Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-28
Grand Parade of the G. A. r. in
Chicago Today.
men Who SAVED A COUNTRY
Thousands See and Cheer Them
as They March Past.
REVIEW \ GREAT SUCCESS


and stripes. through arches of honor, be-
Meath suspended banners and swinging por-
traits of illustrious leaders, now part of
the muster beyond that dark river whose
brink their feet had so often pressed on
fields of death. 25UD of the life guard of
the nation--the Grand Army of the Repub-
lic-marched today.
1t was their greatest parade since that
day in 1850. when. with ranks fresh from
the triumphs of war. they had marched
down Pennsylvania avenue, in Washington,
with their faces turned toward home and
their hearts filled with the promise of the
victories of peace.
1t was probably the last of the great
parades upon which the members of the
Grand Army will march earth. The
average age of the veterans is close upon
the average span of human life. its ranks
are thinning fast and its membership has
commenced to fall away. The muster roll
must hereafter. according to the officials of
the organization, decrease more rapidly
than at any period from the end of the war
to now.
Last Review for Many.
The last year of the century across the
years of which they have emblazoned so
glorious record was a most fitting time
for what so many of them have declared
will be their last review, and still more
appropriate was ii that sun and wind COM
bined to produce day eminently suitable
for the occasion. light breeze came OH
Lake Michigan strong enough to lift the
banners out to the full length of their folds.
and at times with force sufficient enough
to make il necessary for more than one old
soldier to grasp the staff to keep the nag
on high. 1t mattered nothing, however,
,.1u- IN
staff. They were ready always. The vet
Grams carried the flag today they had
carried it forty years ago. and save In
SALUTE not banner was lowered, not fold
touched the ground.
Not in many wears has Chicago extended
so affectionate a welcome to the stranger
within her gates as that she gave today to
heroes of the Grand Army. AS her people
flashed across them the thought that filed,
the mind of the Hebrew historian when.
centuries ago. he wrote of the heroes of
King David: These be the mighty men,
As Chicago estimated them. so she greet
cd them. Notwithstanding the age of the
members of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, more members OF the organization
had announced their intention of joining in
the line than was expected by the most
saUguine of the veterans. Old soldiers from
every state in the Union We're in the march
with their comrades OF former years, and
throughout the length of the parade 1000
ton.
Took Five Hours to Pass.
The parade which started at the inter-
section of Randolph street and Michigan
avenue. was about five hours in passing a
given point. The line Of march was short
and from the start TO the south end Of the
Court OF Honor where it disbanded, after
passing in review before COMMANDMENTS
chief Shaw. it comprised twenty-seven of
the city squares. Even though the major
ity of the marchers were men of advanced
years. the parade moved swiftly and with
out breaks or disorder. The columns came
Oh twelve abreast, well closed solid and
compact The formations were almost in
variably well kept. for the men who had
ne through years of desperate war with
out being guilty of struggling were too old
L b. laggardS now.
The marching column was headed by a
detachment Of the city police under the
command of Lieut.. Flynn, which in bat
TALON formation swept the street from curb
10 curb. Behind them came band of sew
eAiY pieces, and then Chief Marshal J. H.
Wood with his immediate staff, consisting
or CSl H. 5. Dietrich Col. j. E Stuart
and Col, +. {. Young. A regiment of as
sStdnt marShals and aids came Gathering
on AMI then behind the great band of the
= Infantry of Illinois National Guard came
Conmander-in-chief Shaw and the mem
berS 81 his staff. comprising Adjutant Cen
eraI J. j Stewart, Quartermaster General
r J. Atkinson. Inspector General NJ +
Cummings, Judge Advocate General Eli
florence and Chief of Staff j. Cory Winans
Ahead of the carriages containing Acting
Governor Narder, who supplied the pIace
Of Governor Tanner; Mayor Harrison and
Executive Director Harper, who, with Com
H.aHutr-lh-Oh let Shaw, occupied the re-
viewing stand during the parade, marched
Lafayette Post, No. 40. of New York civ
commanded by Allan c. Blackwell Cheer
after cheer went up as Gen. Daniel E Sic
les 4Tflr nj IN- /
reviewing stand. All along the line of
march the general had been given a most
nattcrlng greeting but the warmth of the
reception that met him as he approached the
stand where Commander Shaw was await
ing To receive his salute caused him to
huSh with pleasure and To bow his ackuowl-
edgments again and again
Heraids Precede the Column.
Twelve heralds in costume, each bearing
a long trumpet. came down the avenue an
nounclng In mellow tones the approach of
the pageant of patriotism, which followed
Close behind them. Fifty members of Co
Iumbia Post Of Chicago. wearing handsome
uniforms of dark green. formed a hollow
square. In the center OF which were borne
htty battle flags carried by New York reg
ments during the war. The spectacle of the
worn and tattered flags was greeted at
times with cneers and at times with q deem
silence more expressive than appIaus..
could ever be. Whenever the crowd cheered
or Kept silence il showed deep feeling. and
from end To end of the parade all hats were
on as the flags went by
long line of carriages followed the hat
Tie nags, each containing ladies who are Of
metals or the various organizations which
are ahlliated with the grand army Among
these were Mrs. Harriet j. Dodge president
OF the Woman's Relief Corps; Mrs Julia p
Schade. president of the Ladies of the
Grand Army of the Republic; Mrs Ada
Johnson, president of the Army Nurses
Association, and Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball
president of the Daughters of Veterans
Close behind the carriages came three MIA
toons OF the members of Columbia Post
acting as a rear guard while a score of
veterans. as a specia. escort. marched be-
mind the vehicles. BidwelI Wilkeson Post
OF Buffalo. which had the largst number of
men In ranks of any organization that
came from outside Chicago and Cook conn
~. made a fine appearance as they came
marching past the stand headed by the Buff
falo Military Band of fifty pieces The
old continental drum and bugle corps of
New York city led Chaplin Post, also from
New York. and both were heartily cheered
Tor their excellent appearance and march
ing. Then came the Arion Military Band of
Milwaukee, forming the vanguard for the
various departments which marched under
the leadership Of their department COM
ma nders.
Wisconsin Has Position of Honor
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