Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-08-28


v. N. G. These constituted the first di-
vision. AS the chief marshal gave tie
command for the column to start q
platoon of mounted deputies under Sher-
iii Robinson, led the way, followed by a
platoon of police. Then came the grand
marshal and his aides under the escort
of John A. Logan Post, G.. A. R.
(mounted), of Orwell.
The Second Divisioz.
Then followed the different divisions
in their order. At the head of
the second division marched the
United States military academy band fol
lowed by the corps Of cadets, $50 strong;
then the department of Vermont, G.
A. R., and other veteran associations;
a detachment of Fuller's battery in con-
tinental uniform in charge Of two pieces
of artillery captured by General Stark
at the battle OF Bennington; state socie-
ties of the Sons of American Revolution,
and the Illinois association of Sons of
Vermont and kindred societies.
The Third Division
included the Underwood Hussars, of
Boston, and cantons from Albany New
York, Troy and Amsterdam, New York
and the department of Vermont Patri-
archs Militant. Behind them came the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and
then the invited guests in carriages. The
head of the column moved a little after
1880 O'Clock, passing under an evergreen
trch which stood at the head of North
btreet. Across the face of the arch in
white immortelles was the inscription:
"Mollie Stark Was Not Widowed"
and the dates ''1791" and "1777." An
enormous crowd filled the street from
curb to curb, and the advance guard
cleared the way slowly. The houses on
both sides Of the street had been decor
ated profusely with flags and bunting, |
and stands had been erected on all of the
graceful green lawns, from which the
good people of Bennington and their
friends waved a welcome to the chief
magistrate and his escort. The pres
ident was greeted with prolonged cheer
ing all along the line and he
was kept busy continually bowling to the
right and left.
The reviewing stand was on Main
street, about a quarter of a mile beyond
the arch, it was designed for only forty |
people, and only the members of the
the presidents party were invited to
enter it. The president stood with his
head uncovered for a half hour, while |
the procession was passing in review. |
When the Odd Fellows had passed and
the head of the column of carriages
came in sight the president left the stand
and resumed his seat in his carriage and |
was driven to the monument. Seats for
a thousand had been provided on the
stand which was rooted with canvas It
took some time to arrange all of the
guests and it was after the noon hour
when Hon. Wheelock G.. Veazey, the
president Of the day, arose and spoke
briefly. The enormous crowd stood
with heads barred and listened with re-
spectful attention to the address. At it's
conclusion Mr.. Veazey introduced Rev.
Charles Parkhurst, of Boston, the chap
lain Of the day, who delivered the invo-
cation. Governor Page then arose and
on behalf of the State of Vermont deliv.
cred an address of welcome.
Ex-Governor Prescott of New Hamp-
shire, president Of the Bennington Battle
Monument association, in a brief speech
then transferred tho monument to the
State of Vermont, and Governor Page
responded briefly, accepting it.
President Harrison Talks.
Before the %introductj on of President
Harrison the choir sang America"
Governor Page, ex-senator Edmunds
and Ex-Governor Alger joined heartily
in the singing. President Harrison was
introduced at 2:15. He was greeted
with three cheers and a tiger and with
the cry Whats the matter with Harri-
son? He's all right" The president made
a short extemporaneous speech and was
frequently a%pplauded.
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