The Van Buren press., 1899-10-07

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seated the mayor of the city. In re-
sponse to the cheers of the thousands
of spectators, the admiral bowed right
and left, and appeared greatly pleased
at the warmth of his reception.
Following were the carriages con-
tanning Admiral Dewey's captains,
then two carriages abreast containing
the personal staff of the admiral.
Rear-Admiral II. 1. Howison and
President Randolph Guggenheimer Of
the municipal council, followed in
carriage, and after them came Rear
Admiral Howison's officers.
Rear-Admira1s in Line.
Then came the carriage containing
Rear-Admiral VIM. T. Sampson, and
President Woods of the board of al
dermen, followed by eight carriages
containing commanding officers of Ad-
miral SIMPSONS fleet, and the adj
miral's staff of officers.
Rear-Admiral John w. Philip, com
mandant of the navy yard, st. Clair
McKelway, and Lieutenant-Comman-
der j. D. j. Kelley, occupied the next
carriage.
Junior Officers and Governors.
Following came two carriages
abreast, containing the junior officers
of the Olympia, and after them, in the
same formation, carriages containing
the Junior officers of the North At
lantic squadron. Carriages, two abreast,
followed containing the visiting gov
ernors, committee and guests. First
among the governors came Tunnel of
Delaware, then Stone of Pennsylvania,
Voorhees, of New Jersey, MeSweeny of
South Carolina, Russell of North Caro-
lima, Dyer of Rhode Island, McMillin
of Tennessee, Bushnell of Ohio, Geer
of Oregon, Atkinson of West Virginia,
Richards of Wyoming, and Wells of
Utah.
Miles. Merritt, Miller and SchIey.
Maior-Generals Miles and Merritt
and then came carriage containing
Rear-Admirals Joseph n. Miller and
Winfield Scott Schley.
A long row of carriages followed,
containing members of the municipal
assembly, distinguished guests and Wis
iting dignitaries.
North Atlantic Naval Brigade.
The naval brigade of the North At
lantc fleet, commanded by Capt.
Charles NJ. Thomas, followed. 1t was
in seven battalions, and made an inn
posing appearance. 1t WAS composed
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York, Indiana, Texas, Massachusetts,
Brooklyn and Lancaster.
A brigade of the regular army came
next, with West Point cadets at the
head, and after them battalion of en-
gineers, two hattalions of the Fifth ar
tillcry, and Il battalion of the Seventh
artillery.
Troops From the States.
Following came the militia of the va
rous states, with that of New York in
the van, commanded by Gov. Roosevelt,
Squadron A as escort. The national
guard of New York state was under
the immediate command of Capt. Mil
Ter, with two battalions as a separate
division, and behind them the national
guard of the city ofNew York. Then
came the militia of Pennsylvania, un-
der command of Brighten. Schell, with
five regiments.
More Citizen Soldiers.
The militia of New Jersey came next,
commanded by Brighten. Wanser,
with two regiments, two naval reserve
battalions, a battery, and a troop.
The citizen soldiers of Georgia were
next in line, commanded by Col. Law
ton, with two regiments and detach-
ments from several regiments.
ConnecticEt's militia presented fine
appearance, with the first company
of Governors foot guards, two regi-
ments, a machine gun battery, a naval
battalion, and several detached com
panies, all commanded by Col. Lucien
+. Burpee.
MnryIand's Contingent.
A fine looking body of soldiers were
the Fourth and Fifth regiments of
Maryland, commanded by Col. Willard
Howard.
South Carolina had one regiment of
volunteers, two battalions, and the
Sumter guards, the Timmonsville
guards, the Smythe rifles, and a num-
Der of volunteers and detached com
panies.
Three companies represented North
Carolina, the Fayetteville Independent
light infantry making a showy APP
peGrGnce.
Ohio's Showing.
Ohio was prominent with two regi-
mcnts, five companies, and n Gatling
gun battery from Cincinnati, the
whole commanded by Col. John c.
Speaks.
Indiana WAS represented by the In
diGnapolis light artillery. Famous ri
fles, commanded by Capt. Tombs, and
the Walthall guards, of Meridian, rep
resented Mississippi,
The Pine Tree state followed with
signal corps.
Florida and Texas.
Florida made a fine showing with
five companies, and from the Lone
Star state came the famous Corsicana
rifles.
The District of Columbia was con
spicuous by a battalion, several de-
tached companies, and an ambulance
corps
The Jnnrmed Contingent.
Following these, under the command
of Mai. .-Cen. o. o. Howard, with an es-
eort from The various veteran societies,
came the unarmed part of the parade.