Omaha daily bee., 1896-09-03

stands with their maT thousands, and the
crowded sidewalks. thf Jgreeting cheer fol-
lowing along the line sthe more prominent
| leaders were recognized. At the vacant
end OF the square. on which Is being con-
structed the new government building. there
had been put mp q grandstand for 1900
children, whose red. white ana blue caps
and toques were so arranged as to form a
living flag. The children had grown q bit
restless. but when the head of the procession
appeared they were ready for their part In
the honoring of the soldier heroes. and
General Walker and stan saw and heard the
living flag burst forth into song and activity
that gave vigorous evidence that patriotic
enthusiasm was not being stlhed in the
This living flag was the feature of the
day that most appealed to the marching
vets, and many touching scenes were wit
messed in front of the mammoth chorus.
The children mad been thoroughly trained by
Prof. c. II. Tongdon of the city schools
and were quick to respond to his every
signal. As the head of each department
arrived the strains OF their mingled voices
could be heard above the music Of the bands
in patriotic greeting, as they sang some
of the songs they had prepared for such
greeting, and the old soldiers, as they came
past the corner and saw the great chorus
beautifully representing "old glory quickly
dotted their hats and waved them in the
LII as InbN SlOuIbu llell appreciation, pay
ing little heed to the tears that streamed
down their care-worn cheeks. Then the old
vets would take up the song the children
had started and the heavy voice of men,
mingled with the fresh young voices of the
children, thrilled as never before. This
was repeated time and again, the children
never firing of singing, and as they waved
their handkerchiefs and moved back and
forth the effect of the waving flag was
perfect and again the hats came off, and
.hA IL as,-a..Ht Ala,sAl "a anI al -
over the patriotism shown by their chill
dren's children.
TO II REVIEWING STAND.
Down the street. while columrs lined
Lower Sixth street, the marching thou sands
marched on until they reached Smiths 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, dipping colors and rolling
drums saluting, with the Colnmander-in-
chief responding with a deep bow as he
held his hat above his heart. On the
stand were q number of past commanders
in-chief and others Of national reputation,
many of whom were recognized and APP
plauded by the veterans as they passed.
The incidents of the parade were many and
varied. The broad sweep of Summit avenue
gave many chances for the marching quail
ties of the veterans TO show, and many a
pOSl uItN tHttE dlJtI CHttI as II lulItu d
corner in perfect alignment and with sol
dierly step moved on down the wide avenue.
Following after the famous Columbia post
of Chicago, came the same "Old Abe" that
led them with his shrill scream in so many
battles, and the stuffed eagle was cheered as
Justify as in the old encampments when the
warrior bird had seemed to know just what
II all meant.
After Minnesota, Wisconsin reported the
most men in line. Iowa, Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, Kentucky, the Dakotas. Missouri
Kansas and Indiana had big representations
But. of course, Minnesota led in the num-
Der in line, it's division taking up more than
one-siXth of the entire parade. South Da-
kota's veterans carried each a
ear of corn on the end of a pole, while
North Dakota went them one better by car
rying long corn stalks green from the fields,
wrapped with wheat. The Louisiana col
ored veterans bore sticks, on the ends Of
which were carried punches of wool and
cotton. The sunflower was the badge of the
Kansas department, and each post carried
a bunch of them as they tramped along
after the stirring songs of the Modocs of
Topeka. Florida's insignia was an ALI
gator, carried in front of the command.
Massachusetts, drew applause all along the
line, and little Vermont was cheered as
loudly as the largest department in the pa
rade.
General SickIes of New York and Depart
iltul SoLlllll III w q A. EDDdhtSptdiS u
Michigan were allowed to appear in car
riages, and both were cheered as they were
recognized. General Russell A. Alger and
many other individuals. who marched with
the rank and file were singled out for APP
plause.
The parade has been in mind to such an
extent that politics of the encampment
must take a back seat and wait for the
business session to open tomorrow. The
candidates are still being urged by their
friends, the leaders being Rear Admiral
Meade, Major T. S. GARRISON and New
Hampshire's candidate, Comrade Linehan.
1t seems tonight to be divided between the
east and west, and the fact that Buffalo
will surely get the next encampment may
affect the result. as sections are somewhat
jealous of honors. There are more candi-
dates, and they will have strong support,
but these are the leaders. The other Of
fees will depend to a considerable extent
on the result of commander-in-chief.
The Ladies of the Grand Army
of the Republic met this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, the national
president, Mrs. Catharine Hurst, in the
chair. The roll was called and the officers
and delegates responded.
Tonight campfires were held at the Audi
torium and at Market hall, and receptions
for various associated ladies' organizations
were held in different parts of the city. At
10 o'clock tn Loyal Legion, which has been
keeping open house at the Ryan, held a
in honor Of the commander-in-
chief at its headquarters.
PYTHIaNs WATCH THE PARADE.
Convention AdjOurns for II Day and
the nights Go to ST. Paul.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2.-This has been