The Washington herald., 1909-01-06

sites IN connection with the inauguration
ceremonies Of March had its initial
meeting last night at the Willard The
meeting was largely attended, much IN
terest was taken and the work Of search
ing out points Of historic interest and
marking them for the convenience and
information OF visitors received a good
start
". P. Van Wickls is chairman Of tho
general committee and In opening the
meeting last night he STATED that the
work done by a similar committee four
years ago. and by the committee mat
had charge OF marking sites made manor
able by the civil war az the encampment
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic was
available for the use Of the committee
this year. Nj. Van Wickle distributed 70
The members Of the committee copies OK
the booklets published on both occasions
and said that this part OF the work OF
tha COMMITTEES was very well covered In
the Two publications.
Reviewing Stands Discussed
The committee entered upon an in
formal discussion Of the subject alike
with reference 10 adding 70 the number
Of sites marked on former occasions,
the kind OF markers 10 be used, and the
prourietv OF making q portion OF the
markers permanent, so as 20 serve as
guides 20 the hordes OF visitors who
come to Washington between inaugura-
tons 10 see the Capital City.
Mr.. Van Wickle stated that the in
prietion OF 500 for the Use Of the con-
mit1ee, and that plans must be formed
upon the basis OF spending that sum or
money.
In order 70 simplify the work OF the
general committee Il was decided by
motion that an executive committee be
formed to act for the general body be
tween meetings. This committee Is comT
posed Of ". P Van WiCkle, chairman;
W. Y. Cox. vice chairman; Dr. Marcus
BENJAMIN Frederick D. Owen, Henry W
Samson, and John c Proctor.
-Four subcommittee Named.
-Four subcommittee were appointed
BY motion as follows:
To eranins and rass On points q historic inter
est-DT. Marcus BENJAMIN, chairman; T. l. Belo,e'
William ". Bishop. George ? BoWe-nac, Rev o
{ F Bratenzhl WiIhelmEs B. BTan. William Z.
C-r-is Frznkii1 ". Collins. William Y. Cox.
Madison Davis J. Kennedy Stout and Maj Gilbert
Thonpsol-
On caarzcter desizn and material q marssT-
Frederick D. Owen, chairman; FTede-ick G. Bran.
John L FguUick Andrew B Graham. Harry o.
Hall DT- Edwin A Hi. HeuJ ". Hendley, h
L McAIiSSer, William b TaTpln- Prank K
Wheatrr. and Dr.. " D. Wit
To locate ard marx slIRs sesCted-Henry ".
Samson, Chairman; Allen . Clark, Harold d
Doyle. Dr.. A P Pardon. Lewis 5 HAYDEN. Joseph
J. Keefer BENJAMIN Miller, John McElroy, Osborn
n. Oldro5d. BENJAMIN ". Rsiss. and Thomas ?.
woodward
On compiling and printing catalosuas-JOhn c
Proctor, Chairman; Tic-CF J BecEer. Dr. Marcus
BENJAMIN Robert y. Cox. Eugene Z Kegley.
Stephen E. kTlEnC, Grant Let. d. AIoerJ {.
Peaie and francis J. Yong
Where Washington Crossed.
IN the general discussion Of marking
historical sites Judge Hagner suggested
that q marker be placed on P street
near the crossing OF Rock Creek. a place
Gen Washington frequently passed, and
which he spoke Of several times in his
letters rs being one Of the most beauti-
fUI spots In the District OF Columbia
Judge Hagner said that in Washington's
day the road wound down to Rock Creek
amid high trees and that the cool and
shady glen was most enjoyable 70 man
and horse
Benjamin Miller called attention TO sew
eral points OF interest in the District
made memorable by the Father OF His
Country, and suggested that some refer
ence be made in the catalogue 70 the
canal at Great Falls. which & company Of
which Washington was president con-
structed. and to the old gateway lock
by which boats were let down from the
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Georgetown
another suggestion vas that the
churches in which the Presidents had
worshi ed should be enumerated in the
catalogue and appropriately marked
Where President Adams Lived.
Judge Hagner suggested that the house
at Seventeenth and Pennsylvania avenue
which was inhabited for a time by Presi-
dent Adams should be appropriately
marked.
G. c. Croggin suggested that the house
where Lincoln lived before Inauguration
should be marked.
Considerable discussion followed re-
garding the style OF marker. Frederick
D Owen suggested that something IN the
way Of metallic marker should be
adopted, that the style should be artistic,
and that an idea to permanence should
prevail He stated that some Of them
might be made Of bronze. some OF COP
per, and a composition which has been
used for the purpose having the ease Of
working OF type metal and the perma-
nence Of iron might be used for the COM
mon markers. He thought the cost would
not be 50 much more than for those for
mcrly used 10 make them impossible
All the suggestions offered viii be laid
before the subcommittee by the secre-
tary for further consideration, and the
committee viii meet again az the call OF
the chairman.
Reviewing Stands Discussed.
The committee on reviewing stands. Of
which John B. Larner is chairman. held
its first meeting yesterday at the New
Willard Two-thirds Of the committee
was present and several matters were dis
posed Of
The committee took up the question Of
reviewing stands east Of Fifteenth street
and after considerable discussion. decided
to recommend favOrably the erection Of
Of several reviewing stands along IT, ave-
nue. east Of Fifteenth street The princt-
pal reasons actuating the committee were
that these stands would tend 10 separate
the thrOng Of visitors and relieve the con-
gestion CT crowds at the upper end OF the
avenue.
By motion, subcommittee were pro
vided for on the preparation and sale Of
tickets to the stands; the Presidents
stand, the stand on Lafayette Square.
and on seating the people in the stands.
Mr.. Larner announced that bids for the
chairs TO be used in the stand would be
anlx One ~RRomo ounuNr ES..AI