The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-04-25
Prohibition Army of the Blue
and the Gray.
HEADQUARTERS, PROHIBITION ARMY
CT THE BLUE AND GRAY.

Prohibition rarity nelu IN Canton,
O.. July, 1886, the Prohibition
Army of the Blue and Gray was or
ganized. All ex soldiers Of the
&. S. Army and OF the late Con-
federate Army who believe in the
principle of prohibition and the me-
cessity of party that will enact
and enforce laws to Prohibit and
destroy the traffic in alcoholic Ii
ouors, and will pledge such party
their support, were made eligible
to mem bership. The Officers, their
Rank and command are as follows:
Grand Commander Crank of Gen }
Commander of the United States.
Corps Commander Crank of Ma
ior General,) Commander of State.
Division Commander Crank of
Brigadier GeneraD, Command
congressional district. Other Of
fcers to correspond in title and
rank with size of the command and
duty of the office.
Corps Commanders have been ap-
pointed for Ohio, New York and
Indiana, and as soon as possible
Corps commanders will be appoint
ed for each State and Territory.
AS New York, Ohio and Indiana
must take the front of the battle
for 1888, we have ordered recruit
ing officer into Indiana who will
cooperate with the corps command.
or in enlisting men, and also as far
as possible assist the corps COM
manders in New York and Ohio.
Now that all ex-soldiers of the
North and South, who have or will
enlist in the Prohibition Army Of
the Blue and Gray, may have the
pleasure OF meeting and greeting
each other, and consult as to the
best means of uniting others with
us in this great confic. for God
and Home and Native Land, we do
hereby call a convention of all ex-
soldiers of the United States Army
or the late Confederate Army who
are with US in this great conflict,
to meet in City Hall, Indianapolis,
Ind, Thursday, May 3lst 1888. A
Grand Prohibition camp fire of
Blue and Gray will be held from 7
to 8 p. m. from 8 to 8 .. m. short
addresses by Col. Geo. W. Balm,
Col. R. S. Cheves, Gen. Clinton B.
Fisk, and Maj Geo. II. Hilton. At
9 D. M. the convention will proceed
to the organization of the Prohibi'
ton Army of the Blue and Gray in
each State not yet organized. Let
each State see that she Is represent
ed in this convention. Send name
and post office address of represent
atives to grand Commander. A
grand parade at 4 p. M. of the boys
IN Blue and Gray who were once
divided but now united to conquer
Rum.
Excursion tickets will be solo
over all railroads to those attending
the National Convention of the Pro
hibition Party held ia Indianapoli
May Both 3ist and June LIST, 1885
All ex-soldiers can purchase ex
cursion tickets and should remain
during National convention as fa
as possible.
We have but two months, let u
be up and at it. Remember on
watch word, We are brothers t
save our homes from the curse q
rum.
All Musicians, Buglers, Filters
aud Drummers who can attend tn
convention, please send names an
postofice address Immediately t.
Grand Commander.
To meet expenses of recruiting
officers printing and convention
We desire the names of !wo hun
bred persons who will pledge fv
dollars each to be paid on or befor
June 1, 1888; send name and post
Office address to r. E. Hudson, Al
lance, Ohio, Immediately, so tina
your officers can have the assur
ance of financial support.
R. E. HUDSON, Gen., Grand Com
mander.
W. H. HICKMAN, Maj. Gen., Chic
of Staff.
E. F. RITTER, Adjutant General
L. H, UHLER, Quartermaste
General.
A. W. RILEY. Inspector General