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old camping ground. But thousands
of other veterans besides those from
Minnesota also determined to visit the
historical spot, and still other thou
sands of visitors in the city, includ-
ing many wives and children Of the
veterans, thought there would be an
especial interest in visiting the place
at that time. AS a result. the electric
cars were entirely unable to accommo-
date the rush of people who attempted
to make the trip. 1t is thought that
not over half, of the Minnesota troops
attending the encampment were able
to reach the fort, and it Is probable
that of the others nor over one-half
of those who wanted to go were able
to do SO. Nevertheless, there was a
big crowd. The cars going and COM
ing were overcrowded, but, as in
crowds generally, the people were
good natured. 1t was like going to a
vast picnic, and everyone took his pic
mic temper and disposition. Arrived at
the fort, the first part Of the afternoon
was spent in wandering about the spa
cious grounds, looking up objects of
Fort Smelling is always an object of in
terest. to everyone, on account Of It's
historical associations, so closely blend
ed with the pioneer days and the mag
nificent development of the great
Northwest. But to the veterans Of the
Minnesota volunteer regiments it is
especially interesting. Many of them
were in garrison there for considera-
BILE period, and for all of them it was
the starting point in their army life.
A large number of them had never
seen the place since they were dis
charged from the service of Uncle Sam,
and laid down their arms and returned
to the pursuits of peace. To these
yesterdays reunion was a veritable
feast. 1t was study to watch them.
They gathered in groups, and by COM
pairing notes reconstructed in their
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before the association was the election Of Of
fcers for the ensuing year which resulted
as follows Commander-in chief, Charles I.
Sheriff, Pittsburg, Pa. senior vice COM
mander, ]. l.. Kilgore, New York city; quar-
ter master general Stephen M. Long, Of
East Orange, N. j.; historian, l.. r. Fort
escue, Of Philadelphia; chaplain, Rev. J. $.
Ferguson, of Keokuk, Iowa; adjutant general,
Stephen M. Long who has filled the post Of
secretary of the association for several years.
The association adopted a resolution thank
ing Mayor Doran, who Is fellow member
for the time he has donated to it and the in
terest he has manifested in its growth. The
association also expressed in resolution its
gratitude to Congressman E. J. Hainer for
his efforts to secure the passage of a bill
pensioning ex- prisoners Of war.
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BADGERsTA BOYS.
City and County Building Was Their
Citadel.

