The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-08-19

WASHINGTON, D. G., August 1a-The
plan Of the parade proposed by Gen.
Palmer, the commander-in-chiet of the
Grand Army, is still a subject Of dis
cussion. Thus far the only informa-
ton obtained from Gen. Palmer is that
he desires the parade to move in double
column. He, however, has not given
the details as to how this is to be done.
The committee on parade. after consul
tation with military men, reached the
conclusion that the plan was impracti-
cable. When Gen. Phisterer, the ad-
iurant general, was here on Monday as
the representative of Gen. Palmer the
committee convinced him Of the i'm
practical character OF the plan. With
this conviction firmly imbedded in his
mind he returned to Albany, arriving
there yesterday morning. He had a
talk with Gen. Palmer, but evidently
did not succeed in converting him, as
yesterday a telegram was received from
Gen. Palmer stating that he still ad-
hered to the plan OF the double column.
ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The executive committee met yester-
day. These facts were brought to their
attention and the entire matter vas dis
cussed. The conclusion was reached
that the committee on parade was cor
rect, and an unanimous vote to that
effect was taken. A committee consist
ing OF Chairman Edison, General Spear,
General Burdett, Captain Lemon and
Commander Dinsmore was appointed
to confer with General Palmer. To-day
q telegram was sent to General Palmer
by Chairman Edison suggesting that he
had better come on to Washington and
confer with the committee on this sub
iect. In the event that pepaonal visit
could not be made, Mr.. Edison suggested
that General Palmer send on the de-
tails OF his plan for double column.
The matter as at present is undecided.
a meeting OF the committee on parade
has been called for tomorrow evening
at the Atlantic building, when perhaps
things will be in such shape that some
positive action can be taken. 1t is sup
posed that some adjustment will be
reached without much delay, In the
meantime the sending out Of the circu-
lars and maps to the various depart
ments and posts is delayed.
LOOKING AFTER MEALS.
Chairman Edison has not yet decided
upon plan for supplying meals to
those occupying free quarters. He has,
however, made up his mind that either
there will be a lunch counter or else
meals will be furnished at rate to be
agreed upon. A good many OF the old
soldiers are Of an economical turn of
mind, and it is said that at some OF the
former encampments they have pre-
ferred to subsist at lunch counters.
What Chairman Edison desires is to
make such arrangements as will best
suit the old soldiers, and if they want
to lunch while they are here he will
see that they are provided with the OPP
portunity.a An arrangement can be
made by which very good meals can be
furnished on the grounds for 81 per
day, or So cents for supper and break
fast each, and so cents for dinner.
SURVIVORS, OF SHIELDS DIVISION.
Col. w. s. odell, ]. W. F. Williams
and John Finn have called meeting
OF Washingtonians who served IN
Shields division during the war. The
gathering is to take place at the Ebbitt
on Thursday evening at7:30. Shields
division has a brilliant record, and one
Of the brightest OF its many stars was
the defeat of Stonewall Jackson at
Winchester, March %, 1852. The sur
yivors propose to enjoy themselves
while in this region. They will go on
an excursion up the Shenandoah Val
ley, and while there will be the guests
of q large number OF ex-confederates
who live in that country. Gen. John
.. Roller and Capt. ]. O. Marquis, OF
the Stanton artillery, are going to have
charge Of the entertainment. While
) encamped near Harrisonburg in 1852
number of Shields men discovered
and partially explored a huge cavern,
said by some Of them to be far superior
to Lurayss Since that time the entrance
to the cave has been closed by natural
forces, and no one OF the people who
live in It's vicinity has been able to dis
cover the trap door. The boys in blue
who feasted their eyes on the subter-
ranean beauties thirty years ago have
declared their intention Of locating the
cavern and entering it.
THE PRESS COMMITTEE.
Local and visiting newspaper men
who come here during the Grand Army
encampment will hardly have any
cause to complain Of neglect. The COM
mittee on press met yesterday after.
noon at committee head quarters. Chair.
man Beriah wilkins presiding. It was
decided TO place q properly furnished
tent on Grand Army place. Beneath
that canvas all wearers Of the official
press badge will be welcome. A suffi-
cheney Of tables, chairs and stationery
viii be provided for those who desire to
work. The ptess badge is a button, on
which in woven silk is the national
shield and the word "Press." The
committee authorized the appointment
Of an executive committee with power
ito act in all matters.
THy REaATTAsPRoPosTTfoN.
The proposition made by the local
athletic clubs to have an open regatta
on the Potomac during encampment
week, provided the executive committee
Il willing to furnish SEQ with which to
defray the expenses, was considered
this afternoon, but action on the matter
was deferred 70 the next meeting. The
members Of the committee are disposed
10 regard the proposition favorably, and
unless their funds are completely ex-
hausted Il is likely that the regatta will
II innlndad in the Entertainment pro.