Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-09
THE PLANS COMPLETE
Executive Committees Preparations for Re-
ception to District Re giment.
Reports Made From Various Subcom-
mittces-Executive Order Extended
secretary Wilson Grants Leave.

acted at the meeting of the citizens execu-
tive committee at the Ebbitt House last
evening. for Major Sylvester's committee
ard the various succommittees had so well
made use of the very limited time in which
t. arrange for the reception of the District
boys that about everything was reported
completed.
Major Sylvester reported that the COM
mittee appointed at the previous meeting
to wait upon the President and request
the issuance of such orders would per
nit the relatives and friends of the return
ing heroes TO participate in their reception
had been most pleasantly received by the
President who assured the committee that
he would do all he possibly could in the
matter. But it appeared that in the prep
aration of the order the word friends
was inadvertently omitted. Mr. IL. L.
West explained. however, that the mistake
had been corrected that the members
of the veteran organizations and of the
District National Guard might be excused
and the order literally construed. in
deed that about all who desired to join in
the welcome to the regiment might OBTAIN
the necessary leave.
Chairman Sylvester announced that in
addition to those heretofore mentioned he
had appointed Drs. Bayne, Magruder,
Hicking, hewitt and Woodman, and
Messrs Bell McLane and Chamberlain
members of the committee to intercept the
regiment at Baltimore. The boys will be
examined by the committee, their cohdi-
ton noted, and the men arranged to take
carriages or be sent to their homes or to
hospitals as the committee might deter
mine necessary, upon their arrival here
The committee was also to advise the men
as to caring for themselves in the matter
of food, etc.
Government Ambulances.
Dr. Bayne who has charge of all sick
soldiers coming here. said Major Sylvester,
had placed at the disposal of the commit
tee number of government ambulances
An appropriation of $40 was made to cover
the expenses Of the Baltimore committee
Col Farnsworth reported that the veteran
organizations would be well represented III
the parade and Mr.. l.. d. Wine stated that
the decorations would be all that could be
expected.
1t was reported by Mr.. VIM. F. Roberts,
en- behalf of the committee on comfort
that 81 cots will be placed at the disposal
of the committee for the sick soldiers by
the various hospitals of the city. 4hlftS
cots will be provided by Providence Hos
pital 10 by Garfield, - by the Homeopath-
ic Hospital. Is by the Emergency and 10
by the Georgetown University Hospital.
Unable to Parade.
Mr. George W. Evans stated that it was
rot expedient for the Knights Templar to
take part in the parade, and he also ex-
planned that half of the National Rifles
are away from the city it would be impos-
sible for that command to participate. But
ii has contributed 800 to the fund, and
will place its building at the disposal of
the committee. MIR. Evans urged that Com
pany II, now on its way home from Porto
Rico, be given d reception, and Mr.. West
was requested to ascertain the date of the
Company's return
Mr.. Allison Nailor stated that the re-
-rPSlmpnt- cOmDletpd
arrangements, and Mr.. Schafer of the COM
mittee on conveyances made a like report.
The executive committee then adjourned
to meet at the call of the chairman.
Late yesterday afternoon an order was
issued by the chief clerk of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, by order of the Sec
rotary, excusing from duty all ex-soldiers
Of the civil war who belong to the G.. A.
r., who desired to participate with their
posts in the parade in honor of the District
volunteers. 1t was stipulated that those
who aVailed themselves of this privilege
should so time their absence as not -
exceed half a day from the department.
All other employees of the department were
excused for the privilege of Witnessing the
parade, absence not to exceed two hours.
The Veteran Fireman.
The Veteran Volunteer Firemen were i'll
line, preceded by a truck bearing the Oil
Northern Liberty fire bell, which was rung
by two stalwart veterans. The truck was
drawn by horses and was decorated with
the national colors.
The association was headed by President
Richards, and the officers and members
drew the old suction engine which was run
by the Columbia Fire Company forty years
ago The line was headed by the Mt Pleas
ant Field Band and the American flag was
conspicuous in line. John w. Thompson
served marshal.
The veterans assembled at the engine
house at an early hour and, accepting the
invitation of the Light Infantry marched
to their armory and We're made comfortabl BILE
until the hour for forming the procession.
The Reception Fund.
The following contributions for the re-
ception fund have been turned over to Mr.
Edison, chairman Of the committee:
Previously acknowledge go 30
employees patent office (adD...
Employees pension Office (adD 1915
Employees Indian office. u
IL s'ici. 10
Jesse ii. Wilson. Observation-Disclosures. :
robinson, Cherry & Co.......... 10
1hoS- w .. oiiliin Observation-Disclosures. %
Central National Bank....... %
~ " Staples Observation-Disclosures. %
BottlerS Protective Association nv