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the committee. One of the solid business men
on the committee is Mr.. George C. Henning,
the president of the Traders Bank He is
thoroughly identified with the District and
naturally the advantage Of his advice and coun-
sci was sought. From the beginning of this
movement THE STAR has voiced the sentim ents
of the people by actively aiding in promoting
its success. The associate editor. Mr.. Theodore
W. Noyes, a member Of the committee, has
united his efforts with those of his colleagues in
porfecting the details of the arrangements It
Is appropriate that the army and navy should
be intrusted in such an event as this great
gathering of the voluIt ,ers of both
arms of the service during the late war.
The army has able representative on the
committee in the person of Gen Thos. NJ. Vim
cent, assistant adjutant general, while the navy
has contributed to the success of this occasion
through the aid given by Admiral Jas. E.
Jouett. old soldier as well as newspaper
man. Gen. Duncan S. Walker, the editor OF
the Sunday Gazette, has taken an active inter-
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There is no doubt that one Of the memoirs.
that will last in connection with the present en-
campment will be the beautiful illumination II
the city. The credi; for this Is largely due Go
the chairman Of the committee on illumination,
Capt A. A. Thomas. He Is the president Of the
electric light oNmpany in this city. and. there
fore. ought to know something about illuuinnt-
ing appliances. At any rate he knows the men
that are familiar with such things. and he has
secured the best talent and material in the
country TO do the work IL the devices
are not original and pleasing IL won't be
Capt Thomas fault His committee Is
composed Of the following members:
George W. Silsby, secretary; A. b. Brown. A..
Burkot, Frank II. Clark. Glenn W. Cooper,
George L. Emmons, c. II. Fickling. Lawrence
Gardner, o. c. Green. James i. Henderson, NJ.
Marean, W. f. Mattingly. Charles 8. pa-doe.
George ". Pearson. samuel s. shedd. ". j.
Stephenson, Ross Thompson, John +. waggs-
man. John III. Walter. James Wilkinson
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To the practical enthusiasm Of Mr.. John Nc
Elroy, the chairman Of the committee on re-
unions, is due the splendid plan for reunions Of
corps, brigades and regiments, which will be
held on Grand Army place, as the White Lot il
now christened Never before have the ar
rangements for these events been satisfactory,
and no doubt the old veterans will greatly ap-
preciate the plan which provides each corps
with headquarters and furnishes places where
all sorts Of reunions can be held. All these
gatherings viii be conferred in one
locality, and the veterans can attend
a. many - the time viii permit. The
members Of the committee are a. follows;
A. Won Haake, secretary; N. 7. Anderson, Cy-
rus Bussey, h. L. Gilman, d. ". Houghton,
G. Il Husted, W. II. Lowdsrmilk, D. @. Nc
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capital and to make their visit pleasant and a
memorable one. their comfort has been pro
vid-d for b. scheme of organization on a
scale never before attempted anywhere. Men
Of means and influence have freely given their
time and their labor 10 make the encampment a
success. This has been done not only in fulfill
ment Of the letter and spirit Of the invitation so
cordially extended in behalf OF the citizens
Of the District bv the special committee
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The galS appearance which the city wears is
in part an expression on the part Of the citizens
Of their pleasure in having the veterans of the
war as their guests. The committee on deco
rations, of which Mr.. Louis ID. Wine is chair
man, have contributed to the adornment of the
public throughfares, and by their efforts have
aroused a more general interest In the matter.
Mr.. Wine was member Of the invitation COM
mittee that went TO Detroit and Is an active
hustler in this particular as well as In business
His associstes ON the committee are q follows:
8. H. Bodfsh. secretary; Albert Z. Acker.
Joseph l. Atkins, L. G. Bailey, James l. Bar
bour, ". Hamilton Bayly, c. NJ Bell, W. G.
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which went to Detroit in August of last
July and asked the old soldiers to hold the next
encampment in This city, but because all citi-
zens recognized the Importance of the occasion
and have pride in maintaining the reputation
Of the national capital for hospitality. There
were special reasons why the encampment
should be held in this city. The old soldiers
wanted TO come and once more march up Penn
sylvania avenue, where more than a quarter of a
century ago they had marched as members of a
victorious army, which, through the blood and
carnage of four years Of strife, had preserved
this city the capital of a united nation. There
no doubt that TO this city, of all the cities
Of the country, the ewes of the Grand Army
turned with afectionate interest All that
seemed TO be needed was the expression
on the part OF the citizens that they
would ike the veterans to come here.
