The morning call., 1893-09-06
VETERANS IN LINE
1t Was a Great Day for
the Soldiers.
THEY STORMED THE TOWN
And the Chief City of the Old Hoosier
State Surrendered Gracefully
Without Conditions.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. ). - This was a
great day in the Grand Army encamp-
ment. The veterans are all here and have
possession of the city. All the hotels, all
the private residences, all the school
houses and other public buildings are full.
All the squares and vacant places are
dotted with white tents. The great bar
racks. capable of accommodating nearly
$4,000. is entirely taken up with visitors.
The arrangements are so complete, how
ever, that all are cared for without cOnfu-
sion. Bureaus of information are at all
the prominent places to direct inquirers in
the right road; surgeons and ambulances
are at the principal points on call; barrels
of ice water are at every corner for the
benefit of the thirsty, and the city is ablaze
with decorations.
The people began TO gather along the
route of the parade with the rising sun.
Everywhere stands were placed to furnish
points of view. III front of the court
house was great stand capable of holding
10000, from which the procession was re-
viewed, and wire cables were stretched
along the line of march to keep back the
people.
As the hour for the parade approached
the throngs increased and every available
vantage ground was taken. Orderlies
dashed here and there, getting the posts.
battalions and divisions into order; the
band played and the multitude cheered.
The spectacle was never before equaled in
this city.
The weather was perfect. 1t was cool,
with light breeze and thin clouds temper
ing the suns rays.
The column began forming at the corner
of Meridian and Seventh streets, with the
various detachmentS extending for many
blocks on all the adjoining streets.
The line of march was down Meridian
street TO New YORK, west to Penn sylvania.
south to Market, east to New Jersey, south
TO Washin gtou. and west past the reviewing
stand to Tennessee.
The procession moved down the flag
covered streets, preceded by a platoon of
mounted police and followed by General J.
r. Carnahan. grand marshal. and staff, with
2O0mounted men in full uniform. Next came
the Naval Veterans, followed by great float
representing a monitor, with a banner
bearing the words of Farragut: "- the
tOrpedoes! go ahead" The second de-
tachment Of the parade was lea by Cap
N"i'' cHth Via lblN III q oNOuN y QIESSs
Illinois had the place of honor in the
lead of the procession proper aud turned
out 1000 men. In the middle of the line a
company marched singing "We'll hang
HoBe Smith To sour-apple tree" The
sentiment was both hisSed and cheered
Next came the Depar tment of Wisconsin,
five posts and 800 men, with "Old Abe"
bald eagle, at the head. Then followed
the other States in their order. making a
grand, imposing turnout numbering be-
tween $4,000 and 10000.
EX-President Harrison marched in the
ranks of the Indiana posts and was loudly
cheered.
Tomorrow the sittings of the Grand
Army Ell campment proper will begin, and
the annual reports have already been com.
pl9ted and printed. That of the adjutant-
general shows a mem bership in good
stand ding of 397, ,223. The net loss in men,
bershlp the past year was 1867. During
the year there were 1902 deaths in the
order, a larger number than in any pre-
vious year. Under the column of Seq
pended In charity was reported Sis. .S45.
Since these records have been kept there
has been reported under this head
81. 100000
nspector-General Goodall complains
that department officers and post COM
manderS are derelict in enforcing the rules
OF inspection and submits a new set of
rules to be passed on by the encampment
The report OF Surgeon General Vile
shows the ranks of the Grand Army to be
composed, as rule, Of las hardy and
sturdy set of men as can be found any
where, age and condition taken into con-
sideration." Consumption, however, and
other lung troubles seem to have a good
footing in the ranks. He recommends
that home or hospital for the treatment
of these cases be erected by the Govern
ment in the long-leaf pine region of the
South.
A reception was given tonight by the
ladies of the Citizens Board 10 the
Woman's Relief Corps and other auxil-
iaries at TOmlinson Hall. Ex-President
Harrison spoke feelngiy of the work done
by loyal women of America. He spoke
OF the awful strain put upon them when
dear ones went to the front; how it was
intensified when reports of battles began
to come. and said that what the women en-
dured in those times only God knows.
General Noble, General Rusk, Governor
Matthews and Mayor Sullivan spoke
briefly and responses were made by a num-
Der of ladies.
A grand display of fireworks was given
tonight, among which was a G. A. r.
badge. 100 feet long and % feet wide, sent
up in balloon and fired at a height of
1000 feet.