Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-07-31

Annual MASKING Of the Grand Army Of tins
Republic xt Mtnnsapoiis-A An Immense
Gathering Of Veterans and Citizens.

&NRANAAS -
ostksring Of Veterans and Citizens.
The knauaI Meeting Of tho Grand Army OF
the Republic al Minneapolis was a grand af-
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 for sheltcring and otherwise entertain
ing the army. The old fair ground in the
southern part Of The city was converted into q
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
wc-e here accommodate .hile thousands
found shelter and food in various parts
OF the city. Viewed from tho
Amphitheatre or grand stand on the fair
nismbered Six hundred and nifty tents almost
completely filed up the space inciosed by the
track ,racewhils their snow white walls and wav-
ing banners make a pleasant picture upon the
background OF the plain. Here and there a silken
banner OF elegant design tloated from the tents,
and marked the headquarters Of a state dele
CATION In the town headquarters were estab-
lished in hotels for the various states, which
were continually thronged by ~eitizens aud soldi-
ers in sesrch Of fields and former comrades.
As the streets and buildings were decorated In
the most elaborate and tasteful manner
There were many arrivals on Sunday, and on
Sunday night and Monday, trains were con-
stently coming in from a lquariers. Bands Of
music were playing in every direction, and
veterans marching 10 their respective quarters,
while distinguished officers were taken in
charge by citizens who were proud 10 enter
tain them. Az noon on Tuesday those who had
come in, assembled at the grand amphitheatre
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stand was filed with the officers Of the National
Encampment, Minnesota Department, local
posts, and with the speakers. The latter were
n-chief Beath, Department Com
mander Babb, Gov. Hubbard and Mayor Pills
buTy. There was also upon the stand, Gov. J.
N Rusk, of Wisconsin, and body guard con-
sisting OF six one-armed and six one legged
veterans, ex-Gov. Lucius Fairchild, of Wiscon-
sin, Gen. Panl Yandeyoogt, post commander,
Senior Vice Commander Warner, of Missouri,
Con. Chas. Grosyenor, Of Ohio, Gen. John ii.
Gibson, of Ohio, and others. Governor Lucins
y Hubbard, made a welcoming address on be
half of Minnesota, and commander -in-chief
Gen. Beath responded Mayor Pilsbury OF
Minneapolis gave tho city,s welcome, and a
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
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the noon trains resembied the others that had
preceded them, and troop after troop arrived
by the trains that came as the day waned In
the streets of the city the scenes OF the pre-
ceding day were re-enacted, save that the thor
oughfares were more crowded and the number
OF Grand Army boys had been increased from
probably 1900 TO 10000. Wisconsin came mp
with Gov Busk and ex-Gov. Lncius Fairchild,
Gen. Tom Allen, Gen Ross Of Washington lac
companied by six veterans without arms and
six with one leg gomez Gen. VIM Tecumsch
Sherman eluded the boys who we're in wait
for him and found his way TO the
head quarters OF tho State OF Miss luri, where
hundreds called 70 see him Their badges re-
called the remotsst OF states, from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, and from the international bound
airy 10 the Gulf-the far away frontiers being
conspicuously well represented At a late hour
Gen. Logan, Grand Commander. Gen. Negiey
and other noted officers arrived A ~largenum-
Der Of citizens surrounded Gen. Logan's car
rage and filled the air with cheers, which
were taken up and repeated by the veterans at
the West hotel and in the vicinity. Some Of
the latter, amid cries Of 'sThare is Black Jack,
natural az lifei'' added the suggestion,
Lets carry him into the housel' and Z move
ment was made with that objectin view, but
the carriage started OF toward the residence Of
Gen, Washbnrn, Generals Logan and Negiey
being his guests. In the evening OF Tuesday
there was a scamp fire" on the Fair grounds,
attended by a yast crowd The speakers were
. little belated, but in due time Gen Logan was
and made a patriotic speech. He
followed by ex-Goys Lucius Fairchild 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
non, IL Is estimated there were 10000 strang-
srs In Minneapolis. The parade itself with
rs 1900 IN line gave tho 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 tho entire number in at
'endance upon the reunion participated in the
parade, many being physically unable TO stand
he heat and the long march. The bands more
han twenty in number, notincluding tho drum
seemed to enter into the zest Of the
hing. The blare Of their trumpets was not
TO the marching. Serenades and par
'des upon their individual account were FIRE
luent Crowds gathered long before even
no advance guard Of the procession had
with people anxious to witness
he grand spectacle, and the brilliancy
81 the decorations on the holdings was
'nhanced by their windows which were
with visions Of beautiful faces, in
of nebuious lace and creamy muslin.
