The National tribune., 1893-06-29
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
FLORIDA


At the last Encampment of this Department
it was resolved unanimously that 1.-The Florida
Department does hereby indorse as its candi-
date for Junior Nice-Commanderi n-Chicf at
the 9th National Encampment 10 be held at
indianapolis Ind, in September, 1893, Past De-
partment Commander William James; that our
delegates to that Encampment be and they are
hereby instructed TO vote for and use all honor
able means 60 elect him." William James of
o. III. Mitchell Post 4, Jacksonville, enlisted
April IL, 1861. He was promoted to Orderly
Sergeant, and served with the regiment until
mustered out in August 1861. He re-enlisted
in Co. G, Tooth Pa. (ROuDdheads); was pro-
NOTED Sergeant and served with his company
until Oct. I3 1862 when he was commissioned
Captain Of Co. b, 32d q. S. c. I. He served
with this regiment until mustered out, March,
1866. Having contracted a severe cold during
his long service, resulting in chronic broBchi-
lis and disease Of the lungs, he was advised
by his physician to go TO Florida and engage
in outdoor work. He followed this advice in
1853 and entered iuto the cultivation of oranges
and small-fruits He has represented DuVal
County in the Legislature. He joined Els
worth Post, l72, at Oquawka, Ill, and received
transfer. March, 1884 He organized o. NJ.
Mitchell Post 4, the same year, and was elected
Commander. He has served bis Post as Officer
of the Day three years, and was elected Junior
Vice Department Commander for 1886; Senior
vice DBp&EAMtUl IOT 1854. ana
Department Commander for 1888. He also
filled the offices Of Department Inspector aud
Mastering Officer. He has also been prominent
In the National affairs, and is now on the staff
Of the Commsnder-in-Chief.
IOWA.
The CommandeF-in- Chief at the Keokuk En-.
eampment pronounced Iowa the banner Depart
nent, in recruiting and in clearing up the
delinquent and suspended lists. Since the
annual EBcampment at Keokuk, Battle Creek
Post, Sos Battle Creek, has been mustered with
membership OF IL. The change of name of
Wm. Lundy Post, 27l, TO ViIisca Post, 27I,
Villisca, Iowa, has been duly approved by the
Department Commander and is hereby pub
lished 10 the comrades Of the Department.
David Bell, who claims 10 be a member
OF George II. Thomas Post, -, Depart
ment of Ohio. located at Cincinnati and
claims also 10 have been a member of Co.
q. 9Th Ohio. has been receiving assistance from
comrades of this Department In answer to a
letter Of inquiry the officers Of the Post state
that no such name appears on their books, and
pronounced him an impostor of the worst
type" He is described as strongly peck
marked, with nose turned to one side"
In a recent order Department Commander
Phil Springer says: The Citizens Executive
Board having in charge the arrangements fol-
the 27th National Encampment have recently
issued an attractive and interesting prospectus
Post officers will see that the comrades are
promptly informed Of the matters of interest
therein contained TO enable them TO act more
uDderstandingly in their preparation for thi!
event The Department Ommander in re
cent visit TO Indianapolis found everything il
excellent condition, and our comrades o
Indiana are anticipating the largest Encamp
ment ever held. Headquarters for the Depart
ment Commander and Staff have been secured
at the Grand Hotel. Comrades desiring Il
secure rooms at this hotel should personally ad
dress the Grand Hotel Co." without delay
Public Headquarters have been assigned to th
department in the new Capitol of the State
which will be convenient aud easy of access t
all who are in attendance. Ample arrange
ments for free quarters have also been made 70
the accommodation of comrades only. Til
present indications are that Iowa will have al
unusually large delegation in attendance at thi
Encampment, and it is the desire of the Depart
mept Commander that the comrades of th
State shall begin at once 10 make such viaorou
and enthusiastic preparation for this occasion
as shall reflect the highest credit upon the De
partment
INDIAN TERRITORY
The second annual EDcampment of this DE
4 partment met at Muskogee June l6. Depart
ment Commander Robert w. Hill called til
EncampSleDt TO order. and delivered an addres
which was very appropriate TO the occasion