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| without friction an executive COMMITTEES
from that number was formed, which really
did all the work, its action, of course, being
| approved by the whole committee. Mr.
| Edison appointed the chairman of tho
committee this year Mr.. William Harry
| man Rapley, and the latter selected as vice
chairmen DR.. Franklin r. Howe and Frank
| P. Reside. Mr. Rapley's experience as a
| theatrical manager and the practical musi-
cal knowledge of both DR.. Howe and Mr.
| Reside formed good combination for
| effective work. Mr.. Howard Fisk was
made secretary of the committee
At the first meeting business was COM
| menced, and a subcommittee appointed to
consider the plan and scope Of the general
committees work. Another subcommittee
was also appointed to take into considera-
ton the expediency of having a chorus as
a part of the last of a series of concerts
usually given the two days following the
inauguration These committees promptly
reported at the next meeting and the work
was definitely laid out. Mr.. Percy S. Foster
was elected as the director of the chorus
which was limited to 500 voices and Mr.
VIM b. King was made chairman of the
subcommittee on chorus. committee was
also appointed to arrange for the recentjon
of proposals for furnishing both band and
orchestral music for the ball and for the
concerts to follow. After consultation with
Mr. Edison Chairman Rapley decided that
If the work could be done as well in this
city as by outside organiza tions the con-
tracts for the music should be given TO
local leaders. Proposals were received from
Mr.. w. H. Santelmann leader of the Ma
rine Band, to furnish the band music for
both the ball. and the concerts and Mr. viii
A. Haley, who furnished the orchestra for
the Inauguration ball four years ago to
furnish a similar orchestra of lbs must
clans to play the dance music at the ball
tonight. These contracts were awarded
and, from the rehearsals by both organiza-
tions. 1t is safe to anticipate that the music
will be of higher grade than on any pre-
vious occasion.
Plan of Concerts
The plan of the concerts decided upon
was for three Tuesday the day following
the inauguration-one at 1920 am. in
honor Of the United States army; one at
IN, in honor of the United States navy:
another at pm, in honor of the Congress
of the United States-and two Wednesday.
March Gone at pm, In honor of the
states Of the Union, and the last at pm
in honor Of the people of the United States
1t Is only at this last concert that a vocal
feature will be introduced.
Mr.. Foster, who Is to direct the chorus
Immediately upon his appointment began
the work of organization, and soon found
that the applications for membership ex-
ceeded the number of 500. fixed by the
committee. This gave him an opportunity
for judicious selection Of his force ana
as a result he has greater number of
picked voices than was the case four Year,
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ments that have been bestowed upon him.
He employed a number Of clerks and Sc
cured the names of the owners, the address
and rates OF all househOlders willing to en-
tertain visitors during the inaugural period.
A list or obtainable accommodations was
always on hand. Mr.. Weller also employed
a number OF inspectors to investigate all
quarters offered that the committee
would be thoroughly informed in regard to
ell details. Mr.. Weller's committee co-oper-
ated with the committees on military and
CIVIC organizations In securing quarters and
the service Of subsistence to visiting or
ganizations. .
Maps of the City.
Chairman Weller had printed several
thousand excellent maps of the city, show
ing at glance the location of all import
ant points. The map was made something
OF q historical souvenir BY the insertion in
one corner of a table giving the names OF
all Presidents and Vice Presidents of the
United States. the state from which they
were elected, together with the date and
place OF their inauguration. In ar oppo. ite
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pension building, which had been occupied
in the past. A temporary dining hall was
recommended and approved. The structure
was completed late last week. 1t is 200 by
30 feet and Is entered at either end
through the rooms east Of the south en-
trance, the exits being In the center The
arrangements for the supper seem to be
well nigh perfect. The service Will be from
two tables fifty feet long by ten feet wide
the viands being brought from the kitchen
below through wells 1t is estimated that
fully 1000 persons may be comfortably
served at one time and members of the
committee will see to it that those in the
rooms never exceed that number.
The committee called for propositions
for serving the supper from several we'll
known caterers. 1t was decided to glaran
tee the caterer receiving the contract "a. 600
supper tickets being sold at 81 each. If the
receipts fall below this amount the com
mittee will reimburse the contractors. The
menu and arrangements submitted by Chas.
Rauscher Of this city were accepted The
lunch will be an exceedingly delicious one.
according to the bill of fare published.
The banquet committee also has charge
of the supper which Is to be served to the
President and members of his party In pri
vate rooms on the second floor of the pen-
sion building the night Of the ball. A spe-
cial menu has been prepared. The commit.
tee is composed Of the following:
John T. Devine, Chairman.
Thomas Townsend Keller. Vice Chairman
Oscar J. Ricketts,. Secretary.
Frank v. Bennett Clarence DeKnfgbt
William Andrew Boyd 8. W. Fountain
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James p. willie Francis ]. WoodmaA
Charles g. Wills AdOlph a. Wolf
Dwight D. Willard W. b. Wolfe
= b. Wilson Horace wylie
Clarence II. Wilson II. c. Yarrow
Lewis D. Wilson Wilson NJ. Young
Charles II. Goodhull
BALL ROOM DECORATIONS.


