The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-06-14
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
INDIANA

The Department has secured school building
N, 4, in Allegheny City, where free sleeping
q arters will be provided for all the comrades
o this Department who desire to avail them
selves of such accommodations. The building
will be provided with cots. and the comrades
are exnected to furnish their own blankets
The location is good one, being in the nice
residence norton of the city, and near where
the line of march ends. In order that suitable
arrangements can be made, Post Commanders
will by the first day of July senG TO headquar'
ters an estimate of the number expected to go
The DEPARTMENT must have this information
in order that the Committee on Aecommoda-
tions can provide for them. Those desiring
accom- odations at hotels or private houses
will address w. o. Russell, Chairman of Com
miitee on Accommodations, Pittshurg, Pa,
stating in what part of the city they desire to
stop, whether near Indiana Headquarters or
not This should be done without delay.
MASSACHUSETTS,
The monument dedicated by Gen. Thayer
Post Braintree to the memory of soldiers and
sailors whose remains repose in the Plain Street
Cemetery is situated on the GAR. lot, and is
made of Quincy granite. 1t rests on a base
which is 80 inches high. There is also sub
base q feet in hight. On top of this is die
11x3s feet high. This is surmounted by cap
2xl4 feet in hight. and neckpiece 10xl6 inches.
On top of this is a polished cannon-ball. The
$3.50 The dedicatory services consisted of the
ritual of the Grand Army and prayer by Rev.
A. H. Ross. of the South Congregational Church.
Post %. West Boylston- COM. VIM. P. Chase
SV c.. Henry o. Sawyer; J. V. C., Theodore
Hosmer; o. D., Geo. Wilson; O. g., L. Hosmer;
Chap, Jeremiah Fisher; Adj't, Frank Sargent.
MISSOURI
Arrangements have been made at Pittsburg for
for doe
from this Department who will attend the Ma
tional Encampment in September next. Com
manders will report to the Assistant Adjutant-
General, Thomas r. Rogers, Room "a. Laclede
Building st. Louis. at as early day as possible
the number OF comrades for whom quarters will
be desired, so that proper assignments may be
made
NEBRASKA
The Northwest Nebraska Veterans Associa-
tion will hold its annual Reunion at Bordeaux,
Dawes Co.. Neb., beginning on June 80 and end
ing July 4. The grounds where the meeting is
TO be held are situated in beautiful grove and
the water supply is good.
pleasant event occurred at the Soldiers and
Sailors Home. at Grand Island, on May %, the
W.R.C. of the Department making the Home a
present of some National fsgs Mrs. Lana A.
Bates of Aurora. made the presentation In a
few brief but very appropriate remarks. Col.
Scovill, the Commandant of the Home, re-
sponded in his usual felicitous style, which is
always eloquent and TO the point, whatever the
occasion may be. The GAR. and W.R.C were
out from the city i'm large numbers, and after
the presentation Campfire talk was INDUCED
in. which was thickly interpreted with old
war songs. Gertrude Horn Cornell, Depart
ment President of the W.R.C., was present and
had charge of the exercises.
NEW JERSEY
There is much rejoicing among members of
Lloyd Post, South River. A short time ago this
Post raised fag-pole in its plot in Evergreen
Cemetery, and through the efforts of Comrade
William Il. Smith the flag floats to the breeze,
representing the efforts of all the societies of
South River. About the same time Comrade
Smith discovered that there were two comrades
buried in the potters field. With the help of
his many friends enough money was raised to
have them taken up and placed in the Post plot,
and tbeir graves we're decorated by the Post on
Memorial Day.
NEW YORK;
II. n. Duvol Post 653, Hartwick-Com., E.
NJ. Irons; s Y. C.. George Tanner; ]. V. c.,
Cornelius Bird; Adj't L. w. Murdoch @. NJ,
James Simmons o. D., VIM. Blanchard: o. G.,
Samuel Drew; Chap. J. Besemer; @. M. s.,
VIM. Holdridge; s. b., Thomas jerks.
w. E. Webster, Auburn: Why cannot Me-
mortal Day be changed TO the last Sunday
In May. Resolution was passed by Seward
Post. 81, OF this city, last year, and the mat
ter was presented to the State Encampment.
We belie-e such change would meet the wishes
of every Grand Army comrade in the United
States. As now carried out il is simply farce
horse races, boat races, gun shoots-more like a
Fourth Of July than a day to commemorate
the brave fellows who died fighting in defense
of their country. Sunday is the proper day in
every respect. Every comrsde could then turn
out and take part. AS 1t is now, many of the
comrades are compelled to work that day or
lose their places of employment
OHIO
The 18th annual Encampment, Department
Of Ohio GAR. held at Canton. was a fine
fraternal gathering, attended by rousing Camp
fires and social receptions.
Department Commander l. II. Williams of
Ripley, closed up a successful year with $50
Posts, the last instituted being George u. Hsr-
ter Post, Canton, organized in time for Encamp-
meDt aud which went into the parade under
fine new banner presented by ladies of Canton,
and 40 men in line.
Gen. Williams was presented by his staff,
through Col. J. o. Winship with fine G. A. K
badge. set with eight large diamonds and Judge
ID. r. Austin, of Toledo, presented Mrs. Williams
with pair of bronze statuettes. also from the
staff.
The presence of Gov. Mckinley and his en-.
tire staff at the Campfres and receptions and
heading the GAR parade, made the Canton
Encampment memorable in the history OF SOL
der gatherings in the Buckeye State.
Encampment voted 70 hold their 29th annual
meeting at Sandusky next year. in response TO
g stirring invitation by Past Department Com
mander Mack. It was voted to instruct the
Ohio delegation TO work for Louisville as the
place for next National Encampment.
Department Commander Marsh and staff. of
Indiana, visited the Encsmpment in the in
terest Of Gen. Walker for Commander Chief
Commanderin-Cbief J. B. Adams and Adiu-
tant-General James &. Mech arrived from the
Illinois Eucampment in time for the closing
sessions of the Grand Army and Wouan's Re-
lief Corps aud were accorded q royal welcome.
They both were speakers at the closing Camp
FIRE and awakened much enthusiasm. Gen.
Adams is making telling points on behalf of
the flag salute and the teaching of patriotism
In the public schools, aud his noble utterances
met with quick response among Buckeye
comrades many of whom have taken up the
work with a will.
Gen. Mech began In q humorous vein. and
having won his auditors followed up his re-
marks with fine soldier sentiments
Judge X. II. Cocbrane, of the National Coun-
ell OF Administration, tho spoke npon several
occasions, was among the comrades who made
the ohio gathering memorable success. Other
distinguished Ohio participants were Past Com
mander-in-Chief John S. Kountz; Gen. Gibson.
Ohio's silver.tongued orator; Gen. NJ. d. Leg
ReA; Gen. Manning T. Force Commandment
Barnett, Of battery fame.
Among the guests outside were Col. Fred
Grant and ex-Secretary Noble.
oficcts of Department are as follows: Dept
Com, E. E. Mutt Sydney; s. V. c., John b.
Samson Cinciupsti. I n Gaoroa MI