Evening star., 1897-02-04

transacted. The body adjourned to next
Wednesday.
Invitations to the Ball.
The cards of invitation to the inaugural
ball. which will be sent to the members
of the presidential party and the diplomatic
corps. were received today from the en-
gravers. Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Phila-
delphia, by Chairman George Gibson of
the committee on invitations and tickets
They are very handsomely engraved and
read as follows:
INAUGURAL BALL.
ADMIT MI. ......-....,............,
to the
PENSION BUILDING,
March 4. 1897.
Chairman Inaugural Committee
Each card bears In it's upper left-hand
corner an American flag in colors. Bailey,
Banks & Biddle are now preparing the
dance program for the ball and are turn
ing out large numbers OF the inaugural
ball souvenirs, which they are assembling
and distributing. The firm has the en-
craving of all the inaugural tickets and
souvenir, which were engraved In such
beautiful style by the bureau of engraving
and printing.
Veteran Organizations .Addressed.
Past Commander-in-chief s. g. Burdette
of the Grand Army of the Republic, who
is chief of staff to Gen. o. o. Howard, last
night sent out the circulars to the COM
manders of the various veteran organiza-
tions, which were mentioned in The Star
several days ago. The circular states that
the authorities charged with preparations
for the ceremonies incident to the inaug-
uration of the next President of the United
States, in view of the fact that the Presi-
dent-elect-Maj. William McKinfey-is him.
self veteran of the late war for the
Union, and a member OF several of the as
sociations formed of the survivors of that
struggle, have deenfed 1t proper and de-
sirable that division Of the parade, which
VIII escort him from the Capitol to the
White House after his formal Induction
into office on the 4th Of March next. should
be composed of his comrades and such of
their sons as have organized in that ca
pacity. A division Of the parade has been
accordingly authorized, to be known as the
veterans division and Maj. Gen. o. O.
Howard has accepted its command. The
Inauguration Of a President Of the United
States is IN no sense partisan occasion,
but one of general and public Importance
In which all the people should join and re-
1oice, as evidencing the continuing and or
Derry strength of their governmental insti.'
tutions."
In conclusion, the circular reads as fol-
lows:
1T is desired that the Grand Army of the
Republic, the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion, the Union Veteran Legion the
Medal of Honor Legion, the Sons of Vet
Grams and other like organized and uni
formed bodies of like character join this
division in the parade.
Representation of these societies need
not be confined to posts Or other units of
organization, but all members of them
properly uniformed will be welcomed and
given place in the line.
Organizations or individuals wishing to
participate should communicate promptly
m SnfIff ffor ov,Sn
ions, 14l9 f street northwest, Washington,
u. C., from whom full Information can be
obtained as to fares and accommodations
III this invitation. which is cordially ten
dered, meets with your approval, it Is
earnestly hoped that you will use your best
endeavor to have representation from
your department"
Order Rescfndcd.
Acting upon instructions from Secretary
Lamont, Adjutant General Ruggles today
sent an order to Col Ernst, superintendent
Of the United States Military Academy,
resembling the order ISSUED a few weeks
ago for the cadets to come to Washington
on the 4th of March to take part in the
Inaugural ceremonies. AS stated in yestsr-
days Star, this action is based on the
theory that the United States Senate is
opposed to having the cadets Interrupted
in their studies. The orders for the naval
cadets to take part In the inaugural cere-
monies have been suspended, pending fur
ther consideration of the subject, but 1t is
expected that Secretary Herbert will follow
the course adopted by Secretary Lamont.
1t is, therefore, evident that unless Cen
gress orders otherwise the military and
naval cadets will not appear in the in
augural procession.
The Price Of Carriages.
Mr.. Allison Nailor of the committee on
carriages was at the commissioners Office
this afternoon to meet other members of
the committee, who were to have appeared
before the Commissioners upon the subject
of increasing the carriage rates during the
Inauguration. Mr.. Naiior believes the regu-
lar policy that has been insvcgue so many
years, of increasing the hire Of carriages
for the inaugural ball, should prevail this
ration, he said, were not compelled to hire
carriage, and the poor Jehus were en-
titled to additional. compensation that night
at least. since they would be compelled to
stand outside the building al night. There
had never been any question raised before
as to the legality of this or to It's being the
proper thing. 1t made little difference
whether the Commissioners sanctioned The
rates adopted by the 'cemmittee having the
matter in charge. There would be higher
rates charged. and as they would be the
subject of contract the law. could not reach
the offenders. He thought the expenditure
fostered rather than discouraged.
The Commissioners were detained at the
Capitol, and the hearing did not take pla ,e.
The public comfort report today showed
accommodations secured flor 30, COS persons.
and meals only for 1855. There is an in
crease of inquiry for accommodations in
private houses. and many organizations
are applying for quarterx
Ocean Steamships Arrived.
NEW YORK; February ARRIVED. Ma
jestic, Liverpool.
GLASGOW. February 4.--Arrived, Siber-
ian. New York: Aus9ian. Boston.
LIVERPOOL. Fsbruary ARRIVED.
Waesland, Philadelphia.
LONDON. February 4iArryed. Mo-
hawk. New York.
BREMEN, February 4.AArfived, Karls-
Unhe, New York
New York.