Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Boxes and Barrels Excluded From
Sidewalks Inauguration Day.
ORDERS ISSUED TO TIE POLICE FORCE
Large Demand for Seats Within
the Court of Honor.
COMM ITTEE MEETING S

lmprOV1Sed grand STANDS, IN the shape
Of boxes and barrels placed along the curb
| line edge of the sidewalks Of Pennsylvania
| avenue, are relic of the past as far as
! inaugural parades are concerned, declares
| Maj. Sylvester chairman of the inaugural
committee on public order and superintend-
ent Of the metropolitan police force. These
obnoxious Instructions, which have been so
| much in evidence on previous public occa-
| sions, it is stated will not be tolerated the
| 18th of March next, and all the efforts OF the
police department will be exerted In the d.
rection OF carrying out the strict orders that
will be issued by Maj. Sylvester. This an
nouncement- on the part Of the head of the
police department will be especially graft
flying to the residents Of the District who
desire to witness the big pageant which
every four years marks the celebration OF
the beginning Of new presidential term.
Heretofore the boxes and barrels placed on
the sidewalks and rented out" for the &C.
casion by enterprising storekeepers. or the
usurpers of the privilege, have effectuaiy
hindered the view of the thousands OF peo-
pie congregated on the sidewalks.
The increased appropriation granted py
Congress for the maintenance OF public Or
der on the occasion Of the coming inaugural
ceremonies will permit Major Sylvester TO
make permanent and therefore more Ell
fective. ARRANGEMENTS for ropim pin ohs tack
the crowds will be attached to Iron stancn,
ions erected especially for the purpose ana
Is expected to be so thoroughly effective as
a restraining influence that the attention OF
toward keeping the sidewalks clear or Oh
structions and giving to all an equal oppor-
tunity for witnessing the parade
This action, which, 1t Is announced. Will
be taken by Major Sylvester. is in line
with the policy of the inaugural committee
on parks and reviewing stands In not al
lowing the erection Of any stands Whatso-
ever on the north side Of Pennsylvania
sidewalk shall be kept entirely clear for
pedestrians and those who do not care to
or are unable to purchase seats in the re-
viewing stands. There has been a uni
versal objection to the boxes, barrels. kegs,
chairs, etc. in the past. and their obhtera-
ton will be an improvement welcome to all
citizens.
Seats I'm Court of Honor.
Chairman John B. Larner Of the commit
tee on parks and reviewing stands an
nounces that so far he has received orders
for more than LOO seats in the reviewing
stands that are to be erected within the
bounds of the court of honor, between 18th
and 18th streets on Pennsylvania avenue,
and managed by the committee. In most
instances, he says, checks in payment have
accompanied the applications, and practi-
cally all of the orders are for the most eX-
pensive seats The orders are being filled
as they are received, and the seats will be
allotted accordingly.
Chairman John Joy Edison has been CIV
ing most of his time lately to the details
of the minor contracts connected with the
inaugural ball These contracts, 1t Is ex-
pected. will all be closed up by tomorrow
evening. in time for approval by the gen
eral inaugural committee, which meets at
that time in the parlors of the Arlington
Hotel.
Mr.. Edison received this morning a letter
from Gov. George K. Nash of Ohio, stat
ing that Messrs. George w. Wolfiey and
W. s. Potter, representing the Columbus
Republican Glee Club, would be in Wash
ington in few days to arrange for visit
of that organization to the city during the
inaugural ceremonies Gov. Nash paid
tribute to the club, saying it had been of
great assistance in the campaigns of the
republican party, and that it's music is of
an excellent standard Gov. Nash states
that four years ago the club was given
place on the program of one of the inau-
gural concerts, and declares he would be
personally pleased If the same favor and
recognition could be extended this year.
The inaugural committee also received
today through Mr.. George b. Cortelyou,
secretary to the President, communication
from Mayor John J. Fitzgerald of Paw
tucket, Ohio, who states that the Hearney
Light Infantry, the members of which or
ganization are personal friends of his, de-
sire to attend the inaugural ceremonies.
spending five days in Washington. They
ment building or armory.
Committee on Banquet.
A meeting Of the committee on banquet
was held last evening at the Shoreham
Hotel, Chairman John T. Devine presiding
The contract for furnishing the supper at
the inaugural ball was let to Mr.. Charles
Rauscher the caterer of this city, who
will be guaranteed 1000 diners, the price
per plate being 81. The following menu
was approved
Oyster cocktail hot bouillon, consomme
of chicken la Refine, clam BROTH lobster
farcies, oyster saute, with white wine
sauce: crOquettes EXCUSES, with French
peas, boned capon, cold tongue in jelly
ham in jelly, cold fillet of beef, mayon-
naise Of chicken, potato salad, assorted
sandwiches, small rolls, rilettes gIace
NeapNitan. biscuits assortis. mousses and
glaces fantasies fancy charlotte, fancy
meringue, cakes assortis, bon bons. cheese
straws, peppermints, sailed almonds, BRAN
died cherries and coffee.
Maj Richard Sylvester presided last
evening at meeting Of the committee on
public order in the rooms of the Washing
Percy Hickling, chairman of the subcom-
mittee on ambulances, conveying a number
of important and pertinent suggestions, was
received. 1t covered complete arrangements
for the immediate care of persons who
might be injured during the inaugural GER
emonies. The suggestions regarding the
stationlng Of ambulances at points along
the line of parade and arranging telephone
communication were adopted, the same ac-
ton being taken on the entire report. It
was decided that the members of the SUBJ
committee on order at the ball room should
cooperate with the police duty there
The report of the subcommittee on fremen,
recommending the stationing of twenty-five
firemen In the pension Office building the
night of the ball, was also adopted.
Other Committees.
A meeting Of the subcommittee on civic
organizations, which has in charge the par
ticipation of local state republican organiza-
tons in the inaugural parade, was held yes
terday afternoon William c. Fox presiding.
Addresses were made by the assistant Sec
rotary of agriculture, Mr.. Bingham: E. C.
Snyder. Frank B. Metzerott, Luther NJ
Walter. N. L. Collamer. W. H. Bayley and
others. The several state organizations will
hold meetings to consider the matter.
Chairman w. H. Rapley of the commit
tee on music has appointed subcommit-
tee on orchestral music at the bali. con-
sisting OF Frank p. Reside, chairman:
William n. BuShby, Howard Fisk loser