The Washington times., 1916-06-14
SCORES OF UNIQUE
IN PARADE

Washington has seen many parades,
pageants. and professions symbolic OF
many things. but II was agreed In all
quarters that In none of them did the
floats so typify the spirit and history
Of Americanism US those In .today's pa
rade.
The floats were numerous. several
score Of them being In line. They
were unique. showing unusual oriRi-
nali;y and individual thought. Each Of
them held its own power to swny the
cheering crowds which thronsed the
line OF march. D.,
One OF the most elaborate was that
OF the Interior Department on which
were grouped thirteen pretty girls at
tired in white robes with the names
OF the thirteen original colonies on
sasheb worn 10y them. Around the
thirteen tolo1ies stopl tn. pilgrim
fatherA Americon Indians. iIIjvn sol
diers Of the civil war period rough
rds, pnS sns, hd ssosia.r fTon .d
Ors and marines of today. The float
was drawn by eight large horses ana
provoked great applause oil along the
line OF march.
b, far the most striking float Il, the
ated by the District of Columbia en-
ployes.
Uncle Sam Asleep.
At the front of this float Uncle Sam
lay sleeping at the base OF a stan from
which the American flag iontcd. over
him hung an angel with trumpet In hand
urging him to wake up and behold the
scepter Of war In front OF him as real
istically depicted by the ruins OF a home
in Belgium, In front of which were sew
cral wounded women and children UNI
der the care of n Red Cross nurse.
Historical American Women" a float
terror. also attracted widespread atten-
tion and provoked considerable APP.
plause. The twenty or more women on
the float impersonated Martha Wash
Howe. Susan b. Anthony, and other
women who have found immortal places
In history. The impersonations were
faithful and impressive. the actresses
having selected their wigs. costumes.
The navy yard floats were grim and
impressive, each OF them being
mounted with one or more savage
looking weapons or the ammunition
for guns. rifles, or mortars.
The half section of n. 12,ineh, gun,
40 caliber, full size, evoked prolonged
cheers. The big, grayish brown
weapon was $50 feet long, and served
weapons are made right here in the
Nations Capital. Looking at this
gun, the average American was evil
IDENTIFY given a little more self-re-
lance that he heretofore possessed.
Torpedo Float. .l
The twin torpedo tube and torpedo
float was also unique and educs tioral.
On the front OF the float wers mounted
two actual torpedoes, with brass noJcs
and sleek gray steel bodies, behind
which constantly revolved the propei-
ers which furnish the means OF prJpui-
sion for these engines OF destruction,
Behind them were two long. gray tor.
pedo tubes. illustrating how the torpe-
does are launched from torpedo boats At
sea In time of war.
The Navy Department had q compos-
tie float which told the whole story of !
The water forces. In front wos a turret |
with two big guns. Behind this |
was large, detailed model of an or
nored cruiser, over which hove cred IN
aeroplane. whose propeller was kent
at an extraordinarily rapid |
'ate OF speed.
Several of the Navy Yard floats car
led specimens of all tho types of can |
ION, guns. and rifles made there. al
Vcll MS small arms, sabpes. Dhells pro-
ectiies. torpedoes. and other impie- |
The Navy Departments wireless float
vas something the like of which has |
lever before been seen In Washing |
on parade. A full wireless equipment |
vas mounted on the float and the /
,rackle OF the wireless was heard all |
long Pennsylvania avenue. Over the |
dynamo and other electrical equipment |
we're two miniature attenas and the |
Inscriptions on the float informed the |
observers that Arlington was sending
Jews of the Flag Day Parade and |
was receiving the message.
The Bureau OF Engraving had a float |
which told the story OF making paper |
money. Uncle Sam. a most faithful ini-
was shown at the wheel OF |
money making MILL while a young |
Woman attired as Miss Columbus from
line to time took out long sheets OF |
he actual long green" as II had been |
reshly printed. The money was the |
cal goods and there were several armed |
men on the float to prevent the wind |
r any other agency removing any OF
he "kale."
The Bureau OF Standards had a float |
Illustrative OF It's work. In addition |
o great variety OF measures scales, |
tc.. the float was equipped with |
outfit which furnished march /
music for the Bureau of Standard en- |
,loyes. The operator kept up con-
tant crackle which enabled the march |
'rs to keep step.
Tho Government Priating Office en-
cred fun floats which rlair11ad the nj