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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

MUSIC I'm THE RANKS.
Spectators Join With Veterans In
Singing War Songs.

Pennsylvania detachment caught
the crowd by singing greeting song
to Minnesota and ST. Paul. 1t brought
forth many cheers in response.
Several members of Pennsylvania
famous bucktail regiment were in
line, each with the peculiar insignia
pinned to his hat. They were heartily
cheered.
In one of the second story windows
someone displayed a large portrait Of
Lincoln. 1t was heartily cheered all
during the march, as it was waved
above the crowd. When the detach-
ment of colored veterans from Louisi-
ana and Mississippi approached the
person holding the portrait leaned far
out and waved it in the air. 1t caught
their attention at once, and instantly
every head was uncovered and re-
manned so until they had marched by
For the space of a few seconds the
crowd in the vicinity hushed into alb
Solute silence and then, as by one i'm
pulse, there was a burst of applause
that seemed almost to shake the build
ings.
There was considerable singing, both
by the bands and by the veterans
and it always pleased the spectators.
One of the Massachusetts, bands varied
the programme somewhat by singing
In the Sweet Bye and Bye" There was
a little touch Of sadness in the thought
of meeting ION that beautiful shore
that quieted the crowd. The thought
doubtless came to many that the MD
veterans in line never would all meet
again until the sweet bye and bye.
Marching Through Georgia" was
sung by many of the detachments, and
John Brown" was also a favorite.
The spectators frequently Joined in
the chorus of both of these songs. An
Iowa detachment after singing through
John Brown created a hearty cheer
and laugh by adding a verse as fol-
lows:
Old Jeff Davis was afraid to go to heaven,
Old Jeff Davis was afraid to go to heaven,
Old Jeff Davis was afraid to go to heaven,
For fear he'd meet John Brown.
An Iowa man exhibited a huge ear
of corn and declared it represented the
Mckinley seed they had been sowing
down there, and that they would har-
vest a crop in November that would
astonish the country.
The name Iowa." formed Of ears Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

state led by its commander and head
ed by a band Cheer after cheer rang
out from the great crowds of people,
and the hearts of the old boys in blue
We're thrilled with a. pleasure which
was keeen and real.
Then the great crowds of onlookerS,
stirred with the scene, broke out into
national songs and patriotic airs:
"Hurrah. hurrah, the flag that makes you
free;
Hurrah, hurrah, We'll sing the jubilee"
and the thousands of the veterans
keeping step to the rhythmic swing of
the song, marched off at quicker
gait. with their hearts swelling.
A half hour passed, and still the
great procession passed, as post after
post, division after division went
along. The quick eyes of the crowd
recognized dozens of famous men.
Among the first was Gen. Daniel
Sickles, hero, veteran, and retired
army officer. He was warmly received
and acknowledged the ovation accord
ed him by half rising from his seat in
the carriage. and lifting his hat Gen.
John r. Brooke was accorded the same
reception.
Capt Jack Crawford, the picturesque
figure of the parade, was instantly rec
ognized by his long waving hair He
sat his FESTIVE steed with the troopers
seat that is his, and when the crowd
yelled "Hurrah for old Jack" he
smiled happily.
Marching with his comrades from
the Wolverine state was another not
able man, Gen. Russell A. Alger He
too was instantly recognized, and
when the people called his name, he
lifted his hat and bowed repeatedly.
Riding in a carriage with his daughter,
Cora SHAKESPEARE, was Gen. Shakes
pere, of Michigan, commander of the
Wolverine department. Gen. Shakes
prre was a hero during the war and re-
ceived wounds which left him Grip
pie.
And so on, for an hour, for two
hours, for three hours-the great pro-
cession of great and humble heroes
passed. 1t seemed as though there
would be no end, but the crowd did not
feel the flight of time or the pangs Of
hunger, so enthused were they by the
scene. The procession was a trif1e over
three hours passing given point. The
number of men in line is estimated
from 10000 to 10000, including the
bands StaffS etc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

