The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-08-30
(By Associated, Press Leased wire)

Milwaukee, wish preparation of
a colorful welcome for the 57th annual
encampment of the G.. A. R. which will
be held here from September 2 to q,
this city is fast becoming CARRIED in
the colors of the national emblem.
Merchants throughout the city are
busy bedecking thei4 establishments
! with a lavish display of red, white and
blue. Many show windows have al
Nready been decorated and in many of
them huge sign with the words "Wel-
come G. A. R." is displayed. The. spirit
of the occasion is in evidence every
where. Thousands of veterans who at
one time rallied at the cry of con to
Richmond" are now needing the call
"On to Milwaukee," where probably
for the last time many Of the veterans
will convene.
In addition to the thousands of aged
veterans, 10000 other visitors are ex-
pected to heed the call for the encamp-
ment. Then, too, hundreds of visitors
here for the state fair will remain for
the reunion next week. The housing
committee, of the G. A. r.. has COM
pleted plans which will accommodate
at least $4,000 persons. Illinois will
probably send the largest delegation
with Massachusetts, or California a
close second.
Nothing has been left undone in the
line of arrangements for entertaining
the members. On the night of Sept.
4th the lake front will become q VERT
able art gallery for pictures in fire
works. Hung in the air over Lake
Michigan 65 sets of explosive master
pieces will be shown. One of the fea-
lures Of the display will be picture
of Gen. Grant and Gen. Lee at the
moment of the latter's surrender. An
other will show the battle between the
Monitor and MeFrimac. Others will
show great battle in the air, bust
Of Abraham Lincoln, Admiral Dewey,
Niagara Falls and several comic pieces.
Sham Battle Planned.
A sham battle will be an attraction
which will strikingly bring out the
contrast to the minds of the veterans
between the old methods Of warfare
and the modern ones. Several thou
sand troops stationed along the lake
front will try to repulse landing par
ty Of marines sent off from a fleet of
sub-chasers. Eight airplanes will
hover over the feet in the harbor COW
eYing the boats with a dense smoke
screen to protect them from the fire
of the 70 millimeter guns concealed
along the shore. Bombing planes will
attack the defenders from the air. The
infantry machine guns will be directed
against the attacking marines while
L, -
1t is estimated that 100000 rounds of
ammunition will be used in the en-
gagement.
Program is Ready,
The program of entertainment as
announced by the executive secretary,
James A, Williamson, follows:
September Perception of delegates.
September 3--Reception of delegates.
September 4-The excursion boat
Christopher Columbus will make the
first of four tours around the Milwau
kee haFbof at 8 a. m. On each trip
1000 veterans will~be carried. During
the day "a Civil War fife and drum
corps will give concerts on the streets;
old battle tunes will be featured.
September 5-The day of the big
parade. After the parade an old-time
barbecue will be held at Juneau Park;
450-pound steer will be suspended
above q baking platform. During the
event airplaBes will mapeuyer.
September 9Th and 7th-The bust
ress session Of the G. A. r. will be
held and kindred organizations will
meet in conjunction with the G. A. R.
During the business meeting Frank A.
Walsh of Milwaukee will be nominated
for eommander-in-ehief of the organi-
zati0n