The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-10
LATEST
NAVAL HEROES.
Made a Handsome Parade at
Pittsburg Today.
The G. A. r. Boys Are Gathering by
the Thousands at Smoky City.
Ru The Associated Pres.


PrrrsBURo, Sept. 10.--The parade OF
Naval Veterans took place early today.
Over 1000 men under the command OF Rear
Admiral j. Is. Osborne were in line. The
line of march extended through the
principal streets, along Fifth avenue and
Smithfield streets and over to Allegheny.
In the parade were many historic relics,
among them the torn and time stained
banner. which flew over the good old
Kearsarge. Miss Carrie Lowe, daughter OF
Gen. A. l.. Lowe, OF Forth North, Texas,
was in the parade carrying the
colors OF the Dupont Naval Asso-
citation OF Texas. She was the only
representative of the Lone Star State
In the parade and her appearance elected
unbounded enthusiasm. Commander w.
s. Buckland was in command of the armed
camps which presented military front.
The First Ohio regiment, Sons OF Veterans,
occupied the right OF line. The column
was reviewed by the National officers from
q stand on Cersd avenue. Miss Daisy
Little, the mascot of the naval
veterans, who arrived yesterday
from Cincinnati was in the parade. She
was dressed in regular uniform and
marched beside Admiral Osborn, acting
as his manager. Miss Little has been the
mascot Of the organization since its in
ception. The Naval Veterans went into
their annual convention this afternoon.
Thirty-four associations were repre-
sented.
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Commander in Chief j. G.. Is. Adams OF
the Grand Army arrived on the head
quarters train with his staff. He was es-
corted to the Monongahela House by a
detail OF National Guardsmen and band
of music. Upon his arrival at the
hotel the national headquarters were
formally opened. Governor Pat
tison of Pennsylvania is here.
All the State headquarters have been
opened. Arrangements have been per-
fected for the parade OF veterans, when
$1,000 men are to be in line. Fully $4,000
coming on every train.
Five hundred extra police are on duty
and the best of order prevails. Tomorrow
will be general holiday. The Mayors of
Pittsburg and Allegheny have issu-
ed proclamations asking that
as much business as possible be
suspended so that many people may
see the parade. The down town streets
are almost impassable, so great are the
crowds which closely pack the sidewalks.
1t is expected that 100000 strangers will
be in the city tonight exclusive OF the
veterans and their relatives. Tonight
dozens OF reunions and a camp fire will
take place, being the first of series,
which will extend through the entire
week.
Noyes Post OF Cincinnati will give a re-
ception to all Ohio delegates at the city
hall. The gathering will be addressed
by Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania
and Governor Mckinley OF Ohio.
This afternoon at 2 O'Clock a carriage
drive will be given TO the visiting ladies
of the Relief Corps by the entertainment
committee Of Pittsburg ladies.
Senator j. b. Gordon OF Georgia, who
was second in command of the Confeder-
ate Army at Appomattox, is here. He will
deliver lecture before leaving the
city. Resolutions are to be presented
ut this afternoons session OF the naval
veterans association asking Congress to
establish college for the education of
the daughters OF soldiers and sailors.