The court house was practically in posses
sion Of the Wisconsin veterans. Most OF
the court rooms were occupied by the sur
yigers OF the infantry and cavalry regiments
that rendered such gallant service from 1851
to 1855. Those who have never Witnessed the
meeting of the men who fought side by side
in common cause, but who have lost sight
of each other for generation, cann3t fully
appreciate and feel the strength and tender
ness Of the tie that binds such men together
1t is the rare pleasure attending these re-
unions that renders them 30 attractive and
memorable.
One of the most interesting assemblages
In the court house was that Of the Wisconsin
Cavalry association, which met yesterday aft
ernoon in the council chamber. The associa-
tior comprises the First, Second, Third and
Fourth cavalry regiments Of that state. The
association decided to participate in the pa,
rade today, marching in the Wisconsin di-
vision. d. L. Riley. OF Lakefield, one OF the
vice presidents of the association. was elected
president and O.. S. Sisson was reelected
secretary. Capt. George w. Carter was elected
president OF the Fourth regiment, and thereby
becomes one Of the vice presidents Of the
association.
The Fifth Wisconsin infantry volunteers,
which regiment has dwindled to less than LIS
members. enjoyed reunion in the probate
court room. Nearly all the members were
present: James Canterbury, of La Crosse
was elected president. and Frank e. Pease.
of Menominee, Wis, secretary OF the regi-
ment-
The Thirty-third Wisconsin infantry enjoved
reunion in Court Room No. g. Maj. G.
r. Frank. of Musceda. Wis. the senior officer
The Third Wisconsin battery, which met In
Court Room No. S, is rapidly decreasing Ill
numbers. Less than Is survivors now meet
to enjoy "reminiscences OF those dark days
The battery numbered 30 during the war
It reorganized yesterday and reelected E
Beaumont. of Merton. Wis. its president
The Third Wisconsin cavalry held its re-
union in Court Room No 3. nearly 200 mem
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imaginations the old map Of the place.
They searched everywhere for the old
familiar features. They attacked the
regulars stationed there with an I'M
ceasing fusillade of questions concern
ing the old landmarks, most Of which
have long since disappeared. Indeed,
about the only thing left from the old
war days Is the old round tower, which
was counted to be Of some antiquity
even in that time, for 1t was erected in
1920.
And, in different way, the other
visitors were as greatly pleased. 1t
was all new and novel. The presence
of hundreds OF uniformed men, in adj
dition to those Of the Grand Army,
the manifest signs on every side of
military discipline, the old tower with
it's suggestions of Indian raids and
massacre, the folds Of Old Glory wav-
ing over all and rejecting the gleanl-
ing sunshine, all united to make up O.
day which will be long remembered
and talked about. And such enjoy
ment as the veterans got in renewing
old comradeshipl Most of the Mime
sofa regiments hold annual reunions.
and one would think that in the last
thirty years opportunity had occurred
for all the members of the different
regiments and companies to meet each
other. But many were the meetings
yesterday between men who had
served side by side in many a hard
fought battle, and had not seen each
other since the days of battles. AS the
different posts have been assigned
to quarters in widely separated parts
of the city, yesterday was the first
occasion when SO many of them were
gathered together and the occasion
was prolific sOf happy personal re-.
unions. The most hardened cynic
would have found his heart thriving
a little, and his face taking on a beam
Of good humor. just to wander about
among "the boys" and listen to the
many expressions Of delight over the
renewal of the long sundried tales.
And as there were no cynies there, OF
course everyone entered into the en-
joyment of everyone else with keen
delight. And when the sun had de-
clined well towards the horizon, with
lingering steps, and stopping to take
just one more look for the cornrade
who had not yet been seen, the vet
Grams, with their friends, started city
ward Many of them will never see
the spot again, and 1t Is matter for
delight that their last hours on the old
ground where they had marched and
drilled in preparations for coming
struggles, had been under such pleas
ant conditions.
Late in the afternoon Commander Walker,
Of the Grand Army, arrived at the fort
with his staff. Col. Page, the commandant of
the fort, had planned review of the regular
troops by these officials. The men were or
dered out in light marching order, and passed
in review before the commander and his as
sociafes. There was also the ceremony Of
flag raising. The evolutions of the troops were
watched with eager interest by the thousands,
hut by none with greater interest than that
displayed by the Grand Army men. The
scene doubtless wildly recalled the days now
so long and so happily in the past when they
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IT'S SPIRIT PERMEATED THE MANY
REUNIONS WHICH WERE YES
TERDAY,S FEATURE.
COMRADES GRASPED HANDS,
WHOSE PULSES BEAT HIGH To-
GETHER IN THE BATTLES
OF THE WAR.
SMILES MINGLED WITH TEARS,
AS the Veterans Compared Notes ON
War Times and Events of
Later Years.

Forty or more regimental reunions
were scheduled to take place yesterday,
but owing to the non-arrival of many
comrades from all sections of the
co&lntry, who were expected to reach
the city, scarcely half that number of
reunions were held. The belated vet
Grams will doubtless be here this morn
ing at the latest and none of the prom
ised reunions will be omitted.
Fort Smelling was the objective point
of thousands, and it is doubtful If so
many people have assembled there at
one time since the days when it was
the center of activity for Minnesota's
troops 1t was announced that all the
Minnesota veterans would assemble
there for an informal reunion, and as
q consequence they one and all deter
mined to spend the afternoon on their
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friends who in their gratitude and joy, glad
ly spread the tidings that others who are
falling faint and footsore to die in despair,
may look up and catch the glorious hope
which shines down upon the disease stricken,
as does the golden orb of day into the CHM
merriam darkness of chaos.
'Humoristen' Chicago, April g. 1895, says:
One of the most prominent physicians in
the Northwest at present is Or. Hugn Mel
son. DR.. Nelson stands at the head Of his
profession in this city. =
The true ability is here, as ever, the solid
foundation.
We have found where cure can be-, OBJ
tanned where all lesser skill fails, and in the
name of common justice make such facts
known to thousands who will gladly avail
themselves of this masterful ability such a
guarantee we believe our readers will de-
pend on, in consideration of the standing we
have maintained during 10 years of honest
and liberal newspaper work.
Minneapolis. Mimi. Nov. %. 1894
DIR. H. Nelson:
for curing me of that terrible itching from
which / have suffered for 10 years.
I have had no trouble from 1t since l
took your treatment in Nov. Of. this year.
A. P. MoNrEN, 1895 Second St. s.
wonderful cure was that of J. A. john
son, of Argyle, Mimi, who for three years
suffered with hip joint disease that caused
a shortening Of two inches in his right limb.
THE public is always ready to patron
ize and applaud one whose success is due
to professional skill and hberanty IN the
treatment of those who seek his service.
Such man is DR.. Nelson, Of this city, who
has come to be recognized one of the most
eminent and successful physicians in the
Northwest.
Though Dr. Nelson's praises have as
sumed enormous proportions during the past
few years, it has never given occasion to the
development of those expensive formalities
and petty annoyances which, in so many IN
stances have harassed persons seeking medf-
cal treatment of specialists.
DIR. Nelson is, above all things, genial
sympathizer. as we'll as skillful physician,
cures and advises those who come under his
care.
an testimony of this latter fact, DR.. Nell
son has been the recipient of hundreds of un-
solicited testimonials and expressions of graf
itude from those he has treated. Mime
apolis Times.
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The First Reunion That 1t Has Ever
Held.

