Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-09-20
Seven thousand Veterans Died Durin1
the Past Year.
PENSION QUESTION DEALT WITH
Next Encampment Will Be
Held at Louisville.

PTTTsBURG, Sept. 1.-THE first day of
the 2sth national encampment has closed
and nothing but praise can be said for it.
The weather was superb, the crowds large
and enthusiastic, and no accidents hap
pened.
The social event of the day was a rccep-
ton by Mrs. George Westinghouse az her
suburban residence, Solitude. given to the
visiting ladies. Some of the guests who
have attended similar affairs pronounce
this the most gorgeous ever seen. The
flower decorations were the finest ever
seen in this city. Henry Watterson, ex-
Governor Beaver and all of the prominent
national officers Of the Grand Army were
present.
Many reunions were held during the day
and evening by members of different reg-
ments, and many were the "reminiscences
exchanged.
One 81 the features Of the first day Of the
encampmcnt WIS the performance Of Fred
Ennis new composition of War and
Peace at the exposition. This musical
spectacle, dedicated to the encampment.
was given by the Thirteenth Regiment band
Of New York, a grand chorus OF 100 voices,
accompany from the Pennsylvania National
Guard, Ransom Post, No 500, of IT. Louis,
and battery of artillery, all under the
direction of the composer. There were
aboat 10000 people present
Grand Army Politics.
Canvassing has been going on lriskly in
all directions in connection with the
Grand Army. OF the four candidates for
the office Of commander-in- chief each has
pretty strong backing among the dele
gates to encampment John Long of
Michigan has an enthusiastic following,
but 6he friends Of Colonel Lawler of Hi
nois claim to have almost all the north
western states behind him, while the sup
porters of Colonel Walker of Indiana as
sert that they have promises enough to
carry him through. The Texas aspirant
John ID. Bigger, also has plenty of friends
who are confident of his ability to win.
Louisville and st. Paul IRE making
strong fight between them for the next en-
campment. The Louisville delegation,
however, claim to have promises enough
from the various departments to result in
majority of the national delegates voting
in favor of that city. Kansas Cityis also
pushing her claims for recognition.
Throughout the day and evening numer-
Gus reunions were held in different parts
of the city.
The sidewalks are inadquate tonecom-
MEDIATE the throngs along them in the |
streets The street cars and vehicles |
are almost blockaded. Taken altogether, |
Pittsburg has never before enjoyed such a |
state OF animation. Innumerable bands |
marched through the streets last night |
serenading the newspapers and prominent |
people.
The Ninth Annual Convention
OF naval veterans was held yesterday after
noon Rear Admiral Osborn presided.
His annual report showed a very encour-
aging condition of affairs, notwithstand-
ing the defalcation Of the fleets paynlaster
last year.
When the Indianapolis convention adj
journed there was not dollar in the
treasury and the association was heavily
in debt. During the past year all the old
accounts has been settled, as well as all
bills Of the present administration. In
closing. Hear Admiral Osborn stated that
having served four terms he would like TO
be relieved OF the duties of his office.
National Secretary Bostwick's report
showed that charters had been issued to
seven local associations during the year in
the cities Of Pittsburg Philadelphia Bos-
ton. Annapolis. Md; Lowell, Mass and
Rockford. Ills.
Second Vice President Allen of the
northern Ohio department proposed a res
olution asking congress at its next session
to so amend the laws regarding enlisted
men in the navy that those competent
may aspire 10 higher positions. The reso-
luton was supported by the shipmates,
and it was decided to memorabilia con ,
creSs As the laws stand enlisted men ,
cannot rise above the rank Of warrant Off ,
GERS. I
Ball Elected Commander. .
After the reading of reports and presen- I
fation Of a large number of resolutions, /
which were referred Francis Ball of Hart !
ford was elected commander. :
The "tars'' brought their day TO close
BY holding a dog watch in old city hall
last night The hall was magnificently c
decorated in nautical decorations and I
patriotic colors. A number of distin- v
.uished speakers were present. d
Nearly 100 ex-seamen, representing O
.ome 5000 members scattered over the |,
5ountry. participated in the annual parade i
Il was the largest turnout and the finest a
n point Of appearance In the history OF the
lrganization. G
Each member was expected TO report in a
his best mastering uniform, with new, D
lean badge. ribbons and white gloves, and I.
,fter the critical eve of Rear Admiral D
osborn had swept over each division, from
he head 20 the rear Of the column. he de n
Jared with pride that his comrades could a
lot have gotten themselves into better n
rim. even il they had been still in active d
ervice. h