New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-12
PARADE OF THE VETERANS
A GREAT DAY AT THE G. A. R ENCANiPMENT
PASSING IN REVIEW BEFORE GENERAL shEi-
MANA VAST AND ENTHUSIASTIC
CROWD At COLUMBUS.

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but all who wished were comfortably provided win
beds and cots At an early hour the Grand NFmy
men. I'm uniform and led by drum corps peE"h ~
form for the parade. which was one OF the srai''s'
ever witnessed on \ similar occasion. Iherc WIZ
eighteen divisions. eight Of them comprising 'ho Cn'o
Department. which out in fun force. i"'
ninth division was made up Of the veteran
crippled soldiers Association. Mexican Ne'crd's'
Andrews Raiders. Naval squadron and me ON
United states Colcrcd Volunteer Infantry inc
Department OF Illinois constituted the TENN VI
vision; Wisconsin and Iowa combined 10 maHo '"'
eleventh. Indiana divided into the twelfth anu 'lT
tcenth divisions. Kansas, came In the iour''o"'"'
fifteenth Included Pennsylvania New-fork' 'o""''r
cut Massachusetts, Missouri. Minnesota, Maryland
Maine Ncw-Jerscy and Virginia Michigan was me
sixteenth division: the seventeenth comprised 0aH-
fornla. Rhode Island, Ncw-iiampshire. west N'H"'A
Vermont Arkansas New Mexico. Utah. Tennessee
Georgia. Dakota. Potomac, Colorado, Dela"a"'
Oregon. Kentucky. Washington Territory floIna'
Montana and Texas and the sons OF Veterans cam
in as the eighteenth division. In advance oil inc
divisions. which marched in numerical order "ere
the police the commander Of the parade and the Com
mandcr in Chief with their stalls, and the ONO
Battle Flag Veteran Battalion.
on Broad-st north Of the state House. an immense
and beautiful. decorated reviewing stand h'" Inc
distinguished guests Of the occasion. All aiohS uf
line Of march the streets were dcn-cly packed win
of the crizzlcd and gray boys bringing tears ana
shouts Of admiration The time that has elapsed since
they fought 50 bravcy and well Tor tn'Ir
country has increased the love and aahi-
ration the people have for them anu '"'',
deeds and there wcrc continuous ""F'
applause up and down tie city a 'h'
marched bv Tho old soldiers themselves .oincd III
the enthusiasm and heartily chccred In response es-
pcciallv when they passed the rcviwin- stand on
which stood old Tecump' and pther OF ihclr loH'r
leaders.
The parade was the most successful ever held BY the
organization. without any exception. For hour al'cr
hour the immense procession fled along. ana SIM IL
stretched away into the distance SO that us ond coul
not be seen. In great contrast 10 the encanpmeh u
last wear al S. Louis. the weather was superb ana
neither rain nor dgst to interfere with INC sue
cess Of the occasion General " T. sherman ap-
pcared on the stand II o'clock and was received by
the crowd with cheers Mrs General Logan. Mrs
General il-er and Mrs. Governor Foraker appeared
soon after and were welcomed I'm Tho same way judge
Thurman also occupied seat on the stand during
the parade Governor Foraker Generals AlSor and far
child Commander Chief Rca. cx-Irrsdcnt Hayes
and wife Governor Thaycr. Of Nebraska. and many
others took seats reserved for them on the stand.
Along the line OF march the crowd was denscly
hacked on the sidewalks and the only way 10 get
around was 10 break through the guard that held the
crowd back and for in the space reserved for the
nrocession 20 many excellent features were to
be observed IN the parade that # would be
almost impossible TO give any idea OF Us
character Ohio was ont in force. and buckeyes
wore numerous being used trinhets and canes
The Grand Army % the Republic post from Iamil-
ton Ohio was armed with these Youthful
drum corps were numerous. and the boys not only
know how 10 play their instruments. but they also
drilled well and were repeatedly checrrd. Old accou-
trcments that recalled the dark days OF he war
garden truck and chickens that reminded one Of
shcrman's bummcrs.7 immense brass canieeE
carried by hall a dozen men. stuffed eagle and
many other such matters were special features for
the cheers Of the speakers. The Garfield Post. u
Mentor. which carried elegant lihrncss Of lrcs-
dent Garfield attracted much attention. Wien the
sheridan Battalion. Of somerset, ohio, marched by
| the stand there was tumulnous cheering. "a was
also the case on the appearance of John \. Logan
Post and L. :. Grant Post Cupp Post had with II
beautiful cannon made entirely Of buckeyes
All through the procession and cspcc Tally In Ohio's
mart Of IT, there were Old and battle flags. which
brought tears 10 the eyes Of veterans and cheers
from all The cy prisoners Of war aud the Andrews
/ raiders were favonfcs with the crowds and kept all
the time responding 10 applause. The Naval squad
ron from which fireworks were kept going. made
things lively Naturally This Ohio town chccrcd
the Ohio boys. but they did not stop there. When
the other states began to pass a warm and hearty
welcome greeted them And this was not alone
because hey were welcome visitors, but because their
! soIdicry bearing and their general excellence Of
drill would in many cases win applause from an
enemy Illinois came first after OHIO. and very
hearty greeting was Accorded that states noble rep
rcscntatives. Mrs. Logan was evidently their cs-
p4clal pet for the veterans passed their old leaders
on the reviewing stand and cheerd and sauted the
wife Of their gallant Black Jack and She stood
with gll,tcnng eyes and waved back a response tine
kindly smile her beautiful face gave evidence Of
how much she loved those who had bravcd danger
con,ln announced herself with badger which was
carried iu.t behind Governor Iu,k As he marched
/ on foot with his comrades TIE Lincoln Post Drum
Corps received much deserved praise for The quality
OF the music made the drums and hfes. Com
mandor Curtis and senator Miller headed New-York >
well drilled veterans. The sight OF a
small delegation from Maine called forth
lonccoutlnucd cheers. Missouri, marching
On strong lines. as If Just ending four years active
service, received something Of ovation. 81 Louis
and Kansas city being especially and dcscrvcdly ap
rlaudcd
Michigan was headed by FarQuhar Post Of Detroit,
In which General Alccr marched on foot 10 The great
delight Of IFS comrades CALIFORNIA; appearance as;
night caused some applause but today the attractive
uniforms and almost perfect dr Of The san Francisco
Veteran Club called forth cheer after cheer a they
marched In even limo and steady step. without break
or wavcr Rhode Island had similarly dressed and
drilled delegation Tho old Guard OK Washington,
with helr big shaAos ard fine drill, called out much
applause
Tie sons u Veterans. nearly all in uniform and
many carrying arms. deserved all Of tho continued
applause that greeted them. one noticeable and
much applaudcd feature the sight Of the 700
children from OHIO soldiers and sailors Orphans
home az Xena who had come IL A special lran 10 sec
/ the parade. The procession was four hours and
forty minutes passing the reviewing stand and all
marched quickly
After the parade about 10000 people crowded up
10 the reviewing iand 10 cali for speeches. Governor
Foraker took charge Of the meeting and one after
another introduced he distinguished people Who sinoc
around the crowd cheering each name. More were
added, and although the meeting lasted but few
minutes over 10000 were shouting and cheering b.
fo.c the crowd dispersed. for Mrs Logan Mrs. Aleer
Ms Johnston. Mrs. Foraker. Mr.. Frederick Grant.
OK President Hayes Colonel Frederick Grant, John \
Logan ,r.. ard others.