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tary college under the rommander-in-clilef. Providing that the Sabre, of lowa, be the official organ of the order. Providing for the restoration of the rank of past division commander to E. E. White, of New Jersey. Providing that the rank of captain be given to past captains of the “old l>ost system ” now members of the order. Providing for the restoration of the old ritual. This resolution was referred to the ritual committee. Providing that arf appeal be made to the G. R. A. for the admission of Sons of Veterans to its meetings. Providing for an insurance feature. This resolution was reported negatively on the ground that the order is a patriotic and not an endowment order. A favorable report was made on the resolution of Capt. W. H. Armstrong, of Indianapolis, indorsing the action of the G. A. K. in petitiomng Congress to enact a law providing for military instructions in the public schools, and to that end authorizing the detail of officers of the United States army, and providing, further, that the Sons ot Veterans use tneir earnest endeavors to further the cause of the bill to be presented to Congress, and that a copy of the resolutions be sent to each senator and representative, with a request that they give their influence and cordial support to the measure. The committee also reported favorably on Captain Armstrong's resolution recognizing the. necessity ior reform of a radical nature in the matter of the history taught in the public schools, to the end that the true story of the rebellion be taught the children of the whole country, and warmly indorsing the action of the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in this matter, and pledging earnest support and providing for the appointment of a committee of five to be known as the committee on "school history and patriotic teaching” to act in conjunction with a committee of the G. A. R. A favorable report was made on a resolution thanking the Governor and state officers, the mayoY and citizens of Indianapolis and the press for hospitality and courtesy extended during the convention, and extending greetings to Col. I. N. Walker, past comma rider-in-chief, Admiral Brown (retired), Capt. W. H. Armstrong, Past Department Commander Marsh and Department Commander Dodge for the interest they have taken in tne encampment and the work they have done to assure its success. One resolution, drafted and presented by the conimitt.ee, was adopted unanimously. It read; “Resolved, That we shall return to our homes with pleasant recollections of the efforts of the brothers of the Indiana division, and particularly of Indianapolis, to entertain us and make our stay in Hoosierdom one of unalloyed pleasure. They have been more than successful, and words fail to express what we feel.” Another resolution presented by the committee said: "Resolved, That the commander-in-chief, James L. Rake, and his able staff, by their untiring efforts in behalf of the order, have won our admiration and love, and that we extend to them ail fraternal regards and warmest wishes for their future success and prosperity.” It was adopted unanimously. Col. A. M. Soule, of Portland, Me., command* r of the Maine division, was recognized by the chair, and on behalf of his division presented a tine portrait of Frank I’. Merrill to the commander-in-chief. Frank I’. Merrill was first commander-in-chief of the Sons of Veterans. Past Com-mander-in-chief James B. McCabe, of Boston, in a brief address in response accepted the portrait on behalf of the commander-in-chief. Col. 1. N. Walker, of Indianapolis, past commander-in-chief of the G. A. R., was presented with a loving cup by the encampment. Colonel Walker responded feelingly when the cup was presented. The convention adjourned to meet this morning at 9 o’clock.

LADIES' AID SOCIETY. Kate G. Rnynor Re-Elected President —Patriotic Teaching:. Before the Ladles’ Aid Society convened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in the Senate chamber the members were serenaded by Wehrley’s Louisville (Ky.) Band, such airs as “Old Kentucky Home” eliciting much applause. At the hour for convening Miss Kate G. Raynor, national president, rapped for order. Mrs. Nettie Hansford, past department president of the W. R. C., made a pleasing address of greeting, speaking of the good wishes that were entertained by the W. R. C. for “the daughter organization.” President Raynor responded in her usual happy manner. The roll call showed eighty-one accredited delegates in attendance. Including visitors there are 125 women in attendance on the convention, which is said to te the largest in the history of the organization. Reports were received from the standing committees. The committees on ritual and rules and regulations recommended that a committee be appointed to rervise the ritual and regulations during the coming year and report at the next convention. Tills recommendation was adopted, but the revision committee has not yet been named. A resolution favoring patriotic teaching in the public schools was adopted after a good deal of talk, all favorable to the idea. Most of the forenoon was taken up with routine business and discussion of the recommendations of the ritual and rules and regulations committees. At noon the convention adjourned to meet at 4 o’clock, after the parade, which the aid society was 4i vited to review from the soldiers’ monument. But two candidates for the office of national president of the Ladies’ Aid Society lad been announced yesterday morning. Miss Kate G. Raynor, present incumbent, Is a candidate for re-election and has the enthusiastic support of the Ohio deelgation. Mrs. E. H. R. Davis, of Washington is the ether aspirant. She has a large following from the East, There is less politics and wire pulling in the auxiliary (yganlz.ii ion than in the Sons of Veterans, but there is nevertheless a good deal of scheming. The auxiliary society always holds it annual convention at the same place selected by the Sons of Veterans and consequently has r.o hand in the contest for the next year's encampment city. Miss Grace, Miss Freeman and Mrs. Moynihan, of the ladies’ press committee, expressed satisfaction with the excellent way in which the convention proceedings h::ve been handled by the press of the city. This organization did not make the mistake, of appointing an “official” organ. Delegates to the sixteenth annual convention are very enthusiastic over the warm reception that has been given them by the lceal organizations, the W. R. C. and other bodies that have sent greetings. They are also loud in their praises of Indianapolis, which they declare is one of the most beautiful cities they have ever visited. CLOSE CONTEST FOR PRESIDENT. Miss Kate G. Raynor, of Toledo, 0., national president of the Ladles' Aid Society. was re-elected after a close contest at the afternoon session. Her name was placed in nomination by Mrs. Lyda E. Tomer, of New York. Miss Allen, of Washington, D. C.. prisented the name of Mrs. E. H. R. Davis, also of that city. As is usual in such organizations, ther’e are two strong factions, and some lively scenes are likely to occur this morning when further elections are made. Miss Ida Wallace, of Indianapolis, was nominated for vice president. and, the chair failing to recognize a lady who had arisen to present another name, ruled that nominations had closed. There was a discussion as to whether Miss Wallace could bo elected by acclamation. After somo time it was discovered that the entire subject was out of order, out it was then too late for fu&ther business, and the convention postponed further elections until this morning. A committee from the Sons of Veterans composvd of Messrs. Darling, of Massachusetts; Borin, of Kansas; Patton, of Wisconsin; bpink, of Rhode Island, and Dilly of lowa, was admitted to present the greetings of that organization. Messrs. Darling, Borin and Patton made brief addresses, to , w hich responses were made by Miss Raynor, president of the aid society; Department Commander Dodge, of the Indiana G. A. R., and Messrs. Marsh and Smock, of Indianapolis, spoke on the topic of historical teaching in the public schools, and urged that the aid society appoint a committee to co-operate with the Sons of Vetbrans in carrying out the plans proposed by the national G. A. R. The societv adopted a resolution to that effect. The committee was appointed by the president. To-day the society will elect the remaining officers and install them. Tne convention will begin at 9 o'clock this morning. THE PARADE A SUCCESS. ▲bout One Thousand In bine— I Three Type* of Soldiers There. The annual parade of the Sons of Veterans’ organization occurred yesterday afternoon. It was a notable affair. The weather was line, though a too Hot. To march meant to p spire, but none of the paraders seemed K have held back on that account, and the procession, with its prancing horses, bands, flags and uniformed men, was one of considerable length and contained perhaps a thousand men. Large crowds gathered along the line of march, and While windows and shady polnta of

