The National tribune., 1898-06-02
SONS OF VETERANS.
Loyal Young Men and Their Great
Order.
GEORGIA SONS IN LINE.

Sons of Veterans in the State of Georgia
are enthusiastic over the prospect of taking
part in the fighting. Active measures have
been taken by Orville H. Hall, of Atlanta,
Division Staff Officer and Major of Georgia
Camps. In accordance with the resolution
passed by the annual Encampment of the
Division OF Alabama and Tennessee, which
also includes the Camps of Georgia, he has
formally rendered to the Governor the
services of Sons of Veterans residing in the
State to be mustered in and identified as
Georgia troops and to be known as the
First Battalion of Sons of Veterans This
prompt action of the ranking officer OF
the Order in Georgia had the immediate
effect OF greatly Strengt henipg the Order
and stimulating its members 10 the highest
patriotic aspirations. The formation of
Jour companies has nearly been completed
and the prospects are favorable for the or
ganlzation OF several more. Some of the
me mbers are Georgians by birth-others by
adoption-and all true Americans, imbued
with the spirit of their fathers. They are
all representative men of the locality from
which they hail, and, if given the oppor-
tunity, will make record of which their
State may well be proud. Members of the
Oak. are urged by Department Com
mander James 0. Ladd to do all in their
power to strengthen and encourage this
organization.
KENTUCKY ENCAMPMENr.
AZ ING recent Encampment OF the Hs1-
lucky Division, at Louisville, Col. T. 4.
Morrow, jr., reported a emhership of a3S,
divided among II Camps. The only change
made in the Division Bylaws was the
adjustment of the double inspection
system ha ,o,,ov,n. ..,. elected. co,, >
Il. Hansford, Somerset; S. y. G., C. s.
zimmerman. Lexington; j. v. c., T. s.
Kirk, Paintsville. Council, Rob't p.
Kesne, Somerset; A. j. Duncan and B.
F. McClelland, Louisville. Delegate-at-
Large, Herman volkerding; Alternate at
Large, j. L. Pennington. Delegate, Owen
L. Watts; Alternate, L. W. German.
Col. Hansford has esta blished Division
Headquarters at Somerset. He announces
the following staff appointments: Adi't,
Banloe Trimble, Somerset; Q. NJ, F. L.
Augusta; Inspector, Henry r. Hoeger,
louisville; mastering Officer, Thos. L.
Walker lexington; Surg, E. Won Bories,
Louisville; Judge-Advocate, Ed. p. Nor
row, Somerset; Serg't Maj, Sam D. Shelby,
Danvile.
WILL BE READY WHEN WANTED.
In response to a circular letter sent to
Nebraska Camps, Col. A. II. Rawitzer,
Division Commander, had received list of
$50 names of members who are ready and
anxious to serve their country. The Com
mander is receiving daily letters from Camps
asking if the services of the Division are to
be rendered the Government. There can be
no doubt but that the Sons would respond
loyalty, but, as Col. RawitZer says, the Ne
braska quota was more than filled by Ma
tional Guardsmen, and unless there is an
other callfOr troops the services of the Sons
of Veterans will rot be needed However, he
urges the necessity OF thorough preparation.
He recommends frequent drills, and an
effort to increase the numerical strength.
During the last three months there has
hoQ a hxf orfi al tarS
These Camps were mustered John A.
Tarble. No. A. Shelby, 20 members; c. L.
Fowler No. Il, Steel City, % members, and
John Roberts, No 100, McCook, 20 members.
Old Camps also show pleasing gains.
CONNECTICUT LOYAL.
The Sons of Veterans Of Connecticut pur-
pose to raise a regiment. Col. Leon L. Hall |
Commander, Wallingford, has mailed to
each Camp resolutions, and asks that |
every brother enroll himself in this CON
templated regiment of Sons, and Captains |
report at once to Division Headquarters.
DIVISION SNAPSHOTS.
Miss Matte Elliott, Past President. |
Ind, writes that the Ladies'
Aid Society, No. "a. auxiliary to John L.
Wooden Camp, 10, has rendered the services |
Of its members to go to the front as nurses |
Col. c. V. Savidge, Commander OF the
Washington Division, is anxious that the
Order be represented in the volunteer
forces enlisted against Spain. He says:
ut was my hope that an opportunity I
would be afforded to Sons to furnish a
part OF the quota of troops called from
this State, and while that could not be as
an organization, still, many of the mem
bers being also in the National Guard,
have enlisted and are sure to give a
good account of themselves. While /
hope that hostilities may soon
cease, that Cuba may be free and the war
ended, l believe that if such is not the
case and the necessity should arise for
another call for troops that in filling the
quota required of this State our noble Or
der will be given an opportunity to furnish
at least part. That we will do our whole
we are ready and more than willing to go
10 the defense Of the country and its flag,
he glorious old Stars and Stripes. Be
ready for the call if it comes, and let us
show by our promptness that we are will
ing to emulate the example of our sizes.
md with the watchword, Remember the
Maine, march where duty calls"
The 18th Annual Encampment of the
iowa Division will convene at Sioux City,
June Is. Col. A. T. Wilson will preside
The 18th Annual Encampment of the
Division of Pennsylvania will be held at
June IA, Is and IS. Col.
Wildun Scott will preside. Reduced rates
nave been secured.
Seventeen Camps of the Pennsylvania
Division have reported to Col. Scott net
,ain Of 10 or more. Five new Camps have |
been mustered, with a charter member
ship of III.