Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-26
KEEPING THEM GREEN.
Cherishing the Memories of Their
Hero Sires.
The SOFAS OF Veterans Eaeampment
ON sylvan lsiand---The Civi and
Military Proceedings.

Camps have been arriving by every
train since Yesterday to attend the sixth
annual encampment Of the Illinois divi'
sion, Sons of Veterans, at Moline, The
camp ground has been laid out as near
the west end OF Sylvan island as possible,
with the evident intention to giving 1t the
appearance OF being located within the
| corporate limits of Rock Island. but
| there has been failure in this design
the encampment is in Moline. the last
tents this morning being clearly on the
other side of the boundary line between
theltwo cities. The tented fieid presents
very attractive appearance, and its ar
raugement reflects much credit upon the
committee of Wellington Wood camp of
Moline. having it in charge.
Last evening the division council com
pleted its labors and will report some
time this afternoon. THIS IN rning the
division convention convened, Col. Nc
Crillis presiding, and the opening was
distinguished by thu presence of Gen G
B. Abbott, of Chicago, commander in
chief of the order of the United States.
The only thing done this morning was
the appointment of the committee on
credentials. when an adjournment was
taken until afternoon. 1t Is not
likely that any business of im-
portance will be reached until to-
morrow. when the election of officers
will occurr. An effort is being made by
the friends OF McCrillis to stave this part
of tine proceedings off until Thursday by
which time it is expected that some of
the camps supporting Capt. Stadden will |
have gone, and in this way McCrillis may |
be reelected. The present officers of the |
division are:
Colonel-F McCrillis, Chicago
Lieutenant Colonel-J. +. Wonder, |
Peoria.
Major-J. B. Hendrickson, Homer.
Staff-Surgeon, A. A. Whipple. M. D.,
Quincy; chaplain, c. A. G. Garst. Gales
burg; adjutant, w. F. jenkins. Chicago;
quartermaster. W. II. Reed. Chicago;
Inspector. G. b. Dillon, Sterling; mus
tering officer. F. G. Emery. Maroa; judge
advocate. f. A. McConsughy, Belleville;
sergeant major, F. L. Pray, Chicago;
quartermaster sergeant, Geo A. McMur-
try. Chicago.
Division Council-Jas. l. Lyons, Chi
cago; C. T. Orner, Bloomington; Ed. G.
Elder, Galesburg.
The usual routine of military features
is observed daily, including the guard
etc. Capt. NJ. NJ. Pinckley is
officer of the day today. This evening
there will be religious services at which
Rev. A r. Morgan, of Moline, will
preach.
The interest in the encampment is di-
vided between the election OF officers and
the competitive drill. For colonel, Capt.
Geo. B. Stsdden, of Springfield, is evil
IDENTIFY in the lead. Capt. Stadden is
captain of ]. l.. Crane camp No. A, of
the Capital City, is one of the most pop
nlar men IN the order, and has done much
for the upbuilding not only of his own
camp but of the entire division. The ,
drill for which many camps
have already entered. is for a stand of
,olors. G. B. Abbott camp, No. 8, of
Englewood, holds the prize now. Maj.
Fl. M. Abel, of the Sixth regiment l. N.
g., has been asked to act as one of the
Judges of the drill.
BUGLE NOTES.
The boys will probably visit the gov>
eminent works some time Thursday af-
ternoon.
There are about $50 Sons and 100 c
amps on the ground 50 far. There are
S9 organized camps in the state
The Moline Y. M. q. A. have fitted up e
A stand for reading, writing, games, etc,
md provided it with proper material.
The encampment will act wisely if it
COATES the next encampment at Rock C
sland and then appoints some one 10 see Ii
hat its wishes are carried out.
If any OF the boys do not understand
he differences between the Rock Island
amp and Col. McCrillis they should read {
he circular issued by the late committee n
# arrangements of Beardsley Camp. In
The encampment is worthy visit. / b
t is quite distance from the business 8
,art of Rock island, but the Moline & T.
Rock Island street cars run within short a
istance of the bridge across to Mud {.
sland, where 1t is located. n
Col. E, I. Roe. of Springfield, editor
f the Chicago National ReOeiHe is one of e
he most genial officers in attendance b
pom the encampment. Besides ranking b
Ugh as a veteran as well as son of
veteran, he enjoys prominence as mem
er of the bar of the state and as jour-
alist.