Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-03
144E INAUGURATION.
What tie Committees are Doing.
Ndes from Headquarters.


Ndes from Headquarters.
The worRto be done by different committees in
fir the Inauguration ceremonies is now
SO well laidout that the headquarters, on street.
has begun b wear the air Of an old established
business pace or bureau. Communications are
being constantly received, and persons are con-
tinually dropping In to ask questions or make sug-
gestions br requests. Such persons are re-
ferred az dce to the proper committe and business
Is rapidly dispatched. Mi. Berret, chairman OF
the genera COMMITTEES. and Mr. Gait, chairman Of
the executive committee, sp nds some time each
day at headquarters. Senator German dropped in
to-day ant had chat with MI. Gait and Mr.. Clag-
EFT, but nhde no suggestions He merely made In
Quiries asfo how the work was progressing.
The executive committee will meet tonight,
when reprts viii be heard from different COM
mittees.
TIE RESERVATIONS
Col. Rockwell, who has charge Of the public
grounds q the city, has agnif1ed hts willingness
TO turn or to the control OF the committee on in
auguratiO day the control OF the reservations
along Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th street
west andkhe Capitol.
These reservations will be used for the accom-
modatiOnof spectators. either directly under the
OF the committee or under charge Of
persons Nlo VIII obtain the privilege On condition
l hat pricS TO De charged shat not be eXoTbltant-
a stand Or reviewing purposes will be erected in
rront OF nc White House.
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS.
The committee on civic associations met last
night at Vernon Row, about GO members being
present Chairman I. j. Luttrell, In calling the
meeting % order said that the duties OF the COM
mittee would be to ascertain what civic organi-
cations Intended to visit Washington during the
Forthcoming Inauguration ceremonies, and to re-
ceiye ant entertain them to the best OF its ability
After Sone discussion a motion was adopted, leav.
ing TO tir chairman the appointment OF officers OF
the committee. Mr. Luttrell appointed J. Z. Norris
and Jams Goddard. OF Georgetown, as vice chair
men; c. !. Moore, recording secretary; A. A. Lips
comb, corresponding secretary; and DR.. H. II. Bar
ker, as Teasurer. motion that % members con-
sttute aQuorum for the transaction or business at
any melting OF the committee was adopted. A
letter wis read from Mr.. VIM. Dickson, giving the
names Of the following organizations which had
already agni1ed their intention OF coming:
men, haze secured quarters In W. b. Williams
wareroOns. Amerlcus club, OF Philadelphia, 80
men, with quarters at Wizards Randall assocla.
ton, OF Philadelphia, 125 men, have rooms engaged
at the Riggs house. Jackson club, OF Philadelphia,
100 men, have not yet secured quarters. Moya.
mensin9 legion, Of Philadelphia, l25 men, will be
tison club. OF Philadelphia 100 men, have secured
rooms It the American house. The Third Ward
Cleveland club, Of Philadelphia, 125 men, will be at
the La Herre house. The Eleventh Ward Randall
Charles hotel Democratic club, OF Camden, n j.,
100 men, have engaged quarters at SCOTS hotel
democratic club. OF Reading, Pa, 1875 men, will
stay at lie Mours house. The Albany Phalanx, Of
Albany, NY, have secured quarters at the Airing
ton annex County democracy, OF New York, num-
bers unknown. have partially engaged quarters at
the Arlington, and the SenSenderfer club.
II was stated by the chairman that the Buffalo
Legion lad written to him that they intended to be
here, ard would be quartered at Odd Fellows hall
Va, haG promised to have 100 OF the best looking
men in Fairfax county, Va, to participate In the
inaugural procession. The meeting adjourned to
January 10th.
TIE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
At rn3t NJ
finance committee, appointed to map out the city
and arrange for collections held at the Arlington
last evtn1ng. MIR. L. H. Letter presiding, 1t was de-
cded that the secretary, Mr.. Hoffman, should
issue books for subscriptions next Monday or Tues
day, with the expectation that the returns should
be made ten days after issue. The following ar
rangeHnts were made for collection purposes:
Hotels, banks and bankers, street railroads and gas
companies, Coils. Berret end Letter; lawyers, livery
stables. theatersand restaurants. Mr.. Us. Edwards
and Col James HcKibben; market and commission
men, NJ. w. E. Clarke; Georgetown, Messrs- VIM.