blue coat in the procession, only found
14,C00 old soldiers; another, equally
Veracious, and who also counted the
soldiers in eachdivision, made the total
1868 A third count placed the total
in line including escorts and bands,
at $4,000.
1t was reserved for a Detroit man,
who has an ak to grind and who as.
base ball fiend has no love for ST.
Paul, to make the most astonishing
report of the strength of the line heard
during the day Mr.. Charles Was
mundt, Chat is the Detroiters name)
and friend sat in one of the stands
on Sixth street and separately counted
every person in the procession. After
casting up the totals they made al
lowances for mistakes and averaged
up their count with the following re-
suit:
First division. 1000: second division.
1000; third division. 1900; fourth divi,
sion, 5000; fifth division. 1000; sixth
division, 1000: seventh division, 5000;
eighth division, II 900; total. As 900.
A conservative estimate of the
throngs along the streets and who
sought to see the parade is placed at
250,000, though there be many who are
confident that 100000 would be
modest figure. ST. Paul is supposed
to have contributed at least 100, 900 to
the sightseers. Minneapolis $4,000, and
the outside country from 100000 to
150G eco. The railroads reports of ar
rivals of strangers since Sunday night
makes the latter figure conservative in
the extreme.
1t may seem an exaggeration to say
that Minneapolis sent so many persons
to this city, but the records of steam
and street car service indicate that
the number is not too high.
One of the features of the day was
the CELEBRITY and rapidity with which
the crowds disappeared after the
parade had passed. The hill crowds
had disbanded and gone to their din
ners when the downtown throngs
were yet in the height of their enjoy
ment of the parade. AS soon as the
the crowd melted away almost by
magic. And most of them had to
walk, too, for the street car service
was entirely suspended for two hours
and there was a blockade on every line.
The first car on the Selby avenue line
after dinner hour. reached the upper
end of the line at $50. Returning i'm
mediately it got only as far as Nina
avenue, where it met a blockade OF
cars that was not cleared for half an
hour. But there was no complaint
from this source. The people were
pleased with the parade, and, although
tired, were willing to walk to their
homes. They had expected nothing
better when they ventured into the
crowded streets.
Within an hour after the parade had
ended there was no indication in the
business district of the frightful crush
that had been the great feature of the
day short time before. Residents
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TWO KEYSTONE VETS,
One of Whom Carries a Great News
paper Relic.

Messrs. S. c. Ermentrout and L. r.
Warren, of Reading, Pa, are among
the Eastern silver G. A. r. men who
are in the city. Mr.. Ermentrout is
relative of Congressman Ermentrout,
of the Reading district, and many
others of the same family name who
hold trusted official positions in that
state. He is engaged in the cigar
business and claims Pennsylvania can
furnish the finest weeds of any state
in the Union. The G o b will agree
with him after having had a chance
to try them.
L. r. Warren, the travelling COM
panion of the above mentioned gentle
man, is an old veteran and carries
with him a unique newspaper relic OF
the war known as THE Knapsack."
The first and last issue is dated at
Pennallytown, Wednesday, Feb. II,
1862, and in it's notice to advertisers
states that contracts will be made priv
ately for personal reasons, and then
apologies for it's inability to do hand
some job work at short notice. It's
editorial columns are brief and the
only lad" in the paper reads Wanted,
10000 subscribers to the Knapsack." 1t
Is unique relic and should be seen
TO be aDDreciated
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sat in the reviewing stands recognized
the sound with a keen intuition. 1t
was the warning gun.
III bet a dollar TO cent that was
a brass 12-pounder," said a member
Of an Illinois light artillery regiment.
"Manys the time 1 have fired one of
those yellow boys when it meant life
or death to some one"
The watchers felt a sudden relaXa-
ton of the intense excitement for a
few moments, as Ions as the warning
gun was remembered, but after it was
forgotten, the stamping of feet pro-
claimed the return of their Impotence.
Then came the boom of another gun,
and everyone knew that the head of
the procession had swung off from the
starting point, and mighty cheer
went up.
Suddenly the spectators in the region
OF Smith park felt themselves lifted
out of their senses by a terrific con.
CGssion in their rear. Wheeling about
they saw the smoke of a heavy gun
drifting swiftly in the breeze over the
top of adjacent buildings. 1t was the
down town battery firing a salute of
honor
Boom, boom, BOOM went the great
gun. Ladies stuffed their fingers in
their ears in fright, while the men tried
to look as if they were used to it and
didn't care.
The people on the rringes Of the
crowd looked and peered over their
neighbors shoulders and in their eyes
was look of expectancy which no one
was ashamed to show. II was q long
walk from the starting point down TO
the reviewing stand in Smith park
and the time seemed thrice it's actual
length.
Finally the first drum beat of the
oncOming army of blue was heard.
Tum, tum, lm-tum-tum, came the
sound, family at first, then stronger
and stronger. A squad of mounted
police in full dress uniform galloped
madly down the lane between the two
surging lines of humanity, shouting
black, backr' to the more impatient
who had crowded into forbidden ter
ritory. Back went the crowds. and
then
Sitting upon a magnificent charger,
riding like a centurion with one
gloved hand holding the reins in
firm clasp, came the hero of the hour,
Gen. Ivan NJ. Walker, commander-in i'm
chief of the Grand Army of the repub-
lie, man who was the leading spirit
In all those thousands of brave men
who were to follow How the crowd
cheered and applauded that handsome
figure. Gen. Walker repeatedly saluted
and lifted his SLOUGH hat, and at these
moments, the winds. catching his sill
yer locks, tossed them in confusion
over his brow. In regular military
order. and in their proper places came
the staff of the commanding officers.
their horses Gathering over the as
phalt pavements making music which
might stir the Gullest soul.
Then came the rank and file, each
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03
AT OHIO HEADQUARTERS.

