The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-21

trail Democratic committee was held
last night at Murphy's hotel, and from
the reports of the chairmen Of the
various jubilee parade committees the
big parade will be success.
Chairman Martin presided and he
had as much enthusiasm about him
as a ten-year- old on Christmas morn
ing.
The venerable Clyde w. Saunders
5ubbled all over with enthusiasm,
showed its belief that the parade of
next Tuesday night would go down
into history as the headline of popu-
lar demonstration.
There was large ate. tnce.
Every man dug into the spirit of the
occasion. From the chairman of the
hall committee, John Purcell. to the
chairman OF the railroad committee,
DR. Darlington, there was nothing but
energy.
After more than an hour in dis
cussion, the committee decided to
leave all the details OF the parade
to Chairman Frank Ferrandini, with
power to act. and me committee, on
molten of Mr.. Saunders, seconded by
Captain Myers, determined to take
the DemocI attic step of waking In the
parade.
Martin VIII Walk.
Il am. probably, larger than any
of you." said Chairman Martin. land
it will take more effort for me TO
walk. but / feel that we should get
in line and pioi along the rout to be
IL. Nkrs,
like thousands OF our fellow citizens
will do. do not think that the MEM
bers of the committee. except those
who have the duties of marshals and
aides. should ride, either on horse
back or in vehicles. so / am hNppy,
indeed, to hear that 1t seems to be
the sense of the committee to go on
foot"
Mr.. Saunders said that he had a
horse and could ride, but he felt that
the committee itself should walk. and
that the invited guests should be given
the privilege of riding
The sentiment was unanimous, with
the exception of Committeeman
Hodges, of Fulton. who said that he
thought the committee should hold up
the dignity of their Office and ride.
He was alone In his opinion, how
to walk, and make as much noise
along the line and wave as many red
lights as they could conveniently han
die.
Military i'm Line.
Chairman Myers, of the military
committee. reported that he had ev-
eryy assurance that the entire military
of Richmond would be In line. He
had not heard from the Blues or the
First regiment officially. but he was
convinced that they would be in line,
and expected to hear from both Ma
jor Bowles and Major Price today.
Chairman Ferrandini stated that
he had heard from number of clubs
and associations, already. and expect
ed to hear frosn more by tonight, and
was SATISFIED that the number of per-
sons entered SO far would exceed two
thousand.
With the military the number as
sured by the chairman. will number
more than three thousand, which, in
the regular order of marching will
make nearly two miles in length
Chairman Writ Taylor of the music
committee said he had already en-
gaded three bands-Kessnich's, the
Blues and the Petersburg band He
Is In communication with the Stone
wall and the Soldiers Home bands,
and may be ready to announce their
engagement today some time.
The chairman of the parade com
mittee may provide as many bands in
addition as he thinks necessary.
Decorate Auditorium.
The sum OF one hundred dollars
was appropriated to the hall commit
tie for decorations. Chairman Pur-
cell will place his contract today, and
the auditorium will be In shape to
welcome the patriots next Tuesday
night.
Major Martin outlined the pro-
gram, tentatively. as follows:
The parade will start as arranged
by the parade committee. and will
proceed to the auditorium, where the
mayor will introduce the governor,
and then the chairman of the city
committee will introduce
all the other speakers. including the
visiting mayors. senators, congress
men and other dignitaries.
No speech VIII run over five minutes.
Il 1t does. the City Glee club will in
erfere with one Of it's favorite iitties.
From now on all the meetings will
De held at headquarters. No. 900 East
BROAD street.
Before adjournment. IN motion OF
Vi. Duke. the committee adopted a
resolution thanking the Insura re
company of Virginia for the use of
he rooms for headquarters. and the
Bell Telephone company for the use Of
/ phone.
The next meeting of the committee
will be held on Monday night at
o'clock at Headquarters.
In the meantime all the committees
viii gather at various hours mt head
quarters and work out the details In
heir departments,
Call Up Headquarters.
Chairman Ferrandini requests all
,itizens and organizations who expect
o take part in the parade to COM
with him Immediately, either
" phone. postal or in person. so that
he formation Of the line may be COM
)leted.
DO not wait to the last moment"
lrges Mr.. Ferrandini. Get in line
low, so that there may be no con-
'usion at the last moment We Will
supply all torches and redlights re-
luired. Any citizen who wishes to