Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-04

certainty of.'results public attention vas dis
tracted for the time and anything like an en-
tensive display of either patriotism or bunting
went by default But to-day il is differeat and
for this occasion greater Preparations have been
made than ever before, and yesterday Wa any-
thing but day OF rest
In the first place streets were full OF sight
seers, and some Of the sight-seers were full OF
something stronger than the rain water which
was pouring down upon them. Regimeut after
regiment arriving and marching up the street,
headed by bands and drum corps without
end, gave the atmosphere, wet ~
was, very gala day appearance. The fakirs
were on every corner and curb sticking badges
and what-not under the noses OF the passers-by
and exercising their leathery lungs most
vigorously. The hammer and saw were heard
here and there, and in almost every direction
the decorations of houses and store fronts with
flags, bunting and streamers could be seen
progressing as business-like IL il were any
other day in the week.
For once on Sunday in Washington the little
side gate to the "Maison de vile" and the sly
back door of the saloon" were closed-for the
want Of use. however, for the front door
wide open, or accessible, and he thst
athirst could walk right in and get inebns,ing
balm in any quantity from the ten cents dose
TO the fine old pocket flask full There we're
quite a number of intoxicated men oD the
streets, and gang OF young marines from the
training squadron were promenading the ave-
nue. singing and merry-making IL Il we're the
Fourth Of July. Save the stores, which were
closed, the downtown part of Washington vas
very little more like Sunday than the day pre-
ceding.
NAVAL sALUrEs TO THE NEW PREsrDENT.
There was a revival OF an old and almost
forgotten custom to day in conpection
with the Inauguration of Pr ssident Harrison
which has been in q state of inocuous desue-
tude since the war. When President Cleve-
land left the White House on his way 60
WIZARDS Hotel, thence 10 escort his successor
TO the capitol, a salute Of twenty-one guns were
fired from the water battery at the navy
yard, the salute to the commander-ih-chief
OF the navy Later. When Mr.. Harrison, then vir-
tualiy President, came upon the platform IN
front OF the capitol 20 take the oath and de-
liver his inaugural address, another salute q
twenty-one guns was fired from the same
battery. Thus the navy paid it's tribute,
saluting the old commander and the new
THE scALPEss.
In every available place along Pennsyivanis
avenue and near the railroad depots ticket
scalpers have opened Offices for the purchase.
sale, or exchange Of excursion tickets. Many
of the scalpers have runners at the depOts and
in front Of their Offices. IL they suspect . per-
son of having a railroad ticket in his pocket
some of them will almost pick him up bodily
and compel him to make q deal with them.
The excursion rates offered will give many
persons an opportunity OF taking cheap trip.
A large number Of persons who came in with
the rush will remain some time, and ssme OF
them will take longer journey. Those who
intend 10 20 further can purchase cheap tick
cts, while persons in this city, who want 20 20
away, can do the same.
SWORN IN AS CAPITOL POLICEMEN.
Private Detectives McDevitt and Flinders
were sworn in Saturday capitol policemen
by the District Commissioners. They look
ing after the guests Of the principal hotels. ana
crooks caught about the hotels BY them. Capt
Allsbach, Of the capitol police, had them APP
pointed on the capitol force 20 keep the build
ing clear Of the thieves and protect visitors -
far as possible.
OUTSIDE DETECTIVES IN TOWN.
Detective Bob" Pinkerton is here With q
dozen or more Of his men looking for the pro-
fessicnal burglars and pickpockets who arrived
on the eastern and western trains There are
also a number Of detectives here from othes
places who are working with the local aetee-
tives. Throughout the crowd the detsctivss
and policemen are almost numerous IS she
fakirs and street p, ddlers. The detective sorps
OF several large cities, particularly New York
Baltimore and Pittsburg are well
There are but few il sny desec-
tives from the west.
THE UMBRELLA NAE"
has been in great demand for q couple Of dsys,
and was equal 10 the demand At the Aeposs
and on the streets he was ever present, calling
Umbrellas, one dollar each." The fancy red,
white and blue umbrellas found ready sale, and
showed OF well along the Avenue ss part Of the
decorations. Hundreds Of visitors who CAM
here without umbrellas were compelled 10
make purchases for self-protection.
BIG SALE or BALI TICKETS.
The sale Of ball tickets rather slacksnsd yes-
terday, some Of the places where they we're
on sale were closed mp. The warning Of the
committee that people had better buy their
tickets before they were all gone seems liksly
to prove correct, about %. 500 tickets were
sold on Saturday, and the number Of tickets
issued in limited 10 $4,000 At the last .Ensug-
ural ball there were some Z 900 tickets sold and
the prospect Is that the ball this evening viii
bring together one Of the largest crowds ever
seen on an occasion Of this character
WHEN THE BALL VIA. OPEN.
The doors ct the Pension building ~ill be
opened this evening at O'clock. The music win
begin at $50, and President Harrison lie ex-
pected TO reach the ballroom about o'clock.
NOTES
Agent Martin OF the Baltimore and Ohio road
in Cumberland Md. Friday night detected pick
pockets at work on the Inauguration train
Three passengers were robbed warning WIS
sent along the line.
The ninth Pennsylvania regiment which 10
quartered in the War department. had .
dress parade st O'Clock Saturday evening ON
Pennsylvsnia avenue " front Of the executive
mansion.
Two boosblacks volunteered 10 guide e tipsy
stranger 70 . certain downtown hotel sunday
SAYING Not much, you can't steer ma sAy~
v6nua"