Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-09-14
WASH|NGTON'S F[TE.
Will Give the G. A. R. a
Hearty Welcome.
BUNTING IN PROPULSION
Decorate Public and Private Build
ings and Fly Across Streets.

WASHINGTON. Sept. A.-A rain 80 orm
which. from the steady and persistent
manner In which the water comes down,
and the gusty nature of the wind, seemed
20 indicate the presence of the equinoctial,
q week or so in advance OF the usual time,
set In yesterday, and threatens to delay
somewhat the preparations, especially In
the way of decorations, for the national
encampment Of the Grand Army, next
week But the rain Il heartily welcomed,
nevertheless, for II breaks the drouth Of
several weeks duration, and gives prom
ise Of the only thing needed TO give per-
feet satisfaction and comfort TO the visit
ing veterans and their thousands Of
friends.
Dusty ways and sun-dried sod, which
were painfully apparent. would have
added their discomforts to the graver one.
amounting to positive danger, of an I'm
sufficient water supply. The condition OF
the water system was Of serious concern
to the authorities, but the rain, and what
seems In prospect the next few days, re-
moves all foax Of danger from that source,
besides renewing ond beautifying the face
OF nature, and made improvements
thereon IN the way Of walks, drives,
flower beds and lawnA 30 Tar as can be
determined now, nothing will be lacking
next week 10 serve the convenience and
pleasure Of visitoes 10 the national capital.
Evidences are Apparent
ON all sides of preparations being made
for the great encampment. The hotels
arc already begin ming 70 show signs Of
activity, stands 10 view the procession
line Pennsyivania avenue, and on many
houses along the line OF the great parade
bunting and dags already kiss the breezes.
The work Of decorating the public build
tngs has also begun and detachment OF
sailors at work on tho state, war and navy
departments are watched with interest.
Colonel Ernss has begun decorating the
executive mansion, which, no says viii Do
done In Q unique and novel manner
The main building q the census bureau
Is among the hsve to show It's completed
design 70 the public. The decorations
hang from the streee TO the roof Between
two large windows In the second story,
forming cenoYe-piece Of the design, is a
hkeness Of President Lincoln done In
crayon. The committee on street decora-
tions is making good headway Over all
the cross streets along the avenue long
lines OF flags and banners have been
stretched, and In the center of each collec-
tion OF flags 10 a shield bearing the name
Of a state.
r street, one OF the principal thorough
fares Of the city presents gay appear
snce All tho large establishments have
put forth theiS energies and numerous
original and unique designs are displayed.
Newspaper row has also caught tho spirit,
and all along the front of the buildings
occupied by the correspondents there is
Uniform sysscm % Decoration,
with the Occidental building, occupied by
the United Press. as o radiating point.
Those In charge Of the cavalry movements
at the encampment are very desirous that
General Pleasanton, the great cavalry
commander shall be In their column dur
ing the parade and entrance into the en-
oampment grounds, ON the White lot
General Pleasanton has been slightly
sick for months past In this city, and Is
unable TO ride horseback, but the cavalry
veterans intend, II possible, to take him
from his house In chair and place him In
o carriage at the head OF the column. A
fact not genevally known TO this genera
tion is that the father of General Pleas
anton saved the state departments rec
ords during the war Of 1872 when the
British invaded the Capitol.
An invitation was received at the navy de-
partment from the committee on reunions
at the camp, inviting the officers of the
navy and marine corps 70 be present at the
dedication Of Grand Army place, which
takes place on the White lot on Monday