Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
decorations for the same, will be furnished

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1900 persons, wifi be provided free Of cost
to the national council.
THAT a suitable badge for delegates to
the encampment to the number of 1000 be
furnished, upon a design to be approved by
the commander In CHIEF.
THAT accommodations be provided for
the Associa ton of Army Nurses and such
auxiliary bodies as shall meet at the same
time and place with the encampment-
That a written contract be procured on
the part of all hotels that their rates will
not be raised above their usual advertised
rates, and that not more than double the
usual capacity of the rooms will be exacted
under this contract,
THAT four carriages be supplied during
the encampment, subject to the orders of
the commander-in-c chief or his edjutant
general and band to head the parade"
Matthias Cuddy, formerly of Company B,
73d New York Volunteers, has written
Chairman Warner to say.
Let me suggest one idea which would be
novel to the generations which have grown
up since the year 1861, and that Is to have
four men dressed up in the style OF uniform
worn by their regiments of that time
There were such varieties of uniforms worn
that a miniature regiment composed of
men wearing different uniforms would be
a new feature.
Another suggestion is that all mothers
who are alive who sent sons to the 'front.'
be given free transportation to Washing
ton, and that carriages be furnished for
them to take part In the procession. II the
suggestion were EXTENDED 10 lucluue wives
who sent their husbands to the war there
might be too many, but they might form
body by themselves at their own expense:
Let all the battle flags of both sides be
displayed"
Large Demand for Free Quarters.
The demand for free quarters for those
veterans of the Grand Army of the Repuo-
lie who wish to attend the national encamp-
ment is growing to enormous proportions.
When it was first projected the Idea was to
provide accommodation for veterans who
cannot afford to attend national encamp-
ment unless they are supplied with free
sleeping accommodations. Ten years ago
when the national encampment was held IN
Washington no check at all was placed
upon the demand and all who applied We're
taken care of. Since that time this priv
ilege has been abused 1t is said and hun,
dredS of veterans who can very well aIloru
to pay for quarters take advantage of this
free" offer to lessen legitimate expenses,
and thus crowd out the poorer men VINO
cannot afford to pay even the modest sum
of 80 cents a night for cot.
Not all of those who are asking for these
quarters are complying with the rules con-
corning the method of applying. The
proper way is for the post commander to
certify to the assistant adjutant general OF
the department that the applicant is
member In good standing in his post. This
application is forwarded to the adjutant
general, who then secures the quarters for
the veteran. In this way no mistakes can
be made.
The citizens committee here is very much
embarrassed by these applications, which,
instead of following the proper routine, are
sent to the committee directly, and 1t can,
of course, do nothing else than turn the re-
quests back to those who make them, With
directions to send the same through the
proper channels.
1T never was contemplated that whole
posts. and particularly those that are am
ply able to care for themselves, should be
accommodated free said veteran TINS
morning, yet one of the largest posts in
the United States, and one of the richest,
has asked for free quarters in the govern
ment printing office 1t seems ridiculous
that 1t should want to camp in a big un-
finished building, especially as II is coming
full strength to boom the candidacy Of one
of its most prominent members for prom
inent office in the Grand Army Of the Re-
public. I do not think the committee on
free quarters would be warranted in re-
spending to the demands of rich posts.'
All places where free quarters can be oh.
tanned are now full. and it is more than
probable that those who are now applying
must be assigned TO tents, though it was
expressly stipulated that veterans
should be SO housed.
Losses in Eighth. Corps.
The sth Corps-which includes the armies
of West Virginia, the Kanawha and mid
die department-has possibly to lament a
illOIe serious UiullHullOn Ol us UlSlIlS uLsli-
ed men than will any other. Ten years ago,
at the time of the encampment here, 1t had
a brilliant array-Gens. Rosecrans, Kelley,
Crook. Hayes, Reynolds, Cox. Major Nc
ktnley and many others. Now Major Nc
Kee and Gen. Van Bukey, who are in
charge of the corps, are trying to get Gen.
Lew Wallace to be present. He had some
connection with the corps in the first three
months service, and afterward COM
mander of the troops engaged in the battle
n I'M
Powell of Illinois is the ranking officer
alive of the corps. He will be on hand.
1t Is expected that the National Associa.
ton of Civil War Musicians will be a great
feature of the encampment This Is COM
posed of veteran buglers, fifers and drum
mers. who have not forgotten anything of
their old cunning, and will play the music
that the veterans love best to hear. They
will have tent at Camp Roosevelt, and
play at the reunions and in escorting the
old generals and other heroes on to the
grounds. Leroy Van Heen, the president,
orders all members to be present in Wash
report at once to Camp Roosevelt, equipped
for parades escort duty, etc. They will
then be registered and assigned to quar-
tiers.
The Womans Relief Corps committee met
last night at headquarters for the purpose
of considering the question of lunches dur
ing the encampment Mrs. Oldroyd, chair
man or the committee, presided, but moth
ing definite was determined. The question
will be taken up al the next meeting of tina
committee and more fully discussed
Mrs. Garfield Accepts Appointment.
Mrs. James A. Garfield and Mrs. Ell Tor
rance have written Mrs. Mussey accepting
their appointments to the woman's recep-
ton committee. Mrs. Torrance's letter was
especially graceful and attributed the pres
ent harmony among all the woman's organ
izations Interested in the encampment main
ly to Mrs Mussey's tact and womanliness
Committee appointments are announced
today as follows:
The 4th Corps Association-G c. Kniff1n
secretary, and L. M Kelley, j. ]. Glover
G. F. Medford, ]. H. Jennings and g. G
Goodloe.
To the medical committee-Dr. S. C. Cox.
2O1s | street northwest; General O'Reillv
War Department.; DR.. c. r. Dufour. 1343 7,
street northwest; DR.. r. A. Warner. WASH
lngton Asylum Hospital: DR.. H. M Decide.
1909 18th street northwest; Dr.. Walter II.
Merrill, 1915 18th street northwest.
President Sends Regrets.
A letter was read from President Roose-
welt to the committee on reunions last night
by Col. McElroy, it's chairman, In which