The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1896-09-10
o a spectator. it seemed that it would be


impossible to clear Il space wide enough
to allow tho parade 10 pass through.
But the po!lce and state troops were on
hand and wero equal to tho occasion.
| Guards were stationed at intervals of
twenty feet along the entire line of
march. aud they succeeded admirably in
controlling that immense throng.
Tho arrangements were perfect in
| every detail and at 1880 o'clock tho
| great column began to move.
At the head rode Commander In Chief
Walker ard staff, and as his handsome
figure appeared in sight the enthusiasm
| knew 10 bounds. When the column
cached the reviewing stand. Gen. Walk
or ,'ismountcu and was escorted to the
stantI and the parade moved on.
Hann...erchiefs lluttorcd and flags wav
ed. and if nc old veteran was crippled
and disabled he forgot it all us he proud
" marched again under the old flag,
shoulder to shoulder with his comrades
of Gl to '66o.
1t was an inspiring sight to see that
mighty column of brave men move along
| to tho music OF sovcnty brass bands and
! drum CORPS.
! All were excited and happy. yet tEors
| was a touch OF sadness in il all.
! Touching scenes wero witnessed by
| tho spectators as old comrades met for
! the first time since til cir discharge from
1 tho war.
| Our Comratle L. G.. Day met an old
wartime friend whom he had last sceh
on the battle fold. ss he supposed. NOR.
tally wounded, but his friend recovered
| and tho meeting which took place ut the
cncampmcnt was indeed a joyful one.
There were many noted persons in tho
parade. Gen. Sicklcs was recognized as
ne passed in carriage, and, with his
gray locks uncovered. he bowed to right
and left. while cheer after cheor rang out
from the adniring crowd.
Capt. Jack Crowford, the poot scout,
with his long hair floating in the breoze,
attracted much attention.
4 company of colored veterans, carry
ing branches OF cotton mounted on stalks
OF sugar was Il novel sight.
Many carried cmblems of their rospec,
tive states, viz: Maine, pine cones; Iowa
corn; Kansas. sunhowers; Florida. an nj
ligator; Wisconsin, a badger; while our
North Dakotans carried canes OF whoat
tied with red, whito and blue ribbon.
One OF the special features along the
line Of march was the living flag, com
posed OF 1900 school children, who sang
p:,triotic songs AS tho parade passed.
, Littlo flower girls scattered flower:
along tho way and others presented eact
soldier with Il bouquet.
. As tho Ohio veterans passed along
some ono proposed three cheers for Nc
Kinle, and the shout that went up wa
D almost dcafening, and it was repeated a
!. intervals during the rest of the march
Although tho parade took three hour
8 to pass the reviewing stand, yot non
;. grew tired of watching it, and oven tn
t thousands vino had to stand, did 80 with
i out nurmur; glad Of the opportunit
f to honor tho "boys who wore the blue.
On Wednesday evening tho fireman
o parade took place. Each department ha
s tiiots. - outao the otsy,rs.ir the way {
decorations, and they were indeed boa,
d tiful.
1t Those of our party who attended tt
5 evening. had the pleasure Of hearing a
1t address by Mrs. Gen John A. Logan an
0. other noted persons.
50 On Thursday morning wo decided
% spend the remainder OF our time at til
'e state fair, and after all extended seaso
If Of waiting, we succeeded in finding CT
" that had room for few more to han
,r on, and so we reached tho fair ground
70 On our way, we saw tho wreck OF the cs
e that colidod with tho engine on tho S
Louis road that morning. 1t was tt
10 most serious accident OF cncampmol
IL week. and for time cast n gloom ov'
in the festivities. 1t would take too muc
is space to write Of all we saw at the fai
Suffice mo to say that We had vel
pleasant day.
to Returning to the city, the majorit,
+. our party prepared to return home;
few only, remaining until Sunday.
at tho Union depot we were almo
crushed in the jam. Pcrspiration stroal
cd from our faces as We struggled
~ keep Oh our feet, but at last we reacht
" tho gates.
=. Our train which was composed OF 81
n teen coaches. proved tco heavy for II
nf engine and shortly after leaving Minn
apolis, the engine gave out and wo We
K compelled to wait until a freight ira
Of Of came along. The freight engine was Il
~ tuched to our train and wo come ol
way.
re- Tho remainder OF our journey was u
~ oventful, and on Friday noon VIC foul
ri ourselves at home again. unanimous
"a agreeing that the Thirticth National e
ts campment Of tho &. A. r. and W. r. {
was u grand success.
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