The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-16
NIGHT is GLORIOUS
Magnificent Display by Re-
publicans of Wichita
IN A LONG LINE OF LIGHT
They March the Streets and
Avenues of the City.

Cal ADMINISTRATIONS the west AdS eve
seen Scarcely week ago the RepubH
cans here first knew that they could Sc
cure Postmaster General Smith Since
that time last nights great procession
was organized, formed and completed
II anyone had doubt that Wichita and
Sedgwtck county were for Mckinley and
Roosevelt, last nights manifestation OF
Republicanism and patriotism dispelled it
When the parade was in molten it tool
the shape OF a long rope on which were
hung glittering lights reaching far down
the avenue and up the street, which wers
lined with citizens. The blare Of bands
the crash OF the shotgun brigade, the
sizz and 'thud Of the Roman candles OF
the Flambeau club, the cIatter OF the
big Rough Riders club and the muffled
tread OF the army Of marchers, the old
soldiers. the ward clubs, the colored vot-
ers, the beat Of the drum corps, with a
myriad torches dancing above it all, while
down at the foot Of the avenue the red
Calcium threw its light into the sky and
the rockets crashed upward-au this with
the cheers and demonstration Of the
marchers and spectators made q splendid
: spectacle, a spectacle which was a
prophecy.
Wichita had surfeited on electric pa
geans and flower parades. but last even
/ ing the people were out in force 10 see
the old fashioned torch light procession,
( the procession full of cheers. enthusiasm
: and patriotism where every man who
( carries torch is voter and every voter
/ is d monarh.
/ When the long procession reached the
corner Of Douglas avenue and ST Fran
els, in turning the torch bearers closed up
and for q few minutes the street, seen
! from above. seemed paved with fame
! The procession proceeded north Al
ready people were crowding into the big
Auditorium and before all the marchers
could get in, every available inch was
taken and many Of those in the process
sion had to go away.
II was a great night. The old soldiers
showed up magnidcently, q tower OF
strength on the side Of expansion; the
fambeau drilled handsomely; the bands
and drum corps did their best and the
marching clubs covered themselves with
glory.
AT the head of the parade Mr.. Murray
Myers and Mr.. George Downy rode two
spirited steeds. The animals had caught
the enthusiasm Of the occasion and
proudly praneed along the street as
though they realized the meaning OF the
demonstration they led
Next came the Wichita band II ever
the boys blew their instruments with all
the lung power at their command it was
as they marched along Main and Doug
las between the great column OF specta-
tors. Every player was in perfect form
and each WED with the other in swelling
the volume Of music. On any occasion
the Wichita band can render excellent
music. but under the inspiration of the
moment last night their selections were
played with more than usual volume,
harmony and life.
Following the band, with horses ami
mated by the lively music. came the gal
land Rough Riders. What an adnira b e
spectacle they presented, firmly seated in
their saddles and clad In khaki uniforms (.
The reins were held with steady arms and
determined victory shone from the eye Of
every~ rider. At the sound OF the trumpet
the horsamen stepped TO receive com
mands Of march from Captain AIinnick,
who shouted hts orders with confident
and unwavering voice. There were three
platoons Of the Rough Riders and many
were the cavalry naneuvers which they
performed.
A band Of young men calling themselves
the kid Band" did wei their part in
the great demonstration. They made
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curing who they were. For 4 young
band their music was excellent.
The FIambeau club was out in full
force. They made a fine appearances in
thair new eagIs-crownei helmets and red
and white laggins. Mr.. Merit Burt car
ried the colors for the club and his com
handing stature and height made him AZ
IDEAL standard bearer. Every member Of
the club. IN addition 70 flaming torches,
was armed with Roman candles. The ef-
feet they produced was 2 boiling cloud OF
fame and smoke crossed and recrossed
a hundred times by IRE balls OF varied
c7lors, while upward from the moving
bank Of ringI.ng flames ard flashes. shot
skr-scrapiug rockets which burst in mid
air with clusters of colc-sd starry balls
It was d grand sight 70 5ehold
The colorsd club had its place n the
parade They marched along the street
proud TO be identified with q Republican
procession. Every man had brisk sep
aad wore smile q confidence and COR
te1tDent
This club was followed BY the coIored
band. The players lips may be sore Tor
a week but they seemed CAD - Ill he
air Win t7e enthusiastic music. Eve-y
mar played his instrument Ike be msant
every rots.
sedgEick county's old soldiers were out
carrying aI5ft the campaign torches. Tha
Old soldiers marched R1th Al eniiysnsd
step They felt that they we're again
marching 20 victory as they 5i5 n The
IS There were hundreds 90 Them fl
tAe p-ocessioa and ssch enc had caught
tae spirit - enthusiasm
The noise ~ battle was produced BIZ TIE
shotgun brigade. which sezt forth again
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