Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

Star applied to points east of the OHIO
river. He thought the committee would be
successful in securing kindred reductions
from the lines in the west.
Chairman John +. Larner OF the sub
committee on parks and reviewing stands
made an interesting report and one VIII cl
called forth wide discussion because of the
ideas the committee submitted for APP
proval. Mr.. IaTner was authorized to In
Vite competitive designs for the presidential
reviewing stand to be erected in front of
the Executive Mansion. and to award prizes
not to exceed $3.50 At the instance of Mr.
Larner resolution was adopted urging the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney
General and the Commits SionerS of the Dis
trict to place at the disposal of the sub
committee parks and reviewing stands
the spaces along the line of the inaugural
procession, the construction of all stands
to be upon plans and in accordance with the
designs to be approved by the architect of
the Capitol, the superintendent of public
buildings and grounds and the building in
spector of the District.
Committees Control of Stands.
Mr.. Larner next outlined his plan for
having all the reviewing stands along the
line of march entirely in the custody and
control of his committee. He said such
course would insure stands of uniform
beauty in design and decoration, would en-
nance the beauty of Pennsylvania avenue
and Furthermore, might yield a handsome
revenue. BY resolution his committee was
directed to prepare plans and obtain bids
for the erection, under its supervision, Of
stands at such pubic spaces as may be
available and to report the same as soon
as possible. 1t was suggested that Nj.
Larner's committee might prepare the plans
and then lease the privileges for reviewing
stands, thus inSuring the committee against
the possibility of loss in the venture. Mr.
Larner said it would be difficult and next
to impossible, 1t had been In the past,
~, aly,a lpSSPaS live their
tracts. 1t was decided to authorize the COM
mittee to proceed with plans and estl-
mates, final action on the matter to be
taken at q later meeting.
Chairman W. II. Rapley Of the subcom-
mittee on music, submitted a brief report
telling Of the formation of his committee
and the preparations made for active work.
Mr.. A. Il. Browne, chairman OF the SUD-
committee on legislation, was next heard
1t was suggested by Mr.. Larner that the
subcommittee on legislation should en-
deavOr to secure an appropriation OF $2OoO
from Congress for the protection Of statues
and parks the city during the inaugural
period. Chairman Edison said Congress
should be asked to assist in the iliumina-
tons. He briefly stated plans which con-
template the outlining Of the Capitol and
dome in electric bulbs, the same style Of
decoration to apply to the city post office,
the Treasury, the White House and the
State, War and Navy building. In the
White House grounds, Mr.. Edison said, it
proposed to create fairy scene by the
use Of many yari-colOred lights and cleo
trio lighting the fountain. Mr.. Edison said
that private citizens were willing to ilumi-
nate, and he felt sure Congress would pro-
vide that the government might do
Mr.. George H. Harries, vice president Of
the Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany, said he thought enough current could
be turned out to supply all the lighting
schemes. The government he said. has
plants at the Capitol. the post office and the
State War and Navy building.
Invitations and Tickets.
The report Of Chairman John B. Wight
of the subcommittee on invitations and
tickets also called for long discussion.
Mr.. Wight said 1t had been determined that
the official souvenir, which is to be given
with each ticket to the inaugural ball. is to
be in the form of book, containing the
portraits of past Presidents and brief &C
count Of the Inauguration of EACH He said
the engraving was to be done at the bureau
of engraving and printing, while the typo
graphical work was to be let to some local
concern. The committee was granted an
appropriation of $1,000. the sum being
slightly in excess of that allowed four years
ago. question arose to the date the
souvenirs and ball tickets should be turned
over to the chairman of the finance COM
mittee for sale and distribution. Mr.. Wight
asked that his committee should not be
bound down to specific day. Mr.. 8. H.
Kaufman spoke briefly on the subject,
saying that the work on the souvenirs
should not be hurried any more than was
necessary If the committee wished product
that would reflect credit upon 1t and the
capital city. The matter was left in Mr..
Nights hands.
Gen Ellis Spear chairman Of the subcom-
mittee on medals and badges. reported the
formation Of that comm ttee.
Mr.. b. II. Warner. chairman Of the sub
committee on civic organizations. was una
bic to be present. but submitted a brief
written report in which he stated he was
actively engaged In making his t.
| tee and hoped to have a meeting soon.
This committee is necessarily large one.
as it must receive and have charge of all
| civic associations, provided for them suit
| able quarters through the committee on
| public comfort keep a record showing the
name, strength and location Of each organi-
cation, and be prepared at all times to re-
port to the chief marshal and the inaugural
| committee.
| Public Comfort.
| Chairman ii. /. Weller Of the subcommit-
| tee on public comfort. reported that his
| committee had established headquarters in
/ Of