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and discomfort usual on such occasions will un-
doU btedly be avoided.
TWO TIERS OF GALLERIES

TWO TIERS OF GALLERIES
run around the court, by which access is gained
to the rooms, and these galleries, with their
Ionic and Doric columns add to the architectu.
raj effect OF the hall. In each front of the
building there is brick staircase, which leads
into landing on each story, and from thence to
the notwithstanding into the interior hall all
the rooms having entrances from the galleries
AS the rooms occupy the entire width of each
side Of the building they are open to the light
and air on both sides instead of on one side. All
the outer windows will be double glazed. the
parallel panes being separated by about an inch
of SPACE, which arrangement is believed to be
equally effective in excluding both cold and
heat. The idea of building large hall, fully
TGEted and ventilated from the outside sur
rounded by rooms is an entirely novel one in
the architecture OF public buildings here. Gen.
NJ. {. Melgs the supervising architect and engi-
neer, has followed, in q general way,
THE PLAN OF THE GREAT ITALIAN PALACES,
and this building is the first of the kind ever
attempted in this country. It does away with
the dark unwholesome halls that are found in
nearly all the public buildings, and avoids the
small and badly ventilated rooms which have
such a deleteriOus effect upon the health of gov.
erEment employees The roof will be Of Iron
and flre-proof; that of the middle third of the
building, seen from the north and SOUTH will
be one story higher than that over the two
ends The foundation is of concrete, resting on
the natural ground. Cellars and vaults for
" oilers, coal, etc, are eXcavated in the line of
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If it Is safe to make any prediction in advance
OF the event, 1t may be said that the decorations
OF the ballroom, in point of effectiveness and
beauty, will receive a general verdict of ap-
prevail from the multitudes that will attend on
the evening of the 4th inst. The decorators,
Messrs. Gunsel and Neal, have performed their
difficult work not only with success, but with
great good taste. In addition to the drawbacks
which such an immense place naturally pre-
sents To effectiveness of decoration, there were
the rough brick walls and pillars, bare and un-
dressed, in all the unsightliness of an unfinished
building. They lacked even the terra Gotta
color Of the press brick exterior, and so it was
necessary first TO completely conceal the walls
rom sight before even a background could be
obtained for the massing of colors. When the
great extent OF the place Is taken in considera-
lion, the finished result will be appreciated
Inc ballroom is over one hundred Jeet wide a
suff1cient width TO allow the building of the
bureau OF engraving and printing with Its
tower, or the Smithsonian, with its towers TO
De placed with their fronts fiat on the floor II
Is over three hundred feet long, and from the
center OF the ballroom to the top of the ridge.
pole OF the temporary board roof 1t is seventy
ieet. inns great room Is divided into three
parts by TWO rows OF four columns, which are
intended TO support the permanent roof These
columns are about twenty-fOur feet in circum-
ference at their base. Around the entire room
runs balcony>with q brick parapet which
supports rows of columns running up to the
next balcony, which is, however, concealed by
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FEATURES OF THE GREAT BALL.
Arrangements for the Comfort or tho
Guesis-Eiectric Bells for Dancing Sig
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. &c

