Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24

and it has proved one of the strongest at.rac-
tons connected with the Washington meeting
AN IMPRESSIVE sIoHr
From the Nbany Evening Journal (eSiitorisD.
This morning $4,000 veterans Of the late war
marched up Pennsylvania avenue in Washing
ton. The annual meeting of the men VINO raj
lied to the defense of the nation thirty wears
ago and to whose heroism a later generation
owes the permanence and greatness of the
country. which it shares, is always an impress
sive sight.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME OF THE VETERANS
wash Cor. Frederick. Nd Examiner
The Twenty-sixth National Encampment is a
success of colossal proportions, both in point of
attendance, which far exceeds that of anv pre-
vlous encampment. and which will probably
never be SO great at any similar event in the
future, and of enthusiastic welcome TO the
veterans, welcome shown not only bv the
elaborate and beautiful decorations Of streets
and residences. but BY the faces of the people.
those who have slandered Washington by say
ing mat her people were selfish and unpatriotic
should for ever more hang their heads in shame
Why, even babies in the arms of their nurses
crow periodically and wave tiny flags along the
sUeets, ana 1t Is next to impossible to find a
man, woman or child who does not carry some
"here on their person our country's flag.
THE AVENUE ABLAzE WITH coLoREp LIGHTs.
From the Alexandria Gazette EDITORIAL
The electric illumination of the city last
night was on a scale new r before attempted in
Washington, and Pennsyl yania avenue, from
the capitol to 18th street. was ablaze with coll
ored lights. One of the features of the illumin-
auon was the display along both sides of the
avenue of brilliant presentations of corps
badges.
CALCULATED TO AWAKEN CIVIC PRIDE.
From the P tsburg CONNER ial-Ciazette CEdtorisl)
Not since the boys in blue participated in the
grand review previous to their being mustered
out at the close of the war have so many of
them been toge her In the capital of the nation.
The parade of yesterday was well calculated to
awaken civic pride tens of thousands of these
battle-scarred veterans marched once more in
SOLID phaanx, extending for miles along the
spacious avenues.
GREAT AND SPLENDID CATHERINE.
From tie Albany Pcs aud Eni, kel ecker Editorial.
Only from the top of that monument which
bears the honored name of Washington, the
first and greatest ideal of the military glory OF
the new republic and looking down from that
empyrian height on the magnificent pageant at
his feet. could the beholder realize the great
ness and inn Dor lance OF tina s. lenlid GA ,herng
of the ''old boys" of the Grand Army.
ARRANGEMENTS WELL NIGH PERFECT
Washington Correspondence C liza, o Herald
] his Is great day for Washington aud she is
doing herself proud. he gri- led heroes of
the rebellion are here over 80, 900 strong and
long and heavily loaded rain are adding to
thelr number every hour. lie ides these here
are nearly a many visitors. come 70 see The
sights, so tina; the population of the city is
swelied TO nearly twice its normal size. But
many as there are thevvare receiving hearty
welcome. The arrangement are well-nigh
perfect. and ali no come ind everything in
readiness for them. The day is dream for a
gathering OF ihio kind and If tomorrow, when
the great parade takes place. is perfect there
viii be great rejoicing The city looks Clean
and never in he hi tory OF the Grand Arm re-
unions has any hing III the ~ decorations
been seen to equal The national capital TO-
day. Banners, flag, and memorial designs not
only fringe the houses and stores along Penn
svlvania avenue and most of the other streets
of The city, but in many instances completely
hide the building from view. And in order
that the nigh shall not conceal The citv's gala
attire. large arc lights b. the hundreds have
been added 20 the avenue. and besides. at fire.
que.t in ervais. are The fortraits of the leaders
In the war. battle scenes and legends all de-
signed with incandescent iShts.
UNPARALLELED ELECTRIC ILLUMINATION.
wasliny Correspond ne Bufa o EXPRESS
The multitudinous thousands VINO lined the
avenue while the parade was in progress re-
paired, SO far as possible, to the vicinity of the
the monument. Here the elaborate display of
fireworks providod'bv the committee and Pain,
the pyrotechnic king. was made. IL was a
magnificent show. in some respects unequaled
and was worthy of place in the programme
of the days events. Succeeding the fireworks
display there wa an electric illumination on a
scale never before attempted in this country.
1t was one OF the attractions of the reunion
provided by the citizens committee and was a
complete success.
THE MOST APPROPRIATE PLACE.
From the Batin re American tediioriaD
1t was happy thought which guided the
steps of the Grand Army to Washington.
more appropriate spot more hospitable
community, could not have been chosen.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SEEING THE PARADE.
Washingtuu Corr s"ondencc Inii pos News.
The broad avenues and streets of the capital
afford better opportunity for observation on
an occasion of this kind that can be found in
any other city of the world. and so every one
seemed to find some more less satisfactory
spot from which to view the almost endless
stream of marching veterans.
THE AVENUE ARRAYED IN CONSCIOUSNESS
WASHINGTON Corr. Al any Press and Knicker ecker.
Today the men who saved the country marched
over the same ground they did twenty-seven
years ago, this time amid a living mass of peo-
pie made happy and prosperous b. the results
of their heroic struggle. Never before had
Penn .vlvania avenue been crowded or arrayed
In such gorgeousness.
ELABORATE DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
Washington Correspondence Boston Globe.
Here the elaborate display of fireworks pro-
vided by the committee was made. 1t was a
magnificent show, in some respects unequaled,
and was worthy of place in the program of
the days event.
beats ANYTHING EVER ATTEMPTED"
Was ineton Correspondence York pa Dispatch.
Our boys are just delighted with their quar-
tiers, and as l write are complimenting the
citizens Of Washington for their thoughtful
ness and liberality. 1t beats everything ever
attempted in the way Of a soldiers reunion.
DELIGHTFUL CITY AT THIS SEASON.
Washington Correspondence st. Louis Republic.
Washington is delightful city at this season
Of the year when the weather is fine. The
streets are perfect for marching purposes, and
are so interpreted with little parks that the
visiting veterans have no trouble in finding
resting places.
EVERY ONE WAS TAKEN CARE OF. |
WASHINGTON Correspondence New York Times
Every train laden with comrades and |
their wi yes and sons and daughters. Besides, |
there were very many sightseers, attracted by
the spectacular displays expected to be seen |
during the week. All of these people were
taken care of, as they arrived, by the members
corps of bright High school boys who were de- |
tailed for the service.
AN EXCELLENT CHOICE.