Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-24

OF the public comfort committee, was in
dustriously busy this morning at head
quarters in arranging the cards which are
to expedite the disposition Of the incoming
crowds. These cards will be placed at the
stations, and will save the committeeman
and the pilgrims much time and care.
Supreme Keeper of Record and Seal X. L.
G. White of Nashville Tenn, has reached
the city, and, with his daughter, is quarter
ed In handsome suite at the Ebbitt. He
gave The Star man a pleasant talk today
and touched on many matters pertaining
to the encampment and convention. All
day he has been busy with the work of
getting Builders Exchange Hall in readi-
ness for the sessions of the Supreme Lodge.
He has also been looking after the review
ing stand for the Supreme Lodge, which is
to be built at the treasury. He has receiv-
ed a number Of callers, and is exceedingly
busy.
Maj. Gen. Carnahan returned from Nor
FOLK. and today. in company with Gen.
John Il. Smith of his staff, rode to Fort
Myer Tor consultation with those army
oncers who are to act as judges of the
competitive drill The result of the confer
ence could not be learned in time for pub
ncation today but is supposed to have had
reference merely to matters of tactical de-
tan, ana not to have been of popular in
terest Gen. Carnahan is growing more
enthusiastic as the days pass. and believes
that the encampment Is going to be q great
triumph.
Leaves of Absence for Pythians.
instructions have been sent to Capt
DeweI. commandant of the Washington
navy yard, that all employees CT that yard
VINO are members of the Uniformed Rank
hnlghts or Pythias. may be granted leave
or absence, without pay, for two DAYS dur
week.
rue Illumination and Night Parade
The committee on illumination held q
meeting yesterday afternoon to perfect final
arrangements for the general illumination
OF pennsylvania avenue Wednesday night
The chairman, Gen. Duncan s. Walker
was empowered to go ahead with the ar
rangements for lighting up the Capitol
dome with electricity. This is considered
an important feature of the proposed IL
Elimination. The trades display or illu-
minated commercial parade takes place the
same night. Capt. Harrison S. Barbour
marshal of the parade, announced that re-
ports were coming in rapidly from mer-
Chants and business houses that desired
r; presentation in the parade. 1t is abso-
lutely essential that those intending to
the marshal Immediately the character of
the proposed exhibit and the number Of
horses to be employed.
1t Is desired that those entering the parad !,
report at the place of forming not later
than 1:3W o'clock Wednesday evening, as
the line is to start promptly at pm.
The marshal intends to arrange the pro-
gram so that ell teams can be back in their
stables by 9:3O o'clock Merchants desir-
ing lanterns to use in illumination can OBJ
tain them at wholesale rates II they give
notice to the chairman Of the committee
Gen. Walker before tomorrow noon 1t is
believed that the private illumination on
pennsylvania avenue will be extensive.
The following merchants on the avenue
nave responded since the last report pub
hsfed In The Star to the circular addressed
to them by Chairman CIV. Darr of the sub
committee on citizens Nominations. signi-
Tying their intention to illuminate their re-
spcctive places Of business on the evening
of August -: John Hayes, iOl; Shafer's
1o9; Gnstave Linke. 215: A. Stern. 2Ol; d.
+. Hick. 3d. J. G. Brigham. Joe Griese-
meyer, 80; j. Spliedt. 5O1: H: w. Higham
4IG; G. w. Driver, COS; j. w. Brooke, 60
r. N. Harper. coo: S. Jerome Chl. Vernon
Row: John F. Ellis, !37; J. f. Bishop. .15:
+. b. Anderson & Co., 1910 and 1912; Gait
& Bro. 1107: J. H. Kuehling. Thos F.
Osiam. Wizards Hotel, o. G. Staples.
Additional Subscriptions.
Since the last report the following addi-
tional subscriptions to the knights of Ply
thias fund have been received by the cit
liens finance committee: Central National
Bank. so; Capt. E. 8. Randall, so; N
Auth. 81; ]. l.. Loose. s.: Lendner & Co,
IS; ]. Ehrmantrout, 81, Mrs. c. H. Taylor
81; VIM. Clarity, 81; VIM Pyles 81