The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-09-19

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Oklahoma was represented by Department
Commander Trosper, two Aids, and IL com
rades. But though small in mum bers tn
Oklahoma comrades came in for their shar
OF attention along the route Of the parade OF
account of the Indian war bonnet worn b,
ii. G. Bunch, of Fort Reao. Mr. guHcI
bought the bonnet from the famous Chey
enna Chief Whirlwind several years befor
his death, and il said to be thought yer]
handsome thing by the men. It consists O
q lot of eagle feathers seved into a piece o
flannel shaped like o bonnet, the feather,
standing perpendicular. Attached to the
back of the bonnet was q loag string Of fea.
theirs reaching almost to the ground.
ALONG TEE POTOMAC.
The Old Guard Of the Department of the
Potomac made handsome appearance be-
fore Gen. Lawler. They wore heavy black
chspcauK, but marched like Regulars. An
excellent band played Way Down on the
SusRee River" the only time that tune
was played in the parade The officers OF
the Department made splendid show on
their hSrses. Commander Anderson was in
a light buggy, as his disabilities do not per-
nit him to ride On horseback, OF even walk,
except short distances
The four Pests which represented the De-
partment were the four principal ones of
Washington, John A. Rawlins, 1, being the
| oldest Post in existence. Sumner Post,
which had "a comrades in line, is made up
of colored men. The Department was repre-
sented by 232 men.
| OLD DOMINION YANKEES.
The Department of Virginia, which came
! next, was enc of the first organized in
i Init aI t,ta L.
| in numbers, its delegation was a representa-
tive one, and in appearance and musical at
fractions was highly creditable.
! North Carolina Department was consoli-
| dated with that of Virginia in 1892, by Or
| der of the Commander-in-C Chief, and COM
| rades from that State marched with the
| Virginiaus.
The veterans from Maryland made splen-
| did showing at the head Of the Fourth Grand
| Division, which was under the command Of
Department. Commander o. II. Harner. The
latter was followed by brilliant staff.
The Maryland men were followed by the
veterans from Nebraska, at whose head
marched two little girls beating drums
These were followed by the famous Pember-
ton Drum Corps, of Lincoln, an organization
with National reputation. There were 100
veterans in line, representing 81 of the Posts
in Nebraska.
Next followed the Department of Michi-
gan. headed by Department Commander s.
b. Daboll, of st. johns. Behind him rode
Senior Vice Commander M. L. Skillman,
Junior Vice Commander n. @. Cooper, and
Medical Director DIR. Oscar Palmer. The
crack Detroit Post marched with black
Prince Albert coats, tan gloves, and GAR.
hats. They were awarded the prize Of the
I,I h. Il
doubt pleased them.
HAwKEYEs FOLLOW.
The Iowans were distinguished by carry
ing ears of corn and yellow badges, in the
design of which corn prevailed. The repre-
sentation was reasonably large.
One of the most pleasant features of the
parade took place just as their formation
had been completed. Commander J. K. p.
Thompson was summoned to o convenient
location, and DIR. Hutchins, in capital adj
dress, presented him with a Grand Army
badge made of solid gold, studded with dis-
monds. Commander Thompson was taken
uDawares, but responded NEST happily. A
striking figure was Capt. S. c. James, of Ber-
dams Sharpshooters, the most noted in the
Army of the Potomac. Other prominent
comrades were Capt. j. w. Carr, who will
likely be elected Department Commander at
the next election, he having only missed the
place by few votes at the last election.
With him marched Capt. w. j. johnson, for
10 years County Treasurer, and Capt. J. F.
Trigg, of Crockett's regiment. Gen. Payton
was unable to march, owing to illness.
Z" Rsh Rah Ray, corn and hay; we are the
men from Iowa." was the cry every few
minutes.
STURDY HOLSTERS.
Indiana carried off all honors in the parade
as regarded numbers. If there is an Indiana
Post that was not represented no Hoosier
would admit it. Indiana had the largest
number of bands on record, and many of
them the best. Such an Indiana Outpouring
was never before seen. The Soldiers Or
phans' Home Band of 40 boys led. John A
Logan Post, of Lafayette, and the Gen. Lew |
Wallace Battalion and others were seen.
Wabash Post sang Marching Through |
Georgia" The Michigan City Band was |
honored with applause. The Muncie dele
CATION bore the placard, "We're the same |
old regiment, only the clothes are new" A
mention is due the Observation-Disclosures |
Krieger, or German-American veterans, of |
indianapolis.
FROM THREE SECTIONS.
Colorado and Wyomir headed the Fifth
D1VlslOn. Iney were represented Dy ABOUT
rs men, including the Department Com
mander and members of his staff. The vet
sraps from these States represented many
Posts, and marched as division. The
most prominent feature of this Department.
was the Leadville z0uave Drump Corps.
Delaware was represented by the Depart
ment officers, and further had about so of
the rank and file In line. The Delaware
boys were all neatly uniformed and looked |
Like Regulars, 80 perfectly did they march.
"BoYs" FROM MISSOURI.
The Missouri Department, under the COM