The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-05-24
WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY 24
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The services were, held In conformity
ritual, being conducted by AdJt-Gen.
| Culver. OF the state Of Nebraska. assist
ed by Department Commander John
Lett. Past Department Commanders S. ].
Alexander, H. E. Palmer, r. S. Wilcox
and members of the, Grand Army Posts
| Of Omaha.
The casket was covered with a hand
some American Flag, Rev. J. v. Moore,
| of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church. conducted the, devotional SER
vices at the tomb. ,-...o
National Ehcainpment.
During the National Encampment
special excursion rates will be made by
the railroads from Minneapolis to the
Minnesota lakes, pine forests, wheat
fields, iron mines and to the Yellowstone
Park. Black Hills and many other
points of interest.
The city of Minneapolis, covering So
square miles. contains many interesting
points; the Public Library, Walkers Art
Gallery, the City Hall, Post Office and
Auditorium are within convenient walk
ing distance Of any of the downtown
hotels. The street railway system af-
fords a means OF easy access to the city
Falls, the Soldiers Home, Lake Harriet
and other points; fare. five cents, and
transfers are given without charge for
continuous passage on any connecting
line. Seeing Minneapolis automobiles
make regular trips from a central sta
ton. Fort Smelling and Lake Mime
tonka may easily be reached by trolley,
as also the city of ST. Paul; Duluth is
four hours away by steam railroad
The Public Affairs Committee OF the
Commercial Club has supervision Of all
work connected with the arrangements
for entertaining the 10th National En-
campment: acting under that commit
tee Is an Executive Committee charged
with working out details in conjunction
with Grand Army Council composed
of rs leading members of Minneapolis
Posts; and 20 other committees COM
posed of Minneapolis citizens have
charge Of different branches Of the
work.
A special committee on terminal ar
rangements will arrange for facilities
at all railway stations for the prompt
unloading of trains, for the proper care
and distribution of baggage. and IL nee
essary for ample rooms and a sufficient
corps Of clerks to promptly validate
tickets for return passage: but in a cir
cular issued by the committee (Which
may be obtained from Mr.. Nye. whose
address is given below. it Is stated that
plans are under way which it is firmly
believed will result in doing away with
the annoyance incident to the valida-
ton OF tickets. and as soon as these
plans are perfected the local committee
will be able to announce that no valida>
ton of tickets for return passage will
be necessary at the Minneapolis En-
campment."
A large number Of bureaus of infor-
nation and resting places will be es-
tablished; also. uniformed guides, etc,
as we'll as number of other features
for the comfort of visitors.
Quarters for visitors will be arranged
for in schoolhouses anu other public
buildings; in addition" thousands of
rooms in Minneapolis, homes will be
opened to receive guests during the En-
campment. the charge for which will
range from 81 to $3.50 per room per
day. whether occupied by one or two
persons, and breakfast may be secured
In the vicinity. Temporary restaurants
are being arranged. for, SO that there
may be no lack Of Opportunity to secure
good meals at reasonable prices
Opportunity and assistance will be af-
partments and auxiliary bodies desiring
to hold receptions. : The patriotic and
fraternal societies are,aEranging to keep
open house to visitors during one or
more days of Encampuient week.
Minneapolis and adjoining cities are
Well Supplied with DadldS. OrganiZat tOnS
that do not contem plate bringing their
own bands or drum corps should make
applications in advance for music, If
they desire it.
Provision is being made for medical
attendance for visitors along the line of
parade and at other points.
All communications in relation to the
Encampment should be addressed to
Wallace G.. Nye, Secretary. G.. A. r.
Committees, 533 Andrus Building, Min
neapolis, MINI.
Information in regard to railroad
rates IS expected shortly. and will be
published in General Order when re-
ceived.