Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-04

roads had increased the requisite number
for party from 25 to H9 they might
have to remain home The letter states
that the old rule allowed military parties
OF o. in uniform and equipped. to travel
at the military rate of one cent per niue
each way. Now, according 10 the iettef
these military parties must include 1t least
200 members, or they cannot get thc MI
itary rate. The commandment of the cadets
claims that he might be able to muster W
boys for the trip. but that 200 Is impossibie.
so that uncss the railroad becomes more
lenient. Washington will have To icrego
the pleasure of seeing the Decatur Cadets
in line.
The Old Boys Fremont and Lincoln Re-
publican Club met at Il Riggs House last
evening and talked over plans for the par
ticipaton of the organization II the inau-
gural parade. No definite action was taken.
but another meeting Will pc caued mex
Friday when conclusions will be reached
There is an Old Boys Club In baltimore,
and about forty of the members Will come
over to Washington on inauguration day
and march with the local organization.
Public Comfort Committee.
Chairman Weller of the committee on
public comfort addressed his colored SUD-
committee last evening at speciai meet
ing held at 934 S street northwest. Inc
committee took steps to insure the coioreo
visitors a welcome A committee of eight
high school students will be stationed at
the trains as they cOr--e In to escort the
visitors to the quarters which they have
engaged or to direct them in finding them
The committee 1t. will be on hand to in
aure of the visitors whether they have Sc
cured quarters Letters will be sent to the
leading men of the race throughout the
CIT ham TN
Chairman Owens committee on street
decoration met again last night and the en-
thusiasm which has characterized an tiie
work of this committee was again eNi.
denoed. The committees headquarters at
I'D Pennsylvania avenue have been hahd-
somely decorated and draped and work Is
progressing rapidly. A special meeting OF
the subcommittee on publicity Will be helo
Monday evening.
Awards for Illumination.
Estimates have been received from the
National Electric Supply Company and
John r. Galloway for the illumination or
the tower of the Post Office Department
building during the inauguration, and the
awards were made this afternoon by Mr..
Bernard R. Green, chairman of the in
augural committee on illumination.
The plans have been prepared by John
H Lloyd chief electrician of the Post
the effect will be extremely beautiful.
The general effect will be beacon light,
composed of the entire tower outlined in
electric bulbs, after the manner of the great
buildings at the recent exposition, where
they attracted much favorable attention.
In the open space about the tower clock
will be mounted twelve Cooper Hewitt va
por lamps. which Snow a dazzling greeniSh
white light, and can be seen for a great
distance. These will have a total power of
1e.00n candles and will be of such strength
that the beacon may be seen from the
treme suburbs of the city. The entire effect
will be extremely beautiful and decided
novelty in the decorations of the city for
the great quadrennial festival.
A Personal Escort.
Gen Chaffee has selected the Grand
Army and the United Spanish War
Veterans to act as the personal escort of
the President from the White House to
the Capitol on the morning of Inauguration
day. no other organizations taking part in
this portion of the program. There will be
about 200 members of the Spanish War
Veterans and several hundred of the older
organization.
This changes the former plan to have the
escort consist of a section of the Rough
Riders and Squadron A of New York In
the morning parade to the Capitol the only
escort will be the G. A. r. and the Spanish
War Veterans, while on the return trip, af-
ter the inaugural address, the escort will
consist of Rough Riders and Squadron A.
both organizations being mounted
The Spanish War Veterans will hold an
encampment of the department of the Dis
trct of Columbia February 6 at s o'clock
at their hall, at which all the members of
the organization are urged to be present to
decide the details of their part in the
parade.
Anxious to Complete Staff.
Chairman B. H. Warner of the commit
tee on civic organization is very anxious
now to complete the making up of his STAFF,
sc that the names can be published at an
early day. This feature of the parade will
probably be the finest that has turned out
for many years, as already many men Of
prominence both in the city and elsewhere
have volunteered to ride. Mr.. Warner is
especially DESTROYS of having the young
business and professional men Of the ma
tional capital appear in the citizens escort.
He said the representation from the diff
ferent high schools throughout the country
will probably be a large one. as great In
terest is being manifested in it. The gov
errors of the different states have been in
v-ted to appoint not exceeding ten repre-
sentatives from each state, and responses
already received indicate that fine battal-
ion will be IN line. This body will prob
ably appear in uniform hats and overcoats,
that will give them identity, and also carry
the banners of their states. Messrs. r. T.
Hill and G. A. Leavitt had a conference
this morning with the chairman as to Ie-
tails.
In connection with the coming of the
High School representatives from the diff
ferent states it has been suggested that
the High School boys be entertained while
"a their homes. Mr.. w. l.. Chitty, Illinois
member of the subcommittee on state rep
resentative of High School, has issued the
following appeal to local citizens of Illinois