Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-03

THE EVENING STAR,
houses and to see that no misrepresenta-
tons had been made as to the accommo-
dations which the tenants propose to pro-
vide for the city's guests.
AT this point Mr. Gardner wanted to
know of Mr.. Mitchell how many applica-
tions for quarters had been received by
the committee on public comfort The
answer came that the number was not
large thus far, because of the recent settle
ment of the rate question. Mr.. Brown
thought that there was an abundance OF
time for the consideration Of this matter
and Ii was postponed.
Mr.. Edison moved that all the subcommt-
tees be directed to prepare their estimates
for submission to the executive committee
at a date not later than three weeks from
the present meeting. and Mr.. Gardner made
an amendment reducing the time to two
weeks. This was accepted by Mr. Edison.
1t was stated that after a conference of
the committee on camp and camp ground
1t had been found unwise to indicate at
this time the number of tents needed in
camp. and the contractors had been so
advised. MIR. Goodhart thought that the
maximum number of tents named in the
contract would be required to accommodate
the invading army. After a good deal of
talk on minor matters the session ad-
journed.
p The Pythian committee held long and
spirited session at the Warder building last
night, at which the following committee
men responded to the roll call: Goodhart,
Yost, Kline, Heisley. Medford. Cronie. An
derson, Humphrey. Wagner, Carter, Hardell.
Mills, Coggins, Helbig and Conner. The
proceedings of the last meeting were briefly
reviewed by the secretary. This officer then
read a communication from Division No.
of New York, the oldest division in the
empire state in which it was stated that
the command was coming to Washington
twenty-nine strong. The men of this COM
mand would not take their meals in camp.
The communication was referred to the
citizens executive committee. Another let
ter was read from Potomac Division of
Bayard, West Virginia requesting informal
ton on various subjects. but especially as
to whether there would be a bicycle corps
in the parade. The commander of the d.
vision indicated that report was cur
rent there that bicycle corps was TO par
ticipate in the march, and as the wheel
was great curiosity up there, they were
exceedingly anxious to see how the thing
worked.
A communication was read from Mai
Gen. Carnahan advising the committee
that, as the time for the encampment was
drawing nigh. it would be discreet move
to place in the hands of the contracting
jeweler the prizes which were to be awarded
to the sir knights of the successful divisions
anu lHe JeWel WHICH was 10 De given 10
commander of the victorious division. This
communication was a surprise to the Pythi-
ans, as II was the first they had heard that
prizes OF this nature were to be given. They
did not know anything about this and had
never agreed to give them. warm dis
cussion followed. Messrs. Anderson, Kline,
Medford. Goodhart. Carter and Humphrey
taking part.
A Fixed Sum.
The Fythians had set apart the sum of
$500 to be distributed as prizes to the sue
cessful divisions, and 1t was the unanimous
opinion of those present at the meeting that
this sum should not under any circum-
stances be exceeded. 1t was moved and
carried that Gen. Carnahan be appraised of
the action of the committee, and that if he
desired to provide for individual prizes out
of the stated sum set aside for prizes this
might be done, but the sum subscribed by
the lodges for prize purposes could not be
exceeded. Mr.. Medford also called attention
TO the fact that Gen. Carnahan, in his circu-
lar to the divisions, had said something
about a prize to be awarded to the mountad
division winning in the drill contest This
was also a surprise to the committee, a II
had not been provided for.
The secretary then read an important
communication from the citizens committee,
setting forth that that committee had taken
unto itself all matters pertaining to the en-
campment excepting as to the prizes and
oauScS. ~ udu dSSuHltu the Responsibility
Tor the contract for tents, subject to modi-
hcations. The citizens were also to be re-
sponsible for $3.50 of the badge money The
communication called for an accounting of
au expenditures made by the Pythian COM
mittee, the subscription lists and paid-up
contributions. The Pythians were TO retain
all the subscriptions received from the
lodges on account of the prize fund. Mr..
Heisley moved, and Mr.. Kline seconded the
motion. that the communica ton be filed and
acknowledged.
As to the Finances.
Mr.. Kline. chairman of the Pythian audit
Ing committee. reported that the committee
had carefully examined all the books and
accounts OF the recording secretary and the
treasurer, which show: Total amount re-
ceived from all sources is 81, 1850; total
amount expended to date. 81, 4S6.0S; balance
In hands of treasurer, 81, 252 ~; less amount
cue lodges on account of advances made by
them. 80; available balance with treas
urer $9o6.92; plus balance in hands of Rich
ard Goodhardt from Mikado performances,
per his report. T6; net available balance
OF collections, s9I1.6S. The report recon-
mended that the amount advanced to the
executive committee by the several lodges
as loan C$295.5U be credited to them re-
spectively and that the balance (SyTl .6S) be
turned over to the citizens executive COM
mittee.
Mr.. Anderson objected to that part of the
communication from the citizens which said
that they had accepted the contract entered
into by the committee for tents, subject to
notifications. He said that certain knights
OF Pythias were individually responsible on
this contract, and If the citizens accepted 1t
they should accept it Internationally. All
the tents that had been contracted for would
be occupied If present indications meant
anything. This was the text for a lengthy
discussion.
Transportation Committee.
The subcommittee MT
yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at the War
der building and talked over what had beer.
accomplished and what remained for the
committee yet to do. Chairman Heisley was
in the chair. Communications from several
passenger agents and the officials of trunk
line associations were read Progress was
reported In all directions, and it was uni
versally agreed that the committee was in
strong working order and that 1t was pro-
ducing gratifying results.
Our Naturalization Laws.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In your editorial of last Friday, in refer