The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-02
EORTY-TH!RO ANNUAL ENCAMP-
MENT OF CIVIL WAR vETER-
ANS COMES NEXT WEEK.
PREPARATION IS MADE
Utah Metropolis Is Ready to Entertain
Soldiers of Forty-five Years Ago,
and Indications Point to Success of
MISUNDERSTANDING of Special Trains
Is to Begin Within Short Time.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 1.-The scat
tered remnant of the host which bore
its victorious banners home from the
field of war As years ago will assem-
BILE i'm Salt Lake City on August g.
Since 1t was selected to be the scene
of the 43d annual encampment of tho
Grand Army of the Republic, this city
has been diligently setting its houses
in order for the expected guests.
In addition to the Grand Army there
will be held meetings of the Womans
Relief Corps, Ladies of the Grand
Army of the Republic. National AS
sociation of ex-Prisoners of War, Ma
tional Association of Army Nurses,
Naval Veterans association, Daughters
of Veterans, Spanish War Veterans,
Sons of Veterans. War Musicians and
National Press Correspondents The
exceptionally low rate granted by the
railroads. cent a mile-will, it is ex-
pected, bring thousands of visitors not
affiliated with the organizations
named. The housing problem, there
fore, has been the first question be-
fore the committees.
For the Veterans.
For the veterans tents have been
secured and n number of beautiful
camping places reserved. Indoor iodg-
ings will be provided in suitable build
ings. The hotels and lodging houses
have opened their doors to the utmost
limit and their overflow will find a
welcome in private homes. 1t is the
prediction of the committees that the
accommodations win be sufficient for
such crowds as have attended Grand
Army encampments in the past.
Because of their unusual width. the
streets of the city are ideal for march
ing and sightseeing purposes. but they
tax the resources OF the decorators.
Material is forthcoming in abundance.
however, and the wide avenues will
present an inspiring spectacle when
the encampment begins. Free excur-
sions to the nearby resorts have been
arranged for the veterans, and the
enlistment of nurses and other prep
arations for the tender care of aged
soldiers who may be overcome by
eNertion robs prostration of most of
its terrors. Little discomfort is ex-
pected from heat. as the slight hui
midity and invariably cool nights make
the summer weather harmless.
Plenty of Music.
No less than % bands will be on
duty, and the tagging steps of the vet
erans will quicken for three days at
the inspiring resonance of martial airs.
living flag" composed of we'll
drilled school children, will be an at
traction on Parade day" The usual
precautions are being taken by the
police department to protect the I'M
wary from the criminal classes. A large
force of detectives from other cities
will cooperate with the local Officers
in purging the city of known Offend
ers.
Special trains viii begin to arrive a
week from today, and by Monday
August ?. the incoming travel will be
at full tide. From 10000 to $4,000
strangers are expected during the
week. ogden. Provo and other Utah
cities are getting ready for the guests
that enter their gates. and they are
also lending material assistance to Salt
Lake in its labor of patriotism and
civic pride.