Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-02
RALLYING AT INDIANAPOLIS.
The Old Veterans Gathering in a
Flag-Bedecked City.


Flag-Bedecked City.
An Indianapolis special says: Indianapolis
is taking on a profusion of color In prepa-
ration for the visit Of the old soldiers next
week, when the national encampment be-
gins. All the local decorators, and several
from the east, have been retained to en-
bellish the buildings with flags and bunting
in shapely forms. The decoration thus far
shown exceeds anything ever seen in the
city before.
Tomlinson Hail. which holds 1900 people
and which is the place where the essions
and receptions will be held, is gorgeously
decorated within and without. The repre-
sentatives will sit under an immense cano-
py made by streamers Of red and white
radiating from the center OF the ceiling to
the walls on every side. From the spex
hangs cluster Of flags of ali nations on
this side of the Atlantic, AMI four other
such clusters dispel the vacuity OF the high
ceiling. The walls are hung with banners,
army corps badges, shields, and the en-
broidered seals of the states. The front OF
the galleries and balcony Is covered with
maroon plush. relieved alternately ty tro-
phies Of medieval ages symbol!zinE war
and by wreaths symbolizjn2 peace. The
stage has a semi-canopy made Of streamers
Of the national colors with the starry cnds
coming to a point at the apex.
Robert Park Church. where the rational
be held, Is also handsomely decorated.
Launching the kearsnrge.
Thousands Of citizens witnessed Thurs
day night the ceremony Of launching a
ship. 1t Is the mimic ship kearsarge, built
in the State House yard in imitation Of the
famous victor in the naval battle with the
Alabama in the waters Of Cherbourg. A
young woman, after the imaginary Plunge
into the bosom Of the waters. broke bot
tie of wine athwart the vessels bow, and
said:
II christen thee the Kearsarga.'"
The ship was then thrown open to the
public, who paid for admission. 1t was
put in commission yesterday morning, and
at 10 o'clock the naval veterans had their
annual parade and review by National
Commander Osborn Of Boston. The COM
mander Of the ship Is Capt. John b. Writ
of Indianapolis.
Rear Admiral Osborn and staff, consist
ing of Commodore F. h. Allen. Hartford.
Conn.,; Capt. Cyrus Gears. Baltimore; Com
modore c. H. Leaman. Dayton; Lieut.
Commander L. D. Woodruff. Rockford. Ill !;
Senior Lieut.. 2. P. Bragg, Duluth. Mich. !:
Lieut.. Joseph H. Cluse, PHILADELPHIA; Fleet
Surgeon r. Trezo Shelter, Baltimore:
Fleet Master E. +. Dustin, baltimore;
Fleet Engineer Samuel Byckerstan. Gin
cinnati. were met at the station with all
the ceremony required by the United States
regulations, and were driven to the ship
where a salute Of thirteen guns slSnaltzcd
their presence.
After mounting the ship ana receiving a
cordial greeting the arrivals went below
and held a short reception, being presented
to Executive Director Fortune and others
of the citizens committee. The rear admi-
raj expressed his pleasure at the triinness
Of the ship, and at the preparations that
had been made for the comfort and pleas
ure Of the tars.
Grizzled Jack Norris. a sailor from the
United States steamer Richmoni, VIII moist
the remnant the ma ct TO-DAY.
Daisy Little Cincinnati's famous ''Daugh-
ter Of the Regiment" has arrived in the
city. and at the same time that Jack Norris
hoists the pennant she will hail the ad-
mirars flag after. By the time the flags
Of the admiral and the navy are flying 1t
Is expected that there will be ut least 2, 900
delegates in attendance.
Gen. Harrison Arrives.
Ex-President Benjamin Harrison arrived
home yesterday, and will put his house in
readiness to entertain Gen. Noble and Gen.
Rusk Of his cabinet during the encamp-
ment. His post and the George II. Thomas
Post is very anxious for bin to march
with them, and II Is probable that he will
do so II his health permits.
Gen. Lew Wallace also arrived yesterday
from trip to New York. He said that he
would march with his post, Mcpherson
Post Of Charlottesville.
1t is common report among the delegates
that the affairs Of the National Naval As
ISOLATION are not what they should be.
Rear Admiral Osborn has Ieposed the late
treasurer. Alexander G. Fortier Of Buffalo.
and appointed E. F. Dustin treasurer in
his stead. No official report has been made
by Fortier. The matter OF the association
finances Is one of the most important things
that will come before the convention on
Monday.
1t Is learned that the report Of the COM
mittee on pensions, which Is to be sub
mitted to the national cncampmcut. takes
the ground that a pension once granted has
the force and nature of judgment
against the government, and cannot be
suspended without due notice and prima
facie evidence of fraud. The report will
also demand that veterans who are sus-
pended shall have an opportunity to know
their accusers. and to be heard in their
own defense. The report has been careful
ly considered by the committee. and con-
tains the position Of the Grand Army on
the subject Of pension SUSPENSIONS.