Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-02
LAND PARADE
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Stone of Pennsylvania, Gov. VOORHEES,
Of New jerseys Gov. insolvency OF
South Carolina Gov. Russell of North
Carolina, Gov. Dyer of Rhode lsiand'
Gov. McMillin of Tennessee, Gov. Bush
nell of Ohio, Adjt. Gen. Wallace Oh
Louisiana, Adjt. Gen. W. X. Henry Vi
Mississippi, Gov. Greer of oregon uoN-
Atkinson of West Virginia, Gov. hlcli.
ards of wyoming and Gov. Weiis Vi
Utah.
Gov. e. c. Smith of Vermont, saw tne
parade from the Waldorf hotei. ne
has been i'll. and did not feel aple 10
undergo the fatigue of taking part III
the procession.
Mai Gems. Nelson A. Miles and Yves
lev Merritt and aides followed IN car
riares abreast and then came car
wage containing Rear Admirals Win
NeId Scott Sehley and Joseph N. Miller.
A long row of carriages followed con-
tanning members of the municipal as
sembly, distinguished guests and visit
ing dignitaries.
The Naval Brigade of the North At
lantic fleet, commanded by Capt.
Charles M. Thomas, followed. 1t was
in seven battalions and made an i'm
posing appearance. 1t was composed
of the sailors and marines of the New
York. Indiana, Texas, Massachusetts,
Brooklyn and Lancaster.
The West Point Cadets in their gray
and white uniforms came next. Their
marching was superb. AS their colors
passed the admiral uncovered.
The regulars came next. AS they
marched by Gen. Merritt stood up with
the admiral and Mayor Van Wyck, and
remained standing until the regulars
had passed. While the regulars were
going by, some one over in the Hoff-
man house sent a beautiful bunch OF
orchids to the admiral. He received 1t
graciously, removed his hat and bowed
his Acknowledgements.
There was a battalion of mounted ar
tillery with several huge siege guns
The mass of artillerymen marched as
infantry. ard showed to a slight disad-
vantage as such. The light artillery
brought up the rear of the regulars
Then way down the line a burst of
cheers announced the coming of Gov.
Roosevelt. The governor was attended
by his staff. He was not in uniform.
The mounted band was a feature of the
parade The squadron made fine APP
pearance.
The I'd Brigade. Brig. Gen. McLeer
commanding, came next.
The 23d Regiment of Brooklyn. Col.
A. c. Smith was at the head of the
line, followed by the Nth, which made
a good impression.
While the I'd Regiment was passing.
Admiral Schey, accompanied by Capt.
Coghlan. Levi P. Morton and DIR.
Depew. left the reviewing stand and
proceeded along the line to the Fifth
Avenue hotel. Admiral Schley was
watched with eager interest by the
crowd. and until he passed out of sight
he was loudly cheered
There was an elaborate display of kite
flying during the review. Suspended i'm
medlately over the reviewing stand, and
at q great height, was an immense Amer
lean flag. 1t was held up by five kites.
Another line of kites held series of pen
mons in the national colors, while other
lines held flags and streamers of various
sorts. The wind was just strong enough
and the sunlight sufficient to bring out
beautiful effect. Admiral Dewey ex-
pressed himself as pleased with the dis
play.
The 65th Regiment, Buffalo's crack
command, was well up to the front of the
4th Brigade. The men marched splendidly,
While this command was passing Ad
miral Dewey complained of being chilled
and his coat was handed him.
The 22d Regiment. Col Franklin Bart
lett, made a fine appearance. Its march
admiral removed his chapeau as it passed
The reception of the 18th Regiment
the reviewing stand was more cordial
and some derisive calls, but the cheering
was easily the loudest.
At seth street and 9Th avenue the 7th
was Missed. People in the Netherland
Savoy and Plaza hotel cheered, but the
Misses rose above the cheering. The MEM
bers of the regiment looked neither to
the right nor to the left, but marched
stolidly on.
The 69th was given an ovation as It
passed the reviewing stand.
Maj William Bates commanded tn
list. The regiment was cordially wei
coined. The admiral took oil his hat to
the command. Capt. David Wilson ami
his I'd Battery closed this brigade.
The naval militia troops made a fine
display. They compared very favorabiy
with the sailors Of the fleet. They
marched splendidly. The Old Guard, il
striking uniforms. closed the New York
state display.
The Pennsylvania troops received a
royal welcome when they reached the
state and reviewing stand. Somebody
proposed three cheers for Pennsylvania
Just after the Governor had passed. They
were given with a will.
The Pcnnsylv aniars lived up to their
national reputation as soldiers, so far as
their appearance was concerned.
Two companies of colored troops among
the Quaker sodiery received much ap
plause as they passed. TIE greatest ap
plause given to any of the military or
ganiza tons was accorded to the 10th
Pennsylvania Regimen, which came
home from the Philippines short time
ago. This regiment marched in the regu
lation khaki uniforms, those they wore
during their service before Manila. The
colors torn to tatters. set the crowd wild
with enthusiasm.
Admiral Dewey uncovered to the colo.i
and alphabetically nodded his head
The men marched like veterans.
Tho Now Ja~eev tronpS followed thos.