Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-09
IOWA At [N|jAMPk[NI
The Hawkeye Veterans We're
Conspicuous in the Grand
Army Parade
EARS OF CORN FOR BADGES
Iowa and Kansas Received Most At.
tention and Applause From the
Crowds Who Watched the Pageant
General Dodge Addresses the Iowa
Veterans at Their Campfire.
EARS OF CORN FOR BADGES

Washington, Oct. 9-Iowa was well
represented in the big G. A. r. parade
Wednesday afternoon, dividing honors
with Kansas in point Of attention. The
Hawkeye marchers each wore NAM
moth ear of corn as a canteen attached
to yellow ribbon over the shoulder.
The effect was unique and caught the
crowd. Every two squares the Iowans
paused and let loose the yell:
Hurrah! Hurrah! for corn and hay;
We are the boys from Iowa.
The parade was nearly six hours
passing given point and the Iowa men
We're held at starting point three hours
awaiting their turn. 1t was a severe
ordeal in connection with the long trip,
but every man stood up to the rack. In
fact, it was commented that the Iowa
veterans appeared unusually robust and
strong.
At the campfire of the Army of the
Tennessee, composed to a large extent
of Iowa soldiers last night Gen. Gren-
vile NJ. Dodge made a personal address.
He said in part:
1.-The organization and growth of the
Army of the Tennessee commenced un-
der Gen. Grant and remained under his
personal command or as a unit of his
great army from the beginning until the
end of the war, except for two short
Intervals, one after the great battle of
Do.lelson and the other after the great
battle of Shiloh, both of which he won
and gave The first great light and hope
to our country, and it is hard now after
reading all records to understand the
reasons for his being relieved. 1t APP
pears to have been done thru misun-
derstanding and not with the intention
of doing injury to Gen. Grant.
'"The Army of the Tennessee covered
more ground in it's campaign than all
other armies combined, and all its
campaigns We're marked by some great
struggle, battle or movement that chal-
lenged the admiration of the world.
First came FIT. Donelson, next Vicks-
burg and, following. Chattanooga,
where it fought on both TANKS in that
great battle, one division taking the
point of Lookout mountain, above the
strategic march to the sea, finally that
bold movement from Savannah to
Goldsboro, considered by the best crit
les one OF the boldest and best planned
campaigns of history. The record of
this army Is probably the most satisfac-
tory of any other existing. All its cam
paigns We're great successes and 1t new
er lost a battle. All its army corps, de
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exceptionally able men and We're sell
dom relieved except to assume more
important commands Its experiences
were more varied than any other army
for its campaigns. battles and marches
reached from the Missouri river TO the
Atlantic ocean. over territory l,VUu
miles long and 500 miles wide. 1t opened
the Mississippi, 1t forced its way to the
set, it was reviewed by the government
of the nation here in this city and 1T
disbanded and its men went to their
homes without causing any unpleasant
comment or painful thought In All
this broad land"
Later in the evening a reception In
honor of Secretaries Wilson anu SHAW
was held at Iowa headquarters. Sec
retary Shaw was absent In Boston.
Secretary Wilson was present, and
when called upon spoke Of his work
as secretary of agriculture He paid q.
splendid tribute to the Iowa soldiers
and President Roosevelt Chief of Staff
st. John threw some we'll deserved
bouquets at the Iowa boys. P. A.
Smith OF Scranton, spoke of Iowa's
greatness in national affairs. citing
Secretaries Wilson and Shaw, Senators
Allison and Dolliver, Speaker Hender-
son, Director Roberts and Solicitor
O'Connell, and referred to the Iowa
delegation in congress as the strongest
in the nation. He paid a glowing tri-
butte to Roosevelt, and said Iowa could
furnish q gilt-edged candidate for
president six years hence.
Commander Lindt called upon Cen
eral Dodge for a speech, referring to
his early efforts in Iowa and great rec
ord as an officer. General Dodge re-
sponded, expressing pleasure to be
present, eulogized Roosevelt, who, he
said, lived up to his opportunities in
one Of the greatest soldiers this coun-
try has produced had the chance pre-
scented. He said Roosevelt had made a
statement to the old soldiers that he
would rather have gone thru what they
had than sit in the presidents chair.
The reception broke up a half hour
later.
After Secretary Wilson had left the
big crowd of Iowa veterans organized
and surprised the secretary at his home
and an informal reception was held
until a lsute hour, Secretary Wilson
placing his home at the disposal of his
Iowa. friends.
The Iowa boys say the encampment
is the greatest in point of crowds il
the history of the organization. Th.
weather is perfect and the accommoda-
lions and entertainment all that could
be desired
Tomorrow many delegations will
make side trips to points of interest
near by A large number will start
for home tomorrow night. John Her
riott left at 8 O'clock last night forIowa.
At a meeting of the delegates the action
of last night declaring for Denver for
the next meeting place was rescinded
There will be no concerted action on
the point of location. Delegates could.
not agree on one man for department
commander and the vote will be scat
tered, Black and Stewart getting IN,
bulk of the votes.
The first session of the National
Relief corps will be held today. Tho
Iowa delegation seems to favor Sa,
francisco for the next encampment
Iowa will present Mrs. Helen Griffith