The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-08-08
THE GRAND AEmY.
Annual Meeting of the Grand Army of tho
Republic at Minneapolts-An Immense
Gathering of Veterans and Citizens.

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Annual Meeting of the Grand Army of tho
Republic at Minneapolts-An Immense
Gathering of Veterans and Citizens.
The Annual Meeting Of the Grand Army OF
tho Republic at Minneapolis was o grand at
fair, as regards attendance Of Veterans from
nearly all the Northern States, the ceremonies
attending the meeting, the associations con-
nected with the occasion, and the ample pro-
visions fol sheltering and otherwise entertain
ing the army. The old fair ground in tho
southern part of the city was converted into a
camp, the various buildings converted into
lodging houses, and the grounds dotted with
thousands of tents, while adjoining were neat
eating houses. The great mass of veterans
were here accommodated while thousands
found shelter and food in various parts
OF the city. Viewed from tho
Amphitheatre or grand stand on the fair
IAembered. Six hundred and fifty tents almost
completely flledup the space inclosed by the
track ,racewhile their snow white walls and way
ing banners make a pleasant picture upon the
background OF the plain. Here and there a silken
banner ef elegant design 1oated from the tents.
and marked the headquarters of state dele.
gaton. IN the town headquarters were estab-
llshed in hotels for the various states, which
we're continually thronged by citizens and soldi-
ers IN search of ffelds and former comrades.
- AN Shltd pulluluHS WGI6 UeCOTAt9d IN
the most elaborate and tasteful manner.
There were many arrivals on Sunday, and on
sunday night and Monday, trains were con-
stantly coming in from all quarters. Bands of
music were playing in every direction, and
veterans marching to their respective quarters.
while distinguished officers were taken in
charge by citizens who Were proud to enter
tain them. AT noon on Tuesday those who had
come n, at the grand amphitheatre
70 witness the welcoming ceremonies. The
Qfun1 yUu q E1la1 MI, th.aa -. - 4 n a. E.,
~Encainpment, Minnesota Department, local
posts, and with the speakers. The latter were
COMMENCEMENT Beath, Department Com
mander Babb, Gov, Hubbard and Mayor Pills
bury. There WIS also upon the stand. Gov. J.
III. Rusk, of Wisconsin, and body guard con-
siating of six one-armed and six one-legged
veterans, cx-Gov. Lucius Fairchild, of Wisccn-
SIN, Gen. Paul Nandevoort, post commander.
Senior Vice Commander Warner, OF Missouri,
Gen. chas. Grosyenor, of Ohio, Gen John II.
Gibson, of Ohio, and others. Governor Lucins
n Hubbard, made a welcoming address on be-
half of Minnesota, and cominander-in-chief
Gen. Beath responded. Mayor Pilsbury of
Minneapolis gave the city,s Welcome. and q
response was made by. Senior Commander
Warner, of Missouri. Other speeches and res
ponses were also made, squads and battalions
OF blue-coated men We're landed in the city at
almost every hour during Monday night. The
tuesday morning trains came similarly loaded,
the noon trains resembled the others that had
~ tSaS aiSAl wv IoOp dlptT tEOOD uTTlNt1
by the trains that came as the day waned. In
the streets of the city the scenes of the pre-
cedlng day were re-enacted, save that the thor
oughfares were more crowded and the number
OF Grand Army boys had been increased from
probably 10, 900 to 10000. Wisconsin came up
with Gov. Rusk and ex-Gov. Lucius Fairchild.
Gen. Tom Allen, Gen. Ross of Washington (ac-
companied by Six veterans without arms and
six with one leg. gomez. Gen. VIM. Tecumsch
sherman eluded the ''boys" who were in wait
for him aul fpytpI ~. A. ~
head quarters of the State of Miss ouri, where
hundreds called to see him. Their badges re-
called the remotest OF states, from the Atlantic
tothe Pacific, and from the international bound
airy to the Gulf-the far away frontiers being
conspicuously well represented. AT a late hour
Gen. Logan, Grand Commander. Gen. Negley
and other noted officers arrived. A large num-
Der of citizens surrounded Gen. Logan's car
riage and filed the air with cheers, which
were taken up and repeated by the veterans Mt
the latter, amid cries of ''There is Black Jack,
and natural as life!' added the suggestion.
