Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-02
Governor General of Canada to At
tend the Inauguration.
GUEST OF TEE BRITISH AMBASSADOR
Aids to Civic Grand Marshal War
ner Appointed Today.
PROCL A M A TION ISSUED

| is to be 1naugurated for the second time
President of the United States finds Wash
| ington in complete readiness for the recep.
| ton of the thousands of visitors who are
| travelling the many roads that lead to the
| nations capital. A large proportion Of the
| strangers who are to be within the gates
| has already arrived and the streets of the
| city present holiday appearance. The
| final plans for the various features of the
| celebrations of Monday are being made this
afternoon and in consequence the activity
in inaugural circles is almost unparalleled.
An important announcement was made to
the effect that Lord Mimic, the governor
general of Canada, will attend the inaugu-
ration exercises Monday. An Invitation was
extended to Lord Mimic by Lord Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador, whose guest
the distinguished visitor will be during his
stay In the city. Lord Mlnto will leave
Ottawa this afternoon. He will probably
attend the CAPITOL ceremonies and the in
augural ball with Lord Pauncefote's party.
Gen. Ellis Spear, chairman of the inaugu-
raj committee medals and badges. and
Alexander T. Hensey, chairman of the sub
committee on badges, today called at the
White House, and on behalf of Chairman
Edison of the inaugural committee present.
ed to President Mckinley a commemorative
medal of the present Inauguration. The
medal IS similar to that struck for the men,
bers of the several inaugural committees,
being cast in gold, however, instead Of
bronze. Gen. Spear made the presentation
and the President replied with a few happy
remarks. Gen Spear also presented the
chief executive with a handsomely bound
copy of the inaugural souvenir book, con-
tanning the pictures of all Presidents of the
United States and an account of the in
auguration exercises attending the taking
of Office of each.
A gold melal and souvenir will also be
tod 70 R0OSeya1t W
he reaches the city. The third gold medal
has been presented to Mr.. Edison by the
inaugural committee.
Gen. Francis Ninton Greene, grand mar
shall of the inaugural parade, was this
morning presented with beautiful mar
shal's baton. The baton Is of dark mahog
any, studded with forty-five gold stars,
representative of the states Of the Union.
1t is eighteen inches long and heavily
mounted with gold at both ends. Its in
scription reads:
Presented by the staff and aids to Maj
Gen. Francis Vinton Greene, U. g. ",
grand marshal inaugural parade of William
Mckinley as President Of the United States
and Theodore Roosevelt as Vice President"
The presentation speech, very brief,
made by Mr.. A. Noel Brakeman, the chief
of staff. Gen. Greene was taken COM
pletely by surprise. He expressed his
dial thanks and appreciation
Receives His Commission.
Gen. Greene has received his commission
as grand marshal of the inaugural parade
1t is signed by Senator NJ. A. Hanna, as
chairman of the Republican national COM
miitee. The commission is an exceedingly
handsome piece Of penmanship, being hand
engrossed on heavy parchment. 1t is en-
bellished with elaborate martial designs.
Mr. Hugh Gordon Miller Of Norfolk, Va,
an aid on the grand marshals staff, was
a caller at headquarters this morning. Mr..
fc nf haV lntyor inan nf
the south and took an active part in the
recent campaign, especially in New York
state.
At inaugural headquarters today the
rooms crowded with visitors. Secre
tary Harrison Dingman IS devoting his en-
tire time to the sale of ball and supper
tickets, which are being disposed of In ra lid
fashion. The other clerks at headquarters
are busy giving information and directions
to visitors. Mr. Edison has been in almost
constant consultation with different men,
bers of the inaugural committee all of
whom report their work we'll in hand.
The sale of seats in the reviewing stands
located within the Court of Honor is pro-
crossing at 1888 F street the Office of the
on parks and reviewing stands.
The committees enterprise in erecting and
the stands promises to be en-
inently successful. The office will remain
open this evening, and tomorrow will be
open from o'clock In the morning until 6
Z. M. There are some good seats yet unSold.
1t is stated.
AIexandrfans Coming.
In all probability the Alexandria Light
Infantry will be in line with the military
from Virginia in the inaug-
ural parade Monday The decision to par
ticipate was reached after the matter had
been discussed for some time and the plans
ed to be difficulty in mastering enough men
to make creditabe showing.
Capt. King now believes, however, that
he will have thirty-fve men in line Mon
day. The company will be commanded by
It's captain, James E. King. The other Of
ficers are Thomas B. Cochran, first lieuten-
ant, and Frank Slaymaker, second ueuten-
ant.
The Alexandria company will form a part
Of the 1st Battalion of the 10th Virginia
Regiment. Companies from Roanoke Fred
ericksburg and Richmond will complete the
which will be commanded by
Maj. William NJ Smith of this city,
The I'd Battalion, comprising four COM
panies from Richmond, will be command
by Major Lanier of that city. Lieut. Col |
Perry will be the commanding officer of the
regiment
School Children Coming.
party Of 100 Georgia university, college
and school boys will arrive in Washington
Monday morning to attend the Inaugural
ton. The boys will be brought to the in
newspaper. The representatives Of the col
leges were selected by ballot, and will be
shown the capital city and the Inaugural
ton in the interest of education and for the |
purpose of promoting knowledge among
the youth of the state of Georgia as to the |
system of government. President McKin-
ley has promised to receive the delegation
at the Executive Mansion late Monday af-
ternoon after the parade. or on Tuesday.
Mr.. J. r. Gray and Mr.. H. H. Cabaniss are
in charge of the party.
Physicians Assigned.
Mr.. Percy Hickling. chairman of the SUBJ
on ambulances of the committee |
on public order. has assigned physicians to |
duty at the pension building as follows:
Ball: Monday-Dr. Hickling, Dr. Magru-
der. DR.. Gibson, Mr.. Howe.
Concerts: Tuesday-9:30 am, Drs. Brown
and Marbury; 1:30 pm. Drs Miller and
Staples; 1880 pm, Drs. Pyles and Weaver.
Concerts: Wednesday,: 80 pm. Drs.
Reeves and hewitt; 7:3O pm, Drs Battle |
and Dowling.
Seeking Lost Children.
Lost children will claim considerable at
tention Of the police during the time the in
augural crowd remains in the city. Many
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