The times., 1898-11-08

Charles A Boynton. Allison Nailor, and
Peter Bacon.
As the strains OF a martial air played
by the United States Marine Band d.
ed from the starting point the President
accompanied by Commissioner Wight and
several other members of his party, left
the White House and walked across the
lawn to the stand. The appearance of
the President on the stand was the sig
nal for tumultuous cheering which was
taken up by the crowds along the ave
nue. President Mckinley took Oft his hat
and bowed to the crowds around and then
shook hands with those on the sand.
Passing the Stand.
He took up his position in the center
of the structure, with Commissioner
Wight on his right, remaining there until
the procession passed The band came in
sight first, followed by the mounted po-
lice escort, and Major Sylvester. Capt
Austin, and Lieutenant Inspectors Cross
and Pearson, on horseback They were
followed by the first division. composed
of the nine companies of the police de-
partment and the ambulance corps. In
regular order.
The men never showed TO better ad-
vantage Their uniforms were new. but
tons and badges were polished until they
CLEANED and glinted in the suns rays,
every belt glistened. and they marched
like seasoned veterans. The big fire en-
gines were rubbed into iridescent bright
ness, the proudly stepping. prancinS
horses with curling names and tails. were
sleek and beautiful and the iiremen, in
their plain dress uniforms of blue, with
broad belts and big helmets and white
gloves, looked brave and determined
enough to cope with any confiagration
With the famous band at the head. the
procession moved on its triumphal way
down Pennsylvania Avenue. From ev-
cry side came cheers and handclappins,
! and thousands of handkerchiefs were fiut-
| tered by pretty feminine hands. The
Eighth Precinct company, with the Wight
! trophy, received an ovation as it marched
| down the line, Lieut.. Kenney carrying
a huge bunch of flowers which had been
| presented by some of his many admir-
! ers.
The Fire Fighters.
The second division, made up of the
entire fire department, with the exception
of a few men and engines left on reserve.
made up the second division 1t was
headed by Chief Paris. in his buggy,
driving handsome black horse. After
| him came Assistant Chief Belt and Mar
| shal Drew, followed by the fire companies
| in the order given below. They furnished
the spectacular part of the parade The
| big, brightly polished engines, the hand
/ some horses and the trucks and hose
carts formed striking contrast to the
| ouiet lines of blue which had passed in
! front of them.
The big, sturdy chief was given rousins
| cheers all along the avenue, aid favorite
| companies came In for their share of ap-
/ pIause Many of them had decorated their
engires and trucks, In addition to flags,
with punches of chrysanthemums and
other flowers. presented to them by ad-
/ mirers.
| There was absolutely nothing in the fire
| department division to criticise. In spite
of the hard work which men and appar-
| atus had been compelled to perform on
the previous night at the Capitol and a
| few smaller fires, every engine. cart and
| truck was clean and in perfect condition
and the men looked bright and fresh.
, The Final Review.
The parade continued down Pennsyl-
vania Avenue to the Peace Monument
There Major Sylvester and his stan and
Chief Paris and his assistants withdrew
and formed a reviewing party. The men
OF the two departments passed In review
before them and then disbanded.
Major Sylvester provided a neat SOU
venir OF the parade for distribution among
the members Of the force. Every man,