The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28
NO FREE LODGINGS,
EXCEPT FOR THE BOYS IN BLUE.

into correspondence with the Citizens Subcom
mittee of which Clara Barton is Chairman and
Cora c. Curry Secretary, will save themselves and
the committee much unnecessary annoyance II
they will kindly read this article and remember
what they have read.
First. The committee cannot possibly provide
free lodgings much they would be pleased to
render such service 1t in their power. The
26ih annual Encampment was designed principally
for old soldiers, and such mutitudes OF them are
coming to Washington TO pass once more in grand
review down Pennsylvania avenue; all free quarters
will be retained for their All halls, school,
houses and SO on are reserved for them; therefore
1t is absolutely impossible to divide up with the
women. There Is no exception to this rule, so that
If you cannot pay for hired lodgings from 81 per
day upward spare the overworked committees any
letters upon the subject Their hearts are large
enough to take in the whole United States. without
money and without price. but they obliged to
work within the lines prescribed by the Grand
Army Committee.
ACCOMMODATION COMMITTEE.
Second. All desiring accommodations should adj
dress Mrs. John Dalzell, Chairman, or Miss Jennet
Richards, Secretary, of the Accommodation Com
mittee, GAR. Encampment, Washington, ID. G.
These ladies have been appointed by Miss Barton
for the purpose of assigning places to all who apply
Address them direct and save world OF confusion
at W.R.C. Headquarters.
Again, every woman who writes for accommodate
lions should bear in mind that there is quite n
number of Conventions of patriotic women who
will hold their sessions Encampment week There
fore she will avoid trouble and delay by stating the
Order to which she belongs. instead of saying, 81
desire to be as near Convention as possible" or
II want to be near my State Headquarters" If
she expects TO attend WR.C. Convention she
should say SO; if Ladies of the GAR, say SO.
The committee is not omnscent, and to fail to
send such Information necessitates two or three
letters with chances of dissatisfaction in the end.
Again, each should bear in mind the fact that the
lowest prices named for board, or lodging. con-
template more than two In a room. as there must
OF necessity be good deal of doubling-up to take
of all the people who coming to the En-
campment; Also that all not in most central
locations, and that it is not reasonable to ask large
first second 6oorirooms for but one or two per-
in the choicest location in the city at 81 per day,
any small amount. Rates are always high at
Washington, there Is such large transient pop
ulation.
ACCOMMODATION RATES.
Hotels, So to Sc each per day.
Boarding houses So TO 81 each per day.
Private houses. Sc to So each per day.
lodgings 81 to sl.50 each per day.
Meals, IS cents and upwards according to quality.
All applicants are urged to make permanent
engagements for meals. restaurant service at that
time will not be satisfactory to them.
Bear in mind that the lowest prices above quoted
contemplate more than two in a room.
DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Custer Corps OF Baltimore, re-
joice in n surprise given them by Custer Post at
a special meeting, the Corps present by invitation.
The comrades seemed to have something Of i'm
portance on hand, and after n social chat they sud-
Fa. tf,n,r
tered the hall in q body and looked very wise in
deed. The Corps by that time were on the qui
vive and were anxiously awaiting the denoue
ment. Their curiosity WAS soon satisfied, as Past
Commander Riley G.. Wright stepped forward and
in n very complimentary speech presented the
Corps with a most beautiful Bible. The gift was
received by President Julia A. Birch in grace
full manner, though taken very much by surprise.
Music by Knights Band afforded entertainment.
Ice cream and cake was served.
The Department of Maryland, W.R.C., gave its
annual Summer excursion to Bay Ridge. Quite a
number embraced the opportunity of visiting that
popular resort, and all seemed TO enjoy the day
thoroughly.
Tyler Relief Corps, 8, of Cumberland, gave a
Summer entertainment which netted them Sl50lS,
Of which SIS presented the Post and the bal
ancc divided between the general and relief funds.
