The times., 1899-08-23
TEE DEWEY RECEPTION
Arrangements for the Great Event
Rapidly Nearing Completion.
The Committee on Transportation
Expects to Secure Rates From Rail-
roads Which VIII Assure the At
tendance of Thousands of Enthu-
siastic Citizens at the Capital.

The arrangements for the big reception to
enters the Capital of the nation he has SO
nobly represented are rapidly being COM
pleted and it is expected that hundreds OF
thousands of people viii witness the trium-
phal entry and will aid in making the eagle
scream. The various committees are all
organized and within a week will have the
plans of the reception definitely outlined
The committee on transportation held its
first meeting at the Ebbitt House last night
and many representative railroad men were
present. Chairman Edward j. Stellwagen
presided, with j. H. Small, jr., as vice
chairman, and f. P. Madeira as secretary
The following members were present.
George M. Bond, DR.. ]. w. Bovee, H. C.
Burch, T. G. DuIin, Alexander Grant. R.
w. Henderson, w. Fl. Hoeke, ]. D. Lambie,
E. J. Lockwood, F. d. McKenney, A. w.
Sioussa, Colin Studds, Charles G. Thorn,
Charles Williams, and S. B. Hege.
Chairman Stellwagen explained that the
meeting was called for the purpose of
organizing the committee and to discuss
ways and means whereby a good rate
might be secured over the various rail-
road systems so as to attract crowds to
the city. He then read letters which had
been received from the Central Passenger
Association and the Southeastern Passen-
ger Association assuring the committee
that the best possible rates would be
granted and asking for the exact date of
the celebration,
A letter was also read from the Trunk
Line Association of New York, stating
that it would grant a regular convention
rat of for md rd frnr tc
within a radius of 800 miles. After some
discussion it was decided to ask for a
straight rate of a single fare for the
round trip. Mr.. Studds suggested that the
committee draw up a strong letter to the
general passenger agents OF the trunk
lines entering this city, asking for the sin
gle rate and intimated that this would be
the better way to secure the concession.
1t was decided to take this action.
1t was further decided that the COM
mittee would not take upon itself any ex-
pense of advertising the reception. as it
was assured that the railroads and the
newspapers would cover the ground per-
fectly.
1t was determined that subcommittee
would be appointed by the chairman to
look after the matter of obtaining the car
riage in which the Admiral will be escorted
from the station. The committee will be
announced later.
1t was stated that arrangements are be-
ing made for the transportation OF about
100 of the sailors of the crew of the Olym-
pia to this city and the men behind the
guns will be lioniZed by the masses dur
ing the reception. It is expected that the
affair will attract thousands to this city
from points within a. radius of 800 miles.
The committee then adjourned to meet on
call of the chair.
Chai~ nd va
Wickle held conference with Colonel
Wright at the Capitol yesterday afternoon
and it was decided to use the Vice Presi-
dents chamber An that building as a
| meeting place. Admiral Dewey will be
escorted to this roofn and after few form
alities will be escorted to the platform by
the committee. Everything is glowing
and big time isspromised when the hero
of Manila returns to his own.
The committee on printing will hold a
meeting at the Ames Building at 4 o'clock
this afternoon.