The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Cushing of Oakland and Frank Miller of
Sacramento. The former received 40 and
the latter 50 votes. On motion OF Cush-
ing, seconded by Miller, General Chip
mans choice was made unanimous.
In responding to the call for speech
General Chapman referred 10 the time
many years ago at National encamp-
ment in Boston when he might have sue
ceeded General Logan as commander in
chief. He felt at that time, when the
organization was young and then holding
its third encampmeDt, that Union
soldier more conspicuous than himself
should be chosen, so he resigned in favor
of General Burnside. He expressed his
appreciation of the highest distinction
which the veterans of California could
bestow and promised to serve to the best
of his ability as department commander.
Other officers as follows were chosen:
J. Z. Eaton, Stockton, senior vice COM
mander; John 6. Joy, Salinas, junior
vice.commander; John A Cruzan, San
Francisco, chaplain; DR.. H. H. Hogan,
Nevada, medical director; council OF ad-
ministration-Charles E. Wilson, S. H.
Hunt, J. C. Bolles, San Fran cisco; J. NJ.
Walling, Nevada City; J. B. Fuller,
Marysville; delegates TO the National en-
campment at Buffalo-Ma jor c. A. Wood
ruff. q. S. A.; L. D. Bureck, San Diego;
J. II. CARAT and Charles Edelman, San
Francisco; A. II. Johnson, Los Angeles;
J. T. Boynton, San Jose; alternates-A
w. Arnold, Santa Rosa; J. c. Strong, Los
Gatos; J. Murray Bailey, George Stone,
]. B. Lauck and George Robinson, San
Francisco.
The Sons of Veterans are highly elated
over the election of Charles l.. Pierce as
division commander of their order in
California and Hawaii. Pierce is public
spirited, able and influential. 1t is ex-
pected that he will i'm part fresh vigor and
life TO the organization and make it q
power in the State. From every camp of
Sons OF Veterans in California comes
assurance of many new enlistments. At
Nevada City, in 1898, the Sons will make
de monstratioD that will attract the at
tention of the State.
Mrs. Mary E. Hartwell of Los Angeles
was to-day elected department president
of the Women's Relief Corps. The corps
cordially indorsed the Lincoln Monument
League, and many certificates have been
taken out by members of the organiza-
ton.
General Chipman was duly installed as
department commander this afternoon.
He announced S aft appointments as fol-
lows: c. T. Masteller. adjutant-. eneral,
and Eugene Wiegand, quarIermaster.
The convention OF Ladies of the G. A.
r. to-day elected as department president
Mrs. Pauline Willis OF Seven Pines Circle,
San Francisco. Other department officers
were also elected and installed.
After the adjourn ment OF the Depart
ment Encampment this afternoon the
veterans were taken IN carriages 10 the site
of Claus SprecSeIs' great sugar refinery,
the Cory residence, Jesse d. Carr's home
and other points OF suburban note
One thousand persons were seated at the
banquet tables in Agricultural Hall to-
night. 1t was the last function of the en-
campment series and was given by James
B. Steedman Post of Salinas.
Mayor Harris presided and speeches
BILE. General Chipman. John Tuttle, Edit
or w. J. Aill OF the Salinas Index, Rev.
E. b. Hatch. judge Crawford, Judge
Buckles, mrs. Elizabeth d. Kinne Mrs.
Belle Herr, Mrs. Hartwell ana Mrs. Julia
G. Pyburn.
Out going Department Commander
Masteller was presented with an elegant
gold badge. A, pleasing and impromptu
presentation was the gift of a unique but
beautiful autograph souvenir TO Miss
Jessie Marie Storm, one OF the fair young
ladies' OF Salinas
1t is acknowledged by ali the veterans
that the encam pment just closed was the
most delightful and harmonious ever held
by the Grand Army of California. There
was no contention or pickering on the
floor.
Resolutions Of sympathy for Cuba in