Beautiful Effects Produced Under
direction of Committee In Charge.
When the gorgeously decorated inaugural
BAN room in the court of the United States
pension building is thrown open tonigh, the
beautiful spectacle that will meet the public
gaze will reflect the work of the committee
on bali room decora tons, of which Mr. Jas.
Rush Marshall is chairman. 1t is the gen.
eral consensus of opinion that Chairman
Edison of the inaugural committee was
wise In selecting an architect for the prom
fnent position of directing the ball decora-
tions. Mr. Marshalls artistic instincts and
training have led to the happiest consum-
nation that could have been desired The
decorations this year are acknowledged 10
be the finest most harmonious and strik-
ing yet attained.
When Mr.. Marshall was appointed he i'm
mediately set about securing an active
working committee. He restricted the mem
bership to the smallest possible force. with
the result that matters moved along in
splendid shape The committee invited bids
from all sections of the country. 1t was de-
cided to divide the decorative features into
three classes-bunting, electricity and,
greatest of all, flowers. The color scheme
MarshailS idea was to have room in
early agreed that there should be no blind
Ing. arc lights in the room, nor glaring
whites in the decorations TO reflect the daz-
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nes Rush Marshall. Chairman.
mes q. Hill. Vice Chairman.
ii ID
GOOD SERVICE AssIrRED
chairman Devine's Plans for the In
RuEuraI Ball SupDer

Chairman Devine's Plans for the In
nuSural Ball Supper.
1t was early realized that this year there
would be a radical change in the supper
arrangements at the inaugural ball. Here
tofore this feature of the function has been
conducted at a large financial loss to the
inaugural committee and in a manner not
altogether satisfactory to the guests Chair
man Edison selected Mr. John T. Devine as
chairman Of the banquet committee to take
charge of the vexatious problem, and Mr.:
Devine's wide experience in hotel matters
has served an excellent purpose.
Mr. Devine entered upon the work with a
determination to make the ball supper a
success, if such thing be possible. In all
his plans and suggestions he had the hearty
cooperation of the inaugural committee
Mr., Devine appointed a capable committee
and soon had plan of action mapped out
The committee determined first of all that
II the supper service was to be attended
by comfort and success 1t would have to
be taken out of the cramped rooms in the
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pubic conveyances whereby, those hiring
carriages for the ball may. in leaving, take
any other carriage of the same character
that may be Immediately at hand. A clear
ing house has been arranged for by the liv-
erymen for the settlement of their accounts.
The committee secured the passage of a
ers regulating the prices to be charged by
the various classes of vehicles for bail
service 1t has also distributed special
individually numbered tickets to the own
a telephone and stereopticon system on top
o. the building for signaling to the coach
men In charge of such carriages. Mr.
Knox's committee is as follows:
William s Knox Chairman
Allison Nailor, Jr., Vice Chairman
Barry Bulkley, Secretary.
George L. f1mmons Frank K Raymond
Eer1; fs,a. GaWier Charles f. Schneider
mLIam . Hoge James W. Somerville
CnaIies yaeoDsen Willis r. Speare
Anolew W. heuey George H. Walker
Eomoho II. Fiiisbury Charles e. Wood
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Ellis Spear. Chairman.
THE AUDITING COMMITTEE
Consists of but Three Members, but
Its Work is Important.

