Omaha daily bee., 1890-08-06
THE SECOND DAY AT SUPERIOR
Thousands of Veterans From Every DireC-
ton Flock to Camp Lincoln.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TENTED FIELDS.
In the Evenings, while Bright Camp
Fires Dispcl the Gloom, Vet
Grams Will Revive Their
Tender Memories.

SUPERIOR, Neb., August 5.-[Special Tce-
gram to The BEE. The second day Of the
great intcrs tate reunion is here and Superior
is decked in her gayest colors. From almost
every building in the business portion of the
city flags and streamers of bunting are being
waited to the breeze. Store windows are
prettily arranged with exhibits in the
national colors, while everywhere pictures of
the military heroes of the late war look forth
from variously ornamented frames. Many of
the residences are handsomely decorated to
show their occupants, loyalty on this occasion.
Everything is in moton-men, women, ami
mails and vehicles-either going to or coming
from the camp grounds. The latter are but
half mile from the city and have been To-
Gated with view to every convenience for
pitching tents. An extensive, level, low-lyng
plateauis comprised in the camp, which is sur
rounded on the north by few gently rising
hills and on the east by small grove. The
surface is covered by short, green grass, Civ
ing an agreeable floor to the campers.
The entrance to Camp Lincoln is at its
southeast corner, whence broad street called
Lincoln avenue leads due west. At the right,
as one enters, are located the officers head
quarters; on the left extend the half thou
sand canvas houses pitched side by side,
back to back, facing avenues running north
and south and connecting with Lincoln ave-
nue.. These thoroughfares have been desig-
mated by the names of the different
leaders of the civil war. Beginning at
the entrance the names run as follows: Sher-
man, Sheridan, Hancock, Thomas, Logan,
Hooker, Grant Custer, Cook, Ingalls, and
Mnt Hplt = b,1 L.,
honor of living comrades as compliment to
the two states which they represent in the
United States senate.
The camp grounds present busy scene.
On each side of the gate is large dining pa
villiOn, where the campers may be fed
Within the large tents tables are arranged in
long rows, at the side Of which are placed
numerous wooden benches. These are the
comforts of camp life, for great part of
those camping may be seen getting their own
tied supply Of kitchen utensils West
of the dining halls is the commanders s
quarters, roomy tent in which
Commander Adams may be found at almost
any time of the day Next to this is located
the telegraph office, place where q branch
postofice has been established and where
also the reporters are supposed TO congre-
gate. The speakers stand is in the grove
just east of the camp and is surrounded by
plank seats, laid circusfashion among the
Large vats containing ice water are sta
toned at convenient intervals, protected from
the dust by canvas covers The water is OBJ
tainod by pipe line from the city works,
which receives its supply from a well.
Stock, in order to be watered, must be
driven either to the mill race or to the Re-
publican river, each about half mile dis
tant and at this time running rather low.
In former times the camp followers COM
prised the contraband negro and those who
fc 10
Now different class of attendants hovers
about the veterans gathered for reunion In
fact, second camp is found just outside the
limits of Camp Lincoln. Between the cries
OF hucksters and sideshOw men vcritable
pandlmonium IS let loose. Lemonade and
sodawater, ice cream and watermelon are set
out in enticing booths to attract the weary
veteran who, having passed unscathed
through so many fights, is now compelled to
surrender person aud pocketbook to the on
slaughts OF hungry venders. The shooting
gallery coaXes him forth to test his at one
time steady aim. The "knock-down-one-
baby, get-onecigar'' recalls with pride
his former baseball proclivities. Rows of
canes or glistening pocket knives arc only
waiting to be ringed, and who is more capa-
BILE of taking the tradesman's wares than the
tried and trusty soldier2 And besides all
this, the peanut seller has his patent roaster
on the ground and the corn popping utensils
have gone into camp. The ''merry- -go-round"
w
ready tofurnish ride equal to that of Sher-
idan on the famous field of Winchester, and
at the same time accompanied by the most in
spring of martial music
Yet there are other amusements to while
away the veterans spare hours. An enter
prising pension agent has located his Office as
near the camp as possible, where
he calls upon every soldier to
make application for a pension on the spot5
A freak museum offers some stupendous
a. n N n Oh
but also Il cat and a pig, each with the same
number of pedal eXtrenities, may be viewed
for small sum. Add to this a four-legged
chicken, headed calf and wild cat and
the list of attra ctions is almost irresistible.
Still 1T Is a most perplexlng question how
thrty-six legs can be slowed away in SO
small tent, especially when the illustrations
portray them extending in every conceivable
direction. Then, also, there is a frame
theatre erected upon the scene of action in
which professional troupe of comedians
VIII attempt to entertain the assembled null
ttude.
The morning was given up entirely to the
reception of veterans and incoming troops,
The marching of soldiers accompanied by
martial music, gave military aspect to the
camp, Besides numerous arrivals of veterans
and their families the Geneva guards came
in with their band.
These Were followed by the Minneapolis
Kan.) guards, the Fairbury (Neb.) guards
The Woman's Relief corps of Red Cloud,
with Mrs. Kate Pond president and Mrs.
Belle Miller, secretary at their head were
accompanied in special car by 200 residents
of that city.
The exercises Of the afternoon were placed
in charge of the ladies' of this corps. About
clock they repaired to the speakers stand,
where an interesting programme was carried
out. After prayer by Rev. Randall of Red
Cloud, Commander Adams introduced ex-
Congressman Lewis Hanback, of Osborne,
Kan, who made brief address, and then
gave way to Mrs Kate Pond.
Addresses were made by Mrs. Belle Miller,
Mrs Kate Judson, Mrs. Cora CARRIER and
Sergeant Cole. Pieces were recited by Miss
Nellie West, Mrs. Lizzie Willis, Miss 10,
Crosby, Miss Nora Nice and Mrs. A. j. Wood
of Burr Oak, while Mrs. Emma b. knight
gave history of the relief corps
About O'Clock call of the states was
had. The veterans lined up in double rows
and then marched off as their states were
called. Iowa han the largest mum Der present.
Later the individual regiments We're called
but only in few Instances did more than
two or three respond to any one name
In the evening the companies la camp gave
a parade and drill, after which the campfire
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