The Dickinson press., 1896-09-05
FIRST BIG PARADE
ANOTHER INTERESTING DAY AT THE
G. A. R. CONVENTION.

Are Reviewed by Communicates
Chief Walker-Reunlon of Minne-
sofa yeterans - An Open Air Re-
ception ON Summit Avenue.
st. Paul, Sept. 3.-As foretastc Of what
is coming Tomorrow, st. Paul this morning
had parade of naval veterans and cX-pris-
oners Of war, escorted by the Third rc.i-
ment, U. 8. A. The parade started up town
on Summit avenue, but the old salts In line
and the escaped survivors of Southern
prison hells We're not as active as In years
gone by. and their slow column did not
reach the Ryan until after II O'Clock Gen.
Walker and his staff Immediately took their
places on the porch used us II reviewing
stand. y
which swept on ahead. moving as one man.
Grand Commander ]. i. Il. Foss of Minne-
| apolis, Commander John Brady of St. Paul
and Lieutenant Commander NJ. II. Gcary Of
Minneapolis were with the naval veterans.
The gray-haired men who had been jolly
tars under Farragut. Meade and Porter al
| ways seek novel features and they marched
this line in column of fours. but with
hands on each others shoulders. They main
tain an official mascot, and this year, as
! she has for several encampments back, Pc
| OF that exalted position. A charming young
girl she was. too. Her escorts We're two
| little boys of about her own uge In sea togs
| and armed with cutlasses.
Past Commander William SimmOnd, with
| thirty men from the Farragut association of
Philadelphia, formed one section for the
naval veterans
The Duluth city band led the division Of
eX-prisoncrs which followed the III, rines.
but the old salts had the best of it when
| IT came to the bravery of their showing.
Many of the cN-prisoners were almost de-
| crepit. and they contrasted strongly with
the life and strength of men who had just
| preceded them. Small banners carried In
| their ranks told the names of those awful
places of confinement where thousands of
| their brothers had been starved or swept
| away by pestilence. National Secretary =.
| NJ. Long OF New York was among the men
who marched. and there was also In line
National President George w. Grant, an Of
| ticer of the Minnesota Soldiers home The
Sons of Veterans brought up the rear, but
! their front was disappointing. Altogether
there were less than 2,Un men In line.
Wheelmen in Gay Parade.
spectacle. and 1t was witnessed by enor-
nous crowds.
The line of march was from Dayton
avenue to Western avenue, thence to Sum-
NIT avenue, to Oakland to Pleasant to
| Sixth. to Smith Park. Several clubs were
formed to occupy the first places in tho
| paraIe. representing in many cases various
makes OF wheels, but the rest rode sim.
| ply as individuals. each presenting the pay
| that suited him best. The ludy riders
secured their share of attention and admira-
| tion from the spectators.
Firemen on one wheel followed the banf
and whetted the expectation of the crowd
1 Vnpy were fOlOw0t1 nv (,1uI, ,fr< ,ot
costlned in crimson shirts, caps aM
stockings, carrying each large torch, Carj
| tai City club followed with an able Quota
of experts la blue sweaters. following the
banner. Then came two tantlems Joined to-
| gether and two lines. four abreast Ladies'
In national colors ana allegoricai costumes
formed the next club, as the parade ap-
| pcared passing In front Of the Grand opera
| mousse Bl0onler girls We're not much in eyi.
| dence. and bad boys were inclined to make
passing remarks about those who had sum
4noned up sufficient courage to participate
| Inc newest woman and the American small
| boy have differences to adjust.
one wheel, set In l"rge framework car
ried pavilion prof' sely decorated with
bunting and flags and surmounted with an
immense specimen of the bald-headed Amer
lean bird. man In extravasant cashmere
bloomers and baby rider ON a little toy
wheel behind him pleased the crowd as did
rider of the Old-fasl,oncd high wheel.
But the crowd enjoyed its large laugh when
Il frayed looking character appeared nstrde
a couple of old iron hoops hooked together
with his feet, propelling the wheel mech
ansm That was probably a burlesque on
the original scorcher. The prcttiest picture
Has presented by two masquernders on 4
tandem representing In rich costumes
colonial el0Dcment as 1t would be accom-
Dlished to-day.
The entire effect Of the parade was pleas
fN Ikn n,,I
mendati0n. Chinese lanterns OF all sizes
and designs contributed some rare sugges.
tions as well as light.
Reunion of Minncsota Troops.
One feature of to-days programme which
was OF paramount Importance to the mcm-
Ders OF the department Of Minnesota was
the reunion OF state troops. for which
elaborate preparations had been made.
Nearly all Of the regimental organizations
helu reunions In the morning and a general
reunion of the Minnesota troops took place,
The members of all Minnesota regiments.
batteries and other military organizations
assembled at the east entrance of the state
capitol. where they formed into two ranks
ana marched to Eighth street, where they
embarked IN street cars for Fort Smelling
Upon arriving at the fort the assembly was
called to order by Gen. Muehlberg, chair.
man OF the arrangements committee and
hs AMMAN anu secretary were
chosen; en-, permanent organization Of
the Minnesota veterans was then effected.
Hon. Alexander NJ. Ramsey, the war gov
erhor OF Minnesota. was present on this
occasion and SO was ex-Adjt. Gen.. Oscar
Malmrose. Invitations had been extended
to Archbishop Ireland and other prominent
Minnesotans who participated actively In
the war. The veterans were rendered n
reception at the fort by Col. Page, the com.
mandins officer, and entertained with an
exhibition time drill and dress parade.
Music was furnished by the Third Tnitci
States infantry band.
Last night campiires were lighted in threc
places in the city, and. icurotivelv sneak.
full glow. The halls seIactna =. 'sa ,.n.a,., en.u.
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