The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-31

The parade moved sin columns or
fours, the platoon Of police leading.
The result OF their weekly drills at the
armory, under the direction OF Ser
geant w. Fl. Burke, was noticeable IN
the correct step, steady march and
martial bearing. They marched In col
umns according to their precincts, and
Chief Simpson at the head of the first,
was accompanied by Lieutenant John
Davis and Sergeant Robert Dieter.
The West Side, South Side and North
End precincts were led off by Lieu
tenants Williams. Zang and Spellman
respectfully.
Thousands OF Visitors in tho City.
Perhaps, not less than $4,000 people
In holiday attire lined the sidewalks
ON Lackawanna avenue particularly.
The parade was arranged 30 well that
1t was easily seen that no less a fic-
ticlan than Colonel Ripple had the de-
tails I'm charge. He was ably assisted
by Frank w. Martin, chief OF staff. A
capable set Of aides, consisted of Ser
geant w. II. Burke. Captain p. j. Nc
Andrew. Captain w. j. Moran, c. IL.
Fisher, NJ. d. Moses Morey, Levy Getz,
Samuel Gress, George Farber, J. B.
Woolsey. c. A. Ridgway, David ].
Reedy, G. c. Donovan, Charles p. Hill,
II. w. Sloat, G. T.. Mcdonald. M. II.
Griffin and others.
The Scranton companies of the Thir-
tecnth regiment, Colonel II. A. Coursen
commanding, marched next The regi-
mental drum corps led them. Captain
Stllwell led Company A; Captain Kam-
beck. Company B; Captain Chase,
Company C.; and Captain Stokes, Com
pany ID.
Lawrence band preceded the second
division, which was led by Commander
Smith Il. Mott, of Griffin post. Up
wards of 200 veterans OF Griffin post
marched with lively step to the tune Of
inspiring music: then came Griffin Post
| artillery commanded by Captain John
Armenian. The Citizens Cornet band,
Of the North End, headed Colonel
Monies post veterans in charge Of their
commander, Il. l.. Haas. Following
them, making up the rear of the second
division, was Ezra $. Griffin camp, No.
8, Sons Of Veterans, commanded by
Captain w. L. Nash.
Carriages of Disabled Veterans.
Feelings Of Inspiration could not help
but bubble up in the hearts of the spec
taItors as the last of the second division
marched along, made up of veterans
whom Father Time has left his imprint
upon. There were quite a number OF
heroes in this division as we'll as many
patriotic folks, who occupied carriages
The old colors, which had faced the
m mi h.. 1att 4
In the procession alongside the Stars
and Stripes.
Not the least attractive body Of men
in the line were those, although they
were the last, that made up the fourth
division. 1t was the societies of the
Lackawanna County Council of Irish
American organizations. John Power
OConnor was commander st. Leo's
Fife and Drum corps led, followed by
Its society; and the South Side Fife and
Drum corps preceded Division No. 3
and Division No. /, Ancient Order of
Hibernians.
Decorations We're profusc.
Along Lackawanna avenue, which
was densely thronged and every window
in almost every building occupied with
spectators, the parade marched. The
business houses were lavishly decorat-
ed with bunting and the national en-
blem.
On Lackawanna to Franklin the
marchers turned and thence to Spruce
to Penn, to Linden, to Washington, to
Gibson, where they countermarched
The reviewing stand was at Mulberry
street, on the westerly side of Washing
ton avenue.
Mayor Connell and city officials
viewed the parade. The chief marshal
and staff took a position on the other
side of Washington avenue, and were
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