Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-15

occasion to do so. but 1T is extremely graft
flying to the representative citizens in
charge of the celebration to be greeted
with such cordial responses.
Seats on the Reviewing Stand.
Many seats on the reviewing stand at the
south front of the treasury, from which
Admiral Dewey and President Mckinley
will see the procession on Dewey night. are
still available at No. 1925 Pennsylvania
avenue, where the diagram is and tickets
may be secured. Purchasers are advised
that entrance to the stand on the night Of
the parade will be only at the rear, on Ex-
ecutive avenue. the roadway is termed
which separates the treasury from the
White House grounds There will be four
entrances there leading to the stand. After
the parade passes exit will be by these en-
frances and four others on 18TH street. The
latter will be closed. however, until the
procession has gone by
The Escort on Sword Day.
The escort which will accompany Admi-
raj Dewey to the Capitol on the afternoon
of October 3, when he will be presented
with the nations sword, is being arranged
by Chairman w H. Rapley of the commit
tee on parade 1t will include the visiting
governors of the states and their STATS,
the navy and army officers on duty in
Washington and body of about fifty rep
resentative citizens. All will be mounted.
1t has been decided that the attire of the
citizens shall consist of black cutaway
coat, dark trousers and silk hats. No
saSheS will be worn
Executive Committee Work.
At the meeting of the executive ccmmit-
tee yesterday afternoon several matters of
importance were considered. At a meeting
of the committee on public comfor- and or
der, held previously to the gathering of the
executive body, Major Richard Sylvester
had called attention to the danger that
would arise from the use Of horses In the
Dewey night parade owing to the display
of fireworks and suggested that they be
eliminated as far as possible. Cha rman
Archibald GreenleeS reported this l..
executive committee. and, en- molten of Mr.
John Joy Edison. it was resolved that
horses be dispensed with
The question of wiring the avenue along
the line of the parade was again brought
up, and the proposition was strongly ia or
ed by Mr.. John B. Larner, Mr.. E;,son and
Mr.. NJ. [. Weller. 1t was finally determined
to request the public comfort and order
committee to secure detailed estimates of
!nc cost OF such wiring, and ascertain what
II any. reduction can be made In the esti-
mates for mounted policemen and other
police service
One Fare for the Round TriD
The very gratifying announcement was
made by Chairman E. J. Stellwagen of the
committee on transportation that the Penn
syivan1a and Baltimore and Ohio rair9 ads
respectively had decided to give one fare
for the round trip for the celebration from
Pittsburg and Philadelphia and interme-
date points, and that substantial rcduc-
ions Wouid be made from points more dis
t2nt
Upon motion of Mr.. Simon Wolf 1t was
determined to fire an admirai's salute near
the Pennsylvania depot wien Admiral
be"eH arrives, and presidential salute
near the Capitol when President Mckinley
reaches there to participate in the cere-
monies attending the presentation of the
nations sword to the great sea caDtan
Chairman Crawford of the commit % on
decorations and illumination was reaues d
TO get that body to ascertain and report
upon tne pest means of Illuminating the
west front or the Cap tol on Dewey night
1t was determined to invite the governors
OF the states and their STATS to take part
in the parade.
Enthustasm of High School Bows.
1hose having the parade in charge in
'he Admiral Dewey reception committee ex-
pressed an earnest desire to have the High
School Cadets participate. OF course. ii is
understood by all cadets that with the close
OF the last school year the Organization
ceased to exist. and that with the gradua-
tlon of all the commissioned officers the
formation OF regiment before the regu-
lar appointments are made for the coming
year Will be a matter of some difficulty
The enthusiasm and spirit of cadets are
relied upon in the very brief time between
the opening Of school and Dewey day to
bring about q temporary formation under
graduated volunteer officers which shall!
nave something of the snap and perfected
drlll customary among the cadets in May
or June. about the time of their competi-
tive and regimental drills
Lieutenant Colonel Ross. before leaving
town Tor his vacation. in consultation with
General Harries, military trustee, and the
director of the high schools, outlined
seemingly feasible plan for the formation
q Of
last years regiment, though actively en-
gagged as superintendent CT ushers upon the
reviewing stand, hopes to make some ar
rangement by which it will be possible for
him to meet the expressed wish of all
those in charge Of the cadets that he shall
take command of the battalion. The esprit
OF the boys under Captain Birch, recruit
ing, will insure company from the West
ern Murphy and Heylmun from the Cen
trail will without doubt be able to secure
two companies from the Central while
shannon and Hoover are looked to in the
Business and Eastern schools each to raise
company.
Commissioned officers of past regiments
have already volunteered for staff and bat
TALON command. Within the two opening
weeks of school, with the aid of principals
and teachers in the various buildings, and
the efforts Of the boys themselves, this
battalion can be put in shape to do credit
to the traditions of the cadets
Dewey Day Dots.
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath
will represent the Postmaster General as a
member of the committee which will es-
cort Admiral Dewey from New York to this
city.
Captain n. NJ. Dyer, United States navy
who commanded the Baltimore at Manila
was visitor at the Admiral Dewey recep-
ton committee rooms yesterday. He Is on
leave Of absence and will accompany the
committee from Washington to Nv York
which is to escort Admiral Dewey to the
capital.
The Washington Printing Pressmen's
Union No. l, l. p. p. L., has decided to
participate in the Dewey parade The
committee on arrangements consists of E.
]. Shine, chairman J. n. Wright secre-
tary. and Messrs. Furbeshaw, Ramsey.
Davis, Pickard. Little, Friery. Fenton Nc
Au!ey, Peterson, Richardson GARRISON
Carnes and Kramer meeting Of this
body will be held at Elks' Hall next Mon
day evening. at o'clock sharp.
The subcommittee on public informa tioa
and individual decorations and illumina-
tiors will meet today at 4:3O and 7.3O
O'Clock. respectively. All the members of
the cabinet have declined the invitation to
attend the Dewey reception in New York
The Navy Department has found it i'm
practicable to provide for the appearance of
the battalion of cadets at the United States
Naval Academy in the land parade in New
York in honor Of Admiral Dewey The
Annapolis cadets are now on leave after
their summer cruise and they are not re-
CURED to report at the academy until Oc-