Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-14

entire department. | wish also to cX-
nress nv sincere thanks TO these ladies
for the many courtesies received from
them during my visits among the posts.
Sons of Veterans.
Lineal descendants of the soldiers
and sailors of the War of the Rebellion
who can better understand and appre-
ciate us and who but them can repre-
sent us and keep green our memories.
No others are so well fitted to do this
as are the Sons of Veterans and by
their patriotic devotion to our memory
and the flag under which we fought
they inculcate a love of country among
the people. Let US encourage them in
every possible way in their work of pa
| triotism.
The National Encampment.
The thirty-ninth National Enoamp-
| ment of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie held in Denver, Colo, Sept. and =.
1905, was ii grand success il every
| particular. The people of that far
| western city did everything possible
| for our enjoyment and to make the en-
Icampinent successful in every detail.
The arrangements for the Department
| of Maine excursion to Denver were all
| made by my chief of staff. Conrade
| James l.. Merrick. and the arrange
| ments were project in every detail W G
| were provided with ample 2ccomn"-
dations both on the tram and in Den
yer. When we left Portland our party
numbered l02 people, and as we were
prOyided with veStibule cars we could
| mass from one to another as We could
| from room to room in a house; you may
he assured that the party was q merry
one On arriving at Denver we found
| our names already on the hotel register
and our rooms assigned us. so that an
| we had to do was 70 take the key anG
| 20 to our quarters. We We're quarter
| ed at the St James hotel. one of the
finest in Denver. Maine was represent
cd in the encampment by The depart
mcnt commander. assistant acJutan'
| general. three past department COM
manders. and nine delegates. giving
us II votes Although we We're not 81
largely represented in the parade as at
some previous occasions the comrades
lnade a fine appearance ami Maine was
cheered all along the line of marcel
We spent very pleasant week III Den
yer. One to be remembered by all
From Denver we went to Coloract
Springs where we spent three DAYS
sightseeing Returning by way of 81
Louis we enjoyed a day in that city.
The whole affair was Il grand success
in every particular.
Death of the Commander in chief.
The country and especially the Gran(
Army of the Republic was shocked on
| receiving information OF the
death Of our beloved commander il
Chief Wilman w. Blackman. He Gle
Ill Boirc City. Ida, July 1G, 1903. He
died ut his post laboring faithful!
and 2ealouely for the best interests OF
the Grand Army of the Republic. Hi<
death WAS Il personal bereavement L
every comrade in the land. Faithful I,
: every interest, untiring in his labor
! cnr the GOOD of the order. it mas beer
Wen said that he gave his life for thu
. Grand Army of the Republic. Ions
nav his memory live in our hearts.
Comrades: My term of Office is near
" ended. it has been long and very
; pleasant term to me. During my lont
term I have received nothing but cour
, t,sy ana friendly greetings. Not an IN
| kind worG has been uttered. or an Tn
kind letter received, every thing has
Lcon harmonious. l wish to express M
, thanks to the department officers anC
rleribcrs OF my staff. for their friendly
. assistance ana kindness towards me
and especially do | wish to extend my
sincere thanks to the assistant adju
tant general. assistant quartermastc
general. and my chief OF staff. for tn
very efficient manner in which the.
have performed their duties and TO
, The generous assistance to ms" and
, sincerely thank all the comrades in tn
, department for their Kindness an
cheerful support during my term Of Of
flee. | bespeall for my successor th'
same kindly and fratcrnal courtesie
which you have So generously be
=, slowed upon me and wish every com
rade in The department vet many Year
Of happiness and coed cheer.