The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-09

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annual encampment Of the Grand
Army of the Republic begins to-day.
The vanguard of the veterans has ar
rived in the city and found the people
with o~utstretched hands. Never again,
perhaps, will Philadelphia be the scene
of q national encampment Of the G. A.
Y. OF the valiant men who defended
the cause Of the Union there remains
but a remnant, and with the depletion
of the ranks the welcome is the more
heartfelt and enthusiastic.
Admiral Sampson, with his fleet OF
fighting ships, arrived here yesterday,
and this event marks the beginning OF
the weeks celebration. The city is
crowded with strangers, while the in
coming trains from all sections are
bringing thousands upon thousands to
help swell the throng. In anticipation
Of the coming of the host Of visitors
and in recognition of the patriotism of
the veterans who freely offered their
lives in defense of the Union Mayor
Ashbridge issued a proclamation in
which he recommended the veterans
to the ''loyal patriotic interests Of the
people,. urging the decoration Of stores
and dwellings in every street in the
city. The city has borne it's share OF
the work and the citizens Of Philadel-
phia, by contributions of cash and in
welcoming banners, have shown their
interest in what will be the greatest
reunion.
The route Of the veterans parade,
which takes place on Tuesday, is one
solid blaze of color and light. Not a
building but has it's front encased in
the red, white and blue. The avenue
Of fame, which extends from Walnut
to Cherry streets on Broad street, q
distance Of five blocks, with the city
hall as the center, is the most magnih-
cent piece Of decoration eve attempted
in this city. The big parade will be in
ten divisions. Post No. 1, Rockford,
Ill, the oldest post in the Grand Army,
will head the line. AS the veterans
pass around the city hall they will be
reviewed by President Mckinley, who
is expected to arrive here tonight, ac-
comapnied by Secretaries Gage and
Root and Postmaster General Smith.
There will be over 1900 men in line.
A question Of absorbing interest to
G. A. r. veterans which will be de-
cided during the encampment, is the
election of a commanderin-chief and
other o GERS. Two candidates prom
inent in the field are Albert NJ. Shaw,
of Joe Spratt Post, Watertown, N. Y,
and Judge l.. Raschieur Of St. Louis.
Private" James Dalzell, of Company
H, 10th Ohio, is also a candidate.
Others urged by their friends r Col.
w. G. Johnson of Cincinnati, acting
commander-in-chief. and Brig. Gen.
Charles Miller Of Venango, Pa. The
naval veterans will enjoy the disttnc-
ton Of giving the first street parade
during the encampment.. Theirs will
take place this afternoon and will be
an unique feature of the demonstra-
ton. The old salts who fought under
Farragut will tramp shoulder to shout
der with the younger veterans Of the
Spanish-American war. Next Friday
the naval parade will take place. Ad-
miral SIMPSONS feet will be anchored
in the Delaware river opposite the
city, and a long line of vessels will
pass around the fighting ships. Presi-
Gent Mckinley and cabinet officers
will review the warships from the rev.
enue cutter Gresham.