Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1906 — CIVIL WAR HEROES. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CIVIL WAR HEROES.

Annual Encampment of the G. A. 11. at Minncapoli*. Fur the fortieth time since Its work was fiubdied and Its glory won. the G. A. R. was in line Wednesday nt Mlnne-

a polis.. There have been many parades more .gorgeous, many spe ct a des more dazzling and bewildering, but never lias there been in this country one more appealing and impressive th a n that which passed through the streets

jam.,.-- i.. i.vN.v.K. of Minneapolis during the greater part of the forenoon. The parade was a notable affair as aueh tilings go, well handled, quick moving was n day of pride for the old soldiers tn themselves and for the multitude in the soldiers. ~ Z ~ Over the heads of the veterans as they marched along countless flags snapped in the breeze and their lines passed between buildings gorgeouslydecorated in their honor. The plaudits of the crowd were in their ears, the consciousness of glory, won by valor, was in their hearts and they bore with them the knowledge of the world's approval for work most nobly done, in a most righteous cause. And yet it was a parade es pathos as well as a march of pride. At the head of the column was a platoon of mounted police, the line filling the street from curb to curb, and effectually sweeping away any pedestrians and vehicles that escaped the vigilant eyes of members of national guard and poficemen who were stationed along the line of march. Directly behind the police and at the head of the parade proper came a band from Denver. its showy zouave uniforms making a splendid appearance. The twenty two young women who’form a drill coips and are a portion of the organization were -especial favorites, with the multitude and were given a continuous ovation during the parade.

Next came the chief marshal of the parade, ex Governor 8. R. Van Sant, and his chief of staff. General Fred B. Wood, adjutant general of Minnesota, who was followed by a throng of otficers composing the regimental staff officers of the Minnesota national guard. This comiwisixl the entire escort at the Grand Army. Then, marching splendidly, came the first of the old soldiers. Columbia post of Chicago, acting as the personal escort of the commander In chief. This organization has made a record at many previous encampments, and It Is considered one of the best drilled and handsomest posts in the Grand Army. Its showy uniform of green and its splendid marching Called for tremendous applause. Behind the post came Commander in Chief Tanner, superbly mounted and attended by his personal staff, comprising Adjutant General Tweedale. Quartermaster General Battles. Chief of Staff Frank AButts, Vice Commander In Chief George W?\Ax>k, Junior Vice Commander S. H. Fowler. Surgeon General Hugo Philler, Chaplain In Chief Rev. Jesse Cole. Inspector General M. J. Cummings, and Judge Advocate General Charles A. Clark. On the preceding day the Grand Army vjsitors devoted themselves to regimental reunions, sight-seeing and receptions given by the Ladies of she Grand Army, the Women’s Relief Corps and other auxiliary organizations. all of which kept open house. The feature of the evening was a large camp "fire, which packed the Auditorium to its utmost capacity. Addresses were made by Governor Johnson, Commander tn Chief Tanner. R. B. Brown of Zanesville, Ohio, a candidate for commander, and a number of others. An address of welcome was made to every prominent organization of national scope now attending the encampment.. About 160,000 persons die eveij year •f tuberculosis in France.