vantage were greedily sought after, yet the sidewalks and streets were filled with a pushing humid humanity that was bound to see the parade at any cost. Flags, streamers. bunting and other gaudy decorations added color to the enlivening scene, and all the excitement and other usual features of such an occasion characterized the afternoon. The procession was strictly military in its character. It represented three distinct elements of soldiery. These were the veterans who saw actual fighting years ago, the sons of these veterans who would be soldiers of the future if occasion arose and the militia, the soldiers of the day, who stand ready to fight at the beck of the Governor. Os the old soldiers there were about two hundred in line, of the Sons of Veterans about five hundred and of the militia about two hundred. This is a fair estimate of the privates, but the officers formed no mean part of the parade. They were the ones who rode the spirited horses, with drapings of gold and tinsel, and whose gorgeous uniforms shone resplendent in the sunlight. They numbered at least one hundred. THE PARADE STARTS. The formation of the procession was on Alabama street, running north with Washington. The various divisions reported promptly at their assigned quarters, and the bugle call giving the command to march was blown at 2 o’clock sharp. A police platoon, under Captain Dawson, led off, followed by Chief Marshal Harrold C. Megrew and his staff. Among the last to arrive at the starting point was Comrade Wheat, of Colonel Ruckle’s staff. He rode a horse that was thoroughly imbued with the occasion, for it walked sideways and danced in a way that aroused the levity of the old vets, as well as the envy of the Governor’s staff. As it came prancing down the line the G. A. Ft. boys bored the grayhaired equestrian with such remarks as “Take off your hats to Comrade Wheat,” “Look out there, comrade, you've got a trampy horse. Hold her in—whoa!” But the horse continued to show off, unmindful of their thrusts, and wheeled into the marching column, to be admired all down the crowded line. The chief marshal’s staff was composed of the following gentlemen, on horseback: Chief of staff. Colonel James R. Ross; adjutant general, D. M. Ransdell; aids. General W. J. McKee, Major C. B. Roekwood, Major H. T. Conde, Captain ‘John Prinz, Major G. W. Keyser, Major F. R. Charlton, Colonel J. P. Megrew, Major J. E. Miller, Dr. Robert Oliver, W. N. Harding, Captain R. W. Hoyt. U. S. A., Lieutenant Carroll Carr, Captain Homer Jones, Lieutenant T. C. 'Winterrowd, Colonel O. P. Lee, Captain H. C. Adams, J. K. Sharpe, jr., Charles L. Bieier, Sergeant Taylor Power, Sergeant Fred Ross, Sergeant Otto Pfajflin. The Governor’s staff came next in line'— only the Governor was not there. As he was absent from the city and could not return until 2:45 o'clock in the afternoon it devolved upon Colonel Charles E. Wilson, his private secretary, to represent him in the parade. Colonel Wilson sought to find Lieutenant Governor Haggard, to whom he intended to resign the function, but his search was unsuccessful. "I don’t know much about horses,” said Colonel Wilson, “but I guess I'll get through the ordeal successfully.” He did. Not only that, but during the whole parade his handsome face and fine form were the cynosure of all eyes and the admired of all beholders. He rode alone, as became the representative of oxecutive authority, with no other horsemen within twenty-five feet, either front or rear. His horse was a thoroughbred and carried his horors well.