The Sixth Ohio cavalry was sched-
uled to hold its reunion at the supreme
court room at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, but they did not get to-
gether, as the parade was not over
until after that hour. A conspicuous
figure around Ohio headquarters is r.
Shoemaker, Of the F'irty-f1rst infantry,
who wears about his neck a string of
buckeyes, or horse chestnuts, as they
are frequently called, typical of his
state. The Twenty-third regiment, in
which Maj. Mckinley, of Canton,
reached the rank of major, has repre-
sentatives here. One of them, John c.
Tompkins, was approached yesterday
by comrade from another state with
the interrogatory: "Of course you'll
vote for him." But Comrade Tomp-
kins merely looked up at him quizzi-
calIy, for the discussion of political
topics is expressly tabooed at annual
gatherings of the G. A. R.
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dinavian Christine-but all, through
the welding influence of the public
Schools American.
No foreign AGENT sounded it's alien
ncte-in MY Country. 'Tis of THEFT
-sas purely American, the greatest ma
tiCnai day that st. Paul has seen in
all her history. Prof. Congdon handled
with great skill, and did not await the
coming of the procession to put them
through some of their exercises. He
had for them a simple routine of cali
sthenics. and at his bidding more than
2OOe hands rose in air, clapped to-
eether and waved their fingers aloft,
and as simple as the movements were,
the sight of so many childish hands
moving in unison was a wonderful
spectacle.
And long before the lordly file Of
mounted police appeared, with Chief
Goss at their head, first man in all
the parade, they sang in childish
treble and alto and soprano the ma
tionaI airs that all love to hear, and
received from the crowd waiting so
patiently. and harrassed by policemen
and guardSmen, the reward for their
well-doing in unstinted applause.
They were quick to see the unusual
crowd in the street, and marked with
delight the national guard sentinel
smoking q cigarette while on duty,
the flag of freedom hurrying two de-
relicts to prison.
They knew Gen. Walker, who came
riding by alone, and sang for him and
waved their handkerchiefs, all togeth-
CT, until the flag was covered. as with
white, drifting foam. and the general
responded to the handsome compli
ment by holding his chapeau in his
hand while he bowed and smiled in
response. Even the stern-faced reg
ular'' band softened as it marched
past the Living Flag, and when the
scanned vets from Illinois came on
and heard Through Georgia" they
sent up the cheer to whose wild ech-
oes they had charged blazing guns
in days gone by forever.
Every regiment cheered that Liv-
ing Flag; every hat came off in re-
spect to those little folks, who are both
learning and teaching the inspiring
lessons of patriotism, and every one
thought that there on Sixth street
was the climax, the inspiration of the
entire day, with it's crowding events.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03
NAMED FOR A HERO.
Gen. Lyon Post, of Missouri, Attracts
Favorable Comment.

The Missouri posts attracted much
attention by their fine appearance. 1t
was peculiarly appropriate that one of
the posts from that state should be
named the Gen. Lyon. 1t was at the
battle of Cedar Greek, Mo-, where that
brave officer was killed.
The arms carried by the South
Dakota and North Dakota contingents
attracted much attention. South Da-
kota had slaves, each surmounted by
an ear of corn with a fringe of wheat
heads at the base. The North Dako-
tans each carried a small bundle of
No. l hard wheat, fastened compactly
together. There was more in this than
simply an advertisement of the prod
ucts of these states. These old vete-
rams had once carried muskets on line
of march and in line of battle, but now,
in place of these weapons Of destruc-
ton, they carried the fruits of peace
and industry.
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corn, and carried aloft at the head of
post from that state, was indicative
of one of Iowa's chief sources of wealth
and prosperity.
portrait Of Mckinley, waved from
an upper window on the line Of n@Tch,
provoked much applause from the vet
Grams. They were frequently tested
by the spectators with calls for cheers
for Mckinley or for Bryan. In some
instances they plainly tried to remain
neutral, but as a whole they plainly
indicated their political preference be-
tween the two candidates. In the Ohio
detachment there was very little at
tempt at being non-cOmmittal, and
they answered calls of Mckinley with
hearty cheers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03
Cloak Room.

