Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-31

guarantee fund amounted to S5o,O 2o, and
was complete SO far any solicitation was
concerned He said his committee would
not meet again until some time in Febru-
airy. Mr.. Edison congratulated Mr.. Bell
and the members Of his committee.
Chairman J. Rush Marshall Of the sub
committee on ball room decorations, re-
ported in brief that his committee had de-
cided to place the two music stands at the
east end Of the pension office hall, and the
presidential stand at the west end. The
decorations will center about the latter.
Mr.. Colin Studs, vice chairman, reported
for the committee on transportation, and
said that correspondence was in progress
with the railroads west of the Ohio river
to grant rates in accordance with the lib
eral concessions Of the Trunk Line Passen-
in the east. The committee on transporta-
ton was granted an appropriation of 500
to cover Its expenses
President's Reviewing Stand.
Chairman John B. Larner Of the SUBJ
committee on parks and reviewing stands
said that the committee he had appointed to
take care of the award for design for the
Presidents reviewing stand had decided to
do the work itself. most Of the members
being architects. He said they would work
in unison, and prepare a composite design,
the only cost of which would be for mate
rails and the pay Of draughtsmen Mr.. Lar
ner asked that he be authorized to pay
these expenses out Of the $3.50 appropriated
for competition Of designs. The commit
tee acted favorably upon the request. Mr..
Larner said that it was proposed to locate
the presidential stand not directly IN front
of the White House. but about $50 feet
either to the east or west Of the center. The
view of the front Of the mansion and
former occasions.
Gen. H. V. Boynton, chairman of the
press committee, reported that all matters
connected with his organization were pro-
crossing SatiSfactOrily
Mr.. B. H. Warner, chairman of the COM
mittee on civic organizations, said he was
corresponding with all representatives in
Congress and the mayors Of important
cities to secure information as to what
civic organizations contemplate coming to
Washington during the inaugural period.
He said the committee had received an APP
plication for place in line by a college or
ganization. He suggested that all colleges
and universities be invited to send repre-
sentatives, and motion to that effect was
passed. The sum Of $500 was appropriated
for the expenses Of the civic committee.
Military Organizations.
Gen. George H. Harries, chairman of the
committee on military organizations. stated
that he had been in communication with
the adjutants general of neighboring states
regarding the participation of the National
Guard in the inaugural parade. Gen. Har-
ries stated that correspondence was being
carried on for the committee by the Inter-
he would have an early interview with the
Secretary Of War concerning the number of
regular troops to be In line. The commit
tee was voted an appropriation Of 500 for
expenses.
The reports of Chairman Rudolph Of the
committee on fireworks and Chairman Glib
son of the committee on Examinations were
considered Jointly. Chairman Edison sug-
gested that the two committees work to-
gether There was general discussion
to the amount that should be allowed each
Of the committees, and 1t seemed to be the
general idea that the greater share Of money
should 60 to the committee on illumina-
lions.
Chairman Louis D. Wine of the commit
tee on street decorations said his committee
was securing estimates as to the cost Of
sufficient number of flags to be distributed
along Pennsylvania avenue and insure the
display Of one at each window along that
thoroughfare.
It was decided that the inaugural parade
should march from the Peacs monument
to Washington Circle. Gen. Harries fav-
ored 18th street as the terminus, saying it
would be- impossible to keep the civic or
ganizations in line after they had passed
the Presidents stand.
The Committee on Public Comfort.
Chairman M. I. Weller of the committee
on public comfort reported that his COM
mittee was comfortably installed in its
quarters in The Evening Star building. He
reported the personnel Of his committee and
stated that from the general body of 1t an
executive committee Of thirty members
would be selected. The entire committee is
as follows:
M l. Weller, chairman; Charles Moore,
vice chairman; James F. Hood, secretary;
DIR. Charles Allen, L. L. Apple Mr. Atchi-
son, J. w. Babson, Joseph B. Bailey, ].
Karl Balm, d. w. Baker, William T. Bal
dus, Charles B. Ball, Harry Wilder Barney,
Fred K. Barbour, Franklin Barrett, DR..
Frank Baker, william Barnum, william
Becker. Charles r. Benjamin. Charles g.
Bennett James, Berry. Philander Belts.
Thomas J. higgins, Charles J. Began, Geo.
John B. Brady, Aaron Bradshaw, James
Brennan, Bernard NJ Bridget Henry
Brock. Edward ]. Brosnan, Dorsey Brown,
Charles r. Brown, William J. Browning
w. b. Bryan, Hiram Buckingham, J. g. s.
Burger. e. J. Burt, J. II. Buscher, Johr