davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
STATE, WAR, AND NAVY.

Mr.. William Quinn. messenger TO the
Quartermaster Generals Office Of the
State. War, and Navy Department. is a
man who has had a vast amount OF act
ual experience He is veteran OF for
ty-two battles and minor engagements.
He Joined the regular army in 1858, seTv-
ing in the Second United States Cavalry.
now the Fifth Cavalry The regiment
was under the command OF Gen Robert
E Lee when the war Of the rebellion
broke out, and was stationed at Fort
Mason. Texas
But two Of the seven officers OF the
regiment remained loyal TO the Union
Mr. Quinn was. at the time, frst ser
geant Of Company A
When ne left post" says M Quinn,
we marched with coIors flying, and two
companies OF Confederate Texan Rangers
took charge of the post. Before l left
I had drawn my company up in line and
asked If there was any man who wished
10 remain in Texas. Not one responded,
but all remained faithful and served
their time out like the brave soldiers
that they were. We marched down 10
Powder Horn, on the coast, and shipped
for New York
There had been a general order from
General Twiggs, who afterward fought
with the Confederates, to leave all our
horses, saddles. brides, and camp aEi
garrison equipment and side arms be
hind We turned everything over &c
the Confederates but our side arms, Win
which we escaped.
The most important engagement ia
which Mr.. Quinn fought vas the Datll1
Of Gettysburg.
Nj. quinn has at present in the
printers hands a book which he calls
Historical Cavalry Events, Both on the
Frontier and During the Civil War lie
Will dispose OF copies Of this book dur
ing encampment week. With his wide
experience as a cavalryman, there car
be little doubt that Mr.. Quinn's book
VIII be Of a very readable nature, re-
Tlete with interesting incidents and gen
eraI information regarding some OF the
most important engagements Of the tIFli
war.
Mr.. H. Clayton Long, in the ONCE OF
the Auditor Of the Navy Department, Is
an expert in auditing claims for railroad
Transportation. Mr.. Long is a native OF
Mississippi. He is a graduate Of law at
Vanderbilt University and post grad
nate in the same study from the Column
HAN University, of this city BE prac-
ficed law for while il TuPelo, Miss
In 1895 he was appointed TO the sixth
auditors Office Of the Treasury Depart
ment, and was later transferred 10 the
position which he now holds in the Navy
Department. He is rapid and accurate
accountant
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
VALUABLE PICTURES
STOLEN BY ATTENDANT
Madrid's Antique Museum Loses Eeavi-
ly and Asserted That an American
Was the Purchaser.

MADRID, Oct 2--Despite feeble off,
claI deniaIs it IS known that an attend
ant at the Antique Museum stole two Of
the most valuable pictures, one Nh
TilIo, and the other a Goya, and sold
them 10 a foreigner for q mere song
The purchaser is said TO be an Ameri-
can. who left Madrid hastily on Satur-
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

II requires a special talent properly
10 adjudicate q Pension claim. Apart
from the law in the case, there is much
testimony always OF an ex-parte charac-
ter which must be very carefully ex-
amined 10 arrive at the true facts in the
case
Hon James L. Davenport has this par
ticular talent. Mr.. Davenport, who IS
now deputy commissioner Of pensions in
the Interior Department, was appointed
70 the bureau, april :, 1881, from the
state OF New Hampshire.
He worked il al the divisions Of the
bureau, finally getting to be on the board
of review, where his work was of the
most difficult character Being 2 man Of
excellent judgment, and conservative IN
his views. and at the same time having
the sympathy which comes from long
service in the Union Army. his work
was regarded as Of the highest.
His promotion 10 the position Of first
deputy conn sIssioner was the result Of
merit alone. I is not needful for him
10 refer a case to a reviewer TO ascer-
tain its merits, for his experience is
such that he can quickly glance at the
case, and at once comprehend the de-
fects, If any, that initiate against the
admission of the claim.
MT. Davenport has now, under Com
missioner Ware, much TO say about the
administrative features OF the bureau.
His advice is sought and followed in
many things. He owes little. il any
thing. to s0-called political pressure. al
though he has close relationship with
Senator Gallinger and other national
representatives from New Hampshire.
Mr.. Davenport IS a member Of the G.
A r. and OF the Union Soldiers ALI
ance- He Is very courteous 70 every
one, and enjoys the respect Of all who
know him He is much interested in the
plans for the coming G. a. P. encamp-
ment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
STEAMER oRMsBY FLoATFD.

