Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27
GOBLIN AND LYTH
Selected to Head the G. A. R. for
the Ensuing Year.
BOTH UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED
Mr.. Goblin is From Pennsylvania
and Mr.. Lyth From Buffalo.
MEET NEXT AT CINCINNATI

BUFFALO. N. Y. August 27.-The Sec
ond days session of the Grand Army en-
campu ent was opened at 9:15 O'Clock this
morning. Gen. Clarkson presided. The
ses son, like that of yesterday, was strictly
private. GUARDS with muskets were at the
doors. and only 6. A. r. men with the
countersign were admitted.
The election of officers. from senior vice
commander down, was taken up under the
order of business.
Alfred Lyth of Bidwell-Wilkeson Post Of
Buffalo was unanimously elected senior
vice commander.
Maj. A. j. Smith of his post presented
his name to the convention. The nomina-
ton was seconded by Col. Shaw, COM
mander of the department of New York.
The adjutant general was instructed to cast
the vote OF the encampment for Mr.. Lyth.
Picker Enters Appeal.
When the nominations for junior vice
commander-in-chief had been declared
closed ex-Congressman Picker of South
Dakota, who was chairman of the committee
on pensions at the last Congress, en-
deavored to nominate a man from his state.
Commander-in-Chief Garrison ruled that
he was out of order, but Mr.. Pickler per-
sisted. On vote the ruling OF the COM
mander-in-chief was sustained. Mr.. Pick
Ter yielded with great reluctance.
The usual courtesy of the encampment
was extended to the Womans Relief Corps
and committee was admitted to the floor
to make the report of the auxiliary organi-
cation. The committee consisted of Mrs.
Bagley of Ohio national treasurer; Miss
ProsS of Illinois. past national secretary
and Mrs. Clara Burleigh of Massachusetts
matron of the W. r. C. Home of that state,
ana past department president of Massa-
chusetts.
The report contained synopsis of the
work done by the Wonlan's Relief Corps.
DR.. David Mackay of Dallas Texas a
veteran of the 10Th New York Highlanders
was elected unanimously surgeon general
of the Grand Army.
The first ballot for Junior vice command
er did not result in choice, but later the
adjutant general was instructed to cast the
vote of the encampment for Francis b.
Allen of Hartford, the candidate of the
Naval Veterans Association.
Goblin Commandcr-in-Chie
j. P. s. Goblin of Lebanon, Pa. was elect
ed commander-in-chie of the G. A r. at
the Buffalo encampment yesterday after
neon, ard Cincinnati, Ohio, was selected
as the place of meeting of the next ma
tional encampment.
Following the selection of Cincinnati
Archbishop Ireland was called to the stage
and made glowing patriotic speech The
archbishop under special dispensation of
the coInrnander-in-chief had On the pre-
vious evening been elected a member of
the G. A. r
He was followed by General Lew Wal
lace, who made Il short address, clarifying
the Grand Army.
The report of the committee on instruc-
ton followed this address. 1t criticised the
DOCKS on history read in the schools in the
south as Inaccurate ard suggested some
changes, particularly in those used in
southern schools.
Reception to New Commander.
Post lbs of Philadelphia gave Commander
'in-Chief-elect Goblin rousing reception at
the Hotel Iroquois last night There was
a big assemblage of Pennsylvania veterans
and much enthusiasm. Colonel Goblin spoke
briefly, thanking the members of his old
rost for their good wishes. The depart
ment OF New York. G. A. r.. gave a reccp-
llon tonight to Governor Black at their
headquarters in the Ellicott Square build
ing, at which a thousand people were pres
ent.
Twentieth Army Corps
The members of the 10Th Army Corps
neic reunion and listened 70 addresses by
Gen. Daniel Butterfield and others These
officers were chosen: President Dr. Law
renee Wilson, Washington D. c.: vice
president. for first division, H. G. Brigha m
OF Chicago; vice president, for second d.
vision, John Il. SelfraGe, Sioux City Iowa
secretary, c. w. Mckay, Fergus Falls
MINI.
Gen Daniel E. Sickles was the PRINCIPAL
speaker at the reunion of the cavalrynlen
OF the 18th Army Corps
several amofreS were held last evening
an OF which were well attended. Arcn-
bishop Ireland spoke at some length at
the chapiain's campfire in the Church Of
Our Father.
Against Consolidation.
The ladies of the G. A. r. reasse mbled.
with Mrs. Hirst in the chair The commit
Tee on consolidation reported against con
solidation with the Women's Relief Corns.
and the discussion of the report showed
that a majority of the members agreed
with the committee
The National Association of Army Nurses
iret: with President Mrs. Emily E. Ward
ley In the chair. Addresses were made nv
mrs Wardley and Senior Vice President
Mrs Ewing. Mrs. Wardley announced Ihe
following Committees: Mrs lydia l..
Whiteman. Philadelphia, and Mrs. Mary
a. Ashton. Philadelphia, france commit
tee; Miss Cornelia Hancock and Mrs. Su-
sanna kripps, printing committee
These officers were elected: National
president. Mrs Fltra NJ. Davy Duluth,
A Mason, Ord. Neb.: Junior vice president.
Mrs Helena Fftzhenry. Jersey City. n. j.:
treasurer, Mrs. Eta Tobey Loganspor,
Ind; chaplain, Airs. NJ d. Cummings.
kingfsher. Okla. Mrs. Catherine E. Hirst.
ire retiring president was appointed coun-
seilor Mrs. Sophia De Mott Of New York,
Mrs. Maria p. Canoon of Ohio. and Mrs.
NJ. A. Stephens of New Jersey were elected
nae mbeis of the council of administration.
Officers of the Naval Veterans.
The Naval Veterans completed their lis;
of officers for the ensuing year, as follows;
Rear admiral. Daniel F. Kelly: Philadel-
phia; commodore. j. f. S. Foss, Minneap-
oils; captain. William F. Van Hanton
Newark. N j.; commander A B. Neal
Buffalo; lieutenant commander, William NJ
Paul. Boston; senior lieutenant. E. T. Lin
coin, Chicago; junior lieutenant Thomas E.
Laton, New Bedford payrnaster, b. ~
Duston. Providence, r. l.. surgeon. c. A.
Wilson. st. Louis. Mo-; engineer. NJ III
Gerry. Minneapolis; chaplain. A. S. Nc.
Williams. Detroit; national secretary
Fred. f. Haskins. Brooklyn, n Y. and
boatswain, James Z. Robbins, Newark
n. ].
The eighth annual conference of the
Daughters of Veterans began here TODAY
The report of the president Miss Alic,
Ingram of Chicago was read showing the
order to be in a prosperous condition A
humber of applications have been received
81.