Owing TO the fact that the ballroom is ONLY
the court yard, about which are built tiers of
rooms three stories high, there is abundance of
space for the reception and comfort of guests
without encroaching upon the domain of the
dancers. Some account of the to which
THESE rooms opening into the ballroom will be
put Will be of interest. The most important
ieAture 10 the guests are the cloak rooms These
are ample The entire western end OF the build
ing nearly Is devoted to this purpose. The gen.
tiehlen > Cloak rooms are on the south side
with barber shop attached. The ladies' cloak
ROOMS are on the opposite side, and there is also
a small room adjoining. where the ladies will
meet their escort. The supper rooms a. in the
hoftheststern part OF the building, the kitchen
Deihg IN u wooden annex built ON the q street
sue, Oh the opposite side OF the hall, or in the
sootne'ist, are rooms for the reception commit
Se, u1e diplomatic corps and the press. The
tIesIueht room Is jUst east OF the F street en-
trance, which Will be reserved for private car
iiases ana invited guests. The general commit
sSe anu the Moor committee have each u room to
tie ~est oil the q street entrance where those
coming an hired carriages will enter. Near this
entrance viii De a room where a bureau of in
torhatlOn VIII be located The executive COM
mlttee VIII nave room to the west of the +
bomely furnished.
One feature OF the ball room Is the system of
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While the political interest in the Inaugural
ton centers about the ceremonies at the Capt.
toll the social interest of the great event clusters
about the new Pension building where the ball
is TO be held. Here for weeks busy workmen
have been engaged in the magic work of trans
formation, and the great masses of brick and
stone have been skilfully hidden behind rich,
warm colors and handsome drapery. The evo-
luton of q modern ball room glowing with
light and glittering with color, has finally been
accomplished In addition to the difficulties
which beset this Transformation, arising from
the fact that the building was in an incomplete
state. its vast proportions has added to the mag
nitude of the work. The spectator from the
outside is hardly apt to realize fully the great
extent of the building, and the same difficulty
is experienced from point of view in the in
side. This is occasioned by the graceful proper
tons which the architect. Gen. NJ c. Megs, has
brought out in piling up the masses of brick and
mortar and the harmony of detail, which is COM
plete. An immense Roman palace, with its walls
surrounding an interior courtyard and all its
apartments directly communicating with the
outside air and light is the main idea of the
plan of the building. There are no halls in the
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To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR.

10 the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR
To relieve the pressure on the streets and side
walks 1t would be good idea to put up stands
at the crossings Of the streets along the route Of
the procession, say one at every other crossing,
and allow the general populace to occupy them
free OF charge-"6rst come first served" It
would cost the inaugural fund very little for the
hire of the lumber, etc, and would be a demo.
can't bay seats must stand, and 1t would seem
fitting to do something for their comfort once
In 9 lifetime. Magnificent stands are erected
and furnished gratis to the rich, and those in
power, who see everything the year round for
nothing. Let some consideration be shown ono
for the poorer classes Of women and children
Besides, 1t would free . great part Of the side
walks for pedestrianism, and go far towards
keeping the avenue clear from curb to curb. A
accommodate Atty thousand poor people, and
the merchantso OF Washington would doubtless
such benevolent and farsighted enterprise as
would also, yours, N.
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THE NEW PENSION BUILDING.


building. II Is simply q structure 40 feet wide
covering the outside of u rectangular space eX-
tending 400 feet from east TO west and 300 feet
from north to south. This building is rs feet
high and is divided into three stories. The
rooms on each story are lofty and spacious. the
standard dimension of each room being 81 by
% feet. Folding doors will separate the rooms
SO that If needed two rooms can be thrown into
one spacious apartment. The interior space be-
tween the walls forms
a LARGE COVERED COURT YARD.
or inside hall, the dimensions of which are Is
X316 feet. This court yard will be roofed the
roof being of iron, which rises at both ends
above the walls, the center rising still higher
The sides of the roof will be of glass, to admit
the light. No horizontal or inclined glass lights
are used, as they allow too much heat to enter
the building. This iron roof was not on when
the inauguration committee took hold of the
building. 1t was rOOficSs, and without win
dows and doors. There was. in fact. nothing
but the four bare walls. The first thing to be
done, as realized by the committee, to roof
in the building, and for time it was believed
that q canvas roof stretched iron cables
would be suffcicnt protection to the build
Ing. Afterwards. however, the committee be
came convinced that the canvas roof would rot
be sufficiently stable, and at once the work Of
constructing a wooden roof was begun. Large
the court, and upon these boards were laid,
which were then covered with feiting. The ball
room was then ready for the decorators The
ballroom thus secured is one of the largest ever
used on an occasion of this kind. and, with
its numerous exits and entrances, the crowding
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beg space to suggest a popular benefit ant
testimonial Of regards on the part OF the Wash
ington public TO the Messrs. Rapleys and MIR
Samuel G. Kinsley, TO take place as soon as
practicable. The gentlemen mentioned above
have long been the servants of the people of
this city and il would be only proper recogni
ton OF their services by the friends OF the old
Drury to come forward and give them sucb a
cordial benefit that will speed their EFFORTS 10
again present TO our citizens q costly ThesplaL
temple. a Il
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7. Polka, The Clock, Arnstein.

