The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31
THE MONUMENT WHEN COMPLETED.

A strong police detachment led the column,
clearing the streets of every obstruction, and
1t was followed by Major Zollinger, chief mar
shal, with his staff formed in fours, twelve deep.
The military followed, comprising several
companies of the Indiana militia, commanded
by Colonel N r. Ruckle and including the
Thornton Guards (colored) and Rice Zouaves,
led by q military band, and behind them was
the civic escort to President Harrison. 100
strong, all mounted, and commanded by Colo
mel Oran Perry. Between the sections rode
the President In flag -draped carriage and he
was accompanied by Hon. G. S. Denny mayor
OF the city, and General Alvin p Hovey, Gov
ernor OF the State. The next carriage was oc-
cupied by Miller and Rusk. of the Cabinets and
Private Secretaries Halford and Roberts, and
then came carriages two abreast bearing the
Monument Commissioners, speakers of the
day State officers, city officials OF the various
committees, representatives of Women's Re-
lief Corps, etc., In themselves making o column
covering block and more.
The third division included the G. A. r. posts
led by Department Commander Chas M. Trav-
IS, Of Charlottesville, with additional col
umn OF Sons of Veterans led by Geo. G. Har-
vey, Commander OF Indiana. This was by far
the most imposing part OF the parade, and
nothing like IT was ever witnessed in the city.
1t was magnificent spectacle. The posts
numbered many score coming from all parts Of
the State, and the ex-soldiers passed in solid
files twelve abreast, and required over an hour
70 pass q given point. There was no strag-
Cling, no interposing vehicles or other obstruc-
tions, and Notwithstanding rheumatism and
stinenod joints they marched with the cnthu-
siasm OF former days. and passing in review OF
the President gave him by far the most cordial
greeting he had received. This was tho moro
marked for the reason that the crowds lining
the several miles OF line Of march were in the
main unimpressive, and carried themselves
seemingly as II mainly impelled by curiosity.
The Fourth Division was composed OF the
Uniformed Rank knights OF Pythias led by
General James r. Ross, and there were num-
ber OF visiting divisions uniting with the local
companies, all together forming brigade, and
exceling the military proper in enectivness OF
display The rear OF the column was brought
up by several cantons Patriarchs Militant ana
one commandery knights OF Honor. and the
SNOWY uniforms OF the Patriarchs made II fit
ting finale TO tho magnificent demonstration OF
which they were part.
When the head OF the column reached the
grand stand, where the exercise proper were to
was hailed with cheers, and he was received
with marked attention.
The programme was an extended one, and by
reason OF the tremendous jam OF people there
was delay-irksome TO those who had been
waiting for several hours. George j. Langs-
dale, president OF the Monument Commission,
made brief statement OF the origin OF tht
monument movement and the history OF the
Commission. He called upon Charles L. Travis |
Department Commander @. A. r., TO place the
cornerstone In position in accordance with the |
q. A. H. ritual Tho documents were then de- |
posted underneath, including TerreIs reports.
. roster Of the Indiana q. A. r., copy OF the
Legislaf' acts, = history Of the Indiana q. A. !