Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-03

prevailed for a number Of years past. the initial
step in the preparations was taken by the chair
man of the national democratic committee
Mr.. Harritv. by the appointment of a commit
tee of leading citizens TO have charge of the in
augural arrangements. He designated as the
chairman of this committee Col. James q.
Berret, who is not only one of our leading citi-
zens. but a prominent and influential member
of the democratic party. Col. Berret was
chairman Of the inaugural committee eight
years ago and he had been connected with more
or less prominence with previous occasions Of
this kind since the DAYS prior to the war. He
has held positions of trust and influence in the
gift of his fellow citizens, and at the outbreak
of the war he was mayor of the city. While a
resident of this city he has a country home in
Maryland and the citizens of the district where
he resides appreciating his usefulness in public
affairs recently sent him to the legislature. He
Is, however. first and foremost a citizen OF this
city. and his appointment by Mr.. Harrity was
looked upon as h recognition of his services in
the past and a desire to obtain the benefit Of
the experience which has extended over such q
long period OF time
Associated with Col. Berret were a number Of
the leading and influential citizens of the city.
who had been selected by Mr.. Harrity after con-
sultation with some of the principal men here
The public spirit which Is such a marked
feature of our city caused widespread in
terest to be taken in the designation of the COM
mittee and local rivalries cropped out. Col.
Berret was authorized to add to the committee
as appointed by Mr.. Harrity, in order that il
should be as far possible representative of
the city, without regard to party. With the
additions thus made a committee numbering
over 100 citizens was constituted, and In the
latter part Of December they were called to-
gether for organization
From this meeting dates the active work Of
preparation, which has been carried ON with so
muchsuccess and which has resulted in the or
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parade and the ball and the other festivities of
the occasion The committee organized by the
election Of three vice chairmen. The first vice
chairman, W. Cranch McIntire, is a leading
practitioner before the patent office; Walter ID.
Davidge. the second vice chairman is recog-
niZed as one of the foremost members Of the bar
of the District, while the third vice chairman,
Alexander t. Britton, the head Of the last in
sugural committee added to his reputation
which he has in legal and financial circles. The
secretary, Mr.. Alexander Porter Morse is well
known in legal, social and religious circles
The important Office Of treasurer was filed by
the selection of Mr.. Charles c. Glover a mem
Der Of the old-established banking firm of Riggs
Co., and his recognized ability and energy
has made him widely known and respected in
this community.
The General Committee.
The general committee appointed by the
national democratic committee, with those
added thereto by the chairman to have super
visory charge Of all matters pertaining to the
inaugural ceremonies is composed and of6cered
as follows:
Col James G. Berret, chairman
w. Cranch McIntire, first vice chairman.
Walter ID. Dayidge, second vice chairman.
Alexander t. Britton, third vice chairman.
Alexander Porter Morse secretary
Charles G. Glover, treasurer
Gen. Martin T. Mcmahon, grand marshal
Gen ". d. Whipple, chief Of staff.
Col II. c. Corbin, adjutaut general
Allen, DR.. Chas. johnson, ]. Harrison
Berret, James G.. johnson, Z. Kurtz
Biscoe. Henry l. Kelley, J. Fred
Britton. Alexander T. Lancaster Charles O.
Beveridge, NJ. ". Lincoln, DR.. NathanS.
Berry, WalterN. r. Larner, Noble d.
Barbour, James l. Loring, DR.. Francis B.
Ball, Robert Lowry, Maj. Horatio
Blackboard, b. Lewis BUS NC.
Baird, Bvt. Maj. Gen Murphy Dominic l.
Absolom. T. 5. A McCammon, Joseph K.
Browne, Sur. Gen-John McLanahan, Geo. W.
Mills, L. $. " Morse. Alex. Porter
Bacon, Paymaster A Matthews, Charles VI.
W., Z. S. y. Marmion, DIR. Wv.
Busey, DR.. Samuel C.. Mclean j. r.
Craig, Capt r. L. S.A- Mcintire. VIM Cranch
Claughton Heroine c. Myers. Theo. w., New
Clark. William E York city.
Casey Brig. Gen Thos., Moore, Brig. Gen J.,
I. s.. A, L. S.A-
Dayidge, Walter ID. Norris, James l.
Darling, DIR. Henry Moves. Theo w.
Devine, John t. Nicholson, Major A. g.,
Dean. Mills USING
Davis, Robert s. Oberly, John II.
Droop, Edward T. O'Donnell, William
Douglass John W. Ordway. " G..
Edson. John Joy Parker, Myron n.
Emery. Matthew G. Ross. John W.
Ernst, Col Oswald h Riggs, L. Francis
u. S.A RoessIe t z
rox, Albert T. Rossell, Capt W. T., q.
Fenwick, Robert w. SA
Franklin. Rear Admiral Richardson r A
samuel KS u ). y. Reid, Capt. G. B., q.
Glover, Charles c. SMC
Gardner, Lawrence Rochester. Brig Gem
Gardner' DE- Frank A. VIM B.. U. 8. A.
Garnett. Henry Wise Slater John g.
Graham, Andrew b. Snyder. BENJAMIN p
Greer, Rear Admiral Stone. DIR. Chariss T.
Jas. A., U. 5. y. Saks, Isador
Goodloe. Major Green Staples, o. G.
Clay, u s. N. C. Smith. Richard
Hoffman. Robert o. Selden, William 81.
Hannah, Edward J. Schade, Louis
Hine. Lemon u. Stevens, Fred. c.
Hill, Peter ii. Schofeld, Mai. Gen.
Hillyer, Curtis J. John NJ, U. g. A.
Henderson, VIM. G. Smith, Paymastsr Gen
Hensey, A. T. William, U. 8. n.
Haywood, Col. Chas., Thompson, VIM g.
U. 8. ". C. Tyler, r. W.
Harvey, James z Towles, ii. O.
Hay, Z b. Tenney. Franklin
6snning, George @. Toner. DIR. Joseph NJ