z. Polka, The Clock, Arnstein.
8. Promenade, Valse de Consert, Intaglio,
o. Laneiers, Hedge Roses, weingarten.
10. Waltz, Southern Roses, Strauss.
IL. Promenade, Moroccan, Invn Ia Valse,
ID. Polka, Trio Trac, waldteufel.
49, LancierS, CupidO, Weingarten.
IA. Waltz, Beggar Student, Millocker.
Is. Promenade, Spa, Fantasia, La Polonia,
Missud.
49, Polka, Bonnie Bouche, Waldteufel
IL. Lanciers, Falka, Chassaigne.
10. Promenade, Gavotte, Stephanie, Czibulka.
10. Waltz, Kiss, from Merry War, Strauss
20. Quadrille, McSorley's Imitation Braham.
81. Promenade The Chase, Michaeiis.
y. Lanciers, Night in Venice, Strauss.
Refreshments
(The nine rooms on the north and east sides
are set apart as supper and wine roomsJ
The supper is furnished by Messrs Hunting 4
Hammond, of the Murray Hill hotel Park ave.
nue., New York city.
Price Of supper tickets, one dollar; to be OBJ
tanned in the ball room ON the evening Of the
Fourth of March.
Menu.
Clam broth, Hot dishes con.omm..
Cold dishes.
Turkey, ham, beef boned turkey, tongue.
picked oysters, pate de foie-gras
Salads.
Ornamental dishes.
Salmon la Neptune.
Striped bass au beurre de Montpelier.
Boned capon, q la Murray Hill.
Bastion, a la Democrat.
Pate of game, q la Rossini.
Pain de foie-gras, a La Regence.
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The Program of the Ball.

ORDER OF MUSIC AND DANCING-THE BIIr OF
FARE.
The program printed for the inaugural ball
has neatly engraved cover, with portraits of
Cleveland and Hendricks on the front and a
picture of the Pension building on the back.
1t contains the names of the committeeman
The program of the music and dancing and the
menu are then set out as follows:
Music by the u. s. Marine Band.
John Philip Sousa, conductor.
Salvatore Petrola, assistant conductor
Promenade concert.
Reception of the President, to / O'Clock
1. Overture, Ruy Bias, Mendeissohn.
2. Selection, Aida, Verdi.
3. Descriptive Fantasia, A Hunting Scene.
a. Overture, Jubel, Weber.
Orchestra.
8. Collocation, La Giuconda, Ponchielli.
Band.
3. selection, Queens Lace Handkerchief
Orchestra.
Order of dancing
dancing commences at IL o'clock
Music by the Germania orchestra, of Phila-
Chas: NJ. schmitz, conductor; Henry Fehlinp.
Jr., assistant CONDUCTOR
!. Waltz, Sentiers Fleuris, Waldteufel
Mr.. VIM. Jaeger.
9. 9uadrille, Squatter Sovereignty, Braham.
g. waltz, Lagoons, Strauss.
.. frOmenade, caprice, a musical toke Missat
.. Lanciers, Manhattan, Weingarten.
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Beef tenderloin en- Bellevue.
Boned pheasant with truff1es.
Russian salad, flour seasons.)
Fountain de Liberte.

