July 16, 1898

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MILITARY DAY

The Third Regiment of Nebraska had been recruited by Colonel Wm. J. Bryan andwere about to leave the state for service in the Cuban War. They were in campat old Fort Omaha and had accepted the invitation of the exposition officialsto attend the exposition in a body before leaving the state. Greatpreparations for their comfort had been made by the Woman's Bureau ofEntertainment and many assistants who had volunteered to serve in distributingthe refreshments to the 1500 soldiers who were expected to participate in thedemonstration. At 10 o'clock A.M. the Regiment entered the exposition groundsat the north gate and were received by General Manager Clarkson with the PawneeCity Band, and marched down the West Midway over the north viaduct into theGrand Plaza and from there to the Nebraska Building, and then countermarchedback to the Plaza and over the viaduct to the Grand Court.

Governor Holcomb and staff on horse back, with Colonel Bryan and his aidespreceded the marching troopers, and their bright uniforms contrasting with thebeautiful white of the buildings made a scene long to be remembered by thosewho witnessed it. Many fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters,wives andsweethearts of these volunteers were gathered on the grounds to see and perhapsembrace their loved ones for the last time. Many bands of music and wavingflags lent enchantment to the scene. At 11 o'clock the troopers gathered inthe Auditorium and with their friends and visitors completely filled the greatbuilding. The public was excluded until the soldiers were seated, and therewas not sufficient room for all who sought admittance.

On the stage were seated Governor Holcomb of Nebraska, Governor Leedy ofKansas, Colonel William J. Bryan, General Barry, Adjutant General of Nebraska,General Manager T.S. Clarkson, President Wattles and numerous other expositionofficials. After several selections by the Pawnee City Band, President Wattlesintroduced general Manger Clarkson, who delivered an address of welcome to thesoldiers. He bade them Godspeed in the performance of their patriotic duties. He paid an eloquent tribute to the men who risked their lives for theircountry's honor. His address was often interrupted by cheers and at its' closethe Third Regiment Band increased the enthusiasm by playing "The Battle Cry ofFreedom."

Governor J.W. Leedy of Kansas then spoke briefly, after which then was moremusic and then Hon. G.M. Hitchcock was introduced and presented the regimentwith a set of silk guidons, two for each of the three battalions. These werereceived by Colonel Bryan, who expressed feelingly the thanks of his regimentfor this and other manifestations of good will which had been showered uponthem on every hand. At the close of his address there was more music by theband, after which Governor Holcomb was introduced and delivered the formalfarewell of the state to its volunteers. His address brought tears to manyeyes as he assured the boys that after they had gone to the front they would beremembered and honored and their achievements would be the pride of the greatcommonwealth. At the close of Governor Holcomb's address, it was announcedthat the Woman's Bureau of Entertainment would serve dinner to the soldiers intheir seats in the Auditorium. The women who had volunteered to perform thistask and had secured the food for the feast were assigned as follows:

Third Regiment Band - Mrs. Charles Shiverick, assisted by Mrs. J.E. Baum, Mrs.John Wilbur, The Misses Adeline Nash, Edna Cowin, Anna Crary, Ethel Morse, AnnaShiverick, and Miss Outcalt of Lincoln.Pawnee City Band - Committee of the Women's Relief corps, Mrs. Sarah A. Potter,chairman; Mesdames George B. Eddy, John Jeffcoat, Allen Koch, W.R. Martin,Remington, Omar Whitney, George Rhodes, McCoy, Hough, Deacon, Hull, Askwith,Sheelar, Bugh, all of Omaha corps, and Mesdames Ogg, Eastman, Ingersol,Williams, Fenner and Towl of South Omaha.Company A - Mrs. J.M. Metcalf, assisted by Mesdames C.D. Sinclair, J.N. Cornishand J.H. Hertsche and the Misses Anna V. Metcalf and Lucy Sinclair.Company B - Mrs. George E. Barker, Mrs. C.E. Squires, Mrs. A. H. Noyes, theMisses Amy Barker, Mary Barker, Louise Squires.Company C - Mesdames H.T. Clarke, W.F. Allen, Frank Colpetzer, Harry Wilkins,the Misses Gertrude Clarke, Grace Allen, Mabel Taylor, Freda Ranger, LouiseTukey.
Company D - Mrs. J.E. Summers, Jr., Mrs. George Hoagland, the Misses CoraCarney, Belle Beatty, Laura Beatty, Helen Hoagland, May Meighen, Bessie Yates,Caroline Johnson.
Company E - Sanitary Aid Society, Mrs. George B. Eddy, vice president MesdamesFred Nichols, R.C. Moore, E.V. Lewis, the Misses Flora Holt, Nessie Levitt,Moore, Helen Wyman, Flora Lewis, Jessie Brown.
Company F - Mesdames Paul Charlton, Richard Carrier, George W. Mercer, CharlesW. Rainey, the Misses Nellie and Sarah Baum.
Company G - Mesdames Andrew Rosewater, T.J. Mahoney, Henry S. Jaynes, theMisses Herberta Jaynes, Edith Smith, Martha Stone, Tot Moores, and Lillie Berghof New York City.
Company H - Committe of Women's Relief corps.
Company I - Mesdames George A. Joslyn, Charles Offutt, E.A. Nash, A.J. Love,M.A. Hall, Charles Ogden, Miss Laura Barber.
Company K - Mesdames W.A. Redick, Thomas Kilpatrick, T.M. Orr, W.N. Babcock,E.S. Dundy, D.H. Wheeler, Jr., E.H. Sprague, Alvin Saunders and Miss Dundy.Company L - Mesdames T.J. Mackay, E.L. Lomax, John Grossman, Robert Purvis,Miss Purvis, Miss Olla Cook.
Company M - Mesdames G.W. Wattles, J.R. Buchanan, Z.T. Lindsay, G.F. Bidwell,the Misses Lindsey, Evans, Emma Creighton, Andreesen, Miss Moore of CouncilBluffs, Miss Nellie Law of Henry, Ill.