Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-13
G. A. K. VETERANS.
The City OF Boston ThrOnged With
Grand Army Men and Visitors.
The Line of March Reviewed by tina Presiden Z,
ce-Presldent and Other Promi-
uent Guests.

Boston, MASS, Aug. l2.-Had the weather
been made to order for the veterans, the condi-
lions could hardly have been more fav orable for
the big Grand Army OF the Republic demonstra
tion to-day than they are at this writing. The
sun is entirely obscured by clouds, while brisk
northwest winds holds the days on the buildings
straight out from their masts. The thermometer
at the signal office is 81 degrees. As early as 6
O'Clock many veterans were about the streets and
crowds of people had begun to arrive in town
and to appear on the Thoroughbred in
holiday attire, every regular train, and
many special ones, arriving, bringing
the veterans and their families, the estimate
that 1000 strangers will be in the city to-day
does not seem large. Everything points to \
most successful demonstration.
The inflow of veterans continued during the
entire night and until the small hours, and
the streets and sidewalks of the principal
This morning long special trains we're stretch
ing back from the depot awiting an opportu-
nifty to run and unload their living freight OF
visiting Grand Army men and sight seers.
Before o. clock roar of cannon from the feet
in the harbor announced that the Dispatch with
Secretary Tracy, Vice President Morton and
General Sherman on board was coming up the
bay, and = half hour later another salute an
nuncod her arrival In harbor. The dlstin-
euished gentlemen were escorted to the Vendmoe
and subsequently Secretary Tracy gnd Vice
President Morton took their seats on the pres
President Harrison breakfasted at the Ven
iome early. Shortly before O'Clock he re-
ceiyed the governor and the state delegates. anu
the party took carriages and rode over portion
OF the route of parade to view the decoration.
After the drive the president took his place on
the reviewing stand. and was soon surrounded
by many other notable gentlemen. During the
carriage ride the president was the recipient OF
many expressions OF good will and respect along
the way. The great parade was passing on its
way with all possible despatch on Common
wealth Avenue, departments moving N parallel
streets until opposite their places. and then
coming into position through side streets. The
common and streets adjacent thereto were black
with marching posts, while many thousands OF
spectators witnessed the maneovers from public
gardens, and every other spot in neighborhood
where space could be procured.
At least an hour before the parade was to
start windows and balconies of houses along the
line OF march, and rows and seats which had
with expectant multitude. The sidewalks,
particularly on Washington street from Chester
surgIng mass of humanity. The departments
were ranged in Commonwealth avenue in order
of seniority, Illinois leading, Massachusetts,
as the home department, occupying the left of
the line. The divisions formed with front
toward Washington park, broke ranks and
passed. Naval veterans formed on Newbury
street between Arlington and Berkely streets,
with their four organizations In the fol-
omea e Ch OF STREET. ss scns
Arlington and extending as far south as Dart
mouth street. They subsequently fell in behind
the Veterans and formed the rear of the pa
rade.
Shortly before II O'Clock Gen. Alger and staff,
escorted by cavalry post ll3 Massachusetts,,
who were preceded BY mouted police, rode
down Newberry street. After short trip
over portion OF the route of parade. and pass
ed the rows Of saluting naval Veterans through
Arlington street and up the north side OF Com
monwealth avenue amid cheers Of the crowd
and the forming organizations. After short
delay he came down the south side OF the ave-
la-a fha cd Vrpra aaln an
bands playing Hail to the Chief.''
1t was Just I1:30 when they reached Arlington
street, and the parade started. After the gen.
erals escort and staff came the Illinois depart
ment, OF which the feature was Aurora post 10.
which bore transparency with the inscription
''the home of Lincoln, Grant and Logan"