Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-16
LlNCOLN'S REUNION CLOSES
Largest and Most Enthusiastic Gathering
Yet Held by the Department,
COMPLIMENTS TO VOLUNTEERS AND HOSTS
Difficulties I'm the Way of n National
Guard Encnmpment Next Year
kinknid's Campaign Ex-
penscs Few.

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 15.-(Special.) )-The
reunion OF the Grand Army and the recep-
tion to the First regiment were practically
brought to a close at Camp Otis tonight, a
campfire In the assembly tent marking the
ending Of the largest and most enthusiastic
reunion ever held under the auspices OF the
Nebraska department. Nearly all the vet
Grams, including the members OF the First
regiment who attended the reception, re-
mained at the camp today, but there were
fewer visitors from the city and out of town
than on previous days. The meeting this
afternoon was well attended and fairly
large audience gathered in the evening.
The speakers this afternon were Captain
G. Fl. Adams of Superior and General John
NJ. Thayer of this city. Captain Adams
spoke of the characteristics Of the war
riors of alr ages CHASING the insurgent
leader Aguinaldo with those Of the middle
ages. General Thayor spoke of the duties
of the American soldiers and what the peo-
pie owe the boys who risked their lives for
the sake OF humanity.
Financially the reunion has been a sue
cess. More concessions were granted this
year than ever and a larger revenue from
that source was received. II there is a
balance left after the expenses of the en-
campment are paid. 1t will be applied on a
slight outstanding debt.
Trouble is probably In store for the pro-
prietors of various attractions on the
grounds who neglected to pay the required
internal revenue tax. This afternoon Dep
uty Marshal Pearsall of Omaha arrested
eight of these men on the charge Of viola:
ing the internal revenue law.
The following resolution was introduced
aft hy To CO. of
this city and unanimously passed by the
assembly:
Vote of Thanks for Lincoln.
The Nebraska department of the Grand
Army of the Republic in reunion assembled
at Camp Otis at Lincoln expresses apprec.a-
accommodations furnished by the patriotic
citizens of Lincoln and especially the re-
care for one of the greatest reunions ever
held in the weS-.
We also tender our thanks to the COM
rades who have entertained us in song and
speech in the great pavilion, which at times
covered 1900 persons. The gentlemanly and
soldierly bearing of the First, Second and
Captain Culver's cavalry troop in the Span
ish- h-Amercan wal, was gratifying 10 the
old soldiers as well as to the citizens of the
state. They all Won an envious reputa tion
as soldiers on the field and they are main
extend a, comrades greeting with open
hands and warm hearts, for old soldiers
we may, be pardoned for saying we are
proud of them. They are our sons. We
hcpe to meet them in all the coming an
nual reunions which the Great Commander
Who has led this nation so far in its mar
yeous onward and upward march in the
Christian civilization of the world may per-
init us to hold.
The different state associations of vet
Grams, representing Illinois. Iowa, Ohio, In
diana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nebraska.
Missouri, Michigan, New York and the New
England states have elected officers for
ensuing year. The registration at each state
headquarters was larger than for a number
of years. Illinois leads with registration
OF nearly 700. Iowa being next with 100 less.
State. Association Il Elections. .~r
Following is list of the officers elected
by each association:
lllinois-President, ]. D. Garner; vice
Residept Reni w Dickson junior vice pres
bearer, E. Bullock; banner bearer. r. d.
Pine; members of executive. board, Com
fadeTs MHeCra,ig, Hoo EImwo9d; J. TseteE and
Ms JOSIE E. Moreand mdSassn Was apDontsd esInsS sS
!owa-President. E. A. Barnes, Grand
Island; vice president, William B.ssey;
treasurer j. Springer; chaplain, H. Mas. Mas
termann.
ohio-President, G. W. Kibler; vice pres
treasurer, x. l.. Warne; color bearer s. F,
Moore; marshal, C. II. Jones; chaplain, j.
L. Grimes; orator James Hart; custodian,
i. +. Blaney; medical director, w. II. Ban
well.
Indiana-President ]. D. Woods Lincoln; :;
vice president Comrade Clifford; secretary
and treasurer, w. ]. Blystone.
Wiscons.n-Colonel, j. II. Ager; lieuten-
ant colonel, E. G. Beers; major, p Ruddy;
quartermaster, j. w. Fox.
Pennsylvania-Pres ]. f. Diener;
vice president Comrade Moore; secretary,
d. F. Stoner; quartermaster, j. w. Mlnlck
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Peter ShellhOrn
vice president. G. W. Davenport. Mrs.
DR., Latta and Mrs. Creveling were made
honorary members of the association out of
respect for their assistance in fixing up the
headquarters
Missouri-President. secretary and treas
urer, w. I. Mcknight. S3S University ave-
nue., Lincoln, Neb.
New England States-President, c. H.
Sargent; vice presidents. A. Kicker, Q. s,
Aaron; treasurer, G.. d. Richardson.
president, william Ramsbell: secretary, w.
frumble; treasurer, A. Traynor.
New York-Presldent, III. G. Hicks; vice
president e; J; HanGhett Juniata; color
larry, A. l.. Manchester Lincoln; executive
council. w. C. Henry, s. l.. Evans A. H..
Potter.
Meals for the Veterans.
The busiest and most attractive place on
the reunion grounds was in old Mercantile
hall, where meals were served to the so diers
of the First regiment. Since the first of the
week this building has beel in cha. ge CT the