St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-01

A. R., assembled in it's fifteenth an
nual encampment at st. Paul, Mimi,
remembering the fact that since our
last meeting our beloved comrade and
post commander, Charles D. Parker,
on the 29th day of September, 1894,
at his home in ST. Anthony Park,
received his final discharge from life's
enlistment, and desiring in special
manner to record it's high estimate
of his faithful and efficient services
rendered as a comrade and commander
to the department, and the unfalter-
ing patriotism and loyalty which were
chief elements of his character, there
fore be it
Resolved, That in the death of
Charles D. Parker the Department of
Minnesota, G.. A. R., has lost true
and tried comrade and devoted lover
of our order. His CHEEKY presence and
valued counsel will be greatly missed.
We cherish his memory; and his far
off resting place will have a brighter
and fresher tint, and the air about it
summer hue, by reason Of the love
and esteem in which he was held by
his comrades.
Resolved, That we tender his wife
and children our sincere sympathy.
May He who notes the fall of
sparrow be their comforter.
Resolved, That a page in our jour
nal of proceedings be set apart for his
photograph, and that these resolu-.
tons be made a part of our official
records, and that the adjutant gen.
eral be instructed to send copy to
his family
The resolution following was next
introduced by Capt Albert Scheffer,
seconded by Capt. 1. L. Mahan, and at
once adopted by a rising vote:
Whereas, The honorable record of
Col. f. c. Mason, Third United States
Infantry, brevet brigadier general u.
5. A, during the War of the Rebellion.
his long frontier service since the war,
and his high personal character as a
soldier and a citizen have combined 10
create for him feeling of hearty adj
mtration among the comrades of this
state, where he has been stationed for
several years, and,
Whereas, The principle of duly hon
oring conspicuous war service in max
ing promotions in the regular army
may be most appropriately carried out
in this case, by giving deserved recog-
milton to gallant volunteer officer,
whose record has been uniformly meri-
torious throughout his entire military
career; therefore,
Resolved, By the department en-
campment of Minnesota, Grand Army
of the Republic, that we respectfully
and earnestly request that Col. E. C.
Mason be promoted to the next va
cancy in the rank of brigadier general,
as we'll earned acknowledgment Of
distinguished merit and a grateful
compliment to the volunteer soldiers
of the republic.
Endorsement was then given to the
memorial now before the legislature
asking congress to appoint J. r. King,
OF st. Paul, a lieutenant in the regular
army and to retire him as of that rank
It was decided to request the West
ern railways to name rate of one
cent per mile for all delegates to the
national encampment of 1896 at ST
Paul
The following delegates and alter
mates to the next national encamp-
ment, who had been previously select
ed by each congressional district, were
then approved of:
First = Charles W. Ackley, Spring
Valley; Henry Reynolds. Waseca
Second = Harrison White. Beaver
Creek; j. H. Baker, Garden City.
Third-A. F. Foster, Litchfield; ]. r.
Wyman
Fourth = Henry Hazenwinkle, st.
Paul; f. L. Mallory, st. Paul.
Fifth. w. Mortimer, Minneapolis;
Thomas Downs. Minneapolis.
Sixth-M. w. Bates, Duluth; C. Il.
Macdonald, St Cloud
SEVENTH. P. Davis, Battle Lake: J.
A. McConkey.
An enlivening feature was here in
troduced in the rousing vocal contri-
buttons of what Commander Van SAINT
styled " the deaf and dumb Guartette''
of Post No. 119, Minneapolis. "Old
Shady and several other favorites Of
the Boys in Blue were rendered with
all the gusto of the veteran
The encampment proceeded to ballot
for members of the council of admin
istration, with the result that the fol-
lowing were elected: Thomas Mont
gomery, st. Peter; John D. Graham, of
Good Thunder; William B. Tenbrook.
of Duluth; Perry Starkweather, of Min
ncapolis, and R. c. Livingston, of
Spring Valley.
The adoption of a resolution of
thanks to the citizens and press of St
Paul for courtesies extended preceded
the formal installation of officers in
accordance with the dignified mill
tary ritual of the G. A. r.
In handing over the flag to his sue
cessor, Commander Van SAINT said 'I
surrender it to you, knowing that you
also will defend it. To the old SOL
der the flag is an inspiration. If
can hold your respect and esteem, ii
1 can have your love for the remain
ing years my cup of happiness is over
flowing
Judge Terrence replied: This is the
first time in my life that I have ever
placed my hand upon the flag in an
official capacity. I have often seen it
placed in the hands of others; I have
often seen it bravely and heroically
borne in the hands of others 1 can
recall this minute the faces of COM
rades who have died beneath it's folds.
L can remember when it was the only
bright spot upon the sky as we marched
through the Southland, sekking to bring
our erring brothers back, and to save
the nation established through much
hardship and sacrifice by our fore
Dul has never IdliSn TO nv
lot until today to take the flag in my
hands. I consider it sacred trust,
and pledge you my word that l shall
do nothing to bring disgrace upon it,
The new commander then announced
the appointment of ]. X. Moritz, of
Minneapolis, as assistant adjutant gen.
eral, and E. N. Leavens; of Faribault,
as assistant quartermaster general.
The remaining officers were thereupon
installed.
Immediately after the installation
ceremonies an interesting address on
the Origin and Growth of the G. A. r.,
was briefly given by Comrade John S.
Phelps, of Chicago, one of the Oldest
members of the order. The encamp-
ment then adjourned sine die.
TALK PATRIOTISM.
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