The Washington times., 1904-02-22
ALEXANDRIA CELEBRATES
WASHINGTON'S NATAL DAY

WASHING
one battalion Of infantry under com
mand of Major Porter House: the Ca
prom Cadets. Capt ]. +. HOdgson; and
the Second Battalion, District Of Column
bia National Guard. commanded by
Major l.. II. Reichelderfer.
These. with the Alexandria Light In
fantry. Capt James Z. King. made up
the military division of the parade.
Firemen IN Force.
Among the fire companies in the pa
rade was the Veteran Firemen's Asso-
citation of Washington. This association
had with it the old reel. formerly the
properly of the Sun Engine Company
of this city. 1t was given a rousing re-
ception all along the line of march.
The Veteran Friendship Fire Engine
Company came in for its share OF
plaudits. 1t had its old hand engine
and reel. The old plug catcher. drawn
hy boys, attracted a great deal of atten-
IlCn.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Com
peny. of this city. was in line. and had
its handsome truck decorated for the
occasion. The men wore the regulation
blue fire uniform and looked neat and
attractive.
The Columbia Fire Engine Company
attracted great attention by its fine ap-
pearance. The engine and hose carriage
were decorated. Besides these the Co
lumbia boys had out a beautifully dec
GRATED reel. The members OF this COM
many were attired in their red shirts and
uniform caps.
The Reliance steam fire engine COM
many was the recipient of loud applause
as IL passed along. This company is
newly formed. and this was its Initial
appearance in public parade The men
were attractively attired in the reSula-
ton firemen's uniform. The handsome
Reliance engine was prettily decorated
as was the hose carriage OF the com
pany. This company also had hose
reel. decorated for the occasion.
Red Men and Mechanics.
There were about 400 Red Men IN line
These included Osceola Tribe. Of this
city; a large number from Washington
and several from different parts Of Viz
ginia- The Red Men attracted much
attention by reason Of their attire and
the fact that several of their goats
appeared in line.
The Junior order American Mechanic:
had about 800 men in the procession ant
were highly complimented for their neal
appearance
Montague and Lee.
While in the city Governor Montague
was the guest OF Corporation Attorne,
Gardner L. Boothe. at his home IL
Princess street. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, TIT
chief marshal, was entertained by Capt
Herbert BRYANT at his residence II
North Washington Street.
Fourteen bands Of music. including tn
Marine Band. were in the parade ant
played inspiring airs while the process
sion passed through the city.
The President OF the United States
had been Invited TO attend the celebra-
ton. but was unable to do so on &C
count of official business
Governor Warheld OF Maryland, an'
the Fifth Maryland Regiment were als'
invited. and had accepted the invita-
ton. but the recent fire in Baltimor'
prevented their attendance today
Route of Parade.
The parade formed on Cameron Street
with its right resting on Washington
Street. The following was the rout
traversed by the procession;
South on washington Street, to -Kinl
Street. to Royal; north on Royal Street
10 Cameron; east on Cameron Street, t
Fairfax; south on Fairfax Street, e
King: west on King Street. to Patrick
South on Patrick Street. to Prince; cas-
on Prince Street to Fairfax; south OF
Fairfax Street, to Duke; west on Duk
Street. to Pitt; south on Pitt Street, Z
Wolfe; west on Wolfe Street, to 81
Asaph: north on St Asaph Street I
Duke; west on Duke Street, 10 Payne
north on Payne Street, to King; east o.
King Street to Alfred: north on Alfrei
TO Cameron: east on Cameron to Wash
ington; north on Washington. 70 Queen
passing reviewing stands where 1t dis
banded
The reviewing stand had been erecte
on north Washington street. near IN
corner Of Queen Street. on the stand
besides Chief Marshal Fitzhugh Lee an
his chief Of staff. Judge l.. 6. Barley
there were Governor Montague Of Viz
ginia. Representative RiSey. swanson
Flood. Lamb. Commissioner Macfal
land of the District Of Columbia. an
other distinguish ed guests.
How They Marched.
The parade was scheduled 10 start q
2:45 o'clock. but It was much later tina
that hour when It finally got under wa,
The formation Of the line Of processio
was as follows:
Platoon Of Mounted Police, under command
Lieut.. james smith
Chief Marshal. Cen Fitzhugh Lee.
Chief Of star. Judge Louis c. Barley.
Members q STAFF
Distinguished visitors in carriages
Mayor Simpson. City Council. and Board
Police Commissioners in Carriages.
Washington Birthday Association Officers
in carriages
The Fi-se~Division.
Major william ~ smith Marshal. and STAFF.
One Company Of Coast Artillery.
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