Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-01
THE PARADES.
Republican Clubs Present from
all Parts of the State.
One Of the Greatest Political
Demonstration Ever Wit
messed in Vermont.

AS Napoleon said that the Almighty was
bn the side Of the heaviest battalions, so
Tuesday the weather appeared TO be or
the side of the heavy battellons of loyal
republicans who poured into Burlington to
and hear the author of tho Mc hinley
bill. Early in the morning large number
of business houses put on gala appearance,
many of them with lavish display of flags,
bunting and portraits Of the State and
national candidates. and even many repub-
lican citizens who live in remote parts Of
the city had their homes trimmed in Eoncr
of BuTlington's distinguished guest
The Burlington republicans with the Sher-
man Military band were on duty bright
and early in the morning. for escort duty
under Chief Marshal T. S. Peck and his
efficient corps of aides. The first delegation
arrived on the $50 train from Richmond
with over 50 men, unde? DR.. Jacobs as mar
khal. They were escorted to headquarters
where they awaited orders. They marched
TO meet the special train OF lG crowded cars
from the north, which arrived ct the sans
Time as the steamer Reindeer ct 1ljJ, and
1000 Franklin county men swarme1 out
from the depot to fail into lina with 800
from the boat, representing Grand Isle
county. Franklin county was under com
mand OF Col. Stranahan and Graud Isle
under iion. y. W. Fisk. Ineso clubs, es-
rorted by those already on the ground ana
headed by the ST Adams Brigade band
moved up through College street,
St. Paul, Main, Church and Pearl streets
End down st. Pau to the park, where they
separated. Prominent in this parade were
the Is. Albans Young Mems Republican
club of between 400 and 500, led by col
ored gentleman dressed in a white suit
with huge white hat and carrying ban
ner Inscribed "What's the matter with
Franklin county ~ Also the Redfield Proc
tor club of Essox Junction, with 200 men
headed by the Nestford band; also tho Nc
kinley club Of Essex Centre, the French
Canadian Republican club of st. Aibaus
and large club from Swenton. Beside
these there were good delegations from
Bolton, Eesex, Colchester Gnl Huntington,
and the Justin 5 Morrill, club Of West
Randolph, with band and uniformed. The
tayorite uniform was the "granGfether' S
hat, - which was worn by large number
of clubs.
There were many banners with unique
and suggestive notices, among which were
tho following; THE land VIC don't cleavC
to is Clcycland,n ~ '2j, UOO IN September, the
rest in November, " "ILe sun tnat does moi
sct-Harrison," >" etc. The entire contingent
from Franklin, Lamoil.e, Cuttenden Gallo
donia, Orleans and Esscx counties was esti
mated at $500. The tram due from tn,
south at ll;lO was heiated and cano ia Will
the 1920 train. The two trains nGmberet
20 cars, and Il larger battalion than before
aiighted and formed III procession escorted
by the Sherman band. Vergeunes sent 2OC
Harrison and Reid republicans, not inciuI
ips tho City band of 10 pieces. OF thi
number the Young Mems Republican club
with their drum corps, numbered over ~
The y n. r, e., in their white uniform
uDd sailor caps, attracted general attention
uros enting tue finest appearance and hes
marching in the line.
There were about 900 men from Wash
ington county, under command OF l.. Bar
Cross, and nearly 1000 from Addison, Rut
land and Bennington counties under Col
Thal NJ. Chapman. The delegations from
Orange, Windsor and WindhGm countie
were marsea.ed by Hon. y. H. Boyden
The parade moved directly to the park
owing to the lateness Of the hour. Notice
able in the parade wos banner carried b.
the MlGlebury club, which had been car
ried IN tue Harrison campaign of lS4i
through the same streets. 1t is now th
property Of Daniel Young Of Middebury
After reaching the park the compane
we're dispersed with orders 10 have thei
bands assemble after dinner and all play o.
their own book at the same time iu orde
TO get the crowd marSed before the stand
The means was effective, aud at the ap
pointed hour such throng as has neve
been seen in the park before wns packed to
getber waiting for the appearance Of Mr.
Mckinley.
GOV. M'KINLEY AND PARTY ARRIVE.
a, special train consisting OF Presden
Bmith's private car Bellevue and an engin
and tender came rolling into the station a
.12:40 o'clock with Gov. and Mrs. MoKin