Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
Daily kennebcc Journal.
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who was also indisposed. We mounted
a tally-ho coach, at about $50 a. NJ,
and at a crack of the drivers long
whip bowled merrily down Michigan
avenue on our way to the old World s
Fair grounds. The beauty of Chicago's
parks and boulevards cannot we'll he
described. For miles and miles stretch
away broad smooth streets with SEEM
ingly no ending outlined on either side
by wide plots of green with shaded
trees. which by the way, are not like
our Eastern shade trees. Parks with
velvet grass for hundreds of acres with
not stray leaf to mar the dainty
cleanliness of their surface. Beautiful
flowers everywhere in all the wealth
of nature and the landscape gardeners
skill combined. Chicago has the finest
system Of public parks and boulevards
Of any city in the world. The parks
are connected by beautiful boulevards
which encircle the entire city. Before
taking our way to Jackson park We
wered riven through many of the prin-
cipal residential streets of the city,
among them Michigan. Grand, Oak
wood Drexel and Prairie avenues, on
the last name Of which is the princely
home of the late George NJ. Pullman,
with it's beautiful grounds and conser-
vatories, making one of the most mag
nificent estates on the continent. Ele-
CANT homes adorn all these fine ave
nues and boulevards, a perfect line of
natural beauty and artistic skill
Our visit to Jackson park was one
of great interest, although nearly all
traces Of the great exposition have
been removed. The Midway Plaisance
is covered with velvety grass, the
Ferris wheel removed to Lincoln park
and nearly all of the buildings torn
down. Through the kindness of one of
our party, Past Dept. Commander
Wainwright Gushing Of FoXcroft. Me.
We lunched at the German legation,
which was presented to Chicago by the
German government. The Worlds
Fair Of '93 is long a thing Of the past,
but beautiful Jackson park viii ever
remain a JOY and pride to the city Of
Chicago.
We gaze at the lofty buildings NJ
the city in amazement. this being our
first visit to the great Northwestern
metropolis. The Auditorium, Mont
gomery Guards building and scores or
others Of no less height rear them
selves many stories in the air, impress
ing the stranger who has been aCcuS-
toned to the comparatively low and
unassuminE buildings If the East. with
the idea that Chicago in the matter Of
wonderful architecture. as in all else.
determines to place herself beyond the
reach Of competition.
Aug. 29,-The great parade is over.
The annual pageant Of the men who
fought and bed in '61-'65 to make it
possible for us to enjoy the blessings
of an undivided country have again
passed in review before their COM
mander-in-chief amid the cheers of
over million people. It was Grand
Army day indeed. The city Of Chica-
90 has opened wide her hospitlble
homes. and the majority number Of all
living veterans Of the Civil War are
her honored guests. ! quote from the
Evening Post Of this city the following
tribute to the boys in blue" which is
loyaly supported by the welcome Chi
cago has given these gray haired vcter-
ans.
The day was hot, although cooling
breezes blew off the lake and mOdcr-
ated in some degree the heat NJ the
sun. our party were honored Ivy re-
Ceiying invitations to occupy seats on
the commandments reviewing
stand and a few awaited themselves Of
the opportunity. but as the parade
passed our hotel on both the Jackson
boulevard and Michigan avenue sides.
the Maine party We're highly favored
by a good view Of the entire line from
our own headquarters. a privilege
greatly appreciated by us all.
Many Of the old veterans still march
with firm step and true military tread.
although there were many instances
of the love these men bear for their
G. A. r. organization and annual pa
rades. Noticeable among them is one
man drawn in a small carriage by his
comrades. year after year; his limbs
wholly disabled all these many years
since the war closed although his
bodily health is. ! am told, very good.
/ have made inquiries as to his name
and residence. but have been unable to
ascertain
Our Maine boys" made a fine APP
pearancc in the ranks bearing their
beautiful Peace" flag. There We're
about = Of them in line, while several
were unable to take their places among
them Asst. Adjt. Gen. McrriCk. who, al
though improving is still considerably
indisposed Gen. G.. G. Downing is also
improving
The Peace flag mentioned above was
presented to the Department of Maine.
g. 4. r.. by Col. Harry Weissinger Of
Kentucky. as a token Of good fellow
ship between that state and our own.
a signal Of peace between the North
and South. This flag attracted much
attention and received many ovatiOns
along the route Of march being the
most beautiful along the long line of
elegant silken banners. It is Of purple,
white and yellow silk. hand embroider-
ed with the seals Of Kentucky and
Maine. costing some $500. We were
very proud of our Maine delegation and
the honor bestowed upon their Peace
flag
Communicated Chief Albert d. Shaw
of New York, sat on the reviewing
stand with Gen. Nelson a. Miles. who
was sent by President Mckinley to rep
resent the government in doing honor
to the heroes of 81. Mayor Carter
Harrison and other dignataries also oc-
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