The times., 1899-05-13
new PLANS FOR 4HE
Big civic PARADE
One Hundred Organizations
Promise to Take Part.
Peace Jubilee Promoters Pleased
With Their Progress.
Bands Engaged for the CeIebratiOn-
Six Enthusiastic Committee
Meetings Held Yesterday.

The amount of interest that is being
manifested in the National Peace Jubilee
was demonstrated yesterday when big
meetings of the general, executive, civic
parade. music, revelries, and historical
pageant committees were held. Money was
appropriated for the erection of the Presi-
dents reviewing stand, and for the services
of ten bands for concert ani parade pur-
poses. Everything is running smoothly
and the outlook is bright.
About 125 members of the general COM
mittee were present at the special meet
ing held at headquarters last night, and
great enthusiasm was exhibited Chairman
Frank X. Raymond presided, with James
W. Somerville as Vice Chairman, and
Barry Bulkley as Secretary.
Secretary Bulkley reported the progress
made since the last meeting and stated
the condition of finances, and stated that it
was necessary that each and every mem
Der do everything possible to raise funds.
The various features were gone over in
detail and the appropriations explained.
The total appropriations amount at pres
ent to S28,000. This includes everything
necessary to give the big pageant
E. J. Roche stated that as organized
labor had been recognized by the Jubilee
committee. the various unions Will do al
in their power to make the affair a sue
cess.
Vice Chairman Somerville addressed :he
meeting briefly. and announced several
prominent features of the celebration.
Chairman r. P. Murphy. of the commit
tee on badges, requested that those desir-
ing the badges of the general committee
turn in their names. The colors of the
ribbon selected were red, white, and blue.
About seventy-five badges were ordered.
Vice Chairman Somerville stated that a
committee had called upon Secretary Long
and had asked that the navy yard be
closed at noon on each day OF the Jubilee.
Attorney General Griggs has rendered q
favorable decision, and this matter, with
that of closing all of the departments, will
be taken up at the next Cabinet meeting.
DR.. D. Percy Hickling and r. p. MUIR
ply made voluntary additional subscrip-
tions, and the members of the committee
have promised to hustle.
NJ. F. o'Donoghue suggested that the
pastors OF the various local churches might
refer to the celebration of peace on the
Sunday preceding the Jubilee. 1t was de-
cided 10 request the pastors of all of the
churches to chose some subject, either re-
ferring to universal peace or anent the
the Significance of the present celebra-
tion, The committee then adjourned, sub
ject to call.
The committee on the civic parade held
meeting last night with Chairman Will
liam Dickson presiding, and +. C. Mat
tingiy as secretary.
The subcommittee on prizes reported that
owing to other strains on the treasury the
sum desired was the modest one of $3.50.
Handsome banners will be awarded the
various organizations and suitable articles
will be given in other cases. The report
was adopted.
The subcommittee on special features.
advertisers. and business men, made good
reports. Chairman Wilkinson reported
that the local business men would be well
represented by floats. Already the follow
ing are having floats erected: T. E. Ogram.
NJ. B. Scanlon, Brunswick Bake Company,
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. A. Laff-
lin & Co.. n. Auth. Havenner Baking Com
pany. Pabst Brewing Company. Washing
ton Brewing Company. Consumers Brew
ing Company, and Knox Express Company.
Secretary Feeney, of the committee or
trades and labor organizations. reported
pate, and are now working on floats: Plate
printers, $50 men and float; Central Labor
Union, float; Columbia Typographical
Union, float; Plumbers and Gasfitters. 200
men and float Building Trades Council,
float; Journeymen Plumbers, float; Brick
layers, 700 men and float; Book Binders.
float; Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
float; Carpenters float; Machinists, float;
machinists. navy yard, 800 men and float,
Stonsmasons. float.
Several organizations are yet TO be heard
from, but will no doubt participate. The
Improved Order of Red Men have accept
ed an invitation and will parade 1e5
strong. The Knights of Columbia will act
upon the matter this week.
The following route of parade, presented
by Chairman Dickson, was adopted and
the marshals elected. The trades division
will elect its own marshal:
The procession will form in front of City Hall
promptly at 2:30 o'clock p. m, Wednesday. May
a, all organizations participating TO be formed
into four divisions, as follows:
First-Civic organizations TO be composed Of
patriotic and fraternal societies. former volunteer
iremen, and the exhibit of the District public
schoochildren.
second-German division. TO be composed of the
various German societies. with characteristic
| floats
Thrd-Trades and labor division, to be composed
| OF the various trades organizations and Central
| Labor Union, with appropriate designs floats.
| Fourth-Busness mems division, composed OF
exhibits floats of mercantile establishments
| Route Of procession: Starting from City Hall,
eastward on Indiana Avenue to First Street, south.
| ward on First Street to Pennsylvania Avenue,
| westward on Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth
| Street to Washington Circle at Twenty-third
| Street, eastward on Street to Fifteenth Street,
! southwark Fifteenth Street TO + Street, east
ward on + Street to Seventh Street, southwark Oh
Seventh Street TO Louisiana Avenue and there dis
| miss.
general order will be issued to all
| organizations as to their assigned posi-
tions in line at early date. Maj. Richard
O'Brien, L. S. ". has been appointed
chief of staff. and Capt. Charles l.. Beatty.
| u. S. ", as chief special aide. Thomas
| Wilkinson will be marshal of the first di-
vision, j. II. Buscher, marshal second di-
4, vision; Capt Matthew Goddard, marshal
| fourth division.
The badge color adopted was purple and
| about so badges were ordered. The COM
mittee then adjourned to meet on Friday
| next at s p. m.
The committee on music and band con-
certs held a meeting last night. with DR..
+. T. Howe presiding. and Charles B.
| Bayly as secretary. Dr. Howe reported the
was received with applause. The commit
tee adjourned to meet on call
The subcommittee on the stage pageant
| of the Jubilee Revelries held a meeting
last night, with ]. Edwin Browne presiding
| and Capt. ]. p Walker as secretary. Many
novel ideas and surprises were considered