Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-14
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A ROYAL RECEPTION TEND Erred TO THE RIFLES
TIE CITY DECORATED AND BUSINESS SUSPENDED
IN THEIR HOSOR-A VISIT TO THE ARsENAI-A
MASONIC AND MILITARY PARADE
Correspondence of The EVENING STAR
DAVENPORT, Iowa. June H. 1884.
Last night, shortly after the hop given in their
honor by the Burlington Boating Association.
the boys took the train for Davenport, very
grateful for the great hospitality OF the Burling-
tonians. In the short day many warm friend
ships were formed and countless promises for
further exchanges Of visits were made The
generous welcome extended by the people of
Burlington will always be remembered and ap-
precated by the Rifles Davenport was reached
early this morning, and the company were met
at the depot by company B, I'd regiment l. N
g.. Capt. Cameron, commanding, and a COM
mttee OF citizens. and escorted to the Kimball
house, where they will be entertained until to-
morrow morning.
THE VISITORS SURPRISED.
great surprise awaited the Rifles at Daven-
port. The boys had expected to pass quiet
and rather uneVentful day here, but on their
arrival they found the city in ferment of excite
ment over their visit. The streets along the
line Of march had been handsomely decorated.
every house being more or less covered with
flags and Inscriptions Of welcome to the Rifles
AT noon all business was suspended and the
banks, schools and shops were closed. In the
morning visit was paid to the Rock Island
arsenal, where we were received by Col Flagler
cOmmandant, and Lieut.. Morrison COL Nor
rlson made speech explaining the progress in
the works. and what it was intended to do. He
said that the plant, when completed, was cana
BILE of completely armng $500 men day. An
hour was then spent visiting the shop and
unfinished buildings. After dinner the parade
took place All Of Davenport was emptied on
the line Of march, and it was estimated that
there were at least 5000 strangers in the city.
THE PROCESSION
fell into line as follows: Davenport police
under command of Chief Kesser; Knights Tenn
plar, mounted, under command Of Eminent
Commander W. K. White; Union band; uniform
rank Knights of Pythias, under command of Sir
Knight Commander d. A. McGugin; carriages
with guests and city council; military organiZa-
tons. under command Of Col. p. w. McManus:
Grand Army of the Republic, under command of
Post Commander August Reimers paid fire de-
partment, under command Of Fire Chief Noe.
All along the route the Rifles met with an ova-
ton. Shouts Of welcome and waving handker-
| chiefs greeted them at every step. Lieut..
Oyster was presented with several handsome
| boquets which he modestlY received. Lieut. H.
c. Bowers unblushingy appropriated one floral
Offering given to him under the impression that
he was the lieutenant In command. At the
drill ground dress parade and exhibition drill
were given. and excited great enthusiasm. An
| immense crowd witnessed the evolutions, and
universal expressions Of delight were heard.
When the procession returned from the drill
ground an even larger crowd was on the
streets.
BANQUET AND BALL.
Tonight grand banquet followed by a ball
is in progress, at which very large number are
present. Citizens Of Davenport say there has
never been such demonstration in the city.
Davenport has given royal reception to the
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cred high compliment, as it is very unusual for
this body to pay honor to military organizations
By permission Of the Grand Eminent Com
mander Of the state they paraded to-day The
papers OF burlngton and Davenport contain
columns Of praise Of the company.
At dinner to-day handsome bOutonniers were
| presented to the individual members OF the
party. +. BIN