Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-27
The Coming Inaugural ien.

The Coming Inaugural ti0n.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE KvENT-REPoRTs OF THE
SITUATION.
A meeting of the executive commit ee on the
Inaugural ceremonies was held last night:
present. j. W. Thompson, chairman; P. E.
UConnor, secretary; E. h. johnson, S. S. Bur-
dette, w. S. Roose. a. NJ. Clapp, E. c. Ford
II. e. Coroln, d. B. Anger, J. NJ. Vale. E. w,
George Truesdell, B. Ii. Warner, j. F.O,mstea 40
G. s. Noyes, r. T. Greener and NJ. NJ. Parker.
IL was stated By Col. Anger. OF the sub COM
nittee on finance, that canvasSers for subscrie-
tons were not allowed to solicit in the Interior
department in person, but the, re was no objec-
ton TO solicitation by circulars. It was
onS Where Solicitors Ms 19e
debarred. MIR. ]. +. Olmstead, mem.
Der OF the finance sub committee, rendered
his resignation because he did not have the
time 10 spare from his business TO attend to It.
Mr.. Willard reported that the committee had
examined the report OF the committee on
badges, and had made few alterations in the
color OF some OF the badges. They had esti-
mated the cost OF the badges at $40. In place
OF the bronze medal. they recommended but
ten or pin similar to the one used by the Army
Thomas statue, but bearing the head of Gen.
GARFIELD The ABOVE estimate Included the cost
OF 100 pins. ON motion, the report was adopted
The question being raised as to making the
should be some cautioa about making appro-
priations- He had already made contracts for
placing the temporary and permanent floors in
Ihe museum building, and for gas fitting. He
been raised. but 1t was not more than 8, COO
other contracts would have to be made Col
Coroin moved that the matter OF making the
appropriations be deferred until next week
subsequently Gen. CreSwell said he thought
such members Of the various committees as
desired TO decorate themselves ought TO be
willing 10 pay for the decoration. He moved
me badges De provided and sold for % cents
each, which motion was adopted.
Gen. CreSSwell said the rules adopted by the
executive committee required him as treasurer
10 make report at each meeting. He then
read detailed statement showing that the
cash on hand was less than s. G0G.
Mr. A. NJ. ClaDp reclted the difficulty he had
encountered In collecting funds. He had raised
In four days In the neighbOrhOod OF $3.50. 1t
was the hardest work lie had ever done He
would rather saw wood. Out OF the Interior
department he had received $40. given By
Assistant Secretary Bell, who had violated the
order OF the Secretary ten dollars worth 10
make that subscription.
Gen. Whitaker said gentleman had told
him he would pay all the expenses attending
the inaugural for the privilege OF running the
ball When asked who the gentleman was he
said T. +. koeSSle.
Some one said they had heard that before.
The chair stated the total cost of fitting up
the hall would probably be $4,000. The music
and program We're estimated at s., 900, which
Major Lockwood said he would try TO raise
himself Lieut. Greene wanted 81 100 to 60 on
with the grand arch at 18TH street, and the
committee on fireworks were anxious 10 get an
appropriation.
An informal discussion followed upon the &C
tive measures TO be taken in raising money.
the chair read list assigning each member of
the executive committee to each OF the sub
committee who were 10 act In con Injunction with
two or three members OF the sub committees
for the purpose OF soliciting subscriptions from
each member OF ali the FDIppnifIpp9
bin suggested that the committee In making
Their rOunGs, ascertain how many baIl-ticketS
were wanted: After number or motions had
been made IN regard 10 proceeding with the
decorations OF the avenue Col. Corbn moved
that the chair. Col. Anger and B. III. Warner
De constituted committee 10 confer with
Lieut. Greene In regard TO the decorations and
appropriate as much money as there is In hand
to meet the emergency; adopted.
Col. Anger incorporated the suggestion made
earlief ID the meeting, II motion that all the
money left after paying the expenses OF the in
auguratiOn should be returned pro rata TO the
subscribers; adopted. On motion, Gen. WlfJa-
ker and Mr.. Benjamin Austin were transferred
from the committee on badges to the commit
tee on veteran associations. He also made the
following nominations:-JameS Noble, of the
Maine association, TO the committee on ball:
Col. c. h. Ball, or the Connecticut association,
70 The military committee; w. +. Cooper, OF the
Virginia association, to the committee on pub
lie comfort; adopted. Col. Anger moved that
James +. Waugh De transferred from the com
mittee Oh pubic comfort 10 the military COM
niUtee
The resignation OF Mr.. j. F. Olmstead, which
ne had rendered personally earlier In the even
Ing, on account OF business engagements. was
accepted. The chair stated that Col. Burnside
and Or. Purvts had also handed In their reSlg-
nations, and on motion of MI. Warner they
were accepted.
The chairman was Instructed to fill these va
canc1es on the committee and report at the
1t xt meeting. The committee then adjourned
aBtil Saturday night
The chair also announced the following COM
mlttteS 10 walt on the members OF the SuO-cOm-
Htttees and see what contributions they were
willing TO make 10 the finances: Reception CON-
mlttee-Mr A NJ Clapp. Decoration commit
II. G. Morsell, II. l. PAGE W. w. Rapley, j. H.
Roberts Hall and promenade reception
Aessrs. W. $ ROose, z. b Hay, James III. Saville
and Richard smith. Public comfort-Messr5.
Z j. Dallls, W. j. stephenson. p. NJ. Dubaut r.
Z. Fox, George Hui, Jr-, George M.OysJer, ThoS.
4 Wsggaman and Il. +. Worrell Transports
ton eommlttee-Messrs. VS.. Thompson, CIV.
Knox. W. A. Short and K III. T. Leopold. Fire
works aid 1lunlnatiOn-Mr. j. K. Thompson
AND Lieut. I. A. Mdtile- Badge committee
Eessrs- Thos. Somerville, W. W. Burdette, EG
Davis and Andrew Saks- Public order-Messrs
K b. Johnson. c. c. Duncanson Chris +. e
Richardson and b. II. Stinemetz. Military re-
ceptlOn ard encamDment-Mr. M. NJ. Parker
Col James X. O'Belrne and MeSsrs James F.
oyster and j. z. Wiilett- civic association
HeSsTS. y :. Burdette. HI Vi. Baker HI GRECO
~, Chris LY man and w. H. Roach.
INAUGURATION NOTES.
Captain Thomas q. sample ana Ad1utant ID.
L Crawford, or Allegheny city Pa, were In the
city yesterday to secure quarters for the Allie
gheny Veteran Republican regiment. The regl-
nent Will Dc at least go strong, With baud of
IS pieces, and will arrive on the forenoon or
March Sd ard remain until the evening OF the
6tn- The regiment Is commanded by Colonel
William A. Stone, L. s. district attorney for the
western district OF Pennsylvania
PEOPLE will discriminate in favor OF DR.. Bulls
cough syrup. The best and cheapest.