The times., 1899-09-16

The committees having in charge the
preparations for the national reception to
| Admiral Dewey to be held in Washington
are hard at work, and large amount OF
important business was transacted yester-
day. All arrangements are rapidly being
completed and it is expected by those in
charge that the celebration will be COM
plete success. Chairman Moses, Vice Chair
man Cox, and Secretary Van Wiekle, OF
the general committee, called on the Presi-
dent yesterday morning and completed the
details in connection with the escort which
will represent the Government on the spe-
cial train which will bear Admiral Dewey
from New York to the Capital. This train
will leave this city at 1880 a. M. on Monday.
October 2 over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
and, returning. will leave jersey City at
1870 p. m, arriving here just after dark
1t was decided yesterday that the Ad
miral will proceed directly to the White
House, where he will be greeted by the
President and the members of the Cab
met. The party will then enter the re-
viewing stand at the Treasury, and wit
ness the parade, which will move as soon
as the party is seated. 1t is expected that
the presentation OF the sword will cceur
about noon on October g. instead of late
in the afternoon.
At the daily meeting of the executive
committee yesterday, Chairman ". H.
Rapley, CT the parade committee, stated
that about 1900 men would be in: line,
and that the procession would be an elab-
crate affair. An estimate made shows that
the District National Guard will furnish
about 1000 men; the G. A. K. 1000 men;
Catholic societies, 2.0e0; German societies.
! 2.oO0; Y. NJ G. A., 200; searet societies,
1,o0O labor organizations, 2,c0O. Sew
eral bodies Of visiting militia and
QUITO town organizations will run the
total up to yer 15,C0o. and the line will
be two hours in passing the reviewing
stand.
! Chairman SteIlwagen, of the railroad
! committee stated that the Baltimore and
! Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroads had en-
! tered into an agreement 10 charge Dut a
/ single fare for a round trip ticket from
Pittsburg to Washington, and from Phila-
delphia to Washington. The same reduc-
! ton will be made from all intermediate
/ stations between these cities. The COM
panies will also make large reductions in
| transportation rates between all other
points touched by their road and the Capt.
| tai City 1t is expected that other roads
| running into this city viii make special
! rate.
| Chairman Moses reported that he and
Vice Chairman Cox had called upon Acting
/ Secretary Allen. at the Navy Department.
! and had perfected plans whereby Admiral
Dewey can be notified of the arrangements
! at an early date. 1t was decided by Mr..
! Allen to place a naval tug at the disposal
of the Washington committee, and when
/ the special train arrives at Jersey City the
4 escort will be taken to Tompkinsyille, where
i the members will board the Olympia
Chairman w. H. Rapley, OF the parade
committee, is arranging an escort 10 ae-
company Admiral Dewey 10 the Capitol on
4 the occasion of the sword presentation. The
body viii include visiting Governors OF
States and their staffs and about fifty rep
resentative citizens.
The subcommittee on individual decora-
/ tions and illuminations held a meeting at
the Ames Building at 7:30 o'clock last night
Chairman Kern presided, and many novel
ideas were proposed for decorations. 1t
is requested by the committee that every
! citizen will do his share to make the city
bright with flags, bunting, and lights. The
subcommittee on public information held
a brief meeting at 4:30 yesterday afternoon
Clerks Assembly, No. 1853, K. OF L., held
| q meeting at Nordlingers Hall last night
and completed all arrangements to take
| part in the night parade. The members
viii be dressed alike and will carry canes
/ William Bornheirn will act as marshall
! Pressmens Union, No. /, p. p. o., will
meet at Elks' Hall on Monday night at
1880 O'Clock and complete arrangements
for participating in the parade.
Capt n. NJ. Dyer, u. S. NJ, who COM
manded the Baltimore at Manila, was In
the city yesterday and will accompany the
escort which will bring Admiral Dewey to
Washington.
The following subscriptions were receiv-
ed yesterday making a total of s5,927:
DR.. 7. Dewitt Talmage, $50: B. H. Stinemetz &
Son, $40; Mr.. Frank d. Noyes, $40; Mr.. ID. d.
GailIard. s5 Mason n. Richardson, s.; Geo. w.
Knox Express Company, $40; Mr. Blair Lee, $40;
Mr. J. Edgar Smith, s.; Mr.. William G.. Lown,
$40; Mr. C. F. T. Beale, So; Washington Gaslight
Co. $780, S Kann Sons & Co, SIS; Charles II.
Edmonston, $40; Harris d Shafer $50; Snyder q
| Wood So; William Knabe & Co, SO; Cash, $40;
Howard House. $40; William w. Danenhower, SO;
Arlington Hotel, s1GO; Frank V. Bennett, $40;
Charles c. Glover. $50: Charles E. Foster, S25;
| Charles Z. Kern, So J. H. Bingham, $40; Scout
c. Bone $40; Thomas Ryan, $40; r. b. BRADFORD,
$40: Anton Eberly, So; F W. Huidekoper. $40; W.
S Harlan, $40; Alex. Mackay- smith, Sl5; Abner
& Drny, $40.