Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

things all her own way 1t was repeatedly
cheered as it went by. escorted by the naval
squadron division Of the procession.
The Merrimac was also represented by
large model, as well as fu-rigged men -of-war
of the old style, and smaller craft The YES
sels were large enough To carry full crews
upon their decks These were all in regula-
ton naval uniform The models themselves
were carried on floats hauled by marine
traction engines On one of these was
mortar, which throughout the day fired
bombs in the air, out of which were unfolded
ali manner of figures, which hOated in the
air to the delight of thousands These aerial
representa- ions included the comical as well
the grand There were army mules and
mounted cavalrymen, whales swimming in
air, eagles, the goddess of liberty and SIM
liar designs without number
All through the procession, and especially
in Ohos part of it, there were old and bat
tle-worn flags, which brought tears to the
ewes of veterans and cheers from all The
ex prisoners of war and the Andrews raiders
were favorites with the crowds, and we're
kept responding to applause.
Besides banners Wisconsin announced her.
self with badger, which was carried Just
behind Governor Rusk as he marched on
foot with his comrades The Lincoln post
drum corps received much praise.
After the parade about IONS people
crowded up to the reviewing stand and called
for speeches Governor Foraker took charge
of the meeting. and one after another intro
duced the distinguished people who stood
around, the crowd cheering each name. AL
though the meeting lasted but half an hour
thousands we're shouting and cheering the
crowd dispa5sed for Mrs Logan, Mrs. Alger,
Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Foraker, Mrs, Fred
Grant, OK President Hayes, Col. Fred Grant,
John A. Logan, Jr., and others
Along the line of march the crowd was
densely packe on the sidewalk, and the only
way to get around was to break through the
guard which kept the crowd back. Ohio
was out in force and buckeyes we're numer-
Gus, being used as trinkets and as canes.
The G. a. R. post from Hamilton, o.. was
armed with these canes Youthful drum
corps were numerous, and the boys not only
knew how to play their instruments, but
they also drilled we'll and were repeatedly
cheered. An immense brass canteen carried
by half a dozen men, stuffed eagle, and
| many similar matters were the especial OBJ
| jects of the cheers Of the spectators The
Garfield post of Mentor, which carried an ex-
cellent likeness of President Garfield, at
tracted much attention.
Ropes were stretched along the streets to
keep the crowds back on the sidewalk and
allow the procession to march without i'm
pediment
In the evening the officers of the national
organization dined at the Commercial club.
The national officers and members of the
staff met in the law library at the state
house, and some pleasant remembrance were
there given to their chiefs. Commander-in-
Chief j. P. Rea received beautiful gold
badge. Adjt Gen Daniel Fish was present
ed with massive solid silver server, on
which was worked beautiful G. A. r. en-
blem, and with which was a beautiful tea
set. Quartermaster General John Taylor re-
ceived a solid silver canteen.
Gov. j. B. Foraker delivered the address
of welcome. Gen. Sherman was then in.
troduced, and after minute of the most
tumultuous applause he started by calling
them comrades by the acre" He said they
had given their cold uncle" supreme pleasur,
by their noble and soldierly bearing during
the day. . ,--.. .s.
Commander in Chief J. P. Rea paid
glowing tribute to the veteran sons of Ohio
! and to the women who suffered in silenc,