The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-07

sylvania avenue In LUCIUs FARoHrLp
Washington on the occasion of the last re-
view in the War of the Rebellion.
Distinguished Men in Line.
There were many distinguished men in
the line yesterday who marched shoulder
to shoulder with their old comrades.
Among them were General Fairchild, who
although 60 years old tramped along as
blithely as If but 49, Governor Thayer, of
Nebraska, was also there, with that VEN
cradle old soldier Paul Vandervoort, past
national commander-in-chief. OF course
Michigan, with its Il. 900 veterans, received
the ovation Of the day. Then at the head
of Indiana's $500 veterans marched Gov
ernor A. p. Hovey, and right royalty did
the multitude greet Indiana's chief execu-
tive. But, though a governor, he was a
soldier still, and not even by bow or
glance did the hero of the battle Of
Champion Hills return the cheers Of his
admirers.
An ex-President I'm the Ranks.
For the first time in the history of the
order an ex-president of the United
States marched with the posts of his
native state 1t was Rutherford B. Hayes
that won this distinction. He joined the
Cleveland post just before it reached the
reviewing stand, saluted as he passed the
commander-in-chief and marched several
blocks with the Buckeye lads before he
retraced his steps to the grand stand.
On Monday night there was an interest
ing scene at the National department
headquarters, where ex-President Hayes,
in behalf of a committee of the order, in a
graceful and eulogistic speech presented
the retiring commander-in -chief with a
diamond-studded Grand Army badge
upon which round thousand dollars had
been expended. Colonel VeaZey made a
brief reply.
| The Men Who Dug Out of Libby.
And there were others to share the gener-
| Gus ovation rendered to the Indiana boys.
General A. ID. Streight, one of the leaders
and projectors of the famous Libby prison
tunnel, and Colonel Walker, another who
escaped through that historical under
ground passage, were recognized by all
familiar with the history of that daring
adventure. The Indiana contingent
marched to the music of the band of the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans home-the
musicians being all under 16 years of age.
Reception to Gen. Veaxey.
Last night the comrades fiocked out to
the rink to participate in a reception to
| NCdLCys IuayoA AhSiCC, Al Won
chosen address, welcomed the veterans to
the metropolis of the Wolverine state, and
the commander-in-chief made a brief re
Spouse. Brief addresses breathing q
spirit of goodwill to the veterans were
made by ex-President Hayes, Secretary OF
War Proctor, General Fairchild, Governor
Hovey, and General Butterfeld. Mean
while another great crowd had gathered
at Camp Sherman in the exposition
building, and hither the same speakers
were hurried and the programme re
peated At midnight the streets were
just as crowded as they were at midday
but the sleeping accommodations were
ample and nobody was compelled to seek
lodging in the open air.
| Presentation of Medals.
After the procession was ended-it wal
over six hours passing the reviewing
stand-the veterans swarmed over town
and, after comforting the inner man, pro
ceeded to the reception to Gen. Veazey fol
the purpose of witnessing the presenta
tion of a medal to him. This was done in 6
graceful speech by ex-President Hayes
to which Gen. Veazey feelingly responded
The medal is gold. diamond-studded, an6
cost $1,000. Medals were also presented tt
Gen. Alger and Major Pingree. FLAPS
was late last night the veterans not get
ting to bed until after midnight. There