The Cloak Department is now
one of the features of this store.
It's one of the handsomest Cloak
Rooms in the United States, and
it's right on the main floor. 1t
is OVERLOOKING with reliable and
stylish garments at extremely
moderate prices.
All of these are G. A. R. week
specials:
Strictly Tailor-made Jackets of
heavy Curly Boucle, can be worn
either as Franklin or Box Front,
Napoleon Storm Collar, Mill Or M
tary cuffs, good S. Jack M .lSN
ct. Thursday only .........
Highest class Tai1or-made Jackets.
imported two-toned Boucles, lined
throughout with Novelty Taffeta
Silk, new flaring storm collar; cannot
store for less than $3.50. OlJ.W
Our special price. .........
Six different lines of New Capes,
Kerseys, Meltons, Irish Friezes and
Persian Cloths, light weights for early
wear, or heavy weights for GL 7E
extremely cold weather. ma ~
Choice today. ...........:...
Special sale of $50 Chi1dren's Reef
ers and Gretchens, in new Tweeds,
handsomely braided, worth Or RI
SOS and $50. Choice OJ.JU
Tor.
Chi1dren's Refers for Sl.5O.
Children's Refers for SITS.
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THE DRUMMER BOYS.
Sketches of Buffalo, Milwaukee and
Iowa Corps.

G. W. Carr, the commandant of the
Buffalo drum corps, which created
such great enthusiasm in the parade
yesterday, gave quite an interesting
sketch of the organization and career
Of that body. The corps is composed
of twenty members, only eight of whom
are here. Four of these who are pres
ent have been members since 1910, N
E. Humphrey, Edwin Rice, James Rob
inson and E. e. Rowley, the latter Of
whom was drummer in. the Black
Hawk war of 1927 and is at present
over ninety years old. The aggregate
age of the members is 776 years and
the average seventytwo years. The
corps originally belonged to the Hun
dred and Twenty-eighth New York
militia and after its abandonment or
gained for themselves, and at pres
ent are attached to Bidwell- Wilkinson
Post, No. 8. They have visited many
national encampments among them
this, Detroit, Pittsburg, st. Louis, Buff
falo and a national musicians conven-
ton at Chicago. Those present in ST.
Paul are G. w. Carr, commandant;
n. E. Humphrey, l.. d. O'Dell, Fowler
Munger, Frank Adler, Willis Waggo-
ner, Edwin Rice and James Robinson.
The E. V. Wolcott drum corps, of
Milwaukee, which is considered lone
of the finest" on the continent, under
the CT 0 b e last evening, and before
they got through the front of News
paper Row looked as though the en-
tire Grand Army had concluded to
hold an open air meeting. The boys
are very neatly uniformed and their
music surpasses even the splendor of
their uniforms n
The Knights Templar band, of Orien-
tai Commandery No. %, of Newton,
To-, under the leadership Of HI. K. Will
son, paid the G ! o a pleasant visit
yesterday forenoon and desire to cor
rect mistaken impression among the
thousands Of visitors present, many of
whom suppose they are the Iowa State
band. Both these bands are widely
known for the excellence Of their mu-
sic, and the greatest credit is due to
IL, for tc,- - Ii, The q A
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Standing at NEARLY eHerv corner were Knots

Standing at nearly every corner were knots
OF physicians wearing the red cross of the
medical service upon their arms. This was
another wise precaution against fatalities and
sickness. Fortunately no accidents occurred.
but the doctors were frequently called to at
tend ladies and aged persons who grew faint
from fatigue and excitement. Each physician
carried over his shoulder a strap bearing
complete medical kit
The throng continued to grow greater and
greater until there was not room enough
left for small dog to chase a rat
The small boy there in vast invading
army. He was witty and daring too. He
climbed to the tops of telephone poles and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

of the great West side took to the.
bridges and for an hour the long
structures were black with the streams
of passing people.
Whatever the exact numbers, every
one agrees that 1t was the greatest
gathering ever assembled in the North
west and one that will not soon again
be eQualled.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03
Special Night Train East Via Omaha
and C. s. N. w. Railways.

