The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-09-14
old VETERANS TRAMP
TO MARTIAL MUSIC
GRAND ARMY MEN PARADE
THROUGH STREETS AMID
BLAZE OF coLoRs.
CARRY FLAG WHICH
DRAPED GRANTS BIER
Line of March Is Shortened Because
Of Growing FeebIeness - Gov.
Hughes and National Officers Lead
Line and Review Ranks.

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 12.-Martial
music, the old wartime tunes to
which the soldiers of the civil war
had marched in many campaigns re.
sounded through the streets of Sara
toga Wednesday during the parade of
the veterans who are attending the
national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic now in session.
The parade was started shortly be-
fore three p. m. in a drenching rain
1t was estimated that 10000 men were
in line at the start, but many of the
more inf1rm veterans dropped out
when the storm became severe, while
the others plodded on despite the
weather.
Recognize Failing Strength.
Significant of the failing strength Of
the veterans was the fact that the
parading distance was reduced to one
mile-the shortest ever fixed for the
national encampment. For the first
time the parade was limited to mem
bers of the Grand Army instead of
being open to all survivors of the war.
The national colors covered the
fronts Of buildings were festooned at
every convenient point. strung in rows
at short intervals across the streets
and completely covered the interior
of the great convention hall, where the
sessions of the encampment are held.
Flag Recalls Gen. Grant.
One of the features of the parade
was the presence of a big flag which
covered the body of Gen. Grant on it's
way from Mount McGregor to the
tomb. In custody of the grenadier
guard, commanded By Col. F. M. Ster-
rett, of st. Louis, of which every man
was over six feet tall and each repre-
senting one of the As departments of
the G. A. R., this old flag brought up
the extreme rear. escorted by the
whole parade and being carried at last
along the whole line of review.
AS planned, the national officers in
carriages with Gov. Charles E. Hughes
of this state led the line, the chief of
staff in command being j. Cary Win
ans, of Toledo. The department of
New York state, although entitled by
seniority to fifth place. selected as
hosts the left of the line, which includ-
ed representation of every depart
ment, including Alaska, and of every
branch Of the service. The parade
was reviewed by Gov. Hughes and the
national officers of the G. A. R.
Reception at Congress Hall.
The days programme began with a
reception at Congress hail. the New
York state headquarters, in honor of
Gov. Hughes at 1880 a. m. At 1890
luncheon was served by the depart.
ment of New York to the governor,
Commander in Chief Robert B. Brown
and his staff. past national officers, de.
partment commanders and the other
distinguished guests. Meanwhile there
had been reunions of the various or.
CARNATIONS. Preparations have been
made to care for the sick or infirm
veterans or those who overtax their
strength.
Mustering-In Service Tonight.
The days programme concluded
with a mustering-in service conducted
BY Memorial post of Cleveland, o.,
with stereopticon exhibition in the
convention hall.
Ask Law for Song in Entirety.
Sandusky. O.. Sept. IA resolu'
ton was adopted by the United Span
ish-American War Veterans in session
here calling upon state legislatures to
prohibit the use of Francis Scott Key e
"Star Spangled Banner" in schools
except in it's entirety. The invariable
omission of the third verse is de
plored Greetings to President Roose
welt, addressed as comrade, brought
thanks and best wishes.