The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-30
NATIONAL PARK DEDICATION.
Secretary Lamont Announces the Pro-
gramme for Chicksmauga Exercises.

Secretary Lamont Announces the Pro-
gramme for Chicksmauga Exercises.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Secretary
Lamont yesterday issued an order out
lining the official programme for the
dedieatory services of the Chicka-
manga and Chattanooga National
Military park. 1t is as follows:
WAR DEPARTMENT Aug 26. is95.-Pursuant
70 the act of congress- approved December Is.
1894. the national dedication of the Chicka-
manga and Chattanooga National Military
park viii take place on the 18th and goth Of
September prOximo.
The veterans. those who have been invited
and the public will assemble at Snodgrsss hill
on the Battlefield Of Chiekamauga. At noon
September - orations will be delivered by Gen
John NJ Palmer. Of Illinois, and Gen John b.
Gordon. Of Georgia The exercises on the Goth
viii begin At noon in the city OF Chattanooga.
orations will be delivered by Gen William B.
Bate. Of Tennessee, and Gen. Charles II.
Grosvenor. of Ohio The evening Of both
days will be devoted to meetings OF the vet
Grams OF the armies participating in the two
battles The complete programme in detail
will be hereafter announced waterproof
tent covering seats for 10000 people will be
erected in Chattanooga for the meeting on the
Goth and both night meetings.
The participation in these dedicatory exer-
cises has beer requested. of the president,
OF congress, Of the supreme court and of the
heads Of the executive departments. and invi-
tations to be present have been sent TO the
governors Of the states and their STATS. Like
Invitations are hereby extended 20 the
survivors of the several armies that
were engaged in the battles Of
Chickamauga and Chattanooga II is
obviously impracticaole for the secretary of
war TO issue individual invitations. The act does
not make provisions for transportation, qCar-
tiers or entertainment. In view OF the large
attendance which now seems assured, it is
suggested that all who expect to be present
make immediate arrangements for quarters.
These can be secured through the Chattanooga
citizens executive committee.
Gen. J. :. Fullerton, chairman Of the Chicka-
manga and Chattanooga National Military
park commission. is designated as grand mar
shall Of the ceremonies. and will appoint such
marshals and assistants as may be required.
Gen. Fullerton is also charged with the
preparation for the dedication, and
the procurement and distribution OF
such stores. supplies and services a.
may be needed, and that will be a proper
charge against the appropriation Of sl5.CO0 for
defraying the necessary expenses OF the ded
ication. All proper accounts for expenditures
will be paid by the disburSing clerk OF the war
department. but before payment all must be
examined and approved by Gen Fullerton
The band and one battalion Of the Sixth in
fantry. the band and one battalion OF the Third
aItilery-all under the command Of the lieu
tenant-colonel Of the Third artillery-will en-
camp on the field of Chickamauga about Sep
TENDER !. proximO, and remain until after the
ceremonies The troops will be used in pre-
serving order in the park and the protection OF
public property. DANIEL :. LAMONT
Secretary nj War