, 1888-03-13
EASY VICTORY.
Cheyenne Captured by the G. A. r..
Delegates.
The Veterans at Home in the Magic
City.
Programme of the Session of the
E~nCampment.
WAR DECLARED.

a dark blue hue tinges the atmOs-
phcre. The tow is invaded by relicts OF
the late struggle attircd in their sombrc
uniforms. On the corners, in the hotel
rotundas, around the home circle and in
the halls of the G. A. r. "reminiscences
of the dark days crowned with "unshine
and happiness are in orde5. A patriotic
feeling prevades the town. The martial
spirit is aroused, and he who could not
distinguish between a retreat and flank
movement is gravely discussing military
tactics and criticisinC the actions of great
commanders on various fields. Flags are
floating, drums are beating and the city
belongs to the old boys.
RECRUITS ARRIVING.
The first detachment OF invaders ar
rived from the South last evening. 4
special train laden with delegates from the
same locality reached the city at midnight
and more will follow this evening. This
morning there are $50 strangers in town
and twenty four hours hence the number
will tie swelled to 600. Heavy reinforce
mcnts from the West are expected this
morning and to-aight. The Department
of Colorado cncampment at Cheyenne
will long be remembered as one of the
most successful in the history of the order
of the West.
PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING
The incoming delegations are met at
the train by the Reynolds post and citi-
zens' reception committee and escorted to
their quarters.
Headquarters were established at the
Inter Ocean last evening, and a meeting
held by the council of administration of
the A II. and advance guard of the
Woman's Relief Corps,
At s O'Clock last evening Reynolds
post voeophonc band, attircd in their
unique dress parade suits, serenaded the
officers quartered at the Inter Ocean,
Marching thro' Georgia and the
Brave Battery Boys were rendered in
the hall and the musicians were enthusi,
a~stically encored. A volunteer quartette,
composed OF Messrs. Powclson, Pasmore,
Whitcomb and Henderson sang patriotic
airs most acceptably. In the absence of
the department commander the adiutant
general responded to calls for a speech
and was followed by others. The best of
feeling prevailed and the strangers were
made to feel that they were thrice well
come to the Magic City. Mr.. Chase was
also serenaded.
RELIEF.
Between thirty and forty members OF
the Woman's Relief Corps, an orraniza.
ton composed of the wives of veterans,
are already cncampcd within the walls Of
the city. Many more will arrive to-day
AMI this evening
70 DAYS ENGAGEMENT.
At 10 o'clock this morning the depart
mcnt encamDmcnt will convene in secret
session at Keefe hall and the Woman:
Relief Corps will meet at Knights o
Py;hias hall at the SINE hour. Very
lutte business will be transacted until at,
ternoon. Appended is tie programme
this evenings camp fire. Over SOC
covers will be laid:
Singing, America" by G. A. r.
men
Prayer, Rev. Y. + Self, department
chaplain.
Address OF welcome to visiting com
rados, I. Nj. Fisher, commander John f.
Reynol Is post.
Address of welcome, Mayor Riner.
Response; Gen. Bowman of Colorado.
Address, Gen. Miner. commander Of
the military post at Fort Russell.
Address, Gen. A.. V. Bonn of Central
City, Col.
Solo, Miss Lolita BRYAN.
Original poem, TO Patriot Soldiers
w. =. Carroll (this was composed for q
former camp fire, but is to be repeated by
special r,quest).
Address, Hon. w. S Decker. Judge o
| the district court at Denver.
Address, Col. G. A. Brooks of Evans.
ton. Wyo.
Address, Gen. John G. Thompson.
Intermission and supper.
After refreshments have been partakcr
| of. short speeches will be made by J. X.
Jeffrey, Col Royal and other Crane
Army men.
The orators arc limited to five minute,
each. At ! o'clock N. r. Davis, Capt
Bennett. and Ira L. Frcdcndall will b,
"mustcred." The rec ruits will be en-
listedat Odd Fellows hall.
THE SECOND DAY.
Sometime tomorrow the election .
officers will occur. J. X. Jeffrey
friends are making a lively canvasS 70
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