KEY WEST, Fla, Oct. 2.-The steam
er OTmsby, from Port Tampa for Ger
many, which was reported ashore yes
terday at Tortugas, was foated last
night by nine schooners and four tugs.
The steamer is coming here for repaIrs-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
AM OUINNS BOOK on ARMY HISTORY

citizens by making many improvements.
He has served as q member of the
board OF education in Lockport since
1881 He takes great pride in the i'm
provement Of his residence city. and is
secretary and treasurer Of the Niagara
Treasury Company. In April 1897. he
was appointed Third Assistant Post
master General.
Mr. Merritt is man OF decision. Al
though he is firm AID dignifed vet he
has a genial manner that draws people
10 him AS Third Assistant Postmaster
General he made some great improve
ments in his part of the postal service.
thereby saving the Government a con
siderable sum of money. On account Of
his intimate knowledge of the paper
business he saved the Government 81. -
400. 600 in the award OF the contract for
stamped envelopes
Mr., William a. Walsh. who is now
auditor Of the postal department in the
Philippines. was formerly in the audit
or's office Of the Postof1ce Department
here He served in the bookkeeping
division.
IN Inc Spanish-American war Mr.
Walsh was the first man from his Office
the District Guards before Santiago
After his discharge he was reinstated in
the Pcstoface Department. on account
OF his efficiency he was selected for the
important post he is now filing in the
Philippines. Mr. Walsh halls from
North Dakota.
a very popular man in the Postofce
Department is Mr. Ulysses S CatIett, Of
Tennessee. He IS employed il the col
lectOr's division Of the auditors Of
fee Dir. Catlett is a remarkable pen
man His various promotions are a re
suit OF his strict attention 10 official
work.
4 factor in the inspection division OF
the auditors Office Of the P0stonce De
partment is Mr.. Terry J. German He
Is enc Of the most rapid and accurate
computeTs OF money order statements
in the division. He is the principal clerk
to whom the other clerks apply for rul-
i1gs in difficult cases that arise in con
nection with the money order business.
In athletics Mr.. German is an ex-
pert oaTsman. He belonged 70 the cham
piOn team Of oaTsmen Of Albany, \. Y
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Major John Frederick has ths distinc-
ton Of being one Of the oIdest civil war
veterans, f not the oldest, wto received
his appointment to the Government
Printing Office from Philadelphia. He
holds a responsible position IN the bind
cry division, having charge Of all the
books bound IN the document section.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

Mr. Joseph a. Burns. OF the document
room Of the bindery division Of the Gov
eminent Printing Once recently found
the way 70 the hearts Of the employees
in hts immediate vicinity. This is not
saying that Mr. Burns was not popular
before. but this incident served to en-
phasize his popularity. His baseball en-
thusiasm flashed up all Of q sudden and
he took the whole crowd ou- to see 5he
last game between Washington and the
Philadelphia athletics. The boys enjoy
ed the development Of the fan in Mr.
Burns.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

Hot Tamales and Chill Con Came
At the Ranch. 507 2 st NV. Phone E. sl6-M.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

Mr. Julius L. Arntzen, recently Of the
Certifcation division OF the Pension Bu-
reau, has lately been detailed as ste
nographer and typewriter in the Office
OF Assistant Secretary Campbell. Of the
Interior Department Nj ArnTzsn was
called for because OF his efficiency fu the
work. and IS now stationed in room -
OF the Interior Department
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
LOCAL MENTION.
Government Blankets, IS Cents.

