The National tribune., 1894-03-15
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
coLoRpo AND WYOMING

DEPARTMENT NEWS.
coLoRDo AND WYOMING
Wray Post, 20, Wray, Colo.-Corn., Joe A.
Miller; S. V. c., John Byers; J. V. c., Jacob
H. Gross: Surg, J. J. Henry; Q. NJ, Jacob
Cox; o. D., E. S. Bateman; o. g., Mart An
trim.
GEORGIA.
o. NJ. Mitchell Post, l, Atlanta-Com.. L. B.
Nelson; S. V. c., A. E. Buck; J. Y. C., VIM. NJ.
Scott; Adj't, Thomas Nunan; Q. NJ, Alexan-
der MattisOn; Chap, b. A. Mead; Surg. S. c.
Morley; o. D. Jas. I. Slack; o. g., r F. Chase;
S. NJ, John Schmidt; ON. So Philip Breiten-
bucher.
ILLINOIS,
Major Lee Post. 277. Rossville-Com., VIM.
Marks; S. V. c., John Banton; J. V. c., d. C.
Lee; o. D., Ezra Hickman; Q. NJ, G. S. Maury;
Adj't. C. 6. Kerr: Chap, J. V. Anderson Surg,
J. J. McElroy; o. g., II. Ballard.
Gen. Geo. A. Custer Post, 40, Chicago-Com.
Charles D. Tilden; S. V. c., G. w. Robinson !;
J.V.C. w. Il. Bennett; Q. NJ Geo. w. Reed !;
Adj't. o. R. Mckinney; Surg, w. s. Sargent;
Chap, James H. Hubbard; o. D., George ODER;
o. G., John Biehn; S. NJ, A. L. Campbell;
@ NJ. s., George Q. Allen.
The resolution passed by J. II. Danseur Post
La Grange, Ind, indorsing the Commander-in-
sions, has been Endorsed and adopted by Ven-
mum Post, All, Milford, Ill.
A number of Grand Army men and patriotic
citizens OF Chicago met at the Grand Pacific
Hotel, Chicago on March to arrange for the
celebration of Liberty flag Day. The idea had
Its birth with ComTade lie RoyVan Horn while
he was Chief Department Bugler. two years ago.
It contemplates making June Il time for pa
triotic celebration by the public schools it being
the anniversary the adoption of the American
flag by the Continental Congress in 1777. Both
in 1892 and last year the event was celebrated
by number Of the city schools with union
picnic and patriotic exercises at Douglas Park.
Franklin Post, 256 Monticello had very
Interesting meeting at their hall on Friday
evening, March g Col. E. P. Lee, Secretary of
the Shiloh Battlefield Association, is a member
of the Post. On his way home from Washing
ton, D. C., he visited Louisville, KY, and the
Commercial Club Of that city, which is work
ing so energetically for the National Encamp-
ment of the GAR. in 1895, presented Comrade
Lee with fine gavel made from white
tree which grew on the old Lincoln homestead,
in Kentucky, where the immortal Abraham
Lincoln played when he was a boy. Comrade
Lee in neat speech presented this gavel to
Franklin Post as q sacred souvenir. The Post
gave him a vote Of thanks Short addresses
were made by a number of the comrades. The
Post favors Louisville for the National Encamp-
ment in 1885.
INDIANA
The 18th annual Encampmento of this Depart
rnent will convene in Lafayette on April A.
Commander-in-Chief Adams and Past Com
usnders-in-Chief Alger and WeisseIt are ex.
pected TO be present at the Campfire on the
evening Of April 4.
The Department Headquarters during the
Encampment will be located at the Lair House.
The Council OF Administration will meet at the
room Of the Assistant Adjutsnt-General in the
Labr House, at 8 p. M, April 3, 1894.
The Assistant Quartermaster- General has
secured half-rate to the Encampmont for all
comrades and their friends. The tickets will
be sold April and 4, inclusive to be good going
Dnly on date Of sale, as stamped or the back by
selling agent, but not later than for trains eaV-
ing initial point Of ticket April 4, and good re-
turning on date stamped on back by agent at
Lafayette, Ind, but not good for return passage
20 initial point after April 6. 1894.
w. +. Medsker, Junior Vice Department
Commander, John w. Senior and Ed. g. Booz
members Of the Council of Administration, have
been appointed to audit the books and accounts
Of the Assistant Adjutant-General and Assist
ant Northumberland. This committee
will meet at Department Headquarters Mon.
day. April e
The local committee at Lafayette has ap
pointed Job S. Sims Chairman of Committee
on Hotels and Accommodations. Comrades
desiring accommodations will address him.
The comrades of Reid Post, Salem, had been
given an invitation to attend the bean supper
70 be given by the W.RC., and long before
o'clock the Post hall was filled to overflow
ing. America was sung at the opening fol
lowed by prayer, after which the comrades
were heartily welcomed by the President Mrs
Mary n. Overman, with happy response made
by Commander James b. Berkey. very ia
teresting program was carried out. These wer,
" mn gfa hxr.a ,,o1og Ill
which were interspersed with army songs ant
solos One Of the pleasant features was the ex
eellent music rendered by the orchestra Afte
the comrades had finished their camp stories
Past President Mrs. Matte Hobbs announced
abe had story to tell, and presented on behal
Of the W.R.C the sum of SIS TO Samuel Rel
Post for the benefit OF their relief fund, and er
sbe resumed her seat Mrs. Mary Snead aros
and presented Mrs. Hobbs, on behalf of tn
W.RC, handsome gold recognition pin of tn
Order, TO show their appreciation Of ner sery
ces and labors during the past three year
Supper was then served. consisting of beani
black coffee, and bareback, served in the styl
Of the sixties, which created much amusement
The rest Of the evening was spent in good 81
eial way. Some of the comrades tried roastin
bacon before the fire on the point of bayonet
but Ii was not q success.
KANSAS
There were about 200 delegates in attendsnc
81 the EBcampment held at Newton from Fe
q to "a inclusive. This is the largest numos
that has attended any Encsmpment the highe
ever coming together at any former Encaml
meut being 10
The first day session was consumed in bea
ing reports and addresses Of Departmer
Commander Morgan. The report of A.
Campbell, Assistant Adjutant- General, gave Il
number ia good standing OF Dec 81, 1893,
1861, or a total loss of $50 members. TT
amount Of cash on hand Dec. 81, 1888, was 81, IS
The Commander in his address stated that Il
number OF Posts now in good standing is IA
with membership of 600O
The officers elected are Dept Com, w.
Campbell, Wichita; 5. V. C., l. s. Slower, Toll
j. V. C., rom Shuler, Mankato; Chap, Re
James Murray, Baldwin; Surg, James Nick e
Newton; Ins.-Gen., J. w. Edwards; Chief Mu
tofing Officer, Phineas Reid, Parsons; Judg
Advocate, E w Cunningham