Evening star., 1899-05-25

nanded by captains and lieutenants. This
party was cheered all along the line from
start to finish, ard aroused great enthu-
SiaSm.
Reunion of the Sections.
1t Was eminently appropriate that the
succeeding float should typify the complete
reunion of the sections separated by the
civil war. 1t was called ''the North and
South On a pedestal perched the dove
of peace, its wings outstretched above an
ex-Union soldier and an ex-Confederate.
grasping hands in friendship. This peace
full scene was hedged about with row of
bristling bayorets.
1t was evident that the sentiment por-
trayed by the float was not a mistaken one
Waving handkerchiefs, cheers and shouts
greeted its appearance along the crowded
streets, showing the concurrence of the
mingled northern and southern elements
of the audience in the idea of reunion rep
resented.
Grim war was the subject of float number
10. 1t represented a gigantic arm appear
ing from the clouds grasping a blood-stain-
ed sword. A battle ship painted in gray
war paint, presented a row of frowning
guns, while on the sides of the float were
shields, weapons. cannon balls and war
rfors casQue and viZor. Following was a
company of United States Infantry.
Thus the alegory of history was brought
down from the earliest times to the pres
ent, not omitting recent stirring occurrences
of the country. Float number II was en-
titled Victory" and 1t aroused the en-
thusiasm which that word ever inspires.
Columbia was seen seated in a chair on the
top of pedestal, about which We're painted
the names of famous heroes of the army
and navy. Dewey, Sampson, Schey, Hob
son were prominent in front while the
army commanders names decorated the
sides a battery of United States artillery
formed the escort for the float
The COuntry's kinderrorten
Uncle Sans Nursery was a unique and
mirth-provoking float, the ludicrous relief
to the more solemn and somber subjects in
the preceding line. In a basket at: the feet
of Columbia and portly figure of Uncle
Sam Were four little pickaninnies, In attire
as fimsy and scant as allowable in the cold
north. There We're kids of dark hues rep
reSenting Cuba Hawaii, the Philippines and
Porto Rico. They were contentedly resting
in their wicker abode. awaiting the favor
able action OF the two figures representing
the greater United States on their plea for
admission into the Union. The foat was
followed by battery of United States ar
tllery.
The thirteenth float in the, line was that
OF peace. Liberty, seated high upon a
pedestal was, holding forth the olive
branch, while at her feet opened the cornu
copia, or horn of plenty. On either side of
the central figure is a train and steam
boat. symbolic of the return to peaceful in
dustry after the victories of war A large
white dove surmOunted the headgear of
Liberty This float was highly decorated
the artists taking great care and pains in
its production. The fruit and golden show
er flowing from the cornucopia were tinted
and modelled In realistic fashion. 1t was
the closing feature of the parade the cul-
minating incident of the history recited by
the preceding scenes: A troop of United
States cavalry brought up the rear of the
procession.