Leather horse collars. $I25; roofing. paper, &c;
combine price, Sl-25i McCIeliaGd saddle. $3.50
oil cloth Tor wagons, new, 30c a yard S Ben
singer & Co., IIth and 3 sts-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

Money 20 lend at !, 5 and 6 Per cent on real
estate Frank T Ragli1g 1906 Peuna. Ave
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
SC DOvIies, IZC.
SI.40 Waists, CSC.

tucked yokes finished with white stitching:
also some with box pleats forming yoke,
finished with velvet buttons; in all colors;
good value at S1-49-'=Green Ticket Price
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

A new and complete line Of ChiIdren's
wool crash Mexican Hats. fine
quality. trimmed with fine cord band.
soft crown and rolling brim; blues, grcys
reds and whites: very stylish and service
able: worth jGc-'Green Ticket Price 29c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
I0c ChiIdren's Vests, I2ddc,

Cbdren's Ribbed front extr ~,
ity that a rice r24c. 80
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

Correct styles Of readv-to-yvear HE'S IN
the latest effects: tailor made and stitched:
PLAIN and mixed eolors: camcI's hair and
plain felts: all the best effects for ladies.
misses and ehildrea-sellinE everywhere at
= and Sl-25-"Green Ticket Price sec.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02
soc Sheets 29C.

One lot Of .. & l. Bleached Sheets. 54x72
size. extra fine quality; worth 39c-''G Green
Ticket Price 2gc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-02

Black renaissance lace ties, = inches
long, neat patterns, good quality and
worth $40 Green Ticket Price 25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

Chairman Committee Horses and Carriages.
seen on the streets, worn by members OF
various local committees, indicate how well
he and his committeeman have accom-
plished this result. 1t was intended the
Navy Department should provide cannon
captured during the war with Spain the
material for these decorations, but in
surmountable technicality prevented. The
badges as they have been produced obtain
sufficient commentator, however, to offset
this loss of significance because of the ma
terial from which they were to be made.
A General Plan of Decoration.
In planning the decorations for the en-
campment consideration was given especial
ly to four features-the decorations of build
ings along the line of march. the decoration
of public buildings, the construction of
grand and reviewing stands and the illu-
mination of all three during the evening. It
was agreed that most attempts at decorat-
ing great structures of fine architecture
would prove abortive, that their splendid
lines appeared to better advantage undeco-
rated. and surmounted only by fine, large
American flags floating in the air from up
right fagstaffs. The construction of the
grandstands was intrusted to Col. o. G..
Staples, chairman of the committee on
grandstands. The decoration of the line of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

was made and all houses where veterans
might obtain lodgings were inspected and
registered. Circulars were sent broadcast
Offering prospective visitors the advantage
or the committees labors and knowledge
of the situation. The replies kept force
OF clerks at work three full months. The
result, as 1t is seen today, is that not less
than 10000 persons have been enabled to
reserve comfortable quarters in advance of
their arrival every boarding house and hotel
mas been persuaded to maintain its regular
prices. and the greater part of the throng
which will attend the encampment will be
swallowed up by the city like water in a
sponge.
The Committee on Public Order.
Maj. Richard Sylvester, chief of the Dis
trict police department, has supplemented
TINS by adequate provision for the security
or visitors from the small army of pick
pockets and sneak thieves accustomed to
mobilize wherever large crowds form. He
also has created a large committee and
then appointed each member of his COM
mittee a special officer of the police force,
instructing them so that the trained Off
GERS might be utilized where superior train
ing and experience would be most valuable
In ADDITION to this step, which was designed
mainly to preserve order at points where
the crowds will be grea test, he has also ar
ranged that about eighty expert detectives
shaH be present at the local railroad sta
the city by identifying and arresting the
established crooks of their own towns.
The Parades and Review.
The parades of the encampment are to be
more numerous than was at first expected.
and of decidedly more interest than has
been the rule in the history of Grand Army
reunions. These have been arranged by
Gen. George II. Harries and a committee of
felloW-soldiers, except that Col. A. Noel
Brakeman, chief of staff of the COM
mander-in-chief of the G. A. r. is ex-
ofticio marshal Of the veterans parade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

