The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
NEW HONOR PAID
VIRGINIA PATRIOT
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ing their respects to the Chief Executive.
Chief A J. sullivan was in charge OF
the Washington brigade.
IN the third division marched the Red
Men, costumed as Indians. and the Junior
Order OF United American Mechanics A
squad OF cowboys added an innovation 70
the march by giving yells typical OF the
plains as they halted in front OF the
President
This division was the last TO pass IN
review, and as they turned into OTonoco
street. one square above the reviewing
stand, the march 10 Shooters HlIl was
begun. As one looked down the line OF
march. IL seemed to be one solid mass OF
shouting, cheering. and rejoicing human
ity. waving Gags. banners. hats. and
canes. and giving vent 10 their feelings
y hurting confetti in the air
Cheer after cheer was given as troop
after troop passed. and the marines in
their trim uniforms divided honors with
the sailors IN receiving applause. As
the tired city sank 10 rest late in the DAY
1t was the unanimous opinion that the
celebration IN honor OF Washington had
eclipSed all former paseants which the
old town had ever attempted.
Gay Scene at Court of Honor.
Perhaps the most notable arrangemen,
Of the whole procession was the court of
honor. in which the reviewing stand was
situated. This display was the same used
in this city during the Inauguration fes-
tivities, and presented a gay scene. Tall
and stately columns arose on either side
OF Washington street at the intersection
Of Princess street. and these were gayiy
decorated With a profusion OF flags. red
white. and blue bunting. and stresmers
bearing the letters ct. and S"
Washington street for six blocks was
lined with pedestals bearing flowers, and
IN the center Of the highway were minis
ture gardens. in which palms ard ferns
were planted This touch Of color added
a unique appearance 70 tne parade, and
covering all we're the dropping trees
green with budding foliage.
Seated beside the President in the
stand were Vice President Sherman. Gov
ers Macfarland and West. Representa-
and the senior Senator from Virginia
John W Daniel
The Senator was little late in reach
ing the reviewing pavilion, and as his
carriage rolled up the President leaned
forward and said: Senator. I didn't fee
quite AT home until saw you"
While the noJables were being seated. e
corps OF photographers kept up a rapid
q ~ -
naturedly he smiled az the shouting
crowds.
E3ch person in the civic demoastra-
ton was intensely anxious that the frs;
visit Of the new Chief Executive and his
TetinUe should be notable. and this spirit
vas instiIled into the organization that
fled past the court Of honor and later
march before him 70 Shooters Hill.
Twenty-one Guns Salute.
The scene OF the dedication was per
haps the most auspicious and inspiring
OF the entire weeks exercises. Sur
mounting the summit Of Shooters Hi
overlooking the Potomac at It's widesi
part and giving clear view OF the Mary
land shore, the park site is distinctly
appropriate. The Presidential salute o.
twenty-one guns announced TO the neigh
boring country that an idea conceived bJ
Washington was at last TO be crystallized
With solemn Masonic honorS. the Alex.
andria- Washington Lodge. No. o. F.
A. NJ, laid the corner stone OF George
Washington Park. ssi6 TO be placed or
the IDENTICAL spot marked by the Father
Of His Country as the south corner Of the
District OF Columbia
While this ceremony was In progress
the President and those who occupied
seats IN the court Of honor listened to ar
address delivered by Gov. Swanson OF
the versnda OF the park building. sepa
rated about 100 yards from the scene o.
tbe corner stone laying.
To those seated near him the Presiaen
remarked on the beauty OF the view. anC
commended the project that VIII keep tn.
memory Of Washington fresh in the minds
OF Americans Comprising the entir'
ground supposed TO have been the CAM
OF Gen. Braddock and later the site o.
Fort Ellsworth, the new park viii con
sist Of forty-one acres.
Applause for Governor.
Gov. SwansOn's speech was interrupted
frequently by outbursts Of applause, anC
the delayed salute OF the Howitzer,
seemed TO lend q vigor TO his remarks
He told Of the sacredness Of the soil upor
which the ceremonies were being held
and revered the memory OF Washington
who, as boy. had tramped the hill OF
surveying expeditions
Several OF the old Virginians who wer,
seated on the veTsnda were S0licitOu
that he should know that the hill va
selected as the site for building IN
National Capitol. but owing 10 Washing
tons objection 20 having the public build
ings put upon the south side OF. the Po
tomsc. where he and his wifes grandson
owned SO much property. an act VA
passed by the first congress requiring
that all public buildings be erected OF
the Maryland side
President Speaks.
At the conclusion Of the governors ad
dress the cheering cohorts called 70
Taft. Taftr' After a consultation Wit
the President. Representative CaTlia in
troduced 'the President OF the Unite
States"
After waiting for the applause to sub
side. the President advanced to the from