Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-14


| editor of the Western Christian Advo-
| cate, who was colonel in the civil war:
| Major Joseph w. Wiltshire, chairman of
| the committee on camps, made the pre-
| sentation speech and Gen. J. Z. 5. Goblin
| responded in an eloquent address of ac-
| ceptance. The ceremonies attending the
raising Of the flag were iii charge of Cap
| tain ]. B. Sampson, after which there was
| a concert, with other festivities.
In the evening the streets were densely
packed with people to witness the illumi-
nation and dedication of the triumphal
| arches. These separate ceremonies drew
the throngs to different points and thus
relieved Government Square and the
neighborhood of the general headquarters.
The camp fire of the naval veterans
known as the dog watch at Music Hall
was attended by over eight thousand peo-
pie. Congressman Jacob I'll. Bromwell
presided.
The parade of Tuesday was under COM
mand of Grand Marshal NJ. l.. Hawkins,
with Lieut.. Col. George NJ. Finch as chief
of staff The first division was composed
of Union naval veterans, then the national
association of eA-prisoners of war, the
Union Veteran Legion, Sons of Veterans,
regimental organizations and survivors Of
the Lopez expedition to free Cuba. 1t
was commanded by Maj. Joseph w.
Moore Following this came the second
division commanded by Maj. Joseph l..
Gauland, consisting of the Eighth regi-
ment United States volunteer Infantry
brigades, mostly bearing arms. The pa
rade required an hour or more to pass a
given point and was everywhere watched
by crowds of deeply interested spectators.
The afternoon was given over to river ex-
cursions and the evening was filled with
receptions--at the Scottish Rite Cathedral
to visiting ladies; ct the Lincoln Club by
the Ohio commandery Of the Loyal Legion
to visiting veterans without regard to the
organization to which they belong; at the
Grand Hotel by the WOman's Relief
Corps and the Ladies of the G.. A. r.
These various social functions were pat
ronized by 2pcounted thousands. Tues
day evening Music Hall was packed dens-
er than ever for a political meeting, the
occasion being the second of the camp
fires, where addresses were made by
many. i letter was received during the
day from President Mckinley, sta ting
that public business would prevent him
and Mrs. Mckinley from attending the
encampment.
The National Association of Ex-Prison-
ers of War elected the following officers:
and.r-James Atwell. Pittsburg.
Vice e-Commander--Joh Kissane. Gin
cinnati.
National Cbaplain--The Rev. John =.
Ferguson Ecokuk Iowa
Historian Louis X. Fortescue. Phila-
delphia.
Adjutant General and Quartermaster
General-Stephen NJ. Long, East Orange.
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Crowds See the Pc -ade.
The annual parade of the veterans,
which took place Wednesday, strung out
for miles. and when the first division had
finished the march the last was still wait
ing 10 get in line. Enthusiasm was never
greater. The events Of the past year
have intensified the love in the American.
heart for the defenders Of the nation.
Strains of martial music filled the air
and from the beginning to the end of the
march the streets were densely packed
with people. The enthusiastic ripple of
sweled into a roar Of patriotic cheers be-
fore the head of the column had gone half
q dozen squares. Thence, to the end of
the march, past the reviewing stands.
through lines of windows filed with pat
riotic women and sidewalks crowded to
the eurps, ii was one grand ovation for
the nations old fighting men. 1t was
typical American scene. 1t was at the
same time welcome TO the Old soldiers
and a peace celebration.
Veterans Of the Spanish war mingled
with veterans Of 81. and their cheers for
the old flag seemed stronger and more
loyal They offered their lives in the de-
fense Of their country. and their presence
among the older veterans was becanse
the fortunes of war fell in their favor A
spirit Of Americanism prevailed aud PEG,
Die fe4icitated each other because of
American yalor, that yalor which makes
the American private soldier the pride OF
the nation and the wonder Of the world.
A triennial convention Of weather ba-
rean mcassrt,ogists will be held at Omaha