The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-10-25

of a fathers guiding hand and wise counsels at
an early age he was left to carve out his own
fortune to a great extent. At the age of 20
Commander Dilley entered upon active bust
ness life, becoming a commercial traveller for
several prom nent agricultural implement
houses which vocation he followed until 1884,
when, believing the great West afforded greater
scope for his talents, he moved to Davenport,
Iowa, where he has since resided. Here he
met the refined lady who now shares his
happy home, having been married to Miss
Edith A. High soon after becoming a citizen
of the Hswkeye State. His home is cheered
by the sunny presence of two sweet little girls
Under his hospitable roof the latch string is
ever out. Here friends and visiting members
have spent many happy hours, Commander
Dilley and his charming wife making their
visits so pleasant that they will linger long
in the minds of those who were guests.
Commander Dilley Joined the Order of the
Sons of Veterans in 1885, as charter MEM
Der of Joe Hooker Camp II, and soon ranked
as one of its most valued and influential men,
bers. Five times was be elected to the Office
of Captain, which shows the confidence which
his brothers reposed in him. and his ability to
discharge the duties is we'll evidenced by the
prosperity enjoyed By the Camp, proving be-
yond doubt the wisdom of its choice. His
wise counsel and influence was not confined to
Joe Hooker Camp but made itself felt in the
councils of the Iowa Division; and in 1890 he
was elected Lieutenant-Co of the Division
and two years later, at the Division Encamp-
ment, held in Waterloo, he was called to the
Office of Division Commander. With charac-
teristic zeal and enthusiasm he entered into
the work and, the year following his election
may well be regarded. in growth of member
ship. financial prosperity, and general advance
meBt of the good of the Order as one of the
banner years in the history of the Division.
To the 18th National Encampment at Gin.
cinnati in 1893 Commander Dilley went armed
with urgent requests and invitations from the
local Camp Of Sous of Veterans, the GAR.
Post and the Davenport Business Mems Asso-
citation, to hold the next National Encamp-
ment in Davenport. In this Commander Dill
ley achieved notable victory, as Boston, Mass,
was most formidable rival for the honor,
which was bestowed upon Davenport chiefly
through the rare skill and untiring efforts OF
its worthy represeB tative.
As Secretary of the Arrangement Committee
OF the recent EncamPment the greater share
OF the work devolyed upon Brother Diiley;
and the success OF the Encampment in all its
details-its magnificent parade it passed in
review before Gov. jackson its exciting sham
battle. and the hospitabe care and comfort of
all the visiting members-was largely due to
his energetic and psnstaking efforts His
unanimous election to the Office of Junior Vice
Commander-in-Chief was merited and we'll
deserved honor.
Since residing in Davenport, Commander
Diloy has been engaged in the publishing
business, and is at present manager for F. I.
Collier, publisher, for the eastern Iowa district.
The push. ability, and enterprise, which have
characterized his work in other lines have
brought him unbounded success III his business
pursuits. Genial in spirit, noble aud self
sacrificing in his devotion to friends he counts
them by the score; and they heartily rejoice
in his success and the honors that are being
conferred upon him.
Commander Diiey is a prominent member
of the Masonic fraternity, aud a Noble of the
Mystic Shrine.