The Washington times., 1902-08-07
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
ALLEGED SHARPERS

he unfolded plan to make these mark
ings permanent in character. His idea is
to erect suitably inscribed tablets il
bronze or other metal which will per
mancntly mark the locations OF these
grand old spots. Mr.. Warner entered
heartily into the proposition and it is
largely matter of cost as 10 whether
the plan will be adopted or not Mr
Van Nickie is now engaged in the
formation of his committee. and its per
sonnel viii be announced within a few
tavs.
Mr.. Brainard H. Warner. chairman OF
the executive committee. has been much
pleased at the reception given his sug
gestiOn that the Government depart
ments cooperate with the citizens com
mitrec in the entertainment of the Wis
iting veterans and their friends. Yes
terday he received a letter from Act
ing Secretary of Agriculture Brigham,
signifying the Willingness of that de
partment TO do ANYTHING in ITS power
to assist Mr.. Warner in carrying out
the idea OF making a great Government
exhibit for the visitors. Mr.. Brigham
desired to be acquainted more fully with
Mr.. Warmers ideas. as to whether the
exhibit should be an in or out OF door
cne and the nature of its details.
Mrs. Mussey's Vacation.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. chairman
oi the woinen'e auxiliary committee.
was at encampment headquarters Tor Il
short timc Yesterday, prior TO leaving
fer a moIth's vacation in the White
Mountains. Mrs. Mussev is much pleased
OF
The work OF the womens committees is
Well advanced. and that her commit
tees are acquitting themselves nobly.
During Mrs. Mussey's absence from the
city Mrs. Rosamond b. Meacharl and
Mrs. Henrietta Rose. first and second
vice chairmen. respectively. of the COM
mittee. will alternate in looking out for
the business OF the committee. Mrs. l..
Y. Mccullough. the secretary Of the
committee will continue her work at
headquare-s three mornings of the week.
Mr.. Louis P. Shoemaker. vice chair
man of the citizens committee, said yes
terday in conversation with Sec. etary
Bulkley: Il am very much pleased at
the extensive advertising the District of
Columbia is getting in connection with
the arrangements Of the coming cncamp-
ment. The advantage to our city is
more than can be measured by dollars
and cents. The press associations sent
out dispatches which reached to the far
thest postofiice in the country. and they
are going out everv dav. Public senti-
ment in favor of the National Capital
as well as a just spirit of pride on the
part OF the people of the whole Republic
is developed by the constant mention OF
the growing attractions of Washington
They who were here ten years ago will
return again TO find the Federal City
and improved and possessing
many features which did not exist on
their former visit. The Congressional
Library in itself Is worth long trip to
Washington
Library Causes Tears.
THE residents OF Washington ;c
whom these object lessons are daily
presented can hardly realize the senti-
ment that attaches to the first observa-
tion on the part of the visitor to such
a magnificent structure. as the Library.
with its vast aggregation OF fine stone.
and architectural features. One
Of the. attendants informs me that he
has seen tears ccursing down the cheeks
Of those who for the first time looked
upon the vastness and beauty Of this
Subjects for Book.
The assignments OF subjects for the !
book to be published under the auspices
If the committee on literature for the
has been completed, and |
he subject matter is in the hands OF
)r. Marcus Benjamin, who will serve as .
,ditor OF the work.
Subjects and contributions are as fol-
ows:
Washington at the beginning of the
,ivil War" by W B. Bryan chronicier
4 the Columbia Historical Society.
THE Military Situation in Washing
on in 1861" by DR.. Marcus BENJAMIN.
resident OF the Society of the War OF
Sl2.
The Defenses of Washington" by
ohm Gross Barnard, major general by
revet and colonel Corps OF Engineers
The Part Played by the Naval Forces
: the Defense o. Washington During the
'ivil War" by Richard Wainwright,
commander United States Navy and SUI
erintendent Naval Academy. II
"Earlys March 10 Washington" by
homas NJ Vincent, general by brevet
nited states Army.
The Battle OF Fort Stevens" by
William Van Zandt Cox. author Of THE ;
'efenses OF Washington
The Hospitals OF Washington" by
Ohm Wells Bulkley, NJ. D.. formerly in
barge Of the Patent Office Hospital
The Humanities; Christian and San
airy Commissions" by William J.
hees, of the Smithsonian Institution
THE Washington Of Today" by Henry
F. Macfarland President Of the Board 7
Commissioners Of the District OF Co
Imbia. q,
Arlington Cemetery" by Mrs. Isabe,
'orrell-Ba
Besides these contributions there will /
: an article from Chairman B. II. II
'arner, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. Col. .
,hn McElroy. and another from some
military officer yet 70 be
lected.
The preface Of the book will also be
scmc distinguished public official The n
ustrations VIII be numerous. recourse b
wing been had to the excellent coHec-
1n OF MIR. James II. Hood and 10 The I
aterial in the Library OF Congress.
it viii be a handsome
1rk. and in addition 10 the street sale 1
ere viii be an edition de luxe.
NAVY ORDERS.
W. L. Pryor from Buffalo y
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