The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-09-16
SONS OF VETERANS.
Enthusiastic Gathering for the
National Encampment.
HEARTY WELCOME GIVEN.
Important Business Transacted
in Convention.
NEXT MEETING AT OMAHA
Charles K. Darling Chosen Commander
inChief.
LOYHh HOST CAPTURES The CITY.

L0YHh HOST CAPTURES THE CITY.
Net with words of coed Cheer by Hospital
BILE Citizens-Large De egatiols- Reception
in the Capital Parade and Campfire.
indianapolis. IND.
The Sons of Veterans early this week made
their appearance in the good city of lndlanapo-
lis, and captured it without a struggle. Ihey
gathered FOR the most interesting National
Encampment held in years. Their uniforms
added dashes OF patriotic color to the scenes
on every street. The auxiliary society, the
Ladies Aid, turned cut in goodly numbers too
Commauder-in- Chief James J.. Rake and his
Adiutaut. H. II. Hammer. both Of Reading
Pa arrived on Wednesday with large uele-
cation Ct Sens and were escorted 10 thelF ho'ei
HEADQUARTERS. where anumber of Delegates had
arrived in ad vance OF them. Maj. ana Mrs. 4.
p Davis. Of Piitsbur1. also arrived "Wednesday.
Mai. Davis is the founder of the Sons OF Vet
Grams Mrs Davis IS CHaplain-ln- Chief OF the
Ladies' A id Society. kate q. Baynor, National
President OF the Ladies' Aid Society, establish
ed Headquarters early.
reception given by the Governor ana ms
staff 10 the Delegates and other visitors on
THURSDAY night WAS the first pleasant event of
importance The Local Reception Committee,
OF which W ii. Armstrong was Chairman, had
charge OF the evenings entertainment
The Capitol interior was prettily bedecked
with oons of bunting for the occasion, ana
splendid music was furnished for the occasion.
The Governor headed The receiving line. Next
to the Governor was Col ]. y. Walker Past
Uommander-iii-Ch Chief of the Grand Army; next
were Mrs. Agnes Hit, Past President OF the
WRC: COMMANDMENTS Chief Rake, OF the Sons
of Veterans aud Miss Raynor, President OF the
Ladies Aid Society. Many hundred people
attended.
THE PARADE.
The paia4e on Friday afternoon was one OF
the features of the EBcampment, nearly LOU
participating The weather was clear and
pleasant The line formed promptly on Ala
Sama street. whence IL proceeded 10y various
winnings until it reached the RECONNAISSANCE
at Circle and Meridian streets.
A squad of mounted police came first, fol-
lowed hv Grief Marshal Harold C. Megrew
and his staff. The Chief OF Staff was Col j..
Il. Ross.
The Governor Of Indiana was unable TO lie
present. and was represented in the parade by
his Secretary, Col. Charles E. Wilson, who was
accompanied by the Governors Staff
The National officers OF the Sons followed on
foot. Gen. James Lewis Rake, COMMANDMENTS
Chief leading.
The escort of State Militis, under command
Of Col. Harry b. Smith, came next in line
headed by hand.
The first Division was composed Of members
OF the Grand Army, under command of Com
rade n T. Ruckle. George II. Thomas, Alvin
j. H0vey. Joseph Il. Gordon, and George Ii.
Chapman Posts turned cut.
The Second Division was composed of Sons,
under command Col. II. j. Harrison and staff.
First IN line were the armed Camps. The del
egates who followed the Camps under arms
numbered several hundred. Those from Penn
syivamia were given the first place, while fol-
lowing them came the representatives of New
York New England Illinois. Michigan and
remaining States. The delegates from Shelby
willie, Nobiesviile and other Indiana towns
were noticeahly strong
John T. Ruckle and Benjamin Harrison
Camps, of indianapolis, and the Boys Brigade,
completed the procession.
THE CAMPFIRE.
The Sons OF Veterans Campfire at Tomiuson
Hall Friday night was well attended, aud
that there was no lack of enthusiasm was
evidenced by the hearty applause that greeted
the speakers.
On the platform wero United States Senators
Fairbanks and 1hurson. Gov. Mount, Mayor
Taggart. Russell Harrison, RI. Rev. john liazen
White. Bisifap Of the Episcopal Diocese OF In
diana J. :. Dodge Commander of the Depart
ment of Indiana; Stale Senator Thomas Boyd.
Grand Army man aud son OF a veteran, and
Others.
Charles A. Bookwalter presided, aud intro
duced Bishop White, who offered prayer. Gov
Mount. on behalf of the State of Indiana, well
coined the Sons Of Veterans. In concluding
be said
Sons of Veterans, you have seen the glory
Of your fathers heroism. Ii the dark clouds of
war should again burst forth into the fury of
battle, inspired by their patriotism you viii
march forth 10 deeds CT noble daring urpassng
IN yalor tie imperishable achievements OF your
noble sires"
Mayor TaggaTt. on behalf OF the city of In
disnapolis followed Cox. Mount in an address
of welcome. Col. Ira Christian, of Noblesqille,
on behalf Of the Commandery- Chief, re-
sponded.
United States Senator John NJ. Thurston of
Nebraska, said
There is no honor possible TO man which
would prize more highly than my right TO sit
IN the Camp now IN session in this great city
and TO march under the Natiou's flag through
your streets with the Sons of Veterans ] am
especially glad 10 be in this State, because it
was State which did so much 10 encourage
the men at the front and protect those in the
rear" He concluded with eloquent words of
encouragement for the Sons. Other speakers
were Senator Fairbanks, Department Com
manoer ]. :. Dodge, National President, LAS,
Kate Raynor, and Past Senior Vice Com
nander-In- Chief Diley.