The National tribune., 1889-03-21
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Z b. Gray, milwaukee,, Wis: The 2Sd National
Encanpnent viii present features entirely differ
emf from any Of the preceding ones. In addition
10 the naval battle at nighi, winch viii be conduct
ed with all the appliances Of electric lights, pyro-
fechnes along miles Of piers and 5Teasaier shore
batteries, Heating batteries. magazine explosions
and sinking ships, arrangements are being made
10 build barracks for the accommodation Of visit
ors in the heart OF the city in the middle OF nc
streets, having a driveway on either side. inns
secures water, sewerage and gas at small expense 10
tie fund and will give the mass Of visitors who
wilI come TO 20 into tents, jas good locations as
those who are In the best hotels
The worry and bother Of going to and returning
from camp several miles distant from the heart OF
the civ viii be eliminated and every conlrade viii
have aa equal chance 10 be present at parade,
Campfire, Reunion, and all attractions presented.
il is considered quite the thing lately, just before
each Eucampmeut, 10 cry abroad thai hotels have
raised rates, and are preparing to bleed the crowd
Permit me. most positively, 70 assure al Who con-
template coming TO the 23d Eacampment that the
Milwaukee hotels viii not and cannot DO any such
thing Before the Encampment was located here
every hotel entered into an agreement, Is sacred
as any contract can be made. to charge no more
than the usual rates for accommodations. Guests
must, OF course, double up 50 single room may
be occupied by two people. This is always done
whea such large crowds assemble; for in no other
way can all find room. By little management,
guests can select friends for room mates, which,
IN most instances, adds to rather than detracts
from the interest and sociability Of the occa-
sion Let me repeat do not believe for a
moment that hotels viii be allowed 10 in
crease rates. Should such thing be attempted,
the committee having that matter in charge
agree 10 settle every point Of difference arts
ing between guest and host by refunding any
over-chnrge made by 8 hotel during the week
OF the Encampueut. More than this the hotels
viii not dare attempt any imposition, because
with the system OF barracks mentioned and de
lghtful August weather. guests would beialle
themselves 10 these extemporized accommoda-
tiOns. where they could be comfortably housed for
nothing, should the landlords fail TO keep their
agreements with the committee.
One great feature Of every Encampment is the
Reunions, another the Calnpires. Both of these
vii be available by everyone Ia attendance under
the plan OF barracks in the heart Of the city. Ohio
viii be in camp IN one or two Of The cross streets
Indiana next followed by Illinois, Kansas etc, and
each street viii be conspicuOusy marked with the
name Of The Department. so everyone can find the
comrade he desires TO see, and should it rain the
visiting. Reunions. Campfres and general enjoy
ment can he carried on in the barracks, while the
veterans laugh az the storm.
The citizens are preparing to open their homes.
A committee is now canvassing in that direc-
ton, and meet with gratifying results every
side. You need not hesitate to assure everybody
that there viii be no lack Of any accommodation
that money and a warm-hearted hospitality can
secure at Milwaukee IN August. 1889.