The features were musical and literary, varied
with refresh IN ents.-Esther Kirwan, Department
Corresponding Secretary, Baltimore Nd.
ONE YEAR AHEAD.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Referring to the account in the
issue OF June 70 oil the unvaillnR oil u monument
TO the unknown dead, erected by the Corps of New
Bedford, Mass, would report that on Memoir ai
Day, 1891, Abiel A. Livermore Corps, 50, Wilton,
N H., dedicated a monument of similar character.
1t s polished granite sarcophagus, similar to the
one described by the New Bedford Corps, the in
scriptons also similar. II was purchased with
money earned by the Corps in fairs and socials
We had dedicatory services of a very impressive
character, when Gen Charles ii. Burns paid low
ing tribute TO all those brave boys who now
50 Sleep on Southern battefields
Or meath the oceans waye''
Mai d. f. Proctor spoke tenderly Of those who
went on in all the pride OF their young manhood
10 perish in defense of their country's flag, and
sleep unnamed, unnumbered, and unsung." The
school children. accompanied by their teachers,
rendered appropriate songs The floral tributes
were many and very fine. do not write this to
rob the New Bedford Corps of one bit of honor,
but simply to let them know that the , old Granite
coElbe, Livermorc Corps, Wilton, n. II.
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: We exchanged our experience.
and all learned something. In the TRIBUNE of
July Z the item :" Uses of Criticism" sent by the
good Grand Army friend, from unknown pen,
was so good, wthal, permit the addition of few
words by Gladstone. "Censure and criticism
never hurt any body. If false they can't hurt YOU
unless you wanting In manly womanly
character; and if true they show one their weak
points and forewarn them against failure and
trouble" Few persons have sufficient wisdom to
prefer censure, which is useful to them, TO praise
which often deceives them.
In THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of July II you name
the number Of editors IA multiplying in W.R.C.
Convention. Who comes next? Please add TO the
renowned list the name of brilliant aud gifted
little lady, Flo. ]. Miller. Delegate at-Large of
Illinois and editor Of the National Picket.
Department General Orders, No. 4, show an IN
crease of membership and activity all along the
line. With seven Corps lately organized, three re-
instated and applications for Corps from Harvey
Chicago, Virginia Bath, Neoga, Tower Hill, Creai
Springs. Benton. Hamletsburg. Carterve, San
doval, Pitsfeid, Winchester. Jerseyvie, Charles
ton Sbelbyyille Sadonis, Pinckneyville Mason,
Mowequa and Vandalia Truly our Department
is busy one under the grand leadership Of Sarah
i. Harmon. noticeable feature our Department
President sets forth is the Injunction be earnest
in striving TO keep every member we already have
with So unconsciousiy, yet kindly and effect
lively, has she brought her co-workers to realize
their full duty concerted action will reap its re-
ward'' The general adoption of the recognition
pin is recommended
The Department Home Committee recently
visited Creal Springs to view proposed location
for the Illinois Relief Corps Home. They were
met by large delegation OF Cairo Grand Army
and Relief Corps people. among whom were Col.
Patier, Judge Robinson, Capt. H. Harmon, Depart
ment President Sarah Il. Harmon, Mesdames Yost
Church and many others. The committee visited
several sites and where pleasantly entertained,
being very favorably impressed with the extremely
picturesque location offered nj Creal Springs. On
July IA the committee visited Aurora, where
tensiye preparations were made 10 impress them
location for the Home. number of different
cities will be visited by the committee before voting
for site begins. The Home has been Incorporated
and the work is progressing in earnest.
Illinois Headquarters at Washington will be To-
Gated at l0l2-l4 II street W., where Illinois
Reception" will be given during Encampment.
General Orders, No. s. from Department Presi-
dent Ellen NJ Putnam. Buffalo, N. Y, show TO adj
vantage the generosity and growth Of the W.RC.
in the Empire State. and Home and Country Is
"Reminiscences