Evening journal., 1892-09-19

iAA1a4ta GhN. fALNkltS hhfiLh iAS STAND
are drawn TO the base of the supporting
piuars, on each Of which Is a shield bearing
tie emblem Of one Of the army corps. Over
tiie main doorway hangs a large painting
% q. a. r. badge surrounded by flags
la the East room the curtains have been
replaced by United States flags, the presi-
toatial portraits remaining undecorated.
Tho numerous granite columns Of the
treasury buildings are each wrapped with a
lnrge United Statos flag. Each apex OF the
cofnices bears "a military Device outlined in
electric lights. Tho marble exterior Of the
interior department forms an imposing
background for the decorations, which are
unique
An Unique Display.
Tho postoflico department., however, takes
t3le front rank in tho decorations. On tho
T street side q the building are flags and
steamers, and IN the center is a likeness OF
President Lincoln, with pictures OF Generals
Grant and Sherman on either side. Tire
Seventh street side OF the building Is sinli-
larry adorned with the portrait Ok General
Logan, while over on tho L street entrance
tho bkoness Of General Sheridan Is embodied
in the national colors- Nearly all tho rooms
on the main door have undergone change
trast 10 the usual worlz-a-day appearance
about the building.
ORs Of the most important features Of
the decorations will be the illumination Of
Pennsylvania avenue. AT intervals have
besn blaced skeletons OF the corps badges
anq QtlnT familiar emh1ems, accompanied
sil9 tlie names " prominent battles and
distinguished soldiers and saHora These
viii fhhsh ont with al the intense bgilliance
g mG-indescent lights, display unique IN
~ conception and exteJft Ooe that WA
sfttuf1 the most attention Is Gu immense
g. A. r. badge which stands on the corneH
a the treasury grounds at the head OF the
.aFcnue and will be visible It's entire length
IRON the Capitol.
The presidents stand Is located on Penn
syIvania avenue directly In front 81 the
zeasHry department. II Is handsomely
decorated and will accommodate 5OO. The
stand for Grand Commander Palmer Is in
front of the war department and Is much
larger than that reserved for the president.
Across the streets trhversing Pennsylvania
avenue are long lines Of flags in the center
a which is a shield bearing the name and
coat Of arms Of ono Of the states. Tho river
front e robed in flags and pennants.
Vico President 3IoYton Acts
Directly opposite the eastern end Of
Grind Army place stands Albaughs Operu
housc where the sessions of the grand en-
cafnpment proper VIII be held. The inside
IL the opera house is a blaze OF oolorsA The
balconies are hung with broad widths OF
garnet plush, embroidered and silver
iringed, festooned with drapery Of brown
silk Over aud behind the gas fixtures arc
SEQ pteces representing ArfDorial trophies IN
steel highly polished and rejecting the
light frosn spear and helmet Tho boxee
are draped and decorated and Angs an
hang IN their rear
The walls are decorated with bunting
flags and shields, but Ia a most artistjf
manner. Over the top Of the stage Is q
mass Of flags and shields, and from this q
focal point radiate dozen broad stream
urs beneath the ceiling TO the opposite
walls, making stripes Of red and blue
against the ceiling. The exterior Of the
building Is festooned and Tagged in mosi
elaborate manner, flags Of oil nations hang
ing from the windows and bands Of bunt
ing besp0ngling the walls
The parade of the veterans 20 Grand
Army place was az imposing ono and wa.
led by Brovet Major General 4. A. Carr
u. & A., commanding
The veterans We're reviewed by Vic
President Morton, GeHeTnl Palmer and q
distinguished gathering Of officials anC
when White Lot was reached and tho vet
Grams were massed IN solid phalanx the ded
ication exercises were begun. Vice Prosi
dent Morton made "a short address, which
was loudly cheered. He was followed by
Grand Commander in Chief Palmer, VIII,
received an ovation and delivered an elo
quent address.
After the dedication the veterans dis
persed and at o'clock the meeting of tn,
department commanders was called to order
BY General Palmer, and at the same timi
the meeting of the board Of directors Of tn,
National Woman's Relief corps was begun
The encampment promises TO be the moe
successful one yet held.