Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-09-24
VETERANS ON THE RUN.
Beating a Hasty Retreat from
the Encampment City.
wOMANs RELIEF CORPS ELECTION.

Mrs Margaret r. NNiciens. Of Kansas, So
leeted as President 60 Succeed mrs. sue
Pike sanders--Commandc IN Chief
weissert Issues His First order.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24--This was ''hreak-
away day ia the official programme for
the entertainment Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic, but Us members released
themselves twenty years ago from
the fetters OF "or,lers from the command
ing officer and have been breaking
away" as fast as long lines of railway cars
could carry them out of town ever since
the close OF the second grand review on
Tuesday last.
The wet soo'wester which set in acceler-
ated their departure and the attractions in
and about the capital have lost somewhat
of their power 20 dctnin the visitor. As a
result the population Of Washington is di-
unfinished TO nearly i.s normal size.
The programme for the entertainment Of
the veterans consisted mainly OF excur-
sions Trips were made 20 nearly all the
neiehboring battlefeds and up and down
the Potomac river A parade was made
by the Sons OF Veterans
The reunion Of the Sons Of Veterans in
Grant tent was great success. Surgeon
General Wilson presided and mado the
opening address. lie was followed by Sec
rotary Noble, f. Potter Duston, Colonel
p. II. Murphy, Of New York; Colonel Lang,
Of Baltimore, and several other comrades
Miss Daisy TITLE OF Cincinnati, known re-
the Daughter Of the Regiment. Department
Of Ohio, added greatly 20 the success Of the
meeting by her several Rotations.
The new national council Of administra-
tion, c. A. r.. held meeting. Commander
in Chief Weissert presided, and the new
adjutant general, Gray, was at his desk
The matter of the date Of the encampment
Of 1893 1t indianapolis was referred TO tho
executive committee Of the council Gen
cral Weissert has not yet announced the
members of his staff, but It is understood
that John Tyler, Of Philadelphia, who has
been quartermaster general for twelve
years, will still retain that position.
woisserts First order.
The first order Of the new commander In
chief has been issued as follows:
WASHINGTON, Sept. e.
th Grand Army OF tho Republic by unanimous
sufrngas Of my comrades, undertake tho du.
tics Of the position fully realizing the grave no.
sponsbilltios assumed
Whatever degree OF success may attend the
incoming administration win depend largely
upon the cordial cooperation Of tho comrades
throughout the nation, which Is earnestly in
yoked
Headquarters viii be established for tho pros.
cnt a. Milwaukee. An official business should
he addressed 10 r b. Gray. Adjutant General
q. A. r. Milwaukee
A. q. WEIssERr. Commander Ia Chief
The national convention OF the Woman's
Relief corps met for q business session
The new q. A. r. commander in chief,
Weisscrt, the adjutaut Of staff. Gray, and
Past Senior Commander Dietrich, Of the
Department Of Illinois, visited the conven-
ton. and each made short and eloquent ad-
dresses and were decorated with the SOU
yenir badges OF the w. r.. q.
The convention then proceeded 10 the
election Of officers for the ensuing year.
Mrs Margaret B. Wickens, OF Kansas, was
elected president The retiring president.
Ms. Sue Pike Sanders, was extended a
vote Of thanks FOR her able and Just admin
jstration q her ar,luous duties during the
past yeas.