The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-08-16

Is the fourth death among visiting
veterans.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 15.-"Let's
brave it, comrades; it may be the last
march we will ever take patt In
This was the sentiment that actuated
the thousands Of gray haired veter-
ans of the Civil War who marched
through the streets of Minneapolis to-
day in martial array. 1t was the
spectacular day of the national en-
campment of the Grand Army, and
the parade will be long remembered
by the thousands of people WAC 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 Vlcks.
burg, the Wilderness, Gettysburg and
Appomattox swung into line at the ap.
pointed 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
physicians of Minneapolis, who, al.
most to man, volunteered their SER
vices, were on nand to attend to any
of the old soldiers who might be
overcome by fatigue or heat. Immedi.
ate relief was given to all who need
ed 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 other leading downtown
thoroughfares, all of which were mag
nifcently decorated with the national
colors and designs emblematic of the
Grand Army and its allied organiza
tions. The principal reviewing stands
were grouped about the city hall, and
there the departments marched past
in brave style. At other points along
the line reviewing stands had beer
built, while vans and wagons stood
at the intersecting streets, equipped
with chairs. A hearty greeting was
extended to the veterans along the en-
tire 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 ou
to greet the fast-fading ranks.
, Throughout the parade was strictly
military, no women, children, or gro
tesque costumes being permitted ir
the column. A few carriages, driver
, to the left of the column, contained
veterans who were physically unable
! to march.
The crowd massed in the down
town 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 holiday. 1t seemed as II hal
the population of st. Paul came ovel
by trolley to review the parade. Dur
ing the early morning hours crowded
special trains arrived from point
throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wiscon
sin and the Dakotas, and for a while
the traffic at the union station wal
choked.
Long before the hour set for tn
start of the parade persons began seek
ing the best places from which t
view the pageant When the squai
of mounted police heading the column
finally same into sight the sidewalks
doors, windows and even the roofs o
the buildings were black with human
ity.
In the formation OF the parade. Co
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