The enthusiasm rose and fell as the waters of
he sea. The section that Logan was in could
Do followed about the city by the thunders and
that ollowed 1t everywhere. The old
battle flags were another feature
hat set the crowd roaring, likewise the rem
liant OF the First Minnesota volunteers. Many
~ thosc That walked have wooden legs, many
,f them are walking lead mines, and not q few
them were shot full OF holes such con-
litlons are not salubrious, and, in Difference TO
he d~ecrepltude OF q large number Of the vet
'rans, the line of march was confined to three
niles, this even being too much for som Of
hem I'm the sidewalks, then, Of this coz
line We're compressed the hordes al
'eady spoken Of, the result being o squeeze, a
lam, and a pressure, which only a steam guage
" the highest test could measure. Il q suit
lble point, G Logan, Gen. Sherman, and
'ther notables took y position and reviewed the
olumna as II marched. The procession was
me hour and twenty minutes passing in re-
Some of the citizens along the line Of
march, with rare thoughtfulness, provided
pals and tubs Of ice water, with suns
md glasses, for the veterans to Stake their
hirst as they passed by One OF the
interesting and amusing features
y tho procession was q cayalcade OF "Sher-
bummers,p marching through Georgia
md Giving on the country" Horses. equip
nents, brides saddles and riders, composed
lerfect fac simile OF o class as afe known TO
hose who are familiar with war history.
Hanging 10 saddles and the backs of the horses
about the riders, we're strings of chick
ass suihoyof Hanir, SaDUdkcs, piSS, ana eytfl-
hing conceivable for camp fare, and one had,
,erched on the pommel Of his saddle, a bright,
,areheaded little negro boy, from threet0 four
Tears old, who was delighted with his distin-
position and the cheers that greeted his
appearance. Tn ~ children sitting on the pyr-
on bridge square sung and waved fags 10
no old veterans. Ii was q beautiful sight 70 be-
iold, and 10 was appreciated by the old was-
lons.
The first division OF the procession was COM
,oeed OF military, headed by q large body OF
,olice. Next TO the three squads Of police
sere the Tweiry-fifth regiment u. s A. (col-
red band, followedby Company ID, C., r and /,
that regiment which is stationed NJ Fort
comprising $50 mon commanded by
)oL Andrews, but in immediate command OF |
,ol lawson; battery r, Fourth artillery, sixty
eighty pieces, under command of Major.
ninth Mankato band, Second regiment band.
ollowea by Second regiment, Ave companies,
,oL Bobletey commanding. First. regiment
and, ten companies Of state guards. LIS in
under Col Bend; Vol Tocs rifles, twenty
u liIrs accompanied ~ ;ife and drum
orps under Capt McArdle; Gen. Terry and
tai, Governor Hubbard and stan, Gen Lo-
Grand Commander Beath and other vet
ran generals mounted andin carriages 4
The second division was composed OF the
Of the first Minnesota, 100 men, car
ying old tattered battle flags. Following !
aTe the members Of neatly 100 Posts OF the |
Army in Minnesota Then Dakota
represented Following Dakota came |
he Ohio representation of fifty-sIx men, nm |
Ter command of Gen IL II. Stage, OF Cincin-