Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-22
Rivalry Between Its Promoters in Be-
half of the Project.
SENTIMENT PREVAILING AMONG THEM
A Big Time This Year and Big One
Next is Their Motto.
P r OG RESS OF PLAN

The close of another week finds the ma
tionaI peace jubilee considerably advanced
on the road of progress, and nothing but
something unforeseen it would Seem from
present appearances can prevent it being
a gratifying success. The gentlemen who
have charge of the details and those who
exercise executive discrimination over all
snow increasing energy and enthusiasm,
and harmony characterizes all confer
ences that proves most beneficial If there
is any rivalry existing between the various
committee or individual members thereof
it is confined to doing the most and the
best work, and such a thing as jealousy
save of this applaudable character is not
evident in peace jubilee affairs.
The time is now growing near when the
final touches must be made to all the pre
liminaries, and the period to elapse lust n
month, will be devoted assiduously to max
ing those touches artistic and satisfactory
in every respect.
Looking Ahead to Next Year,
There is one feeling that seems to inspire
all the workers in the jubilee ranks, and
that is that Washington is being put on
trial in the matter of community enter
prise.
we are going to have a rousing big time
this year" said one of the pushers this
morning, and next year we will have an
other rousing big time celebrating the can
ltal cltys centennial. Youll find all the
shoulders that are now at the jubilee wheel
pushing with equal vim on the centennial
wheel next year"
This opinion is general among all tho
''pushers."
Growth of the Fund
The meeting of the finance cornmittae
was
scriptions to the jubilee fund were reported
in most satisfactory numbers The hustlers
showed by the results since Monday last
that they have been hustling with sure
enough activity, and while it was decided
not to make the new contributions public
until the meeting next Monday night. il can
be announced that the fund was augmented
considerably.
The total receipts of cash on account of
the fund received by Secretary Whitaker
up to close of business last night amounted
to s12 20355
The committee on civic parade met last
night, Chairman William Dickson nresidinsr
with Robert f. Mattingly secretary. Re
ports from the various subcommittee show
ed excellent progress, and it is highly prob
able that all will be ready to submit final
reports to the meeting to be held next Fri
day night. 1t is expected that 5000 wheel
men will be in line on decorated bicycles in
the wheelmcns division of the parade.
NHlIe announcements are being made in in
crcaSlng numbers of trades organizations
business men and firms who intend to he
represented. The Butchers Association
will appear in line mounted. 1t was decid-
ed that no displays of Il religions or a DO
litical character should be permitted.
work Pageant Floats.
Frank Cox, the artist in charge of pre-
pairing the features of the historical pac-
cant. explained the purpose of the contract
nrs
committee at the Hotel Fredonia last night
and also amour ed that Mr. VIM. Van
Horn would meet the chairmen of all SUB
committees al the same place Monday night
for The purpose Of comforting over various
features. Mr.. Cox stated that the thirteen
floats would be elevated four feet above the
street and be not over twelve feet in width
each. y committee composed of V. Baldwin
Johnson and MesSrS. DdnenhoWer Lewis
and Michael was appointed to consider ar
rangcments for the divisions of the pageant
Gen. Hawley, chairman of the military
committee, is in correspondence with the
adjutant generals of several states with
view of securing q big representation of
the National Guard at the celebration.
The executive committee meets tonight at
headquarters iii F street northwest, and
in view of the very important business to
be considered Chairman Knox urges the
attendance of all members.
Afternoon Band Concerts.
Chairman Frank r. Howe of the music
committee sent out letters today to the
leaders of all the local bands and of the
noted bands throughout the country, call
ing attention to the proposition to hold
band concerts every afternoon of the jubi
lee celebration. The letter concludes as
follows:
II have to request that you furnish me
at your earliest convenience. but not later
IMAM the 18th instant, proposals to furnish
music Tor one. two or three concerts. Please
state number of men in your band and let
the estimates cover all expenses of the or
ganiza ton.
All proposals should be addressed to the
chairman of the music committee, peace
jubilee, and be Endorsed Proposals to fur
nish band music The committee reserves
the right to reject any or all bids