The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-26
NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT.
Progress of Preparations for Entertain
ment at Buffalo.


since the close of the war, with but one excel
tion-the Encampment at Washington in les;
The Citizens Committee, which has bee
appointed to perfect the arrangements, is allv
to the importance to Buffalo of this Nations
gathering, estimated at 100000 and everythin
is being done to make the affair success 81
SO doing it is sought to uphold the reputation
of what is now known as the Convention City
The Executive Board, of which Augustus I
Scheu is Chairman, has decided to publish tn
rules governing all subcommittee. Tor thei
future guidance. No subcommittee VIII o.
empowered to enter into q contract, or lncu
expense without the authority OF the Execu
tive Board. The Badge Committee, OF which
T. 7. Ramsdel is Chairman, has selected
badge for the use of delegates, but the desigr
is for the present kept secret. When copy
righted bids for its manufacture will be called
for These badges will admit their holders Il
all meetings in connection with the Encamp
ment, and special pains will be taken to pre-
vent counterfeiting. souvenir badge will bt
made later, of cannon used in the war.
PREPARATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
The Music Committee, of which +. c. M
Lautz is Chairman, was authorized to CONTRACT
for such bands as it may see fit, at an expense
not TO exceed s. 500 Bands will be in demand
during the Encampment week.
1.-THE night shall be filed with music,
And the cares that nfest the day
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs
Aud as silently steal away
There are some 100000 G. E. members, but
they are passing away at the rate OF 30,Oo0 q
year, and the Encampment of 1897 will not
only be the largest, but also one of the most
important. This is one reason why special
effort is being made in connection with the
assemblage of old comrades in Buffalo. The
Ex-Prisoners of War and the Naval Association
are expected to make an imposing showing.
The National Guard will parade. if it is deemed
proper to contrast the citizen soldiery of to-day
with the soldiery Of 1865.
1t is the sense of the Executive Board that
the Encampment be held in the week COM
mencing Aug. %. A resolution to this effect
was passed at recent meeting. Of course, the
fiRal decision as to date will be made by Gen.
I. 5. Clsrkson, Commander-in Chief. The only
object in passing this resolution was with
view to influence him in his decision. The
reason why this particular time is preferred is
because the schools will then be closed, and will
be available for the use of the veterans.
Applications from GAR. Posts for leave to
quarter at schools or such other public build
ings as may he available, are coming in daily.
Already about 1900 have been assigned. The
hotels have entered into contracts at regular
rates. but as many as four will be able to occupy
cots in large room. Then, the Mayor is using
secure the erection of large camp on park
ground able to accommodate $4,000.
scHooLHoUsEs TO BE USED.
Many of the Posts will be accommodated in
the schools. which will be furnished with mat
tresses. The Executive Board has resolved to
purchase from the st. Paul committee which
had charge of last years Encampment 5000
mattresses and 1000 cots. 1t is estimated that
$4,000 to 5000 more mattresses will be bought.
Each Post is to furnish its own blankets. After
exhausting the means of accommodation re-
ferred to, private houses will be canvassed.
This is a branch of the work which requires
careful handling so as to dispose of the vast
course in manner that will be congenial all
round.
The Executive Board has drawn up q me-
mortal to be forwarded to the railroad aufhor-
ties. petitioning for rate of one cent mile, q
30-day limit. and stop-over privileges. The
last named privilege is deemed of minor i'm
portance as compared with the other two.
The Printing Committee, of which II. 81.
Gerrans is Chairman, has ordered Autographed
letterheads and envelopes from the Courier
Company.
Proposals will be invited for getting out
100 page book such will be entitled to a
place in any library, a souvenir of the oc-
casion. 1t will be suitably illustrated, and will
not be disfgured by adj" or numbered by lists
Of committees. The intention is to make it q
work of art combining the lefter-press to matter
relating TO the GAR and the City of Buffalo.
The Committee on Entertainment, of which
Gen. James E. Curtiss is Chairman. is arranging
TO procure halls. and has under consideration
proposed floral and mathematical displays in
the public parks for which, to be of use, seeds
and slirs will have TO be planted soon.
General Secretary Turner has heen directed
30 procure an order book for supplies to be fur
nished to the various committees and offices
subject to a requisition which must be submit
ted TO the Executive Board.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Commander-in-C Chief GARRISON has called
meeting of the Executive Committee to meet
ut the Hotel Iroquois Monday, Nov 80. at 9
o'clock p. m. After business has been trans
acted the Chairmen Of the IL special commit
tees will have conference with him. He will
find all work well advanced. Gen. Winans.
Chief Of staff. says that Buffalo has its work
done three months ahead Of any other city.
About 1000 have been assigned to hotels al
ready, and one High School and two Grammar
Schools have assignments to their full capacity
Evidently the veterans are coming in large
numbers. Those who apply first get the choice
of places.
General Secretary d. H. Turner is daily in |
attendance at the magnificent Headquarters
of the Citizens Committee, 212 Ellicott Square, |
Having made study of Encampments and
Immediately commence business and assist the |
committees in advancing their work. A. E. |
Swift will have charge of the work of the FL |
nancial and Accom- mediation Committees All |
correspondence from comrades or Posts will be |
promptly answered.
The Central Traffic Association on the 10th |
inst. unanimously recommended to the Joint |
Traffic Association one cent per mile and 90 |
day limit Of time All the associations will
likely follow.
POSTS SECURING HEADQUARTERS EARLY.
Adj't Frank o. Kendall. of Lawrence Mass,
has engaged quarters for 30 of his Post
Department Commander Graham, of New |
York, has secured quarters for his successor |
and staff at the Teft House.
The Department Of Massachusetts, has taken |
quarters at the Tef1t House for 81 of the staff |
and delegates.
Department Commander J. s. McCardy. of |
Minnesota, has taken the High School for his |
command, and will bring 500 comrades
Island, has secured accommodations for rs of his |
command, coming from Providence. The little
State will have 1000 in line.
Grant Post. 5, Philadelphia, has secured
quarters for the first contingent of as men,
bers.
Post &c, Dorchester, Mass. has secured &C
eommodations for 150 men.
The Posts OF Chicago and Detroit have COM
bined, and leased the entire Genesee Hotel,
which has accommodations for 700 persons.
AdjtGen. Il. NJ. Smock, of Indiana is nepo-
f,atinp for ouarfare for that