The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-23
WITH PARADE AND SPEECH
Renewing Patriotic Ardor on the Ami
yersary OF the Father of His Country.
Display Of Militia, Old Soldiers and Many Or
ganizations-Ths Tomlinson Hall Exer.
ciSes-AddreSs to Sons Of America.


Very Creditabie Parade and the Exercises of
Speeches aud Music.
The weather yesterday. for sightseeing
and promenadine on the streets. could not
have been more desirable. There was sun
shine and brisk air to keep the blood aglow.
quicken step. and make everyone satisfied
with what he saw or came in contact with. AS
n consequence the sidewalks were crowded
Just as If it was the opening of spring and
a grand and constant dress parade to mark
the departure of winter. The spirit of the
anniversary, Washington's birthday, was
abroad. showing an honest, hearty and
everlasting patriotism that, no doubt, will,
when the emergency arises protect the
governmental system as it is. 1t has been
long time since Washington was remem
bered here as he was yesterday, and it is,
perhaps very gratifying to every American
to know that the great history and sacred
traditions of the revolutionary period are
not forgotten in this time of rspidly occur
ring events and changes.
A feature of the day. and one that
brought thousands of people to the side
walks along the line of march, was the
parade. 1t represented about every thing of
marching9character in the oity, the old
soldiers and labor organizations predomi-
militia, with division of Knights of
Pythiss, adding blue, brass and steel to the
more sombre coiors of citizens dress that
prevailed. The parade formed on Pennsyl-
yenla and Delaware Streets the organize
tions resting on Market. AS the column
took form an advance guard OF police,
under Sergeant Joyce. led, with two
piatoOns following commanded by Captain
Quigley. assisted By Sergeant LaPorte.
Then came Chief Marshal j. l.. Bieier. with
and Joseph H. Forbes, adjutant,
with Otto Pfaitiin, chief bugler: The
alds-de-camp were: Captain w. III. Leedy,
Capt John Maloney. Geo. G. Webster. jr.,
John NJ Bohmie. H. C. Smith. DIR. b. w.
meir. James c; Slatory, John A. Weber,
Scholl. John Eberhardt. DIR. Evan Pritch-
ard, w. III. Tucker. Fred Hartman. Henry
4, Jordan; Capt. Chas J. Many. Ad
ger, George l.. Mas. Fred A. Sullivan, Fred
]. Mack, Ed Schmidt. Emil G. Rassman,
henry Laut, j. X. Moores, George Lay,
Walter NJ. Ingalls,, +. A.. Brown, Fred
Hergt: Emil Elmer, Michae! Sheridan. w.
:. Richards, Thomas +. Gull. Charles Bn-
Ross, Jacob Becker, William Schultz, A.
Nj. Preston, George Roth. George Golfer,
John A McGaw, Fred Grossardt. Henry
Klausman, Charles Zigler, Theodore Sand
ers. John Klein. Rudolph Good.
The first division had the local military
companies from the Second and Third regi-
ments, Col. w. j. Mckee being In command.
There were in line Captains Keroheval.
Conde with their commands. With them
was thedrum corps of the Odd Fellows, Can
ton Indianapolis. and Knights of Father
Mathew. In the second division. at the
head OF which was Maj. Jamea X: Ross,
were the Grand Army posts, all of them
being represented except George H.
Thomas and Mai. Robert Anderson DO sta
The Sons of Veterans, Soldiers and Sailors
Alliance and Sons of America added to the
line. The third division came along with
the various German singing and social
organizations. Red Men and the like, while
the fourth and last division was q display
of organized labor. In this as in tho di-
vision preceding it. the marchers were
numerous. Brass and martial music could
be heard all along the line, and the silk and
richly trimmed banners of orders. with
profuse showing of the American colors
added to the cheeriness of the scene. In all
The march was short, being out Ohio street
to East, then to Washington and west TO
MISSISSIPPI, where countermarch was
made to Delaware street the column going
north to Tomlinson Hall. where exercises
of speeches and music were held.
Every seat in the hall was filled by 3
o'clock and hundreds of people were stand
ing III the corridors. On the platform were
the speakers of the day and number of
leading citizens together with the musical
societies that were to participate. Mayor
Sullivan, in introducing Governor Hovey,
who was to preside, referred to the histori-
cal value of the day. 1t was true. he said.
that heretofore it had not been properly
celebrated In this oity. except by a class Of
citizens of foreign birth. and that fact,
he suggested. reelected no credit upon
the American-born people "You have
come here" he said, "bccause the day
belongs to you. without references to your
age or sex. your political or religious be-
liefs- To a true, loyal American the 22d of
February is, In his political life, what the
25th of December is in the religions life of
the world. On both days were born men
created for great occasion. and they full
filled their missions to the letter"
Governor Hovey. in taking charge
of the meeting, declined to make an
address, and the invocation was given by
the Rev. Samnel Sawyer. Prof &. Z. Em-
merlch, representing the German-A American
citizens, was then introduced. Washing
ton was among the noblest examples of
American citizenship" he said land his
name is intimately connected with liberty
German-American citizens. sincerely love
the land of our adoption. lApplause.l And
while we remember our native country a
dutiful son remembers his mother. and
while many pleasant memories cluster
about it. yet we realize that our first duty
is to the land of our choice We have
joined with the Americans to commemorate
the life and deeds of Washington. Every
man who loves patriotism will find in him
the true ideal of greatness. Let US, my fell
low citizens. honor his memory by follow
ing his precepts and initiating his example" "
The united German singing societies.
under the direction of Prof. Carl Barus.
gave variety to the programme by tho rem
dition Of f"Farewell. My Fatherland,n which
was sung in the German language. Rev.
ID. ODonaghue followed with On address
that brought out with emphasis tho noble
traits in Washington's life. This city
owes its thanks be said, Ito the united
soldiers and sailors organizations for this
celebration, aud desire to say that 1t is
eminently proper to observe the day in this
manner and place. A nation will be great
as long as it honors its great men. We
have the model government of the world,
lapplausel although in it's earlier days it
WAS an experiment. Looking back we see
the men who Trainer the Constitution. and
who champi0ned the country's cause in
battle. and it seems at times as If they were
inspired by Almighty God. Washington
was9 not ionly great as q soldier-he was
great as a civilian"
Hon. Thomas L. Boyd and ex-Secretary
of State Griffin were TO have delivered ad-
dresses, but both were prevented from be-
ing present on account of sickness. Hon.
James Il. Mccullough was the last speaker.
He referred to WasbingtOn's loyalty to bis
country and to his characteristics as a man.
Mr.. B. Ii. Snyder sang the Star -spangled