Ices and Creams.
Neapolitan.
Cakes, fruits, etc.
assorted cakes, fruit, cheese, nuts, raisins,
Wine list.
Gordon Rouge G. H. Mumm & Co.
Grand SEQ, Jules Mum & Co.
Extra Dry, G. H. Mumm & Co.
Veuve ClfQuot, yellow label, Schmidt & Peters.
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THE BALL ROOM BUILDING.
A Magnificent Italian Palace in Gala
Dress.

THE GREAT EXTENT AND PROPORTIONS OF THE
BCILDING-How 1T WAS PREPARED FOR THE
BALL.
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MAGNIFICENT BALLROOM.
The Rich Effects Produced By the Deco.
ratiOns.

THE WARMTH AND GLOW OF COLOR WHICH
FILLS THE GREAT BALLsROOM-THE GOOD
TASTE DISPLAYED,
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Fourth Division.
Major Thomas J. Luttreu, Marshal.
STAFF.

Captain Willoughby Anderson, chief of staff
AideS--Dr. W. O. Baldwin. Mr. j. W. Drew. Mr.
b kilmarth. Mr. !. p. Thompson, Mr.. J. NJ.
Dove Mr.. J. J. Hollster. Or. Chas. \. r. Moore,
Mr.. X. j. Daneerfeld. Mr.. Jas. r. Calon, Col.
Morton Narye. Mr. VIM. b. Smoot. Nj. L. d.
Wine Mr.. Jackson Yates. Capt. III. Is. Little
page, Mr. l.. Washington. Mr.. 4 ]. McRlair
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several of our prominent citizens a COMMITTEES
was formed which agreed to take hold of the
matter, ana MeSSrs. Lewis and Angus as men,
berS thereof Were induced to erect suitable
building in Judiciary square, and Messrs.
the gas fittings and chandeliers, the latter be-
ing brought from "Jayne's hail." in Phila-
delphia, the proprietors of which had agreed to
loan them Tor the occasion. Mr.. John Alexan-
der furnished the decorations of the ball build
ing, and to Mr.. Chas Gautier was assigned the
task of preparing and serving the supper.
everything was arranged on grand scale; but
the result 1aied to come up to the expectations
OF the gentlemen who had undertaken it, and a
ball, in social point of view the success il had
been hoped it would be. A critical period had
arrived in the history OF our country, and it
seemed as IL no One-not even the gay butter
files OF Washington season-were in humor or
spirits to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The
civil war cast its shadows over the ball room
and many of the then leading and prominent
persons in politics and society, whose presence
had been expected for certain, failed to put in
by The gentlemen of the committee of arrange
ments, some of whom lost quite heavily.
THE SECOND LINCOLN INAUGURATION BALL
which came OF in the "model room" of the
Patent Office, was more of a success, both So
cially and financially. 1t was, however, chiefly
remarkable for the confusion which prevailed
In the cloak and hat rooms after the ball was
over, when everybody wanted, apparently,
could give. Such a turmoil and topsy.turyyy
state OF affairs has seldom been eQualIed any
where. The Washington matters made a rich
harvest on the following day, for no ordinary
cfs.e eaux had been equal to the emergency
II aes per room the scanty accommoda-
tio.Ss and consequent jamming and crowding
was also q serious drawback.
PRESIDENT GRANT.
The first Inauguration ball Of Gen. Grant was
held in the north wing of the Treasury Depart
ment. Barring the crowding, consequent upon
the small rooms and limited accommodations.
II was an enjoyable affair and great success
Nearly $4,000 had been realized ]
after all expenses had been paid, which sum, II
was by resolution Of the managers resolved to
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Gen. Il0ratio c. King, Assistant Marshal.
Aides-Thos. +. Miller. Chas c. Duncanson.
Fred. Wright. Ralph Gait. Howard Clagett, Den
MS Cornell, julius Emner Patterson Sprigg
fhos. j. Meern, Gilbert B. TOwleS.
Escort-Jacks0n Democratic Association, d.
C., Mr.. Geo T. Stewart
Tammany Society, y. Y, Thomas S. Brennan,
grand marshal
Irving Hall Club Y. Y
County Democracy, y. Y, Mr.. II. o. Thomp-
son.
Albany Democratic Phalanx, Mr.. A. Hamil-
ton.
Kings County Democratic Club, Brooklyn, Mr..
W. II. Murtha.
Cleveland and Hendricks War Veterans.
Brooklyn, y Y, Mr.. Thos II. Rutan.
Harlem Democratic Club. Mr. Chas. Walker.
Buffalo Legion, VI. T. Mable
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VICTOR HUao's FUNERAL, Enc.

