Evening star., 1897-02-01
PARADE FEATURES
Veterans Will Probably Take
Prominent Place in Line.
INDIAN STUDENTS FROM CARLISLE
The Republican G|ee Club Of Co.
Iumbus in the Concert.
OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST


celebration are virtually completed and the
practical work on the arrangements is so
well planned that the actual labor of per-
forming 1t will be an easy and simple mat
ter. The indications, too, point to an in
tention of cooperation from the outside
animated by an interest scarcely less pro-
nounced than that felt by the citizens of
Washington who are engaged in the duty OF
making the coming inaugural celebration
the most successful on record. While the
number of the men participating in the
parade may not reach the proportions that
attendance of visitors will doubtless be a
great deal larger. 1t must not be thought
that the parade will be any the less inter-
esting than those that have preceded it,
however. 1t will only be less cumbersome
and, therefore, more attractive, and it's fea-
lures Will be more picturesque and striking
than any presented in the past. The adop-
ton OF the rule requiring all organizations
Participating to wear distinctive uniforms
Will assure harmonious and pretty effect
all along the line, and there will be an un-
usual number of interesting bodies among
the marchers.
The crack battalions from West Point
and Annapolis will attract great attention
that Will be shared by many civic organiza-
tlons which have decided on novel uniforms
and accouterments to be worn in the pa
rade The students from the Carlisle
school will present a striking object les
son.
Carlisle School,
Their appearance in the great Columbian
parade in Chicago October 90 1892, was the
signal for great outoursts of applause from
the spectators. and the accounts of their
appearance In the papers teemed with COM
plimentary notices of them. The Chicago
Herald of October 81. 1892, contained the
following graphic picture of the appearance
Of the Carlisle students on that occasion:
The battalion from the Carlisle Indian
Schooi led the division Their own band
OIL th1rty-one pieces marched at the head
and played remarkably good music. The
leader, Dennison Wheelock, is an Oneida
Indian. Captain Pratt was in command
with w. P. Campbell, disc iplinarian, as sec
the battalion, including the band. In their
neat blue uniforms, trimmed with red, they
locked well, while their marching was eX-
Cellent. They were divided into ten divis-
ions, and instead of arms they carried the
implements of industry. The first division
represented education, the boys CARRYING
states, books and other appropriate en-
blems. The painters formed the second
DIVISION, and they had their brushes, paint
pots and other paraphernalia Then came
the farmers bearing on poles sheaves of
wheat, ears of corn, punches of onions and
farming implements. The bakers followed
with loaves of bread, kneading boards and
whatever else a baker REQUIRES The car
penters formed the fifth division, and saws
adZes, planes and hammers formed their
equipment. The blacksmiths in the sixth
division had miniature anvils and forges
and the shoemakers in the front rank of
the seventh carried avis and cobblers'
tools, while the rear rank had mounted on
poles all the different kinds of shoes they
The eighth division was COM
posed of harness makers. and in addition
m hni ,ln,v, ,ov,tc af fI,1
of harness were borne aioft. The timers
were in the ninth division and 1t would
are done Governor Mckineys heart good
to have seen the array of pots and pans OF
home manufacture. The tailors brought up
the rear, and they carried the different
parts Of the uniforms which the boys wear
ard which they make. The display made
by these boys was of the prettiest
sights of the parade, and cheer after cheer
greeted them whenever they appeared"
The civic committee has received assur-
al ces of the coming of clubs and associa-
tions other than those affiliated with the
National League of Republican Clubs which
will have 6.230 in line. The league expects
to turn out 10000 more, and large num-
Der of other organizations are expected to
send in their notifications between now and
February -. Accommoda tions have been
secured by the public comfort committee
for 30.701 persons. and places where meals
only Will be served for 1868 more, and a
large number of the rooms and quarters
have already been engaged by prospective
Visitors.
\ Famous Glee Club Coming.
In letter to Chairman Bell, received this
morning, Chairman Mark A Hanna calls
attention to the Republican Glee Club of
Columbus. Ohio. which is the only incor-
porated glee club in the United States 1t
has been in existence since the Grant and
Wilson campaign of 1872 and has taken
part in the Inaugural ceremonies of every
republican President since except Harri-
sens. Chairman Hanna says the club is
composed of one hundred of the leading
male voices of Columbus and during its
twenty-five years of existence has been
leading feature of Ohio campaigns and
rendered valuable assistance. The citizens
OF Colun ,tus, he writes, irrespective OF par
ty, have united in movement to send the
club to Washington next month, and its
members are desirous, If possible of a
place on the official program. In conclusion
Chairman Hanna says:
You, of course, know whether this can
be arrar ged. and If 1t can, you may rest
assured the club will not be the least among
your attractions.
Having participated in the inaugurations
OF Hayes and Garfield, believe. in recogni-
ton of their long and valuable services to
the party. 1t would be a graceful thing to
accord them some place of prominence in
the inauguration of another Ohio president
LII tHiS connection L desire TO say the Or
ganization has always been favorite with
Major Mckinley on account of the assist
ance rendered in his Ohio campaigns. If
the desires Of the club can be complied
with. am sure its many friends through
out Ohio would be greatly pleased"
Chairman Bell has referred the letter to
the music committee and favors the ap-
pearance of the club at the Saturday night
concert, where there will be chorus singing
Members Of the music committee who We're
Informed OF the letter today were much
pleased with the suggestion, and there is
no doubt felt that the club will be asked to
take part in the concert.
May Come After All.
The list New York Regiment which was
making arrangements to participate In the
inauguration and then decided not to come
even after paying 500 for the refusal Of the
right to OCCUPY the Washington Light In
fantry Armory. is reconsidering that ac
ton aid may take part in the inaugura-
tion after all. 1t was the intention Of the
regiment to bring its own comm.ssary and
provide It's own meals, like the 7fh Rerf-
ment did on one occasion two or three yearn
ago when 1t occupied the Center Markef
Armory. This plan will probably be car
RED out In case the visit Is determined on
The A. g. Harmer Republican Campaign
Club OF Philadelphia will march under
command Of President Isaac d, HetxelIi
behind the Germania Band of Tacony, Pa.