The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
WORKING For SUCCESS
National Capital Centennial Cele-
bration Committees Busy.
Much Interest Being shown in the
Coming Eycnt-Eforts to Have the
Thirteen Original states Repre-
scented by MiIitin-AdlitiOnnIC Con-
tributions to the Expense Fund.

The various committees of the National
Capital Centennial will be kept busy be-
tween now and the day of the celebration,
December II. There are one or more meet
ings taking place daily, and the work of
organization is progressing very satisfac-
toriy. The people of Washington are also
taking a great interest in the success of the
celebration. as is shown by their liberal
contributions toward the Centennial fund
But most of the work is to be done yet,
and it is the special desire of Chairman
Mcfarland, of the Citizens Committee.
that every member take an interest in the
meetings of the committees of which he
may be a member. and thus contribute to
the successful conclusion of the historic
event
The committee is making strong efforts
to have the thirteen original States rep
resented by a body Of State troops, and a
letter inviting the Governors of these
States to give the matter their attention
has been sent out. Great hopes are enter
tanned at headquarters that each State may
send a representation.
committee TO address letters to the Gov
errors of all States and Territories. con-
tanning full information Of all arrange
ments, and to request them to notify the
committee OF the time of their arrival in
Washington and the names of those who
will be in the respective Governors party
etc. The Richmond Blues. the Fifth Regi-
ment OF Maryland. and the Governors Foot
Guards of Connecticut have already noti-
fed the committee of their intention to
take part in the parade A letter of en-
curry from the adjutant of one of New Jer-
sey's National Guard regiments has been
received. indicating military rep. ssenta-
ton from that State.
Arrangements are being made by Gen.
Nelson \. Miles Command No. 1, Spanish
War Veterans, to participate in the parade
in full numbers. At meeting of the COM
mand Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell. Lieut..
Mayor b. Dodek, and Lieut. John II.
O'Briei were appointed a committee to
consider the matter and arrange for pro-
yiding the members with the new national
uniform Of blue and grey, symbolical of the
unity of the North and South.
Mr. Van Wickle, the Chairman OF the
Committee on Badges and Medals, desires
to state that the members of all commit
tees who have not yet received their Cen
tenhiai buttons should call for them at
headquarters, 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue at
once, and conspcuOusiy display the same
on the left lapel Of the coat. The buttons
are neatly gotten up, and will be distrib-
uted free of charge to the committee mem
bers
The following committees have not yet
organized but will do SO at an early date:
Committee on Exercises at the Capitol,
John Joy Edison, Chairman; Exercises at
the White House, r. Ross Perry Chair
man: the Press, T. w. Noyes. Chairman;
Auditing Committee, John W. Thompson,
Chairman. There are altogether twelve
committees. comprising membership OF
1000 citizens.
Col. NJ. NJ. Parker. Chairman of the FL
nance Committee, reports the following
additional contributions:
Matthew G. Emery s25; Charles Keidel
jr., SIS; George T Dunlop. s25: Maxwell
V. z. Woodruff. $50: James W. Orme. 500:
Herman Holerith. SIS: DR.. r. Fl. Gunnell
$40; H. L. Biscoe. $40: Charles B. Bailey, |
slO Samuel ]. Prescott, So; W. a. |
Knowles, So; P. J. Nee Company, So;
Thomas W. Sidwell, s.: r. E. Sullivan. So:
DR.. W. S. Montgomery, S.: c. S. Sturte-
want. So; William Stone Albert, S.; DR.. |
William c. Woodward. So; W. Riley Dee
BILE. S..
The Music Committee, T. F. Alvey |
Chairman. VIII meet this afternoon at |
Ais O'Clock. and Mr.. Cans subcommittee |
on Decorations this evening at $50 /
o'clock.
Tomorrow afternoon at as o'clock the |
Reception Committee. of which Charles ]. |
Bell is chairman, will meet for the first |
time A subcommittee will then be ap- |
pointed for the purpose of working out |
the arrangements for the proposed re-
ception at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. |
and also the Centennial Colonial Ball. |
This last feature, it is intended, will be |
made highly attractive and the partici |
pants are expected to appear in histori !
cally true colonial attire, and be adopts |
at dancing the stately minuet. All meet |
ings will be held at the Board of Trade |
rooms.
The Sub Committee on Transportation, !
George NJ. Bond. Chairman, at a meeting |
yesterday afternoon discussed the ques
ton of procuring suitable rates from the |
railroads.
DR.. C. W. Cooks Committee or Ambu-
lances met yesterday evening and discuss
ed matters pertaining to their service.