The Grand Army men who reside here were
unanimous in this opinion, and one OF their
number. Mr.. r. J. Beall. with degree of zeal
and interest that was commendable. undertook
to personally bring this matter 10 the attention
Of prominent citizens. He advocated the meet
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To provide free quarters for over IS, 600 men
coming as organized bodies and to secure suit
able accommodations for those that were will
ing to pay for them, to say nothing Of placing
in communication thousands of individual
visitors with people who had rooms and board,
represents an amount of work that appears
overwhelming. So it would be with executive
ability of high order. The chairman of the
committee on accommodations, Col. L. p.
Wright, the register of wills. has had q good
deal Of experience in this line. and he was
selected for this position soon as the citizens
committee was organized. He has held sim
liar position for several inaugurations and, as
on the present occasion. he has always proved
extremely efficient. Associated with Col Wright
on this committee are the following:
E. S. Peck, secretary; William Alvey. d. H.
Babcock. Aaron Baldwin, George W. Balloch,
George A. Bartlett, w. L. Bramhsl, Dorsey
Clagett. Thomas B. Crisp, Samuel W. Curriden,
Timothy Daley, w. N. Danenhower. d. ].
?. Gilbert, Arthur Goings, NJ. j. Griffith.
Hawkes., j. Clay Hewes, Samuel Hodgkins, w.
johnson, John R. Kelly, Thomas Kelly.
John Knox. Joseph E. Krause, Dr. Thomas
Lapders, John r. Leonard, Jack Levy, L. A.
Littlefeld, George W. Lockwood. W. K. Mend
enhall. George W. Moss, George H. Plant,
Benjamin F. Queen, E. K. Ripley, Alfred Shaw,
w. r. Spear, Z. ]. Stellwagen, Thomas NJ.
Steep, Christian Storm. Gland N. Stumph. G..
w. F. Swartzell. S. E. Thomson, Asbury
Thompson. B. p. Turner, Oscar W. White, j.
w. f. Williams, L. P. Williams, John n.
Young John Il. Young
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city to the encampment. The committee
found rival in committee from Lincoln,
Neb., but in spite of the fact that their oppo-
nents hailed from the west the Washington com
mittee showed them some points in hustling which
no doubt they will make good use of when they ap-
pear before another encampment. The mis-
slOnary work Of the committee was continued
up To the time the encampment met to take a
vote. As the members of the committee were
not entitled TO admission TO the encampment
they, therefore, could not present their cause
as a committee. But Washington had otheractive
and enthusiastic advocates in the Grandy Army
menfrom this city, and especially two of the most
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distinguished members of the Grand Army
namely, Gen. s. S. Burdett and Corporal Tan
ner. Their eloquence, wit, logic and strong
personal influence we're all enlisted on the side
of Washington. and this city carried off the
prize in the very teeth of the enemy. The well
come which the committee received when they
returned home was a triumphant ovation and
was an indication of the public JOY over their
services well as the result which had been at
tanned There a military escort and fire.
works along the line of march and reception
at Wizards Hotel.
Success had crowned the public spirit of the
citizens of Washington. At the same time the
responsibility and the great burden of work
and expense which this undertaking involved
was fully appreciated. In other words, this
city had not bitten OF more than it could chew.
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The sinews Of war, as money is sometimes
called. are of prime Importance in such an I'M
dertaking and the finance committee is Justly
regarded as an important one. Upon this COM
mlttee devolved the duty of raising by popular
subscription tine guarantee fund that was
needed. This fund amounted to $50 900. Mr.
George Z. Lemon, well known to every Grand
Army man as the proprietor of the National
Tribune, and to every business man here for
his energy, was placed at the head OF the COM
mittee and has successfully performed the work
assigned. He secured the money, and no
doubt could have obtained more if it had been
needed. Associated with him on this commit
tee are the following: A. S. Taber, secretary;
A. t. Britton, c. j. Bell. Daniel B. Clark. viii
lam Z. Clark, John L. Devine. NJ. G.. Emery,
George G. Henning. John E. Herrill, Charles
A. James, Z. Kuftz johnson. John W. Macart-
ney, William Mayse, Frank B. Noyes. E. South
ard Parker, E. Francis Riggs, William R. Riley,
b. p. Snyder. Thomas Somerville, B. II.
