Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-06
EVERYBODY GRATIFIED
That Warrington Has Secured the Next Ma
tional q. A. II. EncampmenG


IMPRESSIONS FROM BUSINESS MEN coMxrxpYSa
THE GOOD WORK DONE BY THE STAR IN ACCOM-
PLIsHINa THIS REsULr-How THE COMING OF
THE VETERANS WILL BENEFIT THE CITY.
The news received here last evening that
Washington had been selected % the place for
holding the next encampmsnt Of the Grand
Army gave general Subtraction. Il has been
generally expected that the veterans would
accept the invitation from the citizens COM
mittee, and the full dispatches from the
special representative Of The STAB in
Detroit have kept the public posted
in regard to the situation. However,
the fact that the question had been decided
was the general subject of comment through
out the city today. From the expressions of
opinion heard on all sides there is no doubt
but that the old soldiers will receive a warm
welcome. The work done by The STAR in as-
sisting the movement started to bring the en-
eampment here is warmly commended, and in
reviewing the events Of the short but stirring
campaign conducted by the citizens the part
taken by The STAR comes in for share Of the
praise.
What o number of citizens think of the action
OF the encampment may be learned from the
following interviews:
WHAT COMMISSIONER ROSS SAYS.
TITS grand to know that we have won," said
Commissioner Ross, land it speaks we'll for the
advantages of Washington, for they were dis
oussed fully. It is hard to place the credit Of
the victory where 1t belongs, but there is no
gainsaying the fact that The STAR did yeoman
servic, in securing the encampment for Wash
ington. The encampment will make many
friends for Washington and stimulate business
1t will be stimulus that will last for some
time to come"
Ex-Mayor N. G.. Emery said that IL was
gratifying to know that Washington had been
successful in her fight for the next encamp-
ment Of the Grand Army. 1T will be great
thing for the CITY" he said, land business will
prosper. TIE STAR has done much to bring
about the victory"
THE WELCOME PROMISED,
Mr.. B. H. Warner said: THE broad and cor
dial invitation Of Washington to the Grand
Army of the Republic was in such marked con-
trast with the old spirit manifested toward the
boys In 81 that they could not help appreciate
It, Many OF them have not been here since and
the not kisses OF war have been kissed away by
the genial and gentle influences of peace.
The hands which we're raised to strike are
now extended in fraternal welcome. Washing
ton could have no other event that would BEN
eft her as much
''The mud hole, the mule. the dirt cloud. the
soldiers were accustomed to see have passed
away and the asphalt streets. costlier than hard
wooo noors. the hne water supply, luxurious
trees, shrubbery, magnificent and expensive
residences, splendid horses and Carriages,
parks, museums will in contrast make a won.
derful impression upon our guests. Then, too.
nope and joy will reign in the bosoms that
we're possessed by anxiety and apprehension.
Every spot within miles Of this great city will
pc full OF historic interest to the old men bear
ing the scars OF hot war and to their families to
whom they will explain the hardships and trials
OF camp life.
Il happen to own as country seat the nearest
place occupied by the confederates when Gen.
Early made his famous raid into the District,
1t adjoins the Battle cemetery. 1t will be open
about.
THE STARS ENTERPRISE.
THE STAR has displayed wonderful lberality
and enterprise, the committee have done noble
and self-sacrifcing work, the railroads have
taken hold with almost prodigal expenditure,
our citizens have responded nobly and ali will
now catch hold Of the rope and pull for a grand
success. rejoice to see this fresh evidence
that our people are fully alive to the fact that
1t pays to put in one dollar where ten can be
taken out.
1.-The one man who has worked for years for
this encampment and who deserves more credit
than any one else, who talked against hope
until he made our business men understand
the Importance Of the project is r. j. Beall.
This victory is worth millions of dollars in
cash to Washington. Hurrah for peace, plenty
and prosperity" And Mr.. Warner turned away
to his large pile of mail
Mr.. NJ. W. Gait said:
1T goes, think, without saying, that the as
sembling Of go large number as the Grand
Army OF the Republic, added to those who will
be drawn here on that occasion, that the hold
ing OF the encampment in Washington next
year must, in the nature of things add to the
trade of the city. and that the STAR had a large
share in bringing about the selection of Wash
lngton as the proper place for the encamp-
mont"
DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF THE STAR.
MIR. II. ]. Fegan thought that the success OF
Washington in getting the grand army encamp-
ment was largely due to the influence Of THE
STAR. He thought the victory a great one and
said that the encampment would be great
thing for Washington.
tory is immense, and think every citizen and
merchant owes a vote of thanks to the great
STAR TOR bringing the encampment of the
Grand Army here next year," said Mr.. Van
Wickle, the representative of the Bradbury
Piano Company. That hustling committee
We sent away also deserves our congratulations,
Washington will gain much
Mr.. Robert Leding said that there was no
doubt but that Washington had scored a great
success in getting the next encampment Of the
Grand Army, and that much of the honor and
praise should be given to The STAR, which had
done so much good work to further Washing.
tons interests.
The Jacobs Bros. were Of the opinion that the
Grand Army encampment. which meets here in
1892 would be of untold value to the business in
terests of the city. 1T will put large amount OF
money in circulation Snd increase trade they
said. Tho merchants and citizens should NOT
lose sight of the fact that The STAR the great
representative journal of the capital CITY, de-
serves great deal Of credit for its enterprise ~
Mr.. NJ. /. Weller said that no one in the city
was any more pleased than himself over the
news of Washington's victory in having the
Grand Army decide upon this city as the place
for holding the next annual encampment. He
thought it would do the city an immense
amount Of good, and that THE STAR had been
instrumental in gaining the victory.
THE STAR STARTED THE BALL.
"Of course I am glad that Washington has
won the next encampment of the Grand Army, 81
said Mr.. B. II. Steinmetz, 'for aside from the
fact that business will be better, will meet q
number Of old friends. You know I was in
business here before the war and made many
friends among the boys in blue. THE STAR Il
entitled to o great deal Of thanks for its eff
cient work. 1t started the ball o rolling and
kept 1t moving"
II am very glad to hear that Washington
won. Between The STAR and that hustlina
we could lose. The crowds that are certain to
S~,1 Ovvsn ha1r 1S,oS l.