The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-08-30

neareu tnt stanu, ana MS patience was
sorely tried. Gen. Alger marched afoot
with the Phil kearney post, of Mus
kegon, Mich, receiving a continuous
ovation, while Corporal Tanner, who
rode in a carriage between the New
York delegations, was received almost all
along the line with frigid silence. The
Kentucky delegation carried at its head
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 the 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 is estimated
that there were
$4,000 VETERANS IN LINE.
The line of march was changed at such
a late hour that fully as many more
were on the streets spectators. Tho
change was made as a compliment to
Capt. Babst, of Babst Brewing company,
who betrayed the expense of erecting
40, 600 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 Sl2 900.
CENTRAL CAMP FIRES
were held at West Side Turner hall and
Light Horse squadron armory, besides q
dozen minor ones. 1t was expected that
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 II. Brown delivered
an address of welcome, and Commits
sioner of Pensions Tanner responded.
Commander in Chief Warner presided
and made brief address. There was a
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 1000 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
NeaZey of Vermont, for commander-in-
chief. Minnesota also voted to support
him. Ohio and Illinois decided to sup
-.
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 Yolk's
delegation adjourned without reaching a
conclusion, and the Pennsylvanians did
not commit themselves.
GREAT WAR SONG CONCERT.
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
accomplishments and there was a chorus
of 800 male voices.
Commander int Chief Warner was the
recipient of 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 &C
clamation, but there was an animated
fight for the first 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, il was claimed, to his po- |
litical connections. 1t had been conf |
IDENTIFY 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 60
to a vote and Gen. Woodward was |
elected.
STRIFE FOR THE NEXT ENoAMPMENT.
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 the
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.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 29.-At the even
ing session of the encampment Gen.
Russell A. Alger, of Michigan, was
elected communicating for the en-
suing year. Judge Veazey, of Vermont,
and Gen. Consigny. of Iowa, were
placed in nomination, but both with
drew and Algers nomination was made
by reclamation. A. G.. Wissert, of Wis
consin, was elected senior vice comman-
der without opposition and John. F.
LOvett, of New Jersey, was chosen jun
ior vice commander by vote of 1S2 u
LET for II. +. Taintor, of Connecticut.