The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-07-22
GLASPED HANDS
And Renewed Friend
ships OF '98.
VETERANS OF EIGHTH
Hold Q Rouslns Reunion In
Canton - Campfire Thurs-
day. Evening Followed BY
Business Session Today.


Business Session Today.
The reunion of the old Eighth regi-
ment, better known as "McKinleys
Own" practically adjourned after the
Friday morning session, The princl-
pal business Of the morning session
Was the election Of officers for the
ensuing year. William F. Haniey. Of
East Liverpooi. was elected COM
mander. Major Weybrecht OF Alh-
auce. was chosen vice commander, and
Fred Oschman, of East Liverpool. ad-
jutemt, and Lieutenant X. w. Taylor.
OF East Salem. quartermaster.
Another matter discussed at the ses-
reunion. 1t was at last decided to let
the matter rest in the hands of the
officers with the understanding that
the reunion be held como time In the
month Of September or October. East
Liverpool was chosen as the place for
holding the next reunion.
RETIRING OFFICERS.
The retiring officers made Their re-
ports and they were accepted. The old
officers were: President. DR.. A. T.
Bowman. of Canton; vice president,
Col. Hard, of Wooster; corresponding
secretary, DR.. A. v. Smith; secretary,
William r. Paine, Of Akron. and treas
urer. Harry j. Blackburn. of Akron.
A committee was also appointed Fri
day morning TO formulate a new con-
stitutiop for the organization. The
organization will be known as the
Eighth Regiment o. V. I. Association
of Spanish War Veterans.
Besides the business of the morn ing
session speeches were made by Col.
Hard, Major Fisher and several other
officers Of the regiment Col. Hard
read an interview with Major Hatha-
way. of Chicago. who said that he was
greatly impressed with the manner In
which the Eighth regiment left the
island of Cuba In regular order. while
the remaa.ler of the troops struggled
along with broken columns.
Friday afternoon tho time is being
spent in an informal manner and in
tho evening a grand military bali will
conclude the celebration. The public
is cordially invited to attend the ball.
THE CAMP FIRE.
It was an ideal evening for the
campfire given by the old Eighth
Ohio regiment in celebration Of the
surrender of Santiago at Meyers lake
Thursday evening. and the only dis
appointment was the inability of Cap
tain Sigsbee. General Garretson and
Major Dick to be present and make
addresses. DR.. A. v. Smith received
letter from General Qarretson. OF
Cleveland. IN which he regretted his
inability to be present on account Of
pressing duties. General Dick inform
ed the executive committee that he
sion Thursday but assured the COM
nittee that he would arrive Friday
morning.
DR.. A. T. Bowman, president of the
regiment. presided at the meeting and
introduced Mayor Robertson as the
first speaker of the evening. Mr.. Rob-
ertson's speech was very brief but was
hearty welcome to the visiting mem.
bers of the old regiment.
WELCOMED BY MAYOR.
Mayor Robertson said in substance:
II feel It q great honor to welcome tC
this city the old Eighth regiment
which did such noble service In the
late war. All honors are due to the
members OF this regiment although
they participated In no battle In tbs
Cuban campaign but at the same timt
they were subject to the ravages ol
disease. which were far more danger
ous than the actual conflicts.
1T Is altogether fitting that tht
comrades should meet together every
year and renew old acquaintances. Al
such times they cannot help thinking
OF those members of the regiment, whit
died during the campaign. We car
not help thinking Of the commander
in-chief Of the navy and army, whit
has so lately gone to the great be
yond."
COL. HARD REPLIES.
Mayor Robertson was followed BY
Colonel Hard. of Wooster, who re
sponded to the address of welcome
He said In part: II wish to thanl
the citizens of Canton on the part o
the visiting members of the regimen
for your hearty welcome as voiced b.
your mayor. There Is something pc
culiarly fitting that the old Eight
regiment should hold its reunion II
this city. Three companies of the oil
regiment wore located In this cit,
and in Stark county there were fou
companies, including the one at Al
iiance. I can say with perfect proprie
ty that Canton, Stark county and tn
state OF Ohio have no reason to be dis
appointed In the part of the army
which they contributed in the Spanisl
war. Another reason why 1t is fittin
that we should meet here is the fac
that this district which was represent
ed In congress several years by tn
lamented President William Mckinley
contributed ten companies to tn
Eighth regiment. The last reason VIII,
We should gather In this city Is be