Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-28


interesting from the fact that it may be
the last lat "Old Tecumseh" will wit
ness.
II was The hottest day OF the year and
the sun beat down with remorseless fury,
but the veterans turned out in force and
the line Of march, distance of over
two and one half miles, was packed with
spectators. Nearly 10000 of the specta-
tors had arrived since shutdown Of yes
terdav.
nTrs. Logan on the Reviewing stand.
Mrs. Logan, escorted by Maj. Veazey,
Of Vermont. and Mrs. Alger and daugh-
ter. occupied the front seats of the re.
viewing stand and the widow of the ex-
senator and general was accorded an en-
thusiastic greeting by the veterans as.
they passed by. The parade started at
few minutes past 10 and the rear had
not reached the stand at o'clock.
The Missouri delegations occupied the
right OF line, the vexed question having
been conceded by the Illinoisans.
Gen. Sherman stood up bare headed
as Ransom post of st. Louis, his own
post marched by, and there was a sus-
picious moisture in his eyes when they
stopped and gave him three times
three. Nine out of every ten of the
bands rendered Marching Through
Georgia" as they neared the stand, and
his patience was sorely tried.
Gen. Algcr Marched Afoot.
Gen. Alger marched afoot with Phil
Kearney post. of Muskegon. Mich, re-
cciving continuous ovation. while
Corporal Tanner, who rode in a carriage
between the New York delegation, was
received all along the line with a frigid
silence.
The Kentucky delegation carried at
rs head the tattered fiag Of the First
regiment. aarmv of the Cumberland,
and there were number Of similar in
cidents.
Capt. Meredith, chief Of the bureau Of
engraving, marched with the Oak Park,
His, post.
wisconsin Makes the Largest showing.
All the posts presented fine appear
ance. but by far the largest showing was
made By Wisconsin. The parade was
ii nine divisions. the Sons OF Veterans
bringing up in the rear.
When opposite the reviewing stand
the horse ridden bv Commander.in-Chi
Warner shed conSi ierably and the con-
gresham was compelled to borrow q
whip and give the animal q severe
tliraShing before Il mended its ways
lteis estimated that $4,000 veterans
were ii line. The line Of march was
changed st such i late hour that fully
ns many more We're on the streets as
spectators.
Washington the Favarlte fsr Next Year.
1t 81 nip and tuck now between WASH
ingt0n and BOston Us to the location Of
the next Grand Army encampnaent.
The Boston delegation i working hard
10 secure the prize, but Pennsylvania,
New jersey and RhoGe sand in the
e&sst and almost the entire south and
west favor the national capi. |. Gen.
AlHer ana Mrs. Logan are putting in
some elective work toward the same
end
he couail Of administration re-
ceixed d dispatch from 6en. >. :. BUR-
tlekte, Is Washington. rendering an ofli-
cial Invitation for the district and sug
Resting that the encanlpfnent be held in
aaay next, which VIII be the twenty
nth anniversary of the great Grand
army review. District Commander
Fine. OF Washington. also wired the en-
campment urging that the invitation he
accepted.
ARMY aid Corps Reunions
Yesterday AFTERNOON was devoted by
tbs veterans So the business Of score OF
more II reunions of army posts and
corps.
kast night the opening session Of the
WOnanss Relief corps was held at the
High School building. Mayor Brown
delivered the address Of welcome and
Nr craig. president q the National
Wonsans Christian Temperance union.
Gen. FaIrchild and Gen. Hoard delivered
addresses.
The War Song Concerts