The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-03

great chorus beautifully representing "old
| Glory" quickly dotted their hats and
| waved them in the air as they shouted
their appreciation, paying little heed to the
| tears that streamed down their war-worn
| cheeks. Then the old veterans would take
| up the song the children had started and
| the heavy voices of the men, mingled with
| the fresh young voices of the children,
| thrilled as never before, for these were
| they would fight for. This was repeated
| time and again, the children never firing
handkerchiefs and moved back and forth
the effect of the waving flag was perfect
and again the hats came off and the old
veterans shouted again and again over the
patriotism shown by their childrens chill
dren.
Down through the columns that lined
lower Sixth street the marching thousands
kept on till they reached Smith Park. at
the lower end of the street where the
grand reviewing stand had been erected.
Here General Walker and staff mounted
the stand and the various departments
passed in formal review, dipped colors and
rolling drums saluting. with the command
er-in-chief responding with deep bow as
he held his hat over his heart, which was
deeply touched. on the stand were num-
Der of past -oommanders-in-ch and 9TH
ers of national reputation, many of whom
were recognized and applauded by the vet
Grams as they passed.
INCIDENTS OF THE PARADE.
The incidents of the parade were many
and varied, the different States being
watched by their own friends well as by
the friends of other States. and the cheers
were warm from the residents of rival
departments from their own warmest
admirers. The broad sweep of Summit
avenue gave many chances for the veter-
ans to show their marching abilities and
many post drew cheer after cheer as it
turned corner in perfect alignment and
with solderly step moved on down the wide
avenue. Illinois had e. very large number
of veterans in line, and they were deserv-
edly popular, the famous Columbia Post,
OF Chicago, being but one of the many that
were cheered Wisconsin followed after
the same "Old Abe that led them with
his Shrill scream in so many battles, hard
ly felt away from home warm was its
welcome, and the stuffed eagle was cheered
as Justify is in the old encampments, when
the warrior bird had seemed to know just
what it all meant. After Minnesota, Wis
consin reported the most men in line. Iowa.
Ohio. Pennsylvania. New York, the Dako-
taS, Missouri, Kansas and Indiana had
about the largest outside representation;
but, of course, Minnesota led in the number
in line. its division taking UP more than
one-sixth of the entire parade Among the
most noticeable posts was Chicago's Co.
1umola, the Ransom Post. of st. Louis,
Detroit Post and the Pittsburg veterans,
all of whom tried to win the laurels for fine
appearance, and others were not far be-
hind. The little band of Kentuckians re-
ceiyed a warm greeting all along the line.
and South Dakota's several hundred men
carried a mammoth ear of corn on the end
of the pole. while North Dakota went them
one better by carrying corn stalks green
from the fields wrapped with wheat.
Louisianas colored veterans bore sticks on
the ends of which were carried punches of
badge of the Kansas Department, and each
post carried a bunch of them as they
the Modocs. of Topeka. Foridas insignia
was an alligator, carried in front of the
command &C, Massachusetts drew applause
cneered as loudly as the largest department
in the parade.
General Sicl<les, of New York, and De-
partmcnt Commander William Shakes
peare, of Michigan, were allowed to APP
pear in carriages and both were cheered
as they were recognized. Gen. Russell A.
Alger, past cammander-fn-chief, and many
other individuals who marched with the
rank and file were singled out for applause
General E. C. Mason, U. S. A. (retredD
president of the St. Paul citizens COM
the line. especially by the veterans them
selves who saw in him the present repre-
sentative of ST. Pauls hospitality.
G. A. r. POLITICS.
Altogether the parade was a grand sue
cess and the old soldiers tonight are talk
ing over it proudly especially recounting
how they saw that living flag and what
they thought of it. The parade has been
in their thoughts to such extent that
the politics of the encampment must take
back seat and wait for the business ses-
sions to open tomorrow. The candidates
are still being urged by their friends, the
leaders being Rear Admiral Meade, Major
T. S. Clarkson and New Hampshires cam
didate, Comrade Linehan. 1t seems to-
night to be dividing between the East and
the West and the fact that Buffalo will
surely get the next encampment may eff
feet the result, the sections some
what jealous OIL the honors. There are
other candidates and they will have strong
support, but these are the leaders. The
other officers will depend to a considerable
extent on the result for commanderin-
going on at fairly lively rate it is
minor affair to most of the delegates.
The Ladies of the G. "A. r. met this morn
ing at 10 o'clock the national president,
was called and the officers and delegates
responded. The national president made
short address. The following committees
were appointed On officers reports-Nrs.
New Jersey, and Mrs. Tomplxins. OF Iowa.
Greetings-Mrs. Frank Hubbard. of Illi-
nois; Mrs. Katie Patrick, of Colorado, and
Mrs. Gilmore, of Massachusetts. Resolu
Hopkins, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Hornel.
of Kentucky. Press-Mrs. Cahoon, of Ohio;
Mrs. Sherman, of Iowa. and Mrs Stevens,
of New Jersey. A motion to ADJOURN to
Tonight camp fires We're held at the
Auditorium and at the Market Hall. Re-
ceptions for the various associated ladies'
organizations in different parts of the city
which has been keeping open house at the
Ryan, held reception in honor of the
comma nder-in-chef at their headquarters.
To-night'S camp fire speakers included
Governor Upharn. of Wisconsin, Command
er-in-cnief Walker. Department Command
er William Shakespeare, of Michigan, Capt.
NJ J. Oconnor. Mrs. Myra G. Grinnell,
Hon. William Ketcham, Hon. Robert ID.
Hill and others.
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