The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-11
GRAND ARMY ADJOURNS
MRS. L. j. TAYLOR OF MINNESOTA
HEADS WoMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
Union Veterans Union Has a Tumult-
uous Session Which Results in a
Split-Gen. Torrance's Action as to
Confederate Home indorsed-Next
Melting at San Francisco.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 1o.-The
encampment Of the Grand Army or the
Republic for 1903 came to close to-
day, although a few social gatherings
may assemble tomorrow. San Fran
cisco was chosen as the next place of
meeting and the election Of officers
was completed. A. w. Atchison, OF
Texas, was chosen surgeon general
and Rev. D. B. Shuey, of Kansas, chap
lain in chief.
Resolutions were adopted having In
view liberal treatment of veterans in
the matter Of public office and pen
sions. The kindred bodies to the par
emit organization also brought their
several conventions to a close, the
Sons Of Veterans, Woman's Relief
Corps and other bodies choosing OIL
GERS for the ensuing year.
The encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic adopted a resolution
submitted by Past Commander in i.ef
Torrance in his recent address cal ing
for assistance from members of the
Grand Army for the home for confeder-
ate soldiers at Mountain Greek, Ala,
and urging on the veterans generally
the adoption of an attitude of brotherly
kindness towards their foes Of the civil
war.
Since his arrival at Washington, Gen.
Torrance has received many assurances
of appreciation Of the spirit of that
address from his comrades Of the
Grand Army. There also has come to
him a number Of letters and kilograms
from points in the South, expressing
appreciation.
Commander in Chief Stewart today
reappointed Quartermaster General
Charles Burrows, of New Jersey.
Union Veterans Union Splits.
The Union Veterans Union had a
decidedly lively day and the final result
was a split in the organization. The
first row was over a question Of eligi-
bility to membership. A resolution was
adopted that let down the bars too
much to suit some of the state delega-
tons with a large membership in the
order This caused ill-feeling. Lat
er the friction in the union developed
rapidly in consequence of committee
of the order which had been investi-
eating the character and conduct OF
Commander in Chief Dyrenforth adopt
ing a report recommending the sus-
pension of the commander in chief.
Gen. Dyrenforth was presiving over the
convention when the committee en-
deavored to report He refused to
! recognize it or to surrender his Office
to the next ranking officer of the Or
der. Turbulent scenes followed, until
finally large element Of the organiza-
ton withdrew, those remaining re-
nd a
ceders taking steps to form a new
union.
The New Officers.
Following are the new officers elected
by various organizations:
Womans Relief Corps-Mrs. Lodusky
J. Taylor, of Minnesota. president; Mrs.
vice president; Mrs. Mary M. North,
Maryland junior vice president; Mrs.
Sarah c. Phillips, New York, national
treasurer; Mrs. Jennie Day, Connecticut,
Sons of Veterans COMMANDMENT chief,
Frank Martin, of Indianapolis; senior vice
commander, Frank B. Wilson, San Fran
cisco; Junior vice commander James B.
Adams Atlantic City; council in chief,
Dan B. F. Goulding, Massa chusetts; E. S.
Buck, Illinois; Walter E. Smith, Pennsyl-
vania.
Womans Veterans Relief Association
(auxiliary to the Union Veterans Union)-
Mrs. Annie R. Cannehill, Akron, Ohio,
president; Mrs. Sarah E. Beach. Washing
ton, D. c., senior vice president; Mrs.
Alma Ferguson, Chicago, junior vice
president; Mrs. Beckie Young, Iowa,
chaplain; Mrs. Charistie Hickey, Iowa,
conductresS.
Union Veterans Union-First national
deputy. Gen Charles E. Forest, New
York city; second national deputy, J. C.
Freeman, Louisville, Ky; executive COM
mittee members, A. M. Phillips, Iowa;
George N. Meade, Michigan; w. J. Tay-
lor, Minnesota.