Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-31
THE INAUGURATION BALL.
Col. Swords Remarks in Reference to
Statements OF indianapolis Ministers.

Inc secretary OF the inaugural committee,
Col. Swords, in conversation with q STAR re-
porter to-day, referred to the statements said
to have been made by ministers in indianapolis
relative to the ball and its cost. 'It is absurd,
in the first place., he said, 'for any one to talk
Of the Inauguration costing 100000. It won't
cost SS5 900. Besides it is the money of the cit-
zens of the District of Columbia, who propose
that the thousands Of people who visit the capt.
tai citynext March shall be properly entertained
and that a suitable demonstration be made.
The ball is simply one Of the features of this
gala occasion. It will give the people the
chance to see the President, as many will not
have the opportunity Of doing so during the
day. 1t is not a giddy, zeal naughty ball that
is going to be held under the auspices Of the
most respectable and honored citizens Of the
District, with the cooperation Of the best peo-
pie Of the country, but it is going to be an or
derby and respectable gathering. 1t is true
that there will be no complimentary tickets,
but fail to see how that fact will lower the
tone OF the ball Everybody will have a good
time and will see one of the grandest spectacles
that was ever presented on a similar occasion
in this country"
Chairman Britton has received letter from
Private Secretary Halford, stating that the ar
rangements made for quarters at the Arlington
for the President-elect and his paIty are en-
tirely satisfactory to General Harrison.
Hon. Levi P. Morton and party will also have
accommodations at the same hotel.
Another proposition has been received in re-
gard to proposed balloon ascension on inaug-
uration day. This time the ascent is proposed
to be made by a member of the college of aero
nauts In Paris, France. There are rockets to
be fired from the balloon and other features
which are said to be very thrilling. It is not
probable that the balloon proposition will be
acted upon favorably.
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Additional subscriptions to the guarantee
fund inaugural ceremonies received by Capt.
Geo. E. Lemon, chairman finance committee:
J. F. saum, $50; N. G. Shereck, N. Y, $3.50;
VIM. G. McIntire, $25; ]. Maury Dove, 500:
Fred ". Poor, s25; D. s. Porter, s2S; Pierre,
s50, 498.
LIGHTING THE PENSION BUILDING.
The method of lighting the pension build
ing outside and inside has not been deter
mined. Electric lights cannot be furnished at
the building by the company here and at the
same time for the proposed elaborate illumina-
ton Of the Avenue. There is an independent
electric plant in the Interior department. build
ing which, it il believed, would furnish the
lights needed. A connection, however, would
have to be made between the two buildings
This plan is being considered among others.
INAUGURATION MOTIFS.
c: s. Denny, the mayor of Indianapolis, has
written to Col. Wright asking him to engage a
room for himself and Mrs. Denny for the
Inauguration.
The Flambeau club, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
have asked for place in line. They win come
In special train of Pullman cars, which will be
their quarters while in this city. There are
seventy-fve men in the club handsomely uni
formed.
A letter has been received from 8. B. Hayes,
OF Washington, Pa, asking for quarters for the
tenth regiment, national guard of Pennsyl-
also, be needed seven horses for the field and
staff officers.