The National tribune., 1895-08-22

Other Matters of Interest.
HEADQUARTERS CITIZENS COMMITTEE,
LOUISVILLE, Ky. J
With information Sheet No. we close The
series intended for publication under tht
auspices of the Citizens Comm ittee, ana lee
that we have occasion to be grained AT the re
suit attained and the information distributed
We believe the comrades OF the 1rahu army
of tho Repubic who intend to visit this city
during the 29th National Encampment, Sept
9to IA, will find as much to their interest and
for their guidance in this as in former sheets
RAILROAD RATES.
A rate Of one cent per mile to Louisville Ky.
has been named from all points in the territory
of the Boston Passenger Committee, the Trunk
Line Territory the Central Traffic Association,
and the Southern States Passenger Association,
comprising the following States: Maine, New
Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts. Rhode
Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsy yanla,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. ILLINOIS,
Indiana. Ohio. Michigan, Virginia Mississippi,
West Virginia, North and South Carolina Geor-
gin Florida Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky,
and a small portion OF the Dominion OF CANADA.
A rate of one fare for the round-tlip, equlva-
lent to one and e-half cents per mile. has
been named in the Western Passenger Associa-
tion. comprising the following States; Wiscon-
sin. Minnesota Iowa, Missouri, North and
South Dakota Nebraska. Kansas, and 3 part OF
Colorado. Indian Territory, and all oil the
Oklahoma country. From all points within
the above States the rate will be one and one
half cents per mile for the round-trip-short-
line distance-to the western terminals of the
Central Traffic Association; namely, Chicago
& Peoria, ILL.,; Burlington, Iowa; ST. Louis,
Mo-, and Cairo, ILL., From these terminals the
rate is one cent per mile to Louisville.
rate of one fare for the round-trip, equivs-
lent to one and ohe-half cents per mile, has
been named in the States of Texas and Arkan-
sas to Louisville. From all points in the above
States the rate will be one fare for the round
trip-short-line distance-to Memphis, Tenn
the western terminal of the Southern States
Passenger Association; from this point the rate
will be one cent per mile. with the exception
of Little Rock, Ark, and from this point the
rate will be one cent per mile to Louisville.
RAILROAD RATES FOR SIDE TRIPS.
rate of one cent per mile has been named
rom Louisville, KY, to any point in the South
f6 States Passenger Association, including all
5of4lts south of the Ohio River and east Of the
Mississippi: tickets to be sold Sept. IL TO 15,
good to return until Oct. T. Under this ar
rangement The round trip rate from Louisville
TO Chattanooga will be $685.; to Atlanta S9.l5
Stop-cvers will be given at all the battehelds
and points OF interest Tickets will be sold to
Knoxville Tenn, and return, Sept. l3 TO 10,
limited TO Oct. 10, at $5.35 account OF Battle
field Encampment Sons of Veterans. Round
trim tickets will be sold from Louisville to
Chattanooga. account Of dedication of Chicka-
manga aud Chattanooga National Park, at
$685., Sept. l6 to -, limited to Oct. 13 with
stop-over privileges at all battlefeds and
points of interest. Within a radius of 300
miles in the territory Of the Central Traffic
Association, north and east of Louisville,
rate Of one fare for the round trip has been
named; tickets on sale Sept. ID and IA, good
returning until Oct. g.
cAMPFIREs
Particular attention has been given to this
feature OF entertainment Three elaborate
programs have been arranged for each evening.
Csmphres will be held on the evenings of Sept.
IL IL. andl3 at Plenix Hill. in the eastern
part OF the city; at National Park, in the west
ern part of the city, and at Music Hall, in the
central part OF the city, all located aud acces-
sible 10 street-csr lines.
In the city of New Albany, on Tuesday night
Sept. 10 three CRmphres will be beld-one at
Opera House. Maennerchor Hall. and Scribner
Park. Exercises will begin at 7:30 p. N.
In the city of Jefersonyile, on Tuesday
night, Sept. 10 monster Campfire will be
beld. Exercises will begin at 7:3O p. 70.
BADGES.
In order 10 prevent the members of the Ma
tiona Eucampment and our visitors from i'm
position, desire 10 again call special atten-
tion TO the fact that all official badges for dele
gates of the different National organizations
are from the blended metal OF the two cannons
given TO the Citizens Committee by an act OF
the United States Congress, Feb 28. 1895.
Both csnnOns were IN actual service during the
war, one used by the Federal aud the other by
the Confederate forces. Thcse badges will be
distributed through the officer having author
ity aud usually in charge OF such matters
They are presented 10 the delegates Of the diff
ferent National organizations by the Citizens
q md ar f0r q
der any circumstances.
LOCATION FOR NATIONAL MEETINGS.
Delegates to the 29th National Encamnrnert
will meet in Music Hail. Market street. between
First and Second streets; National Woman's
Relief CORPS Will meet in Library Hall, Fourth
avenue, between Green aud Walnut streets:
National Ladies OF the GAR. will meet in
Board of Trade Hail. corner OF Third and Main
streets; National Naval Veterans will meet in
Circuit Court Room Of Courthouse. on Jefferson
street, between Fifth and Sixth streets: Ma
tional Daughters OF Veterans will meet in Odd
Fellows Lodge Room in Library Hall, Fourth
avenue. between Green and Walnut streets
Sons Of Veterans will meet in small hall Of
Music Hall.
INFORMATION BUREAU.
Booths for information will be established at
all railroad stations and on all prominent
streets for the purpose OF giving Information
70 al who may desire it. Those who have not
made arrangements Tor lodging before arriving
IN The city can secure desirable places in either
hotels, boarding houses or private residences
by making their wants known at any OF these
booths, but we earnestly request that you make
your arrangements before starting. Mem bers
of the committee, assisted by the Louisville
Legion, Will act a guides. They will wear a
white cap, with the weFd Information u
printed on black band. The booths will be
managed by committeeman, who will take
pleasure IN giving all reformation desired.
OFFICIAL SOUVENIR BOOK.
There will be but one official souvenir book.
This will be issued by the Citizens Com
miItte. and will Ice the finest work ever got
ten out by any city. The official souvenir
book Of the 29th National Encampment will
contain history Of the GAR, with photo
graphs OF the COMMANDMENTS Chief aud other
prominent members OF the Grand Army of the
Republic; program of each day, rosters of Posts
and Headquarters, route of parade, and all
other information pertaining TO the Encamp-
meat, together with history of the city OF
Louisville, beautifully illustrated Ii will be
on sale at the different news stands and hotels
throughout the city.
NAVAL VETERANS AND SONS OF VETERANS
PARADE.
All information relative 20 the above parade
which will take place Tuesday Sept 10 can be
obtained of Capt Hammond, Chief Marshal
who will be at Citizens g. Il. Headquarters
l2e East Main street, the day before the parade
ready TO consult with you. The Battery of the
lnuieyille Iagion nndar ~.