The times., 1899-09-24


10 get together and turn Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. from the Peace Monument to Eight
eenth Street. into a great blaze of color.
1t is known that every resident and busi-
ness man along the line of march will do
something in the decorative line, and,
while the Stars and Stripes should be con-
spicuous everywhere, it is asked by the
committee on decorations that general
color scheme be followed, so as to make
uniform background Yellow and white
are the colors chosen as being best adapted
10 the occasion. and every citizen who
gsrbs his store or dwelling in gala raiment
is asked 10 follow out the above coIoring
as nearly as possible.
The Decorations.
1t is intended that the national welcome
in Washington shall differ from the recep-
Iion given in New York. and if PennsyI-
Tania Avenue be dressed in a background
OF yellow and white. with flags and bright
colors in the fore. the ensemble viii be
wonderfully effective and attractive. On
the night Of the arrival Of the naval hero,
the brilliant perspective OF red fire will
cause the uniform background to glow
most effectively. and the searchlights viii
aid in bringing out the effect
The organization OF the night civic pa
rzde and the military escort is being
pushed rapidly and assurance is given
that each procession viii be an affair OF
magnifcenee. IL is expected that about
L. 600 men viii be in line in the night
parade, and one OF the greatest civic dem
constructions ever witnessed in this city viii
be given the Admiral There will be six
divisions, and the organizations which will
participate viii be assigned to places as
they report. Gen. George II. Harries, the
grand marshal. requests that every Or
ganization desiring 10 participate report 70
him as soon as possible. giving the name
of the organization, marshal, number of
men, uniforms, and other data IL is asked
that every organization carry some kind
OF Illumination. as too much light cannot
be obtained upon this occasion
Novel EIIuminations.
Any organization desiring novel ideas
and plans for iIiuminations and notices for
use in the parade can obtain such from
Chairman Rapley. OF the parade committee
or from the grand marshal at the Ames
Building.
Reports from organizations must be turn
ed liz to the grand marshal CT Chairman
Rapley on or before Friday next, and the
early reports VIII secure first consideration.
Maps of the line Of parade and the assign
ment OF organizations will be ready on
Wednesday, and viii be distributed to all
marshals and aides applying or reporting.
Commander Calvin Farnsworth, of the De-
partment Of the Potomac, G. A. R., has
been chosen marshal OF the first division,
which viii contain the members of the de-
partment posts, the Union Veteran Legion
Old Guard. Confederate Veterans Associa-
zion. Spanish American Veterans. and other
semi-military organizations.
The Veterans in Line.
The veterans viii be preceded only by
the bicycle division. which viii ride in the
van, SO as TO give the participants greater
freedom The wheelmen promise to make
d splendid showing with decorated and IL
Illuminated bicycles.
The local letter carriers have been hard
al work, and viii form a pretty feature
The men viii be uniformed. and have al
ready engaged Haley's Band. They will
introduce an illuminated postal car into
their line. and are working up many novel
IDEAS. The navy yard machinists are pre-
psring an unique display. with an iIlumi-
mated eight-inch rife and other features
The men win be neatly attired in uniform
dress. The Y. N. c. A. the German So
cieties, the Catholic societies, and other
bodies are also preparing displays which
viii add 10 the general effect
The committee on reviewing stands held
3 well-sttended meeting al the Ames
Building yesterday afternoon, with Chair
man Larner presiding. II. p. Blair as vice
chairman, and 7. p. Morgan as secretary
Chairman Larner reported the Iabors of
the past week. and his actions were en-
dorsed by the committee Chairman
Clarke. Of the subcommittee On construe-
n hat ha -rreld he
completed By Thursday and the work OF
decorating via be begun- Chairman Blair.
OF the subcommittee On Illuminating the
stands reported that wires viii soon be
strung and the lamps fitted
Hammers for the stands.
After some discussion it was decided to
decorate the stand with wreathes and
banners bearing The names Of the vessels
upon which Dewey had seen service, and
OF the vessels In the squadron al Manila
The FIRST named include the Wabash, the
Pawnee. the old Brooklyn the Agawan, the
Mississippi, the Colorado, the Kearsarge,
The Supply, the Dolphin the JuanIta. the
Pensacola, and the Olympia. while the
vessels in his command at Manila were
Lhe Baltimore. Raleigh. Boston, Concord.
and PetTel. The front Of the stand will
be built after the plans OF the prov Of
the Olympia, and the platform viii be
patterned after the bridge from which the
Admiral directed the battle Members OF
the committee VIII act as ushers on the
night OF the parade and during the passing
Of the military escort
Chairman Moses, Vice Chairman Cox.
and Secretary Van Wickle are hard at
work from early morning until midnight,
and d steady rush continues at headquar-
ters. The above mentioned officials held
several conferences with the officials OF
the War and Navy Departments yesterday.
with reference TO receiving the Admiral.
Everything was perfectly satisfactory and
the welcime viii be an imposing one.
Dewey searehitEhts.
During the progress Of the night parade
Tine powerful sesrchlights will be used to
illuminate the public buildings and decora-
lions -Four Of these viii be used on the
Capitol. two 3o-inch and two Is-inch. Two
more will be used on the new city post
Office, and two win be used to sweep the
line OF decorations on Pennsylvania Ave
nue. bringing them out with wonderful ef-
feet. The searchlight on the State War
and Navy Building viii sbe used 10 illumi-
nate the monument
Z. H DrOop has been appointed chair
-nsn Of d subcommittee, which viii see tc
il that the line Of parade is kept Gear ol
cbstrt trtions. a subcommittee on Llumi-
nations for organizations in parade has
been appointed as follows: George W
Evans. Chairman; Claiming Pollok J. F
Oyster. Miilard Holeomb and Ernest VIII
ldnson.
Donations Coming In
Subscriptions 10 the amount Of $3.50 wer.
received yesterday. IS follows: Truxtor