The National tribune., 1894-03-08
TIE GRAND ARMY.
What is Being Done by the Veterans
for the Good of the Order
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ARKANSAS

roll: S. V. c., VIM. Garland; J. V. C., +. L
Earnest; Q. NJ, w. r. Mooney; o. d., K. Cowan
FLORIDA
1t is generally admitted that the Depart
ment Encampment held at Sanford, Feb. ant
& was the most successful ever held in tn
State. Gen. Harvey Post and the citizens o
Sanford extended generous hospitality to TIL
visiting comrades. Many of the residence
aud business houses were decorated with nag
and bunting.
The Council of Administration met on Feb
e. to examine the reports and books
The Encampment was opened with praye
bv Rev. J. B. Shoup, in the absence of Chaplain
Paine; after which the Commander read III
address 1t showed the Department to be ii
n prosperous condition, with a large lncreas'
in membership. The Junior Vice-Commande
then spoke. He told the comrades that th'
ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic arr
being thinned by death, suspension, and drop
ping of members for non-payment of dues
thus weakening year by year the strength anc
influence of what has heretofore been the mos
powerful organization in America. de Their
offered resolution that they pledge them
selves, individually and collectively, to ust
their utmost endeavor during the coming year
not only to draw into the Order such Union
veterans as have never joined the ranks, but
to seek TO restore such as have gone out of the
Order.
The resolution was unanimOusly adopted, as
was also the one favOring Louisville as the
place for holding the National Encampmeni
in 1896
At the afternoon session D. L. Way was
elected Department Commander. The other
officers are: s V. c., E. P. McMurray; J.V. C.,
/. Y. Jenness Chap. S. Herbert Lancey;
Surg, II. NJ Bruce; Council of Administra-
tion, j. S. Fairhead, VIM. d. Lacey, Walter
Hunt T. s True w. L. Cline
number of comrades addressed the En-
campment Past Department Commander J.
H. Welch spoke on the pension question; Geo.
B. Loud, who organized the first Post In the
South, madea few remarks, which were full OF
encouragement and highly complimentary to
the Department
Mr.. J. A Steltancamp presented the Encamp-
ment with gavel made from an oak tree cut
on the farm where Abraham Lincoln was born.
COmrade McMurray accepted the gift, and ex-
pressed the hearty thanks of every member OF
the Department.
The installation and Campfire was held on
the evening of Feb. 8. Speeches, music, and
recitations were the order of the evening.
The place for holding the next Encampment
has not yet been decided upon, but will be
given in General Orders.
ILLINOIS,
Isaac McManus Post 446, Kiethsburg-Com.,
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Chas. Dryden; Chap, Geo. w. DOrse; Q. NJ,
w. Hadly; Adjt, Chas. B. Fleming; O. D., Z.
W. Kile; o. g., John g. Dodge; S. NJ, c. O..
Slocum; Q. NJ. s.. Fred w. Preeper.
Col. Thomas g. Lawler, of Rock ford, has
been decided upon as a candidate for Com
mander-in- Chief from Illinois, at caucus of
GAR. men held in Chicago.
IOWA.
Gettysburg Post, 241. Northboro-Com., J. II.
Wheeler; S. V. c., J. G. Bailey; J. V. c., o. W
Holcomb; o. d.. g. Wolf; o. g. c. Long; Q.
NJ, g. Thayer; Surg E. Tallman; Chap, l..
Hall; Adj't, w. w. Whitlow.
MASSACHUSETTS,
One of the most successful Campfres of the
season was given by II. NJ. Warren Post, Wake
field, the other evening. Addresses were made
by Department Commander Wetherbee and
members of his staff About 400 veterans were
present
Comrade Edward H. Rogers addressed Post
35. Chelsea, on the evening of Feb. % on the
"Ships of the New Navy" He was lavorably
received, and wishes TO come before other Posts
I'm the vicinity on the same subject He thinks
that all future ships of the Navy should be
eoppered.
MISSOURI
Capt. Wagner Post, 81, Independence-Com.,
Wesley Locke; s V. c., NJ. a. Biggs; J. V. C.,
w. G. Cooper Q. NJ, John T. Martin Surg,
Daniel Bailey; Chap. James Lee; O. d., Geo.
w. Lspp; o. g., J. II. Handy; S. NJ, Henry
Ware; @ N. 6, A. r. Berry.
Resolutions of respect were passed by Chester
Harding Post, 1872. st. Joseph, on the death of
Col. John PiDger, its Past Commander. copy
Of the resolutions was forwarded to the family
Of the deceased and also copied on the minutes
OF the Post.
NEBRASKA
A cOmrade Of Post 323, Garden, writes: "Our
Post was organized two years ago with between
30 and 40 members ItguickIy rose to So Now
we have 50 members. Have not had a death
IN the Post IN the two years; neither has the
N.RC. found member Of the Post who would
accept aid"
q. g. Meade Post, 49, Sutton-Com., P. 81.
schwsb; 5. V. C., II. NEWMAN; J. Y. C., G. r.
Dsvy; Q. NJ, J. n. Clark; S. NJ, V. Clark;
Chap c. Newman; o. D., w. Z. Bemis; o. O.,
}. @. Rintzel; Adj't, J. a. Davis.
NEW YORK.
The New York Encampment, held in Roches-
ter, Feb. q TO % was largely attended. For
several days the streets were alive with GAR
men, and the badge Of the Order could be seen
everywhere. Many prominent veterans were
present. Among them were Commander-in-
Chief Adams. Secretary of State John Palmer,
who is also Past Department Commander.
The Encampment was called to order by De-
partment Commander Cleary. The Commander
alter resolution had been adopted on the death
Of Past Commander CARLSON made his annual
report. he stated that the loss during the past
year had been ], Alb members. The Commander
then reported the action Of the Council of Adj
ministratiOn On pensions The report, while
welcoming any investigation, insists that all
who are entitled to pensions, under the exist
ing laws, should receive them.
Resolutions of sympathy for Corp'l Tanner
were introduced by James 7. Boyd Of Brook
Ign. At the final meeting on Feb 90, the Com
mitteee on Resolutions reported the following
which were adopted:
That the Legislature be asked 10 make the
necessary appropriation TO complete the COM
piiailon OF the records OF the service of soldiers
and sailors Of the State of New York: thar the
Constitutional Convention be asked to make
such change in the Constitution that comrades
In the Soldiers Home at Bath be allowed to
vote at State and National Conventions: ask.
ing that comrades Of the Grand ARMY be ex.
empt from the operation of the Civil Service
rules Of the State in connection with all posi-
tions paying less than S. per day; in favor of
o law TO allow disabled soldiers and sailors to
hawk and peddle goods, and that license for
that purpose be granted without cost.
The officers elected were: Dept Conn., John
c. Shots. Yonkers; S.V. C., p. c. Soule: J.y. C..
Daniel Van Vie; Medical Director, Andrew S.
Sheldon; Chap, Geo. b. Fairhead Council of
Administration, Jas. 5. Graham. Fred Mather,
a. q. Mills J. s. Maxwell, and b. F. Findley.
Steuben Post, 29l, New YOrk-Com, Andrew
Buehrer; s. V. c., Fred Glassore; ]. v. G..
John Scott; q. NJ, John II. Van Wyck; o. d.,
Daniel Rhone; o. g., Andrew Keller; Surg.
}: p. Heinline; Chap, Paul Wagner; Adj't
Henry Lied