The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-08-15
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisions
Election Of Officers. etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
HEADQUARTERS CoMmArDEnv-rS.onrEr, !

Sous OF VETERANS, u. s. A.,
78 FIFTH AVE, CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. l, 1889. y
General Orders No. %.
/. Good and sufficient cause appearing, and on
the recommendation of the Colonies Commanding,
the charters of the following Camps are hereby
So So @sp 10 40 Is ii and "a % DIVISION VI ta Of
Missouri Camps No. 10, SO and 105 Division Of
Kansas. Colonels Commanding will issue transfer
cards to Rl those appearing in good standing upon
the surrender of the records of the Camp.
III. A party under the name of Geo. w. Hayward
Is soliciting aid In the Division of New York, claim
Ing TO be a member OF the Order in the Division
of Connecticut He has never been member OF
the Order In that Division, and Is not deserving Of
any consideration from the Order of the Sons of
Veterans.
III. The recent Colonel of the Division Of New
York having resigned, the Council Of that Division
elected Edward w Hatch, OF Buffalo, TO MI the un-
expired term. He was duly elected and installed,
and will be accorded all the honors due Past Colo
mel Commanding Of the Order Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams.
w. Attic recent organization of the Division Of
North Dakota. Frank v. Kent, Grand Forks, was
elected Commander; George Addngton, Of Al
bany, has been elected Commander of the Division
of New York; Charles NJ. Colt, of Meadvile. Com
mander of the Division of Pennsylvania and Otis
r. Gulley, Commander Of the recent organization
of the Division of Arkansas. They will be ac-
corded all courieses and honors due commanding
officers of the Divisions.
TX Lieut. Howard A. Smallng of Cohoes, n. Y,
Is hereby rendered the thanks of the Commander
in-Chief for the able and conscientious manner in
which he conducted the affairs OF the Division OF
New York when left demoraiized by the recent
Colonel, M. Retel, of Buffalo
X The Council-in.C Chief will convene In regular
annual session mt o'clock Monday afternoon, Sept
O. in the temporary headquarters OF the Com
rim Chief, in the Hamilton House. Paterson,
n. j. Every member of the Council-in-C Chief is ex-
pected to be present.
XXI. The eighth annual Encampment of the Com
manderyin- Chief will occur at Paterson n. j., the
second week Of September, commencing Tuesday,
the 10th.
XIV. The attention of the Order Is again called
to the magnificent preparations being made for the
entertainment of the eighth annual Eneampment
OF the COMMUNICATED Chief at Paterson, n. j..
Hugh g. Irish Camp No. g. of that city, will be the
host on this occasion, and is the largest Camp in
the Order of the Sons Of Veterans, and nothing
will be spared to add to the enjoyment and enter
tainment of the visiting brothers. Address all
communications pertaining to the Encampment TO
Capt Geo w. Poiltt, Paterson. y. j.
XIV. The Communicating hefand staff, together
with large number OF Western delegates will
leave Chicago Saturday afternoon, Sept. z, for
Paterson, n. J. Members of the l.. A. 8, and ali
brothers desiring to attend the National Encamp-
ment, are invited TO join the party, and those In
tending TO do so should notify the Adjutant-Gen-
eral ut once, that special and commodou5 accom-
mediation may be arranged for them. At the issu-
ing of this General Order the route Of travel has
not been fully determined upon, but IL viii be that
road which will furnish the best accommodations
Mt the least possible expense Those desiring sleep
ing-car accommodations should so specify in their
communications to the Acknowledgement. The
XVI, MemheTs Of the Order, particularly in the
central and Western Divisions are urgently re-
quested to make special effort 10 attend the an
nual Eucampmeut OF the GAR in Milwaukee dur
ing the last week of this month. While the or
gauization Of the Sons Of Veterans entertains the
closest sympathy with the Grand Army Of the Re-
public ia protesting against the unjust aud unwar-
ranted discrimination against that organization on
the question OF rates for transportation and il does
not TO place itself in opposition TO the spirit Of
the c. AR. or the desires OF the comrades compos-
ing IT, yet the Order Of Sons Of Veterans must en-
ploy the same principles and logic which will be
observed by the GAR I'm the one particular OF
representation The g. A r. insists upon the at
tendance OF its official representative in the Ma
tonal body for the purpose OF effecting the neces
sary legislation for the good of the Order. The
Sons Of Veterans Order has voice in the
National Eucampment OF the q. A. R.. but matters
OF the deepest interest pertaining to this Order will
come before that Encampment and To secure legfs-
lation favorable TO the Sons Of Veterans IL is absO
lutely necessary that large representation of the
Order shall be present and upon this basis the
foregoing request - made. Even at best, presum-
ing that O10 members Of the Order Of the Sons OF
Veterans shall he In attendance, 10 is small num-
Der Ia comparison 10 the large attendance expected
from the Grand Army of the Republic. We do not
become q significant factor, could IL be con-
strued in triumphant way by the railroad cor
porntions In their uneharitabie discrimination
against the Union soldier whose bravery left them
IN peaceabie possession of their property.
