The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-14
FLY YOUR FLAGS.
Honor to the Gallant Army of the
Tennessee.
The Meeting Opens TomorrOw---The
Veteran Eneampment ON the
Island


DECORATE.
Tomorrow will be the first day of the
meeting of the Army of the Tennessee in
this city Already the work of decorat-
ing has commenced. The Harper House
presents an attractive appearance, while
across Eighteenth street near Second ave.
nue.. and Second avenue from G. A. r head
quarters are decorations bearing words
of welcome to the city's distinguished
isitors. The decorations in front of the
places of business of William Rinck and
Henry Wentz Seventh avenue and Four
tenth and half street, are very hand,
lsQme and it would be credit TO the city
if there were more like them.
1t is the earnest desire of the committee
on arrangements that the decorations be
general. Wherever there is flagstaff in
the city, the stars and stripes should be
flown from il, and every business house
along Second syenue at least should
show some emblem to distinguish the oc-
casion.
General John A. Logan left Chicago on
the noon Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
train today to attend the reunion of the
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
here tomorrow and Thursday. He will
speak at a meeting to be held In Moline
tonight General Logan was confined to
his bed most all day yesterday with a
sudden illness, but was better in the even
ing, so that he felt confident of being able
take the trip.
Today's Chicago Inter Ocean says:
General W. W. BeIknap, Washington,
is at the Grand Pacific He is en- route 10
Rock Island to attend the reunion of the
Army of the Tennessee that occurs We'd
nesday Generals Sherman. Logan,
Chetlain and other prominent army men
will be present.
A large delegation of veterans, and
| representatives Of the Chicago press will
arrive this evening, and tomorrow morn
| ing the proceedings of the reunion will
open at the Harper House with
business meeting. General Sher>
man will be here in the morn>
ing, or in time for the meeting at Harper's
theatre 10 the evening.
THE VETS.
NANDRUFF's ISLAND September IA.
At ) O'Clock Yesterday afternoon Com
mander ] W Bracket in a neat little
speech welcomed the veterans, which was
| followed by singing of the ed war song,
| Marching Through Georgia" Rev.
Kerr was then introduced who responded
to the welcome of j W. Bracket. Mr..
Kerr said be liked to talk to old soldiers.
to meet comrades who stood shoulder to
shoulder during the war. He pittied the
chickens, potatos beans and so on. He
thought that the chickens that escaped
would sing what the ministers stag at
conference: And do We Still Live:"
| He said further that there were no men
he honored as much as the old soldiers.
Following this the following was issued:
HEADQUARTER RS Rock ISLAND
COUNTY ASSOCIATION
Encsmpment on Nandrutf-s Island. \
G en-. order No. !:
| This orders that Doctor E. II. Bowman.
com rade of Alfred Bling, Post G. A r.,
Andalusia, be surgeon of this encamp-
ment }. W. Bracelet, Com.
}. NJ BEARDsLEY. Adjutant.
| At 1910 a. IN. telephone message
was received from Col Bracket to fall in
and escort a number OF the old comrades
TO the camp, which was done in u soldier
ly manner. The OK donated by J. A.
Wilson was escorted to the pit in which
it Is to be roasted by guard. Il is
not often during the service that ratipns
are received In as august q manner as
this morning.
The OK roast will be one of the featur
es of the day. 1t will be roasted on the
south end Of the camp, and will be ready
for serving at s p. IN.
Bill of fare for dinner:
| Pork and baked beans. breakfast hac-
on, corned beef boiled beans and pork
Roast mutton, hard tack. soda crackers,
fresh bread, and rolls, coffee and tea
The rain has laid the dust that was
raised last night, and this morning the
sun rising IN all its splendor has left the
camp in the finest condition. Early in
the morning old vets and visitors began
pouring in The old vets were assigned
Quarters by the adJutant and after dispcs-
| ing of their luggage proceeded to renew
old acquaintance. Many inquiries were
made at headquarters for certain com
panies and regiments, which were ans
wered by the officers.
At 10 a. III. Beardsley camp Sons of
Veterans went out on guard mount. The
boys certainly do great credit to them
selves and TO their fathers who served
their country in its hour of peril.
Alfred Bling post, No. 1872, carries fias.
made by the ladies of Audalusia in 1860
and presented TO home guard company
during the late campaign. Capt. Mont,
gomery and Lieutenant J. W. Ballord or.
gained company known as the 65th
Illinois infantry, the home guard dis
banding. The ladies then presented the
flag to the G5tb. The company and flag
were captured at Harper's Ferry, as also
was lady who donned it as an under
garment and escaped TO the Union line.
The lady was Mrs jackson Moore, whose
husband was member of the company.
The survivors of the company since The
war. by special call of their former lieu
tenant, met and appointed ]. Ii. Ballard
and Z. Walton special committee to
take charge of the flag, in whose care il
is at the present time Messrs. Ballard
and Walton have fulfilled this trust TO
the letter, and to it occupies the place OF
honor at the headquarters of the post al
the encampment.
| HARD TACK.
Adjutant Beardsley is here and there
and everywhere life of the camp.
One hundred and thirty membership