Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

| of the inaugural parade this year, and
will be the first time the governments mar
| tial educational institutions have been rep
resented in the line since the second inaug-
uration of President Grant in 1872
Chairman John Joy Edison of the inaugu-
/ raj committee learned but yesterday of
General Greene's patriotic action, and eX-
presses his delight and appreciation.
Concerning the widely discussed question
as to who shall ride to the Capitol with
President Mckinley when he goes to take
his second oath of office and deliver the in
augural address, the inaugural committee
has determined to make move sug-
SeStfon in the matter. The arrangements
Will be left entirely with the President. 1t
| is customary for the retiring President to
accompany the President-elect on such oc-
casions.
Communications Received.
The inaugural committee is in receipt
! daily of many unique and interesting let
tiers containing all sorts of suggestions and
| propositions. Today a letter was received
| from Robert Cunningham of 2S16 Girard
avenue, Philadelphia. stating that he pos
sessed an oil painting of President Mckin-
ley nine feet high by six feet wide, which
would look splendid in the pension build
ing. He stated that he was willing to give
the portrait to the committee IF it could
furnish him and his wife transportation to
Palm Beach, Fla, and return
The inaugural committee has received
the following interesting communication
from Isaac II. Smith of New Bern N c.:
TO inaugural Committee.
"Gentlemen: 1 herewith inclose YOU s.
to augment the inaugural fund. Your orig
lnal plan in regard to the inaugural cele.
bratlon ought to be carried into effect. Let
the people of these United States know
| that you want funds and they will be forth
coming.
Il desire this inaugural celebration to
excel all previous ones; in respondent
grandeur, enthused with patriotism; in ma
tionai greatness, and in pomp and glory.
'P. S.-If needed l will give s.,5 more Do
not mistrust, for there is no Office the Pres
ident could induce me to accept
Mr.. Smith signs himself as Original Nc
kinley, 1874
Leader of the Cheers.
Another communication in the mall open
ed by Chairman Edison was the following
! from Charles C. Overton, who gives his ad-
dress Coney Island:
Dear Sir: In 1876 1 was at the centen-
NAL ceremonies at Philadelphia, and was,
by reason of small silk American flag l
had, the means of quietng and getting un-
der control the patriotic crowd on Inde-
pendence Square. the largest crowd 1 ever
saw. The people We're wild with excite
ment, and their hurrahs and shouts were
SO constant and loud the exercises were
L
the crowd, and at length, after efforts of
Senator Hawley (who was chairman, and
had attempted to get quiet the people, had
failed ] waved the flag, and shouting
'Hurrah,' gave unison to their feelings,
which Immediately afterward were quieted.
I continued this occasion offered. The
result was order instead of chaos Senator
Hawley thanked me after the exercises,
and have since kept the flag memen-
to OF the occasion.
II have attended eac6 since
that time. and the flag has done similar
duty in leading the cheers. This year a
larger crowd is expected than ever before,
and. with your authority, | know L be
Of service at the public exercises at tine
east end Of the Capitol: and, II You opprove
1t, 1 will report to you at or before that
time. Senator Mason will tell you who l
am. l write to you at the suggestion of
Senator Hanna"
Colonel Pratt of the United States army,
superintendent Of the Carlisle Indian
School, was a caller at headquarters this
morning. He stated that In addition to
the Indian Cadet Corps and band, there will
be in the city for the Inauguration fifty In
dian girls. who will look as their
Philadelphia Club Coming.
The United Republican Club of Phila-
delphia has sent in its official notification
of participation. G. E. Fisher is marshal
Of the club. The members will wear light
overcoats, brown hats, canes and badges,
and will be accompanied by a band.
Mr. Edward H. Droop. marshal of the
citizens mounted brigade. has appointed
John Willard Heidi as his chief of staff. An
effort will be made to have all the District
organizations in the civic division march in
one contingent.
Dr. Ralph Jenkins, chairman of the floor
and promenade committee of the Inaugural
ball. has announced the following addi-
tions to his list of aids: s. T. Butterworth,
Walter D. Davidge. jr.: j. Stewart Dav-
idge Reginald Huidekoper. Hiliard Owen
and j. Henley Smith,