The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-08-30
THE BOYS IN BLUE.
Chicago Extends the Hand Of Well
come to the Grand Army.

the handclasp of welcome Sunday to
the Grand Army of the Republic. The
city greeted the great vanguard Of
the veterans, but the vast body of the
still numerous though decreasing sol
diers of the union is pouring in from
all parts of the country.
Special patriotic services in all the
churches ushered in the week of cele-
bration and the other notable events
of the day were the religious exercises
afternoon and evening at the Coli
scum. With to-day the many social
and recreative features that mark a
G. A. r. encampment will be in full
blast.
Mckinley Cannot Come.
President Mckinley viii not be here
at all during the veterans thirty
fourth reunion. The president sent a
personal telegram to Commander in
Chief Shaw. Previously the head of
the G. A. r. had sent the following
message:
Chicago, Ill, Aug. 25.-To the President:
I hope you can see your way clear to be
with you old comrades for at least one
day. Everything arranged perfectly here.
ALBERT d. SHAW.
Commander-in-Chief G.. A. r.
The Presidents Dispatch.
The presidents reply was as fol-
lows:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Aug. 25.
Gen. Albert ID. Shaw, Commander-in-Chlef
of the G.. A. r., Chicago, ILL.,: ! deeply re:
greet hat pressing public duties will pre-
vent my attendance upon the thirty-fourth
annual encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic. Assure my comrades as
sembled that this is a sore disappointment
to me, for l confidently counted upon join
ing them I'm their reunion, as has been my
custom for many years. l want them to
appreciate that only the most immediate
and important business would interfere
with my paying personal tribute to the
veterans of the magnificent army OF 'bl
to '65, whose devotion and sacrifice Tor
country will forever be an inspiration to
the American people. Their patriotic spirit
still animates the republic. It. led the vol
unteer armies which enlisted for the Span
ish war to gallant service in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines and impels the
brave men who under your comrade Mac
Arthur are now maintaining authority In
the Philippines, and those under your other
comrade Chaffee also haVe carried 10 our
legations and our citizens in China the
shelter and protection Of the flag. Convey
10 the members of the -ncampment my af-
fectionate greetings and congratulations.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Shaw Approves the Act.
"I am sorry" said Commander in
Chief Shaw. 1.-THE absence of the
president brings the grand army to
the front. The old soldiers sorrowful-
" accept his reasons for not coming
as valid at this time. He is a comrade
of whom they are very proud. 1t is
a matter of great satisfaction to know
that he is equal to the great demands
of the Chinese situation. His dipIo-
macy has shifted the world politics
to Washington instead of away from
it as in the past. His place under the
circumstances is in Washington"
COurt of Honor.
The court of honor and avenue of
fame, extending from Jackson boule-
ward to Twelfth street in Michigan av-
enue, was illuminated Saturday night
promptly on schedule time and pre-
sented a spectacle the entire length
of the court that reminded many of
some of the brilliant scenes witnessed
here during the worlds fair.
Spanish Minister Arrives.
Duke d'Arcos, the Spanish minister,
al the first of the distinguished
grand army guests to arrive. He is
accompanied by the duchess and Juan
Riano y Gayangos, secretary of the
legation. Gen. John c. Black, Hobart
C. Chatfeld-Taylor ana Mrs. Taylor
and Berthold Singer, acting Spanish
consul, met the Spaniards at the sta
ton and escorted them to the Audi
torium Annex, where they will be
quartered.
The Coliseum Dedicated.
The new Coliseum was dedicated
Saturday night with a jubilee replete
with brilliancy and enthusiasm. The
hall begins its career with the open
ing festivities of the encampment of
the Grand Army of the Republic. A
dash of oratory was followed by an
Lour and a half of music, and scat
tered through the large audience were
many veterans in blue.
What most people want is something
mild and gentle, when in need of a
a