Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-16
VETERANS
PARADE
AGAIN
Annual Reunion Of the Old
Confederate Soldiers at
Louisville

Louisville, KY, June 16.-The grand
parade, probably the most interesting
feature Of the annual reunion so far
as the rank and file Nof the Confeder-
ate veterans is concerned. took place
today. The line of march was two
miles long, and novel feature was the
countermarch to enable the veterans to
see one another. Despite the advanced
age Of all Of them and the bodily in
irmities of many, the old soldiers went
through the ordeal in splendid shape,
and made a brave show as they
tramped along under waving flags and
banners, to the music Of countless
bands and with the applause of thous-
ands Of spectators ringing in their ears
The principal point Of interest along
the line Of march was the corner Of
Fifth and jefferson streets, where was !
located the grand stand, from which
the parade was reviewed by city and
county officials and other distinguished
guests. A large part Of the stand was
set aside for veterans who did not feel
strong enough to march in the parade.
The line was led by Gen. Stephen ID.
Lee, commanding the Confederate vet
Grams, and his staf. The first division
consisted Of the Army Of Northern Vir
ginis, but the familiar figure Of Gener
al Wade Hampton, its commander, was
among the missing. The North Caro-
division came second. Then came
the Maryland division, the Virginia
division, the District of Columbia di.
vision and the South Carolina and West
Virginia divisions. The second section
consisted Of the Trans-M Mississippi de-
partment Of the United Confederate
Veterans. The six divisions Of this
department in the order Of line con-
sisted Of the veterans of Missouri,
Arkansas, Indian Territory,
and Oklahoma, and those from the Pa.
cifc division.
After the TRANSIT ississippi depart
ment came the Aower.bedecked car.
OF the sponsors and maids Of :
honor, who came TO Louisville from all :
the South under appointment Of
the Confederate veterans. The car
were grouped according to de- +
,artments and divisions. This part Of o
he parade made a beautiful picture, ii
md received much applause. After il
he sponsors and maids Of honor came
he lady visitors and other guests, also
n carriages,
Next in line came the Department Of
he Army Of the Tennessee, General
d. Lees old command. This q
'rabraced the veterans Of Georgia, 4
Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Lois
ana, and Florida. Bringing up the
ear of the Army Of the Tennessee de-
'artment and Of the United Veterans II
Of the parade was the Kentucky b
Immediately after it was Ii
he section assigned 10 the Sons Of c,
confederate Veterans, who are holding u
heir reunion in Louisville. The vari. m
ms camps made a good showing, many IL
{ them having complete uniforms in h,
ray. m
A number Of carriages contained dis a;
bled veterans who desired TO be in n
he parade, but were not physically q
BILE TO stand the strain Of marching. di
hey received frequent cheers along
he route. When well past the review.
lg stand, after having completed the
ne Of march, the parade was dismiss NJ
4 by divisions, and the veterans eli
,attered to their state headquarters. Ri
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