The state herald., 1894-09-14
THE GRAND ARMY.
THE ENcAMpMENr A SUCCESS

over 10000 Strangers Already In Pitts
burg, With More Coming on Every
Train.
Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 10.-The full
forces of the Grand Army are In tho
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 1000
men, under the command of Rear Adj
miral ]. B. Osborne, were In line. The
old salts were cheered all along the
line Of march, which extended through
the principal downtown streets, along
Fifth avenue and Smithfierd erect and
over the Allegheny. In the parade
were carried many historic relics Of
naval warfare, among them the torn
and stained banner which hoated over
the good old Kearsarge when she add
ed luster to the American standard on
the high seas. Tho formation took
place ut o'clock and the parade NOV.
ed Mt 10.
Tho column was reviewed by the ma
tional officers from n stand ON Cedar
aNChuc anu shiSs Julsy
Title, the mascot Of the naval veterans,
who arrived yesterday from Cincin-
natl, wus In the parade. She was
dressed in regulation sailor uniform
and marched beside Admiral Osborne
rs his messenger Miss Title has been
the mascot of the organization since
Its inception. and Is general favorite
among the tars. She will tomorrow
occupy 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, Fully
10000 visitors ARE now In the city and
more nre coming on every train.
Five hundred extra police are on
duty and the best of order prevails. To-
morrow will be general holiday, as
the mayors of Pittsburg md Allegheny
have issued proclamations asking that
us much business as possible be sus-
pended SO that rs many people may see
the parade as possible.
The first day of the q. A. r. MT
tional encampment has SO far proven
n success, Heavy showers began short
ly after noon, and the indications point
10 n steady rain during the rest of the
day. But the visitors, especially those
from the country districts, are rather
pleased than otherwise, and stand I'M
der awnings In groups and discuss the
effect Of the downfall upon those crops
not already gathered. All are hopeful
for bright weather the rest of the
week, but declare, with soldierly rs.
sertiveness. that II will take more than
n 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-
cences. The prominent visitors are ar
irving In numbers.
Governor Pattison Is here and re-
viewed the naval veterans parade this
morning. which came of before the
rain fell. Governor Mckinley of Ohio
arrived here this morning. and has
since been holding an informal but
none the less enthusiastic levee Mt the
residence of C. l.. Magee, whose guest
he is. Both governors are scheduled
for speeches ut the big campfires. All
the national q. A. Il. officers are here
and all the national and state depart
ment headquarters nre open and
crowded with visitors. Mrs. Nettle Il.
Gunlock, the only candidate for ma
tlonal presiden, of the ladies' q. A. H..
is here with the Illinois department.