Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
PREMIUM ON PATRIOTISM
Annual Encampment of the Sons of Veter-
ans Provokes Enthusiasm.
NEW PLANS FOR FUTURE OBSERVANCE
order VIII Endeavor to Contribute
Something to the Public
Schools which May Help
the students.

Sons of Veterans, which has been in session
at this place during the past week and
which closed its deliberations with a banquet
Thursday night, while not so largely attended
as in former years, was the most success
full from business standpoint, OF any ever
held in the state.
The business sessions were prolific of great
good to those in attendance and patriotism
seemed to burn anew, not only in the hearts
OF the visitors, but the citizens as well.
Tuesday the session was opened and the
usual committees appointed, preparatory to
the work of the week and in the evening a
rousng campfire was held at the opera
house and large crowd was present to
listen to the many fine addresses made. Col
onel p. A. Barrows, presided as chairman
and introduced Mayor Spear, who in behalf
of the city, rendered the visitors hearty
welcome He was followed by Post Com
mander w. A. Hosford, for the Grand Army
Of the Republic and by Captain +. ID. Will
liams, county superintendent, in behalf of
the local camp. Dr. Way of Wahoo, COM
mander of the division, responded in an elo
quent address,
Division Chaplain H.. o. Chapman was
introduced as the speaker Ct the evening
and made a very entertaining and nstruc-
tive address.
Miss Grace Farmer rendered Kentucky
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Goats of Washington, Prof. j. A.. Collins,
county superintendent of Dodge county, and
Division Adjutant Cutlery of Wahoo, in
speeches
Wednesdays session was the usual order of
business, interrupted only to take recess,
when the delegates marched to the depot to
meet General Borin of Kansas, who was
corted to headquarters and addressed the
encampment in one Of the most instructive
and patriotic addresses of the session. The
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the opening Of the encampment, became very
marked at the evening meeting. The boys
showed their enthusiasm by bursts of ap-
plause whenever the speakers reached a
patriotic climax. A fine audience OF Albion
people crowded into the opera house. At
O'Clock Colonel Way announced a song by
the Albion quartet After the innovation of
Division Chaplain Chapman, Colonel Way
introduced Captain ]. F. Saylor of Lincoln.
The address Of Captain Saylor was master
piece. His exhortation to the rising genera
tion to remember their country and the duty
they owed her noble defenders brought out
many bursts of applause. The encampment
was greatly benefited by his presence.
A defamation by Eugene Culver. subject,
"Lincoln's Last Dream" was done in an
effective manner.
INTERESTING REVIEW.
Adjutant General C. Borin of La Cross,
Kan, in a polished address, gave the Sons
a careful review Of the trials and triumphs
of their fathers. No member could go away
without feeling that he was drawn nearer to
the great objects of the Sons of Veterans
Past Captain c. M. Branson of Lincoln
made a telling and stirring address, subject
1.-THE Last Article of Our Creed.' He made
a special plea for the teaching and incul-
eating of patriotism His speech was strong
and more than well received. Mr.. E. T.
Smith entertained the audience with couple
of songs which were greatly enjoyed.
routine business. election and Installation Of
officers. Omaha was selected as the place III:
holding the next encampment. FOLLOWING
are officers elected for the ensuing year:
Commander, George F. WOLF, Fremont;
senior vice, w. H. Davis, Wilbur: junior
vice. A. W. Whiting Albion; council, f. J.
Straight, Lincoln; c. M. Rawitzer, Omaha;
Captain Jenkins Columbus; delegates, J. II.
Heine. Hooper, and c. M. Dranson, Lin
coin.
Colonel WOLF appointed the following staff
officers: Adjutant, ]. A. Collins Fremont;
chaplain, NJ R. Gilmore Valley; Inspector,
H. o. Chapman, St. Edward; mastering off,
GER, c. NJ. Branson, Lincoln; judge advocate,
J. G. Elliott. West Point; surgeon, w. S.
Jolley, Albion.
The sons of the state will be interested
In new departure inaugurated this year,
which promises much for .he good of The
order in the future. There has been a
feeling for some time that more solid lessons
of citizenship, patriotism and history, should
find way into the order. To this end. a
committee was appointed with power to act
for the purpose of drafting a plan to assist
worthy efforts to put the teachings of
patriotism into the public schools. Further,
to carry the teaching and study of history,
civics patriotism and all related subjects
into the camps. The plan of General Amasa
Cobb camp at Lincoln was commended, which
was union literary meeting once a month
between the sons and daughters of veterans
A great deal OF enthusiasm was manifested
over the plan. In the evening a banquet
was partaken of and an elaborate program
carried out consisting Of toasts by Colonel
F. p. Corrick of Cozad, Colonel f. E. Way
Of Wahoo, Colonel George F. WOLF OF FIRE.
mont, Adjutant w. d. Cutlery of Wahoo, In
spector H. O. Chapman OF ST. Edward,
Colonel ]. G. Elliott Of West Point and a
poem by Colonel P. A. Barrows of st. Ed
toast. Good Bye Till Next Year" by Prof.
]. A. Collins of Fremont. Captain George
+. Williams officiated as toast master
Friday morning the sons departed for
home. Albion feels greatly honored over the
presence of these young men. Resolutions of
thanks for the hospitality of both the clti-
zens and local camp were passed by the
encampment. and the different patriotic or
ganizations.
FREMONT, Feb. o. tspecial)-L. D.
Richards camp, Sons of Veterans, assisted
by the post of the Grand Army of the Re
public, Daughters Of Veterans, Woman's Re-
lief corps and Ladies of the Grand Army of
the Republic gave a reception at Pythian
hall last evening in honor of George r. WOLF
the newly elected colonel of the Sons of
Veterans. Brief addresses were delivered by
c. L. Olds, l.. ID. Richards and Colonel
WOLF. There was a large attendance of
these societies, and the occasion was in
every way success. Prof ]. A. Collins has
been appointed adjutant of the Sons of Vet
Grams of the state.
Dawes County Wolf Hunters.
CHADRON, Neb., Feb. 22.-(Specal Tele-
gram.)-The annual wolf hunt of Dawes
county was held today. The assembling point
wao on the fats near Whitney, and at least
seventy-five mounted men participated. The
chase was one for wolves and coyotes
strictly. No rabbits or birds were killed and
the master Of the hounds, b. b. Davis, con
Quoted the affair in most sports ,anlike
manner, although the party was handicapped
on account of too few hounds. Hon. Alfred
Bartrow. Hon. ID. b. Jenckess, Rev Frank
Durant, e. Lewis Godsall. j. l.. Paul, b.
Pitman and many other prominent citizens
were present. Although the number of
coyotes and wolves only numbered twenty,
the hunt was decided success.
Delightful Nebraska weather.
NORTH LOUP, Neb,, Feb. 22.-(Spec, all
In marked contrast with the serious blizzard
which has been raging In the east for the
past few days Is the delightful weather here,