The Washington times., 1894-08-07
MUSIC FOR The PYTHIANS
Works of Two Washington Composers
Provoke Discussion.
OFFICIAL ENCAMPMENT MARCH
Trouble About Railroad Rates-Cost Of the
stands-No Civil Escort Feasible Change
of adguarters-Pythian Sisters With
draw Their Request.

Music has been the subject of much discus
sion and controversy at the Pythians' COM
mittee meetings. Several. weeks ago the
engagement of the Fourth United States Ar
tilery Band was decided upon. and Prof.
Bugiioni leader of the band, composed a
march and dedicated it to the Knights of Py-
thias. This was adopted as the official en-
campment march.
Several days ago Prof. Donald B. Mcleod,
a Washington musician, composed a march,
and, at the suggestion of friend, this was
dedicated to the supreme lodge and placed
on sale, which. according to some knights,
was in opposition to the official march. The
question was brought up at a meeting Of the
citizens committee yesterday afternoon for
settlement. Mr.. Emmons said there had evi-
IDENTIFY been some misunderstanding. and
read newspaper clipping. stating that Mr..
McLeod's march had been authorized by the
music committee. This statement was false
in every particular. The facts were that at a
meeting of the committee on reception to the
supreme lodge. Mr.. Goodhart chairman, the
latter march was exhibited and no authoriza-
tion limited.
After Mr.. Emmons' statement, Mr.. Helbig
proceeded 10 make an explanation. Prof.
Buglioni's march was authorized and he
thought it very wrong for any other gentle
men to interfere with the work of bis commit
tee. There should be no interference on the
part of Mr.. Goodhart or any member OF his
committee.
MIR. GooDHARr EXPLAINED.
These remarks of Mr.. Helbig brought Mr..
Goodhart TO his feet. The latter gentleman
stated there had been no interference on the
part of his committee and none was intended
to be made. No official action has been taken
in respect to Mr.. McLeod's march, as he had
stated it to be his intention to have the Marine
Band to play the selection on the evening OF
the reception to the supreme lodge. Mr.. Ne
Leod stated the above mentioned facts TO the
executive committee and said he had no in
tention to gutagoniZe Prof. Bugioni.
Mr. Emmons moved that Mr.. Helbig's COM
mittee's previous action be indorsed. and this
settled the question of music.
Those present at the citizens committee
meeting yesterday afternoon were: Messrs.
Brown. Emmons, CarmOdy. Goodhart, John
son. Walaer Helbig. Helsley. Medford, Yost,
CrOnie, Greenleers, Mcleod. and Mitchell.
Reading OF communications was the first
business. Mr. Emmons read a letter from
Geu. Carnahan SAYING that much trouble was
being experienced in securing the desired rail-
road rates from the Western Traffic Associa-
ton, and asking help from the local commit
tee in the way of influence upon the officials
in this city. This letter was referred to MIR.
Heisley, chairman OF the committee on trans
por;ation, for investigation and report.
In his report submitted yesterday Mr.
Heisley stated that there was no encourage
ment for a less rate than one fare for the
round trip. They had tried TO secure the
same rate as that granted 10 the g. \. l..
this year. but as yet have not been successful.
With this report the matter now stands until
some action is taken by the Traffic Associa-
ton.
APPROPRIATION FOR STANDS.
Mr.. Conn. from the committee on stands
asked for an appropriation of 500 for stands,
which was referred 10 the auditing committee
for report. Mr.. Emmons said during the
past week he had received q communication
from the committee on the reception TO the
supreme lodge regarding the bands engaged
for that evening. II was stated that the Fifth
Illinois Regiment had asked for a band, and
the committee proposed to let them have the
Fourth Artillery Band and use the Marine
Band for the reception. But nothing definite
had been heard from the Illinois regiment,
and until they answer nothing can be done.
The committee on information asked for an
of $50 instead of $50, which
request was referred to the auditing commit
tee.
Gen. Ordway. chairman of the committee
on escort. reported that an escort of civil or
ganizations is not feasible. He will not order
out the militia. but as many as choose may
volunteer. He asked also for band to ac-
the escort. which request was re-
ferred 10 the auditing committee, with power
to act. Mr.. J. II. Johnson. chairman OF the
public order committee, said they had de-
ferred action until some desired information
was received concerning the line of march
and location OF the reviewing stands. Mr..
Emmons handed to the chairman of each
committee the names of members of such
committees. with the request that any errors
be corrected. so that the names may be pub
lished as soon as possible Mr.. Goodhart de-
sired to know something concerning the Or
dering OF badges. but this matter was post
poned until the next meeting.
ONLY 500 TENTS ORDERED.
Chairman Brown said he had received
from McCauley Peters Tent
and Awning Company, in which they stated
they would not be able to furnish 1,5O0 tents.
which have been ordered, at the same rate as
3. 900. which was the number originally agreed
upon. Mr.. Brown said the citizens commit
tee would keep to the 1,50O order unless it
was absolutely necessary to have more. which
by the original agreement could be had at the
same rate. He further stated that the matter
ought to be settled soon. and upon motion it
was agreed that he should close contract
with the McCauley Company or some otheI
firm.
Mr.. Brown further stated that it was desir-
able to change the headquarters of the COM
mittee on account of the noise from the street
during the meetings and the difficulty in
reaching the DreSent Quarters Mr. Emmons
had offered the large vacant storeroom, No.
1916 + street. at reasonable rent, and upon
motion of Gen. Walker it was agreed that Mr.
Brown should secure new rooms, and the
chairman stated that the next meeting will
probably be held at 1916 street.
Mr.. Carmody, treasurer of the citizens COM
mittee. reported receipts and expenditures as