The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-22
C. A. R. HOSTS,
|DW|NDL|NG, IN
PARADE TODAY
Veterans of Army That Took
Up Gage More Than Fifty
Five Years Ago Pass in
Review.
10000 ARE IN LINEUP
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PresS)
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 22.-To the
stirring music of the fife and drum,
the boys of '61 to '65 threw back their
shoulders and heightened out their
strides in the annual parade which
was the feature today of the 54th nat
ional encampment of the Grand Army
Of the Republic.
The paraders passed between walls
of cheering humanity, the entire route
of the mile long march being packed
with spectators. who paid tribute to
the veterans with cheers, flags and
streamers.
Clouds Of Confetti Decend.
From office buildings along the line
of march floated down clouds of COL
fetti, covering the marchers. School
children crowded around the soldiers
end sailors monument, waving tiny
flags in greeting to each soldier
Stirring music of the many fife and
drum corps. the military bands, and
the bugle corps, revived the spirit Of
youth in many of the marchers, and
they were not content to keep step,
but danced along the line of march.
Many seemingly forgot their four
score or more years, and overtaxed
their waning strength. Ambulances
along the line took care of these and
assisted them to the rest rooms.
Day Is Ideal One.
The day, although warm, was almost
ideal The sky was cloudless but a
breeze from the east tempered thu
rays Of the late September sun.
AS the various divisions passed,
they were given a warm greeting,
but the boys of Father Abraham" in
full uniform. with guns at right shout
snapped in place, drew continuous
cheers.
Automobiles Form Division.
One small division was devoted to
automobiles in which those who were
physically unable to walk, rode, but
the majority were willing and able
to march.
The procession started at 10 a. m
| The route this year was considera bly,
less than a mile in length.
Medical Care Provided
Although the route of the parade
was greatly shortened, every prepar'
alton was made to care for the veter,
ans who might become i'll or drop out
for any reason. Fourteen first aid
stations and eight ambulance stations
were established along the short line
of march with nearly half hundred
doctors in attendance. ~
Hall Leads Parade
Commander-in-c chief Hall and his
staff led the march until they reached
the statehouse where the reviewing
stand was placed.
Detectives from other cities arrived
! last night to assist the local police in
protecting the crowds witnessing the
parade from pickpockets.
The parade was the only activity
aside from a few social events, slated
| for the veterans today. Their business
session is to be held tomorrow. Yes
! terday was occupied with reunions OF
| various divisions and brigades.
| Loomis Scofield of New Caanan
Conn, yesterday was elected fleet
commodore of the National Associa
ton of Naval Veterans of the United
States Of America, 1S61-65 at the bust
ness session of the organization. Dan
iel S. Wilder, Of Columbus, o., was re
elected commander of the National as
sociation of Union ex-prisoners Of war
| AuxIiaries Meet
The various auxiliaries of the G. A
R. were to hold business sessions
throughout the day. The Sons Of Vet
Grams were to elect officers this after
noon. Lieutenant Governor P. B. Bar
rows, of Nebraska, Congressman Cliff
ford Ireland of Peoria, ILL.,, and Frank
! Shellhouse, of Indianapolis, are being
! considered for National Commander
! it was announced.
The report of Miss Mary Tredo Of
New Jersey, president of the Sons Of
Veterans Auxiliary shows a tota
membership of $4,000, gain of 1900
during the last year.