THE GOVERNOR’S STAFF. Colonel Wilson’s staff was composed of only about one-third of the Governor's staff. Their gold braid and elaborate appointments caused much comment. The following composed the staff: General James K. Gore, adjutant general; General B. A. Richardson, quartermaster general; Colonel Charles E. Wilson, Colonel W. TANARUS, Durbin, Colonel W. J. Henley, Colonel O. S. Runnels, Colonel George J. Rockwell, Colonel William J, Robie, Colonel James R. Henry, Colonel A. K. Beardsley, Colonel Charles Kahlo, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Murdock, Lieutenant Colonel Je.mes E. Roberts, Lieutenant Colonel D. A. Coulter, Lieutenant Colonel W. T. Gott, Lieutenafit Colonel W. W. Rider. Lieutenant Colonel C. C. Schroeder, Lieutenant Colonel A. F. Ramsay, Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Carlisle, Lieutenant Colonel A. W. Lyon, Lieutenant Colonel W. C. Burk, Major R. L. Kennedy, M.ajor G. W. Kreitensteir;, Major L. H. Dunlap, Major E. J. Robinson, Major Hiram Howland, Major L. R. Gignilliat, Major A. A. Trout. The officers of the Sons of Veterans followed the Governor’s staff, on foot. They were as follows: General James Lewis Rake, eominander-in-chief, Sons of Veterans; Leo W. Kennedy, senior vice com-mander-in-chief; R. M. Buckley, junior vice commander-in-chief; H. H. Hammer, adjutant general; Arthur B. Spink, inspector general; J. A. Mabbs, surgeon general; C. Borin, council-in-chief; F. W. Myers, council-in-chief; R. Lobenstein, quartermaster general; John Redmond, judge advocate general; the Rev. Somerville Light chaplain-in-chief; J. H. Heine, couneil-in-chief. The escort of military, under command of Colonel Harry B. Smith, came next in line, headed by the When Band. The following companies participated: Company H, Second Infantry, I. N. G., Lieutenant H. B. Mahan. Company A, Second Infantry, I. N. G., Captain James Little. Company D, Second Infantry, I. N. G., Captain F. F, McCrea. First Sep. Company, I. N. G„ Captain J. J. Buckner. Second Sep. Company, I. N. G., Captain Jacob Porter. Lieber Zouaves, Captain Jacob Fox. Weber Zouaves, Captain Martin Draper. Indianapolis Light Artillery, Captain J. B. Curtis, commanding. THE OLD BOYS IN LINE. The first division, composed of the G. A. R. posts, followed the militia escort. Comrade N. R. Ruckle was,in command, with the following staff: Chi4f of staff, John M. Bohmie; C. E. Merrifield, C. S. Boynton, James E. Twiname, James H. Porter, Henry Seaton, A. D. Shaw, A. M. Weed, D. N. Huey, J. C. Drummond, H. B. Makepeace, Carey McPherson, John W. Scott, H. C, Smith, W. K. Jeffries, Samuel Laing, William 11. Calvert, H. C. Hollingsworth, Thomas Lewis, S. E. Collins, John F. Henschen. Charles S. Darnell, M. M. Cummings, John M. Paver, Charles M. Wheat, Joseph E. Huseall, J. V. T. Hill. The posts that turned out were: G. H. Thomas, Alvin P. Hovey, Joseph R. Gordon and George H. Chapman, there being about two hundred veterans all told. Many of them carried umbrellas to keep off the sun, and the perspiration rolled down many of their faces. The second division was composed of the delegates to the encampment and of a number of camps from the city, Louisville and Indiana towns. The division was commanded by Colonel Russell B. Harrison, with the following staff: The Hon. Jesse Overstreet, chief of staff; aids, Merrill Moores, Colonel Frank Bowers, R. A. Brown, C. J. Russell, R. E. Springsteen, J. C. Powers, J. R. Francis, George H. Meyers. Wehrley’s Louisville band followed. The large, beautiful Hag of the national organization was carried in from of the division, and many banners of various camps were scattered along- the marching line. The first camps were those under arms. John Fowler Camp. No. 17. of Louisville, made one of the best showings in the parade. Camp No. 10, of Louisville, a colored organization, had a splendid representation and attracted great attention. Henry S, Cohn Camp, also of Louisville, had a small quota marching in the armed division. The delegates, who followed the camp under arms, numbered several hundred. Those from Pennsylvania were given the first place, while following them came the representatives of New- York, New England, Illinois. Michigan and remaining States. The delegates from Shelbyville, Noblesville and other Indiana towns were noticeably strong. In the Nebraska delegation wqs Senator John M. Thurston, who plodded along with the other boys. THE LOCAL CAMPS. The two camps of Indianapolis and the Boys’ Brigade completed the procession. John F. Ruckle Camp had about fifty men in line and Benjamin Harrison Camp an equal number, both putting up a very creditable appearance. The Boys’ Brigade, under command of Colonel Ernest Shillaber, attracted much attention. The brigade band, some of the members of which seemed smaller than the instruments they carried, was led by Master L. E. Peek. The brigade itself consisted of about twentyfive boys, under arms, while in the rear came a diminutive hospital corps with a stretcher. It being the end of the procession tin* corps was in constant danger of being trampled on by the crowd, but it evidently emerged all right. The line of march was west on Washington, oft the south side of tfie street, to Senate avenue, countermarching on the north side to Pennsylvania, north on Pennsylvania to New York, w>st on New York to Meridian, south on Meridian to Monument place. At the corner of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets the first division, consisting of the Governor’s staff, officials of the Sons of Veterans’ organization and G. A. R. posts, left the line of parade and proceeded to the south side of the monument, where it took a reviewing position. The second division, consisting of the Sons of Veterans and their militia escort, marched around the circle between the

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1897.

