The times., 1899-09-13

But three weeks now remain in which
10 make the preparations for the celebra-
tion to be given in honor of Admiral Dewey
when he returns to Washington, and the
various committees on the reception are
hard at work. 1t was decided 10 mold
meetings daily beginning today, so that
no time may be lost. and The executive
committee will hold six meetings each
week until October 2. This was decided
upon yesterday afternoon when a resolu-
tion to this effect was unanimously
adopted.
A well attended meeting Of the executive
committee was held at the Ames Building
yesterday with Chairman Moses presiding
and Secretary Van Wiclsle at the desk.
Many important matters were discussed
at length and favorable reports were re-
ceiyed from the various committees.
Chairman Rapley said that the commit
tee on the parade was hard at work The
replies from the organizations invited Will
be received by September Is and complete
report will then be made.
NJ !. Weller reported that the committee
on decorations and illuminar1cns had ap-
pointed many subcommittee and all were
t0iling day and night. c. II. Roster, OF
New York. who has the contract for illumi-
mating the line OF march, is preparing a
spectacle, and individual decorations
promise TO be numerous.
After some discussion upon the report
of Chairman E. G. Schafer, o. the commit
tee on printing, it wss decided that no
official programme would be issued and
that nothing gotten out by any firm sho lld
be regarded as an official" programme
Chairman Greenlees, of the committee on
public comfort and order stated that the
work of this body was well in hand, and
! everything possible viii be done for visit
ors.
1t was reported that the committee on
reviewing stands will soon begin the cree
| tion of the structure at Fifteenth Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue. The sale of
seats has been good, and it is possible that
an extra stand may be erected on the tri-
angle in front of the poae. house ruins
! on Pennsylvania Avenue. The sale o. seat )
TO the general public Will begin tomorro "
morning at O'Clock.
Chairman Wo,f. of the committe on med
ais and badges, stated that the demand
Tor the historic souvenirs was very great
and the entire number struck viii be dis
posed of.
Chairman r. Ross Perry stated that the
committee on reception had assumed large
proportions, and a very representative
body viii escort Admiral Dewey when be
arrives in the city. The committee then
adjourned TO meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock.
/ The subcommittee on military and naval
! organizations of the committee on parade
/ held meeting at the Ames Building at
4-l5 yesterday afternoon. After hearing
reports from several of the members it
was decided to invite as many military
/ organizations could attend to partici-
pate in the night parade. Chairman Rap
ley outlined the labors of the body and the
committee adjourned 10 meet ON call
The following subscriptions were re-
ceiyed yesterday, making a total of 81, ,656
Y. X Van Reypen, $40; James G. Payne, SO;
! II. A. Griswold, s.; G. 7. Dunlop, $50; Parker,
/ Bridget & Co, SIS; George ". Lange IS; Peter
/ A Drury, $40; William H. MeKnew, SIS; George
I NJ Bowers sac; Robert II. Yeatman, 81; 5 l.
/ kIulball, SO; W. B. Moses & Sons $50; George
/ :. Kraft, s.; Claude M Johrson, $40; A. Nc
Dowell, SIS; NJ. NJ Parker, $50; Seymour w
/ Tulloch, s.; Moncure Burke, s.; Dominic L.
Murphy, S.; DR.. J. w. Bayne. s.; William B..
! Powell, $40; Julius Stahel $40; W. W. Rapley,
] $40
Three committee meetings will be held
today. The finance and executive COM
mittees meet at p. N. at the Ames Build
/ ing and the committee public comfort
meets at AIS at the same place.