Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-12
COL. BURPEE'S RECEPTION.
Given a Rouser by His Military Friends
 Last Night.


 Last Night.
 The reception accorded to Colonel Bur pee on his return from New Haven last night was a most cordial one, and proved beyond possible doubt that the colonel is an extremely popular man in military cir cles Companies A and G headed by the American band met the party at the depot and the march back to the armory was made one continuous glare of red ire and sky rockets. There were three carriages containing the officers as follows: In the first one was Colonel Burpee Major Dick inson and Captains Wolff and Geddes, in the second. Lieutenant Lowe of New Ha- ven and Lieutenants Halpin and San dland of Waterbury and in the third rode Lieu tenants Fitzpatrick and Carter.
 When the column arrived at the armory Colonel Burpee made a short address in which he took occasion to refer to the fir adly feelings now existing;between the two local companies, compared with what it used to be some time ago. The remarks were received with tremendous applause. After some refreshments had been served to the men the officers and few friend, adjourned to their own quarters where the greater part of the night was spent in a happy, social manner.
 After the congratulations to Colonel Burpee some one called on him tor toast wbereupon he surprised and delighted his hearers by drinking to Surgeon Major Ak telle, taking this method of informing the doctor and his friends of his appointment to that position. The doctor was present and was treated to an oration by the whole party.
 This was followed by another surprise when the colonel called out the name of Senior Major Dickinson, who was immedi- ately besieged by hls friends. Addresses were made by Captains Wolff and GedLes. Commando Quigley of the G. A R, Dr Axtelle and others Major Dickinson, Jay Whiteman and Alderman Klefer sang. the latter also making happy speech.
 Colonel Burpee is 39 years old and was born in Vernon. Ills military record is AS follows: Private. Company c, (Rockville) First regiment, N. G. April 10, 1874; vember 22, 1878. Second lieutenant, Com pany A. Second regim, nt, 0. N. G. March 22, 1886; first lieutenant, June 21, 1886; captain Jnne l3. 1887; major. Second regi- ment. C N February ?, 1890; lieuten. ant colonel. May 3. 1892
 Lieutenant Colonel Callahan is 46 years old and was born in Ireland. His military record IS as follows: Private company H, Thirty-tifth regiment U S infantry, Nov ember Is. 1867; corporal, June 10. 1868; transferred to Fifteenth regiment U S. in. fantry; sergeant, August II. 1870; dis charged November 5. 1870; expired term service; private company c. Second regi- meDt. 0. N G. April 1, 1892; corporal; sergeant; first sergeant; discharged Novem- Der IS, 1878; second lieutenant, June 12, 1883; first lieutenant. February 1886; captain. October 20, 1887; resigned Octo- Der II. 1889; major Second regiment, c. N. G. May 25. 1892.
 Colonel Burpee's staff will be made up as follows; Captain Welles, New Haven, adjutant; Captain Elliott, quartermaster; Kev s TwitchelI, chaplain; Dr Townsend, assistant surgeon; Lieutenant J. W. Lowe, pay master; Captain LaBarnes, inspector of rifles. It is probable that there will be some changes on the staff before next year, but it is not likely that there will be any for the present.
 A Connecticut Associated Press dispatch from Middletown this afternoon states:
 Quartermaster General Elliott of the Second regiment when seen to-day regard ing the non-election of Captain Pearne as msjor of the regiment, said that it under stood that Major Dickinson of Waterbury would resign after camp and that Captain Pearne would be appointed major"
 Captain Pearne said that he had been turned dow n three times. but had nothing to say. He was serving the state and if offered the position of major would not decline" A close friend of Captain Pearne said that in his opinion there was 8 machine running the regiment. composed of the second battalion and the officers,