The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-22
GIVE THANKS.
Resolutions of the Committee of the
Dodge City Reunion.

Dodge City, Kan, Aug. 22.-The COM
mIttee on resolutions in regard to the
Southwestern Veterans reunion, recent
ly held here, have issued their report
as follows:
Whereas, Another year has brought us
together to enjoy the twelfth annual re-
union of the Southwestern Veterans as
ISOLATION, we congratulate ourselves that
the loyalty of the people to the cause to
which we consecrated our best effort has
been SO appreciated, that its recognition
has so loyalty been shown by the i'm
mense gathering congregated here the
last few days. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we appreciate all the
efforts put forth by the management of
this association in securing qualified
persons to address us at the several
gatherings. Be it further
Resolved, That we extend to Governor
Hoch, Governor Folk of Missouri, and
Ex-Governor Adams of Colorado, our
thanks for their fair minded and able
addresses. And it our congressman,
Victor Murdoch, for his able speech, his
presence and his encouragement to us
in our efforts. And we appreciate the
kind and able efforts of both Judge
Hutchinson and Judge Lobdell, that
have added much to the success of this
reunion. Also to Comrade Ginger for
his assistance in helping to make up an
interesting programme.
Resolved, That we fully appreciate the
time labor expense and untiring efforts
put forth by our president, Captain D.
L. Sweeny, in behalf of the Southwest
ern Veterans association, and we feel
that to him and his able assistants,
Comrades James A Arment, our secre-
tary, and Comrade J. W. Sidlow, our
uartermaster, we owe a debt of graft
tude that words are inadequate to ex-
press.
Resolved, That to Adjutant Frank
Chapman and Cemrade Geo. Malonee,
our drum major, we say we appreciate
your untiring work to make this reunion
a success.
Resolved, That to our department
commander we tender our heartfelt
thanks for his presence, his advice and
encouragement, and say to you, we are
yours to command at all times in the
interest of our grand order, the =. a:
r. To Mrs. Buckner, the department
president of the W. r. c., we thank you
for your presence and good advice and
say to you, God bless you and your Or
def.
Resolved, That to the Sanford Mill
tary band of Wichita, we tender our
thanks for your splendid music.
Resolved, That to Comrade Corning,
the editor of the Reveille, our official
paper, we tender thanks for his pres
ence, and say to him we appreciate his
efforts to give his comrades a good
paper and that it is worthy of the en-
dorsement of this association.
Resolved, That we appreciate the
aid and assistance given us by MISS
Rosa RnOQeSs our uduSACSl u liz hO5A-
ment, also that of Mrs. Myrtle Sidlow,
and saw to them, we are proud OF them
Resolved, That we request our sena-
| tors and representatives to assist in the
passage of senate bill No. 1716, giving
| to all ex-prisoners 81 per day for every
day held as prisoners, $12 per month
pension. to be in addition to any pen
sion now being drawn, and that $12
per month be given to his widow.
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| Mrs. A. Lang, J. r. Sencenich.
Committee.
The following county vice presidents
| were elected without opposition:
Meade, A. J. Burns, Meade; Clarke,
| George w. Curtis, Ashland; Stevens,
W. p. Mcclure, Zella; Seward, Mrs. F.
M. Lane, Liberal; Ford, John w. Del
| finger, Bucklin; Finney. D. w. Her
| Kimple, CoIdwater; Kiowa, w. 8.
Winslow, Mullinville; Hamilton, W. n.
| Nuckler. Kendall; Gray, T. V. Hull,
| Cimarron; Hodgeman, A H. Raser,
! Jetmore; Kearney, F. R. French, La
kin: Pawnee. J. P. Worran, Larned /;
Barton, c. w. Thatcher Great Bend;
Edwards, ]. P. Shannon, Feelsburg;
Ness w. A. Ogden, Ransom; Morton,
| D. II. ellison. Richfield; Grant. John
! McC1ilva. Ulysses; Haskell, d. A.
Woodman. Ivahoe; Harper, M. Z. Pat
| terson, Anthony; Lane, John philips,
| Dighton: Stanton, William Catter'
Fletcher: Fort Dodge, j. R. Sensenick,
Fort Dodge; Beaver, Okla, j. II.
Thomas, Beaver, o. 7.
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