in the thirtysiXth encampment of the G..
a. r. Contributions to the entertainment
fund came from sources hitherto unknown.
It Is probable that no other subscription list
ever assembled in the District of Columbia
represented large a number of people.
The business men We're speedily given the
cO-Operat ton of the professional men. The
Board Of Trade, the older and associate
ganiZati0n of business men, Joined heartily
in the preparations, although inhibited by
its constitution from doing so formally. The
result, as it will manifest itself next week,
represents, therefore, the concerted action
of the new Washington, of the municipality
whole.
A general demand led to the selection of
Mr.. Brainard H Warner, foremost man
of affairs, as the executive officer of the
citizens committee. In half dozen inaugu-
ratons he had served in as many capacities,
always with profit TO the undertaking and
with spOndingly increased experience
to himself. His hand has been manifest in
half the enterprises which have developed
the city. He is today one of the most prom
inent business men Washington has ever
produced. 1t was agreed, therefore, no
wiser selection could have been made and
the city rested secure in the confidence that
the encampment would be a success from
the day of his (Mr. Warner's) appointment
The Executive Committee.
In such situations 1t is customary in
Washington for the executive to choose his
own committeeman. Following this course
Mr.. Warner asked the corporation of the
following well-known citizens and organized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

features proposed to Mr.. Warner. The Idea
met with his instant approval, and was put
into practical shape by the appointment Of
the committee on historical literature, with
Gen. Thomas NJ. Vincent, veteran of high
Vincent gathered about him several others
as deeply interested as himself in the his
tory of Washington during war time The
souvenir was soon outlined.
1t was agreed 1t should be a booklet de-
voted to washington During War Tine
and the first copies of the work, received at
encampment headquarters a few days ago,
fully justify this decision. This book will
remain one of the enduring results of the
encampment. In subject matter, treatment
and form it Is believed to be entirely worthy
OF this distinction. The contributors, near
ly all Of them members. of the committee,
were General Vincent, Mr.. w. B. Bryan,
Major General John G. Barnard, Comman-
der Richard Wainwright. Mr.. William v.
Cox, Col. McElroy, Dr. John Wells Buckley.
Mr.. William j. Rhees. Mrs. Isabel Worrell
Ball, Chairman Warner, Mr.. H. b. +. Mac
fariand, president of the board of District
Commissioners, and DR.. Marcus Benjamin,
who served as editor OF the work.
Looking After the Visitors.
In preparation for the comfort of all who
might visit Washington, Chairman Weller
organized one of the largest and most prac-
teal bodies of the ampment. The COM
mittee on public comfort undertook a work
ecutive committee. Its quarters soon SEEM
ed as busy as those occupied by Mr. Warner
and Mr.. Buckley. A canvass Of the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04
In results his committee has already reap
ed a rich harvest.
The Illuminations.


The committee on illumination faced the
obstacle of uncertainty until about three
weeks ago. With the finances of the gem
eral committee as restricted as they were
1t was difficult for Mr. Knox to tell how
much money his committee could hope 20
obtain for Examinations. When once that
information was obtained, however, he and
his associates did their work in two meet
ings. 1t was agreed the Capitol must be-
Illuminated It was agreed the court of
honor must be Illuminated. Accordingly
searchlights were obtained for the first pur-
pose and corps badges of colored electric
light bulbs were obtained for the second.
With the means at their disposal the COM
mittee on Nominations is believed TO have
done wonders. Chairman Warmers APP
prevail of this work was particularly en-
thusiastic.
The committee on concerts, campfires,
entertainment national encampment and
speakers for the encampment worked in
fields which came dangerously near over
tapping. Their chairmen-Dr. Franklin L.
Howe, Capt. S. +. Faunce, Gen. s. s. Bur-
dette, Mr.. Henry +. Woodland and Mr..
Conrad H. Syme-understood the peculiar
requirements and scope OF each field. how
ever, and were able to complete their labors
last week without the slightest friction
DR.. Howe and half hundred local music
ianS met and organized one of the best con-
certs the city has ever heard for Flag day.
The attendance was notably incommeE-
surate with the excellence of the program,
which many musicians thought beyond adj
verse criticism. Musical numbers rendered
by chorus of school children. the Marine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04


