The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-19
IN HER FINEST ROBES.

Tho Capital Arrays He,self In Gay Attire to
Please the Host of Veterans.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-WashinRton is
in readiness to receive her guests. and. bar.
ring the resulting havoc of always possible
rains and winds, when the preliminary ex-
ercises of the twenty sixth annual encamp-
ment, 6. A. R., incident to the dedication
of Grand Army Place. begin on White Lot
tomorrow morning the city will present q
more attractive appearance than ever be-
fore in it's history. All the arrangements
were practically concluded last night The
first thing to attract the attention of the
incoming Grand Army visitors is the wav-
ing stars and stripes No matter which
way they move the glorious emblem of the
United States and bunting of all colora
meet their eyes The decorations all over
the city are elaborate and artistic, busi-
ness houses and private dwellings being
well ornamented.
The government buildings, however,
show the most prominent specimens OF the
decorators art. The State. War and Navy
buildings are elaborately decorated with
the national flag arranged in many artistic
ways. The executive mansion is hand
somely decorated. From the roof Of the
porte-cochere hang festoons of bunting,
while from the shield In tho center. red,
white and blue streamers are drawn to the
which Is q shield bearing the emblem Of
one of the army CORDS. Over the main
doorway hangs q iarae painting of q q. A.
r. badge. surrounded by flags. In the East
Room the curtains have been replaced by
United States flags, the presidential por-
traits being undecorated.
The numerous granite columns OF the
treasury look very bright, each being
wrapped with largo United States nag.
Each apex OF the cornices bears military
device outlined in electric lights. and at
either entrance stands Q column draped in
the national c0lors. The Department Of
Justice Is prettily decorated. numerous
flags being festooned on its front. The
forms an imgosing background for the
decorations. The designs for the interior
are unique. A design, the idea of Appoint.
ment Clerk lager. catches the eye. In the
center Is portrait of Secretary Noble,
Above is star. the insignia or the rank OF
brigadier-general. while below tits o large
vase containing bright flowers
THE PREITIEsT OF ALL.
The Postoffice Department. has prepared
q pleasant reception for the visitors in the
way of decorations. On the F-street side
of the building are flags and streamers and
in the center is likeness of President Lin
GULL, Win piCtuEcs VI ocncAoAS Oi duo
sherman on either side. The Seventh-street
side of the building is similarly adorned
with the portrait of General Logan. while
at the E-street entrance the likeness Of
General Sheridan is EMBODIED In the national
colors The Postoffice Department. takes
the front rank IN decorations.
The Presidents stand Is located on Penn
sylvania avenue. directly In front Of the
Treasury Department. lt Is handsomely
decorated and will accommodate five hum
dred persons. The stand for Grand Com.
mander Palmer is in front of the War De
partment. and Is much larger than. that re-
served for the President. Across the streets
traversing Pennsylvania avenue are long
lines of flags. the center of which Is q
shield bearing the name and coat-of-arms
of one of the States The river front is
robed in flags and pennants.
One of the most important features OF
the decorations will be the illumination Of
Penneylvapia avenue. AJ intervals have
been placed skeletons of the corps badges
and other familiar emblems. accompanied
by the names of prominent battles ana dis
tinguished soldiers and sailors. These
will flash out. with all the intense brill
iancs of incanGesceDt lights. a display
unique in ITS conception and execution.
One of these is immense q. A. X.
badge. which stands on the corner of the
treasury grounds. &C the end OF the avenue