Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-23
SOUTH TO Be IN LINE
Georgia Clubs to March in
inaugural Parade.
RICHMOND HUSSARS, MAYBE
Bradley Hated Kentuckians and
Tennesseean Beauties.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR TROOPS
Returning Soldiers From Cuba to Be
CHARTERED on Cars in Which They
Travel From Newport News.

The recent visit of Judge Taft to Georgia
seems to have resulted in sort of pro-
gressive enthusiasm that will find vent
March 4. when Georgia will be featured in
the big inauguration parade.
Already two Taft clubs from that state
have announced their intention of being
in line Word comes from Atlanta that
a number of citizens, under the cognomen
of Georgia Possums," may also partici-
pate.
Richmond Hussars May Come.
The Augusta Herald in a recent edi-
torial conveys this information anent the
Inauguration and the part Georgia will
play in 1t:
For the inauguration of President Taft
1t has been proposed to send the Rich
mond Hussars to serve as an escort of
honor in the inaugural parade. The
proposition has been accepted on all sides
with approval.
''Since Mr.. Taft has been in Augusta
he has so favoraby impressed the people
of the south that they would delight to
do him this honor. AS his administration
is to signalize the recognition of the south
to its just rights SO long ignored. it
would be most fitting that the cavalry
branch of the home troops Of that south
ern city which he selected as his winter
ante-inauguration home should escort him
on his ride into the White House.
THE Hussars are wiling to render the
people this service. To each of them it
will mean an individual sacrifice. but this
they are cheerfully ready to make.
Not only the present active members
of the company but some honorary men,
bers, men who are past active service but
who in their younger days helped to add
to the fame Of this noted troop. will join
in this service. This would make it a
unique feature of the parade which could
not do otherwise than result in good in
the effect 1t will produce
Other Southern Representations.
In addition to other organizations, Ken
lucky will be represented in the inaugu-
ration parade by delegation from Louis
Vile, wearing blue grass costumes top
ped off with the noted Bradley hat, named
for the senator-elect from that state.
Representative Nathan w. Hale is in
formed that there will be a delegation of
pretty Tennessee girls in the marching
column. The party will consist of forty
school girls from Knoxville. NJ. I. Wei
Ter, chairman of the committee on public
comfort, has been requested to provide
quarters for the Tennessee beauties.
Accommodations for Troops.
The military authorities In Washington
have settled the question of providing ac-
commodations for the $500 troops coming
from Cuba and destined to take part in
the inaugural parade March 4.
In the case of those troops which will
be permanently stationed at Fort Myer
the commands will proceed to that sta
ton. 1t is proposed to quarter the other
troops from Cuba on the tourists sleep
ing cars in which they will come to Wash
ipgton from Newport News, and in which
they are to be sent to their stations.
This relieves the department of provid-
ing temporary shelter, under canvas or
elsewhere, and gives the men the neces-
sary comforts while they stay in Wash
ington.
There has been some talk also Of fur
nishing tent equipment for the 400 West
Point cadets who will be part of the in
augural procession. 1t has not been de-
termined how long they will remain in
Washington.
Their desire is to spend more than TWEEN
ty-four hours, possibly arriving here the
afternoon Of March and leaving March
. 1t is possible that they will be quar-
tered in the corridors of the War Depart
ment.
The corps of midshipmen which will
come from Annapolis will probably return
after the inaugural parade and not spend
the night in Washington. An effort is
mission for the midshipmen who so desire
to stay in Washington until the morning
Of the following day.
The authorities who have charge OF the
cadets and the mldshipmen' however. are
not inclined to favor the plan, as it would
interfere with the discipline of the
academies.
Comfort at the Ball.
The initial meeting of the committee on
At
evening with the chairman, Maj. James
E. Bell. presiding. Several communica-
lions and reports bearing upon the null
titudinous duties Of the committee were
presented. These referred to the build
ing of the hat and wrap boxes for the
accommodation of the thousands of
guests who are expected to attend the
ball; the employment of maids for the
ladies' reception and retiring rooms and
the other adjuncts.
Maj. Bell said assuming that the pen
sion building will be used for the ball.
he has taken steps for the removal of the
file cases and furniture from the first
floor of the structure, and that he will
proceed with his arrangements with the
assistance of an advisory or executive
committee. The committee will endeavor
to carry out its plans as at former in
augurationS without the loss of a hat
and to the most minute detail, even to
supplying the guests with ice water
Chairman Bell added He also COM
mended the work of the general inaugu-
ration committee in its efforts to make
the inauguration of Taft and Sherman a
record breaker.
Maj. Richard Sylvester. chairman of the
committee on public order today added
the following members to the committee:
+. B. Keefer. Morven Thompson, E. NJ
Wilson. J. NJ. Bowie, w. P Emo, Clay
ton +, Emig J. l. Peyser BENJAMIN y
Chase, Revere Rogers, E. F. Hoover and