Tonight, Sept g. special train will leave
Minneapolis 1925 p. M, st. Paul IL p. m.
for Eau Claire Elroy, Madison, Milwaukee
Dodgeville, gainesville, Beloit Harvard
Crystal Lake and Chicago.
Parties desiring sleeping car accommoda-
lar trains, via THE Northwestern Line, -
leaving Minneapolis p. m. and 7:30 p. M,
ST. Paul 6:35 and $40 p. M, for Chicago
should apply. several hours in advance at 395
Robert street, opposite Hotel Ryan st. Paul
and Ii Nicollet House Block, Minneapolis.
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AT THE REVIEWING STAND.
Commander Walker Arrives Amid
the Boom of Cannon.

The moments crept past, and at II
o'clock the crowd down town showed
the first signs of Impotence. Then
the deep boom of a gun was heard
coming from far away. Those on
lower Sixth street caught the sound
indistinctly, but the old soldiers who
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

he commanded the entire scene At intervals
the urchins would yell in thrilling tones,
Here they GOMEZ Here they comet and
when the crowds pressed further into the
street or rose in their seats to catch the
first glimpse Of the ,oncoming hosts, the ur-.
chin yelled in iendsh glee, Rubber necks,
Rubber necks!' The police could not reach
them, and for once in their lives the urchins
were beyOnd rnoleSfa+ion
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

500 Black Ostrich Feather
Boas, the curly, fluffy kinds, war
ranted not to crock, $500.
$500, $3.50, 1925 and
up to $1,000.
10000 yards New Veilings.
black and colors, plain and fancy
Meshes, at special prices.
35c kinds for 20 cents.
soc kinds for rs cents.
800 Genuine Black Seal Pocket
Books and Card Cases combined,
worth 75c, Sc and S1.OO, choice
for
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Black Goods.

"Go1d Medal Brand Jacquards,
every yard warranted to wear, RI
full AZ inches wide, worth 75c, sNbC
Wide Vale Black Diagonals, purest
wool, so inches wide, sold LF :
everywhere for $1.00. Special sH7C
sale To-Day. .................
Al1-woo1 Black Novelty LF
Weaves, so inches wide, b9C
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Muslin Underwear.

1000 fine Muslin Night Gowns,
Hubbard style, v shaped Neck.
fs+ 'ssSs''s sc ai a"S 65c
AOI
Fine Camb Corset Covers, IN
high square neck, IVC
only. ~
s IL a s'sss .yt saw Worth AR'' aSs Csc
~
Maids and Nurses Caps, made of
fine Swiss Muslin, trimmed with Dr.
lace and embroidery, worth 25c tSC
for lev
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20 cents

each, today.
Black Silk Belts, with Silver,
Oxldlzed and Black Buckles.
25c kinds for rs cents.
55c kinds for rs cents.
S1.0O kinds for SO cents.
S1.25 kinds for so cents.
$50 kinds for $b25.
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia
bloating, sour stomach, nervous dyspepsia,
constipation and every form of stomach trou-
BILE. safely and permanently, except cancer OF
the stomach Sold by druggists at 80 cents,
full-sized package.
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Linen Room.

% pieces fine Cream Table 20
Linen, GA inches wide, worth s1feC
QUO, LOT
$50 Dozen Bleached Dam 6sf 40
ask Linen Napkins, worth DI.I0
S1.50 a dozen, for ......
65 pieces blue and red checked Al
Towe1ing, IA inches wide, AoC
LOT
so pieces Pure Linen Toweling, L
Is inches wide, gbC
lc1
80 pairs Real Brussels Net Cur
tains, 81 yards long, so inches
wide, worth So. 90 a pair, special
sale for
$3.50
pair, today.
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ESTIMATES OF THE CROWD.
Conservative Figures Give an Al
tendance of 25O,O6O.

Estimates of the number of persons
in the parade and in the crowds along
the line of march were as conflicting
as they were numerous. One gentle
man, who declared he counted every
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Gloves and
Handkerchief.


Handkerchiefs. satlon in Kid \
Nearly 900 pairs Of imported
Glaze Gloves, heavily embroid-
cred in black and self colors,
with buttons and trimmings to
match, worth up.t to Sis, for
One Dollar
a pair today. Black, Brown,
Tar and English Red.
200 dozen Pure Irish Linen Hand
kerchiefs, with hand embroidered ini-
t1als and hand embroidered corners.
only
10 cents
each, by the piece or dozen.
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One Dollar
10 cents

each, by the piece or dozen.