ranks of the first division, and thus closed the programme of the afternoon. THE ANNUAL CAMP-FIRE. Two Senators and n Governor Among the Speakers. The annual camp-fire of the Sons of Veterans’ organization was held in Tomlinson Hall in thP evening. The 11st of speakers was one of unusual strength. Senators John M. Thurston, of Nebraska, and C. W. Fairbanks, of Indiana, were among those who spoke, and with the Governor of the State, the congressional representative from this district, the mayor of the city, th’e department commander of the G. A. R., several other prominent G. A. R. men and a number of leading Sons of Veterans, including the two candidates for commander-in-chief, and also lastly, but not least, Miss Kate Raynor, the president of the Ladi'es’ Aid Society, adding their efforts to filling out the programme, the evening was one long-continued “feast of reason and flow of eloquence.” What portions of the time the sp’eakers did not consume were very agreeably occupied by lively military musio from Wehrley's Louisville band, which was placed on the back part of the stage. Charles A. Bookwalter had the honor of presiding. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Flags were hung from the ceiling of the stage, and pictures of Morton, Lincoln, McKinley and Grant were displayed. On either side of the stage banked with plants were suggestive stacks of arms. Among those seated on the platform w'ere: Senators Fairbanks and Thurston, Governor Moun.t, Rt. Rev. John Hazen White, Department Commander J. S. Dodge, General R. S. (Sandy) Foster, Mayor Taggart, Representative Overstreet, State Senator Thomas Boyd, of Noblesville, who has the unusual distinction of being an old veteran and also the son of a veteran, having served in the same regiment with his father; Charles A. Bookwalter, past adjutant general and. s’enior vice commander of the Sons of Veterans; Judge A. D. Marsh, of Winchester, past department commander of the Indiana G. A. R.; Newlin J. McGuire, also a past department commander of the State; Colon’el George E. Harvey, of Danville; Mrs. Ella Zinn, past president of the Woman’s Relief Corps; Miss Kate Raynor, president of the Indies’ Aid Society, and Russell B. Harrison, of Terre Haute. A feature of the evening, which was commented on by many, w-as that the two chief personages on the stage, Senators Fairbanks and Thurston, were respectively the temporary and the permanent chairmen of th'e last national Republican convention. It w-as 8:30 o’clock before the campfire may be said to have begun, at which time the band struck up a medley of martial music, interspersed with ear-splitting discharges of firearms. A diverting incident occurred about this time, occasioned by a young man in a linen duster who was so ambitious that R. U. Buckley, of Louisville, should be elected commander-in-chief to-day that he pinned a huge sign to his back and paraded himself before the audi'ence. The sign contained the naane of his favorite candidate, and the audience apparently believed that the young man's performance was a first-class piece of electioneering. GOVERNOR MOUNT'S SPEECH. Bishop White invoked the divine blessing, and, Governor Mount being introduced, delivered the following address: “In sacred remembrance of the valor and the patriotism of the brave men who so ncbly upheld the country’s honor and defended the Nation’s flag, we welcome to this commonwealth their patriotic sons. Indiana reveres the memory of the patriot dead and honors the heroes living. The grandest monument ever erected to the memory of brave men towers above this capital city and attests Indiana’s love and gratitude to the soldier. A thousand sanguinary battlefields tell of bravery; half a million of lives tell of patriotism. This Nation's anchor of saftey is not found in large standing armies, but in love of country transmitted from sire to son. In ancient Sparta, on state occasions, the old soldiers would march -with trophies of their victories and bearing the motto ’We have been brave.’ The young men followed in the procession, carrying the motto ‘We are brave.’ The boys followed, in turn, with the motto ‘We will be brave.’ Such lessons inspired to patriotic daring the heroes; who, under Leonidas, defended Thermopylae to the death, and who, under Miltiades, made immortal the fame of Marathon. “Sons of Veterans, you have seen the glory of your fathers heroism. If the dark clouds of war should again burst forth into the fury of battle, inspired by their patriotism, you will march forth to deeds of noble daring, surpassing in valor the imperishable achievements of your noble sires. “ ‘Their deeds shall shine like jewels set In freedom's glittering coronet, But how they fought and how they fell, And falling died, let others tell. Who, looking backward through the years Can read with eyes undimmed with tears, And tell with more than patriotic pride, The children how their fathers died.' “Inspired by love of your loyal fathers, I welcome you. In freedom’s name, I welcome you. As the guardians of our country’s honor in the future, I welcome you. In behalf of this great commonwealth, whose love for the soldiers will never wane, again I bid you welcome.” The Governor was well applauded and Mayor Taggart m a diffident, though earrest manner, extended to the Sens of Veterans a welcome to Indianapolis. He said it was a pleasure to extend this welcome, and that he would freely turn the city over to the organization if it had not already taken, it by storm.

“Brother” Ira Christian, of Noblesville, as Chairman Bookwalter called him, performed the pleasing task of replying to the welcome addresses of the Governor and mayor. He said that Indianapolis was a magnificent city, apd that when the Sons of Veterans came to it they found its gates wide open, as well also the doors of the ttautiful Capitol building. He spoke in commendation of a State that would rear such a noble monument to the memory of its war heroes, and said he was proud of Indiana and proud of the reception accorded to the Sons of Veterans. Continuing, he spoke concerning the sentiment sometimes expressed that the old soldiers cost too much, and declared that all the pensions and honors that could be given them could never repay the debt the country owes them. “Pray God,” said he, “that the rulers of this country will never fail to sustain the men who risked their lives that the republic of liberty might not perish from the earth.” SENATOR THURSTON’S ADDRESS. The band played “The Old Kentucky Heme” at this point and the principal speaker of the evening, Senator John M. Thurston, was introduced. The senator began by saying that it gave him great pleasure to come to Indianapolis on the present occasion. “There is no honor possible to man.” said he, “which I prize more highly than my right to sit in the present encampment of the Sons of Veterans and my right to march in the streets in the company of the men witli whom I have marched to-day. Asa son of a soldier lam glad to be in that State which had such a fireat American, such a pure, patriotic war Jovernor as Oliver P. Morton, and I am glad to come to a city which is the home of that grand statesman and President who so greatly advanced the prestige of the country abroad and upheld its dignity and honor at home. “It were no purpose to meet in annual encampment if we had nothing better to do than to greet each other or give ourselves over to the hospitality extended us. We should avail ourselves of the opportunity to speak strong words of counsel regarding a proper devotion to country and a full obedience to its laws.” The speaker then spoke of the pride which the Sons of Veterans take in the achievements of the old soldiers. He delivered a eulogy on the veteran, and said the very dust his foot pressed was holy ground. It was not because of the bravery of the old soldiers that their sons honored them, for soldiers in all history had been brave. It v-as because of that which they fought for that they were loved and honored. It was because they had stricken the shackles from a race of people that had been irade slaves against the will of God, and the principles they contended for cannot be overthrown bv the bomb and the red flag. “Many of to-day are affected by a sort of mtmby-pambyism that tells us to forget all the glorious scenes of the past, that in forgetfulness lies the hope of unifying the country. This false sentiment has been carried even to the extent of perverting the historv of the war in the books used by the children in the common schools so that instead of being filled with the lofty purposes instilled by the grand story of the war the children never know the strong heartbeats of those who read that history aright.” The senator considered the soldiers of the North as instruments of divine purpose. He called attention to the fact that up until the issuance of the proclamation of emancipation reverse after reverse was experienced by the union forces, but that after the famous proclamation w® made, with the single exception of Chancellorsville and the doubtful day at Chickamnuga, no important engagement was lost. In closing the speaker