Warner, Jesse b. Wilson, Fl. T. Hood
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successful administration Of the pension Office
made him more widely known to the veterans
OF the late war. They will not be surprised 10
know that he has taken an active interest in
the preparations. Mr. William Mayse i
at the head of banking establishment in this
city, but he is also public-spirited citizen and
finds time to devote to public matters. There
Is no member Of the Grand Army. perhaps.
that has a stronger hold on the affections of the
old veterans than Corporal James Tanner.
He is now resident Of this city. and as a good
citizen as well as a Grand Army man he has
gwen freely his assistance in this great work.
Mr.. John b. Larner, successful LAWYER. has
given valuable assistance to the committee in
all particulars requiring legal knowledge.
The gentlemen mentioned in connection with
the chairmen of the various subcommittees had
entire charge Of all the arrangements. In
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pleted by the selection of officers. Mr.. 8. W.
Woodward was made vice chairman. He ia the
senior member Of thu firm of Woodward 4
Lothrop, the proprietors of the Boston store,
the largest retail business house Of the char
acter in the city. He is an enterprising bust
ness man and has rendered good service
The secretary, Harrison Dingman, occupied Q
similar position on the committee Of arrange
ments FOR the trienniai concave Of Knights
Templar, which was held in this city.three years
ago. Like Mr.. Edison, Mr.. Dingman is a MEM
Der of the Grand Army, and is, therefore, in
thorough sympathy with the movement. He
has been honored with the highest office in the
gift of the Department of the Potomac.
The treasurer is Mr.. b. H. Warner, president
Of the Washington Loan and Trust COMPANY.
one Of the leading financial institutions OF the
city. As the custodian Of the funds at the dis
posal Of the committee he has given the move
ment the benefit of his wide business experience.
The interest which MIR. Warner has displayed in
the success Of the undertaking has been
marked throughout.
The headquarters Of the committee were 10
Gated In the Atlantic building in December last,
and here the meetings Of the executive commit.
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Gowan. W. s. odell. Green B. Rsym. A. n. q.
Richardson, Gilbert Thompson. W. II. Webster.
e. W. Whitaker, W. II. Michaels. Butler Fitch
NJ. f. Urell, A. b Jameson, Theo. r. Lang. ID.
W. Classic. Geo. W. Clark. l.. p. Williams. Dan
A. Grosvenor. ID. +. Kirby, Dam MacaalAy, NJ.
A. Dillon, Geo. Roadway. q. L overton. l. n.
Douglass. Z. s. Godfrey, Richard Hen sersou.
E r. Campbell A q Hrust
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tainment Is enjoyed each day the veterans will
appreciate the effort, the time and the money
that has been expended. Now, on the eve Of
the great encampment, when veterans are
already assembling in the city, The STAR takes
the occasion TO review briefly the work Of the
year and tell of the men who have had direction
Of the work efficiently performed.
twas not long after the invitation committee
returned from Detroit when the beginning was
made Of that advance upon the capital Of the
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Ing Of the Grand Army here in 1891, but cir
eumstanees were not then favorable. He did
not. however. abandon his purpose. He talked
the matter up persistently during the winter
and spring 81 1891. The eucamDment was to
meet in August and he had decided that some
thing must be done. Finally. early in June,
he had met with so much encouragement that
he called public meeting Of citizens to take
some action relative 10 inviting the Grand
Army - meet here in 1892 That meeting
was held IN the early weeks OF June. 1891 and
marks the beginning Of the movement which
has attained such great proportions 1t was
not large gathering that Mr.. Beall faced that
afternoon when he arose 20 call the meeting to
order. But there were men there o. influence
and weight IN the community. and he knew
that behind them was a public sentiment
strongly IN favor Of any action which would
bring such representative body OF the sur
vfyoTs Of the war to the nations capital With
few words he stated the object OF the meet
Ing and then introducing one of the city fathers,
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may be said to have come in on the gronnd
floor OF this undertaking. He has been
just as much in earnest in the later
period as he was in the pioneer DAYS
of sthe movement. Mr.. T. E. Roessle is the
well-known proprietor of the Arlington Hotel
and when it was necessary for money to talk to
give the encampment boom the necessary
animation Mr.. Roessle was in the front rank
with a subscription. One of the enterpris-
ing real estate brokers here is Mr. M. NJ.
