The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-02
JOE WHEELER APPOINTED.
accepts Position az Marshal in the
managerial Enrnde.

inaugural Parade
Gen. Joe Wheeler has accepted the ten
der from the Grand Marshal of the posi-
ton Of marshal Of abe second division Of
the grand military division Of the parade
His letter of acceptance. from the Wal
dorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. is in
the hands Of Lieutenant Overton, in charge
OF the headquarters of the Grand Marshal.
AcceptanCes Of the appointments as aides
de-camp have been received from Alger-
non Sartoris. grandson Of Gen L s Grant,
and from Brig. Gen. Charles King, L. s.
Volunteers. retired. the distinguished au-
thor of war tales.
That the civic grand division of the in
augural parade Will he larger than ever
before is already assured. In the parade
of four years ago. about 5000 men ap-
peared in line, representing about forty
organizations, Up to this time thirty
two organizations, asgregratiag 4-280 men.
accompanied by bands, which viii bring
the total number lar above 5.0G0. have
give official and positive notice to the
Commit -ee on Civic Orgah5zatio of their
intention 20 take part IN the parade
NlA~tN tAiS tAt--AitJCL IL LSeA5t 4AAeI--L e4-A'
representing q minimum total of 1900
men, have positively assured the com
mittee that they will participate but
have not sent an official statemeat to
that effect. \ further addition TO the
civic division of the parade will be made
up cf the insurance men of the country
and of the undergraduates OF the col
leges and universities of the country.
The intercollegiate movement is in
charge Of Subcommittee OF the Com
mittee on Civic Organizations, of which
W D. Mclean is chairman From the
Far Wesi, the North, South. and East. as
surances have been received by this com
mittee that bottles Of college students Will
attend the Inauguration Il IS yet too
early TO estimate the number OF students
who will be in the parade.
Gen. Richard E. CochTane. Vice Presi-
dent of the United States Life Assurance
Association. of New York. has Interested
himself in the movement 10 bring 10 the
Inauguration great body Of insurance
men General Cochrane has been appoint
ed marshal in command of the second Ci-
vision Of the civic parade. by Chairman B.
H. Warner. of the Committee on Civic
Organizations. and Marshal OF the Civic
Grand Division.
Marshal Warner mas also appointed VII
liam B. King as chief of staff William
Frye White, Meyer Cohen. and William P.
Van Wickle. vice chairmen Of the Com
mIttee on Civic Organizations have been
appointed assistant marsnaIs-
An interesting letter has been received
by MIR Warner from J. J. Martin. Of a
committee representing The Survivors Of
the Palmetto Regiment Of South Carolina
Volunteers The Palmetto Regiment was
mustered in 10 the United States service
LOO strong. for service IN the Mexican
war. After the war but 500 of the original
regiment were left and returned home.
The survivors association was formed
Immediately after the war. and about .
members are stilI alive The committee
asks for place in the line Of parade. and
Two carriages to convey the eight or zen
old veterans who viii attend Hon J. d.
Blauding Of Sumter 5. c. IS president.
Edgar NJ Levy, chaplain Of the first Re
publican Convention which nominated
Fremont as It's candidate has written 10
Mr. Warner asking if his attendance al
the inauguTatio would be appreciated b.
the Inaugural Committee 1T the last
convention Chaplain Levy offered prayer
on the 18th of June, 1860. exactly forty
four years after having offered prayer in
the frs, convention
Representative 81 Z Driscou Of NeH-
York has referred 10 Mr.. Warner q com
HuuiCation from The Syracuse Escort Club
The club WIS organized in 1864, during
the second Lincoln campaign, and claims
10 be The Oldest organization in the coun-
try Of Republican politics
The Baltimore members Of the Maryland
and West Virginia division Of the United
BOYS Brigade Of America. desire 10 partic-
ipate in The parade. OF the $50 boys in
Baltimore Who are members Of the brigade
about 2GG OF the larger boys viii attend
uniformed and with guns and acquire
neuts. and accompanied by a band Of
twenty-five pieces and drum corps Of
twenty pieces
The Tippecanoe Club. Of Cleveland,
Ohio. has officially notified the Commit
tee on Civic OrganIzauol IS that 100 men.
accompanied by q band. viii take part
in the inaugural c. C. Morce viii he in
command Of the delegation, which will
be uniformed in dark clothes. silk hats.
and umbrella canes. The organization
formed part Of the parade four years ago.
Chairman Edison. of the Inaugural Com
mitIea is in receipt OF communication
from Secretary Long OF the Navy. stating
that several Of the vessels thar have been
asked for viii be- stationed IN the PCto-
mae River during the Inauguration. TIE
monitor Puritan VIII be ordered here. and
probably two torpedo boats Although
the Secretary of the Navy does not ex-
pect that a cruiser can be detailed. Mr..
Edison VIII endeayor 10 have this done
if consent can be obtained.
Senator Hale has announced 10 Mr.
Edison that the Governor OF Maine VIII
attend The Inauguration. and letter has
been received from the Governor of Ne
braska. Charles H Dietrich announcing
that himself accompanied by full stan.
would be present on The occasion