The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-09-17
A THOUSAND IN ATTENDANCE.
Conventions of Patriotic orders Of
Sons and Daughters of America.

The national conventions of the Patriotic
Order If Sons OF America and the Patriotic
Order Of the Daughters of America VIII be-
gin at IL O'Clock to-day. The Sons Of Amer
lea will meet at No. IS Indiana avenue,
while the daughters will hold their meet
ings at 9215 East Washington street. Eng
lish's Hotel is already crowded with dele
gates from the various camps, and others
are expected to-day. Probably one thou
sand members of the two orders will attend
their respective conventions. The Patriotic
Order of the Daughters of America is aux
Hilary to the other organization, the two So
cieties bearing relations similar to those OF
the Grand Army of the Republic and the
Woman's Relief Corps.
The Patriotic Order of the Sons of Amer
lea dates from the year 1871, When 1t was
organized in Philadelphia as the Junior
Sons of America. The organization was
composed Of young men under the age OF
twenty-one years, and when the war broke
out SO many of it's members went to the
front that the order suspended. Al the
close of the rebellion the organization was
revived. and it now numbers about 10000
members. p. o. $. A. camps are TO be
found in every State In the Union. Its ma
James A Kilton, OF Denver Col; vice pres
ident, Isham Sedgwick, of Richmond, Ind;
master of ceremonies, NJ. S, Evans. of To-
Philadelphia; treasurer, John u. Hoffer, of
Lebanon, Pa; chaplain. Rev. Z. w. Pool, of
Putville, Wis; assistant secretary, Claire
NJ. Taylor. of Philadelphia; conductor, Phil
ip c.. Hess. of Yardyille, n. j.; inspector, J.
Harry Hughes. of PHILADELPHIA; guard. ID:
T.. Ripley of Pa. Nearly all or
the national officers are here to attend the
session. The last convention held was two
years ago, at the worlds fair. Among the
prominent sons already here are Congress
man Linton, of Michigan. and Major w. II.
organizer for the Pacific coast. Past ma
tional presidents George p. Smith, OF Chi
cago, and Henry j. Stager, of Philadelphia,
are also here. Mr.. Stager is publisher OF
the Camp News, the official organ of the So
ciety. In addition 10 teaching patriotism to
it's members. the Patriotic Order of Sons OF
America has a benefit and mortuary FUND
and pays sick benefits. It's principles are
founded on the American flag, and no man
who is not American born can become a
member. During the session, which will
last two days, the constitution is to be re-
vised and new officers elected.
The Patriotic Order of the Daughters of
America was organized April ID. 1891 Mrs.
George p. Smith, of Chicago, has been pres
ident of the auxiliary order since ii was
organized. TIL society has about five thou
sand members aud like the Patriotic Sons
American soil can become identified with
it. To become a member of the society the
candidate must be in favor of free educa-
UOn, anu ODpOStu y any III VI CiuICu
and State. For the last year the auxiliary
society has been maintaining, at great ex-
pense, a free kindergarten in the city of
Chicago where ~thecahildren of the poor
are permitted to attend. The youngsters
are first taught the lessons of the flag and
Of patriotism, and are then prepared for
the city schools. The expenses of keeping
up these schools have been heavy and the
question of continuing the work will be
discussed in the convention this week. The
Patriotic Daughters will also, at the con-
~ventfon, urge the extension of patriotic
teachings in the free SCHOOLS of'the country.
The national officers Of the Patriotic Daugh-
ters of America are; President, Mrs. George
P. Smith, of Chicago: vice president. Miss
Martha Obeer, of Butte City, Mont: secre-
tary, Mrs. Charles Coon, of Chicago; mas
ter of ceremonies. Mrs. Ida Roser. of
Richmond, Ind. treasurer. Mrs. A. b. Case,
or Chicago; chaplain, Mrs. III. w. Bolton.
of Chicago; conductor. Mrs. Fred Bush. of
Butte City. Mont: assistant conductor, Mrs.
Emma Brown, Of Leadville, Col; guar
dian, Mrs. Eva Scannon, of Omaha.
At 9 o'clock this morning both organiza-
tions will hold an open meeting at No. %
Indiana avenue, when ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Hanna will deliver an address of
welcome. At IL O'Clock the first business
session will be held. Tonight from s until
IL o'clock the Patriotic Daughters will give
the national officers q. reception in the par
lors of the English Hotel. A large number
of invitations lave been issued for the
event.