Evening star., 1909-02-25
CHAIRMEN MAKE REPORTS
IN of Final Plans for Elaborate
Function Next Week.
ILLUMINATION OF THE AVENUE
Display May Begin Next Monday
Evening and Continue Until
Following Saturday.

ters in the New Willard Hotel. After
adjournment sine die had been announced
by Edward J. Stellwagen. the chairman.
the committeeman proceeded to the Of
fee of Secretary Corcoran Thorn, where
they were given their royal purple badges
of authority.
The shibboleth of the session was that
everything Is practically in readiness for
the great ceremonial which will mark
the induction into the highest Office in
the land of William Howard Taft.
Congratulations on the completeness of
the task were freely given and the con-
sensus of opinion among the men who
have done things in connection with
the coming affair was that 1T will be the
finest inauguration on record.
One citizen who has served many
inauguration committees declared that
never before had the arrangements been
complete as early in the pre-inaugural
period He said he desired to say word
to the ladies'. He requested that the fair
rex discard their wide-brimmed hats for
the day, so as not to obscure the view of
the passing procession from those who
may occupy seats or standing room be-
hind them.
Committee Chairmen Report.
Milton z. Allies, chairman of the finance
committee. reported that the tickets for
the ball and supper have been placed on
sale at banks, drug stores and other
places. and large sales are already re-
ported. He said the number of supper
tickets will necessarily be limited.
Theodore W. Noyes, chairman Of the
reception committee, said that twenty,
and possibly twenty-one, governors Of
states will be here to take part in the
ceremonies March 4. He announced that
subcommittees have been appointed to see
that the proper courteSieS are EXTENDED TO
the state executives.
Other subcommittee will look after the
comfort of the distinguished guests at
the inaugural ball, including the presi-
Dental and vice presidential parties. the
diplomats. justices Of the Supreme Court
and others.
Chairman Scott c. Bone of the printing
committee explained that the printing OF
the official program Will be completed
Saturday and the booklets will be on sale
Monday or Tuesday.
Safety Of the Public.
Maj Sylvester. chairman of the COM
mittee on public order, mentioned his
plans for making the city safe during
the Inauguration period, and for caring
for the i'll and injured. He said that in
connection with the grand marshal, Gen.
j. Franklin Bell, the committee will look
after the safety and health of the multi
tudes here next week.
twenty duDuIdICeS, each Will d tToOpcI
of regular cavalry to proceede it on
its runs, will be stationed along the
line Of march. Each ambulance will
be attended by surgeon and trained
nurses. Maj. Sylvester described his
plans for the Union railroad station,
and told OF the large number of spe-
cial policemen that will be sworn in,
and said thousands of copies of police
regulations and admonitions to house,
holders and business men will be dis
tributed In order that all may cooper
ate In making the city safe.
- Maj. Thomas =. Morgan reported from
his committee that sixty-nine civic organ
eizatfonS. had made application for places
in the line Of parade. OF these fourteen
have withdrawn, leaving a total of fifty
five clubs and associations. forty-four Of
Which are composed OF white men, ten
colored and one of Indians.
Reviewing Stands Ready.
John B. Larner stated that the review
ing stands have been practically COM
pleted and only await the decorations.
He said the seating capacity of the
stands and windows along the line of
march will accommodate approximately
$4,000 people. This is exclusive of the
Presidents stand The committee gave
permission for employees of the District
building to erect a stand on the reserva-
ton just east of 1879 street.
Bernard r. Green, chairman of the com
six projects of the committee are COM
plete. The citizens along the line of the
parade are urged to cooperate with the
committee. The general committee de-
clded that IL possible Pennsylvania ave-
nue. shall be illuminated from next Mon
day evening to that of March 6.
Display of Fireworks.
Cuno H. Rudolph reported for the COM
mittee on fireworks that the display will
ON oil
o'clock the evening of March f. The
F1ambeau Club from Minneapolis will
give an hours display from to 10
O'Clock. following the general program of
pyrotechnics.
In the interest of safety to life and limb
Mr. Rudolph expressed the hope that the
approaches to the ellipse Thursday night
be cut off So no carriages. automobiles or
other vehicles can get into the White Lot
r. N. Brooke. chairman of the commit
tee on medals and badges. reported that
the medals and badges will be ready the
first Of the week. Chairman keppel told
of the arrangements at the Union railroad
station for handling the incoming crowds
and preventing congestion.
At the conclusion Of the final commit
tee meeting Chairman Stelfwagen invited
the members to attend the Crosby Stuart
Noyes memorial unveiling ceremonies in
the District building. and complimented
them upon their splendid work.
Georgians Coming in Force.
The members of the Inauguration com
mittee today expressed qualification al
the showing Georgia will make in the
big parade March 4. From present in
dications the representation from Georgia
will be on a par with many of the large
northern and western states Gen. Bell
grand marshal of the parade. was today
informed that another organization &c
take part in the Inauguration is the FL
bert Light Infantry. Company f, I'd In
fantry. National Guard of Georgia Of FL
berton.
Gen. Bell and his assistants. Gen
Johnston and Maj. Sturgis. have prac
ticaliy completed the organization of the
parade. with the exception of few minor
details. The order of parade has beer
sent to the printer and will be made
public next week. In it's general feature.
the parade will be similar to its prede
cessors Of 1905 and 1901, with one i'm
poytant exception-in respect to the
route Of the procession. Heretofore th'
column, after being reviewed by the Presi
dent in front of the Executive Mansion
has continued along Pennsylvania avenue
to 10th street, north on Goth street ant
east on K street to Vermont avenue
where 1t was reviewed by the grand mar
shall and dismissed at that point.
Point Of Disbandment.
Because of the change in the railroad
lines in this city and the fact that many
OF tho visiting organizations, military and
civil will have their quarters in cars ir