New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
COLONIAL DANES SHY.
None attended Celebration at Wash
ingtons Headquarters Yesterday.

There were no Colonial Danes at the formal open
ing TO the public yesterday afternoon of Washing
toms Headquarters the historic building Wash
ington Heights. which Is now famous for its asso-
citation with a war other than that of the Revolu-
tiorr-the war namely, of the Colonial Danes Of
America and the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton for the custody of the building in question
They were invited by the Park Department to be
present together with the representatives OF the
other patriotic societies of the City but the only
response a letter 10 the Commissioner ac-
knowedgng the receipt of invitation and thank
ing him for his patriotic sentiments
The Daughters of the American Revolution on
the contrary. out in full force. the opening
ceremonies having been arranged under the joint
auspices of the Washington's Headquarters Asso-
ciadon, composed of members of the four chapters
interested in the preservation of the Jumel Man
sion and the Park Department.
The daughters appeared to be well content 1t
was they who suggested to the harassed Commits
sioner the way of escape. which he finally
availed himself by retaining the building in the
custody of the city, and it was evident that they
considered the decision triumph for themselves
Mr.. Pallas ought TO be of our foreign Min
isters" one daughter said.
AS for the Commissioner. he was beaming with
content He had sxtricated himself from a situ-
alton difficult was placed in. and
his praise every tongue
Mr.. Pallas selected problem that might
well have invited the wisdom of a Solon." said y.
Taylor Phillips, who represented the American
Scenic and Historic Preservation Society at the
opening ceremonies Although pressed many
sides by influences that might well have caused a
weaker man to finch. he has been deaf to all con-
siderations but those of the interests of the city.
In opinion. he arrived at the only legal solution
of the problem. and I very glad to express my
admiration for his wisdom and fearlessness, be-
cause in my official capacity as Deputy Controller
had to call him down this morning"
Mr.. Palias was equally warm in his expressions
Of admiration for the Daughters of the American
Every good citizen" he said must appreciate
the patriotism of American women From my own
experience I can testify to the good work they can
do In connection with a park system and want
to say that as long as | have the management OF
the parks of New-YOrk their assistance will be
The praises of the Daughters were continued by
Charles V. Fornes. president OF the Board OF
You brought US round to purchasing this build
Ing ing" he said, and If you ever come TO the
you'll get IT, Only leave us the rivers and few
The other speakers were Charles A Towne and
Walter S. Logan, president Of the Empire State
ton The invocation was pronounced by the
Rev Dr. John 7. Patey, rector Of st. Luke's
Church, Washington Heights, and the benedction
by the Right Rev. Monsignor Michael j. Lavelle.
ington Headquarters Association said that letters
OF regret had been received from the President
The ceremonies took place in the room used by
Washington as council chamber. 1t beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion with palms. bloom
were also draped With flags This was the work Of
The Park pepartment and, in the fulness Of his
Joy at the 1nal settlement Of a dispute which has
disturbed his peace for many moons, the Commits
sioner spent nearly all day Tuesday in superintend-
ing personally the details of the decoration. The
whole building was thrown open to the visitors and
CRATES.
The programme was arranged by the Washing
toms Headquarters Association, the officers of which
are President. Mrs. Samuel J. Kramer: vice-presi-
dents Miss Mary Van Buren VanderpoeI Mrs
William Cummings Story and Mrs. Frederick Has
brouck; Mrs. n. Taylor Phillips, treasurer; Mrs.
George Stephenson Bixby. corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Edward R. Fay, recording secretary. and