Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-07

lieu, lCi1 lOSlHSiy lOSSliiSi With
President. ............. .....
That tho same spirit that prompted
them to do valiant service in defense Of
their homes and state rights in the six
ties Is still warm in the breasts Of the
septuagenarians was shown by a number
Of offers Of service shouted to President
Wilson as the veterans passed the review
ing stand.
wen go to France or anywhere you
want to send us," was the favorite cry,
and another was Call on us If the boys
can't do It," A sign that attracted the at
tention Of the President read in letters
two feet high, Damn a man who amt
for his country. right or wrong"
"sons Of 1917" in Line Also.
In the moving tableau of a nations
manhood united in patriotic resolve
the veterans who did their Bit SO
uobiy for right a. each saw It were
followed by young men of today from
the offcsrs' rsAsssycamp at Fort Myer.
whore they sfe being trained for serv-
fca m france against Germany: in
fa6tey, artillery. cavalry and coast ar
fiiiery Of the District. the High Schooi
Cadets and the cadets from Virginia
Military Institute. Here was hint to
the world that as the veterans OF the
past fought with valor never sur
pAAssd. 20 are their sons and grand
sens today prepared and preparing TO
rtpel any affront to the nation or its
Aag.
A. President and Mrs. Wilson. Vice
Pfesfdent and Mrs. Marshall reviewed
the parade there were gathered win
them on the stand in front OF the White
House the diplomatic representatives.
Of all nations friendly to the cause OF
The United States in the world war
There were estimated to be more
than 10000 Of the Confederate veterans
in the parade. under the leadership OF
their commander in chief. Gen George
p. Harrison. who was escorteo oy
rroup OF Grand Army men from 5he
second Corp. A:soeiaflGn; 1fnion teT ef9ices. The
Sonorary aid to Gen. Harrison was
Maj Robert l. Longstreet. son Oh
Lieut.. Gen James Longstreet;
There were PROBABLY a''gvy bes,dea the
Veteran and military organizations the
Sons of Confederate Veterans Chi.so
Oauxhters Of the Confederaey' tne
Lsslcs 1;. soo a.msslaii oq;si.i women serving a.
spon1ors. maids Of honor, matrons ana
shsnerons with the division and state
representations
Famous Bands in Parade.
Tn addition to the famous Marine
n.nd which led this great procession:
tSa narch was enlivened by dozen OF
the Tnost popular bands and ME and
Srura CORPS that could be gathered
from the entire southland me Gni.eo
Confederate Choirs and chiidrens
sSnir rode. on fioats. singing the great
Ssr-tfme songs that ever hven the
.tena Of the old soldiers
One Of the most piGturesauie ptiea leaLasns ss1'sns
S.afures Of the history OF the United
sfatss and it's development. with vet
sr.ns in gray and veterans IN olue
clasptne hands as q central taoieau.
AmonS those taking part were MISS
v1txa heth Heitmuller as Goddess OF Lib
erty. Miss Nannette Hocheisen. as NORM.
Mis- Marian Heitmuller as South. Inc
states were represented ..ia BY siiss s.rrsh e
T1aine Lazaro, Eloise Lazaro. Buffy
SchaafY. Margaret Prentiss. Lee Loyi. V1r-
efnia Griffith, Gertrude Yung kwai, Mario
TuustaN and Louise Gardner.
y This float was designed ana decorated
unNer the direction Of Victor Evans.
Washington.s appreciation OF the
presence Of the veterans was oInciaiy
attested by the participation In tne pa
rade of a number of prominent citizens
business and civic leaders who have
been working on committees Tor the
Comfort and entertainment of the city's
guests.
Veterans Favored by Weather.
Today's celebration was well favored
as TO weather, and the conditions
prompted many to refer to the often
made suggestion that the inaugural
date should be changed. The day
dawned dark and dreary. but before the
Veterans began their march the sun
had broken through the clouds. al
though not entirely dispensing them.
ideal weather smiled upon the old SOL
diers. the day being not too hot for the
comfort of the marchers. Just after
the Confederate veteran section had
passed the reviewing stand the rain
The last of the parade passed the
White House reviewing stand at 1920
President and Mrs. Wilson remaining
until the end, Notwithstanding the
shower. The heavy rain began just in
time Thoroughly to soak the Officers
Reserve Corps from Fort Ayer., the
District of Columbia National Guard
and the High School Cadets.
One of the most interesting Incidents
in connection with the parade was the
fact that Chief Justice White OF the
Supreme Court of the United States
left the presidential reviewing stand
when the Louisiana veterans approach
ed and marched past with his old COM