The National tribune., 1884-07-31
NOTES.
Notable Comrades Present-Curi0us Relics and
Interesting Incidents.


Notable Comrades Present-Curi0us Relies and
Interesting Incidents.
The old Spartan, General Maxon of Indiana,
got nipped at the Encampment by guard one
day. Having no Delegate badge, the guard
refused to let him to the floor, though he had
the password. The sentry, udmindful of the
fact that the noble old Roman is running for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on the Democratic ticket,
or that he was the valiant old commander of
the Second Brigade Second Division, Twenty
third Army Corps; The General had to send
in to Comrade Carnahan to be identified
Commander-in- Chief j. S. Kountz, with his
pretty young wife and baby and members of
his staff, visited Lake Minnetonka on Satur-
Relief Corps, No. 1, Toledo; is a graduate of
the Ursaline Convent, that city, and an ac-
complished and amiable lady.
Col. Gilmore Marshal of the grand parade,
went into the Sd Pa. Cav, while serving in
the Big Spring Adamatine Guards Fort Henry,
Ny.
THE TRIBUNE received pleasant call from
Comrade Noah Noble Tyner of Fargo, Inspector
General of the Department of Dakota, and mem
Der of John F. Reynolds Post, No. IA. Comrade
Tyner was one of the original 16, who, with Com
rade B. f. Stevenson, organized the Grand Army
of the Republic. Comrade Tyner was the first
Commander of Post 1, Davenport, Ia, and a
charter member of the Department of Iowa.
He was Adjutant-Gen of Iowa for 1866 and
1867, and published the first Grand Army paper,
"The Picket Guard" at Davenport, Ia. Com
rade Tyner was a Delegate to the First Ma
tional Encampment at Decatur; the second, at
Springfield; and the third, at Philadelphia.
Comrade Burst, of Illinois, had an enthusi-
astic support for Commander-in-Chief, and
commanded at the last 119 votes
Comrade Warner, of Missouri, supported
so strongly for promotion to Commander-in-
Chief, has a personal record for capacity as a
worker both in the army and in the G. a. Z.
He was the first Commander of Missouri.
Col. E. S. Jones, of Nashville, Department
Commander of Tennessee, was very anxious to
secure the National Encampment for 1885.
Comrade Jones, who presides over the Custom
House, is a jealous Grand Army man, aud has
done grand work for the Order in Tennessee.
He was accompanied to the Encampment by
his wife and daughter.
Col. r. f. Hill, of Michigan, author of Grand
Army Tactics" was among the comrades pres
ent.
Col. Linehan, Department Commander of
New Hampshire, claims and has the figures to
prove it, that New Hampshire has the largest
membership in the Grand Army, nearly one
and quarter per cent of the entire population.
Department Commander Babb, of Minnesota,
as head not only of the G. a. Z. of the great
State Of the lakes, but as the executive head of
all the arrangements made for the great En-
campment, is deserving of the highest praise.
He ably seconded by his Assistant Adjutant-
General, Comrade FL. A. Norton.
Comrade Barnum, of New York, has an open,
bleeding wound. which never closes. In fact
1t is Of such nature that If It closes, or when
| it does, death must ensue.
Gen. Gibson, of Ohio, was the Old Man
Eloquent" of the Encampment and Reunion.
Wanted everywhere, it was "a speech" a
Speech wherever he appeared. When he
talked it was to oceans or, as he put it, acres
of people"
The Connecticut delegation is proud of Gen.
Terry. who has reached the highest rank of
any volunteer officer in the service. On Fri
day the entire delegation of II was entertained
by Gen. Terry at Fort Smelling.
The Connecticut delegation and ladies en-
joyed throughout the week the hospitality of
Col Geo. c. Ripley, SO Eastman avenue
The Connecticut badge is a wooden nut
meg"
Among the members of the Kansas delega-
ton was John A. Martin, of the Atchison
Champion, and Republican candidate for Gov
ernor.
The Kansas delegation brought with them
the Paola and Topeka Bands, and the cele-
brated Modocs," or Lincoln Post Flambeau
Club of 20 members, whose march and pyro-
technic display at the Campfire on Wednesday
interesting features of the Eneampment.
T. J. Anderson, one of the candidates for
COMMANDMENT Chief, was Of the Kansas dele
CATION.
Tennessee sent regular delegation of four,
and nine comrades besides, with Edward S.
Jones Commander, and James Chamberlain
| Asst Adjt-Gen. They were also accompanied
| bya citizens committee, which extended to the
| G. A. r, an invitation to hold the next En-
campment at Nashville.
| Missouri had Ia votes in the Encampment
including Gen. Sherman; Delegate-at-La Large
Gen. Warner, S.V. Commander-in-C Chief, was was
Of the delegates. The Custer Post Drum Corps
of Missouri, composed OF 20 Sons of Veterans in
Zouave uniform, some of them but IL years of
age, attracted much attention during the grand
parade. The Missouri delegation is unanimous
in praise of Minnesota and the magnificent re-
ception given the G. A. K. They say st has
never been surpassed" The Cameron Band
from Missouri was one of the finest in the En-
campment and created great enthusiasm in
the grand parade. The Kansas City Drum
| Corps of 10 pieces, was also in the line of
march.
| Minnesota devoted herself heroicalIy to the
success of the Encampment. The Committee
on Arrangements was ably and generously Sec
onded by the citizens, who, in addition to the
magnificent contributions, met the expense of
all the elaborate decorations, save the three or
| four arches erected by the committee The
| LIST and I'd regiments of the National Guards
were out in full force. A large body of Regu-
lar troops from Fort Smelling together with a
battery of artillery, occupied prominent place
| in the grand parade. Forty battlefags from
the Capital, guarded by command of the
Minnesota Sons of Veterans, created great
enthusiasm.
Arkansas, new Department of the Grand
/ Army, was represented in the Encampment by
Maj. Thos. Barnes, of Fort Smith, Ark This
new Department starts out under favorable
auspices.
| Nebraska had total representation of about
300, and fine band of % pieces.
| New York carried three precious old battle
| flags that belonged to the gallant Mai Gen.
| Godfrey Weitzel. These flags were ON exhi-
bition at the citizens headquarters where they
were rayerently inspected by many.
| Ohio reports the largest gain of members
during the last quarter ending June 81. The
| banner Post in the United States for gains is at
Delaware, O.-Geo B. Terrence Pest The
| Ohio delegation headquarters was the most
| handsomely decorated room in the city.
| New York had in its delegation five Past De-
| partment Commanders Barnum Tanner Rey-
! nolds Robinson and Jarndice; also, Chaplain
| in-Chief Foster and Department Chaplain Bal
| lou.
Gen. Barnum one of the candidates for
| Commander-in- Chief, is of New York.
| Iowa had % delegates and representation
| of $500 men. The State has $40 Posts. The
| Fifteenth Corps battle-i flag was in the grand
| parade. The Iowa Order contains $4,000 men.
/ Massachusetts, had delegation of 18 and
| representation of 81 among them Past De-