The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-25
WASHINGTON ABLAZE
FOR THE VETERANS
Forty-Nin Annual Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic Opens
Monday--Thousand Of Veterans
Have Already Arrived in Capital.


Washington, ID. G., Sept. 25,--Ablaze
with patriotic color, Washington wei.
comes to-day the advance guard of the
fast fading Union host coming to par
ticipate in the 49th annual encampment
of the, Grand Army of the Republic which
begins here Monday.
Thousands OF veterans already have
arrived and every train brings hundreds
more who 80 years ago marched under
the eyes Of Grant and in the wake OF
Sherman in the greatest military review
the world had ever seen.
Thirty Thousand survivors OF the his
toric march up Pennsylvania avenue from
the capitol to the White House, which
marked the close of the Civil war, are
expected to be here to commemorate on
Wednesday that world-thrilling spectacle.
In September, 1865, Pres. johnson barrd
his head to 100000 triumphant heroes OF
the Union rmy Pres. Wilson on next
Wednesday will greet those who remain,
after half century, to make the march
again.
Extraordinary preparations have been
made for the encampment because It
probably will be the last Grand Army
reunion in the capital. To this end plans
for entertaining 100000 visitors have
been perfected and the event already
gives promise of rivalling inauguration
in interest and display.
Flags are flying from thousand stats.
The capitol, White House and every gov
eminent building are draped with the
colors. The streets of the city
are radiant lanes Of red, white and blue
as the throngs of guests and visitors ar
rive. David J. Palmer, commander.in-
chief of the Grand Army and Gen. Nell
son, A. Miles, retired, who will act as
grand marshal of the Commemorative re-
view, are among the early arrivals. With
them have come scores OF men who took
part in the war.
Although the grand review will be
the most spectacular feature of the re-
nnion, many interesting events are on
the program for the celebration, which
will continue until Oct. 3. The war and
navy departments have co-operated with
he citizens committee to aid in enter
.ainment of the veterans. Exhibition
irills of regular troops are to be held on
he Washington monument grounds. Sec.
Daniels has arranged to have submarines,
,orpedo boats and other small naval
raft unknown in Civil war days here
or inspection. There viii be hydroplane
ind aeroplane flights and other features
% illustrate the advance in warfare dur
ng 30 years.
The capitol already has taken on the
martial air that Is to pervade it for the |
oming week. The streets are enlivened
With veterans and members of organiza-
ions allied with the Grand Army, which |
Ilso will hold reunions. Among them
re the Sons of Veterans, the Loyal leg. |
on, the Medal of Honor legion. the Vol |
lnteer Officers association, the Naval
Teterans, Ex-Prisoners of War, the So
iety of the Army Of the Potomac, the
'ociety of the Army of the Cumberland,
society of the Army of the Ohio, Wom-
ms Relief corps, Ladies of the G. A. r.,
nd Daughters OF Veterans.
Upon their arrival to-day the veterans
discovered that the reunion this year was
ot to be a tented affair. Heretofore
OF the various Grand Army |
apartments at annual reunions have
ers this time have been provided in the
Id census bureau building, which has
cen adequately adapted for the pur'
ose.
The main floor has been divided into
wo huge auditoriums, in one OF which
ill be held business sessions of the en-
ampment and general reception Tues
ay night TO be attended by Pres. Will
on. The other has been set aside for
,mpfres and naval dog-watches which
al be continuous features of the re-
Mon.
On the second floor of the structure
,oms have been provided for headquar-
RS of the various corps for the military
Nd semi military organizations allied
nth 1t. Rest rooms, restaurants and a
ospital also are provided. II
With the veterans from many states
no wore the blue, have come wearers
the gray, Specially invited for the oc-
Ision. staff officers OF the Confederate
eterans' union We're extended invita-
ons and arrangements for their entet-
inment have been made. This action
as taken AZ the suggestion Of officials !
the Grand Army, the meeting Of the !
hue and Cray on the Gettysburg battle
Id two years ago having given testi- !
ony Of the amicable relationship exist !
Q between the two organizations. In G
tations also have been extended 90 gov :
nors Of all states and members Of their Q
ats. as well as 20 a large number Of e
stinguished officers OF the United :
ates. Including members Of the cabiret, ?
no viii review the soldiers with the
esident, and members Of Congress.
The commemorative review on Wednes- y
" will start from the Peace monu. =
ent &C the east entrance 70 the capitol :
ounds mad proceed up Pennsylvania I
enue through a court Of honor IN front Z
the White House. A huge reviewing P
and has been erected there. Besides .
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