The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15
INDIANA WHEAT IN PERIL
IN SOME SECTIONS EVERY FIELD Is
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WernIe Orphans Home Near Rich
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Special to the IndIanapolis Journal.


the chaplain, Rev. DR.. Lucas.
Several reports were read. the most i'm
portant being that on school histories, read
by Judge Marsh, of Winchester. The dele
gates listened TO the reading and applaud
ed the points made by the committee. The
committee is quite well pleased with the con-
cessions made by the publishers of Mont
gomery's book, but it was instructed TO pro-
coed with its work.
The committee on resolutions had but a
short report to make. The resolution pre-
scented by the Stone River Post, 10 the effect
that Memorial day be made full holiday
by the Legislature. was approved. There
was DO resolution asking for any change in
the pension laws. but the encampment went
on record in a vigorous expression for the
House pension bill now before the Senate.
Early in the session it was discovered that
the resolution adopted the previous after
noon relative to the Ladies OF the Grand
Army might be considered inimical to the
Woman's Relief Corps. which is the recog-
nized auxiliary of the Grand Army. 1t had
been given out that the resolution gave equal
recognition to the Ladies of the Grand Ar
my as to the w. r. c. The resolution was
read and a motion made to reconsider the
vote by which it was adopted, but the mo-
ton was laid on the table by close vote,
change its relations TO the w. r. c.. but
because there was nothing more than a ten
der OF cordial greetings to the ambitious
rival and a recognition Of its good work.
Next came the event which is always of
most iaterest-the election of a commander.
The sentiment had been so strong in favor
was seen by the other two competitors, both
good men, that he would be elected by a
sarge Ssy ma3ofy II vote should pc ken
districts were called Mr.. Caylor was put in
nomination by Mr.. Stormont IN just enough
words to make his meaning clear. The gen.
eral applause showed the way the thing was
going. Mr.. Campbell of Anderson, candi-
date. seconded the nomination. and so did
every other district, after which DR.. Jones,
of Muncie, moved that Caylor be declared
elected by reclamation. On being presented
to the encampment the communicated
yours 1 thank you" The new department
commander was one of the boys who served
Indiana nearly four years. and yet came
out of the service at the end Of the war
scarcely old enough to votes He Is one of
the most respected and PROSPEROUS citizens
of Noblesville.
In accordance with custom. Elmer Crock
EFT, of South Bend, was chosen senior vice
commander Mr.. Crockett served in the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Indiana VOL
John f. Harrison. of Converse. was chosen
junior vice commander. Mr.. Harrison served
Eighth Ohio Cavalry-in all. four years, with
a few months in Libby prison
DR.. ]. II. Rerick. of Lagrange. was elected
medical director. He entered the service as
assistant surgeon of the Forty-fourth Indi-
ana Volunteers in September. 1861. pro-
There were four aspirants for the the POSITION
of chaplain. but Rev. r. ]. Parrett or
Frankfort, presiding elder of the United
enlisted when sixteen years OF age In the
Twelfth Indiana Cavalry. and served from
NOV. 1. 1853. to November 1865.
The council OF administr9 ton elected is az
follows: r. s. Robertson. Fort Wayne; Ben
Starr. Richmond: II. p. Snyder, Indianapo-
lis: c. 3. Frederick, Elkhart; j. W. Senior
An effort was made to amend the report
or the committee on the commanders ad-
A. c.. and A. @. NJ. G.. now held by one
man, be separated and made two offices, bul
the encampment showed decided prefer
ence for the one-man arrangement. Com
mander Caylor, acting upon the recommen-
dation OF the encampment named r. NJ
Smock for A. A g. and A O. NJ. @.
Attorney-general Ketcham was elected DEL
egate at large TO the national encampmenr.
and n A. Rost of Michigan City, alternate
w. f. Shilling was elected delegate and w.
b.. Harris alternate for the Seventh district
A resolution OF thanks was extended TO
the people of South Bend for their general
hospitality TO the encampment Everybody
left feeling that the city had kept its pledge
In every respect. Never have arrangements
been more complete.
harmonious sessions in its history at ]
o'clock. During the afternoon hundreds of
the delegates 10 the encampment and the w
Y. c. convention visited the justly celebrated
Notre Dame University where every atten-
tion was shown by the officials and the
Young men. Its halls are full OF rare works
OF art,
1t was stated yesterday that Hon. 7 A.
Mount spoke at the camp Ares. He was
called upon but simply expressed his thanks
The close OF the seventeenth annual en-
campmeet of the Department OF Indiana
the. close of the annual convention OF the
Indiana DEPARTMENT w. r. c. and the IN
diana Department Ladies of the
g; the he Il " The eTecuti s,e,.a session sion
afternoon. officers Being eecteS Sio as foo SRls
President. Mary A. Sims. Frankfort senior
vice president. Nollie Kelly. South Bend:
junior vice president. Anna Kidder. Goshen;
kite Campbell. Frankfort: chaplain, Mar,
ga Fddy. Michigan City.
The aides OF the G.. A. r. also closed
their executive session this afternoon. Mrs
Martha j. Paugh. retiring department pres
ident, was presented with handsome silver
water service. For the ensuing year off,
GERS We're elected as follows: President
MIS- Eta. Tobv, Logansport: senior vice
president: Mrs. A. Kramer. Lafavette: junior
vice president. Mrs. Jones Hammond: chap
lain. Mrs Graves. LAFAYETTE; treasurer, Mrs.
Frary. Warsaw: council of Administrations
Mrs. Jennie Coiweil. Aurora: Mrs. Standby
Denver: delegate at large to the national
encampment at ct. Paul. Mrs. Jennie Irvine
New Albany; alternate. Mrs. A A. Truman.
Logansport; delegates 10 the national con-
vention. Mrs. Dr. Crismond Logansport:
alterna re. Mrs. Wyman, New Albany Mrs
c. G. Hunt, national president of Louisville.
KY gave 800. half TO be used TO furnish
room at the Soldiers Home, at Lafayette
md, in her name. and half for n room I'm
the name of Indiana Department Eight vet
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