'ANANh hbdO FUNERAL, ETC.
PARIS, May 23.-Prosident Grevy has
sent to M. Lockroy, son-in-law of Victor
Hugo letter OF coincidence. NJ. Allaln
large, minister Of tho interior, has
authorized the friends of Hugo to allow
the poets remains 10 lie in state for
three days under the Arc dc Triomphe.
The body will DO conveyed thither 10.
morrow and placed on catafaluue.
Hugo bequeathed $4,000 10 the poor,
lie left request that his body should
pe conveyed TO tho grave IN a "pauper
hehrsei' without any religious rite. In
the document containing the reouest
hugo attirms his belief In God, A fund
Tor a national monument has AL
ready been opened. IL is not
dennitely decided when the funeral
VIII occur It Will probably not take
place before Wednesday.
Ala late hour last night thero wero
sum people waiting TO inscribe their
Hngo's house. Thocrowd stood i'm sllenc.
Inc Official body doputiEed by the
French academy 20 attend the mineral
consists of four of the most receatlv
elo'ted membars-Pailleron Mazade,
Coppo and DeLesseps.
storm was raging when Victor
Hugo died. The news OF his death was
announced To tho assembled crowd nv
Victorienne Sardou. The diving man
lay In trance tor some hours before
the end. He awoke suddenly, raised,
MS headj gazed around smilinQly
upon the friends standing around his
bedside, and sank back lifeless. His
Wnlte hair and beard grew quite long
uurlng MS illness, His body In much
emaoiated, but his brow retains its
grandeur. The sculptor Dalon has
taken a cast OF the face, Nudor
has taken photograph, and Gaize
mas made another sketch.
Nhen his death was announced there
was great rush of reporters TO the
mousse ana the servants were Obliged 10
repel them, M. Luckroy closed the
'front.' door. The body is 10 bo embalm-
cd and immense quantities of flowers
are arriving at tho residence. Deputa-
uons irom tho municipal government
and nom parliament have offered their
coincidence. This evening thore arrived
Nine. Bernhardt, dressed completely In
white, bringing with her crown of
white roses.
Lqckyroy and Hugo's grand children
Hall hia fortune, i.C0O.OQ0 francs
was boqueathed by Hugo 10 his dauph.
Yer Adele, who Ia IA funatlo asylum.
IL was Hugo's wish that his hoirs and
executors should hereafter Join In build
ing q lunatio asylum.
Jules Simon says the whole academy
VIII attend the funeral and Maxine do
Oamp VIII deliver an grafton,
The death OF Hugo causes grief
snIoughout the continent. Newspapers
eagerly sought for full particulars.
HugO's last moments and laat words
were' "Adieu, Jeanne, Adioup' ad.
dressed to his iavorite grand.daueh tar.
The funeral iB TO occur on Wednesday
noxt.
~, WHERE WILL TuRY hurry HIN,
victor Hugo wished that his body he
buried by the remains of his wife and
daughter In the little graveyard of ths
! parish church OF viileqnivie. ON ON
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A Brut al Father, Brave Lover and
Just Woman.
A Cowhid Ing Administered to Woman
In yulter at Seymour.
Addfslo nal apache Atrocities - More
xMh'ngs lseported In Southwest
re xas-1Ae Black List Pub
Usher Ia Acquitted.
THE DAx's RECORD OF CRIMES;
Happy sus Sc nsatiOnal Termination OF a
Loula lana Murder Trial

