The times., 1899-05-24

Peace. The signal was passed along the
avenue by cheering hosts. Extra details OF
policemen cleared the way and directed the
throngs in the centre of the thoroughfare
to move back to the curb. Street cars
were stopped and cross streets roped off,
leaving the Avenue practically as clear
as a dancing floor. The procession was
soon in full marching order and headed
by a platoon of mounted policemen swung
into the Avenue at the Peace Monument.
Major Richard Sylvester. Chief OF Police.
was at its head. He WAS astride a lively
bay mare and his suldierly bearing was
much admired all along the line of route.
Following the platoon of mounted po-
licemen rode General Hawley on beau
tiful black steed. He was accorded hearty
ovation, being the head of the Committee
on Military Demonstrations. Immediately
back of him were the following officers and
aides:
Military staff-Gen. Arthur Hendricks, Adiu-
tant General Capt. James L. Mock, Assistant
Adjutant> General; Capt. W. II. Wright, U. 5.
A., Chief Of staif; Col; L. b. Cutler. inspector
General Col L. p. Wright, Quarternaster Cen
Aides-Lieut. james Anderson. Capt. r. II. At
kinson Col j. C. Baker Major Charles \ Beat
ty. Lieut. Joseph \. Carr, Col. T. l.. Costin,
Lieut. II. X. Daugherty Major NJ. A. Dillon. Col.
ID. J. Foster, Capt. W. 5. Faulkner, Capt. Thom-
5. Hopkins, Lieut.. William Ray Harrison, Ma
ior f. L. Hawks, Col. A. NJ. Hughes, Capt.
r.. A 5. Hyatt, Lieut. S. II. Jacobsen, Capt.
A. b. Jack. Capt. II. S Jacobs, Col. Thomas
$. Keller. Capt. W. T. II. King, Capt c. II.
Wilson, Gen. H. c. Lamb Major r. G.. a.
Love. Capt C. G. Logan, Capt. w A. Mccoy,
Lieut.. d. d. Macleod, II. p. Marston. Ed J.
Meekins, Lieut. W F. Iechling, Col. John B.
Meyers, Capt. r. L. Miller, Lieut.. p. J. Murphy
Capt. James 4. Nichols, Lieut.. V. ID. Norwood
Lieut.. ". I. Old, Lieut.. W. ". Parker, Major
r. H. Pratt, Capt. NJ. b. Rowe, Major William
N. Smith, Lieut.. 5. l.. stinGfed, Major +. B.
Civilian aides-Col. A. F. Chids, Major John
s. Loud. George T. Parker, L. ) Randall, B.
P Turner, Capt. W. W. Case.
Major Swiggert rode at the head of the
first division. accompanied By his staff.
Behind them came the Cavalry Band from
Fort Myer escorting the marines from
| the navy yard and marine barracks
Marching to the rhythm of stirring Sousa
air the marines attracted considerable at
tention and elected much applause with
| their dark blue uniforms trimmed with
red shoulderstraps and bright gold trim
mings.
The cayalrymen from Fort Mycr rode
| behind the marines. With each troop was
rider bearing a red and white flutter-
| ing guidon marking the number OF the
troop. The brilliant yellow OF the uni
| forms of the cavalrymen contrasted well
:
marines, as well as the dark attire OF the
| light artillerymen that followed. Included
/ in the first division were also the Fourth
| United States Immunes. who returned to
America from ManZanillo last week on the
| transport Dixie. The immunes are sta
| toned at Camp Meade, near Harrisburg,
| preparatory to their final muster-out. but
| left their camp ut daybreak yesterday
morning in order that they might partici-
pate In the pageant. They arrived in
Washington shortly after noon and were in
| splendid condition for the procession. 1t
| is seldom that a finer looking lot of men
take part in any parade. and the passing
re9iment was loudly applauded on account
OF its fine appearance after seven months
duty in Cuba. Colonel Pettitt rode at the
head Of his regiment. He is well known
| in Washington and was generously cheered.
Colonel Urcn Cheered.
The second division was next in order
1t was commanded by Col. NJ. Emmett
Urell He was vocifer0usly welcomed all
along the line OF route Included in the
second division were the First and Sec
ond regiments of the District National
Guard. In spite Of the opposition of Cen
eral Harries. the Guard turned out in
full force. almost every man appearing
Many who did so lost half days wages
as they were not ordered out by General
the showing of the Guard WAS appreciated
by the people along the line of route and
was widely commented upon as direct
slap at General Harries. who was ap-
parently not desirous of having it partici-
pate. The following served as aides and
members Of the staff of Colonel Urell:
staf-Breyet Brig. Gen. Cecil Clay. t. ; Y
Adiutant General and Chef OF Staf; Capt. Alfre,
.. Girard, L. :. V, Assistant Adiutant General.
Aidcs-Capt. Allison Nailor, jr, W. l.. l.
Capt. Peter J. Duffy T. S. V; Capt c. 7
Scbwegler, L. $. v; Capt. c. A, Weaver. T. S
v; Lieut.. Thomas W. Power, Naval Reserves
Lieut.. Sidney Bieber, Naval Reserves
Following the Guardsmen were severa
companies Of Delaware College Cadets. in
nobby gray uniforms The Governor o
Delaware had intended to accompany the
cadets with his staff, but was prevented
through Illness. The most unique organi-
zation in the whole procession then fol-
lowed. 1t was the battalion OF Chinese
naval reserves from Philadelphia They
were attired in snowy white uniforms ant
carried a large banner bearing the words
We Helped Dewey They were hand
somely received all along the Avenue and
in the Court Of Honor. The flag bearers o.