The morning times., 1896-12-27
ALL WORK WELL IN HAND
Chairman Bells Summary Of
Inaugural Preparations.
WILL PATENT ALL DESIGNS
Fifty Arches to BE Erected Along
Pennsylvania Avenue-50O Voices
and 100 Instruments for Concerts
and Ball Magnificent Scheme of
Decoration and animation.

Over 100000 has been subscribed to
the inaugural fund, and, according TO the
statement made by Mr.. John W. Thomp
son, chairman OF the finance committee,
there are Others still desrous of appearing
as contributors. This is already $1,000
more than the estimate of the executive
but. there will be no limit
placed upon those who desire to testry
their interest in the coming event by their
money, faith and work. Ash now well
known there will be reimbursement pro
rata out of the surplus.
Money matters and others of more inter
est were discussed at the meeting OF the
executive committee last evening, Mr.. [,
j. Bell presiding. Mr.. Bell has recently
had conferenc. with Grand Marshal Porter
in New York, who, he said. may be eX-
pected here January to stay short
while, as there are no matters OF business
Yet which demand his continuous presence
in Washington.
Mr. Bell said that from the reports "f
the committees all of the work requiring
attention up TO this time was we'll in
hand ana he expected matters to move on
harmoniously and eXpeditiously until the
event.
Held Busy Meeting.
There was a large amount Of business
III detail transacted. other than the
chairman, there were present Vice prsSi-
dents s. W Woodward and l.. ID. Wine,
Treasurer John Joy Edison, Corresponding
Secretary Fred Bracket, Recording See
retary Gorge II. Walker John ". Thomp
son, Gen. H. Y Boyntcn. Thomas soncr-
Vile, Il. H Warner. H A. willard, Col.
l.. T. Wright, Judge John G. Chaney, Capt
james E. Bell, George Gibson, Gen. Cecil
Clay, T. f Roessle NJ |. Weller, Simon
Wolf, c. F Norrnent, J. 6. Berrct, Crosby
$. Noyes, Ben Butterworth. Col. w. W
Dudley, A. NJ Clapp, James l.. Norris, NJ.
NJ. Holland ana Major George II. Rarrics
vice chairman OF the committee on public
order.
The formal announcement was made uf
the appointment of Gen. Miles as chair
man of the committee on reception. Mr.
Zen said that Gen. Miles would probably
announce the personnel of this coumittee
before the next meeting OF the .xecu i've
committee.
The committee on badges reported by
Mr.. Wolf, chairman, on the design for the
badges, this design having been adopted by
the general committee. About twenty
five hundred OF these badges Will be
struck off, but the design Will not lie
made public until il has been secured by
patent or copyright. Chairman Bell re
gardel ii as extremely handsome and said
that it met the unanimous approval OF The
coIninittee. The execution cf the details
will be left 10 the proper committee.
Extension of Limit.
The committee on transportation. ny
Chairman SoIncrvillc, reported that IT
will endeavor to secure an extension Of
the limits of railway tickets for the in
aucural. y subcommittee has been aI-
pointed, which will interview the railway
officials on this important matter.
a subcommittee OF the committee onparks
and reservations will see the Comnis
sioners tomorrow with view of obtaia;1g
the space at the market for grand stands
and for any other purpose within the scope
Of the committees work.
The committee on music, Judge Clancy,
chairman. advised the employment IF a
military band OF about sixtyfive pieces,
and an orchestral band of about 20
pieces. The military band must be in
uniform and the orchestral either in i:n-
form or evening dress. They also recnE-
mend the giving OF two concerts on sat
urday in addition to the two decided on
for Friday of Inauguration week.
This last suggestion was deferred for
future consideration. The recommcnia Ia
tions, however, as to the number of pieces
in military and civic orchestras were
adopted. At the cvenin.; performan ses
it is contemplated Ia have also chorns
of 500 voices. The committee Will hear
the competing bands, so that only the
best music will be offered.
Music for the Week.
Judge Clancy said that the committee
will probably make some ne W arrangements
for The music stands in the Pension build
ing so that the floor space Will he abSo-
lUtely free TO promenaders and other at
tendants at the ball and concerts.
Booklets, containing the program as
souvenirs, will be issued. Bids for fur
nsing the music Will be opened ON Janu-
airy %.
Capt. James E. Bell, chairman of the
committee on comfort at the ball, will
make his recommendations at the next
| meeting of the general committee.
The committee on invitation and tickets
will also be prepared at the next meeting
t. submit designs for the approval Of the
| executive committee.
Gen. Clay, Chairman of the committee or
military organizations, reported that he
had received responses from one-third oi
| the governors of States to whom he had
written on the subject OF the military
representation of the States, and that
the answers so far were favorable.
Mr. Roessle, chairman of the committee
OH decoration Of the ball room, reported
great activity in competition, fifty &C
orative artists having already put in theil
| bids
The committee on illumination and fire
works, NJ. l. Weller, chairman, reported
that it had appointed twenty-five subcom
mitteeruen, who are as follow s: John w
Babson, A. B. Coppes, E. j. Hannon
Charles Moore, David Moore, J. F. Scoggs
| Fl. L. West, j. w. Whelpley, John B
Brady, E. c. Davis, II. F. Hart, w A
| Mckenney, f. L. Siddons, A. F. Sperry
c. NJ. Shinn, F. II. Charlesw worth, o. B
Hallam, j. E. Jones, E. A. Mosely, Samue
Ross, E. H. Tucker, and S. H. Walker
Chairman Weller was empowered tt
designate those who shall serve on th,