St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-04
GENERAL MEETING OF ALL THE G,
A. II. COMMITTEES AT THE
CLUB.
CHAIRMEN OF EACH BRANCH
OUTLINE WHAT THOSE WHO CON-
STiTUTE THE Committees
WILL HAVE TO DO.
AMOUNT OF FUNDS NECESSARY.
Albert scheffcr Thought If $4,000
Were Secured 1t Would BE Suf-
ficient.

Great enthusiasm was exhibited Iasr
night at the meeting held in the assem-
bly, room of the Commercial club by
the general committee in charge of the
arrangements for the national encamp-
ment of the G. A. r. The object of
the meeting was to bring together the
members of the various committees so
that all might be informed as to what
was being done by each. Gen. Mason
presided, and the chairman of each
committee made brief report as to
the work his committee has been do
Ing and what it has planned to do.
A quartette composed of R. c. Munger
John Donahoe, ]. p Christophel and
Prof Congdon enlivened the occasion
with number of vocal selections.
After song by the quartette, Gen.
Mason said the meeting was for the
purpose OF making the next national
u. "A. X. encampment a success. Ac-
ton had been delayed by circumstances
beyond the control Of the committee
but finally the railroad rate desired
was secured, and the order for the
meeting of the encampment was issued
by the commander. The encampment
meeting is now assured to ST. Paul.
and 1t remains for the people of the
city to make it a grand success. The
encampment was not a mere display,
but lesson in history and patriotism.
The committee was selected from
among the reliable men and women in
the city, and he had confidence in the
ability and earneStnesS of every one
selected for duty.
After another song by the quartette
the chairmen of the different commit
tees were called upon for short reports.
The first was Gen. M D. Flower, of
the tr6nSDOrta tio0 oOYoNnittan who WAS
not present, but had sent report to
the effect that the work of. the COM
m1ttee was progressing nicely, and he
hoped in short time to be able to re-
port that roads throughout the coun-
try have made one-cent rate.
A.R.McGiH reported. for the commit
tee on invitation and reception He
said that the committee had nothing
of interest to report as yet. He felt
sure that If every member of the vari-
Gus committees does his duty, the en-
campment will be great success.
G. W. Horr chairman of the COM
mlttee on accommodations, said that
some people have an idea the national
G. A. r. encampment is like a state
fair. At the last encampment 100, 600
people were in attendance from the
outside. 1t was safe to estimate that
at least 100000 visitors will be in at
tendance at the next encampment,
commodations had been provided by
the people of Louisville, and suggest
ed that it will be necessary for ST.
Paul to make use Of empty buildings
and school houses. Archbishop Ireland
has rendered st. Thomas seminary
and other school buildings under his
control, and the use of the public
school buildings has also been ten
dered by the school board
DR.. l. N. Mahan chairman of the
committee on camp fires, reported for
that committee AS to the number Of
camp fires to be held, it had not yet
been decided, but there would prob
ably be nine each night during the
three days the encampment will be-
in session. There will be a great deal
Of talent to select from, and these
camp fires will all be very entertain-
ing. h
Chairman Richter reported fer the
committee on reunions and naval asso,
Citations. He said the work of this
committee would be confined to the
time during which the encampment Is
in session, and nothing had been done
by it as yet.
Chairman Zimmerman, of the com,
mittee on badges, reported that in the
neighborhood of 5000 badges will hayS
to be provided. No means of raising
funds for the work have yet been de-
vised, but a large number of designs
have been secured and examined
Maj. Espy, chairman of the COM
m1ttee on amusements, reported that
the committee had not as yet made
out its programme of amusements 1t
was not an easy matter to arrange for
various kinds of amusement Of the
character that would be required for
this occasion. The only things decided
upon thus far are a chorus of 1000
children's voices, a parade of the fire
department, bicycle parade and al
parade Of the fleets of sail boats at
Lake Minnetonka and White Bear.
DR.. Fulton. head Of the committee on
medical attendance, reported that
through the adjutant general of the
state, permission has been secured to-
increase the medical corps of the state
militia for the purpose of RENDERING,
service during the encampment. The
city hospital, st. Luke's hospital and
ST. Joseph's hospital have all BEEN
placed at the disposal of the COM
mittee and the old soldiers will find
the quinine just as bitter and the knife
just as sharp in the hands of the St.
Paul doctors as elsewhere.
Chairman Hurd, of the committee on
decorations, said that the chief duty of
the committee would be to illuminate
the countenances of the people of the
city with a smile Of welcome. Search
lights, electric lights and X rays would
De employed Tor street ana building
decorations at night. 1t is proposed to!
have the streets and buildings deco
rated so that those who visit the city
will not forget the impression they re-
ceive.
Chairman Hornick, of the committee on
printing, made a general report. The prnci-
pal work of the committee was to get out a.
good souvenir book, and every one would
have to solicit advertisements for It, The
committee at Pittsburg cleared s2.5O0 on the
souvenir, and II the st. Paul committee dcea
as well he will be well pleased
Capt Castle told something about the work
OF the press committee All the country edi-i
tors have been interested in the work of adj
vertising the encampment. which is the first
thing to be looked to, and when the encamp-
ment meets, proper care will be taken of those
charged with the work OF writing up the
news. y
Judge Kerr. chairman of the committee orli
parade and reviews said that the benefit
the city derives from the encampment de-
pends upon the parade. The committee on
parade will endeavor to make the route short
possible and have all the houses along the
line Of march decorated so as to break the te-'
dium. The committee has been divided into
subcommittees, one on parade, one on music,s
another to secure horses etc. ''If national
patriotism and love Of the old soldiers are
not sufficient" concluded Judge Kerr, "then