The record-union., 1893-09-06
Special to the REcoRp-UN1ox.

SPCSA1A " IhC AENOhD-OSlONs-
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 5.-This was a
great day in the Grand Army Encamp-
ment. The veterans are all here and
have possession of the city. All the hotels,
all the private residences, all the school
houses and other public buildings are
full. All the squares and vacant places
are dotted with white tents. The great
barracks, capable of accommodating
nearly $4,000, is entirely taken up with
visitors. The arrangements are so COM
plete, however. that all are cared for
without confusion. Bureaus of informa-
ton are at all the prominent places to
direct inquirers in the right road; sur
geons and ambulances are at the principal
points on call; barrels of ice-water are at
every corner for the benefit of the thirsty,
and the city is ablaze with decorations.
The people began to gather along the
route of the parade with the rising sun.
Everywhere stands were placed to fur
nish points of view. In front of the
Courthouse was a great stand capable of
holding 10000, from which the procession
was reviewed, and wire cables were
stretched along the line of march to keep
back the people.
the throngs increased and every availa-
bic vantage ground was taken. Order
lies dashed here and there, getting the
posts, battalions and divisions into order
the band played and the multitude
cheered. The spectacle was never before
equaled in this city.
The weather was perfect. 1t was cool,
with light breeze and thin clouds tom
pering the SUMS rays.
The column began forming at the cor
ner OF Meridian and Seventh streets, with
the various detachments extending for
many blocks on all the adjoining streets.
The line of march was down Meridian
street to New York, west to Pennsylva-
MIA, south to Market, east to New Jersey,
south to Washington and west past the
reviewing stand to Tennessee.
The procession moved down the flag
covered streets preceded by platoon of
mounted police. followed by General j.
and 200 mounted men in full uniform.
Next came the naval veterans, fol-
lowed by great float representing the
Monitor, with a banner bearing the
words of Farragut: Damn the torpe-
does, go ahead"
The second detachment of the parade
was led by Captain Jack Crawford in a
scouts dress.
Illinois had the place of honor in the
LEAD of the procession proper. 1t turned
out 1000 men. In the middle of the line
company marched singing "We'u
Hang Hoke Smith on a Sour Apple
Tree" The sentiment was both Missed
and cheered. Next came the department
OF Wisconsin, five posts. 300 men, with
Old Abe, the bald eagle, at the head.
Then followed other States in order,
making grand, inspiring turnout, num-
bering between $4,000 and 10000.
Ex-President Harrison, marching in
the ranks of the Indiana posts, was
loudly cheered.
Tomorrow the sitting of the Grand
Army encampment proper will begin.
The annual reports have been completed
and printed. That of the Adiutant-
General shows the membership Ia GOOD
standing, 397, ,223; net loss of mem bership
the past year, 1851. During the year
there were 1902 deaths in the order
larger than any previous year. Under
the column expended in charity'' there
was reported Sl7S, ,S45. Since these rec
ords have been kept there has been re-
ported under this head, S2,5O0,O 900. In
spector-General Goodall complains that
the Department Officers and Post Com
manders are derelict in enforcing the
rules of inspection, and submits a new
set of rules to be passed on by the en-
campment.
The report of Surgeon-General Vile
show the ranks of the Grand Army to be
composed as a rule of LAS hardy and
sturdy set of men as can be found any
where, age and condition taken into con-
sideration." Consumption, however, and
other lung troubles seem to have good
footing in the ranks. He recommends
that home or hospital for the treatment
of these cases be erected by the Govern
ment in the Long Leaf pine region of the
South.