said: “God blessed the men who saved the Republic. To us their memory is an inspiration and to the future it is the hope of our land.” MR. FAIRBANKS SPEAKS BRIEFLY. Senator Fairbanks succeeded the Nebraska senator on the platform. He spoke briefly, not having expected to be called, upon. He said: “I must express to you my utter astonishment because of a violation or a promise made to me by your commander-in-chief that I should not be called upon to speak, and if you know of any punishment for such an offense I would wish you to mete it out to him. How r ever, it is with pleasure that I enjoy the hospitality extended me. I cannot express my feelings upon an occasion like this ” Continuing, the senator said that patriotism was synonymous with unselfishness. The soldiers monument w-as erected to commemorate the unselfishness, and not the selfishness, of men, and despite all the wealth of canvas, marble and bronze in the world there was not sufficient to make one picture or erect one monument to the selfishness of man. James S. Dodge, of Elkhart, commander of the G. A. R., delivered an extended speech that was much applauded. He spoke against “the maudlin sentimentality concerning the union of the gray and blue.” He said the gray stood for treason and that treason is odious. A. O. Marsh, past department commander, followed him and spoke of the duties of civic life. Miss Kate Raynor made a neat address, in which, she earned much applause, and was followed by Jesse Overstreet, who said that the history of the war should never he forgotten nor the results of it. R. At. Buckley, of Kentucky, and S. A. Dilley, or lowa, two candidates for the place of com-mander-in-chief, made neat speeches in closing the evening’s programme. ♦ S. OF V. TREASURY ROBBED. Tills Explains Wky a Munde Camp Is Not at the Encampment. Special to the Indianapolis Tournal. AIUNCIE, Ind., S’ept. 10.—It developed today that Charles Parkey, ex-captain and present quartermaster of Leffler Camp, Sons of Veterans, has absconded with the proceeds of the treasury of the camp and a considerable amount of money belonging to the local lodges of American Mechanics, both junior and senior lodges. The money taken from the mechanics was dues which Parkey had collected from members, and most of the cash belonging to the Sons of Veterans was money collected at a recent public entertainment given to raise funds for defraying the expenses of the entire camp to attend the national meeting now in session in Indianapolis. Asa result of Parkey's departure the camp did not attend the meeting. Parkey came to Muncie from Toledo, and was an energetic w’orker in the orders, and took a prominent part in the national political campaign. His family is still in Aluncie. Mrs. Parkey states that her husband informed her that he was going to Birmingham.

