New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-20
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES

ure felt by every cOmrade In the Empire State as
well as by himself when he says that II IL with the
keenest satisfaction that he performs the duty OF
returning thanks to those who helped make the
great parade at Buffalo August %. such an
unprecedented Grand Army success. To nave the
warm recommendations Of the President or the
United States and the Governor OF inc state Oh
New-York who honored the thirty National
encampment with their welcome presence Is an
event In the history of order in our State OF
ever memorable significance and glory Com
mander Shaw also praises the liable services OF hls
battalion brigade and division commanders ana
ali other officers connected herewith. adding that
sit is conceded that the Department OF New OK
presented an appearance worthy OF our great Stac
In this historic parade. The splehGld IhIcnns
of the comrades. as well as their almost perez
the zeal and oon Of the very efficient comrades
who gave so much time and energy in preparing
the several commands for the parade.
Commander-in-Chie T. S. Clarkson comes in for
his share Of commendatiOn, and the Department
commander refers in this felicious way 10 the
State Executive. who took part in the weeks pro-
ceedings: THE presence of Governor Black Gre
ated great enthusiasm among comrades OF TINS
department and his inspiring assurances OF sym
Veterans touched their hearts His visit added
greatly to the dignity and success OF the encaImp
concerned. and the comrades as one man return
to him appreciative thanks for his interest in their
happiness and prosperity
1.-THE thirty-frst National encampment." says
Commander
the whole the most impressive meeting Of the
veterans since the grand review In Washington at
the close of the war. No comrdde who was present
would consen; 20 part with the noble and inspiring
memories of the days just spent at Buffalo AS
was well and truly said by Of the leading jour
nails there THE veterans of the Grand Army OF
me Republic heroes Of batte-feds and survivors
OF the Army which saved the NaI0n aYuitftv IN
OF Impressive lessons to the thousands VINO VIII
messed it. especially those OF a Younger genera
gotten and an occasion which Will be historic;
he also reiers IN Terms 6I the soldiers of
POSSIBLE 10 believe he says. that a quar-
Ter OF a million strangers. including at Ieasi
fifty thousand veterans. could be enteItaine,,,,
He speaks Of Camp Jewett as almost an ideal
Its conception and conYenent "a % nemnry
Of our veterans the most perfect camp that iney
it's location was beautiful and the surroundings
uneXcelled for comfort ana hehlt M 'h;
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Commander Josiah c. Long Of Lafayette Post
No 40 writes TO correct error printed In sew
eral newspapers, which accredited ex-Chief OF 70
lice Peter Conlin. who recently accepted the once
of president of the 69th Regiment Veteran Asso-
citation. to Noah L. Farnham Post No. 45s TX
Chief Conlin belongs 10 Lafayette Post ana was
one Of Lafayette's charter members. he stands
No p in the list Of comrades who star,eG 'hs
largest post in the department Inc hlls I or
ont Of the fact that great many veteran police
men who veterans Of the war belong to that
post
LAFAYETTE Post continues to stand at the head OF
the column In the Department Of New-York. Its
roster contains the names of G9 comrades IN good
standing. with about half n dozen applicants f0r
membership awaiting muster Laiayette w boid
could suppress the death rate.
Grand Army comrades are watching with pride
.nO1G 81
Goblin their Commander-in-Chief. to whose lot 1t
has fallen 10 deal with the striking element in the
PENNSYLVANIA coal regions. Comrade GObln is COM
mander OF the Third Brigade Of the Pennsylvania
Wational Guard ordered TO the of riot and
disturbance immediatey after the bloody c0nS,P ION
Commander-in- Chief 10 be the right man in the
right place
Tho Vosburgh Veterans OF the list Regiment,
American Guard. New York State Militia. he'd
their annual election of officers for 1891 last Mon
day evening, and elected the following uchet'
President Colonel Henry i. Lebenau; vice-presi-
dent left vacant out OF respect for inc Ia'e
Charles = Pearsall who had held the place OF vice
president Stree 1888 treasurer. Captain H. H. ShuI-
,is a5anea ycreeent G. " Beckwh
resDondng secretary. Corporal Daniel keyes; trns-
slesman, Sergeant b. f Hoyt. CORPORAL David
HsTned Pfiyales smith M HeTsTm and &
y Heaiey: chapiain, s. L. sentis. These officers
VIII be Installed at the dinner OF ne Rai
rrad Building cafe, 10 liS Liberty-st
Alexander Hamilton Post No. 12 will hold DRILL
liant encampment on Thursday evening. October H.
when ex-Postmastcr c. w Dayton, s. c. Croft the
new Surveyor Of tho Port John White. r. .S IecIs
president Of the Twelfth Ward BANK ana anu, n,1 ~
tcxandCr Hamilton Will present 10 the post a mag
nifcent and appropriate testimonial Inc pth
ton viii be followed by addresses' ailer W, n,ph
at the headquarters OF the post: at ohe-iui''''u-
and-twenty -hfth-st. and Lexington ave
Charles II Burtis Post No. is will resume It's
regular encampments at headquarters. Howard-ave
and Madison-st Brooklyn. this evening. The meet
ings OF this post are OF more than common inter-
est to veterans. some important committees TO look
after the interests of veterans having originated
In this organization Commander Lee is extremely
proud OF Burtis Post: ana comrades who have
Visited IL say that this is not without reason.
After dining in Harlem one evening last week and
returning home by the Manhattan elevated road.
General Franz Sige discovered that he had lost
pocketbook containing some money and papers OF
some value. Among the contents OF the book was
photograph Of the late King OF Prussia, whom ne
fought against in the Baden revolution. The Cen
eral mourned over his loss until MONDAY, wnen he
received a notice 10 appear az the company once
snonSed QUICKLY and found 10 his surprise the book
and contents intact not even dollar OF the money
tsn his name This he stll hopes do, that he
can thank The honest man personally
Vanderbilt Post No 1886 George Chappel com
,nander in removing its headquarters to One
hundred a nd forty -ninth-st and Third-ave. has
found that II made mistake. Every meeting has
now a largely increased attendance. and new mem
bers are focking in. Commander Chappell. the
present senior vce-dcpartment commander. is a
candidate for promotion and has the backing Of his
own and many other New-York posts.
General Winfield Scott Hancock Command No.
IS. Union Veterans Union. will hold their regular
monthly smoker on Tuesday evening. at their head
quarters. No. ISL East Observation-Disclosures
hfth-st. near Lexington-ave. Prominent speakers
have been invited. and a fine social treat IL prom
ised. g. A. II. comrades are always welcome.