The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-20


o. E. Learnard, president Lawrence Cir
Gle; Mrs Anna Learnard, secretary Law
renee Circle; Mrs. Dycfe, Lawrence; Mrs.
Mcbride, Leavenworth; Mrs. Cotton,
Leavenworth, and Mrs. Newlin. Emporia-
The council of administration are now in
active session. Mrs. NJ. o. Cartilage. Mrs.
Annette Lundy, Miss Emma Cave are
the members of council of administration.
The candidates for department COM
mander are A. w. Smith OF Mcpherson,
Rev. w. L. Bair of Dunlap, D. ". East
man of Emporia and D. s. Elliot Of COT
feyville. 1t IS hard 10 tell SO early II the
week which OF the gentlemen has the
lead in the race, as most Of the delega-
tons did not arrive till late last night,
and outside ofthe Immediate nelghbors of
the announced candidates none of them
seemed to have any particular choice.
w. P. FEEDER the colonel of the Sons OF
Veterans. viii probably be succeeded by
John Redmond of this city. No other can
dIdate seems to be making any very
great stir for the place.
The main contest, and the one that
is exciting the most interest among the
delegates. is the selection Of a place for
the fall reunion. Topeka, Lawrence and
Pittsburg are the only places that are
making very decided effort to secure the
meeting. So far Pittsburg appears 10 be
in the lead, but a strong Topeka delega-
ton arrived last night. and their work
may change the matter some today. Most
OF the Wichita veterans who took any
part at all yesterday wore Pittsburg
badges Wichita could have had the re-
union easily if the posts here had decided
to make an effort.
ARE DOWN ON EVANS.
There promises to be a lively interest in
the matter of resolutions before the en-
campment is over. There is much bitter
ness in evidence in the meetings against
Commissioner of Pensions Evans. and it
is probable that a resolution denounc!ng
him and even demanding his removal may
be sprung. The opinion of many OF the
prominent visitors is that such resolu-
ton, if introduced, will be carried, and
others say that while many Of the boys
are down on Evans they probably would
not take such pronounced steps as this.
LAST NIGHTS RECEPTIONS.
Last night a grand campfire and recep-
ton was given by the Garfield and Eggle-
ston posts at the Auditorium. Probably
two thousand people were present. Flo
quent speeches were made by Mayor Ross,
w. E. Stanley, H w. Lewis, Department
Commander Botkin, Colonel Funston and
Major Hood of Emporia.
z. 3. Jewett introduced ]. NJ. Balderston
as chairman for the evening, and the
High School chorus sang America"
varied and arranged by w. H. Barnes OF
Topeka. Every time that Cuba and the
prospect of a war with Spain was men
toned, there was wild cheering. The Au-
ditorium reception lasted till quite late
The Sons of Veterans rendered visiting
companions a reception at Peerless hall
The main feature of the evening here was
a fancy drill by the drill team of the
Ladies' Aid Society No. 46. There was
dancing, music and social features.
The battery gave an exhibition drill on
East First street between and o'clock.
The Womans Relief Corps visitors
headquarters is in room 101 at the Carey
hotel and here the board Of managers of
the Mother Bickerdike home held a meet
ing yesterday afternoon. The board is
of Mrs. Julia A. Chase, EIia-
wa tina; Mrs. Dora A Evans. Clay Center;
Mrs. Julia Campbell, Hutchinson; Mrs.
Edith NJ Wood. Pittsburg; Mrs. DR.. Adj
die A Allen, Junction City. Ex-oficio
members are the department commander
G.. A. r., president W. c. c., division COM
mander Sons Of Veterans and the presi-
dent Of the I, A S
The Woman's Relief Corps and Caroline
Harrison Circle have different commit
tees and headquarters.
PROGRAM OF TODAY.
The w. R. c. will begin its sessions at
9 o'clock in the First NJ. E church, and
the forenoon's meeting will be open. Wis
itors are invited to this session.
The program of the Caroline Harrison
Circle and Ladies' Aid society could not
be obtained, but they viii take care Of
their friends in good order.
The first session of the Sons of Vet
Grams encampment will convene at Peer
less hall, corner First and Main streets,
at 9 o'clock this morning. The afternoon
session will begin at >. For the evening
the rituaIistic work viii be exemplified.
The Ladies Aid society will execute the
same program at a. o. L. W. hall, corner
First and Main streets.
Tomorrow evening company z, S. of
V. Guards, will give a ball exclusively to
the visiting Sons of Veterans and men,
beers of the Ladies Aid societies.
Company A and r. 5. of Y. Guards from
Emporia and Saffordviue will arrive this
morning at sos.
, The liberty tree will be dedicated at
Riverside park with the following pro-
gram:
Procession will form at Carey hotel at
/ p. m. April 20. and proceed to Riverside
park in the following order:
Band.
A. Light Artillery. K. n. G., Cap !
tain Downing. Commanding.
Local Committee and Department Com |
mander Botkin.
Park Committee and ". E. Stanley.
Mayor and Council
Police Commission and Police.
Speakers in Carriages.
Garfield Post Drum Corps.
Visiting G. a. RS and Citizens in Car |
riages.
Fire Department.
On arrival at grounds the services will
be as follows. G. NJ Dickson presiding:
Music. vocal and instrumental
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