The Washington critic., 1888-03-22
WEST WASHINGTON.
Tho Free- Bridge Celebration.

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The Executive Committee of the Free
Bridge parade held large and enthusi.
astic meeting at Association Hall last
night and received the reports of the sub.
committees.
Mr.. II. Z. Gilbert chairman of the III
nance Committee, reported large oontri.
buttons and said that he would call the
committee together in few days TO re.
ceive the reports of individual members,
Mr. Benjamin Miller, CHAIR man of the
Special Committee Of Five, reported that
the date of the celebration had been fixed
on the llth of April as he was assured by
Colonel Hains that the railing upon the
bridge would be strengthened and the
bridge In proper shape by that time.
Mr.. Austin Herr has accepted the position
of, Marshal rendered him. The hour for
the starting of the procession will be fixed
ut not later than 2 o'clock. This com.
mittec will meet again on Monday and
determine upon the route and secure the
necessary permission from the Commits
sioncrS. Commissioner Wheatley was
seen by Mr.. Palmer, who was given to
understand that permission would be
readily granted as soon as the route was
chosen.
Mr. Manogue, chairman Of the Com.
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large number of responses from the cir
culars sent out, inviting the uniformed
and non-unilormed societies to partioi-
pate.
Mr. Maurice Cropley chairman of the
Committee ON Trades Display, reported
oighty-three responses after only partial
canyass. He expected the number would
reach 300.
Mr. Henry Wagner from the Commit
tee on Decorations, asked for an add-
tional appropriation of $50, which was
granted. The decorations will be very
pretty and unique.
Mr.. Hugh Taggert, chairman of the
Military Committee, reported very graft
flying progress. lie said that he had wait
cd upon General Sheridan and the Secre-
tary of War, and also upon Colonel Glib
son, In command at the Arsenal, who
will order out battery for the purpose
of firing salutes. Colonel Carpenter of
Fort Myer promised ii the infantry dis
play gave promise of being a good one,
he would order out company of cav
airy to accompany them. Colonel Moore
had intimated that the District militia
would turn out in large numbers.
Mr. McGowan, chairman of the Com.
mittee on PyroteChncs, was absent but
Il member of the committee reported that
the contract for the fireworks had been
given out. Eight o'clock has been
set as the hour for the display to take
place.
An informal discussion as to the best
methods of displaying the fireworks was
held, and it was agreed that if they were
fired from wagons along the streets at
night they could be seen to greater ad-
vantage and by a larger number of peo.
pie than if fired from stationary point.
In that event several organizations have
signified their willingness to turn out
with torches and music. The parade
will be about two miles i'll length.
Mr., Febrey of the Virginia Committee
is in receipt of a letter from Governor Lee
of Virginia, accepting an invitation to be
present
johnson Taken to Jail.
James Johnson, whose reckless driving
while drunk caused the death of Mrs.
0'Neil, was taken from the Seventh Pre-
cinct this morning TO the Jail to await the
action of the grand jury. Mr.. Frank
Krouse, who was in the carriage with
hlm at the time of the accident, sur
rendered himself to the authorities this
morning, and will be held as witness.
A veteran Policeman Dead.
Mr.. John Drill, member of the origi-
nal police force, died at the residence of
his son, 1882 Prospect avenue, this morn
ing, in the SD year Of his age. He was'a
lifelong resident of this place and
widely known. The deceased was a
member Of the Police Relief Association
Water In the Canal.
The water was turned on in the canal
to-day.
Funeral of Mrs, O'Neil.
The funeral of Mrs. Cathanne O.Neil,
who died from injuries received by being
run over on the Conduit road took place
this morning from Trinity Catholic
Church, the interment being III Holyrood
Cemetery.
Death of James Shugrue.
Mr.. James Shugrue, living on the Con-
duit road, died yesterday morning. Mr..
Shugrue was engaged in the milk busi-
ness for many years He was in the 9th
year of his age at the time of his death.
His funeral will take place from his late
residence tomorrow at . p. IN.
Musical and Literary Entertainment.
A musical and literary entertainment
was given at Mt. Tabor Church last night
for the benefit of the church. 1t was well
attended and success financially.