The Washington times., 1909-04-30


governor of Virginia, and other distin-
guished guests
The President made the trip to Alex
andria In his big touring car, taking the
short road. and went at lively clip.
He was accompanied by Capt. Archi-
bald Butt and two Secret Service men.
Carnival Spirit.
The carnival spirit has been in the air
for week, bat To-Day it is rampant.
The streets are thronged as they have
not been on any other day.
Every house in Alexandria. from that
of the most humble citizen to the abode
or the most prosperous is the scene OF
Southern hospitality.
In the early hours OF the morning
preparations. began for the brilliant oc-
currences Of this afternoon, which will
practically end the homecoming week
carnival. At 3 O'Clock a m. the street
echoed with the rattle and clatter of
artillery, as the Richmond HOwitzers
arrived to take part in the parade. This
command. which IS one of the crack
artillery organizations OF the South,
made a fine martial appearance as the
held pieces. drawn by well-matched bay
horses, moved smartly over the pave
pfents from the railroad station to Ar
mory Hall.
Get Early Greeting.
Even in the dim morning. when
ordinarily the people of the good city
Of Alexandria are heavy with sleep,
the military appearance OF the men
created great enthusiasm among host
of early risers who were. on hand 90
hid them welcome. The hundred men
comprising this command. with Capt.
William II. Meyer AT their head, were
made comfortable in thu quarters. After
a few hours rest, they began prepara-
tions for the parade in the afternoon.
To the Howitzers was assigned the
honor of firing the salute to President
Taft and mis- party when they arrived
The various other military organiza,,
lions and regular army troops arrived
hourly until the parade was formed.
Big Body of Troops.
BY noon there were several thousand
troops quartered in and around the city.
The famous Richmond Blues, which will
act as the Presidential escort. arrived
shortly before u o'clock. and were given
an enthusiastic reception as they passed
along King street from the railroad sta
ton. a cordial reception was also given
10 the washington High School Cadets.
The schoolboy. soldiers who came over
were landed from the steamboat Queen
Anne at the foot of King street. They
were admired and applauded by scores
OF pretty girls and others as they
marched up the thoroughfare in per-
feet drill formation and took their sta
tion IN readiness for the parade.
Ine expectancy or the monday CROWDS
was realized when President Taft and
Vice President Sherman arrived. they
were formally received by Governor
Swanson and a delegation OF prominent
Alexandrians, including Mayor Paff.
Fine Police Regulations.
Although The crowds on the streets
pressed closely to the Presidential
party, the excellent police arrange
ments, IN charge OF Chief Goods. facili-
tsted the arrival of the guests at the
reviewing stand without any mishap
The parade then began.
The line Of march was along Wash.
ington street to Duke street. thence tc
Patrick street. out Patrick TO Prince
along Prince to Fairfax. out Fairfa1
10 King. up King 10 Washington.
through the Court Of Honor, where the
President S reviewing stand was iOcat
ed; then up Washington TO Oronoco
20 Columbus. out Columbus to King
and thence up King to Payne street
Here the firemen and the high schoo
cadets dropped out Of the parade and
the rest OF the procession continued Il
Washington. Park.
Park Is Dedicated.
The dedication ceremonies were con.
Quoted by the Masonic lodge. The prin-
cipal address was made by Governor
Swanson
A big animal show and other attrac.
TORS Of the midway were we'll patron
ized. dancing was INDUCED in at Nc
Burney's Hall. confetti and --ticklers'
are IN evidence everywhere. and every
thing indicates that Alexandra is in f0l
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