The first reunion of the Eleventh infantry
took place at the city council chamber yester-
day, nearly two hundred OF the survivors
being present, most OF whom had not met
since muster out at the close OF the war, over
thirty years ago. 1t was most enjoyable
Members were present form Texas. California
and other far-of states. A permanent organ
ization was effected and the following officers
elected
President-Wilford C. Wilson. Minneapolis.
Vice President-A. H. Bedding, Caledonia,
MINI.
Paul
Executive Committee-One from each com
pany-Otto Berean, Brewster; Jas. Shannon,
St. Paul; Peter Myers, Woolsey, s. D.; Chas.
McKillop, Faribault; w. H. Jones. Window
A. G.. jacques. Crystal; John A. La Vague,
Duluth; A. J. Chase, Pine Island; e. v.
Harrington, Preston, and A. H. Bedding, Gale
donna.
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Svenska AmeriCanska
Poster.
Mimi. August &c. 1893


In response to numerous inquiries we
have made thorough and unbiased exam
ination into the record Of this physician, and
as a result of such impartial investigation
we cannot but bestow our heartiest approval
and commentator. This statement Is based
altogether upon facts furnished from the
highest and most disinterested sources and
tives of the financial and commercial inter-
eSts of the community. Its fairness may BE-
implicitly trusted and it's suggestions safely
acted upon by those seeking highest ability
and superlative skill.
People should always be ready and willing
to proclaim rare and phenomenal merits wher-
ever such are found. In this case an over
whelming array Of competent testimony was
freely offered to prove ability OF the highest
type. which has achieved success bordering
upon the miraculous. Indeed, all the evidence
was unanimous in his favor. Leaders in the
marts of trade, highest officials in the banks
the heads of industrial institutions-all when
questioned heartily conceded tribute in words
so eulogistic that our representative could
not but believe that a master of his profess
sion-a physician of paramount skill-had
impressed his inherent worth upon the people.
Where every means proved impotent and
vain-there as a last resort almost in des-
peration this masterful skill was sought,
and as a result immediate relief and perma-
nent cure obtained.
This has been repeated until 1t has ceased
to excite wonder; until the community regards
it as an everyday affair. The pages of this
paper would not contain an enumeration OF
the cases of the afflicted who have appealed
to this court of last resort" all other hope
dead, and gladly proclaim their restora-
ton to health and happiness; to home and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-02
CERTIFICATE OF THANKS.

