Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-11

Chairman Britton and Gen. Ordway drove
this morning with Gen. Hastings, the chief Of
staff OF the inaugural parade, over the pro-
posed route OF the procession. Gen. Hastings
wanted to look over the route and ascertain
the best method of locating the troops. They
drove from the capitol up Pennsylvania avenue
to Washington circle, and then down X street
to Mount Vernon square. One of the things
determined was the location of telegraph
stations along the line, so that the chief mar
shall can be kept fully informed Of the condi-
ton of the procession along the entire route.
These stations will be located as follows: At the
Butler House, on Capitol Hill; LIST street and
the avenue; 9th street and the avenue; 18th
street and the avenue: Department Of Justice,
and Washington Circle.
Gen. Hastings has arranged to be in the city
ON Thursday and Friday of each week until the
fourth of March, and can be seen at head
quarters from 10 to II on the days named.
HEADQUARTERS FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS
Gen. Hastings, in connection with Gen. Ord
way and Col. Wright, has selected quarters for
the Pennsylvania troops as follows: First regi-
ment, Masonic temple; second regiment, 6l0
and GIG 18th street; State Fencibles, National
hotel; Gray Invincibles sixth battalion armory;
NTH and eighth regiments, Interior depart
ments; tenth, fourteenth and fifteenth regi-
ments, Post-Ofice Department; ninth and
tenth regiments, State, War and Navy Depart
ment; sixteenth regiment. southwest corner of
18th and streets; eighteenth regiment, 6l2
and GLIB 18th street. There are two regiments,
the third and sixth, which are yetto be located.
Gen. Hastings was accompanied in his visit
to this city by Major Lockhart. the chief clerk
of Gen. Beaver. and Major Meyer, of Lebanon,
Pa, of the third brigade staff. The latter Sc
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New York avenue.
THE ENTIRE AVENUE TO BE LEFT FREE FOR THE
PARADE.
Chairman Britton, with Commissioner Webb,
was before the House District committee to-
day and recommended an appropriation for
the purchase of wire rope to be strung along
each side Of the avenue on the 4th of March.
This will leave the entire street space for the
parade.
THE FIREWORKS CONTRACT AWARDED.
The committee on fireworks last night
awarded the contract to Detweiler 4 Street, Of
New York. The New York branch Of the Lon
don firm of Jas. Pain q Sons were the lowest
bidders, but the committee concluded to pa
troniZe home talent and accordingly decided
to recommend the award of the contract to the
bids were made on the basis of an expenditure
of $1,000.
NOTES.
Gen. Barnum, the member Of the civic COM
mittee from New York state, was in the city to-
day and visited headquarters.
Gen. James r. O'Beirne, president of the
Yonkers Schuyler electric light company, of
New York city, has accepted appointment as a
member of the committee on civic organiZa-
tions in connection with the inaugural cere-
monies. Gen. O'Beirne is very well known in
Washington city. of which. during many years,
he was a resident. He was the last provost
marshal-general of the District.
The Connecticut republican association last
night decided TO appoint committee to re-
ceIve Connecticut people who may come to
the Inauguration and TO cooperate with the
inaugural committees to provide for their ac-
commodation.
The sheridan Shook association. of New York
city. 100 strong have announced their inten-
ton of taking part in the inaugural parade.
The Brooklyn Young Republican club, of
Kings county, n. y, 100 strong, are also COM
ing.
The twelfth regiment of Pennsylvania mill
tia, Col. Lloyd commanding, have secured
. $50. a..