Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-03-09

uniformed stats Then with an intervening
squad OF Grand Army and Union veterans.
came the civic half OF the parade, fully as nu-
merous and as interesting as the military dis
play The civic procession, under the mar
shalship OF Col William Dickson was in
six divisions and aggregated more than 10000
men and quite noticeable dash OF lady eques-
trienneS. Tammany with its gorgeous new
banners and badges held the right of the line.
The second division was assigned to Pennsyl
vania. Massachusetts,, New Jersey and Della
ware had the third division; Maryland the
fourth: the fifth was the western division and
the sixth was made up OF the later arriving
CARNATIONS The bicycle clubs of Washington
and Baltimore brought up the rear.
The first grand division was oficered by Gen.
Martin F. Mcmahon, grand marshal: Coils W.
D. Whipple and A @. Cooper, staff officers, and
Brig -Gen John r Brooke, commander of the
troops It included the presidential party In
carriages, preceded and followed by a deiega-
ton of the New York business mems Cleveland
and Stevenson clubs, representing the New
York Stock exchange. Produce and Maritime
exchange. Coffee exchange. Consolidated and
Petroleum exchange, Wine and Spirits
change. Dry Goods exchange Merchants, ex
change Hide and Leather exchange. Iron and
Metal exchange, Hardware exchange, West
Side exchange Custom House Brokers' ex-
change The regular troops which comprised
the first subdivision were composed of infantry,
cavalry and artillery. commanded by Col L. L
Livingston, a battalion Of marines, detaeh-
ment OF the hospital corps, the national guard
Of the district, the high school cadets and the
coIored high school cadets.
In the second sub division were all the regi-
ments, the Pennsylvania National guard, coKl-
manded by Gov Patiis9n. who was acceISpan-
led by his full staff
In the third subdivision, which Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee commanded, were the National
guards and escorts OF the governors of New
Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts,.
Mary land, of which the representation was very
large: South Carolina. Virginia, New York,
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Wisconsin, and following them were several
crack volunteer companies
The fourth sub division was made up of
twenty one posts of the G. A R, commanded
by s. E Faunce, department commander, three
encampments of the Union Veteran legion and
eight commands of the Union Veteran union.
The second grand division was the civic or
CARNATIONS. Col William Dickinson was chief
marshal of this and among the aides were w.
E. Amin, o. c. Black, c. T. Bride, A d. Brown
and John NJ. Burke. OF Nebraska, Missouri,
Kansas and Iowa not being represented. In
the first subdivision, commanded by Gen
Josiah Porter, with the Jackson democrats as
escorts, were the 8 40 men of Tammany and
New York state.
The first popular outburst came when Gov.
Robert E. Pattison, of Pennsylvania, passed in
front of the reviewing stand, followed by his
staff and the National guard of the state of
Pennsylvania. The popular democrat, twice
governor of the Keystone state, and recently
himself prominently discussed president T.
lal canOlUaLe, aWOKS all the enthusiasm OF Inc
triumphant democracy and frequently
compelled to turn and bow an acknowledge
ment to the ovations he received.
Following close behind him was one who failed
to awake the popular enthusiasm of his chief,
but who was the object of almost as much pub
lie attention It Mai-Gen George R
Snowden commander Of the militia at Home
stead, the officer who gave his approval to the
degradation of Private Iams, who was suspend
ed by the thumbs and shorn of his hair and
anDlauliQp
shooting of Frick.
Later a loud huzza from 10000 southern
throats welcomed the appearance Of q soldier
ly looking gentleman, who, with his staff
headed the Third brigade It Gen Fftz.
hugh Lee. of Virginia, ex-governor of the
historic old commonwealth and nephew OF
the idol of the southern army, Gen Robert
E. Lee The Stuart horse guards and the
AShby light horse cavalry acted as Gen.
Lees escort. and the ex-governor wore the
full uniform of the First Virginia regiment OF
volunteer cavalry-blue trousers. coat of the
traditional gray, and helmet with yellow
plume.
Following the Virginians was Gov Werts. OF
New jersey accompanied by his staff il 5ul
uniform. Gov. William j. Northen of Georgia
came next and the Respondent uniform and
soldierly bearing of the Georgia Hussars OF
Savannah who acted as his escort, excited
much admiration
In quick succession came Gov. Morris, o.
Connecticut, and his staff, and the youthful
governor of Massachusetts, William z Russell
No ovation of the day exceeded that accorded
| state, who has become doubly famous because
| of the generous toast pronounced but forty
| eight hours ago. to GOV. Mckinley, of Ohio
| ga manly man in misfortune, stronger thar
politics in friendship, and stronger than polit
| ical principles in human sympathy were HI,
| words of commentary on the governor of tn,
Buckeye state, and the cheers that greeted hin
| to-day were not all from democratic throats-
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