The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-13
OLD SOLDIERS AT GUTHRIE
JUDGE Cromwell Tells Them Why He
Turned Republican.

Guthrie. O. T Sept 12.-There was
much enthusiasm connected with the hrst
dsv OF the old soldiers reunion at Island
mark. in this city. despite the fact that
the thermometer dropped twenty degrees
during the day There were many OF the
old boys in line when the time came for
the parade. and the entire days program
was success.
There is much credit due TO the com
rnittee in charge for the success Of the
reunion, and it is safe 10 predict that IN
charge Of the Union Veterans union it
will become an annual event in this city
The first day Of the reunion was given
over 20 the Republicans. though all par
ties were invited TO participate in the
event and furnish speakers. The pro-
curing Of speakers was LETT to the county
and central committees, and both aided
the old soldiers in the preparations for the
day
Promptly at 1 o'clock the parade oc-
Cured. with several hundred Of the old
soldiers in lire There were many of the
boys in grey mixed with the boys in blue,
also some of the younger men who have
served in the more recent wars. The
FIRST Oklahoma Cavalry band headed
speakers Of the occasion. Judge W. o.
Cromwell, of Enid: J. r. Cottingham and
Harper S. Cunningham, the presiding OIL
Ger. There were many citizens in car
rtages also in line.
Upon arrival at Island park, the pro-
gram arranged for the afternoon began,
and was continued until almost G o'clock,
With the weather bitter cold and a driving
north wind over the park There was
Ecod-sized crowd present, nevertheless.
and all remained until the close Of the
speaking. greatly interested in the ad-
dresses. The committee on arrangements
had prepared a grand stand. appropriately
decorated with Old Glory. There are also
plenty Of comfortable seat for all who at
tend during the reunion.
J. r Cottingham. as the Logan county
Republican committeeman, called the aud
fence 20 order and in a short address in
trOduced the presiding officer, Judge Har-
per 5. Cunningham. than who there Is
not a better known man in the territory.
Mr.. Cunningham made an interesting talk.
brief but entertaining. outlining the pur
poses of the Union Veterans Union. its
reason for organizing. and the idea of
giving this reunion. At the close of his
remarks he introduced the principal
speaker of the day, Judge W. O. Crom-
well. Of Enid.
Judge Cromwell is an eloquent speaker.
He talks facts. lie tells them, too, in
no uncertain manner, ard they go direct
home 10 his audience. He is entertaining
70 q great degree. and what he says is al
ways interesting 10 those who hear it.
Ills words are plainly spoken. easily un-
derstood. and are full Of excellent and
clear argument
Yesterday afternoon Judge Cromwell
spoke for an hour and half He began
BY telling why as Populist ne mad de
termined 20 support the Republican nom
iEee for congress. He believed that state
hood for Oklahoma should be obtained at
once, and FOR that reason he knows that
the Republican nominee can secure it
where all others would fail He is earnest
81 his determination 10 work for the sue
cess OF the 4.epubncan congressional
ticket, and viii make many votes for the
ticket He has made a number Of ad-
dresses throughout the territory. and has
been very successful at an places. He
VIII be busy all the time from now until
election day.
At the close Of the excellent address by
Judge Cromwell, the presiding officer in
troduced Cyclone" Walker. the inde-
pendent candidate FOR the legislature. aud
he addressed the sssemblage for about
q half hour
To-day the Indiana people viii have
charge Of the program at Island park.
and tomorrow the old soldiers VIII have
things 10 themselves. when speeches VIII
b. made 10y Delegate Dennis T. Flynn and
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