A MILLION IN OLD RUSH * WITH THIS YIELD OF WHEAT SHE LEADS INDIANA COUNTIES. The Farmers of the State Will Export About $22,000,4)00 of the Cereal This Year. ■ • The state statistician issued a bulletin yesterday in which he says concerning the wheat crop: “The average area in wheat for the past five years was 2,631,952 acres. That of this year, after a part was plowed up in the spring, was only 2,479,077. The yield of wheat this year averages 15.23 bushels per acre, or a total yield for the State of 37,769,875 bushels. In quality it is very high, much better for the whole State than in several years past. The plant headed and filled perfectly, and it was due to this fact that the crop is so much larger than anticipated. Estimating the usual 4% bushels per capita for home consumption and 4,500,000 bushels for seeding the average acreage, there will be ieft of this year’s crop for exporting 22,344,875 bushels, and by October will probably be worth over $22,000,000. Rush county reports over 1,000,000 bushels of wheat, being larger than that of any other county. Several other counties show large yields, as will be seen in the accompanying table.” Under the stimulus of higher prices an immense amount of wheat is being this fall and the acreage will be the greatest ever know-n In the State. The corn crop promises to be somewhat above the average In yield. The acreage is 100,000 acres greater than in any previous year. The following table shows the yield and acreage of wheat and acreage of corn by counties: Wheat Wheat Wheat Com Counties. acres, av. bu. prod, acres. Adams 21,917 14 306,838 33,439 Allen 37,518 14 525,252 50,519 B’rthol'm'w . 47,727 12 572,724 50,384 Benton 182 10 1,820 100,540 Blackford .... 13,524 11 148,764 18,309 Boone 29,863 16 477,808 77,576 Brown 7,742 12 92,904 18,434 Carroll 40,199 19 763.781 56,984 Cass 39,870 19 757,530 53,066 Clark 18,763 14 262.682 29,719 Clay 17,186 12 206,232 36,491 Clinton 38,131 16 610,096 70,401 Crawford .... 7,873 10 78,730 19,366 Daviess 35,967 12 431,604 52,656 Dearborn .... 20,196 12 242,352 19,933 Decatur 33,503 11 368,588 43,129 De Kalb 25,573 15 383,595 26,915 Delaware .... 25,821 15 387.315 55,298 Dubois 33,756 15 506,340 27,935 Elkhart 45,730 19 868,870 38,797 Fayette 20,314 18 365.652 24,351 Floyd 5,142 14 71,988 11,769 Fountain .... 27,298 12 327,576 57,549 Franklin 26,221 16 419,536 32,094 Fulton 39,574 17 672,758 43,527 Gibson 61,97 '> 15 923,0-iO 52,921 Grant 25,918 15 388,770 55,060 Greene 18,686 16 298,976 54,136 Hamilton .... 38,054 20 761,080 64,247 Hancock 28,703 19 545,357 48,565 Haj-rison 34,499 16 551,984 36,258 Hendricks ... 29,557 15 443,355 53,430 Henry 38,929 19 739,5>t 67.618 Howard 29,006 18 522,108 50,49/ Huqtington .. 26,065 19 495.235 43,846 Jackson 30,425 11 334,6/5 42.975 Jasper 2,707 10 27,070 72,262 Jay 19,267 11 211,937 45,266 Jefferson .... 14,934 20 298,630 29,568 Jennings 15,332 12 183,984 27,938 Johnson 39,482 18 710,676 50,369 Knox 51,288 16 820, 60S 64,892 Kosciusko ... 47,825 15 717,375 51,848 Lagrange .... 41,822 14 585,508 33,277 Lake 809 12 9,708 37,345 Laporte 44,593 13 579,709 52,498 Lawrence .... 10,586 11 116,446 28.177 Madison 30,516 16 488,256 68,786 Aiarion 27,875 17 473,875 45,428 Marshall 40,893 15 613,395 44,614 Martin 10,648 13 138,424 26,785 Miami 34,240 16 547,840 48,588 Monroe 10,789 15 161,835 21,107 Al’ntg'mery .. 38,039 15 570,585 82,366 Morgan 21.469 14 301,566 43,943 Newton 7,458 10 74,580 7U.22S Noble 41,491 13 539,383 33,925 Ohio 6.634 10 66,340 7,001 Orange 11,253 18 202,554 - 27,922 Owen 11,130 10 111,300 23,095 Parke 24,753 1 6 396,048 49,724 Perry 16,696 11 183,656 25,005 Pike 30,659 13 398,567 36,398 Porter 8,284 9 74,556 37,151 Posey 66,110 13 859,430 48,354 Pulaski 16,064 16 257.024 49,201 Putnam 19,207 13 249,tm 47,331 Randolph 32,837 16 525,392 69 315 Ripley 22,635 11 248,985 35,158 Rush 54.903 19 1,043.157 68,532 Scott 8,817 12 105.804 16,382 Shelby 60,832 16 973,312 67.836 Spencer 41,731 18 751,158 38,419 Starke 5,411 12 *54,932 20,090 Steuben 25.456 13 330,928 26,785 St. Joseph ... 48.767 14 682,738 37,830 Sullivan 29,808 16 476,928 55.136 Switzerland . 10,653 14 119,142 1G.261 Tippecanoe .. 33,118 16 529.888 100,973 Tipton 20,333 17 345,661 52,316 Union 17,942 19 340.898 22,338 Vanderburg . 29,336 20 586,720 25,050 Vermillion ... 17,049 13 221,637 40,685 Vigo 24,476 13 318,188 57,611 Wabash 29.378 15 440,670 39,368 Warren 11,903 13 154,739 64,683 Warrick 43.927 18 790.686 38.691 Washington . 19.804 13 257,452 42,124 Wayne 35.606 19 676,514 52.732 Wells 21.904 14 306.656 44,632 White 26,007 10 260,070 100,393 Whitley 22,178 16 354.548 28,134 Totals, 1897.2,479,077 15.23 37.769.575 4,101,665 Totals, 1896.2.862,236 8.58 24.574,853 4.005,690 LIVE STOCK. On the subject of live stock the bulletin says; “Horses and Alules There is a large decrease in the number of horses since last year, being less by 28,586. Marion county, with the largest number, has 14,423, and Montgomery stands next with 12,473. The number of horses dying in the State during the year ending July 1, 1897, was 21.208, about 1,000 less than last year. Posey county stands first in number of mules, reporting 2,795. In the whole State there was a decrease of 3,632 mules since last year. During the year ending July 1, 1897, 2.138 died. “Cattle—The rejxirts show a decrease of milk cows of 13,543 since last year. Milk ooww. of course. Include all the cow* on the

OF BROSNAN BROS.^ At the New Store, 6 and 8 West Washington Street, To-day, Saturday, September 11 AT 1 O’CLOCK P. M. Music, Electrical Display and Decorations. Music by Montani Brothers, Afternoon from 2to 5, Evening 7to 9. ALL INVITED. To the Public: We have moved our Department Store from 37 and 39 South Illinois street to this location with a view to the convenience of our patrons. In this building we have called to our assistance every known modern facility for the accommodation of purchasers. The departments are so placed as to be easily found, and all kindred lines of goods are kept on the same floor. Promptness, courtesy and one price to all shall be the principle upon which we do business. The attention and liberality to our trade which enabled us to open up this elegant house shall continue to be the marked feature of our business transactions. Money on unsatisfactory purchases shall be agreeably refunded, and no reasonable pains will be spared to make purchasing in this store a pleasure to all. How to Find Departments On the Main Floor (East Aisle.) 'rja\r**r> floor (Drapery Dept.) Silks, black and colored, Dress Goods, Linings, Dress Complete lines of Lace Curtains, Portieres, Drapery Trimmings and Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Embroideries and Silks, Silkalines, Sash and Door Curtains, Window Blinds, Laces. Brass and Wood Trimmings. On the Main Floor (West Aisle.) BASEMENT (Take Elevator or Staircase.) m/dVmle™e”*. reUaS ' GentS,FUrniShingS ' COrSet3 ' HOSi ' ry Airy . arranged, well stocked, perfect light, conLadies’, Misses’ and Children’s Shoes will occupy rear of venient. main floor, as well as part of east and west aisle. House Furnishings, complete lines of Glassware, Tins Tut. ci A „.i A , v ware, Graniteware, Woodemvare, Dolls, Games and Toys. (Take Elevator.) Domestics of all descriptions—Linens, Calicoes, GingCloaks and Suits, Furs, Children’s Dresses, Muslin Un- hams, Muslins. Wash Goods in all the varieties, Blankets, derwear and Millinery and Infants’ Goods. Comforts and Bed Tickings. Thanking our many patrons for past favors, and hoping a continuance of the same in our new location, where we will be pleased to see all our old friends. Very truly, —J I—--0 and 8 W. Washington St*

