The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09

was done i'll first class STYLE After the installation
of the officers the Post was closed without form,
and the comrades and their guests adjourned TO
the ante-rooms, where lunch had been spread.
Everyone joined in wishing the new Post long lile
Delehantyi S. V. c., VIM Butler; j. V. c., Chas
s. Averiil; Adj't, VIM. r. Wilbur; Q. NJ, Oscar
| Alexander; Chap, w. o. kenner; Surg, r. b..
McCully; o. d., d. L. Jackman; o. G., Henry
Cantus; Q. NJ. S. Martin Conin; S. NJ. Dennis
Eagan; C.-s., John J. futile; Trustees. w. II. Mo-
| Curdy, Augustus p. Green, Chas III. Leonard. The
Post starts with membership of 40, and it is the
intention OF the comrades 10 recruit as fast as pos
| sible.
E. T. Teft Post, $50. Brooklyn, has adopted these
| resolutions:
Whereas the so-called drafted mems bill re-
funding to all drafted men of the State OF New
| York the sum of $500, which they paid TO the
Government 10 get release from military SER
vice during the late war of the rebellion. has be-.
come law through act of the Legislature OF
| Therefore, be it
RcSolued That the members of this Post do
| hereby stamp the seal of condemnation ON the
said act, an infamous measure, which will take
more than 100000 from the public funds of the
| several Counties of the State a reward for
| cowardice, and add insult 10 the memory OF dead
heroes and bravery of all ex soldiers who imper-
lied their lives in the discharge OF a iaithfni ser
vice for the preservation of the Union OF States
OKLAHOMA
The first annual Encampment of the Department
of Oklahoma adjourned after perecting organi-
cation as follows: Dept Com, d. F. Wyatt, King
fisher Post, .; S V. c.. c. II. DeFord Chandler. "a;
J. V. c., J. b. Williams, Norman. s. Asst Adj't-
Gen, John p. Jones Fremont IL; Ass'tQ. NJ. Gen,
George f. Hubbard, kingfsher. 2; Chief Inspector,
A. K. Collins. Norman 5; Chief Mastering Officer,
/ y. w. Hall, Capt. Payne, 9; Medical Director F.
| NJ Smart Hartrsnft. 3; Judge-Adrocate. Thos. III.
! Seward, HartrRnft, 8; Chap. A. G. Murray, Cra-
mer ]. Council, H. G. Trosper w A. Beegie II.
| J.. Mckee. }. NJ. farmhouse and J. p Cummings.
Delegate, j. p Cummings; Alternate, j. II. Posey.
/ The next annual Eucampment will tie held at the
City of FL Reno Headquarters of the Department
are hereby established at Kingfsher, to which
place all official communications should be adj
J for tl,a ASsiS ant AID ant
General, which should be sent to Hennessey.
Comrades everywhere in the Territory earnest
ly solicited TO unite with their local Posts, and
where there are no organizations convenient they
are urged 10 get together and apply for charter.
PENNSYLVANIA
At a meeting of James L. oNeill Post, 5S7 the
following was unanimously adopted:
Whereas satisfied there will be n large at
tendance at next National Encampment at
Washington, ID. c., largely increasing expenses:
Resolred That we earnestly and respectfully re-
quest our Representatives in Congress to urge and
vote for House bill No. l73. which is but justice to
The citizens of Washington and in honor of the boys
who fought in blue.
Goodrich Post % Danvill-Com. B. B. Brown;
S. V. c., John II. Hunt; J. V. c., c. Diseroad
Adj't, w. G. Kramer; @ NJ, A. C. Angle; Surg,
p e. Newbaker; Chap, NJ Shires; O. D., A. b.
Patton; o. G., Ii. Klase.
POTOMAC
There entertainment and flag presenta-
ton 10 Charles p Stone Post IL, Washington, the
other night. The hall was filed with the families
and friends OF the comrades The exercises were
opened with the singing of " Marching Through
Georgia y by the entire audience. This was fol-
lowed by the presentation of beautiful silk flag
and two silk guidons. the gift of the ladies. The
presentation was made by Mrs Edgar +. Gaddis in
a patriotic speech, which was appropriately re-
sponded TO by the Post Commander. A n. Thomp |
son. During the presentation speech Misses May |
Thompson and Belle Harris attired in red white, |
and blue. occupied positions either side of Mrs.
