The times., 1899-09-26

admiral Dewey IN THIS city anu II IS
urged that every resident along the line
of march begin decorating without delay.
The committees having the arrangements
for the reception in charge advise that
general color scheme be followed by all
decorators, so that the entire line of Penn
sylvania Avenue viii present finished ap-
pearance, as though the one designer had
beautified every building. Ii is asked that
yellow and white be used as background.
Bunting Of these coiors can be obtained as
cheaply as the dismally stereotyped red,
white, and blue siTeamers, and the effect
is far ahead of the old system Above the
background other eolors can be arranged
with telling effect. It has been suggested
that the union jack of the Navy be given
as much prominence as possible. and, with
the ever handsome Stars and Stripes. the
combination viii be all that can be desired
The committee on the night civic parade
is being Handicapped by the failure - or
ganizations intending TO participate to re-
port 10 the grand marshal. 1t is earnestly
urged that all bodies desiring to take part
in Inc demonstration report az oRse the
number OF men expected in line, whether
they ili be uniformed, whether the! will
carry Ilumilations, and the namS of the
marshal chosen Ii Is necessary that these
facts. should be reported TO Gen George
II. HarT1es al once, so that the organiza-
tions may be assigned TO proper place
in line and all necessary arrangements
made. To wait until the last moment en-
sures delay and con 'usion. and such or
ganizations as are com pslled 10 fall in at
the rear can only blame themselves The
above facts must be reported not later than
Friday next. Already 5000 men have been
reported and assigned, and the remaining
bodies should not delay.
A Well-attended meeting of the executive
committee was held al the Ames Building
yesterday afternoon, with Chairman Moses
presiding, w. v. Cox as vice chairman w.
p. Van Wickie, as secretary, and nineteen
other members present. Treasurer Bab-
son reported that funds were coming in as
rapidly as could be expected and that all
OF the necessary amount would be raised
Chairman Moses reported that a delegation
had called upon the President yesterday
morning and requested that the navy yard
and Government Printing Office be closed
on Monday night and all day Tuesday, as
well as the other department The Presi-
dent promised to give the matter his i'm
mediate attention.
Chairman Larner. OF the committee on
stands, reported that the stand at the Capt.
tol would be completed on Thursday, and
would be a handsome structure. Sculptor
Dunbar has designed a beautiful model of
the PROV of the Olympia for the front o.
the stand, and il was voted TO allow him to
retain possession of the design when the
celebration has ended. A contract for the
y-ara of9 0Qn hof rms ok raI
Chairman GFeenlees of the committee
on public comfort and order, reported that
the indications assured an enormous crowd
OF visitors. Everything possible viii be
done 10 make them comfortable, and
final report viii be turned in within few
days. Governor Smith, of Vermont wired
yesterday that he would attend with sew
enteen members of his staff. The delega-
ton viii be quartered at the Arlington.
An invitation has been extended to George
Goodwin Dewey. son of the Admiral, TO
attend the local reception.
Chairman Rapley, OF the parade COM
mittee, reported that everything was run
ming smoothly and that about 1900 men
would be in line in the night procession.
General Harries. the grand marshal OF the
civic parade, stated that about 5000 men
had already reported and many organiza-
tions are yet TO be heard from. There
bands have been secured and will be in
line.
Chairman Stellwagen read letter from
the Southern Railroad Company stating
that IL had decided TO grant a rate OF one
fare and a third for the round trip from
points IN the Southern States and east
OF the Mississippi river. These tickets Will
be placed on sale September 80, and viii be
good TO return until October s. A rate of
..-r-. r. leo.
from Lynchburg, Va, and intermediate
points. Tickets will be on sale September
so. and viii be valid until October 4. A
rate Of one fare and a third is given from
all other points in Virginia, tickets TO
be on sale September 80, and good to re-
turn until October ..
Chairman Crawford. Of the committee
on decorations and illuminations, reported
that arrangements had been made to have
1 the red fire and arches of Roman candles
1 burn for three hours, instead of two, as the
! parade VIII last longer. The Weather
! Bureau officials viii send up a number of
Eddy box kites during the night. These
will carry large American flags, which
VIII be illuminated by searchlights, max
ing a pretty effect.
The official escort representing the Pres
/ ident and the local reception committees
will leave this city for New York tomor-
row night for the purpose of greeting Ad-
mirai Dewey and extending a welcome to
the Capital in the name OF the President
members of the Cabinet and the executive
departments of the Government. The COM
! miltee is composed OF the following: Mai.
/ Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Rear Admiral Samp-
| son, Col. Theodore A. Bingham, Com
mander George W. Baird, U. S. N, Brig.
/ Gen. George II. Harries, John Joy Edison,
/ and Chairman w. II. Moses of the reception
| committee. The delegation has been fur
nished with tug by the Navy Department
and viii be of Tompkinsville as soon as the
| Olympia is sighted. According to regula-
tions, Admiral Sampson win be first TO
greet the returning naval hero, and it has
been arranged that Immediately following
the former viii come the other members
representing the Washington officials, who
viii thus be enabled to arrange matters
even before the New York delegation greets
the Admiral. The committee viii return
/ with the escort on the special train which
viii bear Admiral Dewey from New York
TO Washington on October 2.
/ Gov Lloyd Lowndes OF Maryland has
notified Chairman Moses that he will at
/ tend the reception with lis staff and por-
tioa OF the Maryland National Guard. This
win ensure even a larger attendance from
/ this State tnan had been expected.
The gunboat Machias has arrived at .he
navy yard and win take part in the Dewey
reception. The District Commissioners
have issued an order directing that the
municipal offices and public schools be
closed on October 3. Matthew f. HalIoran
has been appointed chief marshal of the
| Catholic societies division of the civic pa
rade. The big bell in the tower of the