The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-03
CONFEDERATES RIDE
u. S. ARMY HORSES
BOYS IN GREY MOUNT STEEDS OF
ELEVENTH CAVALRY.
Parade Grand Climax of 2Sd Re.
uniOn-SOuthern Heroes Break
Camp ut Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 29.-With
flags furled and kits packed many sur
vivors of the Southern army, who at
tended the twenty-third annual United
Confederate Veterans reunion here,
departed for their homes tonight.
Death stalked in the midst of the
cheering throng, which today par
ticipated in the impressive Veterans
parade. Three soldiers, who came
to renew campaign friendships, made
during the War Between the State, re-
sponded for the last time to their regi-
mental calls.
Robert Nolen, veteran, from
Houston, Texas, fell down the steps of
the city auditorium, breaking his
neck.
B. F. Moore, of Fuque, Tex, who was
injured in fall yesterday, died at a
local infrmary today G. w. Null
Ienix, of Lindale, Ca, entered res
taurant just after the Veterans pa
rade was ended and dropped dead.
Several Veterans were exhausted by
the trying ordeal of today's march,
but at a late hour no additional deaths
had been reported.
fearful Scenes at Parting.
Scenes tonight at the railroad sta
tions brought tears to the eyes of
thousands Of visitors, who were re-
turning to their homes after attend
ing the reunion. Aged soldiers, when,
parting, clasped each other in warm
embraces and uttered fervent prayers
that they would meet again at the next
reunion. Many were so feeble that
they could scarcely Chamber aboard
the trains, but willing hands were
ready to assist them.
The climax of the reunion came to-
day when several thousand Veterans
marched and rode through the city
streets in their annual parade, accom-
panied by sponsors and escorted by
National Guardsmen from several
States.
Scarcely a person of the many thou
sands who witnessed the striking spec
tacle tonight was able to speak above
a whisper, so vociferous were the
cheers accorded the gray-haired SOL
diers.
Gen. Young Reviews Parade.
Gen. Bennett H. Young, of Louisville,
KY, commander-in-chief of the United
Confederate Veterans, led the parade
on a prancing horse from his native
State. Upon reaching his headquarters
he dismounted, and, standing bare
headed in the sunshine, watched the
survivors of the Confederate army
pass by. Members Of Gen. Young's
staff, Governor Hooper, of Tennessee;
Miss Kate Daffan, of Austin, sponsor
for the South, and others were guests
of Gen. Young on the reviewing stand.
A picturesque feature Of the parade
was the presence Of several negro
''uncles," who followed their masters
through the War Between the States.
A number of these carried live chick
ems, illustrative. Of the manner in
which they foraged when food was
scarce during the fierce campaigns.
They were heartily cheered by specta-
tors and acknowledged the greetings
with unique bows peculiar to the ante
0ellum negro.
With Ya&terea Battle Flags
Proudly bearing tattered battle fags
6immed by powder smoke and time,
the grey-clad survivors Of the Con-.
federate army today marched through
streets walled on each side with cheer
ing thousands. Standards born by
head arches formed Of entwined Con-
federate and United States flags.
Nearly thousand of the grey-haired
Veterans were mounted on the pranc-
ing horses of the 18th United States
cavalry rendered by Fort Oglethorpe
officials, and offering another mute
testimonial of the burial Of the bitter
ness which characterized the War Be-
tween the States.
Memories Revived.
Hundreds of applauding spectators,
who witnessed the impressive sight,
were moved to tears by the food of
memories it aroused.
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