The herald., 1893-09-06
A GREAT DAY FOR THE G, A. R,
The Parade of the Veterans at
indianapolis.
The National Encampment Now
Fairly Under Way.
Death Making Heavy Inroads ON the
Ranks of tho Order-A Proposition
TO Hang Hoke Smith ON
Sour apple Tree.

ment. The veterans are all here and
have possession OF the city. ALI the
hotels. private residences and school
houses and other public buildings are
full. All the squares and vacant places
are dotted with white tents. Great
barracks, capable of accommodating
nearly $4,000, are completely taken up
with visitors. The arrangements are 30
complete. however, that all are cared
for without confusion. There are bu-
reaus of information at all the promi-
nent places to direct inquirers in the
right road. Surgeons and ambulances
are at the principal points on call. Bar
rels of ice water are at every corner for
the benefit OF the thirsty. The city is
ablaze with decorations from end to
end.
People began to gather along the
route of the parade with the rising sun.
Everywhere stands were placed to fur.
nish points of view. In front OF the
court house was great stand capable OF
holding 20, 900, from which the process.
sion was reviewed. Wire cables were
stretched along the line OF march to
keep back the people.
AS the hour for the parade approach
ed, the throngs increased and every
available vantage ground was taken.
Ordetlies dashed here and there, getting
posts, battalions and divisions in order
bands played and the multitude
cheered. The spectacle was never be-
fore equalled in this city. The weather
was perfect. q cool, light breeze and
thin clouds tempering the SUMS rays.
The column began forming at the
corner of Meridian and Seventh streets.
with various detachments extending
MANY blocks on all tho adjoining streets.
The line of march was down Meridian
street TO New York, west to Pennsyl-
vanis, south TO Market, east to New
Jersey, south to Washington, west past
the reviewing stand to Tennessee.
The procession moved down the flag
covered streets, preceded by platoon
of mounted polite, followed by General
J. r. Carnahan, grand marshal and his
staff and 200 mounted men in full uni
form. Next came the naval veterans,
followed by great float representing
the Monitor.
The second detachment Of the parade
was led by Captain Jack Crawford in a
econt's dress.
Illinois. which had the place OF honor
in the lead of the procession proper,
turned out 1000 men. In the middle Of
the line a company marched, singing
"We'll hang Hoke Smith on sour
apple tree" The sentiment was both
hissed and cheered.
Next came the department of Wis
consin, five posts. 800 men, with Old
Abe, the bald eagle at the head. Then
followed the other states in order, max
ing a grand, inspiring Turnout, number
ing 25 OOO to $4,000 men. Elk President
Harrison marched in the ranks OF ths
Indiana posts, and wac loudly cheered.
Tomorrow the sitting of the Grand
| Army encampment proper will begin.
The annual reports have been COM
pleted and printed. That of the ad
| iutant-oeneral shows the membership
in good standing to be 397, ,223 net loss
in membership the past year, 2657.
During the year 1902 deaths occurred in
the order-more than during any pre-
vions year.
Under the column of expended in
charity" was reported s17o,845. Since
these records have been kept there
have been reported under this head
$4,000 600.
inspector General Goodall complaint
that the department officers and pof
commanders are detelict in enforcing
the rules of inspection and submits "a
new set OF rules to be passed on by tie
encampment. IL
The reports of Surgeon General VILE
show the ranks OF the Grand Army II be
/ composed as a rule of "ss hardyjand
sturdy q set of men as can be foundhny-
where, age and condition taken inu con-
siderstion." Consumption, hoFever,
and other lung troubles eeem to fave a
good footing in the ranka. Hefecom-
mends a home or hospital ior thf treat
ment Of these cases, to be erected by the
government in the long leaf pirf region
OF the south.
A reception was given tonigH by the
ladies' and citizens board to the Wom-
aus Relief corps and other afxiliarles,
at Tomlinson hall. Ex-Presfent Har-
rison spoke feelinely OF the work done
by the loyal women OF Amsrica. He
spoke of the awful strain put upon
them when their dear ones went to
the front; how it was intsnsItie
when the reports of battle began to
come. He said what the women en-
dured in those times God alone knows
General Noble, General Rnsk, Governor
Matthews and Mayor Sullivan spoke
briefly and responses we're made 10y
number of ladies.
A grand display OF fireworks wat
given tonight, among which wac Y. a
r. badge 100 feet long and % widei sen
up in balloon and fred at the heigh