The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-02
THE VETERANS DAY.

Gems. Sherman and Logan Will Certainly Be
Present-Prosramme for the Day.
It's expected that the campfire to-day will at
tract thousands of old soldiers to the CITY, and the
reports of Grand Army posts which are coming
in full force indicate that the crowd will be of
almost unmanageable immensely. The distin-
guished visitors will also arrive to day. and among
those who coming are a number of illustri-
Gus military commanders, for whom the In
diana soldiers entertain an enthusiastic regard.
Among those who are expected are General
Schofeld, General William Gibson. General Dan
Macauley and Colonel R. w. Thompson. dis
patch was received by Senator Harrison from
General Logan. yesterday, in which he said.
II leave New York this morning. I will arrive
in Indianapolis at Has o'clock tomorrow
"wednesday morning He will be met at the
depot upon his arrival by the committee. and
will be escorted to the residence of Senator Har
rson, whose guest he will be during his pres
ence in tie city.
General Sherman will arrive on the Vaudalia
train this afternoon, at twenty minutes before 5
o'clock. The reception committee will meet
him at the depot, and. in acarriage with General
Logan, he will be escorted to his hotel by the
local military companies and the Grand Army
posts. The order Of the escort column will be as
follows:
Metropolitan Police
N. r. Buckle, Chief Marshal and Staff.
Cavalry.
First Dlyision.
Lieut.. Col w. J. Mckee commanding.
When Band
Indianapolis Light Infantry.
Rice Zouaves.
Emmett Guards.
Ross Guards.
Richardson Zouaves.
indianapolis Light Artillery.
Second Division.
Gen. Thomas w. Bennett commanding
Geo. ii. Thomas Post, G. A. R.. No. 16. escorting
Gen. w. F. Sherman, Gen. John A. Logan
German Veteran Association.
Bross Post, g. A. r. No. 20.
John F. Ruckle Post, G. A. R., No. 1855.
Geo. H. Chapman Post G.. A: r., No. 200.
Jos. r. Gordon Post G. A. R.. No. 2S1.
Maj. Robert Anderson Post, g. A. r.. No. $50.
The line Of march from the depot will be
north on Meridian street to Vermont, east on
Vermont to Pennsylvania, south on Pennsyl-
vania to the Denison House, where General
Sherman will stop during his visit to the city.
He will attend the campfire at night aud will
make brief address An effort will be made to
keep the streets clear of vehicles along the line
of march. so that all may have an opportunity
to see the old hero, and with this purpose in
view, the Mayor has issued the following:
INDIANAPOLIS June 1, 1885.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Attention is hereby called to the provisions of SEQ
tons So and Sd of ordinance of the city of Indian
apolis relative to the streets sidewalks and public
any person to drive any animal or move any
vehicle, so as to pass through or interfere with
m,s civic the da1 or s %ssr vs ad and
concerning such matters By virtue of such authori-
ty vested in it is hereby ordered that all persons
clear the streets constituting the line of march the
occasion of the reception of General Sherman on
Wednesday. June 3, so that the parade that oc-
cason may be unobstructed at all points on said ne
Given under my hand this 1st day OF June. 1886.
G. s. DENNY, Mayor.
Gen s. 8. Burdette, the Communicating chief
of the Grand Army of the Republic, arrived In
the city yesterday morning, and was met at the
depot by General Carnahan and Hon. Robert
Graham, of Noblesville He was escorted to the
Denison House. but departed soon afterward for
Noblesville where he delivered an address to the
G. A. II. post last night. He will return to the
city this morning, and will be one of the speak
ers at the camp fire to night the programme for
which is as follows:
Overture -'oberon" Weber
Grand Orchestra.
''The Battle-cry of Freedom" ..--.-.........R Root
Miss A. Abromet and Grand Chorus
Addresses-Cfen. Thomas w. Bennett. Department
Commander, G. A. r.. Gen Benz. Harrison.
The Starspangled Banner National
Mrs y. J. Hammond and Grand Chorus
Address-Gen. William t. Sherman.
Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, "....-... Shaw
Mr. A. Smith and Grand Chorus.
Addresses-Gen John A. Logan, Gen. William T. Glib
son. Gen. 8. s. Burdett, Commander inchief G..
A. r.
Marching Through Georgia.. Worth
j. Burgess Brown and Grand Chorus.
Rccitation-'Sheridan's Ride, ".........
Hon. James K. Murdoch.
.Tenting the Old Camp ground" Quartet. Smith
Mrs w. G. lynn, Mrs. s. T.. Morrison, Mr.. o. w.
Williams. Mr.. s. T.. Morrison.
Addresses-Col r. w. Thompson. Gen. Dan Macau-
ley, Col Geo. w. Steele.