The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-27


united our country. iiid the speaker II
conclusion.
Al the conclusion OF Colonel Vanee'l
address. Rev. Dr.. Reese was introduced
WIN addressed the audience Tor q Zen
minutes In his usual entertaining man
ner. paying q glowing tribute. TO the
Captain B. 3. Dovener was then pre-
gehted to the audience. and was greeted
with marked enthusiasm. The captain
referred 10 the abSence Of Senator FL
klns, stating Il was unavoidable, and
none regretted more than ne that the
senator could not be at this reunion. a
telegram OF regret was read.
Captain Dovener said: "As look al
that old nag / remember one day In the
history OF the old Twelfth regiment.
These reunions bring up memories OF
the past. when we left our homes In
defense Of our country. Where Is that
grand army to-day? Some are buried
in the pine forest others In the church,
yards; east west, north and south. we
see the results of that victory In the
marching to-day side by side Of those
who fought against us."
The idea that our country was rent IN
twain forever about thirty years ago 80
that we would mot be able 10 muster an
army for defense 10 exploded and the
old lady Spain has soon realized that
our country Is united.
II am glad was born when 1 was,
to be able 70 take part in that war.
remember when the first call came,
when we answered, we are coming,
Father Abraham. We went aboard
that grand old ship Of state and four
years afterward che anchored safely in
the harbor OF peace.
But snort time ago we heard an-
other call IN the interests Of humanity.
made by a member OF the old Grand
Army. and the answer was made, We
are coming. the old vets and our sons.
There are mot so many OF US now;
twenty years from now and few will
be left.
"our nation 10 to-day the light OF the
world the instrument in Gods hand In
bettering the world. and the grandest
nation on the globe. Time forbids me
talking longer. but want TO say, II we
tail to meet again In another reunion
here. may We meet In the beautiful be-
yond."
At the conclusion of Captain Do
vener's address, ''Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground" was sung by quartette
Of young ladies.
An address was made by State Conn
mander Richard Robertson. of the G. A.
r., who tuok occasion TO say that Il was
the duty OF all old soldiers 10 ally them
selves with the G. A. r. Many benefits
are received by the old soldiers through
the influence OF the organization.
Through the efforts Of the G. A. r., they
all receive practical benefits and every
veteran should Join.
Following Commander Robertson, re-
marks were made by Mr.. c. C. Mat
thews, Rev. B. B. Evans and Mr.. Ru-
pie. These ended the afternoon SER
vices, which were listened to by the
largest audienceof the camp meeting.
The service at 8 p. m. was conducted
by DR.. Reese, q large audience being
present, and many remaining until af-
ter the service. These night services
arc seasons of spiritual power, and no
doubt will prove a blessing to the menu
bcrship Of the churches who arc TENT
ing here. There have been several con
versions at these meetings and greater
results are expected ere the meeting
Gloss.
Colonel TheyeF Melvin, CITY Clerk
Watkins, Sheriff Richards, Clerks Rob-
ertson and Henning, of Wheeling, were
presen. yesterday.
Mrs. 3. B. Evans and daughter, Mrs.
Stump and Mrs. Thomas McGranahan
were registered at the hotel,
The services on Sunday Will be as fol-
lows:
g. a. m.-sunrlse meeting.
Ga. m.-Experlence meeting.
1880 a. m.-Preaching by Dr. Reese.
m.-Rev. L. P. crummit.
Tpm .-Dr. Reese.