The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-09-10
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Post 706, Chicago, was line BODY OF men,
and ranked high in public favor. The boys
appeared in black suits with white helmets
and spats and marched in true soldieriy
style, evoking the enthusiastic plaudits OF
the multitude. The Post was headed by
the Sd regiment bapd, from Fort Smelling
and was accompanied by Col. William Dis
tin, who takes the pride.o godfather In
the organization.
Col Distin is Past Department. Com
mander of Illinois, and abears a striking re-
semblance to Comrade William Mckinley,
Republican candidate. fer President OF the
United States.
Wisconsin showed up handsomely. At
the head of the Department of the Badger
State two aged veterans bore "Old Abe, !"
the eagle, and an appropriate stuffed badger.
Past COMMANDMENTS Chief Weissert was in
the ranks and Joined the party i'll the stand
after saluting. "The oldest Post on earth, .
J. Fl. Williams, a, of Berlin, Wis, came near
the right of the line, and Post 8, Of Baraboo,
John Flynn Post, of La Cross, and Eagle
Post of Eau Claire, followed closely after, all
with large number Of comrades in line.
| The Menomnee Posts were headed by the
Eau Claire Drum Corps, and the stirring
sound Of drums, big and little, prevailed
| throughout the march past of the Badgers
Walcott Post, Milwaukee, composed OF
| prominent citizens of that city, turned out
| $50 strong and followed Lowrie Post. A
fine drum corps supported by the Post, was
| in the lead.
A fine duplicate of "Old Abe" which
every soldier will recall with just pride, was
carried aloft at the head Of Post 275, of Supe-
Iior. 1t was monster eagle, with wings
wide spread, and attracted the attention OF
every body. The Superior comrades were
| also accompanied by asplendid drum corps.
Pennsylvania, whose record as soldier
producer is part of the Nations history,
turned out her usual proportion to do honor
to the ST Paul occasion. The Department,
as usual, won the admiration OF the as
semblage.
| A decidedly entertaining feature was the
presence of the famous Economy Band,
which marched past singing the song COM
posed for the occasion by Leader }. 5. Duss,
and entitled, "The Great Northwest" Inc
band alternately played and sang the lines
of the song which had somewhat weird
but altogether pleasing effect.
Following the Duss Band came the
equally famous Post SO, of Allegheny, Pa,
with over $50 men in line, justly emitting
it to the honor of being the largest visiting
Post in the parade.
Attached to the Department of Pennsyl-
vania was the only GAR. Post in the
parade that came from outside the United
States. It was the delegation from Winnie
peg, Manitoba, Post, and comprised IL or 10
comrades. They were conspicuous on ac-
count of their badges, which consisted OF
the regular GAR. badge pinned on top OF
a miniature Union Jack about six inches
square. Each man wore the regular Grand
Army uniform. The Winnepeggers marched
with Pennsylvania by invitation OF Capt
]. C. Donahower, Aid-de-Camp Of the De
partment.
As the ranks of Pennsylvania passed from
| view Gen. Edwin c. Mason, of the United
States Army, President of the Citizens
Committee, appeared on horseback some
distance ahead Of the veterans of the Buck
eye State, who at that moment were march
ing in solid phalanx down the Summit
avenue hill.
The Veteran Signal Corps was distin-
guished body of men, aid, as usual, occu'
pied the post of honor in front Of the gen
eral formation of the Departments. Thi:
Corps came together from every State in the
Union, and had so men in line. Col John
r. Fitch, of Evanston, ILL.,, commanded the
Corps. with Capt. Dana, Of st. Paul, second
in command This Corps is made up of the
men who were constantly in the confidence
Of the commanding officers, having to trans
nit the most important messages thai
directed the armies. 1t is for this reason
that they are honored with first place.
SECOND DIVISION.
The Second Division was made up OF two
Departments only, Ohio and New York. Inc
division fell into line with the IL Regulars
and swclled the column by some 1900 men,
The division was led by the Posts from Ohio
which numbered fully 1850 men. The
formation was by rank and file and not bJ
Posts. The Department was commanded by
Gen. e. l.. Ly barger, who, together with hl'
staff, was mounted The Ohio delegation
was one Of the largest in the parade, aue
presented fine appearance. Assistant Ad
iutant- General Z. n. Hayes, Assistant quar-
termaster-General Charles Stanton and Pas
Department Commander Charles Towsenc
were mounted and headed the Department
with the Commander.
Capt. S. G. NJ. Appleby led the second dl
vision as Aid-de-Camp, and Memorial Post
No. AL, Of Cleveland, had the right OF TIT
Ohio line. It's drum corps halted In iron
of the Commander-n.C Chief and formally ga
luted him. The Opdycke Tigers of Ohio als'
halted and gave the General al enthusiastic
salute. The Canton Post, of which MAJ
Mckinley is member, was represented IL
the line. All the principal Posts of the Stat
had their badges in the parade.