Telegram-herald., 1891-08-08
WITHIN THE CITY GATES
veterans Of the Silver City Visit
the Valley City.
WELCOMED BY 4 GOVERNORS SALUTE
6Saad Street Parade Under Fisating
baaHsrs-A Memoirs bic q am p Fire
~ azrtmaa's Hall Attended
by Ihoasands
Forty aazs with their crimson bars
korts Ha<s wit1 their silver stars.

EtaDscd II. Tie u1o4AAAs
The sun at noon looked down aid
saw ten thousand more. and ss the af-
tsrnoon drew on the number rapidly
increased. The Union depot and the
u. X. 4 /. general offices were ablaze
with the National colors aud so were
the business blocks and private resi-
cenees. Banners bearing the we'll
known emblem of the G.. A. T., which
Is the American veterans cross OF the
legion OF honor. hung from every bal
cOny and awning. In every window.
ATTIC anu otherwise, sat Barbara
ffeItcnie; some young. some old. but
Oil Loyal; ready, should occasion re-
quire, 10 lean Tar out Ger the window
ssn aad wave their country's dag with
loyal will IN the face of an armed
host. II Was far different scene from
that on which the vallsnt old lady of
Frederick tOwE gazed, away back in '62.
The invaders were honored guests. not
hostiies, and the bright eyed daughters
OF the Valley City had nothing but
their sweetest smiles To bestow upon
the grizLled vetera from the Orient.
cheers rent tue ar, cannon thundered
from the bridge and hats aud hand
kerchiefs were waved from sidewalk,
window and balcony. The swiftly roll
ing waters OF the Grand flowed in tune
fol unison with the gentle ripples OF the
Sulnepiack, Tar away by the sea.
The Welcome at the Train.
An immense throng awaited the COM
ns OF the tram AMI the line of march
was packed on both sides with an ex-
pectant multitude. 1t was 5:35 when
the tram pulled IN and IN An instant
the white halted visitors were beng
shaken by the hand by the reception
committees and gwen q hearty wei
come to the city. A large contingent
OF Connecticut veterans who are resi-
dents OF Grand Rapids, were among
those 10 give the trst greeting. The
representatives of the local press quick
" extricated James Riley. of the Mer-
iden Journal, Joseph Greusel of the
Free Psess. and %. {. Butler of Meri-
den Republican, from the crowd and
placed them III n carriage. Then the
line of March set out, Lieut.. Hurley
leading with n platoon of police,
WuTzburg ~ Bronson's band
members of the Common Council and
city officials in carriages, companies b,
j and X, of the State troops, Custer,
Champlin and Watson Posts of the q.
A. l.. Boos' Jackson City band and
Merriam Post. Tho guests were taken
through Oakes, Division. Pearl, Ottawa,
Bridge, Canal and Monroe-sts.. and all
the way Il was one continued ovation.
On Monroe-st- the whole line counter
marched and as each division passed
the visitors they saluted with storm
OF cheers. Cheering is hungry work
and the clts's guests we're quartered at
Sweets and at the Morton where their
various cravings we're gratlfied.
Camp sir- at Hsrtman's Hall.
Ine ovation gwen upon the arrival of
the Merriam Post was quscruppled in
the evening. Hartman's Hall WAS dec
Grated with flags and bunting, the star
spangleh predominating. The nall be-
gan 20 I'LL with citlze ms about 1880 .. I'D.
and by $3.50 there Was lot one of tie
20oO seats left. A number OF chars
were reserved for the visiting post and
amid tremendous applause they march
ed INTO the hall waving small flags which
they carried Ia their hands. They were
overcome with surprise when they OBJ
served the careful and elaborate pFeLar-
stions which had been made for them
Their hearts wers 40 full of enthusiasm
that it was impossible for them to re-
FRAN from breaking into hearty cheers
In return for the salutations extended
by the Grand Rapids people. Next the
local e.. A. K. posts filed III and ar
ranged Themselves on the north side OF
the hall. Mayor Uni. I. VI. Weston.
Assistant Prosecutor McGarry, Chas
Watkins, several newspaper men. and
prominent citizens then sauntersd to
the front aud took chairs on the stage.
While the prelim.nsries were belng per-
fectsd, Wurz6urg's band played n
couple of cnlivening selections. the last
3 medley, bringing forth the approval
of all present.
Hop. e. W. watkins Address.
Chss W. Watkins walked To the foot
lights and spoke few words IN intro
ductiou OF the fret speaker: "Com-
rsdes, ladies and fellow citizens, this
has been . great week in the history OF
the u. A. X. From all over the United
States the sturdy veterans of the war
have been in attendance upon the
grsndest eucsmpment IN the history of
the army. The citizens of Detroit have
entertained sll Who came within
her gates and the G.. A. r.
Posts of this city extended an invita-
ton to q few OF thoss who we're At the
City OF the Straits TO come and visit
tins. the second city in the State OF
Michigan. We, the G.. A. K. m-n, are
well scqusintsd With you. We have
me. you before. We have marched
BESIDE you. slept beside you and been
through the bivousc of battle together
You met in Detroit to live over again
the trials. hsrtships and experiences of
the battle 6eId. Ns have YOU here to
show you that the patriotic, permanent
feeling OF Brotherhood not alone exists
in the East. but taxes IN the West as
we'll. His escellency, the Governor of
the State of Michigan. Mr.. Winans. IS
here to welcome ycu 10 the state.
introduce to y0u Governor Wnsns."
AZ the Governor arose 70 deliver the
welcome. deafenIng and spontaneous
spplause greeted him.
esv wEeans' welcome
"Tn behalf Of tn. people Of the state
cf Michigan. IN clear penetrating
voice "a "a the Governor. 81 welcome
you within the borders Of this. the
great state OF Mich grB- | am glad
y0u nave seen ht ~ come 40 fsf into
snr lard. You have paFd = vsss 10 the
frst city ~ tne state, and no- yoa sre
isI ire second c.sy -seeond only "a pop
uisspn. rot ia enterprise. We have
heard of you sns POUR ministries down
n Msraten Ne are dei a ted - think
that ypa have seen as - e1nie neYe
Yen snas Cad - q !skfle u the rough.
tut shat yoB srs nes sa tbs nee eotIn-