The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
The Details.
ial to The EveninE Times.

Minneapolis, MIMI. Aug. 15.-"Let's
brave 1t comrades; 1t may be the last
march we will ever take part in" This
was the sentiment that actuated the
thousands of gray-haired veterans of
the civil war who marched through the
streets of Minneapolis today in mar
ttal array. 1t was the spectacular day
OF the national encampment of the
Grand Army, and the parade will be
long remembered by the thousands of
people who lined the streets along the
line of march to witness it.
Devoid Of all pomp and panoply of
the warlike host which marched in
all the pride of strength and youth.
In today's parade there was something
pathetic in the thinned-out ranks Of
the veterans which touched the hearts
Of all who saw them. With military
precision these old soldiers of Vicks-
burg. the Wilderness. Gettysburg and
Appomattox swung into line at the
appointed hour, ready for the command
to march.
The arrangements for the parade
were admirable. Out of consideration
for the age and infirmities of the vet
Grams the route was shortened to two
miles, 1t lay over level streets. which
were In perfect condition. The physi-
clans Of Minneapolis, who, almost to
man. volunteered their services. were
on hand to attend to any of the old
soldiers who might be overcome by
fatigue or heat. Immediate relief was
given to all who needed it.
The signal gun announcing the start
Of the procession was fired promptly
at 10 a. m. The route Of the parade
included Hennepin avenue. Nicollet
avenue and ether leading downtown
thcroughfares, all of which were mag
nificently decorated with the national
colors and designs emblematic of the
Grand Army and it's allied organize
lions. The principal reviewing stands
were grouped about the old city hall,
and there the departments marched
past In brave style. At other points
along the line viewing stands had been
built. while vans and wagons stood at
intersecting streets, equipped with
chairs. A hearty greeting was extend
ed to the veterans along the entire
route, each of the departments being
cheered as it filed past. The scene was
one of enthusiasm all along the streets
old and young turning out to greet
the fast-fading ranks.
Throughout the parade was strictly
military, no women, children, or gro
tesque costumes being permitted In
the column. A few carriages, driven
to the left of the column, confined vet
Grams who were physically unable to
march.
The crowd massed in the downtown
section of the city was probably the
largest ever seen in Minneapolis.
State and city departments, the banks
and many stores and factories were
closed. and the people made the occa-
sion a holiday. It seemed as though
bali the population Of st. Paul came
over by trolley to review the parade.
During the early morning hours
crowded special trains arrived from
points throughout Minnesota, Iowa.
Wisconsin and the Dakotas and for a
while the traffic at the union station
was chokei. "a
Long before the hour set for the
start of the parade persons began
seeking the best places from which
to view the pageant. When the SQUAD
of mounted police heading the column
finally came into sight the sidewalks.
doors. windows and even roofs of the
were black with humanity.
In the formation of the parade. Col
umbia Post No. 706, of the department
OF Illinois. composed of veterans of
Rock Island and Moline, was given
the place Of honor, that of escort to
COMMUNICATIVE Chief Tanner. The de-
Of the various states follow
ed In the order of their aenioritv i
Among the states most largely repre-
sented were New York, Ohio, Penn
sylvania, Massachusetts,. Illinois, Ne
braska. Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Kan
sas and Minnesota. Altogether there