The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-23

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lance, the troops marched and the peo-
pie were always appreciative of a good
line.
The Marines.
The United States marines had the
place of honor at the head of the line
and were followed by the Savannah
infantry commands in the order that
has been made. The Chathams brought
up the rear with the other artillery
commands, and Savannahs celebrated
battery had no reason to feel ashamed
of the impression they created. They
had their brass field pieces that
were presented by Gen. Wash
ington, whose birthday was being OBJ
served, and the guns attracted espe~
cial attention to the Chathams. as the
history of the pieces is generally known
in Charleston.
Through the gaily decorated and
crowd-llned streets the troops marched
to Marion Square. Charlestons famous
plaza, and there they were reviewed by
Gov. White and other distinguished
officers. After the Marines passed the
Savannah infantry with salutes prop
erly given and a general air of know
ing just what they were about that
won them many compliments. Re
viewing officers nodded their heads
IL
that Savannah troops added to their
laurels.
annahfans at Advantage.
In passing in review the Savannah
soldiers showed to particular advan-
tage through unavoidable mental, il
not voiced, comparison with some of
the visiting South Carolina COM
mands. Brave men comprised these
commands, of course, and they lack
only that practice and instruction
which is needed to perfect them In
drill and observances. Many of the
companies were very ragged, and one
went by the reviewing officers In a
way that caused many a smile. "A
Governor" reasoned the South Caro-
linians, should have more considera-
ton than is shown'a common, ordinary
officer" That much seemed admitted
but 1t was a question as to how this
greater respect should be shown. The
company were dismounted cavalry, and
they carried drawn sabers. Some were
content to march by with the saber at
a present, but not SO the majority,
whose hands flew to their caps, and
they went by presenting the singular
spectacle of a command saluting in re-
view with headgear carried in hand.
From Marion Square the march was
the troops were dismissed.
At the Ivory City.
When the soldiers arrived at the ex-
position grounds the streets of the
Ivory City assumed an animated APP
pearance and all day long they added
life to the exposition. The Midway be-
longed to them, for they stormed the
attractions at regular intervals, visit
ing first one show and then another 1t
was a great day not only for the troops
but for citizen visitors.
The troops were late in arriving at
the exposition, but the crowds waited
patiently. They banked up around the
carriage entrance on Grove street and
as the parade passed through shout
after shout arose from thousands of
voices. When the bands played
Dixie" the shout was deafening. The
schools were out in full force and all
of them carried small United States
flags, which they waved and fiuttered
at the troops as they passed through
the gates. 1t was a great occasion for
the children, for they had never before
seen such a grand military pageant.
The parade was over a mile in length
and considerable time was required for
them to pass a given point. When the
head of the column reached the Ex-
UOSlllOn entrance the rear WAS lar
back on Rutledge avenue. The parade
was so long in passing Calhoun street
from King that the street cars were
blocked for twenty minutes. Twenty
eight cars, all damned with people,
were tied up on the King street line.
A second blockade occurred on Rut-
ledge avenue when the troops were
crossing the car track near the Mid
way entrance and car after car was
banked up one behind the other. The
visitors did not wait for the cars to
land them at the main entrance but
they hustled out and entered through
the Midway gate.
When the parade arrived inside of
the grounds the troops wsre disbanded.
Their arms were Immediately laid
aside for the day and the fun started.
Some hurried to the races, others
made a break for the Midway; they
were scattered in all parts of the
grounds and in the different buildings
The Midway was perhaps the liveliest
section of the grounds and the noise
was deafening at times, but everybody
enjoyed the din that was made by the
Midway bands and barkers. 1t was a
great day for the show people and all
of the shows were kept going all OF
the time.
The troops were we'll behaved and
created no disorder and frequent com
ment was made about the good beha-
vfor of the troops. Generally when a
large body of soldiers are brought to-
gether there is more or less disorderly
conduct, but the soldiers OF South
Carolina and Georgia are not of the
carousing kind. They have their fun,
but are well behaved
The attendance to-day was by far
the best since the ICynOcifion opanad
1t was not as large as that of the
opening day, but it was a money
spending crowd. They patronized the
restaurants, the popcorn boys, cigar
stands. Their money flowed freely
and the girls who sold souvenirs came
in for their share of the money.
Having n Good Time.
Tonight the Savannah soldiers are
taking IN the town. Many of them
have been the guests of local COM
mands. The Emmett Rifles and the
Irish aJsper Greens have been enter
tanned by the Irish Volunteers, whom
Irish Jasper Greens have been enter
occasion of their visit TO Savannah A
the time of the Dewey parade. The
Lafayette Artillery entertained the
Chathams. whose guests the Charles
ton Battery were some years ago.
At midnight many of the Savannah
ians left for home. but the larger mum
Der decided 10 remain over until to-
morrow night, when they are to leave
az O'clock.
Col. Estill rode on Col r c Wylly's
stan, Gov. McSweeney not being here
TO MEET RAILROAD MEN.
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