Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-12

Nal. Con Scho1eld. acDe.a,-:r-chief OF the
army OF tho United States; Gen. o.. o. Howard
and Maj William Broadhead, chief of Marshal
hcMahon's staff.
The ex-Presideut and his distinguished COM
panions we're cordially welcomed by Vice Pres
| ident Morton and Gov. Flower. and Mr.. Hayes,
whose gray hair and beard we're very notice
able, took his seat at Vice President Morton's
left hand. Gov. Flower sitting at his right and
| the cabinet officers ranging themselves behind.
Ex-senator Miller arrived and shook hands
heartily with the Vice Presidents party.
few minutes to IL. heralded by n swelling
burst of cheers, ex-President Cleveland walked
up from the Victoria Hotel, escorted by II. r.
Garden and Prof. A. 5. Bickmore. He was
met at the entrance Of the stand by Mayor
| Grant. The Vice President rose and received
him with uncovered head and shook him by the
hand Gov. Flower with uplifted hat followed
suit, and then ex-President Hayes also un-
covered. and Gen. Schofeld saluted the ex-
President, who seated himself to the left of his
predecessor, Mr.. Hayes. The reviewing party
then stood as follows: The Vice President; to
his right Gov. Flower; to his left Gen. Scho-
field, ex-President Hayes and ex-President
Cleveland.
THE PROCESSION APPEARS.
Hardly had the reviewing officers thus ranged
themselves when at ten minutes to II the head
of the procession appeared and Marshal Nc
Mahon, with his numerous aids. wearing rich
crimson and orange sashes, rode past and 3D.
luted.
The long gaps in the procession which thus
early in Its progress began to manifest them
selves indicated the difficulties which had been
faced in forcing a way through the dense multi
tude and which every way packed the streets.
II was stated that police ambulances had to be
used to clear a way.
The United States troops and artillery, 1000
stsOng, had been dropped out of the line to
shorten it within practicable dimensions, and
the New York National Guard took the head of
column and calamity held il.
A long wait occurred after the passage OF the
first brigade of National Guard troops and then
part of the missing United States artillery lum-
bered by, little out Of their order, but
splendidly appointed. A regiment Of regulars
followed and then came the Jack lars from the
warships, who met with a ringing welcome.
CHEERS FOR THE FAMOUS SEVENTH.
At 1880 New York's favorite seventh regi-
ment with its fine band swung past to a salvo
of cheering. their gray coats and spotless white
trousers keeping in perfect alignment. Not
one-tenth Of the projected parade had
yet passed. although an hour had
elapsed since the head of the column made its
salute to the reviewing dignitaries. As the first
battery of state artillery passed the trumpeters
in the band struck up polka, to which the
charger of their captain responded by dancing
past the stand with q graceful step, which
At l.O5 the deep orange-colored plumes Of
Brigadicr General McLeer and his staff, COM
handing the second brigade Of the New York
National Guard, came up at quick step, the
men of the thirteenth regiment in full march,
ing order. with knapsacks and blankets, tramp
ing by in the scorehinS sunshine with strong
elastic steps as if they rather liked the added
weight.
CHEERS FOR PENNSYLVANIA.
At lbs swelling chorus of cheers advanc-
ing along the line told that some marked feat
of the parade was advancing and on came
the magnificent state guard of Pennsylvania,
Gov Pattison ut their head in citizens dress
riding alongside his adiutant general and re-
peatedly raising His hat i'll response to the ring
ing plaudits which everywhere greeted him.
some slight resemblance he bears to Gov
Hill caused cry OF Hill. Hill" 10 be raised
by the crowd, but this mistake was
soon dispelled. The Philadelphia city cav
airy, who followed. with dark blue,coats. white
Trousers, Bavarian helmets surmounted by
black bearskln shakos projecting far over the
helmets. were as imposinga body of men as any
in the whole brigade.
But the cheers which greeted them were
nothing to the shouts of approval which met
the sCldierly privates. with their brown felt hats
and full marching equipments. including water
proof blankets, knapsacks and tin cups. Their
discipline and splendid marching were most
The advancing hour q :30) reminded the dis
tinglished reviewing officers that even they
were mortal and that the demands of hunger
could not be assuaged even by the most brilliant
OF military spectacles. From some mysterious
recess Gov. Flower produced a package Of
sandwiches and bottle of champagne, a share
OF which he offered to his associates. Vice
President Morton promptly accepted and began
munching sandwich, to the great merriment
of the spectators.
The amusement increased when Gen. SchO-
field. filling a bumper of champagne. turned
and gravely drank the health of the crowd in
dumb show. Ex-Presidents Hayes and Cleve-
land accepted the sandwiches, but both passed
on the wine.
Another buzz of expectation-the Old Guard
falls into line again in front of the Vice Presi-
dent and salutes Gov. Albeit, in citizens
clothes. accompanied by a much-epauletted
staff. rides past at the head of the New Jersey
provisional brigade. The marching Of the Jer-
sevmcn was warmly cheered.
A white-haired. pleasant-faced gentleman,
bare headed, wearing tight fitting dark green
riding coat, sitting easily on blooded bay
horse and attended by a brilliantly uniformed
adjutant general and well-mounted staff,
comes in sight. This is Gov. Bulkely of Con-
necticut. He is cheered. but only slightly, and
the Connecticut brigade passes on in order.