Parker. He was at the head Of the COM
mittee that made the arrangements for
the grand triennial conclave of the Knights
Templars in this city in 1889. He was init
mately connected with the work of the last
inaugural committee and his experience in
managing big affairs is valuable. As the
president Of the American Security and
Trust Company Mr.. A. T. Britton occupies
an important position in financial circles
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Republic Will enjoy a
large amount Of what
NAV be termed sys-
tematic hospitality. In
addition to The enter
tainments which have
been provided to en-
nance the pleasure of
the STAY of the old SOL
diers in the nations
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The fact was not overlooked that while ample
provision might be made for the entertainment
Of the old veterans yet the members Of the en-
campment, the organization about which al
this festivity centers, ought to receive special
attention. So the committee on entertainment
was constituted and as the events of the week
Aill demonstrate they have provided worthy
program A splendid reception will be given
TO the members Of the encampment in the great
hall of the pension building, and besides an ex-
cursion will be given down the river. At the
head Of this committee Is Gen. 8. 8 Burdett,
who has occupied the highest Office In the gift
Of the encampment and whose hne gifts q Z
public speaker have been the feature Of . good
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There is hardly detail which will add to the
comfort and enjoyment of the old soldiers dur
ing their stay in this city that has been neglected
The appointment of a committee on inforrna-
tion is case in point. All through the city
viii be found places where strangers can get in
formation about the city, the program Of events
excursions or. in fact, everything and ANYTHING
that might be the subject of inquiry. At the
head of this important committee is Mr.. John
r.. Carmody, retired army officer and now
treasurer Of the Washington Loan and Trust
Company, who has mapped ont the work with
great ability. The members his committee ar,
as follows: Tenney Ross. secretary; Marcus
Baker, L. X. Brown, r. g. Carter, l. K Devon
dorf, Charles II. Dickson, George II. French.
Thomas S. Hopkins. A. A. Hosmer, d. A. Ir-
win, Thomas J. LASER. Charles F. Lewis. John
II. Magruder. ]. o. Manson, DIR. C. f. Rand
lie Roy Tuttle, ir.
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As q rule the press can take care Of itself on
occasions of great public Importance. All that
Its representatives ask is a chance to do the
work which is required. However, to make
sure that the interests of the newspaper men
are provided for a committee was organized
At the head was placed Mr. Beriah wilkins, who
IL the business end of the Washington Post. and
he was provided with assistants, who will do the
honors Of the newspaper tent. They are as fol-
lows: Harry p. Goodwin, secretary; Scott C.
Bone, c. A. Boynton, Rufus III. Darby. =. V.
DeGraw, George II. Hsrries, A. I. Hensey
Rudolph Kaufman, Werner Koch, John Nc
Eiroy. ID. r. Mckee. Fred. Perry Powers, +. S.
Presbrey, L. d. Sale, Louis Schade, r. H. Syl-
vester E. Waldecker, d. S. Walker. H. L. West
When the eyes of the thousands of visitors
are dazzled with the glory of the fire.
works display they can think with gratitude
of the committee fireworks. through whose
enterprise and energy it was made possible.
The chairman, Mr.. Lawrence Gardner, is an
ardent democrat, and while he does not much
believe In fireworks or any other loud display in
political year, yet when it comes TO great nom
partisan gathering like the Grand Army he APP
proves Of giving the old soldiers all the fun
possible. Hence the elaborate program of fire.
works. With Mr.. Gardner on this committee
are the following: David E. Moore, secretary;
DIR. s. S. Bond, r. W. Fenwick, George W.
Fisher, Albert F. Fox, Daniel Frasier, ii. A.
Griswold. William b. Gurley, John A. Hamil-
ton, NJ Marean, II. II. Martin, James L. Nor
ris. Frank b. Moves, Fred. w. Pratt, r. b.
Schwickardi. John L. Weaver, NJ. L Weller,
James p. Willett, H. A. Willard
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Mr.. Edson's attention was the selection of the
chairmen of the various committees As much
OF the success Of the undertaking depended on
the men who we're to manage the various de-
tails the selections were made with the greatest
care and only after the fullest consideration.
