The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-05-20
ILLINOIS COMRADES MET.
Big Parade was the Feature of the En-
campment at Galesburg.

Big Parade was the Feature of the En-
campment at Galesburg
The 3lst annual Encampment of the Depart
ment of Illinois was called to order in Gales
burg, May S, by Department Commander w. g.
Cochran. Committees were announced, after
which the Department. Commander read his
report. He said in part:
1.-THE reports of the Posts OF the Department
show expenditures for charity during 1896 ag-
eregating more than $12, 600. Our recognized
ally. the Woman's Relief Corps, continues its
grand work Of carrying relief and comfort to
the unfortunates, wards Of the Grand Army
Ny observation compels the conclusion that
those Posts most enthusiastic and prosper
Gus that have Corps attached.
Under the leadership OF w. G. Dustin COM
mander of the Illinois Division, the Sons of
Veterans have made good progress and are
doing grand work. 1commend this organza-
tion to your fostering care and urge each COM
rade to give it encouragement and moral sup
port. The Ladies of the Grand Army have
made generous contributions to the Christians
fund for the Soldiers Orphans Home and also
to tie Southern Memorial and National Gene
terry fund. They are doing commendabe
work for charity in many neighborhoods and
our grateful Acknowledgements are due for all
Of their worthy efforts"
Chaplain Slower presented Commander Coch-
ran, as gift of the Department. a gold Past
Commanders badge set with diamonds Com.
mandern -Chief Clarkson was conducted to
the platform and received with cheers. His
words Of eoquence and patriotism thrilled the
hearts OF every comrade. Gen. John c. Black
was introduced and made short address
The parade was one of the best ever held, and
fine showing was made by the military organ
izations The Sons of Veterans participated,
under command Of Col. w. g. Dustin. Division
Commander. and the Grand Army of the Re-
public, under command Of w. q. Cochran, De-
partment Commander; George III. Thomas
Post, 5; Gen. George A. Custer Post, 40; IT, S.
Grant Post, %; Columbia Post, FOG, Of Chicago I;
Stephenson Post, 30 Springfield: Shields Post,
45 Gaiesburg; Bryner Post, 81; Peoria Post,
81 Strcator Post, 33; Galva Ferris Post 300,
Princeton; Phil Sheridan Post, 6l5, Oak Park,
and several other Posts were represented by
large delegations carrying Post colors sham
battle followed the parade.
AT the second days session the plan OF estab-
fishing outposts was approved by resolution
A resolution was passed favoring more liberal
| construction of the pension laws aud uni
form pension of $I2 per month to widows. A
resolution favoring the passage by Congress of
bill for the establishment Of military park
at Vicksburg. and indorsing the appropriations
already made for Park Chickamauga, Vicks-
burg, and other battlefields, was passed
The following officers were chosen: Com.
| mander, Albert H. Schmpff, Bryner Post
Peoria; Junior Vice Commander D. w. Bun
ker, Post 49, Galesburg; Chaplain. A. l..
Tullis. Post l21, Lewiston; Medical Director,
]. r. Corbus, Post JOG, Chicago; Council of
= Administration. A. D. Cad wallader. Post 1873.
Lincoln; F. B. Hamilton, Post sc, Quincy; O..
F. Avery, Post s. Chicago.
The Commander-elect, Senior Vice Com
@Apdes, Junior Vice Commander and Chaplain