Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-05

edgement and Vice President Roose-
welt bowed and waved his hat almost
continuously.
The remainder of the first division
which mad formed the escort of the
President on his way to the Capitol
now followed in order on the return
trip to the White House. They stepped
nimbly along at a quick cadence. This
time the heavy overcoats and capes Of
the regulars, which on the first march
under the sun had been perhaps I'M
comfortable, now proved of advantage
FOR at least the men had dry skins
when was more than could be said of
the cadets, overcoatlcss and in dress
/ uniforms.
The portion of the parade which had
not taken part in the escorting march to
the tapltol came next, headed by Gov.
Stone OF pennsylvania. At his left rode
Brig. Gen. Thomas Stewart, his adjutant
general Gov. Stone was marshal of the
second division of the first military divis-
ion. The Pine Tree States contingent
was preceded by the PENNSYLVANIA Ma
tional Guard. represented by IA regiments.
numbering 5000 men in all Each regi-
the second division.
The third division, headed by Mai Cen
JOS. Wheeler, retired, made a magnifcen.
showing. The general received an ovation
as he rode slowly along. He had II dis
tinguishcd staff. among the members he
ing VIM. AStoT Chanler and John Jacob
hstor. with his fine war record. There
was a special escort of the New York
Signal Corps bearing the first American
flag hoisted over the island of Cuba.
1mme diatcly following came Brig. Gen
Charles King, marshal, of the first bril-
gade of the third military division. This
brigade made an excellent showing and
the diversity of their uniforms formed
most attractive feature of the parade
New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut and
Massachusetts, came in order and all
marched masniicently. This brigade
closed with a battalion Of South Carolina
National Guard 100 strong and bearing
Old Glory proudly while their banl played
Dixie"
The second brigade was headed BY Brig
Gen. Henry Douglas followed by Gov.
Odell of New York. followed by thu
mounted band OF Squadron y. the crack
New York cavalry regiment. Following
them came the mounted signal corps men,
and then the I'D New York Infantry and
a provisional battalion of infantry The
Virginia militia In gray uniforms and
white crossed belts, the naval reserves
who followed them ana the Lee Rifles Of
Charlotte, n. g.. closed the brigade.
The third brigade was headed by Brig
Gen. Metcalf as marshal. Coy. Mcmillan
/ OF Tennessee rode directly after the mar
shall The first military organization fol
lowing was the Eighth Ohio. GOV. Yates
Of Illinois. was applauded as nc rode
along. Four companies Of the Illinois 9Th
Infantry were in this parade
Gov. Bliss Of Michigan. and Gov. Shaw
of Iowa. rode by next The 9Th Indcpeu-
dent Battalion and two colored organi-
cations of Washington closed the grand
military division of the procession.
/ Il. II. Warner OF Washington was mar
shall of the civil grand division with an
escort composed of the American Club
of Pittsburg. The escort carried red
white ana blue umbrellas. which they
4 spun in fanciful style as they passed.
The first brigade Of this division was
commanded by Thomas g. Moves Of
3 W dSlliU1 ipil. ~ 49, anu was composed
\ entirely Of Republican clubs, headed by
the Lincoln Club Of New York The a.
I &. Harmer Club Of Philadelphia came
next,
The second brigade included the R0ost-
Welt Marching Club OF indianapolis and
the Syracuse Escort, both clad in khaki
The second grand division was conpos-
ed of two brigades. also made up of Re
publican clubs under the lead of Marshal
r Z. Cochran.
The third and last division Of the civic
division. which was headed by Ma. Gen
O. O. Howard. as marshal, was the last
in line. Save the Union League of Mary
land ii was composed of marching clubs
I from the colleges and universities Of tho
4 country. There were about is separate
edUca tional institutions represented and
/ the crowd gave them warm greeting
1 4 number Of colored Republican clubs
followed the colcgians and closed the
4 inaugural parade.