Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-27
TODAY IN The REUNION.
Congressman q. w. Prince Speak. of
Gers Elected, Etc.

Congressman q. w. Prince Speak OFF,
cers Elected, Etc.
The crowd Of old soldiers and their
families gathered in the little dell
north of the Tower proper where a
temporary platform, which was
decorated with flags and patriotic
EN- blems. were called to order by
President Thomas Campbell. The
minutes of the last reunion were read
by Secretary W. P. Quayls.
President Campbell called on the
differen. counties comprising the
Tenth congressional district asking
which would like to have the next
reunion.
1t was de ;ided by 4 unanimous
vote to hold next years reunion in
Sterling. II the arran cement was
found unsatisfactory later. the Off
GERS OF the association were author
lied to change the location. These
officers we're chosen:
President-Thomas Diller, Sterl-
ing.
Vice Presidents-Capt. Parker,
Whiteside; william: Harball, Henry
Henry limerick, Knox: James Dickin-
son. stark; Edward Emerson, Mer-
Ger; DIR. j. H. Sale, Rock Island
county.
Secretary-Moses Dillon, Sterling.
Treasurer-Frank &. Weltou, Cam.
bridge.
Congressman Prince Speaks.
Congressman George W. Prince
was introduced by President Camp.
bell. He spoke of noticing on com
ing to town the old soldiers falling
In line for the days festivities. 1t
recalled to him the scenes of 80
years ago. when the same men-then
young and vigorous-went forth to
battle for liberty. 1.-The average age
OF those men," he said further, twas
10 years. They. only boys. volun-
tarily went forth to defend the stars
and stripes and to preserve the
union. 1t was not an mbition to
succeed in life or to learn profe ssion.
No; you turned your back on your
homes to do and to die. When we
leave our families now for a trip we
expect to return; you didn't. All
men went into that terrible conflict
on an equal footing. none realizing
the consequences. You went as
American citizens, defending wha,
you considered as right. Though
some men still live in the south
who think the people of his section
were treated unjustly, but the ma
| jority OF people down there
feel down in their hearts, and no,
backward about ayiug it, that the
outcome OF the late conflict was the
best thing that could have ever oc
Cured for the s)ush rs well as the
north. The southerner rejoice with
us in the prosperity add patriotism
Of our country. When the smoke Of
battle was over you-nOt all OF you
returned home as citizens, showing
that citizens can be soldiers and ar.
ever ready to shou der the musket
and defend the hooor and liberty OF
the country which they have to
vowed to forever maintain. So yo,
gather today to talk over expe, fence.
Of war times" Congressman Prime,
then reviewed briefly some of the
conquests in the late contest and
concluded by say ing the result is g
country gradually growing in power
and intelligence, and he hoped that
the men who battled for liberty ther
would live for years to come to en-
Joy what they gave their lives and
homes for.
Eugene WEIGH, of Gales burg. fol
lowed with q stirring address, il
which he depicted the trials ant
hardships OF the Union soldiers.
Hon. w. G. Cochran, commander
Of the state department, made an ad
dress this afternoon.
woman's Relief Covps.
The district meeting OF the Won
ans Relief corps was held yesterda,
afternoon at Grand Army hall. Mrs
F. r. Mccullough. OF Galesburz, dis
trict treasurer, presided in the alb
sence Of the president. After tn,
disposition of routine business, 8
lquestion box WAS opened, and al
members not acquainted with thu
workings of the association were &C
corded an opportunity to receive an,
Information they desired. About
seventy five ladies were present
These resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That We, members o
the Tenth congressional district con.
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