Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-03-12

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the dense throng Of spectators and driving
them back with their batons. The review
from the Presidential stand was q grand
sight, and II was generally the expressed
opinion that no more brilliant pageant had
ever been witnessed In this country. All
the organizations gave a marching salute
as they passed the grand stand, and the
President recognized the compliment by
raisipg his hat. The hrst division, ON
posed Of regular United States troops and
local military organizations, presented a
fine appearance as they passed the stand.
The President saluted the Chief Marshal
and his aides, and each Of the companies
marched In particularly good form. The
second division was composed entirely Of
brigades Of tho Pennsylvania National
I Guard. There were about 500 men m this
division, and their good marching and hno
military bearing were praised on all sides.
Governor Pattison, Of Pennsylvania, rode
at the head OF the division, by the side OF
Ex-Governor Hartranft They were recOg-
nized as they ueared the reviewing stand
and loudly cheered. The President and
Governor Pattison exchanged salutes. The
President also raised his hat as a token Of
respect 10 the battle-ton flags Of the Thir-
teenth and Eighteenth and several other
regiments OF this divisiOns General Fitz-
hugh Lee, commanding the third division,
received an ovation from the crowd in and
around tho Presidents stand. He bowed
to the President and the latter raised his
hat in return. The President paid the
same compliment TO the Ninth New York
regiment, Rochambeau grenadiers and
Busch zouaves of st. LOUIS A gap be-
tween the third and fourth divisions gave
the surging mass OF humanity around the
Presidents stand In opportunity 10 close In
! again and obstruct the line Of march. The
police not being able 10 keep the street clear
a detachment Of regular troops was sent to
their assistance. The united efforts OF the
soldiers and police only sufiiced 10 make a
narrow passage way though the dense
throng and various organizations which fol-
lowed passed In review undei This disad-
vantage. A large number Of cOlOred troops
were included in the third division, and
their soldierly bearing and good march
ing elected much praise from spectators.
New Jersey soldiers In their plain
uniforms with red blankets rolled
above their knapsacks also attracted
much attention, as did the WASH
ington Infantry, OF Pittsburgh, clad In navy
blue with black shakos. The Fifth Mary
land, about 500 strong, in black helmets and
blue suits, who are old favorites In this city,
we're warmly welcomed. A striking uni
form of olive green with black plumes
which attracted much attention, was worn
By the Clark Guard, OF Augusta, Ga. The
New York SiNty-ninth Regiment was In
this division, about 600 strong, and It's fine
band and excellent marching fully met the
expectations which had been raised as Ia
the appearance OF this regiment. The Gren-
adiers R~ochambeau, OF New York, were also
well received. The Busch Zouaves, of st.
] \ .vfa MORA tho mast aNauank uRtfnrRN ~ tta
kind In the procession. Company Z OF the
Sixteenth Ohio National Guards, In SNOWY
uniforms Of gray, closed this division OF tho
procession.
civic ORGANIZATIONS.
The fourth and last division was com.
posed entirely OF civic organizations, and
was commanded by Major Thomas X. Lut-
trell. The jackson Democratic Associa-
ton of tle District of Columbia, carrying
rough hickory clubs, acted as IN escort 10
the New York organizations. After them
came six Indian braves In war paint and
feathers, bearing "rammany'' on a unique
banner. The Tammany men, who num-
bered about 1000, carried silver headed
sticks at their shoulders and marched
nine abreast. They were followed
by the Tammany Kni~ckerbockers
in their quaint ancient costume,
carrying long gold-headed slaves, with
which they beat marching time on the
asphalt pavement. Irving Hall was repre-
sented by about 1000 gentlemen, all wear
ing silk hats aud spring oyercoats aud ear
rying canes. Gilmore's immense band her
aided the approach Of the County DemOc.
racy long before they were visible. Fifteen
hundred men in light oyercOats and silk
hats, carrying canes with Cleveland's head
wrought In silver and wearing pur-
pie and gold badges on the lapels
of their coats, represented this
branch of the New York Democracy.
The Albany phalanX, numbering eighty
men, presented n neat appearance, clad In
brown coats. with white beavers and car.
rying silk umbrellas The Kings County
Democracy had about 1875 men In line,
dressed In dark blue oyercoats and carry.
ing the inevitable cane. The Buffalo lie
gion. In dark coats and silk hats, brought
up the rear q F. the hrs t-brigade.@fn- thu
second brigade OF this division, Bayard lie
giOn. Of Wilmington, Del, was the first
out-of-town club, and was followed by the
Joel Parker Club Of Newark, n. J, The
forty representatives OF the ~Iroquois Clul
Of Chicago, and the Columbus, Ohio
glec club, dressed In gray and carrying
miniature brooms on the lapel Of theii
coats. One Of the neatest uniforms in IN,
line was that of the Duckworth Club O
Cincinnati, consisting OF a light oyercoat
dark trousers, high white hats aud gold anl
purple badges. There was not a finer look
ing body OF men in the procession, and a
they turned into Fifteenth street, marching
twelve front, the great crowd'cheered lust
iIy and the ladies clapped their hands ant
waved their handkerchiefs. The Jefferson
Club OF Cincinnati followed and made
most oreditable display. They were as,
greeted with applause aud other demon
STATIONS Of approval. a colored ma
clad in n sky-blue swallow-tailed Goa
and bright red pantaloOns, and wearing OF
his breast an enormous silver plate bearinl
the name OF the organization, preceded In
Jackson Democratic Club, Of Columbus, q
Its eighty members were dressed in gra,
and carried canes at salute. Maroon over
coats and yellow kid gloves distinguished on
hundred members OF the American Club, o
Philadelphia. The Samuel j. Randall As
ISOLATION Of Philadelphia had about al
equal number Of men In line. The Moya
mensing Legion, OF Philadelphia, hai
seyenty-fye men In line dressed In BROW
and red. The Eleventh Ward Randall Club
OF Philadelphia, bore a magnificent banne
Of blue plush and gold, with an excellen
portrait Of the patron Of the club
One hundred men represented tn
Central Club OF Harrisburg. They wor
gray oyercoats, black hats and red sill
badges. The Calumet Club o. Baltimorl
presented a N excellent appearance with 30
neatly attired men in line. The Topeka
Flambeau Club also made a fine appear
ance. The Cook County Club Of Chicag,
turned out about forty men In gray over
coats, silk hats and badges. This club an,
the IroquOls Club Of the SAME city, were re
ceiyed with marked favor. Some excite
ment was caused by the appearance
In the procession Of the Blaine ~lnaugura
ton Club OF Maine. A splendid banner o
black and gold fOatrd over 500 mel
representing the Crescent Club OF Bait
more. A noticeable feature Of the prOces
sion was the tag Of the cavalry OF IN
District Of Columbia, In which the e~lectora
votes Of the States that furnished Cleyt
lands majOTities were represented By hOrsei