The Washington times., 1894-08-21
ALL REPORTS FAVORABLE
Gratifying Progress with Arrange
ments for the rythians.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET
Over Six Thousand Knights Have Applied
for Accommodations in the Camp-High
School Cadets Selected for Messenger
service-The President May Receive.

Service-Ihe President May Receive
When the citizens executive committee on
the Knights of Pythias Encampment met at
headquarters yesterday afternoon they ex-
pected favorable and more or less final reports
from the various subcommittee. With one
exception their anticipations were realized.
That exception was the committee on hall for
the supreme lodge. Secretary J. B. Conner
reported their work but half done, and that
half not altogether satisfactorily.
After considerable discussion tho officers of
the executive committee, with Secretary Con-
ner, were empowered to make the necessary
arrangements for the proper furSishing and
decoration of Builders Exchange Hall during
the sessions Of the supreme lodge. Reports
OF progress were received from the other sub
committees.
The gentlemen present yesterday were
Chairman Chaplin Brown, Secretary George
Z. Emmons, Treasurer John r. Carmody,
Messrs. John Joy Edison. Archibald Green
lees, Frank b. Noyes, C. S. Domer, A. +.
Medford, Motley Anderson. Richard Good
.
]. Harrison Johnson, Gen. Duncan S. Walker,
Samuel Ross, G. W. Heisley, j. H. Mitchell,
T. w. Helbig J. G. Yost, and W. T. Mocka-
bee. Reports Of committees was the first
business in order and Mr.. Noyes made state
ment showing the condition OF finances.
From his report 1t appeared that s5,772.6S in
cash has been received, 1858. SO disbursed,
leaving a balance Of S5,4l269.
Mr.. Noyes said his committee aud collectors
are endeavoring to collect the money as rap
idly as possible. About 5000 OF the amount
subscribed had not been collected, between
II, 500 and $4,000 OF which will probably
never be paid. In view.of the state of finances
he recommends that estimates and appropria-
tions be reduced as much as possible.
MORE MONEY NEEDED.
Mr. Emmons said $1,000 more will be
needed for necessary expenses ofthe encamp-
ment
Chairman Brown said "a, 500 was the origi-
nal appropriation for the camp and camp
grounds committee. but their expenses can
probably be cut down to $4,000.
Mr.. G. W. Heisley reported progress for the
transportation committee. Preparations have
been completed for the reception to the
supreme lodge, and Mr.. Goodhart, chairman
of the committee having charge of the ar
rangements, stated that the invitations have
been mailed and the programmes are being
printed. The sum of $3.50 will cover all ex-
penses OF the reception.
APPLICATIONS OF KNIGHTS FOR QUARTERS.
"Knights to the number of $500 have ap-
piled for quarters in camp" said Chairman
Gardner. when the camp and camp grounds
committee was called. 1.-THE surveyors were
at work to-day" he continued. land the
camp grounds were staked of ready to set up
ha fapt xrbiab al adt-o orriy Thar
will probably all be up Thursday, one day
ahead of time" Mr.. Gardner also stated that
the contract for furnishing electric lights has
been awarded to Royce & Marean for $3.50.
and that for laying water pipes to s. S. Shedd
d Bro. for 1925.
He thought the expenses of his committee
will be less than the amount appropriated for
their use. On motion Of Mr.. Emmons it was
agreed that the granting of the lunch stand
and cafe privileges should be taken from the
committee on privileges and advertising and
given to Mr.. Gardner's committee.
1--WE can do our work with S50," said Mr..
Medford, of the committee on information,
''but could easily use S400 or $500 II we could
get that amount" But that is an impossible
ity at this time, and Mr.. Medford will be COM
PEELED to dispense the best information OBJ
tainable for the smaller sum.
The report OF the committee on hall for the
supreme lodge was submitted by Mr.. ]. B.
Conner. Wr. Wight, the chairman, is out of
town, and has left the arrangements in charge
of Conner. Owing to the character Of the
sessions of the lodge the present seating
arrangement OF the Builders Exchange is
unsuitable and separate chairs will haYe to he
furnished. A partition In front Of the hall
door is also required. The decorations, which
have been provided for at an estimated cost
OF SIS, consisted of only few flags around
the platform.
Alter a speech, in which he eulogized the
supreme lodge and chided the citizens OF
Washington for not upholding the xood name
OF their city, Mr.. Goodhart moved to appro-
pirate 500 for decorating the hall, which
motion was adopted.
no WAR VESSELS WILL BE THERE.
Mr.. Greenlees, chairman Of the entertain
ment committee, stated that he had endeav-
ored to secure the presence Of two war ves-
sells at the navy yard during the encamp-
ment, but it is doubtful whether he will be
successful. In company with Mr.. Chaplin
Brown he had called at the White House
Thursday to ask the President to give pub
lie reception to the visiting Knights. Mr..
Cleveland was out of the city, but Secretary
Thurber had given Messrs. Brown and Green-
lees encouragement and asked them to call
again when the President returns, which they
will do.
Reports Of progress were received from the
committees on horses and carriages, music,
and reception to the uniform rank.
Mr.. ]. Harrison johnson, OF the public
order committee, submitted written state
ment. in which he said he can nothing fur
ther until information is furnished as to the
hour of formation Of the parade.
The resignation of Gen. Albert Ordway as
chairman Of the committee on escort was re-
ceived, and he designated Capt. Domer, Of
the Fencibles as his successor. The latter
gentleman's appointment was approved by
the citizens committee.
Capt. Domer stated there will be about 400
militlamen in escort line.
An appropriation of $3.50 was voted to tho
commitree for lighting the Capt.
tol dome with electric lights Tuesday even
ing.
Hon. G. G. Conn, OF the committee on re-
viewing stands, reported everything in readi-
ness for the erection OF stands as soon as the
location is decided upon. In the judgment Of
the committee the two stands cannot be
erected for less than $500 each, with seating
capacity for 500 persons.
Mr.. Goodhart stated that plats Of Conven-