The work of the auditing committee, of
which Mr.. f. j. Stellwagen is chairman.
may be said to have just fairly begun. The
committee consists of but three members.
Mr. Stellwagen's associates being Mr.. w. S.
Thompson and Mr.. James E. Fitch. The
committee has met several times during
the last two months to examine the bills
bearing the written approval of the various
chairmen of committees. and to approve
such bills when found to have been author
ized by the inaugural committee or its
chairman. All of the business of the COM
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AiS WORK ENLARGED,
committee on Carriages Superintends
Pension Office Approaches.

tSs
Ihe committee carriages under the
chalrmanshtp of Mr.. William S. Knox. in
addition to its duties as prescribed on for
mer occasions, was this year given control
over new branch of work-that of SUPER
intending the erection OF the covered an
proaches to the entrances of the pension
once Tor use the night Of the inaugural
Dali ana the concerts following. Mr.. Knox's
committee hit upon a plan of approach con-
struction which. 1t Is believed will this
evening prove most effective and satisfac-
tory. The arrangements seem to be the best
that can be made for handling the crowds
expected to be coming 10 and leaving the
pan at all hours The approaches at the
sidewalk, 1t was determined, should be wide
enough to permit of the unloading of sey-
eral carriages at once. The decoration of
the approaches was left to the committee
on ball room decorations.
Inc committee on carriages succeeded in
making arrangements with the owners of
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corner was printed list of the inaugural
committee. In the center at the top was re-
produced . the great seal of the, United
country, and in its correspondence the COM
mittee employed the maps in showing to
prospective visitors the exact location OF
the quarters secured for them and their
est.
Members of the committee on public COM
tort We're constantly on duty Saturday even
.ns, yesterday and today at the railroad
depots and other points of debarkation look
ing after the comfort of visitors. Head
quarters have been kept open continuously
and number of members have been
of the great amount of business to be trans
acted there
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that they were hardly elaborate enough for
the Importance of the occasion. The COM
mittee considers that criticism. compli-
ment, however. for it was its, aim to have
the badges as simple as possible.
When first comforting with Chairman Ed
son Gen. Spear agreed with the former that
elegant simplicity should guide the commit
tee in its work of preparing the insignia
The committee decided the badge should be
of double ribbon Of the finest grade, adorned
by O. simple gold braid across the top ana
bearing In letters the name OF the COM
mittee and the inscription. second lnauSu-
ration of William Mckinley
The medal design decided upon provided a
case medal bearing on one side pr0hle OF
the President and on the other represen-
tGtiOn of the Capitol building. The dies
were cut at the United States mint in Phil
adelphia. the stamping being done by
firm in that city. There has been some
criticism because Of the fact that the med
ais were not made pendant in form so as
to permit of their being worn on the coat
of committee mon. but it is believed ma
jority of those interested prefer the SOU
venir in its present form. The work OF the
committee on medals and badges has re-
ceived the warmest commendation from
Chairman Edison.
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mittee thus far has been transacted in the
most thorough manner, so the committee
has but perfunCtOry duties to perform.
Chairman Stellwagen and Mr.. E. South
ard Parker. the inaugural treasurer, will
tonight form a special committee to receive
and verify the tickets sold and collected
and those remaining unsold and report the
results to Chairman Edison. The same COM
mittee will perform like duties at each of
the inaugural concerts tomorrow and We'd
nesday.
During the closing up OF the inaugural
committees business the auditing commit
tee will have much arduOus work to per-
form.
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THE INAUGURAL BALL.

Committee IN Charge Has DR.. jenkins
as Chairman.
The floor and promenade committee will
tonight have charge of the inaugural ball
and its floor management. Mr.. Ralph Jen-
kins, whom it is conceded is especially well
equipped for the diplomatic and social du-
ties Of the position. was chosen chairman
and given virtual charge of managing the
great national function. Chairman Jenkins.
In circular issued early last week. gave full
instructions to his aids and the members of
the committee. The following out of these
carefully drawn suggestions win result In
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Chairman Committee on Civic OrgapizatIon ana
Chief Marshal of Civic Grand Division Inaugu-
raj Parade.
was chosen by Mr.. Edison to fill the same
position for the present occasion Again
Mr.. warner mas shown the ability required
for such service. The members of the COM
mittee have had very little work to per
form, the bulk Of the labor falling upon the
chairman and the secretary. Capt George
the same position as four years ago. Can't.
Lewis familiarity with the work in hand
has been evident In the conduct Of the COM
mittee's affairs throughout. The committee
has been In correspondence with all the I'M
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the complete success Of the ball from Q so
cial point of view and make 1t thoroughly
enjoyable to all who are present.
The members Of the committee will form
two long lines in the center of the pension
office court this evening, when the Presi-
dent and his party make the opening prom
eDade. The committee has arranged that
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zling rays So the bunting scheme was
made yellow, and the electric lights were
confined to small incandescent bulbs of
frosted glass. In flowers the contractors
were given wide sway to exercise their own
artistic judgment upon general lines laid
down by the committee. The floral con-
tract was let to the firm of j. H Small
Sons of Washington and New York, Mr.
j. Henry Small. jr., being called into per-
sonal consultation. The bunting contract
was awarded to c. II. Roster of New York,
who personally superintended its stringing
and the electric contract to the Elec: ric
Motor and Equipment Company of Newark,
Mr. McAllister being in charge of the work
here.
The committee disbursed an appropriation
of SlS,O0, the sum being larger than at
any previous inaugural occasion. The COM
mittee had charge this year of the decora-
ton of the carriage approaches to the pen
sion office and the various reception and
retiring rooms along the balconies
The membership Of the committee is as
fniloWS
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DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.

