, 1888-03-15
DISBANDED.
The G. A. R. Encampment Dis
solved.
Valiant Veterans of Wyoming and
Colorado Separate.
Meeting Ends With Election Par
SIDE and Installation.
The Womans' Relief Corps As
sists at the Close.

A"H LhpI Dali
Yesterday was another gala day. The
veterans from the various localities had
become acquainted, and the good fellows
shin which obtains among the ex-war-
riors upon all occasions was more marked
than at any time during the encampment.
Comrades of twenty years agone we're dis
covered in the assembly and war stories
were retoll and intervening experiences
exchanged. The man who was ever in
any way connected with the Second
Colorado" was recognized as a brother,
while there were frequent inquiries for
remnants Of the ninety-ninth Indiana.
Neither were Pennsylvania, New York or
Missouri boys forgotten
Almost the entire forenoon was spent
in visiting points of interest about the
city. Hundreds inspected the capitol
and other public buildings, while not a
few again viewed Fort Russell, the model
post of the department of the Platte.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
During the sightseeing, exchange of
greetings, perusal of dry reports, and
transaction of routine business, the can
didates for office were not overlooked.
They were in the hands of their friends,
and in several instances there were lively
canvasses. Interest centered in the con
test for department commander. Capt.
John W. Browning, Denver; Judge
Royal, Pueblo, and J. X. Jeffrey, Chey-
enne, were the candidates At the urgent
request Of the latter his name was with
drawn early in the campaign, much to the
regret of his many earnest supporters.
The fight now resolved itself into a battle
between Northern and Southern Colorado,
and as was the case upon a memorable
occasion ; mt quarter of a century ago,
the north was victorious. Captain Brown
ing is a popular veteran, a man of consid-
cradle ability and good standing. That
he is trustworthy and has many warm
friends and admirers is attested by the
fact that in addition to being commander
of the Department of Colorado and Wy
oming G. A. r. he is also the present in
cumbent of the responsible position OF as
sistant postmaster at Denver. and a cap
tain Of Colorado Militia. Mr.. Browning
Is yet a young man, of soldierly appear
ance, and speaks fuently and well.
In conformanca with the rules OF the
order the nominations were made at an
hour previously agreed upon and a recess
taken Tor consultation. At four O'Clock
yesterday afternoon the polls we're closed
with the following result:
Department commander, John w.
Browning, Denver.
Senior vice commander. Gustav
Schnitger, Laramie.
Junior vice commander, II. G. Watson,
Greeley.
Chaplain, Rev. j. A. Lannon, Denver,
Medical director, J. V. Beers, Idaho
Springs.
Adiutant general, T. S. Mitchell, Den.
yer.
Quartermaster general, S. NJ Clanathan
Denver.
Judge advocate, Thos. NJ. Fisher, Chey,
enne
Departp. s,t inspector, Geo. II. Water
bury, Denver.
Council of administration, Ed. Nat,
hold, breckenridge; A. j. Woodside,
Denver; L d. Pease, Laramie; Chas
Warren, Fort Collins; j. G. Kennedy,
Denver.
Delegates 10 national encampment, T.
A. McMorris, Colorado Springs; Nat
Robbins, j. w. Browning, Denver;
Chas. Warren, Fort Collins; Jno. c.
Friend, Rawlins. Alternates, A. j.
Sampson, r S. Roe, Denver.
IL AUXILIARY.
The Ladies Relief corp was IN session
but a few hours yesterday. IF there is
any part of Cheyenne which those entEu,
%siastic and persistent siRhtseers failed tc
view yesterday it is yet to be included
within the city limits. Courteous citizens
rendered the ladies the use of their rigs,
and enjoyable drives were taken in every
conceivable direction. The joy usually
attendant upon their elections was some.
what marred by the knowledge that theil
sisters without the pale of the ~organiza,
ton were privileged to vote upon all coca
sions. The contest was a warm one,
nevertheless. Appended is the new ros,
ter: