The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-29
SONS OF VETERANS.


WALTER S. PAYNE commander-in-chief. Fostoria.
Ohio
r. g. CARLISLE Adjutant- General, Fostoria, o.
strong effort is being made TO secure our Ma
tional Encampment Of lss7 at Minneapolis. Al the
recent Division meeting 81 Minnesota n resolution
passed in-rgcting the delegates from that State
20 urge that city as the next place Of meeting for
the National Bncampment Committees al 81 Paul
and Minneapolis have already secured the promise
OF over 5000 towards expenses II the boys come 10
the latter place next year.
TEE IRON CROSS OF THE ORDER
The Sons OF Veterans its highest aud most
priced decoration an rcn cross, OF appropriate de-
sign. known the Past Commanders Badge"
Since the adoption OF this badge there has been
great difficulty ln securing finish and coating
which woulA prevent rust. Remembering that tile
iron cross had long been worn in Germany il was de-
termined 70 secure sample OF the famous German
decoration. On Tire 18TH 81 March last a cOmmunca-
ton was addressed 10 the Hon. Thomas II. BayArd,
Secretary of state asking the Of his influence in
ohiaining the dese cd favor. In response the Con-
sui-Gcneral at Berlin, Germany has procured and
Forwarded 10 this country "A sample cross and
quantity Of thc fluid used ia ito coating. TIE whole
now IN the hands Of Mai. Davis 70 be used for
the benefit OF the Interests he represents Since lis
arrival here IL lac been examined by many who,
noting he small intrinsic value and decidedly plain
appearance have wondered why the soldery OF The
Fathcriand have met death on many bloody field
IA their efforts 10 win the cross.
The iron Cruss Of Prussia established March
TO- 1913, when, under the proclamation OF Frederick
Wilhelm. the Of liberation from the French
commenced, and rising upin her renewed strength
Prussia became more powerful than ever before.
The kap0cOnic reign Of One Hundred Days
was followed by Waterloo; then IL was the humble
ana inexpensive iron cross Of dismcmbered and
impoverished Prussia, born in adversely. became
one Of the highest and most cherished military
decorations OF modern times. To add to its popu-
lGrity and value, the securing Of IL open alike
10 the highest General and the most humble private
soldier, providing he had the one quality of per-
s0nal BRAVERY, and by the exhibition Of gallantry
% high degree tie field Of battle or by the per-
fDrmHWpH
deserving Of being singled out ar worthy TO wear the
distinction; In the trAuco-German war Of le70-7I,
Wilhelm, King OF Prussia and Emperor Of Ger
many. continued and re-established the iron cross
Of his father war decoration for marked and
distinguished military services and again the little
Prussian badge Of honor of nearly IS years ago
was borne in triumph. The cross OF lGl3-l5 IN
Maltese in form. II bears lis face, at the top n
crown. directly under which the letters r. w"
In the center Is a Of oak leave. and nj the
bottom the figures 1873" The cross OF 1901 is
OF the same shape and size, and lis side Is
the az Chat 81 lsl3-l5. On its diverse at the
top. D. crown. IN the center j. the letter W.
and at the bottom the figures l670.h The crosses
not struck from dies but iBe iron castings.
which. after being sm0Othed. are coated with a
special yzprepared black lacquer finish that pre-
sents a fine appearance and prevents cOrrosioH.
When taken All IA al q u pleasing and appropri-
ate decoration that fairly conveys the idea Of hon
est worth aud permanent durability.
The iron cross Of the Sons Of Veterans il also
Maltese IN outline. u IL one and one-eghth inches
IN outside measurements, with slightly raised
border and is surmOunted with the :. Of V. badge
Of general membership in miniature. IL il struck
In steel dies and Is made from fine quality Of iron
especially prepared for the purpose. The
made and issued in three classes or grados-ihose
OF Past Camp. Past State and Past National Conn
handkerchief grade being designated by lis appro-
PIRATE ribbon.-F iasbUyg Leader.
PENEsVLyAHIA's TWO DIVISIONS.
When the order was first established, owing to
certain difficulties AZ the time the State Of Pennsyl-
wanna wAs divided into two Divisions; the Counties
lying west OF imaginary line running through
ID heir
constituted the West Division those east Of this
line the East Division. Various efforts have been
made 70 consolidate, but no agreement could
be reached In settling the question involved
the greatest difficulty being In Remembering
the Camps. Believing that la Union isstrcngfh"
Commancer-ln-C Chief Payne has urged a con-
sniicauoni and notwithstanding the recent action
OF West Pennsylvania Division by resolution
indefinitely postpOning the subject. he has ordered
the appointment u committees by the respective
Division ColOncis 10 arrange for consolidation.
