Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-17
TELLING OLD TALES.
OPENING Of IHR n SOLDIERS RE.
UNIONS YESTERDAY.
National Veterans at Indianapolis, Tho
Army of the Cumberland at Grand Rap
ids, aud the Army Of West virginia At
Port am outb.



From Morning Edition.l
ISDIASAPoLIs, Sept. l6.-rhe annual re-
union of the National American Veterans
Association began in this city today. About
three hundred veterans, including representa-.
tives of a majority of the states of the union,
are present. The public buildings and a num-
Der of private houses displayed the national
colors in honor of the veterans, and, though
the decorations are not extensive, the well
come is hearty. At 2 o'clock, the veterans,
escorted by the local militia, paraded the
Streets the procession being reviewed by
Gov Gray from the steps of the court house.
The procession filed into the building, and
the meeting was called to order by Gen. J.
W. Denver president OF the associs ton.
Gen. NJ. ID. Manson, of Indiana, made the
welcoming speech, and was followed by Major
McMaster Gen. Denver responding in behalf
of the veterans. Committees on resolutions
and organiz ,,ion were appointed, and the
session adjourned.
In the evening very largely attended re-
ception was hell at Masonic Hall. Gen,
Denver presided, and the meeting was in
every way successful. Addresses were made
by Gov. Gray, Gen. Manson, Ex-Gov. Porter.
and Maj. J. W. Gordon, and an original poem
by Mrs. Sarah +. Belton was read. The asso-
citation will continue its session tomorrow.
the meeting concluding with banquet in the
evening.
REUNION OF THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND
GRAND RArlDs, Mich, S tpt. lG.-rhe Sew
entee,h annual reunion of the Society Of the
Cumberland opened here this morning.
Gen. Sheridan, president of the society,
in the chair, and Secretary Cist at
his side. About 300 veterans are in
attendance. The usual committees were ap-
pointed and the society Adjourned until this
evening. Tomorrow there will be a process
sion of the state militia and G. A. r. veterans,
toll wed by tie dedication OF the monum, mt
to Kent county soldiers, aud banquet at
night.
An immense crowd gathered at Powers
Opera House toIieht. Gen. Il. A. Alger, As
governor, delivered an admirable address OF
welcome on behalf OF the state. At
the close OF the address Gen.
Sheridan replied on behalf of the
society. He was wildly cheered, and said
he was sure every member OF the Army of
the Cumberland would testify that the local
executive committee had done excellent work
The only mistake they had made WAS 10 &C.
lecting him to respond to the excellent ad-
dress OF the governor, and, Il iied the gen
eral, 81, as all my comrades know, ysry
seldom say anything when can get out of il.
| can say however all the members of the
Army OF the Cumberland aie very glad thew
came here, and thank the people of Grand
Rapids and Michigan for their kind stten-
tions. Gov. Alger has said | came
from Michigan and Grand Rapids,
| started with the Second Michigan
cavalry, and was soon promoted to brgadier-
general How | was appointed, ! don't know.
but ! was, ana Joined the regiment after dark
the day | received appointment. | was 60
busy from that time till short time ago
that did not look into the
matter, but | received my pay. |
wish again to say that the comrades
OF the Army Of the Cumberland are very
thankful Tor the cordial reception given US by
the beautiful city of Grand Rapids.
Baskets Of towers were presented Generals
Sheridan, Barnett, Keller and Morgan from
the high school history class. Gen. r. ID. Mus
sey,of Washington,was orator Of the evening,
Judge Foraker being absent. Speeches were
also made by Gen. J. Warren Keifer, of Ohio /;
e1 Congressman liorr, of Saginaw; Gen.
"oiSou, ptu ulleftOn, OF New
York, and Gen. Times, of this city. After the
evening exercises a Symposium was held at
the opera house.
WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS IL REUNION
PORTSMOUTH Sspt. l6.-The reunion of the
Army of West Virginia opened today under
the most favorable auspices. The great
feature Of the day was the street parade, over
one mile in length, including the trades dis
play, and was the most complete ever seen in
this city. The weather is perfect and bids
iair to make the occasion great success. E1-
President Hayes arrived this morning.
ana other prominent men will be pres.
ent tomorrow. Immense tents are erected
on the fair grounds the main one having a
seating capacity Of fifteen thousand. The
entire grounds and tents are lit by electric
liRhts. The decorations over the whole city
are gorgeous, there being hardly building
without some emblem of welcome. SO COM
plete are the arrangements that the whole
si,y seems TO be under military discipline.
The Columbus Barracks band and a dozen
others are here and the air il full of music