Evening star., 1901-02-19
PROMINENT FEATURE
The "Court Of Honor" Rapidly Near
ing Completion.
OTHER PLANS FOR INAUGURAL DAY
Representative Bells Resolution
Respecting Use of Pension Office.
PROPOSES INVESTIGATION

PROPOSES INVESTIGATION
The day when William Mckinley of Ohio
will be inaugurated for the second time
President of the United States Is now less
than two weeks in the future, and in con-
sequence of the early approach Of the oc-
casion the local committee having the
celebration in charge are more active than
at any time since the preparations began
The details Of all the ceremonies have
been finally decided upon and there is every
indication that the various events planned
will be carried out on more lavish scale
than ever before.
The distinctive feature of the present cell
ebration by the citizens, the court Of
honor" extending along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. in front Of the treasury, the White
House and the State, War and Navy
buildings, is rapidly assuming shape, and
some idea Of its spectacular effectiveness
may already be had. The eight great py-
Ions which mark the court have been
raised, in crude shape, 1t is true, but new
ertheless there Is every indication of the
grandeur Of the scheme when 1t shall have
been completed. The four reviewing stands
which will flank the court are also nearing
completion and give evidence of being
erected along Pennsylvania avenue east of
18th street are conforming to the plans
of those within the court" an effective
uniformity thus being secured
The seats for the grand stands within
the court are being sold under the direc-
ton of the committee on parks and review
ing stands, of which Mr.. John B. Larner Is
chairman. The ticket Office has been es-
until the day Of the inauguration. will be
open from 9 o'clock in the morning until
o'clock in the evening.
Headquarters to BE Kept Open.
Announcement was made today that the
headquarters of the inaugural committee
on the ninth floor of the Washington Loan
and Trust building will be open from $50
o'clock in the morning until $50 o'clock in
the evening for the sale Of ball tickets,
supper tickets and the transaction Of such
other business as may be attended to by
those in charge. The headquarters will be
open daily, with the exception of Sunday
next
Mr.. r. H. Warner, chief marshal of the
civic grand division of the inaugural pa
rade announced today the appointment of
Gen John A. Wiedersheim of Philadelphia
to command the second brigade Of the first
division of the civic grand division. Judge
j. Franklin Fort Of New Jersey will not
be able to accept command in the civic
division on account Of the press Of judicial
busy just now in the consummation Of the
details of his division of the parade. The
rush of correspondence has compelled the
employment of three additional clerks two
at the headquarters of the committee on
civic organizations in the Washington Loan
and Trust building and one in Mr.. Warmers
private office on street. Much Of the
correspondence Is in regard to the appoint
ment of aids on his staff and the accep-
tances so far received indicate the atten-
dance of many prominent citizens from all
sections of the east.
Among those who have accepted appoint
ments as aids are: A. s. Anderson, Phila-
delphia; D. c. Armstead, New York: Frank
p. Anderson. Brooklyn; J. NJ. Birely Fred
erick. Md; w. 8. Bond, York, Pa: Harry
A. Babcock. Brooklyn; Benjamin P. Bur-
ton, Waterford, N: Y: William H.. Burke.
Norfolk. Va: T. w. Blackford, city; Sam
uel NJ. Barnes. Boston; A. T. Bates, Alba
ny: Nathan Baum. Philadelphia; Frank R.
Barr, Martinsburg. w. Va: A. ]. Brooks.
New New Haven, Conn; R. E. L. Bunch,
lington, VT; John Doyle Carmody. city; R.
F. Crist, city; N. H. Case. Bristol Center.
n. Y; William A. Dobson. Philadelphia;
Dornin Ellis, city; John c. Eversman, city;
w. E. Edmonston. Canandaigua. N. Y: L.
H. French, New Rochelle, N. Y; George
H. Heron, city; E. 8. Hege. Rockville, Nd:
James Kinehan. Canton, Ohio; Dr. Teunis
Quick, Falls Church.
Cadets to Take Part.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Cadets Of this city are
expected to be in line several hundred
strong. An effort is now being made to
have the cadets participate. and there is
every likelihood that they will do so. The
handsomely engraved on
parchment that are to be presented to the
officers and aids of the civic grand division,
are expected to arrive within the next few
days. They will be the most elaborate Of
any that have heretofore been presented
on such an occasion. considerable
amount Of the work OF the civic grand
marshal at present Is to keep out Of the
parade certain organizations that are said
to be undesirable.
Enthusiastic interest is being manifested
in the citizens mounted brigade, which is
under the command of Mr. Edward II.
Droop, and which will form the escort Of
the civic division. There is every indica-
ton that there will be fully $50 citizens in
line. Mr.. Droop announces that he will not
assemble his men until hour before they
will be expected to move, thus doing away
With any long wait.
The college students who will be in line
will be given a position of honor and in
terest. 1t Is stated that they may form a |
special division, certainly a brigade.
The students of Georgetown University |
are making elaborate preparations to par |
ticipate in the inaugural parade of Presi- |
1ent Mckinley. Last week general mass |
meeting was held in the CASTOR Memorial |
Hall and a decision reached to appear in |
lHS. REV. JOHn -. w nltney, S j., the pas |
or, is reported to be heartily in favor of the |
project. 1t is likely that the students in the |
aw and medical departments will also Join |
n and swell the total number. j. p B.
Duffy will be in charge Of the blue and |
gray turnout, and some novelties can be |
looked for.
A meeting of the committee on public |
order, of which Major Richard Sylvester is |
has been called for Friday even |
ing in the rooms of the inaugural COM |
nittee. The public order committee has |
an important work before 1t, and the meet
ng Friday evening will be the first of the |
final two gatherings before Inauguration |
lay
Gen. Ellis Spear, chairman Of the COM
nttee on medals and badges, received to-
lay the first consignment of commemora-
i've medals. l,0O0 in number. from Phila-
lelphia. The medals are cast in bronze
and will be distributed among the inaugural |
A profile Of President Nc
Kinley on one side and representation of
he Capitol on the other are the principal