Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-28
ESPECIAL rrLrenAn TO THE DIsrArcH.i

MILWAUKEE,, August N.-The kicking
commanders got in their deadly work on the
G. A. R. parade, to-day. Wisconsin had
over 5000 men in line, but other depart
ments showed up rather slim. Illinois, that
was expected to equal the Wisconsin crowd,
had less than / 200 men in line; Iowa less
than 300, and Minnesota about 800. Michi-
gan had but $50 veterans in the parade.
The total number of veterans in line fell
below 1900. On the other hand, the
parade moved prom pity and was one Of the
best ordered ever seen. General Sherman
was very complimentary in his remarks
about it, saying to Chief
Warner that he had not seen finer display
since the grand review in Washington "a
years ago.
The march was three miles in length,
reaching through the principal streets Of
the city. The weather was a tri1e warm,
but no cases of sunstroke are reported. A
few veterans became a trife leg-weary, but
there were plenty of Red Cross ambulances
along the line to pick them up.
FEATURES OF THE PARADE.
First came the Light Horse squadron to
clear the street, the troopers all dressed in
full uniform ard we'll mounted. Next came
the escort of Commander-in-ChiefW Warner.
At the head marched Frank P. Blair Post,
of st. Louis, with platoon fronts, as finely
dressed as regulars, and all in uniform.
Behind the post came the Commander-in-
Chief, mounted upon handsome
charger, and receiving generous ap-
plause from the crowds that were
closely packed around the reviewing
stand as far as the eye could reach. Major
Warner was attended by his numerous staff
and followed by carriages containing dis
tingulshed guests. In the rear seat Of the
first carriage sat General W. T. Sherman
and General John G. Robinson, of New
York, while facing them were Secretary
Rusk and Governor Hoard. As the familiar
features of the great General were seen
cheer after cheer went up along the line of
march.
GENERAL sHERMAN's OVATION.
A halt was made at the grand stand. The
Commander-in-Chief dismounted and took
his position, being vociferously cheered as
he did so. General Sherman made his way
to the stand followed by the other occupants
of the carriage, while the stand, and even
the ground, shook with the acclaims of the
patriotic throng. Then the column re-
sumed its march.
Following the long line of posts came a
carriage of the Red Cross Society, contain
ing Miss Clara Barton, the head of the So
ciety, and assistants, and followed by an
other ambulance.
The third division included Pennsylvania,
Ohio and New York. The Pennsylvania
presented fine appearance. Lysle Post, of
Allegheny City, was accompanied by min
iature battery, with a company of boy can
noneers. Commander Clark, Of New York,
headed his department, which turned out
about $50 men.
SOME DELEGATIONS SMALL.
Thus division after division and post
after post passed along. The largest body
from Michigan was Phil Kearney Post, of
Muskegon, behind which marched General
Alger. Then came shoal of smaller posts
and departments. The banners of almost
every State and Territory in the Union
were counted, though, of course, some of
the delegations were very small. The big
Badger turnout closed the line. 1t was
over 5000 strong. Finally, after a march
of nearly three hours, division composed
of some 800 Sons Of Veterans closed the line,
and the parade was over.
General Sherman, Mrs. Logan, and Com
mander-in-C Chief Warner occupied the front
of the reviewing stand. About them stood
Secretary Rusk, Governor Hoard, Mrs.
Alger, and any number of G. A. r. digni-
taries. General Sherman looked very tired
after standing bareheaded for so long, but
stuck it out. He was continuously cheered
from one end of the line to the other.
ALL DIDN'T TURN OUT.
While the number of men in the parade
did not meet expectations, it must be re-
membered that there were at least 5000
veterans in town who took no part in it.
Railway officials estimate that there are at
least 10000 strangers in Milwaukee to-
night. At least 250, 900 viewed the grand
parade. Thousands of people left the city
this evening.
In the Plankinton parlors this evening,
Commander in Chief Warner was presented
with an elaborate diamond badge by the
members of his staff The presentation was
made by Commander Thomson, and Major
Warner replied briefly but appropriately.
Adjutant General Weigil was presented with
a handsome gold watch, and Quartermaster
General Taylor with Loyal Legion emblem.
Mrs. Logan, General Sherman and General
Alger were present during the presentation.
Immediately atterward the department of
Illinois appeared at the hotel in a body, and
escorted Mrs. Logan to the Court House,
where she held large reception. She was
at once recognized on emerging from the
hotel, and was cheered in the most enthsias-
tic manner by the vast crowds in the streets.
THE EVENING CAMPFIREs.
Overlooking central campfires were held
tonight at Westside Turner Hall and Light
Horse Squadron Armory, beside dozen
minor ones. 1t was expected that General
Sherman would speak at both the principal
campfres, but he failed to appear at either.
At Westside Turner Hall Mayor
Brown delivered an address of well
come, and Commissioner of Pensions
Tanner responded. Commander-in-Chief
Warner presided and made brief address.
There was along list of speakers, mostly
State Department officers. General Lucius
Fairchild presided at the other campfire. A
monster war song concert, attended by 5000
veterans and others, was given in a large
tent in Juneau Park.
OHIO FOR ALGER.
Nest of the State delegates met in caucus
tonight on the choice of a: commander-in-
chief. The New England delegations met
jointly, and while no vote was taken, it was
Informally agreed to support Judge Veasey,
of Vermont, for commander-in-chief. Min
nesota also voted to support him. Ohio and
Illinois decided to support Russell A.
Alger, of Detroit. and the former
State VIII present his name, instead
of Illinois, as at first decided.
Michigan's caucus also decided to
support her home candidate. New York's
delegation adjourned without reaching q
conclusion, and the Pennsylvanians did not
commit themselves. The choice for next
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