Gaddis, each holding one of the guidons This |
was followed by the singing of The Star Spangled |
Banner" by the audience. Past Commander r. J. |
Bea presented the Post with handsome roster, |
the joint gift of himself Fl. NJ. Knight, and Messrs
Saks d Co. Department Commander A. F. Dins- |
more presented Comrade Beall with a of hand |
soneiy engrossed and framed resolutions, adopted
by the Department expressive of its appreciation /
of the zeal and energy of the comrade in his efforts
at Detroit in securing the National Encampment |
for Washington.
RHODE ISLAND
BalOu Post. g. Central Falls-Com Patrick o. |
Sullivan: 5. V. c., Nathan n. Knight; J. V. c., |
Robert Mccartney; Chap, James F. King; Adj't |
Stephen A. Peck; @. NJ, William o. Browne; o. |
D.. Theodore F. Dexter; o. O., Benz Keech @. |
NJ s, Frank p. Haskell; S. N. Edwin Clarkson.
WEST VIRGINIA.
At the 10Th annual Encsmpment of this Depart
ment. held at New Martinsve, the following
named officers chosen for the ensuing year:
Dept Com, Charles L. Anderson. Post So Weston
5 V. Dept Com. Anthony Smith, 81. Wick; j. V.
Dept Com, f H Crago, IL Wheeling; Medical
Taylor Richmond. G. Lumberport. Council of Adj
ministrRtion, George b. Woodcock. II, New Mar
X. IL. H..
Freer, 90. Richie Courthouse; C. W. Hart. 49,
Buck snnon; J: T. Pizgot. 60. Elizabeth. Dele
gates to the National Encampment. Richard Rob
Van H. Bukey, II. Parkersburg; j. ]. Miller, o.
Jackson Courthouse.
The following appointments are announced:
Asst AdJt-Gen., Thomas C. Miller, Farmont; |
Asst q. NJ. Cen, James w. ShrOyer. Fairmont;
Senior Aid-de-Camp C. w. Hart. Buckhannon.
All official communications should be addressed to
Thomas c Miller, Assistant Adjutant-G General,
Fairmont w. Va.
The official staff of the Department Commander
ls completed by the appointment of the following
named comrades: Department Inspector. John l..
Wise, Post II, Wheeling; Judge-Advocate II. g.
Field, 40j. Parkersburg; Chief Mastering Officer |
J. w. Matlick. SO. Keyser. The following are APP
pointed Camp upon the staff of the Depart
ment Commander: Goo. A. Flooding. Post 4. Hunt
ington; F. j. Daniels Is, Charleston; r. w. Kun=
8 Coalburg; Joseph A. Ankle, So. Wheeling; J. +.
Murdoch. ILL., Kingwood; T. II. b. Dawson. 13.
berkeley Springs; J. Grozinger, j, Martinsburg;
Geo. K. Mallory, II, Parkersburg.
1t Is with pleasure that the Commander notes the
general interest throughout the Department in the
matter OF an increase Of Within the last
few weeks some Posts have almost doubled their
number while there are very gratifying reports from
others. There are hundreds of old soldiers in our
State who should be gathered into ranks. Let
each comrade become a recruiting officer. and
will be largely increased. IL is sug-
gested also that old Posts be strengthened rather
than the formation OF many new ones; In fact, in
few instances it might be well for small Posts close
together TO consolidate their membership. /. is
also earnestly recommended that an effort be made
at once TO reinsiate all comrades who have been
suspended as our standing in the National En-
viii depend upon the report we make on
June 30. Frequent reference has been made from
time 70 time in Department orders TO the medals
provided by the State OF West Virginia for her SOL
diers. and which are now in charge of these Head
quarters; and although some are sent out almost |
every day. thousands OF them remain uncal!ed for.
Let each comradc give as much publicity to this
statement as possible, thereby placing in the hands
Of soldiers and their families beautiful memento
as well as a testimony, Of honorable service in the
war of the rebellion.
The Department Commander urges that IL would
be wei for Posts planning TO 20 to Washington as a
body TO give considerable attention TO drill par
tlcniarly to platoon movements Many Posts I'm !
sister Departments have attained high degree of
skill la their evouiions, and while cannot hope
10 equal them in this respect, st we should aim 10
make respectable showing"