The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-08
sixteenth Annual Encampment of the
Order VIII Begin with This
Mornings Session.
TOWN BRIMs WITH HOSPITALITY
BUSINESS SUSPENDED AND ALL THE
u DECORATED.
Men and Young WOmen form Commit
tees to See that the Visitors Thor
oushIy Enjoy Themselves.
taft Correspondence Of the journal.

staff Correspondence Of the Journal.
RISING sun, Ind. July THE historic
little town Of Rising Sun is en- fete in its
hospitality TO delegates and visitors, who
are arriving hourly to attend the sixteenth
annual encampment of the Indiana divi-
sion, Sons of Veterans. The 1900 citizens
have constituted themselves a genial re-
ception committee, and every delegate and
visitor is given a warm welcome. Hospi-
tally is q virtue thoroughly understood
among the hills of southern Indiana, and
the people of Rising Sun are throwing open
their homes to the visitors. Division Com
mander Kreitenstein, of indianapolis, says
the encampment will be the largest in five
years. Coming by bus and river steamer
and railroad, delegates representing prac-
tically all of the camps of the State and
at least 500 visitors have arrived. By to-
morrow at least 200 more delegates and 1000
additional visitors are expected. The pretty
streets of the little town present a lively
picture. Banners and bunting are every
where on business houses and homes. Re
ception committees of handsome young
women, gowned in the colors of the order,
meeting the visitors are one of the fea-
lures of the e-ncampment. Business is prac-
tically suspended, merchants giving their
entire attention TO receiving the Sons of
Veterans. Tonight, besides the big camp
fire, a number of receptions and dinners
will be given in honor of the visitors.
The first session of the encampment was
held this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Division
Commander Kreitenstein presiding. After
addresses of welcome by Mayor ]. NJ.
Spencer and Judge Rodman L. Davis, the
m on credentials was named. 1t
is composed of Frank ]. Turk, of Indian
apolis, chairman; Frank S. Helms, of Ell
wood; Chris. l.. Meyer, of Alexandria; w.
f. Geller, of Fort Wayne, and Anthony
Habig, of Greensburg. The real business
of the encampment will begin with the re-
port of the credentials committee to-mor-
row morning and also the reports of the
committee on resolutions, of which Newton
j. Mcclure, of Indianapolis, is chairman,
and the committee on constitution, rules
and regulations, of which II. o. P. Cline, Of
J0neSbOro, is chairman. The session this
evening was merely a getting together of
the delegates. Among the prominent mem
oers or the organization who are here are
W. Z. GleAdenning, of Geneva, and George
r. ogden, of Laketon, who are leading
candidates for the division cOmmandership.
ogden mas a strong following among the
the prize. o.. III. Jones, of Shelbyville. who
was among the early arrivals, leads in the
race for the Junior vice communicating.
W. 4. Burne, of Rising Sun, is spoken Of
as the senior vice commander. The con-
tests for office will be spirited, and the
election on Wednesday will be sharply
contested.
The camp fire at CIark's Hall tonight was
ATTENDED by at least 5000. Hundreds who
were unable to get in caught the words of
the orators through open windows. The
heat, which was extreme, did not interfere
WITH the success of the first big assembly,
OF the encampment. Colonel Newton j..
McGulre delivered an eloquent address, al
iuulns TO the principles of the order and
us value as an incubator of patriotism
among the present generation. George F..
ogden, OF Laketon, whose speech was
heartily cheered, spoke of the growth and
permanency of the s. of V. w. c. Glen
denning spoke forcibly upon one of the
Things Tor which the order stands. and
thanked the citizens of Rising Sun for their
hospitality. Judge r. L.. Davis, of Rising
Sun, delivered a neat speech of welcome
Colonel Krietenstein and others made short
addresses. Scott Thompson. of Rising SIM.
past division commander. has teIegranhed
TO Senator Beverage, requesting him to
make an address at the big barbecue on
MedneSday. NO reply has been received,
put colonel thompson expects the senator
TO be here. A message was sent to Gov
ernor Durbin, but he is not looked for on
account OF his vacation in Michigan.
Among those who are expected from In
dianapolis tonight are Mayor
Major H: c. Megrew, Harry E. Negley and
OeoISe w. harvey, or Danville. Mayor
b~ookWalter PROBABLY will. be a leading
speaker at Wednesdays barbecue.
Inc big encampment has attracted the
usual number of fakirs, street showmen
and g~rafters, who call their wares in al
Turing terms along the flag decked streets
There is the best of order. Tomorrow will
be given up largely to the entertainment OF
visitors by Rising Suns citizens. The big
steamer New South will take the guests
thirty miles down the river and back to-
morrow afternoon. and tomorrow nigh
four military bands will give concerts ON
the public square. Several social functions
have been arranged also. The barbecue Ia
be held on Wednesday afternoon is arous-
ing interest and curiosity for miles around
Farmers from the hills of Kentucky with
families in all sorts of conveyances are ar
irving to take part in the cattle and sheer
Ieast. E. c. II.