Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-08-16
VETERANS In LINE.
Imposing Parade of tho q. A. h.
in Boston.
Reviewed by the President and Cabinet
and Many other Distinguished Dig
nItarIes-Fcatures of the Pageant
An Army of Spectators.

BosToN, Aug, 13.-Had the weather
been made to order for the veterans, the
conditions could hardly have been more
favora BILE for the c. A. r. demonstra-
tion yesterday. The sun was entirely
obscured, while brisk northeast wind
held the flags straight out from their
masts. AS early as six o'clock many
veterans were already about the streets
and crowds of people had begun to ar
rive in town and to appear on the thor
oughfares in holiday attire. Every reg
ular train and many special ones arriv-
ing brought more than their quota OF
passengers, and with the veterans and
their families the estimate that 100000
strangers were in the city is justified.
Before eight o'clock the roar of cam
non from the fleet in the harbor an
nounced that the Dispatch, with Secre-
tary Tracy, Vice President Morton and
General Sherman on board, was coming
up the bay, and half an hour later an
other salute announced her arrival in
the harbor. The distinguished gentle
men were escorted to the Vendome and
subsequently Secretary Tracy and Mr..
Morton to their seats on the Presidential
reviewing stand at Copley Square. Pres
ident Harrison breakfasted at the Ven
dome early. Then he received the Gov
ernor and State delegation and the party
took carriages and rode over portion
of the route of the parade to view the
decorations.
AT least an hour before the parade
was to start the windows and balconies
of houses along the line of march, and
rows of seats which had been rected in
every available space, were we'll filled
with expectant multitudes. Immense
wagons with seats arranged in tiers up
on them were backed up at.the junction
of all side streets and seats sold at high
prices at all places. The sidewalks
contained a surging mass of humanity.
Shortly before eleven o'clock General
Alger and staff, escorted by Cavalry
Post 13, Massachusetts, who were pre-
ceded by mounted police, rode down
Newbury street after short trip over
portion of the route of the parade. At
11:30 they reached Arlington street and
the parade started. After the Generals
staff and escort came the Illinois De-
partment of which the feature was Au-
rora Post, which bore transparency
with the inscription: THE home of
Lincoln. Grant and Logan"
The Wisconsin boys, who followed,
caused many n cheer and smile as they
carried badger in wire cage sus-
pended on a pole. Pennsylvania, the
third division, was remarkable for the
number of old battle flags they bore,
over fifty being in the line.
The Ohio division was led by Depart
ment Commander Bowling, who re-
ceived many cheers as he passed down
the avenue. New York's leading fea-
ture was Post No. 14O, with their white
hats and neat uniforms. The guerillas
and Zouaves were much cheered, but.
the boy band of sixty-fve pieces from
the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin,
New York City, took the hearts of the
crowd. The Nutmeg State was fifty rep
resented by huge nutmeg and CO ored
Connecticut post bearing axes was much
applauded.
Farragut Association of naval veter-
ans marched in the rear of the Rhode
Island division. The Kearsarge flute
and drum corps, of Portsmouth, headed
the New Hampshire people, who came
in two sections. At 2:30 twelve States
had passed and those marching down
were greeted with the distant sound of
of New York and Ohio. but not half of
the veterans had yet fallen into line
and the announcement that there were
Is, 900 Massachusetts men still standing
on the Common was the signal for con-
| siderable struggling.
AS early as nine a. m. the space in the
vicinity of Copley Square was densely
crowded and the possessors of tickets of
| admission to the grand stand at that.
point were early in their seats. The
seats reserved for the Presid ential
| party were built on curve, giving a.
| inc view of the line of march. AT ten
a. IN. carriages drove up and a couple of
'entlemen alighted and assembled the
steps, taking seats in the front row.
| The taller of the two was General Sher-
man. At 1920 strains of Hail to the
| Chief" and rousing cheers announced
| the coming of the President, and few
! minutes later a carriage drawn by four
| horses drove hastily up and Governor
Brackett sprang out, quickly followed
| by President Harrison.
The second carriage bore Vice Presi-
dent Morton and Mayor Hart, and was.
! followed by carriages containing Secre-
taries Noble, Proctor, Tracy nd Rusk;
Private Secretary Halford, Admiral
! Gherardi, Governor Dillingham; and,
/ staff, of Vermont; Hon. William McKin-
ley, Hon. Cabot Lodge, General Sickles,
| Governor Davis, of Rhode Island, and
! other prominent people. Scarcely had
the applause which greeted the Presi-
Dental party subsidized when the familiar
face of Mrs. John A. Logan appeared
above the sea of upturned faces. Mrs.
! Logan was accompanied by Mrs. Alger.
The appearance of General Alger was,
the signal for the arising of Mr., Harri-
son and the Cabinet. AS each depart
ment came in front of the stand colors.
were dipped, hats raised and in many in
stances rousing cheers given for the
President. AS the posts went by carry
ing battle flags, and as their tattered
and torn folds caught the breeze, every
occupant rose and cheered Justify, while.
the ladies of the party waved their
handkerchiefs. The parade as whole
was favorably commented upon, and
each notable feature was very generous
ly received. The parade was six hours
in passing the stand.
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