Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
WINDING UP AFFAIRS
The Committee on Dewey Reception
Receives Sundry Reports.
GRATIFYING EXHIBIT OF RECEIPTS
The Guest of the Occasion Ex-
presses Qualification.
FINAL MEETING NEXT WEEK


Admiral Dewey has expressed himself
as being very highly pleased with the char
acter of his reception in Washington and
the arrangements made for the presenta-
ton of the congressional sword at the
Capitol" said Chairman William Henderson
Moses Of the reception committee. in call
Ing to order yesterday afternoon the execu-
tive committee of the committee Of one
hundred appointed to prepare a welcome for
Americas admiral 1t the first gather
ing Of the heads Of the various committees
having in charge the details Of Admiral
Dewey's reception in Washington since the
arrival of that distinguished parsonage, and
was held in the rooms Of the board of trade.
There was present practically the entire
membership Of the executive committee. Re-
ports were received from the heads of the
different departments embraced in the
scheme Of reception, all showing that more
than sufficient money had been contributed
to defray every expense. In most instances
chairmen reported good balance on hand.
Chairman Moses, in brief opening
speech, told the committeeman of Admiral
Dewey'S pleasure at the hospitable recep-
ton accorded him. and then personally
thanked his associates every one for his
especial assistance and cooperation in lend
ing to the success of the national welcome.
Mr.. r. Ross Perry, chairman of the re-
cept1on committee, was first asked to sub
NIT a report. He stated that his commit
tee mad incurred absolutely no expense. He
asked, however, that a vote of thanks be
extended to Col. Bright. sergeant-at-arms
of the United States Senate, for his court
esy and able assistance in cooperating
with the committee in arranging the details
of the reception in the Capitol building and
the ceremonies on the plaza A motion to
this effect was unanimously adopted. In
h. So ntt
senators and representatives were read,
the committee being congratulated in each
upon the excellence of the Capitol arrange
ments.
Mr. j. W. Babson, treasurer Of the COM
mittee, reported that in all 631 contribu-
lions had been received, the total cash SUBJ
scriptions being $40 534. 10. From the medal
committee, Simon Wolf, chairman, the
treasurer stated he had received S2,212.2o
making a grand total of $12,746.30. Mr.
Babson stated that bills are being paid as
rapidly committee chairmen send in
their vouchers.
Report on Finance.
The next report was that of the commit
tee on finance, Mr.. E. Southland Parker
chairman. The chairman said he did not
doubt from the start that all the money
needed, and more, too, would be subscribed.
He was personally assured in a large num-
Der of instances, as were the members of
the committee, that contributors were will
ing to increase their subscriptions if such
action would seem to be necessary at any
time. Mr.. Parker said the work of secur-
ing funds for the reception was not diff
f1cult task. the public-s spirited citizens Of
Washington responding readily and volun-
tartly to what was but mere hint that
certain amount would be needed to prop
erly carry out the plans of the committee
OF welcome. Mr.. Parker said the commit
tee was deeply indebted to the press for in
valuable assistance in the work Of secur-
ing subscriptions. A motion to thank the
papers OF Washington, made by Chairman
Parker, was seconded by Mr.. w. H. Rap
ley, and unanimously adopted.
Decorations and IIIuminations.
Chairman ]. H. Crawford of the commit
tee on decorations and Examinations stated
that owing to the great volume of work his
committee had in hand, he was not ready
to submit a final report, for all of the
creditors had not put in their bills. APP
proXlmately the amount expended by his
committee was 81 2S2 So This included
payments for fireworks. electric search
lights and other general Examinations.
The Parade and the Medals
Chairman w. H. Rapley of the commit
tee on parade made gratifying report,
stating that out of the $1,000 allowed his
committee, only Slab had been spent His
vouchers had all been executed and turned
over to the executive committee. The work
of Mr.. Rapley'S committee was arduous
but most thoroughly performed. All of the
bands in the two professions were paid out
of his fund. His committee had assisted
him. he said, in a manner most gratifying.
A round of applause greeted Mr.. Rapley's
statement
The report of Chairman Simon Wolf of
the committee on medals and badges was
also very interesting. He stated that $500
medals had been struck from bronze tor
pedo shell captured by Admiral Dewey at
Manila al a of
mitteemen had subscribed to but about
one-half of this number, however, the 9TH
ers being taken by citizens generally. The
medal proved a handsome and valuable
souvenir, Mr.. Wolf declared and was in
great demand. He told of the trials of the
committee, and said that two days before
the medals were to be delivered not one
had been stamped, this delay being due to
breaks in the dies All We're turned out on
time, however, and every purchaser was
more than satisfied The total expense of
the medals was $1,Sf3.94 The returns We're
$500, leaving a balance of $3.50.
Two hundred additional medals will be
struck for free distribution to the officers
of DeWey'S fleet and other persons of dis
tinction.
Committee on Transportation.
A report was received from Mr.. f. ].
Stelwagen. chairman Of the committee on
transportation. stating that an expense of
about $216 had been incurred for carriages
and decorations of the Dewey train. For
the printing committee. Chairman Emil G.
Schafer said that bills to the amount of !
s629. % had been incurred against the ap- |
preparation of 81 200. |
Chairman John B. Larner of the commit
tee on reviewing stands reported a def
cheney amounting to 81, 1929 The gross re- |
ceipts from sac of tickets amounted to |
$2,6S2. The deficit was caused partly, Mr.. |
Larner said, by the reservation of 500 seats |
for members of the committee. The chair |
man complimented Mr.. Henry P. Blair Mr.. |
A. P. Clarke, architect, and Mr. ]. F. Man |
ming for their enthusiastic and energetic |
efforts. The committee rendered a vote of |
thanks accordingly.
The committee on public comfort and or |
der. Chairman Archibald Greenlees stated |
incurred an expense of $1S1.33, well within |
the appropriation, even curtailed shortly |
before the reception. Mr.. Greenlees also |
stated that he had called personally on |