Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-03
THE GRAND ARMY.
The Veterans Having Mica Wealth
or for Their Encafnpment
NAVAL VETERANS HAVE 4 PARADE.



day Of Grand Army week opened with
just enough clouds to make the
weatherwse expect rain, butthe clouds
served simply 10 make 1t more comfort
able for'the marching veterans ss they
tramped to their quarters or particle
pated in the parade Of naval veterans
and ex-prisoners Of war, Before noon
the sun broke through the clouds and
the mildly bracing northwestern
weather continued another day AL
night long the heavy trains rolled into
ths depot and all night the local &c.
commodstion committee and others
delegated to zee TO the housing and
comfort Of the visitors remained on
duty 1ls ~ 3taia .,asea
Yesterday there seemed decided in.
crease in the size Of the incoming
hosts, the trains coming ii in three.
four and FIVE sections, allloaded. The
number already here and the number
known to be en- route to the encsmp-
ment demonstrates that tAA conserv.
alive railway estimate Of 100000 Wis.
itors, which was based on the number
OF tickets sold and contracted for last
week. will be short OF the actual mum.
Der present to-day when the grand
parade starts Beside more than 200
reunions Of regimental and other or
CARNATIONS, there are continual re-
unions OF comrades who had not seen
or heard Of each other since they
pressed elbows together in the old war
days. Many touchin, scenes we're wit
messed around the depots. ssss
So much time is given TO the greet.
ings and getting settled that little op-
portunity Is secured for the politics Of
the encampment, but the various can
didates all have friends who get in
such words 10 possible. Many Of the
delegates. however, will not reach the
city till nearly time for the business
sessions to begin Thursday, so that
such thing as accurate polling Of the
delegates Is 'hardly posi- le. The num-
Der Of candidates is still great, and all
maynbe voted for, although the New
Workers. will not allow their names to
be presented il by so doing they in any
way interfere with the chances OF the
next encampment voing to Buffalo.
Columbia post, Of Chicago, whose mar
tial bearing. and fine marching at.
tracted SO much attention when they
arrived yesterday, are among those
who are working tor Buffalo, and as
the Denver workers have not been SO
early in the field, it gives Buffalo a
great advantage and most Of the dele
gates now here seem to think that city
will secure the next encampment with
out real opposition.
Ransom post, OF st. Louis, one Of the
most famous Of the country, whose or
ganizer and first commander was Gen.
sherman, was serenading the various
headquarters yesterday with the Alton,
ILL.,, banl that accompanies them. and
As they marched in straight line with
hrm step up the street 1t led the on
lockers TO compare III IN with the Co.
umbIa post, and again the representa-
lives of Chicago and 81. Louis found
placed in rivalry, though
very friendly to ca h other.
Yesterdays parade consisted Of the
naval veterans, the ex-prisoners Of war
md the Sons OF We Grams, all escorted
by the Third re giment of regulars
from Fort Smelling. 1t was short pa
.ade, but novel in some OF the features
Introduced by the naval veterans and a
decidedly popular one, although gener.
lily considered as simply foretaste of
he biz parade of today. The streets
we're lined with people, who gave
hearty greeting to the marching old
soldiers and also cheered their sons and
heir army successors, the character of
he parade allowing a comparison not
vt any other time possible.
Last night was given up to camp
Tres by the veterans and the reception
arranged for them by the ladies' COM
nittee Of this city. The evening was
! trfe cool for this last feature as the
arrangements called for an outdoor
programme and a reception following
he camp fires. Summit avenue had
been set aside for this, distance OF
,alf mile, with six reception tooths,
he entire street brilliantly illumi.
,ated with electric lirh's and hand
lonely decorated with flags and bunt-
ng. The main reception stand was at
summit park, where COMMANDMENTS
Jnief Walker and Mrs. Walker and
many OF the distinguished visitors were
received with local committees.
Wealthy Widow Insane.
SEDALIA, Mo-, Sept. 2 Mrs. Mary