Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
THE INAUGURATION,
The Question OF Music to Be Decided To-
night-Othcr Items of Interest.

THE INAUGURATION.
| The Question OF Music to Be Decided To-
| night-Othcr Items of Interest.
| The matter Of music for the ceremonies
in connection with the Inauguration will
probably be decided at the meeting of
the executive committee at headquarters
this evening. As stated in THE STAR on Satur-
day there is little doub, that the contract will be
awarded to the Marine Band. When the bids
came to be opened at the meeting Of the sub
committee on Saturday afternoon it was found
| that their bid was much lower than the one
from the Chicago organization, the only other
one that had been seriously considered.
At the meeting of the executive committee
Mr.. VIM. H. Slack reported in favor of
the Marine Band and recommended that
Zimmerman 4 STEMS orchestra be secured
| to furnish the dance music on the evening OF
the ball Mr.. Zimmerman is the leader Of
the Naval Academy Band that furnishes an
orchestra for dancing for all occasions at the
academy. while Mr.. Stein is well-known local
musician who will have charge Of the additions
to the orchestra necessary to bring it up to the
required size. He will draw far a. possible
on local talent for the purpose.
committee from the Washington Musical
Assembly, h. Of L., called at headquarters this
| morning to present q protest from the assembly
against the securing Of outside music for the
Inauguration. They are in favor of the con-
tracts being awarded to the Marine Band and to
Zimmerman and STEMS orchestra.
The contract for dance music calls for 100
pieces: % violins. 19 second violins, 10 vioas,
IL cellos, 10 bases, flutes, 4 oboes, clarion
cites, bassoons. horns, trumpets, from
bones, tubas, harps and drums.
TO ILLUMINArE THE BALL ROOM.
At the meeting of the executive committee on
Saturday Mr.. James L. Barbour Of the committee
on illumination of the ball room asked for an
appropriation of $4,000 for the expense that
will be needed for properly illuminating the hall
on the nights the committee will have charge of
them-Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tues
day. Mr.. Richard Smith Of ball room decora-
lions spoke in favor Of the appropriation. hav-
ing been convinced that this extra illumination
would be an extra injucement and would make
returns ten-fold to the funds of the committee.
After considerable discussion the appropria-
| ton asked for was made.
MIR. Ralph Gait, from promenade concert
reported that his committee had agreed on two
sacred concerts on Sunday at so cents admis-
| sion. three concerts on Monday, the first two
| for 80 cents. the evening one at 81, at which
there would be dancing, and on Tuesday q
promenade concert at rs cents, to which all
orphan children will be admitted free.
Mr.. j. Harrison Johnson, from the special
committee on Presidents stand, reported in
favor OF MT. JULIUS LansDurghs plan Tor SY,OUO
and the report was agreed to.
Workmen have commenced tho erection Of
the stands on the several reservations. The
stands are to be entirely on the reservations.
DRESS FOR CIVILIAN AIDES.
Col. H. c. Corbin, adjutant general to grand
marshal of the parade, issued the following cir
cular Dress for civilian aides will be high
hats, black Prince Albert coats. dark trousers.
white or buff gloves. sash. badge, whip and
saddle cloth of uniform pattern. The whole
expense of sash. badge, whip and saddle cloth
will not exceed $40.
A complimentary ticket has been received at
inaugural headquarters to attend the inaugural
ball Of the famous Thurman Legion of Oregon.
The ball is to be held on March at the Ma
tional Guard Armory, Portland, Ore. and will
be attended by the leading democrats in that
state.
John W. Fritchey Democratic Club. Harris
burg. Pa, President ]. C. Kelley. have secured
headquarters through the committee on public
comfort at 1901 7th street northwest, Myers
Hall. The club will be represented by 100 men
and one of the fine bands from Harrisburg Pa.
THE RAILROAD RATES.
H. L. Biscoe. chairman Of the committee on
transportation, has received information as to
try. Points on the line of the Penn
sy.vania road. The tickets will be placed
on sale March 2, 8 and 4, and
limited TO return March Z; New York to
Washington and return, IS; Pittsburg to Wash
ingtOn and return, $40; Buffalo to Washington
and return, SIS. Points not taken in the above
rates win be figured on a basis Of two cents per
mile.
The Chesapeake and Ohio report that they
will make one fare rate from Ohio river points
and west thereof, to Washington. They have
not yet determined the date Of sale and limits.
Mr.. William Dickson, chairman Of the COM
mlttee on civic organization. is in recent
of a letter from the Cleveland democracy of
Buffalo, n. Y. This organization is one of
the Oldest in the state and has men,
bership OF about $500. They will reach
Washington on Friday, March 8, about 3 D. M
and will be CHARTERED at the National Hotel.
They will bring with them about $50 uniformed
members and will be accompanied by full
band.
THE MILITARY PAGEANT.
Gen. Schofeld has completed his plans for
participation Of the military in the Inauguration
ceremonies so far as to recommend to the Sec
rotary Of Var that the garrisons at Fortress
Monroe, Va, Fort Myer, Va, Fort McHenry,
Md. and at Washington Barracks be represented
to their fullest extent in the inaugural parade
The garrisons are constituted as follows:
Fort Myer-Troop A, first regiment: troop F,
seventh regiments troop H, eighth regiment.
and X, ninth cavalry.
Fort Monroe-Troop F, first regiment; bat
terry l, second regiment; batteries b and NJ,
third regiment; battery H, fourth regiment
and battery G, fifth artillery.
Fort McHenry, Md.-Batteries d and 1, third
artillery.
Washington Observation-Disclosures C, E, K and
L, third artillery.
One Of the batteries at Fortress Monroe and
q small number of soldiers Of the other gar
risons will necessarily be detained at the posts
for guard duty, &c.
AS the order includes all the soldiers at the
posts named who can be spared it is expected
that there will be at least 800 regulars in line
Gen. Schofield's plan will undoubtedly be
approved by Secretary Elkins in a day or two,
and the orders will probably be issued before
| the present week closes.
MILITIA TROOPS TO CONE.
The military committee is in receipt Of in
formation from Col. Wylie Jones that the Pal
metto regiment, Columbus. s. c., will be
present with the governor and staff Of that
state. Col. Corbin is also informed by letter