The National tribune., 1899-05-25

217 votes; Judge Geo. Hall, of Trenton, 155,
and DR.. Ira T. Bronson, Sedalia, 81. Com
rade SCOTS election was made unani-
nous. He lacked but 10 votes OF election
to the office year ago. Comrade Scott
entered the e3d Ohio when Is years old
and served three years. Other officers
are: S. V. c., j. T. Zimmerer,, st. Louis:
J. v. c., w. d. SigIer, Kirksville; Medical
Director, DR.. Joseph McAdoo, Springfield; /;
Chap, Rev. T. J. Ferrell, Wellsville.
Council of Administration, N. W. Taylor,
st. Louis; Francis Becker, ST. Louis;
st. Louis; DR.. Ira T. Bronson, Sedalia.
The officers were installed by Post Com
mander Geo. W. Martin, OF Brookfield.
Delegates to National Encampment are:
Chas. Burge, Martin Scherer, E. c. Brott,
J. S. Rogers, VIM. Nieilaus, A. Mckinney,
Isaac Leper, C. N. Brooks, o. c. Snyder,
J. w. Eldridge, C. A. Mossman, j. F. Nc
Donald, W. f. Henry.
The resolutions adopted congratulated
the country upon the fraternal spirit and
loyal devotion so generously manifested
to the flag; assure President Mckinley OF
loyal support of his efforts to solve the
great National problems; declare 1t to be
the duty OF every American citizen to
stand, to speak and act for the upholdlng
of the National flag in Porto Hlco, IN
Cuba, and over the Philippine Islands,
until suitable government shall nave Deen
pSthDllSNcU anu tdCil CSCiy
therein shall enjoy security in the exer-
else of all his rights; salute the American
soldiers and sailors of '98 and '99, and re-
ioice in their victories; call Tor prompt
and speedy pension legislation; expresses
compliments to the citizens OF hirkSVille
for the entertainment provided, ana e3-
presses sympathy upon the death o1 Ma
tional Commander James Sexton, and to
the Kirksville cyclone sufferers.
A move was instituted to locate a
monument on the battlefield OF Lone
Jacks. Senator Williams's committee,
appointed last year, presented an eG-
haustive report which condemns Shinn' s
"History of the American People," and
Perry Hader'S "HistOry OF MISSOURI, ana
pr1tests against the use of the two books
in the public schools, and recommends
the repeal of the law compelling use OF
these publications in public schools. Ol
Shinn's work the report says: "Ihe
authors bias and prejudice appears very
frequently. Facts are misstated and dls-
torted, and throughout appears an unfair
discrimination in favor OF the South.
RAIDERS history is denounced as being
moro narrow and biased than ShInn's.
After considerable discussion the report
was adopted. Rader's report OF the cap
ture of Camp Jackson by Nathaniel Lyon
is particularly offensive.
On the afternoon of May II, over 600
veterans formed in line and marched over
! route three miles in length. The chil-
dren from the public schools formed in
open rank along the line and greeted the
veterans with cheers and flags. Col. JAS.
II. Kinnear marshallcd the forces, being
assisted by II. A. Butler and Mai. j. NJ
| Mcclure, ex-COnfederate. The Depart
| ment officers reviewed the parade, being
accompanied by an escort OF ex-Con-
!ederates. Four Mexican War veterans
appeared in line.
Among the social features of the En-
campment were three Campfres, which
were well l-attended.
ILLINOIS ENCAMPMENr.
Tho annual Encampment of tho Do
partment of Illinois convened at Danville,
Nav II, and remained in session three
days. Over 1000 veterans, representing
nearly every Post in the State, were pres
ent. Gen. John A. Black presided.
The report OF Asst Adi't-Gen. Charles
Partridge showed 20, SOB members in good
| standing. During the year three new
and reinstated. Five Posts surrendered
their charters and five are now in arrears.
The net gain during the year was three
Posts, there remaining in good standing
573 Posts The net loss in membership
was III, of which number 545 died. There
was expended in charities during the
year S5,75517. Tho funds on hand now
| aggregate $4,000.
Resolutions reported by John B. Crab
tree, Benson Wood, and others, in refer
ence to the Philippine question, indorsed
the Administration Of COmrade Mckinley
in the strongest terms, and pledged the
veterans to Loyalty stand by and defend
the flag Of our country wherever it is
| foated by the gallantry OF our soldiers
under the authority of the United States;
declared chat ali attempts to persuade
our soldiers to desert their colors are
reasonable, and meet with the severest
condemnation of this Encampment."
| These resolutions were received with
cheers and adopted by a unanimous vote.
After spirited contest Jacksonville
was chosen as the next place of meeting
| The following officers were elected
Com, John c. Inman, Springfield; S. V. c.,
Aaron f. Walcott, Chicago; J. v. c.,
Nathan Smoot, Danville; Medical Director,
E. p. Bartlett, Springfield; Chap, J. II.
Crowder, Bethany Delegates -at-Large,
Jas. O'Donnell, Chicago; Zeb n. Winslow
| Chicago. and E. B. Hamilton. Quincy.