The National tribune., 1893-02-16
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ARKANSAS

DEPA RTM ENT NEWS.
ARKANSAS
Liz coin Post. Sc Jenson-Con,., Albert Stanl1e-
witt: 6. V. C.. Hamilton Tally; J. V. C., Mac
Franklin; Adj't, Jesse Reddles; Chap, George
Hunter; Q. NJ. William Davis; .. d., James
Wissman; o. G., James Walker; S. NJ, Henry
Eims; Q. NJ. s.. Jesse Adams.
CONNECTICUT
Lombard Post. "a Greenwich-Com, Simon J.
Davis; :. V. C., Paul b Ferris; J. V. G., Thos. A.
Haglf; @. NJ. Benz. Wright; Chap. Thos. 7.
Hunt; Surg, Saml StarlSins: o. d., X. F. Nicola
Silas +. Mead; Q. NJ S. Norvel Green. The usual
supper followed. and good time was enjoyed by
The comrades. The Post is in fourishing condi-
ton, with good relief fund, and e. members in
good standing.
ILLINOIS,
Stephenson Post 30 Springfeld-Com., Isaac s.
Hughes; s. V. c., Ambrose II. Maggie; j. V. c.,
William b. Hankins; @. NJ. Joseph :. Thompson;
Surg Charles Kerr; o. d., Joseph A. DeFrates;
o. O., Peter Crossman.
IOWA.
Department Commander SteadmRn heartily in
dorses the report of the Committee on Soldiers
Homes, just rendered, which reads as follows:
" Tie 10 cottages provided for by the oath Gen.
erRl Assembly at Marshalltown completed, and
are now ready for occupancy. Only 10 veterans
and their wives can occupy them. but there
over 80 applications on file from those who desire
TO do So The cottages are well built conveniently
arranged, and their appearance very credtable in
deed, and they add materially to the home-like APP
pearRnce Of the grounds Meantime there are
many of our needy comrades and their wives who
should be provided with Just such comfortable
homes. without waiting two years, until the
Legislature meets again. To this end you
asked TO continue the work already begun. and
build more cottages as soon possible. There
should be al least 20 more cottages built within the
next year. aud this work can easily be accomplished
II we only put forth the necessary efforts. What
Post will have he credit of building the first
II should be understood that as uniformity is
essential in building these cottages the planR
must be approved by the Commissioners Of the
Home. In due time after funds raised or
pledged sufficient to build three four cottages q
plan VIII be adopted and information out as to
exact cost which will not be less than $780, or more
than 500 each. But now is the time to commence
work Ia this line. and il is recommended that every
Post proceed at once and start fund for this pur-
pose. Those Posts that think they are too weak TO
undertake the erection of n cottage alone can raise
funds that will be applied to the purpose under
The direction Of the Commissioners of the Home
the funds, OF course: passing through our Depart
ment treasury and discussed as other funds appro-
pfiated TO charitable purposes.
The cottages already built are furnished
throughout. with the exception of stoves by the
Noman's Relief Corps Of our Department, and il
be safe 10 that they viii do the same for such as
may hereafter be built"
All contributions should be sent to Department
COMMANDER Sieadman. at Dies Moines.
The Department Commander desires 10 an
nonnce that the dates arranged for holding the
lsih annual Eneampment Department of Iowa.
Srsno Army oil the Republic. are Tuesday. Wednes-
Gay and Thursday, April %, &c aud q. 1893
IL Is tle purpose Of The citizens of Keokuk and
the comrades Of that city 10 make the 18th annual
Encarnpment one Of the most notable in the his
tory of the Department. The natural environment
OF The city, its beautiful surroundings its hos
pi'abe people, insure a mos, satisfactory and in
teresting session.
Many comrades of National reputation have been
invited to attend the Encsmpmeni, among whom
sre Gen. Scloheld, Commander-in-C chef of the
United States Army Gen. Noble Secretary of the
Interior; Gen. Neisserf, Commander-in-Chiefa and
hfi Warren, Past Commander-in-Chief Grand
ReGnhn. f,en NJ nala
Gen. PreBtlss. From some of them have already
been received positive assurances of their pres.
ence, while u 10 confidently expected that all
VIII attend The presence of these distinguished
men, with others who will be invited makes IL
absolutely certain that the Encampment will be
respondent with oratorical talent.
a movement has been started which will result
an bringing TO the Encampment on the day of the
parade several thousand comrades from Missouri
ana Illinois. III Is expected that each of these
States viii have in line the day of the parade a
larger delegation than attended the National En-
eanlpment at Washington These visiting delega-
Mons WIZ De under the command Of their respective
Department officers. and IL Is the purpose 10 make
The parade OH the fret day of the Encampment "A
repeiion 20 far as II i possible Of that memorable
parade Witnessed PENNSYLVANIA ayenu. AT the
National EncampmeBt.
IL will be remembered that many of our com.
faoes have been laid 10 rest in the National Gene
tery al keokuk, which is one of the most beautiful
IN The United States. Excursions on the Mississnni
River VIII be given 10 points OF historic Interest
aiia ~ general II may be stated that no expense
Will he spared 10 give the comrades of Iowa royal
welcome District comrades should at once put
themselves ln communication with staff officers in
Their respective Divisions 10 the end that eyary
Post IN the Department may send a large deIega-
ton 10 this Encampnent.
a. j. Smith Post -. Wood-Cou ID Ieigb,v.
q '. u ~ THEN; j. V G.. c. Behrens; Chap j.
Mniyaney; q ~, A. Pick; o. d., J. Ambling; o.
o., }. Flaherty.
KANSAS
Jewell Post. 3. Peasanton. was organized Aug
~, 1901, by J. CNalk Inshsw. the then Commander
ola ff.ar
bers present Al the muster OF the new Post Tic
Post Was named ia honor OF Lieut-C Col l.. r. Jewell
OF Inc OH Kan. Cav, who fell MORALLY wounded
VIE isAolhi tiie charge at the battle of Cane Hill,
AK Since the Post was chartered there have been
20 members mustered TO the present date Dec 81,
~ me fost has good collection Of war relics
secured from the battlefield of Mine Creek, and
other places. Through the help of Comrude II
W Blue IL has a good library. The Past Com
mnndefs of jewels Post are: " w. Barnett John
y Harris, w. II. Riddle. b. +. Sallee The officers
ior 1893 are: Pres, Il. +. Sallee; Sy C.. Eli Babb;
n w Bsrnetti Adgt. Robert Kennedy; Surg w
H. Reesi Q: g., J, w: Jones; o. d.. J. H. Brabant.
Winfield Post. IS Winfeld-Com, II. ii. sivard
6. McGregor; Surg, +. NJ Pickens; Chap J. G.
Miller; y. d., Q. Z. Cain; o. c., n b. Davis; Adrt
q. Brahnan. The Post Endorsed Hon bernard
Kelly for Department Commander Under his
vigorous ninstFalion they expect Kansas to make
monster demonstration at indianapolis, Sep
tember. 1893
MICHIGAN
a. S. Williams Post 30 ChnrIotte-ccm., George
Foreman: 5. V. C., j. ID. Butler; j. V. c., Seth
Robins; q. NJ, w. NJ. Beekman; o. d., Joseph
Shaw; Chap, Frank McAlpine; Surg c. b.
Allen. We have lao members in good standing,
being one more than ever before in our reports
MINNESOTA
L. NJ. LANCE, the retiring Commander OF the
Department. was born in Norway over ls years
ago nj the age OF is lie came TO this country for
tiie purpose OF entering she Northern army-whch
he did four days after landing in New York City