Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15


were present. Business was dis-
quickly and consisted chiefly OF
brief reports by the chairmen OF the several
minor committees. Interest centered in the
report of Mr.. Frederick d. Owen chairman
of the committee on street decoration Wno'
after commenting on the progress mAo~
said:
my chief feature in the line OF progress
is in the assurance just received py Mr. ".
v. Cox, member Of the inaugural comm..
tee, from the government representative AZ
st. Louis. dated December IL 1904. reiatve
to allowing a carefully selected lot or plas-
ter works of art from the fair grounds 70
be obtained and brought on for lnau .pgm "a
street decorations, etc. all Of which Will %
duly presented in sketch form at suDse
quent meetings for your consideration anu
approval ,4,o,
on the part of the Louisiana purchase fair
people to Col Charles 9. Bromwen ana Mr.
w. V. Cox. who presented the request IN
such shape as to make this part OF my worh
so possible and promising.
such articles as may be appropriate ana can
be obtained will be made very easy ana 0A
little expense as possible. The raliroa1 otu
Gals may see that the works OF ART WIN ps
of great interest to people in the east ana
give reduced rates, for there were si1 70
many people who were unable 10 a.tehu .ut
fair, and may therefore be induced 10 visli
washington at the time Of the inaugural
ceremonies"
The Treasurer's Report.
Reports also were made by Treasurer
Allies. who said $4,000 of the $4,000 SUD-
scribed has been paid in; Chairman Hege
who reported progress with the committee
on transportation: Chairman Larner VINO
announced the appointment OF MIR. Glenn
Brown as vice chairman Of the committee
on parks and reviewing stands; Chairman
Weller who stated the headquarters of the
committee on public comfort will be es-
tablished at room 309 Corcoran building
and reports of general progress by Chair
men Spear, Mcclure, Knox, Rudolph, Eos
ter and Sylvester.
The officers and members of the various
minor committees, who have been announc-
ed in The Star during the past week. were
all approved by the inaugural committee
today.
1t is probable that the souvenirs will be
engraved at the bureau OF engraving and
printing. Chairman Weller is much wor-
ried, however. over the possibility OF not
was estimated four years ago that the In
augural visitors numbered 10000, and
every one thinks that there will be larger
crowd this year. Chairman Weller wants
the use OF public school and other public
buildings In which to house the strangers.
He says the schools will be vacant anyway.
and that the government buildings will not
be used either Saturday or Sunday, March
anu D, ana from WndC ne tOlQ CH6 luau-
gural committee today he may take steps
to obtain congressional legislation to this
end.
When Mr. Weller made this suggestion
he had not heard Of the action of the
House committee on the District of Column
bia in refusing to recommend the use of
the pension office building for the inau-
gural ball.
Mr. Allies Resolution.
During the meeting today the following
resolution, offered by Mr.. Allies, was adopt
ed:
Resolved. That 1t Is deemed advisable
to announce that, while the several COM
mittees will spare no pains to extend to
all visitors a hearty welcome and make
every possible provision for their COM
fort, whether coming as individuals, asso-
Citations or military organizations, a free
entertainment to any one Is impossible,
and no application Of such a character can
be considered, nor can the committee pro-
vide for the payment of any portion Of the
expense of visiting organizations. The
inaugural committee hopes, however, to
keep prices down to the ordinary rates and
to prevent unusual charges"
1t was ordered that notice Of this action
be printed and sent out to all applicants
for aid in connection with the inaugural
ceremonies.
The question Of extending an invitation
to Gov. Vardaman to attend the inaugural
ceremonies has proved to be of interest,
and although 1t has been announced that
the governor of Mississippi, along with the
governors of all other states and terri
tories, has been bidden as a matter Of
fact no governor has been invited, and it
will be impossible, 1t Is thought, for Gov
Vardaman to make a personal answer The
text of the letter sent out by Gen. Harries
to the governors Is so constructed that the
governors can only state what troops are
coming. This letter is also interesting be-
cause it endeavors to limit the state repre-
sensations to brigade.
Following is copy of the letter sent out
by the chairman of the committee on mill
tary to the governor of each state:
L have the honor to request such in
formation as can be afforded me relative to
the possible probable participation by
troops of your state in the parade which
will follow the inauguration of President
Roosevelt, March 4, 1905
This information is asked in order that
the grand marshal and this committee may
have substantial foundation for their work.
ing plans. The committee Is especially de-
sirous of welcoming troops from every
state and territory in the union and is
ready to do anything in its power toward
securing suitable quarters at minimum
cost, placing its services entirely at your
disposal.
'In this connection l venture to suggest
that the representation be not over large.
All indications point to the coming Of
great many organization so many that in
passing upon the question of admission to
the column for review the committee will
undoubtedly be embarrassed if any state
sends more than a brigade. This sugges-
ton must not. and l am sure will not, be
regarded as the establishment of an arbi-
trary maximum; it is offered in the general
interest and is the outcome of experience"
New Committees Named.
New committees were named today as
follows:
Auditing-Edward J. Stellwagen, chair
man; George E. Fleming. vice chairman;
Charles Sherman Hillyer, secretary;
Charles e. Howe. w. Frank D. Heron,
Harry G. Meem. James ]. Becker and D. e.
Garges.
Comfort in the ball room-Major James
e. Bell. chairman; Alexander Grant, vice
chairman: Capt. C. Fred. Cook secretary;
Dr. Jacob s. Allen. Capt. Horace NJ. Bell,
Henry T. Brian, Charles M. Bryant, Eu-
gene A. Byrnes. DR. S. Clifford Cox, Joseph
NJ. Crawford. Jere Connolly. Gen. Eugene d.
Dimmick, Col E. J. Dimmick James J.
Davenport, Capt. Tracy C. Dickson, u. 8.
A; Freeman B. Dickerson, Charles M.
Eakle. Burr N. Edwards. Lieut. J. G.
Ewing. Capt F. f. Evans, Isaac Cans,
Capt. Henry c. Hale. U. S. A; Charles M.
Hendley. John 1. Howley, William w. John
son, Capt. l.. NJ Kelley. Walter B. Klap-
per, Major Jesse B. Lee. Capt. William B.