A glance over the list of the chairmen of the
twenty-seven committees will show that the men
interested in this preparation fog the meeting
here of the old soldiers are from the ranks of
the prominent, active and enterbrising citizens
of the District. All chairmen are members of
the executive committee, and in addition to this
number there were twenty appointed who, as
far as committee work is concerned. are unat-
tached. The committee has the benefit of their
advice in the transaction of business.
The first committee appointed was naturally
that one which Ind to look after accommo da-
tons for the posts and visitors who intended to
come to the encampment and a finance COM
mittee. Both committees almost at once began
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Grand Army hosts which has reached propor-
tions never before known. The citizens oom-
mittee promptly entered upon the work Of
organization, and soon had in operation q
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George Gibson, William Mayse. Isadore Saks,
E. B. Hay, G. 7. Wood, James Tanner, John B,
Larner and Dr. Hamilton E. Leach
The representative character of this commit
tee is shown by the fact that the chief officials
OF the District government as well as leading
private citizens have share in the counsels.
We have no mayor or board of common coun-
Gil, but the board Of District Commissioners
takes the place of these officials. All the Com
missioners are members of the committee. The
president Of the board, Jehn W. Douglass. like
his colleague. Mr.. John W. Ross. helped to
start the movement which resulted in bringing
the encampment to this CITY, Mr.. Douglass
went to Detroit as a member of the invitation
committee.
W. 7. Rossell. the Engineer Commissioner,
has officially as well as personally given all the
assistance in his power to the committee. As a
property owner and warm friend of the CITY
MIR. Justice Harlan of the United States SUI
preme Court was appropriately given place on
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The veterans who take part in the great
parade will appreciate the careful and able
work of the committee on parade. The chair
man. Gen. Ellis Spear, formerly commissioner of
patents and prominent now patent attorney,
has a practical knowledge of military tactics
and this special knowledge was of the greatest
service in mapping out the details of the orderly
management of such an immense body of men,
Great praise is due to that feature of the ar
rangement by which each post is informed of
the exact time it will be necessary to be in posi-
ton to enter the parade, thus preventing the
fatigue of long and tedious wait is the case
when the entire body is directed to take posi-
ton by the same hour The double column
plan was made part Of the plan by order of
Gen. Palmer after the committee had practi-
cally completed their work Gen. Spears as
sociates on the committee are as follows:
George Z. Corson, secretary; J. ]. Bartlett,
Nathan Bicldord, N. NJ. Brooks. James W.
Butcher, Robert G.. Carter, John P. Church,
George B. Davis, A. F. Dinsmore, George b.
Haycock. S. c. Kellogg, H. W. Lawton. Dam
Macauley, Patrick o Farrell. Myron VI. Parker,
Fl. l.. Prince, James Q. Rice. B. F. Ritten-
house, F. A Seely, J. A. Snyder, John Twee-
dale.
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A YEAR OF WORK.
The Committee of Citizens That Pre-
pared for the Encampment.
HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT.

How the Invitation Was Extended to the
Grand ARM EncsmPment at Detroit-The
Organization of CommIttees-Sketehes of
the Men Who Have Directed the Prepare
tons.
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There could be no genuine reunion OF old sol
diers unless there vas campfire. On this oc-
casion there is going 20 be an abundance.
special committee was appointed and at its
head was placed J. VI. Pipes. who last year was
commander Of the Department of the Potomac
He knows what a campfire is, and SO the old
soldiers viii learn before the week Is out In
perfecting the details Of the arrangements for
all the campfres Mr.. Pipes has been assisted
by the following committee: J. c. = Burger,
secretary; VI. 1. Anderson. W. II. Baker, r J.
Beall. A. W. Bogia. J. II. Bradford. L l..
Bridges, f. A. Carman, Or. J. E. Carpenter.
john p. Church, A. J. Cunning. L. r. Rich
mond, l.. A. Cornish. L. d. Parker, T. c. Balm,
Chris Storm, Ed. Webster, J. J. Purman, W. l..
Cole, l.. 5. Emery, Calvin Farnsworth, ID. NJ.
Goodacre, W. Ii. Gotwald. W. q. Hall. samuel
Houston, w. S. odell, A II. @. Richardson, l.
H York.