The Washington herald., 1909-01-07

Attention was called yesterday to the
/ fact that Washingtonians are taking
/ greater interest in the coming inaugura-
tion than ever before in its history.
/ This is evidenced by the larger contri-
button to the guarantee fund. which now
amounts 10 $Ss.00o. and TO the large at
/ tendance upon the committee meetings.
This fact wiz probably be greatly ac-
/ centuated at the meeting Jf the inaugural
/ committee to-day. at the Willard, when
/ reports from all the subcommittee viii
/ be presented, and Chairman Stellwagen
will get a comprehensive grasp upon
what has been done. and what remains
( for the several subcOmmittees to work
out.
/ Probably the greatest interest will cen
/ ter in what the committee on legisla-
/ ton has 90 report. as the committees on
/ the ball are waiting patiently until the
place 10 hold it is determined before be-
( ginning active work
Additions TO Committee.
Thomas P Morgan. chairman Of the
| committee on civic organizations, yes
terday reported the following additions
/ TO his committee F. D. WeIliston and
I William T. Vernon, who viii have places
/ on the staff Of the grand marshal OF the
division
II. J. Weller, chairman Of the commit
tee on public comfort, said yesterday that
military and civic organizations in the
East and South are showing great In
terest in the inauguration, but the West
is behind.
Up 20 this time Mr. Weller has re-
ceived no applications for quarters for
any bodies west OF Ohio. The omission
OF applications from this territory is a
surprise 10 the committee. Outside OF a
small delegation from Oklahoma and an
expressed intention OF two or three COM
| panies Of the Texas militia 10 come 10
/ the Inauguration. the whole West is as
/ yet silent on the subject
Maryland viii be conspicuous in the
/ ceremonies. Some time ago arrange
ments were made for the Veteran Corps
OF the famous Fifth Regiment 10 partici-
/ pate IN the parade, and now comes an
/ application FOR quarters for a fun
/ brigade Of the Maryland National Guard
! Adjutant Gen. Charles D. Gather is ex-
/ pected IN the city to-day to arrange for
/ the disposition Of the troops 4 resolu-
I tion has been introduced IN Congress
I granting the use OF the corridors Of the
/ Court House for lodging the Maryland
! troops. and IL IS probable The necessary
/ legislation VIII be enacted.
Invitations to Cadets.
Gen. Johnston. chief OF star. has sent
out invitations 10 q large number OF
| educational institutions having cadet
/ companies or regiments 10 send them 10
/ Washington 70 participate in the parade.
/ In past years these organizations have
/ attracted much attention.
( Included in this brigade viii be the
/ regiment OF the High School cadets OF the
I District, which viii doubtless be ac-
/ corded the post Of honor in the line.
/ The captains OF the various companies
! are already making preparations for the
! day. as well as for the annual competitive
/ drin IN June Tuesdays and Thursdays
the boys are being put through the PAGES
under the supervision OF Col. Ross.
As in past years one OF the great fea-
/ lures OF the parade VIII be the marching
/ OF the West Point cadets and those from
/ Annapolis. Arrangements are already
( being made By the Secretary OF War and
the Secretary OF the Navy 10 have the
cadets wei represented here on March 4,
and ii Is understood the necessary orders
1 have been issued for their coming.
Gist Blair, chairman OF the floor com
mit;ee for the Inauguration ball, has de-
cided to appoint upon the floor commit
] tee one representative from each State
and about twelve men from the District
/ The personnel Of the committee has not
( vet been decided upon.