Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-02

vance Of several carriages containing tho
othcers OF the Travellers Protective associa-
ton. Five hundred OF the rank and file of
the association were to have been in the
line, but formed too late. The Modern
Woodmen band Of Portsmouth. a
nicely uniformed body OF musicians. followed.
Thu section was headed by the driil team
OF the Havelock camp OF the Modern Wood
men OF America stalwart body OF men
dressed In blue shirts with the letters OF the
order emblazoned on the breasts and white
pants. Behind them marched a good repre-
sentation OF the drill teams Of the local
camps OF the Modern Woodmen Of America.
First came the body Of Omaha camp. uni
formed in blue Jackets. with white facings,
white trousers and black boots. Beech camp
came next in blue uniforms. relieved with
lighter blue facings and white stripes down
their trouser legs. Il. G. NJ. camp followed
with uniforms OF a similar character. and
behind them the drill team Of Hebrew camp.
uniformed in much the same fashion as
Omaha camp. The Maple camp drill team
came next with a distinctive dress-brown
shirts and grey jackets.
Every one Of these organizations was
armed with the emblem OF the
order, the ak, and they executed a manual
OF arms with these as skillful as did the
military bodies with their more warlike
weapons. They also executed along the line
Of march a series of flank movements with
such precision that they were frequently
greeted with applause from the crowding
spectators.
Behind this fraternal contingent came a
squad from Clan Gordon, Order of the Scot
fish Clans. every man wearing a plaid and
l Scotch hnnn1f av1 ,a,. 4. Gl.. RI -.
tion was headed by a band OF p;pers, who
guided the footsteps of the Scots with the
weird music of the bagpipes. Bechtold's
band came next as the escort Of the Alpha
Guards, a natty drill team of the Wood
men of the World, uniformed in handsome
and neat blue suits.
Uncle Sans Boys.
The band OF Craig, an excellent musical
organization. were the appropriate escort Of
the letter carriers as they were uniformed
IN grey suits. Uncle Sans employees were
out in force. about 100 being in
line In charge of Field Marshal Maher. Be-
hind marched the drill team of Ak-Sar-Ben
lodge, Ancient Order of United workmen,
and following them came one Of the most
interesting bodies in the parade-the Walnut
Hill boy brigade. This organization con-
sisted OF a band OF boys, none of them over
a dozen years Of age, uniformed in the white
and red zouave costume. 1t was commanded
by Captain Ed Hervey.
A contingent followed which attracted the
most interest and applause in the whole
line. This consisted of representations from
custer and Crook posts of the Grand Army
Oh the Republic. AS the old veterans, many
OF them clad in the army blue and a large
proportion bearing the marks of battle
1 nlAFnhnH fhrlttnh NI@ $500
everywhere greeted with cheers.
Cantons Ezra Willard and Pottawattamie
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the lat.
ter from Council Bluffs, came next. Both
the bodies were in the brilliant uniform
OF the order-blue suits with plent,
OF gold trappings, Behind them marched
another youngster organization, the Lawtor
Guards. This band of boys, none of then
over IA years of age, were uniformed il
the army blue and army caps and at theiI
head marched bravely Captain L. E.. Hart
man.
In the Fourth Division.
The fourth division was given over en-
tirely to the knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, ant
1t was one of the most interesting features
of the parade. 1t was gay and brilliant IL
appearance, and the handsome trappings o
the horsemen caught the attention of tn,
saJoi Nv was III liiild
and his aides were w. r. Bennett and Vanc,
Lane. Their escort was the Pawnee Militar.
band, a neatly uniformed band of excellen
musicians.
First came the board of governors of tn,
Court of Mondamin. Every man was at
: tired in the prescribed uniform
handsome red jacket, with whit,
facings. white skin trousers, blacl
boots and White hat. Guiding thei
horses with military precision, fou
abreast. Behind was drawn the s Bel
foat-a huge symbol of the immensely an,
Importance of the transmississippi countr.
and of the exposition.
Under a great horseshoe, labelled with tn
/ words Good Luck" was spread open tn
History of the World, a great volume man
feet in height. 1t was opened at the dat
June 1, 1898. and upon the great leaf wer
:, inscribed the words, "Transmississippi Elk
y position, Omaha" in huge black letters.
court attendant with a wand pointed out tn
inscription to the multitudes as the foa
proceeded. Behind, a great crown over
Swallowed the mighty mineral and agricul
tural products of the west and round abou
the symbol were grouped many courtieI
% and ladies in brilliant costumes. Horse
and float were burthened with bright an
many-hued flowers.
e The escort of this picture consisted OF II
lie mounted courtiers Of King Mondamin. Ever
J. man was attired In the bright and magnif
n cent costumes of the court and they mad
IS a brave array as they marched through til
J., streets.
Ia Along the Line of March.