The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-29
NsNY SAW THEM DEPART.
CROWDS GAVE THE REuSroN SPEC
IAL A SEND OFF.

C,nfcd@rate Veterans, Sons of Vet
cray.s, the OGIethorpe Light In
fautry, the RepubIicpn nIues ana
Ladies Left Over the Central Yes
terday Morning for LouisI iIIe-AII
Joined in Wishing the Visitors The
Best Possible Time--The Troops At
tracted AtteE ton as They March,
ed to the Depot-Sa ymnnah's MILL
taty Reputation VIII Not suffer
With the oglethorpcs and BIues to
Sus,ain 1t.
Veterans. Sons of Veterans and troops
were given a rousing send-off yesterday
morning when their train pulled out for
Louisville. A great crowd was at the de-
pot 10 bid them farewell, and all Joined
in wishing the visitors TO the reunion of
the old soldiers the best time possible.
1t was at about 945 city time that the
train left. II was a special. with CITY
Passenger and Ticket Agent w. G. Brew
er in charge. Mr.. Brewer expected 10 &C.
company the Savannahians as far as At
lanta, where some other railroad men
would assume charge for the rest of the
trip.
The veterans mad special car to them
selves, as did also the Sons of Veterans.
A number of the veterans had their
wives and daughters accompany them.
and there was also a special car for the
ladies, Among these were Mrs H. M.
Branch, chaperone, and Miss Flora Lee
DanCy, sponsor for the Sons of Veter-
o. HoV-
sor for the veterans.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry and the
Republican Blues each had two special
olrs, the railroads thus providing ample
accommodations for the troops. Every
man had seat to himself, and no Difficult
ty should be experienced in spending the
time on the trip in perfect comfort. The
cars occupied by the respective commands
had long banners along their sides, giving
the name of the organization and the in
formation that the soldiers were on their
way TO the reunion.
Capt. q. A. Gordon was in command of
the Oglethorpes, ana the Blues were COM
manded by Capt. M. Ed Wilson, brass
band preceded the Oglethorpes on the
march to the depot from the RegmentaI
Arplory, and both companies attracted
no LITTLE attention. They showed the ef-
feet of the careful drilling to which thew
had been subjected by their officers. and
Aile LmttaIy reputation of Savannah will
NOT suffer the slightest through compar-
7son of the commands from this city with
those from other places that may gather
at the reunion.
Many favorable comments were made as
the comp anies marched to the depot. The
spectators were impressed by the
appearance of the companies and
their execution of the officers
commands. Both companies were in heavy
marching order, the men wearing their
en- are equipment and service uniforms.
Ae regulation uniforms were carried.
end these will be worn after the arrival
N Louisville, save during the sham bat
de.
The veterans were in gray. Thirtv-fve
left to join old comrades and fight bat-
lies anew. All were enthusiasts and
none seemed to doubt they could find the
Louisville reunion as pleasant as the
many they have attended in the past.
among the veterans who went were
Judge Robert Falligant. Mr.. George T.
Nlchols, Gen. Peter McGlashan, Mr.. ].
Perlinski, Mr.. James Mcintyre. Mr.. A.
K. Wilson, Mr.. George c. Hayward Mr..
Thomas +. Healey, Mr.. John A. Brake.
Maj. ]. r. Sheldon. Mr.. w. B. Metzger,
Mr. q. H. Remshart, Mr. Samuel Rev
nolds, Capt. c. A, Marmelstein. Cant A.
T. Marmelstein. Mr.. Robert Hunt, Mr..
Patrick Buttimer, Mr. C. F. Law. Mr..
j. II. n. Osborne, Mr.. George Turner. Mr..
D. y, Morgan, DR., ]. NJ. Solomons, Mr.. S.
.: Furse, Capt, J. ]. MCGOWAN, Mr. T.
~ Iheus, Capt. ]. p. White and Mr.. H.
l. Bennetc.