The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10

Parade of G. A. n. Veterans at CinciA-
nati Participated An by @S,OOo"r
$4,000 Men.

Cincinnati, Sept. s.-The great an
nual pageant OF the grand army was
the event Wednesday. The veterans
began assembling early for the parade
and were too tired for meetings or
ANYTHING else after the ranks were
broken shortly after four o'clock. The
parade occurred under the brightest
blue sky and with everything in its IA
yor IL surpassed all expectations.
While there were marked demonstra-
tions all along the line of march, yet
the scenes of the greatest enthusiasm
were witnessed as the different diyi-
sions passed the reviewing stand and
were snluted by the distinguished gem
tlemen OH the platform. Seats had
been provided for a distance Of three
squares along the park, and in addi-
ton there were many thousands in
them.
The parade started promptly at ten
n. m. and was completed az 1928 p. IN.
The average time in passing given points
was little over four hours, and the
general estimate Of the number in line
was between $4,000 and 10000. IL was
noticed that very many who wore the
uniform OF the order were among the
spectators along the line of march.
Most OF them did not feel able 60 pa
rade, although the day was as cool and
bracing as in November. The parade
was purely one of the grand army. as
the naval veterans gave their street
demonstration Tuesday, and the usual
floats and daylight fireworks and other
n
Jubilee to-day. The Denver drum corps,
with So pieces, and the band OF the
rough riders, from Dayton. with 100
pieces, were the leading attractions in
their line. The Pittsburgh band. which
alternatcd instrumental with vocal
music, possibly caught the crowd more
than others, and the singers from Kan
sas were also loudly applauded.
While the Ohio division sutnumbered
Others, yet the Illinois department.
headed by Gen. John c. Black and stan,
made an excellent appearance as the
first division OF the great procession. IL
ranked next in numbers 10 the Ohio
division. which brought mp the rear.
In the Illinois department was Column
bia post, from Chicago, with combi-
nation OF the military and naval jack
cts, making n very fine appearance.
Post 3S4 from Detroit appeared with
all members in Prince Alberts and as
erect as II in parlors. The posts from
Louisiana had sugar canes with cotton
/ ornaments; those from the Dnkotas,
Iowa and Kansas displayed with at
tractive effect their samples of corn
and grain. Outside Of the parade itself
the order was excellent. Although
there were several stampedes and sew
ernl private platforms broke down, no
serious injuries are reported.
The first thing TO mar the proceed
| ings OF the morning was n serious ac-
cident to Gen. Curtis. one of the police
commissioners OF Buffalo. He was rid
ing with the police commissioners OF
this city and OF other cities. who were
on the STAFF OF the chief In charge of
the police that headed the procession.
His horse slipped and fell. and in the
fall the animal fell on Gen. Curtis in
such way as TO injure his spine. IL
was al first thought that he would not
recover, but later in the day his con-
dition improved. Still IL is believed
that Gen. Curtis is crippled for life.
! Previous TO the parade there were
many reunions and some business ses-
sions. including the Ladies of the G.
A. II. and the Woman's Relief corps.
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