New-York tribune., 1896-10-26
cpAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.
rrAsANT REUNION OF THE DANDY
FIFTH.
, NrMgrRs FOR MKINLEy-THE TOW

fa'' oar. who knows IT. A; their eighteenth
oo oo.,sl reunion at the Hotel st. DENIS EIcVeh'n-
sh""a pr,adway. on October 49, the anniversary
s| waffle OF Cedar Creek. at which MY OF 'he
o. wv rs were present. resolutions similar 10
Old ,a,sd at St Paul last September were re-
fhoso The preamble declares that among the
spp'o'', recollectiOns of our services in the
many p, Valley for the preservation and integ-
she' u- beloved country was the participation
nH " of the troops of the Buckeye state most
WI" ,uo,s among which was our comraoe' Major
consP- mckinley" 1t was therefore resolved that
VIZ survivors of the 9Th Regiment New orh
tne ,-t,lery. Veteran Volunteers. hereby pledge
fieaV! - Major William Mckinley. our voice.
20 ou 80 - and our votes for the position of
our I'M I'M =. the United States" The resolution
f'oId $50 by committee composed OF Coinraues
was ONE porker. Herbert Il. Shumway and
49, sa 7 Lewis. and was adopted oy ''si'e
'ssp' CORY manifestation of enthusiasm
Se ,,,. the veterans and their guests repaire' 10
"".- .'-,,.roon, they found it had been hand-
ihe u',e sorat ed the flags of the old regiment
,.r som, the place Of honor in the display. Ai'ei
hoidine h,d heen passed President-elect john
'ne ,o,ood the comrades and the guests 'oh-
". parker WAS then introduced TO preside Ai'oi
Ia onnropriate remarks ana re"ui"s "
"" no of which was from Major McN'''eS
resi'" r,ceiycd with wild applause Inc cha'r-
ana "S' .,or, history Of the regiment, particu-
i"i' ,ent took part. on OCTOBER ~ I'"4 'ie
the rec - Creek "Sheridan's Ride and The
ba''Ie " ,.,h, ,cere rendered by Professor Gossin
paH'E order was an address by Oohiraue NJ
INV Of Rochester. who took part !" inc o"'.'o
=" AR Creek. Then came p'es'''' ~ ~
% n,,ent 10 be preserved in ther aIhoi'' Vi
sh hes d a,aulets of the late General Edward
sn,,-ov who at one time commai'ue" '',' V' Co.,
-N' M ,resantation speech was nade d! M"Jo'
ici'' e . ha "a aSsOcatlON. al llle request
fai'" ,,r.r widow Of General Murray. COM
o ', r,a,, william II. Palmer. inspector oil me
.,oo on the staff of Colonel DafleI fApp'e'0i,
~. ,rssAnt. having been desgna'ed u! No'o".i
,r N receive the relics. captain" ANNE
poh uas received with applause ana srea' ,"No'
rv.Asseu,blyman Martin. Senator Jon" '0 ""D
.ha Rev Field Hermance also spoAe' ..o,,
the NV - elected for the ensuing year were
i"e V ,obrson president: John Morton irS'
'..rasiaant. NJ f. Powers. second vice p'esu,'
- - NcGuire third vce-presideht' ''ie ~ W.
A.. Rarnas chaplain Uhe chaP'"'' oi '
-. .-, 1osaph H. Barker, secretary anu
Char,es Y Burtis Post. NO lS'' mes ="
ro,,va Hall Howard-aVe. anu
49, the first and third Mondays OF t"ch
broohHn' ~ ~. a commander: James H. Ron
e'o' .or,,,os,ar. William {. Allen, auJu'dh''
gu. slus. Do, has a membership Of forty-hve com
,.aas and a record OF 81 per cen, ">e'"e' ,n.,
,ro. Az the last meeting, on MoN"'s ~ m
a., comrade /. 5. Kelly, oil Geo'se H.
sos, Chicago. gave interesting ueSc'
che Indian campaign against Sl''i''s DU' ~,.
s-Sso,,,s which led up TO the massacre OF custer
ND his command. and many inclaehls u '"o
sesdine campaign against the Nez ie'Oe'. "'
r,,x ,osorh Comrade Kelly was chiei scout
49, General Miles during these campaigns
Ehough young post. No lS is active III w. y, ~
circles and has already under It's "i's d O"AP W
che Sons of Veterans No. lOl, a year o'u anu III
eourishing condition. The comrades OF bur'is ioS'
xii give their annual theatre party on FRIDAY
evening. November g, at the Bjou Iheatre' ana
nil comrades are invited. Proceeds VIII De ioi inc
benefit Of the Post Relief Fund
IN 1851 a town was founded in Shelby County H.,
and named Sige. in honor OF General FRANZ Sigei'
who al the time was winning renown by his severe
handling Of the rebels in Missouri. This town has
rontinued 10 Increase until now il contains popu-
lation Of over 300 During a recent trip West the
General accepted a pressing invitation 10 visit the
town and was surprised at the evidences OF pros
peritv which he saw on every hand. and the hearty
welcome which he received from the people He
was escorted to the Town Hall. which TO his aston
ishment he found a fine public building and over
the rostrum was placed life-sze oil painting OF
himself For several days he was compelled 10 ac-
cept their hospitality and they heaped honors upon
him every opportunity. The original settlers
were Germans many Of whom had served under
General Sgel and are still living The town con-
tains number OF stores small factories and three
churches. There is a nourishng post OF the Grand
Army there.
The proceedings Of the last annual Department
Encampment. held Utica in May have been
Issued in book form and out from department.
headquarters II presents the record for the year
1855 and is valuable as a book Of reference
Every law affecting the rights OF veterans is con-
tained in ii. A copy has been transmitted TO each
post.
Comrades Of John A. Dix Post No 1s5 expect
that their next campfire will he the most enjoya BILE
snair they have had for long time 1t will be
son-ave next thursday evening az o'clock.
Iseneral ~ W Day IS chairman Of the Committee
rtee ~
ss,,ine s, Of Harrisburg, Penn probably the oldest
eizsn Of Central Pennsylvania. died on Monday
aropsy He was born on coxes IsIand de sbort bor
distance above the city April g. l7ss and spent his
ana upon The breaking out Of the ReSeIiion and and
sn, sns nist call for volunteers Mr. Strine and his
sSsasted the former in the 30th Pennsylvania.
y. isfee (, Of The sons. William, Robert and jeremiah
'ipsss pine was an od member OF Post No. So
nj se!ss ss,D Braisted !r. who was member of the
We, snrrtyihree years died at his home at No. 305
was BORN n b Gn sgnda G 1sssr s short Illness
;sined @ the regiment which was then the 9Th Regi.
War was When adf the at the outbreak
NJ Rra,ei RRsderai Hill Baltimore. In his long career
trophies which he priced highly His was the long
T career career OF active service In the 7th Regiment
The sixth annual exhibition drill and reception Of
TsdlnSt ". nt Battery Cadet Company will be held on
sssT5Sy Rooms No 2s West Forty fourtblst The
Isu,snlaine Sli be under The auspices Of the xcadets
Ssmme Soun,ss VIII be standins stan, gun drill at D. m
' melee with single stick. review a0d g@sTd