XVII Tho following Divisions have made rec
have been duly filed with the Adjutant- General,
and will be presented TO the eighth annual En-
campment OF the Commandery-in-Chieff for con
sideration: Alabama and Tennessee, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Nebraska, Michigan, Missouri.
Maine and Iowa.
XVIII Divisions made recommendation for
changes In the Constitution, Rules and Regula-
tions N follows:
Alabama and Tennessee-That the Constitution,
Rules and Regulations be so changed TO conform
to the terms OF the consolidation as recommended
by tile committee of the Grand Army OF the Re
public.
Iowa-Sec, r. Art XI. page %, shall be as follows
Colonel assumes his position with the Major.
Adjutant Sergeant Major, Quartermaster-Sergeant
and Mastering Officer on his right Lieutenant
Colonel Inspector, JGdge-AdvOcate. Chaplain and
members of the Council on his eft the altar being
removed 10 near the entrance, the door in charge
of Officer of the Day, officer of the Guard and
four Guards. The meeting then opens in due form,
Brothers upon entering will salute the Officer OF
the Day instead of the Colonel. The Officer OF the
Day will obiigate GA. Il. comrades"
Maine-That the Constitution be so changed that
Camps may decide for themselves whether or not
they shall subscribe for the RersiHs.
In Sec. p Art ~. Chap Ii, page TO- insert the
words Verbal or" after the word on
Sec. S. Art VIII, Chap. IT, page Il, strike out In
the ltlh line the clause " Fourth. an Order Book,
in which shalt be entered all Orders and Circulars
of the Camp Commander
Chap. II. Art. XIV, See. I. page 10, after the
word Committee" in the first line, add unless
otherwise directed by the Camp"
Chap. III. Art. V, page p. strike out the words
Sec 5 Art VI, Chap. III, page &c. strike out the
words and for the Inspector, Jndge-Advoeate
Page 90 Art. N. strike out the words Commit
tee on Distribution of Work.
Page &C. add another section, to be placed be-
tween Sections and 8, to he designated as See. 8
as follows: ANY Camp that is in arrears for re-
ports or per capita tax three months shall be sus
pended by the Colonel in General Orders, and
shall not be entitled To the rights and privileges o.
Camp of the Order until such reports and dues
are forwarded
Art XIV. page 6s to be expunged.
Sec. l, Art II; Chap. III, page Is, third clause
add or the Order"
Mlssouri--Sec. l. Art VIII, Chap. III. so as tc
read. The Division Council shall consist of the
Lieutenant. Colonel, Major and three elective mem
bers of which the Lieutenant Colonel shall be ex,
otiico Chairman"
Sec. 5, Art. H. Chap H. page s. strike out In the
third line be forever after and insert the words
:" for period OF six months be-"
That certificate of membership be designed
which shall be presented to every member upon his
muster into the Order.
Nebraska.-That the Colonel be empowered e
fill, by appointment, any vacancies that may oc'
cur in the delegation to the next annual Encamp
ment of the Order.
Sec. 1. Art V, Chap. /. be amended to read as fol
lows: "All male descendants not less than Is years
of age OF honorably discharged soldiers sailors
marines who served in the Union Army Navy
from lS6l65, shall be eligible TO membership, pro-
vded that no person shall be eligible to member
ship who has or whose father ever has borne arms
against the Government of the United States"
That Sec. of Art. III, Chap. Ill, be amended to
read that if on inspection of the ballot cast there
shall be found one or more black balls, the candi
date shall be declared rejected.
Sec |, Art. Ill, Chap. V, page 10, be amended SO
as to have all reports from Camps and Divisions
made the LIST OF january and lst of July, instead
of quarterly, and to amend each section of the Con
stitution to conform with the proposed change.
Ohio--See q, Art. IN, Chap. " add after the WORD
uniform "or Zouave uniform worn during
the war from is6l'65.h
Sec /, Art. VII, Chap. " add after the word.
"QuarteFmaster Sergeant" the words First Ser
geant."