Four years ago i was attacked by se-
we're disease, and during these four years
/ consulted ten Q0 physicians besides
taking number Of patent medicines and
other catch-penny schemes I grew stead
lily worse and soon became reduced to
living skeleton burden to myself and fam
lily and despaired of ever finding remedy or
relief. l suffered excruciating pains; l COULD
not take food Of any kind without vomiting.
After eating / would suffer severe pain; the
food, which / always vomited up, soured ON
my stomach; depressing feeling in my chest
ensued, making 1t impossible 10 obtain any
rest; hard and forcibie humping Of the
often no sleep whatever. BY a 1ard effort l
was enabled to crawl across the floor Of my
room; had one foot in the grave; exhaust
resolved to visit Minneapolis and consult
some expert physician whether | would ever
secure any relief or get thoroughly cured.
/ consulted DR.. HI. Nelson. 226-228 Washing
ton avenue S., Minneapolis, MINI. | had not
the least hope of being benefited, but slowly,
and to my great surprise. | perceived l was
recuperating.
Under the treatment Of Or. Nelson I grew
steadily better, although slow at nrst. MY
appetite returned, my heart acts more regu-
larry and I sleep easier. l can digest nearly
all kinds Of food without experiencing any
bad effects. My strength has returned and
am able to work. although not at hard man
ual labor. wish to state Dr. Nelson has al
ways treated me gentlemanly; his fee was
TcdSUuaDlS, anu WouIu, lHeTSlcic, duNlS9
every one suffering from any disease OF what
ever nature to Immediately call or write
DIR. H. Nelson and be cured. You thor
oughly rely on him; he is an experienced
physician and is widely known The truth
Of these statements can be thoroughly sub
Stimulated by witnesses. Yours respectfully
FRED LUNDBERG,
Parker's Prairie P. O., Mimi.
Dec. 4, 1893.
Parker's Prairie p. O., MINI.
Den 4de December, 1893.
Witness:
A. J. Merickel. State of Minnesota County
of Otter Tail.
Fred Lundberg.
On this day Of December, A. D. 1888, came
before me, a notary public in and
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CHAPLAINs WILL MEET
This Afternoon at Four at House
of Hope.

All chaplains of the army and navy, whether
chaplains Of posts of department or CT the
army or navy. either past or present are
urgently requested to meet with the Chap
lains' association at House of Hope church
auditorium today at p. m. sharp.
The object of this association is to cult
vate fraternal and helpful relations among
its members, to build up the G. A. r. order
and especially to secure greater efficiency in
caring for the moral and religious interests
OF the comrades.
The House Of Hope church is located near
the crossing of Sixth and Seventh streets
Brother chap7ains, come and let take
counsel together that we may continue
faithful to trust by doing all possible
for our surviving comrades. The remaining
years are few our opportunities for mutual
help will soon be past
IT. H. Haggarty,
Past ChapI@sa-in-Chief President.
George X. Hoover,
Secretary.
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bers being present. The First Second and
Fourth Wisconsin cavalry regiments also
held reunions, before meeting Jointly In the
council chamber. Gen. Fl. Harnden, OF
Madison, Wis, who commanded the First
regiment, was in charge of the men who cap
tured Jeff Davis.
The First Wisconsin battery, which num-
bered 500 men a generation ago, was repre-
scented yesterday by As grizzled soldiers, who
shook hands with each other in the jury
room adjoining Court Room No. 8. Francis
Downs, of Santa Fee, N. NJ, Is the president
of the battery. which will march as such In
the parade.
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regiment should choose to keep up its meet
ings
It is urged in favor OF this plan. that the
regimental reunions are often not well at
tended and that a state reunion would bring
together large number of veterans. Further,
1t would largely extend the acquaintance and
fellowship between the different regiments.
The members Of the Eighth regiment will
strongly urge the adoption Of the plan.
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signal Corps Postpones 1T.

The United States Veteran Signal Corps
association met in the rooms devoted to the
civil branch of the municipal court. No bust
ness was transacted, owing to the non-arrival
of large number Of comrades, who will
be here today.
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EIGHTH HAS An IDEA.
Would Have All Minnesota Soldiers
Reunfte Annually

The Eighth Minnesota members, who as
sembled at their meeting numbered 200. The
following wereelected officers: Col. NJ T.
Thomas, Worthington, honorary president;
Capt Cyrus Aldrich Harrington, acting pres
ident; A. II. Bertram, Monticello, secretary;
H. C. Helm, Duluth assistant secretary.
This regiment decided to work for the organ
ization Of en- association including all Min
nesota troops, the organization to meet an
nually. These meetings would take the
place Of the regimental reunions, unless any
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Famous Wisconsin Battery.

