The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-07-20
G. A. X. ENCAMPMENT
A Large Attendance Looked for
at the Philadelphia Meeting.

Philadelphia, July i9-The General
committee OF the Grand Army of the Re
public. under the active managent Of
General Louis Wagner and Colonel r. l'.
Beath. are working hard TO make the 33d
National Encampment to be held in this
city the first week in September. the
greatest ln the history of this remarkable
organization Many unique features are
under contemplation and when the vet
erans gather they viii be both surprised
and gratihed at the reception awaiting
them. The committee and the people
generally arc saying that nothing shall be
too good for the soldiers when they get
here. and Philadelphians always keep
their promises when the question Of his
iptallty TO the Nations lighting men is
the one under consideration. 1t viii be a
great pity II a single veteran, in any part
Of the country, shah be unable 10 attend,
and those who are financially embarTass-
ed should be helped by their friends so
that they may meet their old comrades In
arms and enjoy the delights which are be-
ing prepared for them by the good people
of Philadelphia.
The most interesting event, In connec-
ton with the National Encampment was
the raising Of the nag over the site for
the great camp. IN Fairmount park, on
the Fourth OF July. Many veterans. with
their friends, gathered on the spot and at
twilight the beautiful Stars and Strips.
went TO the top Of the pole amid shouts
and cheers from tho throats Of fully ten
thousand persons. The Sons Of Veterans
battalion and Batttry d. did the honors
on this occasion and Col Henry Douglas
Hughes delivered the grafton. The camp
site Is beautifully located and tents will
be pitched 70 accommodate fully ten
thousand men. II VIII be the finest camp
ever located az a Veterans reunion and
viii proove "a decided feature Of what is
sure to be the most memorable occasion
IN the history OF the Grand Army.
An Philadelphia Is sorry that Mrs
Grant will not be with the boys ir
/ September This is what she says in hel
letter.
Saratoga Springs, n y July j
/ Col Il. B Beath-Dear Sir;
AIRS. Grant desires me to say thai
much as she would like to be present
az the 22d Annual Reunion Of the Grant
Army Of the Republic, 10 be- held 10
/ Philadelphia. September 40 1893. she re
grets Il viii not be possible Mrs Gran
. Is spending the summer In Saratoga an'
will not 60 south until October Mrs
Grant wishes 70 return her thanks. thro
ugh you 10 the general committee 10
their kind though OF her Respectfully.
NJ f. G for MRS u. S. GRANT
Mrs. John A Logan. widow 9f the IA
nous Western soldier. viii doubtless b
here. She writes this way;
My Dear Colonel Beath; I shall max
+ every effort 10 attend tho national ~
camp Of the Grand Army Of the Repul
lie and I assure you that I greatly valu
your kind invitation. With best wishs
for the glorious order and yourse
personally, I am very truly.
MRS JOHN. A LOGAN.
Chicago, H., 2lS Calumet Avenue
June q. lss
The following is from the widow Of Il
= late commander-in-ehief who pass,
2 away while In officc:
= Chicago. Juiy9. iS'
!. Col. r. B. Beath-My Dear Sir;
= Your kind letter and beautiful souven
J. Invitation 10 the Thirty-thlrd NATION
Eneairpment reached me. Please aece