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Mr.. JAMES 4. BELL.

James E. Bel. the chairman of the committee
- not only widely known here, but also
throughout the country, as the chief Of th,
delivery department Of the Washington city
post ONCE. Mr.. Bell is a native Of Virginia
coming to this city when quite Young. In early
life he entered the postal service and step BY
step advanced by pure merit to his presen,
responsible position. Under his administration
the Washington delivery system enjoys n posi-
ton second to none for systematic convenience
and dispatch in this country of advanced postal
ideas.
Mr.. Bells associates are:
Arthur B. Claxton. Vice Chairman.
Collins, Joseph F. Hamlin John p.
Crowley. Jonathan p. Harries, George H.
Doyle, J. HALEY 0'Connor, John ID.
Dennis. T. Fletcher Peachy, william ID.
Davis, William p. Plant, George H, jr.
Grant, Alexander, Ross, Tenny
Cans, lsaac Sherwood, Henry
Hall, Edw1rd p.
Public Order.
A great deal Of thought has been given to the
comfort OF the throngs that viii line the avenue
during the parade. Mr.. Noble d. Larnsr,
the chairman Of the committee on pub
lie order, has devised a plan which while en-
bracing the main features Of the plan adopted
on previous occasions, yet in important par
ticulars di6fers. For example, both sides of the
avenue from the Capitol TO Washington Circle
viii b wired 70 prevent the people from en-
croaching on the parade ground Of the proces-
sion. The spectators will be massed along tbs
streets, that ID, the great proportion will, and
In order to protect the rights Of the majority
Mr.. LArner and his committss have decided 70
draw rol - across III the side strssts 70 - 70
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rs he has, and he has used this to the beat sd-
vantage in securing the attendance Of many Of
the leading democratic organizations and for
weeks past he has devoted his entire time to the
correspondence necessary in making ptepara.
lions for the accommodation Of 30 many large
bodies OF men. In this work he has had the
valuable assistance of Prof Harry King A. the
secretary Of the committee and the work has
been done in . most thorough and Systematic
manner. Every organization that was heard of
AZ contemplating coming on TO the inaugprstiou
was at once communicated with and . COR
respondence kept mp, SO that Chairman Dickson
soon knew not only what organizations were
coming. but also how many members each had
what time they would arrive, where they would
be quartered while in this city, whether thew
would bring their own bands with them, the date
Of their organization and the length of time they
expected to remain in tho city. A they arrive
in the city Mr.. Dickson sees that they are
met at the station and accompanied to their
proper quarters, and he looks after the
general comfort and well being of all the civic
organizations. Besides being the chairman of this
committee Mr.. Dickson has been appointed BY
Grand Marshal Mcmahon the marshal of the
civic parade, which will probably be an un-
usually imposing line.
Following are the members Of Mr.. Dickson's
committee:
Capt. Edwin H. Neumeysr. first vice chair
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The chairman Of the committee on banquet
is Commissioner John ". Ross. who was born
at Louistown. ILL.,, June %. 1851. He attended
the Illinois College and Harvard Law School,
and was admitted to the bar upon examination
IN open supreme court at Springfield, Ill, in
February, 1866. Elected to the Illinois legisla-
ture November, 1868, and for q second term re-
elected in November. 1870. Practiced his pr o.
fession in Louis:own until 1873, when he re-
moved to Washington and engaged in practice
here. Was connected with the Georgetown
Law School as lecturer and judge
from 1888 until 1888. Was appointed
postmaster of Washington by President
Cleveland and Qualified on the first day of
February, 1888. Appointed Commissioner of
the District of Columbia on the 1lth day Of
September, 1890, and qualified on the first day
of October. 1880. He was for two terms presi-
dent of the board of public school trustees of
the District of Columbia.
Associated with Mr.. Ross on the committee
are:
Duncan S. Walker. Vice Chairman.
Leonard c. Wood. Secretary
Barbour Harrison 5. Green, Oceola c.
Busher. John II. Lambert, Tallmadge A.
Carmody. John II. Miller. John S.
Christy. Robert Tindall William
Darlington. Joseph ]. Tullock. Seymour ".
Davis, Eldred G. Willard. Caleb C.
Fickling, Charles II. Yeatman, Samuel NJ.
