The Washington times., 1902-09-05
Interesting Correspon-
dence, in Which He Ac-
cepts, Is Made Public.
PLANS OF LADIES OF G. A. R.
Official Order of the President Made
Public-Citizens' Committee Surpris-
ed by Centribution-W. w. Births
Sketch of Gen. Winfield Scott.

Inc correspondence eliminating ir
the acceptance by President Roosevelt
OF the invitation of Gen. Ell Torrance
commander-in-chief of the Grand Army
OF the Republic, to be present on the
reviewing stand in front of the White
House, Wednesday morning. October s
END review the grand parade of the vet
Grams of that. organization, was yester-
day made public by Chairman Brain
tive committee. The letters in ques-
uon passed between General Torrance
and Mr.. George B. Cortelyou. the pri-
vate secretary to the President.
The first, dated Minneapolis, August
70. was addressed to President Roose-
velt by General Torrance. 1t says:
Il have the honor to extend to you
a most cordial invitation to review
with me the annual parade of the
Grand Army of the Republic. to take
place in Washington, D. c.. on Wednes-
day. October S, next.
The occasion promises to be one of
more than ordinary interest, and sur
viving veterans of the civil war look
forward with unusual satisfaction to
the special pleasure it will give them.
not only to march in review before you,
but to have the inspiration of your
presence and an opportunity afforded
them to manifest the respect and affec-
tion in which they hold the Chief Ex-
ecutive of the nation
In replying to this communication
Mr. Cortelyou. by direction of the
Presidens. wrote as follows from the
White House:
Your favor of the 23d inst has been
received, and in reply the President re-
quests me to say that he accepts with
much pleasure your cordial invitation
to review with you the annual parade
OF the Grand Army of the Republic
which is to take place in Washington.
D. C.. on October S.
With assurances that the compli-
ment implied by this invitation is
warmly appreciated by the President,
believe me- etc.
Ladies of G. A. R.
Another interesting development of
the day was .he publication Of the Of
fetal order of Mrs. Emma S. Wall. ma
tional president of the Ladies of the G.
A. R.. concerning the coming ccnven.
ton, which will be held here during the
encampment. The order reads:
The sixteenth annual convention OF
the Ladies of. the Grand Army OF the
Republic will be held at Washington. d.
c., in the Lutheran Memorial Church,
Fourteenth Street, near Thomas Circle,
and will be called promptly at a. IN
Thursday, October g.
Previous TO the opening of the con-
vention the State markers will be
placed in position, in order that the
delegates on entering the convention |
may readily find the seats assigned |
them. Visitors are cordially invited |
and requested to occupy seats in the
gallery.
Luncheon will be served TO the
members of the convention by U. S. |
Grant Circle, in the parlors of the
church, on Thursday and Friday.
Nat1cnal heacQuarterS VIII be estab-
lished at the Ebbitt House, Fourteenth
and F Streets.
Inquiries may be addressed to Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey. 1405 New York
Avenue, chairman of the citizens COM
mitttee for the various women's organi-
cations Mrs. Emma Allyn Hawkes..
president OF U. S. Grant Circle. No. 1.
s11 G Street southwest. is chairman of
the committee appointed for the Ladies
Of the G. A. r.
Hotels. boarding houses, and eating
places of all grades and rates are album
liant Upon application to Mr. Weller.
chairman Of eoI1mittee on public com
Tort, 309 and 80 JeHifer Building,
list of same will be furnished
There viii be meeting of the ad-
risory council in the private parlors of
he national president, Tuesday. at 2