The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-07-23
FORMALLY GREETED
BY MAYOR
Make Pilgrimage to Me-
KinIey Tomb in Afternoon
Today Will Occur the
Election Of Officers
and the Grotesque
Parade ofth "Snakes".
Tuesdays Morning News.

Canton is now entertaining a large
number of men who fought for their
country when they were called upon
to do so by President Mckinley. The
encampment of the United Spanish
War Veterans began yesterday morn
ing and will continue through today
and this evening, ending with the
meeting of the Military Order Of the
Serpent. after that body has paraded
the principal thoroughfares of the
city.
The session of the encampment yes
terday evening was devoted to pleas
ure and social functions. The en-
campment camp fire was held at the
Auditorium and proved to be an en-
joyable affair. The speaking was
good and there was excellent music
by the orchestra. The camp fire con-
vened at o'clock and there were
about five hundred in the audience.
The officers and the speakers occupied
the stage. Commander Freed called
the meeting to order and in a few well
CubSth WOlNS announced lL0 ~ OSl an
Uf the evening. He read a letter
from Governor Andrew L. Harris in
which the chief executive of the state
expressed his pleasure at receiving
the invitation to be present at the en-
campment but pleaded urgent busi-
ness as his excuse for not coming
here He sent the boys his best wishes
for good meeting. A letter was also
read from Gen. Charles Dick, who is
now in Washington, where the letter
was sent from. Gen. Dick expressed
his wish to be with the veterans but
stated that it was impossible. He
also extended his we'll wishes. let
ter was read from General Miles, also
in Washington, telling that he could
not meet with the persons who had
so kindly invited him to do so.
Commander Freed introduced the
first speaker Of the evening, Major
Charles Miller, of Cleveland. Mr.
Miller said that the Spanish Ameri-
can war was an epoch making period
in American history. He stated that
it was the only war ever waSed for
purely unselfsh reasons and for the
good Of humanity. He said it made
possible the building of the Panama
canal, and brought out Theodore
Roosevelt, who was instrumental in
bringing peace proceedings between
Japan and Russia. He paid the G. A.
r. high tribute when he said" But
we never would have had the chance
we're it not that the G.. A. r. fought
and saved our country" Mr.. Miller
spoke of the volunteers equipment in
the war. He tod of how they were
made TO fight with Springfield rifles
lion of the men using them when
their opponents had Mauser rifles
and smokeless powder. The disadvan-
tage of it was pointed out by Major
Miller. THE nation should be pre-
pared for war" said he. He pleaded
for the place occupied by the Grand
Army OF the Republic, for the Span
lsh war veterans when the older or
ganization was gone from existence.
The second speaker was National
Commander Walter Scott Hale, of
Boston. Mr.. Hale thanked his com
rades for the coutesies extended him
self and staff and expressed his great
pleasure in meeting with the depart
ment of Ohio and said that it was
recognized as one OF the strongest in
The country. He told Of the work of
the U. 8. w. V and said that it was
destined to be the fighting successor
Df the G. A. r.
Past National Adjutant General Guy
@. Boyle was introduced by Command
tr Freed. Mr.. Boyle is now inspec-
!or of the Indiana National Guard
and has the rank Of Lieutenant Col
onel. He spoke Of the pleasure he had
On meeting with his old comrades.
Department Commander General
Ehearer of the G. A. r. OF Alliance,
vas introduced, General Shearer is a
fluent and pleasing speaker and held
ais audience all the while. This was
his first speech since his recent cleo
lion at Lima and it was carefully
prepared. He stated that he repre-
tented $4,000 veterans in the state
and 10000 other veterans who should
se in the G. A. r. He told of war
lines and gave many interesting rem
iniscences of the days OF GIGS.
At the conclusion of the speaking
he Ladies' Auxiliary drill team gave
IN exhibition on the floor of the Au-
GitOrium. There were 20 ladies in
the team and they were from several
camps in the state. Their part OF the
srogram was much appreciated They
we're under the direction of Clara
Haley of the Cleveland Auxiliary,
md were well trained. They exc
tuted perfectly army and marching
Rianeuyers and closed with parade
rest" while the audience stood and
he orchestra played '"The Star
'pangled Banner" They were ap-
Iauded to the echo when they took
heir seats.
Then came the military ball for the
y. S w V. and their frienGs. which
aIoyed a graEd success The graud
march was led by Lieutenant Colonel
5oyle, Of indianapolis.