Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-21
The Amount Collected Reported to
the Pythian Committee.
BUSINESS PLACES TO Be DECORATED
The Accommodations Provided in
the Camp for the Visitors.
T lie MILITARY ESCORT

The citizens executive committee on the
Pythian encampment met yesterday after
noon at headquarters. 1t was q full meet
ing. The necessity for economy was urgent
ly talked of. All the necessary funds will
be raised, but only those which are abso-
lutely necessary can be raised The follow
ing were present: Chaplin Brown, George
E. Emmons. Archibald Greenlees. Frank B.
Noyes. A. F. Medford, Motley Anderson,
Richard Goodhart, c. q. Conn, Duncan s.
Walker. Samuel Ross. G. W. Heisley, ].
H. Mitchell. F. w. Helbig, j. c. Yost, w. T.
Mockbee, John r. Carmody, Lawrence
Gardner. John Joy Edison.
Under the call Of committees the first was
that of finance. under the craftsmanship
of Frank B. Noyes. who reported that they
we're collecting the money subscribed as
rapidly as possible. They have turned over
to the treasurer $5.79l, and have disbursed
thus far $35999. Many collectors were out
at work. but 1t was difficult to get in the
cash, as the subscribers wanted the use Of
their money as long as possible. He recon-
mended that the estimates be cut down to
the bone, because he felt confident that
several of the subscriptions which were on
the list and on which they have been cal
culating were not good. Maj. Carmody
said that a retrenchment might be made
in the matter of tents. hut Chairman
Brown stated that this was hardly prac-
ticable. Mr.. Noyes stated that 5000 was
still out, and that all The Star collectors
and others have been employed trying to
bring it in. Both he and Mr.. Emmons had
made personal calls upon subscribers.
Under the call of transportation Chair
man George w. Heisley reported progress.
Chairman Richard Goodhart of the sub
committee on the reception of the Supreme
Lodge reported that all arrangements were
complete. and invitations had been sent
out. The 500 which would be needed for
the rental of Convention Hall would have
to be paid in advance.
Business Men to Decorate.
Chairman Domer of the subcommittee on
decorations reported that his committee
had addressed communications to ner-
chants, and the responses had been very
gratifying. Nearly all had promised to
decorate their places of business, and such
as had not promised to do so would be call
ed upon personally by the committee. AL
ready bunting was beginning to bloom along
the streets.
Chairman Mitchell of the public comfort
committee desired the balance of the appro-
priation made in behalf Of his committee.
He also suggested that the executive COM
mittee grant him the authority to raise 800
in an independent way, but Maj. Carmody
opposed this on the ground that IL was a
bad precedent. Mr.. Noyes here called at
tention to the collection by Pythians for
the benefit of their lodges Of the subscrip-
lions which had been recorded on the list
turned over from the Pythian executive
committee to the citizens executive COM
mittee. Mr.. GCodhart explained the situa-
ton satisfactorily and MIR. Medford told of
the difficulties encountered by the lodges in
raising the 5000 necessary to pay the
prizes. A long discussion took place, Joined
in by everybody present.
Mr.. Heisley stated that at a recent meet
ing or the Pythian executive committee
they mad voted to turn over every dollar to
the citizens executive committee which had
been subscribed to them, and 1t had been so
turned over Mr.. Mitchell stated that SO
TAR as Equal Lodge was concerned, il would
raise its share Of the prize money.
Work ON the Camp Ground.
Chairman Gardner of the subcommittee
en- camp and camp grounds reported that
the number of knights registered to arrive
was 5,2IS. and the number Of accommoda-
tons provided for knights was 7,OO0. Sur
veyors were on the ground, and the tents
had al rived. and the work of putting them
UP would be begun tomorrow. Most of the
contracts had been let, but few still re-
manned to be awarded. The committee
would not exceed the estimate, and a cut
might probably be made. 1t was impossi-
BILE to get caterer to furnish meals SO
long as the committee on privileges had
authority to sell lunch privileges. A motion
was made and carried that the committee
on privileges be relieved from granting priv
neges for lunch stands. Chairman Medford
OF the committee en- Information reported
that his COMMITTEES would probably get
along with the appropriation of $50, and
with this could erect two booths and per-
haps. open three or four other places where
Information concerning the city might be
dispensed. Chairman John b. Wight of the
committee on hall for the Supreme Lodge
being absent from the meeting it was voted
to turn this whole matter over to a speciaI
committee on finance
Col. Staples wanted to know why II they
m hoo cf-fat
rented the Builders Exchange Hall for the
reception Of the Supreme Lodge when he
had offered the use Of Willard Hall gratis
Mr.. Richard Goodhart explained that Build
ers Exchange had been selected by the
supreme keeper Of record and of seal, and
that the executive committee had Endorsed
mis- selection. Col. Staples volunteered the
individual chairs necessary for the repre-
sentatives to the Supreme Lodge.
Reports From Various Committees.
Chairman Archibald Greenlees of the en-
tertainment committee reported that the
chances of securing the presence of a war
vessel at Washington during the encamp-
ment were very slim. They had called to
see the President in the matter of reviewing
the parade. but he had left the city, and
Secretary Thurber promised to bring the
matter to his attention. Chairman Heibig
of the subcommittee on music reported that
everything was all right; SO also did Chair
horses and carriages. Chairman johnson
of the subcommittee on public order pre-
scented his report through Secretary En-
mons. 1t was that nothing further could
be done by the committee till the hours for
the parade were promulgated. The police
department had evinced a spirit of assist
ance. Chairman Yost of the committee on
reception of the Uniform Rank indicated
that all arrangements were complete. Capt.
Domer, chairman of the committee on es-
cort, vice Gen. Ordway, resigned, said that
the decision of Gen. Ordway not to order
out the National Guard as escort would
limit the number Of companies in the
parade TO those possessing company uni
forms. This would reduce the escort to
about two battalions of four companies
each.
Chairman Ross Of the subcommittee on
privileges reported that they were dispos-
Jig of privileges as fast as possible. At
the instance of Gen. Duncan S. Walker of
the Examinations committee, $3.50 were
appropriated for the illumination of the
dome of the Capitol. Chairman c. G. Conn
of the committee on stands stated the con-
tract for two stands had not been awarded,