The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-10
SHERMAN SCOUTS
COMING IN FORCE
Utica Delegation on Special
Train TO Do Honor to
Patron Saint. "
PANAMA DELEGATION
UNABLE TO ATTEND
Reports That Visitors Will Not Be
Able 10 Find Quarters
Are Denied.

one OF the distinctive features of the
inaugural parade viii be furnished by
the friends of Vice President-elect James
s. Sherman
Captain T. s. Judson. Of Utica, n. Y,
today notified the inaugural committee
that the Sherman Scouts, of Utica, are
coming to washington 100 strong. The
members viii wear q. novel uniform,
brown khaki caps with white bands and
an eagle above the peak, white trou-
sers and brown leggins. The scouts
viii come TO washington in a special
train of sleepers, baggage and buffet
ears, and viii use this train as quarters
while here.
At the head of their column viii be
carried aloft a large oil painting of 1ir
Sherman. their patron saint, as he is
termed. The mascot will be q big billy
goat decorated with red. white and blue
ribbons and led by a dimlnutive scout"
The night Of March the organizs-
tion viii treat Vice President Sherman
To a sersnade at his Washington home.
Confederate Veterans.
NJ. J. Weller. chairman OF the public
comfort committee. reports that the
number or Confederate veterans from
the Southern States who have signihed
their intention TO take part In the N
auguration parade. has sWelled to 90
Sir. Weller predicts the number may be
largely augmented until IL reaches up
into the thousands.
Disappointment was expressed by
those in charge Of the civic division al
the news that the delegation from the
Panama Canal zone which had been
given a place i'm the inaugural line
VIII be unable to come TO Washing
ton, owing 10 e lack of funds. Neither
viii any Yale men be in Washington
in body. since both the Yale Taft Club
and the New Haven Taft Club have
withdrawn their applications
Nominations for mounted aides 10 the
grand marshal of the civic division
were TO-DAY named. The nominees are
John Mason Brown, or l>euJuck KY now
a resident of Washington Col j. W.
Mccullough. Of OWensooro' by ana d.
ID Reed Of Louisville.
Atlauta's Plans.
News was received today that At
Ianta is planning 10 send big delega-
ton TO Washington and that Sl.Zl5-
has already been subscribed for that
purpose. An attempt is being made tC
pense Of sending a delegation of military
cadets militia, and the Atlanta Tire
mems Drum Corps to take part Ia the
parade.
Plans are also on foot among officers
o fthe Richmond battalion Of the First
Virginia Regiment TO accept the invita-
ton Of the inaugural committee to send
its trOops 10 washington To raise
81 600. the amount necessary Tor TINS
purpose, Major Cary has decided 10 en-
plOy the methods found successtul al
the last inauguration systematic So
Iciting OF subscriptions from citizens
The plans OF the Richmond Blues IN
attend the Inauguration are already
nearing completion More than 200 men
will come with this delegation These
companies are considered the crack or
gsnization OF Virginia and viii be a
distinct feature OF the parade
Equipment for Aides.
orders will be issued within few
days for the equipment needed foI
mounted aides for the marshal of the
civic division. The equipment will
probably consist of q horse, with bride
saddle. a regulation saddle cloth. two
bride rosettes. and gloves General
Johnston has appointed William T.
Mshony 10 have charge Of mounts. and
IL desired, aides may obtain equipment
through him. The regulations as "a
dress viii be Prince Albert coat. black
trousers, and silk hat
Chairman N. ]. Weller, OF the com
uIttee on public comfort. today issued
q bulletin designed 70 aIlav fears that
visitors coming 10 Washington will have
any great difficulty in obtaining rooms
The stories published 70 the effect
that he who does not wish 70 pay
large prices viii have 10 sleep on e.
doorstep and see the parade from the
curb are ridiculous"
The stands along the Avenue fu The
vicinity OF the court Of honor are 90.
ing up with a rapidity thar is astoniEh-
ing. IT is believed by those lu charge
that all the stands and decorations VIII
be completed long before the necessary
date and plenty Of time Is being al
lowed for unlocked for delays. Should
the weather continue good everything
will be ready q week before March 4