The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-02-19


men. In this way the American peo-
pie, as represented in the nations cap
ital, express their pride in the men,
who, in time of peace, had won un-
dying fame in far-off countries.
Among the state troops were de-
tachments of the National Guards Of
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine,
Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri,
Minnesota, New York, New Jersey,
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Some of the more distant states sent
several companies of their guard, while
most of them were represented by
regiments, and Maryland and Pennsyl-
yania by brigades.
Among other noted military organi-
cations IN the parade were the Rich
mond Hussars, cavalry command of
Augusta, Ca, and the cadet regiment
from the Virginia Military Institute,
popularity known as 1.-The West Point
of the South which supplied many of
1.-THE high commissioned officers for the
tconfederate army in the civil war.
Following the military divisions
marched the civic organizations.
Some organizations were in line
that never before had visited Wash
ington and their clever marching and
attractive uniforms caught and held
the fancy of the thrOngs. Among
these were the "Pickaninny Band,
composed of colored orphan boys OF
South Carolina; the sherman Scouts"
OF Utica, N. Y, carrying at the head
of their line a huge oil painting OF
their neighbor, Vice President Sher-
OF q
caparisoned Billy Coat" an 'Alliga-
tor Band" from Louisiana; a. Pos
sum Club" from Georgia and a Taft
Club, 500 strong, from the same
state: the New York Republican
County Committee, 1000 strong; the
Columbus (Ohio) Glee Club, 100 men,
probably the best political musical or
ganization in the country; an Uncle
sam Club" of Buffalo, each OF it's los
members attired in The conventional
Uncle Sam costume; the Bug House
Hose Company of Long Island, Pres
ident RooseVelt'S neighDors, and many
others.
The Minneapolis Flambeau Club,
one of the most spectacular organiza-
lions in the country, also appeared In
+ this division OF the parade, and not
the least important feature OF the civ
ic division were the representatives OF
several camps OF confederate veter-
ans, now grim and gray, some OF
whom wore their old time uniforms
and carried their shot-riddled flags.
1t was tumultuous reception
which the throngs gave the incoming
and outgoing presidents, and it was
cordial and heartfelt greeting which
1ney reverently accorded to That too
rapidly diminishing band OF men who,
in Time of war, were willing to lay
down their lives for the nation and
in time OF peace join with the coun-
try in honoring the nations president.
The Ball.
President and Mrs. Taft were the
centers OF interest at the eliminating
feature OF the memorable day-the III
augural ball, in the pension building.
me scene in the vast cavern OF the
building, which had been transformed
into a canopied court of ivory and
wnlte was another Of the brilliant
pictures which are quadrennlally
painted here by the gathering OF a
vast and brilliant assemDlage from
every SecLlou VI Ine Countly'
all the color and movement Of mill
tary spectacle, with the softening in
Auence OF delcately tinted gowns ana
Inc interest of a personnel seldom
equaled at social function, the in
augural ball holds place unique in
the history making of the day.
While the ball was in progress in
doors, display Of fireworks On the
monument lot in the rear OF the
white house marked the end Of the
outdoor celebration. For hours the
thinly clouded heavens were alignt
with screaming rockets, with sun clus-
tiers that challenged the brilliance OF
days, with fiery "cobras' and all the
fantastic creations of modern pyro-
! technic Skill