Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-05-28
WERE III GgJlP .
Pullman Entertained the Veter-
ans This Week.
There Were 113 Old Soldiers at
the Encampn1eht.

The people OF IulllndIl ut'lIlVu IL III
deed an honor and pleasure to be al
lowed to entertain the members OF the
Whitman County Veterans Association
on the occasion OF the second annual en-
campment, and the deep interest taken
by every citizen of the town, coupled
with the large attendance OF veterans
and the propitious weather. during the
most OF the time, combined to make this
second encampment a success even be-
-,.end the hopes OF its promoters.
On the morning of the onening day Of
the encampment Pullman presented a
gala day appearance, every business
house being bedecked with lestoons OF
bunting, Old Glory floating from every
point of vantage, and the streets were
lined with evergreens. The city had
done itself proud in the way Of decora-
ton, bat it felt that every consideration
was due its honored guests, and that no
effort should be spared to show the APP
IUeciation for past services, The warm
and patriotic welcome which every Pull
mantle had for them.
Reaney's park, where the encamp-
ment was held, was a place Of beauty, an
ideal camp ground, fitted with every
convenience for the comfort Of the vet
Grams encamped, and it made the most
desirable setting for the city OF white
walled tents, the floating stars and
stripes, the eloquent speeches, and the
sweet and joyful music, and meath its
shade and cool the "boys of '6l' lived
again the days of 'Gl. and around the
friendly camp fire the stirring scenes OF
that time of strife, when brother took up
arms against brother, were revived in
reminiscence and story; but npt with i'll
will or ill-feeling, fo- those ~ fgught
for a lost cause were made welcome
around the camp fire, and were given a
cordial invitation to participate in this
reunion under the stars and stripes, Il
reunited family.
Tuesday forenoon was given to the
pitching Of tents, aud getting the vet
Grams and their families comfortably sit
uated. In the afternoon the address OF
welcome on behalf OF the citizens was
spoken by Pres. Bryan of the college,
and if words were needed to impress the
feeling Of welcome upon the city guests,
l. tl,o 1 lotn nd T.,
DO it, lor they were eloquent and warm
hearted. Tuesday evening reception
to the veterans was held at the college.
Wednesday was the big day oi the en-
campment, and the city was filed with
people who came from All the country
round. The lively strains of the Pull
man military band filled the air, and at
ten o'clock most eloquent and patriotic
address was delivered by Rev. Mrs. Bar
rows.
The OK and the hog that were roasted
were not too much Tor the multitude
that gathered to eat their dinner with
the veterans. for the roasting had been
we'll done and the meat was most appe-
tizing when served, the barbecue being
as successful as all other features OF the
encampment.
The street parade Of veterans, the re-
lief corps, cadets and citizens formed at
two O'Clock, and as the cannon doomed
its salute to the veterans, the procession
moved on to the opera house, which was
soon crowded to overlooking to hear Prot.
Barrv's lecture on Cuba" The lecture
was of great worth and OF the deepest in
terest at this time, and it is needless to
say that all appreciated the able effort Of
the talented gentleman. In the evening
Judge Buck, of Spokane, addressed the
people at the park, and the glec club
and the band furnished the music.
Thursday forenoon there was more
music, and short addresses by visiting
comrades, followed by the business meet
ing of the association. In the afternoon
the address was delivered by Rev. Mason
and in the evening a rousing campfire
was held at the auditorium, an adjourn
ment being taken there because Of the
steady rain that had set in in the alter
noon. At the campfire short addresses
were made by old soldiers, anda general
good time resulted,
Comrade Letter presided at the busl-
ness meeting, with Judge Jnman as see
vetary. An invitation from the business