The National tribune., 1907-09-19

carrying the agricultural products of
that state. s-S;&s-|-..L -.
There were six veterans from Ore
gon. representing four G.. A. r. Posts
and carrying pretty banner inscribed
There was one veteran from far
away Alaska, who marched with the
of the State of Wash
ington.
New York Brings Up the Rear.
Following a blare of brass came the
Department of the great Empire State
of New York, headed by the Depart
ment officers mounted and with the
Saratoga Post leading the van. Lafay-
ette Post, of New York City, with over
flowing ranks and their fine uniforms
made an excellent showing and receiv-
ed hearty applause along the route OF
parade. The New York Posts all made
u splendid appearance and marched
with full ranks, and their bands play
ing stirring martial music. The Onon-
daga Battalion was headed by a real,
live Indian, and 1t is said the big brave
saw real service at the front in the
days that tried mems souls.
The Grenndier Guard.
Bringing up the rear of the parade
was the clear-cut feature of the occa-
sion-the Grenadier Guard of the
Grand Army of the Republic. This body
of magnificent soldiers was composed
OF one veteran from each department,
and every man was six feet or more in
height The Grenadiers were COM
manded by Col. A. 5. Fowler. of the
Department of Arkansas, and acted as
an escort for the great flag that drap-
ed Gen. L. 5. Grants body when it was
carried from Mount McGregor to New
York City to lie in state before inter-
Thn nno tt-.s= St at.tn n1 Nftf nj
supported on the march by 25 Gren-
adiers, who carefully kept the folds of
their sacred burden from trailing in
the mud and water.
The honor of forming the Grenadier
Guard is accorded Col. Frank S:errett,
and it is said to be his purpose to form
ii into a permanent organization. The
members of the guard and the States
they represent are as follows:
Alabama-C. C. Chaplin, Birmingham,
Assistant Adjutant-General of Depart
ment.
Arkansas-A. S. Fowler. Past De-
partment Commander, Little Rock.
California and Nevada-A. A. Whis-
sen.
Colorado and Wyoming-H H. Mas
sey
Connecticut-R. w. Williamson. Jun
ior Vice-Commander, Post So, Hartford.
Delaware-1ra LuHt, New Castle;
Florida-F. G. PARCEL. Tampa.
Georgia, c. A. Oliver.
Illinois,. Il. Sine.
Indiana-Jacob NJ. Neely, Martins
vile.
Iowa-Lot Abraham, Mount Pleasant
kansas-Elmer Loomis (Abe Lin
coln), GiraId.
Kentucky-Le Want Dodge
Louisiana and Mississippi -.
Maine-Capt ID. X. Hinson, Quebec,
Washington County.
Maryland-Henry Clark, Baltimore;
George w. Thompson, Baltimore
Nassachusetts-E. p. Minis, Post 16,
Michigan--Richard Bailey, Palmyra
Mnnesota-John Schaefer, 81. Paul.
Missouri-James Crosson.
Nebraska - Freeman Merryman,
Kearney.
New Hampshire-John w. Snow, Past
Commander. Post 5S, Warner
New Jersey-James ]. Brown, Post 4,
Newark.
New Mexico-Theodore W. Heman.
North Dakota-C. III. Skies, Moor
head, Mimi; S. Fl. Hill, Department
Chicago.
Ohio-James NJ. Williams, Memorial
Post, 141, Cleveland.
ing.
Potomac-Capt. Edward Webster,
Past Assistant Adju;ant- G General, and
w. A. O'Mara, Washington, ID. c.
Rhode Island-Samuel w. X. Allen,
South Dakota-N. l. Lothian.
Tennessee-W. L. Ledgerwood, Hen
ry H Ingersoll, so Wall street, New
York City.
Vermont-George w. Bridgman
Hardwick; George W. Flagg, Brain
tree.
Virginia and North Carolina-A. A.
Hagar, National Commander, National
Soldiers Home. Virginia.
Washington and Alaska
West Virginia.. s. Watson.
Wisconsin,. A. Rappe.
The Line OF March.
The route of the parade was along
Broadway, the principal thorofare of
Saratoga Springs. This street was deco
rated with flags, bunting. and military
designs and insignia. Al night it was
Illuminated from myriads of electric
bulbs and are lights, swung in long
lines or arches. A feature of the deco
rations was great G. A. r. badge, re-
produced in colored electric lights.
At the Reviewing stand.
The scene at the grand or reviewing
stand as the veterans tramped past
was an inspiring one, and the downpour
Of rain did not seem to dampen the
ardOr Of the old soldiers, al
though it wetted them TO the very skin.
On this stand with its covering OF
cotton cloth, thru which the rain pour
ed in torrents. were many distinguished
men and women. Commander-in-Chief
Brown was the central figure. He was
by his STAFF and the Ma
tional officers OF the G. A. r. Near by
him was Gov. Hughes. of New York,
and his staff: Senator McCumber,
Ireland; D. l.. Rice, of The
National Tribune; ]. Cory Winans, of
F. NJ. Sterrett, Past Command
er-in-Chief Tanner. Bishop Fallows,
Col. James E. Porter, Bishop McCorkle,
of Duluth; Rev. Father Bodfish, of
Boston; Gen. John c. Black. Gen. John
r. King. Henry NJ. Duffield. Brig.-Gen.
Nelson II. Henry and many other dis
men.
Gov. Hughes was deeply impressed
by the picture presented by the veter
ans as they moved by the reviewing
stand in the drenching rain with the
same spirit they would have displayed
in the sunshine on dress parade. He
was evidently proud of the grit and
of the veteran fighters,
for turning to an officer standing near
him he said:
This is one of the most inspiring and
in some ways most pathetic things /
ever witnessed. To see these men