Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-08
SCENES AND INCIDENTS
ODDS AND. ENDS OF THE BIG
GATHERING.

Considerable amusement was created at
the east front OF the Capitol this morning
by the appearance among the throngs of
Grand Army men and others Of black
goddess of liberty in the person of colored
tot about ten years old. The girl was at
tired in a gaudy costume of red, white and
blue, and wore a liberty cap, on the front
of which was the inscription: Goddess Of
Liberty, G. A. r..
The black goddess carried miniature flag
and was the butt of many jokes by the griz-
zled veterans. AS Pennsylvania post was
passing the goddess several members rushed
from the line and attempted to kfdnap the
girl for service as a mascot The child
screamed Justify and was rescued by po-
liceman. An old negro standing near re-
marked as the girl was restored to her
mother:
You'd bettah take dat inery Off dat gal
an stop your foolishness or dem sojers will
steal her suah. l knows how dey wuz dur
In de war. Dey'd steal thunder an grab at
lightnin" srsy-S-;
On Melancholy Errand.
Visiting veterans and their families are
daily at the Government Hospital for the
Insane, beyond Anacostia, to inquire alter
relatives or friends who are under treat
ment at the institution. In some cases the
strangers meet old soldiers whom they
have not seen in, years. and who are in
mates of ST. Elizabeth's. During the civil
war there was an army hospital camp on
the farm land at the asylum, which was
known as St. Eliza beth's Hospital. and in
this way the title became finally applied to
the government asylum. All employees or
the institution who could be spared today
were given permission to attend the Grand
Army parade, and there was a suspension
Of business in some lines at the asylum
The band of the -anstitutien, comprising
hfteen pieces, appeared in the parade as the
escort to the Marcus L. Ward Post, No. 50.
G. A. R., of Newark, N. J.
Gen. Logan's Old Post.
Grant Post OF Chicago. headed by its
drum corps, paid 'as;syisN last night to Mrs
John A. Logan. fthe, late General Logan
having been a nseanben Of the post. The
post orator, John, Gsl white pronounced an
eloquent eulogy % GenHral Logan, dwelling
particularly on the generals practical SYM
pathy shown his gold .Gpmpanions in arms
Mrs Logan feelingly responded.
Eight Cousins in Line.
Marching in thss parade today were eight
soldiers of the ciWH var the sons of three
brothers, all cousns at 1. B. Thatcher of
the pension officG Alf Of the eight vet
Grams served in S9hfo eAnd Iowa regiments
and.are named Thatcher.
Drill stsEaTt Myer.
A treat has besn prepared for the vet
Grams in this city in tthe form of parade
and drill of artillery scheduled to take
place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at
Fort Myer According to the program, ex-
hibitions Of artillery skill will be given, and
the evolutions win no doubt stir the blood
Of the old warriorsSand recall many Incl
dents Of a more .sanguinary nature during
the war. =~ Ia, ~...-, a. e.-s
business Generally Suspended.
The day was generally recognized by
many of the merchants of the city, bank
ing institutions. offices and other places of
business. The Immense crowds along the
line of march were .sweiled by large num-
bers of the ,totlers az the city. to say moth
ing of the many department, employees. As
one of the merchants OF this city said, I'VE
may as wei close up the stores during the
whole of the day Az to give the employees a
half-hoiiday. az. the business done while the
stores are open would amount to compare