Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
Decoration of Avenue.

The subcommittee on Pennsylvania avenue
display, of which Mr.. Philip Walker is
chairman, is preparing color and decorat-
ing scheme, which will shortly be commu-
nicated to the merchants along the avenue
in the form of a circular.
while it is realized" said Mr. Walker
Chat the various decorative displays will
vary according to the means and oppor-
tunities of the occupants or the seNeraI
buildings, it is hoped by the adoption OF
certain bases of decoration, general ell
feet will be attained which VIII ada TO the
beauty of the display. Members of the
subcommittee will visit all OF these mer-
chants during the coming week ana ascer-
tain their intentions for the inauguration,
give them advice where desired, ana tenuer
the help of the committee to the END that
the nations great highway may be credlt
to the community when the great parade
passes over it on the fourth OF March
lone thing it is desired to impress on
every one in the city, and that is that no
one should use cheap calico decorations
which wash out with the rain and fade
with the sun.
Fast color cotton bunting may be had for
from cents per yard up: railroad bunting;
which is half cotton. for 10 cents, and real
wool bunting for 25 cents yard. The bet
fer grades may be used more than once and
are the best economy. but every one snould
be able to afford the cheaper grades OF
bunting which are co!ored with fast dye
All private stands must be in place ana
decorated by March /, and it is hoped that
the same will be accomplished in the decor
alton of the buildings.
The Philadelphia. Baltimore and WASH
| ineton Railroad Company has been granted
permission by the Commissioners to con-
struct temporary tracks, platforms, ticket
| Offices etc. to be used during the inaugur-
| alton. Under the permits the ralifoad COM
| pany will be given the authority to bulld a
| temporary stairway at the end of the Penn
sylvania avenue bridge. in Southeast Wash
| ington, temporary telegraph office at the
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Temporary tracks on 9th street adjoining
| the Z street station, and temporary ticket
office at the corner of 9th street and Mary
land avenue southwest.
Police Regulations.
The Commissioners have approved the
regulations submitted to them by Mai Syl-
vester which intended for the guidance
of the public and officials during the time
| the inaugural crowds will be in the city.
| The regulations were framed under a pro-
| vision of act of Congress approved jan
| uary IL.
| They provide that when more than six
hacks coaches or other vehicles, and when
| more than two motor vehicles are assem-
| bling or assembled together, 1t shall be the
| duty of any police officer TO regulate the
| manner of their arrival and departure their
| position while standing, and TO cause the
| drivers and operators thereof to act at all
| times in an orderly manner.
The schedule of rates for hacks and other
vehicles prescribing trip and hour charges
| for the transportation OF passengers, as set
| forth in the police regulations of the Dis
| trict of Columbia, shall remain as at pres
ent.
| No street cars or other vehicles will be
! operated along the route of the parade
| while 1t is in progress and no persons with
out authority viii be allowed within the
police lines usually marked off by ropes.
| No boxes or other unusual impediments VIII
be allowed on the sidewalks, and the post
| ing of handbills.' circulars or posters on any
part or parts of reviewing stands without
| written permission from the proper oiicef
| of the inaugural committee Is forbidden
| The sale of intoxicants on any govern
| ment reservation or on any street, avenue
| or thoroughfare in the District OF Columbia
is prohibited and no person of known evil
| character shall sell or offer for sale any
badge. souvenir or other article on any of
| the streets, avenues, alleyways or reserva-
| tions in the District of Columbia.
Advertising Devices.
1t shall be unlawful for any person to In
any manner convey. transport or carry
| through or upon any public street. avenue