farm, and does not indicate a falling off in dairy cows, for that interest is not diminishing but increasing. The low price of farm butter during the year is the explanation of this decrease. It will be noted that there is a healthy, though not large, increase in beef cattle, being 3,422 over last year. Putnam county stands first in beef cattle, with 12,095 head, and Hendricks next, with 11,494. But it must be borne in mind that this is only a comparison with last year, but that the shortage in beef cattle is over 500,000 head. Allen county is first in number of milk cows, with 11,002, Marion county next, with 10,016, and Lake county third, with 9,832. “Sheep and Wool—The reports show another decrease in the number of sheep. There are 57,929 less than last year and 198,724 less than in 1895, a decrease of 22.5 per cent, in the two years. The number of lambs decreased 50,724 since last year and 80.081 since 1895. There were 18,144 sheep killed by dogs during the year ending July 1. 1897, which was less than in former years. The sheep dying for the year numbered 74,998, being 29,690 more than last year. Steuben county reports the most sheep, 26,369 head, and Noble county the most lambs, being 16,024. The tabular statements show the details of all these matters. The wool clip was 387,720 pounds less than last year and 616.600 less than in 1895, due, of course, chiefly to the decrease in the number of sheep. "Swine—The number of hogs reported is 1,411,949, against 1,472,332 last year, a falling off in number of 60,383 since last year. But there is an increase in pigs over last year of 121,513. The number of hogs dying for the year ending July f, 1897, was very large, being 899,452, against 580,260 for the previous year. This is a very great increase. In order to show this most graphically the bulletin contains a map of the State by counties, shaded, to show where swine disease was most fatal. This shows that in thirty counties the loss by disease was 0 to 10 per cent.; in eighteen counties, 10 to 20 per cent.; in twenty counties, 20 to 30 per cent.; in fifteen e.ounties, 30 to 40 per cent., and in nine counties, 40 to 50 per cent. The chief fatality, it will be seen by the chart, was in the central counties of the State. The loss in the whole State was 24.71 per cent., valued at $5,396,743. The great bulk of the hog crop of Indiana is produced in the central counties and in the Wabash and White river valleys, and hence the chart shows the greatest loss in these. The present indications are that swine disease will be less prevalent and less destructive for the remainder of this year, but is likely to spread farther toward the southern and northeastern parts of the State.” The bulletin gives the acreages of other crops as follows; Oats, 1.208,697; rye, 135,680; barley. 7,066; potatoes, 92,742; timothy hay, 1,150,586; clover, 1,007,831; tobacco, 4,8.33.

SENN'S MONEY UNCLAIMED. Ilia Body Buried—A lietter to Him from Cincinnati. Tho body of Frederick Senn, the suicide, which was found on the banks of Fall creek Wednesday morning, was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery yesterday by Undertaker Tutewiler. No word was received from any of his friends or relatives. Yesterday morning Coroner Brayton was given a letter which was addressed to Senn in this city. It was written by S. Graf, from Cincinnati, in German. Translated by Miss Brayton the letter reads ats follows: “Worthy Senn—Your letter received. I was glad to hear from you. I hope that the first letter will not also be the last, but that I will often hear from you hereafter. I was especially glad you recognize the w'ays of Providence. God's hand, indeed. He sees you. I have prayed for you for a long time. May God fulfill my prayer and may His eternal love find a place in your heart. Dear Senn, you are indeed just as your letter tells me. The answer to it. You must succeed. Only have faith and realize that whether you are worthy or not the Lord has done it all for me, as for you. Depend upon it, you will find forgiveness, for God lets the just succeed. I send ydtrthe address of the preacher of our denomination in Indianapolis. (A. Freitag, 306 Davidson street.) Call on him. The Lord and His blessing be with you. With greetings from your friend.” And there was the following postscript: “Toeclips come afterward. My best wishes.” This postscript is probably a figure of speech which would readily be* understood by Senn. who was an expect machinist in the bicycle line and a bicycle rider. Toeclips to a cyclist are an after blessing which comes to 'the rider after he- has mastered the wheel. Tho writer used the figure to say that blessing would follow if Senn should learn to know the Lord. They Slept In n. Shed. Albert Sedenberg, another wife beater, w'as arrested last night. He and his wife have been sleeping in a shed In the rear of a second-hand store at No. 531 East Washington street. Last night Mrs. Sedenberg said she was tired of such a life and was going home to her mother. For this the husband struck hear. He has been arrested for the same offense before.