Wheatley and Pred L. Moore; real estate brokers,
MI. r. O.Holtzmal; wood and coal men. Mr. EKurtz
johnson; restaurants and liquor men, Mr.. NJ. G.
Mccormack; merchants, Messrs. j. l. Barbour,
George Cochrane, ThOS j. Luttrell, Thomas Rus
sci, ". r. Roose, Horatio Browning, A. 4. Wilson;
lines, Col James McKbben; Alexandria
and Virginia generally, Mr.. Grafton Dulany; gen.
Bell
Peters 1t was also decided TO send collection
books to the members OF the committee now In
fuiiuue puld, NEW 1OTk, bOSIOu, milwaukee,. CHI
cago ami Cincinnati
WHAT CHIEF BURRILL SAYS
Mr.. Brrrill, the chief Of the bureau Of engraving
and printing, stated in reference to the criti-
ctsms passed upon the action OF the
bureau in engraving and printing the
cards Of invitation for the inaugural ball by
persons Interested in New York banE note COM
panes that so far as he is aware the bureau is not
prohibited by law from doing such work. The
secretary of the Treasury had directed the bureau
oursed for the actual net cost There was prece-
1e1t established at the time OF the reunion Of the
Army OF the Cumberland when Secretary Folger
decided that the bureau could do the work. The
bureau did not seek the work, but he was glad to
10 1t as matter OF courtesy and to contribute to
,he success OF the inauguration. At the last in.
auguration he understood, Col Irish then chief Of
The bureau, declined to engrave and print the in
V1tatlons In order TO give no occasion to the demo-
cratic press for criticism.
THE AVENUE TO BE KEPT CLEAR
The committee on public order will organize next
Monday night, when measures for maintaining
order on Inauguration day will be adopted. Al
stated in The STAR, members OF the committee In.
end If possible to provide for reserving the entire
space OF Pennsylvania avenue, from curb to curb.
Tor the procession. Mr.. Noble D. Larner, chairman
d the committee says that II It is possible to keep
The avenue clear OF people during the progress OF
The procession, 1t is going to be DONE The parade
II the last Inauguration was simply farce, SO far
As appearance went for the people crowded SO close
up TO the military that those looking from upper
windows could see nothing but moving mass of
heads There has scarcely been a procession in
Washington the effect OF which has not been
marred by this defect. II the committee nndS it
necessary, ropes Will be stretched to confine the
crowd 10 the sidewalk. Special policemen, some Of
whom viii be mounted. will be employ ed to aid In
keeping the people back. Mr.. Larner says that II
be has anything to Go with 1t, there shall be no
OF mounted police riding at the head OF
The procession. Such q disposition OF the police
force, he thinks Is useless as the men can be better
disposed elsewhere. Chief of Police DYE. with his
captain and leutenants, ought to be the only ones
n front.
James Palmer's Sons, Of Rochester, and Deuwei-
Ter & Street, Of New York. have submitted propo-
sails for furnishing fireworks.
Mr.. T. c GlasScOck has applied for the contract
Tor supplying refreshments at the ball.
The Tammany Association, OF New York, has
been notified that accommodations have been Sc
cured for 800 more OF Its members, that 900 of
them, as originally intended, can take part In the
ceremonies.
The Unexcelied flrewOrk company, OF New York.
has sent the committee a gorgeousy illustrated
catalogue showing what they could do II the COM
mite would give them chance.
John NJ Delaney has applied for the barber
shop privilege at the ball
Capt. u P. Barnette, OF tho Bond guards OF
Catonsvill,, Md, has written to secure quarters
Tor his command, which. he says, Will compose
q part OF tle Centennial legion
The Monumental guards, OF Baltimore, 20 men,
and The Elliot GreyS, OF Norfolk, Va, both colOred
have signihed their intention OF
participating In the parade.
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WRANGLlNG COUNSEL.