTRAL BRANCH-EFFECTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS.

The application of Mrs. Magdaline Miller, widow and executrix, for effects of James E. Miller, late Company H, One hundred and fortyfourth New York Volunteers, is referred to Colonel L. A. Harris, local manager, with power.

NORTHWESTERN BRANCH-APPLICATIONS FOR READMISSION.

The following named soldiers, heretofore discharged, are, for sufficient reasons, readmitted unconditionally :

William Healey, late Company F, First Minnesota Mounted Rangers. Cornelius Kenney, late Company E, Twenty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers.

James Mullen, late Company G, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteers.

The application for readmission of James Maguire, late Company D, Nineteenth Indiana Volunteers, is denied.

EASTERN BRANCH-APPLICATIONS FOR READMISSION.

The following-named soldiers, heretofore discharged, are, for suffi cient reasons, readmitted unconditionally :

Mark C. Cop, late Company H, First Maine Volunteers.

Patrick McCabe, late Company I, Third Rhode Island Volunteers. The application for readmission of Samuel R. Phillips, late Company A, Second Massachusetts Volunteers, is referred to General T. W. Hyde, local manager, with power.

Anderson Bell, late Company A, Thirtieth Massachusetts Volunteers, is readmitted on condition that he do such work as the governor may direct, without pay, for one month.

The applications of the following-named soldiers for readmission are denied:

Frank Cyr, late Company G, Fifteenth Maine Volunteers.

Martin Cass, late Company H, Eighteenth Massachusetts Volunteers. Michael Corcoran, late Second Massachusetts Light Battery. Dennis Donovan, late Company A, Thirty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers.

Martin McNulty, late Company D, Seventeenth Maine Volunteers.

EASTERN BRANCH-EFFECTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS.

The application of Richard J. Malloy, nephew, for the effects of Charles H. Malloy, late Company B, Ninety-ninth New York Volunteers, is referred to General T. W. Hyde, local manager, with power.

The application of George Simpson, grandson, by W. H. Lusk, for effects of Michael Hawkins, late Company I, Sixty-third, New York Volunteers, is referred to General M. T. McMahon, with power.

SOUTHERN BRANCH-APPLICATIONS FOR READMISSION.

The following-named soldiers, heretofore discharged, are, for sufficient reasons, readmitted unconditionally:

John Howard, late Company I, Sixty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Henry Scheckel, late Company A, Third Maryland Volunteers. James Collins, late Company E, Thirty-eighth Massachusetts Volun teers, is readmitted with the understanding that he will be dishonor

ably discharged upon his first offense, not to be again admitted, even temporarily at post, without a vote of the Board of Managers.

The applications of the following-named soldiers for readmission are denied:

James Donovan, late Company I, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Joseph Perry, late Company E, One hundred and thirty-third New York Volunteers.

SOUTHERN BRANCH-EFFECTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS.

The application of Maurice Murphy, administrator, for effects of Martin McGlone, late Company B, Twenty-third Illinois Volunteers, is referred to General John C. Black, with power.

SOUTHERN BRANCH-MISCELLANEOUS.

The application of A. R. Hilton, late Company A, Third Maryland Volunteers, for reimbursement of $1 for cost of transportation coupon issued to and paid for by him, and accidentally destroyed, is granted. There being no further business before the Board, the Board thereupon adjourned, to meet at the Central Brauch of the Home, near Dayton, Ohio, on the 18th of September, 1889, at 11 a. m. M. T. MCMAHON,

Secretary.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS, SEPTEMBER 18, 1889.

DAYTON OHIO, September 18, 1889.

The board met in regular quarterly session at the Central Branch near Dayton, Ohio, September 18, 1889, at 11 a. m.

Present: Col. L A. Harris, acting president; General M. T. McMa hon, Secretary; General William J. Sewell; Col. H. H. Markham.

Communications were received from the President of the United States and the Secretary of War explaining that official duties prevented their attendance, and from other members stating that they would join the board at the Northwestern Branch at Milwaukee.

The members present, in the absence of a quorum, proceeded to the inspection of the grounds, barracks, hospital, held a review and inspection of the members, and heard the complaints of such as desired to present themselves in person; and also the application of Mr. Driggs, keeper of a saloon on National avenue, for a revocation of an order of the Governor of the Home, placing restrictions upon men visiting his saloon.

SEPTEMBER 19, 1889. The board proceeded to Marion, Ind., inspected the site selected for the Marion Branch and the works in progress at that point.

SEPTEMBER 21, 1889.

The board reconvened at Milwaukee, where they were joined by General John C. Black, Col. John L. Mitchell, and General Thomas W Hyde.

A quorum being present, after inspection and review of the members

of the Home and inspection of the quarters, hospital, and grounds, the board proceeded to general business.

The acting president presented estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1891, which, after careful revision, were ordered spread upon the minutes, as follows:

General estimates, as submitted by branches, for the year ending June 30, [891.

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Total.......

48 368.25
23, 622. 22

170, 820.00
36, 706. 76
59, 739.38
25,545. 72
5,000.00
62, 025. 85
13, 807.35

269, 769. 95

339, 679, 86 152,816.54 28.425.00 787, 215. 35

102, 109. 17

1,000, 406, 55 347,342. 73 344, 350. 70 488, 534.94 398, 480.42 393, 666. 57 2,972, 781.91

Average present, and present and absent, for years ending June 30, 1888 and 1889.

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Average increase in 1889: Present, 9.79 per cent. Present and absent, 9.87 per cent.

Estimate of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the year ending June 30, 1891, as recommended by the Board of Managers.

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Total

$26, 344.60
116, 402. 50
42, 189 85
46, 477.00
23,795, 22
1,980. 76

$22, 166.04
109, 472. 57
36, 091.91
43,288.02
19, 852.10
2 521.60
84,744.65
12, 688. 04

$26, 801. 30
208, 696.75
50.724.59
48, 368. 25
23, 622. 22

3,250.94
96,086.48
18, 369.80

54, 750.00
15,371.76
17, 140. 47
4, 455. 92

$27, 980.66 $16,426.57
170 820.00
50 018, 46
56, 494. 09
25, 545, 72
9,000.00
57,328.00
10,056 83

$182, 777. 17 1, 015, 940. 52 296, 869. 21 319,056.40 152.476.76

24 953.30 679.909. 86 83,887.79

794, 112. 11 356, 425. 82 330, 824. 93 475, 920, 33 407, 243.76 391, 344. 16 2, 755, 871. 11

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Out-door relief and incidental expenses.....

For continuing aid to State and Territorial homes, in conformity with act of Congress approved August 27, 1888, viz, 4,000 members at one-half cost of maintenance, $82.50 each.

120, 000. 00

191, 000, 00 32, 500.00

330,000, 0)

Total

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3,429, 371. 11

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