The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-17
The Old Soldiers Cheerd by Those of
the Younger Generation as
They Passed BY.
STREETS LINED WITH PEOPLE
GOVERNOR MOUNT AND HIS STATE
AT HEAD OF THE PARADE.
The Black Horse Troop of Culver His
Personal Escort-Incidents
of the Day.

Commencing at an unusually early hour
yesterday morning sleep was at premium
in the center section of indianapolis. The
city had been completely captured and was
garrisoned by the blue-coated host consti-
tuting the splendid remnant of the Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic. The vet
Grams do not require much repose on ordin-
ary occasions. but when attending State
encampment they cut down their rations
of rest to the lowest possible notch. With
the break of day yesterday they were
abroad, hunting each other up In order
to form groups and talk over the old times
before the exercises of the encampments
first day should begin. Reveille was sound
ed in clarion bugle notes from the summit
of the soldiers monument as the first Of
fetal notification that the State encamp-
ment of the Indiana G. A. r. had COM
menced. The whole business district was
resplendently decorated in honor of the
memorable occasion, while the streets were
filled with citizens and visitors, eager to do
honor to the old heroes who responded to
the country's call in her hour of need so
many years ago. The freedom OF the city
had not been formally rendered to the men
in blue. but everywhere they went they
were given such cordial greeting as to
make impossible any mistake about them
being 'in the house OF their friends"
The registration books at the Statehouse
showed that 1000 accredited delegates to
the encamrment were in the city, so that
1T was clear that many thousands of others
had come q swell the mighty host. Those
who were hot delegates spent the hours of
leisure until the parade In visiting the
many points of interest in and about the
city. Large numbers availed themselves of
the long. refreshing street-car rides to the
several parks. In which they found so much
enjoyment that many did not return to
the city to view the parade.
STREETS FILLED WITH PEOPLE.
On days when great parades are sched-
uled to occur the streets along the route
to be traversed begin to fill with people
several hours before the event. The thou
sands of people in the city yesterday
seemed to know I'm advance that they were
to witness one of the greatest events of
their lives. the result being that the streets
marked In the line of march were almost
blocked with waiting masses long before
the tedious process of formation had be-
gun. Even the coming of the dinner hour
failed to diminish perceptibly the immense
throngs which were almost a menace to
traffic in some places. Vendors of oranges
and bananas did a landoffice business as
they passed about through the crowds.
Hundreds OF the visitors carried small par
cells of luncheon which they hastily de-
voured on whatever spot they clanced to
be when attacked by hunger.
The tedium OF long wait for the arrival
of the procession was pleasantly varied at
intervals by the approach of this or that
G. A r. post from some neighboring town
or city, marching proudly through the
streets, colors flying and bands playing
gayly headed for the place of formation.
The coming Of the Culver Black Horse
Troop. with 200 infantry cadets and a fine
band of musicians. aroused the widest en-
thusiasm of the morning. The cadets pre-
sented truly stunning appearance in their
seemingly brand new uniforms of gray,
with muskets resting on their right should
ers. sweeping along with alert, springy,
martial step. Everywhere they were
greeted with cheers and cries of admira-
ton. The Black Horse Troop is fast be-
coming famous the country ever, having
| appeared In several of the largest cities
| on important national occasions. 1t never
| fails to create sensation whenever 1t ap-
pears on the streets of city. Thirty-five
| coal black horses, carrying sturdy, manly
| young fellows, who are past masters OF
| cavalry tactics, are bound to present an
| imposing spectacle. 1t is likely that the
ma in
was Governor Mount, to form a part O!
whose escort the troop and companies of
| infantry cadets made the long railroad
| journey from Lake Maxinkuckee. Attended
| by this splendid body, together with his
gorgeously arrayed staff. mounted upon
| prancing chargers. 1t is small wonder that
the Governor was the cynosure Of all eyes
/ along the line of march yesterday after
| noon.
| UNIVERSITY SQUARE.
| One of the most interesting places about
the city was the vicinity of University
| Square. which had been selected as the
| best locality for forming the great parade
| In continuous line for its triumphant march
into Monument Circle. While waiting for
/ preliminaries to be settled, numerous mil.
| itary bodies entertained the vast crowds OF
| spectators with exhibitions OF their
skill In marching. countermarching and
all the other details of army tao.
| tics The High School Cadets wearins
their new summer uniforms consisting OF
gray coats and white duck trousers, and
carrying real Springfield rifles loaned by
| the State. attracted a great deal of at.
tention and unbounded admiration. Capt
4 m xuho ho1 on
credit for organizing the cadets and bring
Ing them to their present high state OF
efficiency. seemed proud to be In command
OF such fine looking body OF young men
Captain Cathro. although a very young
man. is thoroughly versed in all that per-