Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-17
THE GREAT PARADE.
The Comnittee and Gen, Palmer Diner - to
Double Ranks.

DOuOl0 fS0nkD.
THE GENERAL ASKED TO COME ON FOR CON
FERENcE-THK PROBLEM OF FEEDING TIL
VISITING VETERANS STILL BEING DISCUSSED
CORPS MEETINGS HELD AND TO TAKE PLACE
The plan OF the parade proposed by Gen.
Palmer, the commander-iu-chief of tho Grand
Army, Is still subject Of discussion. Thus fal
the only information obtained from Gen
Palmer is that he desires the parade to move
in double column. He, however, has not giver
the details as to how this is to be DONE The
committee on parade, after consultation
with military men, reached the conclusion tina,
the plan was impracticable. When. Gen.
Phisterer, the adjutant general, was here on
Monday as the representative Of Gen. Palmer
the committee convinced him Of the imprac-
teal character of the plan. With this convic-
t1on firmly imbedded in his mind he returned
TO Albany, arriving there yesterday morning
he had talk with Gen. Palmer, but evidently
dld not succeed In converting him, as yesterday
telegram was received from Gen. Palmer
stating that he still adhered to the plan Of the
double column.
ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The executive committee met yesterday.
These facts were brought to their attention and
the entire matter was discussed The conclu-
sion was reached that the committee on parade
was correct, and a unanimous vote to that effect
was taken. committee consisting of Chair
man Edison, Gen. Spear, Gen. Burdett, Capt
Lemon and Commander Dlnsmore was ap-
pointed to confer with Gen. Palmer. Today q
telegram was sent to Gen. Palmer by Chairman
Edison suggesting that he had better come on to
Washington and confer with the committee on
this subject. In the event that a personal visit
could not be made, Mr.. Edison suggested that
Gen. Palmer send on the details Of his plan for
a double column.
Inc matter as at present Ia 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 supposed that some adjustment will be
reached without much delay. In the mean
time the sending out of the circulars and maps
to the various departments and posts IL de-
layed.
LOOKING AFTER MEALS.
Chairman Edison has not yet decided upon q
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 o rate to be
agreed upon. 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 preferred to subsist atlunch 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 nee that
they are provided with the opportunity. An
arrangement can be made by which very good
meals can be furnished on the grounds for 81
per day, or 35 cents for supper and breakfast
each and SO cents for dinner.
SURVIVORS OF SHIELDS DIVISION.
Col. W. s. Odell, ]. ". T. Williams and John
Finn have called meeting Of Neutrality-suspicious.
who served in Shields division during the war.
The gathering ia to take place at the Ebbitt on
thursday evening at 790. Shields division
has brilliant record, and one of the brightest
OF its many stars the defeat Of Stonewall
Jackson at Winchester. March %, 1852 The
survivors propose TO enjoy themselves while in
this region. They will go on an excursion up
the Shenandoah valley and while there will be
the guests of large number of ex-confederatea
who live in that country. Gen. John E. Roller
md Capt. j. C. Marquis of the Stanton artil-
ment. While camped near Harrisonburg in
1862 number Of Shields men discovered and
partially explored huge cavern, said by some
OF them to be far superior to Luray. Since
that time the entrance to the cave has been
closed by natural forces and no one Of the peo-
discover the trapdoor. The boys in blue who
Toasted their eyes on the subterranean 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 viii
hardly have any cause to complain Of neglect
The committee on press met yesterday after
noon at committee headquarters. Chairman
Beriah Wilkins presiding. 1t was decided t.
place properly furnished tent on Grand Army
place. Beneath that canvas all wearers of the
official press badge will be welcome. A sufi.
cheney of tables. chairs and stationery will BE-
provided for those who desire to work The
press badge is q button, on which in woven sill
is the national shield and the word Press v
The committee authorized the appointment OF
an executive committee with power to act in ali
matters.
APPoRTIoNINo THE FUNDS.
At the meeting Of the executive committee
yesterday the following apportionment of the
fund among the different committees was
agreed upon: