Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-17
THE FOURTH OF MARCH.
The Progress of the Work of Prcpara.
tiOn-1fOyV the Canvas Roof Of the
AaIL Room will be Put On-Other
Matters.

Wnen STAR reporter asked Col. Berret to-day
OF the truth OF statement published this morning
mat Gen. Mcclellan would probably decline to
act as Chief marshal Of the inaugural procession,
Col berret said, "That is not so. 1t is my opinion
that Gen. Mcclellan will accept
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
since the report published in yesterdays STAR
MI. Glover, treasurer, has received tie following
additional subscriptions Harris Il Shafer. sa5
Brentano Bros, S25; Samuel V. Miles, $50; Henry A.
s,a nara, sloo; Robert Beall $40; r. f. Crowell
Nv yv npre sen j. C. Blackburn, $50; w: d.
Cash d. g., 500; Daniei Fraser, sa1: Senator
y 1 T. Renna Sso 81 natorZ. i. Vance s2o:Senator
Proctor, $50; z. d. Gilman. s.O ThoS F. Graham
$20 Seaton Perry, $780, A. T. Bullen, s25; Edward
graves, sa,; Hugh Thompson Murray. MD. $40;
Nm Saunders, $40; James Il. Lanibie, $50; NJ. w
Beverldge, sos; c. c. Bryan, $50; Il. o. Towles SIS
Iotal TO date, 1919
THE ROOF OF THE BALL ROOM.
commander Taylor arrived In the city yesterday
from Brooklyn, and in company with Gen. Meigs
visited the new Pension building, and the result
OF the inspection was that the plan at first sug-
gested OF putting up the temporary roof will be
modified so that the cables will be stretched across
the width OF the building, instead Of the length
upon the two rows OF coumnS-each seventy-eight
feet hfghin the room will be built bridges or tres
Ties From these the canvas will fall in q slant Of
thirty feet to the cables, ffty-fve feet from the
ground, like an tent. at the bottom of The three
VS. thus formed win be cutters TO carry off the
rain, should any fall The roof will be inside the
present walls and Will be hidden from persons in
the ball room by bunting ceiling The canvas Is
ALREADY made for the roof at the navy yard, and
weighs just four tons. In addition to the OTHER
supports, and to make 1t properly secure, iron
bridges will be run across the top of the two rows
OF columns, which Will make rest for the canvas
Monday.
PLANS FOR ILLUMINATION
the committee on illumination neld meeting
last night, Mr.. John A. Baker In the chair and Mr.
Francis b. Mohun secretary. Various propositions
for lighting were presented, and after discussion 1t
them under consideration. The following were an
pointed: Gas-W. II. Bailey. James l. Barbour
George A. McIlhenny, c. G. Thorne. L. D. Wine, j.
DELL, James d. Cleary and Charles b. Bailey.
Electric Lighting. F. Ennis, A. il. Hayes,
Samuel Norment. B. II. Warner, NJ Marean, VI. H.
BraWner, George w Pearson, James L. Norris. "
II. Shea, K Dr1nkard, Ii. Browning, A. NJ. Rem
shaw and j. W. Corson
the committee, vice Watson Boyle resigned The
subcommittee will visit the Pension building Mon
day morning.
The Joel Parker club, OF Newark, n j., has made
arrangements to attend the Inauguration They
will bring 100 men, "and the best band in the state
OF New Jersey" Joel Parker and Gov Albeit will
ride at the head OF The delegation.
Nathan Cleaves, president OF the Portland {Me)
Cleveland and Hendricks club E. H. Waterhome
treasurer; and Chas. c. Gushing. OF the committee
OF arrangements, have been IN The city and perfect
ed arrangements for quartering the members OF the
club, $50 In number, at MesSrS- Kennedy & obi
ornes, ID street.
Messrs. Mullett and Emmert, OF the decoration
committee, will furnish all NECESSARY drawinrs
and information TO the decorators OF the ball room
as soon as the plan OF canvas roof covering is ma
tured.
The people Of Prince Georges county, Nd, pro-
pose to be represented at the Inauguration by
legion OF honor, consisting OF 500 men in uniform
and accompanied by band or music
Dushane Post, No. g. Grand Army OF the Repub-
nc OF Baltimore, will take part In the inaugural
parade. They go with full anks and drum corps
The department OF Maryland Grand Army Of the
Republic will probably also take part In the lnaug
uration ceremonies.
L Is thought probable In New York that the 69th
regiment Will be the to represent the National
Guard OF the state at the Inauguration.