Its Character a Compliment to Com
mittee in Charge.
Owing to the uncertainty as to the
amount of the appropriation to be made
for its use, the committee on fireworks, Of
which Mr.. Cuno H. Rudolph was appointed
chairman, was a trifle late in beginning
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portant republican organizations In tho
country. It has accomplished a great deal
OF tedious routine work In addition to the
interesting announcements that have been
made Of its successful efforts to have a
large civic representation in the inaugural
parade.
Chairman Warner suggested to the inau-
gural committee that special invitations be
extended to the students of the larger COL
ieges OF the country to participate in the
pageant His suggestion was adopted and
Mr. Warner appointed a subcommittee on
colleges, with Wallace Donald Mclean as
chairman. The committee was quite sue
cessful in its undertaking.
Chairman Warner was chosen marshal of
the civic grand division and made up the
detail of that portion of todays parade.
The members Of his committee are looking
to the. welfare of the visiting civic organ
izations while they are in the city. The
committee has headquarters in the Wash
inston Loan and Trust building
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MUSICAL FEATURES.
Essentials in Charge of Chairman
RapIey and His Assistants.

In selecting the music committee Chair
man Edison decided to have a compact,
working organization. Four years ago tho
committee numbered over seventy, and in
order to properly transact the business
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walter F. Harlan
Benjamin HELEN
Richard A. johnson
Henry Krogstad
E. A. NJ. Lawson
g. H. Livingstone
James Mcdowell
A. &. Maddox
q. DEM. Sherman
George Smallwood
W. A. Smith
Fred T.. SQUIRE
AT INAUGURAL BALL.

arrangements for the Comfort of the
ThOusnnds Expected.
The arrangements for the comfort OF
guests at the inaugural ball were made
with such universally atifying results that
the chairman of the committee at that time,
Major James +. Bell. was induced to take
up the work once more. His assignment as
Chairman of the committee on comfort at
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Committee Membership.

The committee provided for the striking
OF three of the commemorative medals In
geld. one to be presented to the President
one to the Vice President and the third to
the chairman of the inaugural committee.
The personnel of the committee is as fol-
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| tants general of militia in the neighborine
states In regard to Representations In the
| military division of the parade. The an
swers received early indicated most graf
| flying display Of the martial forces Of the
states The members Of the committee dur
ing the past few days have been busy In re-
ceiving and entertaining the various COM
mands that are visiting the city. Comfort
able quarters have been secured for all the
troops. The committee had headquarters
IN Ihe Star building, where a record was
kept OF all commands sending word Of their
intentlon to come to Washington. The per-
sonnel Is purely martial one, being as
follows:
Gen Gen George H. Harries. Chairman.
Mai r. D. Sims, Vice Chairman.
+. ]. Whitehead Secretary.
Lieut. Howard Beall D. Lieut.. Col. Thoe Mosher,
Msjo; Arthur Brooks D. Lieut. s Arthur ri s c. Musny
Capt. E. H. Brian, D. C. Lieut. Bert; s. Nelligan
Lieut.: R. B. Brummett, Maj i E H. T. Neumeyer
Cd, ID; G; Ma Naval al Battalion D. G.; n. G..
Maj Il & G carDaugh u Maj D G Charles M g. H. ourand
I,:ns " $ Gog1sey sn, Capt. Andrew Parker. D.
Ls"f : & W W 6enaeld. Maj, M vi IL Prize it. parmen,er,
Nj NJ crank c Denny U. s. Capt Cal N ! NJ Pipes
Col Isaac N. DeRussy, q. 9. s. %&. a. NAne''s'
~. s. A Capt. E. f. Riggs D. C.
capt e. Z. Edwards, d. NJ.
q. Nc Capt. Alfred p. Robbins,
Lieut.. Wilson b Evans D. G. NJ
p =. n q. Lieut.. C. f. Roberts, D.
"A: RetiredJ '' . . Lieut. G Il Col d: BENZ. R. Rus
Commander Robt. T. sell, U. S. NJ C.
\, rams D. {. Naval Bat. Maj Francis NJ Schrei-
Maj. George Henderson ner u s v
" q NJ Paymaster George W.
Lieut.. Leroy W. Heron Sinpsou o. S n
u u n: q. Lieut. p. W. Smith, D.
Capt. William s. Hodges G. g.
.. C. N. G. Hamilton s. Smith
Lieut. - mdr 5. A Hop Capt Charles W. Taylor
ktns. ID. c. Naval Bat. u S. A -
Sidney II. Jacobs Mai Michael v Tierney
Maj John A. Johnston D. c. NJ =
U. S. A Cant John q Tomlin-
Capt. W. T. H. King son, d. G. N. G.
u. O. N G. Col. NJ. Emmet Urell,
James r. Lackey d, c. n G.
Maj H. b. Locker Lieut. G. A Van Dach-
Lieut. Comdr Fl. Nc enhausen, D. G. N. G.
Crea, y. 5. N. Lieut.. Col. H. II. Whit
Maj. Valentine McNally, ney u s. A.
U. 5. A. Maj. Glendie B. Young,
Lieut.. C. G. Mortimer, D. c. N g.
ID. C. N G. Capt. E. w. Zea, D. G.
n
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PROVIDES FOR THE MILITARY.