Promenade Concerto.
coming on Saturday as the Inauguration does
this year it is expected that large part of the
crowd will remain over until Monday or Tues
day and it seemed desirable TINT there should
be something provided for their comfort and
amusement. This is the object of the commit
tee on promenade concerts, of which MIR. Ralph
Gait Is the chairman. The plans that he has
perfected for three promenade concerts
on day morning. afternoon and even
ing, and two more on - day. The Monday
evening concert will probably be turned into
an informal dance by 9 or 10 o'clock and
promises to be most ENJOYABLE affair The
Marine Band will furnish the music on these
occasions.
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part Of the work has been performed to the
great satisfaction Of everybody concerned, and
II the claim IL made that these are the finest
things OF the kind yet issued very few will be
disposed to dispute the assertion.
Belonging to the younger set among the
business men Of the city Mr.. D. L Murphy Is
recognized a. one Of the enterprising and
pushing men Of affairs. The same qualities
contributed to his rapid promotion while in
the government service. He was for several
years the chief clerk Of the pension bureau
and managed that important office with great
ability. He gave up his position and launched
into business for himself. He il connected
with the Carroll Institute and is prominent
In the Catholic Church. His wife was Miss
MolIie Byrne, who is so well known in musical
circles. As chairman Of the committee on
badges Mr.. Murphy has been able to render An
important service. His monument in this par
ticular may be seen in the badges which deco
rate the members Of the various committees.
The members of Mr.. Murphy's committee
Harry L. West. vice chairman.
John Hadley Doyle, secretary.
Anderson, Edward W. Nealey, Sidney b.
Baumgarten. Julius Raines, W. @.
CASTELAR,. George ". Sullivan, Thomas J.
Demonet. Jules Taylor, Nathaniel T.
Hannah, Ed. ]. Twombly, Henry H.
Hopkins, Thomas 8. Waltmeyer, Joseph
Hslbfus, Thomas B. White, Robert E. L.
Committee on Banquet.
The committee on banquet has charge Of all
matters and arrangements connected with the
supper at the inaugural ball District Com
missioner John W. Rsss IL chairman of this
rather important committee, and contract has
been made with q competent caterer to furnish
an elegant bill of fare at 81 head, not Includ-
ing, of course, wine. The committee has guar
anteed the sale of 1000 supper tickets, the
caterer agreeing to be able to furnish 1000
suppers. Ample facilities have been provided
BY the committee for the serving of the supper,
and large kitchen will be erected adjoining
the pension office building by the committee,
where the aslicacies will be prepared.
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Maj. I'iscoe, the chairman Of the committee.
is one Of the best known Of Washington's bust
ness men. He is a native of Virginia and re-
ceived his education ut Columbian College in
this city. He was devoted to the cause of the
south and served in the confederate army
during the entire war. surrendering at Apo
mattox Court House. He returned to this
city in 1866 and entered into buiaess and 10
now and has for many years been engaged in
conducting large and lucrative wholesale
lumber business. He has for several wears been
president of the Virginia State Democratic As
ISOLATION. having succeeded Col. L. @. Wash
ington in that Office This association is the
banner state organization here. having been in
continuous existence longer than any other
Mr.. Biscoe was chairman OF the transportation
committee eight years ago and his success then
naturally led to his selection for The same place
when committees were organized for this in
auguration. His associates are:
JAS. E, WHITE, Vice Chairman
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Mr. Geo. c. Henning il the chairman. Tho
chairman is closely identified with the SUBJ
stantial business interests Of the city aud l. q
substantial citizen. He is the president OF the
Traders National Bank and Is identified with
other financial concerns.
Mr. Henning's associates are:
Baldwin, William ID. Msvse. William
Baldwin. Brent l.. Moses. William H.
Bailautyne. II. Carter Pearsall. ThomasC q.
Beall. Robert Ruff. Albert H.
Baum. William III. Slater, John a.
Berry. Edgar p. Snyder. Benjamin p.
Beveridee. VI. W. Stephenson. William J.
Bieber. Samuel Sitter. Frederick A.
Davidge, Charles III. Swain. Henry {.
Edison. John Joy Towles. Henry ..
Flather. William j. Thompson. William &
Griswold. Henry A. Walker. David
Herrell. John L. White. Charles r.
Heiston. Walter White. George X B.
HYDE. Thomas Williams. Charles p.
