The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-09-05

1sD1AsApol1s, IND, Sept. 4-No na-
tional encampment week within the
history of the q. A. R. has ever begun.
more auspiciously than the 9th, which
opened in this city to-day. The ele.
ments seem to have adjusted them-
selves to the wishes OF the veterans Of
the late war and to be in thorough har-
mony with the committee who have
labored and persevered to make the 70.
union one Of the most memorable.
That the soldiers are not losing interest
in these yearly opportunities for again
greeting one another; that there still
fingers in the breast behind each little.
brass button, the memories, pleasant
and narrowing, Of those days Of victory
and defeat is made evident ON the
street corner. in every public and phi.
yate place where the gray haired war.
riors, whether strangers or friends
chance to meet and take each other by
the hand.
Thousands upon thousands Of mem-
bers Of the g. A. R. are here and thou.
sands are yet to come. Since Saturday
night the blue coat and slouch hat have
been conspicuous on every street and
everywhere they predominate.
Since Commander-in.Ch Weiseert
arrived yesterday he has been kept busy;
receiving his friends and the Denisony
hotel. where he has quarters, has been
crowded with the men in blue. Already
lively interest is being taken in the
selection OF General Weissert's sue
cessor as commander-in-chief.
All is in readiness for the great parade
tomorrow, which will move at 1880.
Vantage points along theline OF march
are selling at stiff prices.
General Carnahan, grand marshals
has issued his last orders, and between
80, 900 aud GO, 900 men will be In line.
The Eighth annual session OF the ma
val veterans was called 70 order in Ma
sonic Hall this morning, at 10 O'Clock.
There was q large attendance, many as
sociations in different parts Of the
country being represented. After
prayer and roll call Rear Admiral t0s-
born delivered his annual address,
of his address, said in reference to the
shortage of ex-Treasurer Alex g. For
tier, Of Buffalo, n. ": 1T has been
my painful duty to remove from oticea
shipmate who was the only onelwho
was elected to a national Office BY unan-
imous vote, man who had the con-
fidence and esteem of every officer and
delegate, whom ] looked up 10, not only
as q friend, but as a model officer. /
was compelled to place his accounts:in
the handsof special auditing commit
tees, who at the proper time will pre-;
sent their report for their action. This
sad affair has been the only cloud dur
ing my administration. trust you
will take such action as will preclude
the recurrence Of such an event in the
future"
The meeting reelected Rear Admiral
Osborn, he receiving 33 votes against
27 cast for Commodore Allen.
It is eitimated that there are up
wards Of ono hundred Thousand viai-
tors within the city. -
At a late hour tonight the rush ia
still undated, and it Is getting to beia
serious question about accommo odationH
ever tried to entertain. y "
The great reception to the visiting
veterans was held at Tomlinson hall to-
night There was music by q grand
orchestra, singing OF national airs by Q
chorus Of five hundred mixed voices.
and an address OF welcome by ex-Presi-
dent Harrison, to which Chief Com-
mapder Weissert responded,
Ex-P President Harrison delivered an
eloquent speech, in which he paid
splendid tribute to the men who re-
aponded to lncoln's call, concluding aa
follows:
.'To the shelter of those roof treels
and to the companionship OF those
families from which you separated your
self in time Of war aud to which you
returned with an increased love and
consolation, you will 20 back to
pick up the duties Of your citizenship
with a higher sense Of those duties. Of
the glory and sweetness OF this flag,
than you had before you came here TO
mingle with these comrades, to listen
to these stirring songs, and TO stir each
bloody days II shall not have
the pleasure Of addressing you again I
unite with all the citizens OF Indianap-
olis in the most cordial welcome 10
every one Of you to the hospitalities OF
our homes, and to voice their wish that
the days that remain to you may be full
Of the sunshine Of Gods blessing and
Gods peace" Continued applause