The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-11
Ninety Thousand G. A. r. Men
TO March in Pittsburg.
NAVAL VETERANS. CONVENTION.
Henry Wafterson and senator Ger
don Represent the Confederates.
Lively Canvass for the once er Cosn-
maader-tn-ehief A Reception by
Mrs wessinghease ReanGans Of

PIrrsEuss. Sept. l0-The FIRST dav OF
the tSeniy-eighth annual eneampneat Of
the q. A. K. has closed. and nothing but
the best can BE said of il. The weather
has been superb and the crowds large. and
no accidents have happened 20 mar the
day.
The marching event of the day vas the
parade of the naval veterans. Who wens
over the long route with precision and
excellence Of drill that caIiei forth the
hearsiest cheers from the spectators. The
veterans numbered leo and we're led by
Rear Admiral Osborne. They were eheered
all along the line of march. Many historic
relies Of naval warfare we're carried. among
them the torn and stained banner which
iloated over the kearsarge.
In the afternoon the ladies Of the
G. A. r. and w r. C. were taken through
the city in carriages, following which
house.
The social event of the cay was a recep-
ton by Mrs. George Westinghouse. at her
ladies. Some of the delegates.
who have attended similar affairs
OF many occasions, pronounced this
witnessed The floral decorations were
the finest ever seen in this city. Henry
Wattsrson, ex-Gov. Beaver. and all the
prominent national officers of the g. A. r.,
we're present. Many reunions were held
during the day by members Of the differ
ent regiments. and many acre the remin-
iscenees EXCHANGED.
Today the sidewalks were inadequate to
accommodate the crowds that thronged
them, aud the roadsays were used along
the main streets. Street cars and other
vehicles we're bloekaded. Taken all to-
gether. Pit;sburg has never before enjoyed
such a scene OF animation. innumerable
bands marched through the down town
streets. serenading the newspapers and
prominent people.
One of the features Of the first day of
the encampment was the performance Of
Fred \. Innes' new composition Of WAR
and Peace" AT the Exposition hall tonight,
aud his musical spectacle dedicated TO the
encampment was given by the band Of the
Thirteenth regiment n. q. =. n. v, q
grand chorus of 400 local singers, n COM
pany from the Pennsylvania National
Guard. Ransom Post, No. 500. @. A. r..
Of ST Louis, and battery OF artillery, all
under the direction Of the composer.
There were about 5000 people present.
including Commander-in-Chicf ]. q.
Adams and stati, and others OF note
Arran gsments have been perfected for
tomorrow's parade Of the veterans.
Ninety thousand men are to be in line.
Fully Is. 600 visitors are now in the city,
and 80. 0o0 more are expected to arrive by
tomorrow.
Senator Gordon, of Georgia. second in
eommand of the Confederate army at
Appomattox. is IN the city, aud met
number Of men who were in the Union
army when Lee gave his sword away.
Senator Gordon will deliver iectuae be-
fore leaving.
Canvassing has been going on briskly In
eli directions in connection With q. A. K.
politics. OF the three candidates for the
Office of commander-in-chief each has
pretty strong backing among the dele
gates. Judge Long. of Michigan. has an
enthusiasts following. but the friends Of
Col. Lawlsr, Of Illinois, claim they have
all the Northwestern states 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
gates, however. claim TO have promises
enough from the various departments to
result In q majority Of the delegates vot-
ing in favor of that city. Kansas City is
also pushing her claim for recognition.