Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-28

five minutes before the parade started was
one solid mass Of humanity and slowly-mov-
ing electric cars. At the head OF the process
sion was detachment of mounted police.
This managed to clear a passage for the first
division, but after that had passed the crowd
pressed in. and In some instances 1t was ten
minutes between division and the one fol-
lowing 1t. Vehicles of every description
we're commingled with the procession, and
the general effect was total failure.
Almost all the time there is continual
stream OF vets with bands OF music passing
national headquarters at the lroquois, where
Commander-in-Chief Clarkson Is located.
General Clarkson was accompanied by
500 comrades of his staff. and re-
the route, which was packed with
veterans and their friends. After the com
mander had partaken of breakfast, the vari-
Gus department headquarters came to pay
their respects. each being accompanied by
their bands. One Of the first departments to
call was New Hampshire, which made a
very fine appearance as it marched up
fnvoiie march, "London. Ono of
tho prominent figures in the front
han, New Hampshire's favorite son.
who is a candidate for General Clarksons
shoes in 1898. He was heartily received at
headquarters, and many comrades from
other ST ates pushed their way through the
grasp his hand and wish him success.
There was one little scene which, II
the boys Of the Bay state could have
witnessed It, would have done their
hearts good. 1t was the meeting of
Chaplain-in-Chief Mark B.Taylor. late chap
lain OF the Massachusetts department. and
Past Department Commander "Joe" Thayer
Of Chelsea. 1t was a meeting of two
whOle-souled boys who had fought Shout
der to shoulder in many battle. Com
rade Taylor is now member OF
Grand post New Jersey. but no will al
ways have warm spot in his heart for the
boys of Massachusetts,. who have IN equally
warm spot for their old chaplain. 1t is es-
timatod that more than 100000 strangers
have arrived in the city. and there are 1863
special trains due in addition.
When Camp Jewett, the picturesque tent
city, erected for the accommodation Of the
visiting veterans Of the GAR, on Il bluff in
the Buffalo park system, overlooking LIKE
Erie and the mouth OF the Niagara river aud
adjoining Fort Porter, was officially
opened by COMMUNICATIVE Chief Clarkson,
the latter was escorted from his head
quarters In the Iroquois Hotel by Mayor
Jewett, exMayor Bishop, Justice White OF
the supreme court, Chairman Scheu and
members OF the citizens committee, and
Bidwell Wilkeson post Of Buffalo aud
Columbia post Of Chicago. headed by
the regimentai band Of the 18th
United states infantry, which Is as
signed to Fort Porter during the en-
campment. As the commanler-in- chief on
tered the camp a salute of Is guns was fired
In his honor by the federal troops Mt the
fort. The general was escorted to the pialza
of a park pavilion In the centre OF the
camp, about which thousands Of vet
eran and citizens formed II u hollow square.
Stepping to the front OF the piazza. Mayor
Jewett, In behalf of the citizens committee.
presented the camp to the commander in
Gentlemen OF the Camp and Citizens OF Buff
falO, accept, on behalf OF the Grand Army
OF the Republic, this magnificent camp. 1t
represents great care on behalf OF
your committee. 1t represents great cx-
pense, and it represents experience. 1t
Is evident to me that this camp has been
laid out and planned by men who I'M
d. rstand a soldiers life. 1t is evident
that no "greenhorn's" hand accom-
plished this work. wish We could have
enjoyed such camps during our soldier
days; but we are older now, and old
enough, perhaps, to enjoy tho good things
OF life. We thank you for the portion OF
your hospitality which this beautiful camp
represents. II we can Judge: from what
We have seen thus far. VIC shall all go
away impressed with the bounty of, your
hospitality. In behalf of my comrades l
thank you. General Clarkson entered the
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 in the Iro-
quois. A reception " as tn. N rendered to Com
mander Clarkson. in Music hall, and he
thousand persons. The hall was pro-
fusey decorated with flags. bunting and
portraits OF famous generals. In rc-
ceivins the guests the commander was
assisted by Miss Clara Clarkson and
Miss Mabel Burmeister. daughter of the
adjutant- general Of Commander Clarkson's
staff. A beautifully jcwelled badge is to be
the encampment. 1t is the gift OF the GOO
members OF the commanders staff. Presi-
dent Mckinley will make the presenta-
ton address. The badge Is n dazzling
combination Of gold and diamonds, and
combines three emblems. 1t is the hand
soonest and most costly tribute ever made
for retiring commander OF the g. A. II.
Those openly candidates for the highest
Office In the gift ofthe Grand Army are John
q. Iinehan Of New Hampshire, George H.
limits Of Massachusetts, james A. Sexton OF
Chicago. Gen. j. =. s. Goblin OF Pennsyl-
vania, and Gen. l. +. Mack OF Sandusky,
Ohio.
John q. Linehan was born In the south OF
Ireland on Feb. Q. 1910. He came to this
country with his parents in 1S49. A few
years later his family located In Penacook,
N. H., where he has since lived. lie en-
listed In the Third regiment New Hampshire
volunteers, in August. 1861, in which he
served up to the time OF his discharge. He has