In the ante room Of Court Room No. the
Eighth Wisconsin battery held It's meeting
throughout the day. There are about twenty
OF the comrades of the famous battery pres
emit. many Of them with their families, and
today all the comrades Of the battery are
to be entertained by Comrade K. B. North
run AT his home in Merriam Park
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From Down Osyyego wax.

Those young patriots who lived in Oswego
and St. Lawrence counties. N Y, thirty
five years agu and who joined the boys in
blue when their country needed them, met
house. last night. The reunion was most en-
joyable renewing as II did the friendships Of
a generation ago.
This afternoon there will be a reunion in
Court Room No. Of the Twenty-fourth New
York infantry and the Twenty fourth. New
York cavalry.
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Ninth Brigade Was short.

The Ninth Brigade, Army Of Tennessee.
had intended having rousing meeting in
the armory,. but owing to some misunder-
standing only few members were present.
This brigade is or was composed OF the
Second Iowa and Sixth, Seventh and Ninth
Illinois regiments, ali cavalry. The Second
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SECOND MUSTERED ia.
Minnesota Boys Were -chicI< at the
Fort

The Second Minnesota regiment of infantry
succeeded in getting III Of its members to-
gether. But little was done, beyond de-
termining that there should be no change in
the officers Of the regimental association. Gen.
J. w. Bishop Is the president, and Col. A. r.
Kiefer the secretary.
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Fifteenth Illinois Cavalry

In the rooms belonging to the park board,
half a hundred members of the Fifteenth
president Of the regimental association is
Freeman Elliott of Nevada, 10.
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Ninth Minnesota Net.

I The Ninth Minnesota regiment met in
Court Room No 6, and there were so
many that the room was crowded.
There are about 200 Of them in town,
and they, with all the other Minnesota troops.
left at o'clock for Fort Smelling, on special
cars of the city railway company.
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Third WISCONSIN Ca vatry.

The Third Wisconsin cavalry held its meet
ing in Room No. g. and numbers about 400
men. 1t will reorganize the association to-
morrow at 4 o'clock.
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Iowa furnished three major generals-Hatch.
Elliott and Coon, and claims that at the bat
tie of Corinth it gave Phil Sheridan his start
to fame. Congressman Hepburn, of Iowa
was the second lieutenant of the Second
Iowa
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Has Given Four Governors.

The Fourth Wisconsin cavalry held their
meeting yesterday in Court Room No. A.
Fifty veterans of this organization are reg
istered, and many more are expected. This
is their third reunion since the war. The
regiment boasts that 1t served a longer time
during the war than any other regiment in
the United States service from the very
outbreak to the close Of the war. No other
regiment, 1t is stated by the veterans, can
has furnished three governors of Wisconsin,
and one, Gov. Nelson, for Minnesota.
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Ex-PRIsONERs OF WAR.
They VIII Ask Congress for Pen
sion RiII

No more interesting body OF men than the
ex-pT1soners of war exists In the Grand Army
OF the Republic. This association, which lis
quartered In court room No. 2, was In session
most OF the afternoon. The principle business
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was I'M the Thiek Of M.

. In Court Room No. 5 the Third Wisconsin
battery, with twenty-one men, was in SEES
sion. e. Beaumont selected president :
Lieut.. Currier, first vice president: Thomas
s f. Fessenden, second vice president
George A. Lincoln, third vice president, and
H. III. G. Bradt, secretary and treasurer. Out
of a membership of 241 the battery has 1877
located. Since the organization Of the bat
terry there is record Of eighty dead. The
battery boasts that at Chickamauga Of fifty
two men serving the guns, twenty-six were
killed. At that battle it lost five out Of six
guns, and OF eight on-commissioned off
seven were killed, and thirty-fve Of thirty
six horses by the terrible fire of sharpshoot-
org
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SECOND OHIO ARTILLERY.
One of the Most Enthusiastic of the
Meetings.

One Of the largest Of these reunions OF the
veterans was that Of the Second Heavy Ar
tillery Of Ohio. While there were perhaps
only twenty-five present, the meeting was as
full Of enthusiasm as IL every one OF the
the roster. The Second Ohio was one Of
the largest regiments enrolled during the
war. There were twelve companies. muster
ing $50 each. Mayor Sechler, secretary OF
Graham Post No 312, Moline. ILL.,, has, by
great patience, secured the names and pres
ent location Of about 1000 OF the survivors.