The National tribune., 1894-08-23
TIE GRAND ARMY.
What is Being Done by the Veterans
for the Good of the Order.
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ILLINOIS,

The Campfire on the evening of the 18th was a
grand success. The principal speaker was Col.
James A. Sexton, ex-Postmaster of Chicago
Joseph Vollor, Commander, Post 49, Elgin
] wish to warn all Posts and Corps against a
fellow who, when here, went by the name of
c. Wesley Hill. He goes around making ar
rangements to put Oh a play, "The Spy y;
plays confidence game, and leaves. He is
about five feet 10 inches in hight dark hair
and eyes and has quite heavy mustacbe. he
is a slick talker and hustler and will make all
sorts of promises. We would like TO have him
here, dead or alive, but would prefer his corpse.
Would take pleasure in burying him.
INDIANA
The delegates and Past Department Com
manders are requested to report to the Assist
ant Adjutant- General at Room AZ. Mononga-
hela House, Immediately upon arrival in Pitts
burg.
The Department has a handsome bronze
souvenir badge, which can be obtained from o.
r. Weaver, Assistant Quartermaster- General.
The price is so cents.
Comrades are again reminded by Department
Commander Marsh that they can DO missionary
work in behalf of the candidacy of Comrade
Walker for COmmander-in- Chief at Pittsburg,
among the delegates from other Departments.
The Department Commander desires to thank
the comrades for the many expressions of 10y
atty to the Government and for the enforce
troubles. And without in any manner express
ing an opinion upon the questions involved. it
is matter worthy of mention that the mem
bers of the Grand Army were unanimous in
favor of the enforcement of law And it is
believed that the action taken by the Posts of
this Department. both by resolutions and in
divdual expression, had much to do in sup
pressing lawlessness and in unfolding and main
tanning the peace and dignity of good govern
ment Your words of commentator and
approval have demonstrated your continued
devotion to the principles of our Order by
gaining one more victory for the right. You
have also added new laureis to your fame as
American citizens, and given to the pages of
Grand Army history new touch of unfading
and imperishable glory.
MICHIGAN
James Greacen. Commander, Kalkaska: The
third annual Encampment of the Grand
Traverse Soldiers and Sailors Association will
be held in the village Of Kakaska on Sept. 5,
6 and 7. 1894 Extensive arrangements have
been made as to entertain all who may come.
The most prominent speakers in the State have
been secured. Rations will be furnished all
comrades who desire them, such as bareback,
potatoes, coffee, and sugar. The State tents
have been secured, giving those who desire to
use them an opportunity to do So Comrades
will provide their own blankets, but plenty of
straw will be furnished on the campground.
Every old soldier in northern Michigan is ex-
pected to attend Everybody is invited Come
one, come all. Rates one fare for round trip.
MINNEso TA.-
Last Thursday Asst AdTt Gen J. K. Mertz,
accompanied by Department Commander S. 4.
Van SAINT went to Brownsville, Houston
County, where the Commander mustered new
Post with IS charter members Ex-soldiers re-
siding in the vicinity will join this Post which
is named A. l.. Darling, who was a worthy
comrade and citizen, who died during the past
year. The Post starts out with prospects Of
being one of the best in the Department. The
following are the officers: Com, w. J. Secord :;
S. V. c., G. Billings; j. V. C., John Hortsmen;
Chap, Chas. Z. McMann; o. d., J. o. Gray:
o. G., Peter Carroll; Surg, H. II. Harden :;
Adj't, James Darling.
The Headquarters of the Department of Min
nesOta will be ut the Hotel Sch iOSser corner of
Sixth street and Penn avenue, where the De
partment officers and staff will welcome all
comrades and friends. The hotel is centrally
located, and is less than three blocks from the
Opera House, where the Encampment will be
held. The rates of the hotel are s.. so per day
for each person.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Aug. Is was GAR. day ut Epping. Over
5000 people were assembled on the camp
grounds. Department Commander Pierce ar
rived at 10 o'clock and was escorted to his
quarters by the GA r. aud Co. of the State
militia. At 11:30 o'clock Chief
Adams arrived and was received with military
honors by the veterans and militia and escorted
to the Stickney cottage where his Headuuar-
tiers were established. At Ids p. m. the organi-
cations assembled at the Accidents and marched
to Chautauqua Hall, giving an exhibition drill,
followed by Campfire. Rev. o. S. Bakatel,
President of the association, welcomed the
m hn Dac
Commander Frank 6. NOyes, of Nashua. fol-
lowed. Department Commander Pierce was
received with cheers, and spoke of the effort
he was obliged to make 10 get into the army at
13 years of age. Commander Chief Adams
was received with rOusng cheers. He said his
escort to-day was the same company that re-
fused to enlist him in 1861. He said that when
the news of the recent riots was received the
Chief of the GAR, with his
com radeS, was ready to start, if necessary, to
put down the rebellion. There is no room in
this country for more than one flag, and there
should be law passed by Congress that no flag
should fly in this land but the Star Spangled
Banner. Adjt-Gen. Mech was introduced as
a member of the W.R.C. His humorous stories
were heartily applauded. Asst Adj't-Gen. Da-
Wis, President of the National Association of
Prisoners of War, was the next speaker, and
told of the prison life of the boys in blue. After
q selection by the quartet, Past Department
Com inaiuer JOnu =. Llnendn was introduced,
and spoke of by-gone days Commander-in-
Chief Adams again spoke, and recalled to mind
the gallant fights of the Irish Brigade in the
days of '61-'64.
OHIO
Headquarters will be at tho Monongahela
House, Pittsburg, where Department officers
and staff will welcome all comrades.
A resolution by Volunteer Post 715, Toledo,
to appoint committee to memorabilia school
boards TO establish custom to open each days
school by singing the National Hymn
America" approved by the Council of
Administration, and ordered to be promulg gated
in General Orders, recommending like action
throughout the Department..
Commander Mutt, in General Order, calls Mt.
tenton to Circular Letter of Adjt-Gen. James
G. Howe, Columbus asking for complete roster
of all living ex soldiers, with postofce address,
company and regiment, or branch of service, to
be sent to him for use in compiling a better
record that will be valuable to our Order. This
is worthy of attention; and a comrade from
each Post who will perform this duty will rem
der valuable service.
The Department of Ohio has had many Na-
tional officers: VIM. Earnshaw served as Com
mander-in- Chief in 1879; j. Warren Keller as
Junior Vice Commander-n-Chef in 1871 and
1872; Charles l.. Young Senior Vice Com
mander-in- Chief in 1881 John S. Kountz as
COMMANDMENTS Chief in 1884, and Moses III.
Neil as Senior Vice Commander. in Chief in
1888.