The morning times., 1897-01-31
THE TICKET LIMITS STAND
Trunk Line Officials Make March
8 the Last Day.
NEW LIBRARY TO BE LIGHTED
The Inaugural Executive Commit
tee Disposes Of a Mass OF Routine
Work-Ball Tickets for Sale Next
Tuesday-The Souvenirs OF the
Dance Works OF Art

social engagements accounted for the
absence of one-h half of the executive com
mttee in regular session last evening at
inaugural Headquarters Chairman Bell
himself was among the missing, but ne was
completely represented by Mr. Louis d.
Wine, the chairman OF the committee on
street decorations, and also one OF the
vice chairmen. The proceedings We're
largely of routine nature comprising sub
stantlally the reports Of Committee meet
ngs, which have been published from day
TO day in The Times.
Mr.. John w. Thompson, chairman or the
finance committee, reported that the col
lection of the insialments on the amounts
contributed was unusually prompt
Mr.. Chaplin Brown has recently been II
New York, endeavoring to secure an ex-
tension of the excursion tickets beyond
March 8, TO the 4th, if possible. He re-
ported last night that he had consulted
with the trunk line officials, but they had
declined TO extend the time beyond the
limites already fixed. His correspondence
with the traffic associations shows that,
SO far, they have been unable to agree
upon a rate, but may do SO during the
present week.
Judge Clancy, chairman of the committee
on music, who has been absent from roll
call recently by reason of the grip, Was
present, and reported that Mr. VIII HaIey's
contract for the band music had been per
fected.
The committee discussed a proposition
of the Chicago Marine Band TO play near
the reviewing stand from the time OF the
dismissal of the parade until the hour for
the ball. The proposition was referred 10
Chairman Bell with power to act This
matter caused a vote by division Of the
committee it being understood that tIr.
President will be very tired after the
parade and would not like to be disturbed
by the Chicago Marine Band. which, how
ever. is said to be one Of the finest in the
country.
Advance copies of the souvenirs sor the
ball have been received. They are very
beautiful and of excellent workmanship,
as was shown in the description Of them
yesterday afternoon. one Thousand Uf
the ball tickets have also been received and
arc in the hands Of the treasurer, 10 he
turned over TO Chairman Thompson to-
morrow morning. They viii be ON sale
Tuesday. The dance cards viii he ready
by next Thursday.
The special committee Oh the illuuina-
ton of public buildings and grounds reports
that in all probability permission will lie
given for tie decoration and illumination
OF the new Congressional Library. 1t has
already been stated that all OF the OF her
public buildings viii be decorated and ilIu-
minated by the government.
II is understood that the resolution Civ
ing the executive committee the authority
asked for al to parks and reservations viii
! be adopted by Congress tomorrow in such
| shape as VIII bc agreeable oall concerned.
The agreement between the executive
| committee and the Interior Department
has been so modified as to make each mem
| Der of the committee personally RESPONSE
| blc for any possible damages to the build
| ing. The committee on public comfort has
evidently done a great deal of practical
/ work. L reports through Col. Wright
| lodgings for 80. 7U1 persons a large mum Der
| of places for meals. 1894 horses for hire
| ard staiJlne acc Commodation Ms for eco. The
| Young Mems Blaine Club, of Cincinnati has
| been assigned at 1929 G street northwest.
The civic commi ttee reports an assured
| attendance OF $3.50 from civic organiza
! tionS. This is exclusive of the 260 tanned
| braves from Carlisle College.
| The committee on public order made
| report which was published substantially
| yesterday in The Morning Times