The Washington times., 1917-08-31
SENATE ACCEPTS
INVITATION TO
HONOR SELECTED

The Senate today. following similar
action by the House yesterday, ac-
cepted an Invitation Of the citizens
committee. extended by Chairman
William F. GUIDE. to participate in the
September parade in honor OF the
new national army. The invitation
was in the form of letter to Vice
President Marshall 1t was read. and
on motion of Senator Chamberlain
unanimously accepted.
"SIIss Columbia In Line.
Uncle SAM" impCrsonated by
John NJ. Stephenson, OF the Treasury
Department, will march in the seIec-
tive service parade, accompanied by
his daughter. Miss Columbia" who
in real life Is Miss Roberta Stephen
son.
Responses received from Cabinet,
Senate and House members, officials
OF the Federal departments and
trade, patriotic and civic organiza-
tions Indicate that the parade will
be one of the most successful ever
held in Washington.
Twenty thousand marchers will be
in line, according to estimates made
today by Major Constant Cordier,
chief OF staff OF Gen. Joseph E. Kuhn,
grand marshal
Secretary Daniels has informed the
committee that he and the personnel
OF his department will turn out to do
honor to the District men. Secretary
Lane, OF the Interior Department, also
will appear, and other Cabinet mem
bers are expected TO be in line. Sec
retAry McAdoo has informed the com
mittee that he will not be in Wash
inEton on Tuesday.
George w. Evans, disbursing Of
hcer OF the Interior Department, to-
day was appointed marshal OF the In
| terror Department section. All en-
ployes desiring to participate, II was
announced, will be excused on the
afternoon Of September 4 at 3 o'clock.
Three Y. N. C. A. Floats.
The committee was notined today
that the army section OF the Y. NJ.
C. A will appear in line Three floats
will be furnished by the organization.
The National Capital Volunteer
Guards, Capt. Charles T. Hendler COM
manding, will be represented by 100
members.
A meeting OF Camp III, United Con-
federate Veterans. will be held at
1922 Vermont avenue tonight to ar
range for their participation
Provost Marshal General Crowder
has informed Chairman GUIDE and
Charles J. Columbus. secretary, that
his own services and the services of
his entire office are at the service OF
the committee. The District Commits
sioners are cooperating as ex officio
members Of the committee
KAllipolis Grotto Junior Drum and
Bugls Corps has offered its services.
Charles w. Ray. president of the
Brightwood Park Citizens Association
announced today that the association
will take part in the parade. There
will be no automobile section, and no
automobile will be permitted In the
parade, except on written permission
OF NJ. C. Hazen, chief marshal Of the
civic section.
Instructions For Police.
Instructions as to their police du-
ties will be given the precinct di-
vision OF the Home Defense League
al a meeting called by Major Pullman
at the New Willard Hotel tomorrow
night at s o'clock. Two thousand
Boy Scouts also will aid in handling
the crowds.
Request was made by Secretary
Columbus today that all orgRniza
tions intending to participate notify
the committee at its offices in the Star
building not later than noon tomor-
row. Public subscriptions are in
vited by the committee. 1t was urged
today that those who cannot appear
in the parade show their patriotism by
contributing small amounts. Subscrip-
tions may be sent either Col. r. ".
Harper, chairman OF the finance com
mIttee, District National Bank. or
Cuno II. Rudolph. treasurer citizens
committee, Second National Bank.
Final details will be discussed at a
meeting OF the executive committee
In the offices OF the Board OF Trade