Lothrop, A. NJ. Woods. Howard I.
Wright, William W.
The Committee on Privileges.
This year there has been received 81. SO
moro for privileges than was ever before re-
eeived, and that fact is a matter Of great grAti-
fcstion TO Chairman J. Harrison johnson of the
Committee on parks. reservations and privileges
aud his Fellow committeeman. Mr.. Johnsons
committee had entire supervision. control and
sale of all privileges connection with the line of
procession and inaugural ball, and some IS. 90
have been realized. There are ten pnblio
stands along the line OF march and the commit
tee has also erected the stand IL front
of the White House, from which the President
and invited guests will review the inaugural
parade. and one just east of il FOR the use OF
the press. The press stand viii seat 200. and il
will be the first ever erected for the use Of the
press on such an occasion. Tho Presidential
stand will seat about !, 100
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Before he was . member of Congress and a
resident Of this city he had gained a wide repu-
tation in Ohio, which was his home, as a sue
cessful and enterprising business man. He has
not suffered In reputation either by being q
member OF Congress or by becoming resident
Of this city. He holds up the business end OF
the Post
Mr.. wilkins associates on the committee are:
B. Lewis Blackboard. Samuel H. Kauffmsnn.
Col. H. G. Corbin. 1sadore Saks.
Joseph f. Edison. John l.. Smithmeyer.
Curtis j. Hillyer. Thomas j. Sullivan.
Robert Hinokley.
Transportation.
One thing that interests every one coming on
to the inauguration is the matter of railroad
rates to the capital, and for this reason the
duties Of the transportation committee have
been very important well as arduous. The
chairman of the committee, Mr.. H. L. Biscoe,
was in correspondence for weeks with the off :.
GERS of the different trunk line associations and
deavorlng to secure uniformly reduced rates
for the Inauguration. His work has been a Diff
cult one, for several of the roads maintained
that they could get all the traffic they could
handle without any material reduction and for
this reason they did not see the necessity Of
cutting their rates below the profit line In
addition TO that he had to meet the disnclna-
ton of railroads to reduce rates this year on
account OF the worlds fair. Mr.. Biscoe, how
ever, conducted his negotiations with remark
able tact. and as result secured general
agreement on a rate of oae and third.
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The DIsirIbution of Rail- Tickets
At the head of the committee on distribution
Of ball tickets is Mr. George C. Henning The
work Of Chairman Henning's committee did
not begin till late. for his committee sitter th Q
tickets were printed. was charged with their dis
tribution and sale. il being understood. cf
course. that there should not be any tickets issued
free Of charge under any circumstanc
In addition to conducting the sale Of the
tickets, Chairman Hennings committee il also
charged with their collection ut the door Of
the ball room. There will be three public
entrance, to the ball room. on T. q and 5sa
streets. They will be covered approaches. and
offices for the sale of tickets will be placed -
the front of each Of the approaches.
A double line of fencing has been
erected in each of the approaches, al-
lowing two lines Of two persons abreast. four
ticket takers being stationed at each entrance.
At the beginning Of the lines of fencing will be
sliding gates, in charge Of policemen.
These gates will be closed whenever the ticket
takers are seen 90 be inconveniently crowded.
Tickets were placed on sale at all convenient
points in this and other cities. and were aiso
furnished by mail or express to persons residing
out of town.
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A.
monies, and they are not likely to suffer at the
hands of the chairman and members or the
press committee. special stand has been
erected Oh the avenue adjacent to the grand re.
viewing stand for the exclusive accommodation
of 200 Of the newspaper men. and Mr.. Richard.
son has also provided special badge for the
press.
The members of Mr.. Richardson's committee
Alvord. Thomas G.. johnson, 8. E.
Atkins, Addison B. kauffmann Rudolph
Barrett, Edward W. Matthews r. Bowman
Barry. David ). Miller John T..
Bone Scott c. Moffet s. E.
Boynton. Gen. Henry V. Moore, O'Brien
Carlton, Charles Z. Powers. Fred Perry
Carson. John VI. Roche John H.
Crounse William L. Stealey, Orlando O.
DeGraw, Peter V. Stofer, Alfred J.
Dunnell, Eldridge G. Walker, Duncan g.
Guthridge. Jules Wellmsn. Walter
Hensey. Alex. T. Wight E. B.
Hosford. Frank II.
