The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-25
Governor Markham and Staff
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OAKLAND A GREAT ENTERTAINER
The Memorable Sights and Sounds
That Transpired Yesterday
Across the Bay.

first rattle OF SnareQrumS at the loot OF
Broadway to the end of the last speech a.
the campfire, late into the night. there
was rejoicing and splendOr for every hour.
1t was only the second day Of the Grand
Army Encampment. but it was ''rouser."
At its close the thousands of visitors had
tacitly or in so many words conceded
that as an entertainer Oakland was su-
perb. and Oakland went to sleep. along
toward morning, with "We-are-tne-
people" smile on its face.
The earliest stragglers were up and at it
almost with the sun. Even then 1t was
hurry, hurry. hurry; the Governor would
be in BY 9 o'clock. Drums were frightened,
swords we're given a final burniSh. the
banners were got out. the horses were
sent for. By 9 o'clock the Governor would
certainly arrive.
AS the day wore on the contagiOn of
expectancy and suppressed excitement
spread. The shopkeepers touched up
their decorations. the clerks appeared in
purple and fine linen.
By O'Clock the country cousins came
deeked out in holiday attire. They ar
rived by train or drove IN. putting up their
horses hastily TO be first on hand for
vantage point from which they could view
the host.
By $50 the main thoroughfares we've
full of aids and Orderlies dashing past on
gorgeOusly caparisOned mounts, themselves
things Of beauty in gold lace and clanking
sabers. The last orders were being con-
veyed to post headquarters ana special
rendezvous to have no mistakes occur and
no embarrassing bitrheS when the bugles
should sound the advance.
Then POSTS and orders and brlgades fell
.-saN hxrn
available avenue In the city toward the
foot of Broadway. Everybody was amazed
at the prodiglous din; he fanfare of
trumDets, the shrill scream of hfes, the
steady rattle of drums and the beating of
horses feet.
The Governor arrived at the Sixteenth
street depot precisely al 9:15. He was ac-
com panied by his staff. which consisted of
Adjutant-General Allen, Assistant Adju-
tant-General Colonel Murray and Lieuten-
ant Colonels Gasseu. Jones. Burgin,
Young, born, Chadbournei Laidlaw,
ana Lieutenant McIvor. Seventh Infantry,
u. S. A. Sergeant Majors Holmgrsn and
Carson.
The houored guest was driven to the Ga
Undo Hotel, where he was received by the
department officials OF the Grand Army
and officers of the Veteran Guard, and by
them conducted 10 his special apartment
Ten minutes later the party issued from
the hotel, re-entered their carriages and
were driven TO the foot OF Broadway. where
the parade was forming.
There MAS delay of few moments On
account of he late arrival OF the San
Francisco contir gent. The advance was
sounded at 10:30 and Chief Schaeffer of
Oakland and Chief Henry of Stockton set
their horses heads toward the City Hall in
front of 5000 men.
Following the chiefs rode a Gordon of
police in charge of Captain Fletcher.
Then came Grand Marshal Truman II.
Alien in full dress uniform. acting as
maior-general commanding division. his
aids followed. under command of Webb
n. PeaTce.
The band of the First Infantry of the
regular ARMY was nexf in line. and imme-
diately preceded Captain Darlington al
head of the battalion of the First Infantry
of regulars from Angel Island.
Then came the band. drum corps and
First Battalion, Fifth Regimen, n. G. c.,
consisting of companies A, ana G, in
command of Major F. R. O'Brien and Ad-
1utaDt l.. n. CObbledlck, and a battalion
of light artillery, Second Brigade, n. G. c.,
IN command of Captain II. I. SINE.
The Veteran Guard of San Francisco,
forty strong, marched next, under COM
manG Of Captain j. w. LOuck. Their ap-
pearance was the signal everywhere for
loud and enthusiastic cheering.
1ub Army pOolo ID6
entire third division. Robert a. Frederick
was in command.
Fraterna orders paraded behind the
Grand Army, and behind them marched
the Boys Brigade of Oakland, Alameda
and Berkeley. There were fourteen CON-
panles of them in line, and their marching
was cOmplimented on every hand. Rob-
ert McKliican was IN command. The
First Oakland Flag Brigade followed
Governor Markham and staff, occupying
three carriages. were next 10 line. TIE
Governors progress was one prolonged
ovation to which he responded by con-
stantly raising his hat. His carriage was
ORA ped in orange silk.
Mexican Veterans rode next and Sailors
IF the Rebellion. Then followed a long
line of carriages filed with city and
county off1cials.
The line of march was: On Broadway
to the junction of Telegraph avenue and
Broadway, eountermarching at that point
to the eft to Fourteenth street. thence to
Washington, thence to Tenth, thence TO
Alice, thence to Eleventh. thence TO Web
ster, where the review took place
The review was made by the Governor
at The corner of Tenth and Alice streets at
II o'clock. The carriages containing the
Governor aud his staff were driven throng
Tenth street TO the reviewing station,
where a guidon had been planted.
Inc various cnmman0s formed IN pla-
toOn front, and as they passed the Cover
nor cheered him Justify. The Governor
stood uncovered during the entire cere-
mony, returning each cOmpaDy's salute.
When the prOce sion mad passed the
Governor the several commands marched
eastward on Eleventh street and were dis
missed. The Governor and staff were then
driven to the Gaindo Hotel.
a brief session of the department con-
Fention was held at EraterDal Hall yester-
day morning. After the adj urnment
they marched down 10 join the parade, and
as tney passed the hall a corps Of ladies
displayed banner. upon whcn was in
SerlDed, Wives, mothers and daughters"
The order has presented he Veteran
Guard OF San Francisco with eigbty-fiye
American d .gs Of the fl est material.
Sessions of the various orders here were
held during the afternoon, but always he.
hind closed dnorS.
On Monday great jubilee was held at the
Tabernacle, at the annual eampfra Tbo
meeting la ted until nearly u oiclock and
was much talked of yesterday morning
The Woman's Relief Corps of OakIand
gave a reception in 6. A. R Hall TO thar
visiting sisters last night.
Receptions aud special and impromntu
meetings abounded last night. 1t was far
IN in n he mamma hafnra tho