The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-02
EX-SOLDIERs' REUNION.
A Big Demonstrate IN at MinneapoIis-A
Large Crowd and Much Enthusiasm.

The grand parade at Minneapolis OF
the 22d was delayed in forming, but wheI
In motion was received with tremendous
cheers by 10000 people, who tbronget
every street on the line of march. The
weather was fine, but sultry, with threat
ening clouds gathering. The whole Crane
Army was in line. 1t was the largest dem
onstration since the war.
The parade passed the city hall where
children on the canopied platform waived
banners and sang an old war song, which
the veterans took up. and passed on with
uncovered heads. The blare OF the bands,
the waving Of banners, the shouts of thous-
ands from streets, windows and house-tops
constituted an inspiring scene. As the bat
tered battle flags were recognized by the old
veterans wild cry of delight wentup. The
enthusiasm was never equaed. 1t was the
greatest OF all demonstrations ever wit
messed in the northwest.
1t was the largest gathering of old SOL
dlers in The history OF the organic alton.
There were Is, 900 OF them in the process
sion, which was an hour and twenty min
utes passing a given point. There were
probably 5000 to 10, 900 in the city who did
not join in the parade. About $4,000
strangers besides these made up the visit
ors. General Logan occupied a prominent
place at the head OF the proce Gen.
eral Sherman rode in the middle. Both
were received with continued ovations from
the veterans. Generals Thomas, Kountz,
Warner, Negel and Gibson were also re-
ceived with cheers. The line of march was
through the principal streets of the city,
which were profusey decorated. After
wards there were sporting amusements,
etc.
After the parade business meeting for
organization will be held. The candidates
for grand commander are Carnshan, of ILL
nois; Warner, of Missouri; Kountz, Of
Ohio; Hurst, OF Illinois, and Anderson, of
Kansas. General Sherman was urged, but
was disinclined to accept the honor. He
could be nominated by reclamation il he
desired it.
In the evening 1000 people crowded the
encampment grounds and witnessed the
fireworks by the Flambean club of Topeka.
General Logan was given reception on
the 23d and General Sherman and other dis
tinguished generals present were received
at General Washburne's residence in the
evening.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July 24.-The |
great crush at the Grand Army encampment
Is over and the people are beginning to go
home. The principal events OF the day |
we're the reception TO General Logan at the |
illinois headquarters this morning and an
other to all visiting generals at Washburn's |
to- night. AT the former great
crowd Of old soldiers were present. Logan
and General Negley, of Pennsylvania, made
peeches In the evening Generals Sher-
nan, Fairchild, Negley, homas and others
we're present.
There were sports of a miscellaneous
character at the encampment all day. A
eunion Of ex-prisoners OF the war was held,
It which about 100 gathered.
A meeting was held for the election OF
commander i'm chief and two nominations
we're made. The ee ction will take place
o. morrow, when place for the next en-
ampmeut will also be selected. Indica-
ions point to Warner, OF Missouri, for
hief and Nashville as the place of meeting.