The Washington times., 1902-08-21


| p. f. He'tman have been added to the
committee TO mark historic points.
Eighty higi schools are to be en-
ployed in the booths which will stand
at convenient points along Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and other main thorough
| fares during the cnCampment. Prin-
| cipal Hughes is deeply interested. and
| will confer with his associate principals
several weeks before the encampment,
and then decide whether the students
required can obtain the necessary leave
of absence from school. Mr.. John II.
| Moore. chairman of the committee on
| information. called at headquarters
! yesterday to confer with Mr.. Bulk
| ley on matters pertaining to the work OF
| his committee.
Eight or ten searGhlights are TO be
obtained, probably from Baltimore, for
the illumination of tine Capitol during
encampment week. the power to be pro-
vided by local electric lighting compa-
nies. Chairman William S. Knox. OF
| the committee on illuminations, has this
matter in charge and regards the plan
indicated as the best means of illu-
/ minatng the most beautiful building
| in the United States"
Building for Naval Veterans.
According TO plans shown at headquar-
ters yesterday, the Nailor Building, on
Fifteenth Street. formerly the head
quarters OF . the Bureau of Statistics.
will be admirably adapted to the use
of ahe naval veterans during the en-
campment and very handsomely deco
| rated. \ large room on the second
floor is to be fitted for convention ses-
sions. and the smaller rooms prepared
for social interC curse and the comfort
of the veterans. Downstairs will be a
large parlor for the ladies who accom-
pany the veterans, room for their busi-
ness meetings. The front of the build
ing is TO be handsomely decorated
Mingled with the American flags to be
hung from the balconies will be many
naval flags. among them the Admiral's s
Jack" and several fine brass eagles.
The central feature of the decoration
will be fine portraits of Admirals Far
ragut and Porter, five by eight feet In
dimension. executed particularly for
this purpose.
The headquarters of Col. William II.
Michael. chairman OF the committee On
the entertainment OF these veterans will
be at 1t10 New York Avenue. Rooms IN
that building are now being comfortably
furnished with desks, chairs and tables,
and within a few days will be placed
in charge of Maj. Frank II. Peabody. ds
secretary OF the committee. and Mai.
II. c. Washington. as clerk TO the execu-
tive committee. Many publications OF IN
terest TO naval veterans will be on file
and a vast quantity OF special encamp-
ment literature available for distribution
by the veterans as they call from day o
day.
The general interest that is being
aroused in the coming encampment is
evidenced In the numerous communica-
tions that are beginning TO pour in upon
the officers OF the executive committee
Suggestions of all kinds are made, many
OF which are most practical and will be
acted upon. All such communications re-
ceived the careful consideration of
Chairman Warner or Secretary Bul, ley.
Church Aid the Cause.
The following letter was received
yesterday from Mr.. P. c. George. who it
is understood is one of the officers of
the church mentioned: "In the turbulent
days OF 1863 to '65. old Fourth Street
Methodist Episcopal Church cheerfully
gave up TO the United States Government
its house Of worship to be used as n
hospital for the care of the wounded
and sick who were brought into Wash
ington in those days from nearby bat
tlefields and camps.
Now as the boys are planning visit
10 our city in these piping times of
peace. the same church organization
desires TO assist in their entertainment
at least one evening. that Of Sunday.
nafA af ffv,Tr -.
newer church building. corner Of Penn
sylyanta Avenue and Fifth Street south
east. wnere will he held an encampment
religious service. the pastor. Dr. J. c.
officiating.
''If matters of this character find place
N the official program. please take this
INTO consideration. The letter will
probably be referred to the committee
on religious services and proper men
tion OF the service will be made in the
official programs
Another letter that has received the
approval of the encampment officials !
was received from Mr.. Gilbert Thomp- |
son. of the United States Geological Sur |
ycy. who wrote: II beg leave to make |
he suggestion that you take such meas |
Ires as may be necessary so that as Ear |
Is local arrangements may go. at least, |
hat q complete ME COlltctlOn be made I
3f all printed matter, badges and medals. |
and presented to the Washington CITY |
Public Library for permanent record and |
preservation.
1T would be of additional interest and |
,alue if railroad folders and other SINH
ar publications be included. If the sec
-etary would lay aside one of each as re-
.eived for this purpose. such collection
'ould be made without much trouble or
imc."
Meetings of Committees.
meeting Of the horse and carriage
'omnittee was ncld at encampment
headquarters. 1905 New York Avenue
northwest. last night. Capt. Andrew W.
Kelly acted as chairman, and Mr.. G. W
as secretary. The chairmen OF
he various subcommittee reported
,rogI ess. 1t was decided to communicate
With the PRESIDENT OF the Lverymeu's
Association with view to having him
Il the next meeting of the committee TO
,ue,.It ,vffh h. ,n4rnIary |