The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-09-08
OTHER BUSINESS.
The New Council of Adminisrrat on-Thank
for indianapolis.

The New Council of Administrarion-Tha
for Indianapolis.
The council Of administration, made up
of members selected iy the several depart
ments. " are eiecrsd' as follows:
Arizopa-h. B. Lighthizel.
Gregon-s. x. Reeves.
Tennessee-H. q. Norwood.
Louisiana and Mississppl-R. Is. Baqule.
Maryland-W. j. Klng.
Wisconsin Geo l.. Thomas
MissOuri-S. NJ. eterrlt
Washington and Alaska-H. A. BlgeOw.
Georgia and south Carolina-Harry Burns.
Maine-J. b. Neagie
West Virginia-D. X. King
New HanlIIsnire-S. VI. Bfown.
Nebraska-Charics Il. Bur1nester.
Ohi0-R. Ii. Cochran.
Michigan-Geo. IL. Hopkins
New Mexico-B. q. Knowles.
New York-NichOlas w. Day.
Iowa-Jonn Lindt
Delaware-A. >. Neudine.
Arkansas-A. ID. Thomas
New Jersey-George h. Martin.
Kentucky-A. j. Thorpe
Potomac-Lymen Il. Cutler.
COnnecttcut-G. ~. Bates.
Nermont-S W. ParkhIlrst.
South Dakota-W l.. Farmer.
Observation-Disclosures NJ Olin.
Kansas-F. Z. Harris.
Texas-AleX. Brown.
1dah0-M. \. Dodge.
Virginia and North Carolina-William Thomp-
Son.
Colorado-J. G. Fleming.
IliinOls-H. ). Dietrich.
AlGbama-A. n. Ballard.
Pennsylvania--A. Z. Burchtield
Indiana--C. j. Murphy.
California;. Il. Fuller.
Fiorida-F. g. PArcen.
Utah-The Rev. ID. Z. Hiss.
Past Commander-in-chie Beath made q
long report relative to memorials foI
changes in the constitution and rules.
They are of no public Importance. stfec tin 9
but minor points of the rules OF the order.
long and wearisome discussion follow ed
noon an appeal from the decision of the
department of Wisconsin regarding the
seniority of posts. The appeal was sus.
tained against the department.
Two resolutions were adopted expressive
OF thanks TO INDIANAPOLIS for the enter.
tainment of the National Encampment.
The resolution reported by the COMMITTEES
on resolutions is as follows:
Resolved, That our thanks are due, and are
now expressed in the sincerity of q soldier:
plain speech. To the executive and the penplo oi
Indiana. and TO the Mayor and the citizens oI
indianapolis for the Welcome which met us al
the threshold OF the Commonwealth and has fol
lowed US 10 the city, has abided with US and
made US welcome. Citizens, friends, comrades
accept our thanks and good wishes. Peace be
within thy gates and prosperity within Thy
palaces.
subsequently. Pest Commander-in-ohie, In
Warner, of Missouri not knowing that the
above had been adopted. offered two other
resolutions, in which the words roy q
hospitality" and like phrases appear. The
Warner resolutions also render "the thank.
of the encsmpment and the visiting Grand
Army comrades 10 the citizens committed
for the complete preparations for the com-
fort of our comrades" These were also
carried with hearty applause.
The following comrades were made q
committee to prepare the testimonial voteC
by the encampment to Comnander-in
chief Welssert: w. ii. Armstrong. of In
diana; c. X. Smith. of Iowa: II. 5. DIETRICH
of Illinois; George h. Hopkins, of Mich
igan. and John Day Smith, of MInnesots.
The only remaining business was the in
stallation of the officers elscted-a slmpi
but impressive service. When the new
oommander-in-chief stood before the stand
ing encampmeDt. nearly six feet in height
straight. ana looking the born commander
the comrades broke ont IN applause. With
firm and impressive voice, he repeated thi
obligation. The badge of the commander
ln-chief was pinned upon his breast
Comrade Adams became the otficIa
head of 100000 men, and the faith
back into the ranks with the regard of al
Grand Army men and rising vote o
thanks. Commander-in-chief Adams. II
ringing and stirring words. pledged hi.
best 20 the work. and appealed to the en-
campment TO rally with new zeal under tn
glorious banner upon whose folds are tn,
words. Fraternity. Charity and Loyalty.
The Massachusetts, Woman's Relief Corp
sent in a basket of roses. which were pre
sented by Past Commander-in-chie Weis
sert in few appropriate words.
lis there any further bneiness before tn
the enoampmentfn was the inquiry of tn,
new commander. After a moments sileno,
ne continued: The ohapiain-in-chief vii
ask Gods blessing as We part" Shen th,
encampment rose and stood witt
bowed heads and in silence only broker
by the tones of the chaplain. At the con
clusion Commander-in-c chief Adams said
IL now declare the Twenty seventh Nation
al Encampment of the Grand Army ad
journed without day.
And thus. ct AIS p. Ne closed the mos