The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
GUESSES ON ATTENDANCE
Fifty Thouaand Visitors Expected
at the Inauguration.
Penns, lvnnia's Famous Duquesnc
Greys Organized in 1881 to March
IN the Fnrade-sinjur Sylvester Is
sues Instructions to the Special
Pofice-West Point Cadets Coming.

COOK part in the inaugural Parade and the
usual quantity of office seekers we're in
the city at the first Inauguration of Presi-
dent Mckinley. Fifty thousand people is
now considered to be a conservative esti-
mate of the expected visitors who will ac-
cept the hospitality OF Washington on
March 4. Some predictions, however. run
far in excess Of this number. and Chair
man Weller, of the Committee on Public
Comfort. is Of the opinion that 100 600
would be nearer an accurate figure. Mr..
Weller is thoroughly in touch with the
details of arrangements for incoming
guests, and handles daily pile of letters
from strangers seeking accommodations
Tor the time covered by the inaugural
ceremonies
About 3,OOO feet Of mating is to be FUR
chased, which will be used in the Pen
sion Building on the occasion Of the in
augural ball, in the rooms set aside as
sitting rooms for guests. Chairs. l.50O to
Z,oOO in number, will be placed in the
same rooms. At the Inauguration of 1897
not single provision was made for the
weary guests of the ball. No seats were
provided anywhere, except In the banquet
nail. The matter has been brought to the
attention of the present Inaugural Gem
mittee by the complaints of many who
experienced the Inconvenience of four
years ago. About twenty-five rooms in
the Pension Building will be provided on
the present occasion as overflow rooms
on the first floor and on the first gallery
floor, where the guests may find seats and
rest.
Captain Lewis, secretary OF the Com
mittee on Civic Organizations. reports the
rc7"'0t of official information from the
Maryland Active Republican Club that @uO
l-e..ioers will take part in the inaugural
parade. The delegation will be IN com
maHd of F. B. Metzerott band viii
precede the four companies into which the
command will be divided. The marchers
VIII be costumed in a uniform consisting
of light Fedora hats. tan mackintoshes,
badges, and canes.
The Stamina Republican League of Gin
cinnati has also notified the committee
that 175 men will march in the parade,
preceded by band. Harry j. Pies er
will be 10 command. The delegation will
be uniformed in black suits, overcaats.
and silk hats, maroon gloves and dark
canes. The league wi. be CHARTERED at
the Lawrence Hotel.
Capt f. w Eggers, a 1jutant. and Cant
George H. Bennett, quartermaster, OF the
Eighteenth Regiment Infantry, Pennsyl-
Vania NH-:onal Guard are in the city. The
Eighteenth is known as the "Duquesne
Greys, and has an eventful history The
"Greys' we're organized in 1881. and par
ticipated in the Mexican war. The time
worn battlenag which the battalion car
ried into the battle of Puebla, in which it
lest II men out of 100 and defeated
force of 1000 Mexicans. is still retained
by the regiment by the courtesy of the
Government. and viii be carried in the
inaugural parade. The regiment did not
participate in the civil war as n regiment
but its roster furnished more commission
ed officers for the Federal Army than any
other regiment in the Union. Among these
are Gen. r. c. Drum, Gen. James S Neg
ly. Gen. a L. Pierson, Gen. Alexander
Hayes, Col. Sam Black, and Col. O. II
Ripey. Seventy-one officers in all Of the
war forces were members of the "Greys''
before the var
The regiment will be chartered ct .he
State. War. and Navy Building with other
Pennsylvania troors. It viii march in
the parade under the command OF its
colonel. Frank L RutleGgc.
Qnarternaster, Captain Bennett. has Sc
cured fourteen grey horses for the other
officers and a black horse for the colonel.
through the courtesy of the inspector of
mounts, William F. Mahony, aide-de- camp
Of the Grand Marshal.
Captain Lewis. Secretary of the Com
mitiee on Public Comfort, reports official
ly that the Union League Club OF Bal'i-
more will march in the parade with $50
men. J. Stewart Macdonald will be in
command. The delegation will be uni
formed in black overcoats. light alpne
hats, and will wear gloves and white neck
ties.
Major Richard Sylvester issu-d his first
order yesterday afternoon pertaining to
the police arrangements during the in
augural ceremonies they having pre-
viously been approved by the District
Commissioners. The order is In the ma
ture Of special instructions to the 300
special policemen who will be appointed,
and are in full as follows:
Lieutenant: Special priyates possess all the
powers conferred upon members Of the Metro
Tolitan Police Force. and are subject to the regu-
latons governing the same.
They are charged with preventing and detecting
crime and maintaining peace and good order.
They will be assigned to heats special de
tail and are expected to obey instructions given
by supcriors, who Will be members Of the regular
force.
While on duty they arc enioined arains, neg.
lectiEg the work in hand entering harrooms
places where liquors are dispensed except in
line Of duty and 4 violation Of these rules will
be followed by immediate removal
duty under the influence Of liquor will be cause
for summary discharge
Courteous and respectful conduct IS expected
on their part but iirmness should be shown in
all cases where necessary.
,. ne bal"n Is 10 pc uscn I'i ser neiTnce ana
toIcr,taJ WIZ "'' u
They should remember that thew are under or
dcrs and. therefore, be prompt in reporting on
and of duty.
They should read all printed Instructions care
MN, ny, ana answer az p'ifS',"hS cltl!F.
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