The Washington times., 1917-06-04

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| especially those who are without uni
| forms, wear the name OF their State
or city on q hat band.
Robert Hall, nag bearer OF Camp
No. 1882, Reidsville, N. c., accom-
panied by nineteen other Riedsville
veterans, were among the early morn
ing arrivals.
Scores OF comfortable rocking
chairs have been placed by the mem
bers OF the public comfort committee
on the concourse OF the Union Sta
tion for veterans awaiting their ere
dentials-
A handsome bronze badge Is being
pinned on each veteran a. soon as he
has registered. The purpose OF the
badge IL to serve Identification pur-
poses should the soldiers lose their
cards. Under the shield and eagle
on the badge are inscribed the fol-
call in 81. Wen 20 again II needed"
smoothed-faced veterans are few
and far between. Just as essential a.
his red bandannA handkerchief, IL
seems, 10 . gray goatee, or some dis
play of mustache or whiskers.
John Dolph. in charge OF the regis
tration booth at the Union station,
and his corps OF more than q score
Of helpers were pushed to the extent
OF their abilities during the night and
early morning. This booth will be
open for service until the last vet
eran has started back TO his home
on June 9. Among those assisting
Mr.. Dolph are David Caldwell. Thorn
a. W. BamhAll. and William ]. NeAle.
Az strict q guard IL being kept at
the Union Station as was in force
during the period Of the inauguration.
Only persons holding tickets are al
lowed to traverse the concourse.
In the interest OF those veterans
who prefer TO remain out Of doors,
moving pictures OF the European bat.
tie fronts will be shown at the east
front OF the Capitol every night dur
ing the reunion. The shows will start
Al 8 o'clock. Music will be furnish
ed by q section OF the Marine Band.
George K. Armes, son Of Col.
0eofRe A. Arnnea, formerly q we'll
known resident OF Washington, IL
here for the reunion. Mr.. Armes,
who Jaw service in the spanish-Amer-
lean war, has not been here since
the return Of the troops from Cuba
In 1900.
The District branch Of the Ma
tionAl woman's Party will give re-
esption and tea In honor OF the
Daughters Of the Confectionery Weo-
nesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss
IdIcy Burnt, OF New York, will be
the principal speaker. Mrs. G. p.
Odennheimer, MrA. Richard VAIN
wright, and Miss william Kent VIII
be among those in the receiving line.
Hrm getting on 20 now" said one
Of the Oldest OF the 'vetS,' that l
don't like to sleep upstairs. That's
what ! like about this here camp:
Don't have to hike It up q mile OF
stairs before Tights out"
A stout man with white whiskers
wouldn't say . thing about himself.
He came from South Carolina, wore
'Epecks,' carried walking stick
ana badge portraits OF Lee ana Presi-
dent Wilson pinned on his gray coat.
ntIt he HNlQ ne Wb1 AhSAc
reporters than OF any Yankee bullet
aver fred. He made the proud boast
that he had attended all twenty-eeven
reunions, and they never had ms
name IN & Newspaper. Hes the real
publicity dodgsr Of the army.
"pixie" is being sold before the
Union Station by . Texan
w. Campbell. Of General FORESTS
cavalry. was one of the hrst 10 get
20 the "sats," and he ayers they were
very good eats. too.
Commander Jesse A. walker. Patten |
Anderson Camp. Florida, proudly told
A virgiuian that Florida corn was up
and gone before the Vlrginians could
boast Of any and lauded his State in
many WAYS. He holds the distinction OF
being born in Florida and not me |
limited States, a. he WAS born In lhSi' |
before Florida was admitted to the |
union.
one Of the vets caused . deal Of mer-
riment in Union Station when he cooled |
his parched. travel-worn. otherwise sun
burned and battle-scarred face IN the
drinking fountain. He remarked some
thing about city convenienees.
A boy selling postcards approached
A veteran whose hat band indicated
he was q citizen Of Virginia. Buy
twenty-five views Of Warrington Tor
25 cents. mister?" yelled the boy close
M in the ear OF the old soldier.
..Ciwan. kid. Hairs gray, legs gone
-. k,,s su.a1 dopt haye TO buy L