Ihs committee will meet nj Altoona July 81 T.
j. Smith h. chairman Of East Pennsylvania Division
committee, aud X. NJ. Linton, OF Johnstown. chair
man ~ West Pennsylvania Division committee
We doubt the eNpcdiency necessity Of this
mcnt. 10 II not called Tor by the Camps COMPOSING
the Division, nor by the Order AZ large We shall
await with Interest the scheme 10 be offered by The
committee.
NEWS FROM THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS.
Florida. -Iiufus saxton Camp No. 2, was organ
/ lied al Jacksonville by Junior Vice Department
Commander James, OF q. M. Mitchell Post. This
Camp STARE with ID members ID IL named AFTER
Col. Rufus Sarton, ~ =. A.. late Brgadier-GcBcral
\ Y. :. Vols aud Military Governor Of South Caro-
lima during the war. The following comrades 81
the GAR were elected Advisory COMMITTEES; VIM.
james j Aiimarth, =. l.. Igbbilts, n. J. Gould
Calilornia.-steps have been taken 10 form CAMPS
/ ~ San Jose and Marysviilc These will make five
I arrives AT Aaa Francisco
West PeaEsylrania.-Col. Brookway. Of Titus
vile, was married 10 Miss Minnie Smart Of that al v
on Thursday July y OF this happy event local
I paper speaks thus ia complimentary terms Of tle
nffahic Colonel and his bride M and Mrs Brock.
way numbered among ilc best Young ueople az
our city. Mt BrDck~Ey being an eHierrrisnR
business young man ar well pleasant gentleman
social y, and Mrs BrockwRy one of the most sue.
cchsiul teachers 30 our schOols.n We cOrdiaiy
unite with Tic Coloucs many friends IN their con.
EXAMINATIONS and good wishes He and his bride
Millfgo TO Buffalo on the occasion OF the National
coiorado-Henry ID Kendig, OF Denver. ha.
been appointed 9uaFteFInastcr ~ the Division -
Extensive arrangements have been made TO enter
tain Gen. Payne On his journey 10 California IL
was expected 70 be within the State from July II
to8.
ohio;-The following new Camps arc reported
No Ilz. ~ Balnlnidge, mustered June % BY Lieut..
Col. . lsrien, ID charter members: No ll3 Cadz
mustered June y by Past Col y. w. Myers p char
ter mcnberR; No ll4, Keystone mustered Julv
by ,. W. Mitchell to charter members; No. iI5
Mozahfla, Murdered July ] by c. A. beaver Il
charter u,einbers No JIG, Kent. mustered jun
~ by J: ,. Morrison, IL charter members; also
Camp No, l0 ~ Georgetown OF which n cor
respondent furnishes the following very Igoos
ACCOUNT, hhnff Gate OF July " An effort wa
made % organize a Camp about three year
, ago and a charter obtained The end q
, the FIRST six months found us ia debt and ~,
FUNDS with which 10 pay our Indebtedness TIL
J members seemed 10 lack interest aud we fus
gradually played oui, but we have reorgauize
again, and the prospects nre that we will have on
! 81 the largest Camps Ia this Division. We have
charter membership 81 30 names and 8 or 10 NOR
/. 70 muster, The members Of Tod Post are On kin
. d deep Interest ia our welfare which thcy did nc
J DO before. They have given the use Of thei
ball Tree Of expense, ln which 10 hold meeting
aud also offered 10 help devise ways aud means
raise money for all " which we feel very eratcfu
. ~ them. 10 " we cannot keep up the organizntio
9 this time II surely viii not be their fault Gu
= Camp " known ar iiiliman Camp, No TO- with IA
, | following A Of officers Captain Charles r. Hall
, 4 First Lieut. Carl g. WoodwOrth second Lieut.
I y. Baldwin Chap Harry Kerr Ord serg't Pre-
g A. rimpktns q. VI r., IA. w. Calvin: Sergt q uar,
: y. "a. Leslie Color sefgt, L. q. Fonst Corpor.
. Guard. EfBst Vaughn; Camp Guard j. H. Nj,
: Williams Picket Guard. w. ~ Baldwin 1 WI
J. send you an item Of news occasionally TIE TRIi
: LNE ~ an ever welcome visitor; ID should be
b every iamilg.-Filliaa
y lvSR.-Ideui. q. T.. G0odale Acting MuStcrin
? Ufaoer, lows Division, mustered ia a Camp
NiAri'-aG o. wednesday evening. July Id. with