The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-09-15
Parade and are Greeted With
TumuItuous Applause.
GAR, POLITICS GETTING BRISK
Nothing But the Best Can BE Said OF the
First Day of the Twenty-Eighth
Annual Encampment.

P1rrsBURG, Sept. 10. The first day
of the 2Sth annual encampment of the
G. A. r. has closed and nothing but
the best can be said of II. The march
ing event of the day was the parade OF
naval veterans, who went over
rather long route with precision and
an excellent show of drill that called
forth the heartiest cheers from the
spectators, The veterans numbered
1000 and were led by Rear Admiral
Osborne. III the afternoon the ladies
of the G.. A. r. were taken through
the city and suburbs in carriages, fol-
lowing which a reception was given at
the Monongahela house.
The social event of the day was the
reception by Mrs. George Westing-
house at her suburban residence, SOL
itude." given TO the visiting ladies.
Some of the delegates who have at
tended similar affairs on many occa-
slons pronounce this the most gorgeous
they ever witnessed. The sidewalks
were inadequate to accommodate the
crowds that thrcnged them. Street
cars and vehicles were blockaded.
One feature of the first day of the
encampment was the performance of
| Fred n. Innes' new composition of
WAR and Peace" at the Exposition
hall tonight, and his MUSICALE spectacle,
dedicated to the encampment, was
given by the Thirteenth regiment
Dand of New York, u grand chorus OF
400 local singers, a company from the
Pennsylvania guard, Ransom Post Nc.
500, G. A. r., of ST. Louis, and bat
terry of artillery, all under the direction
of the composer. There were about
10000 people present.
Naval Veterans in Convention.
The naval veterans went into an
nual convention this afternoon
Thirty-four associations were repre-
sented. Rear Admiral Osborne pre-
sided. His annual report showed 1
very encouraging condition Cf affairs
Second Vice President Francis b
Alien of n orton. OHIO, proposed resp
luton asking congress at its next ses
sion to so amend the laws regardin!
the enlisted men in the navy tina
those competent may aspire 10 highe
positions. The resolution was sup
ported by the shIpmates, and
was decided to memorabilia congress
AS the law stands, the enlisted me-
cannot raise above the rank of warran
officers.
After the reading OF reports and tn
presentation of resolutions, which wer
referred, Francis b. Allen of Harvard
Conn, was elected commander. Th
convention adjourned until morning
The 'tars" brought their day TO clos
+ by holding "dog watch" in the oil
city nall tonight. The hall was mag
nificently dressed in nautical design
f in patriotic colors.
5 The Fight for the Chief Office.
Canvassing has been going on briskl
in all directions in connection with c
A. r. politics, OF the four candidate
/ for the office of commander.in-chie
= each has pretty strong backin
among the delegates. Judge Long {
e Michigan has an enthusiastic follow
: ing, but the friends of Colonel Lawl'
n of Illinois claim they have all of I'll
II north western states behind him, viii
the supporters of Colonel Walker
n Indiana report that they have promis'
e of enough TO carry him through.
Commander in Chief j. @. p. Adam
= Of the G. A. r. has arrived from IL
east with his staff. National hea'
! quarters were formally opened, al
= there was a rush of visitors. Govern,
Ie Pattison is here. Arrangements hay
been perfected for tomorrow's paraC
!. of veterans. Ninety thousand me
! will be in line. Fully 5000 visito
lie are now ia the city and 10000 are e.
IS pected by tomorrow.