The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-17
A Unique Association OF
Union Men Coming
in OCtObar.
THE PRESIDENT TO PRESIDE
Conference Held Today at Encampment
Headquarters Attended by Col. J. D.
Walker, Commander of the 0rgani-
zation-Reduced Rates Granted by
Railroads.

A conference was held at the Grand
Army headquarters this morning be
tween Chairman Warner and Secretary
Buckley, Of the citizens executive COM
mittee, in charge Of the encampment
arrangements, and Col. J. D. Walker, of
PittsbUrg, national commander OF the
Union ex-Prisoners OF War, relative to
holding the encampment Of the prisoners
association simultaneously in this city
with that Of the Grand Army. Colonel
Walkers visit 10 the city this morning
was 10 effect preliminary arrangements.
At the close Of the conference he ex-
pressed the greatest confidence that the
reunion Of this fall would exceed in
interest and Importance any earlier
gathering Of this unique association.
To Continue Conference.
The question Of a hall for the con
vention and quarters for the veterans
was, by general agreement, left unset
tied, with the understanding that
Colonel Walker, while On his way TO
superintend the erection Of monument at
AndersonviIle late this month, shall
meet with the local officials second
time. He expects fully 5000 veterans
to attend the ex-prisoners campfire.
Not the least Of his purposes is TO ar
range for a delegation TO march in the
second days parade Of the encampment.
Colonel Walker is past commander of
Pest S. OF Piusburg. While President
Roosevelt was IN Pittsburg recently. he
obtained from him q promise that the
President should preside over this an
nuaI gathering Of the ex-prisoners-
Secretary Root has been requested by
Chairman Warner 10 grant the execu-
tive committee the use of the Monument
Grounds and the White Lot during the
encampment. 1t a recent conference
Mr.. Root expressed. his purpose to do
all he could 10 further this reunion, and
it is thought almost certain viii grant
the committees request ii this instance.
Mr.. Norris Gives $50.
Mr. James L. Norris sent 70 head
quarters this morning, check for $50,
accompanied by very cordial express
/ sion Of interest IN the encampment Mr..
Norris is a member Of the reception
committee.
The officers OF the executive commit
! tee received this morning from Mr. s
B. Hege, chairman Of the subcommittee
on transportation 10 baUtIeGelds. nOtif-
cation that the Southeastern Passenger
Association and Trunk Line Associa-
ton have taken action in regard 70 side
trips during the forthcoming encamp-
ment- The rates established by this
agreement follow:
To the various battlefeIds in the VI
entity Of Washington. one fare for the
round trip by the same route in both
directions, and IL cents per mile dis
lance Travelled via circuitous route.
Tickets to be sold TO holders of return
portions of G. A. R tickets or on joint
agents receipt showing such ticket to
be on deposit, tickets TO be sold October
TO H. limited 20 Eve days
The Southern Railroad has notified
Mr. Warner OF the compilation of
folder on the subject OF battlefelds.
Over coo battles are TO be marked. The
description Of the campaign covered by
this publication Is now being written by
Gen. H. Y. Boynton-