Lets carry him into the house!p and a move
ment was made with that objectin view, but
the carriage started OFF toward the residence of
Gen. Washburn, Generals Logan and Negley
being his guests. In the evening of Tuesday
there was a "camp fire. on the Fair grounds,
attended by a vast crowd. TIL speakers were
q little belated, but in due time Gen. Logan was
introduced and made q patriotic speech. He
VuS NAAo"S - -So LuCluS TuIICIlU OF
Wisconsin, Gen. Warne, and others. After the
speeches many retired to their cots, but others
did not, and there was Emusic in the air" until
nearly morning.
On Wednesday, the day of the grand process
ers in Minneapolis. The parade itself with
Its 1850 in line gave the first index to the num-
Der of old soldiers in the city. The roster of
many of the departments demonstrate that on
~ about one-half of the entire number in at
fpDEnnNa nnnn tho .aY1pip M .-n+a - Al.
parade, many being physically unable to stand
the heat and the long march. The bands more
than twenty in number, notincluding the drum
corps, seemed to enter into the zest of the
thing. The biare of their trumpets was not
confined to the marching. Serenades and par
AIDES upon their individual account were fire.
guent Crowds gathered long before even
the advance guard of the procession had
begun 70 form. Many a house top was
f fbowd aeen with people anxious to Witness
Of the decorations of the buildings was
enhanced by their windows which were
crowded with visions of beautiful faces, in
settings of nebulons lace and creamy muslin.
The enthusiasm rose and fell as the waters of
the sea. The section that Logan was in could
be followed about the city by the thunders and
shouting that followed it everywhere. The old
Minnesota battle flags were another feature
that set the crowd roaring, likewise the rem
nant OF the First Minnesota volunteers. Many
sAuS tFeAhSA AlhN OuC tSS IlHUf l
Of thera are walking lead mines, and not a few
OF them were shot full of holes. Such con-
ditions are not salubrious. and, in Difference to
the decrepitude of a large number of the vet
Grams, the line of march was confined to three
miles, this even being too much for some of
them. On the sidewalks, then, of this con-
tracted line We're compressed the hordes al
ready spoken of, the result being u squeeze, a
Jam, and a pressure, which only a steam guage
of the highest test could measure. AT a suft-
nhIn nnlnf frnn / nuan Cav, .1 |
other notables took a position and reviewed the
column as it marched. The procession was
one hour and twenty minutes passing in re-
view. Some of the citizens along the line of
march, with rare thonghtfulness, provided
large pals and tubs of ice water, with cups
and glasses, for the veterans to Stake their
thirst as they passed by. One of the
most interesting and amusing features
OF the procession was a cayalcade of sSher-
ma b1,mmers" marching through Georgia
ments, brides saddles and riders, composed a
fac simile of a class as aro known to
those who are familiar with war history.
Hanging to saddles and the backs of the horses
and about the riders, We're strings Of chick
ems, turkeys, hams, cabbages, pigs, and every
thing conceivable for camp fare, and one had,
on the pommel. of his saddle, a bright,
little negro boy, from three to four
years old, who was delighted with his distin-
position and the cheers that greeted his
appearance. The 200 children sitting on the pyr-
amid on bridge square sung and wared flags to
the old veterans. 1t was a beautiful sight to be-
hold, and it was appreciated by the old war
rlors.
The first division of the procession was com
posed Of military, headed by a large body of
police. Next to the three squads of police
were the Twenty-ffth regiment U. S. A. (col-
ored band, followed by Company b, c.. and I.
Of that regiment, which is stationed at Fort
Smelling, comprising $50 men commanded by
Col. Andrews,. but in immediate command Of
Col. Lawson; battery T, Fourth artillery, sixty
men, eighty pices, under command of Major
smith; Mankato band, Second regiment band,
followed by Second regiment, five companies,
Col. Bobleter commanding First regiment
band, ten companies Of state guards, IFS in