The morning call., 1894-07-04
THE CITY PART.
Details of the Parade and Events
Downtown.

Downtown.
To-day's procession will be interfered
with to some extent by the withdrawal of
two regiments of militia in this city and
Oakland, the First United States Infantry
troops now on the way to Los Angeles.
aud two other National Guard regiments
held in allegiance.
The First and Third regiments left for
Sacramento lasteveniDg. The Second Re9i-
ment is still here, although orders have
been issued for the companies to assemble
this morning at their armory, where they
will remain the entire day, in readiness to
march to the scene of riot at a mOments
notice.
The Fifth Regiment in Oakland has re-
ceived similar orders. and 1t Is quite PROB
able that the Naval Battalion Will also De
unable to participate.
The First and probably the Second
troops of cavalry are to be ordered out to-
day, and will consequently be on duty at
their respective armOrieS throughout the
day.
Word was received at headquarters last
evening from the Preside that the two
light batteries of United States troops,
stationed at that place. would turn out. as
previously announced.
Aside from these few alterations the
pageant Will be complete. Full particulars
as to the line of march, the locations of the
various divisions, ETC., will be found IN
another column.
Captain James Margo, who was ap-
pointed chief of staff, was unavoidably
called awav TO Sacramento last evening
with the FIRST Regiment in command of
Company F. ". S. Nolan, chief aid, will
probably be selected to fill the vacancy.
President of the Day George w. Elder
and Grand Marshal James w. Grove, in
whom the management of to-day's cele-
braton has been vested: have worked hard
to insure success. NJ. j. Sahlein, one of
the most active members of the executive
committee, deserves a large share of the
praise 10 which that body is justly entitled,
while William Armitage has proven him.
self Invaluable as a guide to the liter
ary committee.
Thomas Bannerman, chairman OF the
finance committee. has filled probably the
most difficult position in connection with
the celebrat ation in a manner which reflects
much credit upon his abilities as
financier and ardent worker. In fact the
cbairmen of the various committees have
all united in bringing about celebration
which is sure to win the hearty approval
of all.
c. Horatio Jessen, who was selected by
the literary committee to write and de-
liver the poem of the day, is an Oregonian
by birth. and for several years has been
actively engaged in newspaper work in
this city. He was educated at Santa Clara
College in this State, where he began
the writing of verse, which has
since found its wav occasionally into
some of the leading magazines and
Eastern newspapers. During his college
course JesseD received several medals for
verse and in 1890 was awarded the Dillon
gold prize for English poetry over num-
ber of competitors. Since leaving Santa
Clara he has directed his attention more
completely to daily newspaper work, but
there have been some few examples Of his
verse-making in prominent periodicals.
among them Scribner's, the New England,
Cosmopolitan and old Californian maga-
zines.
The entire programme of the day is as
follows:
GA M.-Rowing races start from Long
Bridge.
9:3O A. M,-Invited guests assemble at
Palace Hotel.
10 A. &.-Parade starts at Second and
Market streets.
1P. M-Grand review by the Mayor and
officers of the daY in front of grand stand
at recreation grounds.
80 P. M-Literary exercises open at
recreation grounds.
1880 P. Mug Fearless leaves Folsom
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regatta.
1:45 P. M-Sailiug races start at Fisher
mems wharf.
8P. M.-Public pyrotechnical display at
Haight and Ashbury streets.
Chief Sullivan of the Fire Departm ent
and Chief of Police Crowley are anxious to
impress upon the public the absolute
necessity of taking special precau tiOns
against fire to-day. Householders should
be alive TO the occasion and not leave their
residences unguarded. Hosesi and buckets
should be kept easily available. and where
possible the sidewalks adjoining yards, etc.
should be kept wetted down.
All rubbish and inflamnaDle matter
should be removed out of harms way,
and the closest watch should be main
taineG in view OF the possibility of roofs
catching fire from sparks from fireworks.
1t is requested that all members of the
Young Mems Institute who intend par
ticipating in the parade assemble at the
corner Of Tenth and Market streets al
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