The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-27

CHICAGO. Aug. 26-Despite cold
drizzlIng rain. the grand patriotic and
sacred song service at the Coliseum to-
night was attended by a throng that
taxed to the utmost the capacity Of the
building. For an hour before the exer-
cises began. at O'Clock. the sidewalk
on Wabash avenue was impossible for a
block in both directions.
A body Of police had their hands full
handling the crowd. The jam was terrific
and although none was injured. many
gowns and coats were wrecked. II is
estimated that fully 1900 people were
packed into the hall Thousands more
were unable to gain admission.
seated on the stage.
Bishop Samuel Fallows. OF Chicago.
of the encampmerr committee on religi-
ous exercises. presided. On the platform
with him was Mayor Harrison, Com
mander-in-C Shaw. Rev Thomas c.
Ilin. of Salt Lake City; Gen. Daniel T.
sickles, Rev. G. Il. Hlrsch, OF Chicago,
and host Of department commanders
Of the @. A. r.. as well as the local offi-
cials in charge Of Chicago's end OF the
encampment.
Then Bishop FalIows extended an elo-
a responsive reading was led by Rev.
J. u. Severingham, of Chicago Bishop
Fallows then introduced commander-ir-
Chief Shaw, who spoke at some length
unon True Patriotism"
Rev. L. G. Hirsch delivered a patriotic
address and Rev. r. y. Wallace pro-
nounced the henedictlon
Between the addresses musical number.
were given by the band Of 100 pieces. and
vocal selections were given by soloists.
During the afternoon service for chill
dren WAS given ~ the Coliseum. attend
ed by fully io.0fn people Addresses were
made bv Commander-in-Chief Shaw and
Bishop Fallows
Thousands In the City.
Veterans and visitors IN the encampment
came in by the thousands today.
Railroad officials estimated that fully
75,0oo people arrived during the day. of
which number 1900 we're members Of the
@. a. n. This made a total ~ q 900 al
ready in the city. and reports indicate that
tomorrows number viii swell the num-
Der. Reception committees were at an
the stations.
They were "tenting on the old camp
grounds" In Lincoln park tonight In spite
soaked ground the pale light of lanterns
Eimmered through the walls 81 white
tents along the lake shore drive where
groups Of ola soldiers sat around ruddy
campfres and sang Marching Through
Georgia" and told stories q the hghung
for the Union
Miss Clara BARTON. head Of thc Red
Cross Society of the United States. arrived
today accompanied by Mrs Allen s Mus
soy. - washington, vicc-president. and by
other officers " the Organization.
New Commander-tn-Chi
Unless the unexpected happens. it is
probable that Mas Leo Bauaseur az g.
Louis. Will he elected cnmmRndrr-ln-chief
a. the business sfH4iou Wednesday Gen
John g. BLACK uf Illinois WIN. although
he made no canvass. had developed con-
siderable strength among She veteraus ~
the Western and Northwestern states.
has declined 10 be a candidate This Hp-
rarentiy leaves q clear asid for MAJ Baus-
scar. fur. no other name has Eo fsr been
mentioned Indications poinf 60 hls uaan-
lmous sIection.
The programme fer souorrow inrlaaes
the dedication u the laval areh ia Mich
irau aveuec az 8. m. tAc parade az the
naval veterans parade ~ government veF-
sois ana private yachts oa Lake @ealsaa
and @ nagal battle oh Lincoln park
Tae eAlef fsagare " tae Sag h t0 be
tha reGnlar ~ taa er-lriaaaers - war
az tae carlreum tomerreH. monster
g4thernE s expected.