The record-union., 1894-09-11
Large Attendance at the G. A. R.
Encampment at Pittsburg.
INTERESTING FIGHT FOR COM
CHIEF.
A Thief Enters the Store of a Clarion,
Pennsylvania, Firm and Robs the
In Bonds. Notes and Cash.
Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
PITTsBURG Pa.), Sept. 1O.-The first
day OF the twenty-eighth annual encamp-
ment of the Grand Army Of the Republic
has closed, and nothing but the best can
be said of it. The weather has been
superb and the crowds large, and no ac-
cidents have happened to mar the day,
The marching event of the day was the
parade OF the naval veterans, who went
over the rather long route with precision
and excellence of drill that called forth
the heartiest cheers from the spectators
The veterans numbered 1000, and were
led by Rear Admiral Osborne.
In the afternoon the Ladies of the G.
a. r. and w. II. G. were taken through
the city and suburbs in carriages, follow
ing which reception was given at the
Monongahea House.
The social event of the day was the re-
ception given by Mrs. George Westing.
house at her suburban residence to The
visiting ladies. Some OF the delegates
who have attended similar affairs on
many occasions, pronounced this the
most gorgeous ever witnessed. The floral
decorations were the finest ever seen in
LulS Guy. heuEy w dtlerSO0, oX-GOV-
ernor Beaver and all the prominent naval
officers OF the q. A. r. were present.
Many reunions were held during the
day by members OF the different regi-
ments, and many were the "reminiscences
exchanged.
To-day the sidewalks were inadequate
10 accommodate the crowds that.thronged
them and the roadways were used along
the main streets. Street cars and vehi-
cles were biockaded. Taken altogether.
Pittsburg has never before enjoyed such
scene OF animation. lnnumerable bands
marched through the downtown streets,
serenadlng the newspapers and promi-
nent people.
One OF the features of the first day of
the encampment was the performance by
Fred y. lnneS of a new composition of
''Nar and Peace" at the Exposition
Hall tonight, and his musical spectacle
dedicated TO the encampment was given
by the Thirteenth Regiment Band OF
New York, grand chorus of 400 local
singers, company from the Pennsylva-
MIA National Guard, Ransom Post, No.
800, u. a. k, OF st. Louis and a battery
of artillery, all under the direction of the
composer. There were about 1000 people
present, including Commander-in-C Chief
j. q. Adams and staff and others of note.
Commanderin- Chief j. g. Adams oil
the Grand Army of the Republic arrived
this morning from the East with his
staff. National headquarters were for
mally opened and there was a rush of
visitors.
Arrangements have been perfected for
to-morroW's parade Of veterans. Ninety
thousand men are to be in line. Fully
100000 visitors are now in the city and
100000 are expected by tomorrow.
Senator Gordon of Georgia, secosd in
command of the Confederate Army at
AnnOnattnX { n tho oifu
number OF men who were in the Union
Army when Lee gave his sword away.
Senator Gordon will deliver lecture be-
fore leaving.
Canvassing has been going on briskly
in all directions in connection with q. A.
X. politics. OF the four candidates for
the office Of Commander-in-C Chief, each
has pretty strong backing among the
delegates. Judge Long, of Michigan has
an enthusiastic following, but the friends
OF Col. Lawlor of Illinois claim they have
the States of the Northwest behind him,
while the supporters of Col. Walker, of
Indiana, report that they have enough
promises to carry him through.
Louisville and st. Paul are making a
strong fight between themselves for the
next encampment. The Louisville dele
CATION, however, claim to have promises
enough from the various departments to
result IN majority ofdelegatas voting in
favor of that city. Kansas City is also
pushing her claim for recognition.
NAVAL VETERANS.
PITTsBURG. Sept. 10.-The ninth an
nual convention of the Naval Veterans
was held in the rooms OF the Alleghany
County Bar Association, twenty dele
gates being present. Rear Admiral Os-
borne presided. His annual report
showed very encouraging condition of
affairs. During the past year all the old
accounts have been settled, as we'll as all
bills of the present administration. In
closing he stated that having served four
the duties Of his Office.
Second Vice President Francis B. Al
len of the Norton (Ohio) Department pro-
posed resolution asking Congress at its
next session TO so amend the laws regard
ing enlisted men In the navy, that those
competent may aspire to higher positions.
The resolution was supported by the ship
mates, and 1t was decided to mem orialiZe
Congress. AS the law stands enlisted
men cannot rise above the rank of war
rant officers.
After the reading of reports and the
presentation of a large number of resolu-
tions, which were referred, Francis b.
Allen was elected Commander. Then
convention then adjourned until morn
ing.
The ''tars" brought their day to a close
by holding "a dog watch'' in the old City
Hall tonight. The hall was magnifi-
Gently decorated in nautical designs in
patriotic colors. A number of distin-
guished speakers were present, among
them Governor Pattison, Mayor Ken
nedy of Alleghany and Admiral Os-
borne.