The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
e. ID. WOOD, OF LONG PRAIRIE,
Expected TO SUCCEED COM
MANDER NEARBY.
CONTEST FOR JUNIOR VICE.
j. G. COOPER, OF NORTHFIELD, AND
HERMAN VOGT, OF MINNEAPOLIS,
AFTER 1T.
MERTz's REPORTS ABOUT READY.
Preliminary Preparations for the
Encampment Which VIII BE Held
First of Next Week

There is is some electioneering 60
ing on just now among the members
of the Grand Army of the Republic
and when the Minnesota department
convenes in its annual encampment in
this city next Tuesday there is likely
to be a contest for at least one of
the offices, that of Junior vice COM
mander. The present officers of the
state association will. with the pos
sible exception Of Adjt. Gen. Mertz,
step out of office or go up a peg.
J. J. McCardy, commander of the
Department of Minnesota, retires with
honOrs. His comrades say he has
made successful commander and the
department has prospered under his
guidance.
The man who stands every chance Of
stepping into the present commanders
shoes is E. B. Wood Of Long Prairie,
now senior vice commander Of the de-
pGEtment. Mr.. Wood has been a faith
full officer and has friends in the as
ISOLATION who will give him their full
support at the encampment
David SecOr, Of Winnebago City, is
hot after this place, and it is quite
mission. He is a we'll known member
of the department and is very popular.
There are two candidates for the pest
of Junior vice commander, J. G. Cooper,
of Mortified, and Herman Vcgt, CT
Minneapolis. At present their chances
appear to be about even.
The officers Of the association are
now busy at work completing
the details Of the programme for the
annual encampment which will be made
one Of the best ever held. The pro-
gramme for the campfire will be an
nounced prior to the encampment which
commences Monday with the meeting
Of the council Of administration.
Adjt. Gen. Mertz is working early
and late trying to get the reports from
the different posts into order. The
work will be ready for presentation on
Monday Gen. MertZ says the report
will show a very satisfactory situation
all over the state, both financial and
otherwise. The recent national encamp-
nfent had a potent influence toward
rejuvenating the G. A. r. department
of the state.
The annual convention Of the Wonn-
ans Relief corps, also the annual meet
ing Of the Ladies of the Grand Army Of
the Republic, will be held at the same
time, Feb. % and "a
All railroads have granted a rate OF
one and One-third fare to all comrades,
members Of the Woman's Relief corps
and Ladies of the G.. A R., attending
the encampment and conventions. All
persons attending these meetings must
purchase from the local ticket office
a full fare ticket to ST. Paul, and OBJ
tain from the agent from whom the
ticket Is purchased a certificate that
full fare has been paid. These certi-
ficates must be presented to Assistant
Quartermaster General E. N. Leavens,
at the opening Of the encampment, for
his Endorsement, and when so Endorsed
must be presented to Mr.. c. B. Kinnan,
joint ticket agent, at Milwaukee ticket
office Fourth and Robert, st. Paul, who
represents all the railroads interested.
Do not fail to bring these certificates,
Sor without them the reduced fare
cannot be obtained.
Certificates must show purchase Of
ticket not earlier than Feb. 81, and will
not be honored for return journey at
reduced rates after Feb. q.