Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-08-30
greeting by the veterans as tney passed
THE PARADE STARTED

the tattered flag OF the First regiment,
Army of the Cumberland, and there
were a number of similar incidents.
Capt. Merideth, chief of the bureau of
engraving, marched with che Oak Park,
ILL.,, post. All the posts
PRESENTED A FINE APPEARANCE.
but by far the largest showing was made
by Wisconsin. The parade was in nine
divisions, with the Sons of Veterans
bringing up the rear. 1t il estimated
that there were
$4,000 VETERANS IN LINE.
The line of march was changed at such
. late hour that fully as many more
were on the streets as spectators. The
change was made as compliment to
Capt Babst, of Babst Brewing company,
who betrayed the expense of erecting
10000 seats on the lake front which are
to be occupied by no one but the boys in
blue and their wives during the naval
battle on Thursday evening. The cost
of construction is estimated at $12, 900.
CENTRAL CAMP FIRES
were held at West Side Turner hall and
Light Horse squadron armory, besides
Gen. Sherman would speak at both the
principal camp fires, but he failed to ap-
pear at either. At West Side Turner
hall Mayor Thomas H. Brown delivered
an address Of welcome, and Commits
sioner of Pensions Tanner responded.
Commander-in-Ch Chief Warner presided
and made brief address. There was
long list of speakers, mostly state de-
partment officers. Gen. Lucius Fair
child presided at the other camp fire.
MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN
was given a reception at the court house
and was escorted there by the entire
Illinois department of 2,000 veterans.
Most OF the state delegates met in caucus
on the choice of commander in. chief.
The New England delegations met
Jointly. and while no vote was taken, it
was informally agreed to support Judge
Veazey OF Vermont, for commander-in-
chief. Minnesota also voted to support
him. Ohio and Illinois decided to sup
port Russell A. Alger of Detroit, and
the former state will present his name
instead of Illinois, as at first decided.
Michigan's caucus also decided to sup
port her home candidate. New Yofk's
delegation ad iourned without reaching
conclusion, and the Pennsylvanians did
not commit themselves.
Nearly 5000 people attended the first
OF the great war song concerts which
was given in the immense tent on Ju-
neau park and the lake front. The ar
senal band of St. Louis furnished the
accompaniments and there was chorus
of 500 male voices.
Commander-in-Ch Chief Warner was the
recipient Of a diamond badge from the
members Of his staff.
THE IRON BRIGADE.
The annual meeting Of the famous
Iron Brigade, which was held in the
evening was of exciting nature. Gen.
Gibbon was reelected president by ac-
clamation, but there was an animated
fight for the first ice-presidency be-
tween the supporters of Gen. Bragg and
of Gen. Woodward of La Crosse. The
former had held the position for several
years up to 1888, when he was defeated,
largely owing, it was claimed, to his DO
itical connections. 1t had been conf
dently expected that at this election ne
would be restored to his old position, but
the same influences again prevailed. and
after a lively discussion Gen. Bragg's
friends refused to allow his name to 20
to vote and Gen. Woodward was
elected.
STRIFE FOR THE NEXT ENCAMPMENT.
1t is nip and tuck between Washing
ton and Boston as to the location of the
next encampment. The Boston delega-
ton is working hard to secure the prize:
but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Rhode Island in the East and almost tho
entire South and West favor the national
capital. Gen. Alger and Mrs. Logan are
putting in some effective work toward
the same end. The council of admins
tration received dispatch from Gen. S.
S. Burdette of Washington rendering an
official invitation for the district, and
suggesting that the encampment be held
in May next, which will be the twenty.
fifth anniversary of the great Grand
Army review. District Commissioner
Hine, of Washington, has also wired
the encampment, urging them that the
invitation be accepted.
DESTRUCTION OF THE MERRIMAC,
The hulk. of the tug Dexter, which
will be blown up during the naval battle
Thursday evening, has been fitted up
after the style of the Merrimac. 1t has
been boarded up and painted to resemble
the famous ironclad. Port. holes have
been cut, from which Quaker guns will
protrude in threatening manner. The
boat will look almost as realistic and
formidable as the simon-pure ironclad
The schooner Holley, which carried q
fore-and.aft rig, has been converted into
brigantine, and now presents a really
imposing appearance. She will be
burned.
THE MAN-oF-wAR MICHIGAN.
arrived Saturday, and is now lying at
the foot of Detroit street, having been
ordered here to take part in the naval
battle. The vessel is 45 years old, and
has an interesting history. The Michigan
was the first paddle wheel ship used in
the navy and is the only man.
of-war on the lakes. She car
ries modern guns and a large crew.