Happy sns Sc nsational Termination OF a
Louia lana Murder Trial.
New oRLB. ANS, May pa curious
onding was rel 'orted yesterday to the
trial of DR.. HeI ckell, for the murder of
Conrad Burgm uller, at Averie's salt
mine, in Iberia parish, in March. A
noighbor hearing a shot fred at night at
the house OF Bun gmuller, who was the
engineer so ii 10 salt works, has,
tened thither and found R,Irg-
muller dead a. nd his daughtar
Anna Bargmuller, seriously wounded.
Henchell and mi IN named VanHorne
were near the hout o and were arrested.
The story first told was that Burgmuller
lost his life ia atten lpting 10 defend his
daughter from bein g outraged by these
men. In the trial t'f Henokell for the
murder of her father on Thursday. the
young lady for the first time told the
true story of the kill ng. She declared.
amid tears and hystecics, that her father
was In the act OF outraging her himself
when Henokell came in, and in the
struggle that ensu.ed killed her
father and wounded her. The
Jury immediately acquitted the prisoner.
Yesterday the Last act in the tragedy
closed with the marriage OF HenkeIl
and Miss Annie Burgmuller in the verv
court room where she had been on trial
a few hours before for the murder of her
father. A large crowd were present
and cheered the bride and groom
tumultously.
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the right bank of the riva
Seine half way between Rous,
and Havre. His wish will 5,
carried out unless the government o
France, 70 which Hugo left the entire
control o. tho question Of his burial.
decides to have the poets remains i'm.
terred in tNs Pantheon.
AN ELOQUENT EULoeY.
In the chamber OF deputies this after
noon, VI. Flogust delivered an elDuuenr
eulogY upon Hugo.
Nj. Brssou. tho French prime minis
ter, prooosed =, grant bV the sta,e of
S4,O0O to CseirAy Sile urdiE. ~ Expenses of
Victor Hugo's Mneral. The proposal
was adopted by she Deputies by vote
of AIS to 6S
Nj. de 10 Fore and NJ. de Georrs
moved that the Pantheon be- SECULAR
lied, in ORDER that Victor Hugo be
buried there.
Urgency wGs voted for this motion by
a ballot of 229 10 ia. Allain Fargo, min
lister for the interior, asked the deputies
to postpone tse vote on the preyious
question until the nez,t sitting of the
chamber. The motion OF NJ. de la Iorpe
was then referred TO a committee and
the chamber Of deputies adjourned nm
til next Tuesday asa mark of respect TO
the dead poet. The French senate
approved the vote of
9bgsofor the funeral expenses.
The funeral OF Victor Huso will tase
place next Friday.
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A satisfaetory Yerdict.

PALESTINE, May 23.-ISpecial. AT 8
O'Clock this afternoon the jury in the
case of John Kelley, charged with the
murder of Bob Turner, rendered ver-
dict OF not guilty. The state was ably
represented by District Attorney Faux
and the defense by Gammsge Il Gregg
and Frank Reeves. Turner was cow
boy and fighting the officers at the time
OF his death. He attempted to use a
knife and o pistol successfully. He and
a companion named Beacham were in
tho town with the avowed intention of
painting II red" and started by raising
a row at a negro dance. The verdict OF
the jury gives general satisfaction.
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KiiIInre m southwest Te,a..

JUNCTION CITY, May 2s.--[special.l-
Last night, in the saloon OF III. Royal,
q shooting atfr9y took place between
George Graves and Win Clements.
Graves was shot through the breast and
fatally wounded. Both men were previ-
ously the best OF friends, but were upder
the influence Of liquor at the time.
Graves has wife and three children.
On the 10th, at the sheep camp OF
William Heskow, eight miles from
town, difficulty took place between
two Mexlcans, In which One was shot
twice in the head and istally wounded
The murderer is In fail.