The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-03-10

uniformed STATS Then. with IN intervening
squad of Grand Army and Union veterans.
came the civic half Of the parade, fully as nu-
I merous and as interesting as the military dis
I play. The civic procession, under the mar
shalship Of Col William Dickson. was in
six divisions and aggregated more than $1,000
| men and quite noticeable dash of lady eques-
| triennes Tammsny with its gorgeous new
| banners and badges held the right Of the line
The second division was assigned 70 PeDnsyl-
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 or
Plantations. The bicycle clubs of Washington
and Baltimore brought up the rear.
The first grand division was ofieered by Gen
Martin F McMahon, grand marshal: Coils W.
ID. Whipple and A c. Cooper, stan officers. and
Brig Gen John r Brooke. commander of the
troops 1t included the presidential party in
carriages, preceded and followed by a delega-
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 ex-
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
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cavalry and artillery commanded by Col L. L.
Livingston, battalion Of marines, detsch-
ment OF the hospital corps, the national guard
OF the district, the high school cadets and the
colored high school cadets
In the second sub division were all the regi-
ments, the Pennsylvania National guard, con-
manded by Gov. Pattison- who was accorspan-
led by his full stan
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.
Maryland, of which the representation was very
large: South Carolina, Virginia, New York
North Carolina, West Virginia, Louisiana and
Wisconsin, and following them were several
crack volunteer companies
The fourth subdivision was made I'D of
twenty-oue posts of the q. a r. commanded
by s. E Fsunce 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. I. Bride, 4 D. Brown
and John NJ. Burke. OF Nebraska, Missouri
Kansas and Iowa not being represented In
the first subdivision. commanded b. Gen
Josiah Porter, with the jackson democrats as
escorts. we're the g. 40 men Of Tammany and
New York state.
The first popular outburst came when Gov
Robert f. 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 as a president
ial candidate, awOke all the enthusiasm Of the
triumphant democracy and was 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 1t was 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
drHnmed out of camp, for applauding the
shooting Of Prick
Later loud huzza from 10000 southern
throats welcomed the appearance of a soldier
ly looking gentleman. who, with his stat
headed the Third brigade 1t was Gen Fftz-
hugh Lee, OF Virginia, ex-governor of the
historic old commonwealth and nephew Of
the idol of the southern army, Gen. Robert
T. Lee. The Stuart horse guards and the
Ashby light horse cavalry acted as Gen.
Lees escort, and the ex-governor wore the
tull uniform of the First Virginia regiment OF
volunteer cavalry-blue trousers. a coat of the
traditional gray, and helmet with yellow
plume.
Following the Virgnians was Gov Werts. Of
New Jersey accompanied b. his staff il full
uniform Gov. William J. Sorthen of Georgia
came next and the Respondent Uniform and
solderly bearing of the Georgia Hussars Of
Savannah. who acted as his escort, excited
much admiration
In quick succession came Gov. Morris, OF
Connecticut. and his STAFF, and the youthful
governor OF Massachusetts William Z Russell.
No ovation OF the day exceeded that accorded
to the young democratic governor Of the Bay
state, who has become dou5ly famous because
OF the generous toast pronounced but forty
eight hours ago. TO Gov. Mckinley. Of Ohio:
"A manly man in misfortune, stronger than
politics in friendship, and stronger than pOlit-
ical principles in human sympathy were his
words OF commentary on the governor OF the
Buckeye state, and the cheers that greeted him
to-day were not all from democratic throats.