Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-06-16
G. A. r. AFTERMATH.

W. IA Ii. al y lIAGNA "A lie
Some of the Final Doings of the veternns-s
Memorial Service and Campfire
Trip to the Cave.
Last week the STAR devoted consid-
cradle space to the q. A. II. encamp-
ment but many important features
were necessarily omitted and many of
the prominent personages present were
also overlooked Among the features
happening too late to receive mention
last week, we may note the memorial
service held at the city hall in honor
of those veterans who died since the
last encampment. The Pioneer-Times
of Deadwood gives the following inter-
esting features:
"The death roll numbered forty two,
including some of the best known men
in the state, among them Ex-Governor
Sheldon, Hugh j. Campbell of Yank-
ton, Col. b. +. Campbell, of Sioux
Falls, Major A. r. Anderson, of Hot
Springs and Major Deering of Plank
ington. DIR. G. B. Clark presided over
the meeting, and as each name was
read opportunity was given for some
friend to say few words. The service
was especially affecting, owing to the
large number who had passed away
during the year, and also to the fact
that Mrs. Howell of Hot Springs, wife
of Il Grand Army man and a member
of the Woman's Relief Corps, had died
that morning. DIR. Clark made a few
remarks, and just as he was about to
close the meeting, DIR. f. Z. Clough
came forward and asked for few
moments time, III which he spoke of
Mrs Clark, wife OF the presiding Off
Ger, who had died during the year and
who, although member of no local
corps, had been, before her health
failed, an active and interested men,
Der of the Woman's Relief Corps. The
meeting closed with the singing of the
hymn, There's Il Land that is Fairer
Than Day"
Following the installation of the
newly elected officers Thursday even
ing an interesting campfire was held at
the Evans in the large office. Among
the speakers we're Judge Bennett, of
Deadwood, eN-Congressman Pickler.
Major Fairbanks, of Dead wood, and
Col. lsellar OF this city, who with Col.
George, of Deadwood, ably represented
'sthe other side," or what the other side
was during the war. w. G. Bower
sang and Philip Lawrence, of Pierre,
read an original poem which "took
down the house." The campfire closed
by singing America with enthusiasm
Friday was the day for all to ''go as
you please" and the day was we'll en-
joyed by all in taking in the sights
about the city, and over 100 going to
Wind Cave-the chief attraction of all
They had an immense time out there
one or the biggest times of the encamp
ment. The party comprised G. A. r
veterans, w. f. G. ladies and Sons o.
Veterans, and when they reached .
very nice, large chamber in the cave
that had not been formerly dedicated
they proceeded into formal organiza
tion by electing Col. Farr chairman
and Col. Morris of the Sons of Veter
ans, and Mrs. Hereford, of the Relic
Corps, as secretaries. A committe
consisting of Mrs. A. b. Connor, Johl
Stabler aud w. L. Anderson, was elect
ed to arrange for fitting notices ant
decorations for the chamber and Il re
solution was adopted dedicating the
chamber with that grand patriotic ali
"America," which was sung with a vim
that resounded far into the adjoining
chambers of the great cave. 1t was
glorious event, and the guides were re
quested to ask future parties tina
might linger in that chamber to sin
the song "America." All came hom
enthusiastic over the cave and loud il
their praise of Uncle John Stabler.
The Canton band spent Friday il
the city and rendered great man,
beautiful selections, remembering tn
STAR with choice number.
Saturday morning a large numbe
accompanied by the Canton band, too
the scenic" Burlington line for tn
northern Hills, where they spent tw
days in taking in the sights, returnin
TO their homes Sunday night.
Resolved for the National sanitarium.
The g. A. r. encampment in sessio
In this city, last week passed the 70
lowing resolutions: