The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-06-11
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.
Information of Importance Regarding the
Great Reunion.

Great Reunion.
HEADQUARTERS CITIZENS COMMITTEE, En- I
DICOTT BUILDING, ST. PAUL. J
In order to more fully and quickly reply to
Enquiries relating to the Both National Encamp-
ment g. AR. TO be held in St. Paul during the
first week in September next, the following
general information has been grouped at this
time Tie more complete information circu-
lars will be prepared and distributed as necessity
requires. beginning at a later date.
Special information pertaining to each de-
partment of the Encampment may be obtained
by addressing the various Chairmen named
herein or on application to the General Secre-
tary.
EDWIN c. MASON. Q. 6 A., President.
john s. PINNEY, General Secretary.
General Headquarters of the Citizens Com
mittees having in charge the Both National
Encampment. G. A. r., arc located in the Endi-
colt Building where all mail should be ad-
dressed. The Chairmen of the various CON-
mittees are as follows:
President-Gen. Edwin C. Mason, e. S. A.,
Ola Endic0tt Building.
General Secretary-John S. Pinpey, SIG En-
dcott Bulding.
Chairman Finance Committee-Albert Schef-
fer. Allcmannia Bank.
Chairman Transportation Committee-M d.
Flower 42S Ashland Avenue.
Chairman Badges Committee-E. o. thinner
Chairman Invitation and Reception Commit
tee-A. Il. NcGill, St. Anthony Park.
Chairman Halls and Campfires Committee
J. j.. Maban 334 East Fifth street.
CharmaR Accommodations Committee-C.
W Horr $40 Endjcott Building.
Chairman ADJUSTMENTS Committee-John
Espy, l33 East Fifth street.
Chairman Printing Committee-W. c. Hor-
nick Pioneer Press Co.
Chairman Press Com mittee-Henry A. Castle,
112 Western Avenue.
Chairman Parade and Review Committee
Chas ID. Kerr, 1s4 Summit Ave.
Chairman Decorations and Illuminatons
Committee-W. G. Strickland, l4l Endicott
Arcade.
Chairman Reunions and Naval Associations
Sommlttee-Fred Richter, 459 Webster Ave-
nne.
Chairman County Displays Committee-w.
d. tootner, Great Northern Building
President Ladies' Committee-Mrs. e. M.
Newport 2l7 Summit Avenue
The question OF railway rates to the Encamn
ment has been settled by the Western Passen-
ger Association giving the one-eent-a- mile rate
and rle usual Limitation, and the St. Paul
Transportation Committee feels confident that
Satisfactory rates will be allowed by all passeu-
ger associations. Definite inform alton and re-
port upon this matter will be forthcoming
soon.
The 500 Line minneapolis, st. Paul G. Sault
cte Marie Hallway. which is not a member of
any passenge association, has allowed 3 rate of
enc cent per mile. with 30-dsy limit
veterans will be provided with free quarters
IN the school-bnidings. Cots or mattresses
Will be furnished in these free quarters but no
blankets Eotel rates will not be changed
and will vary from 81 to S. per day. The Ac-
commooahons Committee will furnish list of
notes and boarding houses request. Early
ana definite information is desired as 10 the
number of comrades from each Department.
VINO VIII expect free quarters during the En-
campnent. The Accommodations COMMITTEES
can suitably provide for all, but there should
be no delay in applying
veterans camp VIII be established at Uni
yersity Avenue and ST. A lbans street. near fonr
lines OF street-cars 1t will he eouipped with
water-sersice and other conveniences and good
meals VIII deserved at reasonable rates. SPACE
VIII be provined adjacent TO the veterans,
camp ior those who desire to bring tents ETC.
for private campng-parties
MI. =. w. horr rs Chairman Of the Accom-
modations Committee, and Joe L. Brigham Is
secretary. Their mail address is Room 500
LDdcott Binding.
National Headquarters will be at Hotel
Ryan. corner Robert and Sixth streets
The following Departments have secured
Headquarters: Illinois, Ohio. Indiana penn
syiFania, Michigan, Massachusetts. New York.
vermont Florida, Missouri Rhode Island
hentucky Wyoming, Colorado, New Hamp-
thlre Applications for Department Head
quarters receive prompt attention by the Ac-
eommodations Committee.
MRS. X n. Newport is President of the La
olcs committee. Ladies Headquarters are 10
Gated IN the large mansion overlooking the
CITY, corner summit and Dayton Avenues
The route of the GAR parade Sent. Q is
nxeo. 1t embraces portions of the best resi-
oence and business streets, is less than two
miles long, all down grade on asphalt nave.
ments, aud free from street-car tracks ercent
h Two OF three street.crossiDgs. Divisions
WILL form on shaded residence streets.