The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-09-22
THE PARADE.
An Unbroken Procession Composed of
Regulars aud Old Yots

Regulars and Old vots.
WASHINGTON, d. G., Special, Sept. 2O.-
Inc inauguration Of Grand Army Place
was preceded by a parade Of considerable
proportions, and one OF great interest to the
Grand Army men, as well as to the other
spectators, because Of the opportunity it
afforded Of contrasting the appearance and
movements oil the veterans with the precise
and modern methods ofthe soldiers O. Uncle
SANS regular army and navy, for the prin-
clpal part i'll to-day's parade was taken by
the regular soldiers, sailors and marines
stationed in Washington, and the District
OF Columbia National Guard. which ranks
high in the points of efficiency, drill and
soldlerly appearance among the militia or
CARNATIONS of the country. The procession
consisted of five brigades commanded by
Gen. Eugene A Carrussa, as follows: Troop
OF the regular army, naval batteries and
marines, district national guard, posts of
the department of the Potomac G. A. R.,
and Sons OF Veterans z
Because OF the mum Der and variety Of the
organ. cations in line, the parade was very
attractive. The veterans of the G. A. R.,
wee conspicuous among the spectators as
they showed the deepest interest in the
movement of the troops. At the corner of
Fiftieth and Pennsylvania avenue the pro-
cesslon was obliged TO make a turn to the
right. Instead o; the old fashioned wheel,
which was at once the delight and terror OF
the soldier of yesterday, the regular troops
and the distric, militia wheeled by fours,
thus afordinS the veterans the first illus
tration Of
THE NEW TACTICS.
They were keen to note the movement
and crlticise freely such modern innova-
tons. As the procession, headed by Gen.
Carr with his magniticently mounted and
manly accoutered staff, marched up Pennsyl-
vana avenue it was greeted with cheers
and expressions of commentator. The
with their blue uniforms with red
saddle cloths and the brilliant yellow
Of the Indiana fighting cavalry from Fort
Mercer and the blue OF the regular national
infantry and the district national guard,
the general effect was martial and inspirit-
ing in the extreme. The famous Marine
band playing one Of Sousa's most taking
ated sensation. 1t preceded the naval
brigade, jolly Jack tars, tuggging and drag
ging Calling guns and howitzers. The Ma
tional Guard of the District OF Columbia
presented a remarkably fine appearance.
There were co!ored troops in line-dark
Wounded Knee and other desperate Indian
campaigns-and there were contingents
IN the district national guard and included
in the Potomac department., G. A. r. All
OF them received warm welcome as they
rode or stroiled along. The veterans
smiled when they saw body of men
come
SPINNING ALONG ON BICYCLES
with carbines strapped to their cks, but
the smile of amusement gave way to look
OF surprise and interest as they witnessed
the handiness and dexterity OF the wheel
men and saw them dismount and leap
again to their wheels in less time than a
cavalryman could perform one operation.
company of pretty girls-dau hters of
.eterans-clad in blue and white with
jauEty red caps and carrying diminuIive
rifles, elected much applause. hey TO-
lowed Commander Dinsmore and staff Of
the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R.,
and preceded the body of the command.
The department was well represented, and
tirmncss and energy, considering the gray
heads and disabled limbs of many of their
number. The National Rifles, an indie
pendent militia organization, came next,
preceding the last division Of the
procession. which was made up entirely of
Sons of Vetel ans, mainly visiting COM
mands: The procession was OFFICIALLY re-
department, built for tho communicating
chief of the G. A. R. On the stand were
Vice President Morton, Senators Mander-
son, Palmer and Proctor. officially repre-
senting the senate of the United States;
Senator Paddock. Gen. McCook, secretary
of the senate, and Sergeant-at-arms Valen-
tine; Gen. Palmer. commander-in-c chief G.
A. r. and staff Gen. Schoffield and staff;
Admiral Greer, COL G.. NJ. Hustled and Or.
Erin Gardner. The reviewing party de-
scended the platform after the last COM
pany had passed, and, taking carriages,
were scorted to the G. A. R. place, where
the dedication ceremonies were to be held.