The National tribune., 1899-06-01
NATIONAL
Many Prominent 0ffislals, Including Presi-
dent Mckinley md Admiral Dewey, to
be Present,

Tie Citizens Executive Committee of
the 33d annual National Encampment OF
the Grand Army yiwith Headquarters at
Fifth and Chestnut streets, Philadel phia,
have issued Circular giving much in
formation of value to those expecting to
attend the meeting in September next.
Gen. Louis Wagner. is Chairman of the
Executive Committee, Col. Robert B.
Beath, Secretary; Col. Charles NJ. Belts,
Treasurer, and Murdock Kendrick, Solici
| tor.
The sub committees and Chairmen are
| as follows:
Accommodations-Ho p. Fl. Frantz;
boarding Houses, James IL. Eckersley;
Camp and Free Quarters, Col. T. ii. Ma
ginniss; Auditing, Vim. Hardness; Badges,
Jas. F. Morrison; Bureau of Information,
Edwin Walton; Campfire and Reunions,
:Ino. NJ. Vanderslice: Decorations and
Illuminations. Capt. Frank Furness; Fl
and Carriages, Geo. W. Kendrick, jr.;
Invitations and Courtesies, Col. John p.
Nicholson: Medical Corps, DR.. T. H. An
drews; Music, Col. o. C. Bosbyshell
Navy and Marine Corps. Maj. Richard S.
Collum; Other Societies, II. Douglas
Latta: Posts of Camden, N. j., Geo. Bar
rett. Col. Geo. f. Martin, JnO. E. Pagan;
Press, Jas. W. Nagle; Printing, Dr. c. j.
iexamer; Public Comfort, Capt. S. II.
Martin; Transportation, Capt. John NJ.
Walton: United States Colored Troops,
Samuel Jones; Woman's Relief Corps,
Mrs. Ellen H. Walton; Ladies of the
GAR, Mrs. Julia p. Shade NJ. D.; Joint
Committee of City Councils, Geo. Hawkes..
1nformatiOn.-The festivities of the
week will be inaugurated by parade of
the Naval Veterans on Monday, Sept. 4.
The parade of the Grand Army of the
liepublic will be held on Tuesday and
tn tIa rff fI,a
Fepublic and other National societies will
take place at the Academy of Music,
Broad and Locust streets, on the same
evening. The President of the United
States. the Governor of the State of Penn
sylvania, the Mayor of the City of Phila-
delphia, Gen. Miles, Admiral Dewey and
many other distinguished officials, com
rddes and guests, are expected to be
present. The "Dog Watch" of the Naval
Veterans will be held at the Academy of
Music on Wednesday evening, and the
Campfire of the National Association of
Union ex-PrisOners of War at the Grand
Opera House on Thursday evening. The
business sessions of the National 0rgani-
cations and the society Reunions will be
held on Wednesday and Thursday, and
the great Nava! review on the Delaware
River on Friday will be the grandest
eventof its kind ever seen in this country.
Hailroad fates.-We are not yet able TO
-, "iieidiiy, railroad rates Other
tnan those published for Trunk Line
Territory 'east of Pittsburg) of one fare for
the round trip, with the usual extension
privileges; but it is confidently expected
that, except for short distances, one cent
mile will be the rate. Posts or com
rades desiring Pullman tourist cars can
obtain them through agents ut One-half
the usual rates.
Inc committees believes that this will
be the largest Encanpment ever held ::
therefore comrades and others can see
tne necessity of bringing hand sachels
oniy, put II a trunk is required it should
De sent in advance by express.
AccommodatiOns.-Co not to in
crease rates have been made with 81
ioonis, son winch can accommodate at least
:. s:'oo guests. Inc rates vary from 81 TO
50 per day, American plan. and from 30
cents to $3.50 European plan. Accom-