The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-09-11

PIrTsDUaon, PA, Sept 1o.--The flrat
day oi the twenty.eiRhth national on.
campmens, G. A. R, has closed and
nothing but tho beat can be said Of It.
The weather has been superb, tho
crowds large and no accidents havo
happened 10, mar the day.
Tho marching event Of the day was
the parade Of tho naval veterans, who
won't ovcr the rather long route with a
precision and excellence Of drill that
called forth the heartiest cbeers from
the spectators.
Tho veterans numbered 1000. and
verc led by Rear Admiral Osborn, and
escorted BY several thousand members
OF other organizations, including the
Naval Reserves, the Sons OF Veterans
and tho Mary Logan cadets, q company
Of uniformed girls from Columbus,
Ohio.
In the afternoon tho Ladies OF the @.
A. R and Women's Relief Corps wore
taken through tho city aud suburbs in
carriages, following which reception
was held at tho Mononongahela Bouse.
Tho sociul event OF the day was re-
ccptoin by Mrs. George Westinghouse.
at her suburban residence, Solitude"
given to the visiting ladies.
Some OF the guests who have attended
similar aftaira on many occasions pro-
nounce It tho most gorgeous they ever
witnessed. The horal decorations were
the finest ever seen in this city. Henry
Watterson, Ex-Governor Beaver and oil
Of the prominent national officers ot
the q. A. R. were present
Many reunions were held during tho
day aud evening by members OF differ
ont regiments, and many were the
Isminiscences exchanged.
THE CROWDS.
Tonight the sidewalks arc inadequate
to accommodate tho crowds that throng
them and the roadways are used along
tho main streets. Street cars and
vehicles aro almost blockaded. Taken
altogether, Pittsburgh has mover before
enioyed such scene Of animation. 1n-
Vulnerable bands are marching through
the down town. strects serenadtng the
newspapers and prominent people.
One OF the features Of the fret day OF
the encampment was tho performance
OF Fred N. Innos' new composition OF
"War and Peace" at the exposition to-
night, and his musical spectacle, dedt-
catcd 70 tho encampmont, was given by
the Thirteenth Regiment band, OF New
York, grand chorus OF 400local singers.
q company from tho Pennsylvania Ma
tional Guard, Ransom Post No. 800, 6.
4, r.. Of ST. Louis, and battery OF
artillery, all under the direction OF the
composer. There were about 10000
people present, including Commander.
in.Chicf J. G. D. Adams and staf, and
others Of note.
ATTRACTIVE FEATuREs.
There were many plcasing features
Of the naval parade to-day. Among
others were the following:
Attic head OF the Naval Veterans Of
Maryland marched Miss Rosie Nc.
Gatney, Of Baltimore, rosy-cheekod
damsel. Dressed In q regular naval,
b!gcollased uniform OF blue silk, with
a Saunty cap, O pretty aword and lots OF
medals. tho daughter OF the associa.
tion" attracted much attention. Two
little sailor tots, Masters Louis and
Victor Bennett, formed her body
guard. ,,
Carrying tho "Kcarsarge banner"
were seven survivors OF tho famous Ala.
buma fight, of Cherbourg, in the old
uniforms they wore In the service.
The tattered battlefag, ridd!ed by
confederate shot, was with the kock
River Naval Veterans. 1t flew at the
jack staff OF tho Monitor Winnebago, at
the battle OF Mobile, and is tho property
OF the commander OF the association,
Capt. V. D. Woodruff.
GIRL SOLDIERS
The Mary Logan cadets, the pretty
corps OF girl soldiers. wero tho feature
of tho parade. Coming in the column
Immediately behind tho past national
officers OF tho Naval Veterans Associn'
tion, they made averyprotty Appearance
Tho veteran Capt Chapman wac IN com.
inand. Tho cadets woro jnunty caps. niue
zouavc jackets, with big sailor collar
and rod facing, littlo coat tails tarneG
back a Ia diroctoire. showing tho rcd
lining, and red slgshing.lIko big chev'
rons on tho skirt. Thoir arms wore
small riles aud bayonets, and white
Onamelidc boIta and pouches. All wore
medals and "0hIo" badges. /.
Tho band at the bead Of the Sons OF
Veterans guard, from Fremont o.,
worc whitc helmets, bluc tu1ics aud
white trousers, with big black boots,
and wore worry picturesque.
A detail from tho fold hospital corps
and two umbulancca brought up tho
rear Of the procession.