The times., 1899-10-01

Thomas Wilson.
The gentlemen composing this body are
requested to meet at the Totunda Of the
Capitol Building at 10 O'Clock Tuesday
morning. M. S. Brewer is chairman of the
subcommittee.
Medals Presented.
The final meeting of the executive COM
mittee yesterday afternoon was marked by
general exchange of compliments and
tide of good fellowship. Chairman Moses
presided, with Vice Chairman Cox, Secre-
tary Van Wickle, and the chairman OF
every committee in attendance. After
some Introductory remarks, Simon Wolf
presented Chairman w. H. Moses with
handsome gold medal, in the name Of the
executive committee. r. Ross Perry pre-
sented Vice Chairman Cox with a similar
medal. Secretary Van Wickle and Treas
urer Babson were also the recipients of the
costly souvenirs of the appreciation of
their fellow members, and each responded
feelingly. The medals are inlaid with
blue enamel anchor four blue stars, and
the Office of the recipient
Chairman Perry of the reception COM
mittee reported that everything was ready
for Tuesday morning The members of the
subcommittee viii be given cards passing
them to the Senate floor of the Senate wing
OF the Capitol. Colonel Bright, the Ser
geant-at-Arms of the Senate, was present
at the meeting, and stated that there
would be no trouble in passing all mem
bers bearing cards. The Capitol police will
be given copies of all tickets and there
will be no crush.
Chairman Parker of the finance commit
tee reported that $40, 600 had been sub
scribed up TO date and that the sum will
cover all estimated expenditures. Chair
/ (rrar rTn nrA Cd al ha cnvou1itfpe
on decorations and illuminations would
| show for itself on Monday night. The
searchlights arrived yesterday morning and
are now in place on the various buildings.
! Chairman Rapley reported that everything
| was in readiness for the night parade.
About 12,000 men have been assigned to
place sin line. Chairman Larner reported
! finally for the committee On reviewing
stands. The Treasury stand has netted
| $1,000. The incandescent lights on this
| stand were tested last night and made
brilliant showing. Chairman Wolf stated
that only 200 medals remained unsold and
that the lot Of 2,500 had paid for them
selves with neat balance in hand. Gen.
! George H. Harries reported that the press
committee had done much work, over 10,
900 clippings from papers all over the coun-
try having been received, showing that
| the Washington reception had been well
advertised in the three weeks of labor.
whistles VIII Blow.
On motion Of E. C. Jones. ii was decided
to request that every steam whistle in the
District be blown when the Admiral ar
rives. Any whistle able TO make a noise
will be welcomed in the general din. 1t
| was also voted to have a large number
of carriages in waiting at the depot, so
that the committee returning from New
| York may have suitable conveyance to the
reviewing stand The committee then ad-
journed TO meet upon call of the chair The
members were complimented by Chairman
| Moses for their energy and zeal, and certain
success was predicted for the reception.
A meeting of the full committee on public
comfort and order was held at the Ames
Building yesterday afternoon, with Chair
man Greenlees presiding, Major Richard
Sylvester as vice chairman, and Arthur
O'NeilI as secretary. The meeting was the
most enthusiastic held in the history of
this committee, and nearly 100 members
were present When the subcommittee
had made reports of final progress. Chair
man Greenlees introduced Major Sylvester,
who delivered a neat little address and pro-
ceeded to make special policemen OF the
members of the committee.
Special Policemen Sworn In.
addition to the force" occupied nearly two
hours, and several score happy defenders
of the peace went forth, armed with tiny
souvenir batons, which were presented by
Major Sylvester, and adorned with enor-
nous police badges. The following mem
bers were sworn in as special officers:
Archibald Greenlees, Arthur O'Neill, T. F.
Alvey. c. C. Archibald, NJ. A. Balnger, John V.
I Barr0Ss DIR. s 6 Bond. George G.. Boteler,
Fred II. Bugber, II. Il. Burroughs W. c. Ceph-
ningham Daniel Curry, Harry b. Davis. DIR. j.
c. DeYries W. c. Dodge, X. S. Donaldson, n.
Carroll Downs II. W Dutton, S. NJ Ely, J. L.
Ewin. Isaac Fairbrother, DR.. 4. Z. Pardon. c..
| X, Finckel, W. s. Flannery, John T. Freeman,
y i. Gage. J. II. Gordon, p. 7. Hall, 7. II.
'l1rncy, William r Hart, DIR. W. p G. Hazen,
". Henshaw, Frank IL. Hitchcock, T. l.. HoI-
Ok, lsee HutchiHs, G. +. Howe, Dr. Charles
- Charles J. Happier, Carter B. Keene, j..
np, Br. +. G. Kimball, Judge /. G. Kimbail
korts, DIR. II. T. A. Lemon, L. r. Levy
LORn, Hon T.. c. Madden DIR. Thomas F.
Dr. Charles c. Marbury, Hon Otto Mears,
s c. Mills, A. Minister Dr. Joseph A.
Ion. ID. I. Murphy, f. v Murphy, j. r.
H. W, offutt. Judge Stanton j. Peelle
Potts. DIR. Edward A. Pyles Dr. Jesse
Oh. J. f.. Rockwell, II. ~ Shand H. H.
c. smoot, Edwin X. Staley. A. 7.
ndge A. 5. Taylor, Corcoran Thom s.
r, Henry W. Wells, Eugene B. Wilkins,
d. Wilkinson. Emory S. Wilson, and
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interest has been manifested in
y reception by the members nj