The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-17

will leave the wharf at the foot OF Vine
street every hour OF the day, from a..
m. to 5 p. m, not only for Coney Island,
but for general river excursions. The
Geological Garden, whose fame is not
confined to this country will be open daily
from a. m. to 10 p M, with evening
concerts and general entertainment in the
day.
There will be ball game daily at p.
M, in the National Association Park. the
Cincinnati Reds contesting with the
CIevelands on Monday, the Chicagos on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and
the st. Louis Browns on Friday. There
will be daily afternoon and evening per-
formances at the six leading theatres,
with a varied Hill, including the famous
war drama Shenandoah" minstrel per-
Torrance and vaudeville. These are the
general features of entertainment.
Many special ones are provided for by
the citizens committee.
On Tuesday at p. M, the Naval Vet
Grams and Ex-Prisoners Of War will pa
rade. Wednesday, the grand parade of
G. A. R. Veterans will move. The start
will be made a 10 a. m, signaled by the
firing of a national salure of twenty
guns from national headquarters at the
Grand hotel. The parade will be review
ed by President Mckinley and Command
er-in-Chief John p. S. Gobin, now a brig
adler general in the United States army
OF volunteers. The line of march has
!.
over level streets, and with the exception
of a very small portion, over asphaltum.
At 2 O'Clock on Thursday afternoon the
citizens of Cincinnati VIII present a civic
and industrial parade of large proportions
made specially attractive by a large num-
Der of historic and allegorical flofiats.
The camp fires on Tuesday and Wed
nesday evenings at Music hall will be in
honor of the Grand Army of The Republic,
and viii be of a character similar to that
Of Monday evening. Among the speakers
expected at these camp hes are President
Mckinley, Ex-President Harrison Sena-
tor ]. B. Foraker and many other nota-
bles. Every member of the presidents
ca bnet, all the senators and representa-
tives and the governors of all The states
VIII be invited to attend the encampment.
The fourth evening OF the week, Thurs
day, will be devoted 20 grand display Of
fireworks. In order that all may witness
them without discomfort, similar display
will be made at he same hours at The
Public Landing, in Eden Park erd at
Camp Sherman. The delegates to the en-
campment and notables VII witness Tie
display from steamboats, anchored al the
Public Landing. These fireworks displays
will be as elaoor1te as the mind Of this
designer can conceive. The city VII be
brilliantly lighted every evening with art
istfc illumination.
A point Of interest 20 all visitors Will
be Fort Thomas from which he Sixth
United STATES infantry went 10 face such
terrible loss ut the battle OF Santiago. It
is still occupied by the families q the de-
parted regiment and as hospital for
sick and wounded. 1t is one of he most
beautiful spots about the hill crowned
city, the view from the crest OF the hill
being unsurpassed. The citizens COM
mittee WI erect a large tent al the fort
in which wiz be served refreshments free
TO all veterans and their families. Street
cars leave the heart Of the city every
three minutes for this point.
This in the main constitutes the general
features of entertainment which will be
offered the City's guests encampment
week. To be sure, there Will be many
other features, including receptions.
minor camp fires. and probably a grand
reception TO President Mckinley, There
will De special provision for the care Of
lady visitors. including receptions by not
able citizens, and special features q en-
tertainlnent yet 10 Be provided for them