The Washington times., 1905-02-21
MANY FROM DIXIE
WILL Be IN LINE
At INAUGURATION
Only the Nearby East
Viii Be Better Rep
resented.
PHONES FOR THE PARADE
General Johnson Will Use
Them to Give Directions
to the Marehers.
PHONES FOR THE PARADE

Marching clubs and military organiZas
tions from the South are preparing to
take prominent part IN the inaugural
parade. Dixie Land will really be better
represented IN the big procession than
any other section Of the country except
the nearby East.
New York and Pennsylvania will send
the largest number Of men to keep step
with the music along Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. but that was only to be expected.
Among the Southern organizations
which have made application to par
ticipate In the parade are Battery a. OF
Charlotte, N. c.: company of infantry
from Alabama. cadets OF the Georgia
Military Academy, a battery and COM
pany from Florida. a company Of in
fantry from North Carolina, two regi-
ments from Virginia. one regiment from
Maryland. and the governors OF Louis
ianas Maryland, and Virginia, and their
stats.
In order to increase the cavalry rep
resentation in the procession. Lieuten-
ant General Chafree. the grand mar
snal, has ordered the attendance Of the
First Squadron OF the Ninth (colored).
now at Fort Riley, Kan.
The boys of the Juvenile Catholic
Protectory Band. of New York city.
who played at Albany when President
Roosevelt was inaugurated governor,
will be given a prominent place IN the
line of march. After the exercises at
Albany. on the occasion mentioned. the
leader cf tile youngsters band asked:
May we play when you are made
President OF the United States2s
Governor Roosevelt laughingiy re-
piled: Boys. If am ever elected
President, your band shall surely play
II the inaugural parade
Work on Inaugural Stands.
Work on the inaugural stands was re-
newed with double interest today. Great
forces Of men were put TO work clean
Ing off the snow and ice from the luul-
Der. and on some the stands sweepers
were used to clear off The packed snow.
siest. and ice.
stands at the Treasury Department.
Altogether 1000 seats will be erected,
about 2. 600 more than was first expected
To Direct Parade by Phone.
General Johnson. chief of the staff OF
General chaffee. grand marshal of the
inaugural parade, has arranged a COM
nlete telephone system by which he will
direct the progress and maneuYers of the
Inaugural parade.
Peace Monument to Eighteenth street
and Pennsylvania. avenue, General John
son Will nave telephone booths erected
and these Will be supplied with tele-
phones q day or two before the parade
The telephones will be connected with
the police exchange. At each of tht
booths man will be stationed. mos
likely a policeman in citizens clothes
General Johnson will thus be in posi-
ton to direct everything. In case Of I
disturbance of any kind police assist
ance ear be obtained instantaneousIy by
Ese OF these telephones.
Work at Pension Building.
The great Pension building is being
rapidly put In shape for the inaugura
bah. Florists. carpenters and decorators
are hard at work changing the structure
from a prosaic office building to com
modious auditorium and when the elec
tricians turn the current into the thous
ands OF bulbs hidden among the flag!
and greeneCy, IT is predicted that th'
efforts OF all former occasions will b.
outdene. The chorus Of 600 picked voices
that will sing patriotic songs al the bal
Is being carefully drilled by Prof. Percy
Foster. The inaugural committee ex
poets an attendance of L, COO at the ba II
Treasurer Allies reports satisfactor!
sales Of bali tickets Tickets for tha
ball are on sale ar forty or more places
and at the present rate OF sales. 1t /:
predicted that more persons will attent
the inaugural ball OF March 4, 1905, thar
on any other previous occasion IN ths
history of the country. Mr.. Allies todas
gave out q complete list of the place!
where he has tickets On sale