Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-09
HINTS TO THE VETERANS.
Some Practical Words From Chairman Ed
SON to G. A. r. P0sts.

THE NECESSITY OF SECURING QUARTERS BEFoRl
REACHING THE CITY Is URGED ALIKE UPON
VETERANS AND v1sIroRs-THE POSITION Oh
THIS CITY CLEARLY SET FORTH.
For the information of the 1900 q. A. R.
posts in this country or as many of them Is in
tend to come to this city during the encamp-
ment week Mr.. John Joy Edison, the chairman
Of the executive citizens committee, has issued
the following circular:
WASHINGTON, D. c., August 1, 1892.
To the Grand Army Of the Republic: For the
purpose of informing those members of the
Grand Army Of the Republic and those who
may accompany them Of the arrangements per-
fected by this committee to date, with sugges-
tons for their guidance in preparing for their
visit to this city in September next in attend
ance at the twenty-sixth national encampment
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, the follow
ing is submitted:
LIN regard to transportation tho general
trunk lines, we are advised, have agreed upon
one fare for the round trip. No complaint hav-
ing been made it is inferred that this has given
general satisfaction. No additional informa-
ton, therefore, upon this subject seems neces-
sary from this committee.
Ill. In order that suitable accommoda-
tions can be surely and properly made, all posts
Of the G. A. r. contemplating attending the en-
campment should, through the commander or
adjutant, notify Col L. P. Wright, chairman of
the committee on accommodations, Washing
ton, d. c., not later than September /, of the
total number Of comrades that will visit WASH
ington.
2. Halls and other places suitable for accom-
modating posts can be secured at reasonable
figures, but application should be made as early
as possible.
s. To those requiring free quarters IT is
especially requested that they be prompt in
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the number and name Of the posts
requiring accommodation. Each appli-
cation should be signed by the COM
mander or adjutant Of the post 1t is suggested
that all expecting free quarters should bring
blankets to be used at night. No accommoda-
tons or quarters of this character will be fur
nished to others than members of the G. A. r.
A. It is earnestly requested that oil posts who
have been assigned to quarters, with the num-
Der Of men specified, advise this committee ut
once whether the number named will be less or
greater. This is important in order that the
committee may accommodate others or save ex-
pense. 1t ID also requested that those who in
tend to supply their cots or mattresses should
so inform the committee.
5. 1t is suggested that where 1t is convenient
for post to do SO it would be desirable for one
Of the comrades to reach Washington q few
days in advance to make ready the quarters as
signed or to be assigned and receive and con-
duct the post to quarters when they arrive.
Such comrades should report to Col. L. P.
Wright, chairman committee on accommoda-
ton, corner 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest
6. Posts should not hold the executive COM
mittee responsible for unsatisfactory accom-
modations. when the same has been secured
by themselves or through other parties.
Z. There are plenty Of restaurants and eating
houses where meals and refreshments can be
had at reasonable rates.
To al no oiox;-
in making proper and convenient assignments
it is requested that each post will advise that
committee, by telegraph or otherwise. of the
time when they expect to arrive in Washington
and by what route. together with the actual
number Of men leaving home.
Q. Those intending to bring tents and camp
should send the number and size of the same
1t is suggested also that they bring sacks or
ticks that may be filled with straw, which will
be furnished by the committee on accommoda-
ton without cost
I'LL. The wives, sons and daughters Of
members Of the G. A. R. who expect to visit
Washington are earnestly recommended to Sc
cure their quarters before taking their depart
ure from home.
2. Owing to the large attendance that will be
in Washington ut the coming encampment and
that the capacity to furnish meals and quarters
will be taxed to the utmost, 1t is
the G.. A. 4. would be running a great
risk OF not securing accommodations and
mourning serious discomfort if they do not
act upon the suggestion above made by secnr-
ing quarters through the committee on accom-
mediation or otherwise before leaving Washing
ton. Those who are early will-more time
being Internationally make the more
satisfactory arrangements.
3. Good quarters can be secured for lodgings
at from IS cents to S1.50. and good board and
lodgings at from $1.50 to $3.50 per day in pri-
vate houses. Hotel accommodations for many
hundred can still be secured at prices ranging
from $50 to IS each per day.
4. 1t is recommended that visitors should
avoid bringing baggage other than satchels and
such as they can carry with them. Experience
OF visitors at former encanpments shows that
a large portion of the baggage checked has been
very difficult to find. Considerable quantities
OF it are never found, and that which has been
was frequently recovered too late to use during
their visit.
s. The temperature in Washington for the
week in September selected for the encamp-
ment has been, az shown by the government
weather bureau during the past ten years, an
average OF IS degrees, the highest being CT de-
grees minutes and the lowest 62 degrees Z
minutes. The nights are generally somewhat
cooler. Summer clothing is all that will be
necessary.
6. The committee are endeavoring to make
arrangements for people to visit battlefelds and
camping RTOuHub hltnOuSn not 1ully COM
peted with the railroads. the effort that Is being
made is to accommodate oil who wish
to make such visits. Committees will be
stationed at different points, like Richmond,
Fredericksburg, Winchester, Gettysburg, &C.,
to furnish information and direction to the
people to reach, in the shortest way the different
battleiields and camping grounds. Later moro
complete information will be furnished
All reunions will be held what is
known as the "White Lot" Immediately south
Of the Executive Mansion. The area is
ample to erect all tents, large and small,
that will be required for reunion purposes
during the week Of the encampment. Concen-
trating all the reunions to be held in this
way at one point, it is believed, will secure
in the highest degree successful meetings of the
veterans. All communications in regard to
making arrangements for the holding of re-
unions should be addressed to Col John Nc
Elroy, chairman on the committee of reunions
8. 1t is certain that there will be many moro
visitors OF the Grand Army to Washing ton than
have ever attended former encampments This
OF course necessitates arrangements being made
on a much larger and more expensive SCALE all
OF which the citizens Of Washington have at
tempted to appreciate and prepare for.
In view Of the misapprehension which has
somewhat prevailed on that subject it seems
proper to state that the whole expense Of the
reception and entertainment Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic will be borne by the
citizens of Washington and the District Of CO.
lumbia, the funds therefor being provided by
the voluntary subscriptions Of the sum Of
&50 000 and nv IN Drivafe yroportv wi<hip