The Washington times., 1903-08-13

War Times" made up of contributions
from a number OF writer's of prominence.
While this work did not prove finan-
cial success, it is a valuable addition
to the literature of the war. and has
been placed in many public libraries.
Marking Historic Places
A committee was created charged
with the duty of marking places of his
toric interest in the District of Column
bia, and designated more than 200
points with markers made OF sheet
metal, mounted on wooden frames,
suitably inscribed, to show the historic
spots on which they were erected. This
committee also located a number of
large signs, at the principal entrances
TO the city, describing, in a general way,
the Notifications, batteries, hospitals.
camps and other historic points near
the city A catalogue. of these markers
and signs was prepared so as to enable
visitors to easily find the particular
places they desired TO see.
1t is greatly regretted that, owing
to the want of funds, the committee
could not make their markers and
signs of a permanent character. 1t is
hoped the District Commissioners viii
obtain the aid of Congress in erecting
tablets. both ornamental and durable,
which will call the attention of our
own citizens. as well as the thousands
who are coming to Washington every
month, to the fact that the National
Capital abounds in places of unusual
interest from a historic standpoint and
which cannot be found elsewhere.
Public Order.
1t was certainly gratifying. both to
citizens and visitors, to have public or
der so we'll maintained, and the police
force. under the leadership of its re-
speeted and efficient chief, reflected
great credit upon our city
Thanks are also due to General Tor
renee, commander-in-chie OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic. and his stan for
their aid in making the encampment at
tractive and satisfactory.
Several OF the Confederate organiza-
lions IN and around Washington ex-
pressed their desire to do everything in
their power to contribute to the hap
piness OF their late foes during the
civil war. and it was a matter OF sur
prise TO many OF the veterans that they
were treated with such cordiality by
those who resided in and near the bat
tlefelds which they visited.
The report concludes with compli-
mentary mention of citizens and menu
bers of organizations who contributed
to the success OF the undertaking.
Secretary's Report.
Barry Buckley, secretary of the ex-
ecutiye committee. submitted his re-
port. In which he calls attention TO the
fact that. although the funds collected
were not as large as recorded at pre-
vious encampments. they were the con-
tributions of persons in all walks OF
/ life. In many instances the eontribu-
ton was small. but proved the universal
interest manifested in the convention
of veterans.
Mr.. Buckley commends the work OF
Michael l. Weller. as chairman of the
committee on public comfort. and OF
Major Sylvester. chief of police. for tbs
admirable work done by the department
under his direction The hospital ser
vice. under the supervision of DR.. J.
Percy Kicking. also received a large
measure of praise.
The committee on grandstands report
ed a large deficiency over its allotment
Upon a further allowance of $500 the
chairman, o. G. Staples. assumed the
settlement Of all outstanding bills o
the committee upon an assignment being
madc to him of unpaid subscriptions.
4 list OF subscribers to the encamp
ment accompanies the report.