Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02

MAJoR T. S. GARRISON.
understood a soldiers life. 1t is evident
that no greenhorn's' hand accomplished
this work. wish we could have enjoyed
such camps during our soldier days, but
we are older now and old enough, per-
haps, to enjoy the good things of life.
I'VE thank you for the portion of your
hospitality which this beautiful camp
represents. If we can judge from what
we have seen thus far we shall all go
away impressed with the bounty Of your
hospitality.
con behalf Of my comrades I thank
you"
General Clarkson entered the pavilion
when his remarks were concluded and
was given an impromptu reception by
officers from Fort Porter and officers Of
the National Guard Later he made an
inspection Of the camp in company with
the officers OF his staff, after which he
returned to his headquarters at the
Iroqu.is.
General ]. p. s. Goblin Of Lebanon, Pa,
a candidate for the office Of commander
in-chief to succeed General Clarkson.
arrived here yesterday afternoon and
opened headquarters at the Iroquois.
General John c. Linehan of New
Hampshire. also a candidate, opened
headquarters at the same hotel.
Editor Sunary Of the Richmond (Na.)
State said last evening that his commit
tee were doing good missionary work,
and had every reason TO believe they
would get the encampment in 1899.
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business men have arrived to press Gin
cinnati's claims for the national en-
campment in 1898. Headquarters have
been opened at the Iroquois hotel.
Colonel John c. Linehan of Concord,
n. H., now commissioner of insurance
for that state and former junior vice
commander of the Grand Army is the
most formidable Of the new candidates
for COMMUNICATIVE
Pennsylvania veterans are booming
Colonel Goblin of that state for com
mander-in-chief Already over 500
Pennsylvania men are here. and they
nre all working hard for Colonel Gobins
success.
The Richmond boomers" arrived in
town and Immediately proceeded to take
There are IS Of Richmonds leading men
in the party, and the Richmond head
quarters is in the Ellicott square build
ing.
a noble enterprise which is likely 10
enlist the attention Of the Grand Army
delegates during their session here is
the establishment of a sanitarium for the
benefit of veteran soldiers and sailors
of the war for the Union. II IS proposed
to locate on the island with Castle
Pinckney, in the harbor of Charleston,
S. c., refuge for old soldiers who are
sick, and congress is asked to take ad-
vantage Of an offer of the very favor
able location for the purpose.
The scheme has the endorsement OF
Commander-in-Chief Clarkson. There
now appears to be no doubt that Gin
cinnati will have the honor of entertain
ing the Grand Army of the Republic next
year. In fact. there appears to be no
opposition.
The display of electricity made by the
city authorities and private citizens last
night was dazzling. Main street for
miles was one blaze of light, and the
tens of thousands Of visiting veterans
cannot find words to express their pleas
ure at the marvellous sight.
The illuminated arch at Main and
Niagara streets and the display or army
corps badges outlined in colored mean
descent lights in Lafayette square are
the centers Of the greatest gatherings Of
people. Here they are packed in a solid
mass for squares.
Last Nights Parade.
The special feature last night was the
parade of the frateInal societies in honor
of the visiting veterans in which upward
of 5000 people participated.
The exempt firemen, Veteran Fire
mems association, four lodges and 50
subordinate lodges of odd Fellows, the
Buffalo Turnyein. Catholic Uniformed
knights, the Central Council and "a local
branches of the Catholic Mutual Benefit
association. companiec A and B of the
Hibernian rifles, Il divisions of the local
Ancient Order of Hibernians. Polish So
cieties. Italian societies. Knights of
Pythias, "A tribes of the Order of Red
Men, the local council of the Royal Ar
canum, Knights of the Maccabe, Select
knights, Uncle Sans, Order Of the
Foresters of America, Independent Order
of Foresters Of America. Army and Navy
union, German Knights. the Gun squad
and the German Dragons were in line.
E. c. Shafer was grand marshal The