Evening journal., 1888-09-20
Comrades Of Sheridan.
A Meeting in Chicago at Which
He Expected to Preside.
THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.

Only the Generals Portrait and his Mem-
ory Represent His Real seIf-The Meet
ing wns Devoted to Eulogizlng Him-
Gen. Aleer's Eloquent Tribute.
CHICAGO, Sept 2O.-The reunion Of the sur
viving members OF the Army Of the Cumber-
land az Central Music hall last night was ona
Of the most largely attended gatherings Of
representatives Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic ever held in the state Of Illinois A
nearly life size portrait OF the late Gen Sheri-
dan occupied the centre Of the stage, the stage
itself boing decorated with the national colors
and trophies of the war. Over hundred
veteran commanders, who served during the
war, occupied seats OF honor on the stage, Ia.
cuding Gems r. T. Crittenden, r. A. Alger
Warren keifer and many others. Gen. Rose
Grams, who acted as chairman, introduced
Hon. John Roche, mayor Of Chicago, who ex-
tended a most hearty welcome to the assem-
bled veterans. Col. II. Stone, the next speaker,
gave graphic history of the war Of the re
bellion, paying glowing tribute to the brave
Phil sheridan who they all had fondly hoped
would have presided at their meeting as il
was by him the reunion had been called a
short time ago 20 assemble
and touching eulogy on the life and career Of
Gen. Sheridan, referring to all the great
episodes in the war in which he bore 50 con.
spicuous part. NEARLY a quarter OF a cen
tury has passed, said Cen Alger, "and
peace reigns throughout the land, yet many
pf the men who served with him are still
among the living. The muster rolls Of tha
Grand Army OF the Republic carry about
100000 names, OF which nearly 5000 have
been mustered out during the past year. II
Is estimated that about one-half Of the vet
Grams living belong 20 tho organization and
II is but reasonable TO suppose that thosa
outside are falling by the wayside as rapidly
as those within. Thus 10000 OF these brave
comrades have passed away since last You
met, an average OF about one for every time
the minute hand passes around the dial Of
the clock. Their sufferings are ended Their
weary hearts are at rest. They are beyond
care and trouble No poorhouse can ever
open or Gloss its doors 10 thein. Let US ever
revere their memory. The men who served
their country and saved IL, the men who
made 1t what Il Is to-day, the comrades OF
our gallant Sheridan ought TO be the
nations wards, not the nations paupers
Great soul, loving father devoted husband,
loyal friend, 2 exclaimed Gen. Alger IN com
clusion Your life your affection for your
country, your record as a soldier and as
man, are the heritage Of grateful nation. A
country broken you helped to rebuild; dr.
vided sentiment you helped to make one. On
the bow of promise, which spanning this great
land, assures us that peace, unity and con-
cord shall remain forever, arr inscribed tha
names Of the men who placed it there, and al
its apex shines in letters as bright as the day,
that shall never fade the immortal name
Sheridan
Upon the conclusion Of Gen. AlgerAs elo
luent eulogy, which he closed almost in tears
the band played "rhe Flag after which ths
proceedings closed The veteran generals and
Grand Army comrades in attendance then
held an informal and fraternal gathering ON
the Stare