The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-07-31
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Annual 1gestin9 Tie 04aaA Amy az tho
8oDub0o at 1111eapol1o-A1 ImmenDe
0atherdn8 Of Veterans ana 0ltaseas.
Tho Annual Meeting Of the Grand Army Of
tho Republic Ut Minneapolis WAS grand A.
fair, - regards attendance Of Veterans from
nearly al the Northern States, tho ceremonies
attending the meeting, tho associations con-
neoted with tho occasion, and the ample pro-
visions for sheltering and otherwise entertain
ing the army. The old fair ground in the
southern part Of the city was converted into =
camp, the various buildings converted into
lodging houses, and the grounds dotted with
thousands Of tents, while adjoining were neat
eating h0uses: Tie great mass of veterans
were here accommodated while thousands
found shelter and food in various parts
Ct elun,, the city: Viewed from the
grounds, presented picture to be always re-
membeFed. Six hundred and fifty tents almost
completely filed up the space inciosed by the
tract, racewhile theft SNOW white walls and way
ing banners make pleasant picture upon the
banner Of elegant design floatsd from the fonts,
and marked the headquarters of state dele
gahon. In the town headquarters were estab-
hshed in hotels for the various states, which
were continually thronged by citizens and soldi-
ers in search OF fields and former comrades.
the most elaborate and tasteful manner.
There wore 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
while distinguished officers were taken in
charge by citizens who were proud to enter
tain them At noon on Tuesday those who had
come in, assembled at the grand amphitheatre
to witness the welcoming ceremonies. Tho
posts, and with the speakers The latter we're
Commander in-chief Beath, Department Com
mander Babb, Gov Hubbard and Mayor Pills.
bury 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. Paul Vandevoort, post commander,
Senior Vice Commander Warner, of Missouri,
Gen >Chas. Grosvenor, Of Ohio, Gen John H.
Gibson, of Ohio, and othera Governor Lucius
half Of Minnesota, and commander in-chief
Gen. Beath responded. Mayor Pilsbury of
Minneapolis gave the city,s welcome, and =
response was made by Senior Commander
Warner, of Missouri Other speeches and res
ponsee were also made, squads and battalions
Of blue coated men were 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
preceded them, and troop after troop arrived
BY the trains that came as the day waned In
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 200 to 10000 Wisconsin came up
with Gov. Rusk and ex-Gov. Lucius Fairchild,
t4en: Tom Allen: Gen; Ross Of Washington (ac
Oh with one lee. gonel Gen. VIM. Tecumsch
Sherman eluded the ''boys" who were in wait
for him and found his way to the
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
to the Pacific, and from the international bound
ary to the Gulf-the far away frontiers being
conspiouously well represented At late hour
ten. Logan, Grand Commander. Gen. Negley
and other noted officers arrived large num-
riage and filled the air with cheers, which
we're taken up and repeated by the veterans ut
the West hotel and in the vicinity. Some Of
the latter, amid cries of '"There is Black Jack.
and natural as ife!" added the suggestion,
let lets carry HIM into the house" and move;
W.
the carriage started off toward the residence of
Gen. Washburn, Generals Logan and Negley
being his guests. In the evening of Tuesday
there was "camp fire" on the Fair grounds,
attended by vast crowd The speakers were
: little belated, but in due time Gen. Logan was
introduced and made = patriotic speech. He
was followed by ex-GOv. 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
On Wednesday, the day of the grand process
sion, it is estimated there were 100, 600 strang-
ers in Minneapolis The parade itself with
Its 5O in line gave the first index to the num-
ber OF old soldiers in the city. The roster Of
y about one-half Of the entire number in at
tendance upon the reunion participated in the
parade, many being physically unable to stand
tie heat and the long march: The bands more
CORPS seemed n to enter into the zest Of the
thing. The blare of their trumpets was not
confined to the marching. Serenades and par.
AIDES upon their individual account were fro
quent Crowds gathered long before evet.
the advance guard Of the procession had
crowded with people anxious 't to Witness less
the grand spectacle, and the brilliancy
Of the decorations of the buildings was
enhanced BY their windows which were
crowded with visions of beautiful faces, in
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 tllunders 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
Of those that walked have wooden legs, many
Of them are walking lead mines, and not a few
Of them were shot full of holes Such con-
ditons arc not salubrious, and, in Difference to
Ia ~ ~ hoo
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 were compressed the hordes al
ready spoken of, the result being squeeze, q
Ian, and pressure, which only steam guage
able point, Gen Logan, Gen. Sherman, and
other notables took 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
large pals and tubs Of leo water, with cups
| md glasses, for the veterans to Stake their
thirst - they passed by. One of the
most interesting and amusing features
Of the procession, was i: cavalcade Of ''sher-
and Giving on The country Horses, EQUIP
! ments, brides saddles and riders, composed q
perfect fac similo of class as are known to
those who are familiar with war history
Hanging to saddles and the backs of the horses
and about the riders, were strings Of chick
thing conceivable for camp fare, and one had,
perched on the pommel of his saddle, a bright,
barehesded little negro boy, from three to four
years old, who was delighted with his distin-
guished position and the cheers that greeted his
appearance. The 200 children sitting on the pyr-
amid on bridge square sung and waved flags to
the old veterans. 1t was beautiful sight to be-
bold, and it was appreciated by the old war
Iiore.
The first division Of tho procession was COM
posed Of military, headed by = large body of
were the Twenty fifth regiment U. s A. (col-
ored band, followed by Company B, C, F 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 F, Fourth artillery, sixty
mon, eighty pieces, under command of Major
Smith: MapkatQ band. Second reeiment band