Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-09-20

| - NO 7epV. l1-With inspiration
'in VI 1he same old national and natriotic
a'is ehat IN the stirring days Of the COS red
.leni through valleys and over mopn-
800 $50 'osucccsslve victories. the representa-
re- ~. " the Surviving veterans Of the
ni'n army gathered from nearly eyer,
80, ''.it territory, marched through rho
- 'i'ies OF Flttshurg and Alleghany
-. eiNea tie p.tudits and homage of
more IMAM 5O0,000 spectators
- was the 18th national parade of the
tpoys IN blue, and it may be the last one
~ several years past there has been a
siauuaily growing sentiment among the
se'erahs IN favor of disseminating this
.e"'ure OF the national encampment ON
.ie ground That the rank and file is grow
ing 700 Old and enfeebled to stand the
seiain Oh long Journeys, preparation and
march, as well as the risk of illness result
iiig =, from exposure to the elements.
me u. Louis parade of 81, which took
pace 70 the accompaniment of veritable
otouupurst, was responsible for the fatal
Illness OF scores of participants, while to
'iie not weather that prevailed during
several subsequent encampments, west as
wen as east was traeeable the deaths of
iiot d iew comrades of national reputation.
OF Pathetic Interest.
Hence the growing feeling that the time
Is approaching when the annual parade
should he stricken from the program of
the encampment exercises, and which will
probably take form in the presentation Of
specific resolution during the present
session.
On TINS account the parade of Yesterday
WIS invested with mn
pathetic, interest, and thousands Of ola
warriors who have not marched for wears
ana had never intended to be in line again.
donned their SLOUGH hats and assault.
toned uniforms, gave an extra polish to
corps badges, and stepping to the strains
OF Marching Through Georgia" inn
agined for the hour that they were boys
again.
Everybody Turned Out
The decorations OF the two cities were
lavish. Hardly dwelling, no matter how
poor or how far from the route of parade.
but had at least flag, and usually dis
play of bunting as well, while the bust
ness houses in every part of the two cities
made gorgeous showing
This was not the only manner i'm which
the gratitude, pride and patriotism of the
citizens were displayed They gave more
certain evidence by the way in which they
turned out to greet the old soldiers 1t is
impossible to form any accurate estimate
of the number of spectators. Every avail
able inch along the route Of march was
packed; every side street was damned full
of people for 100 yards back, and the house
tops for blocks away We're hidden by
masses of enthusiastic applauders.
a rough estimate is that between 100000
and 100000 saw the parade or this mum
Der 300 900 or $4,000 came over the rail
roads, 100000 arriving yesterday; the al
most innunerable lines of electric roads
running to the thickly settled suburbs
within a radius of Is miles brought as
many more.
The old soldiers appreciated the honor
done them, and turned out in force, but
few being seen out of line while the parade
was moving. The weather was perfect.
The sun shone brilliantly, but its rays
were tempered by "A cool and hracing
breeze.
For Captain jack
The Kentucky delegation, in recogni-
tion of his courtesies, have made hand
somely designed mounted gavel, which
will be presented to General Adams in be-
half of the delegation 1t is one piece and
was cut from large tree on the Lincoln
homestead in Kentucky. Engraved upon
a plate of gold, affixed upon the face, is a
portrait of Lincoln. Upon the other is a
facsimile of the badge of the Grand
Army, and the handle also is covered with
beautiful designs in gold.
Several campfires were held last even
ing at which addresses We're made by
Governor Pattison, Henry Matterson,
Henderson, General Butterfield, |
Governor Mckinley, Governor Rich, Con- /
gresham Stone, General Alger, Church /
Howe of Nebraska William A Ketcham |
IF Indiana Judge Hicks of Minnesota, l.. |
D. Woodwork of Ohio, Admiral Osborn, |
Joseph b. Weadle of Indiana. General
of Michigan and others.
PITTsBURG, Sept. i3-It was few min
utes after 10 o'clock yesterday when Com
Chief Adams tapped the table
with his gavel and declared the encamp /
nent opened Governor Patfison was in
reduced and gave welcome to the dele
gates in behalf of the state Mayor Nc
Kenna spoke for Pittsburg and Mayor
Kennedy for the sister city Of Allegheny.
appropriate responses were made by Com
Chief Adams and other dele
gates,
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