The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-09
MAYOR WANTS
WHOLE OF G.. A. X.
FUND ON TAX ROLL
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citizen doing his share toward pro.
yiding ttru-furrtfs- These fnep-Who
viii come 20 our city from all parts OF
the country are not wards OF any
community. but the honored repre-
sentatives OF whole nation. IL
would not be patriotic 10 depend upon
the subscriptions OF few rich men
TO show our appreciation OF these vet.
Grams and what they have done for
our country"
The mayor preceded Chairman
Iarned with a few Introductory re-
marks. expressing the wish that the
second Detroit encampment would be
the most successful in the history Of
the G. A K
Washington l. Gardner, command
erin-chief OF the G. A. r., aroused the
enthusiasm and patriotism OF every
body present with stirring address
The veterans voice shook with emo
ton when he described the march Of
the rear guard OF an army OF 1000
600. only q handful OF which will be-
left 70 make up the lettering line that
viii pass the reviewing stand next
September.
The G. A. X. encampment will leave
the imprint Of patriotism on the heart
OF every citizen In Detroit" he said
MANY will view for the last time.
next fall. what is left OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic.
Veterans Will come TO Detroit from
every state in the union and from dis
tant Alaska Since the c. A. X. en-
campment in Detroit. % years ago,
the veterans have always longed 10
return to this city for one more en-
campment before death disbands the
army OF survivors.
1t will Oe necessary for the people
of Detroit 10 open boarding houses
and private residences for the accom-
mediation Oi the ola soldiers. In CHAT
tanooga, last year when the Blue ana
Gray met so years after the battle TO
grasp hands In friendly greeting, many
southern homes that during the war
had turned out men clad in gray 20
meet US on the field OF battle and then,
later, saw the return OF some of these
men. MANNED and broken In health
and spirit, hung the stars and stripes
at their doors and welcomed union sol
diers to bed and board We do not
fear for any lack OF hospitality on the
part OF the citizens OF Detroit
Turning, Gen Gardner pointed TO
the picture OF the tate Gen. Russell a.
Alger, that hung between two Ameri'
can flags back OF the rostrum, and in
a few words eulosized his friend and
comrade. remarking that the visiting
veterans would miss the handclasp OF
the soldier and statesman who was
so active IN making the first G 4. X.
encampment Ia Detroit successful
one
HE was an heroic soldier and a true
friend said Gen Gardner.
On motion OF Aid James Vernon,
Edward T. Fitzgerald. Mayor Marx
secretary, was mado secretary OF the
general committee.
Chairman l.arned then appointed the
following members of an executive
committee 10 assume active charge In
arranging the details for the encamp'
ment Fred VI. Alger chairman. John
NJ Bagley. Hugh Chalmers. James
Couzeus, Col r. } Hecker +. III
Doyle, G.. -. Pore James Vernon,
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The general committee, on motion
OF Aid. Vernon. voted 20 invite the
president OF the United states ana
the governors OF ali The states 10 at
tend the encanipment at the citys ex-
peuse.
The executive committee OF the local
G. 4. r. posts offered its services In
assisting the general committee In
AM way possible IN making the ar
rangements.
Chairman Larned assured the O. A.
Z. veterans I'm the gathering that al
though the celebration next fall viii
be- exclusively for members OF the G..
a. r. any southern veterans wishing
to "A tt~tfd " 10 be- made doubly wei.
come hv The city.
Several women. members OF local
patriotic organizations, We're present
and their drer of services was accept.
cd. The conilcil chamber was draped
Ga American nays and huufiuR