The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
Inspiring Scene at Metro
pOlitan Nj. Z. Church.
ADDRESSES TO VETERANS
Ex-senator Thurston Declares Country
Was Ennobled by Sacrifices of War.
Mrs. Logan's Welcome.

Again the Army Of the Potomac BIZ
vouacked on the banks OF the famous
river and around it's campfire were told
many stories of the old days. Comrades
some had not met for years-gath-
cred AT the campfire last night in
the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Church. The edihce was crowded with
the veterans and many famous Union
men were present
Senator John NJ Thurston Of Ne
braska, addressing the veterans, said
that they had come together for the
unveiling Of the statue of one Of the
greatest generals the world has ever
knOwn-General sherman. Mr.. Thurs
ton said that his admiration for the
Union army was unbounded Although
the men never were trained for fight
ing. and loved peace they had torn
themselves from all home ties when
their country called them.
All American manhood was en-
nobled and strengthened by the con-
fict, he said. and the deterioration
which usually follows war was not
noted in this instance.
One Country and One Flag.
Mr.. Thurston pointed out the close
union of all parts of the country today,
as proved by the Spanish war. which he
declared was long enough TO make both
Yankee Doodle" and Dixie" national
airs
This talk about the old soldier TAX
ing back seat and not drawing any
pension is foolish" said Major Beatty,
the second speaker Of the evening 'On
account Of his bravery this country is
today the most potential among the
nations OF the earth"
Major Beatty characterized the charge
of the First Minnesota at Gettysburg as
more heroic than the charge Of Bala-
klava. He also paid an eloquent tribute
TO the bravery Of the Confederate sol
diers.
Toward the close Of the evening the
widow Of Gen Jack Loganswas called
upon by Chairman Croissant. Mrs
Logan welcomed the veterans and said
that she was always glad to see evil
dences of the patriotic spirit which had
done so much for the country. Il hope
that all Americans will be actuated for
ever by the same spirit Of truth and de-
votion u duty that you have shown. %
she said.
Other Speakers.
Others who were introduced 10 the
duultUtt ID. AnAAIlLdl - - 1iOA10dtit
and who spoke words Of greeting 70 thu
/ Society OF the Army of the Potomac
/ were W c. Andrews, Auditor Of the
! Treasury Department; Major General
/ Brooke. president of the society; Gen
/ o. O. Howard; Gen. John c. Black. OF
! Chicago. onnmander-in-chief of the
/ Grand Army of the Republic; Gen
/ Thomas 3. Henderson, OF Illinois; Cen
J Horatio King. of New York, and Corp
/ James A Tanner, Judge advocate gen
eral of the Grand Army. Major Georg'
/ w Beard read an original poem, enti
/ tied "Sixty-one."
Before the speaking began Mr. Crois
( SAINT read letter from Admiral Dewey
declining the invitation sent him by tn
[ society TO preside at the campfire, ant
I sending to those present his regrets ant
/ hearty salutation. At the close of tn
I exercises bugler from Troop r. Secoas
: Cavalry. now stationed 1T Fort Myer
] sounded tattoo" and taps. The musi
I and singing were furnished by hi
( Burnside Glec Club