The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-05
THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
senator Honr Will he Among the
White House Speakers.

White House Speakers.
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts, was call
ed upon by Commissioner mcfarland
yesterday to reconsider his declination to
accept the original Invitation of the joint
committee Of the country at large, to
participate in the Centennial exercises.
Although pressed with public duties and
his private literary engagements, Senator
Hoar consented to reconsider his decision.
especially in view of the fact that ex-
Governor Wolcott, on account of sud-
den attack OF typhoid fever, Cannot deliv-
er the address at the White House cere-
monies. Senator Hoar desires to see Mas
sachusetts fittingly represented in the eel
ebration and for that reason consented to
speak.
Information was received at headquar-
tiers from the Trunk Line Association to the
effect that 1t granted rate of one fare
for the round trip on December IL. This
rate to cover all the territory from New
York to the Ohio River. as far west as
Huntington, W. Va. Tickets to be sold
and good going December IL, except
from Philadelphia. Harrisburg, and inter-
mediate points.
Chairman Bond, of the Railroad Com
trail and Southeastern Passenger Associa-
lions will concur in this rate.
The distribution and sale Of the COM
memorativc medals began yesterday at
noon. In spite of the Indictment weather
there was quite a rush OF people anxious
to secure the first token. Out of COD re-
ceived on the first shipment yesterday
morning. 225 we're yesterday given out.
Gut of the total of 1000 ordered. 1000
have already been paid for. These who
sent their money for a medal to head
quarters can secure the medal by pre- sent-
ing their receipt at the counter on the
first floor of Centennial headquarters,
1925 Pennsylvania Avenue. II has been
arranged that each day between IL and
6 o'clock three members of the sub
mittee will have charge of the sale and
distribution Of the medals. Those who
had charge yesterday were Edward T.
Bates. Chairman; John f. Jarvis, Henry
W. Samson, and Thomas p. Woodward.
Two hundred of the medals will be pre-
scented to the Governors OF the States,
members of the Cabinet, and other distin-
guished invited guests. The badges Of The
various committees were also received at
headquarters yesterday. They are neatly
gotten up and in keeping with the char
acter of the celebration. They are mount
ed on bristol cardboard. which bears the
inscription: Chairman Van Wickle
wishes you to wear this badge in a con
spicuous place during the day CT the eel
ebration" On the reverse of the card is
printed an outline OF the programme of
exercises. They will he mailed to the
committeeman by next Monday.
Letters were received at headquarters
yesterday from ex-Presidents Harrison
and Cleveland expressing their regret
that they will not be able to attend the
celebration.
The private secretary of Governor
Stone, of Pennsylvania. informed the com-
mittee that the press of official business
will in all probability make it impossible
for him to attend the celebration.
Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of West Virginia.
called at headquarters yesterday and
said that he would be accompanied in the
parade by ten or more members Of his
staff. Governor Atkinson has engaged ac-
commodations at the Arlington Hotel. and
will arrive at n. n. on December u.
Poems in honor of the centennial cele-
bration have been received at headquar-
tiers from Mrs. +. NJ. Bradley. w. f. De
Riemer, Edward Marshall Mott. Miss
Cora Merriam Howes. Rev. r. w. Lowrie
w. j. Herbert Hogan. s. A. Clark and
Thomas Calver, all of this city. The COM
mitee in this connection has decided that
1t will not publish a centennial ode ON
the programme. When the report on the
ceremonies is written such poems as are
deemed worthy of recognition will be
given to the committee In charge Of the
preparation of the report for inclusion
therein.
The Committee on Public Comfort and
Order held a largely attended meeting last
night at the Board of Trade rooms, Major
James G.. Berret. Chairman. presiding.
The Sub Committees on Roping OFF Of the
Avenue, on Carriages. on Guests, on Am
balances. on Police. all reported progress.
There will be another meeting of this
committee next Monday evening at I
o'clock when those members will be
sworn in who are assigned to assist the
police force on the day of the celebration.
About sixty members of the Legislature
Of Rhode Island propose to accompany
their Governor on the day Of the cele-
bration.
S. w. Woodward, Chairman of the Sub
Committee on Governors at Exercises at
the White House, has issued call for a
meeting at the Board of Trade rooms Sat
urday, December S. at o'clock.
Col. NJ. NJ Parker, Chairman of the FL
nance Committee, reports the following
subscriptions: T. F. Roessle, 800; S S.
Burdette, $40: Chaplin Brown, $40; p. NJ.
Hughes. 50; Hon. J. W. Douglas, So; N.
f. Robinson, So; John d. Carmody, IS;
II. X Fulton, So; II. p. Cheathnm, So; ].
Fred Kelley. S.: Clearance B. Rheem, S.;
Edwin NJ. Truell, 81.