Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-09-13
EX-BLUEJACKETS IN LINE.
Opening Event on the Grand Army
Programme at Pitts
burg.

surrendered before the advance of the
boys that wore the blue. The capitula-
ton was peaceably effected. In fact, the
latch string was hung on the outside as
soon as news was received that the adj
vance line OF skirmishers was in sight
and it only required a gentle pull to throw
open the gates for the entrance of the adj
vancing hosts. Tens of thousands OF
flags tiutter in the breeze this morning
the sidewalks are packed with the wear
ers of the familiar blue suits with brass
buttons and the SLOUGH hats, while the al
is filled with the martial music or the
bands that have pre-empted the roadways.
Never before has Pittsburg in its history
been as lively or as prettily attlred.. Inc
arrivals up to noon today were TAR III ad-
vance Of expectations, but the work or the
various committees had been Thoroughly
performed and no difficulty has been eN-
perienced in providing the veterans with
ample accommodations. Many Western
departments arrived. among them those
of Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota, Mlchi-
gan and Missouri.
The parade of naval veterans took place
this morning. Over 1000 men, under the
command of Rear Admiral J. B. Osborne.
were in line The old salts were cheered
all along the line of march, which eN-
tended through the principal downtown
streets along Fifth avenue and Smith
the parade were carried many historic
relics of naval warfare, among them the
torn and stained banner which f1oated
over the good old kearsarge when she
added lustre to the American standard
on the high seas The formation took
place at 8 O'Clock and the parade moved
at 10. Miss Carrie Lowe, daughter OF
Gen. A. L. Lowe Of Fort Worth Tex:
was in the parade, carrying the co.ors OF
the Dupont Naval association of Texas.
| She is Il guest of Admiral Osborne, hav-
ing stopped off here on her way to New
York. She was the lone representative
of the Lone Star state III the parade or
the salts, and her appearance elected I'M
bounded enthusiasm.
Commandment w. S. auckland was in
command of the armed camps, which pre-
scented martial front. The FIRST ONO
regiment, Sons of Veterans. occupied the
right of line, together with the armed
camps The column was reviewed by the
national officers from Il stand on Cedar
avenue, Allegheny Miss Daisy Title, the
mascot of the naval veterans, VINO arrived
yesterday from CINCINNATI, was IN the pa
rade. She was dressed in regulation sailor
uniform ana marched beside Admiral Us
borne acting as his messenger. Miss little
has been the mascot of the organization
since it's inception and is a general favor
lite among the tars. She will tomorrow
| occupy q place of honor in the Grand
N L
into their annual convention this after
noon Thirty four associations were rep
resented
COMMANDMENTS Chief J. G. 3. Adams of
| the Grand Army arrived this morning
from the East on the headquarters train
together with his staff. He was escorted
| to the MonOngahela house by Il detail OF
| National guardSmen and a band OF music.
Upon his arrival at the hotel the national
headquarters were formally opened and
there was a rush of visitors. All the
state headquarters have been opened and
| the veterans are as enthusiastic over their
| hoSpitable reception as are the people OF
| the city over their visitors.
Arrangements are perfected for tomor
rows big parade of veterans, when 10000
men are to be in line. Fully 10000 Wis
! itors are now in the city and more are
| coming on every train. Five hundred ex
| ira policemen are on duty and the best of
| order prevails. Tomorrow will be a gen
| eral holiday, as the mayors of Pittsburg
| and Allegheny have issued procamatiOns
asking that as much business as possible
be suspended so that as many people may
see the parade possible.
Downtown streets are almost impassa-
BILE. great are the crowds which closely
pack the sidewalks. 1t is expected that
100000 strangers will be in the city to-
night exclusive of the veterans and their
relatives. Windows on Fifth avenue and
other prominent downtown streets are be-
ing sold at premiums Cor tomorroW's pa
rade
All the national officers of the Won
ans Relief corps arrived this morning
and have taken rooms in the Mononga-
hela house. Tonight dozens of reunions
and a campfire will take place, being the
first of series which will extend through
the entire week. Moves post of Cincin-
| natl will give reception to all the Ohio
delegates at City hall. The, gathering
will be addressed by Gov. Pattson of
Pennsylvania and Gov. Mckinley of
Ohio.
The police from other cities and the
local force are arresting many suspicious
characters and crooks and are retiring
them until after the encampment.
This afternoon at > o'clock carriage
drive was given to the visiting ladies
of the Relief corps by the entertainment
committee of the Pittsburg ladies. The
drive was through Schenley park and
other points of interest in the city,
The SeventysiXth regiment of Pennsyl-
vania infantry he'd its reunion this after
noon, as did the Eleventh Pennsylvania
reserves, the Second Ohio cavalry and
the Fourth Pennsylvania cavalry. Sena
tor Quay's regiment, the Eighteenth
Pennsylvania cavalry, will reunite this
evening. and the senator will be present.
Senator ]. B. Gordon of Georgia, who
was second in command of the Confeder
ate army at AppomattoX. is in the city
today and met number of men who
were in the Union army when Lee gave
his sword away. Senator Gordon will de-
liver a lecture before leaving the city.
Resolutions are to be presented at this
afternoons session of the Naval Neter-
ans associa ton asking Congress to estab
lsh a college for the education of daugh-
tiers of soldiers and sailors.
The arrivals today up to noon are esti-
mated at over 10000 and the total nurl
her of visitors here already is placed at
100000. The influx during this afternoon
and evening is expected to be enormous.
but high-water mark viii not be reached
until 10 a. m. tomorrow
john Driscoll OF Milwaukee, member
OF the Naval Veterans association. was
taken to hospital today. The physicians
say he is insane and that his condition is
DrecariouS.