The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-08

tVl StAtH H. EON 70 DIS Soiltd1tlt-- on Vic
reviewing stand this afternoon as the
phalsnx Of bEuecoated troops from Penn
syIyania came in sight marching up
Fifth avenue, in striking contrast with
the show feathers and fancy dress uni
forms of the crack co9manas from the
ether States.
Pennsylvania scored another success
to-daNin the display Of strength and the
soliierIy bearing of her militia, but at the
same time the fact was forcibly impressed
on Governor Beaver and the other State
officers that the agitation for a State dress
Uniform is not only well tuned, but a
matter that demands Immediate atten-
ton.
There we're nearly 1000 Pennsylvania
miiitiamen in the parade to-day. The
First brigade, General George r. Snow
den, commanding, made a showing OF p
33s officers and men. The Second bri-
gade paraded 2,572 men, and the Third
showed l,7s6. The strict observance to
regular army regulations, prohibiting
more than one brass band to each bri-
gade, Of course, put the Pennsylvania
troops at another disadvantage in the
eyes Of the average spectator, who could
not be expected to look on the display
from purely military standpoint The
passage Of the troops was according
" without much attractive music, most
of them having to tramp along to the
roll Of the drums and the piping of the
fiieFs.
GOVERNOR BEAVER cHEERzD.
A mounted color bearer rode ahead of
the eomman Is from each Commonwealth
which passed in the or,lerof their adop-
tion of the United States Constitution,
and carried blue silk flag on which was
the name of the State following in letters
Of gold. 1t was evident from the ap-
plause which broke out, as soon as the
crowds caught glimpse Of him, that
Governor Beaver needed no such intro
duction. II was one continuous shout
all along the line, and college cries and
campaign, yells, rhere parties Of con-
genial spirits were gathered, made the
Governor doff his hat till his arm grew
tired. He was particularly warmly
greeted as he saIuted President Harrison.
The Governor was mounted on his favor
tie mare Laura, whose flowing name and
well groomed and shiny coat never look
ed prettier. There was an anusual dash
of spirit in her movements, but she was
always under perfect control.
The Pennsylvania right of the line
presented an imposing cavalcade. Be
sides the Governors staff and Major
General John F. Hartranft and staff,
there were the members of the City
Troop, the Sheridan Troop, of Altoona,
ond the Governors Troop, of Harris
burg.
GENERAL HASTINGS HoRsEaANsHEP.
There were several exciting incidents
along the line of march, Adjutant Cen
eral d. II. Hastings, who was recognized
by many as the man who made nation
al reputation by his speech placing Sher-
man in nomination at the Chicago Con-
yention and warmly cheered, figured in
a lively scene at the lower end of Broad
way. He is a stalwars soldier and has TO
ride a powerful horse. The animal be
had was as full of fire as he was big and
muscular. The cheering got the beast
rattled After preliminary movements,
in whirling about in mad endeayor ap-
parently to bite off his own tail, the ex-
cited animal took il into his head to out
shine Patti Rosa, and began walking on
the toes Of his hind feet. HeslipDed and
came heavily on his knees. The attempt
was dismal failure. General Hastings
seemed glued 70 the saddle. His coun-
tenance showed not the slightest concern,
With both spurs touching the ground he
sat there till the animal saw the wisdom
Of attempting to get up. which he quick
IL did, and successfully, too, without the
general leaving the saddle. The cro1d
within the whole block that had witnessed
Hastings display Of horsemanship, gave
great cheer As the general resumed
bis ride.
CAPTAIN KIpD's MEN.
Captain Kidd and the whole ships
company Of the KaaterskiIl put in rather
Il rough day All hands turned out be-
fore noon and started for the reviewing
seats secured for the Pennsylvania Leg
islature. They had the southern section
of the Presidential stand and the law
makers of Ohio and Connecticut oc-
cupied places adjoining. They had a
splendid site for observing the approach
Of the troops. Their salute TO a distin-
guished soldier or statesman was always
the signal for the crowds on either side
of the street to keep up the cheer. They
made great hit with their PENN
S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A--P -Penn-Syl-Va-N-Ia."
cry. Governor Beaver recos osnized the sa-
lutte at once and bowed acknowledge
ments to the applauding Legislature.
oeR LEGISLATORS.
New YoRK, April "a special train
of six cars containing Pennsylvania's leg
islators and number of invited guests
arrived in jersey City little while after
8 9o'clock this morning They boarded
the big steamer kaaterskiIl and went
down the bay where they saluted the
Dispatch with President Harrison and
his cabinet on board They then joined
in the marine procession. The law ma
kers were well received all along the line
and at several points the citizens turned
ont en- masse to receive the honored
guests Representative Brooks. Of high
license fame, declined to make the trip,
and as the SPECIAL pulled out of the Broad
Street Station at 6.40 this morning the
cold water advocate stood on the platform
and good-Aumoredly endured the chatting
70 which he was subjected by his fellow
members.
The Metropolitan band Of Philadelphia
accompanied the visitors and led the line
from the train to the Kaaterskill. After
lunch had been served the legislators