Gen. Harries and His Colleagues and
the Work They Did.
Gen. George II. Harries, the commanding
officer of the District of Columbia National
Guard, was chosen to head the committee
on military organizations. The committee
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the ball was one that met with general COM
mendation. This committee will this even.
Ing have charge of the hat. cloak and re-
tiring rooms of the inaugural ball, and all
arrangements connected with the public
comfort
The committee decided to have II. 600 hat
boxes placed In position, and tonight there
Will be trained corps of assistants to at
tend the checking arrangements. The COM
mittee also had charge of the removal of
the furniture from the pension office court
and the rooms used in connection with the
ball. Chairman Bell has made what is be-
ieVed to be very happy change in for
mer plans for comfort m that there will bs
joint checking room, where gentlemen es-
corting ladies will be allowed to place their
wraps together. This will avoid much con-
fusion in the crowds. such as is always oo-
casioned by a separation necessary for the
placing of wraps in different apartments
The committee. complete, is as follows:
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For the CoIored Visitors.

One of the innovations decided upon by
Chairman Edison was the appointment of a
subcommittee on comfort for colored visi-
tors. Daniel Murray was chosen as chair
man. The committee has accomplished ex-
cellen. work. II is composed as follows:
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active work. The delay resulted in not the
slightest harm, however, and the magnifi-
cent display which is promised tonight will
indicate the success of the committees la
bors. Proposals We're invited from several
of the best known firms engaged in the
manufacture of pyrotechnics. The COM
mittee, before reaching a decision in the
matter of a contract conducted a test,
which was participated in by four firms.
The display was made from the Monument
grounds, as will be the one this evening
As result of the trial display, and the
consideration of other essentials the con-
tract was awarded to the Nordlinger-
Charlton Company of New York A most
elaborate program has been arranged by
the contractors and approved by the com
mittee on fireworks. 1t provides for a dis
pay entirely aerial in character, with the
exception of two set pieces, these being fire
portraits Of the President and Vice Presi-
dent. Mr.. Rudolphs committee has per-
formed all its work with the utmost dis
patch and efficiency. Its complete member
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Personnel of the Committee.
The personnel of The committee follow.

Nj. l. Weller, Chairman
Charles Moore, Vice Chairman.
JaInes +. hood, Secretary.
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G. ]. McCubbin
George Mcdonald
Collins Marshall
George W. May
Henry Merz, jr
David Moore
Ballard n. Morris
William J. Muslin
s. G. Nottingham
J. l.. Norris, jr
John G. c. Patterson
Robert II. Partridge
William d. Pettus
George Z. Potter
Samuel ]. Prescott
Edmond G. Randall
John B. Randolph
W. II. f. Reinecke
Benjamin w. RowelI
Oscar z. Schmidt
J. Harry Shannon
James ]. Sheehy
r. Richard Shipp
James l.. Skidmore
Clarendon Smith
w. p. Spurgeon
Anthony c. Steinbrenner
j. ID. StinsOn
L. II. Swlndall
II. II. Twombly
w. Harry Williams
William C. Wright.