New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-09
COLONEL IVAN n. WALKER

COLONEL IVAN n WALKER.
,,.r,er o. a century she was unrecognized In
"A. choice OF National officers until in 1888. when
con,rade Walker chosen senior vice-com-
raneer-in-chef. His promotion TO the place OF Ma
uonal commander is advocated by many influential
eomrades beyond the limits Of his native state.
When the war broke out Colonel Walker al
though only twenty-one years OF age was holding
a, important civil office. He promptly resigned the
,moluments OF the place to raise company FOR the
I'd Indiana Volunteers. OF which he became cap
tain HI took part with his regiment in the Inn
portant battles OF the Army OF the Cumberland and
rendered conspicuous services at Richmond. Perry
Vile and stone River and In the last-named en-
rsgement won the rank OF major. His promotion
10 neutenant-coone and colonel followed rapidly
HIS WAR RECORD.
He was in the daring mounted infantry raid OF
~ into Georgia and Alabama which ended disas-
trousy and for many months endured the horrors
Of Libby Prison He escaped through the historic
tunnel in February. 1864. and. reioining his regi-
neni aided IN protecting the line OF supplies be
tween Stevenson and Decatur on the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad and Tennessee River. during
the advance on Atlanta. At the battle OF Nash
die he rendered valuable service aide and re-
Viewed the personal thanks OF General Thomas.
Colonel Walker became q member OF the G. A. X.
IN 1867. and the reorganization OF the Depart
ment OF Indiana served as commander or George
n Thomas Post. the largest post In the Depart
ment He appointed Assistant Adiutant-Gen-
sral in 1851 and reappouied three tmes In 1891.
declining a NTH term. he was chosen department
commander. During his four years IA executive
orfcer the membership OF the Department was In
creased than six thousand IFS greatest
work and that which has endeared hts name 10
the comradeship everywhere, was his mastery re-
port as chairman OF the Pension Committee 10 the
National Encampment at Indianapolis When all
vas doubt and trepidatlon as TO what action the
saLA t. h
feet and the enemies OF the order and q pen
sions In particular were prophesying rash and in
considerable action. there came from this commit
tee a report firm digniied patriotic and
% Just, In behalf OF the men who saved the Ma
ton, that the encampment Endorsed the report
unanimously by a rising vote. and the loyal patri-
otto sentiment OF the Nation has given its cordial
approval
DEPARTURE FOR LOUISVILLE.
The headquarters train Of the Department OF New
York left the Weehawken station yesterday morn
ing for the Louisville encampment Among those
who board, who will join the train en-
route Department Commander Edward J. At
knson, Of New-York Senior Vice-Department Com
mander C. Hull Grant OF Brooklyn; Junior Vice
Department Commander John Kohler, Medical Di-
rector j. J. Ashley. the Rev. Matt Gaffney.
chaplain D. r. Allen. assistant Acknowledgement:
Colonel NJ J. Cummings assistant quartermaster-
master general; Andrew A. Wheeler. Judge advocate
general. Frank Il. Jones. inspector general; Henry
s Redman chief mastering officer; James Owens.
aide-de-camp; Past Commander-in-Chef. John Pal
ner Secretary OF State. of Albany wife and daugh-
ter Past Department Commander Joseph P. Ceary.
and Mrs. Cleary. department president OF the ". X
C., Of New-York Congressman Philip B. Low, ex-
Police Commissioner James ID. Bell. OF Brooklyn;
Past Commander Philip S. Bigin, OF Reno Post,
Ma A. ~ he
rnittee. and many other well-known comrades Be-
SIDES the president. Mrs Cleary. were other repre-
sentative. Of the W. r. c.. Mrs 5: f. Fuller. de-
pertinent secretary; Mrs f. d smith department
Paine Miss Minnie Gobel. Mrs. Helen Putnam, Mrs.
Cara c. Mink, Mrs. Ada Mohr, and Misses Flora
Ellen F Scott Sarah Orr. Helen J: Parker. Della
Fay Nellie ". Gilmore. Della wright carrie
Beade. Harriet Lothrop. Minnie Nogei and LIZZIE
The delegation is to reach Louisville this after
noon.
John A Dix Post. No. 1885, started yesterday by
way Of the Pennsylvania and Louisville and Nash
VIE railroads. They will return 70 New ork next
saturday They have chartered Pullman hotel cars
ioS week The headquarters at Louisville which
they viii reach to-day will be room No. lo5. first
Moor. Calf House. The train which VIII be used az
secpng quarters will be oI ed on the banks OF
House
Dix Post will act as escort TO Department Com
mander Atkinson the day OF the parade, and VIII
carry the flag OF the revenue cutter Mcclellan better
known as the Dix Flag" which called forth the |
celebrated order Of General Dix: "If any at |
iempis 10 haul down the American nag. shoot MIN !
or the spot"
The We Grams OF the 9Th Regiment OF this city |
"a New York Vounteers-started last duesaSy Tor
louisville intending 10 take In the principal battle
neds OF Tennessee before they return On Wednes- |
gay they the Natural Bridge or virginia |
thursday al Knoxville, Tenn. ana on Frluay 'hey
eIp.ored the battlehelds Of Missionary Ridge and |
snickamauga and the new National Military PARK
saturday Lookout Mountain had their attentloh anu
yesterday spent in and about Nashville ana rort
Negey, the National Cemetery, Confederate HiH |
sno me Hermitage were visited. On tne way 70
Louisville from Nashville to-day Mammoth cave !
vi De explored. and tonight the old boys OF the
sn Will rest their weary bones at the Gait fiouse;
rrsady for the encampment. The party CONSISTS OF
IIaward C. Alphonse, Mr. and Mrs. james n b Ia
augustus ". Colwell, Mr. and Mrs Henry + Hun
gymann; George A Husscy, Mr. ana NIT. Johh NJ ~
!enny. Edwin A. Quick, Francis J. Qunlan. Mt
ssnd Mrs William Scott EDWARD Shanly. Mr. ano |
iiar1ying officer OF the war service; John a. Woo
James s. Burtis James d Carter. Jesse W. FarreI |
lanes j. Keenan,. James y. Lewis, George n ocho-
"e'o Archibald Stewart anc John g. Taylor.
MAJOR OILERS BEREAVEMENT.
Inc friends and comrades of Major William B. |
Oaer. OF this city. mourn with him the loss OF MS
eniy daughter who died last week at her parents |
nome the Hotel Endicott. in West Eghty-hrst-st'
ss Diier was young lady OF fine attahhe"'s
A. received her education In the best schoois .,
gannars and gave promise OF early oecomins a
NAL and noted writer The BODY was TAM" ~
b1rsi DgIiiiers family hone. Hanover, d, ~
Nsa ne Major Is well-kno"n nie'DpeI W ~ |
ihs ~ ork CommaDdery OF the Loyal Legion anu "a
I've ano Army IN this city ~ 40 % have
svered the last rollcaI Christian EberstalIer.
~vste OF Company c. I'D Regiment. New-fork