San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-18
THE VETERANS.
SECOND DAYS DOINGS.
Notes About the Campfire Dane
inR--SpeaKing- Veterans
Leaving for Home.

ton was on the grounds yesterday
afternoon and last night. In fact it
was a regular jam, and many who
could not find means of conveyance to
the grounds, either by street car or
carriage were COMPEL led to remain in
the city last night. In the afternoon
the regular exercises were begun
with prayer by Rev. E. G.. Giddings,
pastor of the Trinity Methodist
church. Following this came music
by the band and then Colonel Midnight
delivered a stirring address. A short
recess was taken and then the audi
ence reassembled to hear more
speeches, and Major Teel was the
first to address the company, and
Gen. Covell followed. Then Captain
w. H. Huston spoke for the G.. A. RS.
and the audience was dismissed by
the Nice-President.
Supper was soon announced ana
thousands were RECALLED with roast
beef and coffee. At night music and
| dancing formed the programme, ana
was continued until late towards
morning. Today the veterans break
tasted early, and about 100 Bolton
comrades took the train for home;
others followed'on the 2 o'clock p. m.
| train, and still others will leave to-
morrow morning. Today is the last
| day of the reunion, and it is predict
ed will be the grandesi day of all.
NOTES, ELECTIONS, ETC.
During the day a club of IS Mexican
veterans was formed.
The LIGHT distributed free to the
veterans yesterday 800 copies of its
current issue and our headquarters
was besieged for more. In distri-
buting the official programme for
the day, more than 10000 sheets
were placed in the hands of
the multitude. Advertising matter,
and also fine write-up of San An
tonic were given away today.
The TennesseeanS met yesterday
evening and elected J. w. Brewster,
of Pendletonville, Tex, president; NJ.
d. Smith, Pendletonville, vice presi-
dent; G. w. Vaughn, OF WaXahachie,
orderly sergeant; w. +. NJ. Cannon,
of Dallas, secretary, and NJ. w. Nc
Knight, of WaXahachie, treasurer.
The Louisianians elected: w. A.
Maddox. of Fort Worth. Tex, presi-
dent; Chick Antry, of Gainesville, first
vice president; F. y. Sanchez, OF San
Antonio, second vice PRESIDENT J. +.
Ga5keil, of WaXahachie, secretary
and treasurer; W. r. Brown, of Gates
vile, first assistant secretary; X. II.
Turner. of Bolton, cOmmissary ser
geant: H. d. Brown, of Holland, as
sistant commissary sergeant.
The Mississippians elected: I. NJ.
Daniel. of Forney. Tex, president
and treasurer; J. W. Simmons, of
MeXia, vice president; G. shepherd,
of Greenville, secretary; and c. G.
RambO, of Temple, cOmmissarv ser
geant. They also passed the follow
ing resolution of thanks:
Resolved. That the thanks of the
EX-COnfederate Association of MissiS
sippians are hereby extended to the
citizens of San Antonio for the ele
CANT hospitality of which they have
been the delighted recipient.
The veterans spent most of the al
ternoon in camp, swapping anecdotes,
"reminiscences, etc.
The commanding general and staff
were photographed in the afternoon.
Several wild herOns perched them
Reunion headquarters was the place
where the hardest work was done.
The best of order prevailed and no
disturbances of any moment occurred
yesterday.
The pavilion was insufferably hot
Yesterday afternoon. 1t is poorly
ventilated and the roof is too low.
Caterer Garrett issued $3.50 rations
yesterday.
The Mississippians have left for
home.
The vets are voting to have the
next reunion at Fort Worth.
BarthOlOmaie, the rustler for Little
Joker tobacco, has handsome ban
ner on the grounds, representing
peace and prosperity and the Little
| Joker handing out the weed for the
| pipe of peace to both the blue and the
gray while the dove builds it's nest
in the lannon's mouth. 1t is design
| Mr. b. himself arranged.
All the county officers and many
Of the merchants, took a half holiday
yesterday and attended the meeting
at the Springs.
Mr.. o. b. Walan has Just returned
from flying trip in Live Oak county,
and was on fairgrounds yesterday.
Virginia headquarters elected the
following officers for the coming year:
J. b. King, president; ;. G. Brown,
secretary; John Johnson, quartermas-
ter. The Nirginians are IA strong and
each man represents a distinct regi-
ment The following resolutions