Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

where many eyes were dim as the on
lockers, with heads barred, watched the
grizzled veterans file by.
The parade was notably well handled,
quick moving and inspiring. Countless
flags snapped in the breeze and the SOL
diers passed for miles between buildings
gorgeously decorated. The plaudits Of the
crowd were in their ears the conscious
ness of glory won by valor was in their
hearts and they bore with themselves the
knowledge that they had earned approval
for work Eobly done.
And yet 1t was parade of pathos as
we'll as a march of pride. For with the
thought that these were the men who
forced their way up a blood-stained slope
of darkness and doubt, and pressed over
the brow of the hill to catch the light OF
Glory on their steel, came the realization
that these veterans of well-fought fields
were marching steadily to meet un-
daunted the last roll call. The day was
ideal. Several sharp showers during the
night dispelled the oppressive heat of the
day before and soft, cool breeze swept
over the city. The sky was dark during
the early part of the morning. but as the
columns began to gather the sun shone
brightly.
Parade a Grand Success
Every precaution that could make the
parade a success was taken by the authori-
ties. The line of march, two miles In length,
struct the column for an instant. Hours
before the scheduled time the streets were
filled with spectators, and during the prog
ress of the parade the streets were packed
solidly.
The parade itself, which was organized
by departments, formed at o'clock, and
moved exactly an hour later, the signal be-
ing a single gun. At the head Of the col
police, the line filling the street from curb
to curb. Directly behind the police and at
the head of the parade proper came the
Cook Band and Drum Corps of Denver.
drill corps and are a portion of the Cook
organization were especial favorites with
the multitude, and were given a continuous
ovation during the parade.
Next came the chief marshal OF the
parade, former Governor Van SAINT and his
chief Of staff, General Fred B. Wood, adju-
tant general of Minnesota, who was fol-
lowed by regimental and staf officers Of
the Minnesota National Guard. This COM
promised the entire escort Of the Grand
Army, and then, marching in splendid even
ranks. with their formation superbly Kept
throughout the entire parade. came the
first Of the old soldiers. Columbia post Of
Chicago, acting as the personal escort OF
Commander-in-Chief Tanner. This organi-
encampments. Its snowy uniform Of dark
olive green and its splendid marching won
great applause.
Tanner on Spirited steed
Behind Columbia Post came Commander
in-Chief Tanner. mounted on q spirited and
handsome steed and attended by his per-
sonal staff. comprising Adjutant General
Tweedale. Quartermaster General Frank
Battles. Chief Of Staf Frank A. Butts, Sc
nior Vice Commander-in-Chief George w.
Cook Junior Vice Commander 8. H. Tow
ler, Surgeon General Hugo PhiHer. Chap
lafn-in-Chief Rev. Jesse Cole, Inspector
General M Il Cummings and IndQa AdvO-
cate General Charles A. Clark. Following
the officers OF the organization, rank on
rank. came the men of the Grand Army
marched in order of their admission to the
organization. Illinois having the right of
the line. followed by Wisconsin, Pennsyi-
vania, Ohio ard New York in the order
named.
Twenty other states followed these. The
veterans OF Rock Island county. ILL.,, acted
as the personal escort OF Commander Buck
of that department.
Two extremes were noted among the Rock
Island men, one being Anson H. Hubbard
of Moline. Ill, who, although ninety years