The evening times., 1896-12-19
BALL NOT N THE LIBRARY
Chairman Hanna Writes Chair
man Bell Abandoning Idea.
PENSION OFFICE PROBABLE
Tardy Recognition Extended to "War
Horses" Carson and Gleeson In
the Make-Up of COmmittees-Gen
Porter Appoints Capt. w. E. HOr-
ton His Special Aid.

. Executive Chairman Bell a letter, which the
latter has received, concerning the use
OF the new Library building for the in
augural ball. 1t amounts, as indicated in
The Evening Times recently, to an aban-
donment OF the Library and will lead tc
the selection of the Pension Office for
the affair.
Mr. Hanna writes that he has no per
sonai wishes in the matter, but he was of
the opinion, after inspecting the Library
that IL was the most desirable place and
one which the American people would be
anxious to see.
In view OF the opposition in Congress
and among citizens, MIR. Hanna withdrtws
from active participation in the matter
He leaves the choice OF the ball building
entirely to the executive Committee, and
has full faith in its Judgment and wisdom
The depth of the political oblivion into
which the ''old warehouses;" Perry Car
son and Andrew Gleeson, have been thrust
was illustrated at headquarters today.
WAR HORSES RECOGNIZED.
The Times reporter inquired if either of
the two was selected for either of the COM
mittees, which will he announced tonight.
The reply was that Mr. Carson had been
suggested for the public comfort Committee,
but the name OF Gleeson had not been ,ncn-
toned; therefore, the latter was not likely
to be honored.
Mr.. Bell and Ma jor Bracket conferred to-
gether, and at the eleventh hour added Mr..
Gleeson's name to the civic organizations
list.
So it was that the inquiry by The Times
caused the great admirer of Blaine and
the longtime staIwart Republican, Andrew
Gleeson, to receive recognition by the eX-
ecutive committee in charge OF the i'm
ausuration.
Executive Chairman Bell and Chairman
Macauley OF the floor committee had a CON
ference last night and selected Commander
W. II. Emery to act as vice chairman.
Mr.. Bell told Mr.. Macauley to take his
time in making up his committee, partieu-
larly the special aid.
Mr. Bell also handed him list Of the
names OF we'll known young men whom the
executive committee desires placed upon
the floor committee.
The executive committee will meet To-
night at 1880 O'Clock 10 Consider the ques-
tions Of the ballroom, the various commit
tees and other important details.
Gen. Horace Porter, grand marshal. has
notified Mr.. Bell that in few days he
VIII issue general order No. 1. He also
announces the appointment Of Capt. W. L.
Horton as his special aid.
TROOPS IN THE PATENT OFFICE.
The Interor Department has notified Gen.
Clay, chairman of the military organiZa-
ton committee. that certain portions Of
the building Will be available for the ac-
commodation Of troops during the in
auguration.
The American Republican College LeaEu
has applied for place in the PROGRESSION
The manager III charge is Edward J. Hen
ming of Chicago, and he writes that 1000
college boys will make Washington lively.
The league was formed during tine cam
paign. and has a big memberSll,pin the East
and West, numbering students of Harvard
Yale and Cornell on its list.
The headquarters are in the Auditorium
Hotel, Chicago.
General Williams, chairman of the ban
quet committee. is in New York. but will
return on Monday and call a meeting.
Chairman Wright. of the public comfort
committee, has now secured accommoda-
uons for $3.50 people.
The first report OF Chairman John b.
Wight, of the public order committee. was
made today. He states that he has selected
the gentlemen whom he, would like tt
have serve Oh the committee, and also has
secured the consent OF Major George II.
!iarries TO act as vice chairman, and DR..
E. Welsh Ashford as secretary.
He has acquainted himself with the
duties performed by the committee four
n fal rbiaf
Clerk Sylvester of the police department.
Mr.. Sylvester will serve on the committee
and will be valuable member, inasmuch
as he is thoroughly conversant with the
police requirements.
He does not believe it will he necessary
to ask for any legislation for additional
policemen, and proposes to call a meeting
of the committee for next Tuesday evening.
Gen. Clay will appoint on the military
committee all regimental and staff officers
of the District militia.
The Republican National League of
Clubs, through President Woodmansee has
informed Mr.. Bell that the league clubs
will be uniformed, and that no club OF less
than fifty members should be given a place
in the parade.
Gen. Wcoimansee thinks that at least
$4,000 leaguers will take part, although
there is a total of 5000 clubs and ,, 500,-
900 members altogether.