The Washington times., 1902-03-24
Week Not Productive of
Much Money.
SOME INDIFFERENCE SHOWN
Believed, However, That Desired Amount
Will Arrive in a Short While-Enter-
tainments of Various Kinds Now Under
Consideration by Committee

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tainments of Various Kinds Now Under
Consideration by Committee.
The past week has not been as produc-
tive of results as had been hoped by the
members of the citizens committee is
charge of arrangements for the thirty
sixth annual encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic, 10 be held in this
city next October. Following the first
rush of contributions in large sums that
promised the early completion of the
guarantee fund, there has come lull and
apparent indifference that it is believed
will soon he swept away, insuring the sue
eessful issue of the work of the commit
tees.
This Indifference on the part of persons
who had been counted on to subscribe TO
the fund was first noticeable about fort
night ago, and is largely attributable, it
is believed, to the great length of time
that intervenes before the time of the en-
campment. Whatever the cause, it has
given the members of the committee some
concern, and has redoubled the efforts of
Chairman Raymond, of the finance com
mittee who has been an indetatigable
worker.
Canvass City.
About a week ago it was decided that
canvass of the city vas necessary. and as
soon as subcommittee could be appoint
ed they we're placed in the field. Their
have been submitted TO the full commit
tee. and as at the last meeting of that
body the work of the canvass had just
been begun, no authoritative statement as
to the success with which they are meet
ing could be obtained.
From information which has reached
Chairman Raymond, however. he states
that he believes it is only mat
ter of a short time when the
sec 900 mark will have been
reached No chances are being taken by
those in charge, however, AMI the entire
energies of all connected with the en-
campment arrangements are being direct
ed toward the securing of the fund.
Entertainments of various kinds are
under consideration with a view of assist
ing the finance committee, and the plans,
it is expected, will take definite shape the
coming week With SEQ coo available, il is
believed that as excellent results can be
obtained as prevailed on the occasion of
the former reunion OF the Grand Army in
this city in 1892.
At that time over sl42 600 was spent in
the care of the guests. but the present
managers believe that they will be able to
materially cut down the expenses and pro-
duce equally satisfactory results.
Money Saved on Quarters.
On the single item of querters for the
veterans 81, 600 was spent ten years ago,
while out $l2 600 is required under the ex-
listing contract with the officers of the
G. A. R.. which shows saving of $50, 900
without any apparent curtailment of the
features of the gathering Much of the
sI2, 600 was expended in the erection of
huge barracks on the Monument grounds,
and all of that sum is now eliminated. On
many other items considerable sums win
also be saved without seriously affecting
the general result of the encampment.
All of these matters are now receiving
the attention OF Chairman Warner and his
assistants and during The past week the
work of the other committees has almost
been suspended But few meetings have
been held. but as soon as the guarantee
fund is assured the work will commence
in earnest.
In discussing the conditions which now
exist, the assurance is freely made that
in spite of the drawbacks the work of
the finance committee is further advanced
than was the work of the same commit
tee at this early date ten years ago.
Col. w. H. Michael Accepts
Chairman B. H. Warner has received a
communication from Col William H. Mi
chael, who is now in Charleston, S. c.,
accepting the position as chairman of
the committee on naval veterans Colonel
Michael stated that he had also written
the commanding officers of the National
Association of Naval Veterans and other
similar bodies with the view of having
them arrange for the annual reunions of
their organizations simultaneously with
that OF the Grand Army in this city.
Ten years ago Colonel Michael was in
charge of the same matters, and his ia
miliarity with them and the success at
tending his work on the former occa-
sion leaves no doubt that his work
will be all that could be desired.
many matters OF moment VIII demand
the attention OF the Woman's Auxiliary
committee, of which Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey is chairman, when they are called
together Tuesday. This committee is en-
trusted with providing for the care and
comfor: of four large orrganizations-the
Woman's Relief Corps, Army Nurse, La
dies of the G. A. R, and the Daughters of
Veterans.
The first OF these will require con
yention hall with a seating capacity of
nearly 500 persons, including delegates
alternates, and visiting members. The
Ladies of the G. A. r. desire convention
accommodations for about 500 members
while the Daughters of Veterans will be
content with hall seating 500 persons.
Mrs. Charlotte Z. Main has accepted the
Craftsmanship of the committee in charge
of arrangements for the Army Nurses
who TO the number OF sixty will be the
guests of the city, with everything pro-
Vided for them.
Halls to Be Decorated.
All Of the halls to be provided for these
conventions will be handsomely decorated.
and it is the desire of Mrs Mussey that
these decorations shall exceed in beauty
and taste anything that has ever before
been attempted at any of these gather
tngs. Mrs Mussey's committee will also
be called upon to provide for the serving