The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-06-22
THE DIVISIONS.
ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE.

ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE.
At the Encampment of this Division the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Com. Harry L.
Veazey; S. Y. c., Charles r. Barker of Camp
%. Admission. Ala; J. V. c., ]. s. Stewart, of
Camp 3. Knoxville Tenn. Division Council,
Henry L. Cooper, of Camp 3, Knoxville, Tenn;
J. c. Stanield, of Camp %, Maryville, Tenn;
j. j. Bowers, of Camp a, Kingston, Tenn. Rep
resentatives to the meeting of the Commandery-
n-Chef to be held in Cincinnati, O., Aug. Ia
to Is, 1893: Delegate.at- Large. G. P. Chandler,
of Camp 3, Knoxville, Tenn. Alternate at
Large, Valentine Glib, jr., of Camp l, Birming-
| ham. Ala; Delegate, L. W. Friedman, of Camp
/, Birmingham, Ala; Alternate, w. NJ. Rhodes,
| of Camp g. Coal Creek, Tenn.
The following officers have been appointed
by the Division Commander and have been in
| stalled: Surg, /. w. Starr, of Camp /, Birming-
ham, Ala; Chap, E. II. Good. Camp IL, Greene
vlle Tenn. (postoffice address, Rheatown,
Tenn.); AdJt, W. M. Hoover, Camp 81, Harri-
man, Tenn; @. NJ. Roy A. Hobbs. Camp 81,
Hartman, Tenn; Inspector, F. E. Wiues, Camp
26, Atlanta, Ga. (postoffice box 602); Muster
ing Officer, r. o. Cox Camp 10, Burns Mill,
Tenn. tpostofice address, Bear, TENN; Judge
Advocate, w. 7. Wilson, Camp 9, Caney Branch,
Tenn. The Division Council has organized,
with Henry T. Cooper as Chairman and ]. G.
Stanfeld as Clerk.
Realizing the Importance of enlarging this
Division by the muster Of new Camps, and de-
receive some substantial evidence of their zeal,
the Department Commander will give to the
brother organizing the most Camps during the
year 1893 which shall remain in good standing
until the next meeting of the Division En-
campment, badge of honor of an intrinsic
value of at least $40, which will always mark
the bearer as a devoted brother. Come, BROTH
ers, the race is open to all, and the humbest
worker in the ranks may be the winner. The
Division officers will render all the assistance
possible to any one who may desire it for the
good of the Order.
Reports having been received from Abraham
Lincoln Camp, 2, Cullman, Ala, said Camp is
reinstated.
INDIANA.
Preparations are being made to tender
grand reception to those who attend the En-
campment of this Division at Terre Haute.
The Headquarters of Col. Mcclure and Staff
will be at the Terre Haute. Following is
partial program for the Encampment: July A,
7:30 p. M, Division Council meets at Head.
quarters to audit books, etc. July and 5,
a. M, reception and assignment to quarters of
visiting brothers. July 5. 8 a. m. sharp En-
campment opened for business. July 5. 4 p. No.,
grand street parade of all visiting brothers and
visiting delegations. July 6, regular sessions
of Encampment. July Z, installation of newly
elected officers and closing of Encampment
The evenings will be devoted to grand Camp
fires and entertainments for visiting brothers
and sisters. The committee have personally
invited ex-President Harrison to be present
Many distinguished persons have also been
invited, including Gen. Marvin E. Hail. Com
manderin- Chief. Sons of Veterans; Past COM
mander-in-Chief Charles f. Griffin. Gen. B. s.
Weeks Gen. George B. Abbott and @. NJ. Gen.
r. Labensten, Department Commander John
ston, of the GAR; Gen. A. q. Weissert, Com
mander-in- Chief GAR, and Hon. Claude
Matthews, Governor of Indiana, and ex-Gov
Ira ]. Chase, of Indiana.
IOWA.
Lewis A. Dilley, Department Commander
G. A. r., in Orders, No. 6, says: "This is my
last Order. To many it is a gOod-by. God
speed you! While the year has been accom-
panied by the usual vexations of some few
negligent officers the firm and intelligent sup.
port OF SO many has woven into my life feelings
of great gratitude; and to you, true and noble
Sons of Veterans, extend my heartfelt thanks
and bespeak for my successor that same gentle
manly support, and for our Order continuance
of your hearts best love-"
The following Camps have been reinstated:
&c. Burlington; 281, Rose HILL 65, Moravia.
Camp "a, De Soto, has been mustered by Past
Division Chaplain J. d. Houston. The charter
of LOG, Center Point, is revoked, no per capita
tax having been paid for one year.
MARYLAND.
At the annual Encampment Of this Division,
held at Wilmington, De the following officers
were elected: CON-. William A. Rutherford;
s. V. c., Joseph T. White; J. v. c., Charles
Trusty. Division Council, P. P. Little. of WASH
ington; R. w. Foraker, of Northeast, Nd, and
Judd Malvin, of Washington. Delegates-at-
large to the National Encampment, Otto L.
Seuss of Washington, and Frank A. White,
of Easton, Nd; Aternates Dr. John p. Tur-
ner of Washington, and E. r. Sebold, of
Cherry Hill, Md. The new officers were in
stalled at the afternoon meeting by Past Col.
John Reilly. of Washington. Annapolis, Nd,
was selected as the place for the next annual
meeting.
MICHIGAN.
At the recent Encampment of this Division,
held at Lapeer, the following officers were
| elected: Conn.,, Fred M. Twiss, Hllsdale;
s. v. c., George e. Cogswell, Grand Rapids
J. v. C.. Edgar r. Henderson, Hadley. Divis-
ion Council c. ]. Post, Grand Rapids; C. A.
Wagner, Port Huron; Frank N. Simons, Bay