Comfort at the Ball Room.
Somewhat of novelty would be the commit.
tee on comfort at the ball room without Mr..
James E. Bell in charge. and the present in
augural executive committee wisely concluded
that for the third time Mr.. Bell should be a,
the head Of this most important committee.
The committee has charge of hat, cloak and re-
firing rooms, and control of all arrangements
connected Herewith for the public comfort al
the inaugural bail. Since 1881 Mr.. Bell has
been in charge of such arrangements, and his
system may be said TO be just about perfect
As in the past. Chairman Bell will have the as
sistance this year of the carrier force of the
city post Office, more than 100 men trained in the
art OF handling and caring for letters and mail
packages. Their training in that important duty
renders them especially valuable in receiving
and caring for the hats, coats and ladies' wraps
and the fact that they are men OF tried integ-
rity gives an assurance of care and security
which has never failed to be appreciated. In
1884 there were 5000 hat boxes: in 1889, 4, $50
and this year there viii be 10. $50. These fig
ures do not fully represent the number attend
ing. for as guests come and go throughout the
evening, some remaining not more than half
an hour or an hour, one box often answers dur
ing the evening for two persons Four years
ago. Chairman Bell thinks about $500 persons
attended the ball according to the hat-box
count, and this year he believes from IL. 900 to
$4,000 people will attend. There will be, of
course, no charge made for the use of the con-
veniences furnished by Mr.. Bells committee.
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The success Of the inaugural arrangement d
mainly due 10 the placing at the head OF
the various committees men who stand
high In the management Of their own business.
Tbis is notably the case with the chairman OF
To committee on parks, reservations and priv
leges. Mr.. j. Harrison johnson. He IL . men,
Der Of the extensive firm OF Johnson Bros. aud
in addition he il largely engaged in building
operations and carries on a real estate busanesA.
He has spent the greater portion OF his
life in this city, and ~ . resident In The
southern section Of the city be Ia identified With
everything thst h calculated 10 sdvanes -
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The Committee ON Carriages.
Mr.. Oliver T. Beaumont, the chairman Of the
committee on carriages, and his associates have
performed their Lbors in . most success
full manner.
Several important questions were brought
to tho attention of the carriage committee.
An important matter which called for firm
hand and quick decision arose when the
committee met the licensed hsckmsn, who
demanded that the day rates be doubled
during Inauguration week. Tho chairman in
formed the hackmen that no would meet their
committee before the Commissioner. At that
meeting he entirely demolished al their argu-
ments on the broad ground that the COMMITTEES
had promulgated throughout the country that
no increase Of prices would b made during the
inaugural ceremonies, and that hsekmsn were
entitled relatively to - much but no more than
others depending on their business for living.
Mr.. Beaumont has been heartily seconded not
only by his committee, but BY the executive
committee, In all his plans.
Mr.. beaumont, the chairman Of the commit
tee, comes from an old Maryland family Of the
Quaker persuasion. He was born IN Baltimore
county, Ma, some forty Year, ego. He At
tended the public schools leaving . splendid
reputation for aptnsss and diligsncs in study
rs he passed from one class 70 another. At the
ags OF sixteen hs entered the service Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and
graduated - . mseAanieAl engineer. After
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illumination and Fireworks.
Mr.. Mills Dean. chairman OF the committee
on illumination and fire works, Is well satisfied
with the work performed by his committee.
The illumination and fireworks" Mr.. Dean
said. will be on grand scale. and will be
something better than has ever been witnessed
here before. Mr.. Robert Bruce. one of the
most celebrated pyrotechnists in the country is
the artist who represents the St. Louis Fire
works Company. and his company has been
awarded the contract.
The Capitol, the Treasury building and
TO 23d street Will be illuminated with electric
suns, which will last about thirty minutes This
illumination will take place soon after dark.
should the weather be clear the 4th of March
1t will be a bright moonlight night, in which
event the illumination will have to take place
little later than If the weather should be cloudy.
The electric suns are to be placed on iron
stands along the avenue at regular intervals.
