The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-18

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diality, and forming attachments lasting as life.
This was done at an expense to the department
Of $780, so.
Following the reading of the address of the
department commander. George w. Miller, sem
Tor vice-commander made a report concerning
the newly-organized ''Sons of Veterans" APP
~plication for the establishments of posts of this
order had been received from Harrison, English,
Pendleton. Brazil, Indianapolis, Aurora, Gar
rett. Bluffton, Williamsport, Hillsdale, Penn
vile, Knightstown, Nappanee, Danville and
Farmland. Mr.. Miller went on to say that
when he took charge of the work in this annex
to the G. A r. he found its affairs in bad condi-
ton, the commander being neglectful of his
duties, either from incapacity or care
~lessness. He urged upon the G. A. r.
the necessity of giving all possible aid
to the organization, the objects of which are
almost identical with those of the G.. A. r. The
present national commander is Comrade
Payne, Of Fostoria, O., upon whom it is urged to
establish in this State, at the earliest date posi-
BILE. a division which shall take the place of the
present provisional department. Mr.. Miller's
report was referred to a special committee.
A. A. G. sULLIvAN's REPORT.
Comrade Thomas Sullivan. Assistant Adjutant-
general, submitted the following report:
The strength of the department Dec. 81,
1884, was 387 posts and 16,9l9 members, and the
same date, 1885, showed 1893 posts and Il 1913
members. Since that time 10 posts and ITO
members have been added, making aggregate
gain for year 1,097. Number remaining sus-
pended, 1858, and in connection herewith is a
recommendation that the bylaws be amended so
that the reinstatement fee will not exceed the
amount charged for initiating q recruit. There
were issued during the year 16 department gem
eral orders and 8 department circulars, 1000 roS-
ters. and other papers, altogether numbering
80, 300 pieces, making the official correspondence
Of the Office very large. The edition of the opin-
ions and decisions of the Judge advocate. general
having been exhausted, it was recommended
that Comrade Beath's blue book be substituted
In reviewing the work by quarters the A. A. G.
states that the phenomenal growth of the de-
partment in 1884. with it's gain of SO posts and
4, 1884 members, rendered it impossible for Post
Assistant Adjutant- general Ben D. House to Sc
cure prompt returns from the many newly-orgau-
lied posts, although several of the posts delin-
quent for the fourth quarter of 1884 paid their
dues at the time of the encampment 20 secure
representation. The work of the various quar-
ters is analysed. of which a recapitulation shows:
Members in good standing December
Gained by muster during the year 1885. 4.644
Gained by transfer during the year
800
Gained by reinstatement during the
Total gain for the year isS5......- s,oo7
Aggregate. 24,e26
Loss by death during the year I8s5.... 16s
Loss by honorable discharge during the
Loss ss@ ey transfer during the year 1885 4ss
Loss BY disRenorable discharge during
the year l6
Total loss for the year 1ss5....-- zoos
Number remaining in good standing Dec.
81, 1928
Charter members of new posts organized
since Jan. 1, ITO
Present strength of the department.... 10. O98
Amount expended in charity in lSS5-----.$4,183.1
The A. A. G. bears hearty testimonial to the
manly worth and prompt business methods of
Frank e. Benjamin, A. @. NJ, and in closing he
adverts to the hearty cooperation of all the COM
rades, and adds: Their many acts of fraternal
courtesy have endeared them to me-, and l hope
to meet and greet them, each one personally.
The warm friendship formed for you in the past
has been strengthened by the close fraternity
that has bound us together in the past year by
the charity you have exhibited in assuming a
great share of my official labors, and cemented
by your loyalty in cooperating for the welfare
the Republic, whose servant !, with pride. sub
scribe myself"
A. Q. NJ. q. B~ENJAMIN's REPORT.
Assistant OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Frank q.
Benjamin reported the following:
Receipts.
Balance on hand. ,755.25
Received by Comrade J. f..
Lewis, Feb. &c, 81 and %.
1923
--- %3, 8e5. So
Paid ont by Comrsde J. E..
Lewis, Feb. 26, 27 ard %,
1885, Dy order OF last en-
campment .-.-.--........ 8 go
Reliance ON hand Enh %