Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-02
BUSSEY'S JAW BONE
DOES GREAT EXECUTION AT MT. LAKE
PARK.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Interior Makes
Holy Show Of Magnificent Celebra-
ton-Vetsrans Have a Big Tine and
Enjoy Themselves.

| CptctCl ItttyTlUi 70 We AtgLaltTs
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, August L.
Yesterday was dismal day, and in addi-
tion 10 ths bad weather it was circulated
that President Harrison would not be
here, baving been called By urgent busi-
ness TO Washington. This made the pros
pect for Grand Army Day discoursging.
A committee from Mt. Lske Park waited
on the President at Deer Park last evening,
urging him 10 come and take the train for
the East from hare, to which he consented,
and accordingly the President, Secretary
Halford, and Secretary Of the Treasury
Wirdom drove over from Deer Park, ar
irving at the auditorium at 9 o'clock.
The sun had been out bright and warm
for several hours, drying the drives and as
suring excellent weather. When it WAS
learned that the President was at the au-
ditorium the people crowded to see him.
After the atage had been nicely decorated,
the President and his.party entered, while
the Morgantown orchestra, assisted by
large choir, sang "My Country, 'Tis of
Thee"
THE PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION.
Rev. W. C. Baldwin, President of the
Park Association, said that President
Harrison would not be able to address the
G.. A. K. in the afternoon, being compelled
to 90 TO Washington, and that he would
now hold reception. TIE people came
forward and gave their names to Mr.. G.
w. Conner, Master Of Ceremonies. For
fortg minutes the crowd formed a constant
line to the stsge 20 meet the President,
Secretary Window and Gen. Buasey, who
received with him. Sore squeezed his
band, and others brought up dear little
namesakes until the whole tribe OF BaDja-
min had passed il review. The orchestra
in the meanwhile played various national
airs.
At 10 o'clock President Harrison drove
to the depot, but the.train was nearly an
hour late, 80 he gave another reception TO
the G.. A. r. men who had just arrived.
Representatives from all the Posts for
miles east aud west were on hand. Cum-
berlsnd and Keyser both furnished fine
bands OF fifteen pieces besides various
drum corps
BUsSEY BREAKS LOOSE.
From II until 2:30 the crowd was en-
tertained with music and base ball. AT
this hour abont three thousand people ss-
sembled at the auditorium. After prayer
by Rev. Fullerton, Dr. Baldwin introduced
Gen. Cyrus Bussey, of New York, Assist
ant Secretary of the Interior, who said
that he regretted the departure of the Pres
ident as he was one of the most eloquent
orators in the country. Bussey 'sspeecn was
characterized by various anecdotes, and
largely of personal experiences. He said
that the nation could not do enough to re-
pay these brave men for their sacrifices.
''If you are not aDls to secure pensions at
the Pension Bureau," he continued, "you
can appeal to the Secretary of the Interior.
Thank God have had thu blessed pTivi
lega to grant some pensions which Grover
Cleveland vetoed. Cheers While am
N Office l will zee that Justice is done to
every applicant. / believe in recalling
the scenes of the past, in Teviving the
memories of those days, and resurrecting
the principles for which we fought. AL
though twenty-eight years after the war, |
don't believe that one thing for which the
South fought wac right.
HE KNOWS NOTHING BUT TREASON"
l know Of 10 name by which its action
can be known bat that Of treason. can
make 10 apologies for them. II was po-
litical trick. In those times there were
two classes, patriots and traitors. march
ed with 1900 to destroy the Rattesnake
which sought to kill the Proud E'ge OF
the North. l hold that il is crime TO
teach the rising generation that the prin-
ciples of the SOulhetners we're just or
righteous.
We have right 10 be proud. This is
our country. We preserved it. These brave
men before NE ought to be allowed to for
age ss they please on ths orchards aud get
the good thinss OF this life" After eulo-
eizipg in strains of mstchless eloquence
the virtues, bravery, nobility, honesty and
sacrifices of General Bussey and others, and
their lust claims Of reward, Bussey re-
tired.
THE REST OF THE PROGRAMME.
Miss Alma Conner OF WneeilDgi .neu
sang the Star SpaDged Banner. Post
Commanders were called on for speecnes
but respectfully declined. President
Baldwin then invited the G. A. X. OF
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia, Ohio and District of Columbia
to meet here next year. This evening
there was a beautiful exhibit Of fire works,
ALTO G. A. r. songs and views at the audi
tOrium.
U. S. Attorney SiurgisF, Judge Hay
mond, State Senators Furbee and DAVIS
were among the visitors. About hSe
thousands were on the grounds.