CALL TO ROBERTS PARK REV. DR. BACON, A PRESIDING ELDER, INVITED TO THE PASTORATE. • ♦ lie Is Now In Evansville District— Christ Church Plans to Be Submitted To-Morrow. • ♦ A call to the pulpit of Roberts Park M. E. Church has been extended by the oiliciai board to Rev. Dr. Bacon, presiding elder of the Evansville district. At the meeting of the quarterly conference last night it was definitely decided to take this action. A committee was appointed to urge the bishop to make the appointment at the annual conference to be held Sept. 23. It is understood that the bishop will offer no objections and that he will appoint Dr. Bacon to the new charge. Rev. Dr. Bacon was formerly pastor of the First M. E. Church of Louisville. He tendered his resignation to become presiding elder of the district. He has preached before the Roberts Park congregation and made a very favorable impression. Since Dr. Coultas resigned to accept a call at Morristown, N. J., much thought has been given by the congregation and official board of the church to the selection of his successor and a number of prominent divines have been invited to preach, with a view to being called to the pulpit. After much consideration the choice centered on Dr. Bacon. At the meeting last night the quarterly conference also decided to delegate the entire official board to attend the laymen’s conference to be held in Roberts Park Church next Wednesday. There was also a meeting of the Broadway M. FI Church official board last night, at which delegates were appointed to attend the laymen's conference, 'the delegates were not hampered by instructions ana there was no expression on the different matters that will come up at the conference. Following are the delegates that were selected: chairman of the delegation, W. C. Van Arsdel; Messrs. J. E. Miller, I. B. Pickett, P. R. Rainey, J. C. Smith, E. G. Ritchie, W. S. Conner, Dr. W. T. Newton and H. M. Adkinson.

CHRIST CHURCH CHANGES. They Will Be Presented to the Congregation To-Morrow. Rev. A. J. Graham has returned from the seashore, where has has been recuperating, after a season of broken health. Mr. Graham is at once reviving interest in the remodeling of Christ Church, of which he is the rector. An article in the Journal sojne time ago gave a brief sketch of the proposed changes. Plans have been drawn by Vonnegut & Bohn, which wijl embrace an extension of the chancel eighteen feet and extension of the south transept twenty-eight feet, the erection of a private chapel at the angle facing the soldiers’ monument and the tearing out of the back to make a parish house. The latter will have an assembly room, a choir room, a rector's study, a kitchen and other rooms. The changes will cost in the neighborhood of £I6,(XX). Mr. Graham will present the plan in detail at the church service to-morrow morning. The object of retaining the present edifice is that Christ Church shall be the central church for a cluster of missions. At present there are two missions on the South Side sustained by Christ Church. One is St. George's and the other Trinity. It is contemplated joining these into one and making a stronger church. Another mission is at Woodruff Place. Christ Church would be the center of a larger growth and the mission churches would make an outlet for the missionary energies of the church and hold the children. The mission churches reach many persons who would not and could not attend the up-town and central churches. There are now very few, scarcely a half dozen in a membership of five hundred, who are not in favor of keeping the church down town. In June there were several resignations from the vestry by men w ho had committed themselves to the uniojt of Grace Cathedral and Christ Church. The present vestry is composed of It. L. Talbott, senior warden; D. T. Bacon. John Ferguson, W. A. Taylor, W. W. Lowry and C. E. Judson. Mr. Graham will begin to pay attention to the financial end of the scheme Monday and will rush the work to obtain subscriptions. The private chapel will be circular, about fifteen feet in diameter, and will accommodate a few for a private service. The rear of the proposed building will be two stories high and the w’hole new part will conform to the front. Rev. Crour AduDu has been In charge of Christ

Church during Mr. Graham’s absence, and has been a very satisfactory incumbent. BISHOP CHATAIID’S LETTER. He Irges tlie Clergy to Keep the Schools Cnmiieii. .Bishop Chatard, of the Diocese of Vincennes, has written a letter to the clergy in which he quotes from a letter recently received by himself from a high cardinal of the church concerning the diocese. Bishop Chatard. in his letter, says that the cardinal had asked him the number of children of the diocese w r ho do not attend the Catholic schools. The reply of the bishop was that about 14,000 out of a possible 20,000 Catholic children attended the Catholic schools. The bishop urges the clergy to strive to keep the schools unmixed, especially for children, and that the best teachers be chosen. It is necessary, the bishop writes, not only to teach youth religion during certain hours, but to have the whole of the education giving forth the good odor of piety. Every species of learning has its dangers and these can scarcely be avoided by the young unless some divine control affects their minds and hearts. In conclusion Bishop Chatard says: "Many are in places where there is physical impossibility of having a Catholio school. But much can be done by you in encouraging parents who are not properly inclined to send children to our school, and seconding the zeal of your pastors in imparting Catholic instruction. We urge you to do this, and to keep up a healthy Catholic public opinion which will sustain the cause of Catholic education in the midst of opposition or trial, and in this way we shall emulate the spirit of sacrifice of our forefathers, save tho children, and benefit the country by giving it good, reliable citizens.” Cured bj' Prayer. At the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday the monthly "all-day” meeting of the local members of the Missionary Alliance was held. The meeting was led- by Rev. George N. Eldridge, of Anderson. Hymns w'tre sung and experiences given. Mr. Eldridge told of a remarkable cure. He spoke of a woman who had not been able to take a step in sixteen years who attended a convention at Beulah Park last month. She came into the tabernacle in a wheeled chair and was healed by the power of the Lord. She left the chair and walked to her hotel. Mr. Eldridge spoke of a brother who received a revelation in a dream and was afterwards a changed man. Those present were much impressed by Mr. Eldridge’s talk. A Reception to Rev. and Mrs. Jenkins. Rev. Burris A. Jenkins, pastor of the Third Christian Church, returned yesterday at noon from a trip to Europe and Mrs. Jenkins from a visit to relatives East. Last evening the members of the congregation gave a welcome reception to Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins in the church parlors. Mr. B. F. Franklin assisted Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins in meeting the people and the ladies of the church assisted in the entertainment and in the serving of refreshments. The rooms were decorated with vases and bowls of garden llowers. Mr. Jenkins will occupy his puipit for the services to-morrow. A Social at Plymouth. A social gathering was held at Plymouth Church last night, a reunion of the pastor and his family and the members of the congregation ufter tiie summer’s vacation. Plymouth is one of the few churches which holds no services for a term of weeks during the summer, so that the first social in the season is an event of unusual pleasure for all. Mr. and Mrs. Dew’hurst received the members and the young ladies extended the usual hospitalities.

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