D. P. Hickling. medical; General George
H. Harries, military organizations re-
view and parade; E. B. Hay, music;
Col. William H. Michael, Naval Veterans;
w. P. Van Wickle. points of historic in
terest; Thomas c. Noyes. press committee;
VIM. Hahn, printing; Frank H. Pierce,
privileges and advertising; M. 1. Weller,
public comfort; Major Richard Sylvester
public order; Elihu Root, reception; Rev.
w. c. Alexander, religious exercises; Col
John McElroy, reunions; c. H. Syme, speak
ers for encampment; S. B. Hege, transport
tation to battlefields; Colin Studs, trans
portation to Washington.
Work at Headquarters.
A general office was soon obtained
through the courtesy Of Mr.. Thomas T.
Walsh, who placed the entire building at
No. 1905 New York avenue at the disposal
of the committee. There Mr.. Warner and
Mr.. Buckley established themselves, to re
main the greater part of every week day
from about May 1 to the present. The
Smith Premier Typewriting Company sup
piled the necessary writing machines gratis.
Other equipment was purchased out of the
encampment fund, which had already
sumed notable proportions. A bookkeeper,
Mr.. Edward Conkey, and a stenogra pher,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

conspicuous part In the arrangements for
the reunion. They were Captain Oyster,
Mr.. Raymond, Mr.. Hahn, Mr.. Buckley,
Colonel Saunders. Mr. Dyrenforth and
Mr.. Chaplin Brown. As a special COM
mittee of seven those gentlemen met the
executive committee of the Grand
Army and settled the conditions under
which the city's invitation was rendered
and accepted. These conditions need not
indispensable to the agreement between the
representatives Of such organizations with
such an object in view. Mr.. Dyrenforth
was made Mr.. Warmers chief aid, the first
vice chairman of the executive committee.
Mr.. Buckley was asked to become the Sec
rotary. post for which he had proven his
ability by long service secretary Of the
Business Mems Association and other
bodies. Capt. Oyster was appointed at once
TO be chairman of the auditing committee.
Provision was then made for the great
number of subcommittee necessary by the
designation of the following as their chair
men:
Committee Chairmen.
B. H. Warner, executive committee; Jas.
F. Oyster, auditing committee: s. e.
Faunce, campfires; DR.. F. T. Howe, con-
certs; John NJ Thurston, automobiles; A.
Hart, badges; Cuno H Rudolph, decora-
tions; S. 8. Burdette. entertainment; Ar
thur Hendricks, excursions; VIM c. Long,
fireworks; Frank K. Raymond. finance;
John B. Larner, general counsel; o. G. Sta
pies, grand stands, parks and reservations;
ii. r. Woodland, halls for encannpment; ALI
son Nailor. jr., horses and carriages; w. s.
Knox. Illumination; Col. John H. Moore,
in formation; l.. M. Saunders, invitation;
Mrs. E. S. Mussey, womans auxiliary; Cha
pin Brown. legislation; General Thomas M.
Vincent, literature for encampment; DR..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

Miss Ella D. Watt, were employed. Ac-
commodations for the press representatives,
We're provided. In less than a week from
- time of Mr.. Warmers apo n tment TIE
executive committee had its prepar atoms
for the entertainment of the veterans we'll
under way.
Events have proven the citys cool FIR
tune in having such men as those indicated
for the directing officers of the encamp-
ment. Mr.. Warner has followed and direct
ed every detail of the work done by his
subordinates. Mr.. Buckley has been more
than secretary an executive officer on
whom much responsibility has fallen and
into whose hands many important phases
of the encampment have been intrusted.
Mr.. Dyrenforth was compelled by i'll health
to withdraw. His place as first vice chair
man was filled by the appointment Of Mr..
Louis p Shoemaker, an intimate friend of
the chairman, and a man of the widest
reputation and experience in Washington
business life. AS the press of the encamp-
ment preliminaries grew greater Mr..
Shoemaker spent part of every day al head
quarters and assisted the other officials of
the encampment materially.
A Thorough Canvass.
Next to these general officers of the en-
campment. the position of Mr.. Frank X.
Raymond. as chairman of the finance COM