Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-30


the hulk of the Inflated Maine, of only suf-
ficient intrinsic value to make them souven-
irs; that flags and bunting should be flying
that the citizens should be enlisted to dec
crate their homes and business places and
display. their enthusiasm in such channels
that I'm the end the expense would not be
Formidable. and yet the object in view
would be accomplished.
In furtherance of the scheme / would sus-
gest the erection along the line of march of
one or more arches, as this committee
might determine. Some difficulties may be
encountered in carrying into execution this
plan, but in my opinion and after some ad-
Vising, feel certain it can be done.
The Full Committee
The plan was received with loud ap-
plause- Major Sylvester next announced
that the committee on arrangements as
completed and with the chairmen of sub
committees named is as follows:
Richard Sylvester, chairman Harry I.
west, vice chairman: T. Frederick Alvey
secretary; John Joy Edison, chairman COM
mfttee on finance; Edward j. Stellwagen
chairman committee on tickets and invi-
tations; DR.. Francis r. Lane, chairman
committee on programs; Theodore W
Noyes, chairman committee on press: Col
onel John M. Wilson, chairman committee
on reservation and grounds, Colonel T A.
Bingham, vice chairman committee on res
erVation and grounds; Frank A. Vanderlip
chairman committee on audit; j. Henry
Small, jr., chairman committee on flowers
and wreaths; Isadore Saks, chairman COM
hfttee on transportation; W. H. Moses
chairman committee on decorations; S. W.
Woodward, chairman committee. on recep-
ton; W. S. Hutchins. chairman committee
on street railways; Emil c. Schafer, chair
man committee on ceRveyances; Colonel
Chas Hayward, chairman committee on
sailors and marines; Arthur Hendricks
chairman committee on veteran organiza-
mons; Edward c. Jones, chairman commit
tee on labor organizations; J. Holsworth
Gordon. chairman committee on public or
der; E. b Hay, chairman committee on
music; N. E. Young; j. Meta McGiI, chair
man committee on privileges; Louis d.
Wine, chairman committee on street dec
orations: j. r. Marshall, chairman COM
mittee on designs for stands; Colonel
Henry May; Allison Nailor, jr., chairman
committee on refreshments; William Dick
son; George w. Evans, chairman committee
on civic organizations; Major c. A. Fleet
wood chairman committee on information;
w. A. Wimsatt, chairman committee on
stands; Rev: George F. Dudley; Mrs. NJ.
M. North, chairman committee on serving
REFRESHMENTS; Arthur ONeill, chairman
committee on comfort; Rev. H. N Couden.
Question of Medals.
Maj. Sylvester said that it was important
that the question of the design and cost of
medals to be given the District men should
be settled without delay. Mr.. West stated
tfat he had just returned from Phladel-
pfia, where he made inquiries as to the
length of time it would require to make
the dies and stamp the medals. He ascer-
tanned that the amount of metal the COM
mittee had from the Maine was sufficient
for one thousand medals, and that at least
three weeks would be necessary for the
work. Mr.. West said also that he mad
visited Adjt Gen. Corbin during the day
and learned from him that the District
regiment would probably be home in two
weeks. He said that he had explained that
the committee desired concert of action
with the War Department, and that the
committee would like to have the medals
ready before the regiment is brought home.
To this Gen. Corbin replied that the boys
would all be given sixty days furlough be-
fore being mustered out, and that at any
time within this period the regiment might
be ordered together and the presentation
of medals be made special feature. The
exact time of the soldiers return, how
ever, is not definitely fixed.
Mr.. Walter Hutchins suggested that the
natter BE- left to a special committee. Mr..
Dickson said that at the Navy Department
he was told by Commodore ONeil of firm
in Bridgeton, n. j., that is engaged in
making medals for the government. The
official said that if the District committee
decided to give this firm their contract,
however, the department would wire 10
stop the government work in order that
the Districts medals might be given the
right of way.
Col. Haywood commandant of the Ma
rine barracks, and colonial commanding the
Marine Corps, asked if the committee
thought ii safe that the District soldiers
should be brought home in such short
space of time, while they arr still weak
from disease and exposure. In September,
he said, Washington was still affected by
II alaria. Col. Haywood declared that the
men of the Marine Corps are encamped in
New Hampshire, and have been for some
time, but he would not think of ordering
them home within two weeks. Maj. Syl-
vester said that this was question for the
War DEPARTING to determine, but that
the committee might give the officials an
expression of their opinion on the subject.
Messrs. West, Hendricks, Nailor. Hutch
ms and Wine were appointed committee
on medals. Mr.. Dickson moved that the
committee be given full discretionary
power as to the cost, design and letting of
contracts. This brought forth an objection
from Treasurer Edscn, who thought some
limit should be fixed Mr.. Edison was
promptly termed the watch dog Of the
treasury" amid laughter. The matter was
finally disposed of on the motion OF Mr..
Hendricks that sl,G0, or as much of that
amount as necessary, be set aside FOR the
purchase of proper medals of honor. 1t
was stated that officers and men alike
would receive the same medal, no distinc-
ton being made in any case
Matters Discussed.
Mr.. Hendricks, department commander
Of the G. A. r., as chairman of the sub
committee On veteran organizations, de-
sired to know whether not the old SOL
diers would be allowed to use carriages in
the parade. The full strength of the or
ganiZations of the city for marching puc-
poses is 1S00, many of whom cannot ride
horseback and who certainly cannot walk.
The chairman said that this was matter
for report from Mr.. Hendricks committee.
The adoption of Maj Sylvester's plans
was next called up Mr. Dickson said that
efforts to swing arches across the avenue
have always failed The arches as pro-
posed by Maj Sylvester would be matter
of no small cost. In other cities where the
streets are narrower arches have been sue
cessful but rot here. He thought that this
was the only doubtful feature in connec-
ton with the whole program. Mr.. Stell-
wagon said that the arch effect could be
had by stringing cables across the avenue
and suspending frcm the wire numerous
flags. The matter of arches was left to the
committee on street decorations. and Mai.
Sylvesters plan as whole was unani-
mously adopted. The chairman was con-
graduated on his brilliant conception.
Mr.. West announced that the consent of
the President for the use of the White
House grounds had been secured with the
understanding that only relatives should be
admitted to see the soldiers and that ad-
mission should DE strictly by card
Mr. Wine thOhphf mic no