Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30

commonweal leaders over the question q
receipts IL is said that the sssocistio(
wanted a rake OF on the admissions taxed
at the gate. Neither Of the common veal
leaders. however. had anything TO say sboul
this phase OF the affair. While the camp
at Brightwood today entertained many vis-
itors. Mr.. Coxey and Marshal Browne at.
tended TO the affairs OF importance I'm the
city. The camp feature was the most ifn-
portant one s. Bensinger has offered the
commonweal the use Of the big vacant lots
on M street between LIST and ID southwest
Coxey at the District Builafng.
Mr.. Coxey locked this situation over and
Immediately started for the District build
ing to secure. IL possible. permission to uss
this site. Mr.. A. w. Cooke, a local sym-
pathizer, accompanied the chief common
wealer. President Ross OF the beard was
engaged when the general was announced,
and sent word he would see him In a short
time During the wait the clerks. hearing
crowded into the hall. and several were
bold enough to introduce themselves. A
messei ger announced the meeting OF the
board, and the visitors entered
Good morning. Mr.. Coxey," said Com
missioner Ross. pleasantly. How are
your"
Very well. sir" replied the man for good
roads. smiling.
The other Commissioners were introduced,
and Mr.. Cooke said:
"Messrs. Commissioners. the Army OF the
sion TO move its camp from Brightwood
Park TO a large va >ant lot on the north
side Of NJ street between LIST and ID streets
southwest. There a large lot inclosed by o
a camp 1 know Of There are sewerage
and water facilities there but above all
| the inclosure is what we want. There We
could keep the men together. and they
would be under better police supervision"
But the locality is an unhealthy one"
put In Capt. Powell 'and the James creek
canal with its foul odors, is not a suitable
place TO camp near"
1--WE would fumigate the grounds thor
oughly." said Mr. Coxey. Besides. our peo-
! pie are very healthy. They can stand a
great deal. II you could only have seen
s6me OF the trials and tribulations they
have undergone on their weary march here
you would not think the presence OF q
canal would affect them"
How many men have you In your army
questioned Capt. Powell.
Our roster last night showed a total OF
424. The lot referred to is ample and i
think well suited. We have made all ar
condition and have ordered a large amount
OF cement and sewer pipe"
How long do you expect 10 remain hersr'
asked Commissioner Ross.
Gen. Coxey's Plans.
Gen. Coxey smiled and chuckled audibiy.
why, We expect to remain here until we
get action on our bills The few men that
are with us are only a forerunner OF what
is coming. OF course. e.when the full strength
Of the army arrives. this lot will not be
large enough"
The Commissioners thought Il best before
| deciding the question. to send a committee
/ to examine the situation. The committee
consisted of Secretary Tinoall and Mr.. W.
B. Ball of the sewer department
Commissioner Ross rendered his private
carriage to Gen. Coxey. and with the COM
mittee left for the proposed new camp
ThA At =
Lieut.. Vernon. and together made a careful
| inspection of the grounds II is located IN
square 5a5. and known as the oii Bensinger
lot. 1t contains about 00,0O0 square feet of
ground An ample fence. riczety In a num-
Der OF places. surrounds the lot. which over
locks the James creek canal The lot