The illumination Will be followed by
pyrotechnic display in the monument grounds
which will last about forty-hye minutes. This
display will consist Of portraits, statues, aerial
displays and all the latest pieces in fire. There
Il to be an equestrian statue of Gen. Washing
ton similar to the one in Washington Circle, and
also of Lafayette similar to that in Lafay cite
Square. Then there will be the portraits of
Harrison and Morton and Cleveland and
Stevenson, the latter being surmounted by the
motto. "A public Office is public trust An
allegoricsi picture of Columbia and the ma
tional colors viii also be displayed in fire. and
the display will conclude with Good Night in
order that the spectators will not be kept on
the ground any longer than necessary and will
know when Ii u time 10 go home"
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Tickets and Invitations.
The duty Of arranging for a design for the
ball tickets and souvenir invitation and of SUI
perintending the printing was entrusted TO a
committee With Mr.. Beriah wilkins at the
head. The committee has discharged its duties
most satisfactorily. Chairman Wilkins 10 well
known in Washington and out.
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Public Comfort.
One Of the rooms in the Lehman buildins
just in the rear Of inaugural headquarters ha,
been a. busy place as any private office fol-
weeks past This il the room on the door Of
which hangs the single Of the committee on
public comfort, Mr.. NJ. /. Weller, chairman
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the cash lights by which will be announced the
numbers o. the carriages o. they may be called
during or at the close Of the ball
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The committee on ball room Examinations
has for its chairman one OF the solid business
men OF the District. Mr.. James L. Barbour, a
man of great energy and popularity. He is con-
nected with several of the prominent commercial
and financial concerns of the city, and for
many years has been engaged in the wholesale
grocery business on Pennsylyania avenue be-
tween 9Th and It'll streets. Mr. Barbour is also
at the head of the Washington Flour and Feed
Company of this city. He is Q man of wide
and liberal views, q stalwart democrat and a
generous contributor to the success of his
party. His marked executive abilities have
several times been recognized by his appoint
ment on committees connected with the inaug-
ural ceremonies
Associated with Mr.. Barbour on the commit
Zee are the following:
John r. Mclean, First Vice Chairman.
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Civic Organizations.
One Of the most important Of all the sub
committees is the one on civic organizations,
and in selecting Mr. William Dickson for it,
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badges, and their fine appearance, first Of the
badges and second OF the committeeman, is due
10 the good taste Of the committee on badges. of
which Mr.. d. L Murphy is chairman This
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this position all the latent power found scope 10
display the genius in the man. and many OF the
improvements which has brought the science Of
gun manufacture BY this government to the at
tention Of the world came from the fertile brain
OF the master workman. When the admins
tration changed in 1855 Mr. Beaumont was re-
moved from his position and since hiss not been
engaged in active business. He is q prominent
Mason and also chairman Of the campaign com
mittee Of the Maryland Democratic Club of the
District OF Columbia. Mr.. Beaumont has for
years devoted part Of his time to literature and
IL we'll known throughout the country "a q
student and writer on political economy and
the labor problems Of the day.
Following are Mr.. Beaumonts associates:
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aliihil. NeCft"fw
HillmHn. goel
Johnson. Isaac I.
kevworih. John
Kirby. Wallace ".
Leidy. Augustus z.
Ludlow. Walter ".
McGowan. ". 4.
MAcGroSy, Edwin b
Mckenzie. AlexAndes
0tterback. r. p.
Rover. Thomas A.
Reed, Wilson -.
Sautter. Charles A.
Scribnsf. Vim. G.
Skidmore. James L
Spransy. George
Stuart. Donald q.
sylvester. Richard Il.
Towles. Henry d.
Trimble. Matthew
Ward, Philip u.
White. Robert Z. L.
Wilbur. II. %.
Nilkorson. W. L.
Wilmer. Calvin
Young. Or. VIM. r.
lznaSa, Jose A.
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chairman the executive committee acted wisely.
Few men have such wide acquaintance among
the practical working politicians Of the country
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AIRY.
Lynch. NJ. A.
Magruder, John Fl.
Mccartney, Daniel p,
L. 3. y.
Mayer, Ernest
Mayer. Alfred
Noonsn, Timothy Y.
Norris. Warren K.
Orme, VIM. B.
Page. Harvey L.
/. Prince. A. d.
Poor. John c.
Renshsw, A. II.
Roose, VIM. s.
Shea, ". ii.
Shehsn, Geo. A.
Saks, Isadore
Seymour. Henry A.
Tullock, Seymour ".
Williams, Wash. B.
Woodbury., Levi
White, Ashton W. H.