Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
THE GRAND ARMY.
THE ENcAMPMEMT A SUCCESS.

Over 10000 Strangers Already in Pitts
burg, with Moro Coming on Every
Train.
Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 10.-The full
forces of the Grand Army are in the
city this morning and have complete
possession.
Many western departments arrived
among them those ofColorado, Wyom-
ing, Minnesota, Michigan and Mis-
souri, The parade of naval veterans
took place this morning. Over loo
men, under the command of Rear Al
miral J. b. Osborne, were in line. The
old salts were cheered all along the
line of march, which extended through
the principal dOwn-to VII streets, alocS
Fifth avenue and Smithtieid erect ana
over the Allegheny. In the parade
were carried many historic relics or
naval warfare, among them the torn
and stained banner which fioated over
the good old Kearsarge when she add
ed luster to the American standard on
the high seas. The formation took
place at 8 o'clock and the parade NOV
ed at 10.
The column was reviewed by the ma
tional officers from stand on Ceuar
avenue and Allegheny. Miss DAISY
Title. the mascot OF the naval veterans,
who arrived yesterday from Cincin-
natl was in the parade. She was
dressed In regulation sailor UNIFORM
md marched beside Admiral osborne
as his messenger Miss Title has been
the mascot of the organization since
its inception, and Is u general favor1te
among the tars. She will tomorrow
occ,,py n place of honor in the Grand
Army parade.
Arrangements are perfected for TO-
morrow's big parade of veterans, when
10000 men are to be IN line. uiiy
10000 visitors are now In the city anu
more are coming on every tram.
rive hundred extra police are on
duty and the best of order prevails. To
morrow will be general holiday, as
the mayors of Pittsburg and Allegheny
have issued proclamations asking thae
as mucllA business as possible De sus-
pended so that as many people may sea
the parade as possible.
The first day Of the G. A. II. ma
tiopal encampment has so far proven
n success. Heavy showers began short
ly after noon, and the indications point
to a steady rain during the rest OF the
day. But the visitors, especially thoso
from the country districts, are rather
pleasst than otherwise. and stand uh-
der awnings in groups and discuss the
effect of the downfall upon those crops
not already gathered. All are hopefuI
for bright weather the rest OF the
week, but declare, with soldierly as.
sertiyeness, that 1t will take more thah
a little rain to keep them out OF the
parade tomorrow. The city Is rapidly
filling up, and the air is full OF fra-
ternal greetings and war reminls-
cenees. The prominent visitors are ar-
rIying in numbers.
Governor Pattison Is here and re-
viewed the naval veterans parade TINS
morning, which came off before tne
rain fell. Governor Mckinley OF Ohi"
arrived here this morning. and mas
since been holding an Informal put
none the less enthusiastic levec at INC
residence of C. l.. Magcc. whose guest
he is. Both governors are schcduien
for speeches at the big cnmpfires. All
the national c. A. II. officers are here
and all the national and state depart.
ment headquarters are open anu
crowded with visitors. Mrs. Nettie Il.
Gunlock, the only candidate for ma
tional president of the ladies' G. A. H.
ia here with the Illinois department.