Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

around IT,
LINCOLN MOVED orr
The committee from Lincoln. Neb, had hesd-
quarters in the Russell House, near the Wash.
ington committee. They moved out last night
as the Washington sentiment around the Rus
sell House was too strong for them Every
where were Washington badges Washington
placards. Washington maps and veterans en-
thusiastic 20 go 10 Washington, % the Lin
coin circulars announcing twenty-five miles of
asphalt pavement and SIXTY miles Of electric
railroads" as attractions made little impres-
sion. The Lincoln men rented q store under
the Cadillac House. trimmed il mp with fAss
and pictures aud resumed business there. 10
is lively delegation. Lincoln will get is
moneys worth Of advertising even II it fails 70
get the encampment
Row sonE VOTES WILL 90.
The votes Of Nebraska and the delegates from
some of the neighboring states are pretty sure
to 90 to Lincoln on the first ballot some viii
vote that way a compliment 20 an enterpris-
ing neighbor. At Colorado headquarters Tns
STAR was told that 1t was probable the Colorado
delegates would vote for Lincoln. but We want
to 20 to Washington" said one veteran. "snd
between you and me have no doubt the en-
campment VIII go there.
One Massachusetts Grand Army man aid,
IL Was told that would get thrnshing when
1 returned home If / did not vote FOR Washing
ton."
That statement shows the sentiment OF ell
New Englanders In the New Hampshire head
quarters The STAR was informed: ''Its I'll
Washington here"
Vermonter, who has been travelling in the
northwest and nad made it point 20 inquire
where the Grand Army men there want the
encampnent next year, said that the tide OF
the whole northwest is toward Washington.
An old soldier from western state would give
q complimentary vote to Lincoln because it is .
western city. but the people want the encamp-
ment in Washington and that Ia where the en-
equipment will be held.
sERESApED BY THE OLD GUARD
The Old Guard went on a serensding tour
last night They went to Gen. Ayers house
and in response to their music elicited speeches
from Gen. Alger, Secretary Proctor, who 10
Gen. Algers guest, and senator Stockbridge.
They were then invited into the house and
most Hospitality received by General and Mrs.
Alger and their guests; from Gen. Alger's they
marched to Commander -in-chlef Neazey's bead
quarters at the Cadillac, and Gen. Neazey made
speech to them from the hotel balcony.
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Yesterday afternoon the Department u
Washington Relief Corps was entertained hand
somely by the Michigan Relief Corps. This
corps, composed of prominent ladies Of Michi-
gan, used their own fine equipages in showing
the Washington ladies the sights OF Detroit,
and for three hours the drive was continued
through the streets of the city.
The parlors of the large building rs Row
las fsfr l1.sA =
night by those who came to call on the ladies'
Of the department relief corps. Fully l.500
people came in and were pleasantly received
by these ladies, who working hard 70 take
the encampment to Washington in 1857.
A ROUND OF CALLS.
This morning the delegates from the WASH
ington Relief Corps began their round of calls.
They called in a body on Gen. yeazey and later
on the ladies of the Michigan Relief Corps.
The Potomac Relief Corps has opened head
quarters IN the First Baptist Church and to-
night assisted by the L. lies of the Pittsburg
Relief Corps will hold a reception at that place
and boom Washington. All of the members OF
the Washington committee come in for more
or less personal comment by the newspapers
here.
WASHINGTON MEN TO THE FRONT.
One Of the papers announces that the man
who does most Of the talking for the Washing-
tonians is Mr.. Edwin b. Hay, whose
tongue is like OIL and whose smile
rivals silk for luster. A complimentary notice
of Mr.. X. A. Parke begins with statement that
he parts his hair and whiskers very wide. Mr..
Hay has received much attention in Detroit
as any of the distinguished visitors TO the en-
campment. This IL partly because he 10 from
Washington, but chiefly because be is grand
exalted ruler Of Elks, order that hourishes
in this region.
Last night the Elks gave an entertainment An
his honor and basked under the influence Of
his lustrous smile until after midnight There
was a banquet, and speeches by Mr.. Hay, Rep
| resensttiye Chapman Of Detroit, Geo. ".
Driver, Isadore saks, NJ. E. Urell and W. ID.
Mack Of Washington and others.
The Detroit Tribune Of this morning save:
"Washington's headquarters IN Russell House
parlor are hung with bands OF red, white and
blue silk. fine portrait Of the father Of his
country occupies the space between the front
windows and il is fianked by artistic drapines
of War Department flags. Gen. yeazey the
commander -in-chief, and Secretary Proctor ere
said to favor Washington, and the washington
sentiment has been gently pumped INTO
every veteran. Ten thousand six badges
bearing the legend, &c. A r., Washington,
ID. c., 1892, had been given out up to 2 clock
yesterday afternoon, when the committee ran
out. An extra supply was ordered and viii be
distributed today. Everybody wants one The
room is piled high with copies Of the wAsu-
which bears the invitation, and these papers
are being distributed fast possible. A fine
map showing the multitude Of battleields
near the capital city is also being given out 70
enthuse the hearts Of the veterans.
THOROUGH CANVASS.
Members Of the Washington committee made
q pretty thorough canvass Of the situation to-
day. Chairman Douglass afterward said 70
TIE STAR this morning in regard to the En-
campment being held in Warrington next
year: my confidence amounts to q certainty.
From assurances have received feel satisfied
three-fourths Of the delegates in the encamp-
ment will vote for Washington on the frst
ballot. Still the committee will continue III
work until il is settled"
The suggestion has been made by some mem-
bers of the Department Of the Potomac that
they escort the Washington invitation commit
tee in the encampment during its deliberations,
but Chairman Douglass has declined TO do this
because he thinks it best not TO introduce any
innovation of that kind and says there will b
time for glorifcation when the encampment
comes to Washington in 1892. H-P.G.
DAY TO BE REMEMBERED.