Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Grand Army Officials Here to
Complete Plans for Ma
tionaI Encampment.
CONFER WITH CHAIRMAN
OF CITIZENS COMMITTEE
Estimated That 1000 Visiting Vet
Grams Already Are in Washington.
10000 in Parade Predicted.

The Grand Army of1c1ally assumed
| command here in the National Encamp-
ment city today. Col d. r. Stowits,
quartermaster general. of Buffalo, \.
y: George A. Hosley, chief of stan, OF
| Boston. Mass. and S. c. Spear. senior
| aid-de- camp. of Algona. Iowa. took
charge of the headquarters in room 1853
Of the Raleigh Hotel
| Particular interest attaches to the ar
rival of Chief of-Staff Hosley. for he is
in direct charge of the formation of
the Grand Army parade here Wednes-
day.
There will be the largest turnout of
old soldiers for many years. probably
the largest since the monster parade
here in 1892 said MIR. Hosley. Il es-
| innate that there will be at least 10000
veterans in line. There are more than
900 coming from Boston alone. There
| is great interest in this encampment
shown throughout the entire country.
and all the old boys who possibly can
get here want to be in the National
Capital for the semi-centennial jubilee,
probably the last encampment the
Grand Army will ever hold here.
Consult, With Chairman Guide.
| These national officers went into con-
sultation with Chairman GUIDE. Secre-
| tary Grant and other members of the
! citizens executive committee, going
over all the arrangements that have
been made for the encampment, which
opens next week. They inspected Camp
Matthew G. Emery. the rendezvous Of
| the Grand Army and allied patriotic
| organisations, and were much pleased
with all the conveniences that had been
| installed there.
More than 1000 veterans are esti-
mated to be in Washington already.
Nearly every train into Union station
is carrying extra cars for their accom-
mediation. and in the hotel Hobbies.
along the streets. and particularly al
Camp Emery. they are seen in groups.
recalling the days Of half century
ago. From their badges-Wisoonsin.
Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, Tennes-
see, etc.--is shown that those already
here are representative of the vast
throng that is converging on Washing
ton from all points OF the compass.
Many a coatless sleeve, or crutch,
tells the pathetic story Of sacrifice On
is nothing but gladness and JOY OF re-
union shown in their countenances as
the veterans fairly hug their comrades
of fifty years ago.:
begin business tomorrow morning.
when the registration booths will be
opened with their full quota OF Sons OF
Veterans. Spanish War Veterans and
High School Cadets in charge. The
United states post Office and the Dis
| trict Of Columbia police and fire sta
lions will be opened up at o'clock.
and from that hour onward the old CEN
sus building win be busy hive OF pa
| triotic enthusiasts.
Arranging to Seat Delegates.
Col. Charles C. Royce. chairman of the
committee on campfires and dog watch,
was a busy man today. arranging the
seating Of the 1900 delegates from all
| the departments in the national en-
campment meeting. Chairs have been
placed in the large hall on the LIST street
side of Camp Emery for more than
5000 persons who are to attend the re-
ception Tuesday evening. at which
President Wilson will welcome all the
patriotic organizations.
In the reunions hall today was set up
| a large sign calling for information re-
garding former students Of Pennsyl-
erecting a soldiers memorial to them.
All members of the G. A. r. able to give
any information are requested to COM
municate with Prof. G. G. Pond OF the
State College.
| Much confusion has been caused by
| misstatements regarding when the re-
union Of the 6th Corps Is to be held at
Fort Stevens in Brightwood. Col. John
committee; Thomas Grant. secretary of
| the citizens executive committee, and
John NJ. Kline. chairman of the 9Th
| Corps reunion committee. all stated to-
day that the reunion is to be held at
| Fort Stevens Tuesday, starting at 10
| am.
Decorating Court Of Honor.