The Washington times., 1902-09-09
Plans Working Out for
Encampment Week
Decorations.
FoURNIER IS SURE TO COME
Great Automobilist Says He Is Hurry
ing Back From Europe to Participate
in Speed Contest at Veterans Con-
vention-May Lower Record.

s If the present plans of the commit
tee chairmen do not miscarry the deco
rations in Convention Hall during the
encampment week will be the most elab-
crate ever placed in that immense struc-
ture. The committee on decorations, OF
which Mr.. Cuno H. Rudolph is chair
man, is cooperating with the decora-
tions committee of the Woman's Auxil-
iary Mrs. Ada H. Weiss. chairman, with
the result that there is a thorough un-
derstanding regarding the work which
is to be done.
Chairman Rudolph yesterday noti-
fed colaborators in the work that his
committee had set aside 240 flags, OF
various sizes, for the decoration of the
hall. There will be thirty garrison flags
thirty-six by twenty feet in size; fifty
post flags, twenty by ten feet, and 16l
storm flags, eight by four feet. This
will be but a nucleus of the material
to be used as the ladies will provide
bunting, flowers. and other accessories
to make the hall most elaborate in every
detail. To secure the 1000 flags from
the War Department, Chairman Ru-
dolph was required to enter into bond
of $4,000 for their return in good con-
dition.
The assignment of flags secured from
the Government under the joint resolu-
tion of Congress has about been COM
pleted and the meeting of the decora-
tions committee called for Wednesday
evening at the Riggs House will be de-
voted to determining the nature of the
prizes that will be offered for the best
decorated buildings during the encamp-
ment. 1t has been decided that it is
not desirable to give cash prizes and the
consensus of opinion seems to be di-
vided between handsome cups or medals
Important Meeting Called
Another meeting of even greater in
tee to be held Friday evening at the
Riggs House. In view of the return to
the city OF many members of this COM
mi.fee, Il is believed the meeting will
be one of the largest attended in its
history. The medical committee has
been called together for Thursday even
ing at the same place.
Secretary Buckley yesterday directed a
formal request TO the District Commits
sioners for a permit TO hold the automo-
bile parade on Pennsylvania Avenue and
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Fifteenth Street northwest. from L to X
Streets. This course is said to measure
just mile. to afford ample room for
starting and stopping the vehicles with
safety, and TO be free from curves or
uneven surfaces. The street is little
used, and the asphalt is in perfect con-
dition. While Some uneasiness exists as
to the possible action of the Commits
sioners on the request, in view of the
deep interest which has been taken in
the project by some of the best op-
orators in The country it is hoped that
favorable action will be taken.
May Lower Worlds Record.
Among other noted chauffeurs who have
expressed the deepest interest in the
races, MIR. Harry Fournier, probably the
greatest operator of motor vehicles in
the world. has announced that he is
hurrying back from Europe for the ex
press purpose of participating in the
event. This, it is believed, is but an in
dication Of the feeling of the other own
ers ani builders of racing machines.
Fournier holds a record of mile in
fifty-eight seconds, and is reported TO
have expressed The opinion that on such
eourse7as the one proposed he would
be able 10 reduce his time at least ten
seconds.
Dr. H. T A. Lemon, who has been
appointed chai maa.sof the subcommittee
on badges and printing of the medical
committee was caller at eDcampment
headquarters yesterday afternoon TO
consult with Mr.. Bulkley concerning the
work of his committee. \ Or. Lemon ar
ranged 10 confer with Chairman Abram
Hart. of the general badge committee.
and has called a meeting for Wednesday
evening, at the Riggs House, preceding
the meeting of the general medical COM
uittee-
Az inquiry was received yesterday
from Mr.. A. Lammer concerning tent
for the reunion of the Eighty-eigh Il
iinois Volunteer Infantry. Mr.. Lammer.
who lives at l1sS Greehshaw Street, Chi
cago, suggests that Tuesday morning.
October =, from 8 10 IL, might be a |
suitable time for the reunion.
Take Possession of White Lot.
First Vice Chairman L. P. Shoemaker, |
Secretary Bulkley, and Col John Nc
Elroy yesterday called AT the War De- |
partme-- to make final arrangements |
fol. fixing possession OF the White Lot |
: I'D Monument Grounds. 1t is propos-
ed TO begin work at once on the cree |
tion of electric light poles and other |
service, and before this can be done IT |
is necessary for the committee TO enter |
into bond with the department to remove |
all stands and other Instructions. and
leave the grounds in good condition
In the absence from the city
of Colonel Bingham, Superintend-
ent o: Public Buildings and
Grounds, Colonel Mckenzie and Mr..
John C. Scoville. chief clerk of the de-
were interviewed They were
reluctant to take any action in the mat
ter, but IN view of the uncertainty Of
the return of Colonel Bingham. and the
necessity OF immediate action. the com
mittee Will return to the department
today when IL is expected that the
amount Gf The bond will be determined.
AS soon thereafter as the bond can be
executed work upon the grounds will
begin.
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