Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-21
THE IRON MEN COMING.
Arrangements for the Reception In This
City.

Early next Saturday morning three special
trains will come bowling into this city, bringing
along over 600 members of the British Steel
and Iron Institute and Of the German intsti.
tute. One Of the trains will come from the
north and the other two will come from the
south. a. the party separated at Chicago, the
two divisions going in different directions, but
intending to join forces again in this city.
Ever since the arrival Of these prominent
visitors in this country in September they have
been the guests Of the American Institute Of
Mining Engineers, the mechanical and the
civil engineers, and they have been given q
tour OF the manufacturing and mining sections
OF the country that for completeness could
hardly be excellod, while the maguifcence of
the arrangements was such a. must have given
the visiters good idea Of American hospitality.
tour OF THE COUNTRY.
Ever since their arrival in New York, over q
month ago, they have been treated to a series
OF fetes, receptions and excursions Gradually
they made their way west until Chicago was
reached, taking in all the points on the way
that were likely to prove Of particular interest
TO steel and iron men. The coal folds and
iron works Of Pennsylvania were thoroughly
studied, as were also the oil and natural gas
regions. At Chicago the larger portion of the
party went south to visit the wonderful new
manufacturing and mining sections of the
southern states, but Saturday will see the
whole party reunited once more. The travel.
ing arrangements for the visiting tourists have
all been of the most elaborate description.
Three special trains Of eleven palace cars each
have been at their disposal since the start and
everything that could possibly be done for
their comfort and convenience has been done.
MIR. Andrew Carnegie is the chairman of the
general committee Of reception and entertain.
ment and he has done great deal toward the
success Of the tour.
THE LOCAL COMMITTEE.
In this city, as in all others visited BY the
party, local committee of arrangements has
been appointed to look out for their comfort
and pleasure. It consists Of Major Powell Dr.
David T. Day, Prot. r. G. Mendenhall, Com
mander Barber and Prof. 8. p. Langley. For
weeks past the committee has been busy per-
fectlng arrangements for the visit, and the pro-
gram Is about completed. In the morning
AFTER their arrival, the visitors will be taken
through the various departments and govern
ment buildings to inspect the electrical count
ing machines in the census Office and to various
other points OF interest in the city, though it is
expected that the new ordnance works at tho
navy yard will absorb the attention Of the ma
lority of the visitors At each Of the public
buildings gentleman familiar with sll the
workings OF the Office has been detailed to re-
ceive the visitors and to see that they have a
chance to see all there is to see aud to find out
all there is to know.
While the more scientific members Of the
party are being furnished with time that is
supposed to be after their own heart the ladies
will be taken around town and shown the va
rious beauties OF the capital city. After trip
to the top of the monument they will be given
a taily-ho ride all over the city and out through
Soldiers Home. There are about half hun
dred ladies in the party.
A RECEPTION BIZ THE PRESIDENT.
At 8 o'clock the President will give q recep-
ton at the White House 10 the subjects Of the
queen and tho kaiser and in the evening a
grand promenade concert will be given at the
Arlington. The Marine Band will be on hand
and double quartet will probably furnish
the vocal music. Sunday will be day of rest
for tho foreigners and on Monday morning
they will take up their way in the direction OF
New York