The National tribune., 1895-08-22

nual Encampment of Commandery-in Chief Of
the Sons OF Veterans, u. S. A., to be held in the
city of Knoxville, Tenn, Sept 16 to 10, inclu
siye, of this year.
After accepting the appointment as Chairman
letters were addressed TO all the members Of
the committee, indicating our line of action,
also the several traffic associations, east and
west with favorable results, viz:
The Trunk Lines Association, composing the
| Grand Trunk, New York Central & Hudson
River, West Shore, N. Y. o. EW., n. Y. L. E. &
W., ID. L. G. W.. Lehigh Valley. Central Railroad
OF New Jersey, Philadelphia & Reading Penn
sylvania, Baltimore & Ohio, aud the Chesa'
peake & Ohio Railroads. fare and third to
Trunk Line gateways. added to rates author
lied by Southern & Central Traffic Associa.
tions. Tickets to be good going Sept. 10 to Is
inclusive, returning until Oct. 6, certificate
plan"
rate of one cent per mile travel short line
distance 10 Knoxville and return from all
points in the Central Traffic Association and
the Southern States Passenger Association,
composing the following States Illinois, In
diana. Ohio Michigan. Virginia, West Virginia,
! North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi. Tennessee. Kentucky,
and a small portion of New York, Pennsylva
MIA, and the Dominion OF Canada.
Attention is invited TO the rate authorized by
the Western States Passenger Association for
the Grand Army of the Republic, 29th annual
Encampment at Louisville, KY, Sept. 8 to IA,
inclusive.
The Executive Committee at Knoxville has
been at work with the railroads. and Brother
MacNulty, Chairman of the Committee on
Transportation, has worked faithfully and we'll.
He made trip TO this city in the interest of
the coming Encampment, but failed TO accom-
plish all that was desired.
In view of the fact that our work has been
l.
lied tie rate within their territories it is not
considered proper that this committee should
designate any particular railroad the - OFF,
ca Route" yet the Baltimore IL Ohio Norfolk
& Western, and the Southern Railroads have
extended courtesies which are appreciated, aud
if the Brothers from the East who attend the
Encampment make il convenient to patronize
either of the roads mentioned, it will be a fit
recognition of such courtesies.
Ii is suggested that the rates, as herein indi-
Gated, be promulgated in General Orders'or in
a circular from your Headquarters, and that on
an early date all members of the Commandery-
in-Chief be notified of the facts; that the Di-
vision Commanders he requested to make such
arrangements with the local railroads may
suit their convenience.
Further information will be cheerfully given
to ali who may address the Chairman or any
member Of your Transportation Committee.
II may be addc that i shall 90 10 my home
in few days, and any important matter %
quiring my action may be brought to my atten-
tion by addressing me at Brandon, VT, until
the 25th inst, and after that date at 1921 X
Street n. w. Washington. ID. G. ! shall leave
for Vermont about the 18th inst
1t is expected that many G. r. comrades
will go from here to Knoxville and Chatta-
DOoga, and will honor US with their presence at
the Encampment. Fraternally,
Z. II. CAMPBELL,
Chairman National Transportation Com
mittee, 14th annual Encampment, 5. oil
V, L. :. 4.
Informa ION NAV he procured hy addressing
the following members OF the National Trans
portation Committee: Maj. L. Il. Campbell,
Washington. ID. C.. Chairman: ]. A. Ave-dick,
NJ. d.. Coyingtan. KY; w. A. Stevens Airing
ton. Mass; James ID. Rowen. Des Moines. Iowa;
i. W. FranenIhal, ST. LOUIS. Mo.
The Commander-in-Chief aud party will
leave Cincinnati over the Queen & Crescent
road OF Saturday. Sept. Ii. at o'clock p. III.
All Brothers who come by way OF Cincinnati
are cordially invited TO join the party.
BY command of VIM. T. BUNDY, Commander
in-Chlef
Official: w. V. sPEELMAN, Acknowledgement.