Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-09-12
HONE AFFAIRS.
THE GREAT DEMONSTRiTIO by
WAR VETERANS.
Ten Men Killed by an Explosion
Matters in Congress Gener-
ous George Law-Etc.
IsrEcIA4 DISPATCHES 10 TIE nnconp.us1os.
THE g. A. r.. PARADE.
Old Soldiers Marching Through the
Streets of Columbus.

!
early hour the Grand Army men, in uni
| form, led by a drum corps, began to form
| lor parade, which was one of the grandest
| ever witnessed on any similar occasion.
| There were eighteen divisions, eight COM
! prising the Ohio Department, which was
ont in full force. The Ninth Division was
made up of veteran crippled soldiers, the
Association of Mexican Veterans, Andrew
| Raiders Naval Squadron and the Fifth
United States Colored Volunteer Infantry.
| In advance of the divisions, which
marched in numerical order, were the Com
-laLitr OF the parade. the Commander-in-
Chief with statfs and Ohio battle flags and
| the Veteran Battalion.
| On Broad street north of the State
| House, an immense and beautifully deco
rated reviewing stand held the distinguished
| guests.
| All along the line of march the streets
were densely packed, the sight of the griz.
zled and gray boys bringing cheers, and the
shouts OF admiration were continuous up
and down the city as the veterans marched
by.
| The old soldiers themselves Joined in the
enthusiasm and heartily cheered in re-
| sponse, especially when they passed the re-
viewing stand on which stood old "Tecum-
sch and Others Of their former leaders.
| y NEALLl ptsaNU ARMY.
| The parade was the most successful ever
held by the organization. For hour after
| hour the immense procession filed along,
and still it stretched into the distance so
| far that its end could not be seen.
| General W. T. Sherman appeared on the
stand at IL o'clock and was received by the
crowd with cheers. Mrs. General Logan
| Mrs. General Alger and Mrs. Governor
Foraker appeared soon after and We're well
coined i'll the same way. Judge Thurman
also occupied a seat on the stand.
During the parade Governor Foraker,
General Alger and General Fairchild Com
man3er-in Chief, ex-President Hayes and
wife, Governor Thayer. of Nebraska, anu
many others took seals reserved for them
on the stand.
When the Sheridan Battalion of Som
erset, o., marched by the stand there was
tumultuCus cheering, as also was the case
on the appearance of John A. Logan Post
and L. s. Grant Post. Vol. Cupp Post, of
Baltimore, o., had with il beautiful can
non made entirely of buckeyes.
All through the procession, and espe
cially in Ohios part, there were old battle
worn flags which brought tears to the eyes
of veterans and cheers from all the ex-pris-
onerS of war.
! HoNoRs To MRS. LOGAN.
After Ohio came Illinois in the process
sion, and hearty greeting was accorded
that States noble representative. Logan
was evidently their especial pei, for the
| veterans passed by their old leaders on the
reviewing stsnd and cheered aud saluted
the wife of their Black Jack, and as she
stood with glisteuing eyes and waved back
a response the kindly smile on her beauti-
ful face gave evidence that she loved those
who had brayed danger with her beloved
husband.
FEATURES CT THE PROCESSION.
Besides banners Wisconsin announced
herself with badger, which was carried
Ijust behind Governor Rusk, as he marched
on foot with his comrades.
Commander Curtis and Senator Miller
headed New York's well drilled veterans.
The sight of a small delegation from
Maine called forth long continued cheers.
Missouri, marching in strong lines, as if
just ending four years of active service, re-
eeived something of an ovation.
Michigan was headed by Farquhar Post
of Detroit, IN which General Algsr marched
On foot, to the great delight of his COM
rades.
CalifoInia's appearance last night caused
some applause, but to-day the attractive
uniforms and almost perfect drill of the
San Francisco Veteran Club called forth
cheer after cheer as they marched in even
line and steady step, without break or
waver.
Rhode Island had a similarly dressed
and drilled delegation.
The Old Guald of Washington, with
their big shakos and 1ine drill, called out
much applause.
Every department was cheered heartily,
the veterans being perfectly willing to 60
hoarse themselves in their endeavor to fitly
respond. The Southern States came in for
about the heartiest cheers that were oc-
corded TO any delegation, aside from their
marching and drilling.
THE SONS OF VETERANS,
Nearly all in uniforms, and many carrying
arms, deserved all of the continosd ap-
plause that greeted them.
One noticeable and much. applauded
feature was the sight of 700 children from
the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Home at Xenia, who had come on 3 spe-
lcial train to see the parade.
The parade was four hours and forty
minutes passing the reviewing stand.
After the parade about 10000 people
crowded up 10 the reviewing stand to call
for speeches G vernon Foraker took
charge OF the meeting, and one after an
other introduced the distinguished people
who stood around, the crowd cheering each
name.
REMEMBERING THE CHIEFS.
This evening the national officers met at
the State House, and some pleasant remem-
braDces were there given to their Chiefs.
Commander-in-C Chief ]. P. Rea received a
beautiful gold badge. Adjutant- General
D.. Fish was presented with massive solid
silver server, on which was marked beau
tifal q. A K. emblem and with which was
4 beautiful tea set. Quarter Master Gen
eral John Taylor received solid silver
canteen.
GENERAL GOOD TIME.
The evening was devoted to camp fires.
etc A general reception TO The Grand Ar
my of the Republic, presided over by De
partment Commander O'Neil was held in
the big tent which was crowded TO its
utmost capacity. Governor J. B Foraker
delivered the address of welcome
General ". 7. Sherman was introduced
and after few minutes of the most
tumultuous applause, be started by calling
them Comrades, by the acre. After ex-
pressing his love for them, he said they
were giving their "Old Uncle' supreme
pleasure by their noble and soldierly bear
ing. throughout the day. He remarked
"Of course we were right. | would not
question the fact by discussing a subject
which has been settled right by the God of
battles"
Governor Foraker read a telegram from
Mrs: Grant expressing her regret at her in
ability to be present.
Fred Grant WAS called out and thanked
the Grand Army for honoring the name OF
his father.
John A. Logan Jr. was called out and
thanked them fer remembering him as the
son of his illustrious isther, which pleased
the audience immensely.
Governor Feirchild, Governor Thayer,
General Hovey and others addressed the
| veterans until late hour.
The Encsmpment proper will begin to-
morrow. The New York delegation has
decided TO push Department Commander
Curtis of that State for Commander-in-
Chief.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.