The times., 1899-05-12
NATIONAL INTEREST
In THE Big JUBILEE
Many States Preparing for
the Celebration.
The Features of the Pageant Near
ing Completion.
The Committee on Decorations Prom
ises That the City VIII he
in Gala Attire.

The National Peace Jubilee is assuming |
proportions of much largeness and i'm
portance Already the celebration is be-
ing talked about in nearly every State and
Territory, and enquiries are coming in in
bundles. The features OF the pageant are
being pushed along and will soon be COM
pleted. The various committees are work
ing hard, and enthusiasm is everywhere.
Finances are coming in and the outlook is
bright
The committee on decorations and illum-
nations held a largely attended meeting
last night, and transacted some business.
Chairman NJ. Dyrenforth presided. with
Col NJ E. CTell as vice chairman, and a.
u. Marks as secretary.
Chairman Dyrenforth reported that the
contract for the balance of the court of
honor had been given to Koch & Martin
for s., ,410. Work on the court is progress
ing rapidly and will be completed in good
time.
Chairman Rudolph, of the subcommittee
on s5archlights, reported progress and
stated that the city would be bright. The
subcommittee on the decoration of hotels
reported that every hotel proprietor Wis
ited promised to make an elaborate show
ing.
The following letter, which was read at
the meeting, will be sent out to business
houses along the line of the parades:
Your attention is called to the National Peace
Jubilee. tor which elaborate preparations are now
in progress and which will extend over Mag D,
u, and 25. In view of the steps that have been
taken, in view of the interest that the public
will generally manifest IN the many attractive
features notably the parades-iIistoTical, horal,
and Of win
route OF march will pass your Establishment. we
feel that in inviting your attention TO the de-
STABILITY Of having your place of business deco
rated, we are only doing what will merit your
sanction, and what will meet with your prompt
act.op.
The outlook for a large attendance is most
gratifying the time Of the year most auspicios
Tor the project, and the city OF Washington at
her loveiiest- For these and many other reasons
that must be patent 10 you. and none more 50
than the wish you must have to contribute 10
tlle pleasant impressions visitors will carry away
with them, we feel sure that your establishment
will be decorated in manner thoroughly IN con-
sonance with the Importance 9i nvRsSTGRrH the sxen
Chairman Committee on Decorations
Chairman R. P. Murphy, of the commit
tee on badges and programmes. asked that
those desiring badges hand in their names.
Fifty badges were ordered and the color
adopted is plain blue.
MIR. Burkhart offered a motion that
supervising committee of fifty be appoint
ed to look after the Court of Honor on
each day of the Jubilee. The committee
will be divided into three parts. each d.
vision to act on one of the three days. Ine
motion was adopted.
IL was reported that in addition to the
hotels already published. the Ebbitt House.
Dewey Hotel, Mades. Cochran, and the
Portland had promised TO decorate in elab-
crate shape. The committee then ad-
journed to meet on Thursday next at 5
p. m.
The first rehearsal of the chorus selected
for the choral concert and the Peace Ju
bilee singing brigade was held in Willard
Hall last night Nearly 400 singers were
present and a number Of patriotic songs
were rendered in stirring style. Herndon
Morsell directed the chorus and was high
ly pleased with the results attained. Judge
J. c. Chaney was present and rendered
valuable assistance. Rehearsals will be
held every Monday and Thursday night.
Gen. A. C. Hawley returned from Balti-
more yesterday and reported that the
Fifth Maryland Regiment would attend
and participate in the military parade
The question OF closing all OF the de-
paItments for half a day on May %. "a,
and 25 will be taken up and considered at
the next meeting OF the Cabinet. II is
expected that the desired holidays will be
granted. as everybody is anxious to see
and 10 boom the celebration.
special meeting of the committee on
music and band concerts was held last
night. and several matters of Importance
were discussed. 1t was decided to try and
obtain the National Theatre for the big
choral and orchestral concert. DR.. F. T.
Howe presided. with Charles B. Bayly as
secretary.
Nearly every passenger system in the
country is advertising the Jubilee Posters
have been circulated giving the programme
and the low rates, and these are expected
TO draw enormous crowds from towns
and cities within a radius of 1,000 miles of
Washington. while a goodly number is
expected from cities even farther distant.
Excursions have been announced from
Hagerstown and Richmond, while the
Knights OF Pythias, Knights OF Khoras-
san. and other organizations have arranged
for thousands Of members to attend.
Those who have consented TO imperson-
ate characters on the floats in the His
torical Pageant are requested TO attend a
meeting Of the dress committee TO be held
at the Fredonia Hotel on Monday at s
j. IN. general rehearsal will be held at
the Jubilee Den, Fourteenth and "
Streets on Saturday. May 20.
Letters CT consent have been received
from the following. who have been invited
10 attend as guests Of honor: Senator
Morgan of Alabama. Thomas Estrada Pal
ma. GonZala de Quesada, and Horatlo S
Rubens.
Major Sylvester has acknowledged the
receipt OF $500. one-half OF the sum placed
AT his disposal by the Jubilee executive
committee for extra police protection dur.
ing the week OF the celebration. The extra
men VIII be employed in the precincts
while the regular officers will be centeret
in the business sections. A number o.
special detectives from other cities viii
be present to look out for crooks
Chairman Frank II. Raymond. OF the
general committee, has called specia
meeting OF that body for tonight at
O'Clock. full attendance is requested
Chairman Raymond spent last evening a
headquarters and announced that finance:
were coming in rapidly and that the re-
Quired amount would be raised
Chairman o. !. Ricketts,. OF the commit
tee on tickets and invitations TO the Ju.
bilee revelries. announced last night tha
the pasteboards would be placed on sal,
not later than Tuesday next The eou.
Yenirs are remarkably handsome, and, az
cording TO Mr.. Ricketts,, will eclipse any.
thing ever shown in Washington, not ever
excepting the inaugural souvenirs which
have been gotten up by the same firm
Bailey. Banks & Biddie. of Philadelphia.
The committees on civic parades and mu
sic. and the general committed will holi
meetings at headquarters tonight III,
executive committee on the historical pa
geant Will rceet at the Fredonia Hotel. an,
The subcommittee on reception of the fire
works committee will meet at the Metro
poiitan Hotel.
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