The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-08-29
MISSOURI
EX-CONFEDERATES.

On August II the eleventh ami
versary OF the State Ex- Confederate
Association was held at the Conred-
crate Home Farm, near Higginsville,
Mo. 1t was largely attended from
all parts Of tho state and the day
was a very pleasant one. The as
semblage on the grounds was esti-
mated at 5000. A pavilion with a
speakers stand had been erected in a
convenient part Of the grounds, and
after the registration and issuing of
badges was finished, about 10:30 a.
M, at the main building, the crowd
assembled and President James Ban
herman, of the state association,
called the meeting to order. Prayer
was offered by Rev. T. M. Cobb, of
Lexington. .
Secretary Barlow read several
letters Of regret from prominent
persons who had been invited to at
tend the reunion, but were pre-
vented. Among them was one from
Gen. Franz Sigel, OF New York; one
from Maj. William Warner, of Kan
sas City; one from Rev. ]. William
Jones, chaplain of the Army, of
Northern Virginia.
Father John Bannon, whose home
was formerly in st. Louis, known as
the fighting chaplain of Guibor's
battery, wrote from st. Francis
Xavier's, Dublin, Ireland, August 2,
to Secretary Barlow as follows:
1t is seldom agreeable to be aroused
from our slumbers, and least of all toward
the close of life's day, when one seeks
repose. Your kindly message from the
confederate association OF Missouri was,
visitor, reawakening memories of scenes
and seasons long past and OF comrades
and friends brave, faithful and generous,
whose cherished names are still en-
shrined in my heart. Please convey to
them at your annual reunion at Higgins
vile the assurances OF my lifelong
fidelity to these early associations and
my earnest hope that after the close of
this fitfui lille we may be all reunited for
blissful eternity. With many thanks
for the thoughtful poiteness OF your
honorable president and associates, be-
lieve me yours sincerely and gratefully.
Maj. Henry Newman, of Hunts
Vile, was introduced as master of
ceremonies for the day. After feel
ingly alluding to the monument to
be erected at Chickamauga on Sep
tember 10 in memory of the battle
begun there by Bledsoe's battery of
Missouri and the substantial monu-
ment Of the Confederate State Home
by the ladies of Missouri, Maj. New
man introduced Senator Cockrell,
who entertained the audience for
Crisp, of independence; also bPoKe'''
1t was after noon when adjourn
ment was taken for dinner. There
was standing room for over 400 per-
sons at four long tables, where bar
becued meat, bread and coffee were
served at twenty five cents head,
and all standing room around them
was occupied twice. The proceeds
of this sale went to the home fund.
The election resulted in the unani-
NOUS selection of James Banner
man, of st. Louis, for president, one
vice president from each congress
sional district and one at large, as
follows:
First District, K. F. Peddicord, Of
Palmyra; second, F. L. Pitts, Mon :
roe; third, T. K. Cash, Clay; fourth,
Elijah Gates, Buchanan; fifth, E. W..
Strobe, jackson; sixth, w. G. Bron-
augh, Henry; seventh, T. P. Hoy,
Pettis, eighth, A. L. Zollinger,
Cosper; ninth, w. H. Kennan, Au-
drain; tenth, Henry Guibor, st.
Louis; eleventh, Frank Gaiennie, ST.
Louis; thirteenth, s. L. Asbury, St.
Francis; fourteenth, o. H. P. Catron,
Howell; fifteenth, @. T. Davis, Ver-
non.
Maj. Harvey Salmon, of Henry
county, was unanimously elected
vice president at large. These Off
GERS compose the executive commit,
tee of the state association and oi
home.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
were in session much Of the after
noon, and canvassed the past years.
work, made plans for the future
heard reports from different sections
and decided that 1t was not advis
able to form a state association.
/ Gen. Shelby was not thele al
though he had previously announced
his intention of being present. I'm
portant business in his official affair
as marshal of the western fedora
district of Missouri prevented hin
attending.