The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1895-09-18
VETERANS IN TIE
Boys III Blue Loudly Chccrcu by Old
Boys i'll Gray.

nlntn annual encampment OF the
G. a. r. as Of all former encamp.
ments. The veterans themselves
were the most interesting feature,
although everything that money or
ingenuity could command in the way
Of Warlikc designs were added to the
procession. Thousands of "John.
nics' grew hoarse in cheering the
Yankees, along the way, and the Ia
dies Of Louisville and from all parts
Of the south in brilliant dash Joined
in the chorus Of cheers. 1t was a
general remark that never we're SO
old, lame and feeble men in line. but
they proudly kept step, and "tramp-
ed, tramped, tramped," as if they
were still boys, and marching
through Georgia." In the silent
majority Grant, Lee, Sherman. John
son, Jackson and Sheridan and other
leaders could today have been no
more at peace or have no more good
will to man than was felt and sin
ccrely cXpresse here today amid
scenes that be- ar all description
and wipe out Il asst vcstigc Of
sectional feeling. 'thc weather was
fine. Departments began forming
early under special orders to have
the procession move promptly at
10:30 4. III. The Louisville Legion
cadets and Kentucky National Guard
patroilcd the streets and there was
no delay. The parade was headed d
distance in front Of the first guard
division by two distinguished cX-
confederates on horseback. Captain
John II. Weller and Captain VIM.
II. Harrison. They were, dressed in
black Prince Alberts with Silk hats
and red white and blue sashes. They
also wore red, white aud blue scarfs
and rcsettos. Captain Weller car
ried a large flag. Captain Harrison
d large white banner Of peace mount
cd on a staff like the stars and
stripes carried by his comradc. lii
place of the eagle on top Of the staff
the white banner had q dove carrying
an olive tVig designating "peacc and
good will to men.'
There were fully $4,000 men in
line. The thermometer registered
o6 degrees. and many old soldiers
were overcome by the heat.
Tho parade was over four hours in
passing Il given point. 1t is cstimat-
cd that over 300. 600 people witnessed
the demonstrations.
Tile Grand Army veterans and
their friends to the number of 1000
attended the grand camp fire 1T Mll-
sic hall tonight. An elaborate pro-
grammc had been prepared, and it
was carried out to the delight and
entertainment Of all the people pre-
sent. The camp fire opened with
Marching Through Georgia, +" play
cd by military band.
The Hon. Henry WattcrScn, editor
Of the Louisville Courier Journal,
made the welcome address in behalf
Of the citizens committee. Mr.. Wat
tcrson WAS frequently interrupted
during his speech with applause and
when he finished the building fairly
shook with cheers.
Col. r. Il. Jones made short
speech in bcnalf Of the Louisville
comrades. and Commandcr-iu-C Chief
Lawlcr responded. Loud and long
applause greeted General LaWlcr
when he came forward. In the
course Of his response he said:
= ''Comradcs, ladies, children: every
body here in Louisville. want to
say to YOU that l accept your well
come. Not for myself alone, but in
the name Of 1000 Grand Army
men. You have given us a royal
welcome and | want to tell YOU we
appreciate it. will 60 away feel
ing in our hearts hat you have en-
tcrtaincd us roNaIy." When Gen.
LaWIer had concluded speaking there
were q number Of musical selections,
rccitatiOns and songs, after which
there was Il ''gcncral round up' and
the camp fire was over
At the camp fire at Phoenix Hill
park over 100000 people were pre-
sent. Congressman Walter Evans
presided.
At the Nutionu! park camp fire
the crowd was 'cqually large, the
program Of music and rccitations be-
ing elaborate.
A Corporation With a Soul.
The Great Northern may be Il
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