New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-22
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES
JOY OF THE COMRADES OVER MKINLEY'S
NOMINATION.
AFFAIRS OF INTEREST IN VARIOUS POsTS-THE
ANNUAL EXCURSION OF NETWORK

AFFAIRS OF INTEREST IN VARIOUS PosTs-THE
ANNUAL EXCURSION OF NETWORK
VETERANS.
No class OF citizens join heartily in the gen.
eIal rejoicing the nomination Of Major William
Mckinley for President Of the United States than
his comrades OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
All through the long pre-Convention canvass they
have had only candidate. and he Mckinley
He has been allied with the Boys In Blue" tho
G. A. r. and the Loyal Legion from the start of
these organizations. and have been more faith
full to the principles which underlie the soldier
cieties
boy In his teens when the broke out he
promptly enlisted in the ranks and by the force
OF merit alone the grade OF corporal. then SER
geant. then lieutenant. then captain and by joint
action of the President and the Senate was bre-
vetted a major for gallant services in the neid
Private Mckinley knew what 1t was to carry
musket and march long and weary miles through
the red mud of Virginia. weighted down with KNAPP
sack. haversack, canteen and cartridge-box HIS
sympathies have always gone out TO the men who
did the fighting. and the boys OF 1861 6S never had
bolder Drawer. ADLER. more constant or devoted
champion on the floor OF Congress than William Nc
Kinley. of Ohio.
No vote of his was ever recorded against their
interests. No word uttered by him to be-
little their hardshps and sacrifices. In every fight
they have made for justice and proper recognition
at the hands Of the Nation. Major Mckinney has
been In the forefront Of the battle. their faithful
unyielding and conspicuous advocate Every act
which has been placed upon the National statute
book for the equitable distribution OF pensions has
received McKinley's cordial and powerful support
1t cannot be wondered at. therefore. that the sur
Of the who wore the United states uni
FORM as we'll as thousands OF brave and sympa-
thetic soldiers who fought on the Confederate SIDE
mean to cast their next November for William
Mckinley.
RAID on FARNSwORTH POST.
raid wos made upon the headquarters Of Fms
worth Post No IN at Mount Vernon on Friday
night that reminded old soldiers OF the good old
times o. the peaceful camp, when forasns parties
were wont TO surprise fields OF plenty. WINE the
post was in the quiet routine work OF business fos'
Commander William Wilson. IT.. who was at the
inner door announced that the encampment picke's
had been passed and that a large delegation OF
visiting comrades asked permission 10 enter the
lines Officer Of the Day Jenkins. with proper
guard marched the visitors TO the front or the
commandments headquarters. and then introduced
Past Commander Van Hoosen. o, Rice Post. Com
mander Smith and Past Commander I>ine
OF Mitchell Post and Past Commander Fuller. OF
Hancock Post with delegations OF comrades from
each OF the posts named Commander H. W. Lap
ham made a cordial address Of welcome Inc
ointment OF the atmosphere was. I'VE have cap
tured our friends and they ours. for one even
lowed when there were several good speeches made
and cigars were passed around. The visitors went
10 their homes refreshed with the knowledge that
the fire OF love burns brightly in Farn,worth camp
and that the touch Of elbow elbow is as loyal to-
day IL was In 1851.
THE OLDEST WAR CHAPLAIN.
The Rev Samuel B. Wills. in his eighty
ninth year the oldest chaplain who served during
the war and also the Oldest In the Grand Army In
roint Of service is feeble and need OF assistance
A few OF his old friends and comrades OF his regi-
ment are endeavorng 10 arrange some klhd OF
benefit for him. It has been proposed TO have
lecture probably by General Stewart L. Woodford
the colonel OF the old regiment OTth Newly ork
volunteers) in which Mr. Wills served-and actually
fought for he was a fighting chaplain. He Is d
regularly ordained minister, and was for many years
a member OF the Rev. Or. MacArthur's church. In
which ne has done much missionary work 1t IL
thought that the trustees OF the church will be
glad to give the OF the church for this worthy
purpose, and that Or. Macarthur will assist IN
promoting the object. committee Will probably
take the work in charge at once. and do some;hins
to make the last days OF the veteran comfortable
Scores Of his old friends and comrades are getting
ready TO heap c3ngratuIations on the head OF pas'
No 90 mis- return from his honeymoon IN the
South He married last week Miss Emma J. Plautz
Ezra s Triple. Of Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church The bride IL daughter Of Nicholas Piautz
a well-known citizen Of Saratoga, and has friends
in Saratoga. Albany and Troy. Comrade Bradley
and Tf T past master ' Of George Washington Lodge
No. 2S5. F. and A n; past high priest OF sylvan
Chapter, and commander OF Constantine Com
mandery No. 4s. K T.
A NEW-JERSEY HOME FOR OLD SOLDIERS
Tho Commission appointed by tho New-Jersey
Legislature 10 report plans for tho erection and
maintenance OF a home for INDECENT veterans and
their wives Is making strong effort to learn. as
nearly possible. the probable demands for ad
mission into such institution. circular letter
Grand Army post in the State. and to the Overseer
of the Poor OF every township. Replies already re-
ceved indicate that large number Of veterans
and hsr wives would be Ead TO end nsir dsys IN
| fishing. The members Of the Commission are Abra:
Hudson County: Amos r. Dease OF Camden Coun-
w John T. Garwood. Of Salem County. and Captain
Comrades WI be glad to learn that Major George
P Edgar, OF Lafayette Post, No. 10. who met with
hurrying to us once the other day. rapidly re-
Mar EdsaT is TOO ARM, ySa'I l.. , mtmeer
The Farragr Naval Associations newly elected
officers have reen installed by Rear Admiral Sam
uel Altman a; follows: Captain. ?. l. Flynn: com
Benjamn blanchard; first lieutenant. William Nc:
lntosh; second eutennant James Mcclnchy; third
Iicmpel' Paym.s,eI. William II Black; chaplain
Hin: first assistant Robert Muir: second assistant
tain's aid and chief of staff. w G. Vance: secre-
tary. George w. Brewer
THE ANNUAL sTARTN OUTING.
John H. star1n who has literally entertained the
'Ioys in Blue" every summer since 1873, will give
his eighteenth complimentary water excursion to
Grand Army veterans and their families on Friday
next The S;arin feet Of steamers and barges Will
have for their destination this occasion Oakland
Park on the Hudson. Mr. Starins memory Will be
forever cherished by thousands of Union soldiers
and sailors and their families. VINO nave annually
enjoyed these outings . 80 ,
+ A. Krnba Post. No 100 sent the other day,
s.t Of resolutions handsomely and deliberately en-
crossed 10 Rodman Post; OF Providence, H. l.,
far reception l.
,nntinns maid 20 the former past at the Memorial
nav ceremonies and decoration OF General Burn
si1e's crave. The comrades OF RodInan POST Will
dou,tlrss soon pay return visit
A. a ,necfIug of Washburn Post, No II, of Madi