The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-15
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT
COmmander-in-Chief William Warner
and Other New officials Installed.
List of the New Council of Administration
and staff Appointments-Action by Next
can Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps.

the Grand Army encampment is blessed with
the same perfect weather that has done so much
TO make the occasion a successful and memora-
BILE one. Last night many visitors left with the
posts of Veterans from all quarters. but thou
sands still remain, who seem never to weary or
csmp-fres and reunions. Until late in the night
the various camp-fres were kept brightly burn
ing. and every street corner aud other place OF
meeting became the scene Of a reunion. Ser
enades added to the interest OF the night, bands
and drum corps vying with each other in the at
temptto make the most enjoyable serenade. Out
going trains are loaded down, but great many
still remain to see the many sights of the city.
the public institutions and the Ohio Centennial
being the especial attractions.
At to-days session of the encampment Senior
Vice-commander Cole, of st. Louis, presided,
and the report of the committee on administra-
ton was first made. They reported the treasury
in good condition. A Recommendation to in-
crease the per capita tax to cents per quarter
was defeated unanimously. 1t was decided that
the judge-advocate- general and inspector-gen-
eral should be made salaried positions. 80
The new council of administration was an
nounced as follows
ifornia, George L. Gard Los Angeles: Colorado,
Charles f. Harkinson, Denver; Connecticut,
Henry n. Fantop. Danbury; Dakota, T. Smith,
Grand Forks; Delaware; James Hardness,
Pleasant Hill; Florida, s. w. Fox, Jacksonville;
Gulf, j. NJ LAWYER, New Orleans Illinois, John
j. Heley. Chicago Indiana, Allan III. Dougall,
Fort Wayne: Idaho, w. L. Rylsy. Harley;
Iowa. II. NJ. Pickell, Dss Moines; Kansas.
Daniel O'Riley. Litchfeld; Maine, Chester A
Jones, Rockland; Massachusetts, Il. b.
Macy, Fitchburg; Michigan, R. A.
Alger... Detroit; Maryland, William ~
Marsh, Minneapolis; Missouri. Frank Anderson,
Marysvile; Montana, Pierce Hooper. Living
stone, Nebraska, t. S. Clarkson, Omaha; New
Hampshirs, VIM. S. Pilsbury, Dairy Depot;
co, Jas Fl. Purdy, Santa Fe; New York, Chas
Il Orr. Buffalo; Ohio, L. NJ Sechler, Cincin-
natl; Oregon, R NJ. McMasters. Portland; Penn
sylyania. VIM. Mcclellan, Pittsburg; Potomac,
Amos j. Cunning. Washington City; Rhode
Island, Henry c. Luther. Providence Tennes-
see aud Georgia Frank A. Seaman, Knoxville;
Texas, w. Fl. Nye. Fort Worth; Utah, JAS. +.
Bradley, Salt Lake; Vermont. Fred 4. Smith,
Montpelier; Virginia, Henry ID. Nichols. Nor
folk; Washington Territory, A p Curry, Spo-
kane Falls; West Virginia, T. II. Duval. Wells
burg; Wisconsin, Geo. C. Ginty.
A committee consisting of Gen. s. II. Hurst.
COL; Moses Fl. Neil, J. w. Chaplin and David
tanning, appointed to investigate a COM
plant from some members that their railroad
tickets were n ct taken in exchange for others,
as had been promised them.
The following resolutions were introduced and
unanimously adopted by a rising vote, in silence:
Whereas Since the meeting of the national encanp-
rnent of the Grand Army of the Republic, held
year ago, comrade, Philip IL. Sheridan, the gen.
sral-inchief Of the army Of the United States has
passed over the river of death TO the great beyond
therefore,
-.
loss of Of the brave defenders of the Nation,
whose heroic courage in the hours of peril snatching
victory from defeat, and whose nntirng energy mas
challenged the admiration OF the world, and has
placed his name the pages of history among the
foremost of the lustrous soldiers Of his age
well those of the past.
Resolved. That in the life OF our late comrade-in-
arms recognize that type of manhood which char
acterizes the born and reared under ins,tu
tons blending the citizen with the soldier and whose
lofty patriotism guided and nodded ambition that
it formidable only 10 the enemies OF his country
Resolved That our deep sympathy be extended 10
his Borrowing family in this their hour Of grief and
we assure them. while mourn with them the loss
of the loving husband and tender father.
cherish with pride the memory Of Philip Ii. Sheridan
| The installation OF the new officers was very
| impressive, the oath of Office being administered
| by Past Commander Beath. Retiring Com
| msnder-in-Chief Rea. who has been sick for
| day or more. introduced his successor, Comman-
| predecessor for his kind words. He said many
| had returned home with grateful memories of
| this occasion, and continued:
While the Grand Army is now at the snm-
NIT of its prosperity, hope it will soon be with
| every department, as Was said of the depart
| ment Of Vermont, that there was not in that
| State a single honorabiy discharged soldier who
was not a member OF had given an apology or
| reasonable excuse for his failure to become
/ member Of the Grand Army. To-day we have
mission to perform-that Of perpetuatiug the
| mission OF our order. It was his hopa
| that he might leave the comradeship
| of the Grand Army in the same
| proud position as his predecessor, and that
would be ss much legacy as he could leave his
| children. You have by resolution expressed
| gratitude TO the good citizens of Columbus for
their hospitality. which was Justly due them
| / desire to say that panied and surprised
| at an article / heard read in the encampment
this morning, which misrepresented the true
| condition of affairs as We found them. To IL
lustrate the hospitality Of the citizens of this
| city. must tell you what told this
morning Several Of the delegates who were
| waiting for the parade to move, and being little
| old, concluded to rest the best they could. On
looking around, the only available place was the
| steps of handsome private resi-
dence They regarded il as a
! little cheeky 10 unceremoniously take
possession, but their WEAKNESS overcame their
| scruples. Accordingly they went In, and soon
the doors opened and they expected TO hear
something uDcomplimentary 1t is hardly
| necessary to say that they were Eastern com.
W
who appeared at the door, introduced herself as
| the lady o. the house and informed them that
| lunch was awaiting them. The amazing part
| was that they accepted the invitation. That act
was characteristic of our reception, and never
| before have / seen a crowd so c0ntented, and
| never an encampmeut better entertained. When
! we go to Milwaukee next year, you will meet
| with your old Commander-in-Chief, and every
| man, woman and child in the city is his friend.
| You will be cert ain 70 meet with generous re-
| ception. l accept the Office of commander in
chief, fully realizing its responsibilities and
| now we will proceed to business
The commanderin-cifief then announced the
following staff officers:
| Eugene +. Wygel, OF Missouri, adiutant- gen
| eral; John Taylor of Pennsylvania, quarter
| master general. and George S. Evans, of Massa-
| chusetts inspector general.
| The enrampment was then declared closed;
| comrades being epjoined to return home with
"hearts Astounding in fraternity, charity and
| loyalty
The National Association of Mexican Veterans
| elected the following officers: President. James
| w. Denver; secretary, A. M. Kenady; assistant,
James n. Smith; marshal, Major McFaddon. At
their closing meeting this afternoon, resolutions
were adopted demanding for themselves more
| liberal pensions from the general government.
| After closing addresses aud farewell greetings
they adjourned sine die
The business to-day Of the Woman's Relief
Corps was the election Of officers. Mrs. Charity
| r. Craig of Wisconsin, was elected president;
Mrs. Eva Lynch, of Pennsylvania, senior vice
president; Mrs. Izetta Small, of Maine, junior
| vioe.praSident. Mrs. Il, A. Turner of AIassa-